Hey Trav!

Well my friend, I have to say that I will never disappear completely......I will always be back in here, but sometimes with a delay, as I don't get too much time to go on the computer these days....or should I say these months....LOL

This last Saturday, I felt those old emotions coming back, being excited and all, watching these fireworks.

Funny that you mentionned thinking of me while watching those salutes......as I also think of all of you and wonder what you think of the display! I know that you, Trav, are standing at the corner of De Lorimier and Notre-Dame, so while I walk on the bridge from Montreal towards Ile Sainte-Hélène, I look down and Eastward and think: "Hey Trav, hope you like this one!" It's nice to know that we're all there watching the same thing and enjoying it. Paul is busy writing his notes, Enkil is somewhere (don't know exactly where) enjoying the show, Trav is in Montreal and I am on the bridge, hoping for a great show ending with thousands of thunderous salutes....LOL

Yes Trav, we were both going nuts while the finale was going on! I was trying not to act like a child on the bridge, as I was so excited!

And yes, I got the France finale on my computer and I did play it a few times since Saturday. It is quite clear and Paul will get a copy of it for sure. I have no doubt that IPON's finale was much better last year......and I still regret chosing to go to my coworkers garden party over this display.....but sometimes, you have to please your collegues! Oh well, I still hope that the 2004 edition of Italy's finale will be available someday.....am I dreaming in color?

Thanks for your nice messages Trav....it is always nice to hear from you. Oh......as for the tripod idea, this is excellent my friend. I will try it at least once to see how it does. The only problem is having to carry it around, but I think it might be worth it!

Have a great rest of the week....tomorrow, I will be glued to the AC, as we should expect 34 Celcius......how I wish I had both feet in snow.....LOL

Take care

Pierre

hehe, I'm at the same place as Smoke, on Notre Dame street. It's really the best view you can get from outside of La Ronde. Thanks to Smoke.

You should try it one day, but it'll take you ages to cross the bridge lol.

Pierre,

It was truly a wonderful and exciting display. I can't disagree with that.

Talking about our positions, it's nice to get different viewing perspectives. Enkil and myself are in the same area, you're on the bridge, and Paul and Fred are at La Ronde. It's very interesting in the way we all see the displays and yes, I'm more than certain, as you said, we wonder what we think of the display while watching. Sometimes I wonder what all of you think about different concepts of the display, like different effects, finales, etc. As you told me a year back during that big heavy thunderstorm that evening, "all pyrofreaks think alike." I've reflected upon this and find that it's true, well, in most cases. Finally, after the display is over, I always wonder what all of you thought of it and felt the way I did. This is important in a way in order to get an overall impression. Sometimes, I can predict the comments that some of you will make.

The tripod will be of assistance. I know it can be tedious to carry around, but, as you said, it's well worth it. What you could do is sort of test it prior to the display and see if you're comfortable with it. You can also get a fixed angle at the firing site, so this way you'll be able to see everything, even most of the effects that are higher up. Plus, you're at an advantage, being high up on the bridge. Regardless, I'm so happy that you captured France's finale and I congratulate you. And I don't blame you for watching it several times! And trust me, when I'm going nuts during a finale, I'm more than certain that you, Enkil, Fred and Paul are, as well. And yes, it wouldn't hurt to be a little childish and get carried away.

As for the weather, enjoy the heat and humidity. Although the expected temperature is floctuating between 32-34 Celsius, I would expect it to reach 35-37C, since we've lots of solar energy and humidity. Anyways, enjoy this while you can because sadly, there's a pretty big change this weekend, particularly Saturday. I'll have more details in the weather thread, so you guys can post any changes there.

Enkil,

I'm really content that you like my good old area. I'm also happy that you feel it's to your advantage and benefit. It is truly a great spot outside La Ronde since it's right in front of you. I'm hoping that you're right up front by the steel gate because that's where you see practically everything, including some shells that will feel like they're over your head. Elsewhere on Notre-Dame, it's great, providing you're at an upsloping angle and slightly higher in elevation, so you can see over eveyone's heads.

Oh yes, guys, there's a possibility of a thunderstorm this evening because of extreme convection. Maybe even frontal.

Regards,

Trav.