tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post1886759868138509533..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: What type of Foot Print are you leaving?Phelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-29628875258904274232006-11-01T14:28:00.000-06:002006-11-01T14:28:00.000-06:00My footprint was 14 and I need 3.1 planets! In my...My footprint was 14 and I need 3.1 planets! In my defense, I think I would do slightly better if exact figures could be input. For example, I drive maybe 20 miles in a typical week (I don't drive to work), but the lowest category was 10-100 miles.Parlancheqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654624164313992281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-86072571717040058112006-10-26T15:13:00.000-05:002006-10-26T15:13:00.000-05:00My footprint was a whopping 10 acres! I could har...My footprint was a whopping 10 acres! I could hardly beleive it! I guess it would be really hard for my family to be completely self-sufficient on our quarter acre :).<br /><br />My only consolation is that we've made a great deal of progress in the last year, and the eggs I eat are from my own chickens, and all of the dairy (milk, cheese, cream...) my family consumes is from a local farm. <br /><br />I think the thing that hurts me is my driving habits, but with our one car-free day per week, we're making progress in the right direction :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-84898206031821951182006-10-26T12:20:00.000-05:002006-10-26T12:20:00.000-05:00Of course, I've been thinking of this silly quiz t...Of course, I've been thinking of this silly quiz too much, so I took it again. And again. ;)<br /><br />What I found most interesting was how for the same answers, my score changed dramatically if I claimed residency of different countries.<br />US -- 14 acres, or 3.3 planets<br />Canada -- 4.5 hectacres, or 2.3 planets<br />UK -- 2.9 hectacres, or 1.6 planets<br /><br />It definitely makes assumptions about the "American lifestyle" and lumps in those of us who aren't living that way. <br /><br />Also... if I had three kids, my footprint would go down to 8 acres (1.8 planets). Hmm... I guess we oughta get busy. Or take in some boarders. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-49912125508171277442006-10-26T11:34:00.000-05:002006-10-26T11:34:00.000-05:00I scored a 10. Wow. However the test is so vague I...I scored a 10. Wow. However the test is so vague I feel that it doesn't take into account many things. I have electricity, but buy it through a co-op that buys it from renewable sources. I almost completely buy used. I eat meat, but a lot of it is local fish and deer and buffalo (all which use less resources than cows). The driving is hard on my score as well, but I have no mass transit options.BurdockBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174758566322248274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-87245996459954387482006-10-25T19:57:00.000-05:002006-10-25T19:57:00.000-05:00Mary, I was shocked that mine was so low. I drive ...Mary, I was shocked that mine was so low. I drive a large truck, but my husband rides motorcycles. <br /><br />Cheryl, one thing, you live in town. The quiz seemed to be aimed more towards those types. but 4 is an awesome score.<br /><br />Terripittman, oh I agree, I just choose to stick with one rant for the day. One thing about the test was that it did not allow for things such as country living, or availability of public transit. I take this test in stride, think of them as conversation starters more than actual awareness of ones self. that comes with dialog not some test.<br /><br />Liz, terripittman found me through the essay I wrote for Get rich slowly. I too enjoy terri's comments. The meat would have been a big factor in their test. I looked through the site, and they really wish you would not eat meat. I have 6 people in a 1,200 sq foot home. ugh<br /><br />Stephanie, I don't know how to reach terri. of course it is slanted. What group isn't pushing their beliefs onto others. I know! Maybe we should come up with a homesteaders quiz, then we could push our own propaganda. oh wait, homesteaders are too diverse of a group for that.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-31870294553272955022006-10-25T17:13:00.000-05:002006-10-25T17:13:00.000-05:00My husband took this awhile back. I forget the exa...My husband took this awhile back. I forget the exact number, but it was high. We got penalized because of haveing 4 kids, the eating meat thing and because Tim drives ALOT! He does route sales and can drive up to 400 miles a day. We just shrugged it off and also felt that it is slanted.<br /><br />BTW I am with Liz, who is Teri Pittman? She left a comment at my place and the blogger profile is unavailable. Let us know how we can visit you!Stephanie Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-26887253276018409872006-10-25T17:06:00.000-05:002006-10-25T17:06:00.000-05:00Who is Teri Pittman and why is she so smart? (thi...Who is Teri Pittman and why is she so smart? (this is the second time in two days I've followed a very intelligent comment of hers).<br /><br />Against my better judgement, I took that quiz and got a 3.3 (?!). I drive 4,000 miles a year, grow my own food, heat with wood that we cut off our own land, etc. I'm sure the meat thing contributed, but perhaps also a 1,000 sq ft home for two people? Overall, I feel annoyed by my results. grrr. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-29080064805320376012006-10-25T13:20:00.000-05:002006-10-25T13:20:00.000-05:00The fact of the matter is that not all land is sui...The fact of the matter is that not all land is suitable to grow crops. Some land is perfectly designed to raise animals. I never take these quizes because they are always slanted towards a particular point of view. I've got no interest in going vegetarian. Tried it before and I even still like tofu. I do not have any philosphical problems with eating meat and I don't feel that those who don't eat meat are somehow "superior" to those who do. It's just a personal choice. (I'd probably score low due to the fact that I live in an area without mass transit and have to drive to work!)Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382050215676302342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-67581427576878510042006-10-25T11:14:00.000-05:002006-10-25T11:14:00.000-05:00I still find it extremely comforting that I wasn't...I still find it extremely comforting that I wasn't the only pregnant vegan defector!<br />I scored a 4.6 on the quiz. Not too bad, but it could still use some work!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034794313638177847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-53504905342979835042006-10-25T10:01:00.000-05:002006-10-25T10:01:00.000-05:00I did this quiz and we got a 16. We live out in t...I did this quiz and we got a 16. We live out in the country and drive a big van because of our large family. your number is awesome!<br /><br />Mary, mom to manyowlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169255573932551049noreply@blogger.com