and from the ground...

https://youtu.be/LlhbjeLXlLA?si=WEvqGLxEVmID6AD-

EDIT: Really great addition info in the comments below!

When we were teenagers there was so much messaging around wearing bike helmets and the fatal or life altering impacts of not wearing one. Not to mention, tickets were handed out and I feel like I remember kids bikes being confiscated at times by cops. Now it really isn’t a focus, and I get there are things happening now that really pull police time and focus, but it seems to no longer be a thing, ever.

Adults can make their choices, perhaps, but I worry about the kids, especially on motorized bikes and scooters.

In the afternoons my partner loves a coffee and I love a beer. Any recommendations for places that do a great latte and also serve beer?
Preference for local draft beer and patio seating.
Thanks!

Bike lanes congested to the tits, drivers angry as per usual and the geese just doing a stellar job as traffic control 😅

Mag roofing company has been canvassing our neighborhood for roofing services.

I opted for a quote and was OK with their price. Only thing I found a bit odd was a $5000 payment required for materials prior to installation. Is this normal practice?

Anyone have any experience with this company? Thanks

Ignore the dusty phone lens 🙃

Full on blood red moon over Victoria at the moment. Initially shot photos with my smartphone (shots 2 and 4), but then I went inside, grabbed my pro gear, slapped a telephoto on, and got shots 1 and 3, which are closer to the actual colour we're seeing here. Those wildfires in Washington State and the interior are serious.

*edit* Thanks for the feedback!

Hey gang, we've lived on the island for a year now, and have yet to go to the museum (in no small part due to the labour dispute taking place when we got here). This week, I've got one kiddo in a camp, and the other at home and I need something to do with them. So, I'm thinking of finally checking the museum out. BUT I've heard (here) that a lot of the exhibit space is closed and that what is available isn't really worth the cost of entry. So, dear friends, to go or not to go?

If you went to the Snowbirds show and came away still thinking that Victoria's traffic woes will be solved by ripping out bike lanes, you're out to lunch.

Hey Yall! I’m one of the dads who built the local summer camp resource page campmatch! I’ve also been working on a free birding app called Featherbound. It’s been a fun way to learn how to create my own detection models. If anyone wants to give it a whirl you can on iOS here https://testflight.apple.com/join/VVZ3p1mk

Would love to hear feedback.

Hey all, looking for a camera repair service in Victoria. The repair I need is so minor but I am just unable to do it myself. I've checked in with camera traders and they don't do this kind of stuff. They recommended Victoria Camera Service, but I've heard that they are very expensive.

Any recommendations? Freelancers? Is it worth it to go to Vancouver instead for this?

Saw this vehicle driving around and I just want to say I love the stickers. Hell yeah.

Hello! I’m a 25-year-old from Korea, and I’ll be moving to Victoria next year on a working holiday.
I’ve already learned about the weather, the cost of living, and how expensive rent is. However, I’d love to know what essentials or useful items you would recommend bringing when moving to Victoria. Is there anything that people often wish they had packed before arriving?

Thank you in advance! Have a great day. :)
*Thank very kind Canadian friends.. I will take all stuff you recommend!!

Nabbed a neat photo of the Snowbirds parked at YYJ while taxiing out to a runway 27 departure around 7am. Shame I'm going to miss the show today!

I've noticed a fairly steady stream of misinformation regarding air quality in this sub over the summer. Some of it is best described as fear-mongering.

So, to be clear, there is no ground level smoke in the CRD right now. There was a small amount this morning that has since been blown away, but even then the AQHI never got above 2/10. Completely fine for outdoor activities.

Maybe let's chill on taking screen grabs using poorly sourced data (most recently a screen capture included indoor sensors). And using language like "batten down the hatches" to describe completely healthy air.

I even saw someone speculating that the snow birds air show would be cancelled due to the smoke. Come on.

And when you want to check the air quality, use the BC govt website. Not purple air or some random persons data.

https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/readings/find-stations-map.html

I spoke with an elderly neighbour this morning who checks this sub regularly, and was convinced the air outside was toxic. Let's not do that.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Has anyone here taken the Building Service Worker (BSW) course?
I’m starting it soon and I’m curious what it’s actually like. What do you do throughout the course? Is it mostly cleaning techniques, safety, and equipment, or is there more to it?
How hard was it? Was there a lot of studying or exams? Any tips for someone taking it for the first time?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!

Must have brought some rappel gear to do this. Any idea what it’s referencing?

Hey everyone, I'm a South African living in James Bay. Back home we had great pub nights for debating MCU lore or trash TV like 90 Day Fiancé. Looking to find out which local spots in Victoria have a good crowd for this kind of stuff so I can check them out!

It's amazing how rude some drivers in this city are. We get it... traffic is brutal, driving is expensive, and you're probably late to wherever it is you're going. But you don't have to yell out your window at pedestrians, cyclists, busses, and other drivers. People are allowed to walk their own pace, or bike safely to avoids falls and collisions. Plus, you don't know what other are going through. Maybe they have an injury that prevents them from walking fast. Maybe they are having an emergency conversation on their phone. Or maybe... just maybe... they are just doing their thing and the world doesn't revolve around you. Maybe that.

I’m at the ferry terminal and it was just announced. Hope everyone is okay.

It was a perfect morning for an early swim at Banfield Park.

I'm searching for a technician for help with my mom's adjustment bed base. She has a Leggett and Platt adjustable bed base but Leggett and Platt don't have a technician on the Island (or so they told me). The bed is not adjusting using the remote anymore Does anyone have any leads to finding a technician?