Damien Drake’s Blog

August 24th, 2007
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LOVE HOPE STRENGTH FOUNDATION on Damien Drake’s behalf:

Damien Drake is an accomplished cinematographer, photographer and director. His catalog of work includes collaborations with everyone from legendary R&B star Al Green to hip hop star T.I. to country icon Willie Nelson . His live music experience and friendship with industry legend Alex Coletti has made this dream of filming the highest concert on earth a reality. Damien and his business partner Stash Slionski have committed to this journey and have been training intensively to make this trip an experience they will never forget.
Website: www.eastpleasant.com

19 Comments »

  1. Tara says

    D,
    I just made a donation on your behalf. What a great cause. Hope it’s a trip that you will always remember. Enjoy yourself.
    XOXO
    Love,
    T

    September 20th, 2007 | #

  2. Tara says

    D-
    Hope that the flight wasn’t too painful…18 hours to Bangkok and another plane to Katmandu sounds like quite a trek in and of itself. Hope you are well…take care!
    XOXO
    Love,
    T

    October 11th, 2007 | #

  3. Claire McH says

    Hey Damien,

    Have a great trek and don’t forget to look around once in a while! Its a beautiful place!
    See you next time you’re in Ireland

    Claire:grin:

    October 11th, 2007 | #

  4. Renee says

    Hi D, hope you are well and having a amazing time, doing an amazing thing for the fight to help cancer victims.
    How’s it feel to be on top of the world?
    Take care of yourself. Love you!
    Renee and Rich

    October 11th, 2007 | #

  5. Gene says

    Hey Damien,
    What a great adventure. I’m proud to call you “friend”- This is a worthy cause and I’m digging in right now to donate. Take care of yourself. I can’t wait to hear the stories.
    Be Well and ROCK ON!!!

    October 12th, 2007 | #

  6. Sharon Drake says

    Hi, Saw the pic of you and Stash eating!! Love you, Mom

    October 13th, 2007 | #

  7. Dragon says

    I hope that you and Stash are having a good time. I look up to the two of you a lot and I’m proud of you for everything you’re doing.

    Love, The One and Only Dragon

    p.s.- The ninja suit is now in Brooklyn and waiting to be used.

    October 14th, 2007 | #

  8. Marisa says

    Hi D,

    I hope you’re having a great time and the trek isn’t killing you, give those sherpas a run for their money! I can’t wait to see the pictures…try and get back in one piece!

    Love,
    Maris

    October 15th, 2007 | #

  9. Rob Gilbert says

    YO YO! You guys are crazy! hows it going up there? Whip off a couple of scenic bangers for me while your out there- i bet it looks crazzzzzzy! Be safe out there- bump all the hiphop music you can for the locals while your out there- we got pro-tools work to do when you get back- 1

    October 15th, 2007 | #

  10. Sharon Drake says

    Hi, I have been on the website daily. I really enjoy the journals. Read about the food poisioning. Please be careful. Love you,Mom

    October 17th, 2007 | #

  11. Axlrod says

    Hey Damian! I hope you’re having an awesome time. Looks like all that walking is pretty hard. You should try getting down on all fours…seems to be working for me. Rock on. Axl

    October 18th, 2007 | #

  12. Gene says

    I just logged on to see your progress. Great picture of you, your hair is getting really long. I don’t know how you’re doing this, I get altitude sickness in the Tier at Yankee Stadium. I’m pumping the site at the store. Stay well and be Safe.

    October 18th, 2007 | #

  13. Two Scoops says

    D-BO,
    This is good stuff buddy!
    Just made a donation in your name.
    Can’t wait to see all the pics and hear the stories when you get back!

    October 19th, 2007 | #

  14. Amy Kochel says

    :cool:D, you always rock the house. Just got back from Dublin. Tara was telling me all about this project. Wish I had as much coolness as you always. xoxo Amy and Tyler

    October 19th, 2007 | #

  15. Michael Maione says

    DrizzACK…

    So proud of you! We all miss you and wish you the best of luck! Holla at me as soon as you get back!

    Maione

    October 22nd, 2007 | #

  16. Tara says

    D -
    Saw the 17th video with you getting blessed with the monks…pretty unreal. Can’t wait to hear about your trip when we are both home for Thanksgiving! Take care of yourself. See you soon.
    XOXO
    T

    October 24th, 2007 | #

  17. roger and sue gill says

    :smile:damien - going over some of the daily photographs and log entries, it must be an exciting, rewarding, and inspiring journey - stay warm and enjoy the remaining time left on your adventure - see u at Christmas - take care - roger and sue

    October 26th, 2007 | #

  18. yogeshwar amatya (yogi) says

    thanks a ton for being here, in kathmandu, and the appreciable & invaluable help to the cancer patients, in nepal!
    swagatom(welcome)!swagatom(welcome)! swagatom(welcome)!

    October 29th, 2007 | #

  19. chef lisa says

    hey damien,

    what an adventure!!! Been checking up on you guys every couple of days. Can’t wait to hear about this once in a lifetime experience. Hope your eating well. we miss you at mad river post.
    lisa

    October 31st, 2007 | #

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