As a boy, I liked the notion of “Message in a Bottle.” I fancied putting something profound in a bottle and settibg it afloat, not knowing who would discover this. Fate would deliver my bottle where they willed. The finder would contact me and convey the marvelous tale how it was discovered.
Now my dream is about to be realized. My Message in a Bottle is a Spo-shirt; the bottle is a USPS flat rate box. Where it goes and when it get backs to me is not too clear; it will be an adventure. It goes out this week.
I ask each recipient does the following –
- He or she takes a photograph of themselves with the shirt (preferably wearing it!)
- Make sure I know, so I can see !
- They will tell me which of four charities I am to donate 5 dollars for their participation. Test Positive Awareness, Doctors without Borders, The Humane Society, or Research for Prostate Cancer.
- They write a little something in the notebook that travels with the shirt.
- They will pass it on to someone else. I have a list of people who told me they want a turn. So if they don’t have a ‘taker’, I can guide them towards the next Spo-fan.
Some day the shirt will come back home.
What a marvelous gift it will be for me to see this journey.
35 comments
September 22, 2010 at 8:49 PM
James Figueiredo
Have I said already that this is a crazy AWESOME idea? 😉
September 22, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Tai
I’m wondering whether you’ve got my email.
September 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Urspo
Yes I did; I have it on the list of people I would like to get the shirt. Will there be any problems to send you the shirt and notebook?
September 22, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Tai
No problems 🙂 I’m glad that I can join 🙂
September 23, 2010 at 3:13 AM
Peter
Of course it’s nice that you will donate to one of the charities of our choice, but wouldn’t it be a good idea that we do the same. every penny and dollar counts.
September 23, 2010 at 3:37 AM
Lemuel
Your post reminded me of the time I was on an island in the St. Lawrence (near Gananoque, ON – amidst the 1000 Islands) and found a bottle with a message in it. I wrote back, but never got a reply.
September 23, 2010 at 3:50 AM
Cubby
I’m excited….
September 23, 2010 at 3:53 AM
AjohnP
This is cramazing (crazy +amazing) and I can’t wait to be a part of it!!!
Assuming I’m on the list…if not, add me. 🙂
September 23, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Urspo
added !
September 23, 2010 at 4:15 AM
Hanuman Das
I will wait by my mailbox every day! 🙂
September 23, 2010 at 4:26 AM
Blobby
Can’t wait for it to arrive.
I hope it fits. Should I diet to get into it?
September 23, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Sean
Sign me up!
September 23, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Shawn
Along with Peter I will match the donation when I take a turn at wearing the shirt.
I am hoping that us Spo fans can read along as it travels. Hopefully everyone who participates will e mail their adventure into Spo with the pic so he can have “Traveling Spo Shirt” posts.
Message in a bottle or in this case Shirt in a Box!
September 23, 2010 at 8:50 AM
jefferyrn
A group of women are already doing this with 3 shirts.
http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/2010/04/the-motherhood-of-the-traveling-shirt.html
It sounds like a fun project.
September 23, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Urspo
I calmed down from my first emotional reaction to this, which was a combination of disappointment and ire. It doesn’t surprise me ‘this is being done already.” – there isn’t anything new under the sun after all. I seldom if every come up with an original idea. But this time I thought I had a stroke of inspiration. So there was a nanosecond of ‘Stinko, I have to cancel this, lest I look like a copy cat.”
But this all passed, and I am myself again. Not to be worrying.
September 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Cubby
“But this time I thought I had a stroke of inspiration.” Excuse me?
September 23, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Urspo
oooh there I go again; sorry!
September 27, 2010 at 7:59 AM
jefferyrn
It was not my intent to cause you despair. I think your plan is excellent. It has a nice touch of being very personal. I look forward to reading about it’s progress. I am jealous, because your shirt is going to travel more then me. Maybe I could figure out how to mail myself…hmm. And people could take picture wearing me…nevermind!
September 23, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Benton Quest
Cool Idea! If it wants to come to Michigan, I would love to be part!
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September 24, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Mike in MI
Maybe Benton Quest and I can tag team “shirt” here in MI 🙂
September 24, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Birdie
I’ll email you my address and wait by the mailbox.
September 24, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Erik Rubright
Hopefully I’m on this list? 🙂
September 24, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Urspo
Yes !
September 25, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Doug
I’m so behind on things! Please add me to the list. I shall send you my contact info.
September 26, 2010 at 3:52 PM
TJ
If it’s not to late, I would love to be part of this. I think it’s an absolutely brilliant idea but then again it was your idea so why am I surprised. Anyway, as I said count me in if it’s not to late …
September 26, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Urspo
not to late at all; I am just about to launch the shirt, and I have gathered a list of people interested in receiving it. I will add you to it – I am honored you will be part of it ! Michael
September 27, 2010 at 6:45 AM
James Figueiredo
Howdy, Dr. Spo, just making sure: Am I on the list?
September 27, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Urspo
You are now! Later, I will ask you for your address. Probably I will ask you to contact the person who has the shirt, so you yourself can give out your information. The shirt goes out today.
Michael
February 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Urspo
Tony – are you still interested in the Spo shirt? If so, after it leaves Spain, it will go to you.
Michael
PS – feel free to say no thanks!
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February 15, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Urspo
Tony – Are you still there? The shirt goes to NZ then to Australia to see you – if you are still interested!
You get to post a photo of you (hopefully) in the shirt with something Australia like around it. Please feel OK to say no thankyou if it is not convenient etc. If ‘yes’ I will need your address to pass it on to the fellow in NZ or to CA, whoever is next.
Michael
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September 29, 2010 at 9:04 AM
rodger
Hey Michael…I hope you still have our address…if not…let me know and I’ll send it along. I’m looking forward to your shirt’s adventure!!
November 21, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Jim
I want a turn too! I’ll look more fabulous in it than everyone else! heehee
November 21, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Urspo
I’ll ask Mr. Sean to put you up next, unless he’s already got one lined up.
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