Bourques Go the Distance

04/04/2025

Funny meme of the day!

Well, who are the fellow cruisers who can relate?

Can’t say this conversation hasn’t happened here. Hahaha.

Glad in the end the right side of this photo is what prevailed!

04/04/2025

Aviation Did You Know…

Spraying water on airplanes as they land? Why?

A water cannon salute in aviation is a ceremonial tradition where airport fire trucks spray graceful arcs of water over an aircraft as it taxis, typically forming a “water arch” that the plane passes through. It’s a powerful gesture used to mark significant moments in aviation with dignity and celebration.

When is a water cannon salute used?

1. First or last flight of an airline or aircraft type. Can also be for the debut of a new route or the retirement of a classic aircraft.
2. Pilot retirement. Honoring a pilot’s final flight after years of service.
3. Airport or airline milestone. Celebrating major events like new partnerships, anniversaries, or passenger records.
4. Tribute and respect. Honoring fallen aircrew or personnel who passed away in the line of duty, as well as welcoming or bidding farewell to dignitaries, military flights, or other notable individuals.
5. New airline service to an airport. Commemorating the launch of a new carrier or route at an airport.

A water cannon salute is aviation’s ceremonial handshake—both solemn and celebratory, depending on the occasion.

Have you ever been on a plane which experienced a water salute? Or have you witnessed a water salute in person? Tell us about it.

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04/03/2025

Want to visit the Philippines? Now it’s easier to make that happen as Air Canada launches its direct flight to Manila(NAIA) from Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport)

Quoting from NAIA.

Air Canada will operate three nonstop flights per week throughout April, increasing to four flights per week beginning May 2025.

AC017 (Vancouver → Manila)
• Departs: 01:55 local
• Arrives: 06:20 local (next day)
• April: Mon, Wed, Fri
• Starting May 1: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

AC018 (Manila → Vancouver)
• Departs: 09:25 local
• Arrives: 06:20 local
• April: Tue, Thu, Sat
• Starting May 2: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

04/03/2025

Air Canada’s inaugural flight to Manila!

Landing at NAIA International Airport from Vancouver International Airport.

Looking forward to many years of welcoming my second home’s flag carrier to my home country!

“Mabuhay! Maligayang pagdating sa pandaigdigang paliparan ng Maynila!”

Air Canada's first direct flight from Vancouver arrived at NAIA this morning and was welcomed with a short water cannon salute—a tradition observed for inaugural flights. Welcome to Manila, and thank you for choosing NAIA!

04/02/2025

Beware of the new airplane theives scam!

04/02/2025

Non stop flights from Halifax? Why not? Yes of course!

If you’re looking where to travel non stop anywhere else but our neighboring country, Here’s a quick screen capture from Halifax Stanfield.

You can always refer to the website for up to date information.
https://halifaxstanfield.ca/flights/non-stop

Europe and Sun Destinations! Non stop from
Halifax!

Where would you like to go next?

03/29/2025

Today Saturday volunteering at the conference, The Leaders of Impact 2025 Forum Halifax.

Excited to learn insights.

03/28/2025

Big Sis and Lil Bro Studio Concert

03/20/2025

Happy first day of Spring! March 20, 2025.

Children were quick in eating their supper and now returning/renewing their library books.

There’s usually only one entire shelf of French books for children/youth. I wish there would be more French books in the future!

It’s the children’s first time again at Keshen Goodman Public Library after it was renovated.

Definitely so much brighter looking.

Any other families from the French community feel there should be more Fencb books?

03/16/2025

Dining out with our American-Canadian friends! Glad they visited this March break! :) Big Sis and Lil Bro excited to be back at .hfx.

03/10/2025

FREE Emotional Wellness Worskhop put together by the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia!

OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 10-18! 10:00-4:00PM!
Parents session: 10:00-12:00.

Materials and FOOD provided. Like seriously. What’s better than this! FOOD and WELLNESS! 🙂

Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1deIUOJ1B21HXOExK9c1IY4vRa79mGHnHolPxQ8dvBz8/viewform?edit_requested=true

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s day.

To the great woman who raised me and to the great woman I’m raising.

02/23/2025

Second night of fun here at !

February is always double celebration for our family. Lil Bro’s birthday (20th) and our wedding anniversary (21st). We can make it 3 celebrations as 21st is my landing anniversary in Canada. Been here for 17 years now!

Stay tuned for our inputs about Sandman Signature.

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02/22/2025

Finally made it to for this season. Next week again! Lil Bro did well. Trying to keep up with Sissy. Though still quite a ways to go, he’s trying his best. Thanks to their awesome instructors.

02/18/2025

⚠️Travel tip: Important Landing Safety Reminders ⚠️

Another plane incident this February 17, 2025 now with Delta 4819. Just a quick reminder for everyone’s safety especially during landing. This is what we call a survivable crash.

Landing 🛬 important safety reminders…

💺: Seatbelt. Secure your seatbelt. Not loose, not overly tight to cut your circulation. Keep it secure. Just right tightness to keep you from being a projectile in cases like this. As per best practice, if you can budget a seat for your infant less than 40lbs, go for it. Bring a car seat for them to use on the plane.

👟: Shoes. Put on your shoes. My young children take their shoes off while in cruising altitude so they can seat comfortably cross legged on their seats. Once the Captain announces 20 mins to landing. I ensure both my children have their shoes on.

💼: Bags. Secure bags and other items. Under the seat. In the seat pocket. No loose items to add to the projectile. Again, once Captain announces 20 mins to landing, we start packing up the children’s stuff, water bottle included and have their backpacks tucked under the seat.

🧣: Clothing. Dress appropriately. Dress accordingly to the weather where you are landing. Not where you came from. Imagine being out in -26C winter weather, in shock, in distress and in flip flops or tank tops?

🪑: Sit properly. Especially in the crucial seconds of landing. Sit appropriately. Straight Feet flat on the floor. Bum all the way back on the seat. Ready to take the brace position if needed.

Taking time to give kudos to the Pilot and the Flight attendants. Every one of the 80 total passengers are accounted for.

So they say, a landing you can walk away from alive is a good landing.

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02/18/2025

THROWBACK PHOTO 6 years ago today. February 17, 2019.

The morning before I ended up with an ER visit and a few days before I was rushed to the hospital via ambulance in anticipation of Lil Bro’s birth

One of my most favorite photos my late mother in law took of our family.

We had 4 professional photographers and her hobbyist of a photographer self got the nicest shots.

Thanks to Truro Flying Club for making this dram gender reveal happen. Check them out if interested to learn how to fly. 🙂

Anyone else did gender reveal for their child?