Free Birthday Stuff in Vancouver Part 2
Having him take your photo with John Shorthouse and Tommy Larscheid - that’s what.
But back to the real theme of this entry… Last year I initiated a “Free Cause it’s Your Birthday” post in Vancouver, to which anyone could add any establishment they knew of that gave you free stuff for your birthday. Well this year, I’m putting it all to the test. Throughout the day today I’m going to travel to various restaurants to collect my free loot. Watch for updates as they’ll be time-stamped starting with my free breakfast at Denny’s.
Update: 6:40am - Just going through last year’s list there are a lot of free desserts out there but I’m determined to find more cause well, it’s my duty as the kind of blogger I am AND I’m a cheapskate. I just got a “Happy Birthday” email from 99.3 The Fox’s Morning Show. They sent me 10,000 club points (whatever those are) and a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert at Players Chophouse. Since John and I have dinner plans, I may have to make this my lunchtime destination.
Update: 8:00am - Success at Denny’s. It’s fun getting ID’d for breakfast hehe. Here’s the meal I enjoyed and could not finish cause it was just TOO much food.
Update: 8:30am - Forgot that Old Spaghetti Factory will give you a free meal on your birthday as well. Check last year’s post as many places in Vancouver just offer desserts. Also, Mr. Sub apparently gives you a free birthday sub - not sure of the size or where you can get the coupons (tried looking online).
Update: 10:00am - Just tried Blenz in Yaletown, “Yes, Blenz does give out a free birthday beverage of your choice… just not this location.” Pffft!
Update: 1:30pm - Okay so I couldn’t find any place that would give me a free lunch BUT I do work with a great group of guys that covered my meal today at Honjin - thanks guys!
Update: 3:15pm - Was just on 95 Crave with Buzz. Gonna try another Blenz on the way home and maybe tonight, if I’m good, I can get my free scoop from Mondo Gelato.
Update: 6:00pm - I contacted Blenz via their corporate site to get more info. Just to clear things up, the company’s tradition is a free bevvie on your birthday however, many Blenz locations are franchised so it’s up to the franchisee if they choose to honor this. So FYI, the one in Yaletown is a no go, but a couple up and down Robson will be more than happy to celebrate your birthday with you - just inquire at store level. Thanks to Blenz regardless for replying to my inquiry.
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January 9th, 2008 at 12:53 am
I’m insanely jealous right now! I was listening to Shorty and Larscheid tonight - who knew you were up there with them. SO. JEALOUS!
It’s my birthday on Friday… so I’m really looking forward to your post on free birthday stuff!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Aww I’ve already had my birthday and I didn’t get any thing free! Where is my free birthday love? lol
Am I to assume it’s your birthday Rebecca?
January 9th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Yes Tyler, tis. I’m going to head to Blenz after Denny’s for my free beverage of choice.
January 9th, 2008 at 7:01 am
I’ve been waiting all year to get my free iced mocha from Blenz!
Happy Birthday lady!
January 9th, 2008 at 7:13 am
¡Feliz Cumpleaños!
January 9th, 2008 at 7:49 am
From the sun, beach, and the southern summer on this side of the globe: happy birthday, Beck.
January 9th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I remember when Mom brought you home from the hospital and introduced you to James and I. We said ‘ya ya , anyway, next time can Dad go to the hospital to have the baby. Mom cooks better food’. We didn’t like beans but we like you A LOT.
January 9th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Happy Birthday. That cracks me up - I didn’t really think businesses did that stuff anymore.
January 9th, 2008 at 11:52 am
happy birthday! but really, who gets up before 7am on their brithday?
January 9th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Happy Birthday Rebecca! Denny’s for food? lol I can’t remember the last time I went to a Denny’s.
January 9th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Happy Birthday! If you show me your ID today, I’ll gived you a little stuffed cougar.
January 9th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
@Duane - I AM a little stuffed cougar after all these meals!
January 9th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Happy Birthday, Rebecca! I sang you Happy Birthday on twitter but that was likely a little off-key. Sorry.
January 9th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
[...] - Miss604 is turning 28 today and cashing in on free stuff for her birthday. [...]
January 9th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
[...] last month to be honoured in the online realm by a very wonderful friend. However, now it’s January 9th, so it’s Becky’s [...]
January 9th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Rebecca!
Todo lo mejor del mundo en este día y en el futuro (all the best in the world today and in the future). Disfruta de tu día con tus seres amados (enjoy your birthday with your loved ones).
Abrazos (hugs) Raul
January 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
I just read Keira-Anne’s blog honoring your birthday. It was beautiful, just like your friendship. It made me cry.
I have already said it, but “Happy Birthday, Cubby”. See you Sunday for Black Forest Cake (what else?!) Alles gutes zum Geburtstag!
Momma
January 9th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
belated happy birthday!
January 10th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Happiest of birthdays!!
January 10th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
HAPPY B-DAY BECK BECK!!
I know I’m a day late…..we’re slow in Terranna.
I don’t get anything free on my birthday….unless you count the joy of watching others open presents on your birthday….. or all the “Merry Birthday”’s you can handle!
January 10th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Happy Birthday!
January 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
[...] at The Spaghetti Factory). So if you or someone you know has a birthday coming up, check out her Birthday Daytimer to find all the free [...]
January 30th, 2008 at 11:53 am
[...] After waiting almost two years, John’s immigration came through last spring and he’s been working at his first big full time/salaried job in a business that he loves (and sometimes loves to hate). He just had his 3 month anniversary with this new big fancy company and I think it’s such a great milestone and I’m pretty proud of him… and thankful that he has all these great connections now that allow me to watch hockey games and meet Shorty n’ Tommy. [...]
May 16th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
[...] Robson Street locations honored this special, while I heard the Yaletown location does not. Thanks Miss604 for the tip! Cost: $2.21 (Felt guilty just getting a free coffee, so bought a rice crispy square). [...]
May 31st, 2008 at 8:03 am
[...] Robson Street locations honored this special, while I heard the Yaletown location does not. Thanks Miss604 for the tip! Cost: $2.21 (Felt guilty just getting a free coffee, so bought a rice crispy square). [...]
June 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hi! This is an awesome webcite! I didn’t know the old spagatti factory and blenz give us free stuff on BD! My BD is just coping up,,this Friday, 20th of June!;) But I am having a mid term tomorrow and on Friday, I gotta hand in a paper-_- I still try to go blenz tho!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I was looking forward to my free Blenz coffee today, but the Robson & Burrard location thought I was trying to scam them or something.