So guess who's in the office today?
Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell.
Stylin' dude... almost confronted him re: bongos. Decided to watch Tamara berate him over her garbage.
Ah, the plant.
Cheers!
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
I did it. I hired movers. 3 guys, one truck. $90 an hour. I hope to God the move, scheduled for 9am on Saturday May 22nd, goes smoothly.
Problem #1: I have too much crap. Methinks a yard sale will be held on May 23 to get rid of the remainder.
Problem #2: $. Alright, Mr. Almighty -- this would be a really good time for a lotto payoff. Grovel, plead, grovel.
I've been poking away at putting stuff in boxes. Hardly a dent so far. Again, so much stuff -- but what to do with it all? Chuck it? So many memories.
Anyway... work continues... with more being added all the time. This is good.
I get the keys to the new place on Friday -- so I will start moving some of the delicate stuff over, like photos and tapes.
How 'bout those Calgary Flames beating San Jose again! Now with a 2-0 lead in the series, the playoffs head back to Cowtown. Amazing.
Anyway... time for bed!
Cheers!
Problem #1: I have too much crap. Methinks a yard sale will be held on May 23 to get rid of the remainder.
Problem #2: $. Alright, Mr. Almighty -- this would be a really good time for a lotto payoff. Grovel, plead, grovel.
I've been poking away at putting stuff in boxes. Hardly a dent so far. Again, so much stuff -- but what to do with it all? Chuck it? So many memories.
Anyway... work continues... with more being added all the time. This is good.
I get the keys to the new place on Friday -- so I will start moving some of the delicate stuff over, like photos and tapes.
How 'bout those Calgary Flames beating San Jose again! Now with a 2-0 lead in the series, the playoffs head back to Cowtown. Amazing.
Anyway... time for bed!
Cheers!
Sunday, May 09, 2004
Another sweet day in Vancouver.
Up at 6... puttered about. Chatted with Jesper who is in Denmark.
Hit Continental Coffee for the requisite double Americano and the paper.
Then... off to Ted Schredd's for breakfast. Met his brothers. Watched Canada beat Sweden to win the World Hockey Championships.
And then Calgary beat San Jose in overtime!
After that, it was time to visit Deep Cove for no reason in particular. And then, upon coming home, it was time to pack until the phone rang... and now its out for a bite and a beer with Lorne, Mike, Steve and John.
And so it goes...
Up at 6... puttered about. Chatted with Jesper who is in Denmark.
Hit Continental Coffee for the requisite double Americano and the paper.
Then... off to Ted Schredd's for breakfast. Met his brothers. Watched Canada beat Sweden to win the World Hockey Championships.
And then Calgary beat San Jose in overtime!
After that, it was time to visit Deep Cove for no reason in particular. And then, upon coming home, it was time to pack until the phone rang... and now its out for a bite and a beer with Lorne, Mike, Steve and John.
And so it goes...
Friday, May 07, 2004
This guy is unreal:
www.xavierrudd.com
Thanks to CNOG for the musical tip. Xavier is Australian, like CNOG...
Cheers!
So today it was erectile dysfunction (one in 2 men over 40 suffer the droop)... and an interview with 10 time Stanley Cup Winner Scotty Bowman.
Surreal? Sort of.
It was fun talking about putting the puck in the net. Heh heh.
The movie has wrapped up, but it is a grey and damp evening -- and that means jazz on the stereo and open windows with no distractions from Bongo Park.
It's been a long week. But a good one. I fetched some boxes last night from a friend who lives in Deep Cove (henceforth known as The Cove) and caught the final episode of Friends. Pretty lacklustre. But that may be due to not having watched it for the last 5 years. Although the Ross-Rachel thing was still undecided until the very end. Whatever...
I packed a few more boxes tonight, with little evidence that things are actually packed. This does not bode well for the move. It's going to be a huge amount of stuff. Oh well.
It was great not having the solid news deadlines to deal with. Producing the health segment is almost relaxing. It's busy, but I can take mental breathers. I like that.
I am back to the news grind tomorrow (Sat) and off Sunday. I will continue the packing process... and then Monday, I am health boy once again. But the shooter that I use all week is a good pal -- so it will be a treat. He's also very good at what he does, so that will be a nice change. No names mentioned.
Well, I think I will go pack a box. Or eat.
Cheers!
Surreal? Sort of.
It was fun talking about putting the puck in the net. Heh heh.
The movie has wrapped up, but it is a grey and damp evening -- and that means jazz on the stereo and open windows with no distractions from Bongo Park.
It's been a long week. But a good one. I fetched some boxes last night from a friend who lives in Deep Cove (henceforth known as The Cove) and caught the final episode of Friends. Pretty lacklustre. But that may be due to not having watched it for the last 5 years. Although the Ross-Rachel thing was still undecided until the very end. Whatever...
