The winter of 1976 has been a hard one in Toronto. You ought to be heading down to the Caribbean or Mexico, but Nooooooo! Instead, you're headed west to Banff, Alberta where you'll meet up with two old college buddies for a week of skiing at nearby Mt. Norquay and the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Your trip's off to a good start though, as you stroll down the jetway toward the striking orange and silver CP Air DC-8 upon which a First Class seat awaits you.

Two red uniformed stewardesses cheerfully greet you at the door, and as you enter the spacious forward cabin of the DC-8, you're immediately impressed at the bright and colorful fabrics that adorn the plush recliners in both First Class and Economy. Deep reds in First Class, oranges, yellows and reds in Economy. Ah... ya gotta love how colorful the seventies are, eh? Who could know that fifty years from now, these plush, colorful seats would be replaced by considerably less comfortable so-called Slimline seats, all of them upholstered in dark grey or indigo Naugahyde leather.

Settling into your comfy, well cushioned seat at 3A, you happily accept a nicely chilled Molson and a colorful menu detailing what's on offer for tonight's dinner service...

CP.AIR

DINNER
Toronto to Calgary

Omble Chevalier Fume de l'Artique
A delightful, lightly smoked trout from the Arctic waters

Tournedos "Rossini"
Heart of beef tenderloin served the traditional way
"a la Rossini" with goose liver and truffle sauce

Supreme de Poularde au Champagne
Tender chicken breast accented with a rich Champagne sauce

Bouquetiere de Legumes
A colorful assortment of garden fresh vegetables

Fromage Brie Coulant
Creamy Brie Cheese

Salade de Fruits Frais
Fresh fruit salad

Gâteau "Forêt Noire"
Black Forest Cake

Café ou The
Coffee or Tea