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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 118 - Beatty Wall 2007

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 118

Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

On my now regular walk to the Stadium Skytrain station the final part of the route passes by another example of great Vancouver Public Art. This time it's far more contemporary and is a wall of Graffiti, called Beatty Wall 2007. Even on a wet dark day it brightens up the the walk. Hunting around I found reference to something called the Vancouver Graffiti Management Program. nb: I can't get a link to the official page to load :-(

This states that 'A mural program provides new, legitimate outlets for graffiti writers and other artists to display their work. Interested property owners can choose to donate a wall for the program, and the City will facilitate the process and provide the supplies.'

I've not seen any other examples of this in the downtown core but I think it's a cracking way of creating something really positive by connecting with your community.

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 117

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 117
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I'm not sure how Vancouver compares to other cities in the world when it comes to being bicycle friendly. It's been fun to read Roland, Richard and D'Arcy's adventures on their bike into work, the latter being in Calgary.

Of course when commuting it's always important to know where and what you can lock your bike to. This cyclist cleverly picked an unusual location to leave his bike AND took the trouble to remove all the valuable stuff to avoid theft!

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 116

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 116
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

In a period of what appears to be booming construction (or as I think of it sometimes 'Setting the City up for a fall!") there are countless cranes around town. It's amazing that I've not yet seen one been put in place but this picture is the closest I've come so far!

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 115

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 115
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Judging by the amount of pot consumed in the city this little spaceship does actually exist! It's parked on the banks of False Creek and is one of the more curious pieces of Vancouver Public Art. Created by Jerry Pethick is accompanied by a collection of sculptures which tell the Time Top's comic book story (William Ritt and Clarence Gray). Commissioned in 2001 a fuller description can be found here.

I understand that one of the benefits of all the condo blocks going up is that the developers have to commission public art as part of their plans. If you look carefully around town you will be amazed at the amount of art that is present.

This is a link to a picture showing the installation of the piece. I have to say I rather like it!

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 114

Canucks Hockey - it's coming!

Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

'Stadium' stations are curiously named. Back in the days of yore, I would go and see concerts at Wembley Arena and even sports events at the old Wembley Stadium. Wembley Park Underground (ironic on two counts) Station was in fact a country mile from the Stadium/Arena.

On a slightly smaller scale Vancouver has the same approach, placing the 'Stadium' Skytrain Station a fair walk from the actual venue. I remember being a tourist in the city and getting the Skytrain from Granville to Stadium to go and see the Canucks. I wondered then if we actually ended up further away from the game than when we got on at Granville.

To be fair, calling it Stadium/Chinatown is a step in the right direction. That is unless you actually want the Stadium (which is in the other direction). Foolishly I expected a Stadium station to be at ... the Stadium. I didn't read signs, but I did struggle when I couldn't immediately spot the Stadium when I came out of station.

The struggle was short-lived though, as it was back at Wembley, we just followed the crowd. Someone in there must know where the Stadium is! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 113

Welcome to the Land of Light

Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Another piece of seawall art. "Welcome to the Land of Light" by Henry Tsang, a local artist who was born is Hong Kong but raised here in the city. This work is from 1997. The photo shows the third line of a poem which complete reads "Come to time where people talk different but good together."

I like this piece and it reminds me of the game I get to play frequently on the bus. Count how many different languages you can hear being spoken. I think my record is seven or eight, complicated by the fact that although I know it's often a different language, I've no idea which one!

Vancouver is an amazing place and every so often I get to write an entry on moments that bring this home to me. Henry's work captures the excitement and opportunity of living in the city. As the last line of his work says "Here, you begin live like chief. World same like in you hand."

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 112

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 112
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I chose a grey Saturday morning to visit Kerrisdale Village for the first time. My target was Kerrisdale Cameras - a store I've been aware of but never visited. I was pleasantly surprised by both the village and the store. The latter being as close to the service I used to enjoy at Greys of Westminster back in Blighty. Bob certainly put me at ease with his no fuss approach to my questions and secured the sale.

