Is 2008 or Something Worse Just Around The Corner?

[Retired]

My grand parents always told me to hold onto some land at least you can eat. I never paid much attention as I have always been fed and had a somewhat comfortable life,but now as I am in the autum of my life I can see where having food to eat may become a reality. Someone mentioned charts ,well history has a way of repeating its self,but there isnt the raw land to fall back on like there was in the 30is I rember them talking about all the men that came by willing to do any chores just for a meal, could it happen again,maybe. I know a few that lived in a hole in the ground and ate bush rabbits.

[burnt]

My grand parents always told me to hold onto some land at least you can eat. I never paid much attention as I have always been fed and had a somewhat comfortable life,but now as I am in the autum of my life I can see where having food to eat may become a reality. Someone mentioned charts ,well history has a way of repeating its self,but there isnt the raw land to fall back on like there was in the 30is I rember them talking about all the men that came by willing to do any chores just for a meal, could it happen again,maybe. I know a few that lived in a hole in the ground and ate bush rabbits.

This is a reality that could repeat itself in the blink of an eye. We've been lulled into a false sense of security by decades of a plentiful, cheap and wildly extravagant food supply.

I remember when Dad gave us each an orange for Christmas one year when I was a kid. We looked at him strangely because oranges were plentiful and affordable back at that time, just as today.

What I didn't understand then was that when he was a kid, oranges were a once-a-year thing, a special gift that he got at Christmas. Born in 1914 and having lived through the 30's, he was just trying to share his childhood experience with us.

I was so happy to see both of our daughters-in-law plant gardens and take an active interest in canning fruit and meat, etc., something that they surely wouldn't have to do with a grocery store only 10 minutes away.

In the event of a food crisis caused by some infrastructure failure, the potential for chaos in a city like Toronto is unimaginable - 6 million living in the GTA.

The country is a good place to live. And 2 hours from Toronto seems plenty close.

[dalek]

This is a reality that could repeat itself in the blink of an eye. We've been lulled into a false sense of security by decades of a plentiful, cheap and wildly extravagant food supply.

I remember when Dad gave us each an orange for Christmas one year when I was a kid. We looked at him strangely because oranges were plentiful and affordable back at that time, just as today.

What I didn't understand then was that when he was a kid, oranges were a once-a-year thing, a special gift that he got at Christmas. Born in 1914 and having lived through the 30's, he was just trying to share his childhood experience with us.

I was so happy to see both of our daughters-in-law plant gardens and take an active interest in canning fruit and meat, etc., something that they surely wouldn't have to do with a grocery store only 10 minutes away.

In the event of a food crisis caused by some infrastructure failure, the potential for chaos in a city like Toronto is unimaginable - 6 million living in the GTA.

The country is a good place to live. And 2 hours from Toronto seems plenty close.

2 hours from Toronto isn't what it used to be. It starts around Port Perry now

[Rareearth]

Good one, chart the growth of Toronto. What does that mean?
Same as price of land.

[biglentil]

Would you like a cup of volatility soup with that?

[sumdumguy]

If Alberta squeezes through the oil bubble without much carnage, are you really worried? I haven't seen any cheap Audis, Beamers, Mercedes, Jacked up 4x4's, boats, campers, houses. Maybe some of you have seen bargains, I sure haven't heard of any and I know some super bargain hunters.

[crusher]

There will always be opportunity for those with a little foresight, ambition and energy to see their vision through. Let all the dooms day predictors stand on the side lines and watch the world pass them by. Please, at least, fill up the glass to half full.

[Guest]

2 hours from Toronto isn't what it used to be. It starts around Port Perry now

I can't believe how many people couldn't gut a moose or clean a fish . most would starve if grocery stores closed!

[Guest]

If Alberta squeezes through the oil bubble without much carnage, are you really worried? I haven't seen any cheap Audis, Beamers, Mercedes, Jacked up 4x4's, boats, campers, houses. Maybe some of you have seen bargains, I sure haven't heard of any and I know some super bargain hunters.

I am surprised at this also , and I have been watching

[furrowtickler]

Case that would be 95% of the population in North America

[Richard5]

I can't believe how many people couldn't gut a moose or clean a fish . most would starve if grocery stores closed!

In all honesty I couldn't gut a moose , deer etc as I don't hunt. I do know how to clean fish and grow a garden.

I agree fully with the comments. Some city and rural "city" people have never had the opportunity or desire to learn. The learn from what they read or hear.

You tube and the media are disastrous for getting some really good incorrect info out their

AgriVille is gospel lol

[farmaholic]

R5....more like the book of Revelations!