Just booked CP alternatives (in case AC doesn't secure seats for me in time if there is a strike).

BlondeBomber: Great to hear! I guess it pays to be an AC SE!
Brigitte and I spent a lovely evening watching the fireworks last night. Australia was the competitor and they put on a fantastic display. Conditions were perfect. Rain earlier in the day had subsided by afternoon, and the balmy temperature brought out many enthusiastic pyrotechnic afficionados. The finale was spectacular.

BTW, a word of advice that Brigitte suggested I mention. As Old Montr�al has streets comprised mainly of original cobblestones, the ladies in our entourage at the FAQ would be well advised to wear flat heels. It's just more comfortable and less treacherous.
Those of us taking the jet boat expedition are also advised to bring a change of clothing and a towel. Wear something that you don't mind getting wet and change into something better (and dryer) afterwards.

It's just a few days now!

Remember Canadian also flies to YUL from ORD and MIA if you want your Star Alliance points.

We have reservations (we let them know that this was our backup plan -- we must confirm with them by July 20) on Canadian flights in J, arriving YUL at 2:30 PM on July 21. One way or the other we will get to FAQ!

Alas, unless things change dramatically, I won't be able to attend the FAQ.

Y'all have fun, and be sure to try the bagels (and avoid the poutine!).

I was able to use the threat of an AC strike to get my company's UA-loving travel agency (OK, UA gives us a discount) to not book me on the UA-AC codeshare, but instead route my entire trip on DL! (The FAQ is on the front-end of a business trip).

And DL promptly upgraded all 6 segments.

Now that I've used the threat for my own selfish purposes, let's hope there is no strike!

Some people just know how to fly!

Final call for Monday's tours. I have confirmed the following for all or part of the day:

RichG
CaptMike
Flyme2
BlondeBomber
Sparticus
dgolds
johnA

Aeroplan Centre in the morning. Lunch at AC headquaters. Tour of Maintenance Facilities in afternoon.

See you all on Friday.

"My stomach yearns for something sweet to go with my morning Second Cup Paradiso Dark..."

From the home of Krispy Kreme, North Carolina, will hence come forth these epicurean delights for the sweet at heart! While it is not the same as coming straight off of the line, they will be fine after a very brief heating at the place of consumption!

The best I could do for accommodations is the Four Points Dorval. Working on moving to the Centre Sheraton for Sunday, but if ANYONE is not going to use their res for Friday or Saturday, let me know and I'll assume your identity. And the names will NOT be changed to protect the innocent!

MONTREAL: A Melting Pot of Music, Comedy and Art ******$368 per person (based on double occupancy)******

Experience la comedie Fran�aise with a twist and get into edgy art in sizzling
Montreal.

Friday, July 21 -- Monday, July 24
Roundtrip air aboard CO

Three nights at Le Nouvel Hotel
http://www.site59.com/packages/offer...11856&city=371

Flyme2.. njflyer is unable to drive up> he's flying instead and so am I.

And I"m getting in much earlier...

21 JUL AC 773 EWR-YUL 12:55-14:15

Three nights at the Le Center Sheraton, hoping for an upgraded room.

24 JUL AC 772 YUL=EWR 11:00-12:10


What's the best way to getting from the airport??

See ya in a few days!

Things are looking better for "no Air Canada strike for FAQ" (see AC threads).

Whew! (but I will wait for the final answer before I pop the cork!

We will make sure you get a ride Catman--flyme2 will coordinate those of us who have cars with people needing rides.

Thank you BlondeBomber and flyme2... I will help with the gas, I'm good for that

|and I can earn miles!