[Viracocha711]

Is this more proof that the so-called "enviromentalist" just want to attack capitalism not save the earth? I think some do, not all but some really hate everything to do with capitalism unless of course it is Al Gore and all the jet fuel he has been using to fly around the world promoting his movie! Al Gore's carbon footprint is massive!!!!!!!!



Valentine bouquets 'are bad for the planet'
By Nicole Martin
Last Updated: 1:53am GMT 10/02/2007



The Valentine's Day bouquet — the gift that every woman in Britain will be waiting for next week — has become the latest bête noire among environmental campaigners.

Latest Government figures show that the flowers that make up the average bunch have flown 33,800 miles to reach Britain.

In the past three years, the amount of flowers imported from the Netherlands has fallen by 47 per cent to 94,000 tons, while those from Africa have risen 39 per cent to 17,000 tons.

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Environmentalists warned that "flower miles" could have serious implications on climate change in terms of carbon dioxide emissions from aeroplanes.

Andrew Sims, the policy director of the New Economics Foundation, said: "There are plenty of flowers that grow in Britain in the winter and don't need to be hothoused.

"Air freighting flowers half way round the world contributes to global warming.

"You can argue the planes would be flying anyway but the amount of greenhouse gases pumped out depends on the weight of the cargo."

Vicky Hird, of Friends of the Earth, said: "We don't want to be killjoys because receiving flowers can be lovely but why not grow your own gift?"

The figures also revealed that imports of roses from Ethiopia have grown from zero to 130 tons a year since 2003.

Kenya is the second biggest exporter of flowers after the Netherlands, followed by Colombia and Spain.

In total, Britain imports more than £315 million of flowers, with the typical Briton spending £39 a year on them.

"That's very little when you think what we spend on CDs, coffee and even lipstick," said a spokesman for the Flowers and Plants Association.

He said the boom in Third World flowers would help poorer countries to build schools and boost the economy.

[Blackmirror]

I buy a bunch a week £4 so 4x52=208 per year on flowers . lol i could have a greenhouse for that

[rexgrant]

Hi all.
St Valentines day.
What next, Christmas is now to be called the winter holiday,Well don't let them take away the day you prove to the world how much you love your partner.the 14th of February what will you be doing.I will be takeing the gorgeous little 68 year old redhead that I love, out to dinner
What will the rest of you be doing.Please do not worry about global warming your great grand children will be long gone before the earth feels the real affects.So on the 14th think LOVE, ROSE's and if your lucky a bottle of Champaign.
and I am getting in some practice in now with a bottle of Les Closiers Chateauneuf-du Pappe 2005
Cheers
Rex

[Blackmirror]

Well i expect it will be an evening in a bottle of wine and a slap up chinese for 2 when all the boys have disappeared

[hannab]

"Valentine bouquets 'are bad for the planet"

[Viracocha711]

Originally Posted by rexgrant

Hi all.
St Valentines day.
What next, Christmas is now to be called the winter holiday,Well don't let them take away the day you prove to the world how much you love your partner.the 14th of February what will you be doing.I will be takeing the gorgeous little 68 year old redhead that I love, out to dinner
What will the rest of you be doing.Please do not worry about global warming your great grand children will be long gone before the earth feels the real affects.So on the 14th think LOVE, ROSE's and if your lucky a bottle of Champaign.
and I am getting in some practice in now with a bottle of Les Closiers Chateauneuf-du Pappe
Cheers
Rex

Funny...My wife, My Fantasy Goddess is a 34 year old red head! And even funnier than that, I just ordered her 6 dozen roses that will be delivered at 6 different times of the day all day Valentine's Day at her work!

[rexgrant]

Originally Posted by Viracocha711

Funny...My wife, My Fantasy Goddess is a 34 year old red head! And even funnier than that, I just ordered her 6 dozen roses that will be delivered at 6 different times of the day all day Valentine's Day at her work!

Hi Viracocha
We all know what you young bucks are after But if all men sent their loved ones flowers life would be much better.
Regards
Rex

[Viracocha711]

Originally Posted by rexgrant

Hi Viracocha
We all know what you you bucks are after But if all men sent their loved ones flowers life would be much better.
Regards
Rex

We have been married 12 years and I still get a kick out of seeing her smile because of something I did! I guess that is love and I am lucky!

[Blackmirror]

My husband buys me a bunch each week lol he doesnt get a choice in my shopping trolley they go

[hannab]

Originally Posted by Viracocha711

Funny...My wife, My Fantasy Goddess is a 34 year old red head! And even funnier than that, I just ordered her 6 dozen roses that will be delivered at 6 different times of the day all day Valentine's Day at her work!

Oh, that is so sweet

[WarC]

My valentines day will be spent slightly inebriated, on a recliner, watching made-for-TV movies and singing quite pathetically to myself: "Looovin yoou, is easy cuz your beau-tee-ful...Lalalala! Lalalalala! Lalalalala-la-la-la-laaa! Doo'n doo'n dooo dooo! Hyeeaaahyeaahyeaaah!" Then I will collapse into a fetal position on the floor and weep bitterly.

More or less.

[Viracocha711]

Originally Posted by WarC

My valentines day will be spent slightly inebriated, on a recliner, watching made-for-TV movies and singing quite pathetically to myself: "Looovin yoou, is easy cuz your beau-tee-ful...Lalalala! Lalalalala! Lalalalala-la-la-la-laaa! Doo'n doo'n dooo dooo! Hyeeaaahyeaahyeaaah!" Then I will collapse into a fetal position on the floor and weep bitterly.

More or less.

I do not know whether to laugh or express my apologies?

[bill.aam]

Originally Posted by Viracocha711

I do not know whether to laugh or express my apologies?

Apologize for laughing?

[rexgrant]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

My husband buys me a bunch each week lol he doesnt get a choice in my shopping trolley they go

Hi Blackmirror
Are you saying that you are the boss,Well I suppose we men are always willing to give in We do not get hormone trouble.
Rex

[hannab]

Originally Posted by Viracocha711

I do not know whether to laugh or express my apologies?

He's still young, so I think you can laugh and how does he know that song anyway WarC can you hit that high note

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rD-e...elated&search=

here, you can sing along with this guy seems like all the Minnie Ripperton videos (RIP ) have been removed

I hope you know I'm just teasting, WC -

Here's a Valentine for you.