Email from Sylvia 2004-09-11 Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Subject: Chothes Really? I am not planning to bring short-sleeves T-shirt...
Sylvia
-----Original Message----- From: Ann Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 4:05 AM To: Sylvia Subject: Re: Clothes
Sylvia,
There is warm air-conditioning everywhere. I wear 2 pieces of chothes now (underwear+thin short sleeves). It is now raining for 2 day and sunny for 1 day.
Ann.
Sylvia wrote:
>> Ann, >> >> I start packing my stuff. How is the weather in Vancouver now? How >> many clothes you wear today? Please describe (or you may take a >> picture of yourself and send it to me). >> >> I plan to bring some "mid-sleeves" and long-sleeves" T-shirts. And I >> will bring my wind jacket and wind-stopper + fleece. Is it enough? >> >> Sylvia
Email from Sylvia: 2004-09-09 Subject: flight Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Subject: flight
Ann,
My agent told me the flights on Sep 18 are very full. JAL offers me to upgrade to business class on return trip if I am willing to change my departure date to Sep 17/19. Of course, I reject their offer....
Email to Sylvia 2004-09-08 Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Ann,
OK. Let's decide in Nanaimo. But if we really rent a car, I prefer to rent for the day in Tofino too. Our trip will not be restricted by the Tofino bus schedule then.
Sylvia
-----Original Message----- From: Ann Chou Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 6:10 AM To: Sylvia Fung Subject: Re:car
Yes, there are some coupon for renting car.in Entertainment book. Budget: Free car upgrade, $10 offon week end rental, $15 off on 3day weekend , rent for 2 day, get 3rd weekend day free. Avis: Free car upgrade, $20 off 4 day-weekend rental, (15 off 3d, 10 off 2d), free gas, free weekend day on 3 or more day. National Car: one free day on 3-day rental, one car upgrade. Alamo: similar offer Hertz: similar offer Ebterprise: similar offer
Sylvia, it can be quite an experience driving a car on the ferry, if you
don;t mind a looooooong wait at the terminal (typical 2-4 hours!!) I think my concern, if not problem, of driving is that I do not want to driving on unfamilar road in a RAINYday. Can we be flexible about driving to/from Victoria/Tofino?
Ann.
Sylvia wrote:
>> Ann, >> >> Please see my reply in BLUE below. >> >> I just check the fare to rent a car. It is expensive to pick-up the car in Tofino. >> >> Oct 3 Tofino (09:00) ? Oct 4 Victoria 13:00): $180 >> >> Oct 2 Nanaimo (09:00) ? Oct 4 Victoria (13:00): $96 >> >> Oct 4 Tofino (09:00) ? Oct 4 Victoria (13:00): $90 >> >> You may check the fare too at http://www.budget.com >> . Does Entertainment book have car rental >> discount? >> >> Regards, >> >> Sylvia >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ann >> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 1:22 PM >> To: Sylvia >> Subject: Re: FW: everything booked. >> >> Sylvia, >> >> Some other points of my driving are >> >> 5. I need to take several break on the way. (per 1.5 hrs) >> >> Of course we need to take breaks. We may take breaks at Coombs and >> Chemainus to take pictures and have something to eat. >> >> 6. Some portion of the road is windy. >> >> Have to be careful. >> >> 7. We may need to change our accommodation in Victoria as I do >> >> absolutlely not want to drive into downtown Victoria. Too many people, >> >> one way road, and high parking fee. >> >> We may return the car before the point to downtown. I don't know. Is >> it possible? >> >> 8. We may not get lost. But you might expect I drive into wrong way at >> >> least 3 times. >> >> Haha. Really? >> >> Your math do not include the passenger fee of the ferry and parking.
