yumiang photoblog http://www.yumiang.com Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:14:16 +0000 en hourly 1 Tropical Wonder in QE Park – Visiting Bloedel Conservatory http://www.yumiang.com/tropical-wonder-in-qe-park-visiting-bloedel-conservatory http://www.yumiang.com/tropical-wonder-in-qe-park-visiting-bloedel-conservatory#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:14:16 +0000 yumiang http://www.yumiang.com/tropical-wonder-in-qe-park-visiting-bloedel-conservatory

Lollipop Plant of Peru – Bloedel Conservatory, originally uploaded by yumiang.

Decided to check out the Bloedel Conservatory this summer, yesterday on a Friday afternoon.

The dome is full of beautiful and full of beautiful plants, flowers and birds.
A definite must-visit for any Vancouverite or tourist, and it’s under $10 for admission.

More photos to follow soon.

]]> http://www.yumiang.com/tropical-wonder-in-qe-park-visiting-bloedel-conservatory/feed 0 Mascot Race 2010 at Hastings Racecourse http://www.yumiang.com/mascot-race-2010-at-hastings-racecourse http://www.yumiang.com/mascot-race-2010-at-hastings-racecourse#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:03:36 +0000 yumiang http://www.yumiang.com/?p=501 It was the second inaugural Mascot Race at Hastings Racecourse, raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity. This year I got a bird’s eye view from the roof, multi-tasking in the control room. There was a cute training video from Purdys’ Philbert the Hedgehog on Youtube > (Mind the push-ups…) There were a [...]]]> More Mascot racing photos on Flickr >

Hastings Mascot Race 2010 - Mascots in Winners circle

Mascots In the Winner's Circle

It was the second inaugural Mascot Race at Hastings Racecourse, raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity.
This year I got a bird’s eye view from the roof, multi-tasking in the control room.

Hastings Mascot Race 2010 - Fox, Hedgehog, Pin, Winger mascots

Rennie the Fox greets Philbert, while Peter the Pin battles Winger

There was a cute training video from Purdys’ Philbert the Hedgehog on Youtube >
(Mind the push-ups…)

Hastings Mascot Race 2010 - Mascots getting ready

Various participating mascots

There were a few stumbles by some mascots on the dirt track during the first three heats.
And again this year, Bread Head from Cobbs took first place.

Hastings Mascot Race 2010 - Bread Head goes for the win

The Final Race

Tip for next year’s mascot race: To figure out the winner to place your ballot for, be sure to observe how heavy their mascot outfit is and how much flexible leg room there is while they are walking in the paddock.

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Burrowed amongst the busy wedding season for editing with Metrotown Media.

Anyways, here are quick highlights of the busy Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights.
For more events around the Burnaby Heights area, follow the association on Twitter
@BurnabyHeights

Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights - June 5th, 2010 - Hastings Street from Alpha Street

Burnaby Heights Crowds


It was crowded. Lots to eat, lots of show and shine cars, vendors, people.

Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights - June 5th, 2010 - Stunt Driver in training

Stunt Driver in training

As usual, there was the annual parade.
This lil guy’s jacket is so cute!

More parade and Hats Off Day photos are on my Flickr set >

Green Party at Hats Off Day - June 5th, 2010 - Shift Happens

Shift Happens

At the same time, my pal Carrie McLaren was running her Green Party booth.
For more about her work with the Green Party, check out her blog >

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