Walking with an iphone means I have a 2gb camera in my pocket, all the time. That means, I’m prone to taking pictures, all the time. Generally speaking, the total lo-res package is pretty bad but, still, a camera is what you make it to be. So here’s a couple pictures.

Went to Playland yesterday. Long day with a bunch of 13-yr-olds but it was plenty of fun. And there’s something I like about Playland. I think it has to do with the old, worn rides under their many coats of paint. It’s very honest, basic East Van. I’ve been going since I was a kid (but I didin’t grow up in E.Van). My Granpa used to have a booth in the midway during the PNE. He was a carnival man. But that’s a whole other story. Believe me.

Just finished a (mostly) complete arterial route ride. Didn’t really plan it this way but my usual crossing-light at Fraser St. was all clogged up with construction and I ended up at Prince Albert & Kingsway. What to do?

Well, the only thing that seemed sensible to do was: ride the arterials! So, down Kingsway I went. Then down Main street. Did I turn at 5th ave? No way! Straight on until Union St. and then over the viaduct and up Dunsmuir ’til hamilton. Next thing you know it’s an “all arterial” route. And, you know what else? It’s not so bad. I know lots of ink is spilled about safe riding routes (I’ve spilled some of that ink myself) but just taking a lane and going for it is the thing to do, sometimes.