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Alex19 · 22nd Apr 2009, 07:10 AM

the title says it all!

**Martin** · 22nd Apr 2009, 07:47 AM

I have never heard of it.

Just Adam · 22nd Apr 2009, 07:49 AM

um happy earth day ... but ill be damned if im buying all them candles for that cake lol

Kenko · 22nd Apr 2009, 07:53 AM

Yay happy earth day!

I just got back from Starbucks after I had my free coffee for bringing my own cup.
http://www.starbucks.ca/en-ca/_Socia.../Earth+Day.htm

How getting in my car, and driving to Starbucks saves the environment over drinking coffee at home I don't know, but meh.

I did take the bus earlier.

Alex19 · 22nd Apr 2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin

I have never heard of it.

never heard of it? maybe they dont have it in the UK?

Roxas101 · 22nd Apr 2009, 08:07 AM

YAY!

Happy Earth Day?

though ours is over now. *sad*, its the 23rd in Australia now.

Kaleb.

**Martin** · 22nd Apr 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin

I have never heard of it.

never heard of it? maybe they dont have it in the UK?

I've never seen anybody mention it here before. You'd think they would considering the UK is on Earth, but us Brits have to do everything weirdly so we must have decided we're not a part of earth today.

Kenko · 22nd Apr 2009, 08:35 AM

Well UK doesn't quite consider itself part of Europe, so it wouldn't surprise me if you didn't consider yourself part of Earth either.

**EM68** · 22nd Apr 2009, 01:18 PM

Today is Earth Day and on the news they were showing what people are doing to save the planet. I changed most of my light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs, use cloth recyclable bags when I go food shopping and use an electric strip for my laptop and cell phone charger then turn it off when I am not using in. What are you guys doing?

**Ben** · 22nd Apr 2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin

I have never heard of it.

never heard of it? maybe they dont have it in the UK?

I've never seen anybody mention it here before. You'd think they would considering the UK is on Earth, but us Brits have to do everything weirdly so we must have decided we're not a part of earth today.

Haha we suck. I haven't ever heard about Earth Day either.

SlickyPants · 22nd Apr 2009, 01:35 PM

My family has just started switching over to CFLs. They had about 50% of the bulbs switched over and were gradually changing them as they burnt out. So today I went and switched the rest out. It may seem wasteful to replace perfectly useable lightbulbs but they just electricity hogs and it seemed more wasteful to leave them in. I only ended up replacing seven bulbs but even that is supposed to save roughly $300 (according to GE) over the life of the bulbs although it is probably closer to $188 with the local price of electricity. (savings were based on an average use of 4 hours per day)

Other than that I don't work today so I'm not really planning to go anywhere. Most of the lights are off except in the basement where my dad is so he can see. Otherwise the sun lights up most of the rooms in the house just fine until sunset.

Since I have the day off I might go for a bike ride. It's been nice out these past few days and the snow has melted and it is for the most part dry out.

Dazed · 22nd Apr 2009, 01:37 PM

i love earth day ^_^
i was going to go hug a tree today but seeing as it is raining it can wait haha.

but seriously. we only have one earth we need to take care of it ^_^

Nameless Hope · 22nd Apr 2009, 02:16 PM

This would be a good time to watch Planet Earth. ...To bad we don't have it.

Shevanel · 22nd Apr 2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin

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Originally Posted by Alex19

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Originally Posted by Martin

I have never heard of it.

never heard of it? maybe they dont have it in the UK?

I've never seen anybody mention it here before. You'd think they would considering the UK is on Earth, but us Brits have to do everything weirdly so we must have decided we're not a part of earth today.

Haha we suck. I haven't ever heard about Earth Day either.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day

Lucky Panda · 22nd Apr 2009, 03:35 PM

We need to make sure to do the whole "One minute off of electricity" thing.

Though after putting some thought into it, it dawned on me that it takes more power to turn something on that to keep it running...so the moment people turn their lights back on, the jolt used to start it is...only a small amount less than what we would have used keeping things running during that minute. Which means, we need a lot of people to cooperate to make this saving count as a decent amount! ^^

Katherine · 22nd Apr 2009, 03:48 PM

I love Earth Day.

Coldflame · 22nd Apr 2009, 04:30 PM

A friend and I went down to the beach and picked up garbage. There was only two of us, and one bag so we didn't get a ton, but we are trying to get a whole bunch of people to come again with us this weekend. Happy earth day!

pianolover95 · 22nd Apr 2009, 04:38 PM

Earth day was introduced by a man named Gaylord

Just Adam · 22nd Apr 2009, 04:40 PM

its gone all meet the parents then?

Étoile · 22nd Apr 2009, 05:56 PM

Yay Earth Day!!!!!!

22nd Apr 2009, 07:10 AM	#1
Alex19 who else but me? Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: homo Out Status: I think everyone knows by now Location: New York Age: 21 Posts: 1,301 Join Date: Feb 2009	Happy Earth Day! the title says it all! __________________ "It's always darkest before dawn."

