Out N' About with Uncle Weed: Recent Episodes
Dave Thorvald Olson
Yup, it's a vidcast featuring Uncle Weed on random sound-seeing adventures around Vancouver and international exploits spieling on with anecdotes and observations about communities, public policy, transportation, economics, architecture, entrepreneurship and enjoying herb, ya know ganja. Get yer mitts on some tasty, hemp-fortified hi-jinks!
Phones, various kinds and global locationsRamen, Ramen Ramen, just Ramen (mostly in Okayama)
{at further risk of embarrassing myself ;)} A song for my awesome kid – about who he is, where he is and what he likes:
It’s his theme song, poorly sung & lousy played on baritone ukulelea special song for Ichiro he could watch while I was in Indonesia on a secret mission
(yes I do have a whole multi-identity life I don’t discuss publicly… wait what?) scratch that.
For Halloween enthusiasts, especially with kids and especially living far away from usual trick-or-treat traditions, I offer you: “Little Blue Truck” Halloween storytime with Uncle Dave With a special hello to the little human friends around the world and especially a little girl in Dubai comes a spontaneous conversation about Halloween memories in Canada, yesterday’s … Continue reading “Little Blue Truck” Halloween storytime with uncle daveo →
Background: Rolling back to March 2023 when Michael (txtr @mschool) – who i noticed online doing video tours of records shops in this minor provincial city of Okayama and then met at a used record fair in Ushimado (post coming) – came over for a visit to talk about records, records, and more more. How it … Continue reading Rice Field Records: 3x video vinyl stories + 1 more to spark joy →
I managed to make a little bit of music – Just me riffing on a song (lyrics by me, circa 2006 and chords by B. Rees but don’t fault him for my lousiness) banging on a cheap & cheerful baritone ukulele while drinking iced coffee from a wood-oven pizza beach shack and waiting for freshly … Continue reading “The Ferry Changes Tack” spoken-song at beach (w/ iced coffee) →
Playing “Atlantic City” (not particularly well) on baritone ukulele. You know this song, written by Bruce Springsteen but really owned by Levon Helm &/or The Band. Yeah my kid steals the show because he’s awesome, my tracksuit is pretty good too. Recorded March 5, 2023 at Tsuchida Cottage #1TakeObviously
A conversation about DIY constructing scrapjournals with board game backs, calendar paper fronts, mixed blocks inside, with a side sewing technique. Including: what materials to gather and adding a few treats to start so you “don’t get precious”. Plus using a Tin Tin calendar as a substrate for a travel scrapbook with a ephemera (coaster, … Continue reading Scrapbook Session: hand sewn binding, calendar substrates & reconciliation →
Just adding beat related ephemera to binders, poems to scrapbooks, cards and letters too, sometimes to one scrapbook, sometimes to another, depending on the form and function, music plays in the background – a compilation for Jack Kerouac – all in a historic kura storehouse barn in provincial Japan. No commentary, no chit chat, just … Continue reading Scrapbook Session – Poetic Tonics (poems, letters, cards, beat ephemera) →
Ambient hang out and putting artifacts and items from the Kerouac “On the Road” exhibit in 2021 at Kobe, Japan – along with a dossier of items from Lowell, Massachusetts – into a plain white binder with sheet covers, while listening to a collection of hep songs assembled for Jack Kerouac’s hundredth birthday by Bear Family records … Continue reading Scrapbook Session – Beat Generation Binder (with hep tunes) →
Just hanging out at Giggling Piglet Studios – an historic kura storehouse in provincial Japan – taping and glueing ephemera, snapshots, stamps, postcards etc from a trip to Kyoto for Kominka Summit, plus stops at Gion Post Office and Ginkakuji temple – into an accordion-style scrapbook. While listening to records by Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop, The … Continue reading Scrapbook Session: glueing and taping Kyoto stuff (with punk records) →
Sorting, cutting and organizing scrapbook items – snapshots, insta-photos, fliers, brochures, stamps etc – from trips to Shimane and Kyoto in a historic kura storehouse barn (dubbed “Giggling Piglet Studio”) in Tsuchida, Japan. While listening to records from Dan Mangan, Bob Dylan, and Courtney Barnett. No chit-chat, narration or blah blah, just hanging out, playing … Continue reading Scrapbook Session: snipping and sort-ganzing, Shimane + Kyoto (with troubadour records) →
Absolutely Nothing of interest, just tidying up – like Japan’s version of Marie Kondo – in the “Giggling Piglet Studio and Consulate” in a re-purposed storehouse barn in provincial Japan. Music incidentally plays in the background by “John K Samson / The Weakerthans” something something ++ “Back Country New Road” album “Ants from up Here”. … Continue reading Dim Sum: Ambient Sortganizing in the kura barn studio #video →
Rainy Days in Japan brings a cute new video from my wife’s band Mae Maes for song called “Ame” (rain). ++ includes Ichiro Stanley a few cameo peeks of our house. Say hello to メーメーズ Ryoko, Rie, Hatsumi, Keizaburo & Mitsuko. PS Find Mae Maes on Youtube & FB if that’s acceptable to you. Shot … Continue reading Rainy Days and Mae Maes #video →
