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18 Nov 2018, 4:57 pm
goldfish21 wrote:
IsabellaLinton wrote:
goldfish21 wrote:
Solid 8.5.. approaching 9 territory. 
It's so serene & peaceful here in my "Winter home," (Year 3!) at the end of a quiet street with only the sounds of a creek running through the ravine next door.. and the pleasant sights of original paintings hanging all over the walls. Coffee is hot, gluten free banana hempseed flax pancakes topped with real better & blueberry syrup taste fantastic alongside some mild italian sausages and a fried egg. The sun is shining warm on my face & chest through the blinds on the kitchen window. Dinner/lunch for tmw are cooked, laundry is done, place is clean. I'm gonna head out to get my phone repaired and then off to the beach to see who's there from the regular crew for Sunset & a nice warm bonfire!
It's so serene & peaceful here in my "Winter home," (Year 3!) at the end of a quiet street with only the sounds of a creek running through the ravine next door.. and the pleasant sights of original paintings hanging all over the walls. Coffee is hot, gluten free banana hempseed flax pancakes topped with real better & blueberry syrup taste fantastic alongside some mild italian sausages and a fried egg. The sun is shining warm on my face & chest through the blinds on the kitchen window. Dinner/lunch for tmw are cooked, laundry is done, place is clean. I'm gonna head out to get my phone repaired and then off to the beach to see who's there from the regular crew for Sunset & a nice warm bonfire!
That sounds so nice, Goldfish. I love Vancouver although I'm sure you're out of the city somewhere.
It IS so nice! And Nope! I'm even closer to the city. I just happen to be in a VERY quiet neighbourhood of single family homes on the South Slope of Burnaby.
I live in the suburbs (South Surrey), East of the Fraser River, about 10 miles North of the US border (Washington State), but for the Winter I stay at my Aunt's in South Burnaby a mile or so from Metrotown. I'm a 5min drive from Boundary Road, which is where Vancouver begins. It's also 1/2 the distance & driving time to the beach! Annnnnd way closer to where I'm working at BC Children's Hospital so I only have a 20min drive to work in the morning!
(and free parking a few blocks away! Score! 
) I'm closer to friends in the city, a couple parties I'll go to this Winter, major shopping centres, work - everything! It's a total win for me staying here for the Winters.. but also a win for my Aunt & her bf, because they like that the house isn't empty while they're off to Palm Springs doing the snowbird thing for the Winter with my other Aunt and her bf. I keep the plants watered and place clean and secure so they don't have to worry about break-ins etc. Pretty good win-win scenario for all involved. Reminds me of some articles I've read about people travelling the world being house sitters and staying for months at a time in mansions & villas for free. Makes me think I might just do that someday, even if I could afford to splash out the cash for accommodations, why bother if you can extend your trip and stay for free??
I've been to Vancouver (North Van, West Van, Capilano), and up the Sea-to-Sky past Lion's Bay, Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton. Incredible. My nephew was a snowboard instructor in Whistler for a few years and I used to mountain bike there. I knew people who went there all winter for skiing and returned home in the off-season (opposite of your aunt). You've found a win-win situation, it seems. Enjoy!
18 Nov 2018, 5:00 pm
goldfish21 wrote:
IsabellaLinton wrote:
goldfish21 wrote:
Solid 8.5.. approaching 9 territory.
It's so serene & peaceful here in my "Winter home," (Year 3!) at the end of a quiet street with only the sounds of a creek running through the ravine next door.. and the pleasant sights of original paintings hanging all over the walls. Coffee is hot, gluten free banana hempseed flax pancakes topped with real better & blueberry syrup taste fantastic alongside some mild italian sausages and a fried egg. The sun is shining warm on my face & chest through the blinds on the kitchen window. Dinner/lunch for tmw are cooked, laundry is done, place is clean. I'm gonna head out to get my phone repaired and then off to the beach to see who's there from the regular crew for Sunset & a nice warm bonfire!
