Sunday, May 18, 2008

Another reason I'm hiding out in Tokyo

My move couldn't be more timely. My plan was to hide out in Tokyo for at least a couple years, until the whole Olympic debacle was said and done. Being an anti-Olympic supporter, I know that shit will really hit the fan AFTER the event is over so I may not really be saving myself any anguish upon my arrival. But maybe at that time I will be a more experienced traveler and after seeing Vancouver turn into a mud hole, I can swiftly take the next rowboat out of town to another city that beckons me.

That being said, I am nothing but amused when I stumble across articles like this during my daily local news update. Yes, I like to keep up to date on goings-on in Vancouver, if only for the fact that it makes me feel better being here. Anyway, Translink spokesperson Peter Louwe said on Wednesday (and I quote), "Our problem - and it's a nice one to have - is that people want more than what we have to give and we're trying to expand the system." That's super Translink. Welcome to 2003.
Update: Here you go big guy! http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=2b8d7a41-6091-4d50-953b-1789191c0c70