Comments for Hummingbird604.com http://hummingbird604.com The random thoughts of a specialist in environmental issues. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:36:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on On the value of hiring a house cleaner by luc http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/20/on-the-value-of-hiring-a-house-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-8258 luc Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:36:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6730#comment-8258 Me wants one too, who is your house cleaner? Me wants one too, who is your house cleaner?

]]> Comment on Friendship in the context of social networking sites by Blair Smith http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/19/friendship-in-the-context-of-social-networking-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-8257 Blair Smith Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:38:29 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6694#comment-8257 Nothing wrong with being "friend"ly. Sounds nicer than aquaintance. The term "partner" also has awkward multiple meanings. Today I was introduced as someone's "business partner" so that they wouldn't assume that we were lovers. I think people know if they are a capital F friend, whether they are on social networks or not. I consider you an friendly aquaintance Raul, (not a business aquaintance) but look forward to continuing to get to know you a little better. Your aquaintance, -Blair Nothing wrong with being “friend”ly. Sounds nicer than aquaintance. The term “partner” also has awkward multiple meanings. Today I was introduced as someone’s “business partner” so that they wouldn’t assume that we were lovers.
I think people know if they are a capital F friend, whether they are on social networks or not. I consider you an friendly aquaintance Raul, (not a business aquaintance) but look forward to continuing to get to know you a little better.
Your aquaintance, -Blair

]]> Comment on On the value of hiring a house cleaner by Blair Smith http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/20/on-the-value-of-hiring-a-house-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-8256 Blair Smith Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:30:38 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6730#comment-8256 it is easier to keep things tidy when you know the cleaner is coming to do the nasty stuff! it is easier to keep things tidy when you know the cleaner is coming to do the nasty stuff!

]]> Comment on Friendship in the context of social networking sites by Beth http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/19/friendship-in-the-context-of-social-networking-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-8255 Beth Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:56:05 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6694#comment-8255 Twitter doesn't use the word "friend," it uses the word "follower" (which I think is hilarious and also rather appropriate since it is what you are doing -you are following their tweets). Also, I think a lot of people understand that not everyone you are "friends" with on Facebook are actually friends... that's why we'll say "so-and-so is my Facebook friend" - it distinguishes them from your actual friends. Twitter doesn’t use the word “friend,” it uses the word “follower” (which I think is hilarious and also rather appropriate since it is what you are doing -you are following their tweets). Also, I think a lot of people understand that not everyone you are “friends” with on Facebook are actually friends… that’s why we’ll say “so-and-so is my Facebook friend” – it distinguishes them from your actual friends.

]]> Comment on Friendship in the context of social networking sites by Lindsay http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/19/friendship-in-the-context-of-social-networking-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-8237 Lindsay Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:04:53 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6694#comment-8237 I couldn't agree more. We throw around the word "friend" without thinking about what it <i>really</i> means. Remember the word acquaintance? Or colleague? Neither do I. Those words barely exist anymore. You're spot on in saying: "The meaning of the word friend seems to be eroding and social networking sites seem to be playing a key role in this". Great post Raul! I couldn’t agree more. We throw around the word “friend” without thinking about what it really means. Remember the word acquaintance? Or colleague? Neither do I. Those words barely exist anymore.

You’re spot on in saying: “The meaning of the word friend seems to be eroding and social networking sites seem to be playing a key role in this”.

Great post Raul!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by BlueFur.com » Blog Archive » In the Sphere: Credit, Breaks, and Lies http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8236 BlueFur.com » Blog Archive » In the Sphere: Credit, Breaks, and Lies Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:59:47 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8236 [...] another contest on his blog and it’s very easy to enter. He’s giving away tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War at the Arts Club. The contest runs until this coming Monday and all you have to do to enter is to [...] [...] another contest on his blog and it’s very easy to enter. He’s giving away tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War at the Arts Club. The contest runs until this coming Monday and all you have to do to enter is to [...]

