In April of 2003, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease (CD). I knew very little about CD then, only that there was no cure and the only treatment available is to remain on a Gluten-Free diet for the rest of my life.
What is Celiac Disease you ask? Well, to put it simply, it is a severe gluten intolerance. Ah, you say...but what is gluten? Gluten is the protein found in most cereal grains (e.g. wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut and tricitale). If you would like to learn more about Celiac Disease, please visit the Celiac Canada Web site...the link can be found on the right side of this page.
But it's not all work and no play...no sir'ee...like any hardworking Canadian I like to unwind and socialize with friends. Quite often my socializing leads me to local karaoke bars where I have been known to butcher a song or two. Favourite places to scream into a mic are Joe Mercury's, Harry Flashmann's, Magnums and occasionally, the Gladstone. I can be found at anyone of these fine establishments every other Saturday night. If you're up for a laugh...why not pop by...just remember, the drunker you get, the better I sound.
We are a typical North American family; car payments, mortgage, braces, etc. We are sports crazy; we love baseball, soccer, skiing and golf. We also enjoy family bike rides and visits to the beach and Paramount Canada's Wonderland...where your thrills are paramount :) If you live in the vacinity, a season pass is highly recommended.
My best friend, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing since 1981, is no doubt THE best friend on the entire planet. Yes, I realize that is an extremely broad statement and no, I have not met every single person on this globe we call earth; however, knowing and loving her as I do, I cannot conceive of a better friend. I just don't believe it's possible...trust me...I am absolutely right about this. You can ask her yourself...she'll back me up 100%