Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ireland Saturday November 2008

I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone, so when the opportunity presented itself, Kathy, my Montana ER nurse daughter deized the day. Our first night after a “short walk” to the hotel, we were rewarded … Continue reading

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Niagara Falls #6 September 2008

Janice, the CEO of the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce, treated us to luncheon and told us that 9 million visitors come to Niagara, not only to see the falls and Shaw Festival, but also to tour over 40 vineyards … Continue reading

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Niagara Falls Winery #5 September 2008

Our next stop at Niagara Falls was the Inniskillin Winery where Graham, the special events manager, was our enthusiastic host. A picnic table with three special wine glasses for eachof us, an ice bucket with three bottles of wine and … Continue reading

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist #4 September 2008

In preparation for our “Maid of the Mist” sailing at Niagara Falls, blue plastic ponchos were distributed as we walked down the gang plank. I found a bench on the main deck; however, the majority of the passengers stood on … Continue reading

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Niagara Falls #3 September 2008

Our accommodations for the five night stay were at the Pillar and Post, a Vintage Inn that used to house a cannery for peaches and tomatoes. On the first day of our visit, Gunther, our personal tour escort, drove by … Continue reading

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