selfsufficientish.com vs itsnoteasybeinggreen.org

Luath · Post: # 24898Post **Luath** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:52 pm

I shall cut myself in three, then................

Or maybe just stand on the sidelines of whatever and cheer. As long as it involves men in shorts or kilts.

Boots · Post: # 24915Post **Boots** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:58 pm

What about some sort of online 101 comp where we all log in to compete in something that is relevant to both sites?
...or are you after press coverage/media exposure at an actual event?

We could contribute (compete) on some sort of 101 handy tips or 'things we do' to make a difference, maybe? Something...ssish/greenish... maybe within a timeframe... the first to provide the most, or reach 101.

And you could hold the repro/publishing rights of course... for when the ssish 101 book comes out!

Maybe rubbish re-uses, or recycling a bit of an oddity, something not often considered... like um...electrical goods, mobile phones, chipboard.. or paracetamol packets! That was definately a thoughtful mention in your blog..

It would also provided a membership boost if you challenged them and hosted it, maybe?

Just thinkin in print again...

Andy Hamilton · Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:00 pm

I don't think it is a bad idea to have something hosted on here, It would be good to have a proper game of something though. I think if we plan it right we could raise a few quid for friends of the earth.

I thought that if we start off something where we meet in person it would just be a good day out. It would kill two birds with one stone as we would also have a ssish meet up. - I know it is not good for you lot the other side of the world, but yep it would work to then spin off some online competative events afterwards.

Andy Hamilton · Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:18 pm

right then I have emailed the other sites, so lets see what happens

Shirley · Post: # 25083Post **Shirley** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:38 pm

Nice one.... let's hope it comes off :)

I like the online thing too - that really does involve everyone... or at least everyone is given the chance to be involved

Luath · Post: # 25089Post **Luath** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:37 pm

I'm a Moderator on River Cottage and INEBG, so am happy to help with liaising if needed.

Don't know about the rounders bit, though

I could make tea.................or find a pub.............

Shirley · Post: # 25092Post **Shirley** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:44 pm

Tea and the pub sounds just great to me

Hillbilly · Post: # 25094Post **Hillbilly** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:19 pm

I saw your challenge on Downsizer

Count me in.

Who or what is going to be our Mascot?

What pub? Has it got a beer garden?

When?

I think we should dress up too.

Then have the party to end all parties.

Shirley · Post: # 25095Post **Shirley** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:50 pm

hmmm good questions... mascot... should ask felicity kendall to come and be our mascot -

Dress up !!! FOR SURE - in what?!

It's a knockout??? Fun stuff, silly games.. or rounders??

PARRRRRRRRRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Now you are talking.......

Camping too??

Andy Hamilton · Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:05 pm

Shirlz2005 wrote:hmmm good questions... mascot... should ask felicity kendall to come and be our mascot -

Dress up !!! FOR SURE - in what?!

It's a knockout??? Fun stuff, silly games.. or rounders??

PARRRRRRRRRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Now you are talking.......

Camping too??

It could be a grand day out, indeed

We could have a competiton for who got there by the greenest method, best dressed, perhaps with a vegetables theme?

As for camping I ask richard from acl and them lot would possibly be the best to ask if they have a spare field that we could use - then indeed we would have camping. - I will pm Carolyn from there and see what she says.

I'm a Moderator on River Cottage and INEBG, so am happy to help with liaising if needed.

Don't know about the rounders bit, though I could make tea.................or find a pub.............

DO you fancy making a post then? - I just sent an email to the info address at river cottage and to briget at ineg. - you would probally have more sway on there than I would as I only post occasionally on both.

Let make this one happen, I am already getting quite excited about it.

Shirley · Post: # 25101Post **Shirley** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:10 pm

Andy Hamilton wrote:Let make this one happen, I am already getting quite excited about it.

Agreed... We could hire a minibus/coach (preferably biodiesel) for the Scottish lot and pick up others along the way - might be pricey though...

Would have to be a weekend though if it's after mid august as David will be back at work by then.

Andy Hamilton · Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:28 pm

oh yes I think it goes with out saying that it has to be a weekend.

so we have luath rounding up the troops at River Cottage and INEBG if that is ok? Can we designate you hillbilly to try and rally people up on downsizer?

I will keep contact with ACL (just sent an email) and we will have to try and find a venue

I know someone who works for a bio-diesel company shirlz will ask them and see if we can sort out something cheaply. - no promises but will certainly try.

Luath · Post: # 25121Post **Luath** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:07 am

Don't think River Cottage is too impressd with your idea - they seem to have taken the site off the air...........

Just joking, it's just down this morning. Will put up a post when it comes back on. Ditto with INEBG, but wil ask there first, as you've contacted their Admin. Will keep you posted.

Hillbilly · Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:05 am

Andy Hamilton wrote:Can we designate you hillbilly to try and rally people up on downsizer?

Aye aye cap'n! *wanders off humming and clutching coffee and scone to Downsizer*

Luath · Post: # 25138Post **Luath** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:09 am

Could do with a bit more enthusiasm from Downsizer

Maybe they're scared............

River Cottage still down at the moment.