Hello!
Summer is over, and I am enjoying the mild slowdown. Still busy, as always, which is good. I am in the process of redesigning the website, so stay tuned for that!
Halloween is just around the corner, and our neighbourhood gets about 500 kids at the door, I am not kidding. Sometimes, we even see busses unload kids in our neighbourhood, because it's usually pretty decked out, and the homes are easily accessible. It just means that I have to go out and buy about $80 worth of candy! It's ok, the energy is alot of fun. The door never closes, and the kids look great.
I am thinking of closing the doors for a week during the olympics. It doesn't look like i'll be able to service my downtown customers anyways, and maybe its an opportunity for the drivers to all take some time to enjoy the olympics, or maybe a holiday. And maybe I can take a vacation for the first time in 3 years!
Dave.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Hot Hot Heat
Hello Friends,
Wow, it is sure hot. I am NOT complaining! I love it. I have been very busy with the band, summer, and work. This is my time of year. Vacations are short, and not alot of time off, but I have been making the most of my summer. I just got back from the Shuswap, doing a gig with The Hip Show www.thehipshow.ca and really enjoying mixing relaxing with gigging.
I am also very thankful that my business continues to grow heaps and bounds, even in this uncertain economy. Thank you all!
Dave.
Wow, it is sure hot. I am NOT complaining! I love it. I have been very busy with the band, summer, and work. This is my time of year. Vacations are short, and not alot of time off, but I have been making the most of my summer. I just got back from the Shuswap, doing a gig with The Hip Show www.thehipshow.ca and really enjoying mixing relaxing with gigging.
I am also very thankful that my business continues to grow heaps and bounds, even in this uncertain economy. Thank you all!
Dave.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Summer is coming, and a quick rant.
So, summer is creeping up on us. I am excited about that. I can't wait to head up to whistler and ride the bike park again!
Also, The Hip Show (www.thehipshow.ca) is also pretty much all pollished and ready for regular gigs. We have about 35 songs down right now, and the show is coming together great. We have a showcase tonight at the Fairview Pub in Vancouver.
I need to vent:
I am sometimes frustrated at media reports about "bottled water" being bad for the environment. This mostly stems from gung ho polititians who try to promote their image by bashing or banning bottled water from civic and municipal offices. Like, I don't get it. The argument stems from the waste that small plastic bottles produce when they are not recycled, i guess. To me, it's a recycling issue, not an bottled water issue. People need to be encouraged to recycle their plastic bottles. There is already a bottle deposit on the bottles to encourage recycling, which is great. Maybe it needs to be higher, I don't know. But discouraging people from drinking "bottled water" is just ludicris.
I also don't understand why it's targeted only at "water bottles". I mean, what about coke and pepsi and pop bottles? Do they not also need to be recycled? Of all beverages that are sold in single serving bottles, drinking water should above all be encouraged rather than discouraged. So keep coke and pepsi in the coolers, but remove all water. Yeah, smart.
Also, I honestly think the only reason water bottles are targeted, is because they FLOAT. If they sank to the bottom of the ocean like every other plastic garbage out there, people wouldn't think there was a problem. Yeah, plastic is an issue, but what about slurpy cups? frappaccino cups? starbucks cups? These are all disposable plastic cups, that don't get targeted. There aren't even any incentives for people to recycle those like there is on water and beverage bottles, yet nobody ever talks about those cups, and I think it's because they sink to the bottom on the lakes and oceans where nobody can see them and freak out. At least plastic bottles float where they can be recoved and recycled! It just looks bad to see them on the beaches.
I also wonder why media reports refer to "bottled water" when its really single serving bottles that are the issue, if there was one. The large bottles that we sell, are the BEST alternative to small bottles or any other drinking beverage, because the bottles are delivered and PICKED UP, and refilled, and redelivered. NONE of these bottles ever make it to the landfills or garbage. EVER. Occasionally, a bottle will develop a crack, and it will need to be destroyed, but even in this case, the bottle is shredded and recycled. But these bottles are also "bottled water" but these are THE MOST environmentally sound alternative for consumers to choose drink clean healthy beverages.
Anyways, my 2 cents.
Dave.
Also, The Hip Show (www.thehipshow.ca) is also pretty much all pollished and ready for regular gigs. We have about 35 songs down right now, and the show is coming together great. We have a showcase tonight at the Fairview Pub in Vancouver.
I need to vent:
I am sometimes frustrated at media reports about "bottled water" being bad for the environment. This mostly stems from gung ho polititians who try to promote their image by bashing or banning bottled water from civic and municipal offices. Like, I don't get it. The argument stems from the waste that small plastic bottles produce when they are not recycled, i guess. To me, it's a recycling issue, not an bottled water issue. People need to be encouraged to recycle their plastic bottles. There is already a bottle deposit on the bottles to encourage recycling, which is great. Maybe it needs to be higher, I don't know. But discouraging people from drinking "bottled water" is just ludicris.
I also don't understand why it's targeted only at "water bottles". I mean, what about coke and pepsi and pop bottles? Do they not also need to be recycled? Of all beverages that are sold in single serving bottles, drinking water should above all be encouraged rather than discouraged. So keep coke and pepsi in the coolers, but remove all water. Yeah, smart.
Also, I honestly think the only reason water bottles are targeted, is because they FLOAT. If they sank to the bottom of the ocean like every other plastic garbage out there, people wouldn't think there was a problem. Yeah, plastic is an issue, but what about slurpy cups? frappaccino cups? starbucks cups? These are all disposable plastic cups, that don't get targeted. There aren't even any incentives for people to recycle those like there is on water and beverage bottles, yet nobody ever talks about those cups, and I think it's because they sink to the bottom on the lakes and oceans where nobody can see them and freak out. At least plastic bottles float where they can be recoved and recycled! It just looks bad to see them on the beaches.
