…in all this impressive machinery. We picture them all big Tonka toys and us ants in the sand box. And a reminder, this is just one awesome display at this huge museum! A dramatic sunset makes the best backdrop ever and lucky us, a rainbow makes a brief appearance. If… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…a few clicks watch for a junction, marked with flagging on our visit, and leave the road behind. Awwww, but it was so nice and easy! Take the obvious single-track that seemingly doubles-back on the route you just came in on. That’s the one. It meanders, gaining elevation at a… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
…since filled in with new growth. Still one can make out where each was – the trees in them are all somewhat smaller. Thank the loggers for the trail you came in on. Logging was once common in Kananaskis, now mostly a recreation area, and still exists on a small… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
…plus the following conditions are met it’s a no-brainer… Clean? Check! Orderly? Check! Not a chain? Check! Ambiance and character? Check, check, check and we’re in! Medicine Hat Alberta has become a mecca for old school accommodations like this with most clustered in a few block area where two major… (Search hits: 0 in title, 7 in body, 1 in comments.)
…suggests it in some ways and it’s confusing. As tiny as Smallville is when portrayed in the film, it’s not Beynon Alberta tiny. In Superman 1978 Barons Alberta (mostly) doubles for the Kansas community and it’s got a population of a few hundred. Give or take. Beynon, at the time… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)
…the Crowsnest Pass and near Drumheller. Those are all Alberta locations but they also filmed a bit in the southeastern part of BC. These locations are all on our radar for future T&Ns. Some we’ve done before and get a do-over and others we’ve never attempted. Some filming also took… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)
…By the way moment! “Production coordinator: a coordinating producer coordinates the work/role of multiple producers who are trying to achieve a shared result…The position requires adept organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under often high-pressure situations.” (thanks Wikipedia). An interesting side note: all… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…all. Brooks Hotel: Another old one, a block or so away. We’ve got a thing for Bolers, we’ve got a thing for stuff that’s bright yellow and we’ve got a thing for neon. Here’s an old sign on a building that no doubt has much history. We might have to… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…to history. Thanks to Jason Sailer for help in compiling this list. Most Alberta Ogilvies we’re concentrated in the south and included ones in Herronton, Arrowwood, Cluny and Bassano in the Calgary area; then in and around the Medicine Hat and Lethbridge regions (take a deep breath) there’s Hilda, Schuler,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…we liked it. If you wish more information about this route, by all means contact us! Date of adventure: September, 2019. Location: Sibbald area Kananaskis, AB. Distance: 6km Loop. Height gain maximum: 280m. Height gain cumulative: 310m. NOTE: all distances and heights are approximate and may differ slightly from other… (Search hits: 0 in title, 5 in body, 0 in comments.)
…the beautiful pictures that are shared in Facebook. I highly recommend this site to anyone who feels like they can enjoy new adventures through Chris and Connie.” Lori Miller. Small towns awesomeness… This is Champion Alberta. Wandering Shaunavon. Woo Sam’s -Stripping away the facade. If you wish more information on… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
…carries the name Milo after a town in the area – all cars used by Aspen Crossing are named after local communities. Up next is another diner. This one has an “observation end”, windows at the rear that allow a nice view out the back if the car if it’s… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)
by Chris Doering · Published September 17, 2020 · Last modified September 22, 2020
…Church. Many of the names seen are on the grave stones, no doubt, are duplicated on current membership registers. Lots of families in the area go back a long time, to when the church was new, and who generation after generation have attended services here. Interestingly the area in and… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
Exploring History / Hikes And Summits / Old Things / Other Fun
by Chris Doering · Published March 14, 2020 · Last modified November 25, 2021
…relatively soon – we’re backlogged), already shot, being researched and ready for action soon. It’s some crazy cool stuff you’ll love. Can you say abandoned? Can you say historic? Can you say awesome adventures? A big YES to all! There’s hikes and a visit to an old school drive-in theatre…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…is, horribly late but in all its glory, a two-parter where were go into a hot rod shop, a dream gig, and just observe the goings-on. We’re a fly on the wall! And you’re invited along. Frostbite is an auto customizing shop and not just any but one housed in… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…missing pieces. Every plane is an Avro Anson. A cockpit seat. The location here: a farmer’s field near Cayley Alberta. Some airframes are mere skeletons. Artist and creator Keith Harder. Little details… All aircraft came surplus from the Bomber Command Museum Nanton. Visited a couple weeks later, the funky Dome… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…new arrival at Aspen Crossing. One evening with Chris Doering & Connie Biggart (BIGDoer/Synd) In this post we take a look at this ancient iron horse, soon after its arrival…by truck of all things. For shame – haha! Soon after out visit it would again be be moved, properly by… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 3 in comments.)