A shaky and candid stroll from Ceningan Resort with a buncha cute cabins and huge diving training pool under construction to also under construction Alas Manis (Sweet Jungle) Villa – all on Nusa Ceningan island, Bali, Indonesia. Consider Perusing: Public Speaking BadAss, Part 1 A Practical Guide to Inspiring Audiences Privacy Issues in Workplace Drug … Continue reading Ceningan Resort to Alas Manis Villa – stroll and spiel →
Konnichi-Mae! To complete the trifecta of tunes from Saturday’s Matsuri comes my favourite! Ryoko’s band Mae Maes played at a community outdoor festival (you can see video some of the other performers elsewhere in this archive) and several of the usual supporters were out on a sunny and surprisingly hot day, including the effervescent Tadanori … Continue reading Mae Maes – Ryoko’s band at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri →
Ambient “space cruise” around generally Oslo area of Norway by boat, trains and car. That’s it. No narration, action, plot, theme or whatever, just dig the views and ride along. Sound is “as-is” aside form Ilgudin Trio (from Russia, recorded live in Ubud, Indonesia) added whilst in the car. Roll on. That’s it. Thanks to … Continue reading Rolling Elsewhere: around Oslo, Norway by boat, train and car →
Saw a great band Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri (where Ryoko’s Mae Maes also performed) called Boocuss , a ska-punk funtime band. Looking forward to seeing them again in a more suited venue (this was an outdoor community festival which was cool but ya know, not ideal for their style). Anyhow, here’s a … Continue reading Boocuss (ska punk from Okayama, Japan) at a community festival →
An interesting trio with jamming alto sax, quirky on-in-one drum kit, and trad vocals as seen at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri (festival) on Okayama, Japan, Nov. 23, 2019. Consider Perusing: Diary: Okayama Regular Life, spring-ish / ramen, friends, singing, coffees, shrine, farm, graves etc. Museum Exhibit: Kobayashi Issa (haiku master), museum and grave in Shinano, … Continue reading Trio: Sax, Drums and Singing at a Japanese Festival →
3 very different styles of drummers from 3 countries: Beginning with a short clip of Ilugin Trio from Russia performing at Ubud Jazz Festival in Bali, then 3 stitched clips from Australia’s Arcing Wires at the same festival, finally a smooth old gent (name i can’t recall) performing with Keizaburo Yano (on vocals) at … Continue reading 3 Pack of Drummers, variety from Russia, Australia and Japan →
A small friendly group of taiko drummers have a good time at a community arts and culture festival in Setouchi, Okayama, Japan. Consider Perusing: Diary: (Yet another) Food round-up from Tsuchida Cottage Japan: Travelling to and Around Okayama, Primer Japan: Travel primer / places to go, getting around, accomms, culture, etiquette and geography “Akiya” abandoned, … Continue reading Taiko drums at a Setouchi (Japan) Community Festival →
Friendly hello and special greetings to East Africa from Japan with a request to TEACH ME about “regular life” in East African countries – your day-to-day life, your challenges, what you are proud of etc. Plus i tell a bit about Canada and especially Japan and invite you to send your address (if possible) so … Continue reading Greetings to East Africa from Japan: Tell me about your life →
Duo sister Taiko drummers fronting jazz band (with drum kit, keys, alto sax) playing outdoors at Kurashiki (Japan) Jazz Street event in historic Bikan district. Consider Perusing: “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine HempenRoad / chapter 4: Seattle + Production Journal Anti-Olympic Protests and Activism … Continue reading Taiko Drumming Sisters Fronting Jazz Band in Kurashiki (Japan) →
While attending an ASEAN Cup football (soccer) match between Bali United FC and a club from Singapore, i offered a few thoughts to some documenters from Thailand who were travelling around the tournament sites making lovely video dispatches. around the 21 min mark, i riff about about supporter culture, singing, drumming and so on, plus … Continue reading Dave talks Bali United FC and Supporter Culture with Thailand’s “Ari Football Explorer” →
Another visit to Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia for a walk across the new “Yellow Bridge” which replaced the previous bridge which collapsed killing several folks who were on way to a ceremony. The new bridge shares the same super structure (i think) though its slightly wider now and with a metal bridge deck. Still made … Continue reading New Yellow Bridge Connecting Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan in Bali Indonesia →
A wee snippet from a coffee shop balcony of a ceremonial parade in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. The island residents mostly practice Hinduism with bit of Buddhism mixed in (the rest of Indonesia is predominantly Muslim) and there are frequent ceremonies, constant offerings, and shrines, temples and the like everywhere. Consider Perusing: Healing Ramble: Pros & … Continue reading Ceremony Procession in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia →
Northward Bound Rest Area After Dirty Birds at McCoy’s and Eastside in Oly #video / not really worth watching, just fiddling around – but there is a walk-through tree and free coffee Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription Collection: Payphones (vol. 4) – assorted / international Dave Olson … Continue reading Northward-bound Rest Area After Dirty Birds etc in OlyWA #video →
