Vancouver August 2005

[Hamish]

Two weeks? Ham, we yanks get precious little holiday time typically compared to what I've heard about European workers. Having two weeks paid vacation is usually considered a good thing, and you're in like Flynn if you've got more than that to spend. Personally I'd be happy for just a few days, a long weekend maybe, so that I can also get out for a couple of other trips next year.

Hi Magnus,

When I wrote of "two weeks" it was purely as a result of Bear's statement:

"We're planning for the first two weeks in August with a Kilts Night on August 6th. Maybe another on the 13th."

I have to admit that I was wondering if some grand Celtic Festival, lasting two weeks, is being planned around the 6th August 'Kilts Night', when I read what Bear had to say.

Of course, I am retired so I get 365 days paid holiday in an average year(!!!) - OK, so I've paid for it all my working life - but, I believe the norm, under European law nowadays, for those still in employment, is something like 21 working days per year. I could be well out of touch though!

[Hamish]

Two weeks? Ham, we yanks get precious little holiday time typically compared to what I've heard about European workers. Having two weeks paid vacation is usually considered a good thing, and you're in like Flynn if you've got more than that to spend. Personally I'd be happy for just a few days, a long weekend maybe, so that I can also get out for a couple of other trips next year.

Hi Magnus,

When I wrote of "two weeks" it was purely as a result of Bear's statement:

"We're planning for the first two weeks in August with a Kilts Night on August 6th. Maybe another on the 13th."

I have to admit that I was wondering if some grand Celtic Festival, lasting two weeks, is being planned around the 6th August 'Kilts Night', when I read what Bear had to say.

Of course, I am retired so I get 365 days paid holiday in an average year(!!!) - OK, so I've paid for it all my working life - but, I believe the norm, under European law nowadays, for those still in employment, is something like 21 working days per year. I could be well out of touch though!

[Hamish]

Two weeks? Ham, we yanks get precious little holiday time typically compared to what I've heard about European workers. Having two weeks paid vacation is usually considered a good thing, and you're in like Flynn if you've got more than that to spend. Personally I'd be happy for just a few days, a long weekend maybe, so that I can also get out for a couple of other trips next year.

Hi Magnus,

When I wrote of "two weeks" it was purely as a result of Bear's statement:

"We're planning for the first two weeks in August with a Kilts Night on August 6th. Maybe another on the 13th."

I have to admit that I was wondering if some grand Celtic Festival, lasting two weeks, is being planned around the 6th August 'Kilts Night', when I read what Bear had to say.

Of course, I am retired so I get 365 days paid holiday in an average year(!!!) - OK, so I've paid for it all my working life - but, I believe the norm, under European law nowadays, for those still in employment, is something like 21 working days per year. I could be well out of touch though!

[Colin]

Our week long Celtic festival is actually in March Hamish. I think by saying 2 weeks, that Bear is still trying to nail down some specific dates. Too bad we couldn't do it in March for the festival that centers St. Patrick's day.

http://www.celticfestvancouver.com/

[Colin]

Our week long Celtic festival is actually in March Hamish. I think by saying 2 weeks, that Bear is still trying to nail down some specific dates. Too bad we couldn't do it in March for the festival that centers St. Patrick's day.

http://www.celticfestvancouver.com/

[Colin]

Our week long Celtic festival is actually in March Hamish. I think by saying 2 weeks, that Bear is still trying to nail down some specific dates. Too bad we couldn't do it in March for the festival that centers St. Patrick's day.

http://www.celticfestvancouver.com/

[Mr. Kilt]

I just realized that if all the stars and planets and moons line up right that I may be able to make two Vancouver kilt nights in a row!
My 2005 vacation is the first two weeks of July, and there's a very good possibility that my wife and I will make a motorcycle trip out to Vancouver Island at that time. We'd be in Vancouver for the July night. Woohoo! I'd just have to figure out how to pack everything. LOL
If I can afford it I still hope to fly out for the August night as well. I think that would be the best time...all the kilted world travellers gathered on Granville Street!

[Raphael]

I am appointing myself to be the Logistic Cordinator for the August 2005 Gathering. I will be calling a few hotels next week to see whether we can get a group discount. It would be cool If We can book the whole floor of the hotel. Please let know whether you will be bringing your family and/or family pet. and more importantly, how much do u guys want to spend. There are also options in staying at various Bed and Breakfast in the city.

Holiday inn in Burnaby
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/...ty=yvr-burnaby

Hilton Hotel Burnay/Metrotown , around the corner from Holiday Inn
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=YVRVMHF

Executive Hotel and Conference Centre
http://www.executivehotels.net/burnaby/bby_home.cgi

For people on a budget: Best Western Kings Inn
www.bestwesternkingsinn.com

All of this hotel are very close to Public Transportation, restaurants, Grocery Stores, Shopping Centres, and Entertainments

PM me or email me @ raphael_fang@yahoo.com if you want to know more.

[Ingemar]

Hi!

I will make a test to check it up how much a trip from Sweden would be but to make it possible to really check it I need the dates.

Greetings

Ingemar

[Raphael]

We are focusing on the first 2 weeks of August. The Regular Vancouver Kilts Night will be on August 6th. Try to arrive Vancouver on August 1st and stay for the next 2 weeks.