tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post793522650799600898..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: A patchwork of pleasuresDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-11631029329514866672018-06-13T12:29:26.994-04:002018-06-13T12:29:26.994-04:00lagatta: it is not the access granted by volunteer...lagatta: it is not the access granted by volunteers or police to rescue workers, it is the absolute immobility rendered by the gridlock plus the limited sidewalk space (terrasses, people) in that area that worried me. I sat at several points for over 10 minutes, without moving a meter- and with nothing else to do, contemplated how an ambulance would get through- even if using the sidewalks. (A street with a bike lane would provide much better access.)<br /><br />We had a friend who very narrowly squeaked through a heart attack here last winter. The EMTs said that if there had been delays they would not have been able to save him.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-67613646707335019892018-06-06T19:36:28.367-04:002018-06-06T19:36:28.367-04:00Ambulances and other emergency vehicles (police, f...Ambulances and other emergency vehicles (police, fire, paramedics etc) have always had priority at the Tour de l'île events, and there is a phalanx of volunteers to let them through. I've already done that.lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-318435881144301332018-06-06T17:05:01.440-04:002018-06-06T17:05:01.440-04:00hostess: Thank you so much! I may get to those dec...hostess: Thank you so much! I may get to those decants by Sept but am also working my way though others... cannot resist.<br /><br />lagatta: Street after street closed to vehicles! Though I do not own a car, and am pro-bike, I asked myself if they would let an ambulance through... probably? Scary to think about.<br /><br />Amelia: There is sometimes dancing :)<br /><br />Margie from Toronto: I find anything there worth seeing and it's only $10 for seniors! Go in morning before crowded as it is a small museum.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-33271211412884109612018-06-06T07:55:09.189-04:002018-06-06T07:55:09.189-04:00I love that dress - just looks so summery!
Thank y...I love that dress - just looks so summery!<br />Thank you for the tip about the Textile Museum - hand't heard anything about this exhibit! I will also let my stepmom know as she is an avid quilter.<br />Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-75583679850273620012018-06-05T21:08:53.527-04:002018-06-05T21:08:53.527-04:00I like everything about the dress. Beautiful and ...I like everything about the dress. Beautiful and festive! Perfect dress to celebrate a happy occasion. Hope the Tiki Bar comes with Polynesian revue for entertainment. Alohaaaaa! I've never been to Toronto. Beautifully written blogs about your travels. Love the highlights of things to see and do in your former hometown. AmeliaAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811515338746426695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85225405305638055162018-06-05T17:54:30.319-04:002018-06-05T17:54:30.319-04:00Yes, and sadly, there are no elevators in the Bona...Yes, and sadly, there are no elevators in the Bonaventure station yet, which seems a major oversight, as obviously many people will have luggage. http://stm.info/fr/infos/etat-du-service/ascenseur Nice that the young fellow was such a gentleman<br /><br />I experienced that in GERMANY of all places, in a summer of odd heatwaves in the Netherlands and Germany. <br /><br />It is true that unlike the daytime Tour de l'île, there was relatively little media info about the Tour de nuit. I know the organisers and will inform them of that.lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-7220015809736783372018-06-05T17:46:31.540-04:002018-06-05T17:46:31.540-04:00Lovely dress...perfect for summer.
Hope you have a...Lovely dress...perfect for summer.<br />Hope you have a wonderful holiday...please report back on the scents after you return.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-32469777190685700432018-06-05T17:02:59.250-04:002018-06-05T17:02:59.250-04:00lagatta: Because I had heavy bags to wrangle and a...lagatta: Because I had heavy bags to wrangle and a splitting headache brought on by no ventilation on the train (mechanical problem.) . And, because i had no idea about the street closures! But the metro would have been far better! That ride cost me over $60, and the diriver apologized profusely and refused to take a tip.<br /><br />LauraH: I can spend nearly all winter in darks but when summer comes, I do a 360! That show is a must; I suggest going for oening when it is not crowded.<br /><br />Laura Jantek: Thank you so much for the link; yes the NS quilters have a fine reputation.<br /><br />Mardel: I placed an order; if I got into their studio, or whatever they call their lode, I'd go crazy.<br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64620629872634599552018-06-05T12:18:08.352-04:002018-06-05T12:18:08.352-04:00What a pretty dress. I love dresses in the summer...What a pretty dress. I love dresses in the summer but don't wear them so much the rest of the year, even here in the southern US. And it looks like you got some fun fragrances. Looking forward to your report.<br />Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-6977431345733472622018-06-05T10:25:58.700-04:002018-06-05T10:25:58.700-04:00Lovely dress. Glad the belt was omitted - it would...Lovely dress. Glad the belt was omitted - it would have spoilt it, imho. I hope I'll get to T.O. for that quilt exhibit - remains to be seen. My best friend there was in an ugly conjugal situation, but now she and her young adult son are happily on their own, in a condo in the older part of Etobicoke, by the lake and the Queen Streetcar. <br /><br />We got a beautiful photo of Montréal coming alive, mais pourquoi pas la ligne orange? <br /><br />Bon été!lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54940004884806028842018-06-05T09:15:47.254-04:002018-06-05T09:15:47.254-04:00Leave it to a visitor to hit all the high spots:-)...Leave it to a visitor to hit all the high spots:-) I'm very happy to know about the quilt show, my sister loves them and this will be perfect for her next visit. And that dress!! Love it...so pleased you found what you were looking for. Some Katrin Leblond vibes there I think.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12738515621088370322018-06-05T09:13:53.791-04:002018-06-05T09:13:53.791-04:00Such a pretty dress. Perfect for the summer night ...Such a pretty dress. Perfect for the summer night you just described. Love the Textile Museum. Wish I could see the quilt show.Vancouver Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003537173366037602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-71476553186518195902018-06-05T07:53:19.105-04:002018-06-05T07:53:19.105-04:00a perfect trip! love that dress -- quilts are ve...a perfect trip! love that dress -- quilts are very big here in NS and many are far and beyond the "make do/crafty" category. True works of art. one of our locals:<br />https://www.laurieswim.com/Laura Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407623692994033212noreply@blogger.com