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Title: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 25, 2011, 04:00:39 PM
Well, I'm sitting in the lobby of a Holiday Inn in Laval, Quebec right now. Have a little work trip today and tomorrow. Basically here to watch someone spray out some tests samples tomorrow. Should be piece of cake. Surprisingly warm up here. My machine washed passport didn't seem to cause any troubles...lol. Anyway, just brought the iPad with me and no WiFi in the hotel room. Wired connection but WiFi only in the lobby. Weird...right?

Anyway, had some nachos in the sports bar and a Rickards Red beer....which seemed appropriate. But they need to rename it to Rico's Red! Lol!

Got some games and videos on the iPad with me and a real book too, so all is well. Probably won't post a lot tomorrow as I get back to Detroit like at midnight. Hold the fort down gang. :)

Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: moyer777 on September 25, 2011, 04:02:18 PM
Have fun Rico.  Isn't the Ipad so cool?  Love it.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 25, 2011, 04:02:44 PM
Me outside the hotel. Crazy warm here. I like it!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Bryancd on September 25, 2011, 04:03:17 PM
Mischief time!!! ;) Have fun, shame you can't tour the city, Montreal is so beautiful. As are the ladies.  :ohbaby
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 25, 2011, 04:07:53 PM
Mischief time? Me?? I'm boring. Except when I do the Rico dance!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 25, 2011, 04:11:22 PM
Most definitnely! (re: the ladies)

if you're at the Holiday Inn at autoroute 15 and Le Carrefour you're near one of the biggest malls in the area, Carrefour Laval. Might be something to check out over there. Aside from that Laval isn't the most happening place. Still, enjoy yourself!

If you can find a "La Belle Province" or a "Lafleur" go in and try a hot dog and a poutine!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: jedijeff on September 25, 2011, 04:23:06 PM
That is weird about the hotel and the internet. Must have put a lot of money into wiring it up years ago and not wanting to reinvest with wireless routers. Or maybe it is just part of the evil plan to get you to the Lobby to buy more Beer and Nachos ;). Sounds like a laid back afternoon in the Hotel for you.

I think I have some Rickards Red in my fridge, next time some one is over and wants one, I will call it Rico Red in honor of you Rico :)
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: MARKO on September 25, 2011, 04:29:18 PM
I take my iPAD with me when i travel for business but i also have my Mac book pro.... and i always throw  an ethernet cable in the bag just in case. Def strange no wi fi in the room.

Marko
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Bryancd on September 25, 2011, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: Rico on September 25, 2011, 04:07:53 PM
Mischief time? Me?? I'm boring. Except when I do the Rico dance!

Actually I meant us around here while you are gone. :)
Joe can't stop me!!!!  :biggrin
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 25, 2011, 04:34:50 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on September 25, 2011, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: Rico on September 25, 2011, 04:07:53 PM
Mischief time? Me?? I'm boring. Except when I do the Rico dance!

Actually I meant us around here while you are gone. :)
Joe can't stop me!!!!  :biggrin

Only because you run faster then me :)
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 05:02:39 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on September 25, 2011, 04:11:22 PM
Most definitnely! (re: the ladies)

if you're at the Holiday Inn at autoroute 15 and Le Carrefour you're near one of the biggest malls in the area, Carrefour Laval. Might be something to check out over there. Aside from that Laval isn't the most happening place. Still, enjoy yourself!

If you can find a "La Belle Province" or a "Lafleur" go in and try a hot dog and a poutine!

I am right there but not much time to shop.  And what is a poutine?
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 05:45:53 AM
Quote from: Rico on September 26, 2011, 05:02:39 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on September 25, 2011, 04:11:22 PM
Most definitnely! (re: the ladies)

if you're at the Holiday Inn at autoroute 15 and Le Carrefour you're near one of the biggest malls in the area, Carrefour Laval. Might be something to check out over there. Aside from that Laval isn't the most happening place. Still, enjoy yourself!

If you can find a "La Belle Province" or a "Lafleur" go in and try a hot dog and a poutine!

I am right there but not much time to shop.  And what is a poutine?

Fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. It's incredible.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 05:51:48 AM
Really???

Well, I can eat and handle some crazy food at times, but I'm not sure about this Joe.  I guess I can try for the meal below for lunch later.

Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 06:41:51 AM
Quote from: Rico on September 26, 2011, 05:51:48 AM
Really???

Well, I can eat and handle some crazy food at times, but I'm not sure about this Joe.  I guess I can try for the meal below for lunch later.



Trust me, it tastes much better then it looks :) Defintiely not health food though! If you were downtown I'd have better suggestions (Banquise or Frites Alors), but this is a Quebec tradition!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Poodyglitz on September 26, 2011, 06:48:24 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 06:41:51 AM
Trust me, it tastes much better then it looks :) Defintiely not health food though! If you were downtown I'd have better suggestions (Banquise or Frites Alors), but this is a Quebec tradition!