]]> Comment on Friendship in the context of social networking sites by Patricia F. http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/19/friendship-in-the-context-of-social-networking-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-8235 Patricia F. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6694#comment-8235 I agree. I agree.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by raincoaster http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8231 raincoaster Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:58:49 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8231 WANT. WANT.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Louisa http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8225 Louisa Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:39:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8225 I've been wanting to see this production for years, but sometimes, life has a way of getting in the way. Perhaps this time, the Universe will make it happen! Yay! I’ve been wanting to see this production for years, but sometimes, life has a way of getting in the way. Perhaps this time, the Universe will make it happen! Yay!

]]> Comment on My BC Ferries trip to Nanaimo by Bruce http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/my-bc-ferries-trip-to-nanaimo/comment-page-1/#comment-8224 Bruce Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:57:07 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6653#comment-8224 Quick correction: I meant Queen of Capilano, not Coquitlam. Can't even remember the name of my own ferry! The QofCoq is one of the nice ones, like the photos above. There's another they put on in the summer months, I think called the Queen of Surrey, that I like to call the Queen of Denny's, 'cause that's what it reminds me of. A Denny's. Circa 1975. Especially the smell. Quick correction: I meant Queen of Capilano, not Coquitlam. Can’t even remember the name of my own ferry! The QofCoq is one of the nice ones, like the photos above. There’s another they put on in the summer months, I think called the Queen of Surrey, that I like to call the Queen of Denny’s, ’cause that’s what it reminds me of. A Denny’s. Circa 1975. Especially the smell.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by MJ Ankenman http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8221 MJ Ankenman Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:54:50 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8221 I first saw this play in the early eighties (oops I am dating myself). I went with my cousin who had to go as part of his English class and write a report.I t was the first time I had ever watched theatre other than large musical productions. It started us off on a regular round of small theatre productions whenever he came to town. I thought it was a great play then and I am sure it still is. I first saw this play in the early eighties (oops I am dating myself). I went with my cousin who had to go as part of his English class and write a report.I t was the first time I had ever watched theatre other than large musical productions. It started us off on a regular round of small theatre productions whenever he came to town. I thought it was a great play then and I am sure it still is.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Rob Stocks http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8220 Rob Stocks Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:04:47 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8220 This is one of those plays that you can see over and over again. I have seen it live a couple of times and still watched it on the CBC. It gives you lots to think about. Sort of like "A Christmas Carol" in that way. This is one of those plays that you can see over and over again. I have seen it live a couple of times and still watched it on the CBC. It gives you lots to think about. Sort of like “A Christmas Carol” in that way.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Ada Ho http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8219 Ada Ho Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:03:56 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8219 How can you resist -- comedy, musical, drama, 1 actor playing 18 characters!! How can you resist — comedy, musical, drama, 1 actor playing 18 characters!!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Jessica Adamson http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8218 Jessica Adamson Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:55:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8218 Awesome! You're drawing the tickets after World Theatre Day! Awesome! You’re drawing the tickets after World Theatre Day!

]]> Comment on On the value of dissenting opinions by Todd Sieling http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/on-the-value-of-dissenting-opinions/comment-page-1/#comment-8217 Todd Sieling Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:03:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6671#comment-8217 I'm glad you posted this, Raul, as it's truly one of the most important concerns around the rise of social networking technologies as a forum for public discussion. There are definitely problems with some design decisions and assumptions in the software that make it harder to work through opinions that question or challenge, but I'm not sure it's things like the 140-character format that are to blame. I think a key issue of how social networks are affecting our ability to deal with dissent is that they facilitate opinion deepening instead of diversification. We often strive to make software deliver what we want and tune out what we don't. That ability can turn social media networks, and other content channels like RSS feeds, into magic mirrors that pronounce each of us the smartest in the land every time we look into them, because we train them to show only what we agree with. It's not a new phenomenon in mass media cultures, but it is a bad habit that is intensified by the tools when it's not consciously countered. We can think about it as the care and feeding of an open mind. If we only involve ourselves in places where we see what we like and hear opinions that reflect back and deepen what we already believe, then the ability to listen and think about what we don't agree with right off the bat suffers, and I think this is where a lot of online discussion currently falters. If we can't form those habits on our own, then the best software will need to salt our food for thought with dissent rather than constantly sweetening it. I’m glad you posted this, Raul, as it’s truly one of the most important concerns around the rise of social networking technologies as a forum for public discussion.

