I’ve been remiss in getting around to blogging. There’s just been a bit too much going on out here on the West Coast. In fact, I’m just heading out again to yet another visit with one of the local communication types.<\/p>\n
The IABC conference wrapped up Wednesday and it was a terrific event all around. I just haven’t had time to sit down and write up some of the things I learned, but I may do that when I get back to Hamilton. I’m flying back on Saturday.<\/p>\n
I’ve been in Victoria since Wednesday, when I rode over on a seaplane from Vancouver. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and it was a tremendous flight. I highly recommend taking it sometime, if you’ve never done it. I’m staying with Heather’s midwifery partner here in Victoria. I had a chance to tour the new office, which is going to work out great.<\/p>\n
While I’m here, I’ve also been checking out possible houses to rent (nothing too great so far) and meeting some of the local PR and Communication people that I can add to my network. Being a freelancer, a good network is critical to my job, and I’ve made some great contacts already, with plenty of other recommendations for people to meet when I return in September.<\/p>\n
Proud Papa Update<\/strong> She’s in the “C” final tonight (that’s competing against everyone — not just the Under 23’s) so if I get a chance before I fly out tomorrow, I’ll publish an update on her.<\/p>\n In the meantime, I’m off to network and watch Jaime’s race.<\/p>\n UPDATE <\/p>\n
Although I didn’t plan it this way, my visit has also coincided with the Canadian Rowing Team’s National speed trials, where Jaime has been competing this week. She’s having a fabulous camp, in her attempt to land a spot on the Women’s Under-23 National Team. If she does earn a spot, she’ll be off to Belgium this July for the World Championships. But even if she doesn’t end up in a boat, she’s had a tremendous camp. Her times have been consistently good and she’s rowing better than I’ve ever seen her do before. It’s quite a thrill to be a part of it.<\/p>\n
Jaime just missed out on making the team. There were only two spots available and she came up a second or so short. But she had a great camp and feels she really learned a lot about herself and the whole process. And the good news is she already has her sights set on a new goal. She’s going to come back to Hamilton for the summer and row at Leander and make a serious run for a gold medal at the Henley regatta in August. So Kelly and I are going to have some company this summer!<\/p>\n