Angalin Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hey, I'm on a panel with George! :cheers: Thursday, 12:30 -- The Werewolves of Brigadoon.The appropriation of Scotland, Ireland andWales as lands of “Celtic fantasy†by NorthAmerican authors whose Celtic experiencesappear to begin with Sir Walter Scott,travel through Brigadoon, and concludewith bad Hollywood moviesOh, lucky you! Have fun! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peadar Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks guys! I couldn't be more proud if I were GRRM himself :leaving: Don't let the Irish nation down! :thumbsup:You've seen my title, right, Pod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 You've seen my title, right, Pod?:lol: You haven't always had that title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peadar Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 :lol: You haven't always had that title?I had to fight long and hard for it -- mostly against yourself, as it happens. Once people get the idea of "Blame Pod" into their heads, it's pretty hard to make them turn around and see there's something even more embarrassing out there! Even so, six months ago, I finally triumphed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Tonight's lotto draw was pretty much the last opportunity to afford the trip this year and the fates were not kind.We hope to see reports of lots of fun and hope that you all enjoy yourselves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Even so, six months ago, I finally triumphed.I'll win yet. :leaving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenalpia Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Tonight's lotto draw was pretty much the last opportunity to afford the trip this year and the fates were not kind.We hope to see reports of lots of fun and hope that you all enjoy yourselves!!*shakes fist at fates* :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Just wanted to remind anyone who's driving to Canada from the States that it's not a bad idea to call your auto insurance company and have them send you one of these cards confirming you coverage:(from http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html )"Proof of auto insurance is required. U.S. auto insurance is accepted as long as an individual is a tourist in Canada. U.S. insurance firms will issue a Canadian insurance card, which should be obtained and carried prior to driving into Canada." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyria Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Our memberships still haven't been processed yet. Sent it in back in mid-May. I sent an email a month ago, and she said they would be processed by the end of that week. Still nothing :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Our memberships still haven't been processed yet. Sent it in back in mid-May. I sent an email a month ago, and she said they would be processed by the end of that week. Still nothing :(Yeah.....I don't know if the membership I bought from Alchemist actually got transferred, either. I guess I will just have to bring a copy of the email. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I've heard the con organizers have been horrible at replying to emails this year. Definitely print out the emails for transfers. That way when the unorganized bunch has no clue what you're talking about...you have proof ;) Also if you're transferring a membership from one person to another see if they could write a letter, sign it, scan it, and email it to you to be printed out as well.Also FYI anyone that Might be taking VIA rail, they are on strike. They are offering refunds for tickets purchased from July 24 - August 23rd 2009. I'm guessing that means they could expect the strike to last a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Mich,VIA doesn't run the subways, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenalpia Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Also FYI anyone that Might be taking VIA rail, they are on strike. They are offering refunds for tickets purchased from July 24 - August 23rd 2009. I'm guessing that means they could expect the strike to last a month.Bollocks! This could prove interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Mich,VIA doesn't run the subways, does it?No Scot. VIA Rail is just the long distance train service in Canada. Subways and local trains are run by separate companies.Bollocks! This could prove interesting...Sending you a message on FB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Is this trainstrike going to effect the people coming on the train from New York? or is that a different company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 It's a different company I think. They might use the same tracks though or something like that.At this time, Adirondack Trains 68 and 69 (operating between New York and Montreal, Quebec) and Amtrak Cascades Trains 510 and 517 (operating between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.) will not be affected by the strike and will operate according to the published schedules.Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks Mich, that should save several people from panic attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 No worries *laughs* I'm panic attacking... I was taking VIA to Montreal. Now I'll probably have to drive :tantrum:They are the main long distance train here though. I'm hoping the strike won't last very long... hopefully less than *checks calendar* 13 days :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I hope the strike will be over long before the con. Sorry if I was not showing concern for the more local people. :grouphug: maybe you could carshare with other Canadians going to the Con? -I am not sure how far away you are.I can't imaginge a several day rail strike over int he UK we have one or 2 day strikes (but repeated several times) those are disrutive enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 There's always the Greyhound buses. . .Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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