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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #165 on: February 25, 2016, 07:48:33 AM »
The question has been raised oabout getting a ride or a taxi to the dinner. If you are able to help with giving a ride or you would like to share a taxi let me know and we can organise those that want a ride.

The average price of a taxi to Earls from the hotel is $10.90 + tip. 
I found a website for average prices for taxis; wwwtaxifarefinder.com This website will do fares from almost anywhere. Type in starting point and destination to get the average price.

Richard posted a local taxi company which has 6 seater taxi's as well as a lot of others.  See his posting in getting around Vancouver.
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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #166 on: February 25, 2016, 08:25:24 AM »
I've merged the topic from the Off the Grid board with this, the main dinner get together thread so it doesn't get confusing
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« Reply #167 on: February 26, 2016, 06:23:06 AM »
I've merged the topic from the Off the Grid board with this, the main dinner get together thread so it doesn't get confusing

WOW! I was sending a mental message to you yesterday to see if they could be merged. Good to see I still have it! Thanks Richard. 👍
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« Reply #168 on: March 06, 2016, 08:53:54 AM »
Add me to this waiting list. I have.apparently never been on this forum... I just registered today! So it's been 6 years! I have A LOT of catching up to do on every topic if there's time. Meanwhile, if they're already at capacity for the meet-up dinner on the 7th, I will invent an alternate gathering place at or across the street from the host hotel.
 

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« Reply #169 on: March 06, 2016, 09:12:57 AM »
I can now confirm that Earls (across the street from the Hotel) has confirmed our reservation! We don't have to pre-order and they will take individual billing. I am going with cash on the night as I think it will help with the tipping. 😊.

I suppose I had better book my flight and accommodation soon! 😊

Atlantia, I'm not sure how this forum works yet, but I believe you will see this. Add me to whatever waiting list there is for the Earls across the street from the hotell. If capacity.ends up being a problem, as I said I can invent a second place nearby for all who can't fit into Earls. The moderators know me, and I know virtually no one here by their handle yet. I only have probably 1,000 more posts to catch up on ... sometime!
 

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« Reply #170 on: March 06, 2016, 11:06:44 AM »
Please add me to the waiting list. George
 

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« Reply #171 on: March 06, 2016, 05:36:30 PM »
This is my first GateCon and I am going alone. Could I be added to whatever waiting list you are keeping for this get together? This sounds like fun!
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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #172 on: March 07, 2016, 05:02:06 PM »
I can now confirm that Earls (across the street from the Hotel) has confirmed our reservation! We don't have to pre-order and they will take individual billing. I am going with cash on the night as I think it will help with the tipping. 😊.

I suppose I had better book my flight and accommodation soon! 😊

Sorrrrry!!!!
I've been a total stranger these days, work and little girl and stressing and just everything in general... but YAY... 5 minutes to myself to say YAY again and I cannot wait for this....
It is looking like it is going to be just  myself +1 coming for the pre-con so you are welcome to change the list and add someone else now :)!
Thanks soooo much for taking the time to arrange this for us Atlantia :)! You are amazeballs!
 

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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #173 on: March 08, 2016, 05:56:58 AM »
I can now confirm that Earls (across the street from the Hotel) has confirmed our reservation! We don't have to pre-order and they will take individual billing. I am going with cash on the night as I think it will help with the tipping. 😊.

I suppose I had better book my flight and accommodation soon! 😊

Atlantia, I'm not sure how this forum works yet, but I believe you will see this. Add me to whatever waiting list there is for the Earls across the street from the hotell. If capacity.ends up being a problem, as I said I can invent a second place nearby for all who can't fit into Earls. The moderators know me, and I know virtually no one here by their handle yet. I only have probably 1,000 more posts to catch up on ... sometime!

Hi Mike,
I know you from facebook. I have added you, George and Jchu100 to the wait list. I am hoping closer to the time that I will be able to add everyone on the waitlist. I think Earls will be able to cope.
Unfortunately, Earls is not exactly across the road, it is round a couple of corners and across the road. I had mixed the Hotels up.

Nonnie, thanks for the update.

Also to re-cap, if you think any of you will be taking a taxi to and from Earls and would like to share, just let me know and book accordingley.
Thanks
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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #174 on: March 08, 2016, 08:34:09 AM »
I'll probably be walking it, not bothered about the distance...
:)! I'll bring comfortable shoes haha  ;D
 
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« Reply #175 on: March 13, 2016, 07:32:33 AM »
I'll probably be walking it, not bothered about the distance...
:)! I'll bring comfortable shoes haha  ;D

I want to walk too so let`s open up a walking group  :D
 
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« Reply #176 on: March 14, 2016, 05:23:44 PM »
I'll probably be walking it, not bothered about the distance...
:)! I'll bring comfortable shoes haha  ;D

I want to walk too so let`s open up a walking group  :D

Got to make sure I make my 10,000 steps a day hahaha!!!!
 

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« Reply #177 on: March 15, 2016, 09:20:41 AM »
For anyone walking, I believe there is a short cut through the shopping centre. I think it is open late also. If anyone knows different or can confirm my thoughts, feel free to update.
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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #178 on: March 16, 2016, 07:23:35 AM »
I'll probably be walking it, not bothered about the distance...
:)! I'll bring comfortable shoes haha  ;D

I want to walk too so let`s open up a walking group  :D

Got to make sure I make my 10,000 steps a day hahaha!!!!

You`re having a little daughter so 10.000 steps a day shouldn`t be a problem  ;D
 
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Re: Pre-Convention Get Together (unofficial)
« Reply #179 on: March 24, 2016, 07:04:56 PM »
I'll probably be walking it, not bothered about the distance...
:)! I'll bring comfortable shoes haha  ;D

I want to walk too so let`s open up a walking group  :D

Got to make sure I make my 10,000 steps a day hahaha!!!!

You`re having a little daughter so 10.000 steps a day shouldn`t be a problem  ;D

When she is at nursery I get a lazy day hahaha!!!