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 17, 2018 | 12:48 pm
#348
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Cheers to [MENTION=256455]nomadic.relief[/MENTION] for organizing a completely fun and pleasing event!
Cheers, too, to [MENTION=69544]NewbieRunner[/MENTION] for ultra reliable photo journalism.
I have a bunch of photos from the walks on my camera - will post some if any add to the story.
Cheers, too, to [MENTION=69544]NewbieRunner[/MENTION] for ultra reliable photo journalism.
I have a bunch of photos from the walks on my camera - will post some if any add to the story.
Sep 17, 2018 | 2:41 pm
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it was really great to catch up with previous acquaintances (both real and virtual) and to meet many more FTers!
Sep 17, 2018 | 3:53 pm
#351
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I am really glad everyone had a good time despite the uncooperative nature of the weather! I was trying to post a picture from home today, I cannot get it to size properly ... but the cloudless nature of it is likely in poor taste anyhow. 
Until next time, safe travels and good mileage redemptions(/earnings)!
Until next time, safe travels and good mileage redemptions(/earnings)!
Sep 17, 2018 | 4:01 pm
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I am really glad everyone had a good time despite the uncooperative nature of the weather! I was trying to post a picture from home today, I cannot get it to size properly ... but the cloudless nature of it is likely in poor taste anyhow.
Until next time, safe travels and good mileage redemptions(/earnings)!
Until next time, safe travels and good mileage redemptions(/earnings)!
But despite the rain, it was so great catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Many thanks to nomadic.relief for the great time and I am already looking forward to the 2nd Annual next year.
Sep 17, 2018 | 4:08 pm
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Sep 17, 2018 | 5:00 pm
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we are highly confident that we heard “next year” mentioned at the adjacent table
Sep 17, 2018 | 6:15 pm
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There were a lot of very positive comments about our tour guide from the group. He gave [MENTION=256455]nomadic.relief[/MENTION] a card at the end - I just emailed to ask him if he minded me posting his card to the group for future reference and referals
Our amazing guide
Our amazing guide
Sep 17, 2018 | 7:10 pm
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Thanks
nomadic.relief thanks for organizing the DO! The tour guide was indeed excellent!!
beckoa i am glad you enjoyed the Costco poutine. I hope your upgrade cleared and enjoy Amsterdam! Not sure there is a Costco there though
beckoa i am glad you enjoyed the Costco poutine
. I hope your upgrade cleared and enjoy Amsterdam! Not sure there is a Costco there though
Sep 18, 2018 | 12:18 pm
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Thank you nomadic.relief for all the hard work to make the Do such a big success. I blame f0zzyNUE for upsetting Weather God by not turning up but there’s always next time!
Sep 18, 2018 | 11:11 pm
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it was a great event, nice to meet new friends and see some old faces!!! And happy to see you took my recommendation of Costco poutine seriously beckoa