biodork Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 2014 was the first year of my life where I never set foot in the Buffalo area for even a single day. Is it crazy that I kind of want to go back just to see this place? Same here, shrader... last year was the first one where I didn't come up for a game, and this year is likely to be a repeat. But I really find myself wanting to, just to see Canalside in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Heading up this weekend to watch the Sabres play the Flyers. Getting to Buffalo early just so I can skate at Canal Side. Is there someplace my wife can watch that is at least out of the elements? She is a gamer, but standing out side watching me skate will get old quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Heading up this weekend to watch the Sabres play the Flyers. Getting to Buffalo early just so I can skate at Canal Side. Is there someplace my wife can watch that is at least out of the elements? She is a gamer, but standing out side watching me skate will get old quick. There are some tented structures with heat. There are "windows" that are just clear plastic openings, so she's not going to see much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Heading up this weekend to watch the Sabres play the Flyers. Getting to Buffalo early just so I can skate at Canal Side. Is there someplace my wife can watch that is at least out of the elements? She is a gamer, but standing out side watching me skate will get old quick. You could also check the Harborcenter to see if they have open skates that way you can skate indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 You could also check the Harborcenter to see if they have open skates that way you can skate indoors. How close is the bar next to the serviceman's park to the rink? It can't be too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 How close is the bar next to the serviceman's park to the rink? It can't be too far. It can't be that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It can't be that far. NOW you start padding your post count? Just turrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It probably isn't that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I think I remember walking past that area. It's a hop, skip and a jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 A hop, skip, and a jump doesn't sound too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the heads up! But if at all possible, and it looks like the weather will cooperate, I would like a "sentimental" skate. I'll be but one, of a few I'm sure, of the old guys skating around the rink in a whole different world. A world circa late 70's. Trying to picture the Aud, remembering being bundled up in cotton and wool clothing playing hockey and skating on one of the many frozen ponds or back yard rinks that where around back then. If I skate up a good sweat, poor some beer on me a lay on the ice for a bit I may even be able to recreate that Aud smell.... Thanks to the rest of you that let me know my wife has a few options available, and I can assure her from a very reputable source that she will be able to stay warm while I go for a skate. My bet is she takes a few pictures, checks out the heated tent, then straight to the bar. I think I look forward to the skate, drinks/food at one of the new or old bars (that will be a spontaneous decision), as much if not more than the game. Edited January 12, 2015 by Woods-Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 The bar is Liberty Hound. I'm still not sure how far it is. :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Shouldn't be too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It can't be that far. It probably isn't that far. I think I remember walking past that area. It's a hop, skip and a jump. A hop, skip, and a jump doesn't sound too far. The bar is Liberty Hound. I'm still not sure how far it is. :-p Shouldn't be too far. There's also Tim Hortons, which should only be a hop away, or 716, which is a hop, skip and 40 min wait in the cold away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 There's ...716, which is a hop, skip and 40 min wait in the cold away. It can't be that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for the heads up! But if at all possible, and it looks like the weather will cooperate, I would like a "sentimental" skate. I'll be but one, of a few I'm sure, of the old guys skating around the rink in a whole different world. A world circa late 70's. Trying to picture the Aud, remembering being bundled up in cotton and wool clothing playing hockey and skating on one of the many frozen ponds or back yard rinks that where around back then. If I skate up a good sweat, poor some beer on me a lay on the ice for a bit I may even be able to recreate that Aud smell.... Thanks to the rest of you that let me know my wife has a few options available, and I can assure her from a very reputable source that she will be able to stay warm while I go for a skate. My bet is she takes a few pictures, checks out the heated tent, then straight to the bar. I think I look forward to the skate, drinks/food at one of the new or old bars (that will be a spontaneous decision), as much if not more than the game. The bar is Liberty Hound. I'm still not sure how far it is. :-p It's just over one of the Canalside bridges. It's usually open a few hours before game time in the Winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's just over one of the Canalside bridges. It's usually open a few hours before game time in the Winter. Just over? It's not a fer piece, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Just over? It's not a fer piece, I hope. Way less than a country mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm not so sure now....There is hopping, skipping, jumping, country miles, bridges and standing in the cold for long periods, all to get a beer? You guys and gals are still talking Buffalo, NY right? Because that sounds way to Canadian.... the bridge mentioned isn't the Peace Bridge is it? New to the forum, where's the little round yellow smiley dude that looks like sarcasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just over? It's not a fer piece, I hope. 150 steps with your short stride. Better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 150 steps with your short stride. Better? so.... a hop and a skip? or is it just a half skip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The third tree is the toity. Hi NS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The third tree is the toity. Hi NS! I just love an invigorating walk in the woods. I am always sure to stop awhile at every third tree. There are way more trees in NS than people. Probably a good thing, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I just love an invigorating walk in the woods. I am always sure to stop awhile at every third tree. There are way more trees in NS than people. Probably a good thing, too. Ah but did you get the reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm not so sure now....There is hopping, skipping, jumping, country miles, bridges and standing in the cold for long periods, all to get a beer? You guys and gals are still talking Buffalo, NY right? Because that sounds way to Canadian.... the bridge mentioned isn't the Peace Bridge is it? New to the forum, where's the little round yellow smiley dude that looks like sarcasm? a point and a click away, so not too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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