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Pete · 10 September 2006, 11:39 PM

no pics yet....just packin up for a 2 day stint down at the falls!! i WILL be adding pics to this thread when i get back! just wanted to get everyone excited haha. ill be back tuesday and ill be givin a full pic run down!

Pete

JJ Irani · 11 September 2006, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

no pics yet....just packin up for a 2 day stint down at the falls!! i WILL be adding pics to this thread when i get back! just wanted to get everyone excited haha. ill be back tuesday and ill be givin a full pic run down!

Pete

Have a great time, Pete. We look forward to your return....with bated breath!!

mailman · 11 September 2006, 06:39 PM

Have a good time Pete. Stay away from the barrrels

Otis · 11 September 2006, 08:49 PM

Enjoy the falls, looking forward to seeing the photos!

11 September 2006, 11:34 PM

My parents live there.

I have some great b/w shots I took of the falls from way above, from a helicopter and from the base of the falls too. Great subject to photograph.

Pete · 13 September 2006, 04:20 AM

ok guys im back!! here are some pics i took....some from a wax museum the missus and i attended as well.....

Starting with our hotel....The Hilton Niagara Falls

De Falls

The Wax Museum (this was kinda weird.....)

teachin catwoman a lesson...

havin myself some royal tit-ay...

and my sit down with oprah....

and chillin with christina aguilara...

The Watermark - Dinner

FOR JJ -- I visited the TT sub for ya!!!

Maid of the Mist

my first real test with the sub....

the best shot i could get right at the base of the falls

soaking wet....

Lastly....dinner at the Casino Buffet...it looked too good to pass up!

mmmmm dessert....

i took a bunch more but nothin too exciting!!! we had a nice suite with a jacuzzi in the room. Great weekend overall and if ya havent been down that way before i would recommend it!!!!

Pete

JJ Irani · 13 September 2006, 04:23 AM

Excellent pics, Pete. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks too for thinking about me and my TT Blue Sub. You're A1 in my books, pal!!

Pete · 13 September 2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent pics, Pete. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks too for thinking about me and my TT Blue Sub. You're A1 in my books, pal!!

anytime!! the blue did look great on it!!

Pete

JJ Irani · 13 September 2006, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

anytime!! the blue did look great on it!!

Pete

Naturally....and what the hell do you think I've been gloating about all these years!!

Pete · 13 September 2006, 06:20 AM

haha yep i understand now!!

Pete

mailman · 13 September 2006, 07:28 AM

Great pics Pete.

When the Mrs and I went there we stayed at The Hilton also. Nice place. Thanks for the pics.

13 September 2006, 11:22 PM

Nice pix, Pete. The thing that amazed me about the Maid of the Mist is that down at the base, it is like a maelstrom, and you really cant see anything but white... those tubs have some serious horsepower to manoeuver down there.

Rockrolex · 13 September 2006, 11:31 PM

Thanks for sharing, Pete.

Every time I see pics of the falls, I am reminded of the time I was there. I was standing about where you shot the pic of the falls (overlooking the Maid of the Mist) and overheard one tourista turn to his friend and ask (in all dead seriousness): "How do they get that much water back up there?"

I wanted to tell him it was the biggest job the Army Corps of Engineers ever pulled off, using mamouth pumps about a mile downstream.

Do people get that stupid naturally or do they have to work at it.

13 September 2006, 11:38 PM

Great pics Pete!

I haven't been to the falls in a while, since every time we have visitors from out of town (or country) we end up taking them there, so after a while you really dread going there. On top of that I can't tell you how many class trips from public and high school went to the falls.

Now Niagara on the Lake is a different story - I love going there and hitting all the wineries in the area.

14 September 2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Great pics Pete!

I haven't been to the falls in a while, since every time we have visitors from out of town (or country) we end up taking them there, so after a while you really dread going there.

This is funny, cuz with my parents living there, every time I visit, I make a point of driving past the falls, just to see them. And yet to me, NOTL is kind of a disappointment... insanely expensive restaurants and hotels and the shopping there does nothing for me.

Earl · 14 September 2006, 01:57 AM

great documentary and pictures Pete!!

mailman · 14 September 2006, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

This is funny, cuz with my parents living there, every time I visit, I make a point of driving past the falls, just to see them. And yet to me, NOTL is kind of a disappointment... insanely expensive restaurants and hotels and the shopping there does nothing for me.

I don't remember much about NOTL except that it's a beautiful place.

Pete · 14 September 2006, 07:47 AM

ya NOTL is a great little town....nice wine community

Pete

14 September 2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

ya NOTL is a great little town....nice wine community

Pete

Yup!

14 September 2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I don't remember much about NOTL except that it's a beautiful place.

It is beautiful for sure! Winston Churchill said the drive from Niagara Falls to NOTL is the most beautiful in the world. I dont think he had ever driven the Trans Canada Highway through the Rogers Pass in BC, but its a beautiful drive indeed.

15 September 2006, 01:50 AM

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It is beautiful for sure! Winston Churchill said the drive from Niagara Falls to NOTL is the most beautiful in the world. I dont think he had ever driven the Trans Canada Highway through the Rogers Pass in BC, but its a beautiful drive indeed.

Yup the Niagara parkway is a great drive, especially in the fall when the leaves have changed!

15 September 2006, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Yup the Niagara parkway is a great drive, especially in the fall when the leaves have changed!

Agreed. It is also a great bike ride too... when in full hammer, it isnt difficult to pass touristas as they plod along at 40km per hour.

