Escape from the abbey

What changes can we make to our lives to deal with the economic and energy crises ahead? Have you already started making preparations? Got tips to share?

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Re: Escape from the abbey

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Tess wrote:In my experience, most of those who complain about religion are quite right to do so, and would find Jesus beside them in full agreement.
Yes, I can identify with that.
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Looking forward to you posting more. You are very forensic and insightful with your posts, coupled with good humour and humanity.

Good luck with your next community.You will give and receive a lot, faith is a wonderful thing. It brings inner peace and happiness to those whom want it.

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Did you ever get into trouble with your employers for all the free advice and expert knowledge you gave to powerswitch?!.
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biffvernon wrote:
Tess wrote:In my experience, most of those who complain about religion are quite right to do so, and would find Jesus beside them in full agreement.
Yes, I can identify with that.
Yes, it's an incisive statement. I've always maintained that religion is fine, get on with it, keep it to yourself.
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stumuzz wrote: Did you ever get into trouble with your employers for all the free advice and expert knowledge you gave to powerswitch?!.
No, but I was careful not to say anything that might be considered to be specific financial advice. What I tried to do on ps was help people understand how the oil market worked (eg the relationship between physical markets and derivatives), and the way that traders would make decisions, because a lot of it was very counterintuitive to outsiders.
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You are right. Completely counterintuitive. Probably why I have never traded a single barrel.

I have always thought if I could not explain an investment with a crayon and paper, it was too complicated.
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Congrats on breaking the habit. :D
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Tess wrote: In my experience, most of those who complain about religion are quite right to do so, and would find Jesus beside them in full agreement.
I'm certain He'd really hate the recent commercial travesty of His birthday celebrations. Which start around about August these days.
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Hello Tess,

I am sure you gained considerable experience living life as a nun but I am pleased to see you out and about once more.

All the very best for you in your new community.

I also hope you will participate more on this forum in the future.
You have a lot to offer.
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Thanks Janco!
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Kentucky Fried Panda wrote:Congrats on breaking the habit. :D
But has she?
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emordnilap wrote:But has she?
Hmmmm. Dated 10th September. Just before she left :wink:
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Nuns are people too! 8)
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Kentucky Fried Panda wrote:Congrats on breaking the habit. :D
LOL - and welcome back Tess.

Why is this under "Off-Topic"?
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Bandidoz wrote: LOL - and welcome back Tess.

Why is this under "Off-Topic"?
Cos I put it there? :) Nothing to do with energy or eco-stuff is it?

Thanks for the wb!
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Tess wrote:Cos I put it there? :) Nothing to do with energy or eco-stuff is it?

Thanks for the wb!
You mean you're not going to do anything to help get us out of this mess, now you've escaped? If you were, announcing it would definitely be on topic :D.
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