nightcreacher
Veteran Expediter
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great pics,now i dont have to go
great pics,now i dont have to go
Niagra Falls today including some night pics..
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Jack_Berry
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haven't been there sice 84 or 85 but we had dinner at a canadien restaurant looking at the falls. depending on which way the wind blows you might get wet.
Jack Berry
haven't been there sice 84 or 85 but we had dinner at a canadien restaurant looking at the falls. depending on which way the wind blows you might get wet.
Jack Berry
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Responses here and three private responses have been great. Thank you, folks, for all of them. Our plans are not firmed up yet but it looks like tomorrow is our day to see Niagra Falls together.
The local paper today had a story about a couple that got married on the Maid of the Mist with hundreds of rain-coat-clad strangers looking on. I also got a kick out of the Skylon Tower web site. It bills the tower as "Niagra's most famous landmark." I was thinking the Falls themselves might have received a mention. You learn something new every day. :7
Responses here and three private responses have been great. Thank you, folks, for all of them. Our plans are not firmed up yet but it looks like tomorrow is our day to see Niagra Falls together.
The local paper today had a story about a couple that got married on the Maid of the Mist with hundreds of rain-coat-clad strangers looking on. I also got a kick out of the Skylon Tower web site. It bills the tower as "Niagra's most famous landmark." I was thinking the Falls themselves might have received a mention. You learn something new every day. :7
Jack_Berry
Moderator Emeritus
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don't forget to watch bruce almighty before embarking on a maid of the mist trip.
Jack Berry
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don't forget to watch bruce almighty before embarking on a maid of the mist trip.
Jack Berry
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Mike, those pics are worthy of National Geographic - nicely done, mon.
I wasn't prepared, when I went the first time, to be impressed - it's just water falling over an edge, right? It's freakin awesome, is what it is, day or night, winter or summer, it's beautiful.
If anyone gets a room with a Jacuzzi, here's a tip: DON'T ADD BUBBLE BATH!
Mike, those pics are worthy of National Geographic - nicely done, mon.
I wasn't prepared, when I went the first time, to be impressed - it's just water falling over an edge, right? It's freakin awesome, is what it is, day or night, winter or summer, it's beautiful.
If anyone gets a room with a Jacuzzi, here's a tip: DON'T ADD BUBBLE BATH!
mrgoodtude
Not a Member
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Wow Thanks for all the responses...
Sorry so long for the follow up but have been running the hardest we have ever run.
I hope next week finds us all so busy (EOM And end of 2nd quarter) that EO looks like a ghost town...
When we went we stayed at the Days Inn on Main st in Niagra (US side) they have a RV lot across the street where you can park overnight for $20 us a night or for free if you stay at the Days directly across the street.
We payed a little over $100 for the nights stay and it was comfortable. We wanted to get the Skylon Tower (see pics) in as the views are insane but time wouldn't permit (we were in desperate need of a shower and a nap)but if you have a little time to kill it only costs a dollar and all you need is a drivers license or equivalent to cross the bridge and view from the Canadian side.
Easy to get too as well just take the NY62 east (exit 22?)off of the 190 in Buffalo follow all the way till you "have to" take the truck route right going to the Falls, you will dead end at the Aquarium where you will turn left and the Days will be 1/2 mile on the right with the parking lot right across the street.
Right behind the motel is a Copter tour off the Falls for the daring
and I will get that ride next time we visit.
Mike
Wow Thanks for all the responses...
Sorry so long for the follow up but have been running the hardest we have ever run.
I hope next week finds us all so busy (EOM And end of 2nd quarter) that EO looks like a ghost town...
When we went we stayed at the Days Inn on Main st in Niagra (US side) they have a RV lot across the street where you can park overnight for $20 us a night or for free if you stay at the Days directly across the street.
We payed a little over $100 for the nights stay and it was comfortable. We wanted to get the Skylon Tower (see pics) in as the views are insane but time wouldn't permit (we were in desperate need of a shower and a nap)but if you have a little time to kill it only costs a dollar and all you need is a drivers license or equivalent to cross the bridge and view from the Canadian side.
Easy to get too as well just take the NY62 east (exit 22?)off of the 190 in Buffalo follow all the way till you "have to" take the truck route right going to the Falls, you will dead end at the Aquarium where you will turn left and the Days will be 1/2 mile on the right with the parking lot right across the street.
Right behind the motel is a Copter tour off the Falls for the daring
and I will get that ride next time we visit.
Mike
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We had a very pleasant day on Sunday on the Canadian side of the falls. If you find yourselves in the Buffalo, NY area or at the truck stops east of there on I-90, exit 48A, you are within an hour's drive.
We spent the night at Exit 48A, woke up to no alarm clocks Sunday morning, and prepared for our Monday pickup (fuel, showers, dump station, run paperwork, trip planning, etc.). With that done, we knew we could enjoy the day off.
