Film-probia Mood: a-ok Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
Today I went to London Drug to develop and print all my 15 rolls of film. I felt my purse is bleeding!! even though London Drug offerred me a large batch discount of 15%!
Message at Gus's Blog Topic: Moose West Pass- Oct 2003
Wow, Gus, You are at New Zealand now. Good for you! I was returned from Canadian Rockies again this year for a week. Yes, I went about the same time as I did last year. This time I went with my friend from Hong Kong and we went with True North instead. Today I just check my web site (a never finished one) and about to upload my photos. Wish you have a good time at NZ!!
I took an afternoon in Maple Ridge/Mission Topic: Wandering Afterwork
The Rolley Lake was found gated. However, another couple and I walked past the gate to the lake and the Stave fall lookout. The BC hydro recreation area are beautiful. Here are some entry in the photo album
A Rainy day in Victoria Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
It was finally rain. So we did not go to Whale watching.
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Email to Bro 2004-09-30 Topic: True North EX- Sept 2004
So we are at Kelowna now. the bus arrived late here so sylvia does not have too much photo opportunity here. the moose went go-carting, haveing ice-cream, and wine-touring at the pyramind. Tomorrow we are heading back to Vancouver. And we need Dad to pick us up. Sylvia will arrange to have dinner with Maria. but not for sure. we can't phone her right now. hopefully at chilliwack.
Ann Quoting alan >> It is confusing... so on Friday nite, are you going to eat dinner with Uncle >> C.L.Chou and us, or you will go to eat dinner with Sylvia, maria and Bee?? >> (actually that's up to you) >> Since only father CAN drive ,, so Friday nite we will only have dinner in a >> nearby restaurant, likely be Mui Yuan on Victoria at 43rd . >> >> dad also wants to know WHEN on Friday you will be back to home (Vancouver), >> and >> Dad can assume that he doesn't have to pick you and Sylvia up, right? >> >> Later, >> >> Alan >> >> Quoting ann >> > >>> > Bro, >>> > >>> > Please tell dad that Sylvia is supposed to sleep in Bee's House. And actually >>> > Bee is also willling to pick us up, just we have to phone her 3 hours ahead. >>> > then she will from school to home by bus and pick us up. in the evening, >>> > sylvia planned to have dinner with maria and Bee. Please tell me if it is a good plan. >>> > >>> > I will inform sylvia will see my uncle, ha ha..
>>> > Now I am still at the Lake louise hostel and waiting for the moose bus to pick >>> > me up in 20 mins. >>> > >>> > The past two day we wait at the trail head to form group of six to hiked the >>> > plain of 6 glacier, and consolation lake. >>> > The weather was good for past 6 days. but not today. >>> > >>> > Ann >>> > Quoting alan >>> > >> >>>> > > Dad asking whether your friend will sleep at our house on Friday nite? >>>> > > (that means your friend may meet with C.L, and his wife!) >>>> > > and you will leave Sat. for Vancouver Island, right? >>>> > > >>>> > > See you , >>>> > > Alan >>>> > > >>>> > > Quoting ann >>>>> > > > It is impossible to do that duringlast 5 days. of four days we have no internet >>>>> > > > at all.and one day at hi lake louise,the terminal is down. both jasperand >>>>> > > > lake louise have no fido. willcontact you again at kelowna. >>>>> > > > tell mom she miss a fun part by not going to moon festival. the full moon is >>>>> > > > beacutiful at lake louise. >>>>> > > > tomorrow we will get on the moose bus >>>>> > > > and we hope dad will pick us up on friday at greyhound station. will >>>> > > phone home when we are at abbotsford and after port mann bridge.
>>>>> > > > \ann. >>>>> > > > Quoting alan >>>>>> > > > > Mon & Dad want you to send an email about every 2 days. Mon didn't >> go to Moon Festival today because she had no mood >>>>>> > > > > Enjoy the rest of your trip! >>>>>> > > > > Bro. Alan.
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
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