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#1 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 18 May 2026 - 04:52 AM

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3785 Raymond St S
Saanich, British Columbia V8Z4K2

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#2 Sparky

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Posted 18 May 2026 - 07:18 AM

Thanks for messing with me on a holiday Monday. Yes I have a telephone problem. It's been with me since elementary school. 

 

I acquired this bad boy from Telus by donating to a charity of their choice.

 

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The phone inside was purchased from BC Tel for under $100 as a gift from Mrs. Sparky. It was freshly re-chromed and came with maintenance so it was legitimately connected to our landline at the time.

 

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It has been suggested more than once that I might want to talk to a doctor.



#3 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 18 May 2026 - 07:23 AM

Ya, that's pretty nice.   I like the pop machine too, looks like the type where you pull the bottle head out horizontally.

 

I recall some South Oak Bay or Victoria (Gonzales?) store that had this chest type outside:

 

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#4 Sparky

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Posted 18 May 2026 - 07:33 AM

^ Ya those “chest” pop machines are cool. Back in the day you didn’t need money to get a cold drink…. just a bottle opener and a straw.
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