Niagara Wine Escape 2017

[Charlie & Lucy]

Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: All... Calling all 17'er Escape owners. We need some attendees at the 2017 Niagara Wine Escape rally. You would be most welcome as folks there would like a look see at your unit. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Hi Alf et al!!
We are planning on being there again this year! Looking forward to seeing you all and meeting new folks! We are currently in Montana after going to the Osoyoos rally and seeing so many. Alf... you were definitely missed!! Will call the camp ground as soon as we are able!
See you in September!!
Ours is a 2015 5.0TA.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy

Hi Alf et al!!
We are planning on being there again this year! Looking forward to seeing you all and meeting new folks! We are currently in Montana after going to the Osoyoos rally and seeing so many. Alf... you were definitely missed!! Will call the camp ground as soon as we are able!
See you in September!!
Ours is a 2015 5.0TA.

Hi: Charlie & Lucy... Great news!!! Yes so sorry to have missed the Escape Rally. I'm planning on going next year if the creeks don't rise. Please bring nice weather with you to Niagara Wine Escape and we'll see you there. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[cpaharley2008]

Hey Alf,
According to the map of the next solar eclipse, April 8, 2024, it will be right over Niagara Falls. Maybe move the rally up to April and we all can experience history together.

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Jim
I would be game for spring at the Falls. Perhaps I could eclipse my food intake record at Betty's but I'd expect to go again in the Fall. Nothing like fall at the Falls. Stomp them grapes put it in a bottle and send it on down the line.
Dave

[WaltP]

Problem with Betty's is the senior special fish and chips dinner is so good and such a great deal I can't bring myself to try any of those other great looking dishes.
Walt

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by WaltP

Problem with Betty's is the senior special fish and chips dinner is so good and such a great deal I can't bring myself to try any of those other great looking dishes.
Walt

Hi: WaltP et al... Problem Jon Vermilye has with Betty's Sunday Brunch is they keep running low on the fish dish.
Problem with spring at the Falls is it's Niagara's nicest DAY!!! No Wine Festival either!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[James Gang]

I am seriously considering attending the 2018 Niagara get-together. My youngest son (23) is not all that enthused with camping, but I asked him where he would want to go and he said Niagara. It is on my bucket list, so I told him "let's go".

[emers382]

Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: WaltP et al... Problem Jon Vermilye has with Betty's Sunday Brunch is they keep running low on the fish dish.
Problem with spring at the Falls is it's Niagara's nicest DAY!!! No Wine Festival either!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Oh Alf, not that pic of Jon and Dave sleeping again, oh, wait a minute was that when I said grace

Adrian

[Iowa Dave]

I'm not sure if that picture was taken as Adrian asked for the Lord's blessing or just before he started. I might have already been praying that Adrian's address would not go on so long that I missed out on the smoked salmon. I can't speak for Jon, but suspect the same sentiment with the goal of a healthy portion of fish in the offing.
To the James gang:
I'm not tuned in to what young people like to do these days but would mention that everybody seems to enjoy the Falls especially at night, many enjoy the boat rides up into the mist that get you wet, and there is a "ticket" available that allows admission to several venues. Wine tours, fishing, bicycling and just hanging out are all there too. Television reception is excellent as the stations in Buffalo easily transmit to the Riverside campground. So football on Saturday can be viewed. And there's the craziness of the entertainment area of Niagara Falls. She's rocking pretty good up on the hill at night. Whatever you like, Alf can point you in the right direction.
Dave

[mcdonner]

Looking forward the Niagara Wine Escape this year. This will be our first rally with our new 19. We can't wait to participate and meet fellow Escape owners. We're predicting 21 (70) and sunny.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by James Gang

I am seriously considering attending the 2018 Niagara get-together. My youngest son (23) is not all that enthused with camping, but I asked him where he would want to go and he said Niagara. It is on my bucket list, so I told him "let's go".

Hi: James Gang... There's lots to do that'll rob you of all your cash!!! http://www.tourismniagara.com We've done most of the tourista things over the years... but It's one reason we hold the rally there. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[emers382]

Dave, you must know I was just kidding, we weren't even there the year that pic was taken, only time we were we sat opposite Jon, appears Alf was opposite Jon in this pic.

Wish we could be there this year but as you know we shall still be with daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and new grandchild in Georgia then.

Adrian

[gbaglo]

Here is story from CBC Marketplace about the Niagara Falls Tourist tax that some restaurants tack on to your bill and some do not. Some will also remove it if you tell them to.
Niagara Falls tourism fee called 'ridiculous' as some businesses make it mandatory - Business - CBC News

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by emers382

Dave, you must know I was just kidding, we weren't even there the year that pic was taken, only time we were we sat opposite Jon, appears Alf was opposite Jon in this pic.

Wish we could be there this year but as you know we shall still be with daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and new grandchild in Georgia then.

Adrian

I got to thinking about this picture and decided I was having an attack of postprandial somnalance brought on by excesses at the previous nights' potluck. Though there wasn't any turkey, there was a lot of meat and about all the carbohydrates known to Mario Battalli.
Keep us posted on your timetable.
Dave

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Here is story from CBC Marketplace about the Niagara Falls Tourist tax that some restaurants tack on to your bill and some do not. Some will also remove it if you tell them to.
Niagara Falls tourism fee called 'ridiculous' as some businesses make it mandatory - Business - CBC News

While we don't frequent restaurants all that often, it would seem prudent to check on policy before ordering armed with your information Glenn. The $18 or $20 parking fee near the falls seems excessive to me. As I reported once before, we drive up to the falls, my passengers get out and walk the promenade. I purposely get in a lane where people are stopped, standing, out taking selfies or whatever. You can get "stuck" for 10 minutes at a shot. A few of those stops and a loop through "the hill" and I head back down and pick up my passengers with $18 bucks in my pocket and about $3.00 worth of gas out the tailpipe. Works for me. Thanks for the heads up.
Dave

[Vermilye]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

I got to thinking about this picture and decided I was having an attack of postprandial somnalance brought on by excesses at the previous nights' potluck. Though there wasn't any turkey, there was a lot of meat and about all the carbohydrates known to Mario Battalli.
Keep us posted on your timetable.
Dave

My excuse too. I'll second that!

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by emers382

Oh Alf, not that pic of Jon and Dave sleeping again, oh, wait a minute was that when I said grace

Adrian

That's funny Adrian, I was thinking that would be their excuse. Hopefully your saying grace did not put them to sleep.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by emers382

Oh Alf, not that pic of Jon and Dave sleeping again, oh, wait a minute was that when I said grace

Adrian

Hi: emers382... Don't think so. It's probably just that "Narcoleptic state of Grace" brought on by a camping weekend. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[EscapingBuffalo]

I'm confirmed for both nights in site 64 with my 2015 Escape 17B. Traveling all the way from Buffalo, about a 30 minute drive depending on bridge traffic.

[cpaharley2008]

Boy, you have no excuse to be late.....