It was an easy drive and border crossing; West I-90 to I-190, to the Peace Bridge. On Sunday morning there was no line at the border. We explained to the Canadian officer that we were crossing over as tourists and had no freight on board. We also declared our personal gear and freight handling equipment. He returned our passports and waved us through without delay. The same thing happened coming back into the U.S.
We then proceeded toward Toronto on the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Expressway) to Exit 27, turned right on McLeod Road, which is a truck route through town, turned left on Stanley Ave, and right on Robinson St, to the base of the Skylon Tower. Truck parking there was $5.00 Canadian for the day. From there, it is a short walk to the tower, the falls, and other attractions.
If you are on a budget, the costs can be limited to fuel, tolls on I-90 and truck parking. Most attractions are close enough to return to the truck mid-day to eat there if you wish.
After walking around for the afternoon and taking in the sights and some attractions, we returned to the truck, freshened up and went to the top of the tower for fine dining in the rotating restaurant. The Skylon tower observation deck is available without the meal is much less expensive. We would recommend the deck to any visitor. The views are great. The food was great too but the prices are as high as the tower (dinner for two, no drinks: $160 U.S., with tip).
Hats off to the city of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. They made up-close views of the falls and a very nice public park system available to everyone without charge. Beyond that, the shopping and attractions allow you to spend as much or little as you wish.
At the falls, you will see people from all over the world that came to see what we as expediters can see with little trouble and expense if we happen to be in the area.
We had a very pleasant day on Sunday on the Canadian side of the falls. If you find yourselves in the Buffalo, NY area or at the truck stops east of there on I-90, exit 48A, you are within an hour's drive.
We spent the night at Exit 48A, woke up to no alarm clocks Sunday morning, and prepared for our Monday pickup (fuel, showers, dump station, run paperwork, trip planning, etc.). With that done, we knew we could enjoy the day off.
It was an easy drive and border crossing; West I-90 to I-190, to the Peace Bridge. On Sunday morning there was no line at the border. We explained to the Canadian officer that we were crossing over as tourists and had no freight on board. We also declared our personal gear and freight handling equipment. He returned our passports and waved us through without delay. The same thing happened coming back into the U.S.
We then proceeded toward Toronto on the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Expressway) to Exit 27, turned right on McLeod Road, which is a truck route through town, turned left on Stanley Ave, and right on Robinson St, to the base of the Skylon Tower. Truck parking there was $5.00 Canadian for the day. From there, it is a short walk to the tower, the falls, and other attractions.
If you are on a budget, the costs can be limited to fuel, tolls on I-90 and truck parking. Most attractions are close enough to return to the truck mid-day to eat there if you wish.
After walking around for the afternoon and taking in the sights and some attractions, we returned to the truck, freshened up and went to the top of the tower for fine dining in the rotating restaurant. The Skylon tower observation deck is available without the meal is much less expensive. We would recommend the deck to any visitor. The views are great. The food was great too but the prices are as high as the tower (dinner for two, no drinks: $160 U.S., with tip).
Hats off to the city of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. They made up-close views of the falls and a very nice public park system available to everyone without charge. Beyond that, the shopping and attractions allow you to spend as much or little as you wish.
At the falls, you will see people from all over the world that came to see what we as expediters can see with little trouble and expense if we happen to be in the area.
mrgoodtude
Not a Member
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Wow great job Phil,
Kudos for going where no man has gone before (I knew if anyone would you would).
Great pictures!!!
Almost looks like your pics from the Space Needle in Washington?..
How much does a meal at the Skylon set an expediter back???
PS. Diane looks great.
Let me take this opportunity to bury the hatchet as I think we both strive to make the expedite experience a beneficial one to "all" involved.
Your pics are a testament to that mindset..
Mike
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Wow great job Phil,
Kudos for going where no man has gone before (I knew if anyone would you would).
Great pictures!!!
Almost looks like your pics from the Space Needle in Washington?..
How much does a meal at the Skylon set an expediter back???
PS. Diane looks great.
Let me take this opportunity to bury the hatchet as I think we both strive to make the expedite experience a beneficial one to "all" involved.
Your pics are a testament to that mindset..
Mike
[font color="red"][font size="+2"](Photo removed by Dreamer at Mike's request to alleviate copyright concerns)[/font][/font]
jaminjim
Veteran Expediter
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Okay, that's what I'm talking about. Lets start putting this info in the Layover section. Put in the same info Phil put in ie Directions, where you can park and so on. some pictures and stuff will be an added inticement(sp).
Last time I spent one hunnnndred and sixty dollars on a food bill I took more than one person with me. My idea of fine dinning would have to include, and would be limited to a pep. pizza. Now if you had said bar bill, I would have asked if you arrived late or had to leave early:9
Okay, that's what I'm talking about. Lets start putting this info in the Layover section. Put in the same info Phil put in ie Directions, where you can park and so on. some pictures and stuff will be an added inticement(sp).