There are definitely problems with some design decisions and assumptions in the software that make it harder to work through opinions that question or challenge, but I’m not sure it’s things like the 140-character format that are to blame.

I think a key issue of how social networks are affecting our ability to deal with dissent is that they facilitate opinion deepening instead of diversification. We often strive to make software deliver what we want and tune out what we don’t. That ability can turn social media networks, and other content channels like RSS feeds, into magic mirrors that pronounce each of us the smartest in the land every time we look into them, because we train them to show only what we agree with. It’s not a new phenomenon in mass media cultures, but it is a bad habit that is intensified by the tools when it’s not consciously countered.

We can think about it as the care and feeding of an open mind. If we only involve ourselves in places where we see what we like and hear opinions that reflect back and deepen what we already believe, then the ability to listen and think about what we don’t agree with right off the bat suffers, and I think this is where a lot of online discussion currently falters. If we can’t form those habits on our own, then the best software will need to salt our food for thought with dissent rather than constantly sweetening it.

]]> Comment on A Vancouver Blogger central directory by Victoria Ronco http://hummingbird604.com/2010/02/05/a-vancouver-blogger-central-directory/comment-page-1/#comment-8214 Victoria Ronco Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:57:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6064#comment-8214 Hey Raul, I was actually just looking for a comprehensive directory of vancity bloggers for pitching local news to.. Will you be making this doc available to PR pple? Hey Raul,

I was actually just looking for a comprehensive directory of vancity bloggers for pitching local news to..

Will you be making this doc available to PR pple?

]]> Comment on My BC Ferries trip to Nanaimo by Bruce http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/my-bc-ferries-trip-to-nanaimo/comment-page-1/#comment-8213 Bruce Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:37:35 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6653#comment-8213 Hi Raul, great post. I would have to agree with Keira-Anne on the focus of BC Ferries. IN your last photo, of the dock at HSB, you can see my regular transport home to Bowen Island. The Queen of Coquitlam is a VERY different matter to the "touristy" ferries that go to Vancouver Island, or even the Sunshine Coast. ANd because we're a "Commuter" service, even though Bowen does get a fair amount of tourist traffic, the QofC has a totally captive market of the >50% of Bowen residents who need to commute to their jobs. No nice decor for us, no sir. And capacity is pretty poor during the typical peak times. There are some new ferries that have been commissioned recently, the "Island" class, designed for the tourist meccas of the South Gulf Islands. Any chance of one of those being assigned to Bowen? Totally unlikely, IMO. BC Ferries SHOULD be considered a part of the transportation system of BC. Not a tourist-draw or cruise ship line, which the "Renaissance" class of ferries are so obviously aimed at. Hi Raul, great post. I would have to agree with Keira-Anne on the focus of BC Ferries. IN your last photo, of the dock at HSB, you can see my regular transport home to Bowen Island. The Queen of Coquitlam is a VERY different matter to the “touristy” ferries that go to Vancouver Island, or even the Sunshine Coast. ANd because we’re a “Commuter” service, even though Bowen does get a fair amount of tourist traffic, the QofC has a totally captive market of the >50% of Bowen residents who need to commute to their jobs. No nice decor for us, no sir. And capacity is pretty poor during the typical peak times. There are some new ferries that have been commissioned recently, the “Island” class, designed for the tourist meccas of the South Gulf Islands. Any chance of one of those being assigned to Bowen? Totally unlikely, IMO.

