The 'Corfid Express'

[ELizabeth]

Fezo go to Small Talk later for more om JS.

[patybear]

I love the idea of a postage stamp featuring Gord!


TO Yuri:
I love your idea for Gordy's 70th birthday.
I already know that unfortunately,theres no way I
would be able to make it.I'm sure there are others
who won't be able to go.Lets get everyone to put their heads together to get an idea so that no one totaly misses out.A video tape,maybe?
patybear

[Yuri]

Patybear,

Yes, I already suggested a video of the trip featuring the scenery, the railroad, and most of all the 'Lightheads' jamming on their instruments and perhaps entertaining other passengers as well as ourselves.

I was hoping that a few celebrities that have been influenced by Gord might record short video clips of birthday wishes or other sentiments which could be edited into the final production.

Perhaps we could persuade Aengus Finnan or Ian Tyson or J.P. Cormier and the like, to sit for a few minutes of video reflection. Far-fetched? Like "the little train that could", we don't know what is possible until we try.

If I were in better health and better connected, I'd be leading the charge however I hope that someone out there in 'Corfid Land' would be willing to lend whatever hand they can.

Anyone even lurking on the Corfid site can see that we are an extremely diverse and talented group of people. So bring your guitars, your voices, cameras, videos and enthusiasm. Someone here no doubt has the knowledge and skills to edit raw analogue or digital video into an artistic work of art.

A sentimental, heartfelt 'Salute' to be presented to our favourite artist. A chance for Gord to see how he has influenced us by truly bringing his song, his MASTERPIECE to life. A chance for Gord to put faces to some of his devoted fans - those of us who haven't had the privilage of poking our heads into his inner circle. Copies for Gord, the band and of course for ourselves.

Perhaps the video shown as a "Trilogy"? As mentioned above, The landscape, the railroad, the Corfidians all set to Gord's music performed on the train. Put on your thinking caps and come up with some ideas and suggestions. Sponsers? Media coverage? Small and private?

I'm still working on the VIA Rail logistics. I'll update when I can.

As I asked before, for Gord's 70th, what will it be -The Corfid Express or Do we all pitch in $ and fling a dozen roses onto the stage at intermission -what will it be?....



VS



Yuri

[patybear]

To Yuri:
Personally,I like the idea of the dozen roses for G.L. on his birthday.But may I tweek the idea a little bit? How about this:If at all
possible,get permission to go backstage after the concert and have one of Gords 'Net people'present them to him.Maybe you or Charlene could do it.

As for the video tape:What I meant was,video taping Gordon's concert so that those who couldn't be there get to partipcipate.

patybear

[Station Master]

Yuri, besides attempts at doing 'unauthorized' (lol) documentaries for the 2001 and 2006 Massey conventions/jams, etc we have offered a few times to shoot and edit the Hugh's Room tribute sessions including performer and fan anecdotes as a way of capturing the wonderful event (there's no more fitting tribute or suitable 'Toronto folk club' venue, IMO) but it didn't fly - as Jory says, the memories are all right here (clutching heart)

btw, way to go with the Gordopoly, Mary Ann! Char, yes, I met her great smile in 2004 at the Delta

EMP has got to get that sort of commemorative mass marketing going, ok kiddin ...but how about GL hologram inserts in the next O-Pee-Chee issue? lol

I still like those old proposals (see archived Bronze Gord thread) recommendations for a Gord (14K Gold) coin

OR that Seven Island Sweet candy bar (he's Canada's 'Babe Ruth'-like icon, lol)

a Sweet Marie Christine bar also might work, hold the nuts...

btw, sure hope Gord switches to Popeye brand in 2007

real nice work, Victoria Wallace ...now that's art, my version was just digital fiddlin'

Yuri, not sure if you have the first rough video, "Friends of Lightfoot", years out of print...but am trying to come up with title for 5 years after follow up DVD (still waiting for more video footage and candid pics)

I think calling it "Friends of Lightfoot TWO" is unoriginal but that's the default plural tag Hollywood usually uses for sequels, no?

how about "Friends of Lightfeet"?

