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General Discussion - BASH 2002
From: 12752 Jan-11 2002 11:29pm
To: ALL
I have come across what sounds like a great place for a BASH. Niagra
Falls Canada. They have a Casino there also, in addition to the falls
experience, a Golf course ( which ain't a sport ) and the rates seem
pretty good. The place opens May 1st through September, so let me
know what you think and if you're interested, and I'll inquire.
From: LEWPORT71 Jan-11 2002 11:43 pm
To: 12752
Niagara Falls Ontario is OK. Lots of hotels and tons of touristy
things. The Casino is usually really crowded. I can help play tour
guide. The golf course is great too and you Need reservations to play.
Lots of history in the area. Lots of shopping at the outlet mall in NF
NY.
General Discussion - BASH HOTEL
From: 12752 Jan-28 2002 8:02pm
To: ALL
Niagara Falls Bonaventure Travelodge
* COMFORT-CONVENIENCE-AFFORDABILITY * 115 spacious
beautifully appointed rooms * Family and connecting
suites * Direct dial touch tone telephones * Cable TV
with AM/FM radio * Individually controlled air
conditioning and heat * Whirlpool hot tub and sauna *
Restaurant, elevator * Meeting rooms * Sightseeing tours
available * Falls Shuttle Bus (in season) * Large heated
indoor pool and outdoor pools
Amenities
24 Hour Front Desk Pool
AM/FM Alarm Clock Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Bar/Lounge No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Casino Pets Allowed
Fishing Parking
Fitness Center or Spa Restaurant
Free Local Telephone Calls Shops/Commercial Services
Free Parking Television with Cable
Golf
Handicapped
Rooms/Facilities
Dining
Bonaventure Restaurant: The Bonaventure Restaurant,
conveniently located in our main building, is open for
breakfast everyday in season, Saturdays and Sundays off
season, and is closed most of November and December.
Ok folks, This is an incredible deal!!!!! Room rates are
$54.50 night cdn which is $34.00 US. the cost of the
conference room is $89.50cdn which is $55 US. They will
allow everyone to call them and pay for their own room
with credit card etc. The name you use to identify self
is "TRIVIA CLUB", and they will set you up with non
smoking/smoking ,single/doubles, etc. Phone number is
905-374-1151, it's "Brian" at group sales, and cut off
date is set for March 15th. I need to send him a list
of definate or tentative people, so please email me at
joanob52@hotmail.com with your correct name. Place is 2
miles from the Falls and shuttle service is available to
all attractions. Dates June 2cd thru June 6th ( 4
nights )
From: 12752 Jan-30 2002 12:20pm
To: ALL
Bash Dates. I have arranged for the saturday date of june 1st to be
available. Rate for saturday is $119 cdn which is $75 US. So anyone
that wants the saturday arrival date, that's the rate. Hotel will
accept both, as well as any additional days you may want to add in
back. I plan on doing Saturday through Saturday myself.
From: HQR Mar-8 2002 9:49am
To: ALL
I'm planning to drive from N.J. to the June Bash. Since I have never been to Canada
before, and since I haven't been out of the country (or traveled by air, so I don't know
how things have changed in that respect either) since before Sept. 11, I'm wondering
what I might expect at the border crossings. In particular, what sort of ID do I need to
present. My driver's license is not the photo kind. When last I flew, in 2000, they
accepted the license plus another piece of ID. But I'm wondering if that's still good
enough. The latest photo ID I have is a faculty card from a school for which I no longer
work. My passport is no longer valid. Should I be thinking about
reobtaining one? Anything anyone can tell me will be appreciated.
Rich
From: 12752 Mar-8 2002 9:58am
To: HQR
I renewed my passport. It's easier than updating other types of I.D. What is needed to
cross the border is a valid drivers liscence with photo I.D. and a birth certificate.
Where your liscence does not have your picture, I would just update the passport and save
the thought of any hassle at the border. It took less than 3 weeks to get the new
passport too, even though they said up to 6.
From: RUSTYREDD Mar-8 2002 10:10pm
To: HQR
I work out of a major airport in the US and believe me its tough. Be at least 3 or more
hours early for your flight. Be prepared to have everything searched. We have all
customers remove their shoes even. If just one person is in question, we clear out the
entire airport all the way out the door to the outside and everyone must start all over
again. Folks are very understanding. Police are everywhere and you must not even allow
someone to park their vehicle unless its to unload or a ticket will be written or worse
yet the vehicle will be impounded.
Most important take NOTHING with sharp edges. Have your passport or a current birth
certificate . You can be turned around at the border if you are not current with either.
Some borders require both. Depends where you are entering. Travel light. Take no razors.
An electric one is permissible.
I have many more tips if you need some
Good luck and have a great time
Redd
From: Dormie Mar-11 2002 10:21am
To: HQR
hi rich
americans with a valid passport will have no trouble with entry
to canada driving in thru niagara falls
do not bring a gun (they will detain you)
a travel note, the least used bridge is the lewiston/queenston bridge,
the north most bridge, may seem farther but is faster to cross,
take I90 north on I290 to I190
if you forget your passport,
the aliens hide atop a box car and take the train bridge across,
and there is no toll either ;-)
also fillup on gas before crossing, it's cheaper than canadian.
From: LEWPORT71 Mar-11 2002 12:20pm
To: Dormie
Bridges to Canada:
If flying to Buffalo airport, then you will probably take the PeaceBridge that connects
Buff to Fort Erie and then drive North on the QEW.