…it appears quite interesting. Cold Lake Air Base: Not far away a setting for another Soviet Threat interview, Cold War relics on display a fine backdrop. There’s another BIG antenna plus historic planes, stuffed and mounted, scattered all about and we might have to come back to take a look… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…be using as T&N fodder in the future and look forward to the challenge. In the old days, motels would gave away postcards as advertising premiums, so these are quite common and now a wonderful window into another time. Tri-Way/Kootenay Country Inn Cranbrook: many years apart, yet little changed. With… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…article not far behind this one. Enjoy! _____________ We’ve arrived! Dateline Edmonton and it’s a bee-line to the Alberta Aviation Museum north of downtown, the venue hosting the YEGPIN (aka Edmonton Pinball & Arcade Expo) event which we’ve come to document. We’re on the scene first thing in the AM,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
It’s a frigid and blustery weekend, April 2017. There’s this biting cold, a constant numbness. We’re here on on the plains of Saskatchewan, north of this little town, west of that one, a place sparsely populated, fields stretching off to the horizon in every direction. All around, the trying conditions,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 2 in comments.)
…didn’t even know about. It’s all about keeping our history alive and vibrant. It’s about where we came from, and about the people that made today’s world possible. Today’s world is so fast paced and so focused on the future, which is all well and good, but it’s nice to… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)
…chemicals and foaming agents, they can quickly be dispatched to attend to any burning aircraft. A canon (monitor, nozzle) on top, remote controlled from inside, packs a bunch and can shoot fire retardants a huge distance. These tenders can also be equipped with a special nozzle (a “snozzle”) on a… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)
How about some bridges? Train bridges that is…it’s been a while. Here’s a pair, not all that far apart, both easily approached from public property, both about a century old, and both belonging to the same railway, although when built each was along a competing line. Take in these impressive… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)
A message arrives in our inbox. What’s this? An invite? “Want to join us on a speeder trip?” Whoaaa, a speeder trip? Adventure on the rails? With not a second of hesitation…YES Please! And with that plans are made. It’s spring 2017, the trip to take place later that summer…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)
…to find out it’s an actual place in Canada. I saw a little documentary on youtube on the history of the area. I feel an emotional connection to the place as well as the family story. Not to mention that my middle name is Lamont. Thank you for posting these… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)
…title of this website makes mention of us, and so once in a while we reluctantly make an appearance to satisfy the curiosity. Yes, we have a face, even if on this end we feel it’s undeserving of any attention. And we always look awkward. But hey… Help the Society… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)
…a collaborative trip sometime. Chris Doering Better add one more “very”! Don Williams 1919 ish .. REO speed wagon truck. Jeffrey Neels Awesome shots. Love your photos and historic posts !! James Tworow Awesome find! Janice Nelson Beautiful shots! Andy Davies Love your page. The photos are very appealing and… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
Exploring History / Hikes And Summits / Old Things / Other Fun
by Chris Doering · Published March 12, 2020 · Last modified February 8, 2022
…form all stripped down in anticipation of a full on rebuild later. Steamers are high maintenance! _____________ …It’s legendary #6060. Category: Old Things. Yes you’re looking a famous steamer, all vulnerable and in the raw. As soon as funds are secured they’ll get to work piecing it all back together… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
…Then afterwards only autos were offered. Gas engines were an option too, the whole time, but were not big sellers. Late model Old Looks had a standard spring suspension verses the the softer ride air version offered before and this done as a cost cutting measure. Most transit systems were… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)
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