Today is your day Boomer! Sorry, no blogs recently....I have been on holiday trying to avoid the internet! But I have been fishing, swimming, hiking, and kayaking at our summer cabin in the B.C. Interior. And I noticed something new about many wilderness lakes....kayaks and paddleboards are taking over, while powerboats are on the decline. I saw very few noisy speed boats and jetskis, and a great number of quieter, self-propelled floater boats. It was great! A super way to enjoy nature and get exercise. I would do 1 and 1/2 hour paddles every morning, either with a family member or friend. We would see lots of wildlife like fish, eagles, herrons, osprey, beavers, and bear. And....we would paddle slower and smoother for long distances....with shorter high-speed cardio sessions mixed in. Great idea! The experience and scenery were awesome (see picture). By the way, a recent Google article states almost 3% of North American Boomers own kayaks. I envision that number going way up in the years to come. 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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