While in Fort Collins we had the opportunity to go out for chocolate cake with the one and only Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret.com. Four years ago Frank decided to try something new in his life. He wrote his address on a dozen blank postcards and handed them out to strangers on the streets of Washington, DC. He asked each person to mail him a secret that they’ve never told anyone before, and to decorate it in anyway they saw fit.
The idea spread like wildfire. Frank now receives thousands of new postcards every week and shares some of the most interesting in his books on his website (which receives millions of visits every month)! We had a great discussion about how good it feels to share secrets, and dreams, and even talked about the possibility of teaming up one day.
On Saturday we took part in a panel discussion on ‘Social Media’ i.e. how technology affects social interaction. Many people are feeling disconnected these days, as iPods and txt’ing replace handshakes and eye contact and new toys like the X-Box Live are removing the need to know what your friends look like. The question was/is: are these changes necessarily bad?
jonnie shows how big a meter is
While technology has had a profound impact on the way we interact, the panel agreed that not all changes have been bad. Example: you reading these very words. Or putting your life-list online. Without the net you would not have been able to do these things and we might never have met each other.
snapping pics after the show. dave went to the conference as spot the dog.
I like you, personally, and I’m glad we met, even it is online. Wanna go play some ball?
We’re working on getting you guys some photos from the Beet Street Conference we spoke at this week, but before then check it out: Dave went river surfing!
the beginner wave, 1/5 of the real deal Dave eventually rode
Monkey (aka Eric Chretien - who you can email at ironmonkey_ta@hotmail.com if you want to try it yourself), invited Dave out to ride. Together they ripped up through the rapids on a jet ski, dodging through swells he warned could kill, and the pair arrived at the rapids Dave was going to ride. They were head high. With a smile on his face Monkey turned to Dave and said ‘Okay buddy, jump in and paddle like hell!’
Dave was sucked into the rapid and ripped it up to the best of his ability. He laughed that river rafters just go through the swell, but surfers stay in it. He says its the gnarliest thing he’s ever done and says that you have to do! Check out Monkey ripping it
#40 is off the list! Again! The Buried Life is front page of the Rocky Mountain Chronicle this month and with a great story too. It’s not very often that the press actually embraces the whole “death” side of this project so kudos to the Chronicle for having the guts to do it. Lest we forget, we are all going to die one day! Check out the story..
Also, to everyone at the Fort Collins Beet Street Conference, we’re looking forward to meeting you all today and sharing some stories from our adventures. Don’t forget to bring your list with you!
We met Tatum on our way through Colorado. She sent us an email telling us that the #1 thing on her list was to be the first ever Kid Food Critic. Why? She wrote: “I have been getting tired of only having macaroni & cheese, chicken fingers, and grilled cheese sandwiches as options on the kid’s menu. I think it would be great if there was a way for kids to find out about unique and healthy foods that restaurants are providing for kids.”
Tatum & her friends demanded that Dave breakdance, they even got a drum out
We were so impressed that we reached out to Gabby Gourmet, a 30 year industry veteran, and managed to set the two up together to write a review together and air it on statewide radio! Big thanks to Gabby for being so kind and to Tatum for being so thoughtful. Let the kids-table revolution begin!
monkey faces w tatum. dave and jonnie have no legs?
Hello World! The trailer from our first days on the road has been posted on the front of YouTube.ca!! We’re stoked. For all you that are new to The Buried Life, here’s the deal:
we’re still going, harder than ever
we drove around the states last year, in a big purple bus we call Penelope
Spring has sprung, exams are done, and we are one major step closer to accomplishing #11 on the list: “Get a College Degree” (we’re all in school). Duncan and Ben have arrived in Colorado for the upcoming Beet Street Conference and excited to be there. Dave and I (Jonnie) will be joining them shortly.
It’s not too late to email us your list if you need some help getting an item done. Send us your list and a quick paragraph explaining which items are particularly important to you (and why) and we might come help you accomplish it! Email: crew@theburiedlife.com
What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?
We’d also like to congratulate our good friend Alan on crossing “Pond Skim” off his list. He tells us that he was one of 15 to make it across the pond in his home town of Mammoth, CA and that he did it, as you can above, in style. He also says we should consider putting in on our list, which I agree with.
And we’re clear! Sorry about that, hope you all liked the old school layout. Rumor has there might be a new site coming in 08.. is that true? Is this site good enough? Does it need more Dave? Did you notice that the ‘2007 Tour’ banner is still around? Should The Buried Life Social Network be incorporated into this site? Should we have more video blogs? Are you curious to know when the movie is going to come out? How tall are you?
Many questions. Please feel free to answer them if you want to. Also, an open letter to all hackers,
