I posted it because it offered a different perspective in terms of cost. As for the government having more say over your private lives, here in Canada you and your doctor determine your treatment and the bill goes to the government for payment. The government doesn't tell you which doctor(s) you see unless it's outside of the country for a very specialized reason. I believe that healthcare is right and not a privilege.

I think we finally agree on something

@vitklim http://innovativemedicines.ca/medicines/timeline/

It's actually not shit in those countries but you believe what you want to believe

I do see the silver lining in that I look very young for my age. It just seemed excessive that he didn't believe the drivers license, my passport, AND the police officer who happened to be standing there. Oh well, not worth being around someone quite so paranoid.

It was last year...and I'm 40.

Some clubs let you rent without a membership while others don't. Keep looking until you find one that works for you. My training is going well. My coaches keep giving me something to work so that's good. I'll get to where I want to go eventually but I think I have my 1st coach's respect for not giving up and for working on my opposite side as often as I am.

Is there a rowing or canoe club in your city? You could look into getting a membership and use their kayaks

Have you considered an inflatable kayak? Still expensive but will at least get you on the water until you can afford what you really want.

My advice is to use your entire body when paddling, upper shoulders, core, and legs so you become more efficient and can go farther with less work. Takes time to train your body to do it this way though.

@interesting Thanks! I've been busy paddling 4 days a week and getting ready to competitions.

I'm still here. Spent the evening at Parliament Hill enjoying the festivities

same!

Then explain because otherwise what you've said is that if you have a medical condition then you're not healthy no matter what else you do.

Well, I guess I'll just go eat nothing but junk food and sit on my ass for rest of my life because apparently I was born unhealthy. I'll just drain the system so there's nothing left for the rest of you.

You can have a medical condition and still be healthy. You can have hypothroidrism and still eat healthy and exercise regularly. If you're doctor says you are healthy while having a medical condition then you are healthy. By your logic, me having asthma automatically means that I'm unhealthy even though I eat healthy and exercise regularly and yet my doctor says that I am healthy.

Are you familiar with hypothyroidism?

Are you familiar with PCOS?

Not always. There are legitimate reasons why someone may be overweight but still eat healthy and are active. There are skinny people who eat the most unhealthy food and are not active. Not every body is the same.