My department was looking for a unique, fun team-building experience, and we ended up at the North…read moreSaanich Rod & Gun Club. The Club is about a 30 minute drive, and out by the Victoria airport, at the end of a gravel drive. There were 14 of us, many or most of whom had never fired a gun before. The members who helped us - Murray, Blair, Jerry, Mike and a woman whose name I didn't catch but who was very enthusiastic about guns. We were there for about 2.5 hours, and learned a lot about how to hold, aim and fire various guns, as well as how to cock the ones that need cocking and clear empty brass from the chambers. We had a chance to try 14 different types of guns including various rifles, cowboy guns, revolvers, handguns, semi-automatic weapons and the whole bit. We felt safe the whole time. They're very clear and very serious about the rules - barrels/muzzles remain pointed down range at ALL times. Ear protection and eye protection don't come off when on the range. Pay attention, learn, squeeze the trigger rather than pulling. Aim with the front sight, lining it up between the back sights. Stance, grip, head positioning - the instructors were patient and friendly, happy to answer any questions, and made sure we felt at home. We had a really good time, and I'd recommend it to others. How many internet marketers/copywriters can say they've fired an AK-47?

I'm not the world's biggest baseball fan, but in my opinion nothing says Bellingham like a night at…read moreJoe Martin Field to root for our hometown Bells. I was there recently for a rained out game vs. the epically-named Walla Walla Sweets, and even though the game never even got started we still had a great time! I've also attended many fun (and sunny) games in the past, usually on $2 Tuesday when you can buy a second ticket for just (you guessed it) two smackeroos. One of the least mentioned things about attending a Bells game is that they seriously have the most impressive tap list I've ever seen at a sporting event. Yeah, there's a guy selling the cheap stuff too - but just past him you'll find taps (and cans) of many classic local and regional brews. When's the last time you saw Iron Horse Brewery's Irish Death on tap at T-Mobile Park in Seattle? I'm just sayin'. By the way, even though our game against the very entertaining Sweets was rained out I'll still go again - because I can use my "rained out" ticket stub at a future game to get in free. How cool is that? Go Bells!

I love the Bells just as much as I did during my first review. Cheap and family friendly…read moreentertainment located just off of Exit 253. General admission does include grassy area and bleacher seating along the first and third bases. VIP seating includes waiter service. Seating areas can be reserved for private groups and will be marked appropriately. If you plan on attending $2 Tuesday, consider coming a little early. Tickets do occasionally sell out. Be considerate of neighbors when parking. Nobody likes to come home and be unable to park. Also, mind parking laws. Parking on crosswalks, in front of mailboxes, and very close to STOP signs really isn't a good idea. If you buy the wrong size apparel from the team store, they will allow you to exchange sizes. No returns. Prices are a little high; items are good quality. Some of the concession stand food is lacking. Don't waste money on the veggie burger. For $7, burger only, it actually really is quite pitiful. $2 Tuesday concession items for $2 include a hotdog, nachos, large fountain pop, and select beer.