Happy New Year!!

Why aren't there any good outdoor places to go for the New Year's countdown? I was out at Robson and Thurlow, which seemed like the biggest crowd in the area. The intersection was filled, and there was a fine police presence. We parked (somewhat illegally) about 1 - 2 blocks away, with 2 minutes to spare, and ran to the intersection. The problem with the little clock tower above Banana Republic is that there isn't a seconds hand!! Well, that's not going to make for a good countdown, is it. I quickly pulled out my camera to take a short video, and by then, everyone started cheering and the "New Year's anthem" was playing. Not quite like what I saw on TV earlier when the clock struck twelve at Times Square. In any case, the crowd dispersed and we headed back too.

I hear that Granville Island is a good place to go to bring in the new year. Where else other than a $50 - $100 dinner/dance party?