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Dirigível Goodyear - Centenário do 1° vôo do 14 Bis - São Paulo - Brasil
Data: 04/10/2006. Dirigível Ventura posando no Campo de Marte ao entardecer em vôo que relembrou a peripécia do aviador brasileiro Santos Dumont quando em 19 de outubro de 1901 contornou a Torre Eifel de Paris a bordo do Dirigível N°6, semelhante ao da foto.
Foto: Alex Ribeiro / Visor Mágico.
copyright © 2006 Alex Ribeiro / Visor Mágico
Goodyear Blimp - Centenary of the 1st flight of the 14 Bis - São Paulo - Brazil
Date: 04/10/2006. Airship Ventura posing at the Champ de Mars on the evening flight mishap reminded the Brazilian aviator Santos Dumont when on October 19, 1901 rounded the Eiffel Tower of Paris aboard the airship No. 6, similar to the photo.
Foto: Alex Ribeiro / Visor Mágico.
copyright © 2006 Alex Ribeiro / Visor Mágico
Old, pre-WWII blimp hangar. Near Elizabeth City, NC. The building looks like concrete but is actually corrugated steel and plastic. The entire rounded end of the building is a huge door.
Guided by Voices @ 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
Summer 2016 tour setlist:
Hotel X (Big Soap)
Arrows and Balloons (Robert Pollard song)
Echos Myron
Jargon of Clones (Ricked Wicky cover)
Cut-Out Witch
The Quickers Arrive
The Hand That Holds You (Robert Pollard song)
Mobility (Ricked Wicky cover)
Tractor Rape Chain
Planet Score
Come On Mr. Christian
Make Use (Robert Pollard song)
Blimps Go 90
Come On Baby Grace (Boston Spaceships cover)
Imaginary Queen Anne (Robert Pollard song)
Do Something Real (Robert Pollard song)
My Zodiac Companion
Back to the Lake
Piss Face (Ricked Wicky cover)
Miles Under the Skin (Robert Pollard song)
Tabby & Lucy (Boston Spaceships cover)
Eye Shop Heaven
Game of Pricks
Map and Key (Ricked Wicky cover)
Authoritarian Zoo
Kid on a Ladder
Question Girl All Right (Boston Spaceships cover)
Promo Brunette (Robert Pollard song)
The Brides Have Hit Glass
Glittering Parliaments
My Daughter Yes She Knows (Robert Pollard song)
A Number I Can Trust (Ricked Wicky cover)
Poor Substitute (Ricked Wicky cover)
Fair Touching
What Are All Those Paint Men Digging? (Ricked Wicky cover)
I Can Illustrate (Robert Pollard song)
Not Behind the Fighter Jet
Love Is Stronger Than Witchcraft (Robert Pollard song)
The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory
Please Be Honest
I Am a Scientist
Glad Girls
Of Course You Are (Robert Pollard song)
Encore:
A Salty Salute
Shocker in Gloomtown
Smothered in Hugs
Encore 2:
Don't Stop Now
Motor Away
Baba O'Riley (The Who cover)
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
The race had two blimps: Goodyear and DirecTV. The weather on this day (Thursday) was calm, unlike Sunday when they had a bit more trouble holding in a pattern.
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Luchtschip van het type 'Blimp" op vliegveld Zorg en Hoop.
Datum: tijdens 2e Wereld Oorlog
Locatie: Suriname
Vervaardiger:
Inv. Nr.: 19-26
Fotoarchief Stichting Surinaams Museum
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
I was on top of a hill when I heard this humming noise behind me. I turned around and found the Metlife blimp passing overhead.
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Goodyear blimp over Boston on July, 4th 2005. The airplane on the lower left corner is one of the four F15 jets that made a nice overflight afterwards.
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Spotted the Goodyear Blimp N3A “Wingfoot Three” heading home to Akron from St. Louis today–pulled up the info on FlightAware. 72 mph! I had an assignment years ago to do a photo story on the blimp in Akron and was supposed to get a ride, but it was a stormy day. I did (technically) get a ride though – the crew untethered the airship in the enormous hangar and took us up a few feet. Good thing I don’t get airsick. (Nikon D500, 200-500mm Nikkor with Nikon 1.4 telextender.)
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff
Morning rush-hour traffic in Seattle yesterday was greeted with a a giant blimp 200 feet in the air inviting them to "Join The Flotilla" and take part in mass direct actions to stop Shell's planet destroying oil rigs bound for the arctic.
In addition to damning us with irreversible climate chaos, Arctic
drilling would inevitably lead to a ecological disaster. We the People of Puget Sound say "sHell No!" to the Port of Seattle granting Shell Oil use of our public lands and the traditional lands of the Duwamish as a staging ground for Ecotrocity.
Join the Flotilla, sign-up for trainings on Kayaks, water safety, and more!
Commissioner Bill Bryant laughed off the outrage of Seattleites. Bryant smugly made light of people acting out of moral clarity to disrupt Shell's audacious arctic drilling scheme with their bodies and their kayaks. Well, we take that as a challenge. This moment is an opportunity for people from across this region to unite against so-called "leaders" who act as if everything is up for sale.
A massive nonviolent presence on the water, fueled by both our love for this beautiful place AND our commitment to leaving future generations a livable, thriving planet could be strong enough to upset Shell's plans and help us all shift course. Similar to 1999, arrogance and foolishness is inadvertently mustering the will of "We the People," this time it's on the water as well, in the form of a people's fleet, and potentially a flotilla of unprecedented magnitude.
Check out the King5 TV coverage HERE
Together, we can do something historic on this Salish Sea. If you don't think a small thing can make a big difference, then you've never been stuck inside of a tent with a mosquito. This is your opportunity to become part of the Mosquito Fleet, a nonviolent, on water action force for good, "Swarming against global warming," as one of its founders John Sellers says.
Opportunity favors the prepared so that what we are going to do. The growing coalition is partnering with Alki Kayak Tours to provide this uprising with access to safety and skills trainings, as well as some creative tactics and opportunities to engage in on water actions. By sliding-scale donations, whether you can pay $5 or $50, we invite you to get on the water and Skill Up (Kayaks provided). Bring your own if you like. Instruction will be tailored to experience levels from beginning to advanced.
We will be adding multiple additional dates and training opportunities. Check out kayak trainings at www.shellno.org/
Read the article by The Stranger " Environmentalists Officially Want You to Join Their "Flotilla of Kayaks" to Stop Shell's Arctic Rigs."
Photos by Rick Barry of Broken Shade Studio and Jeff Dunnicliff