tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post425465946297140399..comments2024-03-29T21:02:51.244+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTELdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-90256356732112477822013-06-14T14:58:36.814+10:002013-06-14T14:58:36.814+10:00Diane, I'm time traveling here and see you'...Diane, I'm time traveling here and see you've been to our beautiful country. Banff isn't all that far from Edmonton, it's stunningly beautiful there as it is in Jasper. Over this past year I've been to Jasper twice, I think that I'll go a few more times before this year comes to a close. <br /><br />For heat we use gas, natural gas heat and we need it without a doubt. I noticed you came here in September, this is when it starts to cool down here, July and August are our two warmest months out of the year. <br /><br />I've never stayed at this elegant hotel, after seeing it now I want to! :-) darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-13640810504234741302010-10-01T06:28:01.298+10:002010-10-01T06:28:01.298+10:00Oh I have always wanted to stay at that hotel! It ...Oh I have always wanted to stay at that hotel! It looks like a great place to get lost!Carol-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071307952086361252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-3213304413436060202010-09-23T10:32:10.688+10:002010-09-23T10:32:10.688+10:00What a spectacular hotel! I think it is the grand...What a spectacular hotel! I think it is the grandest one I've ever seen. Can you imagine how much it would cost to build it now? I want to take this same trip one day Diane...everything you've shown is magnificent.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-59272457344512539042010-09-23T05:17:42.048+10:002010-09-23T05:17:42.048+10:00Only two nights here? It looks like it might take...Only two nights here? It looks like it might take two days to find your room!jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34306495402289424072010-09-22T21:59:56.337+10:002010-09-22T21:59:56.337+10:00Oh those views! And what an awesome place to stay....Oh those views! And what an awesome place to stay..you both look wonderful sitting out there <br />:-)Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-55621706331966822982010-09-22T11:45:17.363+10:002010-09-22T11:45:17.363+10:00Thank You for the tour of the Castle, Diane. Abso...Thank You for the tour of the Castle, Diane. Absolutely gorgeous there. Colin, where are your pills-I'm turning green!! I am so glad you got to see all of this D & B.<br /><br />Blessings!<br />CottonLadyCottonLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253761109385226538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-80874226003154756642010-09-22T08:53:37.585+10:002010-09-22T08:53:37.585+10:00Oh dear! All my hours of practicing the waltz, the...Oh dear! All my hours of practicing the waltz, the polka and the "shimmy shake" down the drain and I was getting SO good. Betsy, where is the Scarlett O'Hara in thee?<br />At least the neighbours will get some sleep - I think they just might be a bit sick of "Shall We Dance"!!!!<br />Any other takers for a dance around that magnificent ballroom?<br />A very dejected Rhett Butler.<br />Colin "Rhett" (HB)Colin (HB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12661358565686915772010-09-22T08:38:30.947+10:002010-09-22T08:38:30.947+10:00I found myself holding my breath while looking at ...I found myself holding my breath while looking at your photos, so I have to say your posts are breathtaking!Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-7981717267419978042010-09-22T07:43:11.534+10:002010-09-22T07:43:11.534+10:00WHOA! I am stunned and pleased. I wonder if I co...WHOA! I am stunned and pleased. I wonder if I could work there? <br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-83052974886680918162010-09-22T07:34:06.850+10:002010-09-22T07:34:06.850+10:00Diane, it is a Grand hotel and I loved your photos...Diane, it is a Grand hotel and I loved your photos. I hope to see it for myself someday. The views are awesome especially the shot sof you and your hubby outside. The rafting sounds like fun, I hope you stayed dry.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2299048223143154782010-09-22T05:35:25.837+10:002010-09-22T05:35:25.837+10:00Wow...a place like this, and the scenery from the ...Wow...a place like this, and the scenery from the portals...well, I must 'fess up---------I wouldn't want to leave!!!!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my Witch Doll in the making today!! Much appreciated.