Mr. Ted Greene

Hey gang.

Anyone who knows me is aware that xmas music is a good reason for justifiable homicide.  That said,  this video is something I intend to enjoy over and over again.

Top 10 Party Science Stunts

With respect to Professor Richard Wiseman

From the quirkology Youtube Channel.

The Personal Ad

This joke speaks to me in a few ways.  Enjoy.

Peace,

Vince

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A lonely widow, age 70, decided that it was time to get married again. She put an ad in the local paper that read:

HUSBAND WANTED:

MUST BE IN MY AGE GROUP (70’s),

MUST NOT BEAT ME,

MUST NOT RUN AROUND ON ME &

MUST STILL BE GOOD IN BED!!!!!

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON.

On the second day, she heard the doorbell. Much to her dismay, she opened the door to see a grey-haired gentleman sitting in a wheelchair.. He had no arms or legs.

The old woman said, ‘You’re not really asking me to consider you, are you? Just look at you…you have no legs!

The old man smiled, ‘Therefore, I cannot run around on you!’ She snorted. ‘You don’t have any arms either!’ Again, the old man smiled, ‘Therefore, I can never beat you!’

She raised an eyebrow and asked intently, ‘Are you still good in bed???’ The old man leaned back, beamed a big smile and said… “Rang the doorbell didn’t I?”

Dad’s Visit – October 2009

Jim, Dad & I

Sunset from the upper deck

The first week of October has passed. Dad flew back to Ontario yesterday. A good time was had by all. It is my best intention to make small blog posts during these week long visits, but that doesn’t seem to happen a whole lot. There are pictures, however, and if pictures are worth a thousand words then this will be my most wordy post yet.

A happy fridge

Same Sunset

Could you kill endanger the lives others and not know it? Of course you can

X-Posted from Elaine Willis’ Blog.

She is a friend, this is important to repeat.

Taking Action-Two Scent Free Achievements

May 29, 2009

I received several notices from the BC Cancer Agency to go and have a mammogram. The BC Cancer Agency is quite rigorous in reminding women in British Columbia to “GO AND HAVE ONE!” The campaign consists of media campaigns and personal mailings. The recommendation is for all women to have one every two years. Going anywhere medical means enduring the chemicals and scented products of the medical establishment as well as the other patrons…so I procrastinate. C’mon, you do, too, right? But armed with a TO-DO list, I made the call…determined. Luckily, Sandy, the booking clerk for my area was a pleasant person. I explained my concerns. She did say that staff didn’t wear “perfume” and that clients were asked not to wear deodorant or lotions (hey, that’s for the x-rays my brain shouts) – but my mouth pleasantly asks about policies and signs. No signs, no policies but she is happy to follow up and maybe find a different screening centre for me. She promises to call back if need be. I assure her that I will come with masks and epi-pen – and wait outside for my turn. Then I called the BC Cancer Agency and left a message. The next day, Teresa, The Quality Management Coordinator with the program called. After listening to my concerns she explained that they do have a scent-free policy for their screening program. She assured me that booking clerks would be informed of this policy and that signs would be in place. She also changed my appointment to first thing in the morning to accommodate me since other patrons booked for that date would not have been informed yet of the policy. YES! The next one is a definite maybe. My local hospital – the very same place where I coughed so hard that I had a CVA (a cerebro-vascular accident – or STROKE) in response to inhaled fragrance – had scented alcohol hand sanitizer everywhere for staff, visitors and patients to use to prevent the spread of germs. YES, scented! Fragrance is even listed plainly on the label. There are, of course, other issues there as the Scent-free Facility labels have all but disappeared around the hospital. Today I went in and asked to speak to someone about the policy. I was offered a complaint form. I assured the clerk that I didn’t want to complain. She seemed pretty sure that I did but after some dialogue and my assurances that I was there to ask some questions and provide some help with the issue, she warmed up and promised me that someone would get back to me soon. Her head was moving in the affirmative and she was smiling. I am very hopeful as I think I sold her on the issue and recruited her to my team.

Wheelchairs and Taxi cabs in the 21 Century. Welcome to the lower mainland of British Columbia.

