Here is a great shot of the Maples from a relative of one of our residents, taken flying in from out of town. Click to embiggen.
Entries Tagged as 'News'
Blockwatch: Suspicious Individual
November 12th, 2009 No Comments
A resident reported that a suspicious individual was found wandering around the complex yesterday, November 11. He matched the description of the man convicted of breaking into a unit in the 400s last year: approximately 5’9″, light brownish/red short cut hair, blue jeans, black backpack. The original break-in was done through a window using an [...]
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Bear Warning
July 23rd, 2009 No Comments
There have been two bear sightings in the complex in the last week. Last night a large mature black bear got into the garbage can of one unit in the 600s and made a big mess. Given the heat at this time of year garbage can get pretty smelly and attract bears. Aside from the [...]
Babysitting …
June 16th, 2009 No Comments
FYI, visiting German Student (taking ESL training here in Vancouver) is available for baby-sitting. Ramona Weiss (from Munich, Germany) 604-219-0609 @YS Nick
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Some Great Affordable Wines …
June 15th, 2009 No Comments
Have discovered 2 Canadian wineries that produce some great afforable wines: 1) Sonora Ranch Recommend the Pinot Noir for red and Pinot Grigio for white … both around $9.00 see http://www.sonoraranchwine.com/our-wines.html 2) Prospect Winery Recommend the Unoaked Chardonnay for white … http://www.prospectwinery.com/Whites.aspx Reds are all pretty good … http://www.prospectwinery.com/Reds.aspx Prices are in the +/- $15.00 [...]
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Save water by setting up your own Rain Barrel …
June 10th, 2009 No Comments
Great web page with info about setting up your own rain barrel to save rainwater for a variety of uses. Article @ http://lifehacker.com/5281001/set-up-a-rain-barrel-to-save-money-and-water Both Canadian Tire and Rona sell rain barrels if you want one: http://rona.ca/shop/~barrel-agua-45-g-rain-barrel-algreen-products-inc-326016_!rain-barrel_sh http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442649133&FOLDER<>folder_id=1408474396677801&bmUID=124467069600 @YS Nick
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Flowering, Fruiting and Foliage Vines : a Gardener’s Guide
June 1st, 2009 No Comments
Great book on vines … found a copy at the Vancouver Public Library … but also some are for sale on eBay.ca and Amazon.ca. @YS Nick AUTHORS: Chuck Crandall; Barbara Crandall ISBN: 0806907274 9780806907277 DESCRIPTION: This guide shows how to use vines to wrap around trellises and arbours, hide unattractive fencing, create a screen [...]
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Free Firewood
May 28th, 2009 No Comments
The pine tree in #403′s patio area was removed yesterday. All owners are welcome to the firewood placed near the 400′s visitor parking area.
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French Toast Raphael / Breakfast of the Gods :-)
May 23rd, 2009 No Comments
Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 cups white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1″ cubes 6oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes 6 eggs, well beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup maple syrup Initial Preparation (night before): Grease 8″ square oven pan. Place 1/2 of bread cubes in bottom of pan. Dot cheese cubes [...]
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Yard Trimmings Collection Information
May 7th, 2009 No Comments
FYI, did some reserach into Yard Trimmings collection and thought it was worth sharing. @YS Nick / 312 ———————————————————— When are Yard Trimmings picked up? Yard Trimmings are collected all year in the District of North Vancouver on the same day as your regular Garbage & Recycling collection. ———————————————————— What is considered Yard Trimmings? / [...]
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