Canadian Buffoon's Disney With a Teen Vacation - 08/13 - The Wrap
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Princess Leia
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Thanks! I've never been to Montreal. I don't normally like shopping but a lot of those little shops looked really interesting.
So is the Canadian equivalent of a skelp round the lugs?
Do all Canadians love eggs? The reason I ask is I can't stand eggs poached, fried, boiled or scrambled and when we went to Western Canada I had great difficulty getting egg free breakfasts. Even when I finally ordered a breakfast item at Subway that didn't mention eggs they sneaked an egg in anyway.
I love a good juxtaposition!
I can share in this food love. Gelato is so good! What flavour did you get?
This reminds me of when I was looking at some fabulous sculptures at the Fairmont Empress. I particularly liked one that happened to have a $30,000 price tag. When I made some excuse about difficulty in getting it back home the lady replied "Don't worry we ship!"
Aww - too cute! Good to see her looking so happy!
Steppesister
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Well, crap. I read the whole thing, got all of my clever smart donkey remarks figured out and multi quotes queued up, and POOF, my cursor froze up (something I've struggled with on and off for a while- driver issue?). BAM! All gone.
Loved all the old town stuff, especially the narrow alley shots and cafe fronts. Yes, the duck risotto looked like regurgitated stomach contents, but I trust you that it was amazing. Quite possibly overly so and too much of a good thing. A photo talk can be quite cathartic, as can gelato. Glad you had a nice time by yourself indulging us with your photographic prowess.
Loved all the old town stuff, especially the narrow alley shots and cafe fronts. Yes, the duck risotto looked like regurgitated stomach contents, but I trust you that it was amazing. Quite possibly overly so and too much of a good thing. A photo talk can be quite cathartic, as can gelato. Glad you had a nice time by yourself indulging us with your photographic prowess.
pkondz
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Not to worry! I totally get that.
Plus, what with it being so brief,
you have to maximize the time.
Go! Go! Go!
Good woman you have there!
The best.
Except when she's mad at me.
Then she's not as much fun.
(Not that I don't usually deserve it.)
Me? Why thank you my dear.
And you're welcome.
I really, really need to take notes.
That croissant was amaze-balls!
So fresh and flaky.
It almost melted in your mouth.
Not a requirement.
You can stay.
Ah good.
And... oui.
(Although it's rusty.)
Funny, I never thought of that.
I've been to the real one in Paris (twice!)
so maybe that's why not.
I had to avert my eyes.
Normally, neither would I.But neither one of us was all that hungry.
A small bite was just about right.
Oh, brother.
Yes.
Extra cheers because I was first to comment. I'm soooo proud!
Yay, you!
pkondz
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I don't normally like shopping either.
But, yes. There were a few places
I popped into.
But not too many.
"Unique clothes!" - Pass.
"Unique shoes!" - Pass
"Unique lingerie!" - Pa... well, I'll look in the window a bit.
"Unique glass art! - Hello!
Yes!Hmmm....
According to my unofficial survey.
No.
Only 97.84%.
Wait... What does that leave?
I'm not overly surprised by that.
Well, really. Who doesn't???
I didn't write it in, since I couldn't remember.(No notes. Perhaps I mentioned that?)
But knowing myself,
I probably chose lemon.
"Oh, wonderful! Please charge it to my account.
Suite #1, Buckingham Palace."
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pkondz
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Crap. Well, that just sucks.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 'em.
When the waiter put it down,
I remember thinking:
"Oh, no. What did I do?"
I don't think I could have eatena large plate of it.
Super rich.
But... sooooo good.
You're being too kind.
Even I knew the photos weren't that great.
But that's okay.
They were just quick snaps with the iPod.
Steppesister
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But you have a good eye for subject. A little post processing and cropping could probably make them pretty darn good.
pkondz
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Hmmmm... maybe. But I've got my hands full right now.
I've done quite a few shoots over the past few months
and several photos to get to.
But first.... gotta wait for the new laptop to arrive,
then put photoshop on it,
then upload the photos
(sitting on a portable drive right now.)
franandaj
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I don't know how she puts up with you.
I'm guessing you must have other redeeming qualities that can't be mentioned on the DIS.
That's the only other explanation. So I'm wondering why you didn't put Google to work a little bit harder and check their menu as well....
