Race for the Cure

So I'm running the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 8th. I'm excited because I've been getting more fit and have set personal goals for myself. But there's a problem. I've set a goal of raising $200 in donations by race day. I figure if I can get $10 from 20 people by then, I'll be golden. There is nothing in it for me except the joy of helping out. So please help me an help those fighting everyday and those affected by those around them with cancer. Donate to a great cause and orginazation fighting to help make a difference.

Visit my personal Komen page to donate at www.komenslc.org/participant/AlexDrake to make a donation in my name and for all those that need the help. And remember to donate as much as you can. If we hit my $200 goal, that's great. But if we collect more, EVEN BETTER!

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Working for your meals

So I've had a pretty major project that I've been working on and have also put off since we bought our house in Sept. '08. The previous owners had a vegitable garden in the back yard. They worked it all right into the ground. I had hoped to keep it up and start my own above ground garden plots. But one thing after another, March turned to May, turned to July, turned to September. It wasn't gona happen in 09.

I wasn't going to let that happen again. This year, with the mild winter we got, I was able to get an early jump on the garden. In late February, early March, I cleared out te weeds and rented a tiller. I didn't want to have to work in what may or may not be good, workable soil. I also REALLY REALLY didn't want to have to deal with the weeds. That why I wanted the above ground boxes.


(before the tilling)


(after the tilling)


(my dad helping construct the boxes)

Once I was able to till and flaten the soil, we laid down some weed guard, spiked it all down, and placed the boxes in their appropriet spots.

Today I spent all afternoon working the mix for the boxes. They are finally ready for the plants. I have started a few plants from seeds and they are almost ready for transplanting. But I'm going to have to take a trip to the nursery to get other starts.




(ready for plants)

What am I planting you ask? Tomatos, tomatillos, zuchini, cucumber, melons, corn, asparigus, onions, garlic, carrots, letuce, spinach, and I think that's it. I'll post a picture of my planting layout so that you can get an idea of what it's going to look like.

Want to learn more? Check out Square Foot Gardening for more info. If we all grew some of our own vegitable, the world would be a better place and world hunger would start to decrease!

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Location:E Lanebrook Ln,Salt Lake City,United States

Old Spice Body Blocker Comercials

These are some of the best, funniest comercials ever. Why can't multi-million dollar super bowl comercials be more like these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7PD4f5uTOU&feature=youtube_gdata

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Location:S Lanebrook Ln,Salt Lake City,United States

Opening night at the Bees!

Good ties, great friends, and an all-American past time.




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Location:SW Temple,Salt Lake City,United States

I'm back and I'm packin' heat!

So I realize that it's been forever and a year since I've posted anything here. I hope to change that and resume sharing tidbits from our lives.

I can hear you now, "Well what can we expect?" you say.

Well, you ready? I've got a sweet new iPhone app that let's me do mobile posts. So it's super easy f or me to add a small post, a few pictures, or even a video or two. Then, Caroline is groing so fast, I'm sure you'll be seeing a bunch of her shinanigans. Next up, I'm starting a vegitable garden in the back yard. Expect to see my dablings of the green thumb.

So to get you all excited for what's coming up, here is a great picture.




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Location:Wasatch Blvd,Salt Lake City,United States