Kids Eat Free

At Humphries Restaurant, in Vic West (just over the Point Ellice Bridge), kids can eat free with any adult (one kid meal per adult who buys a meal worth at least $6.95). For $14.07 my kid got a grilled cheese sandwich with fries while I ate a very full meal (note: drinks are not included in the free meal offer).

Pumpkin Fun

Over 400 artfully carved pumpkins will be on display at Government House from October 24-31 6-9 p.m. Opening night includes free apple cider. Donations for United Way are encouraged.

Check out the official media release from Government House.

New Discount Store!

New to Victoria, in the old location of Fanny's Fabrics on Nanaimo St. (just off Finlayson) is XScargo; their motto is "Nothing But Bargains." They carry an array of home appliances, electronics, furniture, sporting goods, automotive supplies and other items.

Some of the prices are AMAZING -- we got a rice cooker for $9.99 that would normally retail for about $30 to $40; the same item is packaged at Michael's for soapmaking and selling at about $27.

XScargo buys close-outs, bankruptsy inventory, "was-seen-on-tv" and factory refurbished returns (buyer beware). This should mean inventory will turn-over quickly. Happily, XScargo appears to be a Canadian company, based in Alberta.