I've decided not to make a list of suggestions like recent 'Top Ten' posts. I could suggest some ideas like; let's all think positive for awhile, more citizen interest in elections, let's boot certain wanna-be and elected politicians out on their rears, etc., etc., but, I don't want to try and fill your head with ideas. It's sort of like what you might have as a 2010 New Years resolution for North Van. So have at'er all you anon and non anon bloggers. And Happy New Year to you all!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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a smooth olympics (not sure about that, but it'd be nice). more bike paths for roads. good weather :)
How 'bout:
- starting next week, and every week, walk out the door and talk to your neighbours
- more veg garden and less manicured lawn (unless someone's playing on it)
- lots of snow where it should be - local ski/boarding mountains
- an early start to spring sailing, like right after the Paralympics end
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Great ideas so far, and great idea for a post too, John!
I will add one: get your friends and family out and enjoy the amazing outdoor recreation we have on the North Shore here. Even if you don't usually do so. Try to go for a quick walk in the woods or bikeride on a trail - perhaps an afternoon of snowshoeing on Seymour or Cypress.
1. Implement the bike escalator on Lonsdale Avenue ASAP.
2. Reduce crime in Lower Lonsdale.
3. Achieve sustainable density by bringing back smart, innovative projects such as Site 8.
4. Post a security guard at Chiba Gardens to deter violence, drinking, drug dealing, etc.
5. Reduce speed limit on Lonsdale Avenue, and get rid of the outrageously dangerous pedestrian crosswalks.
I think you bloggers should get off your cases and give John Sharpe a shot at this post and leave me alone. 105 comments is enough.
John, I sincerely think that one of the things that would make it a better place to live in North Vancouver is if certain people would stop attacking ME (Wendy Qureshi) personally, and start talking about the issues at hand.
There are many issues to be addressed in North Vancouver, most especially the Official Community Plan and how that will impact all residents of the DNV.
The same issues have to be addressed by the CNV and I do not believe they are being appropriately addressed.
The taxpayers in the two North Vancouvers must become aware of the negative ramifications of densifications in their municipalities.
Their taxes will increase exponentally with any further densifications.
Take child poverty seriously and actually do something about it.
I take the bait.
Take child poverty seriously and actually do something about it.
I actually do something about it. I have two foster chilren, one in in Pakistan and one in Egypt.
Perhaps it would be a good thing to start with child poverty in our own back yard? Not to mention adult poverty?
*sigh*...this thread held so much promise just 7 hours ago.
Have people show more respect for others in their community
not make every issue about themselves
think of something you can do for another person in kindness... in secret
walk more ... drive less
notice who is your neighbour.. say 'hi'
if you can't say something nice/positive...hush
respect where you park..
say thanks to the people that provide service for you
walk as a family, see the sights that are in our backyard
be an example in everything you do
*sigh* Barry R, I had so much hope for you and then you didn't give credit where credit was due, to Wendy.
We have three foster children overseas and took the step of giving three fold our normal christmas present monies to overseas children living in poverty.
The way you're written your biting comments Barry is to imply that in Wendy's back yard there is a child and an adult living in poverty which is far from what you should have been writing about how the BC Liberal government has taken the KNIFE to FAR when it comes to the vulnerable ....... just so they can put on a good show to the millions tuning into the 2010 Winter Games.
Some great comments! Anon 7:22's about enjoying the outdoors, recreation, and snowshoeing ... I've wanted to try the latter for along time.
Saying hi, talking to, showing more respect to your neighbours from bigsnit and anon 2:31 makes me think of random acts of kindness which can be a simple as paying for the person's coffee in the line up behind you or you might choose to donate that money to the Salvation Army.
With more positive community spirit we are just that much closer actually doing something about child poverty.
Wendy Q. could move to West Vancouver, making North Vancouver a better place to live in 2010? :D
A fuller and more aware relationship with our First Nation neighbours.
Barry Forward could delete all the old articles on this blog and the world would have a lot less hate in it.
The blog could start the New Year fresh and moderated properly.
George???????
Wendy??????
In January, have a hot chocolate in the Three Peaks Lodge on Mt. Seymour.
In February, get a picture of the Olympic torch passing a North Vancouver Landmark (My picture will include the crowd at the Lynn Valley Library, with a snow covered Crown/Seymour Mountain in the background).
In March, go to a high school playoff basketball game.
In April, go to the Maplewood Farm Easter egg hunt on the 4th or wait for the baby lambs at the end of the month.
In May, participate in the Lynn Valley Day parade, Northvancouverpolitics float?
In June, cross the Lynn Suspension Bridge, turn left, and walk North till you hit the pool of water...swim. (Bonus: Lay down in the middle of the suspension bridge... at midnight)
In July, rent a canoe in Deep Cove, and then attend the Summer Concert series at Panorama Park, (Deep Cove Pizza and Gelato for the win!!)
In August read "Under the Volcano" by Malcolm Lowry. Bonus marks, Read it where he wrote it... in Cates Park. Extra Bonus Marks, go to the Under the Volcano Festival in Cates Park, usually the second week of August.
In September, take the free Port of Vancouver boat tour on Heritage Weekend (Usually the Second Saturday).
In October, pick a side in the Buchanan Bowl. Go Eagles.
In November, Cenotaph & The Crawl.
In December, attend the Mollie Nye Gingerbread house lighting, sing some carols, then take the kids Christmas light hunting on Grand Boulevard and up on Hill Drive.
Make 2010 a memorable year,
Happy New year,
ml
ml that just about sums up a perfect North Shore year! :)
January: Take tree to Lions Christmas tree chip.
February: Join crowds as Olympic torch winds its way through North Vancouver.
March: Go spring skiing on Grouse and Seymour.
April: Sit back and watch two North Shore newspapers battle for best April fools joke.
May: Rowing season begins in Deep Cove
June: Watch the amazing grade 12 students we have here in North Vancouver graduate.
July: Swim in Lynn Creek on a 30 plus degree day.
August: Hike up the Grouse Grind and enjoy a beer at the top.
September: Attend a soccer game (or five) which begins for 6,000 North Vancouver youth players.
October: Enjoy a wonderful fall walk up Mosquito Creek trail.
November: Thank my lucky stars that I live in a place where waiting for rainfall is not a concern.
December: Enjoy an early Christmas present when skiing opens early up Grouse and Seymour.
Hey you North Shore veterans - back in Ontario there was always a big New year's splash at City Hall. (In Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Hamilton anyhow)
Anything similar happening on the North Shore?
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Barry - there's not enough water at the Hall for a swim but check out the Penguin Plunge at Panorama Park.
2pm if I recall correctly - I've got a bad cold right now so won't be going tomorrow but I've done either the English Bay Polar Bear or the Deep Cove Penguin Plunge nine times in total
WQ Said:
"John, I sincerely think that one of the things that would make it a better place to live in North Vancouver is if certain people would stop attacking ME (Wendy Qureshi) personally, and start talking about the issues at hand."
How exactly will this make North Vancouver a better place? If you can't take the heat for what you post then get out of the fire. If you're going to constantly insult people who attempt to debate with you, I think it's fair to assume that you are going to get some of that attitude back.
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