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August 13 Back from the Dead? Well, not really dead.. but in Facebook world. What's the point of Windows Live anymore? I noticed that I have a lot of pictures here, but deleted some of the more interesting albums when I needed to make space (what? it's not unlimited? maybe now, I haven't checked)... I deleted a couple of recent (ha) blog entries that are irrelevant now... what else should I do? Wipe the whole thing and redirect my domain to my Facebook page? If you're looking for me, Sean Sibbet, that's where you'll find me and all my latest videos and photos. Please include a message if you're going to friend request me so I know who you are (maybe I'll know right away, but always best to plan ahead!) October 02 Still Doing Breakfast...Yes, it's still happening -- Sunday Drive breakfast parties! These days, we go to Stella's. Saturday was my birthday, so Sunday was hangover recovery day at Stella's. It was great to have some new faces - Kevin, my cousin from Winnipeg (sorry for telling) and olden days friend Erin with her daughter Raina and another Drive local, Christina. Erin will be heading back to Japan in the near future, but hopefully we'll see more of Christina (who has no excuse). Link & Em and Simon & Aline couldn't make it because the ladies were selling Girl Guide cookies (???) but I hear they'll be out next weekend. Remember, it's 11am EVERY Sunday - and I'll post here if we are going to move the location. If you read this, you're invited! September 17 Yummy, expensive foodApparently, the Trout Laker Farmer's Market has been going on every weekend, all summer, but this is the first time that I have heard of it. It should be going on next weekend too, so if you see anything you like... check it out! My favourite: cheese curds!
Can you find the Government MP in the photos? Email me and win a prize :) September 14 El DoradoDid you know that the El Dorado, the classic biker bar at Nanaimo and Kingsway, is being replaced by apartment towers?
That may not be too disappointing, unless you know the details.
1. There will be TWO towers
2. The first tower will be 22 stories tall, and the second will be 15.
These will be the twin towers of an area where most of the buildings are a maximum of 3 or 4 stories tall!
Well, it won't change my area directly, but I can imagine it will change the view of many others...
Also, did you know that Wal Mart re-petitioned to put a store in South Vancouver, and this time it was approved? Yuck. September 11 Weekend on The IslandAlex got married this weekend!
Ray, Raine, Kat, Arran and I went to Vancouver Island for the event, which was attended by the usual suspects. It was hosted at Alex's brother, Jason's, farm. Thanks for the food and entertainment, I had a great time.
We also hit a cool restaurant in Victoria TWICE, which I am in love it. It reminds me of home :)
Don't mind the shitty quality of pictures.. I took a TON of them with Paulo's wife Paulina's SLR camera, so hopefully I can get them shortly to post. September 01 Why Downloading is OkayIf you've ever had the notion that buying a CD is supporting the artist, and no stealing.. it's time you started reading the blog of the industry's biggest critic.. Bob Leftsetz... He has had a "newsletter" (that what the used to be called in the old days before blogs) for the past 20 years, but now he does regular posting on line at http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php
Sometimes he writes about other stuff in his life (like skiing) but don't get lost in that, look back into his archives and you'll be sure to find out plenty.
Is downloading stealing? Well, are the music industry business managers stealing from the artist revenues when they sell CD's?
Buy a T-Shirt. Go to a live show. Then, you will be supporting the artists. August 27 Weekend in West VanFinally, activity! Over the past few days, the company I work for had their employee .. events? I don't know exactly what to call it, but on Thursday we all went out for dinner. On Friday, we played Golf (I haven't played in 20 years.. phew...) On Saturday, we had a get together and dinner at the owner's place - and all of the events were awesome! Sorry, this was all in WEST Vancouver though, which is nowhere near EAST Vancouver! August 16 Cynical about being Cynical
So, is this a good thing or a bad thing? August 11 House SittingIn The House has another show.. in a house.. this time it is "folk music with a West Coast flair." I have no idea what that means. Has anyone attended one of these events yet? I'd like to hear your comments about them!
