tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.comments2023-10-01T08:00:49.082-05:00< design : ecology : community >Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945433055774192752noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-32701204665277865262011-07-07T17:24:53.320-05:002011-07-07T17:24:53.320-05:00Hey!
would be happy if you could recommend me some...Hey!<br />would be happy if you could recommend me some WWOOF farms in tasmania!<br />kristoffer.nordh@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-53732220756954752502011-02-28T18:19:24.419-05:002011-02-28T18:19:24.419-05:00Dear Alison,
thank you for the blog. I read an art...Dear Alison,<br />thank you for the blog. I read an article about Shinrin Takumi Juku some years ago and I found the concept behind the school fascinating. I'd like to invite some representative of the school to speak at the TEDxBratislava conference in Bratislava, Slovakia. Would you please provide me with an email contact to Mr. Osamu Shoji or anyone else who speaks english and you believe them to be a good candidate for a speaker. I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks for your help<br /><br />Rastislav Geschwandtner<br />Head of the TEDxBratislava team<br />rastislav[at]entia.sk<br />www.tedxbratislava.com/en<br />www.entia.skAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420611214622927809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-26409044848922320942011-02-28T18:16:42.733-05:002011-02-28T18:16:42.733-05:00Dear Alison,
thank you for the blog. I read an art...Dear Alison,<br />thank you for the blog. I read an article about Shinrin Takumi Juku some years ago and I found the concept behind the school fascinating. I'd like to invite some representative of the school to speak at the TEDxBratislava conference in Bratislava, Slovakia. Would you please provide me with an email contact to Mr. Osamu Shoji or anyone else who speaks english and you believe them to be a good candidate for a speaker. I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks for your help<br /><br />Rastislav Geschwandtner<br />Head of the TEDxBratislava team<br />rastislav[at]entia.sk<br />www.tedxbratislava.com/en<br />www.entia.skAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143431516576076433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-30496110077906664552010-03-28T09:05:11.477-05:002010-03-28T09:05:11.477-05:00Hi Zack,
I completely relate to you comment. Not...Hi Zack, <br /><br />I completely relate to you comment. Not confusing. . . interesting. All I have to say is- if you feel like you are watching the world pass by day-by-day then somethings probably got to change, right? One of my biggest fears is that I'm going to think one day- I should have done more, what have i been doing all these year? That fear pushes me to do more and make use of this precious time. So- if you want to be in a big city- you should. You can always struggle for a sustainable life in the big city like the rest of us. We probably need more people like you around to support the movement. <br /><br />As for traveling- do it!!!!!!!! especially if you are not tied to anything. I always want to get out of the United States b/c I do think it is screwed up. But I always realize that I want to experience other places so that I an see how to influence my surroundings here in a positive way. <br /><br />Feel free to email me.<br />-AlisonAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816330186963133073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-876129811350781222010-02-22T10:59:06.330-05:002010-02-22T10:59:06.330-05:00Hello Alison,
I was doing a search for the WWOOF ...Hello Alison,<br /><br />I was doing a search for the WWOOF program and happened upon your blog...its interesting how that happens! <br /><br />I was planning on joining the program and taking myself out to France to work at a vineyard in Bordeaux. At this point in my life, being 26, 27 in only a few short months...I began to consider the long road I've taken to this point in my life, and the crossroads I find myself at now. I noticed all the amazing places you've traveled, the incredible experiences you must've had (good/bad), and how that has shaped your life to this point.