Vancouver, Prince George & Beyond...
Long time since my last post and I have to say, does anyone even read these blog things? I'm guessing so - someone told me the other that she loves checking in on things, so I hope I am living up to any standards you have out there!
Since my last post I have made a trip to Vancouver and then up to Prince George (or The Prince they say up there) for a work-related conference. Before I get onto the conference bit (which was probably the best one I've attended), here's a brief synopsis of my trip to the coast... Thanks to Pam for putting up with me once again and for the shopping trip (mmm... A&W!) on Sunday. Thanks to Sonya for the shopping trip on Saturday. Hmm, can you sense a trend here? hehe... I told Aaron i didn't break the bank, lucky for him.
Saturday night was the Burnaby Shooters' Fundraiser at the Mountain Shadow. Some good times I must say (although the Canucks lost, so that was the only damper on the night). It must have been a good night b/c I ended up worshiping the porcelin god afterwards... sigh... those drinks just can't mix, i tell ya. Must have been that sweet apple shot, right Pam? :) Thanks to Tracy for all of her hard work organizing and to both her and Jody for working the crowd for the 50/50 draw. At least someone from the team won the big bucks (yea Kim!). This pic here is of me with Pam, Kristin and Mayra. I have lots more from the night, so if you want to see them, pop me an email.
On Sunday evening I made my way up to Prince George. Couldn't really see much on my way in b/c it was dark by then (earlier even than what it gets in Kelowna, which is way earlier than Vancouver... I never thought I'd notice!). The conference, "Research Use Week (Northwest)" was hosted by CHSRF. The objective was to bring both researchers and policy makers together in an attempt to bridge the gap between reseracher and decision making. The tools and presentations we gained were invaluable and it was such an amazing experience for me. My presentation went well on Wednesday morning (apparently) and although the 3-day event left my brain numb, I made so many great connections and stimulated ideas for work in the future.
Anyway, I'm now back in K-town (funny, I used to call Kingston that) and back to work tomorrow. Can't wait to share the ideas with everyone when I get back! That's about it for now. ttyl!
Since my last post I have made a trip to Vancouver and then up to Prince George (or The Prince they say up there) for a work-related conference. Before I get onto the conference bit (which was probably the best one I've attended), here's a brief synopsis of my trip to the coast... Thanks to Pam for putting up with me once again and for the shopping trip (mmm... A&W!) on Sunday. Thanks to Sonya for the shopping trip on Saturday. Hmm, can you sense a trend here? hehe... I told Aaron i didn't break the bank, lucky for him.
Saturday night was the Burnaby Shooters' Fundraiser at the Mountain Shadow. Some good times I must say (although the Canucks lost, so that was the only damper on the night). It must have been a good night b/c I ended up worshiping the porcelin god afterwards... sigh... those drinks just can't mix, i tell ya. Must have been that sweet apple shot, right Pam? :) Thanks to Tracy for all of her hard work organizing and to both her and Jody for working the crowd for the 50/50 draw. At least someone from the team won the big bucks (yea Kim!). This pic here is of me with Pam, Kristin and Mayra. I have lots more from the night, so if you want to see them, pop me an email.On Sunday evening I made my way up to Prince George. Couldn't really see much on my way in b/c it was dark by then (earlier even than what it gets in Kelowna, which is way earlier than Vancouver... I never thought I'd notice!). The conference, "Research Use Week (Northwest)" was hosted by CHSRF. The objective was to bring both researchers and policy makers together in an attempt to bridge the gap between reseracher and decision making. The tools and presentations we gained were invaluable and it was such an amazing experience for me. My presentation went well on Wednesday morning (apparently) and although the 3-day event left my brain numb, I made so many great connections and stimulated ideas for work in the future.
Anyway, I'm now back in K-town (funny, I used to call Kingston that) and back to work tomorrow. Can't wait to share the ideas with everyone when I get back! That's about it for now. ttyl!
posted by Jen Miller at
4:56 PM
3 Comments:
Yes we read your blogs...and we get a little cranky when comments are made about going to Vancouver and no calls are made...just kiddin:) How's it going anyways, any trips planned in the near future?
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Todd, at 3:21 PM
Boo hoo... I heard you were busy last weekend! :P Keep these dates open: Dec 7-8. I'll be at SFU working on my thesis and hope I can get a group together for dinner one of those nights? Unless you're busy of course... :)
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Jen Miller, at 8:39 AM
I'll keep it open. I might even be able to get Karyn out that night cause I don't think she's working on the weekend.
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Todd, at 8:15 AM
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