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Soapbox Carts in Kitsilano

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Mark

There’s been an annual soapbox cart derby down 4th in Kitsilano for the last 17 years. It’s been a locally run affair and a lot of kids used to take part – used to. This year was different as the … Continue reading →

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George & Ward

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Mark

I met George and Ward whilst I worked for Cable & Wireless. George until recently was with KPN in the Netherlands, Ward with Belgacom. These two guys became real friends and it was somewhat surprising that they turned out to … Continue reading →

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Return to Grouse – on a zipline

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Mark

Grouse is a year long attraction and in July we took the opportunity of heading back up the mountain to discover its delights ‘sans-snow’. What an amazing transformation. Although signs of snow were still there, it was a real treat … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Light

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Mark

Since 1990, Vancouver has seen an annual fireworks ‘shoot out’, normally between Canada, the US and China, the Celebration of Light. Each country has one evening to themselves and then there’s a grand finale evening. This years event took on … Continue reading →

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Lighthouse Park

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Mark

[ Javascript required to view QuickTime movie, please turn it on and refresh this page ] You’ll find Lighthouse Park jutting out of West Vancouver in to the Strait of Georgia with views of Bowen Island and across the Burrard … Continue reading →

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Grouse Mountain – the missing ski post

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Mark

[ Javascript required to view QuickTime movie, please turn it on and refresh this page ] I have never downhill skied. My only experience of life on slippery stuff has been confined to flirting with ice stakes a few times … Continue reading →

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