In it to Support17/4/2022 Since the war began in Ukraine, we've seen numerous veterans putting the armour back on to ride off into battle. Whether it's on the frontline as an operator longing for the tip of the spear or in any of the numerous roles along its edge, there is a very clear theme, service is never done.
"J" was apparently tired of watching the war unfold from the safety of his home, and hopped a plane to help the refugees who lost everything. The gist of the conversation as we walked in was, "...But Ma'am, I have three houses back in the United States. These people need homes, and I got ‘em!" I reiterate, service is never done. It's not indoctrination, it's not brainwashing. It is a fundamental need to help, to run toward the fire. Royce and I stood in awe with our load of food and art supplies, like looking into an almost certain future.
"I think this is what we do now, I think this is our job." All I could do was nod.
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A Quick Update15/4/2022 Okay, so it's been a busy few weeks. Over the past few days we've been able to acquire an 8 passenger transport van to move people and humanitarian supplies in and out of Western Ukraine. The latest day's work consisted of making contact at the Warsaw East train station (impromptu refugee staging area) and two other Polish camps housing refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Chechnya and Ukraine.
Poland has welcomed these people with open arms in an unfathomable act of kindness. We had the absolute honour of meeting some real life heroes today, to witness first hand what's possible when peace and love are used in place of cruelty and malice. We're helping to deliver aid to two camps tomorrow. Healing through Art4/4/2022 Trigger warning: this post discusses suicide. From its inception, the Strayboar Project has used artistic expression to mend mental wounds, to accept physical wounds and to bring balance to lives lacking purpose. I don’t think we’ve openly stated on this platform that all three of us have been 3B medically released from the Canadian Forces. All three of us have been through the medical system’s response to trauma for a combined 28 years, and it's given us some insight.
In Honour of Service11/11/2021 November 11th is a day reminding the Canadian public to remember the sacrifices made by its first responders. I am incredibly fortunate to have the support of my friends and family all year long. Not every first responder is so blessed. Show kindness today regardless of how you feel about conflict or politics. Take some time to meditate, reflect and enjoy your peace if you're lucky enough to have it. If you find today, or any day is getting too hard to carry, there is support. Canadian Forces Helpline 1-800-268-7708
Iceland: New Beginnings13/5/2021 Strayboar travels to Iceland!! ...in 2017. Ha!! This is the trip where the Strayboar concept really took shape. Prior to Iceland, we'd done group trips together. A camping trip here, a canoe trip there. Hours spent panning for gold or scouring beaches for stones. But never a 12 day journey to another country without a plan.
Cape Lahave Trip 202021/3/2021 The Cape Lahave trip that we took in 2020 is definitely not the first Strayboar trip taken, but the first one we’ve edited together. This is only ten minutes of footage from a three day trip. Canoeing, swimming, endless campfires, dazzling sunsets, beautiful sunrises, fishing, napping and of course Atlantic churned ice cream. The Strayboar meals are a cornerstone of all our trips. Whether it’s a creation fit for a dining room table or a hot egg drop soup right before bed, we love our food and we love to share it. Enjoy some time on the beach with us, you’re always welcome and you won’t regret it! AuthorThree gents in the midst of shifting gears focused on tenets of adventure, comradery, peace, good food and the pursuit of artistic purpose. Archives
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