Comments on: Vancouver Gets its 15 Minutes of Fame in the New York Times http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/ "Be the change you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:05:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: ddrucker http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5191 ddrucker Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:28:08 +0000 http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/#comment-5191 Thanks for the other views of Vancouver. Raphael - have not seen a single one of the ones you describe, but that's probably because I've had no car. That will probably change soon, so I'll have to check those out. As for the downsides, I like the fact that it has lots of people (I guess I side with the 'urbanite' side of the city's charms). True, the fact that it's expensive isn't so hot, although it's cheaper than Boston was. As far as demographics go, I'm fine with the city's diverse population with lots of pet owners, creative types, different age groups and languages. I've never been to Hong Kong, so I have no idea if that's similar there. If, however that's a veiled complaint about the high percentage of Chinese here, then I beg to differ, and let's leave it at that. Thanks for the other views of Vancouver. Raphael — have not seen a single one of the ones you describe, but that’s probably because I’ve had no car. That will probably change soon, so I’ll have to check those out.

As for the downsides, I like the fact that it has lots of people (I guess I side with the ‘urbanite’ side of the city’s charms). True, the fact that it’s expensive isn’t so hot, although it’s cheaper than Boston was.

As far as demographics go, I’m fine with the city’s diverse population with lots of pet owners, creative types, different age groups and languages. I’ve never been to Hong Kong, so I have no idea if that’s similar there. If, however that’s a veiled complaint about the high percentage of Chinese here, then I beg to differ, and let’s leave it at that.

]]> By: West End Bound http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5184 West End Bound Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:18:42 +0000 http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/#comment-5184 Sounds good. Sounds good.

]]> By: Raphael Alexander http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5178 Raphael Alexander Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:11:46 +0000 http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/#comment-5178 The nicest view of Vancouver is driving north along Knight Street as it passes over 33rd and you get the entire vista. I also like driving along transcanada turning that sharper corner by Canada Way and you get the Burnaby mountain view and the terra cotta roofs. I also like the view as you rise above the Lion's Gate and see North Vancouver hovering in the distance. Similar in beauty is the downshift on the steep north drive down the Second Narrows. Outside of Vancouver heading south on 99 I really like the view of Furry Creek, but it turns out the nicest contrast is the golf green against the blue sky and ocean. Vancouver is beautiful. Too bad it's packed with people, expensive, and resembles Hong Kong in demographics. The nicest view of Vancouver is driving north along Knight Street as it passes over 33rd and you get the entire vista. I also like driving along transcanada turning that sharper corner by Canada Way and you get the Burnaby mountain view and the terra cotta roofs. I also like the view as you rise above the Lion’s Gate and see North Vancouver hovering in the distance. Similar in beauty is the downshift on the steep north drive down the Second Narrows. Outside of Vancouver heading south on 99 I really like the view of Furry Creek, but it turns out the nicest contrast is the golf green against the blue sky and ocean.

Vancouver is beautiful. Too bad it’s packed with people, expensive, and resembles Hong Kong in demographics.

]]> By: MJ Ankenman http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5177 MJ Ankenman Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:07:01 +0000 http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/#comment-5177 Hey there...checking in on your recent entries. Great to catch up. Congrats on the new job. Your comment on feeling that Vancouver was where you belonged gave me the warm fuzzies. Love the photos with the maple leaf tattoos. Hey there…checking in on your recent entries. Great to catch up. Congrats on the new job. Your comment on feeling that Vancouver was where you belonged gave me the warm fuzzies. Love the photos with the maple leaf tattoos.

]]> By: ddrucker http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5155 ddrucker Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:00:39 +0000 http://www.loudmurmurs.com/2007/07/14/vancouver-gets-its-15-minutes-of-fame-in-the-new-york-times/#comment-5155 Saturday, Aug. 4th should be fine. Will confirm when it gets closer to the date. Saturday, Aug. 4th should be fine. Will confirm when it gets closer to the date.

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