# Montreal Sugardope - check-in and itinerary thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 7, 2003, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641 "2003-03-07T02:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2003, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/1 "2003-03-07T02:54:20Z")
So, we’re two weeks away. **detop** has taken care of the reservations at the Cabane à sucre Hermine ([English link](http://english.montrealplus.ca/profile/451987/)) for Saturday, March 22, at 2:30 PM. **detop** or I can translate the directions from the Hermine site and post them here. (Are we going for a sleigh ride or anything?) I’ll be making reservations for a late, light dinner for Saturday night, somewhere in downtown Montreal. (Suggestions welcome.) Please check in so I can get an idea of how many we’ll be _for dinner_. (I think we’ll be around 15.) **Swiddles** suggested dim sum on Sunday. For those sticking around town, that would be cool. Anyone who needs a place to crash is welcome to stay at the **Pad of Evil®**. I have space for four people max. If anyone’s going to be in town Friday night, we can get together for drinks or whatever. Right, once I get a feel for numbers (and any resto suggestions) I’ll make the reservations and post more info here. **detop** , add anything you think should be added; after all, this Dopefest is your baby. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2003, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/2 "2003-03-07T13:22:06Z")
For restaurant suggestions, how about an Indian or Lebanese one ? Either one of them should be able to cover everyone’s tastes ? ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2003, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/3 "2003-03-07T14:06:27Z")
I’m probably booking a hotel somewhere between here and the meeting-place–it’s a 7-hour drive at least–so probably somewhere in New York state. Meeting in an Indian restaurant in Montreal sounds good if I can make it there, though I’m not sure if I can. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2003, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/4 "2003-03-07T14:57:32Z")
Well, I’m just gonna be up for the day/evening on Saturday. Big important stuff Sunday morning. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![JeffB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeffb/32/188_2.png) [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2003, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/5 "2003-03-07T17:04:12Z")
I’ll be staying downtown at the Maritime Plaza Hotel. I get in late Friday night, so I’ll pass on any Friday activities. I have a vehicle, and I’m happy to drive people from downtown to the restaurant. I’m in for Saturday night (assuming I’ve recovered from the sugar overdose). Dim Sum on Sunday gets a big vote YES from me. ---
**Author:** ![Stephi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@Stephi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephi)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/6 "2003-03-09T01:26:58Z")
Woot! I have just bought 2 room nights from my company, for $100.00 each! (Which means I am now looking for someone to split the cost of the hotel room.) It’ll be in either the Hilton or Holiday Inn Select in Chinatown, so at least it’s somewhere nice. 🙂 And I’ll probably take the train up. Mmmm Dim Sum sounds good. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/7 "2003-03-09T20:15:10Z")
If there are people from out of town who will be in early enough Friday evening, we could get together and do something… Who’ll be around? Please **post**. Also, I haven’t heard from **clayton\_e** , **Lockz** , **Elenfair** , **ladydisco** , **CuriousCanuck** , **Swiddles** , or any of the Montreal Dopers (save **detop** ) for that matter!!! You bastards. :mad: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/8 "2003-03-09T21:17:44Z")
I’m waiting for an email response from some Ottawa people before for sure responding 🙂 It will be soon! ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/9 "2003-03-09T21:46:20Z")
Since I start work at midnight on Friday and Saturday, I’ll appear for evening activities, and Sunday day stuff. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/10 "2003-03-09T22:59:38Z")
OK… I’m there. I’ll be staying ina hotel and seeing as I am taking the train I will need a Jeeves to drive me places 😉 This will be fun! Am I to assume that we will descend en ville in the evening to enjoy the various local establishments? ---
**Author:** ![Lockz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Lockz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lockz)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/11 "2003-03-09T23:04:21Z")
:: runs in, breathless :: Sorry, didn’t notice the meeting here. Somehow I forgot about this! ☹ I’m going to look at bus times tonight, and let everyone know if I’m coming down Friday night or Saturday morning. ---
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/12 "2003-03-10T00:05:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eonwe \* > \*\*Well, I’m just gonna be up for the day/evening on Saturday. \*\* What time are you going up? I found out I have to work Saturday morning until noon in Plattsburgh, maybe I could get a ride with you if you’ll be going up after that. If not, its k, I’ll be able to get up there. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/13 "2003-03-10T00:49:51Z")
It’s probably a good idea if everyone without a car could make arrangements for a ride with someone coming by car… **jeremy evil** , **matt\_mcl** and I have reserved minivan space with **detop** and friend. **JeffB** is coming by car… It would be a lot easier if an Ottadoper were to come by car… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/14 "2003-03-10T01:45:28Z")
It would be if my car was on the road! Or if Stephi had a licence. Or if Ladydisco could attend… But the universe works in mysterious ways. I call dibs on the last two spots with **detop** assuming the minivan seats 7. Does that work? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/15 "2003-03-10T01:46:10Z")
**clayton** , that’d be fine. Wanna plan for me to meet you in P-burgh? The ferry’s running now, yes? ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/16 "2003-03-10T02:15:39Z")
**CuriousCanuck** : are you staying with **Stephi**? What day & time is your train arriving? I wanna gauge interest in a Friday night activity. 🙂 **detop** : is the minivan now full? **Eonwe** : is **whatmove** coming? ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/17 "2003-03-10T02:16:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CuriousCanuck \* > \*\*It would be if my car was on the road! Or if Stephi had a licence. Or if Ladydisco could attend… > > But the universe works in mysterious ways. I call dibs on the last two spots with **detop** assuming the minivan seats 7. Does that work? 🙂 \*\* Consider it done. ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/18 "2003-03-10T02:18:41Z")
Woohoo! Thanks 😃 Stephi, I got us the last two spots! yay detop!!! ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/19 "2003-03-10T02:40:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scott evil \* > **detop: is the minivan now full?** There might be room for one small person. ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2003, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641/20 "2003-03-10T02:42:02Z")
As for the train… we have to work that out, and yes we are staying together… it depends on Stephi… I am amenable to Friday night… let us work it out and get back to you 🙂 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreal-sugardope-check-in-and-itinerary-thread/159641.md?page=2)