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Vancouver and Chilliwack April 2003

22 - 24 April 2003

Hi everyone!  This weekend 20 years ago, I visited Vancouver, BC, Canada, for the second time.  I spent two nights in Vancouver's Davie district, sort of west of downtown Vancouver.  It was also the first time I rented a car on my own, in a foreign country.  

Salut à tout le monde! Ce week-end, il y a 20 ans, j'ai visité Vancouver, BC, Canada, pour la deuxième fois. J'ai passé deux nuits dans le quartier Davie de Vancouver, un peu à l'ouest du centre-ville de Vancouver. C'était aussi la première fois que je louais une voiture par moi-même, dans un pays étranger.

I flew on Friday 22nd April from SFO airport's Terminal 3 by United Airlines.  I had booked a first class seat with a 500 mile coupon.  The flight took off about 5 PM nonstop to Vancouver.  I think I arrived about 8 PM.  When I landed, it was in the US terminal where prechecks going back take place.  I had to go through Canadian customs.  They asked their nosy questions similar to the last time I was there, April 2002.  I was admitted into Canada, then I went to baggage claim and retrieved my suitcase.  I went through the "Nothing to declare" green lane.

Once I retrieved my suitcase, I went to the Hertz car rental desk.  They had my car ready.  It was a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero (in Europe this was sold as the Chevrolet Alero).  This one had a 3.4 liter V6 engine, 4 speed automatic transmission, and an AM/FM/CD player radio.  I did not really need a map for the most part, as I had been to the youth hostel on Thurlow and Burnaby Streets once before.  Parking it would be a challenge, but the hospital nearby had parking.  

I drove up Grant McConachie Way to Granville Street.  After Granville Island, BC route 99 split off into Howe and Seymour Streets.  I went northeast on Seymour Street, to Davie Street and turned left.  I went to Thurlow Street and turned left, then turned onto Burnaby Street.  Back then, there was no plan to build what is known as the Canada Line.  I noticed that some of the signals, that had flashing green signals, which meant mainly the same thing as a steady green.  When the light was to change, there would be four seconds of steady green before the light went yellow.  When the red cycle was over, the light would flash green again and repeat the cycle as necessary.  That is something that happens in British Columbia, I have not seen that in other provinces in Canada.

I checked into the hostel, and deposited my bags in my room.  I had a single room, right next to the elevator.  My room was not ensuite, there was a shared bathroom down the hall.  I had to park the car at St. Paul's Hospital.  The car park allowed long term parking, so it was okay to park there overnight.  Parking in Vancouver is much more difficult that most cities in the USA.  I think it was about $20 US to park for two nights.  Once I parked the car, I walked to Thurlow Street, then Davie, and to Bute Street.  I remembered Hamburger Mary's (now it is called Mary's on Davie), so I went there.  I thought about going to Denny's but I passed on that.  In Canada, the apostrophe of Denny's is the red maple leaf.  McDonald's has something similar in its corporate logo, with a red leaf in the center.  I ordered a large hamburger but was unable to eat it all for some reason.  I left enough fries as well.  The waiter gave me a hinge container, I think a 9 by 6 by 3 inches (22 by 15 by 8 cm) and I took my food to the hostel.  The hostel had a communal walk-in refrigerator, and they provided a permanent marker to mark whose food belonged to whom, and what their checkout date was.  If there was food in the refrigerator and the guest had already checked out, it was put on a special rack for "free food".  The hostel did not provide breakfast back then, so people had to cook their own.  After I went to my room, I went to sleep.  It was not high season, so it was fairly easy to fall asleep.

On Saturday 23rd April, I woke up, took a shower, went down to the kitchen to collect my hamburger and fries, then walked to the hospital to get the car.  I stopped at a Blenz coffee shop, to get some coffee.  Blenz is a coffee chain in British Columbia similar to Starbuck's, has few, if any, locations outside of British Columbia.  I drove along Davie Street to Denman Street, up BC route 99 to Stanley Park Drive and the totem poles.  The previous year, 2002, I had visited the Indigenous Art Museum at University of British Columbia where they had a massive collection of totem poles.  The ones at Stanley Park were okay, not particularly spectactular.  I liked the view of the Vancouver skyline better.  I was able to see Canada Place across the harbor.  The weather was nice then.  I bought a few gifts for my family at the gift shop.  I finished my hamburger, fries and coffee before driving onwards.

