Jun 25, 2018, 12:59 am
Last edit by: canadiancow
Map for YVR Do - Hotels, Meet up points, etc
YVR Do Eventbrite signup
Availability for Friday evening for pre-drinks/dinner:
CONFIRMED for Do:
MAYBES:
NOT THIS TIME:
Walk details: (from https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30202123-post245.html)
Saturday: Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am departure by the Starbucks inside Waterfront Station (601 W Cordova Street)
Sunday: Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am departure in the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery (850 W Georgia Street)
Walks will last about 2 hours and should end in the vicinity of food.
YVR Do Eventbrite signup
Availability for Friday evening for pre-drinks/dinner:
- Bohemian1 (I'm up for any pre-dinner drinks.)
- NewbieRunner (As I'm arriving on Thursday I'll be around on Friday for any daytime activities and drinks/dinner.)
- polkacat (I get in Friday around 12:45 pm so am up for some group functions that day.)
- ANC RED-EYE (arrive Thursday evening)
- jrl767 +1 (ETA ~1600)
- pudgym29 (Available for Friday daytime activities also.)
- boxo (arriving AS PDX YVR Friday 11:05 am)
- TravelKane (Arriving Thurs)
- angra (arriving Friday DL 1805 @ 1227)
- beckoa (AS2266 8:44 PM)
DrunkCargo (should be around, but didn't register for tickets on time)- greendx (arriving late Thursday night, may need to work from my hotel on Friday, if not will be available)
- Bob W (arriving Thursday)
- canadiancow (arriving AC 569 @ 1912)
- jackal (arriving Thursday)
- margarita girl (arriving AC103 @ 09:52)
- Altaflyer (arriving Flair 8135 @07:35am Fri)
- keitherson (i arrived Wednesday!! )
CONFIRMED for Do:
- nomadic.relief - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
- NewbieRunner - Hampton Inn (Available for daytime activities and drinks/dinner on Friday)
- polkacat +1 - Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
- angra - currently GEC Granville Suites Downtown - Arriving early afternoon friday
- aviationp
- monitor - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
- Frantic - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
- BOB W- Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
- Bohemian1 - Commuting from the burbs (signed up for Saturday dinner)
- jrl767 +1 - Marriott Delta Suites; ETA Fri ~1600
- CMK10 - Westin Grand
- keitherson - i live here!!
- Zorak - Westin Grand
- ANC RED-EYE
- Majuki- Westin Grand (Saturday activities only)
- pudgym29 - Hostelling International - Vancouver Downtown
- boxo - Park Inn & Suites
- TravelKane - Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
- beckoa Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
- DrunkCargo (is home)
- greendx - Park Inn & Suites
- canadiancow - Couch surfing
- PhilElite
- jackal - Ramada Limited Vancouver Downtown
- margarita girl - Sheraton Vancouver Airport
- Altaflyer - HI Vancouver Central
- Finkface - Local, but may get a room after looking at this list
MAYBES:
- CDKing
- rxgeek +1
- Smiley90
- Viridianne
- srletend
- canopus27
NOT THIS TIME:
- mahasamatman
- kirkwoodj
- King Chung Huang
- f0zzyNUE
- Zorak
- GrjApp
Walk details: (from https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30202123-post245.html)
Saturday: Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am departure by the Starbucks inside Waterfront Station (601 W Cordova Street)
Sunday: Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am departure in the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery (850 W Georgia Street)
Walks will last about 2 hours and should end in the vicinity of food.
YVR Do September 14-16, 2018
Sep 13, 2018, 7:52 am
#226
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Unfortunately I can't make it to YVR this weekend due to a work related issue that needs my commitment on Friday and maybe also during the weekend. 
So my seat for both dinners is available.
I'm sad and sorry - especially as I was talking @nomadic.relief into organizing this DO on a regular base for quite some time ...
So my seat for both dinners is available.
I'm sad and sorry - especially as I was talking @nomadic.relief into organizing this DO on a regular base for quite some time ...
Sep 13, 2018, 8:32 am
#227
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I assume when we see you will be fine. I can also send money via Interac transfer if preferable.
Sep 13, 2018, 10:02 am
#229
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Indoor things to do: Art Gallery, Museum of Anthropology (although getting there might get a bit wet, not on a direct bus route), FlyOver Canada IMAX, Vancouver Police Museum (this is one I'd really like to do - never been, many Vancouverites don't even know about it), the majority of Granville Island is covered (food and craft markets), Museum of Vancouver.
I am thinking a bike ride is not in the cards.
I am thinking a bike ride is not in the cards.
* Police Museum (enthusiasm is infectious)
* Anthropology Museum
* Tie: Art Gallery / Museum of V / Granville Island
* Imax
Sep 13, 2018, 10:02 am
#230
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Sorry you can't make it though. See you in a couple weeks!
Sep 13, 2018, 11:02 am
#231
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Base camp
I am in downtown Vancouver. Despite a warning, the HI Downtown hostel {v. the other one} is on an avenue that is really quiet. I arrived here @ 23:42 yesterday night.
