This weeks special guest on the podcast is Greg Foyster.
We originally caught up with Greg and his partner Sophie in Episode 40, so it was about time that we found out what he was up to after his book tour for Changing Gears – A Pedal-Powered Detour from the Rat Race.
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During the conversation, Greg also talks about communal housing, looking for a balanced life, and upcoming events at the Sustainable Living Festival.
It was great to catch up and I look forward to talking to Greg in person at the Festival. Â You can find out more about all the events at the Sustainable Living Festival by visiting their site www.slf.org.au/festival14/
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I loved this episode. Having read Foyster’s book, I find him absolutely relatable. Down to car-free living. Greg, if you are reading this, if you do get around to writing a book about car-free living and want to write a chapter on car-free living in a rural area, I may be able to provide a case-study.
Thanks Paul. I can pass it on to Greg if you like?
Gav
Thanks Paul! Can you direct me to your contact details? As an inner-city dweller without children, I find car-free living quite easy, but it would be much more challenging for families or people in rural areas. I’m really interested in your story and if the project goes ahead would like to get in touch.
Best wishes,
Greg Foyster
Hi Greg,
Feel free to email me at hello [at] thekindcleaner [dot com dot au]. As you might’ve gathered if you have viewed my blog, I haven’t moved to the bush yet, but it will be happening in the not-too-distant future.
You’re right that doing it in the city is fairly straight-forward. Some folk are doing great things even with a bunch of kids. And how inspiring is the “Artist as Family” story? But the challenges are obvious in the country. That’s why, I think, if one wants to try car-free living in the country they must get the conditions right. I remember reading either on your blog or in the book that you and Sophie considered land in rural Tasmania but realised it wasn’t viable due to the sheer isolation–it’s one thing to cycle in the country, but if you’re 40km from the nearest town with no public transport to speak of, it’s very difficult indeed. A place like Zeehan or Queenstown on the other hand–both of which have the cheapest land in Tasmania; but no work–could work.
Cheers, Paul.