Canada

[JerryR]

Now - where were we - oh yes - I let the cat outa the bag about a visit to Canada

 

[taabru45]

Oh $h*t .....well we're ready for you....and this, folks is continued from viewtopic.php?f=5&t=17498&start=15
Steffan

 

[JerryR]

So, a summary. We arrive in Vancouver July 5th, and I believe there on the nights of 6th and 7th - but by 8th we are in Whistler, 9th Lac de Jeune, 10th & 11th Jasper, 12th Lake Louise, 13th & 14th Banff and 15th we hit Calgary. we're at the Stampede afternoon and evening of Friday 16th and we fly home on the afternoon of the 18th - coming and going by Air Canada so I suppose the passengers are supposed to flap the wings to keep it going :mrgreen:

Snags.
Have wife with me who is wary of strange bearded men with guitars (including her husband) - she refused to go to Arlington :roll:
Have no guitar with me

So that is my little secret out. perhaps if any LTGers bumped into me by 'accident' along the way she might not actually run away :mrgreen:

I'm logging off now for tonight - and continuing my strig change - i've just changed my G string :mrgreen:

 

[taabru45]

OK Jerry...So we'll see each other on the 5, 6, 0r 7th, of July...That would be great....and I can, come up with at least 2 guitars...OK. Steffan

 

[JerryR]

I'll check what the itinerary for Vancouver is and gently broach the idea of a rendezvous with Kathryn... :shock: I'll let you know

 

[taabru45]

At least coffee....(and a donut) Tim Hortons is a Canadian tradtion....We gott at least meet Jerry...after all if i get to England I might be staying with you for a month or two... :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[john_kidder]

Jerry - I'm afraid I'll be in Norway then. First a memorial party for my wife, then a three-week wait for a new grandchild. Hope you have a fine trip.

 

[killdeer43]

At least coffee....(and a donut) Tim Hortons is a Canadian tradtion....We gott at least meet Jerry...after all if i get to England I might be staying with you for a month or two... :lol: :lol: Steffan

Jerry, Steffan, et al,

Wives love to stop and check out Granville Island when they visit Vancouver so that would be a great place to meet with a bearded fellow or two (?) just to press the flesh and say " how the heck are you, eh?" :wink:

Just a thought,
Joe

 

[taabru45]

Now you're stylin' Jerry, and I'm sure I could manage a guitar or two...your wife would have lots to do, and with a tin cup or 2 maybe we could get free coffees....then again they might charge double...which reminds me...if you want to pass yourself off as a Canadian :lol: :lol: when you go to a Tim Hortorns and you ask for a coffee, the girl will as you how you like it...our favorite term for extra sugar and extra cream is 'double double'....and I suppose the same goes for Tea...It will be exciting to meet you, bring your camera and saySmile. :lol:
cause my new teeth will be ready by the end of Feb....Steffan

 

[JerryR]

Jerry - I'm afraid I'll be in Norway then. First a memorial party for my wife, then a three-week wait for a new grandchild. Hope you have a fine trip.

Thanks for the thoughts John - missed my chance to meet a real rancher Guess the Calgary Stampede isn't on your 'to do' list :mrgreen: Hope all is well with the new grandchild How many will that make the score :?: Have none of my own (as far as I know) - my sons are nearly 24 and 22 respectively so no need for them to get tied down for another 20 years at least :mrgreen:

 

[JerryR]

Now you're stylin' Jerry, and I'm sure I could manage a guitar or two...your wife would have lots to do, and with a tin cup or 2 maybe we could get free coffees....then again they might charge double...which reminds me...if you want to pass yourself off as a Canadian :lol: :lol: when you go to a Tim Hortorns and you ask for a coffee, the girl will as you how you like it...our favorite term for extra sugar and extra cream is 'double double'....and I suppose the same goes for Tea...It will be exciting to meet you, bring your camera and saySmile. :lol:
cause my new teeth will be ready by the end of Feb....Steffan

My cameras tend to be a digicam - and whatever I have on my phone - won't the dazzle of your new gnashers cause a screen black out

Joe - it would be great to meet you too - potentially turning into a mini LTG get together. Like I say, I have'nt broached it with my wife yet, who tends to be a bit 'shy' with my guitar buddies (but Joe - she likes bird watching :wink: ) :roll: I have to find out what she has planned during the Vancouver stay to see what time is free and if that suits you too

 

[JerryR]

Managed to broach the subject with Mrs R - we have no definite Canadian intinerary in Vancouver organized as yet. We are staying at the FAIRMONT WATERFRONT HOTEL, 900 CANADA PLACE WAY, VANCOUVER BC CANADA V6C, 5th, 6th & 7th July. She muttered something about 'not wanting me involved with a whole group of LTG all evening' - what do you propose? Sure we can work something out

 

[killdeer43]

Jerry,
Maybe we could drive by and wave, or maybe even treat you to a moon over Vancouver! :lol:

Joe

 

[Ian]

And speaking of trips (which we weren't), I'm in the UK and France in August, anyone home ?

 

[john_kidder]

And speaking of trips (which we weren't), I'm in the UK and France in August, anyone home ?

Great idea for a new thread.

 

[BobsterMan]

A visit to Western Canada without a stop on the prairies?? You're missing the best part. None of those mountains or trees to block the view.

 

[JerryR]

And speaking of trips (which we weren't), I'm in the UK and France in August, anyone home ?

Where in the UK?

 

[JerryR]

Jerry,
Maybe we could drive by and wave, or maybe even treat you to a moon over Vancouver! :lol:

Joe

Well - I'm hoping for a proper meet up As for mooning - perhaps only wear the guitar like in your photo - that might impress my wife :shock: :mrgreen: But then again - might not :roll: :wink:

 

[JerryR]

A visit to Western Canada without a stop on the prairies?? You're missing the best part. None of those mountains or trees to block the view.

I have a photograph of my Maternal Grandfather at his brother's farm near Saskatuan (bet I spelled that wrong)?

 

[killdeer43]

Saskatoon.....it's the birthplace of that famous hairdresser...
Vidal Saskatoon! :lol:

Joe