Monthly Archives: May 2009

Whistler

Saw our first bear! There he was by the side of the road in an upmarket street in Whistler, where many of the houses are luxurious log cabins, munching the vegetation on the verge. He just wandered casually across the road in … Continue reading

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Welcome to Vancouver

What a lovely city, with the feel of Adelaide and the look of Sydney. Our friends Bob and Pat are looking after us royally and proudly showing us the highlights of their part of the world. Don’t believe what they … Continue reading

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Six weddings and a Ring

The story of Ian’s Wedding Ring From childhood I heard the story that Grandad’s wedding ring was made out of two rings. I don’t know how correct that is. I like to think that the metal was from two previous … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Open Source vs Windows

A marketplace. Enter Maximus, a merchant, and Linus, an artisan. Maximus      I beseech you now, moderate your choler. This bodes some strange eruption to our state. Wherefore do you rage? Who is the object of your spleen? Linus            A dull … Continue reading

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