errr.... Alex I know that you're a man ahead of his time
but everyone else seems to be doing the lights off thing next Saturday - the 31st of March.
Mind you I am all for this concept, and Alex I applaud your efforts at getting in first, a little practicve never hurts anything.
I hope it may become a more frequent event, even once a week maybe so everyone can look up at the skies and see them the way they are meant to be! We spend so much time here talking about light pollution and how it ruins oru skies, and yet here is a very real way to possibly get the idea across to thousands - tens of thousands - more - other people.
http://earthhour.smh.com.au/what-is-earth-hour.html
(a brief paste...)
"Why is it only in Sydney?
We hope that Earth Hour can grow into a global campaign. To start this process, we have focused on one of Australia's, and the world's, iconic cities. If Earth Hour is a success in 2007, we hope that other cities, both in Australia and internationally, will join us in supporting Earth Hour.
Of course, we can all
take small actions everyday to reduce our emissions. And we would be delighted if you can join us by turning off your lights for Earth Hour, regardless of where you live."
Vive la Earth Hour!