After leaving Stanley Park on the north side of the island, I went north on the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver.  I ended up in the Capilano Indian Reserve.  I turned right on Marine Drive and drove east on Third Street and eventually Main Street.  I crossed back into Vancouver by the Trans Canada Highway route 1 which went through Burnaby and Abbotsford.  The speed limit was 100 km/h.  All highway distances were in metric.  After Abbotsford, the speed limit increased to 110 km/h.  I planned to go only as far as Chilliwack.  Chilliwack was named from the indigenous word Ts'elxweyeqw.  The highway was very nice.  I played a CD in the CD player.  It was mostly of music I had recorded from November 2002, including a few German songs.  It felt odd to play German music in Canada.  

Once I arrived in Chilliwack, it looked very similar to a small town in the USA, with the main difference being, instead of the Stars and Stripes, it was two red rectangles, and a big red maple leaf on top of the white rectangle.  I stopped at the McDonald's on Luckakuck Way, and ordered a hamburger and a small Coke.  The hamburger tasted just like the ones I had in the USA.  I drove to downtown Chilliwack and wanted to see the murals.  One of them stood out to me and it was the decades from 1930 to 1990 or so.

About 2 PM, I drove west on the Trans Canada highway to Vancouver, turning off at Hastings and driving on to St. Paul's Hospital to park again.  I walked to the hostel and asked for a day pass.  They sold me one for $8.00.  I went to the Shoppers Drug Mart, nearby and bought a 2 liter bottle of Sprite Ice.  Sprite Ice is basically Sprite with mint flavoring.  I rode on the line 6 to Seymour Street, transferred to the line 4 or line 7, and went to the Granville Skytrain station.  Back then, Skytrain did not have fare gates.  Skytrain stations Granville and Burrard, both have the eastbound platform on the lower level and westbound platform at the upper level.  I took the Skytrain to Gastown, which would require a walk from the Waterfront station.  I walked a few blocks along Water Street to the whistling steam clock.  I watched the clock strike 3 PM.  I wish at the time, that I had a working video camera.  That would not happen until a year later.  

I walked to the Victory Square Cenotaph at Victory Square, and drank some of the Sprite Ice from the bottle that I had in my bag.  I walked down Cambie Street and BC route 1A to the Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain station.  I took the Millenium Line to Loughheed Town Center.  I remember the Millenium line only went as far as Braid, but on 31st August, the line was expanded to Commercial/Broadway.  I spent about an hour in the Town Center.  It was not much more different than the average shopping mall in the USA.    

Due to its location, it was hard to accurately keep track of time, and the sun set later than in California.  I took the Skytrain from Loughheed Town Center to Granville, took a bus to Robson Street and then fou a place to eat for supper.  It was a Japanese curry restaurant.  I ordered a donkatsu curry with udon noodles.  It tasted excellent.  I had a bubble tea, I think, matcha flavored.  Then I walked back to the hostel.

When I was at the hostel, I took my radio and recorded some music.  The radio I had was not the Aiwa HS-JS 479 that I brought the previous year, but it was a portable one with digital tuning and 2 inch / 5 cm speakers.  Its cassette playback had the "Q-Sound" function to play prerecorded cassettes.  I recorded some French and also some English programming.  On one of the French stations, I recorded "Tous les palmiers" by the Quebec band Beau Dommage, and "Un homme et une femme" by some unknown duo, definitely not the original ones from the 1960s, definitely not Mireille Mathieu either.  I went to bed soon after that.

