http://blogs.btvancouver.ca Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Who doesn't love a long weekend?  For me it's a chance to 'recharge the batteries' with the extra day off and focus on the new week ahead.   So instead of getting up at 3:45am on Monday morning, I'll be hitting that alarm button much later on Victoria Day.  I will then ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/the-long-weekend This just popped into my head after seeing my son in a surprise visit at work today.  I never used to think this way but the older I get the more I believe we are meant to have some sort of routine in our lives.  As soon as my wife and ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/a-routine As promised here is the recipe for a simple dessert that is sure to 'wow' people. Black Forest Cake (serves 6 people) Chocolate Sauce: 75g Butter 25g Cocoa Powder 30g Bittersweet Chocolate 150g Granulated Sugar 80g Cream In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in cocoa powder.  Add sugar, chocolate and cream and cook over low heat ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/youre-a-genius-in-the-kitchen Ahh yes.  It is spring break once again for many kids across the province.  This means the young ones have more time on their hands.  We kept a bunch of them busy this morning as we hung out at The Granville Island Toy Company in Vancouver.  After the kids played with ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/keeping-busy-during-spring-break Ahhh yes.  Actually,  at Maynards' Auction House in Vancouver the auctioneer says, "Final holding?"  Then the antique or fine art goes to the last bidder. What a place this is over on Main Street in Vancouver.  Inside Maynards' Auction House are items from all over the world with a combined value ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/going-once-going-twice-sold I had the pleasure of witnessing something very special today.  It is something I will never forget.  I can still see that large gull flying away, becoming smaller and smaller above the water. They do amazing work out at the BC Wildlife Rescue Association in Burnaby.  The staff there care for ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/a-special-moment This is actually a great way to think if you are heading to YVR.  With Monday, March 1st expected to be the busiest single day ever at Vancouver International Airport, YVR staff are urging people to think 5-4-3-2-1.  I spoke with the V.P. of 2010 Olympic and Paralympic planning at YVR, Paul Levy ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/5-4-3-2-1 I can see why thousands of people have been lining up to get into the Royal Canadian Mint Pavillion during the 2010 Games.  Some are waiting up to seven hours to get in and see the Olympic and Paralympic medals.  If you haven't had a chance to head down to ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/it-is-a-mint-pavillion ....or are they?  I don't know, some of those girls who play hockey on the Vancouver Angels would be tough to play against.  What a fun morning we had hanging out with the players and coaches from the Vancouver Angels. If you have a daughter, neice, sister or know of any ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/angels-on-the-ice I'm still blown away by the staff and students at McMillan Elementary in Abbotsford.  Teachers and students at the school have been taking part in what they call the "mini" Olympics.  They have found creative ways to compete in their own events.  They conduct medal ceremonies.  They even had their own torch ... http://blogs.btvancouver.ca/greg/amazing