We are delighted to have finally arrived at our 'happy place'; an anchorage we have visited and played in for years and even shared with Kathy's parents on our trip to the Broughton's back in the day.
I woke up this morning, after a quiet and peaceful night at anchor, shore-tied and protected from the forecasted NW winds expected to gust up to 20-25 in Georgia Strait and scheduled to arrive this afternoon and over-night.
Then, as is my custom, I checked to see if we have any connectivity and Voila I had email!! I was a happy camper until I checked the news (which is also my custom) :-(
Over the years I have been heard to say thank goodness we live in Canada; a country that supports the rights of women and protects the rights of all Canadians. This morning's news causes me great concern and sadness.
I'll not go on about this at length as I am not a political animal, but it saddens me to learn that several corporate sponsors of the Vancouver Pride Parade (an event that large organizations, including the Vancouver Police Department, have supported for years) are pulling out their financial support and using the unfolding debacle in the US as their excuse.
Over many years, the Pride Parade has grown into a broadly supported official community event, celebrating inclusiveness and attended by a wide spectrum of the population. I would have rather read that sponsors were stepping up their support as we Canadians stand for the freedom for all to live our lives honestly. Enough said.
Our country will be as strong as we make it and the quality of our lives will reflect the strength of our support.
I woke up this morning, after a quiet and peaceful night at anchor, shore-tied and protected from the forecasted NW winds expected to gust up to 20-25 in Georgia Strait and scheduled to arrive this afternoon and over-night.
Then, as is my custom, I checked to see if we have any connectivity and Voila I had email!! I was a happy camper until I checked the news (which is also my custom) :-(
Over the years I have been heard to say thank goodness we live in Canada; a country that supports the rights of women and protects the rights of all Canadians. This morning's news causes me great concern and sadness.
I'll not go on about this at length as I am not a political animal, but it saddens me to learn that several corporate sponsors of the Vancouver Pride Parade (an event that large organizations, including the Vancouver Police Department, have supported for years) are pulling out their financial support and using the unfolding debacle in the US as their excuse.
Over many years, the Pride Parade has grown into a broadly supported official community event, celebrating inclusiveness and attended by a wide spectrum of the population. I would have rather read that sponsors were stepping up their support as we Canadians stand for the freedom for all to live our lives honestly. Enough said.
Our country will be as strong as we make it and the quality of our lives will reflect the strength of our support.
Wishing you all a good day and a happy life.
CJ
