Ian Patton

@pattoni.bsky.social

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Vancouver, ex-Kootenay kid, married with children. Need to get outside more. he/him

Bright sun shining through wispy clouds on a very large outdoor pool with a number of swimmers and wafers silhouetted against the bright blue water
Photo of Dutch jazz punk band the Ex at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre. Three white, middle aged men play bass, guitar and guitar in the foreground and a white middle aged woman plays drums in the background. They are playing on a stage with colourful lighting in front of a large black curtain. They are dressed casually in jeans, shorts, and t shirts.
Crowded outdoor pool on a sunny evening in Vancouver. The sun is getting lower in the sky, silhouetting the swimmers and reflecting brightly off the surface of the water.
Sofia, a scruffy white dog with black spots sleeps flat out on some green grass. She looks very relaxed.
Book cover of the novel Sand by Wolfgang Herrndorrf.
Book cover image for “Mexico: A 500-Year History” by Paul Gillingham. The cover is divided into red, white, and green horizontal sections with a stylized Aztec snake god between the title and author text.
Sofia, a somewhat fuzzy white lurcher dog with black spots sits in the sunshine pictured from the shoulders up.
John Goodman, a heavy set man in a suit and fedora, appears in an on-fire hotel hallway in the Coen Brothers film "Barton Fink." A comic-style text bubble that states "THIS IS FINE." has been superimposed over the image.
Night time photo of a laneway house under construction on the west side of Vancouver. The first story has been sheeted in and the second story’s two end walls are in place and show the eventual finished structure will be quite narrow and kind with a peaked roof.
Sun shining on a spider web with a spider at its centre. The background is a west coast temperate rain forest
Trees and street lights look spooky in fog
Small green Toyota 80s coupe with a white roof parked on a rainy, suburban street at dusk.
Rear of a black VW golf sportwagen loaded with theatrical props for a fantasy adventure themed birthday party. A young white girl with blonde hair hair wears a wizards hat and robe to the left and a young white boy with long brown hair and glasses in a blue T-shirt stands to the right gesturing to the loaded vehicle
Picture of the pope, in his pope outfit, holding a baseball bat while standing looking to the side in the aisle of a packed airplane.
WADE GRANT MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR VANCOUVER QUADRA RE: Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding As your Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, I want British Columbians to know that I hear your concerns clearly. Being a member of the Musqueam First Nation who was born and raised where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea, I believe that protecting our coast, strengthening our environment, and ensuring that BC's interests are fully respected are my top priorities. The Memorandum of Understanding signed today is an initial step in exploring the possibility of a future project. It does not approve a pipeline, there is no proposed route, and no private proponent has stepped forward to build any potential pipeline. Any future work must begin with BC, including our provincial government, our communities, and First Nations, at the decision-making table. British Columbia's priorities are central to this discussion. Our coast is one of the most ecologically sensitive and economically important regions in the country. It supports salmon, marine life, local jobs, Indigenous culture, and the way of life for many communities. I remain concerned about any potential impacts to our coastal and inland environments, and I will continue to advocate for the strongest safeguards possible. As these discussions evolve, I will continue to raise the concerns of Vancouver Quadra residents and British Columbians across the province. I will also continue to advocate for full partnership with First Nations, adherence to UNDRIP, and strong environmental protections, all of which remain core commitments for the Liberal government with the Prime Minister's support. Please be assured that BC's voice will be heard, and that I will keep pressing for transparency, consultation, and robust environmental safeguards at every step. Sincerely, Wade Grant Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra
Poster for 90s movie “Robinson in Space” a film by Patrick Keller, narrated by Paul Schofield. The poster image is a colour photo collage showing a British telephone booth, a seaside ferris wheel, parked cars, and a row of houses. Press quotes at the bottom say “…very British, very sly, very funny.” - Financial Times “…bright, adventurous, engrossing…” - Time Out