Just a snippet of sweet ragtime on a summer afternoon in Montreal at Jean-Talon Marche in Little Italy – don’t know the name nor the tune but dig what they were laying down Consider Perusing: Dear Beloved Mom, Happy Birthday, almost 3 months gone… Musical Dim Sum: A Guide to Small-ish Music Festivals in BC and … Continue reading Street Band in Montreal’s Little Italy Jean-Talon Market →
Street band play a song called “Say Something” in Athens, Greece in the shadow of the Partheon. Consider Perusing: Snaps & Paint / Postcard: 4 views of Olympia, Greece (beverages and so on), 2017 Collection: Payphones (vol. 1) – assorted / international IOC told to get hip with the digital revolution – via Vancouver Sun … Continue reading Street band play “Say Something” in Athens, Greece →
In the village of Katakolon, Greece, i simply watch some small waves lap at the shore as i think about living here. This is all. Zen. Consider Perusing: Sharing Social Marketing Stories for Communities – Community Roundtable, 2010 – Transcription Waiting in Katakolon: Continuing Rambles of one Mr. Thor Aronson Collection: Payphones (vol. 4) – assorted / … Continue reading Waves in Katakolon, Greece →
Accordion player plays whilst i drink a beverage in Athens, Greece. Consider Perusing: Collection: Hats (variety, international), vol. 1 “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern Voice 2008) Nikos Paraskevas plays his Tzouras in Katakolon, Greece, Part 2 Black Ice Issue #8 — Hockey Night On Main & Cordova Creepers and Chums: global musicians How … Continue reading Accordion man in Athens →
Nikos Paraskevas plays a tune his Tzouras in Katakolon, Greece Consider Perusing: Collection: Payphones (vol. 4) – assorted / international Waves in Katakolon, Greece Collection: Hats (variety, international), vol. 1 Canucks Outsider “Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver” via Jeff Traynor, Raincity Studios Intentions and Musings for a Fresh Year, 2019 Creepers and Chums: … Continue reading Nikos Paraskevas plays his Tzouras in Katakolon, Greece, Part 2 →
Nikos Paraskevas and his Tzouras play a tune in Katakolon, Greece. Consider Perusing: Collection: Journals (variety), vol. 1 Waiting in Katakolon: Continuing Rambles of one Mr. Thor Aronson Post’d: received, delivered & stamped, (various catch-all) “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription Café and Postbox with cat (Olympia, Greece) / acrylic … Continue reading Nikos Paraskevas plays his Tzouras in Katakolon, Part 1 →
Consider Perusing: Character: Boy/Man Band Diary: Kurashiki / handmade market with Mae Maes + pet show Dog days of healing… Leaping Beyond Cynicism – Postcard #64 The real lowdown on Mp3 downloads – #2 Lonely Cold Water Flat – Postcard #66 Review and Commentary of The Skillet Lickers: A Study of A Hillbilly String Band … Continue reading Navona Band Play in a Rome Piazza →
While wandering a market in Phitsanulok, i saw this gentleman repairing a traditional Thai instrument (do you know what it’s called?) and he was kind enough to play a bit for me and you. Consider Perusing: Hempen culture in Japan | Cannabis Culture “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) … Continue reading Traditional Instrument in Phitsanulok, Thailand →
Outside my bedroom window at an Ayurvedic Clinic in Tripunitura, Kerala, India, this man in his dhoti would wash his cow/buffalo(?) with well-water each day. Splash, splash. This is all. I had a lot of time to watch him wash as i was sequestered for treatment. Consider Perusing: “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” … Continue reading Cow Washing from Well in Kerala →
In a room at an Ayurvedic clinic in Thrippunithura, Kerala, India, Dave review a variety of items purchases including scissors, glues, paints, old coins, currency, wallets, envelopes, bunch of cancelled stamps, handmade paper and a yellow shirt. Consider Perusing: Items, assembled: Kerala (stationery, ephemera, oddments etc.) “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver … Continue reading Clinic Room Tour: Art supplies + Other Oddments in Kerala, India →
Just arrived in India, i step out to drink my first coconut in the country and smile. That’s all. I do enjoy coconuts. Consider Perusing: #daveo50 ~ 2014 / 50 years > days > photos Healing: Dr. Veena’s Ayurmantra, review Healing: Story of Dr. Veena’s Ayurmantra ~ Thrippunithura, Kerala, India “Are You Worthy / Greeks … Continue reading Drinking a Coconut in Cochin, India →
just a panorama of a roundabout in Phitsanulok, (central) Thailand showing train station, a classic train engine on display and traffic going about daily business Consider Perusing: Japan: Travel primer / places to go, getting around, accomms, culture, etiquette and geography Suez Canal Transit Panorama Views Healing: Story of Pitsanuvej Hospital ~ Phitsanulok, Thailand Japan: … Continue reading Train Station and Classic Engine in Phitsanulok, Thailand →
Crowd shots of various marching bands (mostly from BC and Washington State) playing in the Victoria Day Parade in Victoria BC Canada, May 2016. Consider Perusing: Healing: Story of Pitsanuvej Hospital ~ Phitsanulok, Thailand Roll east, young artists: #TracksonTracks creating a cultural journey (as seen in Vancouver Observer) “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write … Continue reading Victoria Day Parade, 23 Bands at Victoria, Canada 2016 →
