Not exactly the front lines but Anna writes from the ICAD AGM in Ottawa. She's a new board member : )

Hi All,

Just checking in from the ICAD AGM in Ottawa.... Had a very interesting first day with the board....feeling slightly (read extremely) over my head, and there will be a steep learning curve as four very experienced board members are stepping down this year because of other commitments, and four newbies on board... we will definitely need a dictionary of all the acronyms!!!!! It is a great opportunity for SOLID to get further recognition, and also to become a little less insular on our little island, and witness some of the other amazing groups doing great work across Canada.

Finished a little early this afternoon, so ventured out for a run along the canal...despite threatening rain...anyway, about 20 minutes in the skies opened up and I got pummeled with hail and a huge downpour, not to mention the most impressive thunder and lightening (the deafening kinda thunder...right overhead)....yeah, running along a wet path out in the open in the middle of an open field....the only thing missing was an umbrella...who says exercise is good for you. ;)

Nothing that a hot shower can't fix, and I am just getting ready to head out to the ED's place for dinner with a bunch of board people, dignitaries, and politicians...yikes. Hope it doesn't go on too long as I am quite knackered from the lack of sleep, and don't know how much charm I can muster... Anyway, will fill you all in when I return.

All my best,

Anna