Have there been difficulties? Yes, of course. We wanted to have test drives, but the restrictions on campus safety were prohibitive, and once the legal aspects were explained to me, with good reason. Planning began too late in the game to expect food vendors to be able to scramble donations in time, but we did get waters and Munchkins donated (thank you Valencia and Dunkin' Donuts!) The last week has been insane because while working my "day" job, I've also been responding to many inquiries about the EVent, which I've loved... but I haven't gotten much sleep.
If there have been challenges, there have also been glorious moments as well. Connecting with fellow EV-lovers is so fulfilling. I've met so many people with the passion to expand electric vehicle ownership in our geographical area, even if it means sharing the charging stations around town... incredible folks and I wouldn't trade the sleepless nights for anything. In addition to the EV peeps, there are also the renewable energy folks, and they are just as awesome. I look forward to partnerships that last well beyond this EVent.
Expect a full report when I come up for air... Sunday or Monday. Maybe Monday, because I'll be a bit busy Sunday assisting the amazing Sheridan Macon with her "Plastic Alternatives" exhibit with the junior makers at Maker Faire Orlando.
Also in the near future, I received rather out of the blue a very welcome subscription to Charged - the magazine all about electric vehicles. I am reading the issue cover to cover and will provide a review sometime next week.
For now, I'm going to finish preparations to change this parking lot into an EV wonderland. Can't wait!
Charge on!
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