10-29-2007, 04:23 AM
Make that 93.53 a barrel.
Remember, it takes a great deal of oil to make solar panels and manufacture any alternative energy contraption. And like all contraptions, they fink out and replacement costs may be prohibitive. Many skills can be had that eliminate or at least minimize the need for such devices. It seems we would do well to learn to live on less and change our expectations of standard of living while we can still do so more or less as a hobby. When the crunch really comes, and live-styles are compelled to change, it would be helpful to have one's preparations made.
Remember, it takes a great deal of oil to make solar panels and manufacture any alternative energy contraption. And like all contraptions, they fink out and replacement costs may be prohibitive. Many skills can be had that eliminate or at least minimize the need for such devices. It seems we would do well to learn to live on less and change our expectations of standard of living while we can still do so more or less as a hobby. When the crunch really comes, and live-styles are compelled to change, it would be helpful to have one's preparations made.