Borgoguy Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My son just reminded me that today, from 8:30-9:30 PM, we are asked to turn off all the lights in our homes as a way of voting for Earth instead of global warming. It does not affect TV viewing or my wine consumption, so I will participate. Here's the link for those interested. http://www.earthhour.org/about/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My electric company had a two-hour planned outage yesterday. I'm going to call that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My son just reminded me that today, from 8:30-9:30 PM, we are asked to turn off all the lights in our homes as a way of voting for Earth instead of global warming. It does not affect TV viewing or my wine consumption, so I will participate. Here's the link for those interested. http://www.earthhour.org/about/ i cant pee in the dark....will adhere to other lights:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Earth HOUR ? WTF happened to Earth DAY ? Have people given up ? Doesn't anyone give a sh*t anymore ? Is it that people just aren't into the Earth like they were ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Earth HOUR ? WTF happened to Earth DAY ? Have people given up ? Doesn't anyone give a sh*t anymore ? Is it that people just aren't into the Earth like they were ? I was in eighth grade for the first Earth Day, and remember it like it was yesterday. Folks think concern about the planet and environmentalism started last week. We were talking about alternative fuels, conservation and global warming way back then. Imagine where we would be today--cars getting 50 plus MPH, etc,--if we kept to those ideals. It's never too late, I guess. I'm just happy that my 10 year-old son was the one that got my wife and I to follow this program tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 On a Saturday? Come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 My electric company had a two-hour planned outage yesterday. I'm going to call that good. I just saw this, Bob. LOL. You're absolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Why can't every day be earth day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 For Earth Hour, I only drove 35 mph over the speed limit instead of 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I haven't flushed the toilet in three and a half weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Farce. Let's feel good about ourselves, shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 For Earth Hour, I only drove 35 mph over the speed limit instead of 45. Good for you Guns. That's the spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Farce. Let's feel good about ourselves, shall we? I love this attitude. Like there is something wrong if anyone decides to try to do something good; attempt to effect some level of change or benevolence on the planet. Keep believing the "us" and "them" pablum the real villains keep feeding us, Verde. I come from a place where everyone was dirt poor, but always made time to go out and clean the forests of brush or decaying wood. That way, the mushrooms, wildlife, and other foods provided by the forest could proliferate. Making an effort about our ecosystem, no matter how small, benefits everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Why can't every day be earth day? +1 And it would not involve that much. Save some water, don't litter, keep your car tuned up, shut off lights you don't need, recycle some--if not all--of your plastics and glass, etc. Most of this stuff is common sense--and frugal economy--that our grandparents and great-grandparents lived their lives by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 For Earth Hour, I only drove 35 mph over the speed limit instead of 45. Awesome work, Guns. As a show of solidarity for the Earth Movement, I used the withdrawal method last evening rather than put more latex into the landfill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Awesome work, Guns. As a show of solidarity for the Earth Movement, I used the withdrawal method last evening rather than put more latex into the landfill. in honor of earth day i just ran around my house in my birthday suit will be on my twitter or blog later in day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawhead Rex Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I haven't flushed the toilet in three and a half weeks. Yikes. I won't be coming to your house anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarLady Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Austin is a "green" city. They make it very easy for us to recycle. We all got huge blue rolling carts (see picture) and can put all recyclables together in it, no more sorting. The carts are larger than our regular garbage carts. It's so easy and convenient, and it's great for the environment. I know I've recycled more since they gave us the blue carts. They also will take yard trimmings at any time, and have large brush and large bulky trash pick-up twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I love this attitude. Like there is something wrong if anyone decides to try to do something good; attempt to effect some level of change or benevolence on the planet. Keep believing the "us" and "them" pablum the real villains keep feeding us, Verde. I come from a place where everyone was dirt poor, but always made time to go out and clean the forests of brush or decaying wood. That way, the mushrooms, wildlife, and other foods provided by the forest could proliferate. Making an effort about our ecosystem, no matter how small, benefits everyone. You're assuming that I believe global warming is the result of peon humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I