Drum roll please.....

The winner of the my first giveaway, for an Evokativ Canadiana t-shirt, is Passport in My Pocket.  Congratulations!  Thanks to all who participated. It was fun....I'm going to have to do this more often.

Due to an "Olympic" size hangover, I'm keeping it light today. I don't over do it often, but when I do it's not good. That was some hockey game! 

Until Wednesday, I leave you with a shot of a Julio Iglesias record in a tree. Poor Julio.

Canadian Souvenir Giveaway

Vancouver has been in an Olympic frenzy for the last couple of weeks. It's been a sea of those red mittens, painted faces, and flags as impromptu capes. I love seeing, and shooting, all of that but for me, I prefer the subtle approach to Canadiana. 

To celebrate all this Canadian spirit, and the fact that I have 99 lovely followers, I'm having my first giveaway! Up for grabs is a much sought after Evokativ T-shirt. Each design represents little known Canadian facts, and each T comes with a story tag (which is like another souvenir!).

I think these are a perfect, not in-your-face, souvenir. If you'd like a chance to own one, simply leave a comment and let me know which design you like best (choice of designs above). I'll make the draw on March 1st. If you're not the lucky winner, one of my favourite shops, Walrus, is selling all of the designs. They're located in Vancouver, so if you're in the area you really should check out this shop!

I leave you with a few images of Olympic fever....

 I love this couple.

This beautiful hand painted mural,at the back of the Vancouver Art Gallery, is by Michael Lin. It's titled 'A Modest Veil'.

One of the many long Olympic cues.

The Vancouver Art Gallery steps is the spot for many peaceful protests. Here is Peta pushing their message. The young man with the pink heart, except for the socks and shoes, was completely naked. I'm happy he had that heart.

Beautiful British Columbia

That's what it says on our license plates, here in B.C., and it is.  There is another 'slogan' out there, on some plates, but I'm not a fan of that one. I'll stick with Beautiful British Columbia.

With all the Olympic talk going on, lack of snow, warm spring-like temperatures, I'm feeling very British Columbian. I've posted a few pics of B.C. today. 

Tofino, B.C. at sunrise.

Locarno Beach, Vancouver B.C.

The tiny town of Hedley, B.C. 

West Arm Bridge - Nelson, B.C.

Totem poles at Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.

If you have a spare 9 minutes, this is an interesting look at Vancouver and Victoria, in 1936, by James A. Fitzpatrick for Traveltalks.

One more thing....happy Australia Day to my husband Rob, and all Australians! 

Welcome 2010

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a perfect new years eve, and are not feeling too seedy. I feel quite perky this morning...not enough champagne, I guess. The picture above, is what's left of our soiree for two.

We were up and at 'em early this morning, to check out remnants of last night. I love early morning revelers. Sleepy, slow walkers, happy (drunk?) faces. This girl made me smile, with those chirpy tights, tulle skirt, and tiger striped drum trimmed with feathers and strapped to her back. I would love to know where she had been.

More morning after shots. Where did those balloons come from? Who's head did that new year's hat adorn? Who was that person jumping over the puddle?

Wishing you all have a spectacular 2010! I'm looking forward to reading more of your blogs in the new year. Fellow Vancouverites, brace yourselves for the Olympics.