Sunday the 24th April, I had to wake up and get breakfast.  I had a coffee and pastry at Blenz Coffee on Davie Street.  Then I checked out of the hostel, took my luggage to the car, and drove south on Granville Road to the airport.  However there was one problem.  I needed to fill up the tank, and I was not able to find a reliable gas station.  I had to drive to Richmond, just a little south of the airport, to find some place that sold gas.  Gas in Canada is more expensive than it is in the USA, and is sold by the liter.  I drove along Number 2 Road, then Francis Road to Number 1 Road and found a Petro Canada station.  I put in about 20 liters, which was not bad for a V6 and maybe 200 km of driving.  I drove back to the airport and checked in the car.  I noticed a few totem poles before going into the airport terminal.  

Checking into my flight to Seattle and then San Francisco, I was not allowed to hand in my checked bag until I cleared the USA customs.  I had to give my passport at customs before dropping my bag off.  After dropping my bag off, I went to the gift shop and bought some salmon and maple syrup.  The flight to Seattle was on an Embraer E120 twin propeller plane.  It would be about an hour away from Seattle, and land in Concourse N.  I would not need to collect my bag until I arrived at San Francisco airport.  I would have to wait until about 2 PM to board the flight for San Francisco.

At 1:30 PM, the flight to San Francisco would board.  I had an economy class seat.  The flight home was not too long.  I arrived about 5 PM.  Somehow the flight had misplaced my checked bag, so I had to fill out a form for them to deliver my luggage to my home.  I took the Line 292 back to Hillsdale and Norfolk Street in San Mateo, and walk the rest of the way home.  It was not too far to walk.  It must have been 7 PM when I arrived home.  I made some supper, probably spaghetti or something, watched some TV and went to bed.

The next day I drove to work, worked from 7 AM to about 4 PM.  I had some maple sugar candies to share with colleagues.  My suitcase did turn up at home, a little bit after I had left work for the day.

My next overseas journey would be in late July 2003.  Hope you will join me then!

  Also, in May 2003, my car (at the time it was a 1997 Jetta with diesel engine) was all paid off and thus free of finance, and I received the title, what a nice early 31st birthday present.

Good night!  Bonne nuit!

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Why Hiring Licensed Contractors Is Essential for Residential Interior Demolition

When it comes to interior demolition for your home renovation, hiring licensed contractors is not just a smart decision—it’s a necessity. Many homeowners may be tempted to take a DIY approach or hire unlicensed workers to save costs, but this can lead to serious safety risks, legal issues, and costly mistakes. Licensed demolition contractors have the expertise, equipment, and certifications required to ensure that the job is done safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local regulations. Here’s why hiring licensed professionals is essential for residential interior demolition.

Ensures Compliance with Safety Standards

Interior demolition involves handling heavy materials, hazardous substances, and potential structural risks. Licensed contractors adhere to strict safety standards and regulations, minimizing the chances of accidents, property damage, or injuries. They also use personal protective equipment (PPE) and industry-approved techniques to ensure a safe working environment.

Prevents Structural Damage

Demolition is more than just tearing down walls; it requires knowledge of load-bearing structures, plumbing, and electrical systems. An untrained individual could accidentally remove a structural element, leading to significant property damage or even collapse. Licensed contractors perform thorough assessments to prevent such issues and maintain the integrity of your home.

Proper Handling of Hazardous Materials

Many older homes contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint, and mold. Disturbing these substances without proper precautions can pose severe health risks. Licensed demolition contractors are trained in the safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with environmental and health regulations.

Legal Compliance and Permits

Residential demolition often requires permits and adherence to local building codes. Licensed contractors have the necessary knowledge and experience to obtain the right permits, preventing legal complications and ensuring your project follows municipal regulations. Unlicensed work may result in fines, stop-work orders, or difficulties when selling your home in the future.

Efficient Waste Management and Recycling

Demolition produces a large amount of debris, and improper disposal can lead to environmental issues and additional costs. Licensed contractors have established waste management plans, ensuring that materials are disposed of or recycled responsibly. This not only reduces landfill waste but also helps keep your project site clean and organized.

Access to Professional Tools and Equipment

Proper demolition requires specialized tools such as concrete saws, jackhammers, and dust control systems. Licensed professionals have access to industry-grade equipment, making the process more efficient and reducing potential hazards. Without the right tools, DIY or unlicensed work can be slow, ineffective, and unsafe.