Bagpipes and Drums at Victoria Highland Games, British Columbia, Canada, 2016. Don’t know the band’s name, nor the song, but i do enjoy hearing the lovely tones. Hope you enjoy as well. Consider Perusing: (another) Bagpipes and Drum at Highland Games, Victoria, Canada Hello VANOC, We’re nice, local, and invite you for a … Continue reading Bagpipers and Drums at Highland Games, Victoria, Canada →
Snippet of bagpipers and drummers at Highland Games, Victoria, Canada, May, 2016. Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription Hello VANOC, We’re nice, local, and invite you for a coffee and a talk – Open Letter #2 “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) … Continue reading (another) Bagpipes and Drum at Highland Games, Victoria, Canada →
In the shadow of majestic Annapurna, a young couple dance in the village of Ghandruk, Nepal. Consider Perusing: #daveo50 ~ 2017 / 50 years > days > photos Peaks – Annapurna Sunrise Musical Dim Sum: A Guide to Small-ish Music Festivals in BC and Washington Healing: Ayurveda Health Home, introduction + review ~ Pokhara, Nepal “Hemp … Continue reading Traditional Dance in Ghandruk, Nepal →
Just a fine trio playing tunes on the street in Vancouver’s West End. Don’t know the name of the band, nor the tune but sure do enjoy it. Consider Perusing: “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern Voice 2008) Mendocino setting the standard for medical marijuana access “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Free … Continue reading Street Band in Vancouver’s West End →
A visit to Bali, Indonesia for a walk across the now infamous “Yellow Bridge” – made for pedestrians and scooters/bikes at certain time – which connected Nusa Ceningan with Nusa Lembongan in Bali. Indonesia. This clip show some workers repairing the ridge which sadly collapsed resulting in the death of many people – pilgrims returning from … Continue reading (infamous) Yellow Bridge connecting Nusa Ceningan + Lembongan in Bali, Indonesia – Now Tragically Collapsed →
I love post offices and this one in Phitsanulok, Thailand, bundled up my items – in this case some pyjamas – and run it through a little machine to bind in tightly for shipping across oceans. Consider Perusing: Phitsanulok Field notes: coffee, noodles, tuk-tuks, kings etc Items, assembled: Kerala (stationery, ephemera, oddments etc.) Collection: Typewriters … Continue reading Post Office Box-binding, Phitsanulok, Thailand →
Add a Neil Young concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, a group of Navajo activist share thoughts about an illegal land seizure of sacred land, and sing a song about their challenges. Consider Perusing: Hemp Activism on the Internet – #4 Diary: Christmas Concert with Mae Maes and Friends Vaclav Havel – Playwright, President, … Continue reading Navajo activists speak to Neil Young audience at Red Rocks →
Acoustic, Bluegrass inspired, ukulele, electric bass and Djembe drum band playing “I know you Rider” at Grateful Dead 50th anniversary Fare Thee Well shows in the grassy knoll outside Soldier Field, Chicago. July 4th 2015. These lads are called the Whiskey Hickon Boys, from Utah. Consider Perusing: Musical Dim Sum: A Guide to Small-ish Music … Continue reading I Know You Rider at Grateful Dead 50th Shows lot Chicago →
Outside Solider Field in Chicago, thousands and upon thousands of Deadheads descending the surrounding parking lots, grassy knolls, museum steps and all points to commune, share music, hugs, sell items, and soak in the atmosphere which included this lovely little group of musicians. Consider Perusing: Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine “Are … Continue reading Busker Band at Grateful Dead 50th Shows in Chicago →
At the iconic Smilin Buddha Cabaret and Restaurant in Vancouver’s downtown Eastside, legendary punk rock photographer bev. davies (sic) shows the photos in her recent “(Return to the) Scene of the Crime” exhibit featuring photos taken at his landmark venue between 1979 and 1983. bev. davies by Kris Krug Dave uncleweed Olson — with attorney … Continue reading “Return to the Scene of the Crime” Punk Rock Photos at Smilin’ Buddha with bev. davies →
At a cabin in Little Bay Jamaica, Uncle Weed talks with Kitty who cooked Bob Marley’s Ital food when he was visiting. He explains the lifestyle, natural Ital food, and the importance of coconut and spring water and Bob Marley’s gifts… and UW shares the experience of visiting Bob’s cabin site and natural pool. Plus … Continue reading Bob Marley’s Ital Island Chef Kitty in Little Bay →
Jamaican bush tiger Jason assembles a massive fire on the rocky coastline and then takes his time to tidy up, then light it as the sun sets on Little Bay, Jamaica at Little Bay Villas. Consider Perusing: Varley in Vancouver, Part 3: influencing and remixing art – join the Group of 7 Hempen culture in … Continue reading Building and Lighting a Little Bay Signal Bonfire: Jamaica Postcard →
In Little Bay, Jamaica Uncle Weed and KK talk to Rasta-man Chubby about the joys of young coconuts including: the heart and belly healthy coconut water; the sweet soft meat within young coconuts while Chubby cuts one open for Uncle Weed to drink then chops it open to sample the soft jelly with a spoon … Continue reading Healing Ital Bush Wisdom in Little Bay with Ras Chubby: Jamaica Postcard →