This picture is therefore one of the last with my trusty Nikon P2. The wi-fi was always an overrated feature that I ended up not using. Kerrisdale village, on the other hand, is far from overrated and is a hive of interesting stores and has a very good feel. The folk in the stores seemed, like Bob, to be fairly chilled and friendly. If it's passed you by I recommend you check it out ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 111

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 111
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

This thin red line adorns a section of the seawall by David Lam Park. It is called Red Horizontal and dates from 2005 by an artist called Gisele Amantea. The piece was created with the cooperation of local residents and according to the Georgia Strait (A good little guide to walkable public art) addresses '... ideas of personal space in an impersonal context.' A quick hunt around online leads to other interesting work by Amantea, less of horizontal line than a window into the work of a Canadian artist ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 110

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 110
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I've seen countless flags in different neighbourhoods around town. I wonder if the same company has a deal for all of them? This one points to a very good neighbourhood specific website run by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. This is a buzzing part of town with dozens of restaurants and bars, its going to take me a while to try them all! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 109

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 109
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Back living downtown it's time to restart the moose-ings. It's almost seventeen months since we lived downtown and much has changed. Construction hasn't though and seems to have accelerated. It's funny, but living on a mountain appears to have helped me develop a more effective ability to zone out the noise ...

Technorati Tags: BC, moose-ings, mooseings, construction, Vancouver, Yaletown

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 108

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 108
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Waiting for a Ferry (Fairy - as it seems to be pronounced) I spotted this on the back of a truck. The truck is question had a very low level of clearance so unless you are a motorcyclist (and even then) your chances of smiling about anything are small.

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 107

devastation
Moose-ing uploaded by leftantler.

I went to Stanley Park today for the first time since the storms hit the city. Oh my God, it's just so so sad to see the damage to and demise of so many of the park's elderly residents. That said, I encourage you to visit the park, it needs our support and if you are someone who has is in two minds whether to go, I say GO. It's still a FANTASTIC and special place, that amongst the chaos that has NOT changed!

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 106

behind you...
Moose-ing uploaded by leftantler.

Taking a look through Leftantler's latest photos I had to laugh at the title. Given we were out enjoying the Winter sunshine after a terrible cycle of weather that quite defintely crept up on us from behind.

Ever since moving to Canada we seem to have had a run on what longer term resident's call 'unusual,' 'worst for years.' 'not seen it this bad before' and so on. Apparently we've had 14 storms this winter compared to zero that I remember last year. (There was rain enough for Noah though!)

I only hope the worst is behind us ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 105

Bazaar Canadian Circus Act
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

The West Coast's answer to Cirque de Soleil where the transportable Grand Chapiteau is replaced by buildings with history and legends. Where the stage is ice and the performers where uniforms not costumes, a place where metaphors move from the artistic to the rediculous ....

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MooseHat's Vancouver Video Moose-ings Part 1

I can't promise there will be too many of these, but having fun with YouTube is very encouraging. Some times it's easier to capture with video than with still photography. Either way I get to choose what I shoot.

I am a big fan of the Skyte (Skytrain) in Vancouver and this is the trip heading west from Burrard Station to Waterfront, the end of the line.

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 104

A Murder of Crows
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

The other day I blogged about Crows and specifically the ones in Burnaby. Well according to News 1130 today the reason why the crows are so visibile is because the developers have wiped out the the biggest roosting site in BC for yet another Costco and Keg restaurant. Unlike humans, the crows of course are far too clever to flock to such things ...

UPDATE: It seems I have not been imaging these crows. This article is very informative and links to another. I just wonder whether the crows will get together for the Costco opening day - 20,000 birds in a fly past making a lasting 'impression' on the new store :-)

Technorati Tags: BC, birds, Canada, crows, mooseings, Burnaby, Vancouver

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 103

Stadium View
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

The condo development in downtown Vancouver is astounding, now they are putting in seats for spectators!

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 102

It's started ...
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

The season is off to an inconsistent start, the Canucks loosing their home opener (Moose-ing from inside GM Place). Last year they had a stunning start which ultimately led them to nothing. Maybe the opposite this year at the start of the season will lead to the playoffs and the Stanley Cup ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 101

Product placement ?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Sometimes people arrange things by accident, sometimes deliberately. The left hand group just made me laugh - rednecks, Dubya, out of office. Then it made me feel very sad. Maybe the US will recover some of it's reputation once that guy leaves office ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 100

No swearing at the smokers!
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Every so often I come across an example of what I call puritanical Canadian behaivour - for instance BC Liquor stores which open at 9am in the morning but don't open on Sundays? This is one example though which I do like, banning smoking in public can't be far away ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 99

Bird talk
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Even in the heart of the city, in a back alley nature is never far away in Vancouver. These little fellows split their time between flying around the craziest and most exciting bird theme park ever at break neck speed or sitting on this power line to have a chat and swap stories. Which activity made noise I leave for you to guess ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 98

Venus and Geeks compete!
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Glancing at the back of this Smart Car I know which of ads gets my attention first. However, on closer inspection in turns out that this is one and the same Ad which rather ruins my whole Venus and Geeks compete idea ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 97

