Vancouver, BC

[chittylove]

Oh c'mon, tis the season for fruitcake and cherry jokes!

Actually used to make that cake every year, but in jumbo muffin tins to make mini cakes for gift baskets. It was always a hit.

used to?? did i miss the boat?? is it too late to get on your list?

 

[chittylove]

Chitty, what kind of fun are you looking for or what do you like to do and see?

hiya erika! how about a fun area to walk around in the afternoon and maybe do a little shopping? i like artsy areas, where local designers and artists have shops and galleries. cool funky little cafes, etc. my s/o has plans for the evenings for us already, so i don't have to think too much about that.

also, i'm looking to get a pair of frye boots....any suggestions on where to go??

and....also looking for a place that sells bonsai trees.

thanks, hon!

 

[SweetErika]

hiya erika! how about a fun area to walk around in the afternoon and maybe do a little shopping? i like artsy areas, where local designers and artists have shops and galleries. cool funky little cafes, etc. my s/o has plans for the evenings for us already, so i don't have to think too much about that.

also, i'm looking to get a pair of frye boots....any suggestions on where to go??

and....also looking for a place that sells bonsai trees.

thanks, hon!

This is a great, accurate website for all sorts of things:
http://www.nwsource.com

Here's their shopping section. I don't go downtown a lot, but the University district, Fremont, and Capitol Hill are artsy and a lot of fun to explore. If you're on Capitol Hill, definitely check out Toys in Babeland :
http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/guides/neighborhoods/neighborhoods_index.html

Other good descriptions: http://www.seattle.com/shopping/
http://seattle.citysearch.com/section/shopping/

As for the boots, the best I can tell you is to do a google search and see what comes up. You might have to do some emailing/calling around or contact Frye to see who has a good selection. Nordstrom has a great shoe department and Frye boots online, but I'm not sure what they have in stores. If you drop by a Nordstrom, they'll call all of the other stores for you.

 

[yuppietowngirl]

putting in an appearance...another Friday night at home.

 

[chittylove]

putting in an appearance...another Friday night at home.

hey girl....just got home myself. damn these loooong days how was your week??

 

[chittylove]

This is a great, accurate website for all sorts of things:
http://www.nwsource.com

Here's their shopping section. I don't go downtown a lot, but the University district, Fremont, and Capitol Hill are artsy and a lot of fun to explore. If you're on Capitol Hill, definitely check out Toys in Babeland :
http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/guides/neighborhoods/neighborhoods_index.html

Other good descriptions: http://www.seattle.com/shopping/
http://seattle.citysearch.com/section/shopping/

As for the boots, the best I can tell you is to do a google search and see what comes up. You might have to do some emailing/calling around or contact Frye to see who has a good selection. Nordstrom has a great shoe department and Frye boots online, but I'm not sure what they have in stores. If you drop by a Nordstrom, they'll call all of the other stores for you.

thanks a heap, erika......much appreciated. definitely planning on the toy shop

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

used to?? did i miss the boat?? is it too late to get on your list?

For several years the wife(now ex) and I used to make gift baskets for everyone. Homemade chocolates and truffles, fudge, cookies, the fruitcake, etc.

I'm definitely not making it this year. First Christmas alone this year and wanna start fresh.

Maybe next year though!

 

[yuppietowngirl]

hey girl....just got home myself. damn these loooong days how was your week??

I am so tired tonight also. Been a hard week and the people above me are doing wood work. There is no sound proofing (or cement) between these floors.

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

Looks like a Friday night at home all around!

 

[yuppietowngirl]

well I was stupid...I could have gone out tonight.

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

Thought about going out tonight, but went for a short run and then to the gym instead.... sigh.

Training for the Vancouver marathon next May, Friday's are cross training. Yay me...

Tomorrow night... Definitely going out.

 

[yuppietowngirl]

Thought about going out tonight, but went for a short run and then to the gym instead.... sigh.

Training for the Vancouver marathon next May, Friday's are cross training. Yay me...

Tomorrow night... Definitely going out.

I must sound boring but hitting the gym sounds fun to me. I need to get motivated again to get back into it. I have always wanted to do a marathon. I was a dream of mine. Used to jog.

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

I've been running for a few years now, nothing serious, but would do 2 or 3 10k races a year.

I've always wanted to do a marathon too, finally decided to take the plunge and joined a running group/marathon clinic. It's pretty structured training, three group runs a week, two runs on your own and one day of crosstraining.

Side benefit is I'm already losing weight.

