The city of Toronto welcomed me with a mighty thick layer of smog and humidity so fierce and painful. Oh how I miss the mountains, the breeze and of course you crazy people!
I am starting to get settled in my place. I will post photos soon, but to give you an idea, it is a Victorian-style home which I share with three others (two girls and a guy). My room is right up front, with a view of the tree-lined street (Markham St). I just spent (well my Mom spent ...) about $150 buying the basic stuff, which to me includes various paper lanterns for decorating and some thumbtacks for me to hang my Canucks jersey and some Vancouver photos. About the latter: I've been warned not to place my shrine to Vancouver in public view because it might cause disgruntled Torontonians to hurl rocks at my window. Bah! Incivility.
About unpacking: I just figured that the boxes are not going to unpack themselves. They might as well as they have their own little minds though - just today, one of my heavy luggages decided to fall on my left foot, possibly causing a huge bruise if not broken bones. It hurts like Kevin Federline's sense of style.
Anyway, you'll see a lot more of me ranting about the ups and downs of this city. I'll give it a chance to warm up to me; if not, then Vancouver here I come back.
PS: Three things I'll miss the most: (1) Karaoke - duh, (2) the skytrain (I detest the subway system here) and (3) relatively inexpensive yet still hefty servings of Asian cuisine (Chinese and Japanese to be more precise).
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Cascade Falls Pics
Here's a few pictures I took during today's trip to Cascade Falls.
This was also a good excuse to try out Google's web sharing plugin for Picassa. Turns out it's great, just like everything else they've ever done.
This was also a good excuse to try out Google's web sharing plugin for Picassa. Turns out it's great, just like everything else they've ever done.
Pretty Neat
How the hell is it that this institution is vilified! America needs them now more than ever.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Holy Monochrome!
The Clubhouse gets a long overdue facelift. At first, I thought that it just needed a new logo (which it most certainly did), but since only one person took the bait, the competition idea was killed (many thanks to the super awesome entrant!).
Onto dreary!
Onto dreary!
Saturday, July 01, 2006
The B&B presents: SHE-GANGS! with special guest!
Women scare me. Especially ones with gang affilliations. But they're even hotter for it.
Mon. Jul.3
7pm SHE MOB (1968): Why do I always fall for lesbians? Will I fall for the members of this all lesbian gang who kidnap the gigolo of a wealthy business-lady? Once they get that gigolo tied to the bed are they really that core on the whole lesbian front? By the same people who brought you last week's NYMPH'S ANOYOMOUS with a cone bra that apparently has to seen to be believed (I don't know I've seen lots of cone bras, maybe this one has spizazz).
9pm SHE-DEVILS ON WHEELS (1968): You know Herschell Gordon Lewis has been requested more times than I can count and of course once he gets programmed it isn't strictly a gore movie but DAMMIT it works with theme! In this Lewis chronicles the hellraising of all girl gang "THE MAN-EATERS". They race their bikes for their pick of the men, terrorize the locals, and duke it out with an all male gang.
As for who can guess the identity of the mystery guest gets a prize of their choice (The choice being icecubes and flavoured icecubes. mmmm.)
oh quick link The 2006 schedule for the Fantasia Film Festival if anyone wants to just hand me a free trip there covering expenses I'll be your pet for life or until I tire of it.
Next Week: BEAT THE HEAT in the oppressively hot apartment: WWII Winter Combat.
Mon. Jul.3
7pm SHE MOB (1968): Why do I always fall for lesbians? Will I fall for the members of this all lesbian gang who kidnap the gigolo of a wealthy business-lady? Once they get that gigolo tied to the bed are they really that core on the whole lesbian front? By the same people who brought you last week's NYMPH'S ANOYOMOUS with a cone bra that apparently has to seen to be believed (I don't know I've seen lots of cone bras, maybe this one has spizazz).
9pm SHE-DEVILS ON WHEELS (1968): You know Herschell Gordon Lewis has been requested more times than I can count and of course once he gets programmed it isn't strictly a gore movie but DAMMIT it works with theme! In this Lewis chronicles the hellraising of all girl gang "THE MAN-EATERS". They race their bikes for their pick of the men, terrorize the locals, and duke it out with an all male gang.
As for who can guess the identity of the mystery guest gets a prize of their choice (The choice being icecubes and flavoured icecubes. mmmm.)
oh quick link The 2006 schedule for the Fantasia Film Festival if anyone wants to just hand me a free trip there covering expenses I'll be your pet for life or until I tire of it.
Next Week: BEAT THE HEAT in the oppressively hot apartment: WWII Winter Combat.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Evil Film School: Good News/Bad News
Hi Kids,
So the good news is that there will be an Evil Film School tonight (June 30)!!
Doors: 7:30
Start: 8:00
Admission 10 - 5 sliding
Popcorn & beer will be available.
Now for the bad news: Turkish Wizard of Oz has not come in. Despite being ordered over a month ago, and several attempts to contact the supplier, it looks unlikely that I'll have it in time for tonight's screening. However, there is an alternate and it's almost as good:
Alyas Batman en Robin [1993] -- That's right, it's the Philipino Batman and Robin musical!! Charming and hilarious. In Filipino/Tagalog with a good smattering of nonsensical English.
There will still be a shorts program before the main event, so come early so you don't miss out.
See you there,
~meeko
So the good news is that there will be an Evil Film School tonight (June 30)!!
Doors: 7:30
Start: 8:00
Admission 10 - 5 sliding
Popcorn & beer will be available.
Now for the bad news: Turkish Wizard of Oz has not come in. Despite being ordered over a month ago, and several attempts to contact the supplier, it looks unlikely that I'll have it in time for tonight's screening. However, there is an alternate and it's almost as good:
Alyas Batman en Robin [1993] -- That's right, it's the Philipino Batman and Robin musical!! Charming and hilarious. In Filipino/Tagalog with a good smattering of nonsensical English.
There will still be a shorts program before the main event, so come early so you don't miss out.
See you there,
~meeko
Thursday, June 29, 2006
FREE SWIMMING
No one came last week. That was sad considering how hot it was.
Sunday @ Kensington Outdoor Pool (three blocks away fron "chinee Foo.") from 12 until 6. Corner of Kensington and Hastings. Come in, tell the cashier that you're here to see Owen, and they will let you in. If you come before 145pm, there will be no cashier! Anyway, come by. The pool is a balmy 30 degrees Celcius, with a diving board and a field available for frisbee, soccer, or just lounging.
(technically it is free from 12 to 2pm, but I'll let you in for free afterward if you don't make a scene about it).
Sunday @ Kensington Outdoor Pool (three blocks away fron "chinee Foo.") from 12 until 6. Corner of Kensington and Hastings. Come in, tell the cashier that you're here to see Owen, and they will let you in. If you come before 145pm, there will be no cashier! Anyway, come by. The pool is a balmy 30 degrees Celcius, with a diving board and a field available for frisbee, soccer, or just lounging.
(technically it is free from 12 to 2pm, but I'll let you in for free afterward if you don't make a scene about it).
Oh, And... (relating perhaps to c-day)
World Cup venues. Any cool ones? I mean, sometimes it's great to soak in atmosphere even if one doesn't give a rat's about futbol (i.e. I know Edmonton's little Italy can be a fun place).
Aside from questions of coolness, I just don't know who or what is open early enough for live games. But, for those even infinitesimally interested, I'll drop here the quarterfinal match-ups and times (I think)...
Friday: Germany vs. Argentina, 4:00am(?); Italy vs. Ukraine, 8:00am(?).
Saturday: Brazil vs. France; England vs. Portugal (same time slots, not sure which is which).
Comments?
Aside from questions of coolness, I just don't know who or what is open early enough for live games. But, for those even infinitesimally interested, I'll drop here the quarterfinal match-ups and times (I think)...
Friday: Germany vs. Argentina, 4:00am(?); Italy vs. Ukraine, 8:00am(?).
Saturday: Brazil vs. France; England vs. Portugal (same time slots, not sure which is which).
Comments?
Canada Day Weekend
I've decided that I need to cheer up and unwind after the worst week so far this year. If anyone would like to join me in any activities this weekend, you are more than welcome. Please comment or drop me an email.
Saturday, July 1st (27 degrees)
- AM: Help J/K move.
- PM: Bocce Ball on Commercial Drive
Sunday, July 2nd (26 degrees)
- AM/PM: Bike ride, sea wall or stanley park trails
Monday, July 3rd (28 degrees)
- AM/PM: Trip to either Golden Ears (lower falls/north beach) or Cascade Falls. Majority vote rules. Suggestions for things on the North Shore are welcome also (I know a few hikes, not much swimming).
Saturday, July 1st (27 degrees)
- AM: Help J/K move.
- PM: Bocce Ball on Commercial Drive
Sunday, July 2nd (26 degrees)
- AM/PM: Bike ride, sea wall or stanley park trails
Monday, July 3rd (28 degrees)
- AM/PM: Trip to either Golden Ears (lower falls/north beach) or Cascade Falls. Majority vote rules. Suggestions for things on the North Shore are welcome also (I know a few hikes, not much swimming).
The Dilly with C-Day
Is anyone up to anything on Canada Day? Just curious.
Also: Can people go down to the beach and leisurely burn things? Does that happen here? Cuz down at Pa's cabin it ain't no nevermind.
Also: Can people go down to the beach and leisurely burn things? Does that happen here? Cuz down at Pa's cabin it ain't no nevermind.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Shook up and bruised but other wise okay
About two hours ago i was attacked by some random guy while walking home from the bus stop. i was about two blocks from my house when it happened. he didn't steal anything and i'm okay other then the swollen face from when he punched me and the scrapes from when i hit the ground. it happened too quickly for me to even explain properly what happened. i screamed at him and tried to fight back. i guess he got freaked cause after i told him to f-off he droped me and took off.
I'm really shook up right now. i wasn't sure if i should post about it but i could really use some support and encouragement and thought you should know why i might not be coming out much in the next week. my entire sense of security has been smashed. my neighborhood is messed up; it seems like the most peaceful and safe place sometimes, but then two blocks away... i trek all the way home from main and broadway and i get attacked when i 'm less then five minutes from home. the police found a guy matching the description i gave them but i barely saw anything, i didn't see his face so i couldn't id him so they had to let him go. at least the police man was really nice and so were the ambulance drivers. my brother has been the most incredible support though. i need to reassure myself that i'm okay, i fought back at least.
please don't worry though, i'll be alright, i'm pretty much okay just really shook up.