Making Tracks
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

One thing I like about downtown is the mix of a beautiful place with the business of real life. The railway lines are a dominant feature but with only 4 trains in and out that carry passengers most of the traffic is business related. A reminder that the city is not a dream but a real place ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 96

Police Car design
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I'd never thought about it before but even the paint job of a Police car needs to be designed. Seeing these two I think the one on the left works best but neither really convey that level of seriousness that I would expect. Having said that, as a kid I referred to UK police cars as jam sandwiches due to the stripes so maybe these aren't so bad after all ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 95

Old time Photo's
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Vancouver is often deemed to be an 'expensive' city to live in. When I saw this sign I wondered what kind of logic made this business devote so much ad space to this offering. At $5 a pop it will take an aweful lot of customers to make any real money ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 94

DSCN4961.JPG
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Happy Anniversary !! Today see's us celebrate our first year in Vancouver. I wanted to post 100 Moose-ings in the first year but missed in by a half dozen. That's roughly one every four days - I hope you've enjoyed seeing them as much as I've enjoyed taking them! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 93

Soccer Art ?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Here's a man I haven't heard much about in the last year. David Beckham is a brilliant soccer player, the England captain no less. In fact I would say he was an artist, which makes it quite fitting that the building in the reflection is the Vancouver Art Gallery ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 92

What is a 30cm Voice ?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

On first read I simply could not work out what a 30cm voice was (quiet, soft). This is no real surprise given I was flummuxed by the Canadian version of 'Comprehensive' insurance. It turns out this is WITHOUT collision damage cover. How can anything which is without something be called comprehensive? Time to practice my 30cm voice ....

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 91

The end of parking meters ?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

So now you can pay for your parking meter by phone! There's something very odd about this concept - why don't they just remove the parking meter and replace it with a sign with a number on it - or just paint the number on the road ? It's a slippery slope I tell you ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 90

The real Canadian Superstore
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

This is one of those stores that is apparently an institution in Canada. Funny how no one seems to go to it or at least openly talk about it. It's like people are embarassed or something, as when I mention it suddenly everybody starts nodding vigourously and recounting the deals they once found there. For my part one visit has ensured I can my Costco card this coming year ....

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 89

Shy face?

Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

On a couple of levels I find Gastown very interesting. It's one of the oldest areas of the city following on from the Hastings Town settlement in the 1860s ans 70s. First Nations have of course been around much longer which might explain why First Nations art pops up on buildings and places like the excellent Inuit Gallery and Hill's Native Art are located there ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 88

Simply the Best Coffee in Towm
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

This is Thomas Haas. He makes the best coffee in town. Not only that he manages to give excellent customer service however fast he has to work. Oh! I believe he also makes chocolate ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 87

Baby Bill Reid Piece
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I first saw this piece of Bill Reid's fine work when Leftantler and I first arrived in Vancouver. This is tucked away between two buildings outside an entance to a carpark of all things. Having been to see the excellent Raven Travelling exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery I wondered if there was a Vancouver Map of public First Nations art ? ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 86

Painted old Houses
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

As mentioned in the previous Moose-ing, a couple of the old Vancouver homes I was talking about. In this case I was pleased to see a reminder of dear of Blighty added to the Mix. Ladies and Gentlemen, before your eyes you have a "Roundabout" ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ing Part 85

Beauty not the surroundings
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

So I was walking a street in part of the city I barely know and hardly ever visit. Some of the houses oozed charm, even history. Some were very very charming, many though were sad, tired and dark. In amongst this mix I found flowers and suddenly remembered this was not about houses, it was about people. At that point the sun came out ....

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 84

Wall Art
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Down in Chinatown a local business takes the opportunity to demonstrate it's long history by way of a mural. I'm not sure if Kitty's Beauty studio has been around very long, but the Mural suggests the story starts in China back in the 1860s, going through various historical flashbacks to the Canadian flag of the current day ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 83

Philosophy and observation
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.

This on the side of a restaurant on Main Street make me wonder whether the restaurant lives up to it's billing!

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 82

Words of a Tall Story?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

Main Street words on a building. Clever how the words make a dull building appear more interesting and forget it's dullness. Maybe this applies to people - the more words the more interesting? Or does talking too much merely hide a grey and dull facade?

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 81

Foyer of the Seymour Building
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

It's interesting to note how bulding owners tend to maintain their stunning foyer/lobby but frequently let the rest of the building deteriorate. One of my favourite buildings is the Chrysler Building in New York, where the lobby is fantastic - strangely though the public are not allowed to see more! I wonder ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 80

Roof Garden
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

I love going to different buildings and different floors. This was from the 7th Floor of the PWC building. The result an un-noticed roof garden that is quite simply, Splendid! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ing Part 79

The Big Picture?
Moose-ing uploaded by Right Antler.

