#EATING update [Ed: READ THIS!]

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January 28th, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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martaviousodoms
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#EATING update [Ed: READ THIS!]

Hi,

I know I haven't been posting lately.  It's been a little tought trying to get things finished with the Kickstarter and garden situation and rewards.  We are moving forward though and the instalation date is set to be in 3 weeks if all goes according to plan.  It is more dificult then just putting in a garden and printing t-shirts and hoodies.  

We are also working on a video and slide show to show our progress and the steps so that is where all our focus is on right now. So we can share our process.  

And finally, I was wondering if anyone of our supporters could help me draft a cease and desist letter about our brand.  please email me at hopeforpahokee@gmail.com

The hoodies had to be reprinted with some of the shirts so its taking longer and thank you for waiting we wanted them a long time ago too.

P.S.  Shout out to the Men's Basketball team on their accomplishments this year. Keep up the good work.  GO BLUE

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January 28th, 2013 at 5:51 PM | It's cool man. No rush (Score:5 Normal)
Brown Bear
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It's cool man. No rush needed for me on my reward. That's just a bonus to the good cause. Keep doing what you're doing!

I poop excellence
January 29th, 2013 at 7:41 AM | I got mine (Score:2 Normal)
DeathToTheBCS
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I got a text today from my brother "Dude, you got a package from Martavious Odoms, is this for real?" I got a little excited about it.

Wherever you go, Go Blue!

February 1st, 2013 at 7:56 PM | Theres only one way to find (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Theres only one way to find out.

January 29th, 2013 at 9:20 AM | Yeah I think this is (Score:2)
Wisconsin Wolverine
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Yeah I think this is different from a "typical" kickstarter ... a lot of the times, backers are expecting the kickstarter to provide them with the promised product (in fact, I think the kickstarter is legally bound to provide it).  But in our case, the "product" is your service to the community.  That's what we wanted to make happen.  So, as far as the reward side of things, I'm sure it's very easy for us to be endlessly patient.  I hope you're making great progress in Pahokee!

February 1st, 2013 at 7:58 PM | Thanks for understanding. (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thanks for understanding.  This is our first kickstarter and we are still learning but we are trying to get the rewards out as promptly as possible.   We are still making great progress with the garden and there is still a few things we have to do before we can break ground.

February 1st, 2013 at 7:55 PM | no rush (Score:2)
martaviousodoms
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We aren't rushing, just want things done right and get the rewards out as quick as possible.

January 28th, 2013 at 5:51 PM | Best of Luck Tae (Score:5 Normal)
JeepinBen
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I know there are quite a few lawyers here on MGoBlog... I'm sure one of them can help you with a C&D

"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

January 28th, 2013 at 5:56 PM | TAY!!!!!! (Score:5 Normal)
FreeTheFabFivePlz
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Posbang because you're Tay Odoms.

So hot.  Milk was a bad choice.

January 28th, 2013 at 5:59 PM | Thanks for the update, Tay. (Score:3 Normal)
Moleskyn
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Thanks for the update, Tay. Looking forward to seeing the progress you've made on the garden - keep it up man!

February 1st, 2013 at 8:15 PM | Thank you for you support and (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thank you for you support and you can read about or garden progress on our blog and also we are working on a new video to share.

January 28th, 2013 at 6:00 PM | Thank you for everything you did for Michigan! (Score:5 Normal)
Erik_in_Dayton
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 I look forward to seeing the garden.  No worries about the shirts. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

January 28th, 2013 at 6:13 PM | odoms hustles harder (Score:3 Normal)
eschaton811ydau
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odoms hustles harder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJpfK7l404I

February 1st, 2013 at 7:59 PM | We are just determined and (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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We are just determined and take pride in what we do.

January 28th, 2013 at 6:18 PM | Martavious, if you could edit (Score:5 Normal)
profitgoblue
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Martavious, if you could edit your post and provide some more specific information about the "trademark" violation it would be helpful.  Also, have you thought about getting your tradename formally trademarked?  I don't think its all that expensive and there's probably someone here that could help shepherd you through the process.  Just a thought.

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

January 28th, 2013 at 6:19 PM | Every time Martavious posts I (Score:3 Normal)
jericho
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Every time Martavious posts I get the feeling like my 7 year old on a sugar high.  It's just soooooooo cool!

"Shiny. Let's be bad guys."

January 28th, 2013 at 6:24 PM | I wore my shirt today (Score:3 Normal)
WFBlue
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and received several compliments.   Keep up the great work on the garden.

 
 

Time is working funny again. Greg Mattison has a phonebooth time machine he sent the secondary back to Charles Woodson's childhood in; they have emerged with ZZ Top beards, children, and skills.-BC

February 1st, 2013 at 8:01 PM | Thanks for the support and (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thanks for the support and hopefully one day you can help in the garden or eat something from it.

January 28th, 2013 at 6:39 PM | This fellow MgoLawyer agrees. (Score:3 Normal)
brown
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This fellow MgoLawyer agrees. Need more info. But that would be quite an awesome pro bono project.

January 28th, 2013 at 6:46 PM | Someone... (Score:3 Normal)
GRBluefan
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Help this man, stat! I know there are plenty of law dogs on the site, so lets get it going. P.S. I am an idiot, and drunk, or else I would offer to help myself. On the plus side, iPhone autocorrect has helped me spell all these words correctly.

