CANADIAN "I'm going to Van" thread

[trevster2k]

I figure since there is only one show in Canada this leg, let's find out who is going the one and only Canadian show. They will probably add a second show on Friday if it sells out instantly on Saturday so we will see. Anyway, I got a single GA.

 

[Raid]

I'm going!! 2 tickets section 116.

 

[korczykp]

I figure since there is only one show in Canada this leg, let's find out who is going the one and only Canadian show. They will probably add a second show on Friday if it sells out instantly on Saturday so we will see. Anyway, I got a single GA.

I got a single too...

all us singles should meet up in the morning before lining up or something

 

[trevster2k]

Yeah, I am going by myself because no one I know is willing to fly to Van for one event, spend all day in line and turn around the next day a go home again.

I'm such a U2 geek.

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

Count my girlfriend and myself in! floor baby yess!!!!!!!!!! very excited here.

umm okey yes i am beeing anoying hehehe

 

[theedge111]

I got 2 GA's my girlfriend and i are makeing the drive from Rocky Mtn House in Alberta. Should be a great 12hrs!

 

[fah]

I'm going too

But GM Place is only a 25 minute drive for me

 

[trevster2k]

I'm staying at the Sandman which is just up the block from GM place and I hear it has a great bar and restaurant too. At least I have a place to pee while standing in line. I could charge pee fees to others in line and pay for my ticket.

 

[fah]

I'm staying at the Sandman which is just up the block from GM place and I hear it has a great bar and restaurant too. At least I have a place to pee while standing in line. I could charge pee fees to others in line and pay for my ticket.

Excellent bar - the Shark Club
Excellent restaurant - Moxies

You are also close to lots of shopping, theatres, clubs and bars

 

[korczykp]

I'm going too

But GM Place is only a 25 minute drive for me

same, I'll probably be takin' the good ol' skytrain though

 

[bklynstevester]

I'm planning on being in van for the marathon sunday and am definately going though I have no ticket. i may well be on my own, but regardless would love to meet people.

 

[isabelle_guns]

I will be there in a bunny rabbit suit lining up hours in advance.

 

[korczykp]

I'm thinking of making a giant U2 Cardboard snack box, and bringing it to the GA lineup in the morning..

get a bunch of chips and drinks and things...

 

[dlihcraw]

All proud Canadians can admit their country is way too big! I live in Ottawa, and until U2 come as close to me as Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia, I won't be seeing them soon! Hopefully, when U2 return to North America in the fall, I'll be able to see them in Toronto (1,2,3?), Montreal (1,2?) and Hamilton! Also, if I'm really luckily, they’ll play a show here!

But I won’t be listening, just seeing… whatever the hell that means.

Is it only me, or does Paul Martin look like he has a sever rash? I heard it’s from the polygamy.

 

[dlihcraw]

I'm going too

But GM Place is only a 25 minute drive for me

same, I'll probably be takin' the good ol' skytrain though

You guys are lucky! GM Place is a three day drive for me!

 

[passthebuck]

i'm there

 

[u2girlcj]

I'm not CANADIAN, but will be up from Seattle for Friday show...hope to see some of you (though chances of seeing *any*thing in my f'd up seats are low)

 

[Mucca]

I'll be skytraining!

 

[TheRat]

I'm in Section 306 row 7. Coming up from Victoria (well, Saanichton but it's only twenty minutes from downtown).

 

[TheRat]

I forgot to add that i'm coming up for the second show.

 

[theedge111]

I'm staying at the Sandman which is just up the block from GM place and I hear it has a great bar and restaurant too. At least I have a place to pee while standing in line. I could charge pee fees to others in line and pay for my ticket.

Is this the place to stay? What are the rates like?

 

[fah]

Try this site:



Oh god I hope the link works...

~fingers crossed~

It shows hotels that are close to GM Place

edited to say - it didn't work

hang on

 

[fah]

ok

www.hotels.ca

You want Vancouver and near General Motors Place

There are lots of hotels here....

 

[theedge111]

ok

www.hotels.ca

You want Vancouver and near General Motors Place

There are lots of hotels here....

Cheers fah

 

[trevster2k]

Sandman is very expensive but across street from GM place. I'm lazy so I figure after drinking at the bar after concert I just have to walk to elevator and then to room.

It's expensive because of its proximity to the concert location and of the event itself.

There are lots of hotels in the area only a few blocks from GM place.

 

[u2girlcj]

Hey I've been looking at hotels at Expedia, but before I book one, any ideas where the band will be staying? I'm a total stalker.

 

[passthebuck]

i think i'm at the delta. anybody near there? food? bars? fun? whats it like in that 'hood?

 

[trevster2k]

I have no idea about where to go in Van. fah or korczykp would probably have more info. I know there is a restaurant called Moxies at my hotel and a bar called the Shark club which has video screens, dance floor, pool tables, etc. It is a block away from GM place so I will probably hang out there. But downtown Van is all pretty tight I believe.

Where the band is staying is another unknown for me but I have heard that sometimes they don't stay in the city that they just played but I'm not sure.

 

[Roland of Gilead]

Where the band is staying is another unknown for me but I have heard that sometimes they don't stay in the city that they just played but I'm not sure.

They are staying in a small town outside of Vancouver that gained a reputation back in the day as being THEE place to meet up with lovers and not getting caught. Hope, BC. The home of Rambo! Remember that movie?

 

[trevster2k]

How do you know that kind of stuff? Sheesh! Gunslingers!

BTW, here is a link to the Shark Club in Vancouver

http://www.sharkclubs.com/vancouver/upcoming_events.htm