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Comparable only to the Grand Tetons.
Posted by: Straw | July 11, 2006 at 09:57 AM
I dont think I could visit that town. When people asked me where I stayed, It would be too embarrasing.
Posted by: Juggler of Geese | July 11, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Um, isn't that particular activity illegal in many states?
Posted by: 24-aholic | July 11, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Silly name aside, that looks REALLY beautiful, even though I'm terrified of helicopters and thus couldn't stay there.
Posted by: Guin the Grammar Policeperson | July 11, 2006 at 10:05 AM
Strange thing is (I was in Banff for a bit) they don't pronounce the name like you would think. The word As* isn't even said. It's like a silent As*. Those wacky Canadians.
Posted by: Baltimore Kat | July 11, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Eh? It's pronounced "Iniboine?"
Posted by: Straw | July 11, 2006 at 10:08 AM
Canadiens have a silent As*? No wonder they look so bloated.
Posted by: AhFongu | July 11, 2006 at 10:17 AM
Campground choices are "Magog" and "Og." I think they're mentioned in the Bible. Either that or the "BC" cartoons.
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | July 11, 2006 at 10:17 AM
Anyone remember the episode of "F-Troop" with the Banff referencs?
I haven't been able to pronounce it correctly since.
Posted by: slyeyes | July 11, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Do they have a Cinnibon in Assiniboine?
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | July 11, 2006 at 10:52 AM
'cos when I'm on vaca I like Cinnibons
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | July 11, 2006 at 10:53 AM
You'll go to Tim Horton's, young lady, and like it!
Posted by: Straw | July 11, 2006 at 10:56 AM
It's actually pronounced a-SIN-i-boine....
Posted by: AFKAT | July 11, 2006 at 11:13 AM
Better there than Pahrump...
Posted by: CandyT | July 11, 2006 at 12:01 PM
in case anyone's interested, here's the source of the word
and here in Montana, the "as*" is not silent
Posted by: TCK | July 11, 2006 at 12:33 PM
But do they have room service?
Cuz if not, it's no vacation - you might as well stay home. (IMO)
Posted by: Eleanor | July 11, 2006 at 12:34 PM
From Toto's very interesting link:
Cantidada meant moldy people).
Also, this is totally a male-dominated group and the women can't even eat with the men - but I bet the men let them eat - um, never mind.
Posted by: Eleanor | July 11, 2006 at 12:37 PM
"There are also options to hike or ski 17 miles (28 km) to the lodge while your gear is flown in by helicopter"
Guin...I'm your kind of flyer; but if they offered me the above alternative, I might just decide I'm not so scared of planes after all (assuming they're snake-free)
Posted by: Betsy | July 11, 2006 at 12:38 PM
El: snakes in the bed?
Posted by: Ann | July 11, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Exactly, Ann! :)
Posted by: Eleanor | July 11, 2006 at 02:07 PM
El and Ann, shame on you both!
Now, get back in the girlie room until we call for you.
*ducks flyin' shoes from all directions*
Posted by: blurkernomore | July 11, 2006 at 02:24 PM
blurker, you need to find another bed for your snake....
Just a suggestion! :)
Posted by: Eleanor | July 11, 2006 at 05:35 PM
El, I would except that Mrs. Blurk knows how to use a shotgun. Quite well. And would.
Posted by: blurkernomore | July 11, 2006 at 05:41 PM
Sly - the Burglar of Ban-ff-ff!!
When is F Troop coming out on DVD????
Posted by: Guin | July 11, 2006 at 08:08 PM
Guin...your wait is over.
Posted by: Ann | July 11, 2006 at 08:15 PM
The only laugh I ever got from "F Troop" came from, believe it or not, Dennis Miller, commenting on one of the Rambo movies:
"Stallone. Now there's the quintessential thespian, huh? I haven't seen depth in a character portrayal like that since... I gotta go back to Larry Storch on 'F Troop'."
It got a helluva laugh, really. Okay, the fact that I find this hysterical results from a combination of being way too young when "F Troop" was on the air, and being way too attuned to Dennis Miller's brand of humor.
It might also explain why my radio career was about 1/10 as successful as his talk-show career. *Goes to see if Netflix has the F Troop DVDs...*
Posted by: WriterDude | July 12, 2006 at 03:16 AM
While backpacking with a Sierra Club group in Banff National Park several years ago, we hiked to this lodge & had "high tea." (Remember Canada was a British colony once.) Having fancy pastries & tea in the middle of nowhere surrounded by amazing mountains was fantastic...even if you think the name is funny. Also, Mt Assiniboine has been featured in several movies ~ one about a bear with Elle MacPherson, Anthony Hopkins & one of the Baldwins.
Posted by: diane | July 15, 2006 at 10:36 PM