January 28th, 2013 at 9:06 PM | You sir (Score:2)
FreeTheFabFivePlz
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Have a set of skills unmatched on this side of the interwebz

So hot.  Milk was a bad choice.

January 28th, 2013 at 7:37 PM | Keep up the good work! (Score:2)
Ezeh-E
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You're doing great. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the garden.

February 1st, 2013 at 8:02 PM | We are working on a new video (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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We are working on a new video to share the process.

January 28th, 2013 at 8:21 PM | It's only right. (Score:1 Normal)
Mr. Yost
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“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

January 28th, 2013 at 8:45 PM | hurray! (Score:1)
trumpetgirl
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Thanks for the update!  Can't wait to see how everything is going.  I proudly wore my shirt today, and intend to keep doing so. :)

 

 

February 1st, 2013 at 8:03 PM | We appreciate the support and (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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We appreciate the support and the Garden is in progress.

January 28th, 2013 at 8:56 PM | No apologies necessary (Score:1)
TyrannousLex
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Shirt was in the mailbox today! Can't wait to wear it ... especially most Saturdays at the Farmer's Market where i'll have the most opportunities to explain it  (i'd wear it for animal slaughters at the farm, but it wouldn't remain regularly wearable for long).

But the shirt was just a bonus. I'm more looking forward to the garden updates and seeing the project come together. I wish i could volunteer directly, but the shores of Superior are a long ways from Pahokee and my knowledge, centered as it is on growing in the cold white north, wouldn't be all that applicable anyhow.

February 1st, 2013 at 8:05 PM | Thanks for the support. (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thanks for the support.  Maybe on day you can help us grow in our garden and maybe thats something we should both look into because I am sure that your assistance would be a great help.  Tell everyone at the farmers market about Hope for Pahokee and the garden and what we are trying to do.

January 28th, 2013 at 9:13 PM | I clicked the give-it-to-the-kids button (Score:2 Normal)
Michigasling
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so I didn't even know I should be impatient.  I was already getting pleasure imagining the little kid wearing it.  Best of luck with the next steps, Tay.  We know you'll get there.

February 1st, 2013 at 8:06 PM | Thank you. (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thank you.

January 28th, 2013 at 10:06 PM | Hey (Score:5 Funny)
THISISMICHIGAN33
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Hey Martavious remember when you were wearing the winged helmet....That was awesome. 

THIS IS MICHIGAN

February 1st, 2013 at 8:08 PM | Yes and I miss wearing my (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Yes and I miss wearing my winged helmet and number 9 but the great memories I have in them will last a lifetime. 

February 1st, 2013 at 8:08 PM | Yes and I miss wearing my (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Yes and I miss wearing my winged helmet and number 9 but the great memories I have in them will last a lifetime. 

January 28th, 2013 at 10:18 PM | Keep up the good work, Tay!  (Score:2)
MGoClimb
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Keep up the good work, Tay!  Thanks for the update!

February 1st, 2013 at 8:09 PM | Thank you and you are (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Thank you and you are welcome.

January 28th, 2013 at 10:34 PM | Don't ever hashtag the word (Score:-1 Flamebait)
January 28th, 2013 at 11:04 PM | (No subject) (Score:5 Normal)
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January 29th, 2013 at 7:36 AM | you, sir (Score:1)
DeathToTheBCS
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Wherever you go, Go Blue!

January 29th, 2013 at 11:43 AM | I should have noted that I (Score:1)
profitgoblue
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I should have noted that I put the "[READ THIS]" note in the title.  My bad.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

January 28th, 2013 at 11:07 PM | Can't wait (Score:5 Normal)
burntorangeblue
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to hear more about my plant, Tacoplants.

Keep up the awesome work.

de'nard dog: michigan, ever heard of it?

February 1st, 2013 at 8:11 PM | Youll be hearing about your (Score:2)
martaviousodoms
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Youll be hearing about your plant soon.  What does tacoplants mean?

January 29th, 2013 at 12:52 AM | Thank you for your good work, (Score:2)
blue95
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Thank you for your good work, Tae.

Go Blue

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January 29th, 2013 at 6:48 AM | So great to hear things are (Score:1)
skwasha
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So great to hear things are coming along. I can't wait to see videos/photos of the garden I named! Better yet all the young people learning from it and enjoying it.

January 29th, 2013 at 12:09 PM | Keep Up The Good Work (Score:1)
cp4three2
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Love the Tshirt. 

January 29th, 2013 at 12:09 PM | Tay (Score:1)
UofM Die Hard i...
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is the man

Go Blue!

January 29th, 2013 at 1:08 PM | Can we still donate? (Score:1)
mgobaran
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And where would I do that at?

Twitter

 

February 1st, 2013 at 8:13 PM | Our kickstarter is done but (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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Our kickstarter is done but we have a website still.  

January 29th, 2013 at 1:14 PM | No worries.  As someone above (Score:1)
gopoohgo
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No worries.  As someone above posted, the t-shirts and hoodies were an added benefit to the donation.

Also, will second the request for an active link for further donations if y'all need it.

January 29th, 2013 at 3:59 PM | Got my shirt, and love it. (Score:2)
MGoblu8
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Got my shirt, and love it. Can't wait to trek around the lake to Pahokee to see the garden.

February 1st, 2013 at 8:14 PM | We appreciate your support (Score:3 Normal)
martaviousodoms
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We appreciate your support and I can't wait for you to trek around the lake to see the garden either.

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