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TJ_Tigger
10-11-2005, 10:13 AM
My Son has a school project where they are trying to collect dirt from all 50 states. They have a lot of dirt from the mid west and since I travel, I am planning on getting some dirt from NJ and WA when I make it there in the next couple of weeks. However, there is a lot of territory to cover. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help complete their project. Quite frankly as my son told me about the project The first thing I thought of is that there are people on the forums from all over the world. :D

PM me if you are interested in helping, I can provide a mailing address where you can send the dirt. I cannot cover the cost of shipping the dirt but any help is appreciated. If you do help please post the state from which you will be sending dirt. All that is needed is a small baggie, like a sandwhich bag.

Thanks again
Tigg
Worm
10-11-2005, 10:15 AM
I can cover Michigan's LP.
Lorne
10-11-2005, 10:36 AM
I heard the governor of California was having an...

Oh wait, you mean dirt as in actual soil and stuff. :o
TJ_Tigger
10-11-2005, 10:55 AM
I heard the governor of California was having an...

Oh wait, you mean dirt as in actual soil and stuff. :o

LOL that is funny. :D
TJ_Tigger
10-11-2005, 11:02 AM
I will update the following map to show what the status is on which states are covered.

http://s94928149.onlinehome.us/pub/Map.html

Tigg
gbrown
10-11-2005, 12:12 PM
Tigg... email me with a mailing address. I tried pouring the dirt into the old floppy drive opening so I could send it electronically and it just dribbled out. Just dirt, huh.... I could give a lot of funky rocks :D .

Oh yeh... Minnesota.
rhosk
10-11-2005, 12:23 PM
You got Maine covered. Send me your address.
gbrown
10-11-2005, 12:55 PM
You know... that word "dirt" is dead wrong. The teacher should have said, "Send me SOIL from all 50 states." Dirt is what collects in your keyboard, dirt is what's in the Hoover's bag, and dirt is what politicians sling (well, actually that's WET dirt, or as some call it "mud".).

So... assuming "soil" I'll send you some interesting things from Various Places. I'll have to dig in the <gasp> Rock Room for appropriate stuff.

GcB

PS... Thanks for the address!
Adam
10-11-2005, 01:11 PM
Wow that is quite a project.

Adam Kapilik
AXXESS
10-11-2005, 01:42 PM
Oh wait, you mean dirt as in actual soil and stuff.
:D :D :D

Dirt from WI may very well be an organic mixture.... :wow

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Cow.jpg/200px-Cow.jpg

OKOK. It will be cow-content free. PM the address.... it'll be on the way.. :yes
Lorne
10-12-2005, 09:24 AM
Isn't all dirt an organic mixture? (Gary?)
Adam
10-12-2005, 09:51 AM
Probably but some may be more 'organic' then others.

Adam Kapilik
AXXESS
10-12-2005, 09:56 AM
some may be more 'organic' than others. :D

To clarify, no "COW" dirt. :eek:
Tek
10-12-2005, 10:37 AM
How will the teacher really know that it came from a certain state?

Look at me... always trying to find the easy way out... :lol

Sorry.. from Canada here so I can't help you.
The_Mechanic
10-13-2005, 03:48 PM
Hi Tigg.....

Happy to help out....

I can cover California and Nevada. And if I get to Lake Havasu this weekend....I will even toss in Arizona as a bonus. :D

Least I can do....for all the code, suggestions and examples you have shared here....

I can't think of a single project I have worked on which has not been improved by information, suggestions or ideas presented here by all the forum members. Thanks to All. :yes

Send me an address......And I will send ya some Dirt. :lol

The Mechanic :cool
rhosk
10-13-2005, 04:36 PM
Tigg is Grreeeeaaaat!






...........Oh wait, that's another tiger.
Adam
10-13-2005, 04:54 PM
I think Alaska and Hawaii are going to be tough to get. Better start swimming

Adam Kapilik
Corey
10-13-2005, 05:25 PM
Rob (AKHacker) lives in Alaska, he's a great guy, he mentioned in a post that he's been so busy that he hasn't been aorund but I bet if you PM/email him he'd be happy to help. :yes

We had someone from Hawaii in here but I haven't seen him in a while.
Worm
10-13-2005, 05:41 PM
I have a friend leaving for Hawaii tomorrow for 10 days, I can ask him if that won't to bring some back if that won't be too late.

