The Blethering Place

' Hi Ken ... hope you like your new guestbook. We'll be over soon for some of that delicious English Triffle ... the best in Victoria!!'

'The Triffle was excellent! I'm always a sucker for real whipped cream. Thanks again. '

'We had a wonderful time when we visited last Nov. The food was WONDERFUL!! Many mahalos '

'My husband and I will be there the end of May. Do we need to make reservations early for any of you meal times. '

' We really enjoyed the entertainment to compliment our great meal. It was a fun time. We'll spread the word.'

'We enjoyed ourselves tremendously at your restaurant when we were in Victoria in February. We were deighted to find your beautiful website to help us keep those wonderful memories fresh until the next time we visit your lovely city.'

' We are visiting Victoria in August and look forward to visiting the Blethering Place. We really enjoyed your web site, it was so easy to use.

' Nice website. Looking forward to our visit in March 2003'

'I found your place through the internet and my wife,Ella and I found it even better than we imagined.Thanks again '

' I hope this gets to you,as my email address was refused entry to subscribe. You have a fasinating place,and realy enjoyed it and also the other links'

'We Love the BLETHERING PLACE! We bring all of our fiends and relatives from all over the world to visit and see the Wig & Thistle Show! '

' hello! i am makayla and i enjoyed your site. i am in 6th grade and had to do a country report on england. WITH ALL DO RESPECT, MAKAYLA '

'all i can say is "wow!" can't wait until we are there again!'

'We are re-doing a 1939 Dodge 1/2 ton. Very interested in coming to the Oak Bay Car Show. Thank You. '

' Greetings, Ken, Joan and all the staff at the B.P. Just a quick note to say 'Hi!' and to tell you how pleased I was to see you. After all this time, it felt like coming home. I had a fantastic trip and hope to do it again soon with Jas and the wee ones. In the meantime I shall have to dream of scones and devon cream. Until then, Take care and be well.xox '

'I lived in Victoria for 27 years, and often made my way to The Blethering Place for tea and scones - your jam is quite simply the best. Every person - young or old, should take the time to sit quietly and enjoy the company of good friends. The Blethering Place offers the perfect atmosphere! Thank you so much - missing your jam..'

'my husband and i were in victoria just last week and had High Tea with you. it was delicious and the strawberry jam was outstanding! i wished it was still on the table when the trifle arrived--it would have been a sinful addition to that dessert! '

' My husband and I are arriving in Victoria on Aug 21st and will be staying at the Empress and are interested in getting reservations for tea on Friday Aug. 22, can you help... Thank you LaDonna Bradley'

'We had dinner and this past Saturday and enjoyed the Whig and Thistle show. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Victoria. What a great time. Thank you so very much. '

' We were so excited about your wonderful high tea that my husband and I planned another trip with the children. So we will be in in a few weeks to enjoy it once again. I just wish I was not allergic to strawberries so I could have the jam and trifle. '

'I enjoyed a tasty lunch at your team room with my Dad and my son on Saturday, January 31, 2004. We liked the atmosphere and the reasonable prices.'

' Ken, I really miss coming in there for coffee. as a teenager i had no idea how much of a hassle we were. I can well imagine now. If it wasnt for maude i think that we wouldnt have the history that we do.goind to her retirement party as an adult was one of the most meaningful times of my life thank you very much for the memories...Mike downey & freinds'

'I really enjoyed your hospitality this past Tuesday! I was there with a travel agent group. I will most definatley recommend you to ALL of my clients. Thank you for the wonderful time. '

' I was there last year and it was wonderful.I want to come back -- we had a great time and the food is fantastic. I got pictures to remember this day. '

' Absolutely ADORE your restaurant! The tea and raisen scones are about the best I've had in years, and your decor is cozy and welcoming. Don't ever change a thing!'

' Sorry I missed you when visiting Victoria--hope to get back again & have a spot of tea with you. Blessings, Nan '

' 20 years ago, used to come here, with the love of my life,Karin Jacob, if anyones knows her, tell her, i'm looking for her....John '

' I adore this tea house because of its charm, authenticity, food and because of the wonderful lamington bars that were served to me on my first visit in 1995. It continues to be a wonderful respite for travellers who long for great tea and tea rooms.'

'Our daughter Lynn Treseler made reservations today for a party of ten for next month. Looking fwd to our visit! We used to lay over @ Oak Bay Marina & we loved it. JB '

' Lovely Cars and views of Oak Bay Ave. as well Hope to see you all soon, great picture of Dad on entertainment-Sundays - Bastion Jazz Band.....OOXX :-)'

' About a month ago I went to the Blethering place for dinner and the Wig and Thistle show. It was one of the highlight of my trip to Victoria. Everyone was so nice, the food was delicious, and the show was very, very entertaining. If I ever come back to Victoria, your place will definitely be on my agenda!'

'Great show, wonderful service, and the best triffle in town! Many thank, and all the best.'

' I attended the Blethering Place with a group tour recently and had such a fun time. It was, in fact, the highlight of my trip to Victoria. The owner, Ken, was so hospitable and friendly I felt I was visiting with my own brother. The Bastion Jazz Band was a magnificent ensemble, no one person stole the show, and the musicians were obviously accomplished with their instruments. Food was yummy, but the warmth and friendliness of all was what I enjoyed the most. Made me feel like I was "home."'

' It's Dad's Birthday on Sunday tommorrow Could you do something special for him, as he's usually playing Jazz on Sunday Nights over there, Pat-bev@shaw.ca THANX His daughter .....'

' My wife and I visited you last year about this time. I have played the album, Taking It Easy at the Blethering Place over and over, all the while regretting I did not spend the rest of the money to buy the second album. Food was great and our stop over at the Blethering Place was the highlight of our visit to Vancouver Island. Will look forward to hearing from you'

' Keep up the great work! '

'Wonderful site, definitely well done. I am planning some international travel very soon and I hope to make this one of my stops.'

' I LOVE coming back to the Blethering Place! I visit Victoria twice yearly and never miss the opportunity to enjoy your wonderful scones and jam - and the daily soup offerings are a MUST. See you in October!'

'Donna - you always know the best places to eat since its your favorite thing to do lol'

' I loved the Wig and Thistle show about 2 years ago, and we had a wonderful dinner. We'll be visiting again in November 2005, to enjoy again!!! Thank you, Ngaire Fong '