DaveO

+ my pardons if i didn't answer your internets +

Memo:

i'm very tired, going to take a very long bath at medical hot spring ♨︎ – as such, disappearing for a while & not monitoring channels

handy ways to keep in touch in vid below

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I know it's on another app/channel and *all we do is share things on other channels to make it more difficult* but gone live on FB to scribble new year cards to Canada + have ukulele and Chinese tea on standby, come hang out, no big deal / no sign in

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It was a great feeling bringing such positive vibes and fun experiences to the neighborhood… The community association chief already has big schemes and dreams in mind for next year (he better be ready to do some of the work this time though :-))

Good thing about being Santa is I buy whatever present I want… In this case was a vintage refurbished Sony sports cassette Walkman with auto reverse just like 20-year-old me really wanted

You know I'm a full on method Actor :-)

Fond greetings from your fans in Tsuchida, Okayama, Japan

We hope there are cards in your postbox, tasty vittles in your fridge, songs on the shortwave and leisurely walks through the neighborhood

We love hearing from you and are always cheering for you

<3 D + R & I = Olson ♨️

My ukulele plea for coffee has resulted in a couple of fresh bags so far but we are definitely in a "coffee ¥ crisis" to the point that I've investigated the legalities around importing beans (roasted or raw), and/or buying bulk from roasters or other complicated schemes (opening a shop?)

Ain't been around much, a lot happenin' + some big thinking about next year – *but* before gets too stale, here's possibly my greatest achievement in community sparking and renegade parenting with 土田's 1st ever Santa appearance (with my kid in on papa's shenanigans) + fave elf

Yep, truth except for you, you're here too

New matching family coffee cups, made by a Master Potter in Kumamoto

The smaller one more likely to be used for milk, possibly smoothies

We might need more cupboard space

{In-laws got a rectangular platter in the same iridescent cerulean blue}

Sorcery

Peace to your dear dad

I know that dude

YouTube video by Dave O's Endless Goodness (I wanna get you on a) Slow Boat to China

really not very good so you probably shouldn't watch but trying anyway for a kohaku New Year's song party with friends

dedicated to any who thought about going to sea = choose your bunkmate carefully

"(I wanna get you on a) Slow Boat to China" #Ukulele

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Millions of men, women and children all over the world are desperate for a treatment or cure for a disease that has robbed them of their lives. Please support the work of the Open Medicine Foundation (www.omf.ngo) as they search for the cause and a cure.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #mecfs

^plea for coffee

kid you not, posted this video with a play for coffee, went to be Santa Claus for the neighborhood, and came back and were two luscious bags of JJBean Railtown coffee from #Vancouver waiting… It's a Christmas miracle indeed!

And it seems they just booted the manager as well leaving a clean slate for new ownership... your breadcrumbs makes sense

{I'm still amazed at the self-inflicted errors by the Whitecaps management especially while the Canucks and Lions were in the doldrums}

Canucks after months of turmoil, suddenly starting to get their mojo back

And yes to holiday chitchat

Reminded myself for future blues, the last three-ish weeks were:

Two jazz gigs
Two tea ceremonies
Two Santa Claus appearances
Three hospital visits
Two medical treatments
1 House guest

Plus #ProjectCaboose construction & much arboristing, laundry & dishes, also ramen & pizza

Event went awesome! First ever neighborhood Christmas Santa Claus Funtime

Was concerned no one would show up but all 40 gift bags were gone, kids arriving by bicycles or with parents, elder folk were a delight – lots of peace signs and banter, Nat King Cole, Diana Krall and Bing Crosby with vibes

Oh you know how to amuse me!

Gosh, he really needs some good people around him

It makes total sense… Send him a fax

Been meaning to give you a call… One of these days soon (I have a real phone number now)

YouTube video by DaveO Storytime Strip mall Santa Claus says "send coffee"

Your second favorite strip-mall quality Santa Claus says "Merry Christmas, send coffee (seriously, please it's become expensive)"

Just before heading out to entertain the neighborhood with a legit beard, a magic key and best intentions + #Ukulele

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To be clear, I didn't make the painting (Victoria Artist Timothy Hooey Wilson did) but I have fond memories and sat right by window and took reverse photo on #BCInvasion / once postal delivery conundrum is sorted, i'll send you postcard of photo of inside to match painting & your photo / make a set

How fantastic! Would love to check that out

YouTube video by DaveO Storytime Show & Tell with Yuzu, Santa Jazz vibes + medi-potions

+ Show & Tell video storytime +

Featuring a whole month of activity happening in one week, ergo:

* Yuzu & persimmons
* Santa and Jazz vibes
* Hot springs ♨️& new year cards 📮
* Sortganizing magic potions – Chinese and otherwise – for #MECFS

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Oh my gosh, I have that painting in the barn and sat right there behind the sign… And of course took a photo and made a postcard and then and then...