David Thompson

British Explorer.
My First Nations Friends call me Koo-Koo-Sint (stargazer).
First white man to travel from the source of the Columbia river to it's mouth!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@plateau_the Sounds perfect! See you when you get here!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

I'm so proud of my 7 sons and 6 daughters. I don't know what I would do without you, you always bring brightness into my life. #grateful

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Today was my wedding day to this lovely girl! I love you Charlotte! ❤️

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

I can't believe my luck! I lost all of the vision in my right eye! Now I won't be selected for the Athabasca trip.#dissappointed #wasexcited

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

I'm finally back on my feet! This is what I'm dreaming of... I hope i get selected to go to Athabasca County!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@plateau_the Sure! Sounds great! Did I order some blankets? I've forgotten now. Would you mind adding some mountain goat meat to my order?

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@plateau_the I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope think get better soon.

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Throwback to when I was asked to follow the Columbia to the Pacific, it was such an honor, can't wait to get back on feet so I can continue!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

After months of rest and relaxation,I can finally move around on crutches! Looks like I'm staying in Cumberland House for winter!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Just fractured my right leg and the doctors say that it's serious. I hope I get better soon so that I can continue exploring! #healingslowly

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

whew, got through The Dalles pretty easily, considering the waterfall and rapids.
#I'mthebestexplorer

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Camping in snake river right now. Tomorrow I'm going to start building a trading post here for Britain

#iwasthefirstonehere

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

At least by diverting me I found that Athabasca pass! #takethatunfriendlynatives

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Why won't those natives let me pass?! oh well... I guess I'll try another way... I hope I get there in time #disappointed

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@ExplorerJamie I hope he treats you well!

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

Today I gave my resignation in to the Hudson's Bay Company. I'm transferring to the North West Company! Wish me luck! #NewJob

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@ialexandermack I'm sorry,I know how it feels. My Dad died when I was 2. Whatever you explore(if I don't get there first)he would be proud.

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

While in Churchill,Manitoba, I had a awful experience,I thought I was playing checkers with a devil!#devoutchristian

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

I'm just about to set sail for Churchill, Manitoba to work as an apprentice to a fur-tradesman! #goingtowork

[David Thompson @MapperDave]

@ExplorerJamie Congratulations to him! I hope all goes well.