<br /><br />Lately I've been asking myself the same questions you have, though I've never traveled outside the US, and frankly I'm starving for the world outside this screwed up country. Anyway, long story short, your posts have inspired me to jump head-first into the unknown and discover myself out there..in a 'razors edge'-sort of way. I was hoping to get back to NYC where I used to live and work, but the job market has been terrible and I've been forced to move back to my homeland, Kentucky, where I feel at home yet watching the world pass by day-by-day. <br /><br />I felt that WWOOF would be the answer, but I'm still pulled to get back to the city where all the action is. It sucks being a country boy yearning for the big city...but I still feel tied to the sustainable lifestyle...its a part of me and what I want for my children (though God forbid I procreate hahaha). <br /><br />Not sure if any of this makes sense, but I'd love to hear more about your experiences and what you found out there in your travels, the things that spoke to you. Sorry for the confusing comments, but I just wanted to thank you for your posts, and let you know that somewhere out there someone is listening hahaha cheers<br /><br />ZachZach McQuearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799166420060790312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-25698546665283471032010-01-19T03:28:37.090-05:002010-01-19T03:28:37.090-05:00Hey thanks for sharing your experiences. I am pla...Hey thanks for sharing your experiences. I am planning on heading to Tasmania soon to perhaps do some wwoofing, I'd appreciate any hints, tips, suggestions or contacts you might have. Thanks again, sarahcruise@gmail.comSarah Cruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268560498904663084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-63848187603606403172010-01-18T22:41:00.561-05:002010-01-18T22:41:00.561-05:00same as above. would love any info on tasmania wwo...same as above. would love any info on tasmania wwoofing!! i've been on the south island of new zealand wwoofing for several months-many good/bad experiencesmoonseedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289842235791876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-76678880178227084032009-06-14T19:47:52.293-05:002009-06-14T19:47:52.293-05:00ahem,
love ember.ahem,<br />love ember.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-4108496402067424422009-06-14T19:47:24.190-05:002009-06-14T19:47:24.190-05:00that would be weird...must be how my dogs feel abo...that would be weird...must be how my dogs feel about people :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-65552423275748277662009-06-13T23:38:34.893-05:002009-06-13T23:38:34.893-05:00Hi, I'm also heading to Australia and am inter...Hi, I'm also heading to Australia and am interested in WWOOFing in Tasmania - any recommendations on farms would be great!<br /><br />beankatina@gmail.comBeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861866193272008373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-53969921782929137502009-01-14T05:29:00.000-05:002009-01-14T05:29:00.000-05:00hi Matthew,I am planning to wwoof in Tas. My frien...hi Matthew,<BR/>I am planning to wwoof in Tas. My friend do the wwoof before but the host ask them to work 8 hrs a day which treat them as employer,not wwoofer.could you provide the contact detail of the host who you recommend? thank you<BR/> Alice<BR/>Email:<BR/>yen_chousin@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-84663343007471806422008-10-28T14:34:00.000-05:002008-10-28T14:34:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree more about communicating with pot...I couldn't agree more about communicating with potential hosts before hand. I manage a Noni farm on the Big Island of Hawaii which relies heavily on volunteer labor. We get woofers through all the time who only stay a couple days because "rustic cabins" and "plenty mosquitoes" can mean different things to different people. They rarely ask for details like, "Do the cabins have indoor plumming?", "NO.". "Can 6 inch long centipedes get in to my bed with me?", "Yes, but not very often." I put up a website with more information but its the responsibility of the WWOOFers to ask about accommodations and working conditions before they commit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-13766747009931730612008-08-14T18:40:00.000-05:002008-08-14T18:40:00.000-05:00I completely understand. I've been on the phone wi...I completely understand. I've been on the phone with STA and my airline since 4:47 and it's now 7:40 and they still haven't helped me. The travel agent booked my flight for the wrong day (didn't realize that 1AM monday is NOT monday night) and now I have to pay at least $500 in airline fees and fare difference for a mistake STA made. <BR/><BR/>When I asked to speak to a supervisor I had to talk to 3 people first and still haven't spoke to the supervisor. I don't recommend using a travel agent unless you have a large group. It would have been much cheaper to go directly to the airline to get this ticket and a lot easier and cheaper to change.