Driving. The Lewiston Queenstown bridge is the most northern and Domie's directions are
right on. Downside to this crossing is that the L-Q bridge gets A LOT of truck traffic.
This might slow the crossing. However, the drive from Queenston to the Hotel along the
river is great. Pass by one of THE best golf courses in the region.
Downtown NF NY has two bridges, one is named the Whirpool bridge and the other's name
escapes me now. (Getting older--gray matter in decline). Driving around the American
side can be confusing though. One of the bridges allows pedestrian traffic and walking
across approx 82 days to go.. get those golf clubs cleaned...
"The Ark was built by amateurs while professionals built the Titanic"
From: Sarah Mar-11 2002 5:46pm
To: LEWPORT71
Other bridge in DOwntown Niagara FAlls is the "rainbow Bridge"
When we travelled there in 2000 we walked across.. They assked if we were US citizens
and where we were born (Yes This was Pre 9-11) we had birth certificates for all the
kids and had our drivers licenses.
Granted we were just visiting for a few hours...But crossing was very easy
Sarah
miscellaneous - Return of the last basher....
From: opal (OPAL219) Jun-9 2002 1:27am
To: ALL
Yep.. I was the last of the bashers to leave Niagra Falls.. tho there
were a couple still in Niagra on the lake - doing the festival of Shaw
plays.
Well, actually I am not quite home yet.. In Tampa tonight.. home
tomorrow.. and gawd!!! I miss the evening hot tub!!!!! Home.. almost
and totaly worn out!
The bash was great fun!!!! Shame there was no lap top rental place
tho..
:::::trivia withdrawl symptoms:::: We did touristy things, collected
trivia questions.. watch for Falls categories to appear soon gang (not
in F&F of course)
Toto.. re: chocolate.. I think the postal service must be enjoying
them.. I checked with the desk each day.. and nuthin :(
not that there was any shortage of candy.. running bash giggle.. every
time Opal got out of the car.. she bought chocolate!!!
and my response.. yeah.. what's your point? lol
them cannuks got some great fudge!
to anyone from bash that is interested.. left over "supplies" managed
to find a home.. you would be amazed how much "stuff" can be put in
check in luggage when dirty laundry gets mailed home.. and even
better.. won't hafta do the wash until at least the 13th!!!
Let it never be said that triviots don't do their part for the local
economy.. the casino was a favorite stop for a select few. There was
a mom and pop kind of bar/eatery "down the corner" from the hotel
called Picklez .. great place good home style eats.. well, and the
beer. This was the poutine depot for me. Great Italian food across
the road and "down the corner" and huge meals. It took a day or so,
but we managed to find the liquor store.. the beer store and a local
grocery store.. even got the sale sheet from the A&P! lol
We had a great group.. my opinion was that we were a really cute
bunch!
next bash----Vegas or Jamaica mon????
gotta hit post now.. first try went *poof* so.. I guess nothing much
has changed around here.. cept WTG!!! Toto!!! I see you are now
officially hammered!! We all knew you could be if you tried :)
c yas when I get rested... some time round july lol
miscellaneous - Finally home again
From: RussII Jun 9 2002 1:40am
To: ALL
Hey gang,
After a 3-day drive each way to the place called Niagara Falls, I am
once again at the home-20 in Colorado. It was quite warm the last
500 miles, the thermometer in the car said it was 103 outside...
and the view in Colorado is very distressing. The fires have put
a layer of smoke that covers almost the northern half of the state.
You cannot even see the mountains around Denver. It is a strange
sight...:(
Well, onto a bash report:
It was a bit rainy the first couple days, but cleared off much better
on Thursday. We got some good pictures of the falls, even went down
behind them for a close-up. When I get my pics developed, I'll see
if I can get them posted here.
We ate quite well, had a great time together, and parted on good
terms...:) It was a bit surprising on seeing a few of the folks, of
course there was no resemblance to what my imagination came up with.
There is rumour of a get-together later in the year at Ocean City...
The pics that J127 posted are a good indication of what went on in
the room, except she didn't show a pic of the bar set-up...:)
To sum up.......THX A BUNCH JJJJJJJJJ FOR PUTTING A BASH TOGETHER!!
It was worthwhile.......
laters,
R.
btw JJJ, have you posted our "special" picture yet?
From: opal (OPAL219) Jun 10 2002 7:20am
To: RussII
Oh good!!!! you weren't captured by the mounties!!!
We wondered what happened to you, since during the night you
vaporized! Didn't even make the first breakfast. What time did you
pull out anyhow????
I of course mean from the parking lot.
Ever find the cribbage peg?
Glad you made it home ok (((huggs)))
miscellaneous - Finally home again
From: RussII Jun 10 2002 7:52pm
To: opal (OPAL219) unread
Opal,
I checked out at 8am......didn't see any of the crowd around, so
I passed on breakfast.
And yes, in the emptying of all pockets and pouches, I found the
missing blue peg..Yayayay
laters,
R.
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miscellaneous - Finally home again
From: iquit2000 (LYNN609) Jun 12 9:23pm
To: Sarah (ZIGGY0)
Glad everyone made it back. I'm still recovering from a lack of sleep
and trying to catch up on stuff..maybe I can play on Friday, lol!!
Thanks to everyone...and Jamiaca has my vote, lol!
Lynn
miscellaneous - and yet more bash photos...
From: Bren (BRBARES) Jun-12 2002 10:31pm
To: 12752 (J12752)
Joan, thanks for organizing the bash and playing hostess to us in your
room at night! It was great to meet everyone! Adding a few of my pics
here. Unfortunately they would not let us take photos in the casino!