Because I feel like laughing
Oh I feel like laughing
All because of you
- goo goo dolls

Why is this woman laughing? Well, I’m not sure, but the picture in itself seemed a good enough reason for a post. Could be that she’s been practicing saying silly words like “canoecopia” just in case she needs to use them in a sentence in the future. . . And while she’s working on words like that, she should probably start thumbing through the North Face catalog as well. . . ah, and maybe shop for a Lendal Paddle that will easily chip through thick sodium free ice . . . but that’s a story for another day. . .

For those of you new to the sport, this smiling face is none other than Justine Curgenven creator of the “This is the Sea” DVD series and certainly one of the master Jedi Mistresses we’ve heard so much about. I could rant on, but of course I’m a little biased. . (a little strange, a little over the rainbow . . . ) Still, with Justine in mind it’s a good time to tell you about a new bit that’s been added to her website’s “News & Features” section where we are going to keep a list of all current or on going expeditions. Sure, I often try to mention them here, but they usually only get a day in the sun, whereas this will be an opportunity to quickly find out who’s doing what without waiting for me. I hope everyone (yes, that means YOU!!) will help us keep that section up to date. And of course when new expeditions are completed such as Tom’s Lake Michigan trip or Misha & Alon’s Ireland circumnavigation, we add them to Justine’s ever growing Expedition Database. A pretty good resource if I do say so myself!!

Well, I’d better get going and work on that Gel-Coat article some more. Lord knows I don’t want to get stuck staring at pictures all day. . . . well, maybe just another minute. . .