We completed the King Co. walk Monday, finishing our 655,000 steps by taking part in the march from the Federal Courthouse. Among our accomplishments:
--About 75 people walked, plus hundreds whom we met along the way.
--Nine local groups took part, ranging from Lake Forest Park for Peace to Shoreline Unitarian's youth group.
--We were covered in at least two newspapers and on KOMO TV. A story went out to a network of 140 radio stations nationwide.
--Most importantly, we talked with people along the way, gathering names of people who want to take steps--literally or figuratively--to end the war. We'll be working to connect them with current neighborhood peace groups and to form new groups where none exist yet. Contact us if you'd like to be on that list: freefred@drizzle.com
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
A Great First Day
Thanks to the 11 people who walked Thursday. We covered more than 25 miles,through downtown, Capitol Hill, Belltown, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont and Green Lake. We continue over night and on until Monday. A few memories:
--the woman who came runing up to us on Market Street, who said, "I was having my regular Thursday beer, and I looked out the window (of a bar) and saw a big peace sign go by. I had to come find out what you're doing."
--Three differnt sets of teenage boys, who were all fascinated by the idea of our walking four days nonstop, and all of whom felt about the same way as we do regarding the war.
--The Greenpeace activist who came by to say thanks.
All of them were interested in walking. We'll see you on the road!
We've worked out some bugs in the trailer, and in communications. I hope you can come out with us for a few miles. It is turning out to be, as I had hoped, a 240 mile conversation about the war, America, and our future, with a few good jokes to liven things up.
--the woman who came runing up to us on Market Street, who said, "I was having my regular Thursday beer, and I looked out the window (of a bar) and saw a big peace sign go by. I had to come find out what you're doing."
--Three differnt sets of teenage boys, who were all fascinated by the idea of our walking four days nonstop, and all of whom felt about the same way as we do regarding the war.
--The Greenpeace activist who came by to say thanks.
All of them were interested in walking. We'll see you on the road!
We've worked out some bugs in the trailer, and in communications. I hope you can come out with us for a few miles. It is turning out to be, as I had hoped, a 240 mile conversation about the war, America, and our future, with a few good jokes to liven things up.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Update: Phone the walk & other news
We're getting more calls, from walkers and the media. Better news: the weather forecast looks great for the first three days at least.
The route is posted just below (scroll down this page); to find where the walk actually is along the route, we've got a cell phone that will travel the whole way. 206 434-9351 will connect you with someone on the walk, so you can find out where to meet them or any other information you need.
The route is posted just below (scroll down this page); to find where the walk actually is along the route, we've got a cell phone that will travel the whole way. 206 434-9351 will connect you with someone on the walk, so you can find out where to meet them or any other information you need.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
How to Participate in the Walk
To walk or to help in other ways, send an email to freefred@drizzle.com. Of course, you can just meet up with us along the way, but registering in advance helps us prepare. Let us know when you’d like to walk or what volunteer work you’d like to do. Also tell us what neighborhood you live in and any organizational connections you’d like to share.
We need help before, during and after the walk. Here’s our top volunteer needs:
· Outreach. Help get the word out to neighbors, schools, churches, etc. Ask friendly businesses to put a sign in their window, and to provide hospitality to walkers (restroom access, refreshments).
· Neighborhood Group support. Contact folks after the walk to make sure they know how to get involved in their local peace group.
· Walker support. Having drivers available to help get people to/from the walk, or for emergencies would be a big help.
· Media outreach. Help us connect with local media. Can you write an article for your church newsletter? School paper? Blog? We’ll help.
We need help before, during and after the walk. Here’s our top volunteer needs:
· Outreach. Help get the word out to neighbors, schools, churches, etc. Ask friendly businesses to put a sign in their window, and to provide hospitality to walkers (restroom access, refreshments).
· Neighborhood Group support. Contact folks after the walk to make sure they know how to get involved in their local peace group.
· Walker support. Having drivers available to help get people to/from the walk, or for emergencies would be a big help.
· Media outreach. Help us connect with local media. Can you write an article for your church newsletter? School paper? Blog? We’ll help.
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