by Steven Gottlieb | Aug 5, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families: First off. In case you haven’t noticed – it’s hot. Blistering. Fire bans everywhere (again). A small and manageable forest fire ignited just 30 kms away, just cuz – no discernible reason – even the afternoon...
by Steven Gottlieb | Aug 1, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families: The drive was swift, and safe. Families were prompt and efficient – much obliged. One kid at drop off wouldn’t get out of the car. Shoulders slouched, hiding behind his mane of 70’s hair, he was clinging to the seatbelt like...
by Steven Gottlieb | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families: On Saturday night, I paddle up to the outdoor gang’s precociously tidy campsite on the Dumoine River. Ben sees me from half a k away, and flips me the bird. I respond in kind, and his face lights up. Its our thing together – this...
by Steven Gottlieb | Jul 21, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families: Yesterday the Ministry of Education conducted their bi-annual inspection. Given that the outdoor crew was long gonzo on the Dumoine, that left English Class to be the object of scrutiny. Tony moonlights as our Principal when he’s not...
by Steven Gottlieb | Jul 18, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families: Tony sent me the excerpt below as an internal communication, which I have now stolen and quote directly to you. Please be sitting in a chair, breath steady and strap on your Depends. “When I mentioned that if they (the english students)...
by Steven Gottlieb | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
Dear Boundless Families:Everyone arrived safely to the tail-end of a downpour that doused the fire ban. Hallelujah. While its early in the game, I do have some observations about both groups. Let me start by introducing you to two of the more interesting trip leaders...