Comments on: i tried to make it fit

By: nikoline

nikoline — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:57:31 +0000

echoing the wishes for a safe, fun-filled and happy journey…

By: noble savage

noble savage — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:27:24 +0000

Have a great trip!

By: vanessa

vanessa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:03:42 +0000

have fun. I hear they have snow. If you move there I know a few ppl there.

By: Thomas Foolery

Thomas Foolery — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:12:29 +0000

But Jen, making plans is what it’s all about! You of all people know that I’m sure — you’re all about big plans . That’s what keeps life interesting. So if you guys both like Van, you can make plans around that, and if not, you’ll make other plans.

But anyway don’t worry, Whistler will be a blast and I’m pretty confident you’ll both like/love Vancouver. Imagine a Canadian version of Sydney (so I’ve heard). My parents say one difference is that in Sydney you’re more aware of the sea being all around you. In Vancouver there are just so darn many big trees right down to the beaches that you don’t see it as easily.

BTW check out Wreck Beach on the UBC campus. Not the time of year for skinny dipping probably but it’s still a cool beach and fairly secluded. You’ll just have to imagine all the tomfoolery that goes on there in the warmer months.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:57:51 +0000

@tf – yes, it’s just a city… but it’s also the basket into which we’ve put all our eggs. and the thought of having to readjust my expectations to fit a new set of plans if either j or i don’t like it (oh god, what if j doesn’t like it?!), is just too hard to think about.

@abigail – excellent news about the snow! if things go well, i’ll let you know!

By: Abigail

Abigail — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:15:04 +0000

I hope you have a blast! If you do decide you like it, a guy I know just moved there (from Seattle) and is really loving it. I am sure he would have some new-transplant advice for you if you’re interested.

Enjoy the trip, good luck with the flights and the drive up (check out the construction on the road to Whistler – it’s really incredible what they are doing).

We’re getting thoroughly DUMPED on so hopefully some of the snow will find it’s way up north. Our friends just got back from a week in Whistler this past weekend and they said it was excellent conditions.

By: Thomas Foolery

Thomas Foolery — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:11:00 +0000

Jen,

Vancouver is just a city. It has its problems and generic/mundane aspects, and well, East Hastings, just don’t go there.

However, as cities go, Vancouver rocks. Pretty, relaxed, cheap by London standards, and the people are really nice. Besides, it’s Canada – ’nuff said – but even so it’s my favourite Canadian city. You will totally like it, if not love it, so don’t worry. Enjoy your holiday.