2007 Pre Shootout

Phyxius

Ann McRae wrote:

Hi

Heard back from my friend. He has booked 2 different cabins for us.

WooHoo! Ann, everything sounds great! I also don't know what internet options are going to be along the trip, but I'm brining my laptop and you guys are free to use it. It's brand spanking new (bought it in December). FAST, has CS2, wireless available or you can burn DVDs or CDs. Since we'll be overflowing our cards. :

Ann McRae

Canmore accomodation confirmed: Condo that sleeps 11! Full kitchen, walking distance to downtown Canmore.

Next will be to work out the cost of each. I guess that will depend on actual final numbers....

Ann

Phyxius

Ann McRae wrote:

Canmore accomodation confirmed: Condo that sleeps 11! Full kitchen, walking distance to downtown Canmore.

Next will be to work out the cost of each. I guess that will depend on actual final numbers....

Ann

I finalized and paid for my flights to and from Canada yesterday. So, I'm booked and ready to go! I also got insurance for my gear on Wednesday, so I'm all set! (I just need to wait a few months and then buy some more photo gear.):D

Skippy

150 more sleeps to goooooooooooo whoohoooo!! :ivar
... Skippy
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gluwater

Skippy wrote:

150 more sleeps to goooooooooooo whoohoooo!! :ivar
... Skippy
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Uh oh she's started counting already. I bet your work mates just love you for that . Hopefully I'll see you in 150 sleeps! I finalized my promotion today so now I just have to try to sneak in a couple extra days off. Wish me luck!

Skippy

gluwater wrote:

Uh oh she's started counting already. I bet your work mates just love you for that . Hopefully I'll see you in 150 sleeps! I finalized my promotion today so now I just have to try to sneak in a couple extra days off. Wish me luck!

Ohhhhh they just love it when I do my countdown NOT!
I try to keep it under control till about the last 30 days, but sometimes like today, and yesterday, and come to think of it the day before too,
I ever so loudly announce how many more sleeps there are to go

Fingers crossed your dear boss will let you come play with the big kids

This is gonna be such a fun trip :ivar wait till Ann sees me get in the drivers of her van .... Skippy
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gluwater

Skippy wrote:

Fingers crossed your dear boss will let you come play with the big kids

This is gonna be such a fun trip :ivar wait till Ann sees me get in the drivers of her van .... Skippy
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I got my imediate supervisors approval but now have to wait for a different manager to approve it. So it's looking good!

I think Ann would rather give you a go at driving than let Gary drive again :hide.

Skippy

gluwater wrote:

I got my imediate supervisors approval but now have to wait for a different manager to approve it. So it's looking good!

I think Ann would rather give you a go at driving than let Gary drive again :hide.

Ohhhhhh no no no I insist on sitting in the back nagging as all backseat drivers do besides how am I gonna look for squirrels and other critters if I'm driving.........ohhhhhhhh gezzz that brings back scary images of Nik taking photos and driving at the same time

I hope everything works in your favour Nick, we got our fingers crossed for you ... Skippy
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Ann McRae

HaHaHa!!!! Well, skippy, no need for you to worry about driving. gluwater is in, and he drove our vanload from Zion to Vegas last year. That was cuz Andy let dragon (gary) race... I mean drive the rental mustang back!!!!! Nick is a fine driver, so he can spell me off. Bad news is that the windows in the middle of my van do not roll down - they do in Toyota's so Nancy W and Doug (kudbgud) shot out the window the whole drive from Bryce into Zion last year!!!!

Skippy wrote:

Ohhhhhh no no no I insist on sitting in the back nagging as all backseat drivers do besides how am I gonna look for squirrels and other critters if I'm driving.........ohhhhhhhh gezzz that brings back scary images of Nik taking photos and driving at the same time

I hope everything works in your favour Nick, we got our fingers crossed for you ... Skippy
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Ann McRae

Possible Waterton Accomodation:

Crandell Mountain Lodge

Check the 3 room suites, sleep 6 for $160 per night off season.

Other options could be bed & breakfasts outside the park.

And check out this guys site - Calgary photog & workshop leader,

Moods of Nature



ann

Ann McRae

Ann McRae wrote:

Possible Waterton Accomodation:

Crandell Mountain Lodge

Check the 3 room suites, sleep 6 for $160 per night off season.

Other options could be bed & breakfasts or lodges with cabins outside the park.

And check out this guys site - Calgary photog & workshop leader,

Moods of Nature


ann

Hmmm - I put some links in here - musta hit reply instead of edit

gluwater

The Crandell Mountain Lodge looks sweet. That get my vote.

Skippy

gluwater wrote:

The Crandell Mountain Lodge looks sweet. That get my vote.

Yep The Crandell Moutain Lodge looks good to me too ... Skippy
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Phyxius

Ann,
I just got back from Vegas, the Crandel Lodge looks good! : and Nick's flight gets in the same time as mine right? Are we on the same connection from Chicago? That would be cool! It's flight 5841 by United/Skywest, departs 9:45 am Chicago (ORD) time and lands at Edmonton at 12:26pm

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Ann McRae

Hi christina
How was Vegas?
I'll bet that you and Nick are on the same flight, as he is from Chcago. That will be cool (and easy on me to pick you two up on the 18th).

