ebl Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Best of luck to you, Colin. I think this is a great project and deserves as much attention as possible. Make sure a few newspapers---and definitely your hometown paper---pick up on this. Perhaps a local reporter can cover it. At this time, I don't know what I can do as far as financial support (funds are pretty low around here and we're barely getting by). But do know that you do have my support at least as a friend and fellow TPR member. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I will say that this is pretty sweet. Best of luck to you. And if you still have "ad" space on Norm I might have a few websites that could be interested. I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hey Colin, 13 years ago, my sister made a film about her cross-country trek in a bio-diesel powered vehicle called "Fat of the Land". There's info at this site: http://carbonfarm.us/fat.html I might be able to send you a DVD of it. Good luck. Martin Wow, that looks awesome! I'd love a DVD of it! I also have to film everything on this trip as part of my grade, so I will be making a documentary about it. It won't be anything amazing, but I will document the entire experience. Best of luck to you, Colin. I think this is a great project and deserves as much attention as possible. Make sure a few newspapers---and definitely your hometown paper---pick up on this. Perhaps a local reporter can cover it. At this time, I don't know what I can do as far as financial support (funds are pretty low around here and we're barely getting by). But do know that you do have my support at least as a friend and fellow TPR member. Eric Thanks Eric! Once Norm arrives I will be hitting up as many news papers as possible to see if they would like to do a piece on my project. And thank you for the support! You'll have to come see me when I'm out there in early April. I will say that this is pretty sweet. Best of luck to you. And if you still have "ad" space on Norm I might have a few websites that could be interested. I'll let you know. I have PLENTY of ad space still left on Norm! If they would like to make a donation, send me a sticker (or I can make them) then please let me know!! Thanks for the support! _____________________________________________________________ Also today we have an update. Norm will be shipping tomorrow, so I posted a new blog about it. Please check it out here! Thanks again for all the support TPR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozart67 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Colin, I have a couple replies from the feelers I sent out the other day, and I'm ready when you are. The zine in the UK and one here in the US show some really good interest, and it doesn't hurt that I do a little freelance music reviews for them as well. Give me a shout and we'll co-ordinate an online interview/exchange of info/whatever. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Good luck to you Colin. This sounds like an awesome experience not only for supporting and proving alternative fuels, but a chance to have an awesome once in a life time journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow, this is really cool. I applaud you for doing something so awesome Colin. After Christmas is over (when I actually have money), I'll send some your way. Good luck man! ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Good luck to you Colin. This sounds like an awesome experience not only for supporting and proving alternative fuels, but a chance to have an awesome once in a life time journey. Thanks! I appreciate the support! Wow, this is really cool. I applaud you for doing something so awesome Colin. After Christmas is over (when I actually have money), I'll send some your way. Good luck man!---Brent Thanks Brent!!! You'll have to come out and see him when I'm there!! I appreciate it dude, every penny counts! Thank you!! _____________________________________________________________ Okay so today we have a HUGE update! NORM HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out my blog entry from today to see more photos!! http://colinsgreenmachine.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=36 Thanks again for the support guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Good luck Colin! I hope you received my donation. This is an awesome idea and I support you all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 Good luck Colin! I hope you received my donation. This is an awesome idea and I support you all the way. Thank you Jason! I got your donation today! I REALLY appreciate it!!! You'll be getting a thank you card soon! And Norm has been an absolute joy to drive around the last two days! He had a photoshoot for Sarasota Magazine today, and looked really nice! He's such a great little car! Thanks again for all the support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 "You'll have to come see me when I'm out there in early April." (colincoon) Definitely. When you're here---or about to arrive---send me a PM. Perhaps we can meet up at SFMM. And I may be in better financial shape then. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates recently, but I have a small one to make tonight!! Well Norm and I are famous! Yep, we made it in to Sarasota Magazine (http://www.sarasotamagzine.com) in the January issue! Check it out here! You can sort of see me in the lower right hand side of the photo cluster towards the top of the page! Hopefully the hard copy will have some better pictures though. Anyways, there will be a Norm report in a few days both here and on my website so keep an eye out for it! I'll be sure to give the heads up when that happens! Thanks for reading everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hello again everyone!! I had a chance to pick up a copy of Sarasota Magazine today, and found my article inside of it! Check it out!! There will be a mini update this weekend I promise! I just wanted to share this with all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagro5 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'm so glad that you're