April 8, 2024

My Eclipse Pics - Niagara Region, Ontario

Just a couple pics with my smartphone...

Crescent: 3:14pm:


Lighting conditions in our neighborhood 3:14pm:


Lighting conditions in our neighborhood 3:18pm:

March 19, 2024

A Trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr (San Francisco to Chicago) - My full-length documentary video! (HD)

Well, it's finally here! For those who have seen my preview video & for those checking in for the first time...Here is my full-length documentary on the "California Zephyr" - Amtrak's Transcontinental passenger train, which runs from San Francisco to Chicago & showcasing the breathtaking scenery to be found en route.

This video is second in a 2-part series documenting our scenic land cruise across the U.S. by rail in December of 2023.

-In Part 1 we traveled from Chicago to San Francisco aboard the westbound "California Zephyr" - and made a stopover in Reno to visit Las Vegas.

-Here in Part 2 we will journey from San Francisco to Chicago on the eastbound "California Zephyr" - and witness the stunning scenery to be found en route.

For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info

March 13, 2024

ICE agents to start wearing body cameras in Northern US cities to deter pesky Canadians...

...trying to sneak in to the US so they can go bankrupt from American-style "healthcare"



Reference:

ICE agents will start wearing body cameras in five U.S. cities:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/ice-agents-will-start-wearing-body-cameras-five-us-cities-rcna143235

Canada's universal health-care system: achieving its potential:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7138369/

February 20, 2024

A Trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr (Chicago to San Francisco, plus Las Vegas) - My full-length documentary video! (HD)

Well, it's finally here! For those who have seen my preview video & for those checking in for the first time...Here is my full-length documentary on the "California Zephyr" - Amtrak's Transcontinental passenger train, which runs from Chicago to San Francisco & showcasing the breathtaking scenery to be found en route.

This video is first in a 2-part series documenting our scenic land cruise across the U.S. by rail in December of 2023.

-Here in Part 1 we journey from Chicago to San Francisco aboard the westbound "California Zephyr" - including a stopover in Reno to visit Las Vegas and a stay in San Francisco to do some sightseeing.

-In Part 2 we will travel from San Francisco back to Chicago on the eastbound "California Zephyr"

For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info

December 29, 2023

NEW VIDEO SERIES! Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak's California Zephyr - Round Trip, Dec 2023

An upcoming 2-part Youtube series documenting our journey across the U.S. by rail in December of 2023.

Hop aboard for a short preview of my upcoming documentary on the "California Zephyr" - Amtrak's Transcontinental passenger train - which runs from Chicago to Emeryville in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This preview of our round trip (with stopovers in Reno, Las Vegas & San Francisco) was recorded during our scenic land cruise across the U.S. in Dec of 2023. Watch my YouTube channel for the full-length video coming soon - or see it on my website at
https://northamericabyrail.info/

December 8, 2023

A North American Train Odyssey (Part 4 of 4) Seattle to Chicago on Amtrak's "Empire Builder"

This video is fourth in a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023

-In Part 1 we took VIA Rail's "Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver

-In Part 2 we explored Vancouver Island by rental car, ferry & tour train

-In Part 3 we journeyed south from Vancouver aboard Amtrak's "Cascades" to Seattle

-And here in Part 4 we travel east from Seattle aboard Amtrak's "Empire Builder" to Chicago & "Lakeshore Limited" to Buffalo

For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info/

For those who missed parts 1, 2 & 3 of my video series, they can be found on my website at:
https://northamericabyrail.info/feature-video-a-north-american-train-odyssey-canada-the-u-s-by-rail-april-2023/

As well as here:

November 15, 2023

A North American Train Odyssey (Part 3 of 4) Vancouver to Seattle on Amtrak's "Cascades"

This video is third in a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023

-In Part 1 we took VIA Rail's "Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver

-In Part 2 we explore Vancouver Island by rental car, ferry & tour train

-Here in Part 3 we journey south from Vancouver aboard Amtrak's "Cascades" to Seattle

-And in Part 4 we travel east from Seattle aboard Amtrak's "Empire Builder" to Chicago & "Lakeshore Limited" to Buffalo

For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info/

For those who missed parts 1 & 2 of my video series, they can be found here:

November 2, 2023

I think I have American politics figured out

As a Canadian watching American news, I think I've finally got it figured out.

George Santos (R): not expelled from Congress - because allegations against him "not yet proven in a formal court of law".

Al Franken (D): forced to resign due overwhelming pressure from the Senate because of a USO comedy skit.

Is that it?

Do I have it right?

September 8, 2023

I'll take "most vile, despicable piece of human garbage alive" for $500, Alex

It boggles the mind when you think of it...

Musk could have used his 46 billion in pocket change to help fight world hunger.

He could have used his 46 billion to lobby for universal health care, women's health care, voting rights ... the list goes on

Instead he used it to buy a social media company to ensure nazis & fascists have a megaphone.

Musk could have used his billions in government largess (Starlink, Space X subsidies) to help the people of Ukraine in their fight against an invading genocidal aggressor.

Instead he chose to help the enemy:

"Musk Secretly Used Starlink to Foil Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Ships: Report"
https://www.thedailybeast.com/musk-secretly-used-starlink-to-foil-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russian-ships-report

If Musk isn't the most miserable excuse for a human being currently alive, he's certainly a contender.

August 4, 2023

A North American Train Odyssey (Part 2 of 4) Vancouver Island by tourist train, rental car, & ferry

This video is second in a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023

-In Part 1 we took VIA Rail's "Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver

-Here in Part 2 we explore Vancouver Island by rental car, ferry & Cowichan Valley Railway tour train

-In Part 3 we journey south from Vancouver aboard Amtrak's "Cascades" to Seattle

-And in Part 4 we travel east from Seattle aboard Amtrak's "Empire Builder" to Chicago & "Lakeshore Limited" to Buffalo

For more videos, trip reports, & pics, see my website at: https://northamericabyrail.info/

For those who missed part 1 of my video series, it can be found here: