Hands Across The Sand - stories, photos, video

**phillycheese** · 03-03-2010, 10:41 PM

Beautifully put, Dave. I think you may need to consider going into politics, sir!

**kurt** · 03-04-2010, 05:33 AM

Excellent post Dave - I have moved it to start a new thread for discussion of phase 2 and beyond:
http://www.sowal.com/bb/all-about-so...s-florida.html

We'll keep this one open for any more photos, stories, or discussion about the first Hands Across The Sand event.

**Mango** · 03-14-2010, 12:03 PM

Rita is spreading the message via Facebook on her farm. No drilling done in flowers! Very creative.

**Beach Runner** · 05-02-2010, 06:04 PM

Just saw Dave being interviewed on CNN regarding his anti-drilling work. There was video of SoWallers holding hands at the beach.

**GoodWitch58** · 05-02-2010, 08:02 PM

Florida's Gulf Coast keeping a close eye on creeping oil slick - CNN.com

Seaside, Florida (CNN) -- Along Florida's Gulf Coast, Dave Rauschkolb is bracing for impact. It's not a hurricane he is worried about. It's oil gushing from a well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

"Our greatest hope is that they can stop the flow of the leak," he said. "That oil has to go somewhere, and I don't think booms will stop it."

**Bobby J** · 05-12-2010, 01:42 PM

"You know, there are a lot of people here that don't even know about the damn spill. Have you seen or smelled any oil in the air? This happened 2x in a 2 years to our bay. YOu could smell the oil everywhere it was really awful. But this spill is historic."

I just received this email from a friend in California. I hope "Hands across the Sand" goes National because it looks like these spills are showing up everywhere since this one has gotten so much attention. Maybe once this goes to a more National level people will realize that oil and water do not mix!

I had dinner with a family member the other day and we were discussing the spill. His defense of why we need to keep drilling was that our beaches have been screwed up for 50 years so what's the big deal. Sadly, I am afraid that many that don't use the coastline lose sight of how valuable it is outside of just playing on the beach. Our only hope is educating the public on the tragic effects this spill could have on the entire Gulf Coast. I begin to believe until it becomes personal people just don't seem to care.

**GoodWitch58** · 05-12-2010, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bobby J

"You know, there are a lot of people here that don't even know about the damn spill. Have you seen or smelled any oil in the air? This happened 2x in a 2 years to our bay. YOu could smell the oil everywhere it was really awful. But this spill is historic."

I just received this email from a friend in California. I hope "Hands across the Sand" goes National because it looks like these spills are showing up everywhere since this one has gotten so much attention. Maybe once this goes to a more National level people will realize that oil and water do not mix!

I had dinner with a family member the other day and we were discussing the spill. His defense of why we need to keep drilling was that our beaches have been screwed up for 50 years so what's the big deal. Sadly, I am afraid that many that don't use the coastline lose sight of how valuable it is outside of just playing on the beach. Our only hope is educating the public on the tragic effects this spill could have on the entire Gulf Coast. I begin to believe until it becomes personal people just don't seem to care.

Bobby, I think you are unfortunately right. The sad thing is that people don't even realize how personal it is...we are all connected--what affects the eco-system of the ocean, affects everyone of us...it's the Circle of Life.

**scooterbug44** · 05-12-2010, 02:42 PM

A lot of people don't realize just how pristine and gorgeous our beaches are - they think they are like other beaches they have visited. Other beaches, even other famous or "blue wave" beaches just can't compare.

**Caroling** · 05-13-2010, 12:30 PM

Let's start planning for another bigger better Hands Across the (most utterly wonderful beautiful) Sand on June 26.

**Gidget** · 05-13-2010, 04:39 PM

So is it official? June 26? Is it turning into a nationwide campaign that includes CA? Should also include VA! I'm all for NO DRILLING OFF OUR SHORES. PERIOD.

Thanks for any updates and info.

G

**Susan Horn** · 05-13-2010, 05:49 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this, especially since I haven't even seen the show yet to comment on it. I just got this notice because of our Florida Green Building Coalition membership, and thought some Hands Across the Sand folks might want to tune in to this PBS show tonight:

"Imagining a New Florida" premieres May 13, 2010, at 8 p.m. EST on mos t Florida PBS stations. This one-hour program looks at how our car-dependent lifestyle amid sprawl development is causing social isolation, as well as taking a toll on the environment and the pocketbook. It explores how Floridians might chart a new path towar ds sustainable growth and a better quality of life.

http://www.flahum.org/index.cfm/do/Media.NewFlori da_MediaKit

**Caroling** · 05-13-2010, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Gidget

So is it official? June 26? Is it turning into a nationwide campaign that includes CA? Should also include VA!
G

I forget how I got this link but Hands Across The Sand | A gathering of American citizens to prevent near- and off-shore oil drilling in our coastal waters.
announces it. In fact Virginia Beach is the only one registered so far. I guess I thought it was such a good idea I jumped on it.

**Dave Rauschkolb** · 05-13-2010, 10:08 PM

Join hands with the Coastal United States on June 26th for a National Hands Across The Sand protest. Join Hands with us to say No to offshore oil drilling and Yes to clean energy and renewables.

Sierra Club, Audubon, Surfrider Association, Oceana and others are partnering with me to create the largest anti-offshore drilling protest in our Nations history. A quickly growing list of coastal states including Virginia, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Louisiana and Florida are already in the initial planning stages. I am updating the website this weekend to reflect our expanding role in this issue of critical National and local importance.

Now is the time to draw the largest line in the sand ever to help our nation turn the corner towards a cleaner energy policy for our future.

Join Hands on June 26th.

Step 1. Go to the beach at 11:00 in your time zone

Step 2. At 12:00 noon, join hands and form lines in the sand against offshore oil drilling

Step 3. Have Fun, it's the beach! Leave only your footprints

Dave Rauschkolb

**Bobby J** · 05-14-2010, 07:56 PM

Bravo! National!

**Jdarg** · 05-14-2010, 09:39 PM

I will be in Louisville that day, but there is actually some sand on the banks of the Ohio. Might be an interesting photo opp.

**Gidget** · 05-15-2010, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Susan Horn

I wasn't sure where to post this, especially since I haven't even seen the show yet to comment on it. I just got this notice because of our Florida Green Building Coalition membership, and thought some Hands Across the Sand folks might want to tune in to this PBS show tonight:

"Imagining a New Florida" premieres May 13, 2010, at 8 p.m. EST on mos t Florida PBS stations. This one-hour program looks at how our car-dependent lifestyle amid sprawl development is causing social isolation, as well as taking a toll on the environment and the pocketbook. It explores how Floridians might chart a new path towar ds sustainable growth and a better quality of life.

http://www.flahum.org/index.cfm/do/Media.NewFlori da_MediaKit

Did you watch it? I am trying to find a link so that I can watch it online since I my tv isn't hooked up to receive any stations.

Thanks for any help locating this.

G