I'll check for vacancies at the Crandel. I'll also ask for recommendations, as the only times I've stayed in Waterton, we have camped.


How many sleeps?
ann

Phyxius wrote:

Ann,
I just got back from Vegas, the Crandel Lodge looks good! : and Nick's flight gets in the same time as mine right? Are we on the same connection from Chicago? That would be cool! It's flight 5841 by United/Skywest, departs 9:45 am Chicago (ORD) time and lands at Edmonton at 12:26pm

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gluwater

Phyxius wrote:

Ann,
I just got back from Vegas, the Crandel Lodge looks good! : and Nick's flight gets in the same time as mine right? Are we on the same connection from Chicago? That would be cool! It's flight 5841 by United/Skywest, departs 9:45 am Chicago (ORD) time and lands at Edmonton at 12:26pm

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Looks like we're in the same flight. What are the chances. Can you choose your seat? I've never flown United before, I'll check and see if I can. Maybe we could coordinate sitting next to each other and chat a little before we get to Edmonton.

Phyxius

gluwater wrote:

Looks like we're in the same flight. What are the chances. Can you choose your seat? I've never flown United before, I'll check and see if I can. Maybe we could coordinate sitting next to each other and chat a little before we get to Edmonton.

There are still lots of empty seats on our flight, I've chosen 17D, but about half of the seats are still available. I booked through Expedia and they allow you to choose seats. :

Skippy

135 more sleeps to go!! :ivar ... not that I'm counting or anything

... Skippy
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Ann McRae

Okay, preshootout people. Here is a must read!

Skippy

Ann McRae wrote:

Okay, preshootout people. Here is a must read!

Ahhhhhhh okay so when we are out and we look at you stupid, you will be able to interpret for us right ... ... Skippy
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Phyxius

Skippy wrote:

Ahhhhhhh okay so when we are out and we look at you stupid, you will be able to interpret for us right ... ... Skippy
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We'll just look at the person asking for our loonie toonies like they're an alf and then ask for custard powder. (Well, YOU can ask for the custard powder, stuff looks nasty. ) Then, they'll look at you like you've gone berko and you can say, "What?! You want my bickies!"




I'll just walk around saying "Y'all" and dropping my "g's" and calling people "hon", so they'll think I'm a damp squib anyway. (Jut kidding about the "hon" part.)

Phyxius

Phyxius wrote:

We'll just look at the person asking for our loonie toonies like they're an alf and then ask for custard powder. (Well, YOU can ask for the custard powder, stuff looks nasty. ) Then, they'll look at you like you've gone berko and you can say, "What?! You want my bickies!"




I'll just walk around saying "Y'all" and dropping my "g's" and calling people "hon", so they'll think I'm a damp squib anyway. (Jut kidding about the "hon" part.)

Bump - 128 more sleeps Skippy!

Skippy

Hey you guys, I've been Google Earthing where we are staying in Jasper, and it's a wonderful location the entire area around where we are staying looks like it has some incredible sights waiting for us.

We're gonna be pooped by the time we get to Glacier I tell you

Geezz I hope me trigger finger don't get a crick in it .... Skippy
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gluwater

Phyxius wrote:

There are still lots of empty seats on our flight, I've chosen 17D, but about half of the seats are still available. I booked through Expedia and they allow you to choose seats. :

I tried to pick 17C but it gave me an error message , I'll try again later. I booked through Orbitz. Were your tickets outrageously expensive also? Maybe they just don't like me :cry?

gluwater

Skippy wrote:

Hey you guys, I've been Google Earthing where we are staying in Jasper, and it's a wonderful location the entire area around where we are staying looks like it has some incredible sights waiting for us.

We're gonna be pooped by the time we get to Glacier I tell you

Geezz I hope me trigger finger don't get a crick in it .... Skippy
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I just bought a second body this morning , and may be getting another lens in a couple hours!! Think I can use both at once, with both hands? I'll be an ambidextrous shooter .

Skippy

gluwater wrote:

I just bought a second body this morning , and may be getting another lens in a couple hours!! Think I can use both at once, with both hands? I'll be an ambidextrous shooter .

Ohhhhh cool well don't forget the IR one will ya, I'll help ya with that one
..... yup I am really looking forward to the trip :ivar .. Skippy
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Skippy

gluwater wrote:

I tried to pick 17C but it gave me an error message , I'll try again later. I booked through Orbitz. Were your tickets outrageously expensive also? Maybe they just don't like me :cry?

Well lucky you were not buying the ticket from Oz Nick, cause you don't get much change from $3,000 for the airfares alone. ... Skippy
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gluwater

Skippy wrote:

Well lucky you were not buying the ticket from Oz Nick, cause you don't get much change from $3,000 for the airfares alone. ... Skippy
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:wow Ouch! For that price I hope you get more than just peanuts for the long trip here:lurk.

Phyxius

gluwater wrote:

I tried to pick 17C but it gave me an error message , I'll try again later. I booked through Orbitz. Were your tickets outrageously expensive also? Maybe they just don't like me :cry?

Mine is $586, but that's from BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) to Chicago - Chicago to Edmonton and then the return trip again through Chicago.

Were you able to request a seat? I change mine. :

Skippy

118 More Sleeps To Gooooooooooo !!!

Whooohooo!!!!! :ivar :ivar

.... but who's counting Me Me Me Me Me ... Skippy
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