There is also a really nice descent enroute to NOTL going from the base of the Queenstown-Lewistown bridge, past the golf club, and down to the Brock monument. I have hit 85km per hour on that descent!

pensivedoc · 15 September 2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Thanks for sharing, Pete.

Every time I see pics of the falls, I am reminded of the time I was there. I was standing about where you shot the pic of the falls (overlooking the Maid of the Mist) and overheard one tourista turn to his friend and ask (in all dead seriousness): "How do they get that much water back up there?"

I wanted to tell him it was the biggest job the Army Corps of Engineers ever pulled off, using mamouth pumps about a mile downstream.

Do people get that stupid naturally or do they have to work at it.

I think it's natural, but takes a fair amount of effort to maintain.

pensivedoc · 15 September 2006, 02:39 AM

my first real test with the sub....

the best shot i could get right at the base of the falls

soaking wet....

OMG!!!! You got it WET???!!!!!!

gforce · 15 September 2006, 05:07 AM

nice pics! makes me want to go over there now

Pete · 15 September 2006, 08:36 AM

haha damn right!!! i figured if it could take on niagara falls it could do anything!!

Pete

Lol-x · 17 September 2006, 11:14 PM

Thanks Pete, I enjoyed the ride of your journey.

I know you had a great time, the Christina Agulara pic was very funny :)

Cheers & 73

The Dude · 19 September 2006, 12:24 AM

I love it! Funny and man oh man I remember those wax museum - great stuff!

Pete · 19 September 2006, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

I love it! Funny and man oh man I remember those wax museum - great stuff!

u saw it too eh? man o man it was so creepy when we walked in there!!

Pete

The Dude · 19 September 2006, 11:52 AM

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u saw it too eh? man o man it was so creepy when we walked in there!!

Pete

A long time ago! They had a strobe light room is it still there?

10 September 2006, 11:39 PM	#1
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	headin to niagara falls!! no pics yet....just packin up for a 2 day stint down at the falls!! i WILL be adding pics to this thread when i get back! just wanted to get everyone excited haha. ill be back tuesday and ill be givin a full pic run down! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

11 September 2006, 06:39 PM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,500	Have a good time Pete. Stay away from the barrrels __________________ JJ

11 September 2006, 08:49 PM	#4
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Enjoy the falls, looking forward to seeing the photos! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

13 September 2006, 04:20 AM	#6
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	ok guys im back!! here are some pics i took....some from a wax museum the missus and i attended as well..... Starting with our hotel....The Hilton Niagara Falls De Falls The Wax Museum (this was kinda weird.....) teachin catwoman a lesson... havin myself some royal tit-ay... and my sit down with oprah.... and chillin with christina aguilara... The Watermark - Dinner FOR JJ -- I visited the TT sub for ya!!! Maid of the Mist my first real test with the sub.... the best shot i could get right at the base of the falls soaking wet.... Lastly....dinner at the Casino Buffet...it looked too good to pass up! mmmmm dessert.... i took a bunch more but nothin too exciting!!! we had a nice suite with a jacuzzi in the room. Great weekend overall and if ya havent been down that way before i would recommend it!!!! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

13 September 2006, 04:23 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent pics, Pete. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks too for thinking about me and my TT Blue Sub. You're A1 in my books, pal!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 September 2006, 11:34 PM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	My parents live there. I have some great b/w shots I took of the falls from way above, from a helicopter and from the base of the falls too. Great subject to photograph.

13 September 2006, 06:20 AM	#10
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	haha yep i understand now!! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

13 September 2006, 07:28 AM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,500	Great pics Pete. When the Mrs and I went there we stayed at The Hilton also. Nice place. Thanks for the pics. __________________ JJ

13 September 2006, 11:22 PM	#12
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice pix, Pete. The thing that amazed me about the Maid of the Mist is that down at the base, it is like a maelstrom, and you really cant see anything but white... those tubs have some serious horsepower to manoeuver down there.

13 September 2006, 11:31 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,935	Thanks for sharing, Pete. Every time I see pics of the falls, I am reminded of the time I was there. I was standing about where you shot the pic of the falls (overlooking the Maid of the Mist) and overheard one tourista turn to his friend and ask (in all dead seriousness): "How do they get that much water back up there?" I wanted to tell him it was the biggest job the Army Corps of Engineers ever pulled off, using mamouth pumps about a mile downstream. Do people get that stupid naturally or do they have to work at it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

13 September 2006, 11:38 PM	#14
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Great pics Pete! I haven't been to the falls in a while, since every time we have visitors from out of town (or country) we end up taking them there, so after a while you really dread going there. On top of that I can't tell you how many class trips from public and high school went to the falls. Now Niagara on the Lake is a different story - I love going there and hitting all the wineries in the area.

14 September 2006, 01:57 AM	#16
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	great documentary and pictures Pete!!

14 September 2006, 07:47 AM	#18
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	ya NOTL is a great little town....nice wine community Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

15 September 2006, 02:39 AM	#24
pensivedoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 307	my first real test with the sub.... the best shot i could get right at the base of the falls soaking wet.... OMG!!!! You got it WET???!!!!!!

15 September 2006, 05:07 AM	#25
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	nice pics! makes me want to go over there now __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

15 September 2006, 08:36 AM	#26
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	haha damn right!!! i figured if it could take on niagara falls it could do anything!! Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

17 September 2006, 11:14 PM	#27
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	Thanks Pete, I enjoyed the ride of your journey. I know you had a great time, the Christina Agulara pic was very funny :) Cheers & 73

19 September 2006, 12:24 AM	#28
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	He he he a field trip pictorial I love it! Funny and man oh man I remember those wax museum - great stuff!

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