It's so serene & peaceful here in my "Winter home," (Year 3!) at the end of a quiet street with only the sounds of a creek running through the ravine next door.. and the pleasant sights of original paintings hanging all over the walls. Coffee is hot, gluten free banana hempseed flax pancakes topped with real better & blueberry syrup taste fantastic alongside some mild italian sausages and a fried egg. The sun is shining warm on my face & chest through the blinds on the kitchen window. Dinner/lunch for tmw are cooked, laundry is done, place is clean. I'm gonna head out to get my phone repaired and then off to the beach to see who's there from the regular crew for Sunset & a nice warm bonfire!
That sounds so nice, Goldfish. I love Vancouver although I'm sure you're out of the city somewhere.
It IS so nice! And Nope! I'm even closer to the city. I just happen to be in a VERY quiet neighbourhood of single family homes on the South Slope of Burnaby.
I live in the suburbs (South Surrey), East of the Fraser River, about 10 miles North of the US border (Washington State), but for the Winter I stay at my Aunt's in South Burnaby a mile or so from Metrotown. I'm a 5min drive from Boundary Road, which is where Vancouver begins. It's also 1/2 the distance & driving time to the beach! Annnnnd way closer to where I'm working at BC Children's Hospital so I only have a 20min drive to work in the morning!
(and free parking a few blocks away! Score! ) I'm closer to friends in the city, a couple parties I'll go to this Winter, major shopping centres, work - everything! It's a total win for me staying here for the Winters.. but also a win for my Aunt & her bf, because they like that the house isn't empty while they're off to Palm Springs doing the snowbird thing for the Winter with my other Aunt and her bf. I keep the plants watered and place clean and secure so they don't have to worry about break-ins etc. Pretty good win-win scenario for all involved. Reminds me of some articles I've read about people travelling the world being house sitters and staying for months at a time in mansions & villas for free. Makes me think I might just do that someday, even if I could afford to splash out the cash for accommodations, why bother if you can extend your trip and stay for free??
That all sounds so lovely goldfish21 and Isabelle Linton. I want to go travelling like that one day and seeing all those amazing places, but for now things are keeping my feet firmly where they are. I like where we live now, it is quiet and the views are breathtaking but I haven't done any travelling yet, no time as real life sort of takes over. Kids, money and my health. Maybe one day who knows?
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18 Nov 2018, 5:07 pm
IsabellaLinton wrote:
I've been to Vancouver (North Van, West Van, Capilano), and up the Sea-to-Sky past Lion's Bay, Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton. Incredible. My nephew was a snowboard instructor in Whistler for a few years and I used to mountain bike there. I knew people who went there all winter for skiing and returned home in the off-season (opposite of your aunt). You've found a win-win situation, it seems. Enjoy!
Stunningly beautiful up there all year long.. but I'm not willing to spend the $$ on Winter tires this year, so there will be no road trips up the sea to sky for me until next Summer when I get out kiteboarding in Squamish again. However, it is possible I may venture up there once with friends, or even by bus if I really feel like wandering around Whistler Village for a day this Winter... maaaaybe. It's not very expensive to hop a bus from downtown, like $29-39 return or something like that.
Yep! Total win-win & I definitely make the most of it. Last Winter I wasn't working so this was a great place to chill out and.. recover from some trauma, you could say. This Winter I'm working at least 48h/wk so a short commute is a blessing. Plus all the other good things about being so close to the city.. like the bangin' party I'm going to next weekend - I'll be able to take transit there and then it'll only be a $20-25 taxi back here vs. more like $100 to take a taxi home! Makes going out and being responsible very easy. I probably would not have bothered to go if I had to figure out a way back home. But being close to the city lets me more easily go do stuff like this.
Here's the party description from the Facebook events page:
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The 11th of a series of beach parties in a club! Dress like you're headed to the beach - dance like you're a maniac - make friends like it's going out of fashion - be positive and happy and be surrounded by like minded people!
Welcome to a different kind of party. Come join the community of positive minded, beach loving, sun worshipping, body paint wearing, sexy dancing, beautiful people. Leave your worries behind and celebrate the 2018 beach season!