How >> about if we rent the car one way for one day? >> >> No. >> >> 1. For passenger fee of the ferry, even though we rent a car, drive >> your own car or go by public transportation, you have to pay. >> >> 2. For parking fee, even those if you rent a car or drive your own >> car, we have to pay. >> >> BTW, Maria will not go to Whistler. So I will check the tour and book
it >> this week >> >> Ann -------------------- >> Sylvia wrote: >>>>Ann, >>>>Of course, I prefer to drive to Tofino by ourselves. We can stay and >>>>stop in any spots that we like. And our trip will not be restricted by >>>>the bus schedule. However, the problems are:- >>>>1. You have to drive for a long time (3 hrs/5 hrs). I can't help you to >>>>drive. >>>>2. You may drive slowly >>>>3. You have to find out the road in advance >>>>4. We may get lost. >>>>The above can be avoided if you studied the route in advance. If you >>>>are not confident to drive, it is better to take the bus. >>>>I don't agree to rent a car. It costs around $150 for renting a >>>>cheapest car for 3 days. And it only costs $75 ($32.25 one-way) for > >>>>ship a car to and from Vancouver. >>>>Please let me know your idea. >>>>Sylvia >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: Ann >>>>Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 9:06 AM >>>>To: Sylvia >>>>Subject: Re: FW: everything booked. >>>>Sylvia, >>>>Just back from WCCCL camp with Belinda and get your three email/ >>>>I agree that we may book tofino bus. >>>>Dropping off is not a bad idea. I think just be flexible and see how
is >>>>our energy level. >>>>I read Moose Island tour too. Option are we rent a car at the island at >>>>Nanamo and return it at Victoria. >>>>(but I am not familiar with renting car) Taking my own car from >>>>Vancouver would be really expensive and probably slow too. >>>>Ann >>>>Sylvia wrote: >>>>>>Ann, >>>>>>I am thinking. On the way from Tofino to Victoria, we may ask the >>>>>>driver of Tofino bus to drop us at Chemainus instead of >>>>>>Victoria/Nanaimo. We may take around 1 hour (or more to take the next >>>>>>bus) there. And take the Grayline bus to Victoria (arrive at Victoria >>>>>>at 12:55). >>>>>>Sylvia >>>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>>>From: Sylvia >>>>>>Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 6:42 AM >>>>>>To: Ann >>>>>>Subject: RE: everything booked. >>>>>>Ann, >>>>>>Just wonder. Do we need to book the Tofino bus> >>>>>>Sylvia >>>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>>>From: Ann >>>>>>Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 8:16 AM >>>>>>To: Sylvia >>>>>>Subject: everything booked. >>>>>>Sylvia, >>>>>>Everything except the greyhound, whistler trip and ferry (no need to >>>>>>Ann. >>>>>>Below are the confirmation FYI. >>>>>>--------------------------------------------- >>>>>>True North is booked price 340 /person >>>>>>-------- Original Message -------- >>>>>>Subject: Re: Chinook >>>>>>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:31:15 -0700 >>>>>>From: Moose Travel Network - Vancouver >>>>>>To: Ann >>>>>>Hi Ann, >>>>>>You are both confirmed. I have added "Female Dorm Only Please" to
your
>> > >>>>>>request. I am quite certain that the rooms have electrical outlets. >>>>>>I would call or send an e-mail to Samesun Banff as well requesting a >>>>>>"Female >>>>>>Dorm" prior to arriving. >>>>>>Your confirmation number is for both of you. >>>>>>We will see you at 8:15am on September 29. >>>>>>Cheers, >>>>>>Rob >>>>>>on 8/25/04 5:45 PM, Ann wrote: >>>>>>>>Hi Helen, >>>>>>>>Thank you for the information. We would like to book this trip. Both >>>>>>>>of us are HI-members. >>>>>>>>1. Trip name >>>>>>>>Moose Chinook >>>>>>>>2. Full name & title (Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr) of passenger(s). >>>>>>>>3. Start date in Banff. >>>>>>>>Sept 29, 2004 (Wed) >>>>>>>>4. Pick up location (i.e. hostel) in Banff. (This information is not >>>>>>>>urgent, however we need to know this sometime prior to your >>>>>>departure!) >>>>>>>>SameSun Banff >>>>>>>>BTW, my friend Sylvia is particularly concern about availabilty of >>>>>>>>electric outlet at the dorm room for re-charging her devices. Will she >>>>>>>>have difficulty finding them? Also, she