Meeting Jacqueline
November 29th, 2005 at 11:26 am by David FarrarOne of the overseas blogs I read is that of Miss Jacqueline Mackie Paisley Passey. When I read she had been in Vancouver I e-mailed her to see if she would still be there, when I was there, so we could catch up.
Apart from always being nice to meet other bloggers, I figured it would be useful to meet someone whom I almost went out with! 
Jacqueline and Terrence had actually crossed the border back to the US by the time I got here, but as they are not far away, popped back for a day so we could all catch up. As the conference wasn’t allowing access until today, I had the whole day free.
We met at my motel and went for lunch at a local restaurant. Terrence is from Vancouver, but despite this we managed to walk past the restaurant several times. It was quite funny being known to Terrence as the “runner up”
After lunch Jacqueline and I let loose with our common passion for science-fiction and oh Buffy! First we headed to Warriors & Wonders where we looked at some great weapons to purchase. The trouble is that I suspect Customs would object to me travelling with a Mace, even a smallish one.
This is Jacqueline trying out a Roman sword and helmet.
And now with a nice battle-axe.
Upon discovering there was a Buffy section at the local bookstore, J made herself comfortable.
Then went to a pub for a while and we tried Canadian Cider. Very very nice I must say. J was shocked by how stingy my tip was, and made her one larger to compensate. Seems 15% is recommended.
A photo of us taking photos of each other. I imagine J will put up the matching one on her site.
We then met up with Terrence who had nobly lasted for most of the shopping expedition. His apartment is next door to the stadium which had just had the Canadian Superbowl final, so we had 40,000 people walking the other direction towards us which was fun.
By this stage it was becoming somewhat apparent that J had possibly had a bit too much cider. This led to some amusing conversations, along the lines of her reminding Terrence that if it didn’t work out with him, I was the backup. As it happens Terrence and Jacqueline are a very good couple, and I have little doubt they will last. In fact Jacqueline even confessed that if they ever marry she thinks it would be cool to then be known as Jackie Chan
We then all headed out to dinner, where J provided a running commentary, as only slightly drunk people can, on the faults in the TV coverage of the poker tournament that was showing on the screen (Terrence is a professional poker player).
Then dropped off at the hotel around 10 pm to say good bye. Was very nice to meet J in the flesh so to speak, and we managed to talk non-stop pretty much the whole day (heh except when engrossed in reading new purchases) which confirmed that our instincts were pretty correct. I may be staying on in Canada for a while (on which I will blog later), so if so may end up catching up with them again next week, by driving down to Seattle.
Thanks to Terrence and Jacqueline for the hospitality. What could have been a slightly awkward day was in fact great fun, and I look forward to staying in touch.
November 29th, 2005 at 12:42 pm
It’s the Grey Cup for the CFL you ignorant drunkard!
Getting CFL/Grey Cup and the SuperBowl play off mixed up is like getting Aussie Rules and Super12/14 all mixed together.
BTW, any snow on Grouse Mountain yet? I know it is early but its worth asking, eh.
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 12:49 pm
You do realise that you would not be able to sit with her, should you both be on an Air New Zealand plane?
(refer blog “All men are paedophiles!”)
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November 29th, 2005 at 1:11 pm
Getting my geek on with “The Kiwi”
I finally got to meet David Farrar yesterday — the runner up in my search for a travel companion and lover in August He is in Vancouver this week for the ICANN conference. David and I had a lot of
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 1:18 pm
DPF, are you looking for a wife?
Vote:If the lady above is taken, why don’t you make a proposal to Miss Cathy Odgers, I think you 2 would go well together.
November 29th, 2005 at 1:25 pm
The most disturbing thing in this post is the link to Jacqueline’s site where she describes you…
“we seem to have almost everything in common, politics, values… SEXUAL TASTES… ”
The mind boggles. And no, for the love of God Davey, for all that is good, please don’t clarify things at all.
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 1:34 pm
She appears to have a fondness for weapons prehaps you have had a lucky escape.Imagine getting home late form the tavern.
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 2:04 pm
Our David is growing up just so fast
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 2:17 pm
Thanks DC – you’ve now given NBR their DPF story for this week!
And relax no clarifiation – J is much more open talking about these things than me.
Cadmus – Cathy is a very good and long standing friend.
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 4:00 pm
Don’t tip much if service is bad, you just encourage it.
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 4:39 pm
It’s fascinating to read the blog of someone who is part of the storyline of another blog.
Vote:There should be a name for that. Maybe there is.
November 29th, 2005 at 5:03 pm
Hi David,
Yep Customs will freak if you try to bring a mace through, especially a Ball And Chain. They are (or were in 2000 at least) sweat about you bringing a sword in.
If you are after a Mace buy NZ Made and check out: http://www.themedievalshop.com
Vote:November 29th, 2005 at 7:39 pm
Let it go Dave.
Vote:November 30th, 2005 at 1:53 am
Thanks to your post – I just spent the last 1.5 hours while at work – reading her blog. Starting from when she first met the Poker guy to current day and meeting you (had to skim some of it!).
Damn – and I’m busy!!!
HA!
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