House Music DJs: DJ Stamina, Kasey Riot, Sage
Bikini & Board Shorts *or less* #11
Saturday November 24th 2018
Main Party: 9pm to 2am
The Waldorf
1489 E Hastings Street
5 Body Painters (come get painted!)
10+ Sexy Cops (promoting a safe, fun environment)
4 Front Desk People (to get you in fast)
Uniformed Security (to keep you safe)
Leave your troubles at the door, join hundreds (500+) of like minded positive people for an evening of dance, celebration, and the shared excitement of the coming of summer.
Dress code is Bikini's and Board Shorts *or less. All beach wear is welcome. Many of us are Wreck beachers and with 5 talented body painters on the payrolls you are welcome to wear as much "less" as you'd like.
Rest assured that in this positive environment your safety is of upmost importance to us. In addition to the traditional big male security guards that a club normally employs - we also have a whole team of "sexy cops" a predominantly female, highly visible group that is there to help enforce consent culture. Sexy Cops have the ability to eject a person intent on trouble.
Saturday November 24th 9pm till late (after party to follow) at the Waldorf. 10+ sexy cops, 5 body painters, 3 DJ's, 4 front desk crew, 3 coat check crew, 1 photo booth and 1 professional photographer.
Oh and the 12 foot tall free standing stripper pole will also be back. Along with "too sexy tickets" being issued to those that get up on said stripper pole. Tickets can be exchanged for free freezies!
Saturday Nov 24th 2018
9pm till late
The Waldorf
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bikini-and ... 1559709479
Click "going" to be kept up to date on this party as we post updates and photos.
Welcome to a different kind of party. Come join the community of positive minded, beach loving, sun worshipping, body paint wearing, sexy dancing, beautiful people. Leave your worries behind and celebrate the 2018 beach season!
House Music DJs: DJ Stamina, Kasey Riot, Sage
Bikini & Board Shorts *or less* #11
Saturday November 24th 2018
Main Party: 9pm to 2am
The Waldorf
1489 E Hastings Street
5 Body Painters (come get painted!)
10+ Sexy Cops (promoting a safe, fun environment)
4 Front Desk People (to get you in fast)
Uniformed Security (to keep you safe)
Leave your troubles at the door, join hundreds (500+) of like minded positive people for an evening of dance, celebration, and the shared excitement of the coming of summer.
Dress code is Bikini's and Board Shorts *or less. All beach wear is welcome. Many of us are Wreck beachers and with 5 talented body painters on the payrolls you are welcome to wear as much "less" as you'd like.
Rest assured that in this positive environment your safety is of upmost importance to us. In addition to the traditional big male security guards that a club normally employs - we also have a whole team of "sexy cops" a predominantly female, highly visible group that is there to help enforce consent culture. Sexy Cops have the ability to eject a person intent on trouble.
Saturday November 24th 9pm till late (after party to follow) at the Waldorf. 10+ sexy cops, 5 body painters, 3 DJ's, 4 front desk crew, 3 coat check crew, 1 photo booth and 1 professional photographer.
Oh and the 12 foot tall free standing stripper pole will also be back. Along with "too sexy tickets" being issued to those that get up on said stripper pole. Tickets can be exchanged for free freezies!
Saturday Nov 24th 2018
9pm till late
The Waldorf
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bikini-and ... 1559709479
Click "going" to be kept up to date on this party as we post updates and photos.
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18 Nov 2018, 5:10 pm
Astridlora wrote:
That all sounds so lovely goldfish21 and Isabelle Linton. I want to go travelling like that one day and seeing all those amazing places, but for now things are keeping my feet firmly where they are. I like where we live now, it is quiet and the views are breathtaking but I haven't done any travelling yet, no time as real life sort of takes over. Kids, money and my health. Maybe one day who knows?
It is like a dream!
