Olmec's blog
Thought it was about time I got on the blog wagon and egotistically brayed about my success, personal observations and value judgements. Enjoy
22November2015 32423234
28September2015 32423234
Visualising the interest in permaculture
06June2015 32423234
Mulch, soil carbon and organic matter to improve moisture holding
Use as much mulch as you can get your hands on.
02June2015 32423234
US oil giant Chevron sells NZ Caltex
This is the continuation of a process I first reported in 2009.
15 Service Stations for sale - http://newzealand.businessesforsale.com/newzealand/search/gas-petrol-service-stations-for-sale
15July2014 32423234
Reforestation idea
03February2010 32423234
Thoughts on techno-triumphalism in 2012 'biblical' flood movie
How logical is the expectation that technology will deliver us from the impending catastrophes that face humanity...
20August2009 32423234
High Speed Rural Internet
Not long ago I posted some information from my tests with a Vodafone 3G cellular broadband device.
Currently I'm running with Telecom XT device which gives me a good average speed (although it is quite variable)
11July2009 32423234
Buying a property with 80% deposit
Modern society is built on debt and many of us accept it as inevitable. Our consumer culture encourages spending (not saving) with easy credit and a notion that instant gratification will lead to happiness.
With a little self control and planning it is possible to save a large deposit and avoid the shackles of long term debt.
24April2009 32423234
Rural Broadband - Our Situation
The current situation for rural broadband internet in our area is frustratingly limited.
At present it looks like we are limited to dialup or some kind of satelite service.