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07/03/2011 23:32 #54636
Cost of gasCategory: cars
07/03/2011 19:14 #54634
Windmill Point Park Rock Quarry RocksCategory: swimming
I had the best swimming experience I have ever had in the area at Windmill Point Park Rock Quarry in Fort Erie 
The downside is it's in Canada across the bridge and the border drama is annoying.
Other than that it is the first time I have been swimming in clean water in so long. It was crystal clear, so much that I felt comfortable opening my eyes under water.
We swam across and back. Its nice because although they have a supervised lifeguard area you can swim wherever the frick you want at your own risk.
The water is cool but refreshing rather than freezing. It gets about 40ft deep and the lifeguard said its fed by 17 springs.
I dove off the rocks after (e:libertad) jumped in. They also had this giant blow up rock wall slide.
It cost $8.50 Canadian to get in but its worth every penny. The lifeguard said they have a season pass too.
They also have camping for $27.
omfg I am getting fat
The downside is it's in Canada across the bridge and the border drama is annoying.
Other than that it is the first time I have been swimming in clean water in so long. It was crystal clear, so much that I felt comfortable opening my eyes under water.
We swam across and back. Its nice because although they have a supervised lifeguard area you can swim wherever the frick you want at your own risk.
The water is cool but refreshing rather than freezing. It gets about 40ft deep and the lifeguard said its fed by 17 springs.
I dove off the rocks after (e:libertad) jumped in. They also had this giant blow up rock wall slide.
It cost $8.50 Canadian to get in but its worth every penny. The lifeguard said they have a season pass too.
They also have camping for $27.
omfg I am getting fat
07/03/2011 11:44 #54632
summer breakfastCategory: food
Barbara's shreaded spoonfulls, grated chocolate and fresh raspberries from the farmers market.
tinypliny - 07/08/11 01:29
Blackberries from the market aren't so great. I found out last week. I would like to sample your blackberries and see if they make me change my opinion.
Blackberries from the market aren't so great. I found out last week. I would like to sample your blackberries and see if they make me change my opinion.
07/02/2011 18:51 #54631
Woodlawn Beach is awesomeCategory: beach
It kicks bennette's butt.
- It has a full bar where I got a vodka tonic for $3.50 and the cashier checked us out on an ipad. The bar seems like a scene from there.com
- They serve octopus and shrimp, both of which I am going to eat.
- they have a campfire, cabana chairs and a board walk through the forest.
- The bathrooms ate huge like at a real beach, clean and include showers and a changing room vs the nasty shed bathroom at bennette.
- Its so close to the city that we rode our bikes.
- If you have kids, they have a giant playground castle.
tinypliny - 07/08/11 01:30
Woodies at the woodlawn beach. heh
Woodies at the woodlawn beach. heh
mrmike - 07/04/11 07:54
Like it a lot
Like it a lot
metalpeter - 07/03/11 08:59
Last Night I saw a piece on the News Channel 2 about this beach but they only interviewed one lady but they also mentioned life guards and about how someone else runs this.... But One thing I have to ask cause no one mentioned it is (yes nice new sand) how is the sand in the water.... ?
for example flat.... Rippled.... with a few rocks here and there.... none at all...... In High School I was to sunset bay once and (yes that is just a place to find 16 year old now don't I wish I mean party central) the beach was that some sand and not a single rock if memory serves .... It was at night a long time ago so couldn't really swim.......
Last Night I saw a piece on the News Channel 2 about this beach but they only interviewed one lady but they also mentioned life guards and about how someone else runs this.... But One thing I have to ask cause no one mentioned it is (yes nice new sand) how is the sand in the water.... ?
for example flat.... Rippled.... with a few rocks here and there.... none at all...... In High School I was to sunset bay once and (yes that is just a place to find 16 year old now don't I wish I mean party central) the beach was that some sand and not a single rock if memory serves .... It was at night a long time ago so couldn't really swim.......
07/02/2011 16:45 #54628
We tried to ride to the beachCategory: bikes
We made it as far as Bethlehem Steel and (e:terry) stopped to get beer. I don't think I am capable of going all the way to benette yet. Well going there and getting back.
heidi - 07/02/11 17:25
Damn! That's over 20 miles.
Damn! That's over 20 miles.
tinypliny - 07/02/11 16:57
What are going to do then? Catch the bus back?
What are going to do then? Catch the bus back?
metalpeter - 07/02/11 16:49
That seems like a long trek by bike....I can see why one would want to get beer or something tasty to drink and stop on the way.....
That seems like a long trek by bike....I can see why one would want to get beer or something tasty to drink and stop on the way.....
That is equal to 30 GBP now.
This is the Weak US $ in play