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Comments about montrealThere are 100 comments about "montreal"
EvilGentleman: Gee, I had no idea you used GMT in California. I always thought you used Pacific time. According to my calculations, that rooster is running 8 hours fast. It's now 8:15 pm here in Montreal.... anon (bas3-montreal19-1279651843.dsl.bell.ca): hey stefany,if you have to advertise on here then you can't be that great.
... pianogirl: DECARIE HOTDOGS are the BEST in MONTREAL!
Been going there since the 1970's.
I remember the sign clearly! Steames were 25 cents each 2/ 45 cents!
The Pepsis were a quarter a piece and the same for...... EvilGentleman: Just the car. The engines were CN, about 4 cars forward of this one off the right side of the photos.
I must admit that I am not sure whether this car was carrying automobiles or...... EvilGentleman: Thanks, Peter.
Pretty neat, how an artist from the Maryland suburbs of DC can have their work be seen in Montreal 6 years later.
Thanks to {Sean Spenser} (NORES) for this one.
[[img:29746]]... vanessa: hurrah to evilgentleman for uploading some montreal stuff:)
this is pretty awesome, might i add.... Adrian Dec 6,2008.: I grew up in NDG in the 60's and 70's on Montclair between Fielding and Somerled.I remember Dave Valente and Terry Hindley from a great punk rock bar called the "Oxygen" in downtown Montreal on...... Adrian Dec 6,2008.: I grew up in NDG in the 60's and 70's on Montclair between Fielding and Somerled.I remember Dave Valente and Terry Hindley from a great punk rock bar called the "Oxygen" in downtown Montreal on...... EvilGentleman: I think it may be specific to the Montreal suburb of {Dorval}, where I live.... Rick: Wow, hahaha. I guess that's a Montreal thing? I've never seen anything so..... clearly persuasive? LOL.... sick and tired: I personally am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am critically ill and i cannot find one doctor in Montreal to help me. I'm tired of all the racism and...... Rohinton Ghandhi: November 27th, 2008
To City Noise Editors,
I have recently begun writing articles for the Verdun Messenger's new English Corner segment. They cover Verdun's history and the people within it.
I thought your group...... Eleni: Thanks for existing for my first trip to montreal. It was the first time visiting a place like this. The guys were amazing - especially the super-tall security guard. And to Andrew, who...... EvilGentleman: Mitch, I am as saddened as you are at the loss of Ben's, and I thank you profusely for your contributions. Without you, this article would just be a few pictures of a closed Ben's,...... Mitch Spector: Yep, it's indeed very much GONE. Made one final pass by this morning (November 5th) to check things out and it's not what I saw, but what I didn't see that caught my attention! It's...... toddsschneider: "Good place ... in the same family."
Yes, Tom Vriniotis has taken over from Nick Vriniotis (the man on the blown up Montreal Gazette review posted on the side of the building).... Uh-huh: As a Torontonian I am apalled, embarassed, but not surprised that so many Torontonians are mouthing off on this site, and almost as many Montrealers. This insecure self-obsession comes of living next to the most...... EvilGentleman: An article from the {Montreal Gazette} last Saturday, October 11:
[[http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=f29d7a30-f182-4300-b85e-a8737693c7a8]]
A passage from the article answers many questions posed in here:
"In about two weeks we'll send in mechanical shovels with shears to tear down the building."...... anon (75-94-49-3.boi.clearwire-dns.net): I think the coutries with the best city skylines on averge are
1 United States (New York, Los Angleles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, and so many more!!!
2 Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and...... magan: I'm from montreal all a long st cathrine you have strip clubs and hoes all over your best bet is to stay in the middle of the orange line and green line of the metro...... me: "76. You speak to somebody in English and they respond in French but when you respond in French they speak to you in English"
The last line is the true essence of Montreal! Conflicted F___ed Up...... Frank Sulman's: Dear fellow people of Montreal City, it is sad to see that we are losing a great piece of history and landmark Bens Restaurant.
