tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post3541001951488013879..comments2023-10-14T05:08:04.673-07:00Comments on Barrie Summy: My Town Monday: Niagara FallsBarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-11997566426998588812008-09-10T17:15:00.000-07:002008-09-10T17:15:00.000-07:00there arr actually 2 boats on the american side an...there arr actually 2 boats on the american side and two on the canadian side, a total of 4..the american boat hold 300 ppl , meanwhile the canadian can hold up to 582 passengers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-25648162867108124332008-09-04T08:20:00.000-07:002008-09-04T08:20:00.000-07:00I grew up in Niagara Falls and it is still one of ...I grew up in Niagara Falls and it is still one of my favorite places. I even spent a summer working in the ice cream shop at the base of the falls where you get on the Maid of the Mist. One thing I haven't done and must: Walk under the falls on a special tour they have. They call it the Cave of the Winds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-66580969653096994092008-08-30T23:03:00.000-07:002008-08-30T23:03:00.000-07:00I've always wanted to see the Falls. Might just ha...I've always wanted to see the Falls. Might just have to DO IT.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923598644163139339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-63156459764311183932008-08-27T22:43:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:43:00.000-07:00This is why I rarely fly out of Buffalo in spite o...This is why I rarely fly out of Buffalo in spite of the cost savings... Last time it took me about 45 minutes in the line at the border to cross into the US. Luckily, I'd left enough time... But then when I came home, I had to wait over 90 minutes to get back into Canada. And it was after midnight. (But on a Saturday.) <BR/><BR/>I was so tired from my trip that I swore I'd pay the extra to fly from Toronto from now on... But next time I'm faced with an expensive flight I reserve the right to take this back.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a great time with your falls diversion!Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-21659878251048172812008-08-27T11:26:00.000-07:002008-08-27T11:26:00.000-07:00I love the Maid of the Mist, too. Is it married, d...I love the Maid of the Mist, too. Is it married, do you know... 'Cause I'd marry it. For real.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346200394610846051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-64320904144771332912008-08-26T20:08:00.000-07:002008-08-26T20:08:00.000-07:00I sooo want to do this someday. Everytime I see i...I sooo want to do this someday. Everytime I see it on TV, it looks amazing!<BR/>Way to make the best of it!Alyssa Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563271888054706202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-34145860477674241732008-08-26T18:32:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:32:00.000-07:00Love Maid of the Mist! It is an experience I will...Love Maid of the Mist! It is an experience I will never forget. So glad you turned your missed plane into an adventure. I remember about all the construction on the QEW, a few years ago we were stuck on it for hours.<BR/><BR/>Happy Home!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-52645156263305586192008-08-26T10:13:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:13:00.000-07:00When you do it, you DO it, don't you?! What a way ...When you do it, you DO it, don't you?! What a way to turn a negative into a positive. The falls are just stunning - though the churning waters did give me a shiver. I'm glad to hear you've been rebooked free of charge. It's a wonderful way for a vacation to wind down!<BR/><BR/>~DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-43981102302314979702008-08-26T08:10:00.000-07:002008-08-26T08:10:00.000-07:00gorgeous pics! i've always wanted to go to niagara...gorgeous pics! i've always wanted to go to niagara falls!~V~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10008858304246310756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-34017911311882111732008-08-26T06:56:00.000-07:002008-08-26T06:56:00.000-07:00The unexpected adventure will be one you'll rememb...The unexpected adventure will be one you'll remember best as the years pass. How cool!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830175253251435851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-30917387016893239562008-08-26T05:28:00.000-07:002008-08-26T05:28:00.000-07:00Visited Niagara Falls about five years ago while c...Visited Niagara Falls about five years ago while coaching softball and loved it. Great pics!Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-27814513274025310642008-08-26T04:29:00.000-07:002008-08-26T04:29:00.000-07:00And you thought it would be easy to leave our home...And you thought it would be easy to leave our home and native land!!!!<BR/><BR/>Well, at least you turned a potentially bad situation into a great one - we LOVE the Falls!