I also have a friend that lives on Maui that would definitley help out if needed.

Let me know.
TJ_Tigger
10-13-2005, 06:42 PM
Thanks everyone. I found out that they will be working with the soil around the holidays here in the states. I agree that Alaska and Hawaii will be the tough ones. I will send Rob a PM and Worm if your friend doesn't mind that would be great, but again as long as it is no trouble.

I have updated the map in the post above. It shows the states where people are helping. Thanks again all.

Tigg
Corey
10-13-2005, 06:55 PM
Here's the last we heard from Rob including a photo of him with his bike:
http://indigorose.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13068
Worm
10-13-2005, 08:39 PM
I spoke with my friend, and he said he'd be more than happy to grab a bag of soil from the island, do you want beach sand or other?
TJ_Tigger
10-13-2005, 08:49 PM
I spoke with my friend, and he said he'd be more than happy to grab a bag of soil from the island, do you want beach sand or other?

Beggars can't be choosers. Anything will do, what ever he can get the easiest.

Thanks again.
Tigg
Brett
10-14-2005, 09:40 AM
Dang, and I was in FL all last week! Brought back no soil whatsoever. Which is OK because Canada Customs would have done unpleasant things to me if I brought back soil. But for TJ I may have risked it. ;)
Worm
10-14-2005, 10:10 AM
I-Man is a FL resident now, so I bet you'll be covered on the FL front.
Intrigued
10-14-2005, 01:14 PM
I can do that. TJ... just IM me your information and I'll get a ziplock up your way, faster than Worm'inator can code a comment line in a .dll!

;)
TJ_Tigger
10-23-2005, 12:04 PM
Here's the last we heard from Rob including a photo of him with his bike:
http://indigorose.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13068

Yeah, tried to send Rob a PM but looks like his profile does not allow PMs.

Hopefully he will stumble on this thread.

:D
stickck
10-24-2005, 03:47 AM
Hey Tigg,

I would like to help but I'm in Okinawa Japan. (U.S. Air Force) Besides, the dirt here is more like coral dust. Whats messed up is we normally get anywhere from 5 to 10 typhoons each year that hit the island but this year nothing. All the bad weather is hitting the gulf coast instead. Okinawa is build to withstand the storms, i really feel for the families in the states.

Good Luck

Chris
Intrigued
10-24-2005, 10:42 AM
Hey Tigg,

I would like to help but I'm in Okinawa Japan. (U.S. Air Force) Besides, the dirt here is more like coral dust. Whats messed up is we normally get anywhere from 5 to 10 typhoons each year that hit the island but this year nothing. All the bad weather is hitting the gulf coast instead. Okinawa is build to withstand the storms, i really feel for the families in the states.

Good Luck

Chris

Where I am in Floridia we are just experiencing high winds. So far all is ok.
Worm
10-24-2005, 10:44 AM
Good to hear I-Man!
TJ_Tigger
10-24-2005, 11:16 AM
Where I am in Floridia we are just experiencing high winds. So far all is ok.

Good, I was thinking about you and hoping that all is well. I know a couple of other families that live in that area.

Tigg
Intrigued
10-24-2005, 06:00 PM
Thanks guys... and 'Tigg... your sand/dirt sample went out today. Sorry for the delay.
TJ_Tigger
10-24-2005, 06:20 PM
Thanks guys... and 'Tigg... your sand/dirt sample went out today. Sorry for the delay.
No-problemo. Take care of you and family first. Hope the storm passed you unharmed. :)

Tigg
Corey
10-24-2005, 06:33 PM
Likewise. Tie something heavy to the dog, we can't have those winds sweeping away our elder statesman. :yes

P.S. I put a banner to your site on my new site I-man (Worm too). It's always up for now but I'm going to start a rotation soon. Anyhow, hopefully it'll bring you some clicks. Also on the new AutoPlay educational site I will add your site to the links page.
http://www.albertadesign.com