On Friday, Lianne, Marna and I went to O'Doul's Restaurant and Bar for Dine Out Vancouver. My first time at O'Doul's and I was completely in awe with the ambience and nautical decor. Nicol our server was patient, gracious and accommodating. Every course was excellent: lobster bisque, sabelfish, and peach and berry crumble. Extraordinary compared to last week's choice Blue Water Cafe (disappointing to say the least).
Saturday, Omid and Kelly picked me up for brunch and we headed over to Main and Broadway for some delicious diner food at Slickety Jim's. I had already eaten so I opted for a fruit plate. But their benny breakfasts looked and smelled devine. I will definitely go back for breakie after I move apartments.
In the afternoon, I went to MoFaux's because we were fire techin' for Radiant Heat's show at Light Water Drums. While she got ready, I walked Sienna, the dog. She was lovely to walk except when we neared the park. I was shocked to learn she was a pitbull. I have always been afraid of pitbulls, but she has completely won me over.
We met up for fire practice at the PNE near the lake. The stage was like a skating rink with frost. We had to put down a bag of sand before the show. I watched a practice dry run and teched a practice lit run. We went into the Hastings Community Centre for some warm beverages and snacks.
I also teched the smaller group by the stone steps. But the finale was fantastic. Fire waltzing, fire fingers, fire fans, fire breathing and fire poi. Radiant Heat performed their best show to date.
Afterwards, MoFaux and I went back to her place to freshen up and change. Then we walked Sienna, grabbed some sushi from Clubhouse on 6th Avenue (before Cambie). We finally made it back to Amanda's for the after-party and MoFaux's birthday. The cake was delicious with yellow and red flames on the edges.
DJ Mars kicked it way up with amazing psychedelic trance. I love psych trance and I never really hear it in Vancouver. It reminds me of party days gone-by in San Francisco in the 90s. Georgie tagteam djed with great progressive house and breaks.
I danced a bit, munched sushi and socialized. The party was intimate and chill, just what I needed. Unfortuately, I had to leave at 1:30 am because I thought I was doing the family thing tomorrow. However, they later cancelled at the last minute and I acutally could have stayed out even later.
Sunday, was a slow start after being woken up by an early phone call. But it turned out quickly to be a lazy Sunday, which are my favourite. I was kind of groggy from going to be late and getting up early. I hate that disoriented feeling of I think I need to get stuff done with what am I suppose to be doing right now?
Gia came to visit me a bit in the afternoon. It was great to see her. I managed a few social calls throughout the day here and there. Amanda and Geoff phoned me late afternoon asking me to go for brunch. The idea of microwaving tofu wieners with sliced white cheddar did not sound appealing, so I opted to join them. Hey, I am moving Saturday and have refrained from buying groceries, so I have meal limitations.
They took me to Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe on Cambie Street. I was surprised to see so many closed shops and restaurants on Cambie Street due to the rapid transit construction. My first de dutch pannekoek and it was delicious! I got the one with ham, gouda and tomato. Wow, filling and delicious. I get what all the fuss is about now.
Sunday kind of flew by eventhough I did not do much. Watched the Simpsons and Family Guy. Read a book of Margaret Atwood short stories before bed. I have decided not to renew cable when I move. I pay $60 per month for it and there is never anything on it. I think I need to disconnect from tvland for awhile again. My extra $$$ on rent needs to be recouped somehow. I figure I can always rent movies and tv shows from the video store.
Listening to: Michelle Branch - Breathe
