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RE: On ‘prepping’ for potentially involuntary nomadism (part 1: first thoughts)
Another option could be to do a volunteering spell at the Centre for Alternative Technology in north Wales (cat.org.uk).
You would get food and accommodation, and internet connection. And you would be learning new skills and making great contacts for the homesteading plan...
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Cheers! Voluntary work is on the list of potentials. Although TBH I'd rather pay 'peppercorn rent' and not have to work, so I've got more time to blog!
I actually did a week's volunteering for CAT in 1998. Bet things have changed!
I wonder how many work v free hours you get there?
It is a fascinating place. I've been going there since it opened in mid 90's, and often now go on courses there.
Back in the day it was quite long hours, as in more than 6/ day (I tend to think 4 is reasonable). I also remember them moaning about us drinking too much tea given the cost of organic tea bags. You can imagine the derision that was met with by the volunteers.
As a bit of a left-winger I've got a bit of a problem with what I call 'eco-peasantry' (if you're a land owner, you can get people to work for free)... I seem to remember the feudal period coming to an end everywhere else sometime around the 16th century - but it seems to be going strong in eco-circles!
I understand CAT's 'come on' a long way since the 1990s, a lot more established and international.
Yes CAT has changed a lot in the past few years. Whether for the better or for the worst I wouldn't make comment here...