Comments for Kitsilano.ca - Kits' Neighbourhood blog. http://www.kitsilano.ca Kitsilano's very own blog. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:36:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Urban Outfitters is coming to 4th/Yew by Phil http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/21/urban-outfitters-is-coming-to-4thyew/#comment-10977 Phil Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:36:28 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15282#comment-10977 My take: ...I even had a dream where it had become [a cool, but ultimately unsustainable business that would likely close in a year or two, due to this niche being currently filled in the Kitsilano neighborhood]. But my dream will not become a reality. Posters went up yesterday confirming rumours that the space would soon house [a profitable, popular store that will provide a lot of value for Kits residents and offer more economic stability for it's future employees.] AMIRITE? ;) My take:
…I even had a dream where it had become [a cool, but ultimately unsustainable business that would likely close in a year or two, due to this niche being currently filled in the Kitsilano neighborhood].
But my dream will not become a reality.
Posters went up yesterday confirming rumours that the space would soon house [a profitable, popular store that will provide a lot of value for Kits residents and offer more economic stability for it's future employees.]

AMIRITE? ;)

]]> Comment on Call The Kettle Black is calling it quits in Kits by CB http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/19/call-the-kettle-black-is-calling-it-quits-in-kits/#comment-10976 CB Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:58:23 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15285#comment-10976 Really, when they took over the biz from the former kitchen store I just had to shake my head. The same not inexpensive kitchenware you can find all over the city and with Ming Wo a block away. These guys are, I believe, from Edmonton where they have a store of the same name. I'm thinking that market research was minimal before moving in. All the same 4th is taking a beating with more empty store fronts then I've ever seen. Really, when they took over the biz from the former kitchen store I just had to shake my head. The same not inexpensive kitchenware you can find all over the city and with Ming Wo a block away.

These guys are, I believe, from Edmonton where they have a store of the same name. I’m thinking that market research was minimal before moving in.

All the same 4th is taking a beating with more empty store fronts then I’ve ever seen.

]]> Comment on Call The Kettle Black is calling it quits in Kits by Bill Barilko http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/19/call-the-kettle-black-is-calling-it-quits-in-kits/#comment-10975 Bill Barilko Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:10:40 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15285#comment-10975 Not surprising- I don't see how they could have made a dime all the time they've been in business in Kits-the other stores must have subsidised the 4th Ave location. Not surprising- I don’t see how they could have made a dime all the time they’ve been in business in Kits-the other stores must have subsidised the 4th Ave location.

]]> Comment on Bike thieves are everywhere! by Bill Barilko http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/19/bike-thieves-are-everywhere/#comment-10974 Bill Barilko Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:07:57 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15321#comment-10974 I'm So Paranoid my bike is locked to itself whenever I leave my apartment. I’m So Paranoid my bike is locked to itself whenever I leave my apartment.

]]> Comment on Bike thieves are everywhere! by Andrew E http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/19/bike-thieves-are-everywhere/#comment-10973 Andrew E Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:20:16 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15321#comment-10973 Just had my lights stolen a few days ago. Usually, I take them off when I leave my bike outside, but I was in a rush and this was on a busy street in daylight. What could go wrong? I thought. (Actually, I didn't think that, I just left my lights on the bike without thinking.) Lesson learned: always remove your lights when parking your bike in public, even if for just a short time. I don't know if the secure bike light will be worth it. I think I'd prefer to just remove the lights each time. It is not a particularly onerous thing to do (you just need to remember). Just had my lights stolen a few days ago. Usually, I take them off when I leave my bike outside, but I was in a rush and this was on a busy street in daylight. What could go wrong? I thought. (Actually, I didn’t think that, I just left my lights on the bike without thinking.)

Lesson learned: always remove your lights when parking your bike in public, even if for just a short time.

I don’t know if the secure bike light will be worth it. I think I’d prefer to just remove the lights each time. It is not a particularly onerous thing to do (you just need to remember).

