Tune up...

Hi everyone.

I went for a tuneup last Friday and I must say it was one of the best ones yet. My left side, which has usually been the best, has advanced quite rapidly and now has overtaken the my right side in terms of needing the implants to control the symptoms. My speech hasn't improved but I am talking slower. Go figure. Anyways, the dyskenesia is pretty well gone and I do feel better. The doctor had to turn off the implants for a few minutes to check the battery and connections so I got a taste of what it would be like if the implants were not there and it wasn't nice. Believe me, I won't complain about not being able to speak clearly again. Not when the alternative is a wheel chair.

Take care and we will talk soon.

Its time...

HI everyone. It has been a long time since I have talked to you all but then it has been a rather uneventful summer. My Parkinson's has advanced steadily, especially on my left side, but the implants have done a good job with the symptoms. My speech hasn't improved but that is to be expected.

After considerable soul searching combined with many conversations with friends and family, I have decided to not seek re-election in any capacity at Hockey Canada and retire after 18 years of involvement at Hockey Canada, the last 12 as Officer. My reasons are many and varied and for the most part personal. I will continue until the Annual General Meeting in Calgary in May of 2011, but after that...

Like I said, it is time to move on.