Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
Schwing! I just confirmed my Canucks Half-Season ticket package (C21B). Of course, I was hoping for better seats, but that’s what happens when you decide to get on the list in late July. I’m just glad I got tickets for this season. If you see a rowdy girl with short blonde hair (may or may … Continue reading The Boys are Back in Town
In an effort to thwart the last-minute finding of a fellow concert attendee, I figured I’d put it out there that I’m still open to finding someone to go with me to the following shows: Nine Inch Nails with Queens of the Stone Age, Pacific Coliseum, Monday September 26th – $90/ticket Green Day with Jimmy … Continue reading Concert Buddy?
This one’s for the locals: I went willy nilly on purchasing a bunch of concert tickets in the not so distant past, and then threw them in a drawer and sortof forgot about them. Except that I didn’t forget, I just forgot to find people to go with. Pearl Jam is coming up tomorrow, and … Continue reading Wanted: PJ Fan
Last weekend I made a run for the border, quite literally, and took a last-minute trip down to Bellingham to stock up on some goods I can only obtain in America. Even though the countries are practically kissing cousins, according to the American-but-Permanent-Canadian-Resident friend I went with, I was SO OBVIOUSLY CANADIAN that I may … Continue reading North/South
I went to a wine tasting last night (oh god, I’m becoming one of those people) and just wanted to do a little brain dump on some of the notables: Stickleback White (Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho): it’s being marketed as “Fresh Crisp Zesty” and that’s exactly what this wine is. Stands up well to extreme chilling, … Continue reading Bottles & Bangers
54-40 T-Shirt Originally uploaded by peechie. At the Spelunking Club, there are a number of private events that take place. Last night there was a “win to get in” concert and wine tasting sponsored by one of the local radio stations, and 54-40 were the feature entertainment. Of course, I didn’t win to get in … Continue reading Perk
I was going to spend most of the evening putting together a really great photo entry documenting everything I did between Saturday and today, including new tires, new shoes, a great dinner, good friends, good wine, a picnic, a cat, a nap, a seal, and new books. But my camera battery died. So you get … Continue reading Dead
While I’m not ready to say that it sucks being single (because HELLO! It’s kinda fabulous!), occasionally it’s inconvenient. One of those inconveniences is attending weddings. I’ve got an RSVP card for myself and “guest” that I need to get back to the betrothed in a week. Do I bother with a guest? Even though … Continue reading Wedding Bells
Coming back from lunch today, we ended up taking a wee detour past Second Beach Pool. Sadly, we didn’t stop to go for a swim… but it was mighty tempting. Now it’s all I can think about. So tomorrow after work, I figure I’ll hit either Second Beach Pool or Kits Pool. Who’s with me?!?!? … Continue reading Dip
For someone who is so Type A, I strangely hate making appointments. Sure, I can make plans – and usually do (the volume of places to be and people to see on my calendar is enough to frighten most people). However, appointments? Hate them. Mostly (I think) because I’m at the mercy of someone else’s … Continue reading Appointed
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be off for 2.5 weeks, housesitting for dearheart and her fiancee while they zip halfway around the world so she can suck up to her future mother-in-law (kidding! I’m sure there’s no sucking up necessary!). Although I won’t be far from home, I don’t plan on returning to my apartment to replenish … Continue reading Procrastinatrix
I arrived as The Constantines were finishing up their last song. The verdict here is that they probably didn’t suck. Next up was Sloan, whom I thought were just this side of hideous. They weren’t rocking the crowd AT ALL, and kept yelling “If you don’t start going crazy the Foo Fighters are gonna kick … Continue reading Concert Review: Foo Fighters with Sloan and The Constantines
I put 200kms on the new car today. I am drunk on mobility. It’s amazing how small the city just got. It was quite fun to show up at the home of the parental units randomly. They live about 70kms away, so they were very surprised when I showed up without warning. They were obviously … Continue reading Safety Girl
Quick note to say I just… just got in from the monthly Vancouver Webloggers Meetup. And I couldn’t wait to blog about it. How sad is that. But I digress… It was really great to catch up with Jamie and get to know him a bit better, as well as finally meet Matt. And engage … Continue reading Meat-Space
Can I please have another weekend to recover from my long weekend? It’s honestly all a bit of a blur. At one of the (far too many) BBQs I attended, there was a talking bottle opener – and I heard the following many, many, many times. I think it sums up the weekend nicely: (Homer) … Continue reading Theme