UA 563 was overbooked by one seat! The announcement was made for somebody to yield their seat. UA could not get you to Vancouver that night if you accepted. So it offered one night's accomodation, a meal; it would put you on an Air Canada flight Thursday morning; and would give you $700 of UA script.
I considered taking this. But, then I would be somewhat restricted to flying on UA for the next year; it would not be enough (probably) to get me to Japan for Hokkai-Do #7; and I might lose all the nights on my hostel reservation if I did not appear there. [I would have contacted it to tell it I would not be there that night. I would be charged for that night.] There was also consideration of the weather. If YVR got socked by rain Thursday, it might have messed me up even further.
There is somebody here who I have known only from the World-Wide Web for probably fifteen years. I strive to meet him today. E-Mails, USPS letters, private messages left on fora where we both are registered have gone unanswered. The contemplation may involve ringing the doorbell at an address.
From here, I am heading for CAA on Davie St. for a paper map of Vancouver, and then the currency exchange on W. Pender St.
I hope I can connect to wi-fi somewhere during the afternoon to check on any responses from that person. Lunch will likely be ramen.
Wish me success.
Despite a warning, the HI Downtown hostel {v. the other one} is on an avenue that is really quiet. I arrived here @ 23:42 yesterday night.UA 563 was overbooked by one seat! The announcement was made for somebody to yield their seat. UA could not get you to Vancouver that night if you accepted. So it offered one night's accomodation, a meal; it would put you on an Air Canada flight Thursday morning; and would give you $700 of UA script.
I considered taking this. But, then I would be somewhat restricted to flying on UA for the next year; it would not be enough (probably) to get me to Japan for Hokkai-Do #7; and I might lose all the nights on my hostel reservation if I did not appear there. [I would have contacted it to tell it I would not be there that night. I would be charged for that night.] There was also consideration of the weather. If YVR got socked by rain Thursday, it might have messed me up even further.
There is somebody here who I have known only from the World-Wide Web for probably fifteen years. I strive to meet him today. E-Mails, USPS letters, private messages left on fora where we both are registered have gone unanswered. The contemplation may involve ringing the doorbell at an address.
From here, I am heading for CAA on Davie St. for a paper map of Vancouver, and then the currency exchange on W. Pender St.
I hope I can connect to wi-fi somewhere during the afternoon to check on any responses from that person. Lunch will likely be ramen.
Wish me success.
Sep 13, 2018, 11:28 am
#232
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Just boarded UA685 at SFO. Next stop YVR! See you all soon.
P.S. We are back at the gate to pick up a flight attendant to replace one who is sick in YVR for the return flight. Leaving the gate again 70 mins late.
P.P.S. How is weather in YVR? Almost 2 hours after the scheduled departure time we are back at the gate again. Due to weather conditions in YVR the flight might be cancelled! It was going to be a flight under 2 hours and I haven’t packed anything to keep me going and remember this is an Economy flight on United. At least the crew are very apologetic and they’ve distributed glasses of water. Let’s see how it goes.
P.S. We are back at the gate to pick up a flight attendant to replace one who is sick in YVR for the return flight. Leaving the gate again 70 mins late.
P.P.S. How is weather in YVR? Almost 2 hours after the scheduled departure time we are back at the gate again. Due to weather conditions in YVR the flight might be cancelled! It was going to be a flight under 2 hours and I haven’t packed anything to keep me going and remember this is an Economy flight on United.
At least the crew are very apologetic and they’ve distributed glasses of water. Let’s see how it goes.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Sep 13, 2018 at 1:43 pm
Sep 13, 2018, 1:50 pm
#233
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Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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P.P.S. How is weather in YVR? Almost 2 hours after the scheduled departure time we are back at the gate again. Due to weather conditions in YVR the flight might be cancelled! It was going to be a flight under 2 hours and I haven’t packed anything to keep me going and remember this is an Economy flight on United.
At least the crew are very apologetic and they’ve distributed glasses of water. Let’s see how it goes.The weather ain't that bad. Currently 14, mostly cloudy but with no rain for next couple of hours. Happy landings!
Sep 13, 2018, 2:11 pm
#234
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Yikes. YVR will be 14-16C and rainy on the weekend. YYZ will be 26C and sunny. Well that is rather unfortunate! Leaving the shorts at home, packing a raincoat and umbrella!
Sep 13, 2018, 2:27 pm
#235
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Adverse weather was probably misinformation. Cockpit crew was going to time out so they are waiting for a replacement captain and FO. Estimated departure in 20 mins. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Sep 13, 2018, 3:12 pm
#236
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Oh no, the weather forecast has changed since I last checked. Cooler and wetter than expected.
https://weather.com/weather/weekend/...+CAXX0518:1:CA
https://weather.com/weather/weekend/...+CAXX0518:1:CA
Sep 13, 2018, 3:38 pm
#237
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@nomadic.relief, will we need cash for walking tour payments?
Sep 13, 2018, 4:44 pm
#238
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@nomadic.relief, will we need cash for walking tour payments?
I suppose if someone REALLY didn't want to have cash, a preloaded Visa/MC would also be okay.
