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    Well I got to Vancouver only to find they've banned smoking in all the hotels. It's sure a tough life being a smoker in BC.

    I've also got a problem publishing to the site. I'm quite sure it's a config problem on the server but Steve can't find out what it is so it looks like nothing new will be added to the site until I get back. That also means the newsletter will also be delayed in going out.

    So seeing as I can't do anything on the site it looks like I've got some time to kill this moening so will see what I can get up to.

    Alastair

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    Re: Am in Vancouver

    Two things, both gustatory. First, Sea food. Second, Chinese food. I think that Vancouver is one of the most cosmopolitan places in North America.

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    • #3
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      Enjoy your visit Allie,

      I am going to take Robbie and go to Ayr next week to do some serious researching. I have waited too long and I am stir crazy. Will bring my laptop with me and there is no smoking in all the hotel rooms up there as well!
      kellyd:redrose:

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      • #4
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        Hi Al,
        I am pretty sure that the "no smoking" setup is pretty common place nowadays where ever you travel...
        I guess you don't "get out much"!!!!~~~

        Sandy

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          Hi Kelly,
          remember that Scottish records are centralised in Edinburgh and can be accessed online (for a fee of course).
          Take time to enjoy the town and the surroundings.
          Sandy

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            I'm glad I gave up. Thought you had given up too Alastair???? Everywhere you go these days is no smoking. Almost 1 year since I gave up. Don't miss it at all. I didn't know I had such strong will power otherwise I'd have given up years ago. Notice the difference in my bank account too :smile:

            Elda

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            • #7
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              Actually I'm only bothered about smoking when I am working otherwise I'm not too bothered really.

              Anyway... had an enjoyable trip and took lots of pictures which you can see at http://www.electricscotland.net/canada/vancouver

              Alastair

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              • #8
                Re: Am in Vancouver

                Alastair,

                Checked out the photographs, they look good,even the "Old Chap" standing in the snow scrubbed up well :tongue: [must have just had a smoke:smile:]

                I was quite fascinated by the 'bendy bus' and the steam clock.
                I'm pleased the trip was fruitful for you.

                Gordon.

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                • #9
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                  Those are amazing! Vancouver is so breath taking! Thanks for sharing!
                  kellyd:redrose:

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                    It was a real bonus to get the seaplane ride. They'd phoned them from the hotel but they couldn't fit me in so I just took a chance and went down there. I told them why I was in Vancouver and just asked if there was anyway they could fit me it for a trip so I'd still have time to catch my plane. To my surprise they phoned their marketing person and as a result they got me onto a seaplane on the last available seat and free of charge!!!

                    I sure didn't expect that and was willing to pay for my seat.

                    Alastair

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                    • #11
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                      Just send me the cash, and I will have a meal and a drink, to your good fortune....lol

                      Very pleased that you enjoyed the flight, but noted that there were no photos, while the plane was landing. It might be a rule?

                      You must reflect on how you would have managed with an old 35mm camera, the roll film would then have had to be developed !!

                      Ranald

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                      • #12
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                        Well as I was in the plane Ranald there was no way to take a picture of the landing :-)

                        It was however very smooth with less vibration than I've experienced in many conventional planes that have solid wheels and ground to land on.

                        On one charge of my batteries I took around 700 pictures and 4 x 2 minute videos.

                        Alastair

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                          I know someone from Sydney who lived in Vancouver for a couple of years. She told me that Vancouver has the second most beautiful harbour in the world, next to Sydney :smile:

                          Elda

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                            Well I haven't made it to Australia but have seen pictures of Sydney harbour which is stunning for sure.

                            Alastair

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