I'm really shook up right now. i wasn't sure if i should post about it but i could really use some support and encouragement and thought you should know why i might not be coming out much in the next week. my entire sense of security has been smashed. my neighborhood is messed up; it seems like the most peaceful and safe place sometimes, but then two blocks away... i trek all the way home from main and broadway and i get attacked when i 'm less then five minutes from home. the police found a guy matching the description i gave them but i barely saw anything, i didn't see his face so i couldn't id him so they had to let him go. at least the police man was really nice and so were the ambulance drivers. my brother has been the most incredible support though. i need to reassure myself that i'm okay, i fought back at least.
please don't worry though, i'll be alright, i'm pretty much okay just really shook up.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Cards for old people
Hey kids,
For those who know Bill & Marie, you'll know Bill & Marie haven't been around on Wednesdays. Last night, a few of us found out. Bill's at Lion's Gate with lots of health issues (and has been for the past three weeks); Marie will be moving into a home in the coming weeks. Bill & Marie were part of the draw of attending the 298, and they probably won't be able to make it out any more.
This Wednesday I want to make cards at the 298 or collect "Thinking of you" cards to be given to Bill at Lion's Gate. This will be achieved either by KJ Ron, Martina, or having one or two of the karaokers running over the bridge with a bundle of well wishes.
If you have scissors, scrap paper, white glue, felt pens, or any other artistic tool you don't mind sharing, and likely losing, for this giant project to be spread out over three tables, please bring them to karaoke Wednesday.
For those who know Bill & Marie, you'll know Bill & Marie haven't been around on Wednesdays. Last night, a few of us found out. Bill's at Lion's Gate with lots of health issues (and has been for the past three weeks); Marie will be moving into a home in the coming weeks. Bill & Marie were part of the draw of attending the 298, and they probably won't be able to make it out any more.
This Wednesday I want to make cards at the 298 or collect "Thinking of you" cards to be given to Bill at Lion's Gate. This will be achieved either by KJ Ron, Martina, or having one or two of the karaokers running over the bridge with a bundle of well wishes.
If you have scissors, scrap paper, white glue, felt pens, or any other artistic tool you don't mind sharing, and likely losing, for this giant project to be spread out over three tables, please bring them to karaoke Wednesday.
MOVIE NIGHT (gosh we need a new name): ssssSEX!
Howdy all.
I've been hearing quite a few of you (mostly the boys) lamenting over your lack of a sex life, well except for Bob (Fuck you Bob). So in an effort to show what y'all be missing it's SEX NIGHT.
Mon. Jun. 26th
7pm NYMPHS ANOYMOUS (1968): I'm copying from the box on this one. "No longer satisfied with her "he-man" husband Stan, sexually-insatiable Laura Ellis attacks a bill collector, a vacuum-cleaner salesman, and a psychiatrist before finally joining NYMPHS (ANONYMOUS), an organization catering to the needs of nymphomaniacs.
9pm EMANUELLE IN AMERICA(1977): "One of the most notorious exploitation films ever made!"
Emanuelle (played by Li'l Miss Sexpot herself Laura Gemser) has a very positive attitude towards sex. Inbetween her sexual encounters and nude photography she's an investigative journalist. That's all I'm willing to say. I want nothing spoiled. I saw this for the first time last week and it blew me away just when I was worrying about becoming jaded. Be warned Jessica-Karen might need a blindfold and earplugs for certain scenes. Oh yeah there's a horse.
P.S. If anyone tries to start an orgy I will cock block you and by cock block I mean cock punch. Let the other monday movie night have that.
NEXT WEEK: SHE-GANGS and a mystery American guest.
I've been hearing quite a few of you (mostly the boys) lamenting over your lack of a sex life, well except for Bob (Fuck you Bob). So in an effort to show what y'all be missing it's SEX NIGHT.
Mon. Jun. 26th
7pm NYMPHS ANOYMOUS (1968): I'm copying from the box on this one. "No longer satisfied with her "he-man" husband Stan, sexually-insatiable Laura Ellis attacks a bill collector, a vacuum-cleaner salesman, and a psychiatrist before finally joining NYMPHS (ANONYMOUS), an organization catering to the needs of nymphomaniacs.
9pm EMANUELLE IN AMERICA(1977): "One of the most notorious exploitation films ever made!"
Emanuelle (played by Li'l Miss Sexpot herself Laura Gemser) has a very positive attitude towards sex. Inbetween her sexual encounters and nude photography she's an investigative journalist. That's all I'm willing to say. I want nothing spoiled. I saw this for the first time last week and it blew me away just when I was worrying about becoming jaded. Be warned Jessica-Karen might need a blindfold and earplugs for certain scenes. Oh yeah there's a horse.
P.S. If anyone tries to start an orgy I will cock block you and by cock block I mean cock punch. Let the other monday movie night have that.
NEXT WEEK: SHE-GANGS and a mystery American guest.
Friday, June 23, 2006
paul needs to see this...
thai restrooms.
paul, you really wanna go there? this is even more fucked up than japan selling dirty undies in vending machines...
paul, you really wanna go there? this is even more fucked up than japan selling dirty undies in vending machines...
Cascade Falls on Sunday?
It's going to hit 30 degrees this weekend! I have this tradition with Jon that, on the first weekend of the year that the temperature breaks 25, we go to cascade. Anyone interested in a 30-45min hike up wooden staircases, forest paths and rocky riverbeds followed by a series of natural pools that take you up to a waterfall with a natural waterslide...jussa lemme know-a.
I'd like to leave before 11:00am. I'll be taking lots of fresh fruit and bars if you like to eat.
I'd like to leave before 11:00am. I'll be taking lots of fresh fruit and bars if you like to eat.
Let's get Brendan un-packed Housewarming Potluck! Yeah.
Hey all
This Sunday instead of basking in the cancerous heat stroke giving Summer sun how's about you come to our place to welcome, feed and help accommodate Brendan (me too!) in his new home. The boy has an apartment's worth of stuff in his bedroom that has gots to be merged with the current space. So anyone with a generous interior design genius with food is even more welcome than those coming to give Brendan hugs....hugs.
So come no earlier than Noon unless you like to see crusty eyed boys in their underwear.
Toodles.
Oh, the addy. If you don't already know.
64 E 6th Ave
1 block west of Main. Drop by RX Comics on the way if only 'cause they're the best comic shop in town.
This Sunday instead of basking in the cancerous heat stroke giving Summer sun how's about you come to our place to welcome, feed and help accommodate Brendan (me too!) in his new home. The boy has an apartment's worth of stuff in his bedroom that has gots to be merged with the current space. So anyone with a generous interior design genius with food is even more welcome than those coming to give Brendan hugs....hugs.
So come no earlier than Noon unless you like to see crusty eyed boys in their underwear.
Toodles.
Oh, the addy. If you don't already know.
64 E 6th Ave
1 block west of Main. Drop by RX Comics on the way if only 'cause they're the best comic shop in town.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Lacking a Writing?
I asked Scott if there was an assignement this week. He said he didn't remember any and that we should come up with one. So here it is:
"We should write about an aspect of Vancouver that we personally enjoy."
It's vague, it's open and there is no one who can't write about it.
"We should write about an aspect of Vancouver that we personally enjoy."
It's vague, it's open and there is no one who can't write about it.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
This Week In History @ The Pic
Aidan asked me to help out on the promotions for an upcoming gig for his band, This Week In History. You might remember them from such gigs as "The Buffalo Club" (DVD available) and 8 Seconds (opening for Darkest o/t hillside thickets, Hanson bros). Anyhow, they have another gig that almost coincides with Aidan's quarter century birthday blowout:
TWIH (w/ 3 guests)
Friday, July 14th
The Pic Pub
622 W. Pender Street
Doors 8:00pm
Tickets: $7.00 (through me, so RSVP)
This works out well, I most certainly would not have even dreamed of trying to steal any burlesque thunder.
TWIH myspace page is here.
TWIH (w/ 3 guests)
Friday, July 14th
The Pic Pub
622 W. Pender Street
Doors 8:00pm
Tickets: $7.00 (through me, so RSVP)
This works out well, I most certainly would not have even dreamed of trying to steal any burlesque thunder.
TWIH myspace page is here.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Debut Date
Some of you may be aware that I have taken up Burlesque Dancing. Some of you perverts have even expressed an interest in seeing me get nekkid. Well, here's your chance.
When: July 15th (it's a Saturday).
Where: The Lamplighter.
I'll be opening for a bigger touring act. Tix are likely gonna be about $15. More details as they come.
Whitecaps Sunday June 25
4pm - Ladies' game
7pm - Men's game
I have three tickets for you people to attend free! I'll be going, but I got extras from work.
Call dibs now!
7pm - Men's game
I have three tickets for you people to attend free! I'll be going, but I got extras from work.
Call dibs now!
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Movie Night: Japanese Noir
Brendan thought Noir might be swell this week. I kinda shrugged thinking about all the classic films that've been programmed that you all ignored due to slow pacing. Then Brendan said, "How about Japanese Noir". Well if you guys have to read subtitles you're more likely to pay attention so I said, "Sure".
Mon. Jun. 19th
7pm Stray Dog (1949): Toshiro Mifune is a young detective who on a hot summer day in a crowded bus has his gun stolen by a pickpocket. Rather than report the missing weapon he sets out to find it himself. On his search he discovers an entire criminal underworld. A tense Post-War noir in Akira Kurosawa's and Mifune's third collaboration.
Driest write-up by me ever.
9pm The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1994): Both sending up and honouring western noir conventions in this, the first part Mike Hama Private Investigator trilogy. Hama is suave, macho, and cold. Unlike his American counterpart, Hama is a total klutz. Hama works out of a projection booth in a Yokohama movie house. Before his clients can see him, the theater owners make them buy tickets. During his first on-screen case poor Hama must protect a Taiwanese waiter from an irate customer in a mah-jong parlor. Of course he finds himself embroiled in the middle of a gang war.
Mon. Jun. 19th
7pm Stray Dog (1949): Toshiro Mifune is a young detective who on a hot summer day in a crowded bus has his gun stolen by a pickpocket. Rather than report the missing weapon he sets out to find it himself. On his search he discovers an entire criminal underworld. A tense Post-War noir in Akira Kurosawa's and Mifune's third collaboration.
Driest write-up by me ever.
9pm The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1994): Both sending up and honouring western noir conventions in this, the first part Mike Hama Private Investigator trilogy. Hama is suave, macho, and cold. Unlike his American counterpart, Hama is a total klutz. Hama works out of a projection booth in a Yokohama movie house. Before his clients can see him, the theater owners make them buy tickets. During his first on-screen case poor Hama must protect a Taiwanese waiter from an irate customer in a mah-jong parlor. Of course he finds himself embroiled in the middle of a gang war.
Karaoke Party - Saturday June 24th - NOT AT REV's
Date: Saturday, June 24th.
Time: 6:30pm on
Location: MY PLACE
Address in the Forum
Rev's somehow got booked Sat, Fri doesn't work
Video-in was $60/hr
BLIM was booked and wanted door
Burnaby Legion = no alcohol, early cutoff
SFU Diamond Club = $220 for 6pm-1am
Commercial legion already had karaoke
Mark not present for Slack Shack
Occasion: JP is headed for grad school!
