Niagara Wine Escape 2023 - Page 2

cpaharley2008 · 03-22-2023, 02:07 PM

I think that credit cards and their associated fees have become so common in todays's business
world that a place that does not handle credit cards is rare. Perhaps in Canada things maybe different, but in the states it is common place to use your credit cards to purchase items.

**Donna D.** · 03-22-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I think that credit cards and their associated fees have become so common in todays's business
world that a place that does not handle credit cards is rare. Perhaps in Canada things maybe different, but in the states it is common place to use your credit cards to purchase items.

It IS very common and it costs the business money. American Express charges the most. That's why AMEX isn't accepted everywhere...

Iowa Dave · 03-22-2023, 04:28 PM

If I’m buying or paying for something I’m sure I I won’t return, I’m going to eat, or a service like camping, I’d just as soon pay cash. Many places in our area charge 2 or three per cent extra to use a credit card.

My local lumber yard is about 10 miles round trip. I can call them up, make an order and they will deliver it to my garage, no extra charge and send me a bill that I pay with a check or cash the next time I’m in town. Kind of old school. They don’t sell me junk lumber, I don’t use a card they have to pay to accept. This works great for me. They are all also on the volunteer fire department. I buy about $20 worth of raffle chances at the holidays for meat, I never win. They laugh and tell me they spent my money on pizza and beer. But their response time on rural fires is very good. We are friends.
Iowa Dave

emers382 · 03-23-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I think that credit cards and their associated fees have become so common in todays's business
world that a place that does not handle credit cards is rare. Perhaps in Canada things maybe different, but in the states it is common place to use your credit cards to purchase items.

Canadian merchants may now add a surcharge if you want to use credit.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cre...shop-1.6606997

We wish we could attend Alf's rally since we shall be in southern ON returning from the Maritimes in Sept. but have to be in Thunder Bay for a wedding the same weekend as the rally. We haven't been since 2015.

camp4528 · 03-23-2023, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by emers382

We wish we could attend Alf's rally since we shall be in southern ON returning from the Maritimes in Sept. but have to be in Thunder Bay for a wedding the same weekend as the rally. We haven't been since 2015.

Surely you can just ask the happy couple to postpone their wedding by a week. I expect they would understand.

ha ha.

S&B · 03-25-2023, 01:48 PM

Hi Alf & Mary Anne,
We'd love to attend the rally this year. We pick up our 5.0 in June. How do we get added to the rally?

Thanks,

Susan and Bill

escape artist · 03-25-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by S&B

Hi Alf & Mary Anne,
We'd love to attend the rally this year. We pick up our 5.0 in June. How do we get added to the rally?

Thanks,

Susan and Bill

Hi: S&B... Call The Riverside Motel& Campground directly and make your reservations through them. Come early & stay late if you like. 905-382-2204 or email Riverside Park Campground and Motel Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
Fri. night campfire/ beer, wine exchange at site 52
Sat. doors open in the morn. Potluck around 4:30 pm.
Sun. morn if Betty's is open for buffet breakfast we gather there.
See my starting post in this thread and Welcome to the Escape Family.

Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

S&B · 08-11-2023, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: All... Lets try this again. Can we hope for better conditions this year!!!
Official dates...
Sept. 15-17th. Come early... stay late if you like.
Where...
Riverside Park Motel and Campground
13451 Niagara Parkway,
Niagara Falls Ontario,
L2E 6S6
905-382-2204
Riverside Park Campground and Motel Niagara Falls Ontario Canada
Activities are as follows... subject to Co-Vid rules at rally time,
Friday PM dusk Campfire and Wine& Craft Beer exchange at camp site 52. Bring a bottle/ six pack... Take a bottle/ six pack.
Saturday AM Doors open trailer tours.
Saturday AM Blue tarp swap at Iowa Dave's
Saturday PM U-drive out to tour wineries, see the sites.
Saturday PM around 5 Pot Luck at site 52...rain or shine
Sunday Am around 10:30 Brunch at Betty's Restaurant for those who want to go
separate checks though!!!
http://www.bettysrestaurant.com
Come on down to "The Falls". Sit and relax or do some daring, touristy things.
http://www.tourismniagara.com
We'd love to see you there,
Alf& Mary Anne Stacey

Is this still on?

Vermilye · 08-11-2023, 11:44 AM

Unless Alf cancels it, it is a go. I'll be there Wednesday through Monday.

S&B · 08-11-2023, 12:19 PM

We're booked!!

S&B · 08-11-2023, 12:20 PM

That's great... We're coming in on Thursday

mcdonner · 08-11-2023, 12:45 PM

We're coming also. First time since pre Covid. Looking forward to seeing the usual gang of suspects and meeting some new friends.

S&B · 08-11-2023, 12:49 PM

This is our first rally...we picked up our escape this past June

Susan & Bill

Iowa Dave · 08-11-2023, 02:09 PM

As the kids used to say “It’s on like Donkey Kong”.
For first timers there’s a lot to see and do. The Falls are good but so are some of the other local attractions. I think this will be our fifth or sixth time there. Alf is the consummate rally host. He has personal professional guidance from Mary Anne that makes this rally a good one. Ask around if you’re new and have questions. Canadians and honorary Canadians are friendly and mostly knowledgeable.
Iowa Dave

escape artist · 08-11-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by S&B

This is our first rally...we picked up our escape this past June

Susan & Bill

Hi: S&B... WELCOME. We have already stayed a week to visit with friends staying at The Riverside Motel& Campground.
Betty's will be open as usual Wed. thru Sunday but no Sunday Brunch. Food costs and staff shortages are a part of that. We hope all attendees have a good time regardless. The Stacey's will do our best to make your stay memorable!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

escape artist · 08-11-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

As the kids used to say “It’s on like Donkey Kong”.
For first timers there’s a lot to see and do. The Falls are good but so are some of the other local attractions. I think this will be our fifth or sixth time there. Alf is the consummate rally host. He has personal professional guidance from Mary Anne that makes this rally a good one. Ask around if you’re new and have questions. Canadians and honorary Canadians are friendly and mostly knowledgeable.
Iowa Dave

Hi: Iowa Dave... I really don't want to dance around this ? Some say I have 2 left feet but I need "Wellies" that are the same size. We have collected some stuff for the great "Blue tarp" give away!!!

Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

escape artist · 08-11-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdonner

We're coming also. First time since pre Covid. Looking forward to seeing the usual gang of suspects and meeting some new friends.

Hi: mcdonner... Be nice to see you're back... and your front too!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

escape artist · 08-11-2023, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by emers382

Canadian merchants may now add a surcharge if you want to use credit.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cre...shop-1.6606997

We wish we could attend Alf's rally since we shall be in southern ON returning from the Maritimes in Sept. but have to be in Thunder Bay for a wedding the same weekend as the rally. We haven't been since 2015.

Hi: emers382... I vaguely remember that rally. The one in 2013 was more memorable. You saying Grace at the pot luck... and us losing a trailer. Oh well its all water over the falls now Eh?

Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

escape artist · 08-11-2023, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by camp4528

Surely you can just ask the happy couple to postpone their wedding by a week. I expect they would understand.

ha ha.

Hi: camp4528... That won't work. Adrian is probably Officiating.

Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Iowa Dave · 08-11-2023, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: Iowa Dave... I really don't want to dance around this ? Some say I have 2 left feet but I need "Wellies" that are the same size. We have collected some stuff for the great "Blue tarp" give away!!!

Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Wellies are coming along and a cold weather model
For you too.
Iowa Dave

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