Creature Feature
A Wednesday morning walk in Taylor Creek Park led to an encounter of the amphibian kind. It’s common to hear them croaking their little hearts out in the ponds, much more unusual to see one on the path. This one is apparently a Green frog Lithobates clamitans.
Shared Use
I recently reached out to the local councillor for information about the use of the Martin Goodman Trail, particularly in the Beach area to clear up any confusion when it comes to other users, i.e., bikes, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, e-bikes.
On rare occasions, we have had other non-walking users unpleasantly berate us for using the trail even though the signage seems to show it as a multi-use.
Some of these people have suggested we stay on the Boardwalk, but although pleasant for strolling, it can be a bit more hazardous for rapid walking as the boards are not perfectly even and some of us have tripped on it.
The reply I received from the city follows:
“The Martin Goodman Trail is designated as a multi-use path, with the exception of a small segment on Queens Quay W between Stadium Rd and Bathurst St that is designated as a two-way cycle track. There is a sidewalk directly beside it for pedestrian use.”
Seems clear.
Weekly Walks
Saturday promises very tolerable weather, cloudy and not too hot, so perfect for getting in some distance, for those who care about such things. Is it time to begin thinking of earlier starts for walkers striving for the extra kms? Speak up in the comments. 8:00 at Loblaw’s for the default, earlier tbc for extra distance should there be a will.
We are the Shore Things 
I’m cancelling – enjoy your walk – splash in puddles – have fun.
LikeLike
I’m cancelling – will try to get dog walked when the rain pauses.
LikeLike
See you at Loblaws.
LikeLike
I will walk this morning. Marie
LikeLike
We’ll be out on Saturday, weather permitting.
LikeLike
Rain is in the forecast, but we’ve been fooled before. Provided it’s not torrential, we’ll be at Loblaws at 8.
Helen
LikeLike
Lyndia will not be there
Saturday morning.
<
div dir=”ltr”>
<
blockquote type=”cite”>
LikeLike
If it’s not raining I will be out in the morning.
LikeLike
I will be out Saturday morning at 8 provided it isn’t raining
Barb S.
LikeLike
I plan to be out on Saturday if it isn’t rainy. I’ll be in the strolling group.
LikeLike
Arlene and I will be at Loblaws if rain isn’t too hard
LikeLike
Yes, I’m also going to walk tomorrow.
See you at 8, Loblaw’s.
Valerie
LikeLike
I’ll be off for a hike on the Bruce Trail. Hope to catch up with everyone the following Saturday.
Ruth
LikeLike
That’s CROAKN good news:)
LikeLike
Yahoo I’m the first to post…
I will be out Saturday for 8:00 at Loblaws provided it is not raining.
Also, on the side….Bob is playing Saturday night with his other Band at Busters by the Bluffs (on Kingston Road) ….check with Bob for the details.
LikeLike