Friday, December 5, 2008
This morning’s link fest is brought to you by Jenny Lewis. I am always sending photos and article links to Amy whenever I come across one of her various crush boys (Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland or that vampire guy), so she was gracious enough to offer the same courtesy back to me. “You’re always sending me eye candy, just thought I’d return the favour.” I had to share the pic because Jenny looks ridiculously hot.
Miss604‘s celebration of 5 years of blogging has come in the shape of the Best of 604. Reader nomination has determined who you can vote for in a number of local online categories, including fashion blogs, food blogs and personal blogs. An awards reception will be held on December 11 at the Cellar where winners will be announced, and all admission proceeds will go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Register now at Eventbrite to snag an attendance spot, and don’t forget to cast your votes here. I’ll see you there!
I’m headed to the Island today and not a moment too soon. Don’t forget that BC Ferries has slashed fares by a whopping 33% on all routes between Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands until January 31, 2009.
If you’d like to see Saving Luna, the phenomenal documentary I blogged about yesterday, now’s your chance. The film opens today at the Ridge Theatre on Arbutus Street in Vancouver. The film’s directors will be at each showing this weekend for a Q&A session afterwards.
While not quite enough snow has fallen on the slopes of Mount Washington Alpine Resort to get the lifts running, I have every faith that I’ll be carving by Christmas. Join celebrators at the mountain on December 23 for Carols By Candlelight, a Christmas Eve service on the 24th, and the Coca Cola Torchlight Parade and Fireworks display on Boxing Day. Who says you need snow to have fun on Mount Washington?
Spread some Christmas cheer next weekend to your furry friends at the SPCA. The annual Toy Drive for the Animals is happening at shelters across the Province on Saturday, December 13. Click here for more information and a list of what you can contribute. Can’t make it into the shelter next weekend? Consider giving a Pawsitive Gift this Christmas instead.
Tomorrow is a very beautiful woman’s birthday, so go send Chelsea your well wishes.
Duane wrote a cheeky piece about cab drivers in Vancouver and I liked it.
Lindsay tried to give blood earlier this week. It didn’t quite turn out as she expected, but it’s an amusing story, nonetheless.
Did you miss my interview with Tony Pierce?
Okay, bye.
That picture of Jenny looks like she’s waiting for you.
I’m jealous of your island adventure this weekend. I’m sure a weekend at home is just what you need. I can picture Charley waiting at the window for you right now.
Have a great time this weekend – we’ll carve up that mountain somethin’ fierce real soon!
nice blog! http://www.you-v.com
so what album would you all recommend for a Jenny Lewis noob?
“acid tongue” or “rabbit fur coat”?
Hmm it’s hard to say because they’re both awesome and both records have their own gems. I’d say shell out the cash for both.
I’m really praying for some snow so I can head out next weekend for some turns. Hopefully not too much snow so the snowpack won’t be too unstable. After all I’ll be doing backcountry skiing.
Oh I moved my blog to WordPress. Drop by and say hi.
http://tawcan.wordpress.com
I had a chance to see “Saving Luna” at VIFF last year. If you enjoyed it, I’d recommend checking out Leah Nelson’s short film Kaka’win, which gives a great overview of the conflict from a number of perspectives. You can check it out HERE under “Kaka’win.
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Deborah