Soooo...looks like the Canso will be ready for a road trip this summer! Have a few things to button up in the next couple of months (torque converter, vapour locks) then should be good to go!! Looking at 3rd or 4th week of Aug but will confirm next week. Will have 9 days to get to Manitoba and back with the whole family. Not Hotel people so looking for cabin rentals along the way. Thinking I should be booking soon with the summer rush. Would be great to meet and stop at some members towns. Can post or PM if you know of great places to stop and see along the way. Will have something I can cross off my bucket list that my wife didn`t put on it!!`Don`t worry Dan...I know you have more than four cars so thats more than enough back seats for the night! If your all booked, I`m sure I could get a spot on Carls hoist, I`ll just tell my wife shes wont be floored with the view.
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What makes you think Stevenson would like to see the looks of you?
You best stay west of Manitoba.
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What makes you think Stevenson would like to see the looks of you?
You best stay west of Manitoba.
Hey, did you change your name to Johnnee D?
Please let us know your plans Jim. At minimum we'll have to do a CP coffee break. And yes, the hoist will certainly be available if you happen to need it.
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What makes you think Stevenson would like to see the looks of you?
You best stay west of Manitoba.
Hey, did you change your name to Johnnee D?
Please let us know your plans Jim. At minimum we'll have to do a CP coffee break. And yes, the hoist will certainly be available if you happen to need it.
Be carefull Carl,Johnnee D and I might decide to take a trip west at the same time.
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Soooo...looks like the Canso will be ready for a road trip this summer! Have a few things to button up in the next couple of months (torque converter, vapour locks) then should be good to go!! Looking at 3rd or 4th week of Aug but will confirm next week. Will have 9 days to get to Manitoba and back with the whole family.
When I read East, I figured you meant East... like the East Coast..... past the Middle East of Ontario! (lol) Do you know what highway? The #16 or #1 or are you doing the loop...
I plan on doing the West Coast in the Wagon to complete the cross Canada tour I started last year when I went back to Newfoundland...
As long as you know he can't cross the Manitoba border. And if you're with him, they'll confiscate your passport, no questions asked. Best to travel separate.
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1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
When I read East, I figured you meant East... like the East Coast..... past the Middle East of Ontario! (lol)
Me too. I'm going out WEST to Ontario in early June!
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Us Western Island guys consider anything past the Rockies as East. All up in the air as of highway route. Depends on if any members want our company...can plan from there.
Jim. You're always welcome to come have coffee with us Edmonton folk.
Think that will be my second stop. Have a friend in Princeton so no matter what week holidays r will get off the Island on a friday and stay their for the night then Edmonton the next night(Sat) Would be great to meet up with you guys/gals again!. The rest of the trip is under the tires.
As long as you know he can't cross the Manitoba border. And if you're with him, they'll confiscate your passport, no questions asked. Best to travel separate.
Carl
You must know that the news media has recently been reporting how porous the southern border is and how open they've been to those choosing to cross. You'll have to keep your guard up.
Yes, that's all happening 25 minutes from me, right at the crossing I always use when I go south.
One of my co-workers lives about 3 miles from there. He goes for breakfast at a local restaurant before work every day. A number of times in the past few months some people have walked in and asked someone to call the authorities saying they are refugees and are seeking refugee status in Canada.
But no worries, that border crossing is secure if JD tries to cross. There's some top secret security in place to ensure he has NO chance of coming in to Manitoba.
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1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Yes, that's all happening 25 minutes from me, right at the crossing I always use when I go south.
One of my co-workers lives about 3 miles from there. He goes for breakfast at a local restaurant before work every day. A number of times in the past few months some people have walked in and asked someone to call the authorities saying they are refugees and are seeking refugee status in Canada.
But no worries, that border crossing is secure if JD tries to cross. There's some top secret security in place to ensure he has NO chance of coming in to Manitoba.
So what makes you think JohnneeD isn't the Invisible man ? Not on his side....but be forewarned!!!
Soo.planning out route. Looks like Princeton, Calgary ,Lower Sask on way to MB(#1 HWY). Thinking upper route on way back(Saskatoon/Edm). Might be able to stop by Rog's again if he doesn't mind our company. Looking for recommendations on cabin/resorts in Cow town (could sneek in a visit with George)) and Mid Sask (Moose Jaw/Regina). Thx Jim
3rd week of August .. Saskatoon has our biggest show and shine , people hangout and cruise 8th street week into the evening. A weekend we look forward to !
As well , the local drag strip brings in the big boys for this weekend .. a little bit of excitement !
Rock102 Show and Shine Weekend is western Canada's largest car show! Over 900 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles take over downtown Saskatoon for Show and Shine on Sunday August 20.
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
3rd week of August .. Saskatoon has our biggest show and shine , people hangout and cruise 8th street week into the evening. A weekend we look forward to !
As well , the local drag strip brings in the big boys for this weekend .. a little bit of excitement !
Rock102 Show and Shine Weekend is western Canada's largest car show! Over 900 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles take over downtown Saskatoon for Show and Shine on Sunday August 20.
Thanks Rog. Will make a point of getting up your way,I O U a cruise.....although it will only be a 2 pedal car.
according to the CFL it changes from west to east and back again every so many years
That damn cross-over. Hope the east coast gets a team eventually.
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Id think you would need 1 to get off that island your on.Myself I wouldn't authorize it for you.
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Id think you would need 1 to get off that island your on.Myself I wouldn't authorize it for you.
Don't need a passport to get off the Island....just a bag full of money!!! Another ferry rate increase in April!! Part of the reason for selling the property,used to go up 5x a year..then 4...then 3. Little own the rest of the trips swap meets/relatives. Over 120.00 each way and still sit for a couple of hours because of back log,oh and if over length 6.50 a foot and going up! RV or boat behind,300.00 each way or more.Had enough of BC ferries! Will go when I have too. Rant is over.
If your all booked, I`m sure I could get a spot on Carls hoist, I`ll just tell my wife shes wont be floored with the view.
