Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Appliances
Neighbourhoods: Burnaby Heights, Hastings-Sunrise
Today we took our fabulous Saeco espresso machine in to see what's going on under the hood. I felt like it's my baby going in to the doctor for the first time.
Totally down to earth customer service guy Marco took it into the back and checked it out…More »
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
A lot of highway driving has preserved our clutch but buying time does not change the facts that parts wear out and cars are not self-healing. We had to face the music so we brought our Honda in again to Walt at Lee's.
No one wants to spend big money…More »
We had some minor issues with our ride, so it was time for a checkup. So yesterday we took her in to… Read more »
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhoods: Strathcona, Grandview-Woodlands
Also known as Payless Auto Service.
Scouring the net for a place willing to do an oil change for less than 40 bux and up was not an easy task but here it is folks!
We found Discount Auto repair and service on the East side of town. Maz was very…More »
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Tires
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
We've all heard that sound, "fethump-fethump-fethump...." oh shit, what's that? We pulled over, looked at the tires, they seemed fine. It took three days but the "fethump-fethump-fethump" did indeed turn out to be a flat. Not your ordinary flat. This…More »
We were moving out a Queen sized mattress and boxspring so we rented a pick up truck. The deal says 19.95 but by the time you're done with collision insurance and a 19c per km it adds up. There are a lot of trucks, and the customer service is top…More »
We're driving along at 110k and we both close our windows at the exact same time..... guess what happens next? The passenger window popped out of it's little brackets making a loud "CRACK" sound.
EEK!
Okay, so my window is messed up and we have like…More »
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1751 Useful, 1097 Funny, and 1215 Cool
Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceMarch 2006
Things I LoveSmall business promotion, desert scenery, long drives, global music, unusual people, late afternoon light, good hugs, dear friends, my sweetie's face, dark chocolate, great memories, dogs, and people that smile back.
Find Me InMy dreams :)
My HometownToronto -San Francisco - Vancouver.
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Small business promotion. It's a hobby and a passion.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsFor the truth and a laugh.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I Readmy MacBook ;-)
My First ConcertPaul McCartney & Wings
My Favourite MovieThe Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.
My Last Meal On EarthWhy? are we moving to another planet? and do they have Indian buffets there?
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I swear under my breath at people who post pict's of food I can't eat.
Most Recent DiscoveryThe gap between my front teeth is growing, dammit!