tomsbuspage Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'll put my name in as tentative for Friday, as I work in Kanata until 5:30 and it's a 90 minute drive from there to Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I will also put my name as a tentative for friday since it's not sure if i will be able to free up my schedule , would probably participate in the saturday charter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Probably will be 3 hr charter with the Transcar featuring window cards (backup bus Orion V with now programmed destination sign) however if there is enough interest we will do a one hour mini charter with a Prevost XL-45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Finally, schedule is now clear, can make it to Cornwall on the 18th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Further details to follow in the upcoming days, but here are my proposed times for the charters: Cornwall (garage-garage) 730p-1030p with the sole remaining Classic in the fleet Everyone is requested to meet at the garage no later than 715p, I should be in a position to pick up one of those boxes of coffee from Tim's before the charter St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (terminus-terminus) 400p-700p with the Transcar Classic - no garage visit planned, please do not ask for one Everyone is requested to meet inside the bus terminal by 345p. I am politely requesting that no photos be taken at the terminal of our charter bus with tripods before we leave, so that we can start right away. The opportunity will be there for photos at the end of the charter, as well as for the group photo. Pricing to be determined as soon as I get a show of hands of who is coming. Please write to my charter e-mail yulbuscharters at gmail dot com as I do not come to the CPTDB very often anymore. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsbuspage Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Sorry folks; I'm going to have to opt out of the Cornwall charter, given my work schedule. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Any one from Toronto going on the Saturday charter leaving Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I work on the Friday Night and have a Christmas Party on the Saturday. Still don't know what time the Christmas Party starts, if I am able to swing both I should be there for the Transcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 FINAL DETAILS Cost $30 for one charter and $50 if you attend both. Exact bills appreciated. Friday 18 December 2015 - Cornwall Transit 8558 (1985 GM Classic ex-STCUQ) has been requested, if not available we have asked for 0359 or 0360 (2003 Orion V). Begins and ends at the garage. 7:30 pm-10:30 pm. Everybody meet in the lunch room inside the garage office by 7:15 the latest for registration. I will bring a box of coffee from Tim Hortons, first come first served. A fifteen minute coffee break is planned around 9:00-9:15 pm. Group photo to be taken inside the garage. Cornwall Transit has not obliged us to wear safety vests but please avoid wearing black if possible, wear bright colours, visibility is key for safety! Saturday 19 December 2015 - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 3444-25-3 (2003 Transcar Classic) has been requested, if not available we have asked for 3490-25-4 (2004 Orion V). Begins and ends at the municipal bus terminal. 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Everyone is required to wear a safety vest or at the very least something with reflective stripes. We will have spares but please indicate to me whether you need it. I have RTL jackets that I can temporarily lend for this occasion. Like in Cornwall, a brief coffee break will be offered (time TBD). Group photo to be taken at the end of the charter at the bus terminal. Please avoid pictures at the beginning of the charter so that we can begin immediately at the proposed time. This applies to both charters. It is not enough to indicate mere interest on the CPTDB. You must indicate your presence by writing to the dedicated charter e-mail yulbuscharters (@) gmail dot com. This is of great importance for the SJSR charter so that we can plan out how many people need safety vests. We are all friends here and my vice president and I work very hard for our benefactors. We deserve advance notice of who is coming so that we can offer our services at a fair cost and provide you with the best value for your money. Lastly, we need to underline the following points. Respect and security shall be at the forefront of these night charters (and every charter for that matter). Everybody will have the chance for their photo so please be respectful of each other especially those still using film. Everyone must behave accordingly and watch out for one another especially crossing streets. Please don't put me in the position where I have to use disciplinary measures. See everyone out there, be safe and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The Transcar Classic in SJSR ultimately will be replaced with the Orion V for our charter, as per the director of transit. Thanks for your understanding. I am no longer checking the board so unless you call me or e-mail me, I will not know about it. See everybody there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Here are the group photos guys, enjoy! Thank you for your support over the course of 2015! This has been a record tying year with 2014 with seven vehicles chartered over the course of the year! Hope to see you all in 2016! SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 3444 was sent to a scrap yard, seems to have had an accident. A friend of mine spotted it in a scrap yard yesterday, still trying to get the location of said scrap yard from him. From what I was told, the bus got into an accident, the front left side was all smashed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 That is a shame, no details were given to me why we could not have the requested vehicle. Ultimately we will never be able to charter a Transcar Regardless, we shall strive to offer our friends more interesting opportunities for photos in the New Year. Cheers! SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 That is a shame, no details were given to me why we could not have the requested vehicle. Ultimately we will never be able to charter a Transcar Regardless, we shall strive to offer our friends more interesting opportunities for photos in the New Year. Cheers! SMS In the wish list (read here: If they charter buses). One interesting charter could be with a 2000 RTS from CIT Laurentides or a 2001 Orion V in the Les Moulins territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL66 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 In the wish list (read here: If they charter buses). One interesting charter could be with a 2000 RTS from CIT Laurentides or a 2001 Orion V in the Les Moulins territory I've tried with Les Moulins and they don't even answer my emails. I went through URBIS at first but because they din't own the buses they directed me towards Keolis Canada. 3 phone calls and countless emails, not even a response back. For CIT Laurentides, I have a driver friend out there which could make it possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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