[jj]

Yuri, besides attempts at doing 'unauthorized' (lol) documentaries for the 2001 and 2006 Massey conventions/jams, etc we have offered a few times to shoot and edit the Hugh's Room tribute sessions including performer and fan anecdotes as a way of capturing the wonderful event (there's no more fitting tribute or suitable 'Toronto folk club' venue, IMO) but it didn't fly - as Jory says, the memories are all right here (clutching heart)

btw, way to go with the Gordopoly, Mary Ann! Char, yes, I met her great smile in 2004 at the Delta

EMP has got to get that sort of commemorative mass marketing going, ok kiddin ...but how about GL hologram inserts in the next O-Pee-Chee issue? lol

I still like those old proposals (see archived Bronze Gord thread) recommendations for a Gord (14K Gold) coin

OR that Seven Island Sweet candy bar (he's Canada's 'Babe Ruth'-like icon, lol)

a Sweet Marie Christine bar also might work, hold the nuts...

btw, sure hope Gord switches to Popeye brand in 2007

real nice work, Victoria Wallace ...now that's art, my version was just digital fiddlin'

Yuri, not sure if you have the first rough video, "Friends of Lightfoot", years out of print...but am trying to come up with title for 5 years after follow up DVD (still waiting for more video footage and candid pics)

I think calling it "Friends of Lightfoot TWO" is unoriginal but that's the default plural tag Hollywood usually uses for sequels, no?

how about "Friends of Lightfeet"?

[Yuri]

jj;
My intentions were to make a private video for the participants and one to share with Gord, if he would care to watch. I think that Gord is "earthy enough to watch and enjoy this heartfelt "Thank You" from his fans. Any celebs would be voluntary and gravy on the VIA club-car feast.

I have numerous video clips of Gord from TV but don't have "Friends of Lightfoot" - Sorry....

How about "Lighthearted"???? - a coronary condition we have all experienced and find this wonderful affliction affects our daily lives.

Thoughts, ideas and suggestions continue to be welcomed,

Yuri

[Gitchigumee]

Originally posted by Yuri:
How about "Lighthearted"???? - a coronary condition we have all experienced and find this wonderful affliction affects our daily lives.

Yuri, if you mean that our film documentary should be entitled "Lighthearted," I think it is perfect! And your description of the condition could be in tiny parenthesis underneath: "a corony condition or affliction experienced daily by Lightfoot fans". I'm sure there are other good ideas out there too, but I sure like yours.

Perhaps the artists in this group could begin tninking of ideas for the DVD jacket cover and inserts materials!!!

-GG

[Gitchigumee]

Something I found in a travel magazine that just arrived yesterday:

http://www.rockymountaineer.com/

Might give us some ideas, and the photos are certainly inspiring.

[Gitchigumee]

I just finished reading this entire thread, from start to finish, and there seem to be several discussions happening all at the same time. I apologize for interjecting comments where they may not have made sense to someone just joining the discussion. Hope this clears up confusion for anyone new:

1. There's the idea of video taping the concert in Massey on or about Gord's 70th birthday in November of 2008, in order for those who are not able to attend to be able to see it. I think this is a great idea, and it would be awesome if it were done professionally, like the "Live in Reno" DVD.

2. There's the idea of buying roses to present to Gord during the concert, for his birthday. I believe the number of roses should be 70, just my personal opinion, and I absolutely think this is something we should most definitely do.

3. This is the big one!! It's Yuri's original idea of doing the train trip (those of us who are able), which would travel across Canada, ending up in Toronto for the big concert on or about Gord's 70th. In conjunction with this idea is the idea of filming a documentary about the trip and the fans, the Canadian Railroad and the scenery, and Gordon Lightfoot--the man and his music.

I vote for all 3 ideas. In fact, I will buy the video if #1 is realized, will contribute to the roses in idea #2, and I am just flat out going to do idea #3.

I am a very determined person. My husband says that I usually get what I want. It is because of this, that although I am not rich, I have been able to travel much, go on many adventures, and enjoy life to the fullest. This trip will happen for me, and since my husband is game for just about anything, it will happen for him too. It is going to be expensive, that I know.

And so in conclusion, depending on how this discussion goes in the weeks and months to come, and how many people are as serious about this as I am, we may have to figure out a better way to communicate so that we can begin planning in earnest. And there is the question of who is in charge of planning, etc. I would welcome Personal Messages if anyone thinks it would be more appropriate than discussing this trip openly here. One thing is for sure, this is an adventure none of us will ever forget!!!

