What's new with Vancouver?

We're into the final stages of getting ready for Seattle and Vancouver. Amy is on her way home so we can ship some things (sleeping bags, puffer vest, winter coat, boots, snowpants and the most beautiful scarf ever - Thanks, Jan!!) to Deb's apartment. We were introduced to Deb via email from Lana. Amy met Lana on her trip to Norway. Crazy! Anyway, through the course of events, we are now staying with Deb in downtown Vancouver. That should save us tons of travel time to and from Victoria. We also like that it is saving us a couple nights of hotel. I switched our hotel reservation from The Queen's something something to a hotel called the Waddling Dog closer to the airport. The Waddling Dog is actually a Quality Inn so, it should be great. The thing that makes this hotel so exciting? The waddling dog! There's actually a dog on the property that guests can walk. How cool is that?!?!?!?! We can't wait!
In addition to shipping some stuff this weekend, I am also trying to figure out how to pack everything else in a carry on. That should make for a blog topic all it's own. lol.
Other details in place......
We are taking the train from Seattle to Vancouver Sunday, Feb 14th.
We have ordered gifts for Lana and Deb.
Pins for trading are on their way.

Oh, and we will be writing some articles for the Leader-Telegram while we are on the trip. We are tentatively doing three to be published on Feb 16th, 17th, and 18th. Amy and I have both done interviews already for a piece to be in the paper on Feb 7th. So super exciting!!! It's been a crazy week trying to get this organized. But, I can't wait. LT is available online for those not in our area. I'll have to post the link before we leave. 13 days, it's going to fly by now!!!!