Earth Hour on 28th March

Meanqueen · Post by **Meanqueen** » 01 Mar 2009, 12:13

Just a reminder about Earth Hour on 28th March, 8.30pm.
Read about it here.

Earth Hour 2009

Ilona
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rachell24 · Post by **rachell24** » 01 Mar 2009, 12:26

Hi Illona,

how are you?

I was thinking about earth hour the other day-cant believe its nearly a year since I last did that!!!

Will make a note in my diary.

Rach
:-D

Post by **wendy** » 01 Mar 2009, 14:25

I am on holiday using far too much of my carbon footprint in one go I fear.
Wendy

Nellie · Post by **Nellie** » 01 Mar 2009, 20:39

I shall participate - just got myself a wind-up light, so shall use that to read during the hour.

One thing that irritates me (I'm getting a bit old and crotchety) is that on the WWF website link given by MeanQueen it only states it is 8.30pm. Surely in the days of global audiences, you'd have thought that the WWF would have put in the time zone, so that others around the world could know when to participate in their time zone. So UK-centric, and short-sighted. OK, I feel better now that I've got that rant over with. Phewwww!

Orfy · Post by **Orfy** » 01 Mar 2009, 20:42

Nellie wrote:I shall participate - just got myself a wind-up light, so shall use that to read during the hour.

One thing that irritates me (I'm getting a bit old and crotchety) is that on the WWF website link given by MeanQueen it only states it is 8.30pm. Surely in the days of global audiences, you'd have thought that the WWF would have put in the time zone, so that others around the world could know when to participate in their time zone. So UK-centric, and short-sighted. OK, I feel better now that I've got that rant over with. Phewwww!

But it wouldn't be any good if it was during the day in other time zones.

seahorse · Post by **seahorse** » 04 Mar 2009, 09:36

Why isnt it before kids go to bed, 8.30pm seems a bit late to catch the young ones who might just take it on board?

Stu-- · Post by **Stu--** » 04 Mar 2009, 11:42

Good point Seahorse.

At last year's Earth day I was on a pub crawl in Melbourne. I went from one candle-lit bar to another, it was great.

This year though, I use candles anyway. So I'm wondering what else I can do during this time...

amandajane · Post by **amandajane** » 04 Mar 2009, 13:26

I'm going to do a dinner by candle light, what a good excuse! )t'

Meanqueen · Post by **Meanqueen** » 04 Mar 2009, 13:28

That sounds lovely Amanda, are you going to cook it by candlelight as well as eat it in the dark? )c+

Ilona

amandajane · Post by **amandajane** » 04 Mar 2009, 13:49

now there's an idea..... I might try! )t'

ma larkin · Post by **ma larkin** » 04 Mar 2009, 20:31

I have just been talking about Earth Hour to my OH. We are going to try and get our street involved!

We thought if everyone turned their lights out etc for an hour, we could get together around our house. And instead of asking them to 'bring a bottle' we would ask them to 'bring an candle!'

I am slightly ashamed and rather embarassed that I had not heard about it before :oops:

Babycakes · Post by **Babycakes** » 28 Mar 2009, 16:34

Anyone else taking part - what do you plan to do for an hour with no lights on?? Think I'm gonoa have trouble persuading my OH - might have to let him keep the tv on )gr:

Meanqueen · Post by **Meanqueen** » 28 Mar 2009, 16:47

Just been reading about it here
earth hour - Guardian

I am going to light some candles and cuddle my cats.

Ilona

Nellie · Post by **Nellie** » 28 Mar 2009, 19:27

My 4 storm lanterns are ready, as is my wind-up radio. All I need now is a bottle and a glass, and a good book, and I'm all set.

Effie · Post by **Effie** » 28 Mar 2009, 19:36

I will suggest a board Game by candle-light wearing extra socks!

The kids will probably elect to go to bed in the dark - but that's another idea entirely :shock: