Daily Archive for July 19th, 2007

Jay Cochrane’s Skywalk

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Graham
on July 19, 2007
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One of the people who really put Niagara Falls on the map was Blondin. Blondin’s story is told very well in the IMAX movie. There has always been something about Niagara Falls which has brought daredevils and other performances. In our more modern times, the only people like that you see are generally found in circuses. One exception to that is a Canadian performer, Jay Cochrane. Jay has performed in Niagara Falls before, and is back again this year walking between two large towers setup by the Skylon Tower. His scheduled performances are daily at 4 pm and 8 pm. We’ve had some poor weather, so for the last 6 days (Tuesday to Friday of last week and Monday and Tuesday of this week), he has been unable to walk at 4 pm (I’m not sure about 8 pm). Twice he had been up the tower and then come down.

Finally yesterday I was able to see him. It is really quite amazing. He is focused. He is deliberate in his steps. There never seemed to be any doubt that he would complete the walk successfully. It’s all quite impressive.

I’ve taken some pictures and posted them to the 2007 Jay Cochran Skywalks gallery. Here are some samples (the thumbnails are not clickable… visit the main gallery to see the larger pictures):




I’ve also uploaded a movie to my YouTube channel that you can watch:

Lastly, I was so moved by his ability to perform, I created an online petition to encourage the Niagara Parks Commission to allow him to walk above the Falls. You can read more about it on my Jay Cochrane Petition page. I also have images on the site that you can put on your site if you want to promote this.

Motel 6 is open

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Graham
on July 19, 2007
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The Motel 6 Niagara Falls on Stanley Avenue is now open. I’m not sure when the official opening was, but it’s been open for at least a couple of weeks.

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Note: I “stitched” together a few pictures to get everything to fit which causes the rounded look

Fireworks Extravaganza

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If you’ve visited in Niagara Falls in the evening, you know that they often have fireworks displays. This coming Saturday (July 21) at 10 pm, in celebration of their 40th Anniversary, Pizza Pizza is sponsoring what they are calling “Niagara’s biggest & best ever fireworks extravaganza”. It’s supposed to be a 30 minute presentation of fireworks which will have a 1km long “wall of fire”. It sounds amazing!

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A $30 Falls coin - that sells for $84.95

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From the Niagara Falls Review:

Niagara Falls has been minted again.

For the first time since 2003, the image of the falls has been put on Canadian currency with a new, $30 holographic coin.

Designed by Saskatchewan artist Chris Jordison, the Royal Canadian Mint sterling silver coin depicts a colour, panoramic view of the Horseshoe Falls with the engraving of a camera. The flip side features an image of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt.

The coin is released as a limited edition of 15,000, and retails for $84.95.

There is a picture of the coin on the Niagara Falls Review web site. You can also see more details of the coin on the Royal Canadian Mint web site. Unfortunately, I can’t link directly to it, but to find it, visit the Mint web site, then on the left of the page, click the Catalogue Browser link. Then on the left again, click the Just Released link. At that point there are 5 pages of new items that aren’t listed in the online catalogue yet. The Niagara Falls coin is on the last page.

There are also 2 press releases related to the release:

Technology and innovation shine in Royal Canadian Mint’s newest collector coin issues - 2007 $20 Sterling Silver International Polar Year coin breaks the ice with the world’s first plasma effect!

Media Advisory - Royal Canadian Mint to Present 2007 Sterling Silver Coin Depicting Niagara Falls to His Worship Mayor Ted Salci