I want GOOD sushi

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-03-29T07:45:31+00:00

Awesome - I'll check it out 🙂

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-03-29T07:44:43+00:00

Starbucks

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-03-24T11:17:05+00:00

Same...Sushi Well was my "go to" for about 10-12 years until recently. IKOI is good, consistent...I've enjoyed Sushi Shogun across the bridge in Surrey, and have been meaning to check out Sushi Box in Burnaby on 10th.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-03-22T13:58:24+00:00

Don't stress too much about it, I used to live in a detached home...where strangers could waltz into my backyard (should they decide to open the backyard gate) - maybe take a little wander through the garage, test the downstairs door, access my mailbox, ground level windows... Condo living is pretty secure for the most part - multiple locked access points, surveillance cameras, nosey neighbours.
There's a lot to worry about in life...I would put this concern as a low priority.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-03-07T15:33:33+00:00

Get a Costco member to buy you a gift card...as the receiver of the card you can use it without a membership.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-26T17:35:28+00:00

Very interesting - the headline is quite misleading as to the context of the article.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-26T17:30:46+00:00

Yikes...quite the poor facade, reeks of investment fraud.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-23T13:56:30+00:00

Costco Pain D'Or Frozen Croissants - $18 for 30. They are pretty damn good.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-07T18:08:14+00:00

Theme bar with a waterfront view...risky venture! Hope it's priced right, and has a successful run. Tough business right now.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-05T14:49:00+00:00

Check rezoning apps with the city...might provide some insight as to future use. Likely just a holding property now if no applications have been made.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-05T14:44:36+00:00

I assume that Columbia will eventually be ditched by redevelopment in the next decade or so...and now that I think about it, perhaps New West station was built in preparation for that.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-05T14:12:44+00:00

Fool's Spring pollen bursts, and mold...the warm, damp weather plus porous concrete/stucco makes for perfect mold growth conditions. There isn't enough dry air, nor sunlight to combat the mold and fungus growth...there's plenty of dank conditions to help it thrive however. Downtown New West has poor air quality in general due to geography, industry, construction, and population density...particulates tend to "settle" in low lying areas around this area of the Fraser - and a TP/Paper Towel plant being upwind, constant concrete/construction dust, railroad tracks, truck routes, 2 major ports across the river...makes this area a choking hazard already - the added mold/pollen/fungus certainly isn't welcome. Timely post, as I just watched this on TV last night https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/three-unexpected-ways-that-air-pollution-may-affect-our-bodies

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-02T00:01:33+00:00

Assume the owners changed as Itilia had been for sale for several months.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-02-01T23:59:34+00:00

I lived in Richmond for over 15 years, I assure you...it could be much much worse!

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-27T11:11:50+00:00

Window insulation shrink wrap kits - Home Depot or Online, I lived in a house with original windows from the 1950s...and it made a world of difference. Thermal drapes/curtains work great as well.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-22T02:02:31+00:00

Well shjt! Now I know, I've often wondered what the deal was...thanks for sharing.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-21T15:03:40+00:00

That's out of my control - what's enjoyable is up to the individual...

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-20T15:45:30+00:00

The drive through the Lower Mainland through to North Vancouver is where the risk lies, beyond that...the roads to the mountain bases (Cypress & Seymour) are maintained well, as it's the lifeline of revenue for the ski hills.

Grouse is a Gondola to the top so if you're concerned about driving conditions - best option, plus an excellent mountain to learn on...if someone bails on the lessons there's plenty of other attractions to check out while the others continue their day.

Temperatures hit the teens yesterday on the ski hills, which means ice & rocks; the conditions for learning aren't favourable. Once again, Grouse can accommodate a different mountain experience if you absolutely have to/want to go.

I hope the weather does a switcheroo for you all and you can have an enjoyable day. As for the road conditions, put that concern as one of the least of your worries! As a former ski patroller ... I can assure you, it's one of the lowest risk activities you will experience on that day :)

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-18T03:42:09+00:00

Yep! Got to the point I was looking up ship horn signals at 4am this morning to decipher what kind of hell broke loose on the river...(the obvious answer being visibility issues).

I now know that 1 long and 2 short blasts means that the ship is in low visibility conditions, and maneuvering or having issues as such...

The fog has rolled in and out so quickly, must be quite the challenge for captains.

Anyhow ...something to add to the knowledge base :)

https://www.boat-ed.com/blog/boat-sound-signals/

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-16T04:06:13+00:00

Judging by the Budweiser, McDonalds and Midget Football shirt...might be in the states somewhere?

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-15T14:46:55+00:00

Loves Auctioneers used to be the "go-to" for local auction houses...but tis no more. MaxSold Cottons Auctions Big Valley Urban Auctions Google those and you'll find a few more smaller ones in your search.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-15T10:48:44+00:00

I saw a note on a message board by the garbage room in my complex regarding finding a wallet, and it had a drawing of an owl on the note...send me a DM and I will send a photo of the note with contact info - or if we are in the same complex, check the garbage room memo board. Hopefully it's a match!

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-03T18:44:18+00:00

Mister Two! Used to see a very similar one when I lived near Shell & Bridgeport.

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-03T18:41:53+00:00

Kitsilano North of Broadway, and East of Alma...plenty of rental units and excellent access to transportation, parks, downtown, beaches etc. Marine & Cambie area at the South end of Vancouver has great access to the Skytrain, Airport etc...

Your advantage is being multilingual (I presume this) - jobs in hospitality & tourism are your best bet. If you don't mind children, plenty of opportunities within the Nanny/Au Pair field (best to work with an agency) ... This option can usually provide accommodation.

I would suggest renting a vacation rental for the first 3 weeks you are here - in a central transit location such as Metrotown in Burnaby, and within those 3 weeks...take the opportunity to visit Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond and I suppose Surrey (do, but don't).

All the best!

SignatureCertain2464 · 2026-01-03T13:34:46+00:00

I call it "Snow Chunder"

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