]]> Comment on Bike thieves are everywhere! by Phil http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/19/bike-thieves-are-everywhere/#comment-10972 Phil Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:23:21 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15321#comment-10972 "So, what do you think about “To Catch a Bike Thief”? Is it just entertainment? Vigilantism? Or will it have an impact on bike theft in Vancouver?" I'll have a better sense of that once I view the pilot episode. The trailer is certainly fashioned in such a way to appeal to mainstream audiences (entertainment-oriented), and that's fine. I don't think it'll have any impact on the rate of theft attempts, but hopefully will help raise awareness for bike owners on good & easy deterrents. Ultimately, if a thief really wants your bike they'll find a way to steal it, regardless of what precautions you take. All you can do is try to make their job a little harder. “So, what do you think about “To Catch a Bike Thief”? Is it just entertainment? Vigilantism? Or will it have an impact on bike theft in Vancouver?”
I’ll have a better sense of that once I view the pilot episode. The trailer is certainly fashioned in such a way to appeal to mainstream audiences (entertainment-oriented), and that’s fine.
I don’t think it’ll have any impact on the rate of theft attempts, but hopefully will help raise awareness for bike owners on good & easy deterrents. Ultimately, if a thief really wants your bike they’ll find a way to steal it, regardless of what precautions you take. All you can do is try to make their job a little harder.

]]> Comment on David Hunter Garden Center returns to Kitsilano by Trish http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/15/david-hunter-garden-center-returns-to-kitsilano/#comment-10971 Trish Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:55:39 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15267#comment-10971 I am really happy to hear that Hunter's is returning to Kitsilano!! Also happy to hear that something will finally happen to the old KFC site - it was looking pretty crappy, and KFC always sucked anyway. I am really happy to hear that Hunter’s is returning to Kitsilano!! Also happy to hear that something will finally happen to the old KFC site – it was looking pretty crappy, and KFC always sucked anyway.

]]> Comment on The Curious Case of Kitsilano’s Acron Eager by sleugh http://www.kitsilano.ca/2009/01/03/the-curious-case-of-kitsilanos-acron-eager/#comment-10970 sleugh Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:13:47 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=1169#comment-10970 I played with Akron two seasons in HS . He was socially awkward yet very bright, not the most gifted athelete but still an amazing basketball player. His work ethic was something you just dont see, he would practice, practice , practice then practice some more.The janitors at Kits high used to hate him since he was always around shooting hoops. He was determined to make it and that attitude was present within him at 12 years old. I often wonder what really happened to him and every few years I have a dream that he is alive and back in Vancouver. I didnt love being around him, he had an intensity that was far beyond a H.S kids maturity ; I simply couldn't relate, but he impacted me, pre and post dissapearence. It showed me what it took to be that good at something . Whatever happened to Akron and his family, I really hope, like we all do, that they didnt suffer. I played with Akron two seasons in HS . He was socially awkward yet very bright, not the most gifted athelete but still an amazing basketball player. His work ethic was something you just dont see, he would practice, practice , practice then practice some more.The janitors at Kits high used to hate him since he was always around shooting hoops. He was determined to make it and that attitude was present within him at 12 years old.

I often wonder what really happened to him and every few years I have a dream that he is alive and back in Vancouver. I didnt love being around him, he had an intensity that was far beyond a H.S kids maturity ; I simply couldn’t relate, but he impacted me, pre and post dissapearence. It showed me what it took to be that good at something .

Whatever happened to Akron and his family, I really hope, like we all do, that they didnt suffer.

]]> Comment on Weigh in on the Boathouse’s Kits Beach patio proposal by Bill Barilko http://www.kitsilano.ca/2012/02/16/weigh-in-on-the-boathouses-kits-beach-patio-proposal/#comment-10969 Bill Barilko Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:44:07 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=15288#comment-10969 Speaking of lame it's difficult to think of a lamer place to eat/drink than the Boathouse-it's sucked to be them since forever. Speaking of lame it’s difficult to think of a lamer place to eat/drink than the Boathouse-it’s sucked to be them since forever.

]]> Comment on David Hunter Garden Center says goodbye to Kits after 49 years by David Hunter Garden Center returns to Kitsilano | Kitsilano.ca – Kits' Neighbourhood blog. http://www.kitsilano.ca/2009/12/09/david-hunter-garden-center-says-goodbye-to-kits-after-49-years/#comment-10968 David Hunter Garden Center returns to Kitsilano | Kitsilano.ca – Kits' Neighbourhood blog. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:18:53 +0000 http://www.kitsilano.ca/?p=3998#comment-10968 [...] December of 2009, David Hunter Garden Centers’ Kitsilano location closed after 49 years. Despite significant community support, including a lengthy petition, the condo development at West [...] [...] December of 2009, David Hunter Garden Centers’ Kitsilano location closed after 49 years. Despite significant community support, including a lengthy petition, the condo development at West [...]

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