Picking strawberries
Today was the final volunteer shift picking strawberries at the UBC Farm. Another hot and sunny afternoon and I am feeling a slight burn...
Bacio gets into the treat bag
I was out for a walk with Tofino this evening when I received a rather cryptic message from my wife. Something about our kitten, Bacio,...
AMG gets gas after repairs
Our AMG C63S was damaged in a collision in early May (other driver's fault). Not much obvious damage to the front end but an inspection...
BarrelWise
Last summer I mentored a team through UBC's entrepreneurship program that were focused on improving (reinventing?) how winemakers manage...
One month with Bacio
Yesterday marked one month since our kitten Bacio came home to us. We have been pleasantly surprised at his pace of adjustment to life...
Tofino's First Birthday
Today was Tofino's first birthday although we have been celebrating monthly birthdays up until now. She got lots of attention from us,...
Bread making
During Yoshiko's trip to Tokyo this month I ordered a bread maker. I hoped to have time to make a test loaf that would be cooling around...
Mugshare
Today I tried a new service in Vancouver, Mugshare. At participating coffee outlets you request a reusable mug for any size of coffee and...
Weeding in the rain
Today was my fourth shift as a volunteer at the nearby UBC Farm. It was a rainy day but the rain eased up a little in the afternoon while...
BMO Vancouver Marathon
Today I was a volunteer at the annual BMO Vancouver Marathon. Compared to the half-marathon in Yaletown in February, this time it was a...
