I began crafting walking-sticks a few years ago as souvenirs of various camping expeditions. Before long, my friends and family were asking me to make some for them too. They encouraged me to market my productions, but I never took them seriously . . . until now. So what happened to change my mind? In a word . . . vertigo!     : )

I was recently afflicted with this temporary but debilitating condition. It affects the balance centre of the inner ear, making the whole world constantly spin around you, and usually lasts 3 to 4 weeks. During this time, I would use my walking-stick for support when running errands.

I quickly lost count as to the number of people who stopped me to ask where I had gotten my walking-stick and how they could get their hands on one. In fact, it generated so much interest that I finally decided to follow my family’s advice and “Acou-Sticks” was born!