Episode 93: GS9, Macallan, and Movember with @RJKama

Our friend from north of the border returns! Spence and Buzz sit down with RJ to talk about a lot of things going on this month. 

First, RJ was able to attend the GS9 symposium in New York. He fills us in on the event, including on the panel he participated in. Grand Seiko pulled out all the stops on this one, and from the conversation we had with RJ, it is definitely something to check out in the future (when you aren't welcoming new family additions). The human connection is definitely there among the GS collector base, and RJ said the best part was getting to meet all of the people he has interacted virtually with during lockdown in person.

RJ also recently worked with Macallan in eastern Canada to host a tasting as a fundraiser for Movember. RJ walked us through the tasting notes he could remember, but mainly recounted an excellent time and a good dollar amount raised for the cause.

Which brings us to the last topic of discussion. RJ is a firm supporter of the Movember movement as he sees the need for it everyday in his job as a physician. Working to raise awareness for men's health (not just testicular and prostate cancer, but mental health and overall wellbeing) is a cause that is worthy of focus. As we talked about last year, men are sometimes not encouraged to ask for help or show signs of weakness. It is important to make sure that we all take care of each other, and encourage the care and focus on these items that is something we all benefit from.