VANCOUVER ISLAND WINDTALK

Wow, really nice plaque to Andrei - thanks for putting this tribute and place of memory on the bluffs over that piece of water that he loved so much.
Best wishes on your ride in June, Mike - I'm for everything that helps in this way. I'm looking after my Dad who had the same type of cancer that Andrei did: class 4 Astrocytoma, and surgery to remove the tumor last April. So far, he is doing really well, after radiation therapy and chemo. Also, he is taking this supplement, which has been shown to fight cancer: http://youngevity-drwallach.com/beyond- ... erine.html

Passing this information on because this is a terrific product which I take too, and it is not available in local stores, yet. Helps with general health, energy and injury recovery too. They say it is cost neutral: you save the same in lower food costs because it improves digestion and less food is needed to satisfy.

Hi Everyone,

Here's my March update for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

http://members.shaw.ca/mteachman/RTCC/r ... ate-2.html

I'm working on a special fundraiser draw, coming next month, in the April update.

cheers,

Mike

I have a classic sealed Gold Beach CD video, a L sized pre-washed BWD hoodie and perhaps a pair of Holy Gloves to donate as prizes for your draw, Mike

or if you don't need those we can use them for a BWD spring fundraiser

Donated again to spark the spirits

Daily battles...... keep fighting them Please visit Mike's website, not everybody's day is sunny like it is today for us lucky ones

http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR?px= ... g=personal

hey Kus -- big thanks for the boost of support

I'll add more to this forum tonight:
- fundraising and training update for March
- announcement of a fundraising initiative for April -- exclusive for BWD community -- sneak preview: it involves food

Mike

smart Morewind, you know the way to people's heart is through food!:)

Here's my April update for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

http://members.shaw.ca/mteachman/RTCC/r ... pdate.html

I promised a special fundraiser for this month, involving food. Here are the details.

Food Basket Fundraiser

The prize bundle - fresh baking and other great stuff:
- 2 dozen baked cookies - winner's choice of chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal-raison
- one fresh baked loaf of "no-knead" artisan bread - your choice of mix
- 1 jar of Teachman's pickled beets - homegrown in the backyard
- 1 jar of Teachman's blackberry jelly - rave reviews for this stuff

How to enter:
- just make any donation to the Ride to Conquer Cancer
- if you have already donated then you are already entered

Here's my donation site:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/miketeachman2013

The delivery:
- how else -- by bike -- or, maybe some other way if my legs can't make it to Nanaimo or Port Alberni
- Victoria to Sooke or Sidney by bike is doable.
- I'll try for "still warm" for the bread

The draw:
- May 1 - I'll draw a name from the list of donators in the BWD community

thanks!

Mike

pretty stoked on your beets, mike the last batch was truly awesome

to donate: http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/miketeachman2013

Wow, where to start here,

I am just so shocked I remember learning to windsurf with RD down at the lagoon, and it all was made me happy when I saw his Green SUV pull up, it also made a good vehicle to follow to Nitnat. I have been blessed in not experiencing too much loss due to cancer except for elderly relatives. Andrei's death has really hit me hard for some reason.

I always felt like I'd like to get back into the sport and meet up with people that were really good friends through an important part of my young adult life.

I am also sad that I caught this thread too late to be able to send a message to him. I checked this site quite often just for weather updates and never really check the forums, I am deeply moved by the tribute at the head of cook street it is very fitting and I will be taking a swing by there with my family soon.

Best thoughts RD, family and friends.

Originally posted on the "Hunting for the Wind" thread.

Sandy Beach wrote:Terrapin, omg, incredible quality! I have goosebumps watching your video. This clip has a powerful message and speaks to those of us living the lifestyle of wind and watersports on the Pacific west coast.
In my opinion, videos like this may grow our amazing sport of windsurfing in the future, and definately fuels the stoke that already exists.
We are a fortunate group to have a unique, special wind community on Vancouver Island and I think the BWD site has a lot to do with it. Thank-you, Dave!:)
In memory of Andrei is a heartwrenching way to tie up the video and captures the emotion that our local wind community has been feeling for the past several months.
You have amazing talents. Thank-you for sharing them with those who appreciate them most, the stars of the show and friends!
Would love to see more in the future please:)

http://player.vimeo.com/video/46076062

The grand prize winner of the food basket raffle is ....

More Force 4

Congratulations Morley Are you still up north? That might be a heck of long way to deliver your winnings by bike

The prize bundle - fresh baking and other great stuff:
- 2 dozen baked cookies - winner's choice of chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal-raison
- one fresh baked loaf of "no-knead" artisan bread - your choice of mix
- 1 jar of Teachman's pickled beets - homegrown in the backyard
- 1 jar of Teachman's blackberry jelly - rave reviews for this stuff


And, thanks again everyone for your donation to the BC Cancer Foundation.

yeah! congrats mF4, sharesies at the lake right?

"Enjoy the view Russian Dood!", coutesy of winddoctor!

Here's my May update for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

http://members.shaw.ca/mteachman/RTCC/r ... pdate.html

Thanks everyone for your continued support

Upcoming in early June "Ride to Remember RD" ... more soon.

Here's my June update for the Ride to Conquer Cancer - one week away

http://members.shaw.ca/mteachman/RTCC/r ... pdate.html

On Saturday June 8th join us to remember Andrei

http://bigwavedave.ca/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6576