Pope at the mic
Screenshot of text from google’s AI search result that reads: Al Overview The query is likely a misunderstanding; there is no famous "lady in red room" painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. The search results indicate the user might be confusing the museum with the haunted Drake Hotel in Chicago, which has a local ghost story about a "Lady in Red" who died there in 1920.
A very decadent looking chocolate cake sitting on a white ceramic cake stand
Close up of a bowl of ramen noodle soup with pieces of chicken, tofu, broccoli, red chili crisp, and a medium boiled egg cut in half in a white bowl with blue stripes.
Photo of A simple jack o’lantern with a rectangular mouth and pie piece shaped eyes and nose hole. The pumpkin is Orange and a lit candle glows from within. The pumpkin sits on some very wet steps.
An online ad from Wayfair shows a picture of a wooden log. The text of the ad says “Starting at $359.99. Glacier Country Collection 12. Cowboy Stump.”
A very small, fluffy, golden coloured baby rabbit sleeping on a white fleece blanket.
Secret little beach showing white shell sand and turquoise waters with low lying treed islands in the background
Two child labourers are wrapping fresh cherries inside little balls of dough to make cherry knedliky, a traditional Czech fruit dumpling
A wispy, white cloud floats in a bright blue sky above the north arm of the Fraser River, near Richmond, BC. The photo is taken from a small boat in the middle of the river. Low, treed banks are on either side in the distance and very far away in the centre of the photo, a snow covered Mt. Baker can be seen.
Screenshot of the results of an online quiz based on philosophical knowledge required by French students. The text says: Place AU test! 9/9 Vous avez trouvé 9 bonnes résponses sur 9 questions. There are two buttons below the text with “Voir les responses” and “Recommencer” as labels.
An elaborately painted gaming miniature depicting a warlike figure brandishing a mace. The figure is dressed in ecclesiastical costume and holds up an open book of scripture. His surplice is decorated with skulls and some sort of gun is attached to the book. The miniature is from the dark sci-fi war game, Warhammer 40K produced by Games Workshop. Text at the top of the image says "warhammer community"
Screenshot from wikipedia entry for the town of Argenta, BC that states "Argenta has its own anthem 'Caravan of Love' by the Housemartins.[4]"
A pink star magnolia bloom against a blue sky,
Close up of a white camellia[?] flower in front of some shiny, dark green leaves
Store front in late-20th century suburban mini-mall that has cheap vinyl sign with white letters on a red background "Billy's Express Vapes". The blinds are drawn on one section of windows and posters cover the other windows and door. The poster on the door says "ADULTS ONLY. Vape Store. NO ENTRY to anyone under the age of 19." The other posters feature the name of the "store" and other legal/safety info.
Grass and trees with a line of people in front of the Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver on Saturday, April 5th for the 2025 Vancouver civic by-election
Online add for a metal part from “TMR Customs” showing a shiny, black, red, and stainless steel metal part that seems to be some type of ball joint. The ad headline says in bold all-capitals: “Smooth. Strong. Built for life.” Other captions are linked to the image with lines and say “”100% CNC machined,” “heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel ball” and “forged and treated chromoly housing.” Final tagline at bottom reads “Lifetime Durability. Canadian Tough.”
White dog sleeps on a couch, blissfully unconcerned about a recent 4.7 earthquake
A small, packaged haggis hangs from a car’s rear view mirror with a blurry, sunny, sidewalk and pedestrians in the background
Foggy view from second story home office over roofs of houses in a residential neighbourhood Small trees and bushes in foreground, a large, drooping hemlock in the middle distance, and leafless deciduous trees shrouded in fog in the background.
White dog with black spots and patches. The dog is a lurcher, a greyhound, crossed with a working breed. She is slim and athletic with a long trail and some fuzzier fur on her chin, back and haunches.
Shot of very calm ocean at sunset. Treed promontory of rock at left, long, low point in far distance. Turbulent grey clouds and haze of wildfire smoke in sky above distant mountains. Picture taken just west of De Courcy Island, BC looking south towards Yellow Point and Ladysmith.
Picture of a small bay with silhouetted trees overhanging the water. Driftwood logs lie in the left foreground and a low, treed shore in the distance is backdropped by an ora nge, sunset sky. The location is Decourcey Island, BC