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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Ancestry DNA ethnicity update is out and mine still mostly ties with my research: 76% Scottish, 12% English, 11% Irish. But 1% Belgian?! 🤷‍♀️ #Genealogy

Charting the birth countries of my ancestors - mostly Scottish, then English, Irish and a random Jamaica

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yay! Existential Photography got a shot of my fake arm side at the Mission Ren Faire. I forgot to take a picture before the arm fell apart and I moved to more of a baby carrier situation with a shawl 😄

Audrey 2 style plant puppet at the Mission Ren Faire - the arm in shot is fake!

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

There's always one panel in a Stephen Collins comic that I immediately want to use for all my profile pictures. Today, it's...

Panel from a Stephen Collins' comic, with Mr Rogers protesting a data centre.
"How do you feel, Mr Rogers?"
"I feel like bringing down the government!"

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The second event was a joint one between the Vancouver Historical Society and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, celebrating fifteen years of Places That Matter.

Three speakers at the Places That Matter celebration

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I attended two great events at the @MuseumOfVan.bsky.social last week. The first was the MOV’s Austerity Tour - highlighting how decades of funding stagnation has affected the museum. Ryan Hunt (CEO) spoke candidly about their struggles and strategies.

Austerity bingo card from the Museum of Vancouver

Behind the scenes at the Museum of Vancouver

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy Little Shop of Horrors day! (Movie version, anyway. The stage show uses September 21.) As you may have guessed by my choice of puppet, I’m a big fan 😄 These are the “don’t feed the plants” stickers I handed out at the Mission Ren Faire.

Warning sign stickers - don’t feed the plants

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Mission Ren Faire was epic! My plant buddy got an amazing reception (and was a great way to find fellow musical nerds!)

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I made a puppet and took it to my first ren faire!

Garden witch and man-eating plant puppet

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I also have Canuck! 🔪🐦‍⬛

One inch cross stitched version of Vancouver’s Canuck the crow

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Audacity (season 2) is filming at Social Corner in the Guinness Tower tomorrow morning

Vancouver filming notice for The Audacity (season 2)

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I finished my 100 days project to cross stitch 100 Vancouver "icons". From museums and landmarks to Penis Satan, it's a real mixture of what makes the city special 😄 It's on 18ct Aida and each picture is one inch square. (And most are technically blackwork / backstitch!)

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That’s all, folks! Thanks for following along with my #100VancouverIcons. Hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have. See all you 100DaysProjectScotland-ers next year ❤️ #100DaysProjectScotland

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Day 100 of #100VancouverIcons is the Marine Building. Built in 1930, it was the city’s tallest skyscraper at the time. And it still is a gorgeous piece of art deco, surrounded by modern offices now. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the Marine Building

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Day 99 of #100VancouverIcons is the East Van cross. Initially a symbol for graffiti artists, the cross was turned into a work of art in 2010 as ‘Monument for East Vancouver’ by artist Ken Lum. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the East Van cross

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Day 98 of #100VancouverIcons is Expo Ernie! The beloved robot mascot for Expo 86, you can buy Ernie merch to this day at Science World! #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Expo Ernie!

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Day 97 of #100VancouverIcons is one of the Granville Island cement trucks. Heidelberg Materials is based on the island and decorates some their trucks to look like fruit and veg from the public market. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s one of the Granville Island cement trucks

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Day 96 of #100VancouverIcons is the sushi race at Vancouver Canadians games. A highlight of every visit to Nat Bailey Stadium, the races started in 2008 and features Chef Wasabi, Ms BC Roll, Kappa Maki, Sadaharu Sou, Chop and Stix. #100DaysProjectScotland @vancanadians.bsky.social

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the sushi race at Vancouver Canadians games

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Day 95 of #100VancouverIcons is the SeaBus. The ferry connecting Vancouver with North Van is used by 14,000 passengers every weekday. And it’s a great way to get an amazing view of both cities. #100DaysProjectScotland @translink.ca

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the SeaBus

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And look around the audience! Audrey 2 is my favourite 🌱

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Day 94 of #100VancouverIcons is the East Van Vodville Cinema (aka @littlefreecinema.bsky.social). A teeny version of the Pantages Theatre, it opened in 2024 and plays short film clips when you press a button. Right now, they’re celebrating Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the East Van Vodville Cinema

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Day 93 of #100VancouverIcons is the PNE Wooden Roller Coaster. Opened in 1958, it’s the oldest roller coaster in Canada and was the largest when it opened. As seen in Final Destination 3 😄 #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the PNE Wooden Roller Coaster

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Day 92 of #100VancouverIcons is the YVR jellyfish. You know you’re home when you see them (and smell the waterfall in the arrivals hall!) #100DaysProjectScotland @yvrairport.bsky.social

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the YVR jellyfish

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Day 91 of #100VancouverIcons is a suspension bridge. You can decide if it’s the tourist’s choice (Capilano) or the locals’ (Lynn Canyon). And I know this is another North Van cheat! (And the little guy is meant to be waving, not giving the finger 😆) #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s a suspension bridge

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Day 90 of #100VancouverIcons is the Sam Kee Building. Measuring just 4’11”, it’s recognized by Ripley's Believe It or Not as the world's thinnest building. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the Sam Kee Building

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Day 89 of #100VancouverIcons is Duffin’s Donuts. A Vancouver institution since 1987. Come for the donuts, stay for the fried chicken! #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Duffin’s Donuts

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Day 88 of #100VancouverIcons is Engagement, the two giant rings at Sunset Beach. They were installed in 2005 and are a popular place for engagements. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Engagement, the two giant rings at Sunset Beach

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Day 87 of #100VancouverIcons is the McBarge. The Friendship 500 was a floating McDonald’s restaurant built for Expo 86. It was anchored ununsed in Burrard Inlet then moved to Maple Ridge, where it capsized and partially sank into the Fraser River. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the McBarge

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Rocky Horror is my formative movie, but he was so amazing as Rooster in Annie.

Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry and Carol Burnett in Annie

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Change of pace with some medieval embroidery tonight! Great workshop by Sadie Gilker (xoxsad.bsky.social) at the Braid Art Studios. I’m halfway through my little cat and I may even attempt a few french knots 😬

Small embroidery hoop with a medieval-style cat stitched on

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Day 86 of #100VancouverIcons is Wreck Beach. Officially designated as a legally recognized nude beach in 1991, it’s been a place for skinny dipping since the Great Depression. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Wreck Beach

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Day 85 of #100VancouverIcons is the Rio Theatre. Built in 1938, it’s an amazing independent cinema and live venue. Great place to sit back, enjoy a beer and watch something awesome. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the Rio Theatre

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Yay! Opus Art Supplies have moved to Port Coquitlam! Absolutely thrilled - although my bank balance may not be 😬

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Day 84 of #100VancouverIcons is The Lions - two mountain peaks on the north shore that can be seen for miles. Known as Ch'ích'iyúy Elx̱wíḵn in the Squamish language, which translates to 'Twin Sisters') #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s The Lions

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Day 83 of #100VancouverIcons is the West Coast Express. The awesome double decker train is a dedicated commuter service, running just five services to and from downtown Vancouver during the week (and I love it!) #100DaysProjectScotland @translink.ca

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the West Coast Express

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Day 82 of #100VancouverIcons is the Birks Clock. Built in 1906, it’s dotted around a few locations, but is now installed at Granville and Hastings - complete with a plaque commemorating the tradition of “meet me under the Birks Clock”. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the Birks Clock

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Day 81 of #100VancouverIcons is Macleod’s Books. A booklover’s dream, but can be overwhelming! If you’re looking for a more relaxing experience, my favourite book shop (The Paper Hound) is one block over. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Macleod’s Books

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Day 80 of #100VancouverIcons is a flight of craft beer. A great way to try a bunch of beers from a brewery. Although outside the city, I highly recommend a trip to “Brewers Row” in Port Moody. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s a flight of craft beer

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Day 79 of #100VancouverIcons is a truck hitting an overpass. A very common occurrence around here! #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s a truck hitting an overpass

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Day 78 of #100VancouverIcons is a Granville Island seagull, stealing a poor tourist’s fries. I was there on Saturday and saw them steal a burger from someone’s hand. Made me feel like I was back home in Aberdeen 😄 #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s a Granville Island seagull, stealing a poor tourist’s fries.

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Day 77 of #100VancouverIcons is the Bloedel Conservatory. The triodetic dome was opened in 1969 and houses over 200 birds, tropical fish and an amazing array of plantlife. Perfect place to visit on a rainy day too. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the Bloedel Conservatory

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Finally grabbed a copy of @miss604.com’s Freecouver book from Nooroongji. A great mix of places for us to visit, including the best one on page 118 (but I might be biased!) @pocoheritage.bsky.social

Book cover -
FREECOUVER
101 free things to do in & around Vancouver
JOHN LEE & REBECCA BOLLWITT

Inside of Freecouver book - entry for PoCo Heritage’s museum

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Day 76 of #100VancouverIcons is the BowMac sign. The BowMac car dealership put up their neon sign on West Broadway in 1958 and the Toys R Us portion was added in 1997. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the BowMac sign

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Day 75 of #100VancouverIcons is The Birds sculpture in the Olympic Village. The two giant house sparrows were created by Myfanwy MacLeod and are five metres tall. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s The Birds in the Olympic Village

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’ve seen people say “I prompt it and out pops an entirely written history I can share with my family”. It’s my experience that most folk just don’t care about their distant ancestors UNLESS the researcher is there and able to spout off about “but you’ll never guess what…”

Woman in party hat gives a presentation that says “the greatest research skill you can have is being a nosy bitch who wants to find out”

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Day 74 of #100VancouverIcons is 217.5 Arc x 13 (aka the steel ribs at Sunset Beach) #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s 217.5 Arc x 13 (aka the steel ribs sculpture at Sunset Beach)

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Day 73 of #100VancouverIcons is White Spot - specifically, Pirate Pak Day! The one magical day a year when grown-ups don’t have to steal their kid’s pirate ship 🏴‍☠️ #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s White Spot’s Pirate Pak Day

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

As a kid, I thought he meant the British chocolate bar version. Much better!

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Day 72 of #100VancouverIcons is the floating gas station. The Chevron barge in Coal Harbour is a unique addition to our view, but there used to be five or six others! #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s the floating gas station

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Day 71 of #100VancouverIcons is Stanley Park. The traditional territory of many First Nation people for thousands of years, it combines a natural rainforest with a stunning waterfront location, mountain backdrop and many tourist destinations. #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Stanley Park

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Jen Eggleston @randomlygen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Day 70 of #100VancouverIcons is Chowder Rat! In 2018, an unfortunate rodent was found in a bread bowl of soup at a Gastown restaurant. Don’t look it up if you’ve just eaten 😬 #100DaysProjectScotland

One inch cross stitch square of a Vancouver icon - today, it’s Chowder Rat

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