Try to remember back to the time you were a school kid but before you had a summer job. Think back to a time when one's main accomplishment might have been wearing out a pair of canvas sneakers. I haven't been biking around the neighbourhood lately, but I suppose I could buy one. You are starting to get the idea of what early retirement means.
Part of my experience is watching our city grow.
From the end of our shortened parkade structure, a brand new pedestrian bridge spans the rail crossing and connects to Westminster Pier Park. Next to it is a major construction project. I took this picture a few hours ago.
Years back in history, the area sported canneries. However, from the time we moved here in 1996, it had been empty and used as pay parking for the Quay. Finally, we're going to have some neighbours in two towers of 43 and 53 storeys. Yes, we'll lose a bit of our view from the balcony but we'll gain an added piece to a revitalized downtown.