Bob Keen- A Canadian Businessman, Innovator and Special Man I knew Personally I wrote this article many years ago but felt it was important to bring it back updated into my new blog. I received comments from my old blog on Bob and hope to inspire everyone reading this article to please share any of your own experiences with Bob or his ...

Watch this short video on my early years mentor Mike Hackman. From 13 to 17 years old I was highly influenced and learned a lot from being at the Edmonton Municipal Airport (CYXD) under the influence, guidance and direction of a very special gentleman, Mike Hackman, every day of the week (I loved it!) throughout my junior/senior high s...

Aviation- My Early Years My love of airplanes started in the 50’s and 60’s growing up close to the Edmonton Industrial Airport (CYXD). Fleet Canucks on training flights flew directly over our house as they made the first initial right turn off runway 16 westbound for the practice area. Looking up from my backyard I learned to know ever...

Wendell Wehlander- A Very Special Man Indeed I first got to know Wendell the late 1960's when he came into Mike Hackman Aircraft Sales at Edmonton Municipal Airport. I was only 14 years old at the time. He had just come back from Saudi Arabia as a consultant. What struck me was his strong presence, vitality great humour and a special (...

You know spring has arrived when the Goslings are swimming with mom! Enjoy... Warm Regards, Grant Gibson grantgibson@hey.com "Words fitly spoken are like apples of gold in pitchers of silver"

Well, Yes, winter is still showing its provenance in a large sections of Canada but out here on the west coast it is lovely to see evidence that spring is just around the corner with Spring Crocuses coming up. Only two weeks away! I remember well when, have lived in central and northern parts of Canada when winter hung on for dear life...

There is nothing sweeter than knowing you have the ability and right to communicate to people around the world through a personal blog. So I send this photo to represent respect and appreciation from myself to all. Hope you enjoy reading my thoughts which I will on a constant basis I will share. Cheers for now, GG Warm Regards, Grant G...

The Critical Point vs. The Point Of No Return In our life’s decision making process, it is fascinating to note how many times decisions are based on fear vs. faith, on anxiety vs. courage. I know many points along the road which have proved this in my own life. Yet there are also times when the choice was a firm ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ based on ...

Hi all. This is Grant Gibson. I intend to share my thoughts, perceptions and viewpoints on things that matter the most to me, right here on this new blogging platform! I live in the Fraser Valley of Greater Vancouver, BC. I am a pilot, love multimedia, write & play music (six & twelve string acoustic and electric guitars, piano), write...