Toronto Mike

Camping

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Pinery's Sandy Beaches

I've returned from a three day escape to Pinery, a Provincial Park on Lake Huron near Grand Bend, Ontario. I've camped at Pinery before, but not in 16 years.  It was even better than I remembered it.  The sandy beaches at Pinery beat the crap out of anything you'll find
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Good Time Had By All

We're back.  Did we miss anything?  I heard there was a big soccer game yesterday.  I'm sure I'll find something about it online. Last year, James and I went to my favourite camping spot.  This time, we went somewhere more suitable for four year olds.  We headed 45 minutes west
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Gone Fishing

Ok, I'm going to unplug for a few days.  Consider this an excellent opportunity to peruse the archives and catch up on what you've missed.  Feel free to leave comments, they'll go live as soon as I return and confirm you're not a nasty ol' comment spammer.  If you have
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Camping in Canada

In the early 80s, I thoroughly enjoyed "Camping in Canada".  "Camping in Canada" was a Sesame Street album that was released in 1981 and featured Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch as they attended a summer camp right here in Toronto, Canada. It was great fun with plenty of sing-a-long
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Regional News From Killarney

James and I just spent three days and two nights camping under the stars in Killarney Provincial Park.  We swam, caught frogs, hiked the Cranberry Bog Trail and took in Mother Nature during one of the sunniest and hottest weekends in Killarney history.  Most importantly, I didn't have access to
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Gone Camping

James and I are heading North for a little rest and relaxation.  We'll be nowhere near a computer, so this will be the last update for a few days. Consider this an excellent opportunity to visit the archives and catch up on what you've missed.  Take care of yourself, and
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Hitchhiking

I saw something this morning I haven't seen in a long time.  Someone was on the shoulder of a 400 series highway with his thumb extended trying to hitchhike. People don't hitchhike any more.  In fact, people haven't really hitchhiked since the 70s.  With all the sickos and weirdos about,
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