So much to be thankful for!
Sunday, November 19, 2006
I truly have so much to be thankful for, and though our Canadian Thanksgiving celebration has come and gone, Americans will soon be celebrating their Thanksgiving Day.
On November 17, 2006, I drove to Camlachie, Ontario to the distributer named Wawanosh. Waiting for me was my brand new, custom Current Designs Solstice GTS, kevlar kayak. It's a beauty! I had fore and aft bulkheads moved to create a snug fitting cockpit and had a deck compass placed on the bow. Both hull and deck are a noticeable mango orange and the seam and coaming a brilliant red. Thank you sincerely to Current Designs for their support and generosity!!
I brought the kayak home, dropped it off and immediately went to watch "Casino Royale" on opening night in the movie theatre. Wow! What a great movie. James Bond lives on!
And then, on Saturday, I drove to Alliston, Ontario where I was invited to be the guest speaker at the GLSKA AGM. (Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association Annual General Meeting) Following a lively meeting with temper's flaring from from one member which resulted in a table being heaved across the room, I was given the opportunity to share my journey around Newfoundland by presenting a speech followed by a digital slide show. I had an attentive audience and felt privileged to hear their praise and to share in my incredible experience. The evening was a great success and I know that all left touched in some way.
A busy season will follow with several presentations to come, including Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin in March, 2007 and the Toronto Adventure Show in late February to name a few.
On November 17, 2006, I drove to Camlachie, Ontario to the distributer named Wawanosh. Waiting for me was my brand new, custom Current Designs Solstice GTS, kevlar kayak. It's a beauty! I had fore and aft bulkheads moved to create a snug fitting cockpit and had a deck compass placed on the bow. Both hull and deck are a noticeable mango orange and the seam and coaming a brilliant red. Thank you sincerely to Current Designs for their support and generosity!!
I brought the kayak home, dropped it off and immediately went to watch "Casino Royale" on opening night in the movie theatre. Wow! What a great movie. James Bond lives on!And then, on Saturday, I drove to Alliston, Ontario where I was invited to be the guest speaker at the GLSKA AGM. (Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association Annual General Meeting) Following a lively meeting with temper's flaring from from one member which resulted in a table being heaved across the room, I was given the opportunity to share my journey around Newfoundland by presenting a speech followed by a digital slide show. I had an attentive audience and felt privileged to hear their praise and to share in my incredible experience. The evening was a great success and I know that all left touched in some way.
A busy season will follow with several presentations to come, including Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin in March, 2007 and the Toronto Adventure Show in late February to name a few.
6 Comments:
Conflict? At a paddle club meeting?
That doesn't happen does it? LOL
Glad the talk went well, I hope you can take it on the road, there's lots of folks on the right coast who'd love to hear it. Funny, Wayne asked me today: "Did Wendy ever get her new boat?"
Post some pics of her soon!
Glenn
I don't know anything about this GLSKA club, but they sound like a bunch of drunken boors who give the rest of us a bad name trashing campsites etc. I can't believe you stayed. I would have walked out of a meeting like that.
Wendy,
What a great gift! Enjoy the new boat, you deserve it. So, now you have to come up with another expedition...I know you're thinking about it. lol
Stay well and keep us posted on your plans!
Andy
I feel proud to be a GLSKA member. The actions of one frustrated individual who needs help in anger management, has no reflection on the quality of most of the individuals who are members. GLSKA is involved in the preservation and clean-up of the heavily used Georgian Bay paddling area, particularly in the Franklin Island area. Not a drop of alcohol was present at the meeting, only camraderie and sharing of paddling experiences. How can you judge an organization that you state that you don't know anything about "anonymous"? It takes great courage to criticize anonymously, eh!! All who were present at my presentation obviously wanted to be there. I don't know of any GLSKA members trashing campsites. Where are you getting your rubbish from, "anonymous"?
well now, this is my first blog...Wendy, you will look HOT on the high seas with your new customized CD Soltice GTS...wink wink PW
Peter, thank you, thank you, thank you! You are one amazing elf!! Santa obviously is well trained in hiring only the best!! LOL!
Wendy
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