Smart Growth in Richmond conversation tonight

Posted by Daniel on May 05, 2008

Back Porch Energy Initiative and GlobeHopper are hosting a conversation tonight on Smart Growth in Richmond. We will be watching clips from The End of Suburbia and discussing related issues afterwards. It starts at 6:30pm at GlobeHopper if you want to be a part of it. Hope to see some of you there.

Gone fishing

Posted by Daniel on May 04, 2008

I went fishing yesterday up on the Rappahannock with my good friends Ryan and Nate. It was a good time of hanging out. We fished, threw around the frisbee and football, canoed, drank beer and fished some more. Fishing awards are as follows:

  • Most Fish Caught: Ryan(4)
  • Largest Fish: Me!
  • Save face: Nate for catching for his one and only fish at the end of the day

It was a great day of hanging out with friends and just enjoying nature. Good times!

The above picture is the big one. It’s also good evidence that I need to lose weight.

Green energy for our home

Posted by Daniel on April 29, 2008

I’ve been wanting to make the switch over to green energy for our house for a while but just hadn’t done it. Well, I was inspired by hanging out with the Back Porch Energy crew last night and just made the switch for us to use Wind power for the house. My challenge to you is to make some simple changes around the house to save energy(and money) such as:

  • Switch to CFL Lightbulbs
  • Turn off lights when you aren’t using them
  • Unplug electronics that you aren’t using
  • Buy ENERGY STAR appliances

and then use that money to go green with your energy. If you are in Virginia you can go here to sign up. Go coal and nuclear free today!

My little brother is married! 3

Posted by Daniel on April 29, 2008

My “little” brother Mike got married on Sunday! It was a very cool and fun wedding that was held at Baldwin’s Station. I was honored to be the best man. We love Sarah and love having her be a part of the family!

New group in the hood 4

Posted by Daniel on April 23, 2008

I got to meet a few people involved with the Back Porch Energy Initiative at Buzzy’s today. Seem like very cool people and I’m a big fan of what they are doing. A group of them just moved to Church Hill a couple weeks ago. They are hosting a community gathering on Monday(the 28th) night at Globe Hopper at 6:30. I’m gonna try to make it out. Any locals want to come along?


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