: Dear Robert

: Dad left his laptop on and brother Keenan and I saw your message.

Your secret is safe with me.

: we (my brothers and I) had a great time hanging out with you this past summer

I had a great time, guys, it was fun to see all of you again. I will be back during 2010 to finish up my trip to Hudson Bay, then we can do more stuff. Next trip to DQ is on me, k!

: please concentrate on writing your book.
: i would like to read it before i am busy studying at university and therefore
: short of time.

No worries on that, I already have 54 pages done and plan on another 350. I will have it done and published long before you finish high school. I will be working hard at it during the winter since I won't be kayaking. I will be building a new kayak, have already started the work but the book is my number 1 priority.

: ps i am 10 years old now

Wow! Time is sure flying, I remember the first time I came by, you were all so small...now you are stretching out like weeds on a sunny summer day. I might come by next year to paddle on Lake Winnipeg with your dad, not sure yet but it's something I really want to do since we didn't get to do the Black Island paddle this year. Take care, y'all, was great to hear from you again.

Robert N Pruden