Twitter updates for 2012-09-15
Free opening weekend! Cool. Just about to watch the pig races (@ Howells Pumpkin Farm w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/dSRav53A #
September 2012
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Niagara Falls: Forever a Must See
In contrast to my post from earlier about how Niagara Falls made the list of least impressive national landmarks, here is a story from Wired about how you’ve got to see Niagara Falls: In preparation for my 25th wedding anniversary trip to Niagara Falls, New York, I did what any proper superhero geek would do….
Least impressive landmarks
From KMOV Channel 4 in St Louis: CBS News and Vanity Fair conducted a survey, asking the public which national landmark really isn’t all that spectacular, in their eyes. The Gateway Arch made the list along with The Alamo, Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, and Niagara Falls. The question was part of a larger poll….
Looking for something FUN to do tonight?
Last week I received an email newsletter from the Greg Frewin Theatre. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the Greg Frewin Theatre Mailing List page.
Banner at the Admiral Inn
I noticed this awhile ago, but never got around to posting about it. This is a banner that is on the side of the Admiral Inn at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Clark Avenue. At first glance, it seems fine…. Picture 1 is a butterfly. Ok, we have a Butterfly Conservatory Picture 2 is…
Luna and Three Sisters islands at Falls to see improvements
From the Niagara Gazette: Some of the most popular locations at the Niagara Falls State Park will be closed to the public for a while as workers began nearly $3.2 million in renovations. State officials and local politicians gathered at a park press conference Tuesday to announce what were called “much needed renovations” at Luna…
Casino and Fallsview Dining Package starting at $125!
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview
Dave & Buster’s Attractions Card
The other day I found this Dave & Buster’s Attractions Card. It is for the D&B on Clifton Hill. I know it isn’t terribly interesting, but I had never seen one before. It is just flimsy card stock, and someone wrote on the back in marker. I have no idea what the quality of the…
Teens fall from jet boat into river
From the Associated Press (via WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo as well as the Wall Street Journal): Authorities say three passengers fell from a jet boat into the lower Niagara River downstream of Niagara Falls and were pulled back aboard by the crew and other passengers. The Buffalo News says it happened Monday during a…
What’s on the other side of the world from Niagara Falls
I saw this recently on Facebook, and figured I’d post a similar thing here. Have you ever wondered what is on the other side of the world from you? Well, visit http://antipodr.com/ and find out. What’s on the other side of the world from Niagara Falls? A whole lotta nothin’! Actually, it is in the…