Re: [Paddlewise] Missing All The Fun

 Hi Doug,

Sorry for the belated reply - I've just started shovelling through a logjam in
my inbox.

My deepest sympathies. I lost my first wife to melanoma when we were both in
our twenties. (Hard to believe that was 22 years ago.)

Wish I had a magic wand to wave and make everything better, but I don't. All I
can say is talk lots and don't be afraid to confront your fears honestly with
each other. That way, if the outcome isn't good, there will be nothing left
unsaid. And if it is good, you'll be closer to one another than ever before.

Hoping for the best for both of you.

Philip






-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
To: 'hmgwarner' <hmgwarner_at_shaw.ca>; 'paddlewise Paddlewise'
<paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Missing All The Fun


Gordin,

Looks like I might be off the water for a while still. Yvonne's doctor said
her cancer looks inoperable (melanoma 14 years ago, now back). This might be
a hard storm for me and the kids to get through - not to mention for Yvonne
too.

I know you put up a good fight and won your battle. Life can be harsh. Enjoy
the days you have. On or off the water.

Doug Lloyd


 "Doug Lloyd wrote"
> Been busy with my spouse being ill lately but still wishing I was out
> having
> fun with all the storms lately...

>
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/11/23/bc-ferry-northern


I'm missing all the fun as well.  Been home 13 days with the H1N1 Swine
flue.  Did make it out for a drive last Wednesday to chase the storm along
the shore.  That was no substitute for paddling.  I posted some pictures to
the blog (VictoriaKayaker) that night by which time it was blowing about a
Force 10 Storm.  I was think of Doug that entire evening.

Then tonight I saw his post  and clicked on the link.  To bad the state of
journalism is so bankrupt these days.  Here we have a ferry that is alleged
to be less then adequate for the route it's on.  Instead of validating the
question the CBC goes to a political hack and gives him a platform to mouth
off on.

Of course the Government and BC ferries will say all is well and of course
the NDP opposition will say all is not well.  Who's served by that story.

Wouldn't it be nice to hear from a marine architect or someone in the
shipping industry who might be able to answer the questions about the
suitability of the ferry for Hecate Strait.

I lament the state of journalism these days.

Gordin Warner
Victoria
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