I wouldn't normally pepper you with more than one message per month, but I think I should let the list know that the cheaper of the two conference hotels - the Ramada - is now sold out, or soon will be. If you are looking for a nice hotel in Vancouver, I can recommend the Delta which is right across the street from the conference. http://wiki.aoir.org/index.php?title=IR8_Delta_Details I am also negotiating with another hotel, the Quality Inn, for some rooms. But I think you might - if you haven't already - want to start looking on your own. The internet, I hear, is very good for that sort of thing.... If anyone has special needs, or would like a suggestion on where to stay, please let me know. ...r