Jamaica is a fertile land and Ras @KK is experimenting with sprouting various cannabis plants and local Rasta “bush tiger” Chubby also shares bush knowledge including healing herbs including merenge seeds, roots and tea, tuna cactus tea, nuni (not noni). Then they head to the porch to explore KK’s workbench of botanical specimens including sea … Continue reading Ganja Sprouts and Roots Brews: Jamaica Postcard →
Just sitting in a palypa watching a rainstorm roll in to Little Bay Jamaica. Storms are beautiful from a covered space with a tasty beverage. Consider Perusing: Preserving the Wildflower – Postcard #69 “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Tasty Asian Night Market Joint – Choogle On! #53 Dear Beloved Mom, Happy Birthday, almost … Continue reading Just Watching a Rainstorm in Little Bay: Jamaica Postcard →
While on a stroll in Little Bay, Westmoreland, Jamaica, local Boisy takes KK and me (Uncle Weed) to the site of Bob Marley’s cabin. The former A-frame with glassed-in 2nd story is mostly destroyed by Hurricanes Gilbert and Ivan and the land, and cabin ownership disputed in courts, but the remnants remains including his … Continue reading Bob Marley’s Cabin Site in Little Bay with Boisy: Jamaica Postcard →
In Little Bay, Jamaica, local Boisy takes me (Uncle Weed) and Ras KK to Bob Marley’s swimming hole – a fresh mineral spring just a short stroll from the sea. Boisy explains where Bob would sit in a cozy corner, wash his locks and play guitar, then Uncle Weed hands off his sunglasses and fat … Continue reading Bob Marley’s Cave Swimming Hole: Jamaica Postcard →
While in Austin for SXSW 2013, I came across a parade — maybe an anti-war message, i’m not sure — either way, they were drumming, music making and dancing. Maybe just for fun. Consider Perusing: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2007 – Urban Vancouver #4 SXSW Stories from Middle Earth – Choogle On! #79 Hitchhiking to … Continue reading Fun Musical Parade on Austin’s 6th Street →
One morning, while going for coffee we came across a fire just underway at a sofa store and Japanese/Korean restaurant. Dave gives play by play as firefighters bring out reinforcements and tools like axes and oxygen tanks. Consider Perusing: “Hemp culture in Japan” in Journal of Industrial Hemp Association, 1997 Sharing Social Marketing Stories for … Continue reading Fire On Broadway! Firefighters Douse a Sofa Store & Restaurant →
On a backporch in Austin Texas during SXSW 2013, I hear a story from my buddy Pat about interviewing Lemmy from Motorhead for SXSW when the Lemmy film premiered. Annotations include blanking out, Titanic, lined notebooks, cinema volume, horseback riding, and general bad-assery. You’ll notice Lemmy has many hobbies. Consider Perusing: Austin is Hazy, Austin … Continue reading Lemmy at SXSW: Tokes on the Porch →
Bad Wougar are a hard rocking outfit from Vancouver BC and I give you a wee peak into their rehearsal space to hear a little bit of their variety of distorted, loud rock. Consider Perusing: “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp … Continue reading Bad Wougar: Visiting the Den →
A bit of dark and chaotic footage from a bar in Westside of Vancouver where a young piper works through a number while being attacked by a drunken cougar on Robbie Burns day. Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription Robbie Burns Dinner in Vancouver by Maple Ridge Pipe … Continue reading Bagpipers and Cougars on Robbie Burns Day in Vancouver →
Full Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Memorial Cenotaph in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada, including: minute of silence, bagpipers, buglers, reading of Flander’s Field and other respectful meditations. Pardon rough edits etc. Consider Perusing: Social Story at #SMunplugged 2011 – Artifacts and Roundup Hempen culture in Japan | Cannabis Culture Meditations from the Blockades … Continue reading Remembrance Day 2011: Japanese Memorial Cenotaph in Stanley Park →
Pipers and veterans parading from the Cenotaph in Victoria Park in North Vancouver on Nov. 11, 2011. Consider Perusing: International #HootTour- Tokyo, New York, Madrid ~ Oh My! Scenes of Life in Tripunitura & Kochi, Kerala (2016) – Lomo photos (colour) On Remembrance Day 2010, war stories from Vimy to Baghdad (Meta)Physical Conditions of the … Continue reading Remembrance Day 2011: Bagpipers & Vets Parade in North Vancouver →
Consider Perusing: On the Road to Creativity – TEDx Capilano University, 2011 – Roundup Anti-Olympic Protests and Activism – Article roundup I Remember Florida Poverty Olympics and Related – News + Resource Roundup Dual Beer Fest Action! – Choogle On! #72 Social Story at #SMunplugged 2011 – Artifacts and Roundup happyfrog moves on – Wrap-up … Continue reading Said the Whale play “Loveless” at #Keloha Music fest 2011 →
Mayhem ensues when a successful conversion enters the Empire Stadium end zone in Vancouver during a CFL game between the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Consider Perusing: Exhibit: Douglas Coupland mixed-media at VAG, vol. 4 (Canadiana) The Olympic Line – the streetcar returns to Vancouver… Forgotten Vancouver Stories (aka Poets, Punks and Revolutions) / collage … Continue reading BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders – Conversion into the Empire End Zone →