BC Ferries SHOULD be considered a part of the transportation system of BC. Not a tourist-draw or cruise ship line, which the “Renaissance” class of ferries are so obviously aimed at.

]]> Comment on My BC Ferries trip to Nanaimo by Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/my-bc-ferries-trip-to-nanaimo/comment-page-1/#comment-8211 Raul Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6653#comment-8211 @ Keira - I remember you wrote about the atrocious service for people with pets at BC Ferries, but couldn't find the post :( I think it's important that we call these Crown corporations out as well when they're not doing their job! @ Keira – I remember you wrote about the atrocious service for people with pets at BC Ferries, but couldn’t find the post :( I think it’s important that we call these Crown corporations out as well when they’re not doing their job!

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Kelly Gordon http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8208 Kelly Gordon Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:18:52 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8208 Abigail's Part on Yew St (but make sure you go early as they fill up fast on weekends). Crave on Main St also excellent...love their back patio. Abigail’s Part on Yew St (but make sure you go early as they fill up fast on weekends). Crave on Main St also excellent…love their back patio.

]]> Comment on On the value of dissenting opinions by Ben Ziegler http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/on-the-value-of-dissenting-opinions/comment-page-1/#comment-8207 Ben Ziegler Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:55:36 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6671#comment-8207 Hi Raul, good post... Dissent = diversity; which is good, and the way of all living systems. I think the social media of today is enabling dissent. Both collaboration and collective action are facilitated through today's web tools. Even on the most divisive of topics (e.g., abortion, evolution...) you will find a Wikipedia entry, lovingly kept alive and evolving, by groups of people with strong opinions, no matter their stripe. Hi Raul, good post…
Dissent = diversity; which is good, and the way of all living systems. I think the social media of today is enabling dissent. Both collaboration and collective action are facilitated through today’s web tools. Even on the most divisive of topics (e.g., abortion, evolution…) you will find a Wikipedia entry, lovingly kept alive and evolving, by groups of people with strong opinions, no matter their stripe.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Jessica http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8206 Jessica Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:54:25 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8206 Cafe Medina, if you can stand the lineup. :) Jane's on Hastings in Burnaby, as a Bon's without the lineup! Cafe Medina, if you can stand the lineup. :)
Jane’s on Hastings in Burnaby, as a Bon’s without the lineup!

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Andrea http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8204 Andrea Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:32:55 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8204 Delish brunch = Eight 1/2 (only on weekends) Bon's (for I'm-out-of-money weeks) Cafe Barney on Granville (NOT the one on Main, that one's terrible.) Delish brunch =

Eight 1/2 (only on weekends)
Bon’s (for I’m-out-of-money weeks)
Cafe Barney on Granville (NOT the one on Main, that one’s terrible.)

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Tawcan http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8198 Tawcan Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:55:14 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8198 I don't usually go for brunch but I really like these two places: Cafe Luxy Sophie's And nothing wrong with Denny's lol (kidding!) I don’t usually go for brunch but I really like these two places:

Cafe Luxy
Sophie’s

And nothing wrong with Denny’s lol (kidding!)

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Devan http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8197 Devan Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:50:38 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8197 Everything I have seen by the Arts Club I have loved! Everything I have seen by the Arts Club I have loved!