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122365458052947125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-31947303318138362702008-08-26T01:28:00.000-07:002008-08-26T01:28:00.000-07:00I'd love to visit Niagara Falls, although I don't ...I'd love to visit Niagara Falls, although I don't have a very strong stomach when it comes to choppy water!!Christina Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394771634788090193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-38372692927845681722008-08-25T22:35:00.000-07:002008-08-25T22:35:00.000-07:00I think I was 8 when I saw Niagara Falls. I want t...I think I was 8 when I saw Niagara Falls. I want to go back someday. Great photos, and a wonderful thing to do instead of flying home.<BR/><BR/>Have a safe trip.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-86410015195123954602008-08-25T22:13:00.000-07:002008-08-25T22:13:00.000-07:00The Maid of the Mist made me so sick. Just watchi...The Maid of the Mist made me so sick. Just watching that water churn around in that picture made me a little....OOPPH.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844100746624376401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-15450739805484171232008-08-25T21:54:00.000-07:002008-08-25T21:54:00.000-07:00How great you turned a bummer into an adventure! I...How great you turned a bummer into an adventure! I would love to see the falls. Lucky girl!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719680912770877740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-13691938588367554252008-08-25T18:17:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:17:00.000-07:00Good thinking, Barrie, to take in Niagara Falls. S...Good thinking, Barrie, to take in Niagara Falls. Such a wonderful beautiful place. Next time you should take the platform walk and dress up in great rubber suits and boots...it's like being a fisherman.<BR/><BR/>The Falls are great fun for everyone!Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-65500575391817931192008-08-25T17:51:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:51:00.000-07:00Wow! I've never even thought about going to Niaga...Wow! I've never even thought about going to Niagara Falls. It looks like it's definitely worth the frizz.Rebecca Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564610692580203203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-55591532348589197442008-08-25T17:00:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:00:00.000-07:00Shockingly I've never been to Niagara Falls even t...Shockingly I've never been to Niagara Falls even though I used to live within a couple of hours on the NY side. Seeing these incredible shots makes me want to make the trip when I get back to my hometown.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-51857278287115241632008-08-25T15:39:00.000-07:002008-08-25T15:39:00.000-07:00Sorry you missed your flight, but how fun to visit...Sorry you missed your flight, but how fun to visit Niagara Falls! I've only been once, in early December, and it was beautiful with snow on the ground. Fortunately, the sun had come out the day we were there so it wasn't terribly cold. No Maid of the Mist in December though. <BR/><BR/>LindaLinda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-55207884499236586282008-08-25T12:57:00.000-07:002008-08-25T12:57:00.000-07:00Glad you turned a disaster into fun. When we were ...Glad you turned a disaster into fun. When we were in Calgary last year, we found all that construction, too--here in California, we're just not used to having to fit building time into a few short, sunny months.<BR/><BR/>Hope the rest of the trip went well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-37601832603379845452008-08-25T12:49:00.000-07:002008-08-25T12:49:00.000-07:00I haven't been there in years! Where I HAVE been i...I haven't been there in years! Where I HAVE been is SAN DIEGO and you weren't there. Waaaagh.<BR/>Next time, eh? (see that? that's my Canadian accent, lol)<BR/>-Nancy ViauAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-21537554523405804812008-08-25T11:09:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:09:00.000-07:00It's one of those things you don't expect to knock...It's one of those things you don't expect to knock you out, but it does.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-73216183887289730412008-08-25T10:18:00.000-07:002008-08-25T10:18:00.000-07:00Glad you're safe and sound, Barrie.I was on the Ma...Glad you're safe and sound, Barrie.<BR/>I was on the Made of the Mist when I was a kid. Don't remember much but those raincoats...debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461076427066534397.post-30726517565731007632008-08-25T08:57:00.000-07:002008-08-25T08:57:00.000-07:00I've been to Niagara Falls a couple of times, but ...I've been to Niagara Falls a couple of times, but I've never taken the boat ride either. How exciting!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651755306664865579noreply@blogger.com