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   Scott Dorsey to Evelyn C. Leeper   
   Re: Montreal wins 2027 Worldcon bid   
   17 Aug 25 17:59:35   
   
   XPost: rec.music.filk   
   From: kludge@panix.com   
      
   In article <107ssdf$2c7jk$1@dont-email.me>,   
   Evelyn C. Leeper  wrote:   
   >On 8/17/25 11:22 AM, Paul Dormer wrote:   
   >> In article <107qsrs$1ucf8$1@dont-email.me>, garym@mcgath.com (Gary McGath)   
   >> wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> It's now official, though not surprising: The 2027 Worldcon will be   
   >>> in Montreal on September 2-6. I like this since I can drive there in   
   >>> a day, assuming crossing the border is still feasible in 2027.   
   >>   
   >> I decided a couple of years ago, no more flying.  Train travel much mote   
   >> relaxing and nice scenery, too.  (And I don't drive.)   
   >   
   >Neither does my friend in Massachusetts, but if we decide to go, I'll   
   >drive four hours to her place; hang out overnight, then drive four hours   
   >with her to Montreal.   
      
   It took four hours in the site selection meeting in order for them to   
   decide on Montreal even though they were running unopposed.  It was a   
   miracle of bureaucracy!  Your drive may take no longer!   
   --scott   
   --   
   "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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