During Chinese New Year’s maybe 2007, my (former) credit union branch in Chinatown, Vancouver was entertained by this wandering troupe of noisemakers celebrating the year of some critter. Consider Perusing: Freed Weed ~ “Exploring Vancouver’s counter-culture landmarks” in Megaphone mag “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Social media bonanza update Canucks Outsider Trad Media … Continue reading Chinese New Year’s Day at my Credit Union: Drums, Gongs, Dragons →
Sugar Bolt Tunnel in Mt. Seymour Conservation District, North Vancouver, BC, Canada Consider Perusing: Grand Canyon Ramble Flashback (circa 1988) CLAYOQUOT SOUND – A TEMPERATE RAINFOREST UNDER THREAT Greenpeace Archive “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Forgotten Vancouver Stories (aka Poets, Punks and Revolutions) / collage art boards Mendocino setting the standard for medical … Continue reading Stumbling through a Logging Tunnel at Shingle Bolt Pool →
Beer Sampler at Skajit River Brewery, Mt. Vernon, WA Enjoying some sample beers with Kris and Francis at Skajir River Brew Pub in Mt. Vernon, Washington en route to Gnomedex. We riff about various styles of beers (barleywine, stouts, porters, IPAs etc) and try to be pleasant. Consider Perusing: Damn the Dam – essay about … Continue reading Beer sampling with KK at Skagit River brew pub in Mt. Vernon →
A few wee bits of footage from some blues bands playing in New Westminster as part of a Car show… July 13th 2008. Consider Perusing: Musical Dim Sum: A Guide to Small-ish Music Festivals in BC and Washington Hello VANOC, We’re nice, local, and invite you for a coffee and a talk – Open Letter … Continue reading Blues Bands Playing at Car Show in New Westminster →
The Mars Martian is the largest flying boat (or something along those lines). Usually stationed on Vancouver Island, the Martian can skim the water, filling her belly with water, then gain altitude to reach the fire zone and help to douse forest fires. In this video clip, she doesn’t do the fire drill, but gives … Continue reading Mars Martian Flying Boat Flies o’er Burrard Inlet Vancouver →
Looking towards Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast behind from a park in Horesehoe Bay, West Van, BC as Ferries roll on by. Music by Larry Harper. Consider Perusing: Mom: 3 Years Gone – “Tour de Ashes” Sensei Larry’s Wisdom – Postcard #80 For Goodtimes, Point Southward: A Train Trip to Microbrews Baseball, Birthdays, Fireworks, Transit, … Continue reading BC Ferries in the Strait →
Three ways of seeing Pender Island in BC’s Gulf Islands. Chatter of friend’s on a beach Waves lapping driftwood Sun setting on the ferry ride home. Note: Sound blows out at the end. Creative Commons — Remixable with attribution Consider Perusing: Remembrance Day in Fort Kochi / Cochin, Kerala (2016) – Lomo photos (B&W) Japan: … Continue reading Pender Island: Three Zen Views →
Consider Perusing: Suez Canal Transit Dossier and Musings #daveo50 ~ 2017 / 50 years > days > photos Friends of the Sound – Rainforest Dispatches, chapter 6/9 “Rolling to the End of the Line” Transit mixed-media essay on the Buzzer New Year’s Eve Pageantry on Pender – Choogle On! #16 Hempen culture in Japan | … Continue reading Seeking Orcas from the BC Ferry en route to Pender Island →
From the roof of 1 Alexander in Vancouver’s Gastown, Richard Eriksson and i observe and riff about transportation methods and other sundry topics including: largest two-way Ferry, Mars Martian Flying Fire Boat, Seabus ($2/3 harbour cruise) with advice for Falafel and Suspension Bridge. Consider Perusing: Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine “Art … Continue reading Rooftop Transportation Bonanza in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet →
On New Year’s Day 2009, I stroll along Vancouver’s Seawall towards English Beach to witness the annual Polar Bear swim with thousands of colourful Vancouver-ites gathering at English Bay, in costumes from clowns to bikinis, to start the New Year with a plunge into the frigid Pacific beginning with a a mass start from the … Continue reading Vancouver Polar Bear Swim at English Bay, 2009 →
Waves, logs and other elements from the sea crash against a beach on New Year’s Day (2008?) on Pender Island. Creative Commons – Remixable with attribution Consider Perusing: Friends of the Sound – Rainforest Dispatches, chapter 6/9 Remembrance Day in Fort Kochi / Cochin, Kerala (2016) – Lomo photos (B&W) Still Vancouver’s Olympics ~ Creating … Continue reading Zen Waves, Logs and Viking Ship on Pender Island →
Whilst riding a harbour ferry in Vancouver’s False Creek around Christmas-time, a stand-up paddle board Santa and various Dragonboats and other small craft are spotted and duly documented, probably 2006-8. Consider Perusing: “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) HempenRoad … Continue reading Surfing Santa and Dragons on False Creek, Christmastime →
A few snippets featuring modes of transport around Vancouver including: a freighter pulling into Burrard Inlet, longboarding around Stanley Park seawall, and a seaplane taking off. This is all. Enjoy the slow roll. Consider Perusing: Mom: 3 Years Gone – “Tour de Ashes” “Building a Scene – Rock n Roll Photo” panel – w/ bev. davies … Continue reading Vancouver Transportation Trio: Freighter, Sea Plane, Longboard →
