Great Strides 2008!

This year Darren and I decided that we wanted to go full force and take part in the annual CF Great Strides walk. Seeing that I have new lungs - and all due to the tremendous support shown to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF), its CF clinics, and transplant centres - this was my time to shine! 

Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis is the CCFF's largest national fundraising event. Thousands of co-workers, friends and family come together each year as one commnity for one cause ... to help find a cure for CF!

This year's walk in St. John's, NL is taking place on May 28, 2008 at Pippy Park. Although we're still in Toronto and not expected home until the first week of June, we decided to start a 'virtual team' and go ahead and raise the much needed funds anyhow! We've invited friends and family to come on board - either by joining thoes at the walk on May 28 or joining our virtual team! So what are you waiting for?? The more the merrier!!

If you'd like to find out more about Great Strides, sponsor, or join my team, visit my team page Kaacky's S**t-Kickers!

New to the blogging scene!

Well, seeing that 'blogging' is the thing to do, I thought I'd try this out! Maybe I should have thought about it before I spent time with Facebook groups. MSN Spaces, CarePages, etc. - oh well, I'll just chalk it up to a learning experience (LOL)!

Seeing that I'm so new to this, it may take a while before things look sensible - bear with me!

Out and About - CN Tower

What a beautiful day here in Toronto! Darren and I decided that we would get out and do some sight-seeing of the 'big city' since the weather is now cooperating. It's finally warm enough to walk around and be comfortable - not shaking and shivering with every step!

Athough Darren had visited before (years ago), I had not, so we decided that we would take the 'grand tour' of the CN Tower. If I must say so myself, it was a wonderful experience! With my new lungs, I was able to experience everything 'normally' - able to walk the stairs, go outside in the wind - EVERYTHING!

After travelling up the elevator at 20 kms/hr and watching the ground get further and further away, Darren decided that he would test out the Glass Floor. As you can see, he quite enjoyed it - me on the other hand - I took a look down, but was NOT setting foot on the glass! Of course, Darren being his ol' dare devil self couldn't just walk out on the glass - he had to stretch out!


Once Darren had his fun on the Glass Floor, we went out on the Observation Deck. We thought it was windy in Newfoundland! I understand now why they have the railing and steel netting - LOL!

It was a little colder at that height - more so than I had expected - but we still had a blast! It was a little too cold to walk all the way around - should have dressed warmer - darn! Now we HAVE to go back - LOL.

After enjoying the sights and sounds of the Tower, Darren and I visited the 360 Restaurant and had a wonderful meal while revolving around the city! We took some photos and just enjoyed the view.

What a beautiful sight - but I bet it's even more beautiful at night! Maybe we will have to take another visit before leaving Toronto!