My new golf buddy...

This summer, Logan and I drove to Alberta twice, both for hockey related events. We drove at a leisurely pace, camping and sight-seeing along the way, making them both non-hectic, memorable trips.

Logan had been practicing golf around our farm for the past year or so, hitting wiffle balls off the golf mat on our patio, or hitting a regular golf ball around the 'back 40' acreage... But he never played on a full-size course before.

Well during one Alberta trip, the opportunity came up to golf in Calgary at Earl Grey Golf and Country Club. I figured Logan would he a few balls and drive the golf cart for the rest. Wow! Needless to say, Logan held his own on the full-size golf course, hitting the ball as well as, or better than many occasional adult golfers I've golf with in the past. Good 100-125 yard drives and good putting.

Since then we've played a few other times.... On the return trip from Alberta in Sicamous, and in Langley at Poppy Estates Golf Course. Logan beat me on 2 holes and tied with me on 5 other holes. Yikes!

I was a very proud Dad golfing with my son. A dream come true really. It was a tremendous amount of pleasure for me watching Logan enjoy the results of his golf practicing and natural ability. I wouldn't hesitate taking Logan to a full-size golf course any more. In fact, I'd insist on him coming along.

I'm thrilled that I have a new golf buddy... for life.

Inspired by a friend (Athens Marathon)

Today I was inspired by my friend Degan Beley, who is training to run a marathon in Athens Greece in November 2007 and fund-raising for the Arthritis Society.

She has a talented writing style whereby you really get a sense of the difficulty and rewards that training brings to her.

Plus she a very cute dog,... Sofia, who has her dog Dogbook (Facebook). Um,.... I borrowed a thumbnail of Sofia, but stopped short of "Add Sofia as a Friend"...

Anyway, I'll be following Degan's marathon training efforts and her journey to Athens with fond support. Cheers!

Boating, crabbing and fishing with "Prawn King" (and Queen) in the summers is a highlight of our summers. Each time, we have oodles of fun at Centre Bay.

Here is a viewpoint from Logan (at age 9). Classic!

Ian and the Terrain Park

A couple years ago (2005), Ian McYork, Logan and I went skiing at Whistler like we often did during "Lad's Week". I believe Ian rented skis on this particular occasion, instead his regular snowboard. The following picture was drawn by Logan (age 9) about Ian's adventure in the Terrain Park. It's a classic! :-)