August 04 Because I call other peoples' blogs stale...This year, I missed the Lantern Festival! For those of you wondering where the heck my usual collection of pictures went - there was a slight hitch. I do actually have some, but they are from the pre-festival party at Link and Em's place. I haven't even taken them off the camera yet! In fact, I completely forgot about them until right now. I'll get them up tout de suite ;)
So, why did I not go? Well, there are two reasons behind this:
1. I am now doing a blog for work, on VOX (gasp! sacriledge!). This is not particularly content you would be interested in reading, IMHO, but if you want to check it out anyways, it's at http://seanthelinguist.vox.com/ . Get it? No? Then forget it :)
2. ANOTHER blog, but this one is for a new family member. Yup, I've got a baby boy now. He is cute as a button but "trouble with a capital T." He takes after me completely. You can visit his site at http://www.sibbet.com/
So, my blogosphere (?) has moved from one to three sites, plus having a baby around means less roving around through the bars and streets of East Vancouver. That said, I will get my butt back in gear soon enough.
In the meantime, download some free classical literature from http://www.gutenberg.org/ July 28 Saving me the time...I was looking for a menu for Ho Ho Fast Food and came across a site for restaurant reviews... It just so happens that there is a page for Commercial Drive!
Enjoy! July 26 RIP?"Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated!"
In fact, yes, I am still alive in spite of not posting here for 9 days. That's what happens when I don't get out anywhere on the weekend. I know there are the In The House gigs coming up this weekend, but I have no idea if I'll get there or not.
Anyways, you should be out enjoying this insanely beautiful weather, or taking in a movie at the new Rio theatre.
I can't say I haven't been on the computer all the time, but I've been wasting my life reading about the new middle east media extravaganza.. or is that called War? Yea, that's right... July 17 At The GatheringIn The House has just announced another show - this time it's African Music. Here's a direct link: PadareJuly 14 Shotgun Hippies @ Cafe Deux SoleilsLong time friends Ray, Kinji and Kevin play together in a band, "Shotgun Hippies." Tonight, they played at Cafe Deux Soleils on The Drive, which is about ..um... 1 block.. from my place, so I had no excuse but to go! Kevin also has his main project (he's the drummer), Applekore, which did a cool cover-medley including some classic Pink Floyd. Yet another reason to hang out on Commercial Drive on Friday night! July 12 The Luminaries CommethFor those of you have not prepared yet, the Lantern Festival at Trout Lake is being held on the 29th of July this year. Come early, stay late. If you haven't been before - this is more fun than the Symphony of Fire! (who needs those silly fireworks anyways har har) July 09 World Cup CrazyHere's my first YouTube video! The quality is so-so, as I took it with my still camera... Crazy Italians! Fifa CommercialCommercial Drive is the "little Italy" of Vancouver, so when Italy took the World Cup today, it was mayhem. Of course, I had to go out and take a look. Enjoy the photos!
Congratulations Italy! July 08 Three Stars Today!Video blogging is the new thing?
Sigh... text blogging is soooo LAST MONTH!
It makes me think about the transition from radio to black and white TV, and then to colour TV. Each of these "quantum leaps" in entertainment resulted in many years of the new medium's dominance. Now, a new technology arrives, courtesy of the Internet, every few days.
Are you on Skype and wish you could do long distance worldwide for free? No problem, there's something to do that (forget it, you find it). There's a new "3D immersive world" that promises to be the next big thing, every six months. Guess what? They are all garbage. I can spend days playing Sims, but 5 minutes dealing with "real" people is exhausting. It's like being locked in a cage of screaming monkies - everyone trying to make their voice heard.
How can I make my voice heard? Do I really want it to be? Harbour CruisesA sunny summer in Vancouver is not complete without a boat cruise! There are some that travel around the harbour, but this trip with www.boatcruises.com instead ran from Coal Harbour to the end of Indian Arm. The four hour trip, at about $63 per person, included a wonderous salmon lunch and cheap bar!
The boat and crew were top notch - I'd recommend this to anyone interested in taking a short cruise.
I've been on a night cruise before, where everyone gets hammered. This one was more fun for the simple reason that you can see all the beautiful mountains, houses and waterfall!
But boy, am I beat now. Gotta take a nap from that heat! Masala SunsetMyriam, of www.inthehousefestival.com , emailed me this morning with info on a new event she is putting on in association with Beats Without Borders, called "Masala Sunset." It's "a gorgeous evening of Indian food and music, followed by an exciting night of dancing to some funky world beats."
Dinner and show is $25 or $15 for just the show. Tickets are available at Highlife Records at 1317 Commercial Drive or on the website listed above.
Good luck Myriam! Maybe this time I'll make it there.
Also, new update will be coming when I sort through the 250 photos I took today of a boat cruise up to Indian Arm.... |
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