Brandon MB - 10 storeys up - 4 pics - Page 2

harls · #21 Posted **Mar 9, 2007, 5:36 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy6

Of course, only the top-of-the-line for our harls. The Royal Suite, no doubt.

Correction - the Executive Suite! I think the Royal Suites are on the 11th floor (the penthouse, if you will).

We booked the entire 10th floor for accomodations after a wedding social. Security did not like us too much.

Here's one more I forgot - The large-ish building in the background is McMaster hall at Brandon University.

spiritedenergy · #22 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 3:18 AM**

i like brandon, there is a huge hill right in the center of the town

newflyer · #23 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 5:40 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by harls

Correction - the Executive Suite! I think the Royal Suites are on the 11th floor (the penthouse, if you will).

We booked the entire 10th floor for accomodations after a wedding social. Security did not like us too much.

Here's one more I forgot - The large-ish building in the background is McMaster hall at Brandon University.

Wait a minute!!!!! ... I see a Wendy's !!!

They are closing up shop in most locations in Winnipeg .... I guess I'll have to drive into town next time and get myself a classic single burger.

vid · #24 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 6:38 AM**

A man who drives three hours for fast food is a man who deserves not real food.

Only The Lonely.. · #25 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 7:41 AM**

I don't understand why all the Wendy's are closing. The one on Henderson always had people in it. Quite frankly its nice to be able to eat a burger in peace without all the annoyng kids in the bouncy pit competing for your attention.

Anyone want to go halfers with me in buying a starbucks franchise to compete with Timmy's on Henderson? I think the old Wendy's location would be a great place to setup shop.

spiritedenergy · #26 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 7:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Only The Lonely..

I don't understand why all the Wendy's are closing. The one on Henderson always had people in it. Quite frankly its nice to be able to eat a burger in peace without all the annoyng kids in the bouncy pit competing for your attention.

Anyone want to go halfers with me in buying a starbucks franchise to compete with Timmy's on Henderson? I think the old Wendy's location would be a great place to setup shop.

i totally agree with you!!!! Canada is too much child friendly... those kids are noisy, dirty, unpolite, and with all this attention they get spoiled

Only The Lonely.. · #27 Posted **Mar 10, 2007, 7:54 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiritedenergy

i totally agree with you!!!! Canada is too much child friendly... those kids are noisy, dirty, unpolite, and with all this attention they get spoiled

You sir are a true poet, I couldn't have said it better myself.

LilZebra · #28 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:12 AM**

In the second photo there's that huge tower.

Is that where CBC and CTV and Global broadcast from?

LilZebra · #29 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:15 AM**

Brandon has so much potential, but yet is one of the ugliest cities in all of Canada. I remember a thread on this topic a few months back.

I think some Winnipeggers (the cycling environmentalists) wish that our city looked more like Brandon does -- "scenic".

If Brandon looked more like Regina, then I'd be happier with that city.

newflyer · #30 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:22 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid

A man who drives three hours for fast food is a man who deserves not real food.

First of all its 2 hours outside of Winnipeg.

Second of all .. I am only saying when I am travelling down the #1 highway, its nice to be able to pickup a quick meal. Wendy's does make a good burger.

Third ... I just may find myself driving though Brandon this summer. This pic gave me an idea which may draw me off the highway.

CYBR · #31 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:27 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimj_wpg

In the second photo there's that huge tower.

Is that where CBC and CTV and Global broadcast from?

That's the Westman Cable's tower, our local cable company.

This camera is attached to the tower.
http://webcam.manitobanet.com/

CYBR · #32 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:34 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimj_wpg

Brandon has so much potential, but yet is one of the ugliest cities in all of Canada. I remember a thread on this topic a few months back.

I think some Winnipeggers (the cycling environmentalists) wish that our city looked more like Brandon does -- "scenic".

If Brandon looked more like Regina, then I'd be happier with that city.

Since I live in Brandon, I strongly disagree. Brandon is a beautiful city. For most of us who live in Brandon, it's the perfect size. It may have a few problems, but what city doesn't. I was raised in a community just east of the city (Douglas). I alway considered Brandon as my second hometown.

newflyer · #33 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 2:57 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimj_wpg

Brandon has so much potential, but yet is one of the ugliest cities in all of Canada. I remember a thread on this topic a few months back.

I think some Winnipeggers (the cycling environmentalists) wish that our city looked more like Brandon does -- "scenic".

If Brandon looked more like Regina, then I'd be happier with that city.

I completely disagree ...Bradon is very attractive. I really like how the city is built in a valley. I think it is a very nice small city ... very nice layout and urban forest.

204 · #34 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:02 AM**

It's like this tiny patch of North Kildonan transplanted out on the open prairie.....

Greco Roman · #35 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:23 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimj_wpg

If Brandon looked more like Regina, then I'd be happier with that city.

Umm, Regina is flat with no real topography. I'm glad it doesn't look like Regina.

CCF · #36 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:35 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albertaboy

Umm, Regina is flat with no real topography. I'm glad it doesn't look like Regina.

Says the guy from WInnipeg.............

Yikes, I never really have understood how hills make a city....if I want to go see true natural beauty then I'll get in my car for 15 minutes and drive to the Qu'Appelle Valley.

Greco Roman · #37 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCF

Says the guy from WInnipeg.............

Yikes, I never really have understood how hills make a city....if I want to go see true natural beauty then I'll get in my car for 15 minutes and drive to the Qu'Appelle Valley.

True enough. And in all honesty, if it weren't for the N. Sask. River Valley (which is small), Edmonton is pretty flat too.

CCF · #38 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:52 AM**

I just don't understand why flat somehow equates to bad....

I also don't get how WInnipeg can call Regina flat?

Greco Roman · #39 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 3:56 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCF

I just don't understand why flat somehow equates to bad....

I also don't get how WInnipeg can call Regina flat?

Well, they are both flat. I don't hate flat if that is what you are thinking, but having grown up in that topography for most of my life, it was time for a change. Edmonton only has a dinky little river valley, but it's a start

I still think the Shield is where it's at.

CYBR · #40 Posted **Mar 13, 2007, 4:02 AM**

Winnipeg is also fairly flat.