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Insidious
Insidious
12 years ago

I don’t know how anyone could be complaining about the amazingly high quality videos Geoff’s been giving away. The quality and content are just fantastic.

And I’m delighted to hear about the MSB discount for the online PDC. Thanks Jack!

markl32
markl32
12 years ago
Reply to  Insidious

Seriously.

Sometimes we are out own worst enemies. To think that a guy with a demostrable track record like Geoff Lawton is not entitled to a living doing what he does is just craziness.

Jon Dowie
Jon Dowie
12 years ago

I’m super busy right now, so before I clear part of my schedule to watch these now instead of later, is the part on small lots about less than a few acres, suburban lots, or like less than ten? Basically, what is a small lot to Geoff Lawton?
ALSO….
Frankly, people who worry themselves about who’s selling your e-mail are special. Who cares? Spam filter dude. It’s not like someone is showing up at your house or job trying to sell you Viagra! Get over yourself if it bothers you.

Jon Dowie
Jon Dowie
12 years ago

Awesome! Thanks!

CHopper
CHopper
12 years ago

HEAR HEAR! Three Cheers for an online PDC from Geoff!

KevinWV
KevinWV
12 years ago

I have been looking into some of the online PDCs and am excited that Geoff is doing one. I know the quality will be great and as long as the price is not too high, plan to take it the first time it’s offered.

Joseph Phillips
Joseph Phillips
12 years ago

Thank you Jack for what you do! I haven’t had the money to join tsp or much less will I probably be able to buy the certification training that will be offered by Geoff. But let me say THANK YOU for what your are giving me, it has stirred a spirit inside me that is unbelievable. I wish I could get the whole thing so I could reduce my chances for failure, but I at least have valuable knowledge that you and Geoff have given me for free, that will be very useful to me and my family. thank you both again. Joe

LJH
LJH
12 years ago

Holy cow, an MSB discount too! As stated a previous comment, if this is even remotely within my budget I’m goin’ for it.

I may never understand folks who have a problem with others making money by offering a quality product. Jack, my hope is that both you and Geoff get filthy rich from your respective offerings; I believe it’s called capitalism.

Rob
Rob
12 years ago

I guess Im confused, it was my understanding the new PDC online would be free to a limited amount of people. Did I miss that there will be a permanent online PDC for a specific cost? Either way im super excited!

bloody rich
bloody rich
12 years ago

i guess sometimes people are so cynical these days, that they make assumptions without checking facts. I’ve been listening to TSP long enough to know that, if you think that TSP would get involved in anything shady in any way, then YOU DON’T KNOW JACK! [sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun] This is real capitalism – all info out in the open, honest dealing, person to person. I wish more of the net operated this way. Too many short-term thinkers. Thanks again., Jack [& Geoff too of course! great videos!]

Randall Bachman
12 years ago

Counting the days ’til Friday.
Let the complainers go pound sand (it won’t hold water anyway so compaction is not a concern!)
Glad we are part of a global community that isn’t afraid to charge for services, and isn’t afraid to give stuff away to get folks hooked the old fashioned way -with real value.

Tom Lind
12 years ago

Great having a few minutes with you on Saturday Jack. Really, anyone complaining about a fee to an education in one of the hottest topics of the new millinium can’t be serious. I for one plan on enrolling and becoming certified for profit. The opportunities to teach, direct, guide, and develope on an institutional and community level early in the game in the US are endless. Self- sufficiency and reliance are not “Bubble” and are here to stay, even after the Zombie Apocalypse. Imagine the demand for certified and qualified Permaculture professionals in urban areas, education systems, city parks and development agencies, not to mention private entrepreneurs. Time to Rock and Grow.

sdm
sdm
12 years ago

Sorry to hear that there are those who can’t resist complaining. I for one am very excited about him developing an online PDC course. I will finally be able to do this and you now tell me I’ll get a discount. I have his 5 videos and they are quite good but I am definitely excited about the certification.

Ashaldaron
Ashaldaron
12 years ago

I am thrilled about the online PDC, I doubt I can afford it right now, but I would give my left foot to go. Jack, do you have any idea if they will release the DVDs he was talking about to purchase outside the PDC? I don’t want to sound like “That guy” but I would be willing to forgo the certification and the class stuff just to get the knowledge for myself. I do want to be certified, but I am unemployed and moving, so bad timing on my part. If not, I guess I have to wait for the next one.

John Fedock
12 years ago

Jack,
If you are looking for a high quality design software.. take a look at google ‘s “Sketch Up”. They have a free and paid version both should work great for your needs.

FoolishCop
FoolishCop
12 years ago

Agreed. Geoff Lawton’s videos are incredibly rich and inspiring. That’s? where the “real” danger lies: you see the amazing work he and others have achieved and you immediately want to be a part of it.

I’m nowhere near ready to re-landscape my property…but I’m thinking about it! And it’s because of Geoff’s videos. I’m already making baby footsteps in the direction of permaculture, having planted my first fruit tree (peach) and two fruit shrubs (blueberries). There’s more to come, too. And it’s only because of Geoff’s videos and the inspiration he’s engendered that I’m moving in that direction and seriously considering a full blown permaculture yard.

