That's great. I was half tempted to volunteer myself but I think we will be away. Maybe in 2013, though. I've heard so much good stuff about Canada and the atmosphere there, and it's not that far from here. And Colby, I think your review of CDA and how you did makes very good sense. It always sounds to me like a difficult race with cold water and wind. That grit thing I mentioned--the panic-free swim---those are real assets under such conditions.
My coach has done Canada multiple times and LOVES it.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks