Comments for Hummingbird604.com http://hummingbird604.com The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Fri, 03 May 2013 18:27:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Remembering @Penmachine Derek K. Miller on the anniversary of his passing by Michelle Clausius http://hummingbird604.com/2013/05/03/remembering-penmachine-derek-k-miller-on-the-anniversary-of-his-passing/comment-page-1/#comment-38370 Michelle Clausius Fri, 03 May 2013 18:27:56 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18140#comment-38370 Hearts to you Raul. Hearts to you Raul.

]]> Comment on On having higher standards of living in Mexico compared to Canada by Melissa http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/21/on-having-higher-standards-of-living-in-mexico-compared-to-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-38367 Melissa Fri, 03 May 2013 17:01:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18138#comment-38367 Thanks for the shout out, Raul!! Celebrity is over-rated! You just be your bad self wherever you are and I'm certain the standard of your social life will improve as it seems everything else has....I admire your courage to leave Vancouver in search of something better for yourself. Thanks for the shout out, Raul!! Celebrity is over-rated! You just be your bad self wherever you are and I’m certain the standard of your social life will improve as it seems everything else has….I admire your courage to leave Vancouver in search of something better for yourself.

]]> Comment on On having higher standards of living in Mexico compared to Canada by LadyIslay http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/21/on-having-higher-standards-of-living-in-mexico-compared-to-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-38069 LadyIslay Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:02:22 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18138#comment-38069 I confess that I don't have any first-hand experience with observing the gap between the rich and poor in Mexico, Raul. My information and impressions come from media reports, government & NGO agencies, and anecdotal accounts from people I meet that have visited Mexico. For example, I have regular contact with folks that go to Mexico year after year to build "houses" (what we would call "shacks") for the working poor (1, 2 or 3 income families) that live in the slums of Tiajuana and Puerto Peñasco. Many families that they build for have no access to electricity, clean running water or sanitation services on the tiny plot of land they live on. This is in stark contrast to the high school students from Mexico that I have hosted in my home that reported having at least one full time domestic on staff in their home in Mexico. Except for the most extreme cases or where people choose not to (like folks that live off-grid), most of the working poor in Canada can manage find accommodation with at least the basic services of clean running water, electricity and sanitation services. The greatest deficiencies in Canada's ability to adequately house its residents can seen in extreme locations like the downtown eastside of Vancouver and some First Nations reservations. My impression is that most people can enjoy a higher degree of personal security in Canada. For example, the US doesn't issue a travel warning for Canada: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5815.html. Political corruption among civil servants in Canada doesn't often include rampant bribery. Compare Transparency International's comments on Canada and Mexico. Apparently their research (how accurate their reserch is, I don't know) indicates that 14% of household income goes towards paying bribes (http://www.transparency.org/country#MEX_Chapter). Again, anecdotally, but I've never had a single person in Canada report to me that they had to bribe a public official or utility company employee to get access to basic services. Statistics from the Mexican government: 43.9 million people without access to health care. 44.2% of the population living below the poverty line. Apparently even the UN reports that the gap between the rich and the poor is highest in the world in Latin American countries (including Mexico), which brings me back to my original comment that perhaps in Canada, the middle and upper classes sacrifice more (through taxes!) so that the lower classes can enjoy a generally higher standard of living compared to lower classes elsewhere in the world. I confess that I don’t have any first-hand experience with observing the gap between the rich and poor in Mexico, Raul. My information and impressions come from media reports, government & NGO agencies, and anecdotal accounts from people I meet that have visited Mexico. For example, I have regular contact with folks that go to Mexico year after year to build “houses” (what we would call “shacks”) for the working poor (1, 2 or 3 income families) that live in the slums of Tiajuana and Puerto Peñasco. Many families that they build for have no access to electricity, clean running water or sanitation services on the tiny plot of land they live on. This is in stark contrast to the high school students from Mexico that I have hosted in my home that reported having at least one full time domestic on staff in their home in Mexico.

Except for the most extreme cases or where people choose not to (like folks that live off-grid), most of the working poor in Canada can manage find accommodation with at least the basic services of clean running water, electricity and sanitation services. The greatest deficiencies in Canada’s ability to adequately house its residents can seen in extreme locations like the downtown eastside of Vancouver and some First Nations reservations.

