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Also, right now, the POCB (Probability of Cow Bell) is low.

One word: Air Raid Siren

That’s three words

#AirRaidSiren

Is that in place of revelie(sp?)?

Do you own a bugle? Are you volunteering?

I'm not an early riser. I could do Taps on the kazoo.

Hey @BiochemicalDJ - can you hook up an amplifier to a kazoo?

We've got 4 mics at camp and over 1200w of power.

We could mic a baritone kazoo.

Quote from: oneday on July 19, 2018, 01:36:58 PM

I'm not an early riser. I could do Taps on the kazoo.

Hey @BiochemicalDJ - can you hook up an amplifier to a kazoo?

All I know is you should never buy and sell stocks on margarine.

Hello Canadians. Maybe one of you can help with my post CM*TO trip plans.

I want to take the train across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver, stopping off for about 5 days in the Banff/Lake Louise area. I already found out from VIA Rail that I can take one of these breaks in travel in the train ride across Canada.

Now, the panorama dome car is added on in Edmonton on the way to Vancouver. So this segment of the trip seems like the most scenic. Is the segment from Toronto to Edmonton as beautiful and scenic?

The reason I am asking is that in order to go to Banff I will have to exit the train in Edmonton (allowed), but then take about a 4-7 hour bus ride to get to Banff and the bus goes via Calgary.

My other option is to fly from Toronto to Calgary, visit Banff, then take the longer bus to Edmonton and hop on the train from Edmonton to Vancouver. This means that I won't do the true "train across Canada", just Edmonton to Vancouver.

It will be less time consuming (but I'm FIRE'd so who cares) and probably cheaper to fly from Toronto to Calgary then just do the short train ride to Vancouver later.

Will I be missing out on the experience?

I may be making this all more complicated because I also want to see Banff.

I need some sane Canadian advice.

Have you been to North Dakota?

The scenery from Winnipeg to Calgary is the same as North Dakota. Endless fields of grain, dead flat, with framsteads here and there.

If you truly want to see it, the train is about the best way.

I would fly.

This information helps a lot, Prosps!

I think then I will fly from Toronto to Calgary, get a window seat to see the endless fields of grain, then get to Banff. After that, I can go to Edmonton to do the really scenic part of the train ride from Edmonton to Vancouver.

Thanks!

The train to Banff is the Rocky Mountaineer. Everyone goes on it because the scenery is breathtaking. It goes from Vancouver. https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations

Hey y'all, I have IJS (Insane Job Syndrome) and won't be able to attend CMC this year. Really bummed, as last year was so much fun. Someone eat a meatball in my honor, please.

Hey y'all, I have IJS (Insane Job Syndrome) and won't be able to attend CMC this year. Really bummed, as last year was so much fun. Someone eat a meatball in my honor, please.

:( :( :( that sucks big dirty boulders

Sad you won't be making it to camp Jenga.

Hey - wait - does this mean I can bring my cowbell?

No. Tiny Sparkle just pooped himself at the very suggestion.

Hey y'all, I have IJS (Insane Job Syndrome) and won't be able to attend CMC this year. Really bummed, as last year was so much fun. Someone eat a meatball in my honor, please.

Being FIRE'd (even with a job) was supposed to solve these type of problems.  >:(


...thanks for saving us from ourselves. I'm glad you're doing what you do, even though we'll miss you.

I should know this but don't - what is MJ's totally rockin' dayjob?

Saving democracy.

@arebelspy  - will any of the baby Spies be with you, or are you coming solo?

@arebelspy  - will any of the baby Spies be with you, or are you coming solo?

I will be solo for this one, no Ali or kids.

Three bunks are available!


A few campers are unable to attend this year, so we have three spots available if you would like to attend CM*TO but haven't snagged a spot yet.  If you're ready to confirm and make full payment please PM me and I will get you in touch with the campers who need to bow out.


Thanks everyone, three new campers have stepped forward.  :)

I may be making this all more complicated because I also want to see Banff.

I need some sane Canadian advice.

@Daisy VIA Rail does go right through Jasper.  So I feel like you are kind of making this more complicated by adding in Banff (when Japser is already amazing).  If you really want to see Banff you should still get off the train in Jasper and take a bus on the Icefield Parkway to Banff.

Last summer our family vacation was taking VIA rail from somewhere on the prairies to Jasper.  Word of warning: VIA rail will be LATE.  They were 8 hours late picking us up, and 12 hours late arriving in Jasper.  So even if you THINK you are going to see the mountains in the day time, you might not.  On the way back VIA was also late, but probably only 2 hours late leaving and 5 hours late on arrival. 

Finally caught up :)

Another speaker announcement! This one is Canada focused, so USians are welcome, but should be prepared emotionally for the cost of cheese here.

Groceries stores: Selling the same thing for different prices every week.

This session will be a look at the different type of groceries in Canada, and the most cost effective options, and why two people can leave two different stores and one will have paid 4x the price the other one did. This will also take a look at different Apps and websites that can help optimize and take advantage of areas you weren’t looking at.

Canadian Ben eats human food every week, and still remains below an average of 100$ a month. He is also the reason stores put limits on the quantity you can buy.

Spoiler: show

Spoiler: The best store is the one that Price Matches.

Oooo...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sound of this. And yes, price matching is the best :) Love that we don't have to half flyers around either and can just show the app!

Crossing my fingers that this wine conflict with any other breakout sessions I must attend. Although I know it will be a tough choice regardless

Quote from: elaine amj on July 31, 2018, 11:21:22 PM

Oooo...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sound of this. And yes, price matching is the best :) Love that we don't have to half flyers around either and can just show the app!

Crossing my fingers that this wine conflict with any other breakout sessions I must attend. Although I know it will be a tough choice regardless

There is never any wine conflict with me. Sharing is caring.

ROFL - I love how autocorrect decided wine was a much better word :)

I found cheap flights today and cleared it with the hubby.  I want in. 

Can I waitlist myself for a ticket if another one comes available?  Hopefully before the cost of flights increases again!

Look out Volley Hockey Ball - I'm coming for you. . .

SQUEEEEE!

+1

Woot! Our star player is coming back!!!!! The burning question is....which team will she play on? Will she be loyal to the Canadians or defect to the other side?


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Sounds like some people should be talking about a signing bonus!

Quote from: okits on August 01, 2018, 09:54:28 PM

SQUEEEEE!

+1

+2!!!

Are you bringing hubby too? I need a haircut.

Are you bringing hubby too? I need a haircut.

Naw, someone around here has to work.

I can give you a haircut - do you prefer bald or balder?

Ttm, make sure to use incognito browser when booking, airlines track your IP and raise prices to cause a reaction to make you book. It's pretty icky, but avoidable.

If you check while incognito, the price should go back down.

I hitched a ride with @avrex last year - any chance you are staying until Monday again?

I can't confirm yet, but hopefully, I will stay until Monday. 
So, yes, @ToTheMoon I'm pretty sure either I or someone else can get you to the airport.