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YVR Do September 14-16, 2018

Old Jun 25, 2018, 12:59 am
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Map for YVR Do - Hotels, Meet up points, etc
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Availability for Friday evening for pre-drinks/dinner:
  1. Bohemian1 (I'm up for any pre-dinner drinks.)
  2. NewbieRunner (As I'm arriving on Thursday I'll be around on Friday for any daytime activities and drinks/dinner.)
  3. polkacat (I get in Friday around 12:45 pm so am up for some group functions that day.)
  4. ANC RED-EYE (arrive Thursday evening)
  5. jrl767 +1 (ETA ~1600)
  6. pudgym29 (Available for Friday daytime activities also.)
  7. boxo (arriving AS PDX YVR Friday 11:05 am)
  8. TravelKane (Arriving Thurs)
  9. angra (arriving Friday DL 1805 @ 1227)
  10. beckoa (AS2266 8:44 PM)
  11. DrunkCargo (should be around, but didn't register for tickets on time)
  12. greendx (arriving late Thursday night, may need to work from my hotel on Friday, if not will be available)
  13. Bob W (arriving Thursday)
  14. canadiancow (arriving AC 569 @ 1912)
  15. jackal (arriving Thursday)
  16. margarita girl (arriving AC103 @ 09:52)
  17. Altaflyer (arriving Flair 8135 @07:35am Fri)
  18. keitherson (i arrived Wednesday!! )

CONFIRMED for Do:
  1. nomadic.relief - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  2. NewbieRunner - Hampton Inn (Available for daytime activities and drinks/dinner on Friday)
  3. polkacat +1 - Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
  4. angra - currently GEC Granville Suites Downtown - Arriving early afternoon friday
  5. aviationp
  6. monitor - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  7. Frantic - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  8. BOB W- Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  9. Bohemian1 - Commuting from the burbs (signed up for Saturday dinner)
  10. jrl767 +1 - Marriott Delta Suites; ETA Fri ~1600
  11. CMK10 - Westin Grand
  12. keitherson - i live here!!
  13. Zorak - Westin Grand
  14. ANC RED-EYE
  15. Majuki- Westin Grand (Saturday activities only)
  16. pudgym29 - Hostelling International - Vancouver Downtown
  17. boxo - Park Inn & Suites
  18. TravelKane - Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
  19. beckoa Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  20. DrunkCargo (is home)
  21. greendx - Park Inn & Suites
  22. canadiancow - Couch surfing
  23. PhilElite
  24. jackal - Ramada Limited Vancouver Downtown
  25. margarita girl - Sheraton Vancouver Airport
  26. Altaflyer - HI Vancouver Central
  27. Finkface - Local, but may get a room after looking at this list


MAYBES:
  1. CDKing
  2. rxgeek +1
  3. Smiley90
  4. Viridianne
  5. srletend
  6. 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.
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YVR Do September 14-16, 2018

Old Sep 12, 2018, 10:19 am
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f0zzyNUE I am terribly sorry, but I don't believe the weather gods are on speaking terms with me at the moment. This is not what I ordered.

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.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 10:47 am
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For the walking tours, they have been locked in now and are payable in cash. I accept the following currencies:

$33 CAD for both tours, $16.50 for one (gratuity incl)
$25/$12.50 US
21.50/10.75

There is still room for extra participants on these.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 11:02 am
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My apologies but something sudden has come up and I going to have to cancel my YVR plans for this weekend hope to see you all some other time...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 11:02 am
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Originally Posted by nomadic.relief
f0zzyNUE I am terribly sorry, but I don't believe the weather gods are on speaking terms with me at the moment. This is not what I ordered.

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.
There's always the Aquarium as well.

Most of it is indoors and, if it's nice at the time, you can get a bit of Stanley Park stroll in too. Serviced by both bus and taxis.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 11:59 am
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I am now officially in! Many thanks to nomadic.relief for all the hard work. I have updated the wiki (after a few attempts where I screwed it up) and I’m looking forward to meeting you all.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:03 pm
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Sorry to hear that! Next time. PM'd to sort out flight refund.

Originally Posted by Zorak
My apologies but something sudden has come up and I going to have to cancel my YVR plans for this weekend hope to see you all some other time...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Bohemian1
The inevitable late night poker game at the Sheraton Wall Centre?
Originally Posted by monitor
The prospect of being in action somewhere, having a glass or two, and just walking down the hall to my room afterward is irresistible. Count me in.
I am local but thinking of getting a room at the Wall Centre. Especially If this is going to be a thing. Bear in mind, I used to be a dealer (poker included) in a casino so bring your money. So is it game on?
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Finkface
I am local but thinking of getting a room at the Wall Centre. Especially If this is going to be a thing. Bear in mind, I used to be a dealer (poker included) in a casino so bring your money. So is it game on?

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Old Sep 12, 2018, 3:32 pm
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So I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it to this but I have changed my plans to fly out of TYS rather than RDU so I am a definite. However, I cannot sign up for any of the events. Is it still possible I can attend the flight seeing and official DO dinner? It seems impossible to do so on EventBright.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 4:42 pm
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So I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it to this but I have changed my plans to fly out of TYS rather than RDU so I am a definite. However, I cannot sign up for any of the events. Is it still possible I can attend the flight seeing and official DO dinner? It seems impossible to do so on EventBright.
I believe the dinner was sold out awhile back. IIRC there was discussion upthread about how the restaurant limits group sizes. But perhaps you could organize a (separate) small table with the people who want to eat but couldnt get in the group reservation? I know a few others (like @monitor and @beckoa) would probably join.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 5:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Zorak
My apologies but something sudden has come up and I going to have to cancel my YVR plans for this weekend hope to see you all some other time...
Awe man... It was nice meeting you in EZE for the Cow Do tho... I'll drink some Malbec on your behalf. Oh wait, I don't drink... wine...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 5:54 pm
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Originally Posted by DrunkCargo
Awe man... It was nice meeting you in EZE for the Cow Do tho... I'll drink some Malbec on your behalf. Oh wait, I don't drink... wine...
That is one 'Do' that is on my sooner-than-bucket list. Anything with beef and EZE can't be all bad.

But first, the soon to be awesome YVR Do!
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 10:36 pm
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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 ...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 11:38 pm
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I will not be the only to be sad to miss out on seeing you.
Originally Posted by f0zzyNUE
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 ...
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Old Sep 13, 2018, 7:49 am
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And sadly I need to cancel as well. Very disappointed, but life and all that. I'll second a motion for making this an annual event!
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