It was brought to my attention at a meeting this summer that...... Robert: since the 80`s , The N.S.B Norgate Solide Brothers,,,there are extremly dangerous crews affiliate
with a lot of Gang in Montreal City,thers rolling Cote-Vertu Metro with the BLF Bronw Latin Family,Décarie street and...... Lexxi: Great to know that the legend of Mr. Rufus Rockhead lives on with the naming of the street near Atwater Market, unfortunately most Montrealers have no idea of the history associated with this brilliant man...... zagg: Well Evil, I'm never on the streets of Montreal; but all the same:thanks for watching the road instead of the pretty shiney silver things instead :D... Meltem Yilmaz: I think I am the only Turkish citizen who interests on Benny Farm although I never lived there. I did a research about the green-project for Benny Farm in 2006 under the supervision of a...... Jersey Guy: Thanks for the heads-up....you can find the same differences here in the states too. Bottom line.....you have to know where to go. Along those lines, I'm going to Montreal for the first time...... Cliff: I live near Toronto, any time I am remotely close to Montreal I always take a side trip to Nick's. Once on the way home from the East Coast a car load of us...... nyer: Montreal = most overrated city in North America. Pretentious and parochial!... Brian Walker: Wow, Margo-murray. I wonder if we knew each other? My family lived in Benny Farm from 1953-1957, we then moved to Texas. I have fond memories of the place, we had a second floor...... JasminCormier: I have pictures of the inside if anyone is interested:
http://jasmincormier.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/urban-exploration-iv-the-montreal-malting-plant/
... Mike: Indeed, I used to shop at the IGA, while it was further west on N-Dame st., near parc Sir G-É. Cartier. I can still remember people stocking up on on chicken legs, milk, canned juices,...... Dana G'z: Does anyone know what neighborhood i should stay in?? Going to Montreal for August 7th-11th 2008. I want to be close to all the action; clubs, 24 hr food, etc...I am a black...... EvilGentleman: Montreal strip bars are usually open 365 days a year. A few are closed on Christmas and New Year's, but most remain open. Opening hours vary somewhat, but they all close at 3 AM.... T.O Guy: Looking to spend a long weekend in Montreal, but the holiday will be a Monday. Are Montreal strip clubs open on Sundays? ... a: [[img:28602]] Las vegas has so many cool hings about its very diverse skyline.
[[img:28606]] I think montreal has the best canadian skyline
[[img:28603]] Philadelphia is also really cool
[[img:28604]] Charlotte has an awsome skyline
[[img:28605]] San Fransisco has...... krimzer kkk: [[img:28588]]
montreal should be the #1!... a: Some of my favories not in order are New York, Montreal, Seattle, LA, Las Vegas, charlotte, Philadelphia, Sydney, and San Fransiso.... krimzer kkk: [[img:28566]]
montreal skylines is the best than toronto!... krimzer kkk: montreal has the best skylines in canada!... Jesus: Not a very good bike, considering a good Montreal Police budget. They can afford good performance hybrids, Scott or Specialized, w/stronger wheels, disk brakes and much more, instead they buy cheap stuff. Montreal Police has...... krimzer kkk: that's makati,philippines and montreal canada!... krimzer kkk: i love montreal cuz i live der
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[[img:28557]]... krimzer kkk: im a filipino but living in montreal!
and here's my top 10!
1.montreal,canada
2.makati,philippines
3.seattle,usa
4.toronto,canada
5.sydney,australia
6.chicago,usa
7.hong kong
8.new york,usa
9.calgary,canada
10,san francisco,usa... J Sears: What a surprise! I wish someone would do a before and after as was suggested. I used to live in Montreal and probably wouldn't recognize it anymore. I heard that Ben's, Ruby...... Chris : First of all Toronto is hated on by all Canadians outside of the Golden Horse Shoe. One of the main reasons why is,....... the Toronto Maple Losers!!!!!!!!. It's a hockey country and the leafs used...... lisag: Maybe because I am from Vancouver - but I like the "useless and dangerous" green spaces around buildings.