My impression is that most people can enjoy a higher degree of personal security in Canada. For example, the US doesn’t issue a travel warning for Canada: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5815.html. Political corruption among civil servants in Canada doesn’t often include rampant bribery. Compare Transparency International’s comments on Canada and Mexico. Apparently their research (how accurate their reserch is, I don’t know) indicates that 14% of household income goes towards paying bribes (http://www.transparency.org/country#MEX_Chapter). Again, anecdotally, but I’ve never had a single person in Canada report to me that they had to bribe a public official or utility company employee to get access to basic services.

Statistics from the Mexican government: 43.9 million people without access to health care. 44.2% of the population living below the poverty line.

Apparently even the UN reports that the gap between the rich and the poor is highest in the world in Latin American countries (including Mexico), which brings me back to my original comment that perhaps in Canada, the middle and upper classes sacrifice more (through taxes!) so that the lower classes can enjoy a generally higher standard of living compared to lower classes elsewhere in the world.

]]> Comment on On having higher standards of living in Mexico compared to Canada by Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/21/on-having-higher-standards-of-living-in-mexico-compared-to-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-38066 Raul Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:57:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18138#comment-38066 Generally speaking, I think the minimum standard in Mexico is much higher than in Canada! Generally speaking, I think the minimum standard in Mexico is much higher than in Canada!

]]> Comment on On having higher standards of living in Mexico compared to Canada by LadyIslay http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/21/on-having-higher-standards-of-living-in-mexico-compared-to-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-38065 LadyIslay Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:47:03 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18138#comment-38065 Food for thought? Perhaps in Canada, people in the middle and upper classes of society sacrifice certain standards so that everyone here has the opportunity to enjoy a minimum standard that is considerably higher than the minimum standard in Mexico. I speak in general terms, since not everyone in Canada accepts the help offered, and sometimes the system fails people. Food for thought? Perhaps in Canada, people in the middle and upper classes of society sacrifice certain standards so that everyone here has the opportunity to enjoy a minimum standard that is considerably higher than the minimum standard in Mexico. I speak in general terms, since not everyone in Canada accepts the help offered, and sometimes the system fails people.

]]> Comment on On having higher standards of living in Mexico compared to Canada by Roland Tanglao http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/21/on-having-higher-standards-of-living-in-mexico-compared-to-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-38064 Roland Tanglao Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:26:12 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18138#comment-38064 "reverse brain drain" :-) is definitely a phenomenon or as the youth say a "thing". miss you! peace and love from Vancouver! ...Roland “reverse brain drain” :-) is definitely a phenomenon or as the youth say a “thing”. miss you! peace and love from Vancouver! …Roland

]]> Comment on Hacienda de Letras (Pabellon de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico) by sara http://hummingbird604.com/2013/04/09/hacienda-de-letras-pabellon-de-arteaga-aguascalientes-mexico/comment-page-1/#comment-37991 sara Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:05:48 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18110#comment-37991 Reading your post ...I relived memories of my trip to napa valley last year.. spending a day at a winery.. understanding the nuances of wine making...walking through grape gardens taking a tour of manufacturing.. while you keep on sipping exotic wine in between is a sure shot recipe for day well spent :) Reading your post …I relived memories of my trip to napa valley last year.. spending a day at a winery.. understanding the nuances of wine making…walking through grape gardens taking a tour of manufacturing.. while you keep on sipping exotic wine in between is a sure shot recipe for day well spent :)

]]> Comment on Copper Sky Gallery and Cafe (Madeira Park, Sunshine Coast) by Winnie Espersen http://hummingbird604.com/2011/12/21/copper-sky-gallery-and-cafe-madeira-park-sunshine-coast/comment-page-1/#comment-37876 Winnie Espersen Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:25 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=15513#comment-37876 I am looking for some hand painted ceramic work by Cornelia. Whom I bought a few works in Maderia Park several years ago. Would you know if this artist is still around? Thank you! I am looking for some hand painted ceramic work by Cornelia. Whom I bought a few works in Maderia Park several years ago. Would you know if this artist is still around?

Thank you!

