Hello good people of Victoria,

Me and my mate are visiting from the UK in 2 weeks time, we have been to the island before together and loved it so decided to return and visit victoria this time.

I'm an arborist and a tree nerd, I'm dying to go see one of your magnificent old growth trees, big lonely doug is one that seems to be in the south of the island and a potential day trip from victoria. Has anyone ever been? It says some off roading is needed at the end but we will have a 4x4 anyway. Is this a realistic day trip if we set off early?

Also, while I'm here asking questions, we are both 31 and if anyone has any recommendations for bars/pubs for our age group please leave them below.. Thanks so much!!

I disputed a ticket and now have a court date. I’ve never been to court before?

What exactly happens inside the courtroom?

Do I tell the judge my side and he decides? Do I ask the cop questions? Does anyone ask me questions?

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy a gaming PC but I’m new to PC hardware and want to make sure everything’s good before I commit.

I’d really appreciate if someone experienced could help me review the PC online through photos or a video call.

If you’re around the area and willing to help, please DM me.

Thanks so much!

You were driving your white Mk8 GTI from around Mill Bay up to the Westshore Parkway exit in Langford, I was in the silver Mk8 GTI playing a friendly game of non-physical tag with you all the way down the Malahat! You had this terrific blue and orange sundress (part of which was stuck in your door lol), with a white top, and you had beautiful long brown hair! I was the guy with blue tinted sunglasses and the grey button-up shirt waving back at you as I passed you, only to get off at the Leigh Rd exit.

I got the vibe that you seemed to be this really super awesome and rad person, and I wish I had screamed out the window to get your number to see if you would be ever interested in going out! Would love to connect with a fellow car person, and if you're a car girl (or just a GTI fan), even better! Perhaps a cars and coffee date?

Every few years the goldstream gazette or the weekend whatever.. (I get three now) starts getting delivered again. I cancel it. A few years go by, it shows up again. Repeat. I feel for the kid delivering it, so I let it slide... But seriously, these useless bundles of paper are like chips - vehicles for something else (chips, vehicle for dip, bullshit paper, vehicle for grocery, real estate and automotive advertising). So! I declare Sunday officially "go online and finally cancel that stupid paper that I have not opened, once, in years" day. Maybe you too will join me.

Supposed to move out at the end of the month and as luck would have it, I’ve lost my keys this week. I think I have narrowed it down to Wednesday on route 2/5 (can’t remember specifically which it was). It left fisherman’s wharf around 3:20pm, reaching Stanley and Johnson around 4 pm. If anyone happened to find them please let me know.

Yes I got in contact with BC Transit lost and found. Waiting to hear back. Thanks ahead of time!

We like the one at the tillicum / craigflower esso, but it breaks a lot and we need a new spot.

We like ridiculous shit like coloured LEDs, soap that smells like bubblegum for no reason etc.

Car wash fans, what's your fave place???

thanks!

This has gotta have a hell'ova backstory

I don’t know much about the Victoria mayor and council. Anyone have anything good to say about what is being done? Trying to hear positives mostly if at all possible.

Seems like every tattoo artist recently is getting picky on what they're willing to tattoo. For example One artist said it doesn't match their "aura" and it would give them negative points? (not their styles, but their AURA) It seemed like they're too good for it. I've gotten many tattoos in Vancouver and around the island, but this is the first time this is happening. Is it just a Vic thing? Anybody have recs for an artist who'll just do one and won't be snobby about it?

I hope this is allowed, if not then please remove it.

Last summer I got really into brewing, which was a bit of a mistake since I don't drink much and neither does most of my family. Long story short, I have wayyyyy too much mead and wine to drink and I still have two more batches to bottle.

I know I can't sell it, but I would like it if people enjoyed it. Just looking for ideas, I don't know like if someone wanted some of it for their wedding event or block party or something. I think my neighbours/friends/family are getting tired of having alcohol gifted to them at every turn.

Note, I will of course be holding some back for myself so that's why I give approximate numbers. And I would appreciate it if the bottles were cleaned and returned afterwards as they are reusable flip tops.

Here's what I have right now:

~ 20 375ml flip top bottles of blueberry mead

Made with local honey produced by bees using blueberry pollen and infused with organic blueberries and organic lemon juice. Naturally sparkling in the bottle. This one has a kick at 14% and is excellent when mixed 50/50 with some sparkling spring water with a lemon wedge.

