All sorts of news

The big news in Vancouver today is the roof of BC Place that collapsed over the lunch hour. I was sitting at my desk, and suddenly I hear this thumping sound, like the sound of a pile driver. Except that it sounded really close to our building. So I stood up, looked out the window, and here's what I saw: http://rafers.blogspot.com/2007/01/there-goes-bc-landmark.html (Raf got the video from someone in the office who filmed the incident). This large panel of fabric was flapping in the wind, even sent a piece flying into the nearby parking lot. Fortunately, since the roof is inflated, the tear also caused the roof to start collapsing on itself and the ripped fabric wasn't sent flying into traffic. That would have been really bad. What a show!

Less exciting but just as fascinating news was my latest BC Assessment. The value of my property went up 25% since last year. Insane, when you think the prices are already too high, the market demand has a way to prove you wrong.

And good news: I have an appointment with a neurologist next week. I saw my GP today, she can't order the MRI or the EEG, I need to see a specialist before. Lucky for me, I don't have to wait until the spring to see this specialist. Good thing because the medication they gave me in Montreal makes me dizzy and gives me headaches.