Monthly Archives: February 2011

Waynes tweets for 2011-03-01

10y ago today I was in the Maritime building on the 3rd floor at Viaduct level watching as it bounced like a trampoline. #nisquallyquake # Can't think of a more appropriate day to override the veto blocking destruction of the … Continue reading

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Waynes tweets for 2011-02-28

Unbelievable powder up on Grouse Mnt. Wore the kids out in multi foot drifts! http://yfrog.com/hshcoaj # Even 4 days later the Skagit valley still looks like Montana. http://yfrog.com/h7ksfwxj # Totally stunned that TS3 picked up two little gold men tonight!! … Continue reading

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Vancouver day 4

Up at 0700. Started packing and organizing snow stuff till 1000. We bid farewell to the 4 Seasons. What a good place if you can afford it!!! The service was so good. We debated for awhile about conditions. The choices … Continue reading

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Waynes tweets for 2011-02-27

The one city in the Pacific NW just as paralyzed by a bit of snow as Seattle is Vancouver. Bonus points for boat taxis that work in snow! #

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Vancouver day 3

Another day, another dollar. I’m not changing the routine and enjoying it. Call this the Four Seasons vacation. The pool is the event. Casualties have been Stanley Park, the aquarium, Lynn Canyon Ecocenter, and the Science Museum. Cold temps, ease … Continue reading

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Waynes tweets for 2011-02-26

I just love how Vancouver exudes "real city" whereas Seattle feels so backwards in comparison. # Mo-mo sushi in Gastown was worth the wait. I have no idea how these places will survive SIGGRAPH geek overload tho! #

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Vancouver day 2

Slept till 0800 Brft in room-nice Organized to swim by 0900 Swimming is really the highlight of the day. Played pony and shark. Wayne got to spend the whole time with us, a rare occurrence. The price is dealing with … Continue reading

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Waynes tweets for 2011-02-25

Seem I-5 southbound is blocked due to all the snow last night. Now we're stuck in Vancouver. Oh gosh darn. #

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Vancouver day 1

Breakfast at White spot. 1045am to pool. Just stay there. Girls have blast. 10 precious minutes with Daddy before he goes off to UBC. Till 12:30. Hotel room for snacks. Sushi guy comes right as munchies hit. Clearing minibar is … Continue reading

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Snow

There was no snow event in Seattle despite all the tenseness. But we experienced the tenseness. We left Seattle at 4:45pm Wed evening to get past ice while it was still snow. It was snowing, but not much. Then we … Continue reading

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