No argument from me.

True of course. But I have many friends who love the Christmas season and usually put up their trees in late November. To me that’s okay. But before Remembrance Day is a solid no.

Not before Remembrance Day. That’s my line in the sand.

These are my go-to papers. The A5 C.D. notebook paper is available both lined and unlined.

But I would really like to thank Mort Cooper, Jennifer Ferris, ChPC, John Newhook, and most especially my mentor coach, Gary Crossley, who has forgotten more about coaching than I’ve ever learned. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

There are far too many to mention but a list would have to include Jason Rice, Lori Eddy, Maurice Wilson, Byron Scott, Pat Simmons, Jill Officer OLY, Matt Wilkinson, Karen Watson, Andrea Ronnebeck, Travis Brown, Perry Marshall, John Gabel, Michel Ladouceur, and Gerry Peckham.

I have been very blessed to work with a number of outstanding coaches and instructors over the years, both within and outside of Ontario. Through the years many of these have become my friends and from whom I have learned a great deal.

The three shops that I utilize the most for stationery are (1) Phidon Pens in Cambridge, (2) Take Note Pen Shop in Toronto, and (3) Laywine’s in Toronto.

Little to choose between the Leonardo (Fine nib) and the other quality pens I own that come with their own nibs (Pelikan M800, Sailor 1911L, Esterbrook Estie). Closest to my Pelikan M800, I think, similar barrel diameter but not as heavy. Beautiful to write with.