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Michelle Clausius http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8196 Michelle Clausius Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:37:51 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8196 Marinaside Grill in North Vancouver under the Ironworkers Memorial. Marinaside Grill in North Vancouver under the Ironworkers Memorial.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by LTaylorR http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8195 LTaylorR Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:34:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8195 Hi Saul, I have trouble with favorites - I tend to enjoy where ever I have been lately as the best!! So instead I have a list of favorites: Paul's on South Granville 9th Ave on Broadway Seb's on Broadway Crave on Main St. (Marina restaurant) under the 2nd narrow's bridge (Seymour golf course restaurant) in N. Van Cooper House (Klahani) just south of Squamish (Tennis club) at Whistler My husband and I don't get out for brunch as much as we used to before kids but it is still one of our favorite outings. Thanks for the post - we're always on the lookout for new spots. Best, Lydia Hi Saul,

I have trouble with favorites – I tend to enjoy where ever I have been lately as the best!! So instead I have a list of favorites:

Paul’s on South Granville
9th Ave on Broadway
Seb’s on Broadway
Crave on Main St.
(Marina restaurant) under the 2nd narrow’s bridge
(Seymour golf course restaurant) in N. Van
Cooper House (Klahani) just south of Squamish
(Tennis club) at Whistler

My husband and I don’t get out for brunch as much as we used to before kids but it is still one of our favorite outings. Thanks for the post – we’re always on the lookout for new spots.

Best, Lydia

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by luc http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8194 luc Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:12:32 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8194 Nothing beats Bon's Off Broadway for value and hip atmosphere, the opposite of snobby Yaletown. Nothing beats Bon’s Off Broadway for value and hip atmosphere, the opposite of snobby Yaletown.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Lois http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8193 Lois Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:01:43 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8193 I missed this show when it played at UBC last year and really hope I'll make it to this remount! I missed this show when it played at UBC last year and really hope I’ll make it to this remount!

]]> Comment on On the value of dissenting opinions by GusF http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/on-the-value-of-dissenting-opinions/comment-page-1/#comment-8192 GusF Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:58:38 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6671#comment-8192 As we discussed yesterday, I think that people are now afraid to be sued for any comments they might make, thus we are now careful what we say or state publically in the Social Media space. We might disagree with someone, but we now politely say so, but don't necessarily offer commentry why we are disagreeing with you. Social Media has open up the world to many who wish to broadcast, but I think now we reverting back to one on one conversations in the real world to truly state how we feel. As we discussed yesterday, I think that people are now afraid to be sued for any comments they might make, thus we are now careful what we say or state publically in the Social Media space. We might disagree with someone, but we now politely say so, but don’t necessarily offer commentry why we are disagreeing with you.

Social Media has open up the world to many who wish to broadcast, but I think now we reverting back to one on one conversations in the real world to truly state how we feel.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Chris http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8191 Chris Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:42:29 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8191 Rhizome and Seb's, both in Mount Pleasant. Rhizome and Seb’s, both in Mount Pleasant.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by Jen http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8189 Jen Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:19:17 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8189 I ended up at refuel (on 4th at Maple) for brunch last weekend - total hidden gem so far. Very small brunch menu, but the baked eggs and beans on toast (with sausage and fried egg) were both EXCELLENT! I imagine the other dishes would be equally good. Combine that with 49th parallel coffee and very reasonable prices, I feel sorry for the suckers who continue to line up at Sophie's a couple blocks away and are missing out on this treasure. I ended up at refuel (on 4th at Maple) for brunch last weekend – total hidden gem so far. Very small brunch menu, but the baked eggs and beans on toast (with sausage and fried egg) were both EXCELLENT! I imagine the other dishes would be equally good. Combine that with 49th parallel coffee and very reasonable prices, I feel sorry for the suckers who continue to line up at Sophie’s a couple blocks away and are missing out on this treasure.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by chris http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8184 chris Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:23:04 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8184 Bow Valley Grill in Banff. It's $30 a pop so you don't want to do it often, but it's the best buffet brunch I've had. They also have a menu if you want to go that way. Bow Valley Grill in Banff. It’s $30 a pop so you don’t want to do it often, but it’s the best buffet brunch I’ve had. They also have a menu if you want to go that way.

