The CragBaby

My main climbing partner, Ms. Pear, is participating in a road bike race with the benefits going towards a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. She is trying to raise $500 prior to the race (I apologize as I don’t know the race date off the top of my head). If you are interested in supported Ms. Pear and her cause, please click on this link to make a donation through a secure online site. Thanks for your help!

A friend of a friend just told me about this action group that has designated April 14, 2007 as the National Day of Climate Action. There are many organized projects, but I have chosen to instead try and implement a number of small daily things (that I have been meaning to change) by April 14th.

The list that I plan on integrating includes the pledge from Utah Clean Energy, plus some ideas of my own.

Pledge Ideas

1. Change 5 frequently used lightbulbs to energy saving bulbs .
• Status: So far I have changed two.
2. Install a programmable thermostat.
• Status: Done. Instead of a programmable thermostat I wear more sweaters and keep a small space heater on for my dog so she doesn’t freeze.
3. Use sleep-mode on my computer and turn off my computer and other appliances when not using them.
• Status: Done. I think I have now made this a habit.
4. Tell friends and family about the importance of energy efficiency.
• Status: Done. My goal was to tell at least 20 people (besides this blog) by April 14th.

Ideas of My Own

1. Setup household glass recycle bin for the three apartments and tell the household about it.
• Status: Done
2. Use windpower to power my electricity.
• Status: Done. Called in on Friday and made the switch.
3. Carpool every time I go to the gym or jog there rather than driving.
• Status: Done… I can’t remember the last time I drove by myself to the gym. However, I need to focus on always carpooling up the canyons.

That is the current list. I will keep brainstorming and encourage all the readers of this blog to do the same. I would love to hear anyone’s ideas ….

As all you of Salt Laker’s know, you can not put glass in the recycle bin in Salt Lake. What you might not know is there are places where you can drop it off.

When I first moved to Salt Lake I called the recycling company and asked where I could drop off glass, but the two locations were warehouses and so far from my house I knew I would never actually make it there. However, just recently I found out that there is a collection area right by Hogle Zoo that takes white and colored glass.

To get there, drive up Immigration Canyon past Hogle Zoo. Right past the zoo on the same side of the street is a parking lot with a bunch of bins for recycling.

That is right. We set the date … for the big day! Put it on your calendars….

MAY 3rd - Climbing Comp and Party

in support of the SLCA.

Friends, if you have ever enjoyed the cleanliness of a trail or new bolts on a sport route, I would urge you to come and support the SLCA. I am organizing the fundraising comp this year and would really hope to see a good turnout from the community in support of this vital organization. Just think…. bouldering, free drinks and food, music… can we all say this will be a rockin’ good time?

Please save the date and come support the only climbing alliance in the Salt Lake valley.

Not only is the word vivace fun to say, but when I used to play the piano I loved anything that was written to be played as vivace, especially if written in a minor key. Vivace and minor equal magical. A prime example being the Revolutionary Etude by Chopin. Complete magic.

Last night, a bunch of my friends and I went to Vivace. For any of you who don’t know, it is an absolutely fabulous event that takes place about every other month. Basically it is a program set up by the Utah symphony that targets young adults in order to try and interest this group in classical music. The tickets are completely affordable, plus include an after party with free drinks and food.

Me, the girls and one of the docs.

The after party was held in the symphony lounge in celebration of the 2nd year old anniversary of the founding of the program. There was a whole crew of my friends laughing, eating and drinking way too much wine.

Two of the climbers: #11 and Doc#2

Me and the Grayhghost. Yes, I am wearing clothes, even though it doesn’t appear that way.