Today is your day Boomer! I salute a special Boomer and Dad today on Father's Day. This is Gary Grono from Kamloops who won't be spending time with his kids today....instead, he'll be walking across Canada! Yup, the 67-year-old started from Victoria in March, has already crossed the prairies, and hopes to touch the Atlantic by September! He walks about 50km per day, camps along the way, and pulls his little walking trailer(see picture). Gary says he always "wanted to do something of significance".....well, he sure is, as he has raised almost 10,000 of his 60,000$ goal for the Andean Research Institute — a non-profit society that works to create sustainable living and preserve culture in Peruvian villages. Nice!! Gary says his biggest challenge is the varied weather he encounters, and his daughter Sue adds that "he’s been missing his family during the cross-country walk, but manages to stay in regular contact with them via phone." We wish him the best Father's Day ever....time well-spent away from his three adult kids for a very good cause! Boomers, is it time for you to challenge yourself? Cheers.
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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