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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Phil, It's all good. I mean, Yvonne, I, and the two girls don't have to like what has happened, but we will deal with it with hopeful grace, a good attitude, and pull together in love. Yvonne is keeping positive and trying to keep her humour, stating at least in heaven she doesn't have to worry about family finances. Yvonne will be on Celebrex to see if she can shrink the tumor; if not, then chemo in February, as there are no other options medically. We will fight it but accept what we are not in control of and pray for strength when we falter. I figured last summer on the kayak trip Yvonne wasn't herself, but the bad news confirmation is still something you can't prepare for. I'll get some quiet kayaking in with the lightweight used Nordy and will have to wait for the hard core game and a new boat for awhile yet, which is fine. I need to be "here." I'm sure I've had my fair share of wild paddling - yes, I think really I have. I may even try some more kayak solo sailing out on the horizon with my Spirit Sail, imagining the experience might be a metaphor for something, though I need to be at home as much as I can. In the mean time, I bought some bike pogies from MEI for my sub-zero cycle commuting (got to stay in shape). My kayaking ones didn't fit the handlebars. How about a spray skirt for cycling that keeps away the spray line off my back? Hope this is okay being off-topic, but I think most of you know what Yvonne has put up with, with me and paddling over the decades. Best of the season Philip and all... Doug Lloyd 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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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