tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post4603693708626384134..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: Theme Day: Sister CitiesPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65114566219335199222008-09-02T09:28:00.000-07:002008-09-02T09:28:00.000-07:00Chane of fools, doo doo doo. Gonna defect, Elaine?...Chane of fools, doo doo doo. Gonna defect, Elaine? Get a Canadian green card? You know that doesn't work in the US anymore. Can't just marry a US citizen and get a green card. I have a relative enduring that pain.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for dropping by, darling Louis.<BR/><BR/>Prize for the funniest comment of the day goes to JIM!<BR/><BR/>Babooshka, I noticed that, too. I wonder why.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-50640534342621435052008-09-02T04:50:00.000-07:002008-09-02T04:50:00.000-07:00What a timley city to be your sister for the theme...What a timley city to be your sister for the theme. It was interesting to read of the warm welcome received. It's also interesting to note when some cities have more than one sister, most bloggers have chosen the same one from the list to highlight.The personal touch, a real connection with the city is a bonus.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-16951619414848294332008-09-02T04:18:00.000-07:002008-09-02T04:18:00.000-07:00Pretty neat you sent him all the way over there fo...Pretty neat you sent him all the way over there for Theme Day and it just so happened to be the Olympics.Jim Klenkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663882561325002445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-36095458117248623012008-09-01T21:52:00.000-07:002008-09-01T21:52:00.000-07:00"Louis" didn't register for this meme, but he's ha..."Louis" didn't register for this meme, but he's had a splendid time visiting those who did!Louis la Vachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039777863022193315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-45016998796331662442008-09-01T21:42:00.000-07:002008-09-01T21:42:00.000-07:00...chane, chane, chane... chane, chane, chaaayne........chane, chane, chane... chane, chane, chaaayne... <BR/><BR/><BR/>Ben - Any of those eligible Canadians in their fifties, and prepared for a stout woman? I'm trying to line up a Plan B in case the November elections go terribly, terribly wrong. Again.USelainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551995221350532168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-34941534305556821942008-09-01T19:54:00.000-07:002008-09-01T19:54:00.000-07:00Altadenahiker! You funny.Freefalling, by that reas...Altadenahiker! You funny.<BR/><BR/>Freefalling, by that reasoning there's not an ounce of Chinese in me.<BR/><BR/>Mike, perhaps you can make Costa Mesa your personal sister city. Since South Pasadena and Altadena are not governed by Pasadena, I imagine you're correct in assuming that Pasadena has nothing to do with their sister city status.<BR/><BR/>Still in Ontario, Ben? How many eligible bachelor friends do you have left? They're dropping like flies!Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-29417214069818542912008-09-01T18:22:00.000-07:002008-09-01T18:22:00.000-07:00Great photo Petrea! Good to check in on the Pasad...Great photo Petrea! Good to check in on the Pasadena world from Ontario.ben widemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010635436712076159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-89192457391301765162008-09-01T17:02:00.000-07:002008-09-01T17:02:00.000-07:00Thank you, Petrea, for this pic. I'll still tr...Thank you, Petrea, for this pic. I'll still treat it as your own shot. <BR/>Costa Mesa is one of my fav cities, just too bad it's an hour away. I can recall fondly the 1st time I visited the place in the winter.<BR/><BR/>Is it true South Pas & AltaDena don't have any sister cities?? Strange. Pasadena wouldn't have anything to do with that, would it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-2844002250052137662008-09-01T14:51:00.000-07:002008-09-01T14:51:00.000-07:00Yes, my people are very inspirational (don't forge...Yes, my people are very inspirational (don't forget I AM 1/16th Chinese!!! - I figure that's the equivalent of one arm and hand - so I have one hand that is very good with chopsticks).freefallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863000229609701796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-39470878278295803852008-09-01T13:19:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:19:00.000-07:00I should have mentioned zuuchinis are a hybrid veg...I should have mentioned zuuchinis are a hybrid vegetable found only under the 210 freeway -- on the Altadena side. I'll be in the area; I'll try to get a picture, but they're shy and move very fast. Someone told me they'll come out of hiding if you approach with chane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-25615638342022860212008-09-01T12:39:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:39:00.000-07:00Marley, it WAS good luck!Islipian, if you're part ...Marley, it WAS good luck!<BR/><BR/>Islipian, if you're part of the City Daily Photo Blogs family, go <A HREF="http://citydailyphoto.com/portal/" REL="nofollow">here</A> and click on Members/Theme days. If you're not a part of the family, check out the rules and join up! <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Coltrane. <BR/><BR/>Laurie, I thought of you when I realized I hadn't signed up properly, because you asked me a while ago what I was doing for theme day and I kept it a secret! Oh, I thought I was smug.<BR/><BR/>KG, I'm on my way.<BR/><BR/>Michael! The star of the show! Hey, everybody, it's Mike! Thank you, Mike, you're the best.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info, WCGB.<BR/><BR/>Hiker, you may have to go through that feisty Altadena Town Council. Wombacoots on the council, I hear.