People in the States have all but wiped out several species. Send some down this way!

Don't blame it just on the Chinese. Bear paw, bear liver, tiger paw, etc...those "remedies" and "stamina enhancers" are used all over Asia.

Wish I had a nickel for every time someone recommended eating dog or drinking deer antler tea to improve my overall health. Even had an MD recommend dog once. I passed.

But Keith...the medicinal authenticity of these remedies "have all been proven through stringest scientific research." ;) [Message drummed into the heads of the Asian TV-viewing public]

Anyway, I think it's barbaric. I believe they linked SARS to the consumption of endangered species as well so I hope there's a lesson in that.

Who here is in Vancouver, Canada?
 

I guess this is the best place to ask this.

I noticed that some of us here are in Vancouver, BC, Canada?

If you are, maybe you can state so here, or email me at eb7g@shaw.ca.

I'm here as well (of course) and am always interested in meeting fellow videographers, possibly to throw some work around as well.

Ron

I am. Whatsup.

Hey.
There's lots of us here. At least 6-10 active members, and probably twice as many more that visit from time to time.

I'm in Kits. But I have little free time.

There are a number of Vancouverites in our MX forum.

HEY! Im Your neigbor here in Seattle!

Is anybody else here going to participate in the Telus Film festival at Whistler on Apr 16?

its a 72 hour shooting contest- looks like fun!

check it out
http://wssf.com

I live in Burnaby!

I used to live there too, right across the street from Edmonds Station. (I'd never move there again, around Edmonds.) The Dear Lake area is nice, though.

I'm in east van

Thats great there's so many of us. I should ask what it is that we do, if it is related to the videography industry.

Myself, I'm actually pursing feature films and TV, including documentaries, but will also be pursuing some video projects in the future. I'm about to get the PDX10.

Ron

Lighting kits
 

Could any one suggest a good local place to get a starter lighting kit?

Buy or rent?

Rent: Lorne Lapham Sales and Rentals www.llsr.com

Buy? Hard to say. I got mine from LLSR, but seriously considerd some good deals on Ebay.

van
 

yup..lower mainland here ......quite a few of us here from BC.. :D

Friend Of David Stone, Live in East Van near Commercial Drive.

Actually I have to move by May 1st. Looking for creative arts or indy film type people for roomates, so if you hear of anything, please let me know.

Maybe we should have a little DV-i vancouver meet for beers or coffee some time?

Denny

I'm into a drink up.

I went to the local Screenwriters Meetup and it was woefully bad. Not because the company was bad but ... there were only TWO OF US!

I agree with Denny and Keith that a get together would be in order.

Some place cheap that serves white wine and/or lots of coffee.

I'm all for it.

Let's meet either at Subeez (Homer and Smith), a bread garden, or a large coffee shop (i.e. Blendz, at Hastings and Richards).

I'm good most of the time except for Mon and Wed nights for now.

All those places are good for me.

My schedule is pretty clear after this week.

Great, lets spread the word. I'm excited to meet as many people from here as possible. Lets say next week, perhaps Tues, around 6pm? Or anyone have any preferences? Thursday at 8pm? Friday???

Next Tuesday at 6pm is good for me. However, I work out in the boonies and would rather meet "in the middle", say Commercial drive or Burnaby location.

Anywhere on the Drive is acceptable to me. Is the Wasubeez still there?

I thought of Wasubeez, except that they have loud music....Keith, perhaps you can flex your biceps and tell them to turn it down when we meet?

Yea loud music not so good ... hmmm ... there must be some large coffee shops around that area.

I'm here in Burnaby

Scott

I'd be interested in meeting up next tuesday. How about Bukowski's on commercial?

Depends how many commit. Bukowskis can be a bit cramped if you don't get the right table. It would have to be reserved, as well.

There's also Cafe Deux Soleils. They serve coffee, beer and at that time there should be plenty of room.

what the hell...

I'm in.

I don't live downtown, but I'll vote for anywhere with big tables, and quiet so we can talk.


Keith, have you and I ever met up for anything except sushi when its a business meeting?

Tues. 6pm is fine with me too.

Wasubees doesn't always have loud music. Not sure if they do around 6pm though. Cafe Doux solei would be good. Beers better anyway.

If I had an idea how many of us there will be I could phone and ask if that number will be a problem. I live 2 block form Bukowskis and wasubees and 7 blocks from Cafe deux Solei (or is it "dis" solei.. whatever the one near 7th is, the north one is tiny) so any of those is good for me. :)

Denny

Any of those places is fine.

Also consider if they will be busy with the dinner crowed (meaning less seats) around 6pm as well. Really, we can go anywhere and just tell them to turn the music down or well send Keith to tenderize them.

I'm into meeting more video people, and I'm going to bring some friends who are in the film industry or want to do video, as well.

Anywhere on Commercial Drive Tuesday at 6pm is OK by me. Just let me know where and I will be there.

Any chance we can make it later than 6? Some people might have trouble making the commute during rush hower. How about 7?

Now he says so...

Well 6-7pm is a good time frame to start a meeting. And then its to Keith's place for the *real* party.

How about a clean up party?

<<<-- Originally posted by Keith Loh : How about a clean up party? -->>>

I guess I shouldn't tell them about your hot tub on the balcony, or Heidi and Marlena your roomates.

You mean his dolls?, cough, I mean rooommaaates?

So whats the final plan? Who is going? WHen? Where?