Brilliant musical parody of "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol. Look familiar?
Thursday, February 25, 2010
from the "beer there, done that" dept.
Brilliant musical parody of "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol. Look familiar?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by borderfilms (Doug).
Photo of the Day: Reflecting. Kits Beach. Vancouver,
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
from the "rested" dept.
After two big days of Olympic shenanigans, I needed a buffer day. And, thankfully, the summer-like weather also needed a break. So on Tuesday I stayed put in Deep Cove while the rain poured down. Perfect.
I was watcing the Canada-Germany hockey game when, in the middle of it, I thought: I need to go to an event. So, on a whim, I purchased tickets for the womens gold medal final hockey game on Thursday. It should be a blast.
I plan to cover the cost of the tickets by selling my pair of mens gold medal final hockey tickets. They've been posted for a while and I hope that they will sell soon -- although the value has plummeted since Team Canada's loss to the US. And on Wednesday we face Russia. Shit.
It's been a hoot being here for the games. The energy and positive vibes are unbelievable -- I've never experienced anything like it. The fun I'm having makes me all wistful about Vancouver. And I'm not the only one. Former VTV colleague Chris Nelson has a brilliant blog post about the charms of Lady Vancouver. Read it HERE. I am in complete agreement with Chris.
So far the highlights of this visit have been: walking Vancouver like it's New York, Ukrainian House, Keri Adams, loving Ghana, avoiding line-ups, Hughesie's inside scoops, the Arms Reach Bistro and sushi. Wait! I haven't had sushi yet!
More to come...
Monday, February 22, 2010
from the "gold medal" dept
Lots of my Olympic photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/borderfilms/sets/72157623362267807/
February 22, 2010
February 22, 2010
Originally uploaded by borderfilms (Doug).
Buskers in a transit shelter entertain passers-by at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
from the "back home" dept.
After a week of watching Olympic hijinx on the tube, I am now in Vancouver to participate in the craziness.
I arrived Saturday afternoon to unbelievably warm weather (it was -10c and snowing when I left Edmonton). I took the new Canada Line rapid transit route from the airport to downtown. It was jammed with thousands of people sporting the maple leaf.
I made a mistake leaving the terminus station and ended up on Granville Street, which was literally a sea of red. I then headed down towards the SeaBus station, lugging a rather large bag behind me. The SeaBus station was packed. The SeaBus to the North Shore was packed. Lonsdale Quay was packed. And then, finally outside, fewer people.
My buddy Randy picked me up and we headed directly for the liquor store to stock up (Baltika, Red Breast, Strongbow) and then onwards to Deep Cove. After dropping off my stuff, we walked two blocks to the Arms Reach Bistro for a fine evening of Russel Cream Ales and delicious food (I had the curried butter chicken). Delish! And only $80 between the two of us.
It was an early night...
Today the adventure really begins. We're heading downtown to take part in the merriment. Canada plays the US in hockey -- and we'll have to find a bar for that.
Let the games begin!
Cheers!
I arrived Saturday afternoon to unbelievably warm weather (it was -10c and snowing when I left Edmonton). I took the new Canada Line rapid transit route from the airport to downtown. It was jammed with thousands of people sporting the maple leaf.
I made a mistake leaving the terminus station and ended up on Granville Street, which was literally a sea of red. I then headed down towards the SeaBus station, lugging a rather large bag behind me. The SeaBus station was packed. The SeaBus to the North Shore was packed. Lonsdale Quay was packed. And then, finally outside, fewer people.
My buddy Randy picked me up and we headed directly for the liquor store to stock up (Baltika, Red Breast, Strongbow) and then onwards to Deep Cove. After dropping off my stuff, we walked two blocks to the Arms Reach Bistro for a fine evening of Russel Cream Ales and delicious food (I had the curried butter chicken). Delish! And only $80 between the two of us.
It was an early night...
Today the adventure really begins. We're heading downtown to take part in the merriment. Canada plays the US in hockey -- and we'll have to find a bar for that.
Let the games begin!
Cheers!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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