Insurance Coverage and Liability Protection

One of the most significant advantages of hiring a licensed contractor is insurance coverage. Licensed demolition contractors carry liability insurance, which protects homeowners from financial responsibility in case of accidents, property damage, or injuries. Unlicensed workers typically do not have insurance, putting homeowners at risk of costly legal and medical expenses.

Saves Time and Money in the Long Run

While hiring a licensed demolition contractor may seem like an added expense, it can save you money in the long run by preventing costly mistakes and project delays. Professionals work efficiently, reducing downtime and ensuring that your renovation project stays on schedule. Additionally, they help avoid unforeseen repair costs that can arise from improper demolition practices.

Conclusion

Hiring a licensed contractor for residential interior demolition is crucial for ensuring safety, legal compliance, and project efficiency. Moose Demolition provides expert interior demolition services in the Lower Mainland, BC, offering homeowners peace of mind and high-quality results. Contact us today to discuss your demolition needs and ensure your renovation starts on the right foundation.

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Imagine stepping out into your backyard on a sunny day, feeling the warmth on your skin, and being greeted by a clean, vibrant space that feels like a breath of fresh air. That's what pressure washing can do for your home. It's more than just a cleaning method; it's a way to restore the beauty and charm of your property, making it a haven where memories are made.

The Power of Pressure Washing Pressure washing is a game-changer for homeowners. It uses high-pressure water jets to remove dirt, grime, and mildew from surfaces, leaving them looking brand new. Whether it's your patio, deck, or siding, this technique can transform your outdoor spaces into a visually stunning and long-lasting.

Benefits That Matter to You Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal: A well-maintained exterior is not just about looks; it's about creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes your home stand out. Pressure washing can boost your property's value and make it more appealing to potential buyers if you're planning to sell.

Protect Your Investment: Regular pressure washing prevents damage by removing substances that can cause deterioration over time. This means fewer repairs and more savings in the long run.

Create a Healthier Environment: By removing mold, mildew, and algae, you're not just cleaning surfaces; you're also creating a safer space for your family. These contaminants can pose health risks, especially for those with allergies or respiratory issues.

Save Time and Energy: Pressure washing is incredibly efficient, allowing you to clean large areas quickly without the backbreaking work of manual scrubbing. This means more time to enjoy your weekends and less stress maintaining your home.

Preparing for Pressure Washing: Before you start, take a moment to prepare your space. Remove any plants or obstructions from walkways and patios. Ensure the surface is dry and sturdy, as you wouldn't want to risk damaging your property.

Tips for Different Surfaces: Walkways and Patios: These are easy to clean and require minimal preparation, just ensure they're clear and level before starting.

Patio Decks: Cleaning patio decks can be more challenging, but they are still manageable with the right tools and techniques. It would be beneficial to dedicate a few hours to the task to ensure it's done perfectly, as this will allow you to thoroughly clean every area and achieve the best results.

When to Seek Professional Help While pressure washing can be a manageable DIY task, if you're uncertain about the optimal techniques or equipment for your specific surfaces, it's advisable to seek guidance from a professional. They can offer tailored advice and ensure the job is completed safely and effectively. Incorporating pressure washing into your home maintenance routine can make a difference in how your property looks and feels. It's not just about cleaning; it's about creating a space that reflects your personality and provides a sense of pride and belonging. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or just starting, pressure washing is a simple yet powerful tool to bring your home back to life. 

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Interior demolition is often the first step in home or office renovations, but attempting it without professional expertise can lead to serious safety hazards, costly mistakes, and unexpected challenges. While DIY projects can be appealing for budget-conscious homeowners, interior demolition requires specialized knowledge, tools, and safety protocols to ensure a smooth and hazard-free process. Here’s why DIY interior demolition can be risky without proper experience.

Structural Hazards

One of the biggest risks of DIY demolition is accidentally compromising the structural integrity of the building. Removing load-bearing walls, support beams, or crucial framework without understanding their role can cause ceilings to sag or, in extreme cases, lead to partial or complete collapse. Professionals assess structural elements before demolition to ensure stability.