]]> Comment on PEP Talks (Parenting Educational Program) 2013 (win tickets) by Omar http://hummingbird604.com/2013/02/23/pep-talks-parenting-educational-program-2013-win-tickets/comment-page-1/#comment-36554 Omar Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:28:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18090#comment-36554 As with Matt this may not be my best advice, but something topical: after my 4 year old son almost walked off the skytrain by himself on day, I told him that should he ever find himself lost or separated from us in a public space, he SHOULD talk to a stranger, tell them his name, that he was lost and needed help. I have parent friends who caution their kids never to talk to strangers, but I figure if my son gets lost or stranded without me, the chance that a stranger he talks to is going to think "oh wow, a kid, I should keep him!" are pretty minute, whereas the chances they'll be able to help him, or track down someone who can, are pretty good. As with Matt this may not be my best advice, but something topical: after my 4 year old son almost walked off the skytrain by himself on day, I told him that should he ever find himself lost or separated from us in a public space, he SHOULD talk to a stranger, tell them his name, that he was lost and needed help. I have parent friends who caution their kids never to talk to strangers, but I figure if my son gets lost or stranded without me, the chance that a stranger he talks to is going to think “oh wow, a kid, I should keep him!” are pretty minute, whereas the chances they’ll be able to help him, or track down someone who can, are pretty good.

]]> Comment on PEP Talks (Parenting Educational Program) 2013 (win tickets) by Matt http://hummingbird604.com/2013/02/23/pep-talks-parenting-educational-program-2013-win-tickets/comment-page-1/#comment-36518 Matt Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:10:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18090#comment-36518 Not sure if it is my BEST parenting advice, but I will go with: Don't let your kids run the show, or be the boss. You are an adult and usually know best. and PS. don't give into whining. Not sure if it is my BEST parenting advice, but I will go with: Don’t let your kids run the show, or be the boss. You are an adult and usually know best. and PS. don’t give into whining.

]]> Comment on What I learned from a full volleyball season as a middle blocker by Su Keylon http://hummingbird604.com/2012/06/17/what-i-learned-from-a-full-volleyball-season-as-a-middle-blocker/comment-page-1/#comment-36516 Su Keylon Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:06:28 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=17178#comment-36516 A volleyball game consists of two teams playing against each other. Each team will generally have six players. The team is split up into three players in the back of the court and three players in the front near the net. The net separates the court into two sections. A game of volleyball can be played inside or outside. The court is rectangular and divided directly down the middle. The net is quite high, much higher than tennis. The goal is to make the ball hit the ground on the other teams side.; A volleyball game consists of two teams playing against each other. Each team will generally have six players. The team is split up into three players in the back of the court and three players in the front near the net. The net separates the court into two sections. A game of volleyball can be played inside or outside. The court is rectangular and divided directly down the middle. The net is quite high, much higher than tennis. The goal is to make the ball hit the ground on the other teams side.;

]]> Comment on Happy Valentine’s Day: Celebrating love, friendship by being vulnerable and wholehearted by Maggie Murphy (@HeartAGlow) http://hummingbird604.com/2013/02/14/happy-valentines-day-celebrating-love-friendship-by-being-vulnerable-and-wholehearted/comment-page-1/#comment-36479 Maggie Murphy (@HeartAGlow) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:43:14 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18077#comment-36479 Happy Valentine's Day to you my friend. Happy Valentine’s Day to you my friend.

]]> Comment on Cloud 9 Specialty Bakery (New Westminster) by Loena Ruesch http://hummingbird604.com/2012/05/21/cloud-9-specialty-bakery-new-westminster/comment-page-1/#comment-36464 Loena Ruesch Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:02:12 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16989#comment-36464 can you get cloud 9 all purpose flour anywhere in the okanagan. can you get cloud 9 all purpose flour anywhere in the okanagan.

]]> Comment on The economics of free or why I won’t do things for free anymore by I’m a BarCamp Virgin No More | Gus Fosarolli http://hummingbird604.com/2009/09/30/the-economics-of-free-or-why-i-wont-do-things-for-free-anymore/comment-page-2/#comment-36430 I’m a BarCamp Virgin No More | Gus Fosarolli Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:19:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=2923#comment-36430 [...] later on in the day, as well as a great round table discussion presented by Raul based on his “The economics of free or why I won’t do things for free anymore” post of last week, and a discussion on Fresh Media (an event that will be happening October 24th [...] [...] later on in the day, as well as a great round table discussion presented by Raul based on his “The economics of free or why I won’t do things for free anymore” post of last week, and a discussion on Fresh Media (an event that will be happening October 24th [...]

]]> Comment on My Sister’s Closet, social enterprise of BWSS (Battered Women Support Services) by Bev Sheridan http://hummingbird604.com/2012/08/26/my-sisters-closet-social-enterprise-of-bwss-battered-women-support-services/comment-page-1/#comment-36377 Bev Sheridan Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:09:15 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=17871#comment-36377 Do you accept donations of clothing? If so, what are the most requested items you accept? Do you accept donations of clothing? If so, what are the most requested items you accept?

