What are you guys doing right NOW??? ;)
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Roy Rob
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Just signed up as a volunteer with the Niagara Historical Society Museum to help with any building maintenance problems they may have. It's a beautiful old building in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Look here..... www.niagarahistorical.museum/
It has been a busy afternoon. 8)
It has been a busy afternoon. 8)
Roy Rob
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You are so right dianne but I am biased because I was a Honda Dealer. Her first lasted 14 years which we "traded" in for this one in 2000 so it's also as old.
Me too Kaykaykay, do you visit often? At present we are occupied by American soldiers in full 1813 uniforms. Occasionally a NOTL citizen is arrested for collaborating with the British. Perhaps we should call the Mounties 'cause I don't think that it's legal to shoot people by firing squad without a fair trial. (Any FBI guy or NSA agent following this......I am kidding....I'm kidding!)
Roy Rob
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Huge dilemma at the Historical Society! We need some coal for a display showing the aftermath of the American destruction of the Town before buzzing back over the river in December 1813. The "Display Committee" have tried EVERYWHERE, no coal can be found ANYWHERE on the Niagara Peninsular, let's ask Roy the latest volunteer.
So they did....and I pointed out that we have a coal powered (electrical) generating station just down the road, why not ask them. The Google satellite view showed a coal yard about 30 acres in size. Duh!
So they did....and I pointed out that we have a coal powered (electrical) generating station just down the road, why not ask them. The Google satellite view showed a coal yard about 30 acres in size. Duh!
Lol.....well, it always seems to come down to who you know and in this case, you were the one to know!
So glad you were able to point them in the right direction! Woohoo!
Roy Rob
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Woohoo is right! Although that does sound a bit like an Australian train station. Lol
dianne137
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that is a great thing you are embarking on Roy Rob you are bond to meet some good people at the museum both on the committee and with the visitors.My favorite car I have to admit is pre1994 Toyota Tersel 4by4 station wagon.When I see one driven by an elder that looks to have owned and maintained it from the start I am sorely tempted to leave my name and no. In case they want to sell it to me.
I've had the pleasure only once, but would love to repeat. I remember an amazing pastry shop where I bought about a dozen different types of tarts and candy, getting ice wine at various wineries and having a leisurely lunch at a restaurant with a great backyard patio, which for some reason we had all to ourselves. Fun shops to browse in and there was some statue of someone (I can't remember who) who seemed out of place to have a statue of there. I also remember amazingly gorgeous plant and flower baskets that cascaded in colorful glory. It seems like a lovely place to retire or have a vacation home.
Richard Brown
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Ding Ding!
Well done in becoming a volunteer at the Museum Roy. I never realised there was one. In fact, the area is known for the Falls and the towns close by are overlooked, which is a shame.
So, you've given us another good reason to visit
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AdmiralAdama
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Have risen early to check out a farmers market outside of town. About a 30 minute drive. Haven't been in a long time. I seem to remember the place had a potato wagon that served wedges with garlic sauce.
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Roy Rob
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This is why watching the water flow over the falls is less fattening than visiting my lovely town. Lol The little shops are indeed lovely to visit, unfortunately they pay very high rents and must reach a profit during the tourist season or else! And "else" happens all too often so there is a bit of a turnover in proprietors. Perhaps the statue was Laura Secord. It seems that in between making chocolate and candies she hiked 30 kilometers in the dark to warn the British of an American ambush being planned.
Another pace to visit on my bucket list Roy. Your great descriptions prepare the way, thanks.
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Roy Rob
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Ding Ding!
Well done in becoming a volunteer at the Museum Roy. I never realised there was one. In fact, the area is known for the Falls and the towns close by are overlooked, which is a shame.
So, you've given us another good reason to visit
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Judging by the US license plates Richard, not many of the little towns and villages are overlooked. Queenston, St David's and Virgil are now officially part of Niagara-on-the-Lake and very well visited. St Catharines is the largest of the towns and is right on the lake (Ontario) Fort Erie is another historic town due to the war of 1812 and right across from Buffalo NY and is a major crossing point for US tourists. Crystal Beach is near there on the shore of the other lake (Erie) 8)