Seabus Station Evacuated due to Smoking Vessel The Seabus (not sure if it was the Otter or the Beaver) began smoking heavily upon docking at Waterfront Station. After passengers disembarked and crew investigated the problem, the station was evacuated and firetrucks responded. The counterpart vessel waited in Burrard Inlet and didn’t immediately dock. {video broken} … Continue reading Seabus Station Evacuated due to Smoking Vessel →
While a snowstorm dumps on Vancouver, Dave checks in while doing volunteer work at a holiday tree lot at Ikea in Coquitlam. He explains aesthetic and practical tree tips and reviews safety hints to do with highlighters, scissors and orange vests. Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription “Are … Continue reading Working the Snowy Festivus Tree Lot →
Stopping in Coal Harbour to document the surroundings including the seawall, float plane docs, public art, and the Burrard Inlet. No music, ambient noise. Just a view on a day. Consider Perusing: Do We Need Public Cultural Organizations? The NFB Still Vancouver’s Olympics ~ Creating the People’s History of 2010 Japan: Travel primer / … Continue reading Coal Harbour, Vancouver Stroll w/ 360 cityscape →
Consider Perusing: Geek Talk in Georgia Straight about True North Olympic media campaign Ted X Vancouver ~ Recap and Review Round-up Baseball, Birthdays, Fireworks, Transit, Grateful Dead, Creative Commons and Geek Fests San Francisco Mission Stroll with Jack – Postcard #37 74th Birthday Letter to Mom “On The Road” to Kobe for Kerouac – scroll … Continue reading Arriving w/ Gassy Jack and Goaler’s Mews: Commute 8 →
Consider Perusing: Seabus Voyage: 11 minute crossing of Burrard Inlet on a rainy Vancouver day Museum / Exhibit: Shinse Kinenkan / Kanazawa, 2019 (feat. traditional apothecary) Vancouver goes camping – Parks board approves Olympic RV parks at Jericho & Spanish banks Remembrance Day 2009, Events in Vancouver plus Canadian Campaigns Musical stones in South Park … Continue reading Heading into Railtown and Crab Park: Commute 7 →
Consider Perusing: “Rolling to the End of the Line” Transit mixed-media essay on the Buzzer Clayoquot Summer 1993 – Assembling the People’s History of the Protest “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Waiting for the Bus Again: Commute 4 daveo: just sent out a @tnmh update + minutes and tasks list Dear Beloved Mom, … Continue reading Strolling though the 4 Corners Main & Hastings: Commute 6 →
Consider Perusing: globeandmail.com: IOC puts damper on Vancouver partying Anti-Olympic Protests and Activism – Article roundup Poverty Olympics and Related – News + Resource Roundup The Olympic Line – the streetcar returns to Vancouver… Trainspotting: CP Classic on the Gastown Rails …Vancouver Commute… (Meta)Physical Conditions of the Environment – Postcard #46 Phones for Fearless City … Continue reading Meanwhile Downtown to Gastown: Commute 5 →
A bus ride and stroll from a North Vancouver bus stop in front of a pet shop to downtown Vancouver’s rather seedy Main and Hastings and then into tourist-laden Gastown to 1 Alexander with comments on urban transition and the Nokia N95 phone. Consider Perusing: Drug Court – Observations on Restorative and Rehabilitative Justice Free … Continue reading Waiting for the Bus Again: Commute 4 →
Consider Perusing: Earthship VW bus/sauna, Big Cottonwood canyon, Utah (2016) – Lomo photos (colour) Waiting (and Resisting) in Baghdad – Postcard #47 Pictograms: Earthship (Lomo photo + watercolour) Social media bonanza update Vancouver Sculpture Bienelle “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) Eyes Towards Europe – Postcard #73 Gastown Craft Beer Stumbling Tour … Continue reading Waiting for the Bus Towards Coal Harbour: Commute 3 →
In between gigs visit to a hidden and somewhat serene Japanese garden in North Van loaded with maples and the occasional transient seeking shelter. Consider Perusing: “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern Voice 2008) “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp … Continue reading Short Cutting Through Japanese Garden: Commute 2 →
Consider Perusing: Diary: apropos of nothing (sleeping masks, hockey, mosquito net, laundry) Rilke’s Letters at a Breezy Island Market – Postcard #29 Diary: Leaving India ~ rapidly, in a fog (Nov. 2016) Keynote Aboard a Boat with Dave Olson and Greg Gunn – Experience Tectoria (2012) …Vancouver Commute… Cannabis Cooking Tips on a Mountain Stroll – … Continue reading Heading out from Mosquito Creek toward Gastown: Commute 1 →
A brief update and tour of a rest area north of Everett, Washington featuring a giant cedar stump and a State Patrol Office en route to Vancouver, BC. Consider Perusing: “Hemp culture in Japan” in Journal of Industrial Hemp Association, 1997 Japan: Travel primer / places to go, getting around, accomms, culture, etiquette and geography … Continue reading Northward Bound at Stoney Creek Rest Area →
While in-car on a roadtrip in Washington State, Dave shares some miscellaneous factoids of little consequence about this conservative small town in Whatcom County known for traditional Dutch influence, NW Washington Fair, tasty dairies, an rock n’ roll manorhouse and the odour of cow poop. Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio … Continue reading Roadtripping and In-Car Briefing about Lynden, Washington →