]]> Comment on “Are you happy you moved?” My response to this often-asked question by Erin E http://hummingbird604.com/2012/08/26/are-you-happy-you-moved-my-response-to-this-often-asked-question/comment-page-1/#comment-36346 Erin E Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:12:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=17861#comment-36346 Terrific post. You have absolutely the right attitude. I've moved a lot as well and find wonderful things about every place I live. If you don't like it, you can always leave, but it's much better to embrace the change and enjoy your life no matter what :). Terrific post. You have absolutely the right attitude. I’ve moved a lot as well and find wonderful things about every place I live. If you don’t like it, you can always leave, but it’s much better to embrace the change and enjoy your life no matter what :) .
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]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by KC http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36338 KC Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:27:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36338 Welcome back, Raul! Welcome back, Raul!

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by jordan http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36325 jordan Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:18:23 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36325 I took a few of days of cybervacation over the holidays and can't believe I missed out on this announcement. Glad to hear you're back, looking forward to hearing *your* voice again; those were always my favourite posts anyways! I took a few of days of cybervacation over the holidays and can’t believe I missed out on this announcement. Glad to hear you’re back, looking forward to hearing *your* voice again; those were always my favourite posts anyways!

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Nadina http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36322 Nadina Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:51:43 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36322 Your Dad is a wise man. Glad your are back! Your Dad is a wise man. Glad your are back!

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Airbnb Superhost http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36321 Airbnb Superhost Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:19:35 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36321 Kudo's to you for doing it on your terms...that's the way it should be. I kept your blog bookmarked...I had a feeling you'd be back:) So glad I checked it today! Kudo’s to you for doing it on your terms…that’s the way it should be.
I kept your blog bookmarked…I had a feeling you’d be back:) So glad I checked it today!

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Kimm http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36307 Kimm Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:46:04 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36307 Welcome back :) Welcome back :)

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Lisa http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36303 Lisa Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:37:14 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36303 YAY!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Rahel Bailie http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36302 Rahel Bailie Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:25:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36302 Welcome back. And I, for one, am happy to take you on your terms. Life is too short for anything else. Welcome back. And I, for one, am happy to take you on your terms. Life is too short for anything else.

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Lanora http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36300 Lanora Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:45:50 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36300 Good for you! That's my blogging philosophy as well: doing it on my own terms. Contrarian, maybe, but I went the other way when blogging experts started saying one should post 5 or more times weekly. Bah to that, unless I have something to say. Good for you!

That’s my blogging philosophy as well: doing it on my own terms. Contrarian, maybe, but I went the other way when blogging experts started saying one should post 5 or more times weekly. Bah to that, unless I have something to say.
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]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Janni _Joy (twt) http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36299 Janni _Joy (twt) Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:20:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36299 -And I'm glad you are..FOR YOU! It sounds like you have a lot of friends who love you. You will get a butt kick or two if you start to slip off track again. I may use you as a mentor - how does one blog when we aren't working? withdrawl fm workaholism...your fan fm twitter Janni -And I’m glad you are..FOR YOU! It sounds like you have a lot of friends who love you. You will get a butt kick or two if you start to slip off track again. I may use you as a mentor – how does one blog when we aren’t working? withdrawl fm workaholism…your fan fm twitter Janni

]]> Comment on Resurrecting my blog, on my terms, on my own time by Melanie http://hummingbird604.com/2013/01/01/resurrecting-my-blog-on-my-terms-on-my-own-time/comment-page-1/#comment-36298 Melanie Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:20:06 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18053#comment-36298 Yay! Yay!

]]> Comment on Understanding the timelines of travelling in Mexico City by travel agency packages http://hummingbird604.com/2012/08/17/understanding-the-timelines-of-travelling-in-mexico-city/comment-page-1/#comment-36284 travel agency packages Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:28:06 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=17817#comment-36284 The food is great, the culture rich, the landscape absolutely beautiful. Simply crossing it off our travel list is a loss for everyone. I love Mexico! The food is great, the culture rich, the landscape absolutely beautiful. Simply crossing it off our travel list is a loss for everyone. I love Mexico!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to @GohBallet “The Nutcracker” by Sarah http://hummingbird604.com/2011/12/01/win-tickets-to-gohballet-the-nutcracker/comment-page-1/#comment-36280 Sarah Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:47:57 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=15539#comment-36280 When I was a kid it was the nutcracker. Now I love to take mine to the lights at Capilano suspension bridge. When I was a kid it was the nutcracker. Now I love to take mine to the lights at Capilano suspension bridge.