I will have a new system ready to test drive: Laptop, external CRT for the singers, 15,000 songs. Not to mention an external USB drive for the original cd+g library consisting of 2,500 songs. I'll be working on software test runs and doing a complete list merge and export that won't require any typing on my part (I'm afraid I'll have to retire the duotangs for the songlists...we're into binders now).
1. The CD+G list (1MB)
2. The first HD list (3MB)
3. The second HD list (3MB)
4. The THIRD HD list (1.5MB)
4. The LAST HD list with requests(88KB)
My cell no. and JP's are in the forums.
Time: 6:30pm on
Location: MY PLACE
Address in the Forum
Rev's somehow got booked Sat, Fri doesn't work
Video-in was $60/hr
BLIM was booked and wanted door
Burnaby Legion = no alcohol, early cutoff
SFU Diamond Club = $220 for 6pm-1am
Commercial legion already had karaoke
Mark not present for Slack Shack
Occasion: JP is headed for grad school!
I will have a new system ready to test drive: Laptop, external CRT for the singers, 15,000 songs. Not to mention an external USB drive for the original cd+g library consisting of 2,500 songs. I'll be working on software test runs and doing a complete list merge and export that won't require any typing on my part (I'm afraid I'll have to retire the duotangs for the songlists...we're into binders now).
1. The CD+G list (1MB)
2. The first HD list (3MB)
3. The second HD list (3MB)
4. The THIRD HD list (1.5MB)
4. The LAST HD list with requests(88KB)
My cell no. and JP's are in the forums.
Colbert and Gaydar
I thought I could get through this phase on my own
but I was so wrong.
You haaaave to see this..
I can't decide if this is mean or well intentioned on Colbert's side. hhhmm. Maybe both?
but I was so wrong.
You haaaave to see this..
I can't decide if this is mean or well intentioned on Colbert's side. hhhmm. Maybe both?
Friday, June 16, 2006
Free Movies on the Drive!
I am showing a set of free movies as a mini festival on the drive. Saturday June 17th and Sunday June 18th. Come out and support.
Movies to be shown:
Saturday:
Metropolis
Amelie
Sunday:
End of Suburbia
Ikiru
Run Lola Run
for more check out my blog.
Movies to be shown:
Saturday:
Metropolis
Amelie
Sunday:
End of Suburbia
Ikiru
Run Lola Run
for more check out my blog.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Shirts are in.
And for some great reason, there is no duty, pst, gst, etc. added on! That means you get your t-shirts for $15.25!
Shabusen diners will get theirs tonight, please bring your money for your tees!
Shabusen diners will get theirs tonight, please bring your money for your tees!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Thailand it is.
Mired in indecision, I finally thought "When in doubt, do the thing you've never done before".
Now I'm just waiting to hear final confirmation from the NGO.
Now I'm just waiting to hear final confirmation from the NGO.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Reminder Writing Club
Tomorrow 7pm
Homework two sentences about something you like that isn't glib.
(This includes you Corinne, I'm demanding two more sentences!)
Homework two sentences about something you like that isn't glib.
(This includes you Corinne, I'm demanding two more sentences!)
$10 tees again
Threadless has reprinted a TON of shirts and printed up a new batch of "type" shirts. Not only have they done that, they've introduced a kids line (so the smaller ladies who don't want to frou frou colours can opt for a youth large/x-large).
Oh, and they're $10 until Wednesday. Coupon code WYWS saves you $5 on orders over $50, SUPER TEES saves you $3 on any order. Please use the link to the left. Contests will be running this summer (including a new "Best of" Clubhouse posts) and a threadless tee would make a great prize.
Oh, and they're $10 until Wednesday. Coupon code WYWS saves you $5 on orders over $50, SUPER TEES saves you $3 on any order. Please use the link to the left. Contests will be running this summer (including a new "Best of" Clubhouse posts) and a threadless tee would make a great prize.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Sausage assortment.
1. Ich Bin Ein Mascot. My coworker pal asked me to spread the word about this film short that he worked on, a mockumentary a little over eight minutes, about the daily struggles of a mascot.
2. Taquitos.net. The other day I wasted way too much time browsing through some of the thousands of fascinating reviews of chips, candy and other snacks from around the world. Lots of these products sound just plain wrong.
3. Rap Snacks. And those chip reviews led me to "the official snack of hip hop". Snacks packaged with rapper biographies and positive social messages. Strange! I'm intrigued by their honeydew-flavored cheese curls, though.
2. Taquitos.net. The other day I wasted way too much time browsing through some of the thousands of fascinating reviews of chips, candy and other snacks from around the world. Lots of these products sound just plain wrong.
3. Rap Snacks. And those chip reviews led me to "the official snack of hip hop". Snacks packaged with rapper biographies and positive social messages. Strange! I'm intrigued by their honeydew-flavored cheese curls, though.
MOVIE NIGHT: Apparently race is an issue night.
Howdy all. Sorry for the late post, also for leading you on about WWII sub movies. Just found out even though Brendan was a Military subcontractor he's a fuckin Unitarian pacifist not into War movie. Pfffttt. 'Sides he sadly won't be here for this week's programs of Racial Tension. Whoop!
MON. June 13th
7pmThe Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973): The token black agent for the CIA quits the agency and builds an army of leftist radicals and black nationalists. With their help they launch the first armed attack against the White power structure. Down with the man!
Fight for Your Life (1977): Anyone wanna see a racist J.F. Sebastian from Blade Runner in a cruel super-exploitative movie about three convicts who escape from jail and hole up at the house of a black minister and his family? You do? Well good 'cause we'll be watching a movie just like that.
MON. June 13th
7pmThe Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973): The token black agent for the CIA quits the agency and builds an army of leftist radicals and black nationalists. With their help they launch the first armed attack against the White power structure. Down with the man!
Fight for Your Life (1977): Anyone wanna see a racist J.F. Sebastian from Blade Runner in a cruel super-exploitative movie about three convicts who escape from jail and hole up at the house of a black minister and his family? You do? Well good 'cause we'll be watching a movie just like that.
Shabusan Dinner Thursday
7pm. Granville and 14th.
RSVP and I'll put in some reservations for the number of people wanting in.
And... if we're done dinner early, the Jolly Roger will act as the high seas in a low stakes pirates games. BYOP or share with those with stock.
RSVP and I'll put in some reservations for the number of people wanting in.
And... if we're done dinner early, the Jolly Roger will act as the high seas in a low stakes pirates games. BYOP or share with those with stock.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Karaoke Party - Saturday June 24th
Date: Saturday, June 24th.
Time: 6:30pm on.
Location: TBA. A hall or shared party space in some kind person's apartment block.
Occasion: JP is headed for grad school!
I've confirmed that Bob's sound system will be available and I will have a new system ready to test drive: Laptop, external CRT for the singers, 15,000 songs. Not to mention an external USB drive for the original cd+g library consisting of 2,500 songs. I'll be working on software test runs and doing a complete list merge and export that won't require any typing on my part (I'm afraid I'll have to retire the duotangs for the songlists...we're into binders now).
1. The CD+G list (1MB)
2. The first HD list (3MB)
3. The second HD list (3MB)
4. The THIRD HD list (1.5MB)
My cell no. is in the forums.
Time: 6:30pm on.
Location: TBA. A hall or shared party space in some kind person's apartment block.
Occasion: JP is headed for grad school!
I've confirmed that Bob's sound system will be available and I will have a new system ready to test drive: Laptop, external CRT for the singers, 15,000 songs. Not to mention an external USB drive for the original cd+g library consisting of 2,500 songs. I'll be working on software test runs and doing a complete list merge and export that won't require any typing on my part (I'm afraid I'll have to retire the duotangs for the songlists...we're into binders now).
1. The CD+G list (1MB)
2. The first HD list (3MB)
3. The second HD list (3MB)
4. The THIRD HD list (1.5MB)
My cell no. is in the forums.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Graduation Celebration
JP HAS CONVOCATED =)
Finally eh? It's about time: I've been through blood, sweat, toil and tears; many subhuman-hours of work at Starbucks; too many trees sacrificed for papers and journal article print-outs; and a complete reconfiguration of my brain to think that everything is geographic ... Anyhow, it's time to celebrate!
Please join me and my family in celebrating my Convocation on Saturday, June 10 at around 7pm. The celebration is really low-key, with plenty of Filipino food, time with family and friends and karaoke! This version of karaoke gives you a score at the end of your performance, paving the way for serious competition to bag either the highest or the lowest score!!
Address: 5693 Hardwick Street Burnaby. It is a bus ride away from either Holdom or Brentwood stations or use this link for driving directions.
NB: Bring booze if you so choose, but I guarantee that there will be food - good old home-cooked Filipino food!
Much Love:
JOHN PAUL CERVAS CATUNGAL, B.A. (First Class Honours) <~~ damn that feels good =)
Finally eh? It's about time: I've been through blood, sweat, toil and tears; many subhuman-hours of work at Starbucks; too many trees sacrificed for papers and journal article print-outs; and a complete reconfiguration of my brain to think that everything is geographic ... Anyhow, it's time to celebrate!
Please join me and my family in celebrating my Convocation on Saturday, June 10 at around 7pm. The celebration is really low-key, with plenty of Filipino food, time with family and friends and karaoke! This version of karaoke gives you a score at the end of your performance, paving the way for serious competition to bag either the highest or the lowest score!!
Address: 5693 Hardwick Street Burnaby. It is a bus ride away from either Holdom or Brentwood stations or use this link for driving directions.
NB: Bring booze if you so choose, but I guarantee that there will be food - good old home-cooked Filipino food!
Much Love:
JOHN PAUL CERVAS CATUNGAL, B.A. (First Class Honours) <~~ damn that feels good =)
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
If you haven't check the calendar lately...
The Clubhouse Purchasing Power Department is looking to feature summer cheese movies.
First up is Too Fast Too Furious: Tokyo Drift. For those who have not snickered, laughed, or giggled at the first two, this might just be the one to have you in stiches. Opening night is Kevin's adios-muchachos party, so it's going to have to be a Saturday night. This may be a double feature night finishing with Nacho Libre (reason for order of movies is that kids are going to be drawn to Nacho Libre and are less likely to be at the late show; crazy car fanatics are night owls and will likely want to go to the later screening of 2F2F3).
The second scheduled (but there will be more screenings before this one) will be Snakes on a Plane on August 18th. This is a pre-order event and you know it. The calendar comment section will be the place to reserve tickets. This movie will fall nothing short of terrible. WOO HOO!
Other Brainless Blockbuster suggestions can go here or at the calendar. And remember, if you don't have an account to access it, let me know ASAP. This is the premier location for Clubhouse events and activities and you should be posting events there as well as here.
First up is Too Fast Too Furious: Tokyo Drift. For those who have not snickered, laughed, or giggled at the first two, this might just be the one to have you in stiches. Opening night is Kevin's adios-muchachos party, so it's going to have to be a Saturday night. This may be a double feature night finishing with Nacho Libre (reason for order of movies is that kids are going to be drawn to Nacho Libre and are less likely to be at the late show; crazy car fanatics are night owls and will likely want to go to the later screening of 2F2F3).