feels uncomfortable sleeping >>>>>>in >>>>>>>>same rooms with boys. Will she be okay> >>>>>>>>Ann >>>>>>>>Moose Travel Network - Vancouver wrote: >>>>>>>>>>Hi Ann, >>>>>>>>>>If you decided to start your Chinook trip in Lake Louise, you would >>>>>>only be >>>>>>>>>>missing a short 20 minute walk at Johnston Canyon. >>>>>>>>>>http://www.moosenetwork.com >>>>>>>>>>Phone: (604) 777-9905 Fax: (604) 777-9906 >>>>>>>>>>Toll-free in North America: 1-888-244-6673 >>>>>>>>>>Cancellation policy: Cancellations will result in a penalty of 20% if made more than 48 hours before departure. A 50% fee applied ------------------------------ >>>>>>Confirmation number for HI-Lake louise Alpine center (still double bed room, no changed yet) >>>>>>--------------- > ------------------------- >Your request to stay at SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Banff from >>>>September 21, 2004 to September 22, 2004 has been approved. You will be staying
>>>>>>a(n) Hotel Room - Private Amenities Bed. The total amount of your stay >>>>>>will be $75.00. >>>>>>Thanks for choosing Samesunn Banff, we look forward to seeing you. >>>>>>need to contact us, please do call toll-free in North America >>>>>>1-877-562-2783 or International Direct 1-403-762-5521. We can also be >>>>>>reached via email at banff@samesun.com. >>>>>>-------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>Dear Ann >>>>>>Thank you for your on-line booking at HI - Victoria >>>>>>Your room information is shown below: >>>>>>female bed >>>>>>(female shared room): 17.00 (Adult) >>>>>>female bed >>>>>>(female shared room): 17.00 (Adult) >>> >>>>>>Cost: 34.00 >>>>>>Room Information >>>>>>Checkin: Monday October 4, 2004 >>>>>>Checkout: Tuesday October 5, 2004 >>>>>>Number of Rooms: 1 >>>>>>Number of Nights: 1 >>>>>>Number of Adults: 2 >>>>>>--------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>Thank you for your on-line booking at HI - Whalers on the Point >>>>>>Guesthouse >>>>>Your reservation is confirmed >>>>Your room information is shown below: >>>>>>Female Bed >>>>>>(Female Shared Room): 40.00 (Adult) >>>>>>Female Bed >>>>>>(Female Shared Room): 40.00 (Adult) >>>>>>Cost: 80.00 >>>>>>Room Information >>>>>>Checkin: Saturday October 2, 2004 >>>>>>Checkout: Monday October 4, 2004 >>>>>>Number of Rooms: 1 >>>>>>Number of Nights: 2 >>>>>>Number of Adults: 2
Email from Maria
windy??? u serious!! no way. i don't mind driving if u know the direction. bf... mm... he doesn't want to come... he had already seen whistler....i actually didn't want to go as well.... :P... i had been there several times....
yup. got sim card and the $10 voucher. the registered phone number of the sim card is --------------------------------- From: Ann To: Maria Subject: Re: Whister tour Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 21:34:47 -0700 That the problem wor. or you recruit a driver for us ! (your boyfriend?) The road is too windy for me. BTW, did you get the sim card for Sylvia yet? Ann Maria Kan wrote: > i guess so. but do we really need a tour? can't we go by ourselves? > just wondering.... not that i know how to drive to whislter..... > > ----Original Message Follows---- From: Ann To: Maria Kan Subject: Re: Whister tour Date: > Wed, 01 Sep 2004 22:21:36 -0700 will we go to the travel agent together for booking thr trip? Ann
Maria Kan wrote: >that's not too expensive. i'll come. we just pay there rite? we don't need to make > any reservation? ----Original Message Follows---- From: Ann To: Maria Kan Whister tour Date: >Fri, 27 Aug 2004 22:35:10 -0700 most whistler tour cost 39 excluding >gonoda fee, tax and tips. Ann.
Maria wrote: >oh wait.... for how much? > >----Original Message Follows---- From: Ann To: Maria Kan Subject: >Whister tour Date: >Thu, 26 Aug 2004 17:17:44 -0700 Maria, would you >be interested in going for Whistler tour with me and Sylvia on Sunday, Sept 19, second day Sylvia is here? Ann
WCCCLC Our Room Topic: Weekend Fun
I came to the site as early as 5:30pm. But Kim was eariler than me. So she chose her bed first. and then I did. Vic, Jen, Nana, Cat and Marie came from a long way-- Calgary. Good for them. And Bernadette, Helen's little sis and youngest camper of all, came with the coach bus. We had a fun evening.