[ December 27, 2006, 11:30: Message edited by: Gitchigumee ]

[Gitchigumee]

Sorry if it seems like I'm beating a dead horse, but I keep coming across ads for train trips, and so here's another one which, if not exactly appropriate for "our" trip NEXT YEAR, will at least inspire. (and I needed a place to file away the info)

http://www.americabyrail.net/North%2...n%20Tours.html

[charlene]

David Baker, lawyer for the Council for Canadians with Disabilities and Pat Danforth speak with Canada AM on Friday from outside the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa.

VIA Rail must make cars wheelchair accessible: SCC
Updated Fri. Mar. 23 2007 10:15 AM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a decision by federal regulators that will force VIA Rail to make their passenger rail cars more wheelchair accessible.


"Basically the judges have upheld the right of the Canadian Transportation Agency to order VIA Rail to make changes to accommodate disabled people, specifically those in wheelchairs, on their fleet of (French-built) Renaissance cars," CTV's Roger Smith said from the SCC.


"That means VIA rail will have to make changes on 40 of the 139 cars to ensure that there's at least one car that can accommodate disabled people on each train."


The judges ruled 5-4 in favour of the changes.


The Crown rail corporation said the ruling will cost them between $48 million to $92 million.


In 2003, the transportation agency called for upgrades on the cars including better bedroom and washroom access and expanded tie-down areas for wheelchairs.


In 2005, a Federal Court ruled that VIA Rail did not have to make the upgrades to the cars.


But the decision was appealed by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, who have been fighting for the changes since 2000.


The cars are used in the busy Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor and on routes between Montreal and the Maritimes.


"I've been on those cars and the difficulty with them is that they're very narrow trains," council member Pat Danforth told Canada AM. "The door widths are not wide enough to accommodate a standard wheelchair.


"As well there's not enough room to allow for a standard wheelchair to be tied down on the rail cars."


Danforth said the washrooms are also too small to accommodate a standard wheelchair.


Lawyer David Baker said Canadian standards are far behind U.S. regulations.


"There's not a single wheelchair accessible rail car in the country at the present time," said Baker. "In the United States there is not a single rail car that is not wheelchair accessible."


Advocates say the ruling could be key in establishing a legal precedent in other areas like airline and bus services.


VIA has argued that incidents where a disabled person has encountered an obstacle on their passenger cars is rare.

[charlene]

David Baker, lawyer for the Council for Canadians with Disabilities and Pat Danforth speak with Canada AM on Friday from outside the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa.

VIA Rail must make cars wheelchair accessible: SCC
Updated Fri. Mar. 23 2007 10:15 AM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a decision by federal regulators that will force VIA Rail to make their passenger rail cars more wheelchair accessible.


"Basically the judges have upheld the right of the Canadian Transportation Agency to order VIA Rail to make changes to accommodate disabled people, specifically those in wheelchairs, on their fleet of (French-built) Renaissance cars," CTV's Roger Smith said from the SCC.


"That means VIA rail will have to make changes on 40 of the 139 cars to ensure that there's at least one car that can accommodate disabled people on each train."


The judges ruled 5-4 in favour of the changes.


The Crown rail corporation said the ruling will cost them between $48 million to $92 million.


In 2003, the transportation agency called for upgrades on the cars including better bedroom and washroom access and expanded tie-down areas for wheelchairs.


In 2005, a Federal Court ruled that VIA Rail did not have to make the upgrades to the cars.


But the decision was appealed by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, who have been fighting for the changes since 2000.


The cars are used in the busy Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor and on routes between Montreal and the Maritimes.


"I've been on those cars and the difficulty with them is that they're very narrow trains," council member Pat Danforth told Canada AM. "The door widths are not wide enough to accommodate a standard wheelchair.


"As well there's not enough room to allow for a standard wheelchair to be tied down on the rail cars."


Danforth said the washrooms are also too small to accommodate a standard wheelchair.


Lawyer David Baker said Canadian standards are far behind U.S. regulations.


"There's not a single wheelchair accessible rail car in the country at the present time," said Baker. "In the United States there is not a single rail car that is not wheelchair accessible."


Advocates say the ruling could be key in establishing a legal precedent in other areas like airline and bus services.


VIA has argued that incidents where a disabled person has encountered an obstacle on their passenger cars is rare.