Monday, March 22, 2004

It's been a great couple of days -- OFF!

Saturday night I worked until 11 and then went to a housewarming bash until about 2 am. Friends of mine, Lorne and Katrina, have just purchased some swell digs... and it was time to celebrate that.

Sunday started with an early brunch -- followed by dragging my ass all morning... it was sunny and warm and I felt like some major deck time was in order.

Feeling guilty at being sedentary -- I loaded my bike in the car and headed to Point Roberts, Washington, USA. I left the car in Canada and cycled into America. Point Roberts is a great place to cycle -- much like cottage country -- and there is little traffic. It is generally flat, though there is a slight and noticeable climb from the south end to the US-Canada border. The eastern side of PR has a more pronounced bluff over the beach.

After that, I came back to the homestead and watched a documentary on Michael Jackson's face. Poor guy -- too much money, not enough brains. There was also a great edition of 60 Minutes that was required watching: Richard Clarke, the advisor to both the Clinton and Bush II administrations spilled the beans. Basically, Bush ignored warnings about Al Queda -- and chose to focus on Saddam and the faux-weapons of mass destruction. Then 9-11 happened. And Bush realized that Osama was the bad guy -- but that targets in Afghanistan weren't enough (not Hollywood enough?) -- and immediately tried to tie Iraq to Osama and 9-11. And there was no evidence.

And we all know what happened.

Great television -- and great to see it on American television. If there is going to be any chance for peace in the world, the American people have to wake up and see that Bush is making things worse on a daily basis. He is the wrong leader. And he has got to be voted out -- or we're REALLY in for some trouble.

After all that -- Marsha and Tracey came over. They're potential new roommates. We discussed the whole idea.

Monday - today. Off again. Did some stuff around the house. Went to get fixings for some homemade veggie soup. Strolled the drive. Then packed the bike in the car and went cycling at Spanish Banks.

Another fantastic day. 17C! It was nice riding around the edge of English Bay, taking in the spectacular view. This is truly paradise.

Stopped into my new favourite bread store for some loaves (Cob's) and here I sit!

Cheers!

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