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Moving to Victoria
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| kayla User Info... | Hello, I am moving to Victoria (in April) was wondering if anyone could give me some decent tips of good places to live for musicians. We have guitars and an upright bass moving in with us and was hoping there are some musician friendly buildings! Any suggestions? - Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:22pm | ||
| grimlord User Info... | This town is as "musician friendly "as a Glasgow kiss(headbunt to the face) in renting terms. Not to discourage you an all but read some of the posts here and you will know. - Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:31pm Edited: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:33pm | ||
| Mr. Hell User Info... | Headbunts to the face are among the most barbaric baseball practices in this day and age. Indeed, Victoria is a nice place to live, but I'm not sure of any musician friendly living spaces. There may well be a whole bunch of them in Fernwood, though. - Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:35pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | Yea I was thinking it'd probably be best to rent or buy a little house. Will probably be better in the long run! Is there a decent music scene? - Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:36pm | ||
| LETSGETRAD! User Info... | depends what you like really - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:45am | ||
| kayla User Info... | I like a lot actually. I like oi, punk, rockabilly, psychobilly, black metal.. mostly but I like all sorts of music really. I live in Edmonton so there is a lot of decent local music but really I have friends in many types of genres. I just like to play music and go to shows. - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 1:14am | ||
| Yesser User Info... | To Kayla. Victoria is a great place. A lot of musicians (Non-grimlords) have found their place here. I recommend speaking to a realtor or rental agency at this time as the housing here in Victoria is a mess. And if you are using only acoustic instruments, don't say that you are a musician. - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 8:06am Edited: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 8:13am | ||
| Mike S. User Info... | I know of a number of houses with bands and have been going to parties at houses with bands for years.. some last some dont its really up to neighbours and soundproofing.. for that matter Ive had a number of houses where my own band jammed with out any issues ever. Recently one of the more prominent commercial jam buildings shut down and a bunch of bands go the boot.. took all of about 5 days for my band to secure a new spot at a cheaper rate in a bigger room than we had before. So its all how you look at it, and where you end up! - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:00am | ||
| kayla User Info... | Thank you all. I decided to call a real estate agent. I find the rent out there pretty cheap for houses actually. But I guess it depends on the kind of money you make. Now I just need to get there to find some cool hang out spots and in this place I have to stay out of trouble ! ! Oh any awesome tattoo artist recommendations also? - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:10pm | ||
| Corporal Jigsore Quandary User Info... | "Now I just need to get there to find some cool hang out spots and in this place I have to stay out of trouble ! !" Ya, this isn't a dating sight. But Grim is single! he could show you a night on the town in the "cool hang-outs" But you can't stay out of trouble "tee hee hee" silly girl. LMAO - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:47pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | I am not too good at staying out of trouble but I am going to give it a good honest try. Thank you for pimping out fellow message boarders but I need to know if he is the "sure thing" so I don't waste my time buying beer with PST and go home alone. HAHA. just kidding! - Mon, 9 Feb 2009 9:10pm | ||
| Chopper User Info... | Be vewy cawefuw, kidding ow nawt gwim might take that as an inwitation. Ok that was a shitty Elmer Fudd impression. - Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:32am | ||
| Bounce User Info... | Oh he's a sure thing!...Yesser might disagree but…I’d pimp him out for sure…ask him about his broken zipper….lol…. - Tue, 10 Feb 2009 9:06am | ||
| steve User Info... | Kayla, Not sure how the Real Estate agent thing went but if you want maybe I can help.. Musician and a Realtor.. and from edmonton too.. - Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:47am | ||
| kayla User Info... | Chopper... Dude I knew right away that was Elmer Fudd, well no thats a lie, at first I thought you were retarded. ;) Bounce... Thanks for the tips you guys are making this really easy on me hahah Steve .. you are the man for the job, I called one place they were not too helpful. How do I hook you up with info so we can talk? - Tue, 10 Feb 2009 2:00pm | ||
