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Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Oakvillian
(Post 8308219)
I take it you haven't been in Vancouver long enough to remember Expo 86 then? I visited vancouver that summer, the whole organization seemed to work pretty smoothly and most Vancouverites I spoke to thought it was a very well run event. The city is still reaping the infrastructure benefits of the Expo 24 years later.
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Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 8309260)
Leaky condoms. :thumbdown:
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Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Alan2005
(Post 8308537)
I live downtown and the preparations are underwhelming - but I assume that it will get better when the games are actually on. Regardless of cost - the big problems the games have are:
1 - They are struggling with the conditions on cypress. 'TV Snow' is being shipped in, but that isn't going to help if the mountain is covered in cloud and drizzle. Vanoc can't directly be blamed for this, but they took a big gamble by having some events local; conditions on cypress weren't that great last year and events were cancelled. 2 - Canadians overstate the worlds interest in the winter games. Very few countries have populations that care. I saw estimates that said over 1 billion people will watch the opening ceremony!! Yeah right, the only possible way for that to happen is if they count people that watch the news which shows a 5s clip and even then it is unlikely. The number of people that actually sit down and watch it will be in the millions I reckon. I actually hope it all goes well (but not to the extent that Vancouver feels the need to go on and on about it), but early omens do not bode well. |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 8309260)
Leaky condos. :thumbdown:
Canada Place BC Place |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 8308817)
Didn't Caglary have similar issue with lack of snow as a result of Chinooks? If it did, I don't recall hearing anything of it in the UK.
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Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by brizzle
(Post 8309279)
Agreed. I shall, however, reserve judgement until the games kick off and I've had a look around. However, a few fancy looking banners and some much needed signage isn't really getting my juices going yet. I think they've spent so long planning the security, logistics etc, that they've forgotten to include anything much that is fun outside of the ticketed events.
I actually hope it all goes well (but not to the extent that Vancouver feels the need to go on and on about it), but early omens do not bode well. |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Alan2005
(Post 8309378)
Yeah, I agree that criticism of the atmosphere downtown is bit on the early side. My guess is that the party atmosphere in town will depend very much on the canadian iced hockey teams progress.
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Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Oakvillian
(Post 8309299)
Skytrain
Canada Place BC Place Skytrain is OK, but is expensive and low capacity. I've no idea why they continue to be locked into this and don't do an more extensive light rail/tram system. I guess someone at Bombardier is greasing some palms. |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Some of you make me sick. This place is embarassing. You'd never believe there was a major international event about to happen here. Instead of trying to outwit each other with your smart ass responses to my valid points, perhaps you should give my point some consideration.
Take note from this lack of celebration and energy. The vancouverites couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery if there was a "press button for instant piss up" button placed in multiple places and translated into every known language including Klingon. They'd somehow find a way of not pressing it. Well the "let's wait and see" attitude is the f-ing problem here. I think Vancouverites and many Brits who move here are just a bunch of followers. No wonder creative business thinkers like myself cannot wait to move away. And before anyone points it out, at tens of thousands to move it's no minor consideration. Your problem is that you don't like opinions other than your own. I could wring some of your ****ing necks |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by canadian_critic
(Post 8309521)
Some of you make me sick. This place is embarassing. You'd never believe there was a major international event about to happen here. Instead of trying to outwit each other with your smart ass responses to my valid points, perhaps you should give my point some consideration.
Take note from this lack of celebration and energy. The vancouverites couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery if there was a "press button for instant piss up" button placed in multiple places and translated into every known language including Klingon. They'd somehow find a way of not pressing it. Well the "let's wait and see" attitude is the f-ing problem here. I think Vancouverites and many Brits who move here are just a bunch of followers. No wonder creative business thinkers like myself cannot wait to move away. And before anyone points it out, at tens of thousands to move it's no minor consideration. Your problem is that you don't like opinions other than your own. I could wring some of your ****ing necks |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by Oakvillian
(Post 8308219)
The city is still reaping the infrastructure benefits of the Expo 24 years later.
You really have no idea what you're talking about, have you? I think the problem is that Brits like you (assuming you are one) have the lack of sense of humour and personality that undermines this whole place. |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by canadian_critic
(Post 8309521)
Some of you make me sick. This place is embarassing. You'd never believe there was a major international event about to happen here. Instead of trying to outwit each other with your smart ass responses to my valid points, perhaps you should give my point some consideration.
Take note from this lack of celebration and energy. The vancouverites couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery if there was a "press button for instant piss up" button placed in multiple places and translated into every known language including Klingon. They'd somehow find a way of not pressing it. Well the "let's wait and see" attitude is the f-ing problem here. I think Vancouverites and many Brits who move here are just a bunch of followers. No wonder creative business thinkers like myself cannot wait to move away. And before anyone points it out, at tens of thousands to move it's no minor consideration. Your problem is that you don't like opinions other than your own. I could wring some of your ****ing necks |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by canadian_critic
(Post 8309529)
I'm sure it did. But I think you should read my post again. I was referring to the 2010 Olympics. But my apologies you'd be excused for missing it because you can drive through every street downtown and there's nothing.
I think the problem is that Brits like you (assuming you are one) have the lack of sense of humour and personality that undermines this whole place. It's no wonder people like me are so pissed off with tossers like you. Twat! :) |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by canadian_critic
(Post 8309521)
Some of you make me sick. This place is embarassing. You'd never believe there was a major international event about to happen here. Instead of trying to outwit each other with your smart ass responses to my valid points, perhaps you should give my point some consideration.
Take note from this lack of celebration and energy. The vancouverites couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery if there was a "press button for instant piss up" button placed in multiple places and translated into every known language including Klingon. They'd somehow find a way of not pressing it. Well the "let's wait and see" attitude is the f-ing problem here. I think Vancouverites and many Brits who move here are just a bunch of followers. No wonder creative business thinkers like myself cannot wait to move away. And before anyone points it out, at tens of thousands to move it's no minor consideration. Your problem is that you don't like opinions other than your own. I could wring some of your ****ing necks What would you suggest should be done to liven the place up? |
Re: 2010 and running a pi** up in a brewery
Originally Posted by canadian_critic
(Post 8309529)
I'm sure it did. But I think you should read my post again. I was referring to the 2010 Olympics. But my apologies you'd be excused for missing it because you can drive through every street downtown and there's nothing.
I think the problem is that Brits like you (assuming you are one) have the lack of sense of humour and personality that undermines this whole place. It's no wonder people like me are so pissed off with tossers like you. Twat! Oh, and he's a tosser too, he drives a Morgan. I ask you! |
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