Wendy's home
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Wendy called this evening to tell me she's home safely, after a 3-day drive to London Ontario. To put her Newfoundland trip in perspective, she reports that this marathon drive was 1,000 km short of the distance she paddled 'Round the Rock!
Her home suffered a lightning strike while she was away and although there was no other damage, her computers were all ossified by the blast. She regrets not being able to post directly, but will be back online soon.
On a personal note, I'm glad Wendy had the good grace to paddle the Ecum Secum area of Nova Scotia with our kayak club the day after her return to the mainland. Our members were deeply appreciative of her company, and I pointed out to Wendy that although I could not normally get their attention for more than a few seconds supposing I had a nuclear-powered bullhorn, she was able to quiet them and hold them in rapt thrall with but a whispered word about her oddyssey. And so it should be, what an accomplishment!
I finally browsed through Wendy's latest collection of photos from her epic journey, and I was staggered at the beauty, the geography, the people of Newfoundland. Wendy has an amazing eye for photography, and there are more than a few prize-winners among the hundreds of shots she took. Like this one:
The list of folks to thank for their support is beyond my ken, I'm sure Wendy will do just that shortly. I'd like to personally thank Justine Curgenven and Derrick Mayoleth for allowing me to participate in this great undertaking by hosting this blog spot for Wendy.
Glenn MacKay
Pictou County Paddle & Oar club
Nova Scotia Canada
Her home suffered a lightning strike while she was away and although there was no other damage, her computers were all ossified by the blast. She regrets not being able to post directly, but will be back online soon.
On a personal note, I'm glad Wendy had the good grace to paddle the Ecum Secum area of Nova Scotia with our kayak club the day after her return to the mainland. Our members were deeply appreciative of her company, and I pointed out to Wendy that although I could not normally get their attention for more than a few seconds supposing I had a nuclear-powered bullhorn, she was able to quiet them and hold them in rapt thrall with but a whispered word about her oddyssey. And so it should be, what an accomplishment!
I finally browsed through Wendy's latest collection of photos from her epic journey, and I was staggered at the beauty, the geography, the people of Newfoundland. Wendy has an amazing eye for photography, and there are more than a few prize-winners among the hundreds of shots she took. Like this one:
The list of folks to thank for their support is beyond my ken, I'm sure Wendy will do just that shortly. I'd like to personally thank Justine Curgenven and Derrick Mayoleth for allowing me to participate in this great undertaking by hosting this blog spot for Wendy.
Glenn MacKay
Pictou County Paddle & Oar club
Nova Scotia Canada
4 Comments:
Thank you Glenn for hosting this blog. It has been a privilege to be a part of Wendy's odyssey. Thank you also for being there for her and helping her realize her dreams. Although I'm thrilled that she's home, I'm going to miss checking the blog. Thanks again for letting us share the journey!
Very much enjoyed following your trip. Living life vicariously, though your trip. Looking forward to your (upcoming) talk at Novaks / Nova Craft.
Doug
(London)
It's good to know that Wendy's safely home! For those of you who will miss her reports, perhaps visiting my blog may help you wean yourself off the wonderful adrenaline kick we've all enjoyed this past summer. It's about kayaking near and far (yes, even in Newfoundland!) and may even serve to keep this little community together until the next time we meet.
great meeting you Wendy and also paddling with you boosted my game.
Ralph
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