More About Dave Lives in: Long time resident of the Strathcona neighbourhood, 'character' house with his workshop in the garage Marital Status: Single, waiting for the 'right one' to show up at his door. Dating is not his top priority Education: Geology degree from UBC Occupation: Urban Planner for the City of Vancouver Languages spoken: English, French Sleeping patterns: Sporadic, at best. Hence the coffee and beer... uppers and downers Music: Dave loves experimental and 80's prog rock, like Rush, David Byrne, Tangerine Dream, Electric Light Orchestra and Yes (Owner of a Lonely Heart) Style: Jeans and flannel, Patagonia: west coast chic Transportation: Folding bike for the neighbourhood, biodiesel powered Mitsubishi van for wilderness trips, but only the train for longer journeys TOP 5 Interests/Activities 1. Inventions, with a purpose. Problem -&gt; solution 2. Tracking down delicious small batch coffee and beer, and making his own 3. The outdoors: camping, fishing, etc (favourite films: Alone in the Wilderness and Back to the Future ) 4. Urban foraging: community gardens, edible plants 5. Sailing in his modified Laser Worries: What's keeping him up at night? He is always mindful of stagnation: he's gotta keep moving, whether it be with his beer or his mind. Never enough hours in the day. On a more micro scale, Dave is worried about filters and pumps. Water is part of everything he does! Aspirations: What does he dream about? Dave dreams of patents. Successful patents. One day one of his inventions might become the solution