Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

  • Just saw 3 pianos rolled out of a van into the soon-to-open bookstore/cafe next door. I wonder how they factor into their business plan… #
  • Heading to the local theatre to watch "An Education", strictly based on the fact that it features Alfred Molina in some way. #
  • Just came out of "An Education"–the film was absolutely fantastic, especially Alfred Molina's performance. I highly recommend seeing it. #
  • Rawksome! I got my wish! Canada vs Slovakia on Friday–that means I don't have to choose between Luongo and the Sedins, cheering-wise. #
  • Latest episode of @revision3 's Diggnation made me laugh until I cried. I hope there's at least one more like this some time soon. #
  • Just got home from work after waiting nearly an hour for a cab, which I then had to chase for 2 blocks in the rain before the driver saw me. #
  • *soft ding* "The next station is… Holdom." #skytrain #vancouver2010 #

February 28, 2010 · Filed Under Uncatagorized

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02/27/2010 – With Glowing Hearts

Today I took a trip down to Vancouver to see the “Olympic Atmosphere” I had heard so much about, do a wee bit of Olympic-related sightseeing, and some shopping. I made a wrong choice footwear-wise, and was unable to walk around much, but what I did see was tonnes of people (a lot of whom weren’t from Canada) all enjoying our culture and greatest (in my opinion) city.

Like all the tourism ads for BC say–”British Columbia 2010 — You Gotta Be Here.” The crowds were electric. The people on the SkyTrain and even on the ferries were all abuzz about the Olympics. Buses driving around town had messages supporting Canada, and gold medal counts flashing on their route signs. It was wicked.

February 27, 2010 · Filed Under Photo 365 - 2010

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02/26/2010 – The Waiting

…is the hardest part.

Last week I placed an order from a Quebecois store known as L’Imaginaire for a myriad of different MTG-related accessories and/or cards. That order arrived today, and all I did (other than watch the Slovakia-vs-Canada game to see if we’d play the US for Gold) is sort, shuffle, and peruse my collection of cards all day.

I moved my rares from my old (albeit larger) binder to this new smaller one, only because the last one had a faulty ring and felt like it would bend cards.

Now that they’re in the new binder it’s easier to plop ‘em in my bag and take them to the Magic Night, but if I buy .. even another booster box worth of cards, I’ll need to start separating my rares into separate binders, maybe one for Mythics, White, Blue, and Black… and one for Red, Green, Lands, and Artifacts. Who knows how I’ll do it.

I also got the three remaining Planechase decks that I didn’t have, and now I’ve got every Plane-card that wasn’t specially released. I’d pursue grabbing the limited-edition ones, but I’ve always been against purchasing singles (even of Planar Cards I suppose) and might just try and get the one that’ll be given out at the Worldwake Game Day if I can attend.

I also bought some extra sleeves and another Deck Box, so I can have 11 decks ‘stead of 10, even though I don’t really have a viable way of carrying any more than 10 arround yet. I’m sure I’ll figure it out.

Finally I bought 25 800 count card boxes, so that I can reorganize my collection of commons and uncommons, and take them out of the Fat Pack boxes that I hate so very much. I’ll probably spend the next few days (Saturday excluded, as I’ll be in Vancouver if all goes according to plan) sorting through boxes and setting aside commons by expansion set so that I can have an Alara block box (or 3), a Mirrodin block Box, etc.

I’ve already put my ZEN/WWK commons in a box, but they didn’t all quite fit. I suppose I’ll have to have either two boxes if (when) I buy more Zen/WWK boosters, or put the extras in a smorgasbord box.

February 27, 2010 · Filed Under Photo 365 - 2010

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02/24/2010 – A Flock of Seagulls

Today whilst at work the most bizarre thing happened, and luckily I grabbed the store camera in time to snap a few pictures.

All at once hundreds (there were quite a few more than depicted here) of seagulls swarming all over the sky above a few buildings across the street from the store, flying in concentric circles.

It was weird, and awesome, and I’m glad I got a picture.

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Photo 365 - 2010

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02/23/2010 – Screenshot 365

I only took one photo on the 23rd, and it accidentally got deleted. It was a picture of a piece of cake I took at the Grasshopper Pub, and I thought I had taken two, so I decided to delete the crappier one. Bad idea.

Now all I’m left with is a blank space, or a screenshot I took yesterday of an e-mail, which I took accidentally while trying to lock my phone. (While half asleep.) I guess it’s better than nothing, but let’s hope there aren’t too many more of these this year, eh?

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Photo 365 - 2010

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