That's what I would have thought!
Sounds like you're having another case of the Walter Mittys....
Run Away!
Well.....there was that one time....and then there was.....
Yes!
I told you to run away!
I would not have been happy.
I don't like hard cooked yolks, they need to be loosely scrambled, poached or over easy. I would have been picking the yolks off that sandwich.
Since I was raised without religion I can't make much judgement, but I'm always intrigued when people seem to get heated over these sorts of issues.
I would say 2001, but that has long passed, Logan's Run? What other futuristic movies have I not seen?
You don't see wrought Iron work like that any more today. There was a lot in New Orleans too.
It looks just like it's counterpart in Paris.
They run a race on cobblestones?
First one that I actually recognized while you were telling it!
Is that a division of Pkondz Air?
What flavor did you get?
You didn't call beforehand and try to get a reservation while you were on your way?
Probably not a good choice for Al Fresco dining in February.
I've had a "chicken nugget" cooked in duck fat, it was crazy good!
Wow! I don't think we'd make it a week!
Looks good!
So what was the "black thing" across the top? Other than that it looks pretty good.
Unless it's deep fried!
Never heard of it, must be Canadian.
Sounds like a nice end to the trip
This one got me. I had to read it three or four times. I was like, "I didn't see this picture on FB"?
Steppesister
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I'd love to stay and chat, but my neighbors and I have a date with this. 
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pkondz
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Actually, neither do I!
Nope. 'Fraid not.
That's the only other explanation.
Or I'm just really good at avoiding being hit.
I'm old, but I'm quick.
Wait... you said we can't mention that on the DIS.
So I'm wondering why you didn't put Google to work a little bit harder and check their menu as well....
I have no idea.
I was sure I had,
and had seen Bennies...
So it wasn't just me, then!
Love that movie!
I've seen it at least 3 times.
Nah... it was good.
Okay... but other than those two times...
I don't know why I didn't listen to you.
Well... I wasn't either...
But I decided that since I was already there...
You're the second person to say something similar.
But since I'm okay with it... it was all good.
I just think a church shouldn't have an entrance fee.
To me, it smacks of hypocrisy.
I really liked Logan's Run.
Not many people know Farrah Fawcett was in it.
Smaller, though, I think.
They run a race on cobblestones?
No. The race is on a real track.
But I would think the touristy part of Montreal
would be pretty busy with thousands of visitors.
Good! That's the game.
Partner airline.
Again, you're the second person to ask that.
And I don't remember.
But I would think it would've been lemon.
You didn't call beforehand and try to get a reservation while you were on your way?
Nope.
Didn't even know if we'd eat there or not
until we got closer.
I figured we'd have tons of places to choose from
so why not just play it by ear.
No. I would think not.Oh, really. Interesting.
It wasn't easy. But we did it.
Then we celebrated by getting poutine!
It was!
Mushroom.
Still.... McDonalds.
It is.
There used to be more,
but Tim Hortons is taking over.
This one got me. I had to read it three or four times. I was like, "I didn't see this picture on FB"?
Good! That was the intent!
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rndmr2
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Nice update, I love that area you saw, just the type of place I like with cute little shops and restaurants. Beautlful old buildings
I was definitely expecting a fried or scrambled egg, or even like an egg "Patty" for this, from the description too, especially for breakfast. Does look good though, I am a big fan of hard boiled eggs.
Nice seating area in this Square/Park, looks like a nice place to rest and people watch.
I agree, I definitely would have expected what was in this building to be a lot more fun.
So glad Luna is doing better, she is a cutie!!
I was definitely expecting a fried or scrambled egg, or even like an egg "Patty" for this, from the description too, especially for breakfast. Does look good though, I am a big fan of hard boiled eggs.
Nice seating area in this Square/Park, looks like a nice place to rest and people watch.
I agree, I definitely would have expected what was in this building to be a lot more fun.
So glad Luna is doing better, she is a cutie!!
SnowWhiteOz
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That does look like some great vacationing!
I'm doing the same thing - if I don't eat them at all I'm fine but if I allow myself one I end up eating the whole bag (and maybe another bag...)
Is that spoon ginormous or is the portion really that tiny?
And just before I sign off on this chapter,
a little update on Luna.
