Just before…

January 25, 2009 Maurice Leave a comment

Just writing a quick note before the All Star game starts.

Max and I went to the off leash park for a brisk stroll. The weather has finally cleared, after 19 days of fog. So we took full advantage by getting out in the sunshine and enjoying the company of other dogs.

Max is super friendly with other dogs, and he is always scooting off for a big romp with one dog or another! He intercedes when other dogs get out of hand, too, like he’s the cop of the outfit or something. It’s a strange thing to see actually.

He races around with big dogs or little dogs, rough housers, or shy types – he just wants to go for a run! He was really good with people today, even let a few people (women) pet him and touch him without him reacting negatively. A great sign.

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And a new era begins…

January 20, 2009 Maurice Leave a comment

CONGRATULATIONS to Barack Obama and the USA for the inauguration today of a man who represents the opportunity to bring real change, economically, socially, politically, and geo-politically. Hopefully the changes will be positive! He faces quite a challenge.

As a Canadian, I’m worried about Obama’s dislike for the NAFTA accord. It has been good for our country, and their’s too I believe. His stand will certainly stir up the debate again.

I know a lot of people are excited, but I’m worried about his inexperience. I wish him the best! I really think he can make a difference no matter how poorly he fares. He has finally brought the dream of Martin Luther King to fruition. I think it is so fitting that MLK day was so close to Obama’s inauguration.

If you have not seen this video, take a look – the “compiler” is will.i.am, of Black Eyed Peas fame. He’s known for his multi-media involvement, in entertainment and the web. Here is the video – impressive and moving.

It will be interesting to see what Obama can do, especially in the short term. That’s what people want to see – what can he do NOW.

Jobs are falling away and he needs to stop that bleeding first. Certainly he’ll try to pour money into the infrastructure, and that will create a lot of jobs. He will be remembered as the Roosevelt of our times if he is successful. Good luck sir. I hope you do a great job!

All About Max

Foggy days lately

January 19, 2009 Maurice Leave a comment

We’ve been in a fog… and the weather has been crazy too! This year is going to be one for the record books, that’s for sure. First the seemingly endless amounts of snow, and now this crazy fog.

I love the fog, and so does Pam, but we don’t normally get it for such a long time and over such a wide area. I’m going to have to get some shots of the bridges, because you can hardly see them.

The one of Max in the fog was taken on Saturday, at Serpentine Off leash park. He’s been a bit restless with all the snow not allowing him to get out and give it a good run, so we’ve been to the offleash a couple times over the last couple of days.

The one of him in his new bandana was taken at the office on Saturday. (I was installing the new server on the weekend – easier to do when no one is around tapping their feet waiting for the databases to get back online.)

He’s doing really well, except for his barking at strangers. I’m convinced it’s because he’s scared, or nervous of them, rather than him trying to be mean. He’s generally pretty good, but still has his moments of barking at strangers.

Here’s a small movie to give you an idea of the thickness of the fog in the park.

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Happy Birthday Maurice!

January 9, 2009 Pam 6 Comments

Well it is that time of the year again and Maurice will be celebrating his birthday today. This year we are going to be going to the Vault restaurant in Cloverdale and we are meeting two dear friends Maggie and Tim. We will come back here and gab about an upcoming holiday we will all be going on, and watch some hockey. Sounds like a good day to me. 🙂

This is a picture of my hockey player when he was 9 years old, isn’t he sweet?

Happy Birthday Sweetie!

…Pam…

All About Max

Soaked to the bone !

January 6, 2009 Pam 2 Comments

Well yesterday Jan 5th we woke to another deluge of snow. It’s been an incredible winter here on the left coast. We usually experience a very mild winter, and for many of us, that very mildness is the reason we live here. We don’t like the snow! So when (as my mother calls it) LA LA land get’s this much snow it is cause for concern. The roads have been treacherous, and people are having heart attacks just due to the sheer volume of snow they are trying to shovel to keep driveways and walkways clear.

Today we woke to pouring rains. It’s REALLY coming down, and it’s creating flooding along the roads. The street in front of our home has rivers of water running down it and our driveway is trying its best to allow the water pouring off our roof, to find its way to the road and down the storm drains. It’s just pouring off the house as I speak and our gutters are not holding it in, there are some leaks on our corner gutters near the garage and if I put a garbage can under it, it fills with water in a short period of time. The snow pack must be significant this year, so I imagine the rivers and creeks will be well watered!

I’ll go outside and take a picture of the water coming down but it might not show up on my post right away as I’ll need M to show me how to post the picture to gallery so I can use it. I am glad I am off right now and not having to go out in this weather!

So, I guess I’m posting this for you to see that we are not whining about the snow anymore… NOW it’s the water!! hahah

…Pam…

All About Max

New Year, New Snow to shovel!

January 3, 2009 Maurice 1 Comment

Yep, back at the shoveling snow thing again today. Thought we were done with that, but apparently global warming is taking a holiday in the Caribbean!

We looked for a cheap flight to Acapulco, but every time we tried to book them, they suddenly disappeared. But gee, we can offer you this replacement, and it’s a mere 300 more than the other one!
I tell you – if it snows one more time, we’ll have to DRIVE somewhere warm.

Hope you all had a nice safe New Year’s. Especially our Calgary readers. Hope you were able to duck all the bullets flying…

We really need for Canada to purchase a big Caribbean island so we can have a nice warm place to retire, that’s still part of Canada. A great plan… real estate is never a bad investment, right?