<BR/><BR/>Air France customer service was very helpful but the $200 fee to change flights on a ticket that is already $2000 seems extreme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-15918432223976098492007-06-25T11:17:00.000-05:002007-06-25T11:17:00.000-05:00I remeber twig chairs you showed me a couple of ye...I remeber twig chairs you showed me a couple of years ago...was it the same man working on them, they were pretty fantastic, this is fun hard workings that you're in right now. : )<BR/>Ng'eAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-56316626839622025992007-06-13T19:11:00.000-05:002007-06-13T19:11:00.000-05:00Hi, sounds like you are immersed in the twigs!!!! ...Hi, sounds like you are immersed in the twigs!!!! Good luck on your new "voyage", looking forward to following your passages. Hope your are well.<BR/>BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-13377652981558881422007-06-13T19:03:00.000-05:002007-06-13T19:03:00.000-05:00Have we reached the end ?" asked Pooh."Yes, I supp...Have we reached the end ?" asked Pooh."Yes, I suppose it seems so...and yet"<BR/>"Yes, Piglet?'<BR/>"It is also the beginning."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-7506095307542719622007-06-13T19:00:00.000-05:002007-06-13T19:00:00.000-05:00Congratulations on a job very well done!!!! Bonni...Congratulations on a job very well done!!!! BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-8809317579672180212007-05-30T12:49:00.000-05:002007-05-30T12:49:00.000-05:00so I was wondering if you would continue posting a...so I was wondering if you would continue posting after coming back. I'm somewhat surprised to see that you did. How are things going, we should talk soon. It's crazy over here, emotionally atleast, otherwise other things are slow.It was good to hang out in Providence and in MY..NY. Let's keep things open for travel next year, or as soon as we can. Toodley. Hope all are well. Ng'e.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-35062293595101075232007-05-02T10:15:00.000-05:002007-05-02T10:15:00.000-05:00It's very odd to be writing here knowing that you ...It's very odd to be writing here knowing that you guys are walking about on this soil again. Alison probably drinking a tea/coffee downtown...or something. It's very confusing. I cought up on your posts though. Goodluck with preparation for the lecture, we'll see you in the Mason Building in afew hours.<BR/>Toodley.<BR/>Ng'eAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-9729598066002484982007-04-24T21:42:00.000-05:002007-04-24T21:42:00.000-05:00Congratulations on a successful journey of self di...Congratulations on a successful journey of self discovery.<BR/>Can't wait to see you both back home in the States.<BR/>Have a safe trip back.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-20562126871123550142007-04-22T13:04:00.000-05:002007-04-22T13:04:00.000-05:00Hi Alison,you are absolutely hilarious about the w...Hi Alison,<BR/>you are absolutely hilarious about the whole showering thing....mom would die laughing!<BR/>So cool that you're doing yoga in the mornings, you're gonna have to teach me some poses.<BR/>This was all such an amazing experience<BR/>but I'm so glad to finally see you!!!<BR/>love,<BR/>-renAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-10101763077926555642007-04-22T12:57:00.000-05:002007-04-22T12:57:00.000-05:00england and perhaps the US......can't wait to see ...england and perhaps the US......can't wait to see you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-55245952895212075642007-04-22T12:54:00.000-05:002007-04-22T12:54:00.000-05:00Wow, so interesting that you encountered this guy....Wow, so interesting that you encountered this guy. Hopefully you all gave him more excitment to move to England and perhaps Londan.<BR/>I'm pretty moved....gosh, some of the things we worrry about in the US are so frivolous.<BR/>I hope you run into him again<BR/>-RenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-9386007072039665982007-04-20T21:56:00.000-05:002007-04-20T21:56:00.000-05:00Not to worry, there will be time enough to do what...Not to worry, there will be time enough to do what you need to do. Perhaps your yoga and meditation will help with the anxiety. What a mixed bag of emotions the two of you must be experiencing! Just remember, you can always slow it down. BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31426064.post-5422455994775340122007-04-20T21:49:00.000-05:002007-04-20T21:49:00.000-05:00What to say? Where do you put all of this? As a ...What to say? Where do you put all of this? As a white, middle class American how does one come to terms with this? How do you make sense of this? Is it all karma? Sometimes that's the only way I can even begin to pretend to understand it.<BR/>BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com