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W. Kevin Vicklund wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:12 pm My sister contacted me this week about coming out to see my niece (now 6 weeks old!). Unfortunately, I won't know until Monday whether the mask mandate for mass transit will remain in place, and because of work I couldn't fly out this weekend. Hoping to fly out in two weeks, but not booking a flight until I know I can go. Between the baby and Dr. Vicklund's health issues, there's no way I'm getting on a tin can for several hours with people not wearing masks.

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:26 pm

W. Kevin Vicklund wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:12 pm My sister contacted me this week about coming out to see my niece (now 6 weeks old!). Unfortunately, I won't know until Monday whether the mask mandate for mass transit will remain in place, and because of work I couldn't fly out this weekend. Hoping to fly out in two weeks, but not booking a flight until I know I can go. Between the baby and Dr. Vicklund's health issues, there's no way I'm getting on a tin can for several hours with people not wearing masks.

The mandate has been extended to May 3.

W. Kevin Vicklund wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:23 pm Flights booked. First class to minimize exposure. Nonstop in afternoon.

I get to see my niece!

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:17 am We are flying for the first time in September, and I'm already dreading it. We decided for our trip that we had to take or lose $$ to stay relatively close with shorter flights, so we are flying to Montreal and back from Chicago. I am looking forward to the small expedition ship cruise between the two. We got free airfare, so if it's looking bad, we could take Amtrak to/from either city. The Montreal part would be harder to do, but Amtrak goes to Montreal.

jemcanada2 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:47 pm

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:17 am We are flying for the first time in September, and I'm already dreading it. We decided for our trip that we had to take or lose $$ to stay relatively close with shorter flights, so we are flying to Montreal and back from Chicago. I am looking forward to the small expedition ship cruise between the two. We got free airfare, so if it's looking bad, we could take Amtrak to/from either city. The Montreal part would be harder to do, but Amtrak goes to Montreal.

Hi Andy,

Will you be going through the Welland Canal on this cruise? The canal goes through my city, St. Catharines.

I’ll have to go to one of the viewing locks and wave at your boat as it goes by.

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:25 pm

jemcanada2 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:47 pm

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:17 am We are flying for the first time in September, and I'm already dreading it. We decided for our trip that we had to take or lose $$ to stay relatively close with shorter flights, so we are flying to Montreal and back from Chicago. I am looking forward to the small expedition ship cruise between the two. We got free airfare, so if it's looking bad, we could take Amtrak to/from either city. The Montreal part would be harder to do, but Amtrak goes to Montreal.

Hi Andy,

Will you be going through the Welland Canal on this cruise? The canal goes through my city, St. Catharines.

I’ll have to go to one of the viewing locks and wave at your boat as it goes by.

Yes, we will. It will be a small ship, only 77 cabins, 162 people. We were on a smaller boat in the Chilean fjords, but this is one of the new expedition ships a number of the travel companies are building. We've been on Viking a number of times, but this is Vantage Travel. They just started this last year. Both Viking and Vantage have the hull-hardened small ships that just circle the globe, including Antarctica. You sort of choose the part(s) you want.

I'll wave back!

jemcanada2 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:58 pm I just looked at the itinerary for the cruise, Andy. You’re going to some great locations! Montreal, Kingston, Upper Canada Village, Toronto! You might recognize the Distillery District in Toronto. It’s been used as a location in so many movies and tv shows. Of course, Toronto City Hall has been in movies (especially science fiction ones).

Port Weller, the entrance to the canal from Lake Ontario, is part of St. Catharines. That whole area between there and Port Colborne is my stomping grounds!

but with an O

You’ll love the Niagara Parkway and the wineries. Have fun!!!

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:29 pm We've actually been to most places, but not St. Catherine's. We've been through the St. Lawrence Seaway as far as Montreal from the Atlantic; now we will get to do the rest of it. It's spectacular scenery.

RTH10260 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:12 am all you can buy for $f***g$ 2000 includes free transport on a reserved seat in a police cruzer and free meals served at the police station. Drinks availability limited.