Speaker 1
I am a meat eater. I like running. I wear pants. My parents grew up in alaska. I work as a programmer.
Speaker 2
I am very shy. I love shopping online. My dad was very overprotective. I love country music, particularly randy travis. I stay home with my children. I enjoy watching movies.
Speaker 1
My favorite food is steak. I like running rather than watching movies. I'm not a fan of any sports wear store. I'm a programmer. I prefer online shopping. I'm not a melomaniac. I don't have a preference in music.
Speaker 2
My favorite food is popcorn. I like country music.
Speaker 1
What is your favorite food?
Speaker 2
Popcorn.
Speaker 1
I love to eat meat, steak is probably my favorite.
Speaker 2
Do you like to watch movies?
Speaker 1
I like to workout so I'd rather go on a run then watch a movie.
Speaker 2
Where do you buy your running shoes?
Speaker 1
I don't have a store that I always buy them from.
Speaker 2
Do you prefer going to a store in person, or shopping online?
Speaker 1
Well I am a programmer so I do like to do things on my computer.
Speaker 2
Do you listen to music?
Speaker 1
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
Speaker 2
I enjoy country music, how about you?
Speaker 1
I don't have a preferene.
Speaker 2
What are your hobbies, outside of running?
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Speaker 1
My favorite food is steak. I like running rather than watching movies. I'm not a fan of any sports wear store. I'm a programmer. I prefer online shopping. I'm not a melomaniac. I don't have a preference in music.
Speaker 2
My favorite food is popcorn. I like country music.
Speaker 1
I was scrolling my email inbox this morning that I noticed an invitation for a music festival in my inbox. I will be held next weekend. It has written that there will be several music performances including country music. The invitation is for two individuals , so you can bring one guest with you. I'm not a fan of music and even if I was, I could not attend the event this weekend since I have to finalize a project. So I thought this might be interesting for you.
Speaker 2
Oh, I'd be very interested, since it's a country music concert. Who's playing?
Speaker 1
All the best country artists. I've heard that Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton will be making an appearance.
Speaker 2
Ooh, Dolly Parton *and* Johnny Cash? That's excellent! Now I'm very excited! Let me get you something in return. Hmmm... there are some mail order steak places where you can order online, directly from a farm. What cut(s) of beef do you like?
Speaker 1
Oh wow how kind of you, I can't believe you remembered it's my favourite. I love rib eye steak. Have you ordered from there before?
Speaker 2
I never done mail-order steak before, but I've always wanted to try it out, since it's cheap and much higher quality than the stuff you can get at your average grocery store's meat section. Guess I can also use you as a guinea pig, haha!
Speaker 1
Yeah I'm trying my best to support independent these days. Screw the corporations! I've even thought about setting up my own farm day, we all have dreams right?
Speaker 2
That sounds like an awesome dream! And yeah, I try to buy local as much as I can. At least I know for sure that I'm helping out a member of my community when I'm doing that.
Speaker 1
If the farm dream doesn't play out, I can always rely on my back up plan of winning the lottery ;) Ever thought about what you'd do with a few million dollars?
Speaker 2
Haha, I think about it all the time. I'd pay off my mortgage, stick the rest in VTSAX, and become a self-funded country musician.
Speaker 1
Ahhh that sounds like a good dream. Unlimited holidays... it would be so sweet. Do you play any instruments?
Speaker 2
I play the guitar! I guess that'd make sense too, since, you know, I'm a fan of country music and all.
2 days
Speaker 1
My favorite food is steak. I love rib eye steak. I like running rather than watching movies. I'm not a fan of any sports wear store. I'm a programmer. I prefer online shopping. I'm not a melomaniac. I don't have a preference in music. I like to support independent farmers. I do not support corporations.  I have thought about setting up my own farm. I play the lottery.
Speaker 2
My favorite food is popcorn. I like country music. I like  Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. I have never done mail-order steak before but I am willing to try. I have a mortgage to pay off. I would like to become a country musician. I know how to play the guitar.
Speaker 1
I finally finished that programming project I was working on! It was to develop a website for a local farmer than is trying to start selling their produce. 
Speaker 2
That's so nice. It must feel rewarding to see real, tangible change happening because of your work. Maybe you'll get some free food out of it too!
Speaker 1
It was a fun project I love to support local businesses!  Im really hoping it works out for him, we need more local produce around here.
Speaker 2
That's great to hear! I agree about the need for local produce. I've always felt grateful for the work that farmers do.
Speaker 1
Do you have any co-ops near you?  We are starting one here.
Speaker 2
No, not near me. I wish there was one close. I crave that sense of community they offer. I wish you luck with starting yours!
Speaker 1
Thanks Im pretty excited about it.  I also want to use it as an educational tool for kids and somehow get them involved.
Speaker 2
That's a great idea. It sure seems like kids need something engaging to develop that sense of community and connection with their food.
Speaker 1
I agree!  Kids love to learn.  I have been researching ways to keep them engaged and present things on their level so they are interested.  Do you know of any good websites for teaching tools?
Speaker 2
I think if you googled educational resources for your state you'd find something to use as a reference. There's bound to be something helpful for you. I'll still keep an eye out though. Hey, since you're working so hard I hope you're rewarding yourself too.
Speaker 1
Ok thanks for the suggestion, I'll do that.  Yes I am rewarding myself with a trip to the beach next weekend!
Speaker 2
Nice! That should be relaxing. Just don't drink too much like I would!
