Train spotting. To some, the term means spotting or ‘collecting’ a series of trains, either engines or other components. To others, it’s a drug crazed movie that launched the career of Ewan McGregor. For me, I guess I like a little of both. The movie was good. In fact, the 1996 film Trainspotting was ranked…Continue reading Train Spotting Video Collection From 2014 (With A 2017 Update)
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10 Cool Images From 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we can’t help but throw in a ‘Best Of’ review-type article, or two. Today, we look at ten of the finest images we posted at the companion site to It’s About Travelling, Pic of the Day. Picoday is a small site we have using the WordPress dot com free…Continue reading 10 Cool Images From 2014
Granby Quebec: Images of the City and Yamaska River
Granby, Quebec. Located nearly directly between Montreal and Sherbrooke. Birthplace of my father and my three older siblings. My family’s home until 1965 when they moved west to London, Ontario. After the recent passing of my mother, my brother, two sisters and I, along with out father went back to Quebec for a tour. This…Continue reading Granby Quebec: Images of the City and Yamaska River
Montreal Olympic Stadium: The ‘Big Owe’ Nearing 40 Years Old
Slated to be finished in time for the 1972 Major League Baseball season. Partially but sufficiently completed just in time for the 1976 Olympic Games. Finally completed in 1987. Often in the news for massive hunks of concrete falling to the ground. Now, a special events stadium that sits empty most of the year. Yet, the Olympic Stadium Montreal,…Continue reading Montreal Olympic Stadium: The ‘Big Owe’ Nearing 40 Years Old