The second scheduled (but there will be more screenings before this one) will be Snakes on a Plane on August 18th. This is a pre-order event and you know it. The calendar comment section will be the place to reserve tickets. This movie will fall nothing short of terrible. WOO HOO!
Other Brainless Blockbuster suggestions can go here or at the calendar. And remember, if you don't have an account to access it, let me know ASAP. This is the premier location for Clubhouse events and activities and you should be posting events there as well as here.
Being Angry and Irrate Pays
Canada Post thought I lived on 15th.
CANADA POST WILL PAY... all charges back to threadless.com.
Threadless has also waived the shipping fees to reship (so I'm out no dollars, they're out no dollars).
I still gave them $17.50 extra for the mailing charges, but that's the terms of the contract, and I will live. And by "live" I mean "think twice before shipping from them".
I'm still 1 month without my shirts. DAMNIT.
CANADA POST WILL PAY... all charges back to threadless.com.
Threadless has also waived the shipping fees to reship (so I'm out no dollars, they're out no dollars).
I still gave them $17.50 extra for the mailing charges, but that's the terms of the contract, and I will live. And by "live" I mean "think twice before shipping from them".
I'm still 1 month without my shirts. DAMNIT.
Monday, June 05, 2006
You wouldn't like me if you made me angry...
May 7, 2006 : 13 t-shirts are ordered. $130 for the shirts, $41.50 for the shipping.
May 8, 2006 : 3 further t-shirts are ordered. $30 for the shirts, $11.50 for the shipping, $3 coupon for the order.
May 9, 2006 : A request was emailed to threadless to make the order a gift option for the purposes of customs charge reduction as the shirts were not for one person.
May 10, 2006 : Denial of gift option: "for return purposes" they do not offer this EASY to implement option.
May 16, 2006 : According to threadless.com, 13 shirts are shipped. No email notification sent.
May 23, 2006 : 3 t-shirts are shipped. Email notification received.
May 30, 2006 : 3 t-shirts arrive. Actual shipping cost: $7.50 (this becomes important)
June 1, 2006 : Wondering where the baker's dozen went, I email threadless citing lack of email and shirts. I am suspecting product was never sent.
June 2, 2006 : Response was swift, and included a tracking number. USPS says shipment arrived May 19. Canada Post shows it was held for 11 days in sorting.
June 3, 2006 : I email threadless to inform them that the shipment is being held by Canada Post and am suspecting something is up beyond customs holdings.
June 5, 2006 9:19am : Their reply was to have me contact customs. I suspect it will arrive in a day or so.
June 5, 2006 1:01pm :
"Hello Corinne!
We received your order back to us for insufficient address. Actually the note from the postal service stated \"No such Post Office.\" If you would like your order sent again, we will have to charge you for shipping. It will be an additional charge of $40.00 for shipping again.
Since we do not store your credit card information, you will need to provide the credit card # and expiration date, as well as an updated address. You can send the necessary information via email or fax it to us at 888.595.3258.
If you do not want to pay additional shipping, we can cancel it and refund your card the order total minus the shipping. Let us know what you would like to do."
My response is as follows:
This is absurd! I ordered this order a day, ONE DAY, before a smaller order was made. The smaller shipment arrived without a hitch. How can a company possibly justify $80 worth of shipping for 13 shirts? Both of my orders had the exact same address, postal code, everything was exactly the same except the quantity of shirts being sent. I KNOW my information submitted to your company was accurate as proven by the smaller shipment received.
These shirts are not just for me, as I emailed before the shipment was even made. The shirts were gifts to be distributed last month. My organization was providing both revenue to threadless and advertisement. The customer service from threadless.com has not been horrible, but it's been short and curt (which I am alright with, as it is online service). However, this latest surcharge, for something I know I have no hand in, is not promoting future relations with your company from me or my organization. I have already promised these shirts to people and I will have to request that the shipment is made (not to mention that I am going to be out $40 if I don't). I must, however, be very clear that if I am to pay an additional $40 to your company, this will personally be my last order, and I can assure other people in my organization who have also purchased your products (either online or via Voltage) will probably follow suit. It is a shame, as your products have not been the source of my disappointment.
If the loss of repeat customers is not enough incentive to forgo charging your client twice, consider the mathematics of what this charge is: The USPS website has informed me that for $40 worth of shipping (to Canada, from the US on 3-5 day shipping) the package must be 13lbs (or 1lb a shirt). I already paid $41.50 for a shipment that took one month from the date of order or 3 weeks from date of shipment according to your website to NOT arrive, for a package I am willing to wager is not 13lbs (unless threadless has a policy of mailing wet shirts). I'll grant that the men's shirts are not thin and probably are at the 6 oz. weight mark. I'll use the assumption that all the shirts I ordered are 6 oz. That means that the total weight of the fabric being shipped is about 4.875 lbs. I'll throw in some packaging to round it up to an even 6lbs. USPS says that shipment will cost you about $24 to ship to Canada on a 3-5 day shipping (Global Express Mail(tm) EMS). According to my math, you have already gained $17.50 from me for a shipment I have not received--and not because _I_ provided the wrong information. I have very little reason to not think that this is not a scam for threadless.com to gain either $35.00 or $57.50 from me by overcharging me twice (either by recognizing that an incorrect postal code on a large shipment is profitable or not caring about the end consumer and will charge arbitrary shipment costs--depends how cynical you are). If I give you $6.50 to ship it again, threadless will not gain $17.50 or $35 from me by overcharging shipping and I'm likely to not find this experience nearly as aggravating as I am.
Before I hand over my card information, I am going to contact my local post office to find out what I can do to prevent a third charge of $40 when my "postal office is not found" again. Paying threadless again just to have it bounce again is not exactly my idea of being fiscally responsible. From threadless.com, I would like a digital photograph clearly showing the label of the address it was sent to, the reason for its return to threadless and the postage stamp showing the date of shipment from you. Without these pieces, I cannot not judge what I need to do to ensure that I am not charged $120, $160, $200, etc. for shipping.
If you want to get the basic points from this, they are as follows:
1. I am at no fault for this charge. Had I put the wrong postal code (which is not unrealistic, as I have recently moved) I would feel stupid, but I'd suck up the $80 charge as it is no fault of yours or the postal service--this is not the case.
2. Knowing that this is not my fault, I am a little put off by the fact that threadless has gained $17.50 from me if I cancel my order or $35.00 if I say "sure, charge me $80". I see very little reason to hand over $80 for something that cost you $24 and me a nightmare.
3. I am grudgingly willing to pay the $40, but at a charge to threadless.com that exceeds $40, and not before I can guarantee that the shipment will arrive this time. I am 100% willing to pay $6.50 to cover the actual costs of shipping.
Signed by me.
May 8, 2006 : 3 further t-shirts are ordered. $30 for the shirts, $11.50 for the shipping, $3 coupon for the order.
May 9, 2006 : A request was emailed to threadless to make the order a gift option for the purposes of customs charge reduction as the shirts were not for one person.
May 10, 2006 : Denial of gift option: "for return purposes" they do not offer this EASY to implement option.
May 16, 2006 : According to threadless.com, 13 shirts are shipped. No email notification sent.
May 23, 2006 : 3 t-shirts are shipped. Email notification received.
May 30, 2006 : 3 t-shirts arrive. Actual shipping cost: $7.50 (this becomes important)
June 1, 2006 : Wondering where the baker's dozen went, I email threadless citing lack of email and shirts. I am suspecting product was never sent.
June 2, 2006 : Response was swift, and included a tracking number. USPS says shipment arrived May 19. Canada Post shows it was held for 11 days in sorting.
June 3, 2006 : I email threadless to inform them that the shipment is being held by Canada Post and am suspecting something is up beyond customs holdings.
June 5, 2006 9:19am : Their reply was to have me contact customs. I suspect it will arrive in a day or so.
June 5, 2006 1:01pm :
"Hello Corinne!
We received your order back to us for insufficient address. Actually the note from the postal service stated \"No such Post Office.\" If you would like your order sent again, we will have to charge you for shipping. It will be an additional charge of $40.00 for shipping again.
Since we do not store your credit card information, you will need to provide the credit card # and expiration date, as well as an updated address. You can send the necessary information via email or fax it to us at 888.595.3258.
If you do not want to pay additional shipping, we can cancel it and refund your card the order total minus the shipping. Let us know what you would like to do."
My response is as follows:
This is absurd! I ordered this order a day, ONE DAY, before a smaller order was made. The smaller shipment arrived without a hitch. How can a company possibly justify $80 worth of shipping for 13 shirts? Both of my orders had the exact same address, postal code, everything was exactly the same except the quantity of shirts being sent. I KNOW my information submitted to your company was accurate as proven by the smaller shipment received.
These shirts are not just for me, as I emailed before the shipment was even made. The shirts were gifts to be distributed last month. My organization was providing both revenue to threadless and advertisement. The customer service from threadless.com has not been horrible, but it's been short and curt (which I am alright with, as it is online service). However, this latest surcharge, for something I know I have no hand in, is not promoting future relations with your company from me or my organization. I have already promised these shirts to people and I will have to request that the shipment is made (not to mention that I am going to be out $40 if I don't). I must, however, be very clear that if I am to pay an additional $40 to your company, this will personally be my last order, and I can assure other people in my organization who have also purchased your products (either online or via Voltage) will probably follow suit. It is a shame, as your products have not been the source of my disappointment.
If the loss of repeat customers is not enough incentive to forgo charging your client twice, consider the mathematics of what this charge is: The USPS website has informed me that for $40 worth of shipping (to Canada, from the US on 3-5 day shipping) the package must be 13lbs (or 1lb a shirt). I already paid $41.50 for a shipment that took one month from the date of order or 3 weeks from date of shipment according to your website to NOT arrive, for a package I am willing to wager is not 13lbs (unless threadless has a policy of mailing wet shirts). I'll grant that the men's shirts are not thin and probably are at the 6 oz. weight mark. I'll use the assumption that all the shirts I ordered are 6 oz. That means that the total weight of the fabric being shipped is about 4.875 lbs. I'll throw in some packaging to round it up to an even 6lbs. USPS says that shipment will cost you about $24 to ship to Canada on a 3-5 day shipping (Global Express Mail(tm) EMS). According to my math, you have already gained $17.50 from me for a shipment I have not received--and not because _I_ provided the wrong information. I have very little reason to not think that this is not a scam for threadless.com to gain either $35.00 or $57.50 from me by overcharging me twice (either by recognizing that an incorrect postal code on a large shipment is profitable or not caring about the end consumer and will charge arbitrary shipment costs--depends how cynical you are). If I give you $6.50 to ship it again, threadless will not gain $17.50 or $35 from me by overcharging shipping and I'm likely to not find this experience nearly as aggravating as I am.