The only thing that's missing is a Mae West.  ;D
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 06:52:25 AM
pepsi and mae west is for breakfast!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 11:02:09 AM
Well things went very well at the client.  Now sitting at the airport.  Flight doesn't leave until like 5:30.  Tried to switch to an earlier flight but it was going to cost like $422!  I won't even make the company pay that.  So I wait.  The extra bad thing is I fly back through Chicago too.  I should be home about midnight.  So, I think I'll take tomorrow off!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 11:03:37 AM
Oh look...my posts have little Montreal airports image tags!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
The funny thing is that when I fly anywhere I usually connect through Detroit :)
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 11:06:01 AM
Outside the gate window...
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
The funny thing is that when I fly anywhere I usually connect through Detroit :)

Everyone connects in Detroit....but no one ever stays....lol!
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: RickPeete on September 26, 2011, 11:18:24 AM
What time does your flight arrive at O'Hare?  Is it a quick turnaround or will you have time for dinner?
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 11:23:21 AM
Quote from: RickPeete on September 26, 2011, 11:18:24 AM
What time does your flight arrive at O'Hare?  Is it a quick turnaround or will you have time for dinner?

Only have like an hour on the ground.  Probably not time for a meal really.  Hey Rick, is there weather in Chicago?  They just announced a delay for another earlier Chicago flight.  Any idea why?
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: RickPeete on September 26, 2011, 12:47:05 PM

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED  AN AREA OF HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA. DOPPLER RADAR  ESTIMATED THAT BETWEEN ONE AND A HALF INCHES TO JUST UNDER TWO  INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN WITHIN THE ADVISED AREA.  * RUNOFF FROM THIS RAINFALL WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING TO OCCUR

It has been raining on and off all day and rain is expected throughout the evening.  Radar shows the rain front circling over our area so yeah, that is probably why delays are happening.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: billybob476 on September 26, 2011, 12:55:57 PM
Here is the current METAR for O'Hare:

Quote
Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)

Output produced by METARs form (1953 UTC 26 September 2011)
found at http://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php (http://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php)

METAR text:   KORD 261951Z 15013KT 10SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN085 16/11 A2966 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP041 P0000 T01560111
Conditions at:    KORD (CHICAGO O'HARE , IL, US) observed 1951 UTC 26 September 2011
Temperature:    15.6°C (60°F)
Dewpoint:    11.1°C (52°F) [RH = 75%]
Pressure (altimeter):    29.66 inches Hg (1004.5 mb)
[Sea-level pressure: 1004.1 mb]
Winds:    from the SSE (150 degrees) at 15 MPH (13 knots; 6.8 m/s)
Visibility:    10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling:    8500 feet AGL
Clouds:    few clouds at 2000 feet AGL
scattered clouds at 5000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 8500 feet AGL
Weather:    no significant weather observed at this time

What they don't say there is "P0000" means 0 inches of accumulated precipitation recorded in the last hour.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 01:00:28 PM
Hopefully by the time I leave it will be better.  Still about 90 minutes to go to wheels up.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: RickPeete on September 26, 2011, 01:37:37 PM
Let's hope so.

The doppler radar projection for the next four hours does not show the rain leaving the area.  But hopefully it won't interfere with your flight.  The good news is that the airspace between Chicago and Canada is pretty clear.  All the 'weather' is slightly south and west of the airport....
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Bromptonboy on September 26, 2011, 02:05:52 PM
Mmmmmm....poutine.....
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 26, 2011, 02:30:21 PM
Quote from: RickPeete on September 26, 2011, 01:37:37 PM
Let's hope so.

The doppler radar projection for the next four hours does not show the rain leaving the area.  But hopefully it won't interfere with your flight.  The good news is that the airspace between Chicago and Canada is pretty clear.  All the 'weather' is slightly south and west of the airport....


About an hour flight delay here in Montreal.  Going to be tight in Chicago.
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: MARKO on September 26, 2011, 03:18:05 PM
ugghhh i always have a problem when i fly into Chicagoooo

Marko
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: turtlesrock on September 26, 2011, 07:26:49 PM
rico got disco fries!
Disco Fries - Parry Gripp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2hn2WJyGHQ#ws)
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Rico on September 27, 2011, 05:52:55 AM
Well, after all the flight delays (thank you Chicago), I finally got home after midnight last night.  Pretty tired and decided to take a "make up" day off today.  Anyway, even after a short trip it's good to be home.  :)
Title: Re: Montreal trip
Post by: Poodyglitz on September 27, 2011, 12:49:00 PM
Hope you're having a great day off, Rico.