| Bounce User Info... | Yeah no problem..I try to pimp Graeme out as much as possible, I'm tired of being the only girl at their jam spot...lol... - Tue, 10 Feb 2009 2:12pm Edited: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 2:15pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | I always found being the only girl was far better than having a bunch of stupid slutty girls that talk about the band like it's the best thing they've ever heard. - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:44am | ||
| grimlord User Info... |  "look at dat booty fly" - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:26am Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:29am | ||
| trevor corey User Info... |  | ||
| grimlord User Info... |  Well not me I just herd it somewhere,Manswers that's it. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Sssaannddwwiicchh - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:54am Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:56am | ||
| Bounce User Info... |  | ||
| Corporal Jigsore Quandary User Info... | "I wouldn't mind if there was a bunch of stupid slutty girls at our practice.But we don't play rap so we're fucked." HA HA HA HA HE HE AHEM.... You have been to a metal show in Victoria right? That is the best collection of dirty sluts, they like to be choked and you don't have to but them a Gucci purse after.Not like the girls at rap shows, you gotta have the bling yo! - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 1:35pm | ||
| Chopper User Info... | I've given it a rest Bounce, I suggest you start doing the same... - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 3:50pm | ||
| Bounce User Info... | I was joking!...smile ;) - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 4:44pm | ||
| grimlord User Info... | Choking ? oh ah joking ..I get it What we're talking about again? - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 8:10pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | I am definitely not dumb, but doesn't every girl love to be choked? I totally watched that Manswers episode! That show is good. I wonder if I can find it on the internet. - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 9:10pm | ||
| Chopper User Info... | 'I wonder if I can find it on the internet.' http://www.spike.com/show/22792 If you use Firefox, which everyone should imho, grab one of the many vid downloading addons and you can grab episodes to your hearts content. You'll need to grab a utility like VLC to view the saved files as they don't save in a standard format. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 9:43pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | you are fantastic. Is it too soon to confess my true feelings for you haha - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:36pm | ||
| trevor corey User Info... |  | ||
| grimlord User Info... | I see you've met Chopper. And no.It's not too soon. - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:07am Edited: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:09am | ||
| kayla User Info... | I was just thinking about this, you fuckers are the only people I have ever really talked to from Victoria.. I am mis-guided! I will arrive get hammered and wander the streets looking for this Grim fellow whom is "the sure thing", I will look for the dirty DUMB sluts that like to be choked, and a black girl in jam spaces that can ass clap. - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 1:03am | ||
| steve User Info... | Kayla, Email me at [email protected] I'll be helpful - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 9:26am | ||
| kayla User Info... | done. Thank you very much! - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 7:47pm | ||
| Bounce User Info... | Did you enjoy your sandwich? - Fri, 13 Feb 2009 2:42pm | ||
| Menace to Sobriety User Info... | 母婴室 心情 丸 - Sun, 15 Feb 2009 6:48am | ||
| grimlord User Info... | 采取一个寒冷的药片 - Sun, 15 Feb 2009 8:07pm | ||
| Hang The DJ User Info... | Victoria will disappoint you, but good luck! Maybe you're one of those people that can figure this city out and actually tolerate those living here.. And I recommend you just rent out a house. I don't sing anymore except on the nights I jam because I'm in an apartment with 2 roommies. It sucks. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:41am | ||
| Tyler User Info... | just because you're disappointed doesn't mean other people will be. I live in a house. cheap rent. it rules. the trick to housing is to use methods other than the internet. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:40am | ||
| cory User Info... | 'just because you're disappointed doesn't mean other people will be.' Seconded. Don't look on Craigslist for apartments. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:12pm | ||
| Tambo User Info... | I fucking love Victoria. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:29pm | ||
| BBJones User Info... | Been coast to coast in this country and will choose Victoria anytime hands down no questions asked. If I was forced to move (Island sank) I'd pick Montreal next. I simply can't comprehend people that don't like this city. And if you don't like it, please get the fuck out and make room for those that do! - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 1:15pm | ||
