#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 [email protected]
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
January 28th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
January 29th, 2013 at 6:41 AM ^
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.
February 1st, 2013 at 6:56 PM ^
Theres only one way to find out.
January 29th, 2013 at 8:20 AM ^
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 6:58 PM ^
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 6:55 PM ^
We aren't rushing, just want things done right and get the rewards out as quick as possible.
January 28th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
I know there are quite a few lawyers here on MGoBlog... I'm sure one of them can help you with a C&D
January 28th, 2013 at 4:56 PM ^
Posbang because you're Tay Odoms.
January 28th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
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 7:15 PM ^
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 5:00 PM ^
I look forward to seeing the garden. No worries about the shirts.
January 28th, 2013 at 5:13 PM ^
odoms hustles harder
February 1st, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
We are just determined and take pride in what we do.
January 28th, 2013 at 5:18 PM ^
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.
January 28th, 2013 at 5:19 PM ^
Every time Martavious posts I get the feeling like my 7 year old on a sugar high. It's just soooooooo cool!
January 28th, 2013 at 5:24 PM ^
and received several compliments. Keep up the great work on the garden.
February 1st, 2013 at 7:01 PM ^
Thanks for the support and hopefully one day you can help in the garden or eat something from it.
January 28th, 2013 at 5:39 PM ^
This fellow MgoLawyer agrees. Need more info. But that would be quite an awesome pro bono project.
January 28th, 2013 at 5:46 PM ^
January 28th, 2013 at 8:06 PM ^
January 28th, 2013 at 6:37 PM ^
You're doing great. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the garden.
February 1st, 2013 at 7:02 PM ^
We are working on a new video to share the process.
January 28th, 2013 at 7:45 PM ^
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 7:03 PM ^
We appreciate the support and the Garden is in progress.
January 28th, 2013 at 7:56 PM ^
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 7:05 PM ^
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 8:13 PM ^
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 7:06 PM ^
Thank you.
January 28th, 2013 at 9:06 PM ^
Hey Martavious remember when you were wearing the winged helmet....That was awesome.
February 1st, 2013 at 7:08 PM ^
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 7:08 PM ^
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 9:18 PM ^
Keep up the good work, Tay! Thanks for the update!
February 1st, 2013 at 7:09 PM ^
Thank you and you are welcome.
January 28th, 2013 at 9:34 PM ^
January 29th, 2013 at 10:43 AM ^
I should have noted that I put the "[READ THIS]" note in the title. My bad.
January 28th, 2013 at 10:07 PM ^
to hear more about my plant, Tacoplants.
Keep up the awesome work.
February 1st, 2013 at 7:11 PM ^
Youll be hearing about your plant soon. What does tacoplants mean?
January 28th, 2013 at 11:52 PM ^
Thank you for your good work, Tae.
Go Blue
January 29th, 2013 at 5:48 AM ^
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 11:09 AM ^
Love the Tshirt.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:09 AM ^
is the man
January 29th, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
And where would I do that at?
February 1st, 2013 at 7:13 PM ^
Our kickstarter is done but we have a website still.
January 29th, 2013 at 12:14 PM ^
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 2:59 PM ^
February 1st, 2013 at 7:14 PM ^
We appreciate your support and I can't wait for you to trek around the lake to see the garden either.