CHRISTMAS at UNION BAY VANCOUVER ISLAND

MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYONE  from SHIELA and
FRANK

I have something to tell everyone who may be interested

When I  started walking SHIELA I had been taking morphine every six hours
I was also diagnosed  with COPD I was using a powder inhaler and a puffer daily
I was also diagnosed with prostate cancer

After I  walked for a month I no longer needed the pain meds or the inhalers

When I was camped between SECHELT and POWELL RIVER  I was lying in my tent cold and wet
my shoulders and hips were causing ME major pain

While I was praying a warm feeling spread through my body and the pain left my body and still has not returned

I THANK THE LORD for watching over me and my dog every day

I pray that THE LORD will  BLESS EVERY ONE for the help they have given SHIELA and ME

MANY THANKS to all the people who helped  SHIELA  and myself as we travelled on our journey  

I would like to wish every one a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a  HAPPY NEW YEAR  from SHIELA and ME.

MAY THE LORD BLESS EVERY ONE WITH PEACE  LOVE  AND JOY 

NOT JUST AT CHRISTMAS BUT EACH AND EVERY DAY

FROM  SHIELA  and  FRANK  SAPACH

SHIELA and I  are still in the rain we will stop and rest for a while we both need a rest I seem to have come down with a flu bug .

IT was a tough go from GIBSONS to POWELL RIVER cold and wet lots of steep hills to climb I have a bigger tent and more gear I  am now carry about
200 hundred lbs.

Cold cloudy rainy at SECHELT     SHIELA and I stopped to visit my nephew DALE and his family at ROBERTS CREEK  we had a pleasant time I felt right
at home I must try to get back there again

MANY THANKS TO LANE FORSYTH FOR SETTING UP A WEB SITE  FOR SHIELA

 MANY THANKS TO PETER WRAY      PETER gave SHIELA and I a ride from the highway to his home  HE let us camp in his yard and made us a big bonfire

SHIELA waiting for MOLLYS apple pie

A happy day at the beach

SHIELA in beachcomber land

Shiela resting at MISSION

 Shiela and I leaving CHILLIWACK late NOV   the pretty girl is JADE  Shielas young friend            We were later getting on the road than I had planned 

Some times an old dog can learn new tricks

S HIELA  and I will be leaving CHILLIWACK on NOV 14 we will make our way to MILE 0 of the TRANS CANADA HWY at VICTORIA

HELLO FROM  SHIELA AND WILLY




WE both had a bit of a break  Shiela is well rested and I had my foot checked we are both ready to go

I was greatly disappointed that Shiela had to stop at CALGARY
WE started our trip at  CCILLIWACK mile  zero of the TransCanada hwy is ay VICTORIA
Shiela  and I will now walk from CHILLIWACK to  VICTORIA
WE  will leave at the end of OCTOBER

Shiela and I are back in Chilliwack.


I would like to THANK   BRIAN from  DONALD
Brian gave Shiela and me a ride to REVELSTOKE from CALGARY

HE also gave us food and shelter  MANY  THANKS TO BRIAN


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\myself a warm place to sleep he also gave us food and dog food ..

Shiela and I  are at Calgary I have a problem with my left ankle  I broke bones in my left heel two years ago  I was supposed to have surgery to pin the bones in place
I did not want to put Shiela in a kennel so I did not go for surgery
The bones in my ankle are now shifting and causing pain in my ankle
I had a xray done at  Revelstoke hospital I now have to back  to Chilliwack to see my Doctor to find out if I can have my ankle repaired

Hello it is a cold tired morning Shiela and I will be leaving Canmore this morning Shiela is a lot better today we plan to be at Calgary on the17 of  OCT

I would like to thank Cathy for providing Shiela and myself with a hotel room where we could rest

Hello  everyone
While I have access to the Internet I would like to let  everyone know why I would like to walk Shiela across Canada
The main reason is to have Shiela be the first dog to walk across Canada
The second reason is there is a possibility that I may have to find Shiela a home because of a cancer issue at this time I have no plans to go for treatments.

