Ian Patton

@pattoni

Vancouver, ex-Kootenay kid, married with children. Need to get outside more. he/him

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Ian Patton@pattoni· 16d

Over on NextDoor they’re saying it was an NDP plan?

A screenshot from NextDoor social media app showing the following text:

“VILLAGES PLAN CANCELLED

A big poke in the eye for the BC NDP that mandated this Villages Planning from Victoria.

From: Trevor Ford

Dear supporter,

Today, Mayor Sim and ABC Councillors directed staff to permanently CANCEL the Villages Plan.

The Villages Plan presented to Council disrespected Vancouverites and the government process itself.”

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jul 11

Swim in Kits Pool! (if you like swimming)

Bright sun shining through wispy clouds on a very large outdoor pool with a number of swimmers and wafers silhouetted against the bright blue water

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jun 27

Terrible photo of a really good show. The Ex last night at the Hollywood. Presented by @coastaljazz.ca.web.brid.gy

Photo of Dutch jazz punk band the Ex at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre. Three white, middle aged men play bass, guitar and guitar in the foreground and a white middle aged woman plays drums in the background. They are playing on a stage with colourful lighting in front of a large black curtain. They are dressed casually in jeans, shorts, and t shirts.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jun 24

Kits Pool has a definite Friday Night vibe even though it’s only Tuesday

Crowded outdoor pool on a sunny evening in Vancouver. The sun is getting lower in the sky, silhouetting the swimmers and reflecting brightly off the surface of the water.

Ian Patton@pattoni· May 1

You don’t have to tell Sofia twice to “go touch grass.”

Sofia, a scruffy white dog with black spots sleeps flat out on some green grass. She looks very relaxed.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Apr 24

Happy International Book Day! I’m currently reading a novel called “Sand” by Wolfgang Herrndorf that I picked up in the bargain bin at the UBC Bookstore. The title makes it sound boring but it’s actually wildly entertaining.

Book cover of the novel Sand by Wolfgang Herrndorrf.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Apr 18

Apologies to anyone who had Paul Gillingham’s “Mexico” on hold at VPL. I finally finished it and returned it this morning. Seriously, 752 page books should get a longer loan period, especially if you have a job and kids.

Book cover image for “Mexico: A 500-Year History” by Paul Gillingham. The cover is divided into red, white, and green horizontal sections with a stylized Aztec snake god between the title and author text.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Apr 17

This dog just grabbed a whole croissant off the counter, casually flipped it into the air and ate it like an orca devouring a seal. No guilt whatsoever. Completely remorseless.

Sofia, a somewhat fuzzy white lurcher dog with black spots sits in the sunshine pictured from the shoulders up.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Mar 31

I'm sure this has been done before but this is how I'm feeling these days...

John Goodman, a heavy set man in a suit and fedora, appears in an on-fire hotel hallway in the Coen Brothers film "Barton Fink." A comic-style text bubble that states "THIS IS FINE." has been superimposed over the image.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Feb 15

Very curious to see how this laneway house turns out, it’s very barn like.

Night time photo of a laneway house under construction on the west side of Vancouver. The first story has been sheeted in and the second story’s two end walls are in place and show the eventual finished structure will be quite narrow and kind with a peaked roof.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Feb 8

This spider found a great place to build its web.

Sun shining on a spider web with a spider at its centre. The background is a west coast temperate rain forest

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jan 20

Halloween’s long gone but it’s still spooky out there, Vancouver.

Trees and street lights look spooky in fog

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jan 4

“What’s the last car you stopped to take a picture of?”

Small green Toyota 80s coupe with a white roof parked on a rainy, suburban street at dusk.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Dec 1

You can fit all kinds of things in the back of a wagon!

Rear of a black VW golf sportwagen loaded with theatrical props for a fantasy adventure themed birthday party. A young white girl with blonde hair hair wears a wizards hat and robe to the left and a young white boy with long brown hair and glasses in a blue T-shirt stands to the right gesturing to the loaded vehicle

Rear of a black VW golf sportwagen loaded with several big rounds of bucked firewood

Rear of a black VW golf sportwagen with a rainbow unicorn pool float and some green plastic paddle boards sticking out of an open gate. A young white girl with blonde hair, a white baseball cap, blue tshirt and pink pattern tights leans against the paddle boards with a big smile

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 29

The new Air Marshal uniform is a bit much.

Picture of the pope, in his pope outfit, holding a baseball bat while standing looking to the side in the aisle of a packed airplane.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 28

Liberal MP for Vancouver Quadra posted this statement on FB regarding the MOU between the Government of Canada and Alberta.

WADE GRANT
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR VANCOUVER QUADRA

RE: Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding

As your Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, I want British Columbians to know that I hear your concerns clearly. Being a member of the Musqueam First Nation who was born and raised where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea, I believe that protecting our coast, strengthening our environment, and ensuring that BC's interests are fully respected are my top priorities.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed today is an initial step in exploring the possibility of a future project. It does not approve a pipeline, there is no proposed route, and no private proponent has stepped forward to build any potential pipeline. Any future work must begin with BC, including our provincial government, our communities, and First Nations, at the decision-making table. British Columbia's priorities are central to this discussion.

