"Turtle-rific" Post!

Back in the 80's/90's (like it was so long ago)...4 amphibians graced us with their presence:

Leonardo...Donatello...Michelangello...and Raphael.

Or more widely known as the, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"! Yep...grew up with 'em, watched 'em (t.v. and movies), played the games, even dressed up as Donatello for Halloween once, and collected almost every action figure. (Still have them too!)

Then...I grew up...and the turtles faded away. Gone for good? Nope. Late 90's early 00's, they returned...only looked different, talked different, and had a slightly darker vibe than what I previously remembered. Little did anyone know that this was a second wind for the turtles.

Now..they're back in computer generated form in what would be the 4th big screen movie! I haven't seen it yet, however every 5-10 year old I talk to loved it!

I actually plan to see it at some point...looks fun. However, there is one thing I forgot to mention...I was such a big fan of the turtles, that I owned many of them as I grew up. (Found them all by the side of the road...cheaper than the pet store) :)

Which brings me to what's going to be happening on April 16th. Sure it's the day after your taxes are due...well not really, due to "Patriot Day" in some states your taxes aren't really due until Tuesday I think.

April 16th is going to be bringing a very "Amazing Race". Not like the one you might watch on CBS, but one you might catch on PBS. Hang with me here.

April 16th kicks off the "Great Turtle Race".



This race runs for 2 weeks and will be following 11 leatherback sea turtles that have been retro-fitted with satellite tracking devices. The fun part is where you can get involved. Head to www.greatturtlerace.com and pick a turtle that you think will win the race. It's free, however if you'd like to make a donation for leatherback survival...you can.

I've picked my turtle. Her name is "Turtleocity" since she's sponsored by Travelocity. (By the way, all of the candidates are gals because they were tagged while laying their eggs.) Check out her collectable card:



The race consists of the start point of Costa Rica...where they layed their eggs, and will finish when they reach the feeding grounds near the Galapagos Isalands. The winner, I believe, is the turtle who travels the farthest in 2 weeks, or reaches the finish line.

There you have it...now that March Madness is done, it's time for "The Great Turtle Race!" Have fun

~jeremy