Electrical and Plumbing Dangers

Behind walls and under floors, electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and gas lines are hidden. A simple misstep with a hammer or saw could cut into live wires, leading to electrocution or fires. Similarly, damaging water or gas lines can cause leaks, flooding, or hazardous gas exposure. Professionals know how to safely locate and handle these systems before starting demolition.

Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Older buildings, especially those built before the 1980s, may contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint, or mold. Disturbing these materials without proper containment and protective equipment can release toxic particles into the air, posing severe health risks. Certified demolition experts follow strict safety regulations to manage and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

Improper Waste Management

Demolition generates a significant amount of debris, including wood, drywall, glass, and metal. Without proper disposal methods, DIYers may struggle to handle large volumes of waste, leading to environmental concerns and potential fines for illegal dumping. Professionals have the necessary permits and recycling plans to manage demolition waste responsibly.

Lack of Specialized Tools and Equipment

Demolition requires more than just a sledgehammer and crowbar. Specialized tools like jackhammers, concrete saws, and dust suppression systems are necessary for efficient and safe demolition. Without access to these tools and the knowledge of how to use them, DIY demolition can become slow, inefficient, and dangerous.

Increased Risk of Personal Injury

Without the right training and protective gear, DIYers are at high risk of personal injury. Falling debris, sharp objects, and heavy materials can cause serious cuts, fractures, or even life-threatening injuries. Professional demolition teams follow strict safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize risks.

Unexpected Costs and Project Delays

While DIY demolition might seem like a cost-saving option, mistakes can lead to expensive repairs. If you damage essential structural components, plumbing, or electrical systems, you may end up spending more on repairs than you would have on professional demolition. Additionally, delays caused by inexperience can set your renovation timeline back significantly.

Legal and Permit Issues

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HISTORIC ACCOUNTS OF CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHERIES

Early colonists early in North American history once "stood staring in disbelief at the quantities of fish." One man wrote "there was as great a supply of herring as there is water. In a word, it is unbelievable, indeed, indescribable, as also incomprehensible, what quantity is found there. One must behold oneself."

They wrote of hauls which netted 5,000 fish, each fish over two feet in length - prodigious spawning runs of shad, rockfish, and herring, oyster reefs which stuck out above water at low tide, and sturgeon so plentiful that they frequently jumped into their boats.

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"Sturgeon and shad are in such prodigious numbers that one day within the space of two miles only, some gentlemen in canoes caught above six hundred of the former with hooks, which they let down to the bottom and drew up at a venture when they perceived them to rub against a fish; and of the latter above five thousand have been caught at one single haul of a seine." -English traveler Andrew Burnaby, 1759

In the spring of the year, herrings come up in such abundance into their brooks and fords to spawn that it is almost impossible to ride through without treading on them. -Historian Robert Beverly, 1705

The abundance of oysters is incredible. There are whole banks of them so that the ships must avoid them. -Swiss explorer Francis Louis Michel, 1701

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Today, 84% of the Chesapeake Bay’s tidal waters are considered partially or fully impaired by chemical contaminants. The most common metal found in the watershed is mercury.

Today, Sturgeons are on the brink of extinction.

Over-harvesting, disease, pollution and habitat loss have led to a severe drop in oyster populations in the Chesapeake bay. The oyster population is estimated to be less than 1% of what it once was.

In 1980, Maryland closed its commercial shad fishery, to help conserve Shad populations.

Overfishing devastated the Chesapeake's rockfish stocks in the 1970s, but intensive conservation efforts in the 1980s through the 2000s restored them to sustainable levels. However, recent assessments of rockfish indicate the stocks are once again on a downward trajectory, with indications that overfishing is occurring and the stocks are in a depleted state.

In April 2020 EPA reversed its stance on regulating toxic chemical emissions, including mercury, from power plants.

Over four years, the 2017-2021 Trump administration dismantled more than 100 environmental rules, which weakened previous limits on planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and vehicles; removed protections from more than half the nation’s wetlands; and withdrew the legal justification for restricting mercury emissions from power plants.