Our coast is one of the most ecologically sensitive and economically important regions in the country. It supports salmon, marine life, local jobs, Indigenous culture, and the way of life for many communities. I remain concerned about any potential impacts to our coastal and inland environments, and I will continue to advocate for the strongest safeguards possible.

As these discussions evolve, I will continue to raise the concerns of Vancouver Quadra residents and British Columbians across the province. I will also continue to advocate for full partnership with First Nations, adherence to UNDRIP, and strong environmental protections, all of which remain core commitments for the Liberal government with the Prime Minister's support.

Please be assured that BC's voice will be heard, and that I will keep pressing for transparency, consultation, and robust environmental safeguards at every step.

Sincerely,

Wade Grant
Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 25

Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love

Poster for 90s movie “Robinson in Space” a film by Patrick Keller, narrated by Paul Schofield. The poster image is a colour photo collage showing a British telephone booth, a seaside ferris wheel, parked cars, and a row of houses. Press quotes at the bottom say “…very British, very sly, very funny.” - Financial Times “…bright, adventurous, engrossing…” - Time Out

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 23

I get so funny with my money that you flaunt I said, "Where'd you get your information from" huh? You think that you can front when revelation comes? Guy in red cap: (Yeah, you can't front on that)

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 19

Shut up AI, you’re wrong.

Screenshot of text from google’s AI search result that reads:

Al Overview

The query is likely a misunderstanding; there is no famous "lady in red room" painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. The search results indicate the user might be confusing the museum with the haunted Drake Hotel in Chicago, which has a local ghost story about a "Lady in Red" who died there in 1920.

Screenshot of non-AI google search result that includes thumbnail of an oil painting showing a woman seated in a red painted room. The text reads:

The Art Institute of Chicago
https://www.artic.edu
The Red Room, Etretat
"The Red Room, Etretat" is an 1899 oil painting by Swiss artist Félix Edouard Vallotton, inscribed "F. Vallotton" and is 49.2 × 51.3 cm.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 14

Chocolate Guinness cake made by kid after I dropped a four pack on the front steps.

A very decadent looking chocolate cake sitting on a white ceramic cake stand

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 6

Worst part of RTO in January will be giving up my weekly leftover-enhanced instant ramen lunches.

Close up of a bowl of ramen noodle soup with pieces of chicken, tofu, broccoli, red chili crisp, and a medium boiled egg cut in half in a white bowl with blue stripes.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 1

Here’s my elderly dog Sofia enjoying Vancouver Halloween where fireworks have supposedly been banned since 2021.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Nov 1

This year’s jack o’lanterns.

Photo of A simple jack o’lantern with a rectangular mouth and pie piece shaped eyes and nose hole. The pumpkin is Orange and a lit candle glows from within. The pumpkin sits on some very wet steps.

A photo of an orange pumpkin with the shape of a jock o’lantern carved into the front and above that the words “ your taking too.” I don’t know what it means it’s from some video game my kid plays.

A bunny jack o’lantern with pumpkin piece ears

A very small beige jack o’lantern with small round eyes and a small round nose hole.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Oct 10

I think I have at least $6000 worth of “Cowboy Stumps” in my backyard. Unfortunately, I’ve already split them up with an ax so they’re probably not worth $359.99 anymore.

An online ad from Wayfair shows a picture of a wooden log. The text of the ad says “Starting at $359.99. Glacier Country Collection 12. Cowboy Stump.”

Ian Patton@pattoni· Sep 24

This little guy/gal got dropped at the rabbit rescue yesterday. Luckily one of the other foster homes has a mum with a litter so hopefully she’ll be able to nurse it.

A very small, fluffy, golden coloured baby rabbit sleeping on a white fleece blanket.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jul 30

Come to BC… also freezing but at least it’s salty.

Secret little beach showing white shell sand and turquoise waters with low lying treed islands in the background

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jul 16

I love all fruits equally but we did make cherry knedliky last night so right now I’m fine being on Team Cherry.

Two child labourers are wrapping fresh cherries inside little balls of dough to make cherry knedliky, a traditional Czech fruit dumpling

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jul 8

Heading upriver yesterday evening. A very tiny Mt. Baker can be seen in the distance.

A wispy, white cloud floats in a bright blue sky above the north arm of the Fraser River, near Richmond, BC. The photo is taken from a small boat in the middle of the river. Low, treed banks are on either side in the distance and very far away in the centre of the photo, a snow covered Mt. Baker can be seen.

Ian Patton@pattoni· Jun 21

Fully admit to lucky guesses on the Freud and Hegel questions:

Screenshot of the results of an online quiz based on philosophical knowledge required by French students. The text says:

Place AU test!

9/9

Vous avez trouvé 9 bonnes résponses sur 9 questions.

There are two buttons below the text with “Voir les responses” and “Recommencer” as labels.

Ian Patton@pattoni· May 15

The Holy War against The Abominable Intelligence has begun.