Our book tour lasted 33 days. We began our trip on September 20, leaving from Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island and driving as far as Hamilton, Ontario and back again for the official culmination of the Tour on Saturday, October 22 when Gerry was the Honourary Captain of the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on his 77th birthday. On the journey we were invariably met by friendly, helpful people. (Please forgive us in advance for any errors or omissions.) We would especially like to thank:
Sheila Kelly and volunteers Lorrie and Barr, at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
Mark De Nobile, Rob Morralle and Meghan Sturgeon Archer at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Brian Brownlee at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
the Yorkton Terriers, in particular Trent Cassan and the club executive.
the Melville Millionaires, especially Dawn Melnychuk
the Estevan Bruins, with much thanks to Jeff and Brad Pierson
the Hamilton Bulldogs, especially Brian Lewis
the Hamilton Ti-Cats, with gratitude to Jim Edmands and Scott Mitchell
the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, especially Jeffry Bannon
In addition we would like to thank the following Reviewers, Journalists and Broadcasters for embracing Kid Dynamite:
Rob Vanstone, Leader-Post and Star-Phoenix
Darrell Davis, free lancer
Randy Atkinson, GX 94 radio in Yorkton
Rod Pederson and Schultzie, Regina sports radio
David Wilberg, Estevan Lifestyles
Rob Carnie, CHAB radio in Moose Jaw
Steve Milton, The Hamilton Spectator
Jim Bender, The Winnipeg Sun and the Toronto Sun
Bob Irving, Winnipeg sports radio
Gordon Sinclair Jr., Winnipeg Free Press
Cleve Dheenshaw, Victoria Times-Colonist
TSN Radio and TV
Alicia Walker and John Toews at McNally Robinson Bookstores in Saskatoon and Winnipeg and Larry & Lynda Robertson in Hamilton for all manner of assistance. Linus Westberg provided us with all sorts of names and promotional ideas.
For much needed food, lodging & general moral support along the trek, we thank:
Tom Arling, Best Western, Swift Current; Gilles Landry, Best Western Pembina and Mainstay Suites, Winnipeg; and Jeff Pierson, Days Inn, Estevan
Bill Usher, K.C. & Marnie James, Debbie Robichaud, Faye Redfearne, Lenny & Lisa Meuller, Joyce & Kal Parenteau, Ambrose & Mavis Reschny, Judy Danbert, Marilyn & Lorne Christianson, Garry Bolton and Tara Barrett.
And, last but not least, we would like to thank oolichan books. All of the people and many others, especially those who have been so generous with their comments about the book, have made the story of Kid Dynamite a best-selling success. Yes, once again this week the Kid registered on the best seller lists. Now we hope to see the Kid triumph in Toronto and in Maple Leaf blue. Thanks everyone for following the blog.
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