Which brings me to the course Jack talked about: if he’s got 80 people already interested in coming in and will likely have more by the time the program’s a reality, why not do a live videocast of the week-long seminar? For a fee, you’d be able to log in and there would be a video stream of the class in progress. Have one or two people dedicated to monitoring the only class in the event there are questions during the session and for a Q&A session afterwards.

A hosted video course as it’s happening could easily attract many more people that might not be able to fly in to Texas to participate. And with the videos archived they could be made available to “attendees” if they’re unable to be there live during the taping. It would be an awesome benefit to MSB members after the fact too, access to the course at a discounted rate (since they wouldn’t be able to ask questions or participate).

I might be interested in attending the weeklong course in person, but I’d definitely be interested in an online version too.

Rich

CATT WHITE
CATT WHITE
12 years ago

Hey Jack
Just want you to know that you and what you are doing in helping Geoff get the Permaculture word out is greatly appreciated. And, if you are being paid or receiving a “kick back” in, any way, who’s business is it but yours. And, even if that is the case those of us who are entrepreneurs or have run a business know that there is absolutely nothing wrong with this and is beneficial for all those involved. It’s Capitalism at it’s best!

Keep up the good work and once again your efforts are appreciated. And, we are so excited about the upcoming PDC videos.

Alan
Alan
12 years ago

I learned some things from this urban video. The guy in Melbourne with 640 sq ft doesn’t allow his fruit trees to grow any larger than he can trim without a ladder. Good idea. I have kumquat tree that small and was almost able to smack the damn parrot eating them yesterday.

Rick Allen
Rick Allen
12 years ago

I too am amazed that the level of professionalism of Mr. Jeff’s videos, especially this last one. Mainly because I’ll never be able to afford a nice chunk of land, but an acre or two, well that’s even within my limited range. I cant wait to get started. The online course sounds great! For a person of limited means, this could really be a boon. Looking forward to it! Cheers, Rick.

P.S., concerning the mentally challenged. You cant fix stupid. All you can do is tag em and avoid.

mrlenja
mrlenja
12 years ago

Reminds me of a sign I saw in a lumber yard that said “Due to the complaints about our free service, there will no longer be free service”. Keep things in perspective. If you’re paranoid about spam, use an Internet email address for newsletters and a personal email address for friends.

onesojourner
onesojourner
12 years ago

What is not cheap? I hope this comes in under $500.

LJH
LJH
12 years ago
Reply to  onesojourner

Me too. I can do $500 or less with no pain (rainy day fund) but much more will require some serious budget tweaking. But this is an investment, not an expense, so fingers crossed until Friday.

Dave W.
Dave W.
12 years ago

Jack,
Although I have a lot to learn, I like the idea of providing permaculture concepts as a service to others. I would be interested in attending the PDC.
Dave

Bilbo2016
Bilbo2016
12 years ago

The information I learned from these podcasts and Geoff’s video’s has been incredibly valuable. Timing is excellent as we just started looking for retirement/retreat property late last year..so now we are excited and much better informed in what to look for and how to invest to achieve “sustainable living – if times get tough or even if they don’t ” !! Very well done indeed Mr. Spirko cannot thank you enough for the gift of knowing!!

Rikkrack
Rikkrack
12 years ago

I found this a while back and wanted to sample DVD first before spending that much money, and bought Urban Permaculture DVD. AWESOME! Is this similar to what will be offered, if anyone knows. And in similar price range? Geoff love the new videos and the animations makes it look so easy and easy to understand, at least from a visual learner.

http://www.tagari.com/store/18

Will be buying online course once available! Home boss (wife) already approved!

Rikkrack
Rikkrack
12 years ago

Awesome! It was on my want list but the new stuff Geoff puts out I feel is much more personable, current, and easy to follow. The embrace of technology, mainly the animations, screen shots, and the financial ticker. So many teasers… Still getting it! Once wife saw free videos it was an easy sell, on purchase.

LJH
LJH
12 years ago

I keep checking the MSB page for the discount code. Will that not happen until Friday?

LJH
LJH
12 years ago

Just chompin’ at the bit here, sorry.

Luella Vincent
Luella Vincent
12 years ago

We are into the more traditional gardening but are ready to make a change to Permaculture.

Jenn @ Frugal Upstate
12 years ago

Dang–I didn’t realize that signup for the videos would only be available for a limited time–with my own business and travel I wanted to wait until I really had time to sit down and watch them and absorb the info before I signed up or watched them. Now when I try to click through to any of the links in any of the posts you have about the videos it just takes me to the video about the online permaculture design course. I guess I’ve totally missed out?

Jason
Jason
12 years ago

Jack or Geoff,

Any reason the free videos were taken down. I did not have the time to watch the micro space video and had it saved in browser for over the weekend. My assumption was that since I provided my email, I would have access and not only for a limited time since it did not state that.

Just wanted to confirm if I was out of luck at this point?

Looking forward to the PDC that Jack will be doing on micro spaces since that is all I am interested in at this point and Geoff’s PDC was too costly for me based on spending just a small portion on the microspace.

onesojourner
onesojourner
12 years ago

Jack tried to ask Geoff about that in the last podcast but Geoff never really answered.

CATT WHITE
CATT WHITE
12 years ago

According to an announcement that Geoff Lawton made recently, tonight at midnight (05/10/2013), the opportunity to be a part of this course will close.

CATT WHITE
CATT WHITE
12 years ago
Reply to  CATT WHITE

That is midnight USA PST.