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-73280467604294658932008-09-01T12:26:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:26:00.000-07:00Don't forget the wombacoots.Don't forget the wombacoots.John Sandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149954535616537207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-81560381984381552032008-09-01T12:04:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:04:00.000-07:00The Altawegians do not have a sister city. Does th...The Altawegians do not have a sister city. Does that mean I can choose one? All I'd have to do is email a chamber of commerce, tell them they are the lucky winner, and -- what are they going to say -- no? What are they going to say -- take your city with backyards of roosters, and emus, and zuuchinis and leave? Think not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-5822074149918268832008-09-01T11:47:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:47:00.000-07:00The August 2008 Vanity Fair has a nice article on ...The August 2008 Vanity Fair has a nice article on all the new buildings in and around Beijing, and the architects who dreamed them into being. Terminal 3 at the Beijing airport (aka: PEK - a throw-back to last century) was designed by <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Foster,_Baron_Foster_of_Thames_Bank" REL="nofollow">Lord Norman Foster</A>.West Coast Grrlie Blatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525143312328529863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-55845430688022055882008-09-01T10:56:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:56:00.000-07:00Petrea...Thank you for including my pictures and w...Petrea...Thank you for including my pictures and words in your Blog. You are a great freind. The young people are truly changing the face of China and the world was able to view it in a most spectacular way. I am very grateful I was chosen to be a part of it. <BR/>Michael VillaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-81563487173920289292008-09-01T10:29:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:29:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pasadena Adjacenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031325790590238246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-50033033364490681292008-09-01T10:16:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:16:00.000-07:00Petrea, thanks for sharing your personal connectio...Petrea, thanks for sharing your personal connection to the photo. I didn't sign up for the theme day either, but decided to post something related anyway.<BR/>(p.s. how 'bout them Vols *snorts & rolls eyes*)Knoxville Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528055515741187585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-86565947094064166532008-09-01T10:07:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:07:00.000-07:00Delightful post today, Petrea. And your friend's ...Delightful post today, Petrea. And your friend's words about the experience are truly inspiring.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65258369653473704132008-09-01T09:54:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:54:00.000-07:00There is indeed hope for our future relations with...There is indeed hope for our future relations with China. Fantastic connect for the day's theme. Merci.Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-39780142276916075822008-09-01T09:53:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:53:00.000-07:00Themes? Themes? I'm a Theme Fiend! Where do I foun...Themes? Themes? I'm a Theme Fiend! Where do I found out about the Themes??Fashion Schlubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08955119552327945874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-66387681105462919792008-09-01T09:34:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:34:00.000-07:00Hi Jilly, thank you. I'll go see what Ming posted ...Hi Jilly, thank you. I'll go see what Ming posted today, too.<BR/><BR/>Virginia, I was so excited about having a photo from Beijing. When I went to get the code I found myself locked out. Guess I forgot to sign up! So I signed up for October's theme. I don't know what it is, but signing up early is apparently the only way I'll remember to do it.<BR/><BR/>Katie, I haven't looked (except at Paris) to see what other people did. I bet this theme sparked creativity.<BR/><BR/>PA: How does one deal with a misplaced Monday?<BR/>Tomorrow will be our third Zen Tuesday. <A HREF="http://pasadenadailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/05/zen-tuesday-nature-calls.html" REL="nofollow">#1 here</A>, <A HREF="http://pasadenadailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/06/zen-tuesday-moth.html" REL="nofollow">#2 here</A>.<BR/><BR/>Kelly: One of the largest buildings in the world, Mike said. That's something. The Chinese have leapt from the 19th Century into the 21st so fast. It must be jarring and thrilling for them all at once.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-41795957669601197592008-09-01T09:30:00.000-07:002008-09-01T09:30:00.000-07:00How lucky for you to have someone at hand like thi...How lucky for you to have someone at hand like this! Great take on this theme :)marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-57873322270534074512008-09-01T08:16:00.000-07:002008-09-01T08:16:00.000-07:00Excellent post, Petrea! That building is just min...Excellent post, Petrea! That building is just ming-boggling!Profile Not Availablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10759219075260619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-67755704032842588652008-09-01T08:04:00.000-07:002008-09-01T08:04:00.000-07:00Zen Monday got bumped?Zen Monday got bumped?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-60773831866976523712008-09-01T07:54:00.000-07:002008-09-01T07:54:00.000-07:00How fun to see this photo and read about Mike's ex...How fun to see this photo and read about Mike's experience at the Olympics! The idea of sister cities is a good one; I'm glad this theme is getting people thinking about other places in the world. Now I have to look up my own sister city!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.com