Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Jun 14th 2007, 8:11 pm
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Jun 15th 2007, 7:42 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
SkiBunny - welcome, glad you are here (did you come out on Bunac in the end?) How are you finding James Bay (I was working there initially on Michigan and miss my lunchtime strolls round Beacon Hill...talking of which, Beacon Hill Park is 125 years old this year and this coming weekend there are apparently lots of celebration events going on in the park Sat/Sun).
SkiBunny if you're still looking for work, try BC government, as they have now opened all roles up to non-government employees and they are now recruiting hard (it worked for me
PM me if you want more info.
Look forward to seeing you at the summer meet up of the VI Brits.
SkiBunny if you're still looking for work, try BC government, as they have now opened all roles up to non-government employees and they are now recruiting hard (it worked for me
PM me if you want more info.Look forward to seeing you at the summer meet up of the VI Brits.
Jun 15th 2007, 7:48 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
We just got back from a few days in Seattle via the Clipper - if any of you haven't done it already then we'd recommend it 
a pod of porpoise followed us for a bit on the way down which was kewl (and cheaper than whale watching lol).
The meet up sounds good! Spinnakers is really nice, and that Swans brew pub is nice too (and quite big if there are a few of us) but it doesn't have a harbour view.
a pod of porpoise followed us for a bit on the way down which was kewl (and cheaper than whale watching lol).The meet up sounds good! Spinnakers is really nice, and that Swans brew pub is nice too (and quite big if there are a few of us) but it doesn't have a harbour view.
Jun 21st 2007, 11:21 am
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Hiya,
The meet up sounds good! Spinnakers is really nice, and that Swans brew pub is nice too (and quite big if there are a few of us) but it doesn't have a harbour view.
Anyone want to take the lead on this ??
we would be keen to attend and our trip is filling up rapidly
Can I ask a couple of questions for you guys.... ?
Is the bathtub race weekend in Nanaimo worth a look ?? (it would help break the journey up to Port MacNeil)
And any recommendations for a realtor in/around the Comox area ??
thanks
Adbru
(p.s. sat my IAM driving test on monday.... preparing to move, me, never )
The meet up sounds good! Spinnakers is really nice, and that Swans brew pub is nice too (and quite big if there are a few of us) but it doesn't have a harbour view.
Anyone want to take the lead on this ??
we would be keen to attend and our trip is filling up rapidly
Can I ask a couple of questions for you guys.... ?
Is the bathtub race weekend in Nanaimo worth a look ?? (it would help break the journey up to Port MacNeil)
And any recommendations for a realtor in/around the Comox area ??
thanks
Adbru
(p.s. sat my IAM driving test on monday.... preparing to move, me, never
)
Jun 30th 2007, 6:23 am
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Hi - happy to sort something for 29th July...Spinnakers is good but not sure it will fit all of us easily...Swans Brew Pub can get noisy, so I'll try Canoe as this is in town so pretty central, and has parking, and also is right on the water-front with a great outdoor seating area overlooking the harbour plus a large indoor bar with a modern "pub" feel (in case the weather is pants)...
I'm pretty sure you can book a table for a group so I'll look into it tomorrow and let you all know...will go for something around say 1pm? (allowing for lunch for those with hunger pains and enough cheeky beers to last the afternoon...
!
I'm pretty sure you can book a table for a group so I'll look into it tomorrow and let you all know...will go for something around say 1pm? (allowing for lunch for those with hunger pains and enough cheeky beers to last the afternoon...
!
Jun 30th 2007, 7:07 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
I'm pretty sure you can book a table for a group so I'll look into it tomorrow and let you all know...will go for something around say 1pm? (allowing for lunch for those with hunger pains and enough cheeky beers to last the afternoon.
Quick question...
Is it ok to have kids there on a sunday lunchtime ??
We will have at least our youngest (11) with us....
Sounds good so far
Adbru
Quick question...
Is it ok to have kids there on a sunday lunchtime ??
We will have at least our youngest (11) with us....
Sounds good so far
Adbru
Jul 1st 2007, 9:57 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Would you guys mind/be interested in having a native Canadian living in Victoria join you for the get together?
or is this for Brits only?
or is this for Brits only?
Jul 2nd 2007, 3:40 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Hi Peeps,
Just thought i'd chirp in(hope thats ok) as i too will be in Victoria 'Langford' by July 29th. Were all well excited now and the landlord has just sent me some pics of a wild deer in our back yard!! The kids are stoked to say the least. I work for Xerox as a color technician and that's what i'll be doing on the island. I feel so fortunate to be in a good job on probably one of the most beautiful places to live in the world.
It's really helping the process along to be able to share the experience with other like minded people going through the same thing.
Cheers,
Mike
Just thought i'd chirp in(hope thats ok) as i too will be in Victoria 'Langford' by July 29th. Were all well excited now and the landlord has just sent me some pics of a wild deer in our back yard!! The kids are stoked to say the least. I work for Xerox as a color technician and that's what i'll be doing on the island. I feel so fortunate to be in a good job on probably one of the most beautiful places to live in the world.
It's really helping the process along to be able to share the experience with other like minded people going through the same thing.
Cheers,
Mike
Jul 2nd 2007, 6:48 pm
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Jul 2nd 2007, 7:06 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
not being nosey!
I grew up in California and Vancouver but have lived in Victoria for ten years.
I am a bit of an Anglophile and would enjoy meeting some Brits.
I may also be of help for info on the city.
I grew up in California and Vancouver but have lived in Victoria for ten years.
I am a bit of an Anglophile and would enjoy meeting some Brits.
I may also be of help for info on the city.
Jul 2nd 2007, 8:42 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
Hi - ok, we're booked into Canoe at midday (12pm) on Sunday 29th July, in the outdoor seating area by the water(we have a big group table under the marquee) - just say you're with British Expats (Canuckgirl - you'll have to put on an accent to get in then!...seriously, you are welcome to join us).
Adbru - I checked and children are allowed in the outdoor area (just not in the pub area inside).
If you can PM me to let me know you're def coming that would be helpful then I can give you directions if you need them and my cell (in case you get lost...not sure how you could, there's only 2 roads into Victoria!)
More details at http://www.canoebrewpub.com/index.html
See you there from midday onwards...
Adbru - I checked and children are allowed in the outdoor area (just not in the pub area inside).
If you can PM me to let me know you're def coming that would be helpful then I can give you directions if you need them and my cell (in case you get lost...not sure how you could, there's only 2 roads into Victoria!)
More details at http://www.canoebrewpub.com/index.html
See you there from midday onwards...
Jul 2nd 2007, 8:43 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
bannahamoock...how are you?...help, how do you get it into the Calendar like you did for the last meetup in Nanaimo? 
Jul 2nd 2007, 8:56 pm
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Re: Victoria/'the island' peeps...
ok, I managed to figure it out (I think) 
that's one way of trying to get my mumber of posts up I guess...keep replying to myself!
that's one way of trying to get my mumber of posts up I guess...keep replying to myself!
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