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Mon, 21/07/2008 - 09:49 — Ryan
And we're back!  Hurray!  It's been a long two weeks, don't you think?  Sunny, though.  Well, until tonight.
In that time I've mingled with Buddhists, gotten harassed by a pilgrim (seriously!), developed a new appreciation for oranges, and finally came up with a catchy idea for my research paper. 

What've you been up to?  Promise to fill me in?  I've missed you all terribly!
(Bit of an addiction this co-op thing.)

As usual, there's a lot happening in Thoughtful Foods land.  So let's get to it, the good word:

Volunteers
We need people to pack veggies.  Please come in droves to help Tonia do her magic Thursday morning. There are floors to sweep, counters to wipe, barrels to wash--heaps to do. Thank you in advance for turning up.  Yes, this means you.

New coordinators take over next week!  YAY! 

Eggs
Eggs have been ordered.  If you emailed me last week, your eggs are guaranteed; however, you must pick them up by close Thursday or they become fair game for everyone the following Tuesday.  There are a handful of extra eggs available.  First come, first served. 
The egg schedule is going to be a bit wonky through the next six weeks or so.  Please pay attention to the bulletin for real-time egg updates. 

Veggies
Veggies are ON!  Thank goodness.  Glorious winter veggies  & amazing citrus abound.  Hope you're enjoying them as much as we are. 
Orders under the door by Wednesday 9:00am, as is tradition. 

Community
Community Dinner!
(from Chris, Lauren, Ryan, Sandy etc)
It's Community Dinner night at the Marrickville house!  This week's theme is Mexican.  We're talking black beans & vegan nachos here, lovelies.  Trust the American: it's not to be missed.  You can also bring your own dish if you're keen.

2 Woodcourt St., Marickville.  Monday (as in tonight). 
Contact one of the aforementioned lovelies for times & directions.

SAGE
Here's the thing: newsletters are cool, especially twice-annual newsletters with poems, recipes, and articles written by you.  Please submit your pearls of wisdom, or silliness, to Gemma.  All manner of art & journalistic endeavor encouraged.

ENERGY SAVING DOWN LIGHTS
(from Randwick Council via Louise)
As an extension of our Sustainable Home Makeover Rebates workshops, we invite you to join us for an information evening and viewing of energy saving down lights at Barrett House and hear from Alistair Duncan (Director, Eco Living Centre) on global lighting trends.

Alistair and representatives of ME Lighting will be on hand to answer your questions about what types of energy saving down lights might be appropriate for your home.

When: Wednesday 6 August 2008, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
6:00pm refreshments
6.15pm - 6.45pm 'Global Lighting Trends' presentation by Alistair Duncan, Director Eco Living Centre.
6.45pm - 7.30pm  Ask the experts: ME Lighting display, Eco Living Centre.

Venue: Barrett House, Sustainable Demonstration House
           6 Barrett Place
           Randwick, NSW 2031

Please RSVP to:
Helen Morrison
Sustainability Project Officer
email: helen.morrison@randwick.nsw.gov.au or 9399 0531.
This is a Randwick City Council Sustaining our City initiative.

The Close
Hmm.  I think I'm back to forgetting important little gems of information in the bulletin.

I have a feeling it's going to be an exciting semester, full of new ideas, new adventures, reinvention and community building.  We'll be bridges and brokers and builders of our own destiny; we'll help the Sydney soil blossom life and hope, and maybe some tomatoes as well.
Oh yes, it's going to be an awesome spring.

I'll catch you Thursday afternoon at the co-op.

With undying optimism and chili hot chocolate,

Meghan