A Special Message to my Friends and to the Readers of this Blog:
A few weeks ago I received the diagnosis of esophageal cancer, an aggressive form of cancer that has effectively ended my participation in kayaking/canoeing for the 2014 season. I am taking a “sabbatical” this season and may not add much fresh material, but the blog will remain active as a resource of paddling opportunities for those searching out locations and descriptions of the lakes, creeks, and rivers of South Dakota. I am hoping to visit some of my familiar paddling spots or to observe some events this season, probably in the company of my pal Dave Finck. In that event, I will try to write about these experiences.
In the meantime, my very best regards to all who have followed this blog over the past eight years, and I so regret that I should have contracted this disease. I’d much rather be paddling this season than tending to my treatment program. I hope to recover from the disease and be back on the waters of South Dakota later this year.
Being relatively new to kayaking and living in NW IA, my wife and I have enjoyed reading and seeing your adventures on this blog. It has given us many ideas and information about future kayaking trips that is available in the area. Thank you for the information you have provided over the years! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you as you battle cancer. I've enjoyed your blog greatly these past few years, and wish you all the best.
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