Aurorablue

Region: Scotland
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20 Jul | 05AM
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When I first found out I had got allocated a place I had absolutely no idea what to do, if anything. I am not talented musically and cannot dance or act. I contemplated being a living statue and stand still for the hour but to me I personally felt that this was a waste of my time on the plinth. So, I thought I would highlight the plight of the bee and show the world that we have to act now or the future growth of mankind will suffer the consequences. Everyone knows about pandas and whales etc but not many speak of the bees.

Bees are declining at an alarming rate and are crucial to the foodchain! So, to help get my message across I made 52 bees out of wool and threw them at passers by whilst shouting 'Save the Bees'. I succeeded in hitting several people on the head, hahaha. I dressed as a bee and shared fascinating bee facts, bee poems, songs and jokes with whoever wanted to stop and listen.

I also celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the moon landings whilst up there and had a wee party to myself to mark the cosmic event.

I am one of the guest bloggers for the One and Other website and you can check out my blog posts by clicking on the 'my story' link above or check out the news archive for Scotland.

I am so excited and honoured to be a part of this project! Thanks Antony!!! xxx



Comments

  • At 10:28, 14 October 2009 Shells wrote:

    Hi

    sorry not to reply to your note before about giving bumble bee, will get round to it. It was great fun up there.

    put in loads of plants to attract bees to garden !!!

    Sarah

  • At 18:35, 11 October 2009 Jane Clyne wrote:

    To Gavin and Fellow Plinther - so these are your names today then? You obviously have not read or understood any of my blogs for in these I have been highlighting many a Plinther's hour! It is you that does not understand. Now stop being a coward by hiding behind pixels forever, have the guts to be up front about your identity - what are you so ashamed of?

  • At 21:56, 08 October 2009 Gavin wrote:

    Why did you link to this.You are the worst plinth puppy i have ever seen. Cringe at you.

  • At 21:53, 08 October 2009 Fellow Plinther wrote:

    Why could you not have had the kindness to promote another plinther. You have not understood this project at all, have you?

  • At 19:04, 27 August 2009 Alastair Purves wrote:

    awesome. good work jane. I forgot what scottish people sounded like having lived in canada for the past few yrs.

  • At 08:27, 12 August 2009 Joyce wrote:

    Thanks Jane - it was great and I really enjoyed it! My gorgeous bag is from Catherine Aitken in Edinburgh - you can buy them on line so enjoy!

  • At 14:32, 11 August 2009 ShirleyBee wrote:

    Hallo to Aurorablue from ShirleyBee. Thanks for alerting me to your plinth hour, I'm thrilled that you also highlighted the plight of the honeybee and put across the essential information in such a clear and persuasive way. Love your colourful props, especially the shoes!!!

  • At 09:41, 03 August 2009 Miranda Stevens-Clay wrote:

    Truely inspirational! Visually great with an important message. Pity you didn't have a better time slot. Some of the afternoon participants were dire!

  • At 13:52, 31 July 2009 JD wrote:

    Hi Jane

    I am from Stirling and flying down from Edinburgh. Now having panic attacks thinking about it as plan to recite Burns for the hour! Looking forward to it too!

  • At 17:59, 29 July 2009 Norma Elhelwo wrote:

    Well done Jane! I'm sure hubby Tim was a great help - greetings from USA.

  • At 11:36, 22 July 2009 Ryan Purves wrote:

    Aussies would love this, Try and get sponsorship and bring all the family over to spread the word on this environmental issue (holiday) to sunny perth, can picture you standing in the CBD i will start spreading the word.

  • At 21:33, 20 July 2009 Craig Warrack wrote:

    Every one of your bees were going for people's heads at the end!

    You look like you had a great laugh, and you had a good chatty audience too.

    Very proud to know someone who's done something so surreal and cool!

  • At 12:44, 20 July 2009 biG GRunt wrote:

    Bee-autiful! A Human Bee-ing having a Bee-in on the plinth. Hope the cleaner after you was using home grown beeswax polish. You are THE Queen bee. And you didn't "drone" on . I;m gonna buzz off now. Well done Honey! xxx

  • At 09:35, 20 July 2009 Heather Hartley wrote:

    My favourite plinther yet. Well done Jane! Save the bees!

  • At 07:56, 20 July 2009 Dave Purves wrote:

    What about the wasps??

  • At 07:54, 20 July 2009 aileen and george sanger wrote:

    thought you were great and it was amusing and informative, well done.

  • At 05:13, 20 July 2009 Ann H wrote:

    Hi Jane...You are fantastic and I hope Emily and Alastair are proud of their bee mum. What a star! Just watched your whole hour (half without sound so couldn't get everything and would have given anything to hear your heckler!) You seemed to have a brilliant time and I can't tell you how proud I am of the mention!? Absolutely made my day. Fab shoes too.

    Many thanks Jane

    And great show!

    Ann x

  • At 04:59, 20 July 2009 subpixel wrote:

    Cheers for standing out on a plinth and championing the bees!

    Encourage wildlife, look after the environment, reuse plastic bags. Well done. :o)

    Great eanut gallery as well.

    -spxl

  • At 04:10, 20 July 2009 Lorna McKenzie wrote:

    Hi Jane, I am watching you from Tennessee...well done!!!

    Save the bees!!!!!!

  • At 23:08, 19 July 2009 Jon Christophers wrote:

    Good luck up there... Get that message across! Let's get the bee issue right up there on peoples priorities. Don't forget to take some honey up with you, it's good for your throat. x x

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    Visually great with an important message. Better than some of the boring bozos!
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    Hi will try facebook
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    Well doen the Bee Lady! Very proud of you (as are the bees!!!!) LOL Hope to see you soon! X xxx X
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    Thanks for speaking for the bees. Watching from Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA.
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    Good luck...Spread the word. Take some honey with you. x x
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    Good luck...Spread the word. Take some honey with you. x x
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    Jane / Mummy. We will be watching although at a more civilized hour. Good Luck! You are very brave. xxx
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    Jane / Mummy. We will be watching although at a more civilized hour. Good Luck! You are very brave. xxx
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    We will be watching with bated breath. Although maybe not at 5 in the morning. Good luck xxx
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    I'm on at 3-4, but I'll stick around. a) because I have nowhere to stay, and b) for the goodies!
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    Someone to stand up for the bees at last. As a beekeeper and honey seller I have a keen and vested interest. Good on you.
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