]]> Comment on Announcing an indefinite hiatus from blogging by Rheyank AJ http://hummingbird604.com/2012/09/17/announcing-an-indefinite-hiatus-from-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-36266 Rheyank AJ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:42:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18036#comment-36266 Amazing! .... Paced life twists and turns that you can finish up with an optimistic attitude , an attitude like that deserves to be emulated for the bloggers , I want to be like you . Amazing! …. Paced life twists and turns that you can finish up with an optimistic attitude , an attitude like that deserves to be emulated for the bloggers , I want to be like you .

]]> Comment on Restaurant review – Gojo Little Africa (Commercial Drive) by Dagim http://hummingbird604.com/2008/12/07/restaurant-review-gojo-little-africa-commercial-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-36264 Dagim Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:20:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=1603#comment-36264 I may not be the right person to comment about my experience at Gojo Cafe because I am an Ethiopian and I am not new to Ethiopian food. I have been almost to all other Ethiopian restaurants and they are all great; but, Gojo is greater in its specialties, Dulet and Kitfo. Go and try it. No restaurant matches it, I bet you. Dagim I may not be the right person to comment about my experience at Gojo Cafe because I am an Ethiopian and I am not new to Ethiopian food. I have been almost to all other Ethiopian restaurants and they are all great; but, Gojo is greater in its specialties, Dulet and Kitfo. Go and try it. No restaurant matches it, I bet you.
Dagim

]]> Comment on Shutting down the 98 B-Line is a mistake by John S http://hummingbird604.com/2009/08/13/shutting-down-the-98-b-line-is-a-mistake/comment-page-1/#comment-36259 John S Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:41:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=4275#comment-36259 So now that the dust has settled, what do you think? The 10 still provides high frequency service along Granville, and the Canada Line is pushing 130,000 boardings per day. All the buses from the cancelled or truncated routes have been re-allocated for new routes or higher frequencies along existing routes and ridership is at an all time high. Was it still a mistake? Is translink a big stinking failure? So now that the dust has settled, what do you think? The 10 still provides high frequency service along Granville, and the Canada Line is pushing 130,000 boardings per day. All the buses from the cancelled or truncated routes have been re-allocated for new routes or higher frequencies along existing routes and ridership is at an all time high. Was it still a mistake? Is translink a big stinking failure?

]]> Comment on Announcing an indefinite hiatus from blogging by Hilary http://hummingbird604.com/2012/09/17/announcing-an-indefinite-hiatus-from-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-36252 Hilary Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:52:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18036#comment-36252 <3 be good to you, raul. we need you at your best! hh <3 be good to you, raul. we need you at your best!

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]]> Comment on The Steveston Interurban Tram (Steveston, BC) by Keith stanger http://hummingbird604.com/2010/07/16/the-steveston-interurban-tram-steveston-bc/comment-page-1/#comment-36247 Keith stanger Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:55:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=8712#comment-36247 I'm looking forward to visiting Steveston next year when I'm on vacation and will continue looking at the route of the old line that I started whilst here in May this year. I'm not sure which cheeky person used the photo at the top of the page but it certainly isn't in Vancouver. It's one of the cars of the Snaefell Mountain Railway in the Isle of Man which climbs to the summit of the mountain from the interchange with the trams of the Manx Electric Railway at Laxey where this photo was taken. If you love working vintage transport have a look at http://www.iomguide.com/transportation.php It's probably the best original working system of steam & electric railways in the world dating back to 1873. I’m looking forward to visiting Steveston next year when I’m on vacation and will continue looking at the route of the old line that I started whilst here in May this year. I’m not sure which cheeky person used the photo at the top of the page but it certainly isn’t in Vancouver. It’s one of the cars of the Snaefell Mountain Railway in the Isle of Man which climbs to the summit of the mountain from the interchange with the trams of the Manx Electric Railway at Laxey where this photo was taken. If you love working vintage transport have a look at http://www.iomguide.com/transportation.php It’s probably the best original working system of steam & electric railways in the world dating back to 1873.

