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[MinnieM123]

@MinnieM123 - how are you feeling today?

Thank you for asking.

Aside of multiple bruises (not only did I fall, but the bike fell on top of me when I hit the ground ), I'm doing fine. I did enjoy freaking out my colleagues at work today, showing off my black and purple hand .

 

[MinnieM123]

@JenniferS , I love historical sites. I'm really happy that you took all these pictures--it's a nice little escape for all of us here!

 

[JenniferS]

@JenniferS , I love historical sites. I'm really happy that you took all these pictures--it's a nice little escape for all of us here!

How about this one then?

 

[Mike S]

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When hinges creek in doorless chambers...

 

[JenniferS]

We're coming to America ....



Actually, we came about an hour ago, but this is the first I have wifi. JenniferS ... too cheap to pay $5 for an hour of connectivity.

 

[JenniferS]

Dinner at Carrabba's. Free wifi, and it's some kind of special on Mondays.



Bread and oil:


Caesar salad, one without croutons:


Gross fried rubber bands:


Even more bread:

 

[JenniferS]

I figured the entrees would be small. Good thing I was already pretty full.
I literally had three bites of the steak and three nibbles of the garlic mashed. I handed the rest over to Mike, and at his insistence, I ate two of his shrimp. They were so, so good!



Let's be honest though. We came here for the dessert!


Somebody might have ordered extra sauce. And it's not who you think.

Spoiler

Of course it is - it's EXACTLY who you think!

 

[JenniferS]

Thinking of rebuttoning my pants before I get out to walk the Falls again.

 

[JenniferS]

As you may have discerned, 95% of the time I want something (want to go somewhere, want to do something) Mike says "Sure, Baby."

4.9% of the time he says no, I can talk him into it.

This was one of those rare exceptions.



Just for the record, the boys would have done it with me in a heartbeat.

 

[Eric1955]

Your church outfit is stylish, with understated elegance; you're very poised, and can pull off that look.

Think you might be surprised at my church, because no one dresses up. Everyone is neat and presentable, but especially in the summer, most people wear very casual summer clothes, including flip flops, etc. No complaints from the priest--I think he's just happy that people attend!

Thank you.

I've visited churches like that before. It can be a bit awkward to be the only one dressed up, but I'm a firm believer in dressing up for church.

 

[Tick Tock]

Hopefully not in a changing room or bathroom, or that frog has some lawsuits coming its way.

Wrong frog.

 

[MinnieM123]

Thank you.

I've visited churches like that before. It can be a bit awkward to be the only one dressed up, but I'm a firm believer in dressing up for church.

That's one of the things I like about you--you stick to your own principles. And it's not awkward at all to dress up for church. We have a few people who dress up each Sunday. Basically, people wear whatever is most comfortable for them. All are welcome.

 

[Andrew C]

As you may have discerned, 95% of the time I want something (want to go somewhere, want to do something) Mike says "Sure, Baby."

4.9% of the time he says no, I can talk him into it.

This was one of those rare exceptions.

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Just for the record, the boys would have done it with me in a heartbeat.

Well that's new!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[JenniferS]

Well that's new!

Yes. Last year, I think. Mike's SIL has already done it.

It really looked like no big deal. Less than parasailing for sure, and we've done that.

 

[JenniferS]

Niagara on the Lake has got to be the prettiest little town I have ever visited. Mike would like to make a full day of it next time, as yesterday, we pretty much just drove through it. It was a rare lovely day in a summer full of rain, so the place was packed.

Next time, we'll get there earlier, have lunch and visit a few pubs. His brother and wife have already volunteered to go with us. I have volunteered to be the DD. As much as I like day-tripping with P&R, they are soooooo slow. I only have two speeds - turbo and off. There is no in between. It pains me to walk that slowly.

And now for a handful of pics:


It's also a very patriotic city. Canadian flags everywhere. This is not the norm, except on Canada Day.

 

[JenniferS]

More science-y stuff.

We were at Lock 3.


This is the Tim S. Dool, headed west from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie; ergo it needs to move "up" the canals.


In the lock.


Assuming those hash marks are a foot apart, the ship was raised at the rate of 1' every ten seconds.


All done. The gates are opening.

 

[JenniferS]

Although this is the coolest fence ever ...



... this is how I remember the locks as a kid.


Back in the day, we could stand within inches of the ships as they went up, or down, and my dad would speak in Ukrainian to the workers on the Russian ships. The languages were similar enough that he could have a full conversation with them.

Growing up without a lot of extra money, we used to head to the locks with a bag full of sandwiches and Pop Shoppe pop a couple of times each summer.

 

[JenniferS]

History stuff for @MinnieM123.

This part of Canada was one of the final stops of the Underground Railroad. From the St. Catharine's Historical Museum:





Enlistment requirements. Some of these are quite funny. No stammerers allowed.






Before Hockey was also declared Canada's National Sport, we had lacrosse.




Brendan Shanahan, three time Stanley Cup winner, with his brother Brian, five time Mann Cup winner.

They look alike.

 

[JenniferS]

Old cars:


I'm actually more gaga about cars from the 60's and 70's.