Montreal Consulate question

[Rustbelt 0]

Wife of Steve again. Just trying to find more dumb questions to ask . . .

I'm planning for spending all morning at the consulate even though we hope to be there early enough to be first or second in line. But all that sitting around with the five cups of tea I've had to drink to wake myself up for that early in the morning are going to kill me.

So . . . are there bathrooms reasonably available? If I have to make frequent use of them (hey, I'll be nervous!), will anyone freak out (other than me)? Are there any drinks available (coffee/tea/water)?

I just like to know exactly what to expect.

[Krikit 1,164]

Yep. You can see the bathrooms from where you are sitting. And, yes, there are more drinks available from the vending machines in the same room. lol

[Udella&Wiz 325]

As I recall - the washrooms were lovely . The women's had a changing table too if that is a concern for anyone with a little one.

The waiting room is has a nice view of downtown Montreal office buildings. Picture a nice big, brightly lit Passport type office. Plenty of chairs in rows and various wicket windows. Nothing cramped, plenty of room. And everyone looks stressed

[Lona.C. 16]

lol yup I agrea everyone looks stressed , looked to me like at a Dr office ( only more roomy )waite for the unknowen

and when its all done they eather got a huge grin or a fron on theyr faces ,

see its like going to the dr so try to hold your pee and smile ,lol

what helped me was I put a real stupid song in my head and kept humming it

people looked at me like I was a nut but thats nothing new and it realy did help to stay calm and smile ,lol

good luck

[Rustbelt 0]

Thanks everyone. I'm not nervous or anything, you understand. Nope, not at all. I'm always a complete and utter control freak.

[Krikit 1,164]

I was a MESS. Good thing my husband was with me.

[domegirl1978 1]

I will be using that bathroom quite frequently...lol....trying to stop myself from throwing up from the nerves....

[Kathryn41 3,205]

hehehe, but I was so afraid to go and use the bathroom because I didn't want to miss them calling my name so I went up to the window and told the woman where I was just in case they called my name while I was in there.

[JillA 2]

I held it in until I was done and rushed to use the washroom at Timmy's up the street

[Peachey 10]

Ok strange question. Do the vending machines take CAD or American?

[Moosker 7]

Yes, there are bathrooms and vending machines! DEFINITELY be there early! I was excessively early, but I'm so glad because I was first in line and was out really quickly compared to other people.

Good luck!

[trailmix 77]

Ok strange question. Do the vending machines take CAD or American?

It may be an American consulate but it's still Canada - def Canadian money.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Ok strange question. Do the vending machines take CAD or American?

Ok - do you really think some American vending machine company drives all the way up to the US Consulate in montreal to service 1 machine and puts American snacks in it whch you have to buy with US currency? Hmm????

JK - no, of course you can use your loonies

Edited September 23, 2009 by Udella&Wiz

[trailmix 77]

Ok strange question. Do the vending machines take CAD or American?

Ok - do you really think some American vending machine company drives all the way up to the US Consulate in montreal to service 1 machine and puts American snacks in it whch you have to buy with US currency? Hmm????

JK - no, of course you can use your loonies

You know, it doesn't really sound that far fetched

Do they have a television in the waiting room at the consulate in Mtl? They do in Calgary, so just wondering.

Edited September 23, 2009 by trailmix

[JillA 2]

Ok strange question. Do the vending machines take CAD or American?

Ok - do you really think some American vending machine company drives all the way up to the US Consulate in montreal to service 1 machine and puts American snacks in it whch you have to buy with US currency? Hmm????

JK - no, of course you can use your loonies

You know, it doesn't really sound that far fetched

Do they have a television in the waiting room at the consulate in Mtl? They do in Calgary, so just wondering.

I don't think they do, no! I don't recall seeing one, anyhow