]]> Comment on Rogers Wireless Pay-As-You-Go customer service = FAIL by Pat Bilton http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/24/rogers-wireless-pay-as-you-go-customer-service-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-36242 Pat Bilton Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:52:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=901#comment-36242 Pat. I put a $100 pay as you go card on in march, have hardly used my phone, never text or use it for anything other than a phone call, all of a suden i went from $140 down to $58, finaly got a real person after many times calling, he explained that $13 a month was being charged to my account for motown music on a subscription that i never subscribed to, he said there was nothing they could do,except give me the number to call to unsubscibe, he left me on hold, never got back to me with the number and hung up. I will be going to a different company for sure. I agree Rogers think they are so big they don't have to try anymore Pat.
I put a $100 pay as you go card on in march, have hardly used my phone, never text or use it for anything other than a phone call, all of a suden i went from $140 down to $58, finaly got a real person after many times calling, he explained that $13 a month was being charged to my account for motown music on a subscription that i never subscribed to, he said there was nothing they could do,except give me the number to call to unsubscibe, he left me on hold, never got back to me with the number and hung up. I will be going to a different company for sure. I agree Rogers think they are so big they don’t have to try anymore

]]> Comment on Announcing an indefinite hiatus from blogging by Danica http://hummingbird604.com/2012/09/17/announcing-an-indefinite-hiatus-from-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-36239 Danica Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:53:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18036#comment-36239 Though I will miss your candid, honest, humorous and witty writings and observations about the 'big-little city that is Vancouver' I am so happy for you! It takes a lot to sit back and make such decisions in life, we ought to do so more often. All the best, always ;) dj Though I will miss your candid, honest, humorous and witty writings and observations about the ‘big-little city that is Vancouver’ I am so happy for you! It takes a lot to sit back and make such decisions in life, we ought to do so more often. All the best, always ;) dj

]]> Comment on Announcing an indefinite hiatus from blogging by colleen http://hummingbird604.com/2012/09/17/announcing-an-indefinite-hiatus-from-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-36238 colleen Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:23:09 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18036#comment-36238 " I have come to the realization that I can’t do everything" I am finally proud of you. THIS makes me proud of you. You're finding balance, and that's wonderful. Enjoy. xo ” I have come to the realization that I can’t do everything”

I am finally proud of you. THIS makes me proud of you. You’re finding balance, and that’s wonderful.

Enjoy.
xo

]]> Comment on Announcing an indefinite hiatus from blogging by Scarlette http://hummingbird604.com/2012/09/17/announcing-an-indefinite-hiatus-from-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-36217 Scarlette Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:55:49 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=18036#comment-36217 Hi Raul, wish you all the best for your new journey. I have been reading your blogs and I have learned so much here. Thank you for your contribution in this blogging community. Hi Raul, wish you all the best for your new journey. I have been reading your blogs and I have learned so much here. Thank you for your contribution in this blogging community.
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]]> Comment on Tug-Guhm Gallery Studio (Lund, BC – Sunshine Coast) #scac2011 by Chris http://hummingbird604.com/2011/11/07/tug-ghum-gallery-studio-lund-bc-sunshine-coast-scac2011/comment-page-1/#comment-36213 Chris Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:05:48 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=15247#comment-36213 Hello Debra, just wondering how things are going with the whale. Please call me at home. Thank you, Chris Sparrow Hello Debra, just wondering how things are going with the whale. Please call me at home.

Thank you,

Chris Sparrow

]]> Comment on 5th Annual Louis Riel Celebration (A Festival of Métis Culture) [win weekend passes] by Pamela McMahon http://hummingbird604.com/2010/11/08/5th-annual-louis-riel-celebration-a-festival-of-metis-culture-win-weekend-passes/comment-page-1/#comment-36180 Pamela McMahon Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:52:18 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=10139#comment-36180 I have listened to First Nations music at the French festival at Huot Park last August. I am a descendant of Louis Riel My grandmother was Della Hince Riel Husband was Franf Riel. I have just begun to get information on Louis Riel . The stompers we listened to and watched were fantastic. I have listened to First Nations music at the French festival at Huot Park last August. I am a descendant of Louis Riel My grandmother was Della Hince Riel Husband was Franf Riel. I have just begun to get information on Louis Riel . The stompers we listened to and watched were fantastic.

]]> Comment on Talavera Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Cholula, Puebla) #WeVisitMexico by Vince http://hummingbird604.com/2012/06/25/talavera-santa-catarina-santa-catarina-cholula-puebla-wevisitmexico/comment-page-1/#comment-36127 Vince Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:59:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=17290#comment-36127 When I browsed through Google, I noticed that there were a lot of websites that features Talavera potteries. I hope I will find authentic Talavera products and do not be scammed by people selling fake products. When I browsed through Google, I noticed that there were a lot of websites that features Talavera potteries. I hope I will find authentic Talavera products and do not be scammed by people selling fake products.

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