Before I hand over my card information, I am going to contact my local post office to find out what I can do to prevent a third charge of $40 when my "postal office is not found" again. Paying threadless again just to have it bounce again is not exactly my idea of being fiscally responsible. From threadless.com, I would like a digital photograph clearly showing the label of the address it was sent to, the reason for its return to threadless and the postage stamp showing the date of shipment from you. Without these pieces, I cannot not judge what I need to do to ensure that I am not charged $120, $160, $200, etc. for shipping.
If you want to get the basic points from this, they are as follows:
1. I am at no fault for this charge. Had I put the wrong postal code (which is not unrealistic, as I have recently moved) I would feel stupid, but I'd suck up the $80 charge as it is no fault of yours or the postal service--this is not the case.
2. Knowing that this is not my fault, I am a little put off by the fact that threadless has gained $17.50 from me if I cancel my order or $35.00 if I say "sure, charge me $80". I see very little reason to hand over $80 for something that cost you $24 and me a nightmare.
3. I am grudgingly willing to pay the $40, but at a charge to threadless.com that exceeds $40, and not before I can guarantee that the shipment will arrive this time. I am 100% willing to pay $6.50 to cover the actual costs of shipping.
Signed by me.
In which I seek advice once more...
Same question as a couple months ago, but with more details. I've been trying to make up my mind for a month, but am still no closer to a decision, so if anybody has any good advice I'd love to hear it. I have job offers in Thailand and Vancouver... which do I take?
Thailand - Pros: Good for my career, good experience, and fulfilling work with Burmese human rights activists.
Cons: Liveable but otherwise meager pay - won't be able to pay down my debt at all. Far from home for one year.
Vancouver PR job - Pros - Close to friends and family, including two aging grandparents and two new nephews. Good pay, enough to take a bite out of my student debt.
Cons - Won't do much for my career nor boost Toby's academic street cred. I may get itchy feet again.
I'm dying of indecision. I need to let the Thailand folks know SOON (like tonight or tomorrow)... it's a damn good opportunity but I've been on the road a lot in the last couple of years, and it would be nice to take a year or so at home before I head back out again. Plus I gotta spend some quality time with my grandmothers while they're still lucid/alive.
What do I do?
Thailand - Pros: Good for my career, good experience, and fulfilling work with Burmese human rights activists.
Cons: Liveable but otherwise meager pay - won't be able to pay down my debt at all. Far from home for one year.
Vancouver PR job - Pros - Close to friends and family, including two aging grandparents and two new nephews. Good pay, enough to take a bite out of my student debt.
Cons - Won't do much for my career nor boost Toby's academic street cred. I may get itchy feet again.
I'm dying of indecision. I need to let the Thailand folks know SOON (like tonight or tomorrow)... it's a damn good opportunity but I've been on the road a lot in the last couple of years, and it would be nice to take a year or so at home before I head back out again. Plus I gotta spend some quality time with my grandmothers while they're still lucid/alive.
What do I do?
Saturday, June 03, 2006
MOVIE NIGHT: Because I Love You All Part 1
Heh heh heh.
Howdy all. This week I feel like hurting you all. Not out of spite or hate but out of love. Note this programming is NOT FOR EVERYONE. I doubt these will be IRREVERSIBLE intense but here's a warning nonetheless.
Mon. June 5th
7pm Benny's Video (1992): I was originally going to program Funny Games by Michael Haneke but it's rented out right now. For the best since I've seen it and thematically this works better with the second movie. Oh right the movie. The second in Haneke's "Emotional Glaciation" trilogy, Fourteen year old Benny sits in his room for hours watching violent movies. He becomes fascinated with a video he finds of a pig being slaughtered by a bolt gun. Later he decides to re-enact his favorite video.
9pm Man Bites Dog (1992): I've had a copy of this movie in one form or another since 1996 and have never gotten around to watching it until now. IMDB: "A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music, nature, society, and life as he offs mailmen, pensioners, and random people. Slowly he begins involving the camera crew in his activities, and they begin wondering if what they're doing is such a good idea."
P.S. I wrote up the wrong description for TENEBRE last week. The write-up was for DEEP RED.
Next week to celebrate Brendan moving in WWII U-BOAT DOUBLE BILL.
Howdy all. This week I feel like hurting you all. Not out of spite or hate but out of love. Note this programming is NOT FOR EVERYONE. I doubt these will be IRREVERSIBLE intense but here's a warning nonetheless.
Mon. June 5th
7pm Benny's Video (1992): I was originally going to program Funny Games by Michael Haneke but it's rented out right now. For the best since I've seen it and thematically this works better with the second movie. Oh right the movie. The second in Haneke's "Emotional Glaciation" trilogy, Fourteen year old Benny sits in his room for hours watching violent movies. He becomes fascinated with a video he finds of a pig being slaughtered by a bolt gun. Later he decides to re-enact his favorite video.
9pm Man Bites Dog (1992): I've had a copy of this movie in one form or another since 1996 and have never gotten around to watching it until now. IMDB: "A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music, nature, society, and life as he offs mailmen, pensioners, and random people. Slowly he begins involving the camera crew in his activities, and they begin wondering if what they're doing is such a good idea."
P.S. I wrote up the wrong description for TENEBRE last week. The write-up was for DEEP RED.
Next week to celebrate Brendan moving in WWII U-BOAT DOUBLE BILL.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Threadless order update
http://www.usps.com/
Tracking code: EQ761249515US
According to the kind folks at USPS, the shipment arrived two weeks ago.
Canada Post: http://www.canadapost.ca
Same tracking code
Has been kind enough to inform me that they have been sitting on it for ELEVEN DAYS. I hate you, Canada Post.
Tracking code: EQ761249515US
According to the kind folks at USPS, the shipment arrived two weeks ago.
Canada Post: http://www.canadapost.ca
Same tracking code
Has been kind enough to inform me that they have been sitting on it for ELEVEN DAYS. I hate you, Canada Post.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
alex birthday drunk sombrero
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this birthday a great one, and especially those who put up with me at the end of the night. Here's a bunch of photos on my new flickr page:
This one's atomistic
This one's atomistic
Monday, May 29, 2006
Writing Club
Look I'm getting better already. A post the day before Writing Club!!! (by all of 5 minutes!).
Anyways see you at 7pm and you can congratulate me.
Readers:
Kat - more on her children's book
Scott - an essay on plagiarism
Rachael - an address to the Queen (don't ask!)
Bean - "if you're lucky" (I asked her what she was going to read next time and this is what she said her title would be)
Anyways see you at 7pm and you can congratulate me.
Readers:
Kat - more on her children's book
Scott - an essay on plagiarism
Rachael - an address to the Queen (don't ask!)
Bean - "if you're lucky" (I asked her what she was going to read next time and this is what she said her title would be)
This World Today
This scares me and I don't know what to do.
"Unwilling to assimilate these new immigrants, European nations have established policies that discourage intermarriage and expand Muslim-only ghettos. Bawer says many European Muslims arrange marriages for their daughters with residents of poor, rural villages back home. These men "put the brakes on -- or even reverse -- whatever progress the European-born spouse might have toward becoming Westernized. " The more challenging part of Bawer's argument rests on two ideas: that many European Muslims reject the West's bedrock values and that the continent's leaders and her people have little interest in aggressively defending the best parts of their culture."
http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/421976.html
"Unwilling to assimilate these new immigrants, European nations have established policies that discourage intermarriage and expand Muslim-only ghettos. Bawer says many European Muslims arrange marriages for their daughters with residents of poor, rural villages back home. These men "put the brakes on -- or even reverse -- whatever progress the European-born spouse might have toward becoming Westernized. " The more challenging part of Bawer's argument rests on two ideas: that many European Muslims reject the West's bedrock values and that the continent's leaders and her people have little interest in aggressively defending the best parts of their culture."
http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/421976.html
The Evolution of Dance
Somep pretty funny stuff. Starts offa little slow, but he's pretty funny. And does a mean robot too.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
MOVIE NIGHT: ARGENTO
I've been a bad boy. This week is a return to catch-up programming. Programming films I should've seen forever ago but never bothered to or simply didn't even know about them. The debate this week was either a Wes Craven (guess which two classics of his I haven't seen and smack me) double bill or a Dario Argento (frequently labeled as the Italian Hitchcock) one. Well by the header you can figure out what was decided.
Mon. May 29
7pm Opera [1987]: Betty, an understudy for a production of Verdi's Macbeth, is given the chance to play the female lead. Her fear of Macbeth's notorious curse seems to have merit when a psychopath begins killing stagehands and a few ravens for good measure. The world of opera and giallo meet in what some consider the last truly good Argento film.
9pm TENEBRE [1975]: The classic and often copied (Halloween and Friday the 13th to name a couple) Argento giallo. An English pianist witnesses a murder of a psychic and finds himself, with the help of a hot reporter lady, on the trail to track the killer. If you like slasher movies this movie is the template to many of your faves. A must see.
RSVP. Pop fund in effect.
Mon. May 29
7pm Opera [1987]: Betty, an understudy for a production of Verdi's Macbeth, is given the chance to play the female lead. Her fear of Macbeth's notorious curse seems to have merit when a psychopath begins killing stagehands and a few ravens for good measure. The world of opera and giallo meet in what some consider the last truly good Argento film.
9pm TENEBRE [1975]: The classic and often copied (Halloween and Friday the 13th to name a couple) Argento giallo. An English pianist witnesses a murder of a psychic and finds himself, with the help of a hot reporter lady, on the trail to track the killer. If you like slasher movies this movie is the template to many of your faves. A must see.
RSVP. Pop fund in effect.
Dialogue of Cities
JP and I are going to a series of evening lectures June 1-3rd on the Museum in the city and the city as museum. I know Brendan would be interested but maybe the rest of you have some urban geek inside you wanting to come out.
Details in the Clubhouse Calendar
You can buy tickets individually ~$15 each or a three ticket pack for ~$30.
www.festivalboxoffice.com
Website Blurb:
There are two key questions we are asking our global experts to consider as they discuss their own home cities: ?What is Vancouver?s place in the world of cities, and how can we learn from the successes and failures of other metropolises?? and ?If the city is itself a kind of museum of the peoples and ideas that shaped it, what is the role of new and expanded museums in the contemporary metropolis??
FORMAT and SCOPE: The event consists of a concentrated three-day public program just prior to the main WUF event. June 1 and 2 will feature illustrated slide lectures at two venues downtown (SFU and Robson Square) by seven of the world?s leading architects and critics, focusing on current urban issues and museum-building in some of the world?s most interesting cities. The event will conclude with a June 3 session at Arthur Erickson?s Museum of Anthropology at UBC, where our guest commentators will offer their opinions and suggestions for Vancouver, and then open up a dialogue with the community. All invited guests are design writers and urbanists from all continents, public intellectuals whose writings have been published in many of the world?s leading newspapers, magazines, and design journals.