6 days
Speaker 1
My favorite food is steak. I love rib eye steak. I like running rather than watching movies. I'm not a fan of any sports wear store. I'm a programmer. I prefer online shopping. I'm not a melomaniac. I don't have a preference in music. I like to support independent farmers. I do not support corporations.  I have thought about setting up my own farm. I play the lottery. I developed a website for a local farmer. I think we need more local produce. I am involved with getting a co-op started. I want to use my co-op as an educational tool for kids. I am researching ways to keep kids engaged and interested in the co-op. I am planning a trip to the beach.
Speaker 2
My favorite food is popcorn. I like country music. I like  Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. I have never done mail-order steak before but I am willing to try. I have a mortgage to pay off. I would like to become a country musician. I know how to play the guitar. I do not live close to a co-op but I wish I did. I would drink too much if I took a trip to the beach.
Speaker 1
Have you ever thought about trying to start your own co-op with some of your neighbors?
Speaker 2
It has actually crossed my mind a lot since we last spoke! There is one about an hour away. I was thinking of going to talk to them and see how their business model is working and helping the community. 
Speaker 1
I think that's a good idea.  Getting information straight from people who have the experience is usually invaluable, and I'm sure they'd love to tell you about their co-op.
Speaker 2
And I would of course do a little shopping as a thank you. I have started to realize that there are many areas in my city that are food deserts. A co-op could really change lives here.
Speaker 1
Yes, that seems like a fair barter: a little information for some business.  In your city is it anything in particular that's difficult to get?
Speaker 2
If you don't have a car it is basically impossible to get fresh produce if you live downtown. There is a farmers market once a month. It is something, but that really is not enough to make a real impact.
Speaker 1
Wow, that does seem like a real desert.  And it's not just a convenience issue, or an issue of personal preference, but a health issue.  You're right that a co-op could really do a lot of good in a lot of ways.
Speaker 2
It is!! It is so easy to forget when you have a car and can get what you like, but not everyone is so lucky. Do you know the best way to get others involved? City counsel meeting or go straight to the community?
Speaker 1
I think going straight to the community is probably better.  Real grass roots stuff.  If you associate it with city counsel you run the risk of people being turned off of it, or city counsel being encouraged to interfere too much.
Speaker 2
Ahh. Yes, I hear ya. Probably better to make sure there is support from the community and make sure they are getting something that is actually useful for them.
Speaker 1
This sounds like an exciting project but also a lot of work.  Are you intimidated by the thought of it or just more excited?
Speaker 2
Hahaha honestly, it makes me want to go to the beach and drink with you this weekend hahaha. But I am excited. There is definitely a need and I don't think I can ignore it. I should probably starts researching grants and whatnot too. Probably lots of overhead monies to get started.
11 days
Speaker 1
My favorite food is steak. I love rib eye steak. I like running rather than watching movies. I'm not a fan of any sports wear store. I'm a programmer. I prefer online shopping. I'm not a melomaniac. I don't have a preference in music. I like to support independent farmers. I do not support corporations.  I have thought about setting up my own farm. I play the lottery. I developed a website for a local farmer. I think we need more local produce. I am involved with getting a co-op started. I want to use my co-op as an educational tool for kids. I am researching ways to keep kids engaged and interested in the co-op. I am planning a trip to the beach. I think working with the community is the best way to get others involved. I think city counsels interfere too much.
Speaker 2
My favorite food is popcorn. I like country music. I like  Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. I have never done mail-order steak before but I am willing to try. I have a mortgage to pay off. I would like to become a country musician. I know how to play the guitar. I do not live close to a co-op but I wish I did. I would drink too much if I took a trip to the beach. I am thinking of starting a co-op with my neighbors. I am thinking of talking to a co-op that is an hour away.I have realized there are areas in my city tht are food deserts. I live in an area where fresh produce is impossible if you don't have a car and if you live downtown. I live in an area where there is a farmers market once a month. I am excited by the idea of starting my co-op. I need to start researching grants. I like going to the beach and drinking.
Speaker 1
I just got back from my vacation at the beach. I went to a really good steak house and got rib eye steak, grilled corn, and some biscuits. 
Speaker 2
That sounds really good. I love a good steak but it's been a long time since I've had one. Did you have anything for dessert?
Speaker 1
I had bought a cheesecake at the local bakery, it was so delicious. Do you like cheesecake?
Speaker 2
I don't like cheesecake, I love cheesecake! I could go for a good slice of blueberry cheesecake right now. I think that might be my favorite. That or double chocolate. What kind of cheesecake did you get?
Speaker 1
I was able to get a fresh strawberry cheesecake! The strawberries were fresh and delicious. 
Speaker 2
That sounds delicious. When I go to the farmer's market every month, I like to pick up some fresh strawberries if they have them. I know you've worked for farmers before but have you ever had any farm fresh fruits or vegetables before?
Speaker 1
If I go to the farmer's market and they have some, I can send some your way if you would like!
Speaker 2
That sounds good but I think I'd haev more produce than I'd know what to do with. I'm really simple. My favorite food is popcorn, so I think I'm better off having someone making food for me. Do you like to cook or do you prefer going out to eat?
Speaker 1
I prefer to go out to eat because I do not like to cook at home much, haha! You?
Speaker 2
I prefer going out, too. I wish I had more money to go to even fancier restaurants. I'd try out all of the different restaurants in my city. I love all different kinds of food, so I'd never get tired. Are there any other restaurants in your area you wanted to try out?
Speaker 1
There is a local restaurant that I want to try out! The restaurant is called Cava and they serve all homemade Italian food!
Speaker 2
I love Italian food. Ravioli stuffed with ricotta is my favorite. Do you have a favorite?
18 days