time for Shiela info Shiela is a registered purebred German Shepherd from Stoney Plain Alta birthday 07-07-06 weight 95 lbs Shiela was given to me when she was 1 year old the only time we are apart is when I go where dogs are not allowed
Sheila has sore paws because we travelled too many km trying to get through the National Parks
The parks only allow camping at campgrounds some are too far apart for a dog too walk
When Shiela came up lame she did not whine or cry she just keeps walking
If we have too stop walking it will not be because Shiela quit or cannot continue Shiela will have to stop because I do not have what she needs to continue
Shiela and I travelled through the hottest part of Canada during the hottest time of the year
we also travelled over the summit of Rogers Pass and Kicking Horse pass during the rainy season
It would be a real challenge to cross the Prairies during the winter months

I  now need help if I am to keep Shiela walking 
Anyone wishing to help Shiela can make donations at

THE CIBC BANK CHILLIWACK

BRANCH no 00120

ACCOUNT no 8977135

THANK YOU KINDLY from FRANK and SHIELA



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I was at MARKS in Canmore I showed the Lady at the store my shoes that I bought at MARKS in Salmon arm my shoes were replaced with new shoes  THANK YOU from Willy

is time to thank the people who helped Shiela and me as we traveled from Revelstoke to Canmore  special thanks to Lionel from Revelstoke and Lorri Field and Patt from Spokane and Cathy from Cnmore also Dale from Banff Iwould also like to the people who never told me their names  Weerd Willy says a BIG THANK YOU from SHIELA and I

 When  I started this I was computer illiterate so everyone will have to be patient I have not learned to download videos to my computer with windows 8 when I do I will post on  u tube at Weerd Willy

Shiela and I arrived at Field on Oct 3rd we left Field Oct 5 we arrived at Lake Louise on Oct5th when we arrived at  Lake Louise Shiela had sore paws because of the distance we walked we left for Banff Oct 7th we arrived at Banff Oct8 we left Banff Oct9 for Canmore  Sheila was walking with a bit of a limp we arrived at Canmore Oct 10 we are now staying  for two days before we leave for Calgary

Willy is not a happy camper                                                                                                                                    
I Bought new saddle bags for my bike at the end of june  they are made by GIANT the same company that made my bike after 3 months the Velcro no longer hold the lids closed the rain now gets in and every thing in them gets wet I now have to keep them closed with bungy cords .   I also bought new shoes at MARKS WOORKS WAREHOUSE in salmon arm at  the end of JULY the shoes were supposed to be waterproof not only are they not waterproof after 300 km the shoes are falling apart I now have to hold the shoes together with duct tape I will likely be walking barefoot before I get to Calgary        

Willy is disappointed   I had planned to walk all winter I have run short of funds I now plan to walk to Calgary I will try to find work for the winter months   I cannot afford to buy winter camping gear  I   also  cannot afford the extra cost of winter camping    I plan  to continue walking in april                                                                   

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PEOPLE WHO HELPED SHIELA AND ME SINCE WE LEFT    REVELSTOKE  YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU

just a reminder videos are at weerd willy on u tube

shiela and willy will leave golden on oct1 will post  videos later

shiela and willy left revelstoke on sept 18
we will be leaving golden on oct 1

We're Still Walking!!! - Video Update!!!

 

 

 

 

 

This video will give everyone an update of how things are going out on the road.  We are currently taking a short break, but will resume the journey the beginning of September.

Thanks to everyone who has viewed this blog and offered support.

Just above the video is a link to a TV spot done in Kamloops.

  

Kamloops News Story & Donation Info 

 

 

  

More Videos and Pictures will be posted periodically - Stay Tuned!

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First Video of Shiela's Cross Country Run

This is the first day of my trip I know it is late but I had some technical difficulties the trailer hitch on my trailer is too short and it does not allow for tracking so with the weight it tends to cause some challenges when on the road.  My friends wally, Lane the camera guy, John and Anne, Cole who is taking care of my worldly belongings were there for the send off.  I just want you too know that I appreciate everything that you have done to make this happen and your rewards are in heaven for making this happen for me and Shiela.  Lets make this happen :) the videos I will publish on utube I will try to keep you updated as much as I can this is a long journey so please be patient.