know it's over, but today I poured used motor oil down the storm drain near my home instead of polluting the air with my car exhaust and producing CO2 on the way to the recycling center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 You're assuming that I believe global warming is the result of peon humans. I assume nothing. Your words were clear enough. What are you doing this week? Let's set up a time when you can come into my son's school and tell the kids that their attempts at conservation and environmental awareness mean nothing. I'll buy lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I assume nothing. Your words were clear enough. What are you doing this week? Let's set up a time when you can come into my son's school and tell the kids that their attempts at conservation and environmental awareness mean nothing. I'll buy lunch. I have a spaced reserved in Hell for far worse things than not being politically correct. I'm not a tree hugger. So shoot me for not buying into earth hour. That doesn't mean I don't have respect for the environment, leave all of the lights on in my house or drive around town in a gas guzzler. One good thing about me though, I have empathy for people and don't make fun of them because of the way they look. I'm not completely evil. btw, let me know what heaven looks like when you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have a spaced reserved in Hell for far worse things than not being politically correct. I'm not a tree hugger. So shoot me for not buying into earth hour. That doesn't mean I don't have respect for the environment, leave all of the lights on in my house or drive around town in a gas guzzler. One good thing about me though, I have empathy for people and don't make fun of them because of the way they look. I'm not completely evil. btw, let me know what heaven looks like when you get there. i have a little pull for heaven...will try and sneak you in:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 btw, let me know what heaven looks like when you get there. to make this topic about religion and good vs evil is just as narrow minded as actually thinking that global warming is caused by cow farts. seriously, just do the right thing and not worry about bieng labeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 i have a little pull for heaven...will try and sneak you in:D is god a Bama Fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 is god a Bama Fan? Yes and i also have an uncle who promised to give me a few kitchen passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Yes and i also have an uncle who promised to give me a few kitchen passes lol what kinda pull does he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 lol what kinda pull does he have? My uncle is on the board:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My uncle is on the board:D lets hope he doesn't get involved in any corporate scams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 to make this topic about religion and good vs evil is just as narrow minded as actually thinking that global warming is caused by cow farts. seriously, just do the right thing and not worry about bieng labeled. I find this post ironic. I'm just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I find this post ironic. I'm just sayin'. i find it ironic that you find it ironic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have a spaced reserved in Hell for far worse things than not being politically correct. I'm not a tree hugger. So shoot me for not buying into earth hour. That doesn't mean I don't have respect for the environment, leave all of the lights on in my house or drive around town in a gas guzzler. One good thing about me though, I have empathy for people and don't make fun of them because of the way they look. I'm not completely evil. btw, let me know what heaven looks like when you get there. This has nothing to do with being politically correct. Before my son told my wife and I about it yesterday, I had not heard of Earth Hour. As a show of support for my 10 year-old, and his youthful idealism, I said we'd turn off all our lights at the appointed hour, and that I'd let other people know about it through JetNation. If somebody wanted to do it, great. If not, i don't give a s**t because TV viewing was still allowed and I am perfectly capable of drinking wine in the dark. I guess your post, and several others, bothered me because there is this pervasive view espoused by many that a person who cares about environmental issues--such as global warming, amongst others--is a crackpot or delusional. I believe that opinion is incorrect, and further fragments us. As I said, concern for our air, water and land has existed in many forms over the centuries. Any effort on behalf of our ecosystem helps us today, and in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 It was really clever of the Eco headcases to schedule this during worldwide World Cup qualifiers. So that millions of tv sets would be switched on. Frigging Green morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 It was really clever of the Eco headcases to schedule this during worldwide World Cup qualifiers. So that millions of tv sets would be switched on. Frigging Green morons. Perhaps that can explain USA's 2-2 draw with El Salvador. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 to make this topic about religion and good vs evil is just as narrow minded as actually thinking that global warming is caused by cow farts. seriously, just do the right thing and not worry about bieng labeled. You obviously missed my point. But that's okay, I don't fault you for having no sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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