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[M.O'Connor]

Just a few thousand miles or so..

I lived in Toronto's east end for quite some time. I've been to Niagra Falls once or twice.

[F.E.C.]

Thanks for the advice, Stevo.

I don't think I'll go back to North America soon, anyway. Or maybe yes...my mother's aunt lives in Vancouver but I know it's pretty far from Niagara.

[Stevo]

I went there with my family on new year's time in 1997. I was 14.
We were in NY and Buffalo is not far. I don't remember much of that trip except for being in the elevator with Courtney Love and having lunch in a sort of pseudo-futuristic restaurant with the Star Wars' theme echoing all over the place...

Can we re-name this thread? I think "Discovery Travel & Adventure" would be just fine

Courtney Love? Was that before or after Kurt Kobain (excuse the spelling if it's wrong) killed himself?

You should come back sometime and visit the Canadian side. Then head up to the Georgian Bay on Lake Huron and take the cruise.

When I took the Georgian Bay cruise I spent most of my time standing at the bow drinking Canadian beer, admiring the scenic beauty, and letting the wind blow through my hair. A good time. (It's a wonder I didn't fall overboard.)

[F.E.C.]

I went there with my family on new year's time in 1997. I was 14.
We were in NY and Buffalo is not far. I don't remember much of that trip except for being in the elevator with Courtney Love and having lunch in a sort of pseudo-futuristic restaurant with the Star Wars' theme echoing all over the place...

Can we re-name this thread? I think "Discovery Travel & Adventure" would be just fine

[Stevo]

Great. I've been there once, but on the United States' side... it was impressive stuff.

The Canadian side is even better. The Canadian Horsehoe Falls is bigger, and the town features a lot of attractions. The arboretum is nearby if, like me, you like trees and gardens.

Every night during the summer at 10:00pm there is a fantastic fireworks show over the falls, which, of course, can also be viewed from the American side.

[F.E.C.]

We may also take a trip up to Niagara Falls, Ontario (I like the Canadian side of Niagara Falls best).

Great. I've been there once, but on the United States' side... it was impressive stuff.

[Stevo]

I think I'll be on the Tyrrenian shores

That sounds great.

I hope to be catching some crabs and fish in the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River.

We may also take a trip up to Niagara Falls, Ontario (I like the Canadian side of Niagara Falls best). It's only a relatively short day's drive from where we live.

[F.E.C.]

Okay, I'll bite.

Where will you be in July?

I think I'll be on the Tyrrenian shores

[Stevo]

You guys don't know what summer is like here in the Po Valley...INFERNO

Luckily I won't be here in July.

Okay, I'll bite.

Where will you be in July?

[F.E.C.]

What happened to that glorious 60-degree weather, with 40s at night?

I too am looking forward to summer (I'm off work then), but autumn is my favorite season, actually.

You guys don't know what summer is like here in the Po Valley...INFERNO

Luckily I won't be here in July.

[M.O'Connor]

yes..no mosquitos or black flies.

[Stevo]

Yeah, it went from 60 to 90 here in what, 2 days? Glad summer is on the way, though I'd be perfectly happy with 75-80 degree weather instead of 90+

Elise

What happened to that glorious 60-degree weather, with 40s at night?

I too am looking forward to summer (I'm off work then), but autumn is my favorite season, actually.

[efgen]

It's hot here in Northern Virginia. Supposed to cool off this coming weekend.

Yeah, it went from 60 to 90 here in what, 2 days? Glad summer is on the way, though I'd be perfectly happy with 75-80 degree weather instead of 90+

Elise

[Stevo]

I'm Sun-sensative, and I can't go without a shirt or I will burn.

Me too. I've had some bad ones, which scares me a little because I've heard that sunburns, even in one's youth, can lead to skin cancer later.

I have blue eyes and a ruddy complexion, so I burn easily.

I remember cooling off a red-hot sunburn with vinegar. If you don't mind smelling like a pickle. That or noxima cream.

You could use malt vinegar, then you would smell like a fish-and-chips place.

[M.O'Connor]

I'm Sun-sensative, and I can't go without a shirt or I will burn.
I remember cooling off a red-hot sunburn with vinegar. If you don't mind smelling like a pickle. That or noxima cream.