Catch the Bouquet

Via eclecticism.

One of the wonderful things about the net is when someone comes up with a great idea, someone else takes it and makes it even better. That's what happened with Flowers for Al and Don.

Here's what the site says.

This afternoon, on Boing Boing, I read about this great idea. Basically, people are generously sending flowers to random gay couples waiting in line to get married in San Francisco. This is a brilliant idea, but I immediately recognized a problem. The flower shop cited, Flowers by the Bay, is apparently charging a minimum of US $47 to deliver these flowers. That's probably market value, but it's a bit steep for individuals who might want to help out (particularly if they're paying in Canadian dollars or other weaker currencies) but can't spare fifty bucks.

Hence, Flowers for Al and Don. I'm using a PayPal account to collect money, with which I'll buy bouquets in bulk for the couples in line. You can donate as much or little as you please, and I pledge that every cent (minus the PayPal fees) that I receive will go to this project. If make a donation, and want your name and/or Web site to be listed below, let me know when making your payment in PayPal.

So far they've raised over $4,000. It feels great to know there really are lots of good-hearted people out there.

Comments

[sam]

I'm gonna cry again.

[Joan]

Speaking of flowers...are you guys ever going to have a reception or register somewhere so I can buy YOU a wedding gift?