The Time & Gold Building has some interesting public art. Normally the 'big picture' is a little bit more contemporary. It's one of those things that should have featured in an earlier Moose-ing - I finally remembered to take the shot! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ing Part 78

Baby Tank

Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

Now here's a site I didn't expect to see. As a Gen-Xer in the UK I was taken to numeous miliary museums, open days and other events. There is something incongruent about seeing a tank and cannon on the sidewalk here. I'm not sure if it's the only tank in the city, these days the countless Hummers are bigger than this one! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 77

Blurred Skyte


Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

Sitting as I am in the Bryght office with Boris and Sarah I could not pass up the opportunity to blog a blurred picture of a Skyte (Skytrain) in honour of Roland who is not here ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 76

Sign Upside down ?


Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

For some reason I think this sign would have been far funnier if the No Diving and No Fishing were reversed. It just made me think that you need to careful as you may catch someone who has dived in rather than a fish! It also reminded me that most of the places I fished back in Blighty were places I would not have wanted to dive into ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 75

Whimsical Meadow Bear


Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

I thought it was time I had another Spirit Bear picture. They are appearing all over the city, every where I go I see another one! Given I heard today that the second Black Bear this year had to be killed today I dedicate this moose-ing to all the black bears who are killed because of our ignorance ....

For more infomation on curing the ignorance please visit The North Shore Black Bear Society

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 74

No straight on ..


Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

Is it me or is this really unhelpful? I know what it means, but it assumes you realise you are where Davie is! Given this is so close to the Institute of Canadian as a second language I guess I shouldn't be so surprised ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 73

1960s architecture
Moose-ing image uploaded by LeftAntler on flickr

I've noticed around town there are a lot of building dating from the 1960s and 1970s which are made of a horrible grey soul-less looking concrete. This particular building is far more appealing and demonstrates what can be achieved. I know mosaic is not everyone's cup of tea but for me it beats battleship grey any day ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 72

Vancouver Block
Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

Vancouver doesn't do too badly in my opinion when it comes to keeping it's older buildings. This one has been around since 1912 and is the building with the big four face clock on top (information courtesy of Emporis). Interesting to note there is still some work going on, despite it's age, as suggested by the fibreboard...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 71

Seabus 1
Moose-ing image uploaded by Right Antler on flickr

I am now officially a commuter and daily passenger on the Seabus. I am also signed up to the 'message' that crossing the water is a real pain, the bridges: man are they a nitemare?  Of course whether I truly believe my own message only time will tell .

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 70

Seymour Building
Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

I love the old buildings in town which have their names writ large on the side. This one is in honour of Roland and the fact that my new Cameraphone N70 has Moose-ings number 70! Coincidences ...

MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 69

Flipping Ads
Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

There's a false wall hiding a building site on West Georgia which acts as a playground for bill posters. This one caught my eye as being a lot flipping better than most ...

MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 68

Hidden Garden 1
Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

This a rarity. A piece of downtown real estate NOT being turned into condos! This little strip of land tells me that either the develops of the adjacent building simply got it wrong, or they will in the not too distant future be tearing down one or both of the buildings ...

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 67

Flowery
Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

I continue to enjoy what I think of as an experiment in art. Alternatively call it the building contemporary art fusion. Here we have some industrial version of water lillies, eye catching ? ...

Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 66

Time for a good idea

Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

I like the countdown clocks at the Seabus which tell me whether I need to walk, get a coffee, or run to the next departure. I've always felt it would be good to have more of these but it appears this is in hand. My game will be to see how low the count goes before I fail to grab my latte and make the next sailing! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 65

First Cruise Ship 2006 ?

Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

It might not be the first actual cruise ship, but it's the first I've seen this year. Soon our seaviews will be littered with cruise ships a plenty ! ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 64

airship

Originally uploaded by leftantler.

This goes down as the first airship I've seen above Vancouver. Helicopters, floatplanes, airplanes, seagulls, crows and eagles yes, airships no. Airship, singular. I think the view must be amazing on a good day ...

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Moosehat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 63

Vandigicam False Creek Walk

Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

It does seem that over the last couple of weeks the world has been a bit 'silly.' I just wondered if there are lots of art students on Granville Island writing 10,000 word critiques of this ? ...

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MooseHat's Vancouver Moose-ings Part 62

Religion and Shangri-la

Originally uploaded by Right Antler.

I will suggest that this church looks to 'twin' with cities such as New York and Boston where big buildings have gone up right on the doorstep of much older churchs ...

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