Ships and Travel!

[tvordlj]

Ok, next trip up.... Graham's next visit to Canada.
Plane ticket booked... Check (arrival Oct. 29, depart Nov. 15)
Aeroplan tickets booked for Montreal...Check (depart Nov. 2, return Nov. 7)
Hotel booked for Montreal...Check (staying in a suite hotel with a kitchen).
Montreal guide book bought...Check

To Do: Rent a car for Nov. 7 to when he leaves, returning car the day after.
Ongoing: Sacrifices to the weather gods


Really looking forward to the Tall Ships this weekend. They arrive on Thursday and I'm thinking i might go down to see them later in the evening, at dusk and after dark for some pics that are different from my usual ship pics. Not a late night, just to see them lit up. Probably will go see them after work on Friday and then Saturday is the cruise on the sailboat, Liana's Ransom at noon. I'm taking Monday off to go see the Parade of Sail and heard from my mate Tracey and she's taking the day off too so we discussed where we might go to get a good vantage point. We were both of the same frame of mind in our potential location, the Dartmouth waterfront at Alderney Gate. The ships generally go down that far or a bit more towards the bridge before turning to return so it might be a good spot. Get there early so we can get a good spot to sit.

She also mentioned an outdoor concert that's happening here on the first weekend in August, it's called Halifax Rockfest and is sponsored by, of all people, the military! Along with other corporate sponsors of course. The headliner is a "supergroup" called Chicken Foot. No i haven't heard of them either but the base player is from Van Halen and the lead singer is Sammy Hagar, the drummer is from Red Hot Chili Peppers and the lead guitarist is no less than Joe Satriani, an ace guitarist. Second on the list is Canadian rock act, Our Lady Peace and they're a pretty good rockin band as well. Perennial openers, Sloan, of course and The Trews. All kicking rock acts though, for me at least, Halifax band, Sloan is a bit run of the mill but they're not bad and they've done well enough, have cds out and songs on the radio. Sounds like it would be a pretty heavy gig. At 75 dollars a ticket for entry, not really so bad. Do I want to go to another all day outdoor thing? Maybe. I think it would be a good show

Comments

[solocat.livejournal.com]

I would love to see the Tall Ships...it must be beautiful!

I haven't heard of that group either, but how could you lose with that lineup? Joe Satriani is the lead guitarist? I am a huge fan of his.

[tvor.livejournal.com]

The Tall Ships are really wonderful, very majestic to see them sailing.

[lola-is-naughty.livejournal.com]

looks like a great location for the hotel, you're pretty central to almost anywhere.

Are you renting a car in Montreal?

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Driving in Montreal? Nooooooooo

[lola-is-naughty.livejournal.com]

I don't mind driving in Montreal, it's just that it's mainly one-way streets that pose a challenge.

[tvor.livejournal.com]

And the insane drivers. they're nearly as bad as Parisian and Roman drivers!

[lola-is-naughty.livejournal.com]

I'm sure people say that about Toronto drivers too. When I first moved to Ontario I refused to drive because of the traffic. The roads were 2 or 3 times the width and a 12 lane highway when I was used to the 101 with 2 or 3 lanes top (at the time).

[tvor.livejournal.com]

To be fair, most large cities have a lot of one way systems and a lot of traffic but i have found some cities worse than others.

[lola-is-naughty.livejournal.com]

Agreed, and Montreal is definitely one of those. Add to it the little differences in the driving laws too, like no right turn at a red light and then there's the French if you're not used to it.

[acey.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to your dusk pics of the Tall Ships. I shall also sacrifice to your weather gods for Oct/Nov. :D

[tvor.livejournal.com]

Thank you!
Thursday night is forecasting to cloud over so maybe no sunsetty type pics but that should still be ok for night pics. Moody even if there's a bit of fog