]]> Comment on Tell me your favorite brunch spot in Vancouver (or wherever you are) by taylor http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/17/tell-me-your-favorite-brunch-spot-in-vancouver-or-wherever-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-8183 taylor Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:46:28 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6703#comment-8183 I LOVE Caffe Barney in South Granville...the Eggs Barney is to DIE for, plus its cheap and served til 4pm :) also, the Naam for vegetarian deeeelish! I LOVE Caffe Barney in South Granville…the Eggs Barney is to DIE for, plus its cheap and served til 4pm :)

also, the Naam for vegetarian deeeelish!

]]> Comment on On the value of dissenting opinions by Glenn http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/on-the-value-of-dissenting-opinions/comment-page-1/#comment-8182 Glenn Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:48:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6671#comment-8182 I would add anonymity to the list of reasons. It's so easy to argue with someone when hiding behind a fake name, and civil disagreements can quickly become heated flame wars when you don't have to say who you really are. I would add anonymity to the list of reasons. It’s so easy to argue with someone when hiding behind a fake name, and civil disagreements can quickly become heated flame wars when you don’t have to say who you really are.

]]> Comment on The @5days_Vancouver campaign for homeless/at risk youth by 8 from google http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/the-5days_vancouver-campaign-for-homelessat-risk-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-8181 8 from google Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:10:13 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6667#comment-8181 [...] The @5days_Vancouver campaign for homeless/at risk youth from Hummingbird604.com by Raul [...] [...] The @5days_Vancouver campaign for homeless/at risk youth from Hummingbird604.com by Raul [...]

]]> Comment on I love you Vancouver by eileen http://hummingbird604.com/2010/02/21/i-love-you-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-8179 eileen Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:31:25 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6273#comment-8179 Hi Adele! I was wondering where Ed was, the last time I saw him was in December I tried my best to help him out as well, he is so missed. He always made me feel so lucky to have known such a great soul. Coincidently today I was at work on a movie set the subject of homeless in our city came up and I mentioned Ed and a gentleman from work told me he attended his memorial service,I was so upset to hear of his passing away.So I just googled to see if I could find out more about what happened I just saw your write up. Let me know if there's anything I can do!! Hi Adele! I was wondering where Ed was, the last time I saw him was in December I tried my best to help him out as well, he is so missed. He always made me feel so lucky to have known such a great soul.
Coincidently today I was at work on a movie set the subject of homeless in our city came up and I mentioned Ed and a gentleman from work told me he attended his memorial service,I was so upset to hear of his passing away.So I just googled to see if I could find out more about what happened I just saw your write up. Let me know if there’s anything I can do!!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Susan http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8177 Susan Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:15:07 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8177 I remember the World Premier of BB Goes to War; I was there in the theatre. I spent time with both John Gray with Eric Peterson while they were creating this wonderful Canadian theatre piece. Don't miss it! Run, don't walk! Get out there Vancouver and support your local theatre companies. I remember the World Premier of BB Goes to War; I was there in the theatre. I spent time with both John Gray with Eric Peterson while they were creating this wonderful Canadian theatre piece.

Don’t miss it! Run, don’t walk! Get out there Vancouver and support your local theatre companies.

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Jer http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8176 Jer Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:24 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8176 This is an incredible play! I grew up watching and rereading versions of it! Billy Bishop is the bestest ever! Pick me! Pick me! This is an incredible play! I grew up watching and rereading versions of it! Billy Bishop is the bestest ever! Pick me! Pick me!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Anna http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8175 Anna Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8175 This is definitely on my to-watch list! And plus, it has the A&W commercial guy! This is definitely on my to-watch list!
And plus, it has the A&W commercial guy!

]]> Comment on Win tickets to Billy Bishop Goes to War (@TheArtsClub) by Rachel http://hummingbird604.com/2010/03/16/win-tickets-to-billy-bishop-goes-to-war-theartsclub/comment-page-1/#comment-8174 Rachel Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:14:59 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6657#comment-8174 Hurrah for local theatre! Hurrah for local theatre!

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