That said, I LOVE Montreal, and your pictures are like a walk down the streets...thank you!... Montrealbunny: I finally got around to taking another walk in this direction. This is the back of the building at 4000 St Ambroise. There is a french cuisine resto tucked away there that I...... Peter: {citynoise}: where {american} {tourists} come to find cheap {prostitutes} in {montreal}... lol.... BostonVisitor: Hi there and bonjour,
I'll have friends visit me from California, and we all want to check out Montreal. Specifically, I'm interested in providing my friend a prostitute. I remember several years back going...... EvilGentleman: Jennifer, you must be unfamiliar with this site to post comments such as you did above. If you browse CE's other articles, which you can do by clicking on his name just under the main...... EvilGentleman: This was one of the more educational posts that I have done, at least in the sense that I learned a lot from doing this post.
When I initially shot the photos, I was focused on...... EvilGentleman: It should be pointed out that I never "Advertised" the {statue} to be truly {Satanic} in nature. I have merely stated how the people in the {Village Des Tanneries} part of {Montreal}'s {Saint-Henri} district describe...... Jeff: I went to Super Sexe a few times around 2002-2004, had a great time. Gorgeous women and good price, very entertaining overall. I have done nothing but spread the good word since, telling...... Mike: I remember the streetcars on St Catherine. The stopped running in September 1956 and were replaced by busses. Before then I used them as my form of transportation ( I was 15 at...... Montrealbunny: Fantastic!!!! This has made my day!... Calgary : To be honest I think montreal has the best skyline in Canada.... Mitch: Pretty sad, it's quite literally a piece of Montreal being erased forever (I can't even visualize that part of downtown without that tiny 3 story building with the red "Bens" sign). I last passed by...... CE: The city has approved the demolition as of last night.
[[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2008/06/04/qc-bensrestaurant0504.html]]... Stilsmellit: Spring of 2008...and still can't get away from Cigarette smoke in Montreal when just walking around outdoors...... Adam Enright: There is No Game like the Good Ol' Montreal Hockey Riot!
A city whose hockey passions create a constant hunger for battling peace and the status quo.
[[http://www.progressivewebdesign.ca/hockeyriots.html]]
by Adam Enright
I was thrilled to read about...... CE: I could have sworn I had a photo of this too but after going through my thousands upon thousands of pictures of Montreal, I couldn't find it. it is possible that I missed it...... Montrealbunny: We have them in Montreal too!
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... Montrealbunny: Laura - I know what you mean - those letters are truly mesmerizing! I googled the mural, but alas found very little on it. I hope this link works, but just in case...... Mitch: The reason we have giant pot holes and roads in such terrible shape has to do with the Quebec government's cutting corners. They use lower quality asphalt and put down only a very thin layer...... Montrealbunny: Oh EG, you make me blush! Thank you!... EvilGentleman: Thank god you clarified that, Jamie. I was about to tell you that I don't post those ones.
And kudos to you, Montrealbunny, for recognizing the tiles of the Lionel-Groulx station. I had not noticed that,...... Montrealbunny: Please, please, please let`s see them EG!!! I just knew someone had something about it squirreled away in their hard drive, and somehow I`m not surprised it`s you! It really is gorgeous, eh!...... CE: The first picture is why I love vernacular architecture so much, you can get such a feeling of place from it. When I first looked at the first picture, I forgot to look at...... Cityplanner: Top 5 Canadian cities:
Toronto: Toronto has so many skysrapers and so many of them that you will break you're neck trying to look up at them.
Montreal: Montreal is probably the nicest in all of Canada...... terry hindley: "Hung around the Benny centre and pool quite a bit during the late 70's early 80's. As long as you didn't look for trouble you generally wouldn't find trouble. Anyone remeber the Benny Gang? or...... Montrealbunny: Bwaahahahaha!!!! The best part of this is, from what I can see, there was no easy way for the drivers to exit their cars. Were they pinned in there with no escape from...... EvilGentleman: Let hear it for slinking! I am reminded of [[7658:this post]] by jack. Nice one.
