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panpravda · 12-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks Chris and Sol ...

I've read through a number of previous posts in this thread, so I think I've got at least a 'sense' of the variety of project Avalon members contributing here. I'll say a little about myself and my thoughts for all ...

I'm 54; happily married for 30 years; two healthy sons currently working in France ... then there's Stanley, our four legged friend.

Personally ...

... I grew up in a small Ayrshire mining village
... Been involved in mainly technical work throughout my life, including teaching
... I have more of a practical bent than an academic one
... My hobbies ... amateur radio, electronics, astronomy/cosmology
... I worked as a volunteer in Africa in my earlier years
... Been running my own IT services business here for 17 years (one-man-band)
... Have worked in the US, Ireland, Czech Republic

I've reached a stage now, where I feel I want to absorb as much as I can about what lies ahead in the next few years for all of us. I care greatly about my family, and I've been working carefully on how I can/should present to them the information I now possess about 2012 and a number of other related subjects. I am concerned about the practical steps that will be prudent to take over the next few years, and I am also concerned about the quality of the information that seems to be doing its rounds in this regard.

There is a definite case for 'quietly focussed preparation,' as you mentioned in your introductory post Sol. In my view, for a journey of this nature to be ultimately successful, I think that it will come down to a dedicated group of people with relevant skills, having the focus to prepare and execute a well thought out plan. I believe that the goal of communal strength, resilience, and cooperation can be achieved in this way. Like you have said Chris, it's important to be level headed.

Like most people, I am surrounded by the trappings of 21st century life, but time and determination will change that ... there's always a way.

I have a couple of questions ...

... what information sources would people strongly recommend?
... what are the areas of discussion the people think are important to have about becoming organised?

With respect ... Pan (Tom)

12-03-2008, 02:49 PM	#216
panpravda Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prestwick - Scotland Posts: 30	Re: Scottish Ground Crew Thanks Chris and Sol ... I've read through a number of previous posts in this thread, so I think I've got at least a 'sense' of the variety of project Avalon members contributing here. I'll say a little about myself and my thoughts for all ... I'm 54; happily married for 30 years; two healthy sons currently working in France ... then there's Stanley, our four legged friend. Personally ... ... I grew up in a small Ayrshire mining village ... Been involved in mainly technical work throughout my life, including teaching ... I have more of a practical bent than an academic one ... My hobbies ... amateur radio, electronics, astronomy/cosmology ... I worked as a volunteer in Africa in my earlier years ... Been running my own IT services business here for 17 years (one-man-band) ... Have worked in the US, Ireland, Czech Republic I've reached a stage now, where I feel I want to absorb as much as I can about what lies ahead in the next few years for all of us. I care greatly about my family, and I've been working carefully on how I can/should present to them the information I now possess about 2012 and a number of other related subjects. I am concerned about the practical steps that will be prudent to take over the next few years, and I am also concerned about the quality of the information that seems to be doing its rounds in this regard. There is a definite case for 'quietly focussed preparation,' as you mentioned in your introductory post Sol. In my view, for a journey of this nature to be ultimately successful, I think that it will come down to a dedicated group of people with relevant skills, having the focus to prepare and execute a well thought out plan. I believe that the goal of communal strength, resilience, and cooperation can be achieved in this way. Like you have said Chris, it's important to be level headed. Like most people, I am surrounded by the trappings of 21st century life, but time and determination will change that ... there's always a way. I have a couple of questions ... ... what information sources would people strongly recommend? ... what are the areas of discussion the people think are important to have about becoming organised? With respect ... Pan (Tom)