Best Olympics ever? 2
The Beijing Olympics have now concluded, and in many ways, I think this has been the best Olympics games ever. China is a great nation that has been very welcoming to visitors for a long time, but the Olympics have opened the eyes of the world to China and it has proven to show the ...
Colin Jenkins – Canadian triathlete 1
I’m watching the Men’s triathlon right now, and leading the pack is Colin Jenkins, a native of Hamilton, Ontario. Before watching this event, I had assumed that every man racing right now would be vying for a medal. But as it turns out, Colin Jenkins, though he is leading the pack right now is not ...
Where do NASCAR drivers go pee? 6
This question came up when Bob and I were chatting at work about kayaking across the lake and having to urinate in a water bottle. We wondered how NASCAR drivers go pee since they’re in the car for 3 or 4 hours at a time. I just assumed they would hold it in until after ...
Kayak for Kids 5
Two years ago, I started a fundraising campaign to raise money for my Aunt Linda who has run Noah’s Ark Home for Children in the Philippines since 1989. Linda is an amazing person and has done incredible things for children who have needed her help. She provides food, clothing, shelter and education to children in ...
High memories
Today I was going through a bunch of old pictures, trying to find a baby picture to give to someone at my work for a baby picture mystery game we’re playing, and I came across my favourite picture from when I was jumping on our old trampoline. The picture is from a web cam video ...
Canadian Rockies Adventure 2
I have just concluded my first week in Alberta. To be honest, I don’t see anything too special about Calgary that sets it apart from other great Canadian cities other than the oil boom, the high demand for workers, and the Stampede in the summer. I do find it interesting that most restaurants (Including fast ...
I salute you father
The one person who has consistently motivated me to stay physically active is my very own father. He is probably one of the most fit 57-year-olds ever. If I even wanted to be close to keeping up with him, I’d have to train extremely hard, and he’d still be able to out-run me. He lifts ...
Sports vs. Religion 8
An interesting debate came up at a family dinner the other week. The question arose when I made a tongue in cheek comment about Pentecostal churches where the worshipers put their hands in the air and pray out loud. I once attended a Pentecostal church with my Opa and let’s just say I was a ...
Maple Leaf fever (or flu)
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t been so hot this year, and they are on the verge of not making the playoffs, unless they can pull off a miracle. They haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967, so fans have been very patient with their team. I think most fans gave up on the Leafs a ...
Invisible male buffer space
This weekend I played in a hockey tournament, playing 3 games today and 1 game yesterday after writing 2 exams. I’m extremely exhausted both mentally and physically, and I could barely keep my eyes open while driving home tonight. But I wanted to mention one thing I noticed while showering with other men at hockey ...