Email from Bee 2004-09-30 Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Hi Ann
that's ok, just call me, and of course Sylvia can stay, does she wants to eat at home or out? me and bro won't be home for dinner so Dad is gonna eat on his own, Sylvia can eat anything she wants at home, can she cook for herself? I feel really bad not be able to spend more time with Sylvia.
bee
Quoting ann
>> What is maria's email bTW >> And if you are too busy. my dad can pick us up., if it is easier. >> but Sylvia can stay in your home, right? >> Ann. >> Quoting belindafung@telus.net: >> > >>> > Hi Ann & Sylvia, >>> > sounds like a v fulfilling trip to u guys, lots of exercise in nice weather, >>> > which is wonderful. About Friday, I'll be going to a potluck party around >>> > 6pm, >>> > what time u guys will arrive the terminal? Hopefully I can pick u up before >>> > that time. Sorry I have to abandon u guys because a friend from church is >>> > leaving for US, we r throwing a surprise farewell party for her. But if u >>> > guys >>> > r not too sleepy, we can go for dessert later at night or stay home and > >> chat >>> > some more. What do u think? >>> > please call me earlier on Fri as long as u have signal to dial Vancouver, >>> > ok? >>> > thanks, >>> > bee
Re: Enquiry from True North Tours Website Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
12-Aug-2004
Hi Anne,
Thanks for your enquiry! If you start your tour in Banff, and are dropped off in Lake Louise on the last day you will not miss any important itinerary. On our 3 and 6 day tours, after dropping off at Lake Louise the tour van just continues to Banff (45minutes away) to drop off there. We do not have a 'Rocky Express' 6 day tour leaving on Tuesday September 21, but do have one leaving Wednesday September 22 with places available.
Regards,
John Kemp True North Tours ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Chou" Rockies Express Trip departing on Sep 21 (Tue), 2004. We want to know if we choose to be picked up at Banff, and dropped off at Lake Louise, will we miss some essential itinerary? > > Ann, Vancouver
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Email from Sylvia 30 Jun 01:15 (CST) Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Ann,
This is my another planned itinerary. I give up the "Vancouver Island" and extend the West Pass trip. Please comment.
Sep 18 (Sat) Vancouver (arrival, dinner with Belinda and Maria) Stay: Ann's house
Sep 19 (Sun) Vancouver (sightseeing) Attractions: Gastown, Robson Street, Chinatown, Yaletown, Stanley Park, UBC, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park Stay: Ann's house
Sep 20 (Mon) to Oct 3 (Sun) Moose West Pass (total 14 days) M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 *leg number Attractions/Stay: As suggested by Moose
Oct 4 (Mon) (bus departs at LV.Vancouver Bus Terminal at 08:45 or BC Ferries at Tsawwassen at 09:00) Vancouver --> Victoria (sightseeing) Attractions: Government Street, The Empress, Royal BC Museum, Parliment Buidling, Pacific Undersea Garden, Royal London Wax Museum Stay: HI-Victoria Hostel
Oct 5 (Tue) Victoria (whale watching, sightseeing) Activity: Whale watching meets at Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St. 3 hours trip) Attractions: Butchart Garden Stay: HI-Victoria Hostel
Emails: Bee's Complain Nov 17, 2003 Topic: Moose West Pass- Oct 2003
Bee (11:52 PM) : I have to sleep la, u sent me way too much photo album la, don't know how u can do it, perhaps u bought 10 1052MB memory disks with u, but definitely u must have enjoyed the trip to take that many right? maybe u wanna try that photoaccess.com website, u can put all your albums in a gallery, save trouble sending each album 100X but u have to maintain a $20 purchase per year to keep your account going. Think about it next time annchou (0:31 AM) : Bee, I still have more photo albums, heehee. I always took photos for my records when I hiked. (my typical walk will cost me an average of 30 photos). Photos for record only are taken in smallest pixel and resolutions to save my memory space. I am not that rich to have 10 1052 mb memory disk. I will think about the photoaccess option as I still have 10x 1052mb of photos in my hard disk from my other hike and daily life. (Message was sent. User is Offline.The message will be delivered when user goes Online.)
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Best Kitchen? Topic: Moose West Pass- Oct 2003
I like the big kitchen of HI Banff
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