OT: Vancouver People

[mattola]

I haven't read the conversation, but that highest board looks to be around 30 meters (100 feet approx.) above the water.

we were in Cancun and decided to go to Chichén Itzá and on the way we stopped at Cenote Ik Kil

Cenote Ik Kil is one of the most beautiful of the natural wells that stud the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. Tour the incredible Mayan ruins of nearby Chichén Itzá and then cool off with a dip in these vibrant turquoise waters. Get a sense of why the Mayans considered the cenotes to be sacred places.

I decided to dive off the cliff for the natural well which apparently was REALLY deep. someone said it was bottomless which when I went into the water and went under it was the blackest water I had ever seen so maybe its possible. (kinda creepy)

when I finally dove into the water I climbed the stairs and decided to go to the highest point which I thought was 50 ft.

it was NOT 50 ft, it was 150ft and when I jumped off I thought I was falling a long time for 50 ft. only reason I knew it was 150 was my wife took this picture that of me jumping with the sign reading 150 ft ... I decided to do it 3 more times..



anyway Chichén Itzá was also spectacular

 

[jstewismybastardson]

anyway Chichén Itzá was also spectacular

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Is that a recent picture or did you get to go when they allowed people to walk up the steps? The run of those steps was like 5 inches and I remember seeing old women in heels stumbling and thinking ... probably not a good idea lol

That whole place is amazing ... that Aztec field/stadium where they played their ancient version of basketball with the severed heads of tribespeople they conquered was quite something!

 

[jstewismybastardson]

B.C.'s largest rooftop solar power project spells out Lululemon

From the skies, B.C.'s largest rooftop solar power project takes the form of its tenant's logo and name

o.canada.com

 

[mattola]

Is that a recent picture or did you get to go when they allowed people to walk up the steps? The run of those steps was like 5 inches and I remember seeing old women in heels stumbling and thinking ... probably not a good idea lol

That whole place is amazing ... that Aztec field/stadium where they played their ancient version of basketball with the severed heads of tribespeople they conquered was quite something!

they had it roped off. We couldn't get close enough to touch anything. I would say that was about 8 years ago. When my beard was still brown and just before I went into Funeral lol. it was grey like a month after that started ha. you can see the rope in this picture

 

[mattola]

Dan Russel is going into the BC Sports Hall of Fame

wasn't he blacklisted from getting a radio gig again?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Dan Russel is going into the BC Sports Hall of Fame

wasn't he blacklisted from getting a radio gig again?

that was Lee Powell lol

 

[dash]

I always get Dan Russell and Jim Mullin confused for some reason lol

/I don't think I care for either guy though

 

[dash]

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[jstewismybastardson]

this will lead to some speculation ... on the surface 2 seemingly identical cases of missing men eventually being found in False Creek

Update: Remains of missing man recovered - Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver – The remains of Suleiman Khawar were recovered from […]

vpd.ca

 

[mattola]

this will lead to some speculation ... on the surface 2 seemingly identical cases of missing men eventually being found in False Creek

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Update: Remains of missing man recovered - Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver – The remains of Suleiman Khawar were recovered from […]

vpd.ca

you thinking hate crime or gang related?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

you thinking hate crime or gang related?

neither had criminal records or gang connections as per vpd ... both were out with groups of friends/girlfriends ... both left their groups of friends during the night of partying and not seen again ... both had familys that in the following days were searching the area ... could also be suicides

 

[mattola]

neither had criminal records or gang connections as per vpd ... both were out with groups of friends/girlfriends ... both left their groups of friends during the night of partying and not seen again ... both had familys that in the following days were searching the area ... could also be suicides

that is what I was thinking. the cambie bridge has been known for some to try to do it there. a friend of mine actually stopped someone from trying (funny enough south asian too - not sure age)

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I haven't read the conversation, but that highest board looks to be around 30 meters (100 feet approx.) above the water.

In 1972 I was at the BC summer swim championships as a 13 year-old at Empire Pool at UBC. There was a goof off session on the Friday night. I climbed up the 10 m tower and waffled about jumping. I finally got the courage up and jumped. My legs came apart on the way down. I hit the water hard and my nuts were like a gaucho’s bolas wanting to wrap around my neck. All I had on was my skimpy little speedo. I had to be helped from the pool by lifeguards.

I think that diving tower pictured is probably 10 m.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

AMAZING

Here is Empire's tower.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Hope you aren’t planning any drives this week Hank.

 

[dash]

My daughter along with some friends got very lucky as the highway has been re-opened. She just called and they made it to Tofino.

 

[dash]

Update: My daughter is now stuck in Tofino and is taking a surf lesson today lol

 

[mattola]

Update: My daughter is now stuck in Tofino and is taking a surf lesson today lol

Thanks alot Trudeau

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Update: My daughter is now stuck in Tofino and is taking a surf lesson today lol

dashs wife

/i didnt realize that fire was so close to Cathedral Grove ... yikes!