L'INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX LOTO-QUEBEC 2010: POLAND, by TICKLEBEAR

another saturday,

another firework to watch from my balcony.

this week,

the entertainment is provided by a first time visitor,

the SUREX FAMILY COMPANY,

from POLAND.

they have certainly earned their invitation to this festival

as they presented to us last night

an elegant display set to CHOPIN's music,

along with some canadian singers

like BRYAN ADAMS and GAROU.

a nice touch to keep it popular and familiar to us,

while mixing it with something out of their own culture.

two heritages blended!!

:)~

sober, graceful and colorful,

it was a most pleasant experience.

i can only show you the highest fireworks

because the bridge blocks part of the view,

but i've enjoyed what i could see on the lake.

they really took full advantage of the full scene.

they will certainly gain a reputation here in montreal

and may it reflect well on their future.

perhaps they'll even come back to show us some more.

dziękuję dziękuję !!!

:)~

HUGZ

L'INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX LOTO-QUEBEC 2010: TAIWAN, by TICKLEBEAR

always trust the female instinct!!

my friend LINOUE wanted to see the taiwanese.

so be it!

well,

what a grand show that was!!

big, ambitious and seductive.

"we are the world",

"it's a beautiful world",

were a nice introduction.

a big of classical music with a bit of frou-frou stuff over the lake were nice.

but when they played the AVATAR theme,

well, sorry folks,

but you might as well cancel the rest of the competition,

the way they rendered the spirit of the movie,

so colorful, so lively, so vital.

i'm watching the movie right now because of them,

as i just had to pop in the bluray once again...

and ending their show with a song of CELINE DION???

we have a strong contender here!!

they aimed high,

and they just might have nailed it!!

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:)~
HUGZ

THE RANCH, Kahnawake / MEN IN BLUES Band

Getting there is half the fun!
In a world where everything is given to you priced, weighed, packaged with instructions, ingredients and side-effects, it gives great pride and joy to go out on an adventure and actually discover something on your own. The pioneer in me discovered THE RANCH & the kid in me had loads of fun.

I could give U directions since we are not talking "paved road" here, but if U wanna go, find the pioneer in yourself, figure it out and you shall be rewarded. The Ranch is located on the 2nd floor of one of the buildings in The Royal Mohawk Equestrian Center. Why would you leave the Island and lineups at "IN" bars.? Many reasons my friend...

1- THE STAFF:
No, they will not ignore you.
They will ask for what you want with a smile and deliver pronto.

2- PRICES:
When was the last time you ordered a vodka-cranberry and the total came out to $3.75?
No cover charge.

3- MUSIK:
The Ranch hosts live bands.

I got to see "MEN IN BLUES". What a wonderful show we were treated to. Experienced musicians, they invite anyone who wants to sing or play an instrument, to go up on stage and join the jam. 100% blues sound, the singer's voice is amazing, he sings with his soul. Everyone who was there felt their vibe.

At The Ranch, Sundays R Country Sundays, musik starts at 16:00, wear your cowboy hat, cowboy boots and bring your dancing skills (pro-line dancer or beginner). There are also concerts in The Royal Mohawk Equestrian Center, check it out.

4- COME AS YOU ARE
The Ranch is a friendly place, there only mission: enjoy yourself.
Bring your friends, have fun, chat, have a drink, dance if you feel like it. No pressure here.
5- OH, U CAN SMOKE INSIDE...
Yep it's 2010, and it's okay to actually smoke indoors without being thrown out by 2 huge doormen because U had too many drinks, thought U were in the 80's and lit one up inside.

Visit THE RANCH's web site at: http://www.theranchktown.com/ to find out about upcoming shows and events. Please look at map provided on the site, or you will never discover where THE RANCH is.!

L'INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX LOTO-QUEBEC de MONTREAL 2010: ITALY, by TICKLEBEAR

once again,
l'international des feux loto-quebec are hosted by la ronde,
to offer us yet again a great experience
where pyrotechnicians from around the world
will try to impress us
and get their hands on the prestigious golden jupiter.

last night was the premiere,
and the italians (PIROTECNIA SOLDI) were opening the competition.
on familiar opera music,
they offered us a refined and graceful bouquet
making for a grand entrance.
while i have seen bigger,
it was in the details
and there were plenty of those.
and the music made it all the more moving.
certainly a great team,
and all i can say is:
BENVENUTTO and GRAZIE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)~
HUGZ

just a reminder:
i am not a professional,
but a fan of those events,
therefore,
i am only sharing my impressions,
and my pictures with you.
:)~