
About
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta I grew up with a love for the great outdoors and all the wonders that Canadian nature has to offer. From early days as a boy scout to spending long summers hiking, fishing and battling enormous mosquitos at the family camp, it is safe to say that until I reached adulthood, I probably spent the majority of my free time roaming around outside.
After completing a Business Administration Degree at the University of Calgary, I decided to spread my wings and move to Ottawa, Ontario. Here, I started working as a stock boy at the sporting goods store, Tommy and Lefebvre Inc. and 18 years later I’m still here, although it is now called Sporting Life and I’m now a Head Sales Manager. For an outdoor enthusiast, being able to work surrounded by the latest and coolest recreation and sporting equipment is a dream. I also am a freelance writer, sharing my opinion and knowledge on the latest recreation and leisure products that I’m passionate about.
To this day, I spend every moment possible of my free time outside. Whether I’m camping, cross-country skiing or relaxing in my backyard hot tub, if I’m under the sky breathing in the crisp, fresh air, I’m a happy man.
‘Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.’ Anthony J D’Angelo
Why Hot Tubs?
I’m a little obsessed with hot tubs. In my early twenties, I picked up a side gig working on the showroom floor of a local hot tub dealer. One of the perks was being able to try ‘wet tests’ on different featured models. Before this, I don’t think I had ever even given hot tubs so much of a thought other than perhaps regarding them as a frivolous luxury.
Boy, was I wrong. As an active person that frequently experienced sports-related muscle soreness and injuries, I was blown away with just how therapeutic the massage capabilities actually were and began learning about the benefits of hydrotherapy. After I became a first-time homeowner, my first major investment was buying a hot tub for my backyard. 10 years later when I sold my house, I was happy to upgrade not only my living standards but my hot tub as well. Today, I consider myself a leading freelance hot tub geek/expert.
For someone that loves being outside as much as possible, it is my humble opinion that owning a hot tub is the best chance you have for enjoying more fresh air during our well known nasty Canadian winters. A snowstorm or a cold snap instantly becomes better with a warm drink in hand, relaxing in a hot tub under a starry sky.
I’ve written a number of freelance articles about hot tubs on a whole wide range of subjects which have been published on quite a few excellent blogs over the years. If you happened to find me here and have a question about hot tubs that you haven’t found the answer to in one of my articles, send me a message and I will get back to you. You never know, it could just turn into the subject for my next article!
Article Links:
- https://kingmancommercialrealestate.com/hot-tub-any-weather/
- http://www.gardeningflowers101.com/backyard/built-hot-tubs-vs-portable-hot-tub-choose-whats-right/
- http://www.fatlosspot.com/things-to-think-about-before-purchasing-a-hot-tub/
- http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/why-is-hydrotherapy-good-so-good-for-you/
- https://www.kravelv.com/how-long-will-a-new-hot-tub-last/
- http://www.divasworld.org/how-to-choose-the-right-hot-tub-for-therapeutic-benefits/
- http://www.tastefulspace.com/blog/2018/04/12/the-4-best-places-to-locate-your-new-hot-tub/
- https://buildersandhammers.com/how-to-fix-and-prevent-hot-tub-water-problems/
- http://www.leahsfitness.com/why-buy-a-swim-spa-over-a-pool/
- http://www.safeandhealthylife.com/enjoy-swim-spa-winter-months/
- http://miosuperhealth.com/unique-ideas-for-hot-tub-enclosures/