Comments | true_nexus: From the "Older but not Wiser" Dept.

true_nexus

From the "Older but not Wiser" Dept.

Jul 05, 2005 14:20

Last day in Victoria before heading back to Vancouver.

I plan on, after my laundry's done, going into the downtown for some lunch and wandering with my camera. It's been so nice (I've said that a lot lately) out here.

I climbed Mount Douglas yesterday, went down to the inner harbour, had lunch at The Swans Hotel, played soccer for about an hour ( Read more... )

beer, victoria, vacation

Comments 31

ginamoog July 5 2005, 18:23:29 UTC

I bet the women are nicer out here:) *snort*

true_nexus July 5 2005, 18:27:18 UTC

They seem friendlier.. for the most part :)

nex

thebabynancy July 5 2005, 18:48:10 UTC

true_nexus July 5 2005, 18:52:47 UTC

Friendlier than most Toronto women.

And I'm having difficulty locating sand in Victoria - I have to find a beach because all the stuff down around the harbour area and such is a rocky shoreline :(

nex

Thread 11

monkey July 5 2005, 18:24:09 UTC

You need to pop over to Schooners! Their brews are excellent!

Look for a sign on the wall leading up to the second floor involving astronauts and I'll tell ya the story....

do you need a ride from downtown tomorrow?

true_nexus July 5 2005, 18:26:57 UTC

Ya.. a ride would be cool :)

I'll be staying in Richmond (on Westminster) tonight and tomorrow night.

I'll probably take the sky train into downtown - the office is at 1075 West Georgia - and then I'll grab the ride with you back out to Metrotown (which I've heard has been recently renovated etc. etc.):-)

nex

monkey July 5 2005, 18:35:21 UTC

You are done at 4 right? I'll be there, watch for the new 'stang in blue ;-)

true_nexus July 5 2005, 18:47:36 UTC

Gimme till about 4:15 or thereabouts - I don't want the VP and Business Manager to get all weirded out :)

nex

Thread 6

insaniac July 5 2005, 18:27:54 UTC

I may bring some back with me

SWEET!!!!

monkey July 5 2005, 18:35:38 UTC

none for you quiznos boy!

insaniac July 5 2005, 18:44:07 UTC

Beer is calories, JARED. Cause you know, calories are evil!

NO SOUP FOR YOU

henman July 5 2005, 18:35:56 UTC

So what time do we need to be at the airport to mug him?

Thread 5

weezerthe1 July 5 2005, 18:36:59 UTC

very much looking forward to tomorrow's get together

Wheeee!

themonkeymafia July 5 2005, 19:15:38 UTC

you don't want to go out west .. too expensive :P

true_nexus July 5 2005, 19:20:54 UTC

Victoria housing prices are similar to Toronto. The city is small enough that gas is a non-issue and the only thing is more expensive is groceries - but not by a huge amount.

It's Vancouver/West Van/North Van that's pricey. :)

Victoria is even SLOWER paced than Vancouver.. hehe.. must be all the "herb" that people tend to ingest out here.

nex

themonkeymafia July 5 2005, 20:20:54 UTC

just you wait until the tsunami floods victoria & vancouver ... then you'll be changing your tune ;)

ex_bela July 5 2005, 20:44:26 UTC

I found housing prices in Vancouver (well, Port Moody, to be accurate) to be a little more cheap than TO. Not having to shovel snow was a plus, too.
If you were to make the big move -- and yes, I really do think you should consider it -- I'd suggest Vancouver over Victoria, unless you're feeling compelled to slow down as you approach your golden years. (This from a guy who's what....five months younger than you?)
Victoria is slower because there are more retirees per capita than just about anywhere else in the country. It is, after all, home to the "newly wed and nearly dead." I think you'd go nuts after a while. Nice place to visit and all that.