Like a lot of people, we've been having trouble getting our hands on Obama lawn signs around here. All my friends have had the same problem (I don't know of one that has a lawn sign) and I met a guy at a party the other day who said he and his wife had donated about $600 worth of computer equipment and as they were dropping the stuff off at the Obama headquarters they asked of they could get a lawn sign. Nope. All sold out. I don't really mind this -- it's a good omen, really. Nor do I completely resent the $8 a sign they are charging -- although I hated like heck to ask for that money when I was door belling for whatisface -- Kerry. But still, even if we're in the bag for Obama, I want to be part of the movement -- or more accurately, I want my landscaping to be part of the movement.
Someone suggested I go to the Obama store for lawn signs, but I don't see any. I am kind of tempted by some of the goods in Runway for Change (although I was a little disappointed it doesn't have anything to do with Project Runway).
Others are making their own, too.
So, this Sunday, from 10 am until around 3, we're having a lawn-sign making thing at my house. I'm still not exactly sure of the materials -- I don't know if I can spring for enough plywood for everyone, and that seems like a bad use of resources for one season -- I'm going to try for a more recycled-materials approach. (On the other hand, I think I will have some plywood on hand for a few more-or-less timeless signs like, "Vote Democratic for peace and prosperity" -- like Dave's famous, "Lies, lies, lies" protest sign -- or is it, "They Lie"? I can't remember -- it's in his garage ready for anything, and it's very well made.)
I'm making it a gentle fund-raiser -- if people want to donate to Obama in exchange for making a sign, I'll have the means (a laptop) available.
We're offering to make some for friends who can't come, too, and I'll suggest a donation to the Obama campaign for that but of course will make ones for people either way. I have a request for "Mavericks for Obama" ("take that mccain - we're all mavericks") and I'm looking forward to that one.
I'll post some pictures after we're done and if you're in Portland (and still reading this blank space) and want to come, or want a lawn sign, let me know!
PS. Many thanks to Chris for upgrading my Moveable Type. Busyness, as well as a certain lack of faith in the interest / relevance of my own ideas was the reason I haven't blogged for so long, but it looks like I have some time on my hands and I'm really looking forward to it.
PPS. I don't know the guy in the video, but it's a pretty sweet sign!
