Bravo bro!!!

One day I was standing on a mountain top with Mr. Las Vegas (Steve Wynn), and we were looking out over some area that was proposed to be a hotel/casino complex.

Before he decided if it was going to go into a written proposal we had the challenge of looking at everything. Everything that we could think of that could go wrong, and all the benefits. We also looked at what it would take to to get the project going, labor, promotions, road widening, dirt removal, or just dirt moved around.

We made a long list of each category, and our proposal was nearly done right there. It was all about selling the idea by showing the benefits, and shooting down the challenges.

Just remember to end on a positive, painting this beautiful picture that the mind can see. I know you have it in ya, and we will be reading about this in the news

hey bro!

thanks a bunch for the input...

I really am pretty shy so I'd rather not see my name in the papers...LOLOL

It is just that I got tired of sitting here being depressed in my little world...

I get inspired when I see folks like you and others here...doing things when you have so much to deal with...

I get inspired by those that I have read about in the news or in the papers....mostl of them always would say, "everyone told me it was impossible" or "I was told this was ridiculous"

but they didn't give up...

I think that's the key...

I want to try this out...as much as I can take it and all I can do, and see what will happen..

thanks a bunch for the tips and the vote of confidence booster!

Wow you sure know how to use an attention grabbing thread title don't you?

Seriously, though, I love your idea. I will have to think on this for a bit to see if I can come up with ideas for you. My neuro keeps telling me that I am not dumber, but just that my brain works slower now. So, I have to wait for the neurons to catch up with me to think of ideas....

No problemo bro!!

You have helped me in my attitude tremendously, and would go as far to guess im not the only one.

I learned that getting others to see your vision is half the battle. So painting that positive beautiful picture will win the hearts of most, and you will see fruition of your dream.

What you are proposing is sooo easy even my grandkids would get into it. Plus it begs to be put in the category of saving the environment, a winning deal there.

That is the very thing that Steve Wynn lives by. Just a few minutes with this man could change your whole outlook on your potential in life.

If you need any help at all jest holler

this is going to be a lump in my throat day...but that's OK...I am known to be sappy....and I don't care... LOL

would LOVE any input, holly. Take your time. If this thing takes a few years I will keep at it....
and you are NOT dumb at all...and a slow brain is like fine wine..it gets better as it slows.

dude, YOU and OTHERS are the ones that have helped me...I am just a clown...LOL

boy, you all are getting me excited...I've been jotting things down left and right...now I just need to put it together....

Ok here is the one idea I came up with on my drive into work this AM:

"No Lights - Family Nights"

The public service announcement shows a man strolling along on a beautiful starry night and you see in all the windows pictures of families sitting together doing things by candle / lantern light - one family is gathered around a piano singing songs togehter, the next family is playing charades in front of a fireplace with a roaring fire, the next family is at their dining room table playing cards or some other game, etc. There is no narration during this part.

Then, the end of the commercial there is a tag line about how "No Lights - Family Nights" are good for the environment and great for family togetherness.

The only problem is don't you need light to see the cards? Or to read the piano music?
I am always so paranoid of having lit candles around kids (and clumsy people like myself)...
But I really like this idea. I would like the city to turn off the streetlights, too, but ours are automatic; they go on and off depending on the available natural light.
We have a "take back the night" night in August, and people turn their outdoor light on and go outside and walk and mingle.
It could be set up similarly...

Moi, I didn't read your thread--sorry--got things to do tonight (like clean dog hair from floors right now)---

BUT.....

You made me BREAK OUT IN SONG!!! OH I LUV Monty Python!!



DAD:
There are Jews in the world.
There are Buddhists.
There are Hindus and Mormons, and then
There are those that follow Mohammed, but
I've never been one of them.

I'm a Roman Catholic,
And have been since before I was born,
And the one thing they say about Catholics is:
They'll take you as soon as you're warm.

You don't have to be a six-footer.
You don't have to have a great brain.
You don't have to have any clothes on. You're
A Catholic the moment Dad came,

Because

Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.

CHILDREN:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.

GIRL:
Let the heathen spill theirs
On the dusty ground.
God shall make them pay for
Each sperm that can't be found.

CHILDREN:
Every sperm is wanted.
Every sperm is good.
Every sperm is needed
In your neighbourhood.

MUM:
Hindu, Taoist, Mormon,
Spill theirs just anywhere,
But God loves those who treat their
Semen with more care.

MEN:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
WOMEN:
If a sperm is wasted,...
CHILDREN:
...God get quite irate.

PRIEST:
Every sperm is sacred.
BRIDE and GROOM:
Every sperm is good.
NANNIES:
Every sperm is needed...
CARDINALS:
...In your neighbourhood!

CHILDREN:
Every sperm is useful.
Every sperm is fine.
FUNERAL CORTEGE:
God needs everybody's.
MOURNER #1:
Mine!
MOURNER #2:
And mine!
CORPSE:
And mine!

NUN:
Let the Pagan spill theirs
O'er mountain, hill, and plain.
HOLY STATUES:
God shall strike them down for
Each sperm that's spilt in vain.

EVERYONE:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is good.
Every sperm is needed
In your neighbourhood.

Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite iraaaaaate!

holly, I love this idea...I am not sure about a commercial in the beginning stage but will definitely mention it...and will definitely credit you if this comes to fruition.

thanks for the support, Deb!

Gauze Pad, *smack (but you've made me smile)

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thanks for all the inputs. We have our grandkids here and we have been very busy....so I haven't really looked into anything yet.

This is what I've come up with so far:

1) find out exactly how much energy is wasted in a one hour period and how much energy IS wasted transferred.

2) come up with a possible percentage of the possible households that are willing to participate. Take that percentage and come up with possible savings for the city.

3) We have town meetings every Tues evening so that would help if I can go at least twice a month to help push this idea.

well, my brain can't think too straight right now...but thanks for the inputs and helping me keeping the dream alive...