[FlyingFigg]

cmderinchief, on Apr 20 2008, 10:35 PM, said:

How many yankees made the trip? JOhio is thinking about it.

I have my passport because of work. I've been to Toronto about a half dozen times for work, so I know I need it to fly. Right now, I've been told, to drive, all you need is a photo ID. What about a year from now? Will we need passports then? I am trying to get some info for my group.

To follow up for Yankee attendance: There were quite a few that I met and a lot of cars with New York, Michigan, and Ohio License plates in the parking lot. However, it was held at a hotel, and there was also a Ford Model T enthusist convention going on at the same time. So it's a little hard to gauge.

If you went next year, you wouldn't be the only American, that's for sure!

[cmderinchief]

FlyingFigg, on Apr 21 2008, 09:39 AM, said:

DPrime, on Apr 20 2008, 10:08 PM, said:

How was the dealer situation? Lots of stuff?

Lots of dealers, mostly selling old ARAH stuff. You would have done well completeing some of those vehicles. Some one had the Flagg for sale, it went for $400.00.

There was a fair amount of 25th aniversary stuff for sale. The newest were the TRU and target exclusives which were for sale at very inflated prices. Eg. Hiss tank $9.99 in a target store, $20.00 - $25.00 a pop at the con.

Damed, on Apr 20 2008, 11:26 PM, said:

cmderinchief, on Apr 20 2008, 10:35 PM, said:

How many yankees made the trip? JOhio is thinking about it.

I have my passport because of work. I've been to Toronto about a half dozen times for work, so I know I need it to fly. Right now, I've been told, to drive, all you need is a photo ID. What about a year from now? Will we need passports then? I am trying to get some info for my group.

I believe June, 2009 will be the "passport required by car" date. As our Canadian conventions are always held in April, you should be good to go for 2009 without a passport, if you are driving up.

I know of at least 7 Americans that were at the show this year (not including Mr. Hama or Mr. Bellomo, that is)

A passport is never a bad thing to have anyway, I believe right now you need a driver's license and a birth certificate to get over the boarder in lieu of a passport. Since I don't know where my birth certificate is, a passport is the way to go for me.

Seriously thinking about making the trek down for some cons in the U.S.

Awesome. Thanks for the info guys!

[xhairs]

kill your stuff did sold there was only 3 coats left when it was time for the big drawing. it was a blast i know there was at least 12 yanks there including me lol.

[killuminati]

xhairs, on Apr 21 2008, 10:21 AM, said:

kill your stuff did sold there was only 3 coats left when it was time for the big drawing. it was a blast i know there was at least 12 yanks there including me lol.

Sweet glad i could quazia be there!!

[xhairs]

yes man you do great work im sorry i didnt grap one but i will be making an order with you soon.

[BrotherShane]

Thanks for the info and pics guys! The Snow Serpent looks much better to me from your pictures.

[DPrime]

FlyingFigg, on Apr 21 2008, 06:39 AM, said:

DPrime, on Apr 20 2008, 10:08 PM, said:

How was the dealer situation? Lots of stuff?

Lots of dealers, mostly selling old ARAH stuff. You would have done well completeing some of those vehicles. Some one had the Flagg for sale, it went for $400.00.

There was a fair amount of 25th aniversary stuff for sale. The newest were the TRU and target exclusives which were for sale at very inflated prices. Eg. Hiss tank $9.99 in a target store, $20.00 - $25.00 a pop at the con.

Good to know. If I get posted to Kingston or Ottawa next year (I hope!), I'll definitely make the trip down.

We really need discounted air travel in Canada. There are carriers in Europe where you could make the equivalent trip for $50-100. Stupid Air Canada monopoly...

[cmderinchief]

DPrime, on Apr 22 2008, 10:07 AM, said:

FlyingFigg, on Apr 21 2008, 06:39 AM, said:

DPrime, on Apr 20 2008, 10:08 PM, said:

How was the dealer situation? Lots of stuff?

Lots of dealers, mostly selling old ARAH stuff. You would have done well completeing some of those vehicles. Some one had the Flagg for sale, it went for $400.00.

There was a fair amount of 25th aniversary stuff for sale. The newest were the TRU and target exclusives which were for sale at very inflated prices. Eg. Hiss tank $9.99 in a target store, $20.00 - $25.00 a pop at the con.

Good to know. If I get posted to Kingston or Ottawa next year (I hope!), I'll definitely make the trip down.

We really need discounted air travel in Canada. There are carriers in Europe where you could make the equivalent trip for $50-100. Stupid Air Canada monopoly...

HA! Maybe so, but I would never want to pay what Europe pays for gas. HOLY COW!

[xhairs]

just fly in to buffalo ny and it would take 3hrs to get there. by car as i drive from my house and it took 2hrs to get there.

[xhairs]

first video is up
http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant.mvc...egory_Code=CJM8

[FlyingFigg]

xhairs, on Apr 22 2008, 09:27 PM, said:

just fly in to buffalo ny and it would take 3hrs to get there. by car as i drive from my house and it took 2hrs to get there.

3hrs??? I live in Hamilton and Buffalo airport to Hamilton is an hour's drive max.

[cmderinchief]

It is 8 from Indy. A reasonable drive I think.

[xhairs]

FlyingFigg, on Apr 23 2008, 09:27 AM, said:

xhairs, on Apr 22 2008, 09:27 PM, said:

just fly in to buffalo ny and it would take 3hrs to get there. by car as i drive from my house and it took 2hrs to get there.

3hrs??? I live in Hamilton and Buffalo airport to Hamilton is an hour's drive max.

thats right lol man i dont know as i didnt drive up this yr lol.

[FlyingFigg]

cmderinchief, on Apr 23 2008, 09:49 AM, said:

It is 8 from Indy. A reasonable drive I think.

Yeah, 8 hrs or less I'd drive. not only for the cost but also time; not have to show up to the airport 3 hrs early, clear customs, wait for your lugage, etc. It's just easier to drive.

xhairs, on Apr 23 2008, 10:06 AM, said:

FlyingFigg, on Apr 23 2008, 09:27 AM, said:

xhairs, on Apr 22 2008, 09:27 PM, said:

just fly in to buffalo ny and it would take 3hrs to get there. by car as i drive from my house and it took 2hrs to get there.

3hrs??? I live in Hamilton and Buffalo airport to Hamilton is an hour's drive max.

thats right lol man i dont know as i didnt drive up this yr lol.

The only reason I know this for sure is because I made the trip down to the airport a couple of weeks ago.

[dfunk7]

I just wish it was easier to get the exclusives, But I wouldnt mind going up there 1 day for that con, looks like fun

[xhairs]

yes driving is the way to go. and dfunk7 i would love to see you and anyone else come up to the meet next yr. its such a great time.

[Scotty97]

Anybody have any pics of the exclusive figures? This is the first time I've heard about it(them?). Thanks

[xhairs]

Scotty97, on Apr 24 2008, 01:48 PM, said:

Anybody have any pics of the exclusive figures? This is the first time I've heard about it(them?). Thanks

yup here you go and the news letters
http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant.mvc...tegory_Code=JME

http://www.joecanuck.com/NL/issue1.pdf

[cmderinchief]

Good work....yet another reason to get up there early next year.