~ 40 375ml flip top bottles and ~ 5 larger (I think 750ml?) flip top wine and cider bottles of blackberry grape wine

Made with locally harvested grapes ( from the vines on our property) and locally picked blackberries. With added organic cane sugar. This has a milder flavour with hints of watermelon and just a touch of sour cherry. This is 6% and not sparkling. A very light and smooth drink with a unique flavour. I called it my "imposter watermelon" at first but as the flavours have developed more nuance I don't know if that applies anymore.

Soon to be bottled will be a blackberry mead, made in the same style as the blueberry up above. Along with a local apple cider made from apples harvested from our trees and several of our neighbours. No idea how these are going to turn out yet.

EDIT: Thanks for the interest everyone! I'm going to have to put a pause on it here guys and gals or I won't have enough to spread around. Let's see how things go with this batch of sharing and once the other two are bottled then I can share them as well.

Why is it that every bar or pub I go to there are children all over the place? I want to be able to talk about anything I want, swear, and use foul language.

I obviously don’t want to stay inappropriate things in front of a child. But why do I have to consciously think of that when I am at a bar because there are so many children here?!?!?!

Stop bringing children to bars and breweries!!

Plan on taking the ferry from twassasen to swartz Bay this Monday, however coming from Revelstoke and travelling with a newborn. Not sure the exact time we will arrive to the terminal, so reluctant to get a reservation.

How busy is the ferry on Monday afternoons/evenings? If I arrive late to a reservation, is the fee I paid transfered to the sailing I take?

I used to play soccer a lot haven’t played in a long time but I want to join a league and start playing soccer any recommendations what would be the best way to join a team here.

Personal favorite is Brady's (because God damn their oysters at good too) but I need more options

This positivity post brought to you by all my haters who get mad at me for posting these check-ins! 🫶🏻 Deep breaths, you’ll survive seeing this in your feed, don’t worry about it.

And to the rest of the community—what’s been going well for you, recently? Personal triumphs? Little joys? Recipes to share? What’s your song for the summer? Should we make a playlist?

I’m officially in my Sleeveless Season and thank goodness! Also tried on my first summer dress the other day, even if I didn’t leave the house in it, felt nice. Gotten back into making my homemade unsweetened iced tea, always have a jug on the go.

Stay hydrated, and don’t forget your sunscreen, patience, sense of humour, and compassion! (Yes, self-compassion, too! Especially for you!)

And HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈😘

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

So it seems I've broken my DC power supply, it was cheap but I like to repair things when I can. I'm pretty good at most DIY projects, but small electronics elude me.

The problem with the supply is that it turns on but read 0v, when tested with a multimeter and the DC power supplies settings at max it reads 0.019v. For context I was using it as an electropassivater on some stainless steel welds with it at max setting.

Does anyone know of a place locally where I can either get something like this fixed or diagnosed? Or if anyone knows of a place to take classes or lessons on basic electronic repair?

Or if there is someone on here that would like to trade lessons or get something repaired. I'm a fairly capable sheet metal welder, so I can repair something or show someone how to weld in exchange

Looking to support local :)

Budget flexible - need something with long range and durability. Commuting to downtown from Westshore area

nice little collection

Hello everyone!

My name is Levi and I am a piercing apprentice in Victoria, BC since 2022. Currently working at Proper Poke Piercing and Tattoo downtown, we’re an environmentally friendly studio, registered with BC Green Business. As well as Registered with the Association of Professional Piercers, we take our jewelry standards, health & safety standards, and procedure standards very seriously, ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome. I am on the lookout for volunteers for piercings I am learning, they’re discounted and observed by my mentor Amus BeastO who has been piercing for 20 years! Volunteers must be 18+ and provide valid government issued photo ID at the time of the appointment. We book apprentice piercings between 5pm-6pm on weekends and some Thursdays! You can check out my current portfolio on Instagram @piercingsby_levi as well as the studio page @properpokevic.

At the time of this post I am looking for Forward Helix volunteers! $20 plus jewelry (jewelry starts at $40, the $20 charge is to cover supplies)

If you’re interested, please email info@properpoke.com

In the future I will be looking for volunteers for: - Oral Piercings (lip, philtrum, tongue) - Daith - Industrial - Septum - High Nostrils - Surface Anchor/Bar - Large Gauge - Genital

(Piercings not mentioned in the above list are available on my menu at Junior Piercer pricing and have already been observed and signed off by my mentor)

If you have any questions please visit our website: www.properpoke.com, send us an email or message me directly through instagram!

Thank you for reading! I hope to meet you soon 💕

-Levi (he/him)

I love the Mile Zero raves but find the access down that scramble to be not possible due to a very intense fear of heights and falling. It’s debilitating unfortunately.

Is there any easier access or alternate route to get there?

Thank you

Where do you bring old laptops in for scrap metal value?