All Aboard!!!
The Great Blog Train
A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!
The Great Blog Train has 5 Engineers!!
If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 5 different blogs!!!
Remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!
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Remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!
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Destination: Windsor, Ontario CANADA
Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada located in Essex County which is the most southern county in Canada. It is directly across from the City of Detroit in Michigan USA - separated only by the "Detroit River".
Known For: Windsor is the automotive capital of Canada.
Essex County is known for it's farmland and now this farmland is also being used to help supply electricity via wind mills and solar fields.
Known For: Windsor is the automotive capital of Canada.
Essex County is known for it's farmland and now this farmland is also being used to help supply electricity via wind mills and solar fields.
Nickname: The City of Roses (visit Jackson Park to view some of the city's most beautiful roses)
Motto: "The river and the land sustain us"
Population: About 210,891 people (2011 statistics)
Official "City of Windsor" Website: click HERE to view
The International Freedom Festival is a joint festival between the cities of Windsor & Detroit - this Festival celebrates "Canada Day" (July 1st) and "Independence Day" (July 4th) jointly.
The Freedom Festival Fireworks are said to be the best Fireworks display in North America!!
(the picture below was taken by my sister Monique Ouellette-Fittler)
Photo taken by Monique Ouellette-Fittler. See the Renaissance Center in Detroit as the backdrop to these amazing Fireworks.
Are you interested in being a "Destination Co-host"?
then please email me with "destination" in the subject line: gourdonville@yahoo.com
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The Great Blog Train's eighth Great Giveaway!!!
1 Lucky winner will win the following:
-$15 Gift Card to Subway from Lynn
-Monthly Ad Space worth $15 on Angie's blog
There are many ways to enter & then don't forget to link up to the train below!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late. The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature!
February's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:
February's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:
Penny Zeller Congratulations!
Penny describes her blog as this: "A day in the life of a Wife, Mom & Author. Impacting lives for Christ through the written word...." Please visit Penny's wonderful blog - you will be encouraged I guarantee it!
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Linking up to the Train is as easy as
1, 2, 3!
Linked to:
Thursday Favorite Things
The Ultimate G+ Party
Serenity Saturday
SITS Girls Saturday Sharefest
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Angel from "Sew Crafty Angel"
has an amazing blog full of delicious recipes, fun blog hops, great giveaways & crafty ideas!! It's a place to share.
has an amazing blog full of delicious recipes, fun blog hops, great giveaways & crafty ideas!! It's a place to share.
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I love giveaways because you have a better chance of winning than in the lottery :P
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon Angelique, This is a fun party to join. When I have finished following all of you lovely organisers of this party, I shall add my Roasted Red Tomato and Pesto soup and I will join in the fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to meet you Angelique and I am now following you via Google +.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Thank you so much Daphne - I'm following your lovely blog on GFC & google+. That Soup looks delicious!!
DeleteI love the Destination theme!! Perfect idea! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
ReplyDeleteGreat! It's a go then!
DeleteThanks for being such a wonderful Engineer!
Thanks so much for another awesome train ride.
ReplyDeleteAngel
Thank you Angel! - Did you enjoy your visit to Windsor? - That's where I was born.
DeleteI'm missing something . . . . The hosts I'm supposed to follow. I know I saw them but now that I've added my link I can't find them anywhere. This is embarrassing. lol
ReplyDeleteNo problem - no need to be embarrassed. The hosts are numbers 1 through 5 in the Linky.
DeleteThanks so much!
Oh! I see that now. I was looking for a list I thought I had seen before. :-) Thanks.
DeleteHello, Angie - 'Finally stopping by! The destination looks great! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the invite.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting and sharing. I love the Train theme! Have a great week~
ReplyDeleteRobin
@ Redo It Yourself Inspirations
Thanks for the invite to your blog hop and for the follow over at my blog! : )
ReplyDeleteCathy@Thoughts on Books
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful party! Just linked up a recipe.
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