Peak Prosperity Seminar: Thriving in Any Future

I have thought seriously about coming to these seminars, and even the California trip. I can't tell you how desperately I want to engage you, Adam, Hussman, Mish, and just sit and listen. My God, nothing in my life would be more rewarding than to just sit, have a drink, and listen to you guys bullshit. Everyone would just love Barb but I am who I am, and I take a little while to get used to sometimes as I do have a voice. The thing that keeps me from coming is that I do not feel I would fit with all ideas sometimes talked about here at PP. For instance: I do believe the People will assert themselves when called upon, and that I do not believe we are powerless to control our own fate. I am also a very strong advocate of protest and asserting our rights to free speech regardless of consequence.

I sense in many instances on many subject matters that I just don't fit, are the minority, and turn people off when in fact that is how I am interpreting things too, and are just as turned off. I'm still tolerant but in a setting up close and personal I fear I'll be a pariah and left for the gossipy type. So, am I the only one who has felt this, and do you think the seminar is still something for me? I certainly am an optimist, and I am my own Man, are very engaging, and get along well with any and all ideas and opinions. Certainly I get along with people. I just do not agree with many strong views here that appear to be the strong majority.

I do really want to put faces and voices to everyone here at PP. It is why I have spoken of Mark Cochrane, it is his voice and mannerisms that I desperately want as much as his adventures, and thoughts on the environment. I have even asked for a simple courtesy answer and are left wondering why this question has not been answered even if in an off site message. If I ask something at the seminar will I get this same reaction which to date has been no reaction? Again, my interest in Mr. Cochrane is that he is very intriguing, and I would enjoy very much to hear him speak of his adventures so that I could have more texture to this very bright Man. Nothing more and nothing less. Purely selfish.

I just want to know if these seminars are right for my personality traits is all. I'm a jock basically, Flag bearer, not naive either, hardly that, and are more a "Can Do" personality among who really? Like minded Folks?

Respectfully Given

BOB 

...perhaps those who have attended these seminars, and have a sense of how I think and express myself could explain how these seminars are all inclusive. I really would like to go but would like a better sense of how things are done, and how Folks co-mingle. I have never attended anything like this in my life. So I have no visuals at all.

BOB 

Nothing is ever gained from group where everyone agrees on everything all the time. A variety of perspectives gives us more to think about. Imagine a weekend seminar where everyone sat around agreeing with eachother on all topics - would you walk away any richer for the experience?

Like Granny says, go and enjoy yourself, and cherry pick that which is meaningful to you in how you live your life.

Bob, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and that is one of the endearing things about you! It takes all kinds to make the world go round'. You are you, and you are valued on these threads, so you will be valued at a seminar as well!

For me personally it is not in the cards at this time. Go, and have lots of fun!!!

Cheers,

Jan

Chris, Adam and to you Good Folks, just wait until you get a load of me!!! Truthfully, you will absolutely Love Barb and I. She of course is well reasoned, intelligent, and well spoken. Me, I just make sure she's never disrespected. I cannot wait. Truthfully, you'll like me too as I will you.

So many ways to die, eye, eye...Camp Fire song Adam? I'll sing very loud for sure.

10 1/2 hour drive as the crow flies. Mapquested Rowe and it's literally a straight line. I'll leave the guns at home this time when I take the bridge into Canada.

I promised a cigar to the dude I registered with. Hope you Folks don't mind if I smell like smoke but its my only vice, and I wish I didn't have this particular one.

We are low maintenance Folks so no preconceived notions, and none from me either. I cannot wait.

Thank you girls for the pep talk, and Brian, they helped a great deal.

Regards

BOB

...and treebeard.

The ao visual was very funny, and I'm sure he seen it the same way. We just disagree on the degree of fright we think is necessary. Plus he's in great shape, and I am for sure not. I have work to do.

As far as groups go, I lived with many people my whole life and it just got bigger and bigger. I have a tough time now debating and getting along with family who are just like me. Yikes!!!

Later

BOB

Arthur,

You have hit on what I fear most - the death of my soul while I focus on my own preparation, despite the destruction of the soul of my country.

Would you mind reposting this in the Civil Liberties group?

Thanks. 

Kathy

...we will enjoy ourselves of that I am certain. Plus, I figured after reading the Girls here, Brian, and reading about the Rowe facilities that I'm with Barb so it's already a great weekend, if you know what I mean!

BOB

Directly (15 miles or less except for Port Huron (25 mi)) to our West is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo,_Michigan

Center spot Richmond, Mich: That's me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond,_Michigan

East:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo,_Michigan

South:

New Baltimore:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Baltimore,_Michigan

North:

Port Huron, Mich.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Huron,_Michigan

The Blue Water Bridge will be our starting point for our trip to Rowe. As you can see it is so beautiful and a wonderful visual as we start our trip. Canada is so sweet from Sarnia and I imagine all the way to MA.

In everyone of these communities there lies between many thriving and open air Farms that are great sources of friendships, and food. for those willing to lend a helping hand especially when the rather large gardens need to be picked for the canning, and freezing phase to store for the long and cold winter. I wish I could express to you what it looks like from Romeo to Richmond in the spring with the many thousands of apple, cherry, plumb, pears, and mulberry trees that bloom each year. The air is so sweet from the bursting blooms that for weeks these scent the air for miles around. Then the cow shit from the winters barn build up hits the air as the farmers prepare their fields, and that too, is a great smell after you've been around it a while. Then again, I like the smell of skunk as it too permeates everywhere in early spring.

I left this for you Folks if you had nothing else to do. Guess what? These places as you see have been around about the time of our Revolution and I expect they'll be here a good while yet still.

Respectfully Given

BOB

OT: I see my initials up and from whom, and I will NOT go there. I know you love ao so keep on loving him. I have him blocked however. Oil and water thing. I did throw the first snow ball so I expected this...Gillbilly started it! LOL... Peace

I think Mr Molyneaux expresses what ails us so well.

...understand what we have become and how the system works. I applaud you.

Except, and with GREAT RESPECT...

What is missing in this video from the Romans times, the times of great leaders like Jesus and his ilk, are the Good Folks like you, myself and many here is that we overthrew those forking Romans. As Serfs we took the Elitist class to their knees with the Magna Carta, and fought tyranny, and won in so many instances throughout history. I dare say we haven't lost a battle in the grand scheme of things. So, here we are. Afraid? You bet. More determined? Some are. Then when the tax structure and wealth effect of the collective becomes so strained that the necessities are not forthcoming because the lazy class stole this from you, your absolute needs, Food, Water, Clothing, and Shelter (not money) then I dare say the PEOPLE will reassert themselves, and win the good fight once again.

I believe this as wholeheartedly as my body has a soul, a good and spirited soul gaining the strength it has from my Father before me, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and all the Women who nurtured us. It is the Women who give us our soul and spirits because the madness of protecting our Freedom's leaves a great deal of re-wiring, and Women do love their Men without judgements but with a love that is just them. 

It is a long and gallant group of Good Folks who are what we are. We write here today in honor of them, we must.

To the Women who serve to protect my freedoms I will NOT abandon you either, and will be tolerant and loving as you re-wire.

Love you Scott's, my Brother then.

BOB

...like the many here on this site, who have the guts to be contrarian and challenge the status quo. We "think different", and we WILL make a difference. I that I have no doubt.

Jan

...at myself a little bit. I was thinking of a very nice movie I watched, and a particular scene I remembered (I don't know why I can after many years but I can), and it sums up just about everything I feel.

From Phenomenon:

Life is a trip from here to there, so how do you wish to deal with it? Head on, perhaps controversial, out gunned (metaphorically), not prepared, yet your feet just keeps going forward, and somehow you manage the maize of so much deceit, and still have with you your soul. At this point I think you have attained the ultimate of your destiny in life. Ever lasting Peace. It can't be any better than this.

Peace

BOB

...but I am a romantic so internalized Sophie's words differently. A stretch? Not in my world.

Have a great evening Folks

BOB

Like it or not but Women tend to dress for other Women, and are catty. So sorry Girls if this recoils you as you read this but I have seen what Women do to other Women. Before even saying hello they know what shoes you have, nylons, make-up, hair, the works. It isn't that Girls are shallow it's just their DNA so NO BELLY ACHING, PLEASE!  I love you all. LOL

Now for my request. How or what should Barb bring to wear? Please understand that Barb will upon waking up in the middle of the night, and knows she has to cross the road to get to the bathroom will probably put her make up on so she isn't caught dead bumping into anyone! LOL Seriously!!! Barb's a sweetie but she is a Girl. Now, I don't want to have to walk with her so any tips I can give her would be appreciated.

I will plan to only wear my jeans, my colors (Tigers T-shirts that are all ragged out), New Balance, and retired and now ragged out golf hat. That's it. OH! hoodies for sure. I have two hoody days, 3 hoody days, all depending on how cold it is. So lots of layered hoodies for me. I will probably wear my fleece Pj's too as dress pants. My socks will always be new as my feet never hit the floor without socks on. Yeah, their baby butt soft and clean. My hair may or may not be neat. You need not dress me as I do not care if the suits, wear suits. Noooo problem.

Finally, a little story. I went to Samoset Resort in Maine with Barb for a nice vacation. maybe our favorite vacation. I was put with three executive types from Massachusetts to complete a foursome for golf. I introduced myself, we told each others where we were from, and being the odd man out I just said: "Anyone here hate the Yankees as much as I do". The Big fella in the group said, "BahhBb (Boston acscent), they ruined my childhood:. This was before Boston won the ship. I was asked to join them for three days to Golf and we had a blast. I like Massachusetts. Boston and I would get along just fine I suspect.

Chris and Adam, I come bearing gifts for you both and your Ladies. A picture will be requested, and placed on my Desk of Fame here in my office. It is quite the honor. Ladies included of course.

BOB

works for me, thanks. 30 minutes from Rowe and you're not crashing this on Friday? Early Saturday?  It's easy, like sneaking into a ball game at Tigers Stadium. I love the Sox, and Yankees if truth be told but NEVER when playing the Tigers. We own the Yanks. Boston, not so much. 

BOB

forgive me but this message I just had to read so I opened it up. I really wish you would come, and I firmly believe that we are only a face to face away from being good/tolerant friends. Now, I may be dillusional in my thinking here but my best friends in life were the ones where we had a little scrape, and then became friends. You know, as kids, you fought and then shook hands. I would truly enjoy (or not) your being at Rowe this year. By the sounds of it I think everyone would get a kick out of it too. We could kiss and make up...or NOT!...LOL 

Be good and still on ignore. Sorry 

BOB

The facilities at Rowe don't support video capturing of the seminar sessions. Also, much of the "magic" that happens there is very interactive - breakout groups, exercises, personal conversations, etc - and doesn't lend itself well to video.

So, we won't have DVDs produced of the coming Rowe seminar. But...

We are working on subsequent 'chapters' to the Crash Course that will borrow heavily from the core content of our seminar program. These will focus more on the work we can do within our lives to prepare for the arriving Three E trends; to enter the future with as much security, optimism, and prosperity as possible.

I don't have a hard ETA yet on timing for the launch of these chapters on the site, but we're shooting for sometime in Spring. For certain, I will provide detailed updates on the site in the interim as I have them.

Given Chris' current schedule a mid-west seminar does not look in the cards this year. But if you know of a a venue that would be interested in producing one, please put them in touch with me - I'll see what may be possible to work out.

cheers,

A

ao and myself will be just fine. I expect nothing but gentlemanly behavior, and I won't be anticipating anything but a budding friendship with ao as we say goodbye after Rowe. I truly hope he and I get to shake hands, and get a sense for one another without this blue screen between us. I will be with my Lady, and that requires of me a way different mind set. Bottom line, "tossing sbowballs while extremely funny as a visual", will just NOT happen. Plus, I am driving, and this time of year may keep me from coming. We are talking about skirting the 45th parrelel for 10 hours (plus) Folks, in March. I know this, I am NOT flying in no airplane.

Peace

BOB

PS: I am having horrible problems since yesterdays ice storm with reading and getting messages.

So glad the two of you will be at the seminar. Those who are going will be lucky to have you both there and to receive the fruits of your perspectives. I wish it was in the cards for me. 

Bob, you know I only poke fun at you and Ao out of my utmost respect for both of you. 

What a great weekend you guys are going to have!

If you can't make it to Rowe, maybe we can orchestrate (npi) a low-key "local" gathering sometime.  I'm just north of Gill. 

If you were going to be at Rowe, depending on what kind of music you play, I just might bring my fiddle.

I look forward to meeting you eventually.  I'll try to remember to keep the kumbaya out of it.  Love singing, love campfires, love jams.  Do PM me, and I am sorry you can't make it to Rowe!  It's going to be quite a group this year.

This is almost a soap opera !! The tension is killing me!!!! 

...if you attend this seminar!  As a guy who's had the pleasure of attending a previous CC/PP seminar (admittedly, just a 1-day deal, without the group hanging out much afterwards or thru an evening), I can attest to the value of the time spent.  Not only the great information and the learning you'll do, but the social contact with people who Get It is a balm on the soul.  Chris & Becca are awesome, and no doubt you'll find your fellow attendees to be loaded with awesomeness, too.  

I'll be celebrating birthday #48 that weekend (actually born on St. Patty's) with a few special friends, at least a few pints, and some live music.  If I didn't, my Irish Nana would clobber me with her umbrella (no mean feat since she passed about 20 years ago).

Enjoy!  I look forward to hearing back from everybody afterwards!

SLAINTE! -- Sager