22nd Apr 2009, 07:47 AM	#2
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,047 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! I have never heard of it.

22nd Apr 2009, 07:49 AM	#3
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! um happy earth day ... but ill be damned if im buying all them candles for that cake lol __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

22nd Apr 2009, 07:53 AM	#4
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! Yay happy earth day! I just got back from Starbucks after I had my free coffee for bringing my own cup. http://www.starbucks.ca/en-ca/_Socia.../Earth+Day.htm How getting in my car, and driving to Starbucks saves the environment over drinking coffee at home I don't know, but meh. I did take the bus earlier.

22nd Apr 2009, 08:07 AM	#6
Roxas101 The Insame One Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook. Nuff said. Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 204 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! YAY! Happy Earth Day? though ours is over now. sad, its the 23rd in Australia now. Kaleb. __________________ If friends were stars, my night would be brighter than any day. <- Me

22nd Apr 2009, 08:35 AM	#8
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! Well UK doesn't quite consider itself part of Europe, so it wouldn't surprise me if you didn't consider yourself part of Earth either.

22nd Apr 2009, 01:18 PM	#9
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Earth Day! Today is Earth Day and on the news they were showing what people are doing to save the planet. I changed most of my light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs, use cloth recyclable bags when I go food shopping and use an electric strip for my laptop and cell phone charger then turn it off when I am not using in. What are you guys doing? __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

22nd Apr 2009, 01:35 PM	#11
SlickyPants EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 542 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! My family has just started switching over to CFLs. They had about 50% of the bulbs switched over and were gradually changing them as they burnt out. So today I went and switched the rest out. It may seem wasteful to replace perfectly useable lightbulbs but they just electricity hogs and it seemed more wasteful to leave them in. I only ended up replacing seven bulbs but even that is supposed to save roughly $300 (according to GE) over the life of the bulbs although it is probably closer to $188 with the local price of electricity. (savings were based on an average use of 4 hours per day) Other than that I don't work today so I'm not really planning to go anywhere. Most of the lights are off except in the basement where my dad is so he can see. Otherwise the sun lights up most of the rooms in the house just fine until sunset. Since I have the day off I might go for a bike ride. It's been nice out these past few days and the snow has melted and it is for the most part dry out.

22nd Apr 2009, 01:37 PM	#12
Dazed Banned Gender: ladyfella Orientation: MaddyBensexual Out Status: out to all :] Location: Richmond VA Age: 24 Posts: 2,189 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! i love earth day ^_^ i was going to go hug a tree today but seeing as it is raining it can wait haha. but seriously. we only have one earth we need to take care of it ^_^

22nd Apr 2009, 02:16 PM	#13
Nameless Hope Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out-ish.. Location: Texas Age: 21 Posts: 54 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! This would be a good time to watch Planet Earth. ...To bad we don't have it.

22nd Apr 2009, 03:35 PM	#15
Lucky Panda EC's unofficial Sailor Venus Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gaily gay. Out Status: Parents, Friends, and Facebook :D Location: Near Houston, Texas. Age: 18 Posts: 1,225 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Happy Earth Day! We need to make sure to do the whole "One minute off of electricity" thing. Though after putting some thought into it, it dawned on me that it takes more power to turn something on that to keep it running...so the moment people turn their lights back on, the jolt used to start it is...only a small amount less than what we would have used keeping things running during that minute. Which means, we need a lot of people to cooperate to make this saving count as a decent amount! ^^ __________________

22nd Apr 2009, 03:48 PM	#16
Katherine Professional Cuddler Full Member Gender: 75% female Orientation: 110% gay Out Status: 98% out Location: The land of rednecks and pine trees (Georgia) Age: 19 Posts: 1,745 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! I love Earth Day. __________________ Overly emotional five-foot-tall vegetarian gamer girl who procrastinates way too much. Loves food, art, cats, and making people smile.

22nd Apr 2009, 04:30 PM	#17
Coldflame gave birth to Awesome Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Mom and Facebook! Location: Calgary Age: 22 Posts: 96 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! A friend and I went down to the beach and picked up garbage. There was only two of us, and one bag so we didn't get a ton, but we are trying to get a whole bunch of people to come again with us this weekend. Happy earth day! __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

22nd Apr 2009, 04:38 PM	#18
pianolover95 Well Known Full Member Gender: Guy Orientation: Gay Out Status: Couple friends Location: USA Age: 17 Posts: 106 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! Earth day was introduced by a man named Gaylord __________________ "Soldiers who are not afraid of guns, bombs, capture, torture or death say they are afraid of homosexuals. Clearly we should not be used as soldiers; we should be used as weapons." ~Letter to the editor, The Advocate

22nd Apr 2009, 04:40 PM	#19
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Happy Earth Day! its gone all meet the parents then? __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

22nd Apr 2009, 05:56 PM	#20
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Happy Earth Day! Yay Earth Day!!!!!! __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

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