I'm in.

What picnic? 

Right Hilary - that must be one SLOW bus driver!   That bus better have a good washroom - and bunks!!

Perhaps a retired TTC driver Birthstone? 

Me thinks that the wonderbus should manover down to the Maritimes.  We have some fabulous scenery.  You could pick up a few of us here and get us to Five Oaks for the picnic.  Since we'll need to stop for a few meals I'm going to bring some Cream of Fiddlehead soup.  Can be served either hot or cold.  Anybody should make a detour half way across the country for that.  And maybe somebody else can provide the smoked salmon or a dozen lobsters. 

Of course I'll join in, someone has to keep all of you in line!

lol seeler, I was set up in that photo .....

LOL....I was thinking the same thing! I suspect we may be keeping myst in line!

Edit: It seems there is a concensus about the picture and its implications.       

oh people .... laugh if you will, but obviously I am the only 'clean' one here. And I will be the one on the bus not carrying germs and not catching yours.

YouthWorker, I agree it's way too earlier to get on the bus .... but we can plan and dream about the road trip.

Youthworker, Myst - yes, its early.  But think of all the fun we can have.  Of course we'll take a Canadian route across Ontario.  When we drove out to the west coast and back we took the route that more or less hugs the shores of Lake Superior - I loved the scenery in that part of the country as much as Mr. Seeler loved the Rockies.  There is also a more northerly route but it is longer and I don't believe it is as scenic.  And remember that your bus won't be swinging down into southern Ontario yet.  I've been promised that it will come East, at least as far as the Maritimes.  Maybe there is even a Newfie who would like to hop aboard.  So plan for a long trip, lots of singing, lots of drinking, and lots of good food.  Doesn't anybody want to taste my cream of fiddlehead soup with a sprinkle of little green onions and a daub of whipped cream on top?  I'm making some tonight for company tomorrow, and as a test run before the bus is in sight.  (Can a virtual bus be 'in sight'?)

Hey! The restaurant where I work now is known for their Cream of Fiddlehead soup, I'm sure I could hook us all up with some! and for those who aren't into the fiddlehead thing I could  bring some potato & bacon or some of the best tomato soup around. And if you're all really good maybe even some Sticky Date Cake!  

Btw even though I'm all about being early... I think this early might be a bit extreme...

I`ll be waiting for the bus ... and Seeler I would love some soup!   

nine flights, YW!!  Good lord!!!  I know people get jet lag from going to far east & west, what do you get when you go up & down too often??  popped ears?  dizzy?  

Take the wonderbus - its safer, no, faster, um... ok just do the flights

Just think ot all the frequent flyer points he's racking up

lol @ Pinga, nice song!  Over My Head.... must be a wonderplane carrying YouthWorker and everyone else.  Maybe Pilgrim is on it already.

Perfect pommum...let's tow a big kennel behind us for the pets...hmm, maybe I'll bring a horse trailer instead in case it rains and does anyone know how to build high perch things so the kitties can get some peace?

Penny - a horse trailer would be awesome ... lots of room to play!         You can get tall cat condos or even hammocks. We could put them up high away from the pooches!

Oh I didn't know we could bring our pets.  You know that Pilgrim isn't too fond of pets.  We'll have to keep them away from her.  I'm bringing along my daughter's dog - I've been keeping her a lot lately.  She's part Golden Retriever, part 'you name it'.  She's just past a year old - hyper, friendly, jumps on people, eats anything, destroys plants, shoes, toys, but loves people and other animals.  And she has a certificate that says that she 'participated' in obedience training at the basic level.  Get that - participated.  No one in my family has ever had a participation certificate before.  My lab, Pepper, got a plaque that said 'first place'.  This dog says that she is tired of hearing about what 'Pepper' could do.  So I'll bring her along to play with your livestock.  Oh, did I mention she sheds - especially if you're wearing black.

 Up ahead!   On the side of the road!  That looks like Mike waiting with his bagpipes! I dunno - could be a long trip.

As he sees the bus approach Mike starts playing the pipes.  The bus stops to pick him up - someone thinks this is a good chance to let the dogs out for a run.  As the poms prance around licking ankles, Seelerdog catches sight of a squirrel running along a board fence 300 yards away and takes off, several dogs after her.  Seeler shouts "No" to the wind.  Penny calls and her dog immediately returns to her side as it should.  Other dogs mill around the Wonder folk.  Seelerdog discovers that the squirrel is long gone up in the treetops, but there is a delightful smell somewhere in the long grasses, something to dig out.  Its time to go again.  Mike gets on the bus and takes his pipes to the back.  Everyone else tries to get in the front seats.  Seeler gives up her frantic calling and starts to run away from the bus along the side of the road, alternating clapping her hands and waving her arms.  Has she gone crazy?  Suddenly Seelerdog is there by her side, running along with her, jumping at her waving arms.  She grabs the collar and marches back to the bus.  We're on our way again.

*passing the earplugs around just to muffle the pipes a bit. I do like pipes, but aren't they outdoor music??

I have my magnetic backgammon board here. Anyone interested in a game?