I also wonder why media reports refer to "bottled water" when its really single serving bottles that are the issue, if there was one. The large bottles that we sell, are the BEST alternative to small bottles or any other drinking beverage, because the bottles are delivered and PICKED UP, and refilled, and redelivered. NONE of these bottles ever make it to the landfills or garbage. EVER. Occasionally, a bottle will develop a crack, and it will need to be destroyed, but even in this case, the bottle is shredded and recycled. But these bottles are also "bottled water" but these are THE MOST environmentally sound alternative for consumers to choose drink clean healthy beverages.
Anyways, my 2 cents.
Dave.
Friday, March 20, 2009
March and New Employee
So when I posted an ad looking for a new employee, I was overwhelmed by the number of resume's I received in one day. I suppose it's an indication of the state of the employment market out there. We are very blessed to be in a possition where we need more people, not fewer. No doubt, the economy effects us all, and my business as well, but as long as we can continue to grow despite the challanges, it's a good thing.
I joined twitter. Not sure why, I never use it. If you are on twitter, look me up! www.twitter.com/vanandel
Dave.
I joined twitter. Not sure why, I never use it. If you are on twitter, look me up! www.twitter.com/vanandel
Dave.
Monday, January 26, 2009
January has been.... COLD!
So the new year has set in. And dramitically! This year started with some challanges, but nothing I couldn't handle. One of our water lines, which are mounted on the concrete walls, burst when they froze. Thankfully, water didn't gush everywhere, because they stayed frozen the entire weekend. I managed to get it repaired within a day, so all is good finally.
With the snow, the deliveries have been a challange as well, however everything got done with relatively minor issues. My drivers were kind enough to put in whatever hours were needed to get everything delivered as promised. Thanks guys!
My band The Hip Show (www.myspace.com/hipshow) performed our 2nd ever show again at The Fairview Pub. It went OK, but since the Christmas break we all took, I think we were a little unrehearsed for this show. We did however manage to record the whole live performance, and shot a video as well.
I have also begun writing and recording originals again in my small basement studio. Its very rewarding to have an ongoing record of music throughout my life. I enjoy it very much.
Ok, until next time, thank you to all our great customers!
With the snow, the deliveries have been a challange as well, however everything got done with relatively minor issues. My drivers were kind enough to put in whatever hours were needed to get everything delivered as promised. Thanks guys!
My band The Hip Show (www.myspace.com/hipshow) performed our 2nd ever show again at The Fairview Pub. It went OK, but since the Christmas break we all took, I think we were a little unrehearsed for this show. We did however manage to record the whole live performance, and shot a video as well.
I have also begun writing and recording originals again in my small basement studio. Its very rewarding to have an ongoing record of music throughout my life. I enjoy it very much.
Ok, until next time, thank you to all our great customers!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Great November so far...
It's been a while since i posted anything, so i thought what the heck. This month has been great. I just had my birthday (yay) and I am in my final year of my thirty's. That's a bit scary, but nice to still be able to say I am in my 30's for at least another year.
I went to Seattle with a friend of mine to see Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at a small little 150 seater venue called The Nectar Lounge. What an awesome show, and a great road trip. Totally worth it. Did some shopping, came back home.
On another note, my band The Hip Show (www.thehipshow.ca) is playing our first performance tonight at the Fairview Pub, in Vancouver. I am excited about that, because it's been a few years since I have performed live, and I miss it completely! We are a Tragically Hip Tribute band, so we play nothing but The Hip. Awesome.
The weather has been a bit crappy lately, getting colder and rainy, but dispite all that, Premium Springs is having a great month for new business! I am so thankfull for all our loyal customers who refer great people to us, and we continue to grow, in an increasingly unstable economic market. I am so blessed to have great staff, and great customers. Thank you all!
I hope to write again before Christmas, I am ready to ski!
Dave.
I went to Seattle with a friend of mine to see Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at a small little 150 seater venue called The Nectar Lounge. What an awesome show, and a great road trip. Totally worth it. Did some shopping, came back home.
On another note, my band The Hip Show (www.thehipshow.ca) is playing our first performance tonight at the Fairview Pub, in Vancouver. I am excited about that, because it's been a few years since I have performed live, and I miss it completely! We are a Tragically Hip Tribute band, so we play nothing but The Hip. Awesome.
The weather has been a bit crappy lately, getting colder and rainy, but dispite all that, Premium Springs is having a great month for new business! I am so thankfull for all our loyal customers who refer great people to us, and we continue to grow, in an increasingly unstable economic market. I am so blessed to have great staff, and great customers. Thank you all!
I hope to write again before Christmas, I am ready to ski!
Dave.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Back to School...
It's September now, and the kids are back at school. The summer was a busy one, with lots of weekend trips to the Whistler Bike park, and Edmonton.
This summer was also the summer I wrote a theme song for Hockey Night In Canada. You can listen to my entry here http://anthemchallenge.cbc.ca/mediadetail/320787
September also marks the day I get some staff back! Yay! Nice to get some help around here. Also, I look forward to my new bottler starting tomorrow. Should be a good week.
This summer was also the summer I wrote a theme song for Hockey Night In Canada. You can listen to my entry here http://anthemchallenge.cbc.ca/mediadetail/320787
September also marks the day I get some staff back! Yay! Nice to get some help around here. Also, I look forward to my new bottler starting tomorrow. Should be a good week.
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