it is a privilege to encourage someone or make them laugh. at blue canoe, we want to make you look on the bright side. in 2011, i faced more trials than i would have thought i could handle, and i moved to atlanta, ga with $500 in my pocket. in the midst of that transition, i started my life over, and i found someone who inspired me to learn to paddle my own canoe, and to never be afraid of what that would entail. enjoy your purchase, and thank you for making us a part of your story. cheers from blue canoe...