Details in the Clubhouse Calendar
You can buy tickets individually ~$15 each or a three ticket pack for ~$30.
www.festivalboxoffice.com
Website Blurb:
There are two key questions we are asking our global experts to consider as they discuss their own home cities: ?What is Vancouver?s place in the world of cities, and how can we learn from the successes and failures of other metropolises?? and ?If the city is itself a kind of museum of the peoples and ideas that shaped it, what is the role of new and expanded museums in the contemporary metropolis??
FORMAT and SCOPE: The event consists of a concentrated three-day public program just prior to the main WUF event. June 1 and 2 will feature illustrated slide lectures at two venues downtown (SFU and Robson Square) by seven of the world?s leading architects and critics, focusing on current urban issues and museum-building in some of the world?s most interesting cities. The event will conclude with a June 3 session at Arthur Erickson?s Museum of Anthropology at UBC, where our guest commentators will offer their opinions and suggestions for Vancouver, and then open up a dialogue with the community. All invited guests are design writers and urbanists from all continents, public intellectuals whose writings have been published in many of the world?s leading newspapers, magazines, and design journals.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Moving Help?
So, as it sits now I'm going to be moving Thursday June 1. I realize this is a weekday and most of you have day jobs, however if you do have the day off or have time in the evening to haul furniture, your help would be greatly appreciated and repaid with pizza and beer (or pop).
I'm planning on focusing on boxes and smaller items during the day, then my brother's gonna come by with his truck about 7pm to help with the bigger stuff.
Thanks a million.
I'm planning on focusing on boxes and smaller items during the day, then my brother's gonna come by with his truck about 7pm to help with the bigger stuff.
Thanks a million.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Surrey Metal Party (Not in Surrey)
Surrey Hair Metal
vs.
The Tranny Cat Emergency
(a house party)
at east van's graceland
(address available in forum or on Google Calendar)
Friday, June 16. late.
$2-5 suggested donation*
(no one turned away)
dj su-commandante
dj she
dj ruggedy handsome
beer on tap!
karaoke room!
black t-shirts, greasy hair, ripped jeans...
from Madonna to Alannis, Gene Simmons to Axl Rose, we want your best head bangin', beer swillin', air guitarin' surrey rock getup.
Feel free to bring friends, but you are responsible for who you bring. Please circulate to trustworthy friends only.
This is Kevin Tilley's last hoora before moving to Toronto. Come help him bid farewell to the lower classes and send him off to law school.
The Tranny Cat Emergency: earlier this year, Paublo the cat underwent a life-saving sex-change operation. His owner, Krisztina Kun, is raising funds to help pay for Paublo's new tranny lifestyle. Support tranny cats' rights and support the right for poor people to keep their pets alive!
*Proceeds go to paying our downstairs neighbours' night in a hotel and supporting the Tranny Cat Emergency
vs.
The Tranny Cat Emergency
(a house party)
at east van's graceland
(address available in forum or on Google Calendar)
Friday, June 16. late.
$2-5 suggested donation*
(no one turned away)
dj su-commandante
dj she
dj ruggedy handsome
beer on tap!
karaoke room!
black t-shirts, greasy hair, ripped jeans...
from Madonna to Alannis, Gene Simmons to Axl Rose, we want your best head bangin', beer swillin', air guitarin' surrey rock getup.
Feel free to bring friends, but you are responsible for who you bring. Please circulate to trustworthy friends only.
This is Kevin Tilley's last hoora before moving to Toronto. Come help him bid farewell to the lower classes and send him off to law school.
The Tranny Cat Emergency: earlier this year, Paublo the cat underwent a life-saving sex-change operation. His owner, Krisztina Kun, is raising funds to help pay for Paublo's new tranny lifestyle. Support tranny cats' rights and support the right for poor people to keep their pets alive!
*Proceeds go to paying our downstairs neighbours' night in a hotel and supporting the Tranny Cat Emergency
This Saturday the 27th
I'm not going to the Gorge to have the Flaming Lips sing "Happy Birthday" to me like they did in 2003, but honestly, karaokeing with friends just might be a little better.
First stop, the recently expanded Foundation restaurant for dinner, 2301 Main St @ 7th Ave, 5:15 til just before 7:30. Yes, that's really early, but they open at 5:00 and I hope we can be out of there in time for the main attraction. They don't accept reservations and sometimes the food can take a while, even if you're not in a party of what could be 20 or so. But the food will be worth it. I'm not a vegetarian and neither are most of the friends I've been here with, but there's something for everyone.
Then the Vets Club of course, Main @ 23rd, from 7:30 til 11:30. Best to get there as early as possible and sign up immediately for one or two songs, if you're a singer. I'm really excited for some dareoke! I already warned the request-taking lady that there might be a whole lot of singers who wouldn't normally be there on a Saturday, and she thinks it'll be fine.
And barhopping afterwards if I haven't been liquored up enough.
First stop, the recently expanded Foundation restaurant for dinner, 2301 Main St @ 7th Ave, 5:15 til just before 7:30. Yes, that's really early, but they open at 5:00 and I hope we can be out of there in time for the main attraction. They don't accept reservations and sometimes the food can take a while, even if you're not in a party of what could be 20 or so. But the food will be worth it. I'm not a vegetarian and neither are most of the friends I've been here with, but there's something for everyone.
Then the Vets Club of course, Main @ 23rd, from 7:30 til 11:30. Best to get there as early as possible and sign up immediately for one or two songs, if you're a singer. I'm really excited for some dareoke! I already warned the request-taking lady that there might be a whole lot of singers who wouldn't normally be there on a Saturday, and she thinks it'll be fine.
And barhopping afterwards if I haven't been liquored up enough.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
weekend update.
as far as I can tell, this is the weekend plan for miyuki and me:
friday night - drive north; cameo at 70's shatner dealie if we get through the border in time.
saturday - lunch with non-clubhouse acquaintances; b-day dinner with alex somewhere, karaoke @ vet's
sunday - chineefoo (noon, peking, yadda yadda); afternoon and evening family time (belated mum's day); return home after dinner
unfortunately, that's about all we're going to have time for.
friday night - drive north; cameo at 70's shatner dealie if we get through the border in time.
saturday - lunch with non-clubhouse acquaintances; b-day dinner with alex somewhere, karaoke @ vet's
sunday - chineefoo (noon, peking, yadda yadda); afternoon and evening family time (belated mum's day); return home after dinner
unfortunately, that's about all we're going to have time for.
For Mariko
William Shatner interpretting "Rocket Man."
Awesome. Anyone know anyway to save Youtube videos so that it might be shown Friday?
Awesome. Anyone know anyway to save Youtube videos so that it might be shown Friday?
Hmm, can't make fun of HMV anymore...
I stopped at HMV yesterday (looking for the one and only faith no more dvd that will ever be released) and noticed several blowout prices that might be of interest to some of you:
FOX Box sets
Firefly $24.99
Futurama S1-4 $24.99
Arrested Development S1-2 $24.99
Dead Like Me S1-2 $24.99
Family Guy S1-3 $26.99 + Stewie $16.99
+ more
Clearance
X-men $5.99
X2 $5.99
Back to the Future Trilogy $19.99
+ more
Battlefield Earth - They'll pay you $5 if you take one.
Also, CNL is having their 14% off sale from 11:30am to 2:00pm tomorrow (located @ Boundary and Marine).
FOX Box sets
Firefly $24.99
Futurama S1-4 $24.99
Arrested Development S1-2 $24.99
Dead Like Me S1-2 $24.99
Family Guy S1-3 $26.99 + Stewie $16.99
+ more
Clearance
X-men $5.99
X2 $5.99
Back to the Future Trilogy $19.99
+ more
Battlefield Earth - They'll pay you $5 if you take one.
Also, CNL is having their 14% off sale from 11:30am to 2:00pm tomorrow (located @ Boundary and Marine).
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
MOVIE NIGHT: The roots of ALIEN
Sorry for the uber late post but I just got in from Victoria. This week the two major inspirations for the untoppable sci-fi/horror classic ALIEN.
Mon. May 22
7PM It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958): Dan O'Bannon, one of the writers of ALIEN, is always quick to mention how his screenplay was inspired from rewriting one of the movies that scared the heck out of him when he was kid and fix all the problems he had with it. What's the plot? In the year 1973, the future, a rescue mission is sent to Mars to retrieve a marooned expedition. Only one survivor is left, who everyone suspects killed all the others of his mission. Little do they know that whatever killed the members of the Mars expedition has stowed away on their ship back to Earth. Definitely a movie of it's time but an era I've had little exposure to so I'm looking forward to it.
9PM Planet of the Vampires (1965): Set up is basically the same as ALIEN. A pair of spaceships intercept a distress signal from a distant planet. Once they land they discover a ancient downed spacship with mummified alien corpses inside. Similarities end there as the crews are attacked by hordes of disembodied aliens who take control of the crews' minds and bodies. I'm sure John Carpenter had this film in mind when writing the failed GHOST OF MARS. Directed by MARIO BAVA, you can expect tons of creepy technicolor atmosphere.
Mon. May 22
7PM It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958): Dan O'Bannon, one of the writers of ALIEN, is always quick to mention how his screenplay was inspired from rewriting one of the movies that scared the heck out of him when he was kid and fix all the problems he had with it. What's the plot? In the year 1973, the future, a rescue mission is sent to Mars to retrieve a marooned expedition. Only one survivor is left, who everyone suspects killed all the others of his mission. Little do they know that whatever killed the members of the Mars expedition has stowed away on their ship back to Earth. Definitely a movie of it's time but an era I've had little exposure to so I'm looking forward to it.
9PM Planet of the Vampires (1965): Set up is basically the same as ALIEN. A pair of spaceships intercept a distress signal from a distant planet. Once they land they discover a ancient downed spacship with mummified alien corpses inside. Similarities end there as the crews are attacked by hordes of disembodied aliens who take control of the crews' minds and bodies. I'm sure John Carpenter had this film in mind when writing the failed GHOST OF MARS. Directed by MARIO BAVA, you can expect tons of creepy technicolor atmosphere.
If you have Monday off
The Pegasus is hosting any and all interested cookie makers in the afternoon hours of Monday the 22nd.
I have heard that people will be off, so here is an open call to indulge in sweet treats.
Please feel free to bring dough if you'd like to come over and play with my "mind as well be an easy bake oven" oven with the rest of us.
12-7pm
(My cell will be on this time. Sorry 'bout that.)
Saturday, May 20, 2006
My idea of fun.
Anyone else want to go see The Birthday Party at the Van East this week? It's playing until the 27th. I was thinking of aiming for Tuesday, but I'm flexible. I'm pretty stoked to see it, especially after reading these Amazon.com reader reviews:
"I'm comfortably on the upper half of the food chain when it comes to intelligence, and when I'm at a loss to explain why an author's work is great, it's because his work, in fact, is not great. I wouldn't say the same thing about nuclear physics or brain surgery - when somebody does great work in those fields and I don't understand it, I'll chalk it up to "this guy might be really smart and I just don't know what he's talking about." But literature? Come on... the whole point of literature is that it is supposed to connect with the reader, not bewilder him."
