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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 22, 2009 13:42:44 GMT -8
November 22: On this date in 1963:
author Aldous Huxley died. - Neil used an illustration about "soma" from Huxley's novel "Brave new world" in a forum post, a couple of months ago. - Here's another quote:
author Clive Lewis died. - Mill-Bay and I are likely both grateful for his work, including "The screwtape letters" and the Chronicles of Narnia.
Regarding the Narnia character Aslan:
....and that's all that happened on November 22, 1963.
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Post by Neil on Nov 25, 2009 12:29:05 GMT -8
Some people might be aware that a young woman, an island resident, was murdered on Hornby last week. The RCMP held an information meeting at the community hall a few days ago. I thought people might be interested to hear how a small community reacts to what I think is its first murder, as well as their concerns about a person who they widely considered a suspect, and who was released by police after being questioned. www.willthomasonline.net/willthomasonline/Islanders_Meet_With_RCMP_Over_T.html
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 25, 2009 12:50:27 GMT -8
Some people might be aware that a young woman, an island resident, was murdered on Hornby last week. The RCMP held an information meeting at the community hall a few days ago. I thought people might be interested to hear how a small community reacts to what I think is its first murder, as well as their concerns about a person who they widely considered a suspect, and who was released by police after being questioned. www.willthomasonline.net/willthomasonline/Islanders_Meet_With_RCMP_Over_T.htmlThanks for that community meeting link. I had been following the story, and while I was alarmed at reports of an out-of-control person driving dangerously helter-skelter around the island, I was also worried about vigilantism (sic?).
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Post by Neil on Nov 25, 2009 20:09:19 GMT -8
I had been following the story, and while I was alarmed at reports of an out-of-control person driving dangerously helter-skelter around the island, I was also worried about vigilantism (sic?). Hornby has long had conflicting views on policing, with some of the more libertarian types believing that people there could look after themselves without the heavy hand of the law, but I think most are more realistic, especially when they note the damage that uncontrolled partiers can inflict during the summer. I did read about this suggestion of people 'taking care of things' themselves with regard to this murder, but that was probably a necessary bit of blowing off steam. This meeting seemed to indicate that the 'suspect' had left the island, and hopefully that was the only person this vigilante talk was aimed at.
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Post by Kam on Dec 3, 2009 16:00:30 GMT -8
Street view for Nanaimo on Google Earth is up! Looks like they did Gabriola as well..
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 3, 2009 16:36:13 GMT -8
And if you do Streetview at Duke Point, you will notice that they turned on the camera just as they crossed the threshold from Queen of Alberni to the ramp, so if you pivot the camera around, you get a nice view of Alberni's main car deck as the Google vehicle drives off the boat.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Dec 4, 2009 7:16:37 GMT -8
My Dad was at Home Depot yesterday buying some new kitchen cabinets for the church he attends, and arranging for them to be installed. The fellow asked him what the address for the church was. Dad guessed on the street number. The fellow entered it in on the Home Depot system and up pops a picture of the church and told him he was right. I would imagine they are interfaced with google to do it. Big brother is watching you. If you haven't already time to change your tacky or worn curtains, because now the whole world can see them.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Dec 8, 2009 3:49:52 GMT -8
Okay, this guy obviously hasn't seen a Coastal Class... marinelink.com/en-US/News/Article/332661.aspx Biggest Boat Wrap "I believe it is the largest boat wrap ever," said Image Monster owner Jed McDonough as he surveyed the QuadZeus, a 60-ft power sportsfish boat in Charleston, S.C. Image Monster, a Wilmington, N.C., large-format print and graphic design studio, wrapped the boat in a custom design by graphic designer Zach Shaeffer, who utilized original drawings by renowned Wilmington marine artist Steve Goione. The QuadZeus wrapped from bow to stern participated in the boat show turning heads wherever it went. The QuadZeus is a convertible, powered by four Cummins MerCruiser Diesel QSC8.3-liter 600-hp engine/pod units.
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Post by Kam on Dec 8, 2009 11:54:22 GMT -8
A Christmas present at a bargain price: "Ship Simulator 2008" For our vesseltracker.com community we have negotiated a special price for what is perhaps the best ship simulation software in the universe: "Ship Simulator 2008". When purchasing one or more of the English language download versions of "Ship Simulator 2008", "Ship Simulator Add-on: New Horizons" and "Ship Simulator2008 Collector's Edition" online from www.shipsim.com/vesseltracker you will be granted a 25% discount! The magic promotion code you need to key in when ordering is: SS8VT1209. Offer valid until December, 18. Enjoy!
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Post by Neil on Dec 31, 2009 12:29:18 GMT -8
Been seeing a lot of movies lately, and a couple provided an interesting contrast in what Hollywood can produce on widely varying budgets.
On Christmas day we saw Avatar, in 3D, a film that James Cameron produced for a reported $300 million, including marketing. Extremely impressive visually- as you would expect for that amount of money- and fairly intriguing in its storyline, and its examination of various political, corporate, personal, and spiritual themes, although it did deteriorate into a standard sci-fi fantasy shoot-em- up at the end. Cameron knows how to spend movie money with out wasting it, as he showed in Titanic, and he succeeds here, but still, if you can't tell a story with that amount of resources...
I can't say I left the theatre feeling anything, although I appreciated the craft of the film, and what it was saying.
Then, last night, we watched Paranormal Activity, on blu-ray. A film made for $10,000-15,000, depending on what review you read, and made independently of any Hollywood production people. A very simple story: a camera set up to record unexplained bumps in the night that have been plaguing a young woman since childhood. Things get worse once filming begins, but you never see the actual cause.
