James Hatheway
@james-hatheway.bsky.social
In Vancouver (technically Langley)🇨🇦with my wife & dog; Love Food, Craft Beer, Fancy Coffees & Hiking. Interested in travel, especially to Japan. Senior Software Engineer. He/Him.
Peering down into the clouds from the top of the Whistler Gondola 🚠
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Peering down into the clouds from the top of the Whistler Gondola 🚠
The view around the Roundhouse near the top of Whistler Mountain was as magical as always 🤩
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The view around the Roundhouse near the top of Whistler Mountain was as magical as always 🤩
The ride out from Olympic Station to the village was actually nicer than mid mountain, the snow was soft and carvable without being total slush. Reminded me of spring snowboarding like April , not early February.. but still, was fun
February 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The ride out from Olympic Station to the village was actually nicer than mid mountain, the snow was soft and carvable without being total slush. Reminded me of spring snowboarding like April , not early February.. but still, was fun
The run from Roundhouse to Emerald lift was nice and powdery, and then from there down to the Olympic Station was a bit icy and crunchy and foggy. So not bad honestly
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The run from Roundhouse to Emerald lift was nice and powdery, and then from there down to the Olympic Station was a bit icy and crunchy and foggy. So not bad honestly
Took the gondola up from Olympic Station to Roundhouse, snow everywhere up here, so looks like the snow that fell over the weekend stuck up at elevation, this is promising
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Took the gondola up from Olympic Station to Roundhouse, snow everywhere up here, so looks like the snow that fell over the weekend stuck up at elevation, this is promising
The ride up Fitzsimmon lift to Olympic station, the track out to the village looks nice and groom but the snow outside the path looks like it’s late season.. man we didn’t get much snow this year
February 11, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The ride up Fitzsimmon lift to Olympic station, the track out to the village looks nice and groom but the snow outside the path looks like it’s late season.. man we didn’t get much snow this year
Stopped for breakfast in Squamish on the way to Whistler. McDonald’s now has a special menu with Franks Red Hot Sauce on lots of things. I got the one with Franks on a bacon McMuffin. It doesn’t look different but the spicy creamy sauce was a good upgrade
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Stopped for breakfast in Squamish on the way to Whistler. McDonald’s now has a special menu with Franks Red Hot Sauce on lots of things. I got the one with Franks on a bacon McMuffin. It doesn’t look different but the spicy creamy sauce was a good upgrade
Went up to Whistler to go snowboarding on Monday. The Chief in Squamish was foggy, like from a Silent Hill game
February 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Went up to Whistler to go snowboarding on Monday. The Chief in Squamish was foggy, like from a Silent Hill game
My two Lego creations on display : bonsai tree and orchid
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 AM
My two Lego creations on display : bonsai tree and orchid
Lovely lunch from my lovely wife: tofu tomatoes and mushrooms over rice with some Japanese pickles on the side 😋
February 9, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Lovely lunch from my lovely wife: tofu tomatoes and mushrooms over rice with some Japanese pickles on the side 😋
Flowers are coming up in front of our house already 🌺 🌼
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Flowers are coming up in front of our house already 🌺 🌼
Loved the blue skies walking around Walnut Grove. If it wasn’t February I’d say it feels like a nice spring day
February 9, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Loved the blue skies walking around Walnut Grove. If it wasn’t February I’d say it feels like a nice spring day
Seems like some Death Stranding fans in Walnut Grove (probably not but the hand prints reminded me of Death Stranding 🖐️)
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Seems like some Death Stranding fans in Walnut Grove (probably not but the hand prints reminded me of Death Stranding 🖐️)
The sun is out here in Langley, blue skies, probably a great day to be playing tennis 🎾
February 9, 2026 at 6:27 AM
The sun is out here in Langley, blue skies, probably a great day to be playing tennis 🎾
I still find it interesting that:
A) Kraft macaroni and cheese is called “Kraft Dinner”in Canada (It was always that to me so I guess it’s more surprising for me it’s not called that outside Canada)
B) it’s so well known that it’s just KD on the package
Also apparently there’s Mario marketed KD. 😸
A) Kraft macaroni and cheese is called “Kraft Dinner”in Canada (It was always that to me so I guess it’s more surprising for me it’s not called that outside Canada)
B) it’s so well known that it’s just KD on the package
Also apparently there’s Mario marketed KD. 😸
February 9, 2026 at 6:08 AM
I still find it interesting that:
A) Kraft macaroni and cheese is called “Kraft Dinner”in Canada (It was always that to me so I guess it’s more surprising for me it’s not called that outside Canada)
B) it’s so well known that it’s just KD on the package
Also apparently there’s Mario marketed KD. 😸
A) Kraft macaroni and cheese is called “Kraft Dinner”in Canada (It was always that to me so I guess it’s more surprising for me it’s not called that outside Canada)
B) it’s so well known that it’s just KD on the package
Also apparently there’s Mario marketed KD. 😸
Canada is never shaking the allegations about being hockey obsessed
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Canada is never shaking the allegations about being hockey obsessed
Time for some lazy food: ikea Swedish meat balls with lingonberry sauce and gravy (I made it too runny 😢), plus potatoes and green beans from my parent’s garden. Tasty 😋
February 8, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Time for some lazy food: ikea Swedish meat balls with lingonberry sauce and gravy (I made it too runny 😢), plus potatoes and green beans from my parent’s garden. Tasty 😋
The last of the drinks left from my October 2025 Japn trip… Slowly getting there 😸🍶
February 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The last of the drinks left from my October 2025 Japn trip… Slowly getting there 😸🍶
Just tried the regular McVegie and Spicy McVegie. Pretty good, instead of going the beyond meat/impossible approach of trying to fake meat, instead it’s veggie patty made up of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn. I like how it’s doing its own thing
February 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Just tried the regular McVegie and Spicy McVegie. Pretty good, instead of going the beyond meat/impossible approach of trying to fake meat, instead it’s veggie patty made up of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn. I like how it’s doing its own thing
Look at these bombs that came on top of my Chinese fish soup. Approach with caution haha 😸
February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Look at these bombs that came on top of my Chinese fish soup. Approach with caution haha 😸
I ordered a small boiled fish with pickled cabbage and green pepper. It was filled with Sichuan numbing peppers and my lips were numb. 15/10 would recommend.
I love how they have to mention that the small is for one person and the large is for two.. it’s good they mention this as the small was HUGE
I love how they have to mention that the small is for one person and the large is for two.. it’s good they mention this as the small was HUGE
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I ordered a small boiled fish with pickled cabbage and green pepper. It was filled with Sichuan numbing peppers and my lips were numb. 15/10 would recommend.
I love how they have to mention that the small is for one person and the large is for two.. it’s good they mention this as the small was HUGE
I love how they have to mention that the small is for one person and the large is for two.. it’s good they mention this as the small was HUGE
It’s time for Chinese Sauerkraut Fish soup. Sour and spicy, many different options, here’s a few.. what will I order ?
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
It’s time for Chinese Sauerkraut Fish soup. Sour and spicy, many different options, here’s a few.. what will I order ?
Blossoms are starting to bloom on some trees in Vancouver
February 7, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Blossoms are starting to bloom on some trees in Vancouver
Breakfast this morning. Wait, is that Natto???
You better believe it!!
You better believe it!!
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Breakfast this morning. Wait, is that Natto???
You better believe it!!
You better believe it!!
Hit a 365 day streak on DuoLingo. Managing to plug away a little bit at my Japanese every day
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Hit a 365 day streak on DuoLingo. Managing to plug away a little bit at my Japanese every day