07-31-2009, 03:59 PM
Hi Glen,
Vancouver is hot, hot, hot! Aside from crazy preparations for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, there are over 10,000 fire fighters and police officers in town this week from all over the world (saw a group of Brasilians proudly waving their flag as they walked downtown, just celebrating 'being')who are participating in the World Police/Fire Games. Sunday is the huge Gay Pride Parade, and this evening there was an organized protest/celebration with hundreds of bicyclists taking over the main roads and bridges by riding side-by-side as they head in and out of downtown Vancouver, just because they feel like it (taking back the road for one night while motorists their way the rest of the month). No wonder Vancouver was again voted as one of the most livable cities in the world (you may want to branch out from LA or HA for a change)! As for how we're doing, we got our building permits (garage, main house, guest house) last week and Cat is helping us with getting bids. Our 'impractical dream' is starting to take shape.
Laura
A/L
Vancouver is hot, hot, hot! Aside from crazy preparations for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, there are over 10,000 fire fighters and police officers in town this week from all over the world (saw a group of Brasilians proudly waving their flag as they walked downtown, just celebrating 'being')who are participating in the World Police/Fire Games. Sunday is the huge Gay Pride Parade, and this evening there was an organized protest/celebration with hundreds of bicyclists taking over the main roads and bridges by riding side-by-side as they head in and out of downtown Vancouver, just because they feel like it (taking back the road for one night while motorists their way the rest of the month). No wonder Vancouver was again voted as one of the most livable cities in the world (you may want to branch out from LA or HA for a change)! As for how we're doing, we got our building permits (garage, main house, guest house) last week and Cat is helping us with getting bids. Our 'impractical dream' is starting to take shape.
Laura
A/L