Being first is bittersweet as it shows  how neglectful I've been of this planet.  I will not only carry these new behaviors forward, I pledge to embrace a lifetime goal of seeking, assessing and amending my ways.  I hope that by this time next year I won't be anywhere near first!

I can no longer blame "the other guy", the factory, the jet setters and politicians because I now realize I'm the other guy.  But, this group, YOU have accomplished the equilivant of stopping the damage of a factory of 744 employees in just two weeks!  I'm chuffed to be part of that!

A big thanks to the Missing Links for their dogged determination, commitment and patience with my daily nagging emails but mostly I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to Climate Conversations, the NW Earth Institute and all the organizers of the EcoChallenge for bringing us this challenge and showing us the power of one, especially when all of us "ones" work together.  😃

Programming this thing is harder than piloting the starship Enterprise but 76 degrees feels like 70!  Major improvement.  

I'm done!  Great job Missing Links....

So this is it... Enjoying all the great new habits that will save me money, help the environment, put me in touch with like minded conservationists and put plenty of fair-trade chocolate in my grasp :cD

Loki wants to know if this heavy pre-formed plastic can be recycled?  I've always struggled with these.  Anyone out here know the answer?

This has been such a fun event. :)

Last day but good habits will be practiced! 

Senior Softball Tournament , Sunshine and Sore Muscles !  

I am so happy to be a part of this challenges Thank You Leona for inviting me.

Great challenge!