I totally get liking where you are.. I've never travelled overseas ever. I LIVE where people come to vacation lol. It's so beautiful here. Going to the beach nearly daily after work is like a mini vacation every single day, so I have no need to get out of town. Plus I have other financial goals to save for. Meanwhile my twin brother has travelled much of the world - so opposite. lol
It's nice to have that "maybe on day," sort of goal mentality. Save up your pennies, as then maybe 5-10 years from now you'll be able to take a nice trip somewhere. Often it's the wanting and daydreaming that's so super valuable vs. the actual doing, ya know? It's nice to keep a dream like that alive. Kind of like a kid wanting something and saving up for it.. the wanting and waiting is often better than the actual getting.
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for supporting trump. Because doing so is deplorable.18 Nov 2018, 5:25 pm
goldfish21 wrote:
Astridlora wrote:
That all sounds so lovely goldfish21 and Isabelle Linton. I want to go travelling like that one day and seeing all those amazing places, but for now things are keeping my feet firmly where they are. I like where we live now, it is quiet and the views are breathtaking but I haven't done any travelling yet, no time as real life sort of takes over. Kids, money and my health. Maybe one day who knows?
It is like a dream!
I totally get liking where you are.. I've never travelled overseas ever. I LIVE where people come to vacation lol. It's so beautiful here. Going to the beach nearly daily after work is like a mini vacation every single day, so I have no need to get out of town. Plus I have other financial goals to save for. Meanwhile my twin brother has travelled much of the world - so opposite. lol
It's nice to have that "maybe on day," sort of goal mentality. Save up your pennies, as then maybe 5-10 years from now you'll be able to take a nice trip somewhere. Often it's the wanting and daydreaming that's so super valuable vs. the actual doing, ya know? It's nice to keep a dream like that alive. Kind of like a kid wanting something and saving up for it.. the wanting and waiting is often better than the actual getting.
Aw you are very lucky. When I was younger we nearly moved to a seaside place called Seaton, but for one reason or another it never happened. I grew up on the outskirts of a city and now I live with my own family outside of a town, it's a nice location but nowhere near a seaside location. I would love to visit the beach every day on my walk home from work, that would be so nice. But instead I pass a graveyard every night lol.
I totally get what you mean. Sometimes the dream itself is actually better than the end result, dreams are full of hope and sometimes hope is what gets you through every day and each year because you always have something to look forward to. I love dreams. I have so many, most of which I'm sure will remain just dreams. But the excitement of them all make it worthwhile even if I won't get to see them through. I would like to see a few done in the next three years before it's too late. Money isn't a problem when it comes to travelling the UK so maybe next year after my wedding I might look at doing some travelling then? I would like to have some fun holidays with my children.
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18 Nov 2018, 5:34 pm
^YES! And remember: Spend time, not money! Children remember fun times, not how much money you spent on a fancy vacation. Some of our funnest & best family vacations were road trips to go camping in a cabin in the woods, or to a friend's cabin etc = Very, very inexpensive monetary cost, but oh-so-super valuable to one's childhood! Even my very well off friends make a point of Not spending big $$$$ on their kids because they don't need it. It seems to me that it's those who can least afford the money, or barely, that waaaaay over spend on their kids and family trips and things that put them into debt & stress. Silly! Make the most of your Time, not your bank balance or credit limit!
I live about 10 miles from A beach, but it's not The Beach.. so I like working in the city so I can go to The Beach, as otherwise it's a 45km drive each way - which I've made many, many, times because it's oh-so-worth it! With the most expensive gasoline prices in North America, the trips do add up, though, and sometimes I've stayed home vs. made the drive simply because my current wage doesn't support much extra spending. But w/e I'm close to The Beach (Wreck Beach.. Vancouver's biggest best nude party beach & most beautiful beach.. no buildings in sight, botanical gardens in the rainforest at the top of the cliffs.. ~480 stairs down to paradise.. all the beaches stretch for 8km of nakedness & it makes top 10 lists of nude beaches and nude gay beaches in the world.. plus the people and the culture - beers/magic mushrooms/lsd, musicians, drummers, singers, dancers, yogis, marshal artists, skimboarders, slack liners, hippies, university kids, professors, homeless people, everyone just being free - there is nothing else like it on Earth!)
