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[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 11:41pm

Did you keep those pages of where DD and I would take you if you visited our fair cities?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 11:47pm

Oh, Undi, I think you ought to come here and I'll surprise you! But okay, if you were to come to Vancouver, the places I'd show you that best represent me and my city:

- The Pacific Ocean - (well, technically it would be a view of the strait that separates Vancouver and Vancouver island, but it's made up of Pacific Water) - many beautiful areas to have lunch and walk along there! And we have Wreck Beach, a nudie spot where Alan Cumming, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman used to visit.



- Stanley Park - It's much larger than Central Park, isn't man-made, has a very popular seawall for jogging, biking or blading with trees on one side and the ocean on the other. It also has some famous totem poles carved by our Aboriginal people, who've played a huge part in BC's history but have, for a long time, been marginalized and shown in a bad light by our government and media.

View of Vancouver from Stanley Park:


Totem poles:


- Granville Island - it's a small yuppie island, very popular with locals, tourists and celebs, with an extensive market, small shops, several theatres and fantastic cuisine.

This is the only photo I could find for it. It's really more effective to be there than for the sights anyway (hint HINT, Undi!).



- Robson St. & Granville St. - Is our equivalent of 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive. All the hot shops, hotels, restaurants and clubs are within a 5 block radius of these cross-streets. We've got the big designer names (and it's slightly less expensive here because of your guys's US$), a huge variety of dining options for any budget, at least 6 Starbucks on Robson alone (including two that are diagonally facing each other at an intersection) and an excellent vantage point for people watching. Did I mention the shopping? DayDreamer will attest!


- Gastown - It's mostly for the tourists. Lots of souvenir shops, Irish pubs, fine dining, cobblestone (I think...it's been a while), and a steam clock that seems to thrill the tourists for some reason I can't fathom...I suppose because it's...steam?




I'd also think of taking you to Chinatown, but the one in New York is larger than ours. It's worth learning about the Chinese, who make up an enormous percentage of the population here - We could check out one of the Buddist temples or Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden.



Van Dusen Botanical Gardens is also worth taking a peek at - I'm not much of a plant or flower person, but their lagoon is a must-see. (And I can't find a picture of it.)

Oh, and of course we MUST take a day-trip to Whistler Mountain, where DayDreamer and I would be more than happy to slap on a pair of skis and throw you down a trail!

This is overlooking Whistler village, which has a bunch of shops, hotels and restaurants:


This would be DayDreamer:


And if we were smart, this would be you and me, Undi:

Updated On: 2/22/06 at 11:47 PM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 11:53pm

You're on your own for DD's. I only found this quickly because I knew which words to look up.

I mentioned Seattle Premium Outlet already, didn't I?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 11:58pm

Fido, will you come up to Vancouver with DD and Undi?

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:06am

OMG-those photos Tiff! I'm on the next flight! j/k But really, those are gorgeous.

[FidoRock]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:09am

Tiff - I'm not able to be there on Sundays... but a Friday or Saturday might work... DD already planning it?

Jane2 -- welcome to the marauding brothers' thread!

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:13am

Hi Fido-I didn't even kn ow what the heck thread I was on! What is this, or are you going to tell me to go read it

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:14am

Don't be a b*tch, Fido. Give her an abridged version.

And Jane2, don't make me start pestering you to pay Vancouver a visit!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:16am

Did I ever tell you about the pig farm, Jane? About time for a family reunion!

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:18am

Pig farm, eh? You mean your house? Don't bother trying to get me to there, honey, I don't travel. Don't ask!

Is this thread about tattoos? then I belong here.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:19am

You don't travel??? Oh wait, we've covered this, haven't we. Well, if you're willing to fly to Florida, what difference is going to the opposite coast?

And what tattoos do YOU have?

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:20am

I only go to Florida because I have to. I have friends all over the country but I only see them when they come to NY

My tattoo is red lips from Rocky Horror

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:21am

With or without the blood droplets?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:21am

Nice! Including the teeth nibbling at the lip?

[FidoRock]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:23am

the thread, Jane2, I was referring to was THIS one... DD is so jealous.. I birthed it and it's growing quickly...

pig farm.. hmm..well, the PNW has not only had Ted Bundy and the (now caught after decades) Green River Killer (at LEAST 47 victims), but Vancouver apparently has had its share of PNW crazy serial killers.. this nutty pig farmer who preyed upon the eastside of DT sexworkers...

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:23am

YWIW-no, but when I was acting out my part in front of the screen I would take a razor blade and cut a tiny cut in the corner of the mouth and drops of blood would go down my arm but sort of stop right in the correct place.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:24am

Tiff-no teeth. It's a strange story. I got one tattoo on my shoulder, with the teeth, but the tattoo diasppeared. So then I designed my own lips for the second one. I'll pm you the photo.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:25am

Rocky Horror - midnight screenings, where's your fu&&ing neck.

Good times . . .

Many scars Jane?

PS - now I fell left out - I wanna see too! (why do I suddenly feel like Marlene?)

Updated On: 2/22/06 at 12:25 AM

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:27am

No scars, except emotional boo hoo, ONLY KIDDING! I had a great time, it's a long story for some other day.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:28am

OK - just butting in for the moment. Back to the Tatoo brothers.

Night all.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:28am

Fido, is this essentially a thread about tattoos? Or did it start out that way and then turn into ...what.

[FidoRock]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:30am

well if blood doesn't get a mod's attention, what will ? :)

hmm... TIFF... there is still SO much for you and I to discuss, truly :)

YWIW.. hmmm... where are you? perhaps I need to meet you for a cocktail :)

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:32am

I am down south the coast in Los Angeles - so a wee bit of a drive for drinks.

And, I am an old, old hag, with a bit of sassiness left in her, so drinks with me would probably be quite disappointing!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:32am

PS - now I fell left out - I wanna see too! (why do I suddenly feel like Marleen?)


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA...


FidoRock, shhhh!! That Willy Pickton pig farm was the one I was referring to! I was hoping to lure Jane there and be rid of her once and for all!

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:34am

Hey my cousin lives in Nebraska and she smells hog all day long.