From Wikipedia

Pitt Meadows is a city in southwestern British Columbia, Canada and a member municipality in Metro Vancouver. Incorporated in 1914, it has a land area of 85.38 square kilometers and a population of Pitt Meadows was approximately 16,757[1]

It’s a nice small town with lots of nice people in it, and if you are in a wheelchair and need a wheelchair Taxi at night, you’re fucked.

Steve and I took the bus out there last Wednesday (May 27 2009) Going by bus was for my benefit, I don’t drive. We got to Pitt Meadows and a few hours later I suggested a cab, rather then looking for bus stops in the dark. We were told there were no close buses at this time of night. (The bus we took to arrive there hours earlier was very far away. we had quite the journey to get from where we got dropped off to where we wanted to be)

Now it was time to go home. I suggested we get a cab so we can avoid looking for bus stops in the dark. We get some Yellow Pages and start making calls. Sounds simple right? No.. We tried three different companies. Alouette Taxi (They are local to the Pitt meadows area) First they said they could pick us up, then called back to say there was no wheelchair taxi available. Didn’t they know this in the first place? The second was Coquitlam Taxi, as we were going to Coquitlam, this seemed reasonable. But there was a 45 minute wait for the wheelchair taxi. No good. The last we tried was Bonnie’s Taxi. They would not go outside there service area.  This may be a violation of the Taxi bill of rights.  What the hell? Do these companies want business or not?

Having had enough of this, we decided to look for buses in the dark. With the guidance of a friend, and amazing young woman named Hunter, who gave us directions. Steve and I set off into the night. Just then a glimmer of hope appeared. A bus!! What the hell, it was a moving vehicle, we were getting on it!!! Steve chased it down (this story isn’t insane enough is it?) and it came around to close to where I was and we got on. It was the C41 Shuttle bus, driven by a really considerate and thoughtful man maned Alex. This man was one of the best parts of the whole experience. He should get a raise or a bonus or something. He drove us to the Haney Place bus loop. We got off his bus and on the 701 bus to Coquitlam and got home, over two hours later.

I want to thank Steve, for his patience and his friendship, Hunter, for all her help, and Alex, the C41 bus driver, for being the right guy in the right place at the right time. I didn’t get the name of the 701 driver at Haney place, but want to thank him as well. You guys really saved us. It’s very much appreciated.

This is a reminder of a few things for me. No night trips to places you haven’t been to before, and always, always have two back up plans to work with.   I have a taxi complaint form that will be filled out and sent off

For anyone who breathes… Probably you, right?

We’ve all had this experience. We pass a stranger, on the street or in a store or restaurant , this individual is wearing so much cologne or perfume you almost barf because of the stench. This is an extreme example, but one we’ve all been through.

There are so many chemical toxins that we encounter every day. Chemicals that many people take for granted, or are just oblivious to, can and do harm people who have chemical sensitivity . What you washed you clothes in may even kill some one. Take the time to look at the Clean Indoor Air Initiative website. You’ll come away a better person for it.

Just to get you started…

Our Mission

To raise awareness about the many toxic products that contribute to indoor air pollution, and about how these products affect everyone, not only in the home, but also in public spaces. The hope is that by deciding to live healthier lives, we will begin to change to natural products for the benefit not only of those who are sensitive to the chemicals, but ultimately for the benefit of everyone.

Arts & Sciences…. together

This video of Dr. Jemison speaks of ideas and perspectives in ways that  we can all learn from.

Watch or listen to as many TED talks as you can. So much to enjoy and enlighten.

Stir things up a bit

Yes, I made this.  I may make more, it’s fun.   Do what you will…

Good Times

This was March 21 2009,  A night of good people and great music at The Yale in Vancouver.

Mud Dog rocked as always and kept the packed house jumping. It’s great to see that after so many years they are getting the respect and name recognition they deserve.

Thanks to Joan for the photos. Thanks also for putting us on the guest list. Who’s us..? Alexandria, Joe and I. Thank to Joe and Alex for the ride there and back. That night would not have happened without your efforts.

My one complaint is the seating at the Yale.  They have put high tables  at the front on the room near the stage.  This is just asinine. Now the only people who can see the stage are those either sitting or standing at the high tables.  There is no consideration for anyone for people who may have to sit at a regular table.   Just plain stupid..

Re-think this seating problem, Yale managers!!