The site may say it’s not an alternate reality game, but the rumour mill says it’s the viral marketing for Xbox’s next-generation console. Some of the prizes for prior challenges have been sneak peak images of the so-called console, and more. Thanks to Andrew and Shawn for their help with the last challenge: “I am [...]

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That’s the view from the top of the hill on our street. Great day to go around the GVRD. Kurt and I visited a number of home & garden stores to narrow down the candidates for his May birthday present. I think we have a winner: the Weber Genesis Silver B grill. It’s pretty. Over [...]

1) We have a new cordless phone! Yippee! Thanks, Tim. 2) How can anyone possibly have owned a Nintendo and still not have ever heard of Zelda or Metroid?! Call me consumer-crazy but I think that’s a little sheltered. 3) People, please — don’t hit the keeper of the AC Milan team with a freakin’ [...]

Another interesting Saturday night. Kurt and I were preparing to settle in for a comfortable pizza n’ movie evening when Dave called. I haven’t seen anyone from his high school circle since I moved to Winnipeg. Except for Dave, who was the only one to drop by last summer–but that was mostly due to his [...]

…according to Kurt. I never really understood the term, having gone to an 8-12 high school and not paying the slightest attention to Degrassi. Anyhow — it was Saturday night and neither of us wanted to cook. We especially didn’t want pick another leftovers recipe for the Easter ham, a fifth of which is still [...]

So today marks the end of my first week at my new job. I love it here: great team, interesting work, lots to learn. And boy oh boy do I love the neighbourhood! If you don’t already know, I’m a huge foodie, and being around this plethora of good eats is starting to make my [...]