Last time I spent one hunnnndred and sixty dollars on a food bill I took more than one person with me.
My idea of fine dinning would have to include, and would be limited to a pep. pizza. Now if you had said bar bill, I would have asked if you arrived late or had to leave early:9
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I agree. This this topic should have been started in the Layover section. But since the moderators allowed it to remain here, and since my posts were on topic, I posted here too, further down in the same thread. Moving the topic to Layover would be appropriate, as would editing out the personal attack. Despite the best efforts of people who strive to keep EO above board, some people seem bound and determined to drag the Open Forum into the gutter.
Also, it is a copyright violation to copy a photo from my web site and publish it elsewhere without my consent. No consent was requested or granted in this case. I request that the photo showing Diane and me seated at a restaurant be removed.
I agree. This this topic should have been started in the Layover section. But since the moderators allowed it to remain here, and since my posts were on topic, I posted here too, further down in the same thread. Moving the topic to Layover would be appropriate, as would editing out the personal attack. Despite the best efforts of people who strive to keep EO above board, some people seem bound and determined to drag the Open Forum into the gutter.
Also, it is a copyright violation to copy a photo from my web site and publish it elsewhere without my consent. No consent was requested or granted in this case. I request that the photo showing Diane and me seated at a restaurant be removed.
mrgoodtude
Not a Member
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Maybe he has a point..
I apologize Phillip for not holding myself to the same standard you seem to hold your self to.
My comments although true in my mind would probably be better left unsaid.
In respect of the Mods and other members I will hereby stay on my side of the fence and trust you will stay on yours..
Thank you for your efforts at keeping EO above board.
PS. To show you there are no hard feelings here is a cute and fuzzy bunny you can post on your website.
Maybe he has a point..
I apologize Phillip for not holding myself to the same standard you seem to hold your self to.
My comments although true in my mind would probably be better left unsaid.
In respect of the Mods and other members I will hereby stay on my side of the fence and trust you will stay on yours..
Thank you for your efforts at keeping EO above board.
PS. To show you there are no hard feelings here is a cute and fuzzy bunny you can post on your website.
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As we are here to help, as well as entertain, here's another helpful tip: if you have dinner in the revolving restaurant at the top of the Skylon, and need to visit the facilities in the middle of your meal, don't be surprised when you don't find your table where you left it.... The tables revolve, but the powder rooms, in the core, don't!:+
Oh, and don't set your personal items on the windowsill beside the table - that doesn't move either...:+ :+ :+
As we are here to help, as well as entertain, here's another helpful tip: if you have dinner in the revolving restaurant at the top of the Skylon, and need to visit the facilities in the middle of your meal, don't be surprised when you don't find your table where you left it.... The tables revolve, but the powder rooms, in the core, don't!:+
Oh, and don't set your personal items on the windowsill beside the table - that doesn't move either...:+ :+ :+
greg334
Veteran Expediter
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Honestly Phil, I see your point about the comments but lighten up on the photo thing.
If you don't know about this, as a web publisher you really should be part of Creative Commons ( http://creativecommons.org/ ). Us real authors/bloggers/opinion-hacks have been using this organization for a while with great success. I don't use it for my published work, i.e. disaster recovery training material and the articles I wrote for others.
Also just to throw this in, maybe you should watermark the picturesc so you can source them if there are issues somewhere else?
Mike, maybe that picture of the little fuzzy bunny needs to be moved to the fuzzy bunny forum?
Honestly Phil, I see your point about the comments but lighten up on the photo thing.
If you don't know about this, as a web publisher you really should be part of Creative Commons ( http://creativecommons.org/ ). Us real authors/bloggers/opinion-hacks have been using this organization for a while with great success. I don't use it for my published work, i.e. disaster recovery training material and the articles I wrote for others.
Also just to throw this in, maybe you should watermark the picturesc so you can source them if there are issues somewhere else?
Mike, maybe that picture of the little fuzzy bunny needs to be moved to the fuzzy bunny forum?
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The falls have always been a beautiful place to vist. In looking at A Teams photos Phil appears to have a glass of wine in front of him. I find that surprising as he has always preached no alcohol when on duty.I would hope his wife drove after the meal as the Candian authorites take drinking and driving very seriously.
The falls have always been a beautiful place to vist. In looking at A Teams photos Phil appears to have a glass of wine in front of him. I find that surprising as he has always preached no alcohol when on duty.I would hope his wife drove after the meal as the Candian authorites take drinking and driving very seriously.
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Always a dissenting comment...A light hearted thread and someones gotta pick on the simpliest things...When people are having a good time theres always a spoiler...sheeesh
Of course they off duty...killjoy.
Always a dissenting comment...A light hearted thread and someones gotta pick on the simpliest things...When people are having a good time theres always a spoiler...sheeesh
Of course they off duty...killjoy.
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