Her stitches came out last Monday
and we were finally able to
(temporarily)
put the cone of shame away.
She's much happier without it.
The vet-tech we saw said the wound looked good.
We go for x-rays on Tuesday to see
how she's healing.
For those of you not on FB
I'm including this updated pic of Luna,
just so you can see that even
with a busted leg, she's still smiling.
And for those who are on FB,
I'm including this updated pic of Luna,
just so you can see that even
with a busted leg, she's still smiling,
since I didn't post it on FB.
MarieLightning
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Yay!
Well, thank goodness for that
We are great at breakfast restaurants. We have a looot of those. Which pains Amber cause she doesn't like breakfast food (cray cray I know). She says we severely lack in diners thought - she'd be all for eating burgers and spaghetti for breakfast.
I think the town I grew up in has one of the highest ratio of breakfast restaurant per number of citizens XD Within walking distance of my house (like, easy walking, 10-15 minutes) there's something like six? And my parents' don't live in town center area, they live in a residential area. If you get in your car after that, for a 10 minutes drive, you can easily add 12+ more. And that's not counting Tim Hortons.
And yet they all have a 20 minutes wait on Mother's Day.
Well, at least you're not going on a boat, so we don't have to expect Speed 2 re-enactments.
Fun fact, it's also a play on word. 'Thé' is pronounced the same as 'T'es', which is the shortened form of 'Tu es'.
So when you're speaking the name out, it would also sound like you're saying 'You're my Cafe'
Have you ever heard of looking up menus before picking a place to eat at?
Granted, that's the picky girl in me. I like knowing what I'm in for. I would have sent you over to Ben & Florentine. I think there's one a couple of blocks from Stanley street, and eggs Benedict are one of their specialties. Next time you'll know
That's like me in London, when we went to see Westminster Abbey.
Equivalent entrance fee of CAD$30.00
It was really gorgeous from the outside.
They tried to outlaw those this summer, cause the treatment of the horses isn't stellar. But the mayor went about it the wrong way so the carriage drivers took it to court and won. They'll have to do a study before they can really do anything.
I was so excited when I found out they had a year round Christmas store in Montreal. Unfortunately, it's not quite as awesome looking at it is at Disney.
Soooooo good. The best kind is the chewy, gooey kind. My godmom's mother used to make the best (and the best fudge for that matter).
The consistency can really vary depending on the recipe. My Aunt makes some, but hers is rather dry and crumbly. Plus she puts nuts in it and that's a big no go for me.
I'm gonna have to take down the name of that place and go there. Looks so good.
And really narrow.
You could just imagine living
in a time before automobiles
were invented.
You can also imagine why the paving in the middle is different (and was probably done at a later time..) than the paving on the sides. Poop trails anyone?
Isn't that always the way. At least it's a pretty nice place to revisit over and over
Well, looks like I have one thing in common with your non Disney loving wife
Must have been a St. Hubert Express cause it's not usually fastfood. It's a sit down restaurant. Not super fancy, your utensils are wrapped in a napkin and your placemat is paper, but still. I love that place, they have pretty good food.
Yaaaaay
That's always the best part. No longer having to worry about them ripping them out. No more sad, pitiful eyes "Why are you doing this to me, large non furry thing that I've come to love? I thought we were friends"
Princess Leia
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Well that explains it - sometimes it looked like a really extensive menu but the difference mainly was in just how many eggs it contained.
I'm happy with eggs in cakes! I just don't like them smelling or tasting like egg!
Let's go with that - great choice!
(No notes. Perhaps I mentioned that?)
But knowing myself,
I probably chose lemon.
TheLittleKatie
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I've just seen this and briefly read around the subject! and YES!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!!! I'll be back to comment properly I promise, but this just made me too happy to ignore
pkondz
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I really didn't mind walking through it a second time.Ah! Your the first person who likes hard boiled eggs.
(Other than me.)
It really was good.
That croissant was amazing.
No shade there though,
so I don't know how long I would've sat there.
But it was a nice place to be.
Total waste of time.
I almost felt like telling them
to take down their window display.
pkondz
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It was a nice little spot with a nice little treat.
<sigh> Yeah.... I do the same.
Rotten addictive spuds!
Both.
Large spoon + small portion.
But it was enough for her.
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