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-88101349598089768272010-09-22T02:51:49.923+10:002010-09-22T02:51:49.923+10:00I have read your last several posts and am astound...I have read your last several posts and am astounded at the exquisite beauty of these pictures. You must have thought wow, are my eyes really seeing this?Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470580327314877574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-47226520128282217052010-09-22T02:43:12.539+10:002010-09-22T02:43:12.539+10:00A lovely tour - I've always wanted to visit th...A lovely tour - I've always wanted to visit this hotel. Maybe one day...<br /><br />In the meantime, I am enjoying your pics.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-79203607240406738092010-09-22T02:07:10.573+10:002010-09-22T02:07:10.573+10:00Ha----not sure I want to see Colin doing the '...Ha----not sure I want to see Colin doing the 'shimmy shook'..... Think the building would 'rock'????? ha<br /><br />AND to Colin---NO to the fancy clothes and dancing and NO to the champagne. Sorry!!!!<br /><br />Loved that photo of you two sitting outside... I'd probably be crazy enough to eat out there... ha<br /><br />LOVE the hotel... Wow---what an incredible place... Would love to see it during the snowy season.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-42653593790372233702010-09-21T23:49:42.189+10:002010-09-21T23:49:42.189+10:00Beautiful photos. What a wonderful adventure you ...Beautiful photos. What a wonderful adventure you are having! I wish I could slip in your suitcase and tag along.What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-50593373853160397502010-09-21T23:09:55.448+10:002010-09-21T23:09:55.448+10:00Gorgeous! I have been to Banff more than once, bu...Gorgeous! I have been to Banff more than once, but never inside the hotel. We used to wander around the gardens though. Would love to go back and stay in style just once.GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-52581282554886786922010-09-21T22:36:36.657+10:002010-09-21T22:36:36.657+10:00Wow! I want to see all of the photos. What a gor...Wow! I want to see all of the photos. What a gorgeous place and setting.RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-76940576574162843382010-09-21T22:34:16.486+10:002010-09-21T22:34:16.486+10:00margaret: I'm not sure how they heat it but I ...margaret: I'm not sure how they heat it but I think this one had air conditioning. Some did and some didn't I can't exactly remember which did.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-25813858925024954332010-09-21T22:25:40.539+10:002010-09-21T22:25:40.539+10:00What a nice hotel ! Beautiful architecutre. The in...What a nice hotel ! Beautiful architecutre. The inside reminds me of the hotels at the Red Sea in Egypt, and also in Morocco, they are all palaces. Our Conrad Hotel which is the most expensive 200 € cheapest room, looks like a shed against these hotels.Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-81228532731806768992010-09-21T20:36:27.252+10:002010-09-21T20:36:27.252+10:00Goodness! Magnificent! Where were your evening clo...Goodness! Magnificent! Where were your evening clothes? No Champagne!<br />I would have waltzed, done the polka or "shimmy shook" around that Grand Ballroom with thee Diane - what was Bill doing?<br />White tie and tails of course!<br />Now, as I have got in before Betsy, - Betsy, when you and George get there, I expect to see the "white tie and tails and the prettiest of Viennaise ballgowns on your good self!<br />Ah the spendour, next I hope to see the cuisine?????<br />I go to bed VERY GREEN! Where are those damn tablets?<br />Colin (HB)Colin (HB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-785184273740310172010-09-21T19:59:22.991+10:002010-09-21T19:59:22.991+10:00That must have been a fun experience to go back i...That must have been a fun experience to go back in time in such an old fashioned hotel.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-40312467547011126832010-09-21T19:57:54.060+10:002010-09-21T19:57:54.060+10:00Old and grand, just the way I like it.Old and grand, just the way I like it.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-79174024810375801402010-09-21T19:36:38.096+10:002010-09-21T19:36:38.096+10:00Very grand.Very grand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755278209399870145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-39218573032124950262010-09-21T18:48:10.938+10:002010-09-21T18:48:10.938+10:00Looks a lovely place - but how do they heat it?Looks a lovely place - but how do they heat it?Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.com