Deepest Sympathy What devasting news, eagerly awaiting your next adventure instead sad news. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.
we shall miss your smiling face and enthusiasm for your trip here at the internet cafe where you did all your research.
God Bless from everyone at Compuccino.
A Toast To Colin To Colins Parents,
I wrote last night,but I don't think I completed my comment. Last night I went to my daughter Linda and sat down to supper with other daughter's and son in-laws and grandchildren and a great grandson . At the start of supper Linda made a toast to Colin. We all saluted this dear man. They all mentioned Colin over supper and wondered why they felt so effected by this man whom they only met through the blogs and conversations I had with them about my trip to the Great North of this wonderful country of ours. Through his blogs they shared with co-workers everyone became enchanted by his writting and great story telling. To-morrow they will go back to thier jobs and tell other staff members about Colin. Diane, another daughter explained that she could not understand why Colin's death has caused her such sadness. They all agreed they felt they knew him from these wonderful blogs. There are many people in Ottawa who knew Colin from his wonderful trip, and thats why the sadness is still felt by us all. When I arrived home I looked up and saw a flock of Canada Geese flying south for the winter. It is sad to see them leave because the winter months are ahead. In the spring it is so uplifting and one feels inspired just listening to the sounds and seeing them again. I thought again of Colin as I watched these majestic birds overhead and felt within me that another spirit has wings this night. I know that the many people he touched feel abit empty as I do to-day. I won't recieve any more blogs from him, but I know we are truely blessed to have met him in person,as my son Steve and daughterin-law Shannon did on our great adventure.
A footnote: Please e-mail me so I can let people know that no harm came to Colin from anyone. I would like to know if he had left Vancouver for his trip to San Diego. He left the wilderness to come back to civilization and now this. I made a print of one favorite picture of Colin in a huge rocking chair. It will be framed and stand by my proclamation of reaching the Arctic Circle. We need to know the end of Colins life on this earth. If you can ever come and see the Great North please come and see why Colin's spirit grew wings. Love from us all Mary O
Our Dear friend Colin Snowdon I cannot understand that Colin is dead. We met Colin atDease Lake and he stayed over night with us. He loved the Jiffy pop we made for him. We were so fortunate to meet such a person as this young man. We have kept his journals with our memories of a wonderful trip to Northern Canada. I am so sad. Steve and Shannon, as well as me will never forget the time we spent with him. It was special to have crossed paths with Colin. I can only say Iam so sad for his family and friends. What a wonderful human being he was. Love from all three of us Mary
a stone lighter! Hi Colin
Great to read about your adventures. Very interested in your philosophical comments too. Your travels seem all the more amazing as I am now working 9-5 again in the UK. Keep on going mate!
All the best,
Rob
Inspiring! Hi Colin, Im a friend of Stevey Hitchcock and bit of a keen cyclist. He said to check out your blog as I am planning on doing John o' Groats to Lands end in Spring 2008. I thought that was a feat of endurance until I just read your blog. It must be tough keeping your chin up at times and keeping motivated. Would love to meet up for a beer when you get back and chew your ear (not literally) Truly Inspiring! Keep up the good work Colin.
cool fotes Hey Colin,
The sushi dinner was fabulous. Thanks again for treating us. These are some pretty cool photos you've got here. Nice work.
Jamie.
Met you in Port Hardy Hi Colin, it was great meeting you in Port Hardy. I am amazed you are doing this trip on your own and the pictures on your blog diary are stunning. What an experience! We got to see Grizzleys during our trip to the Great Bear Rainforest - you had a lucky escape with the mother and her cubs as we learnt how dangerous these animals can be when they feel threatened. All the best on your journey and keep the blogs coming.
Great stories Colin I am enjoying your journey, Happy Birthday some time in Aug.can not remember date , You will love the Charelottes. Anne Vanderhoof B.C.
Well Done So lovely to read of your progress quite some mileage. We are all pretty envious the trip sounds amazing, the freedom of travelling like that I am sure it must be a bit lonely at times but what tales you will have to tell for the rest of your life. It will be hard to come back to reality after such a wonderful trip.
Keep us informed we love getting your blogs.
regards Wendy Alan and all at Compuccino
Too exciting for words I've experienced a range of emotions catching up with the blogs (read all of them when I opened my emails at 7am today 15 Aug) from deep envy to fear - at times I'd really like to be out there with you at others I'm so glad to be in my nice mosquito-free house in Colchester worrying about Ipswich Town and the Labour Party. You are certainly living life to the full - keep safe. Missing you a lot. Tim
Wash Rope? Imagine my pain Colin....I get home after all that running around...get online and see your blog....and then that ....that outright lie. That rope we used was most certainly not a "wash rope"...I cannot believe you thought that!!! It was the best climbing rope that Walmart sold....!@#$ rubbish......
Keep on havin fun...you are a good guy!
Ben
Stewart What a grand place to stay - I could definitely live there. I like your do-er upper - cream and rose, I'm thinking. You'd suit that porch in a rocking chair - what do you reckon?? What would you dress your dog in???
Colin (The Iceman) Snowdon Col - you've turned into Ernest Shackleton! Does it feel surreal? A couple of months ago we're sipping diet coke in the tatty Red Lion in Witham, watching an old man moaning about abandoned shopping trolleys, and now look at you - you've gone to the Gods to see Paradise! Nice.....
Good your ok hi Colin glad to hear all is good your having quite the adventure
we got to re live our Dease River experience through your blog ..
thanks buddy ....hey we can get going on the jiffy pop imports to the UK if you want.... hows this sound ? Mountain Top Jiffy Pop
Import Co. ......we're rootin for ya
AWESOME!!!!! Such a pleasure to read you blogs this afternoon Colin, I was actually loggin on to send you an email, as I got slightly worried, not having heard from you for such a long time. Watching glaciers is awesome, but climbing them is slightly mad!!!! The photos are spectacular... and yeh, it's one way to get rid of your fear for heights. Hope to hear from you soon. Ericax
Saturday morning reading.... Thank you so much Colin so starting our day out with so much laughter! We found your last 3 blogs this morning - what a great way to start OUR day......... Laughing about your encounters, it is such a wonderful treat to come right along with you...mind you we are in bright sunshine, 80 degrees and no humidity!! ha ha ha ... good luck, can't wait for the next days adventures!
Awesome! Colin those are such neat photos of the glacier I want to go now! Hope your travels are going well! Thankyou for the update!
Cheers Janice (met at Totogga lake campground)
I am 36 years old, living on the North Essex border with Suffolk, England. This is me with my Godson Keir Young at Aldeburgh (Suffolk, England). On 1st June 2007 I am due to start a round-the-world bicycle ride starting in Vancouver, Canada. Taking in Alaska, USA, New Zealand and Australia - I am not too sure where to go from Oz!!!... full info
Wendy and Alan
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Deepest Sympathy
What devasting news, eagerly awaiting your next adventure instead sad news. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. we shall miss your smiling face and enthusiasm for your trip here at the internet cafe where you did all your research. God Bless from everyone at Compuccino.