Written by Dick Carlson
I’m in Vancouver for the Northern Voice conference, a collection of bloggers and social media freaks. It’s probably the best show that I go to each year. It’s fun to see such a collection of people who really get the idea of social media, and I don’t have to dress up and try to look “professional”. I’m in the lobby right now, and there are probably fifty people with laptops (lots of Apples) waiting for Moose Camp to start. It’s a wide open day with the inmates deciding on what we talk about.
I really enjoy coming to Vancouver because:
- They have a newspaper for heterosexuals called “The Straight“
- Their green lights blink all the time — which causes me to slam on my brakes when they turn yellow
- I have no idea where I’m going, and keep getting to see new places
- The food choices are amazing — in every block. I’m not sure how many cultures are here, but for a guy who grew up in Minnesota it’s overwhelming
- I’m staying at the Sylvia that’s right on the beach — built in the 1930′s, it was the toast of the town and the coolest place in town
- I get hassled by the border dudes going up, and hassled by the border dudes going back. Why are those guys so cranky, anyway? I’ve never gotten that treatment in Australia, Japan, Europe, etc. Must be the weather.
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UPDATE:
Someone commented that “The Straight” isn’t for us heteros. Hard to believe. If I’m that gullible, how about these other things I noticed:
7. I’m allowed to drive 110 on the freeways.
8. Gas is only $1.33
I posted the information from my session on Mobile Learning at the Moose Camp.
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The Straight is for heterosexuals? , as a local to Van City, it refers to the body of water just west of Northern Voice, the “Georgia Straight”. If the ads in the back and the Savage Dan column in the back of the paper is any indication, the paper is gay and transexual friendly as well…..
Enjoy Vancouver. Make sure you fill up on some cheap sushi while you are here. I recommend talking a walk to Robson & Burrard. The all-you-can-eat menu at Shabusen will leave you stuffed. Although you’ll probably find some great hole-in-the-wall places on Denman St near your hotel.