Joey, the problem with the height signs is, they are all metric here. I have no clue how many centimeters tall...... Marg Gunhouse (nee Dodds): My husband and I are going to Montreal in June 2008 for our 50th wedding anniversary. We had one of our first dates at a smoked meat place in Norgate shopping Centre. I guess it's...... Geddy: Living in Vancouver now, but every time i vist Montreal, i make it a point to "slide" into DH and get my fix! There is so better in the city........ CE: I like these fire-extinguisher tags when done right. I've been seeing a lot of them in Montreal lately. Half are done well and look very impressive and the rest tend to look like...... Montrealbunny: Upon hearing shouts of Huah! Huah! outside the window this afternoon, I found the Station 15 cops prepping for the next big win (or loss?) utilizing a variety of riot gear, and going through a...... Montrealbunny: Wow! Those derailment shots are captivating, and even more so to me as I work for a railroad. Thank you for sharing, and I'll keep an eye out for you based on that...... Montrealbunny: This is along the canal going west past the market and the train tracks. Here's a shot from a bit further back - I bet you'll recognize it in an instant by the tip...... Montrealbunny: I was back down there today but decided to walk west (away from the city) rather than east. I saw several gentlemen with cameras along the way and must admit (blush) that I wondered...... EvilGentleman: I know the area well. CE and I have biked around this area before. Sunsets there are quite beautiful, with the sun reflecting off the tops of the colourful buildings, and that in turn reflected...... A Proud Montrealer: After tonights game Don't even think about it, the SPVM,SQ & the RCMP will be watching even with helicopters.
It was announced on CJAD this morning.
... Jennifer: This is so not representative of Montreal! Montreal is a city where you can hang out safely at night without being scared of everyday street gang attacks. Of course, attacks happen but not...... A Proud Montrealer : Thanks Assholes for giving our city another kick in the crotch.
We want to attract tourist to our fine city., but they won't come if they have to put up with Bullshit like this.
I was at...... Ken: My girlfriend and I witnessed the horror Monday night, we were in Montreal to see the game, in fact we drove 9 1/2 hours from Rothesay,NB to have a great time in your city.
Thanks to...... Rioteer: When the Police come dressed for battle, a battle they're always going to get. You heard of 'Positive Visualisation'? It's like that, but not positive. A sport event is no reason to battle, and...... CE: I was there during the celebrations but left before the riots began. I was going to bike back up at about 1:30am but unfortunately got a flat tire when I was leaving (and my...... Oldfart: This isn't a hockey tradition. Montreal loves its riots ever since the Quebec legislature passed the Rebellion Losses Bill in 1849 and an English mob torched the parliament buildings, which used to be here.
Since then...... Montreal.com: [[http://w5.montreal.com/mtlweblog/2008/04/fans-indulge-in-overexuberance.html]]... EvilGentleman: Actually Peter, logic would tell you that a loss would have been catastrophic, I agree. But that is not the case in Montreal. Had the Canadiens ##lost##, the crowds would have been grumpy and sullen,...... EvilGentleman: These pictures show 3 of the 5 or 6 police cruisers to be burned. I started photographing around 1:10 this morning.
Unfortunately, my lithium batteries chose this day to die, and I had forgotten to bring...... Peter: wow, crazy! i always knew montrealers loved their hockey, but seriously... nice shots of the cop car, too...... EvilGentleman: Now THAT is graf!!! Hope he (or she) visits Montreal one day. Better still, hope my building gets bombed (with graf like this).... Montrealbunny: Ha! Ha! When I moved to Montreal I specifically looked for a home without those stairs. They appear precarious at the best of times, but have you tried climbing them in 4" heels? And...... Fiona Lambert: Graffiti is just wrong especially on the side of someones home, here in Rothesay, New Brunswick you'd be arrested if caught putting graffiti on a building or home.
I did notice alot of graffiti when I...... Fiona Lambert: Robert:
I'm actually 41 years old, I just thought that rue Rufus Rockhead was an unusual name for a street.
My boyfriend used to live in Montreal (Pointe St. Charles) to be exact, he told me...... Montrealbunny: CE and EvilGentleman - I walk here almost every day and have never seen a cloud formation like that - LUCKY!!! I am inspired by your photo and another one by Evil Gentleman to...... EvilGentleman: Nice. Reminds me of when the Montreal Forum was being dismantled, and the "FO" came off first, leaving the sign saying "RUM". Wish I had had a camera that day.... yvan: that is a veloduo free service in montreal... Robert Lajoie: Fiona,
One can safely assume you're a younger lass. Rufus Rockhead was the owner of Rockhead's Paradise, arguably the best night club ever in Montreal. As a young man, I spent......
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