I don't scare easily watching movies, but this film creeped me out. When I came downstairs afterward to check the forum and a few other things on the computer, I left the light on, and briefly considered leaving it on all night. With a clear understanding of what makes people uneasy and an ability to construct an authentic seeming scenario, the film maker achieved more than anyone has ever achieved on such a shoestring budget.
We probably all remember being scared by tales around a campfire. I think Hollywood often forgets that connecting with people's imaginations can beat spending gazillions on special effects.
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Post by Coastal Drought on Jan 1, 2010 22:02:01 GMT -8
Here is a video of the fireworks that I recorded while I was skiing on Mount Washington last week:
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Post by Mike C on Jan 5, 2010 14:29:07 GMT -8
Well some of you have noticed my absence, and most of you don't care, but I'll just clear some stuff up anyway.
My desktop computer promptly stopped connecting to the internet upon receiving a signal from our new D-Link wireless router (the router has been returned to Future Shop). As a Jesus Day gift, I received an HP Netbook which will allow me to surf the Forum once again.
So after a short break, The Flyer is back, browsing your posts, surfing your photos and riding your ferries. ;D
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Post by Neil on Jan 14, 2010 19:15:15 GMT -8
Those of us Canadians who are often very critical of the colossus to our south need to note that, as has often happened before, it will be the U.S. that is key to providing aid to a country in severe distress.
Chances are, America will match or exceed the rest of the world put together in their response to the horrific events in Haiti. This is a time when their aircraft carriers, hospital ships, troops, and general military operations ability all come together to do something that really no one else can pull off.
The poorest nation in the western hemisphere gets hammered again. It was difficult getting through to online aid agencies to donate today, which if nothing else means that people are really opening their wallets to help out a people who had so little to start with.
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 15, 2010 13:13:34 GMT -8
Not a lot of ships shown on Siitech operate up and above 25 knots in the Northern Georgia Strait region. This is why my eye was caught on one particular boat this afternoon: the Rachel Marie. Currently it is heading SE off Gabriola Island. It's destination reads: "BARBERS PT\HNL FERRY". Curiosity taking over, I decided to check out where that really is. Turns out it's a discontinued passenger ferry service in Hawaii, taking passengers from an area called Barbers Point, west of Honolulu, into Downtown Honolulu. A 1 hour trip, one way. The company is called TheBoat and its service was discontinued in July 2009. I will try to find some additional information as to why one of the ferries that operated on the run is sailing down thru our local waters, and perhaps some info on that route itself. I'm guessing it didn't last due to similar reasons as Coastal Link's current attempt from West Van to Downtown: There is road access from Point A to Point B.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 19, 2010 20:05:16 GMT -8
In my email today I received a link to a Youtube video that I thought you also might all like to see. It is a 1936 MGM travelogue in colour on Vancouver & Victoria. It includes very nice footage of a CP steamer underway in Victoria Harbour. I believe I have the boat's identity pegged but I'll let the rest of you take a crack at it.
Enjoy!
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Post by FNS on Jan 19, 2010 21:16:30 GMT -8
In my email today I received a link to a Youtube video that I thought you also might all like to see. It is a 1936 MGM travelogue in colour on Vancouver & Victoria. It includes very nice footage of a CP steamer underway in Victoria Harbour. I believe I have the boat's identity pegged but I'll let the rest of you take a crack at it. Enjoy! Wonderful find! The colours in this film are incredible. You could almost reach your hand out to that CPR liner arriving Victoria (we all know her name). Immaculately maintained, too! This was about the time when my grandparents settled into Vancouver. My grandfather was from Denmark, and my grandmother was from Ireland. So neat to see how Vancouver was when they arrived. It would be a few years until the birth of my mom there. On False Creek, my grandfather rose to a high rank in management of Allied Shipbuilders. Thanks for finding and sharing this video!
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Post by Neil on Jan 21, 2010 14:15:21 GMT -8
It's 13 degrees in my backyard. I was buzzed by a mosquito today... the 21st of January. Parts of the lawn need mowing. I've had to dress down on runs through the park where I already notice bushes leafing out. Mucho gracias, El Nino! I know the Olympians are getting tense, but the rest of us who dislike harsh winters will be happy if this lasts to the end of February, at which time we will be expecting spring. My daughter went for a walk in Delta's Burns Bog, where this lovely little creature posed.
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 24, 2010 16:38:49 GMT -8
Here's a video on youtube that I recommend you watch:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 24, 2010 17:39:40 GMT -8
Here's a video on youtube that I recommend you watch: Those Aussies do some great parody. I enjoyed that the first time around, and still liked it this time. Thanks Chris.
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Post by Scott on Jan 27, 2010 22:17:53 GMT -8
I'm sure some of you have seen this already. Very cool:
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jan 28, 2010 5:52:44 GMT -8
In the same vein, take a look at some of the stitched photos found on MS Photo Synth. Neat photo collages of Vancouver, Whistler and area.
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Post by Kam on Feb 12, 2010 9:46:01 GMT -8
Looks as if Siitch has gone down, and I wonder if it has to do with Olympic security.....
I've enjoyed watching the Brandon and Whitehorse do circles out in the straight for the last few days!
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Post by Kam on Mar 19, 2010 13:32:48 GMT -8
Tug boat gets squished between a container ship and the dock..
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Post by SS San Mateo on Apr 11, 2010 10:33:06 GMT -8
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Post by Scott on Apr 11, 2010 16:53:33 GMT -8
The skill of the Sedin twins is amazing. With his 4 assists last night, Henrik became the highest scoring player in the league for the season.
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