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for supporting trump. Because doing so is deplorable.18 Nov 2018, 7:12 pm
Astridlora wrote:
Marknis wrote:
-10
I saw a young gothic girl kissing her boyfriend. Why can't I get a kiss for a change?
I saw a young gothic girl kissing her boyfriend. Why can't I get a kiss for a change?
You will one day Markins. It all takes time, that's all. You need to meet someone who you feel like and they need to like you as well. There's someone out there for everyone.
My day has been a +10.
I am 30 so I don't have faith in time.
I still feel -10.
18 Nov 2018, 7:26 pm
18 Nov 2018, 7:33 pm
B19 wrote:
Can't put a number to describe a very harrowing morning so far.
My dear but very ill four legs had a terrible night in respiratory distress and has now been admitted to the emergency care of the best vet in the city, as an inpatient for further tests and treatment. He is very ill, though this vet was wonderful with him and very very careful in his initial evaluations.
Getting there was harrowing. My car would not start, and I had to call an emergency help service to get it mobile again, causing further delay to the urgent need to get four legs to the emergency treatment centre. Unfortunately once he was loaded into my fixed vehicle, an unpleasant neighbour blocked the driveway stopping our departure to the waiting vet to yell at me in abusive ways because the shared driveway had been blocked temporarily by the emergency vehicle. (It is legal for emergency vehicles to do this with due course under the easement provisions). I explained to this so and so that I could not at that time discuss the matter with her as my cat was near death (which she knew) and the vet was waiting for our urgent arrival. Nevertheless she continued blocking us, shouting like a lunatic in irrational ways about me objecting to her visiting relatives illegally parking in the driveway (nearly every day for months) and illegally blocking my vehicle.
It has been an extremely stressful morning. I have just now written to the unreasonable neighbour offering to meet with her and an independent mediator re her relatives using the driveway illegally. Will probably result in more irrational abuse from her though if so, so be it, at least the law is on my side of the issue. We shall see...
Main thing is that four legs, after a terribly ill night, is now in the very best hands and they will do all they can to save his life. For which I am deeply grateful.
Too much stress, I now have angina, though it will pass and hopefully all will end well with all these issues. It never rains, it pours as the old saying goes...
My dear but very ill four legs had a terrible night in respiratory distress and has now been admitted to the emergency care of the best vet in the city, as an inpatient for further tests and treatment. He is very ill, though this vet was wonderful with him and very very careful in his initial evaluations.
Getting there was harrowing. My car would not start, and I had to call an emergency help service to get it mobile again, causing further delay to the urgent need to get four legs to the emergency treatment centre. Unfortunately once he was loaded into my fixed vehicle, an unpleasant neighbour blocked the driveway stopping our departure to the waiting vet to yell at me in abusive ways because the shared driveway had been blocked temporarily by the emergency vehicle. (It is legal for emergency vehicles to do this with due course under the easement provisions). I explained to this so and so that I could not at that time discuss the matter with her as my cat was near death (which she knew) and the vet was waiting for our urgent arrival. Nevertheless she continued blocking us, shouting like a lunatic in irrational ways about me objecting to her visiting relatives illegally parking in the driveway (nearly every day for months) and illegally blocking my vehicle.
It has been an extremely stressful morning. I have just now written to the unreasonable neighbour offering to meet with her and an independent mediator re her relatives using the driveway illegally. Will probably result in more irrational abuse from her though if so, so be it, at least the law is on my side of the issue. We shall see...
Main thing is that four legs, after a terribly ill night, is now in the very best hands and they will do all they can to save his life. For which I am deeply grateful.
Too much stress, I now have angina, though it will pass and hopefully all will end well with all these issues. It never rains, it pours as the old saying goes...
My heart goes out to you, B19. I can't imagine facing that series of events at such a traumatic time! You must be an extremely strong person! I'm sending cyber hugs to you and praying for four legs, who is certainly receiving the best of all possible care.
Try to get some rest, and keep us posted when you can.
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