"Informatively I am an avid reader with a vast collection. The Birthday Party did not have one redeeming feature. I could not believe that anything written could be so bad."
"Pinter in his political work presents himself as a spokesman for the oppressed of Mankind and has for years attacked the United States. The United States is without its faults, mistakes and misjudgments nonetheless the single major force in the world which prevents Mankind from falling into a dark night of Totalitarian Terror."
"I'm comfortably on the upper half of the food chain when it comes to intelligence, and when I'm at a loss to explain why an author's work is great, it's because his work, in fact, is not great. I wouldn't say the same thing about nuclear physics or brain surgery - when somebody does great work in those fields and I don't understand it, I'll chalk it up to "this guy might be really smart and I just don't know what he's talking about." But literature? Come on... the whole point of literature is that it is supposed to connect with the reader, not bewilder him."
"Informatively I am an avid reader with a vast collection. The Birthday Party did not have one redeeming feature. I could not believe that anything written could be so bad."
"Pinter in his political work presents himself as a spokesman for the oppressed of Mankind and has for years attacked the United States. The United States is without its faults, mistakes and misjudgments nonetheless the single major force in the world which prevents Mankind from falling into a dark night of Totalitarian Terror."
Surprise Party
If you are not in gridlock, I invite you to drop by Hell's Kitchen (my place) tonight and wish Lakshami a happy birthday. (but arrive before 8:00pm or after 9:00pm)
Friday, May 19, 2006
Paintball Sunday @ 9am
Gareth and I (and some others from my work) are going paintballing at Tsawassen Paintball Games near the ferry terminal on Sunday the 21st. We will be leaving Metrotown @ about 9am, and arriving at the field for 945 or 10am. I have cheap entry tickets, which can be purchased from me on the day of (two people get in for the cost of one - but it must be used by two people). I no longer have seats available, but if you have your own vehicle or are willing to transit, you're welcome to join us.
Calendar
There is a new calendar available. If you did not receive an email regarding this you can either leave a message in comments, the forum or email me.
The format is far easier to glance at quickly than the blog, but the blog will still act as a place to post.
The format is far easier to glance at quickly than the blog, but the blog will still act as a place to post.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Paypal?
Anyone here have a paypal account I can use to order a Sage Francis DVD with? Their site only accepts paypal, no CC. Not really up for starting a new PP account just for this. Anyhoo. Hit me back if you can hook me up.
Market du nuit
Mike wanted me to toss up a reminder that Friday May 19th is the scheduled trip to the night market. Post in comments if you're going.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Can You Smell It?
That's right, only 10 days 'till the next Evil Film School!
Remember, beer & popcorn will be available at the concession.
And don't forget to brush up on your Shatner trivia...
(Also, bring gifts as it is Alex's birthday)
Remember, beer & popcorn will be available at the concession.
And don't forget to brush up on your Shatner trivia...
(Also, bring gifts as it is Alex's birthday)
Rachael hasn't posted
But a phone call tells me there is a writing group tonight, her pad, 7pm. Readings from Rachael, Trevor and Graeme are scheduled*.
* this is not the truth.
* this is not the truth.
Monday, May 15, 2006
be one with the foo.
so when would bea better time for foo next weekend?
saturday following evil film skool, or sunday following karaoke?
we need to make some plans for the other lunch hour... so a prompt decision would be swell.
saturday following evil film skool, or sunday following karaoke?
we need to make some plans for the other lunch hour... so a prompt decision would be swell.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
MOVIE NIGHT: Biker fun.
I've had a request recently to do a biker double bill of Easy Rider and one of the following movies we're about to see. Well I'm happy to oblige halfway.
Mon May.15
7pm The Wild Angels (1966): Loser (Bruce Dern), a member of the Hell's Angels, has his bike stolen by a group of Mexicans. He calls in his fellow member Blues (Peter Fonda) as well as several of the other members to help him get his bike back. In the attempt to reclaim it a huge melee breaks out and the police soon arrive. Loser, finding himself without a bike, steals the bike of one of the officers and is chased down and shot. Blues and his gang then plan on getting him back from the hospital. Things do not go well.
9pm Hell's Bloody Devils (1970): Al Adamson's lost "Classic". An FBI agent who has been assigned to infiltrate an organized crime ring in cahoots with neo-Nazis and recruited motorcycle gang, The Bloody Devils. Marvel at plot lines introduced, developed and then ignored.
Mon May.15
7pm The Wild Angels (1966): Loser (Bruce Dern), a member of the Hell's Angels, has his bike stolen by a group of Mexicans. He calls in his fellow member Blues (Peter Fonda) as well as several of the other members to help him get his bike back. In the attempt to reclaim it a huge melee breaks out and the police soon arrive. Loser, finding himself without a bike, steals the bike of one of the officers and is chased down and shot. Blues and his gang then plan on getting him back from the hospital. Things do not go well.
9pm Hell's Bloody Devils (1970): Al Adamson's lost "Classic". An FBI agent who has been assigned to infiltrate an organized crime ring in cahoots with neo-Nazis and recruited motorcycle gang, The Bloody Devils. Marvel at plot lines introduced, developed and then ignored.
without numbers
so i lost my phone last night, droped it in the cab at the end of the night. so if you need to get a hold of me, email may be the only way, unless you know my parent's number but only the priveleged few who email me and ask for it shall recieve it. to all who are expecting me to call them this week, i can't because i don't have your number.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Those Nasty Habits...
Anybody going to see Ron Cahill's band Nasty Habits tonight?
> Friday 12th May & Sat 13th May........RCL # 83..5289 Grimmer Street BBY.....
> ...8.30pm - 12.30am
His parents (from Birmingham?) will be in the audience. As will Jen and I.
One block south of Kingsway, just off Royal Oak. So pretty close to either Metrotown or Royal Oak skytrain stations...
> Friday 12th May & Sat 13th May........RCL # 83..5289 Grimmer Street BBY.....
> ...8.30pm - 12.30am
His parents (from Birmingham?) will be in the audience. As will Jen and I.
One block south of Kingsway, just off Royal Oak. So pretty close to either Metrotown or Royal Oak skytrain stations...
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Logo Competition
Now with prizes!
See that logo up there? That one. We need a new one. Email your design (similar dimensions, please). I will post them here with the option of "Better or worse" than the current logo as they come in (for the purposes of general anonymity). Responses can go either by email or in the comments. Ideally by "the end", we'll have chosen the best one. Let's say the cut off for this first round will be May 31?
If it's popular enough, it may just be an ongoing design function of The Clubhouse as another way for contributors to contribute.
See that logo up there? That one. We need a new one. Email your design (similar dimensions, please). I will post them here with the option of "Better or worse" than the current logo as they come in (for the purposes of general anonymity). Responses can go either by email or in the comments. Ideally by "the end", we'll have chosen the best one. Let's say the cut off for this first round will be May 31?
If it's popular enough, it may just be an ongoing design function of The Clubhouse as another way for contributors to contribute.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Birthday plans
I'm going to a Midsummer Night's Dream at Bard on the Beach. Festival seating, so buy tickets, and we'll see each other there.
It's a Wednesday, so most of you will be going to karaoke, but for those who want an alternative, feel free to join me.
It's a Wednesday, so most of you will be going to karaoke, but for those who want an alternative, feel free to join me.
Come Live With Me!
I am looking for a room mate for June 1st 2006. Rent is $480 which includes utilities and the room can be furnished. I am located in Strathcoma, near Pender and Hawks. Close to Commercial and Downtown, with easy access to SFU and UBC. If you know anyone who might be interested can you pass the information on.
Monday, May 08, 2006
The Islands + Busdriver
UPDATE: THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED. Mesa Luna is closed. I'm so mad I could just spit!
Threadless... you know you want some
Okay, so I put in a big order yesterday and I accidentally, in a moment of confusion, ordered an extra shirt in guys small. It's about the size of a girls' large, only longer and not baby-tee style. It's called Landline's Revenge. It'll be about $15 when it comes in, call dibs now.
Also, I want to order another shirt (the one with the monster in the theatre seats), so if anyone else wants in on another cheap shirt order, I'll be putting one in around 10pm tonight.
Brendan: I ordered you a Commie shirt for $15; if you want it, it'll cost ya. ;)
Also, I want to order another shirt (the one with the monster in the theatre seats), so if anyone else wants in on another cheap shirt order, I'll be putting one in around 10pm tonight.
Brendan: I ordered you a Commie shirt for $15; if you want it, it'll cost ya. ;)
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Movie on Thursday
Lance and Brendan and Derek and I are going to see "Art School Confidential" on Thursday night. All are welcome. Open invite styles. Call and/or post for details.
PHANTASM double bill
As promised. Too lazy to write synopis. Just know, classic franchise I've, yet again, never exposed myself to (never seen a Leprechaun movie). Flying orbs, shrunken zombies directed by Don Coscarelli of now Bubba Ho Tep fame (formerly Phantasm fame). Starts as usual a little after 7pm.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Hey who wants to go camping?
I've been floating the idea of a couple of camping trips this summer. One all inclusive at Cultus Lake (Waterslides) and another farther out for just the guys. Anytime this summer (late july to early september) is good except for July 28-29. Comments? Suggestions? Money?
SUMMER OF LOVE! (or Nachtmarkt 2006)
Interesting theme...wonder if the vendors will run with it?
Anyhow, here's the scoop on the Richmond Nightmarket (off Vulcan Way and River Road in Richmond, 2.5 blocks north of Ikea).
Date: May 19 to Oct 01 2006
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Long weekends)
Opening hours:
7:00 p.m. to mid-night (Friday and Saturday)
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Sunday and Long weekend)
I'm considering a trip on opening weekend once the date is set for a certain birthday. Great place to get games, movies, computer/cell accessories, books, kitchenware, RonCo knockoffs, cheap food...it's the closest thing Vancouver can offer to uwi...uwa...uwe...Aunt Jemima! (Damn you, Christian!)
TBA - Cascade Falls trip...tentative date July 23rd, but possibly a June date as well if it's hot enough. Hike riverbeds, swim in pools from glacier runoff, slide down naturally formed waterslides. Just east of Mission.
TBAA - Golden Ears is a close second...north beach, lower falls...shelter at peak to camp overnight...just north of Maple Ridge.
Anyhow, here's the scoop on the Richmond Nightmarket (off Vulcan Way and River Road in Richmond, 2.5 blocks north of Ikea).
Date: May 19 to Oct 01 2006
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Long weekends)
Opening hours:
7:00 p.m. to mid-night (Friday and Saturday)
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Sunday and Long weekend)
I'm considering a trip on opening weekend once the date is set for a certain birthday. Great place to get games, movies, computer/cell accessories, books, kitchenware, RonCo knockoffs, cheap food...it's the closest thing Vancouver can offer to uwi...uwa...uwe...Aunt Jemima! (Damn you, Christian!)