| Spinvis User Info... | Hang the DJ - why has Victoria disappointed you so much? Please fill me in. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 1:47pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | I don't have methods for looking for a house other than the internet right now as I am in Alberta. What would you suggest? I don't know anyone there yet (that is the point). I've lived in a few different places in North America. This is the next step. If you've ever lived in Edmonton (or as the locals call it Dedmonton) you'd never be disappointed with anywhere other than here. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 2:09pm | ||
| doomhammer User Info... | I would easily choose montreal over victoria in terms of having fun. Victoria is definately nicer then all the other cities ive been to in canada, but I dont know anyone that has fun here. Its the most tolerable city to live in because its not totally full of concrete and garbage, and there is some nature / its not stupidly full of people. - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 2:55pm | ||
| Bounce User Info... | I love Victoria, I have lived here all my life and not sure if I will ever leave…Vancouver Island has everything for me, ocean, rivers, camping, I think Victoria is the perfect balance of City/Country/forests…etc. I like the people for the most part…it is small so chances are you know someone who knows someone…lol… - Mon, 16 Feb 2009 3:57pm | ||
| kayla User Info... | I figured if I'm going to over pay on rent it might as well be somewhere pretty. I am so tired of months of -40, shovelling every second day. Only sad part is I am leaving my overpaid job, but I guess a little peace and happiness is a nice trade-off for money. I don't know if I will like that "chances are you know someone who knows someone" but I guess its like the "scenes" here same fuckin stupid faces everywhere you go. I am ready to see some new faces; eventually they will probably become stupid too. haha. - Tue, 17 Feb 2009 3:09am | ||
| Hang The DJ User Info... | Sorry, I've just been to too many places around the world to say that I like or love Victoria. There's just nothing here for me personally, I can see why other people like it... I just feel restricted here.. I could stay here and never grow.. it's just not for me at all. One good thing- almost everything is within walking distance! (for those of us who don't drive death machines around.. I hate cars by the way.. well, more like the people who drive them who treat it more like a right than a privilege). Another good thing, or perhaps bad thing.. you'll run into at least 5 or more people you know daily, and everyone you know is friends with someone else you know or is tied to them in some way. Very small place, but that makes it kind of cool.. - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:05pm | ||
| Chopper User Info... | Damn Cat, you've become pretty jaded over the last year. :o - Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:42am | ||
| grimlord User Info... | Hang The DJ ,I don't drive ether.I walk because like you said you can walk or if I have to take the bus to where ever I need to go. One more reason I don't get laid is: a car is a big status thing for a guy and to take his perspective date out to where ever they need to go. I think that is so 1950's - Sun, 1 Mar 2009 1:40am Edited: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 1:45am | ||
| trevor corey User Info... | dont kid yourself. Nice car= responsible= good provider= Grimlord gets leid! - Sun, 1 Mar 2009 2:58am | ||
| kayla User Info... | My vehicle is like a tank the boys like it. I like to feel like a mother to my men.. pick them up after work and make lunches and dinner. change their diapers. - Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:11pm | ||
| Hang The DJ User Info... | I'm just bitter - Mon, 2 Mar 2009 11:20pm | ||
| Chopper User Info... | She's not getting older, she's getting bitter. :o - Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:29am | ||
| grimlord User Info... | I think owning a car is overrated .There is no need for me to drive.Not that i am an environmentalist or anything I just don't see the need for an extra expense and cost to just have some kind status symbol.I know what you are going to say "it's freedom man" well when I feel trapped and held down and not free I will get a car ,till them my feet do the travailing.Oh and if a chick is not going to go out with me cuz I don't have a ride well then she can go drive herself for all I care.Not the kind of materialistic bitch I am into. - Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:45am | ||
| Mike S. User Info... |  I think that is so 1950's " That is fucking ridiculous. . - Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:23pm | ||
| Bounce User Info... | Real women don’t care about cars or money they have their own… - Tue, 3 Mar 2009 1:49pm | ||
| grimlord User Info... | you tell'm girl (with a side to side head bob and a snap) - Tue, 3 Mar 2009 5:39pm | ||
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