Comments on: A Jedi is always prepared…

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:54:00 +0000

Star Wars, as you must know, was shot in Tunisia. The first time that I saw a regular guy on the street wearing a burnous I was taken aback but as it got colder it seemed that about half the men of all ages from all walks of life liked to wear them. They are avalable in every price range too, a guy in Douz thought I would pay 800 tnd for a camel hair model while machine sewn ones made of ‘polar fleece’(that’s plastic, right?) could be had in Gabes for 20 tnd. I don’t have one.

check out this pic I found on flickr http://flickr.com/photos/focalplane/95143096/

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:37:00 +0000

These are not the driods you are looking for...they are made of metal - not plastic.

Sorry Beth, I just couldn't help myself. :)

At least your metal coffee mug looks sci-fi. When I performed at Renaissance Festivals my water/coffee mug was made from wood.

By: Oldnovice

Oldnovice — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:31:00 +0000

It wasn't so long ago that we switched from buying juices in litre bottles to buying frozen juice concentrates for the very reason that while the bottles MAY be recyclable, the lids aren't.

I much prefer the cardboard package with the metal ends.

I'll be putting this TED piece on my blog, as well. I love TED. Thanks, Beth.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +0000

Hi Beth-

Love the costumes! You both look so cute! :)

By: monkeyjen

monkeyjen — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:09:00 +0000

O M G. I am equally horrified and delighted. PS, I keep mine in my boobies.

By: Fake Plastic Fish

Fake Plastic Fish — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:08:00 +0000

Lara, you are freaking out. Don't freak out. These are just things to ponder, not to freak out about.

I agree with you about aluminum bottles. They are coated with plastic inside. I would not use one. SIGG says their bottles do not leach BPA, but they will not reveal what is in the lining.

I was going to suggest just a plain mason jar for water. But you are afraid of breaking glass.

Can you ask a merchant to order and stock Klean Kanteens or some other stainless steel bottle? Sometimes the key is to ask for what we want instead of simply accepting things the way they are. For example, when we saw that Brita water filters were being recycled in Europe but not North America, we asked why and pushed the company to do it.

Similarly, it might take some pressure from consumers to get the types of products you want in Argentina. Ask ask ask. In the meantime, do not freak out. I don't think you're killing yourself drinking out of plastic. There are so many other chemicals we are exposed to every day. Just think about it, and do what you can.

I love your enthusiasm!

By: Robj98168

Robj98168 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:03:00 +0000

Use the force young jedi—
so the convention you two did go?
Cool

By: Green Bean

Green Bean — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:08:00 +0000

May the force be with you.

By: jennconspiracy

jennconspiracy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:06:00 +0000

no you didn’t! OMG – I can’t believe you guys went in costume – that’s hilarious!

By: axelle

axelle — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:06:00 +0000

WAY to dress.