WWF''s Earth Hour...

10 Mar 2009

It's not political, it's not pink and fluffy but it's worth taking part in because it involves everyone. :thumbup:
WWF Earth Hour
Some 934 cities from 80 countries have already signed up. In addition, a great number of iconic landmarks will be plunged into darkness, including Nelsonâ€™s Column, the Forth Bridge, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the Eiffel Tower, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Table Mountain in Cape Town and Sydney Opera House. The London Eye, too, will be dimmed for the hour.
Saturday 28th March 2009 @
Switch off your lights for an hour and show your support along with the rest of the world!
Who's in?! I'm away that weekend but I shall be asking my friends to flick my switch! :rascal:
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
*puts on sandals and hugs a tree*

10 Mar 2009

We do it but then its what I am paid for biggrin

10 Mar 2009

I'm away that weekend too :shock: what a coincidence smile

but I'm pretty sure we can switch off for an hour wherever we may be wink

10 Mar 2009

sounds good to me hun :thumbup:
im all for a bit of switch flicking!!!!! :rascal:

10 Mar 2009

Hmmm I'm almost inclined to invite loads of likeminded friends around for some fun in the dark wink

10 Mar 2009

It would be great to see a totally black London, we would be able to see the night sky in the city.
I for one will remember!
Hope they switch off the street lights too!

10 Mar 2009

We are up for that too DG.
Remind us nearer the time though!!!

10 Mar 2009

Could prove interesting in the Jacuzzi.
Mind you the pup will probably switch off too hmmm.
Yep wil make the attempt to switch as many lights as possible off

10 Mar 2009

I'm away that weekend :bounce: but i'm definately up for flicking switches :rascal:

10 Mar 2009

Oooooo I'll flick your switch DG :twisted:

10 Mar 2009

But!
But!
Oh, Fork Handles!

10 Mar 2009

can I light a fire?
lp

10 Mar 2009

I'm going rural that night... not sure there'll even be electricity. rolleyes

10 Mar 2009

Apart from self publicity what on earth are the WWF hoping to achieve?

10 Mar 2009

What the heck is this going to achieve? dunno

I use low energy bulbs, I recycle my rubbish. I bloody will not be turning me lights off for an hour as well.
It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

10 Mar 2009

Nice to see you two agreeing on something! wink

The exit to this thread is :arrow: way. wave

10 Mar 2009

Quote by kentswingers777
It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

Oh, I dunno. Could be fun feeling your way in the dark, with the right company :twisted:

10 Mar 2009

Quote by Freckledbird

It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

Oh, I dunno. Could be fun feeling your way in the dark, with the right company :twisted:
What about if you so happen to be in the wrong company?
Could be very scary. redface

10 Mar 2009

Quote by kentswingers777

It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

Oh, I dunno. Could be fun feeling your way in the dark, with the right company :twisted:
What about if you so happen to be in the wrong company?
Could be very scary. redface

Don't turn off the lights!

10 Mar 2009

Quote by kentswingers777

It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

Oh, I dunno. Could be fun feeling your way in the dark, with the right company :twisted:
What about if you so happen to be in the wrong company?
Could be very scary. redface

Ahhh... but I bet she won't be! :rascal:

10 Mar 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly
Switch off your lights for an hour and show your support along with the rest of the world!

Well my laptop battery lasts for two hours, and if I press Function and Page up then a little light appears so I can see the keys on my keyboard. Using a 12VDC - 240VAC inverter, I'll be able to keep the internet router active.
So count me in, I'll be in here to make sure everybody else has switched everything off.

10 Mar 2009

Thank you Ian! kiss

There won't be any wrong company where I'll be so no worries there Kenty but thanks for caring! :thumbup:

10 Mar 2009

Quote by kentswingers777
What the heck is this going to achieve?
I use low energy bulbs, I recycle my rubbish. I bloody will not be turning me lights off for an hour as well.
It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

And just to pick up on this... it makes a statement and raises awareness. Climate change affects everyone, it makes sense for us all to be aware. :thumbup:

11 Mar 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly
What the heck is this going to achieve?
I use low energy bulbs, I recycle my rubbish. I bloody will not be turning me lights off for an hour as well.
It serves no useful purpose whatsoever, that I can see.

And just to pick up on this... it makes a statement and raises awareness. Climate change affects everyone, it makes sense for us all to be aware. :thumbup:
Sorry but until somone can prove 100% that it without doubt, this is happening then and only then will I listen.
Ya know what really stinks about all this? At the time when you turn your lights off for an hour, that will obviously save the world, I live 20 mins from Canary Wharf. Those buildings lights will be on and blaring out into the night sky.
Thousands of lights in those massive buildings. You want to raise awareness, then target those kind of buildings, that leave their lights on 24 hours a day...every day.
Me turning my lights off will not make a jot of difference to me, except maybe to my electric bill.
As to awareness issues, we know that cars and lorries and buses and coaches...pollute too. Are we all going to walk everywhere now as well? The awareness is already there, I should know I have to pay extra in me taxes for the saving of the enviroment.

11 Mar 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly
it makes a statement and raises awareness. Climate change affects everyone, it makes sense for us all to be aware. :thumbup:

So what are your viewpoints on air travel?

11 Mar 2009

Quote by essex34m

it makes a statement and raises awareness. Climate change affects everyone, it makes sense for us all to be aware. :thumbup:

So what are your viewpoints on air travel?
My viewpoints on air travel are that it's something most of us do. We're all hypocrites as we all contribute to climate change in one way or another.
However, I've taken only one flight in the last 12 months compared to the previous year and chosen to use other methods of transport instead.
You know what... trying to do something good for all the right reasons sometimes isn't worth the time or the effort.

11 Mar 2009

We try and avoid airtravel when ever possible. Last time we went on holiday it was to Italy and we drove there. The journey was part of the holiday, we saw some lovely parts of France, Stayed the night in Switzerland, on Lake Lusanne and drove up and over the alps through the st Bernard pass. Saw things we would never have done if we had flown. I would recommend leaving the plane for those that need it for more pressing reasons.

11 Mar 2009

Quote by Dirtygirly

it makes a statement and raises awareness. Climate change affects everyone, it makes sense for us all to be aware. :thumbup:

So what are your viewpoints on air travel?
My viewpoints on air travel are that it's something most of us do. We're all hypocrites as we all contribute to climate change in one way or another.
However, I've taken only one flight in the last 12 months compared to the previous year and chosen to use other methods of transport instead.
You know what... trying to do something good for all the right reasons sometimes isn't worth the time or the effort.
Ah so you feel you have done your bit, only because you have used a plane once in a year? :shock:
If you really wanted to do something, get a bicycle. wink

No seriously.....what is the other form of transport you are using? Is it another enviromental killer, like a car perhaps? rolleyes

11 Mar 2009

I'm away that weekend too DG but I'll join in! Anything to raise awareness is a good thing in my book. :thumbup:
I think I'm best staying out of the flying debate for now though :shock:

11 Mar 2009

Quote by poshkate
I'm away that weekend too DG but I'll join in! Anything to raise awareness is a good thing in my book. :thumbup:
I think I'm best staying out of the flying debate for now though :shock:

Going anywhere nice btw? wink