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.