doing this! America really needs to start thinking about using things other than fossil fuels. This is just another step toward a greener world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 There will be a mini update this weekend I promise! I just wanted to share this with all of you! Are weekends longer in Florida then here in California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 ^Pfft please, I had it up last night but forgot to post it here, haha. So without further ado, here is a little teaser from my latest blog entry! You might recognize this guy, and him and his family are one of my biggest sponsors! I'll let the photo's do the talking, but make sure you check out the rest of the update!!! Click here for the latest blog entry! Anyways, on to the photos! Hey this guy looks familiar! Now where have I seen that name before?! That's right! TPR is an official sponsor of Colin's Green Machine! This banner will be located on the drivers door, and shown off the entire way across the country! NO ROBB! DO NOT EAT NORM!!!! Thanks for the support Robb, Elissa, and Kristen!! Norm and I appreciate it!! Now go check out the rest of the update!! Click here for the latest blog entry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I must say Colin, you look better behind a sign thenTyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 ^HAHAHA!!! It's probably because I'm not naked! I got some photos back from the photographer from my magazine article, and WOW they turned out really good! Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm surprised they didn't make you put your seatbelt on for that last photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now this is a cool senior project! I somehow had missed this post before, so I just now got up to date on your project. Best wishes on the entire endeavor from getting Norm ready to the actual adventure of the road trip. I love a road trip and am also interested to see the availability to make one a more financially and environmentally sound option for a family vacation. My meager support is in the envelope ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Now this is a cool senior project! I somehow had missed this post before, so I just now got up to date on your project. Best wishes on the entire endeavor from getting Norm ready to the actual adventure of the road trip. I love a road trip and am also interested to see the availability to make one a more financially and environmentally sound option for a family vacation. My meager support is in the envelope ready to go! Hey Kerry! Thank you SO MUCH for your donation! I got it in the mail earlier this week! Thanks a ton for the support, it'really means a lot to me! Thanks again! And to everyone else there will hopefully be an update done this weekend! I will update this thread when it is up, or you can visit my website and look for it there! Thanks again for all the support guys! This trip is fast approaching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have to say this is an awesome trip you are gonna do....I do however forsee a problem that no-one else has thought of... ..I have a friend who ran a mix of Vege Oil and Diesel.....it constantly smelt like Fish n Chips....You are going to be constantly hungry!!!!!! Seriously though, best of luck from this side of the Pond! Andrew "Mmmmm, Hungry Now" Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have to say this is an awesome trip you are gonna do....I do however forsee a problem that no-one else has thought of... ..I have a friend who ran a mix of Vege Oil and Diesel.....it constantly smelt like Fish n Chips....You are going to be constantly hungry!!!!!! Seriously though, best of luck from this side of the Pond! Andrew "Mmmmm, Hungry Now" Shakespeare Haha yes Norm and I will smell like french fries due to the veggie oil, but hey that's an awesome smell! I need to eat healthy though, especially considering I'll be stopping at restaurants all the time! Hopefully I don't get huge on this trip! And for everyone else, here's a new update! There is a little section in there about a get together I am having with some fellow Diesel Mercedes owners in Valencia, so I suggest you all come and hang out if you are in the area! The get together is on April 4th, and you can find more info through the update and more specifically MercedesShop.com. You don't need a Mercedes or even a Diesel to come hang out, but if you'd like to meet Norm, me, and a ton of really awesome car people, then come! There will be a raffle, a short drive, and all proceeds will go towards my project. Come out if you can! It will be at the Valencia Mercedes dealership! Here is the update: colinsgreenmachine.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=36 Enjoy! And thanks for the support!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Dude! You look sexy in those pics. you are so gonna score a ton of tail on your trip. I showed a couple of single ladies here in Nashvegas your bio. (Tee hee! Get it! Bio as in biography or bio-diesel. It has a double meaning which makes it funny. Fine. These are the jokes people. Laugh or not.) Anyway, they were impressed with your studlyness, and freakishly skinny calves. So make some time on your visit to entertain tha ladies while your here. Guy "I am so looking forward to tha updates!" Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 "Tee hee! Get it! Bio as in biography or bio-diesel. It has a double meaning which makes it funny. Fine. These are the jokes people. Laugh or not." (Guy) BA-DUM-CHZZzzz!!! There's your rim shot! But I really thought it was funny... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I had a friend up in Yosemite who's car ran the same way, and it always smelled like french fries. Bears broke into his car like, 5 times LOL. If you didnt know, bears break into the cars at the slightest hint of food in Yosemite. But yeah, the last few posts reminded me of that so I thought i'd mention it! Good luck with your project, and have fun with it! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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