I packed a few more boxes tonight, with little evidence that things are actually packed. This does not bode well for the move. It's going to be a huge amount of stuff. Oh well.
It was great not having the solid news deadlines to deal with. Producing the health segment is almost relaxing. It's busy, but I can take mental breathers. I like that.
I am back to the news grind tomorrow (Sat) and off Sunday. I will continue the packing process... and then Monday, I am health boy once again. But the shooter that I use all week is a good pal -- so it will be a treat. He's also very good at what he does, so that will be a nice change. No names mentioned.
Well, I think I will go pack a box. Or eat.
Cheers!
Thursday, May 06, 2004
They shot a movie once...
As I write, Hollywood has invaded the park across the street... transforming it into a dumpy ghetto park. Hard to tell the difference. There is a spray painted statue of Abe Lincoln and all sorts of rubble. And gangs fighting. Hard to tell the difference. Except for Abe -- unless the coalition of the Bushes has annexed Canada.
Last night I went to a promo workshop for TV news. Very disappointing. Years ago, Brent, Lawrence and I thought of starting Promo Doctors -- a promo consulting business. It never happened. Seeing the guy yesterday made me think -- we should have. He said nothing new, and in fact, stomped on creative ideas and talked to us like kids. And I don't think he had a clue as to the realities of what a promo producer faces: budgets, uncooperative newsrooms, lack of facilities. THAT is the sort of stuff a consultant should take into consideration.
Plus, the style was SO Americanized. Little thought for the subtle differences between the two countries.
Of to work now... shooting a feature on Epilepsy.
Cheerio!
As I write, Hollywood has invaded the park across the street... transforming it into a dumpy ghetto park. Hard to tell the difference. There is a spray painted statue of Abe Lincoln and all sorts of rubble. And gangs fighting. Hard to tell the difference. Except for Abe -- unless the coalition of the Bushes has annexed Canada.
Last night I went to a promo workshop for TV news. Very disappointing. Years ago, Brent, Lawrence and I thought of starting Promo Doctors -- a promo consulting business. It never happened. Seeing the guy yesterday made me think -- we should have. He said nothing new, and in fact, stomped on creative ideas and talked to us like kids. And I don't think he had a clue as to the realities of what a promo producer faces: budgets, uncooperative newsrooms, lack of facilities. THAT is the sort of stuff a consultant should take into consideration.
Plus, the style was SO Americanized. Little thought for the subtle differences between the two countries.
Of to work now... shooting a feature on Epilepsy.
Cheerio!
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Bit of a change in work life -- today I began producing the CTV health segment. I interviewed a male doctor about menopause. Uh huh.
Tomorrow I interview "The Limey" Terrance Stamp about Pilates exercises.
And then I go to a news promo conference in the evening.
Right now: laundry! Up next: Making lunch!
How's that for excitement!
Cheers!
Tomorrow I interview "The Limey" Terrance Stamp about Pilates exercises.
And then I go to a news promo conference in the evening.
Right now: laundry! Up next: Making lunch!
How's that for excitement!
Cheers!
Saturday, May 01, 2004
The hell is over.
Well, the looking hell.
After deciding to let the universe steer this house hunting thing, I went poking around various neighbourhoods in search of a new home. But it became a little overwhelming as there are a lot of places for rent, and a lot of great places to live in Vancouver.
So I decided to not worry about it -- and commit to an area first, and then commit to a flat.
This afternoon I went to visit a friend of mine who lives in Deep Cove, over on the north shore.
Long story short: there was a for rent sign in the window of his building. I checked it out. The landlord dropped the rent. And I snapped it up.
I will be moving to Deep Cove sometime after May 15th,
So now, all I have to do is pack. And I will definitely hire movers!
The apartment has an incredible view -- it has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths... wood fire place, in suite laundry, dishwasher, underground parking, and is located in paradise.
Here's the link to the community website.
Life is good!
Well, the looking hell.
After deciding to let the universe steer this house hunting thing, I went poking around various neighbourhoods in search of a new home. But it became a little overwhelming as there are a lot of places for rent, and a lot of great places to live in Vancouver.
So I decided to not worry about it -- and commit to an area first, and then commit to a flat.
This afternoon I went to visit a friend of mine who lives in Deep Cove, over on the north shore.
Long story short: there was a for rent sign in the window of his building. I checked it out. The landlord dropped the rent. And I snapped it up.
I will be moving to Deep Cove sometime after May 15th,
So now, all I have to do is pack. And I will definitely hire movers!
The apartment has an incredible view -- it has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths... wood fire place, in suite laundry, dishwasher, underground parking, and is located in paradise.
Here's the link to the community website.
Life is good!
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