Nederlands Cannabis Trip 2002 Featuring Uncle Weed, The Unabonger (AKA Cosmo G Spacely), Gazoo (rip) and other friends. We judged the Cannabis Cup, put on a screening of the HempenRoad, took train trips to Deventer and Haarlem (for the Dutch Grower’s Cup) and van rides to Madurodam and other outlying areas. Filmed in 11 second … Continue reading Cannabis Cup and Nederlander Strolls – video dim sum →
Whether by divine decree or coincidence, we happened into the famed Spanish town of Santiago de Compostela the day before Pope John Paul II died. I’m not a Catholic but wondered in the pageantry and the amazement of the pilgrims completing their walk on the Camino De Santiago. During this time, I attended my first … Continue reading Catholic Parade for John Paul 2 in Santiago de Compostella, Spain →
A montage of clips from a day out in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Activities include: tea sampling; discussing steeping times; examining unidentified dried food items; purchasing a new rice cooker and finishing up with Dim Sum feast at Floata.https://youtu.be/U6O2z8h_678 Consider Perusing: Hempen culture in Japan | Cannabis Culture Kerala Field Notes: painting, rupees, museum, specs, wedding etc … Continue reading Vancouver Chinatown Ramble: Tea, Herb and Dim Sum →
A montage of music and culture from the Hare Krishna’s annual chariot festival in 2007 in Vancouver’s Stanley Park (near 2nd beach). You’ll sample several musicians of all ages and the big shrine hefted around. Creative Commons – Remixable with attribution Consider Perusing: Free Indian Feast in Vancouver for Chariot Day via Inside Vancouver Blog … Continue reading Hare Krishna Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival variety: Vancouver, 2007 →
Ending up in the town of Golden dale Washington for undisclosed reasons, I venture up to the hills, towards an observatory and admire hearty windblown trees, snow swept hills and swathes of manufactured homes as i pack bowl from a handy one hitter. Consider Perusing: Dear Beloved Mom, Happy Birthday, almost 3 months gone… Hockey … Continue reading Dispatch from Goldendale Observatory →
On Boxing Day 2007 (Dec. 26th to USA), me and a pal head downtown Vancouver to a shop on Robson street and documenting the sights and sounds of transit and other holiday season oddities. Consider Perusing: Anti-Olympic Protests and Activism – Article roundup Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine “Art Technology Are … Continue reading Going to Bang-on T-Shirts in Downtown Vancouver →
A sea plane slowly taxis from a dock and into Coal Harbour / Burrard Inlet, preparing for take off. This is all. Enjoy the slow roll. Consider Perusing: Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine Gastown Craft Beer Stumbling Tour – As seen in Urban Dig & Vancouver Observer “Are You Worthy / … Continue reading Planespotting: Watching a Sea Plane taxi in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour →
Just taking a wee stroll through the park (near Prospect Point IIRC) soon after the big storm in December 2006. Lots of trees down from the storm or cut as they were dangerously precarious, sapling split, things generally amiss. Natural sound, no music Creative Commons, remix #enjoy Consider Perusing: The real lowdown on Mp3 downloads … Continue reading Stanley Park Destruction →
DaveO shares knowledge like a tour guide on a visit to a scenic lookout point on Mt. Cypress road. After pointing vaguely towards the Gulf Islands, Fraser Valley, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and Lions’s Gate Bridge, he caressingly creates a few panorama shots of the environs with a soundtrack of earnest folks taking photos. Creative … Continue reading Vancouver Panorama from Cypress #video →
On January 5, 2007 Vancouver, BC’s domed stadium suffered weather and operational error resulting in an unplanned deflation of the giant dome. I recall when the stadium was opened in 1983 and many 747 engine were required to inflate the dome and airlock doors keep the pressure adequate to maintain the structure. This simply captures … Continue reading Vancouver view of False Creek and deflated BC Place dome →
On Canadian election evening in 2006, i join some folks at a pub to discuss results and share my opinion with my pal, Roland Tanglao who asks: Will the Conservative minority truly hinder Dave’s passion? Consider Perusing: Publication: “MUD 201-H” literature fanzine, UVCC, 1989 (w/ excerpts) Drug Court – Observations on Restorative and Rehabilitative Justice … Continue reading Uncle Weed’s 30 second Canadian Election 2006 analysis →
Uncle Weed interviews The Numbskulz, a rock n roll band consisting of 3 teenage brothers living in Pe Ell, Washington. The discuss originals and covers, biggest fans, favourite bands, and future plans after a weekend recording sessions in a drippy house. Plus a name check for Steve Bays’ hair. Note: Hear more interviews and music … Continue reading The Numbskulz “Eviction Sessions” Interview in Pe Ell, WA →
My pal The Unabonger visited a park in the landing path for nearby SeaTac airport. I captured the gleaming bellies of some planes. Later, with large tankards of ale, we watched miniature railroad run it’s course at a bar. This was maybe 2005/6. Natural sound, no music, enjoy the slow roll. Consider Perusing: Friends of the … Continue reading Watching Jets Landing and Miniature Trains Rolling →