TBA - Cascade Falls trip...tentative date July 23rd, but possibly a June date as well if it's hot enough. Hike riverbeds, swim in pools from glacier runoff, slide down naturally formed waterslides. Just east of Mission.
TBAA - Golden Ears is a close second...north beach, lower falls...shelter at peak to camp overnight...just north of Maple Ridge.
The Book Of Liz: a play by The Talent Family
I don't do a whole lot of plays but this one is a must-see because it's written by the Sedaris siblings, David (lots of books and NPR readings) and Amy (the afterschool special parody, Strangers With Candy). There are a few performances coming up. I'd prefer this Saturday or next...please comment if you would like to come along, and we'll fix a date soon.
The following info was cut & paste from here & there:
This is a campy comedy about Elizabeth, who has a bad sweating problem and is living a very routine life making cheese balls. It is the cheese balls that are supporting the community financially. When Elizabeth leaves to see what life is like in the big city, her old community begins to crumble. The recipe she provided is not creating the balls which were so legendary and people back home thinks she has sabotaged them. In the end, it is discovered that there is a secret ingredient that only Elizabeth has.
May 3-6 & 9-13, 8 pm, Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). Tix $20 at the door/$15 advance at Biz Books, Little Sister's Book Store, and online.
The following info was cut & paste from here & there:
This is a campy comedy about Elizabeth, who has a bad sweating problem and is living a very routine life making cheese balls. It is the cheese balls that are supporting the community financially. When Elizabeth leaves to see what life is like in the big city, her old community begins to crumble. The recipe she provided is not creating the balls which were so legendary and people back home thinks she has sabotaged them. In the end, it is discovered that there is a secret ingredient that only Elizabeth has.
May 3-6 & 9-13, 8 pm, Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). Tix $20 at the door/$15 advance at Biz Books, Little Sister's Book Store, and online.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
an open letter to Shari's.
I cannot in good conscience support a restaurant whose ownership does not understand how to properly use an apostophe in their logo. I will be spending my diner oriented dollars at Denny's until you rectify this situation. Intelligent Americans can no longer turn a blind eye to this sort of literary laziness. Please think of the children.
P.S. Please tell I.H.O.P. to use periods in their acronym.
[actually emailed via the contact us form at www.sharis.com]
P.S. Please tell I.H.O.P. to use periods in their acronym.
[actually emailed via the contact us form at www.sharis.com]
BLIND DEAD
SAM: Peter Jackson must be a total fan of the Blind Dead series 'cause he completely ripped off the look for the Black Riders in Lord of the Rings off that.
B.J.: Really? The Black Riders in the movie was almost exactly how I imagined them when I first read Lord of the Rings.
SAM: Totally ripped off. Have you seen any of the Blind Dead movies?
B.J. (hangs head): No.
Well we're rectifying that this week with the first two Blind Dead movies.
Mon. May 1
7pm Tombs Of The Blind Dead (1971) : IMDB: In the 13th century there existed a legion of evil knights known as the Templars, who quested for eternal life by drinking human blood and committing sacrifices. Executed for their unholy deeds, the Templars bodies were left out for the crows to peck out their eyes. Now, in modern day Portugal, a group of people stumble on the Templars abandoned monastery, reviving their rotting corpses to terrorize the land.
9pm Return Of The Evil Dead (1973) : The evil blind knights awaken during a festival celebrating the 500th anniversary of their defeat at the hands of the villagers. The drunken shouts of partygoers are quickly replaced by screams at the sight of the skeletal zombies and the massacre is on. A group of survivors ? including fireworks ace Jack, his old flame Vivian, the town's crooked mayor, and a few other eventual victims ? all gather in an old church that is quickly surrounded by the saber-swinging ghouls.
Next week if I can find it PHANTASM DOUBLE BILL!
B.J.: Really? The Black Riders in the movie was almost exactly how I imagined them when I first read Lord of the Rings.
SAM: Totally ripped off. Have you seen any of the Blind Dead movies?
B.J. (hangs head): No.
Well we're rectifying that this week with the first two Blind Dead movies.
Mon. May 1
7pm Tombs Of The Blind Dead (1971) : IMDB: In the 13th century there existed a legion of evil knights known as the Templars, who quested for eternal life by drinking human blood and committing sacrifices. Executed for their unholy deeds, the Templars bodies were left out for the crows to peck out their eyes. Now, in modern day Portugal, a group of people stumble on the Templars abandoned monastery, reviving their rotting corpses to terrorize the land.
9pm Return Of The Evil Dead (1973) : The evil blind knights awaken during a festival celebrating the 500th anniversary of their defeat at the hands of the villagers. The drunken shouts of partygoers are quickly replaced by screams at the sight of the skeletal zombies and the massacre is on. A group of survivors ? including fireworks ace Jack, his old flame Vivian, the town's crooked mayor, and a few other eventual victims ? all gather in an old church that is quickly surrounded by the saber-swinging ghouls.
Next week if I can find it PHANTASM DOUBLE BILL!
Stanley Cup Canadiens Vs Hurricanes Sunday 4:00
Sunday April 30th Game 5: Montreal @ Carolina
All you hockey lovers and tolerators are invited to watch the game five in the exiting series of the Habs vs. the Canes on the drive.
(Near Cafe Duex Soliel (Check Forum for Addy and Phony) I am house sitting my folk's place for the next few days and they have a big TV) Come at 3:30 or so. Game Starts 4:00 Probably go to 6:00 or 7:00 depending on if there's overtime or more / other shenanegans.
Bring beer or other game libations or snaques, and cheer on the Habs (or Carolina for some reason).
All you hockey lovers and tolerators are invited to watch the game five in the exiting series of the Habs vs. the Canes on the drive.(Near Cafe Duex Soliel (Check Forum for Addy and Phony) I am house sitting my folk's place for the next few days and they have a big TV) Come at 3:30 or so. Game Starts 4:00 Probably go to 6:00 or 7:00 depending on if there's overtime or more / other shenanegans.
Bring beer or other game libations or snaques, and cheer on the Habs (or Carolina for some reason).
New X3 footage.
link
Um yeah. Whoever has been cutting the trailers and tv spots for this movie has been doing an amazing job. Even with the only 6 week prep Ratner was given and the fact Ratner was directing it the trailers look great and gave us hope. After watching this...damn it looks cheesy and cheap. What do you think?
Um yeah. Whoever has been cutting the trailers and tv spots for this movie has been doing an amazing job. Even with the only 6 week prep Ratner was given and the fact Ratner was directing it the trailers look great and gave us hope. After watching this...damn it looks cheesy and cheap. What do you think?
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Voyage to the Emerald City
Anybody feel like taking a drive down to Seattle on Saturday? Corinne, Alex and I wanted to visit Christian and Miyuki while stopping in at a few places that are just essential to any Seattle visit...
- Sharis (no apostrophe)
- Sonic Boom
- Scarecrow Video
- Pike Place Market
- International district
- Coffee Messiah
- Fremont Bridge Troll (I think I want to go bouldering on his face)
- COLD STONE!
I think we planned on leaving at 7am and coming back at around 2am...
Comment if you wanna come along!
- Sharis (no apostrophe)
- Sonic Boom
- Scarecrow Video
- Pike Place Market
- International district
- Coffee Messiah
- Fremont Bridge Troll (I think I want to go bouldering on his face)
- COLD STONE!
I think we planned on leaving at 7am and coming back at around 2am...
Comment if you wanna come along!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Rino Ultimo!
No es 80 minutos but only 62 minutos!
Rino Diantonio
Vancouver B.C.
#13568 of 50000
01:02:23
06:14:46/km
10:03:00/mi
Howe & Georgia->
Stanley Park->
Beach Avenue->
Burrard Bridge->
2nd Avenue->
Cambie Bridge->
BC Place (10K)
Next year, Rino beat 29:37 and win grand prize. Southbound bus from Granville and Hornby to BC Place Stadium.
Rino Diantonio
Vancouver B.C.
#13568 of 50000
01:02:23
06:14:46/km
10:03:00/mi
Howe & Georgia->
Stanley Park->
Beach Avenue->
Burrard Bridge->
2nd Avenue->
Cambie Bridge->
BC Place (10K)
Next year, Rino beat 29:37 and win grand prize. Southbound bus from Granville and Hornby to BC Place Stadium.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Back Yard Bash
Thank you all for coming!
That was everything I hoped it would be.
That was everything I hoped it would be.
Sun, Hacky Sack,
Swings, Trampoline, Great Food,
Fun Stories
(Trivia was a surprise hit too)
I hope to have more of these noon til Dusk type things this Summer..
Seems like awesome to me..
woohoo and hugs
Jessica Karen
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Variety of Movie Choices!
BIG SMASH, the Music On Film Festival run by Kier-La (Runner of Cinemuerte), is happening this weekend at the Cinematheque til Monday. On Monday they'll be playing 35mm prints of...wait for it...
THE MUPPET MOVIE at 7PM
and Brian De Palma camptacular classic
PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE at 10PM
with PAUL WILLIAMS in attendance.
Myself, I'll be home watching an western, a WWII movie or the first two Blind Dead movies so I guess MOVIE NIGHT is formally cancelled but come by if you not up to anything (though you probably should check out BIG SMASH that night). Hey maybe I'll be watching a movie about a vigilante cop, I don't know.
THE MUPPET MOVIE at 7PM
and Brian De Palma camptacular classic
PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE at 10PM
with PAUL WILLIAMS in attendance.
Myself, I'll be home watching an western, a WWII movie or the first two Blind Dead movies so I guess MOVIE NIGHT is formally cancelled but come by if you not up to anything (though you probably should check out BIG SMASH that night). Hey maybe I'll be watching a movie about a vigilante cop, I don't know.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Ridiculously Inane Post
I've said it before but now we have proof Brendan and Paul are doppelgangers! I just noticed they picked the same background for their blogs!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Waiting for Godot
$23 (I think) for students with ID (that's almost all of you), 7:30pm this Thursday night, Stanley Theatre. Meet up at my place at 6:30pm to head over and buy a block of tickets?
RSVP and I might just buy tickets on my way home from work to save time and possible separation of friends!
RSVP and I might just buy tickets on my way home from work to save time and possible separation of friends!
kinda last minute
so i just realized that "the Devil and Daniel Johnston" is playing tonight at the cinematheque as part of the Big Smash music on film festival.
i'm not sure if i'll be able to go but i'd like to. it sarts at seven and i'll be climbing in north van before that but if anyone is interested call my cell and let me know cause i've heard good things about it and i'm not sure when it will play again here.
i'm not sure if i'll be able to go but i'd like to. it sarts at seven and i'll be climbing in north van before that but if anyone is interested call my cell and let me know cause i've heard good things about it and i'm not sure when it will play again here.
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