We've been picking up sticks since we left Miami so long ago for dog deterrants, hill climbing and hiking. Now I have my very own custom made walking stick!

I was on a hike recently way up in Woburn when a kid, Jimmy, invited us to check out his "Island View Bamboo Café" which will be hosting their grand opening soon! We chatted for quite a while and he introduced me to the investor "Bubba" (who used to cook for Roger's Beach Bar for years). He was totally proud of the success he's having in finishing the construction and design of the "Bamboo Café. I lamented that we've been searching for bamboo groves during our hikes to make walking sticks with no success so far!

After lots of advice about getting a vhf radio to reach the cruisers, getting a flyer to hand out locally, then a website, he and Bubba offered me a 12' stalk of bamboo perfect for two walking sticks. Amazing what we can tote around in our dingy!

This is my finished design...can't wait to check it out! Just have to get the approval of Doc Adams, the Chiropractor I'm seeing for my back! Then my very own Doc Clark who makes sure I don't make matters worse 'til I'm better.

Hobbling and hunching Becca