In this informal vlog, the creator reflects on the first day of the Nanaimo Infusion event, expressing deep gratitude and emotion. He highlights the diverse attendance, noting visitors from multiple U.S. states (South Dakota, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin) alongside local residents. A notable community activity was a locally organized "adopt an American" info booth where locals offered contact details for shared interests, fostering friendships between locals and visitors—exactly the outcome the host hoped for. He estimates the crowd size at roughly 300‑400 people. The host introduces co‑organizer Jocelyn, friend Kelly, and his wife, and humorously mentions their search for husbands. He reminds viewers of a family photograph scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM, urging attendees to join as a thank‑you. A brief dog cameo appears, followed by a touching anecdote about locals hugging American visitors on the boardwalk, reinforcing the event’s warm community spirit. The vlog ends with thanks to participants and a promise to continue the event tomorrow.
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Is that— oh, it's on. Sorry. Hi. Well, that was the oldest man, old man thing I've ever done in my life. Is this on? I think I literally said, is this on? Anyway, never mind. I'm not retaking this because I'm tired. So that was day 1 of the Nanaimo infusion, and I— my heart is— I'm gonna get through this without crying because I'm just emotional. My heart is so full. From all the— not just the, the pleasure of seeing all these wonderful people from all over, all over the US— South Dakota, Florida, people driving from Texas are here, Wisconsin, I can't— Florida, um, not just that, but like all of the local people who came out. Dude, there was a— there are two local people who had set up like their own info booth at the park, and they had a sign that said "adopt an American," and there were index cards filled up by locals, right, local residents, and they would put down like their name and their phone number and what they like to do, like "I like hiking" or "I like brunching," and Americans could come up, or any visitor I guess, and say "Oh, these people look like me," and then they would phone and then they would go out together, they would make friends. That is exactly what I wanted to happen. Like, I'm so glad. Uh, what else happened? I mean, there were lots of people there. So, I get asked this all the time, how many people came. I don't know. I don't have a counter. But it sure felt like 400? 300 or 400? More than 200. For sure. 300 or 400, I think. But I'm tired. My wife and our friend are about to come in the door. They don't realize that I'm making a video, so this is going to be a little bit awkward. But yeah, it's been, it's been kind of a crazy, lovely time. Hello, I'm making a video right now, by the way. I'm making a video. It's okay, you can come in. Um, oh, this is— well, I can't— hey, I'll wait till you're not— yeah, exactly. I was gonna turn the camera around, but Kelly's— this is, this is Jocelyn. And that's my friend Kelly. I'm just gonna do this one take because I'm tired. So anyway, that all went great. I don't have a lot to say. Uh, if you're watching this and you are here in Nanaimo, don't forget that tomorrow morning, Saturday morning at 10 AM, is the family photograph. Uh, some people have asked what they can do as a thank you to Jocelyn and I for putting this together. Come to the family photo. Just come. Just come. That's— that is what you can do for us. Honestly. And find me a husband! Oh yeah, and Kelly needs a husband too. She likes beardy guys. And more— And now our dog is about— Hi baby, I know we left you alone a long time. So anyway, yeah, I don't have a lot to say other than thank you. Thank you for taking a chance on this stupid idea that I had. Thank you for coming all this way. Thank you for— thank you to Nanaimo for just showing up and being amazing. I heard so many stories, but I'll tell you one of them. There was a family that had come up from, from the US, and they were walking along the boardwalk and they had the red lanyards on, and people in— some people who were local saw the red lanyards and they said, oh, are you the Americans? Are you here for Tod's whatever thingamajig, and they said yes. And the locals apparently gave them a big hug and they said, "We're so glad you're here." So made me cry again. Animo. All right, that's it. I'll see you guys tomorrow.