 

[yuppietowngirl]

I've been running for a few years now, nothing serious, but would do 2 or 3 10k races a year.

I've always wanted to do a marathon too, finally decided to take the plunge and joined a running group/marathon clinic. It's pretty structured training, three group runs a week, two runs on your own and one day of crosstraining.

Side benefit is I'm already losing weight.

I got a treadmill cos I just never have the chance to get out and do a workout. Now I don't have the energy cos I am so tired with a heavy work load that I can barely type most days. *s*

 

[chittylove]

For several years the wife(now ex) and I used to make gift baskets for everyone. Homemade chocolates and truffles, fudge, cookies, the fruitcake, etc.

I'm definitely not making it this year. First Christmas alone this year and wanna start fresh.

Maybe next year though!

droolsssss.....lol! i can understand though why you aren't doing it this year. maybe i can get on the early list for next year....i'm a good girl

 

[chittylove]

I got a treadmill cos I just never have the chance to get out and do a workout. Now I don't have the energy cos I am so tired with a heavy work load that I can barely type most days. *s*

hey that sounds like me!! friday nights are the hardest i find to go out....specialy cuz i work saturdays.

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

droolsssss.....lol! i can understand though why you aren't doing it this year. maybe i can get on the early list for next year....i'm a good girl

Alrighty then! I'll start making my list now!!

oh but wait, How good did you say you are you again?

 

[Bi_in_Vancouver]

hey that sounds like me!! friday nights are the hardest i find to go out....specialy cuz i work saturdays.

I too avoid going out on Fridays for the most part. End of the work week, just wanna chill.

I'm doing the gym thing now as part of my training and also to keep my sanity intact through the wonders of endorphins that exercise brings. It's that time of year, first Christmas in 11 years without someone close..

oh well, this too will pass.

 

[chittylove]

Alrighty then! I'll start making my list now!!

oh but wait, How good did you say you are you again?

hey....you got the 666th post!!

hmmm......i'm VERY good.......















.........sometimes

 

[chittylove]

I too avoid going out on Fridays for the most part. End of the work week, just wanna chill.

I'm doing the gym thing now as part of my training and also to keep my sanity intact through the wonders of endorphins that exercise brings. It's that time of year, first Christmas in 11 years without someone close..

oh well, this too will pass.

i just went to eat with friends....enchiladas....yumm!

personally, i don't enjoy going to the gym....i do ballet as a workout. like it cuz it doesn't feel like one! trying to get ready for the boarding season!!

sorry to hear about your solo christmas. hope you're spending it with good friends at least, with yummy food and yummy wine. *hugs*

 

[yuppietowngirl]

i just went to eat with friends....enchiladas....yumm!

personally, i don't enjoy going to the gym....i do ballet as a workout. like it cuz it doesn't feel like one! trying to get ready for the boarding season!!

sorry to hear about your solo christmas. hope you're spending it with good friends at least, with yummy food and yummy wine. *hugs*

I love enchiladas...I didn't have supper. Now I am hungry hehehe

I always wanted to do ballet but there wasn't any classes in the north.

 

[chittylove]

I love enchiladas...I didn't have supper. Now I am hungry hehehe

I always wanted to do ballet but there wasn't any classes in the north.

mexican food rocks! i always look at the menu and try to have something different but always seem to end up ordering the same thing

you should start! it's fun and so good for you. lots of hard work and sweat. i just go to an intro drop in class with people with all levels. i love it.....especially cuz i don't have to wear a silly leotard!!

 

[yuppietowngirl]

mexican food rocks! i always look at the menu and try to have something different but always seem to end up ordering the same thing

you should start! it's fun and so good for you. lots of hard work and sweat. i just go to an intro drop in class with people with all levels. i love it.....especially cuz i don't have to wear a silly leotard!!

awww and here I wanted to look horrible in one of those silly leotards *w*

I should look into it. There are classes just down at the community centre here *s*

But I am old now...and my body isn't as good as it used to be.

 

[chittylove]

awww and here I wanted to look horrible in one of those silly leotards *w*

I should look into it. There are classes just down at the community centre here *s*

But I am old now...and my body isn't as good as it used to be.

lol....well you can still wear them if you really want to!!

you should! pm me if you'd like more details on the class i go to.

and i don't believe you are old.... i used to dance when i was a kid...talk about my body not being as good as it was!! very frustrating when you look in the mirror and your body isn't doing what you think you are!

 

[chittylove]

ok...i'm out. my eyes are getting heavy and i have to work in the morning

night all *yawwwwn*