Offsite Walk Update

It seems that Saturday October 14 is the date that suits the most people as some of us may be away for or deep into Thanksgiving prep. We will walk from Rosedale, starting near Craigleih Gardens down (very down) Milkman’s Lane and up the trail to the Brickworks, and beyond for those wanting the distance. Brunch afterwards is tbc. Suggestions are welcome.

Annual ShoreThings Potluck Party

Just a bit of notice that our annual gathering will take place on November 11 (easy to “remember”, right?), and again at Trish’s condo. Details to follow but mark your calendar, unless you have an official ShoreThings calendar, in which case it’s already there for you!

Speaking of which, Helen would love to get any special pictures to include in the 2024 edition so them her way, and let her know if you’d like to order one as well!

Weekly Walks

Another gorgeous Fall day in the offing so for let’s gather as we do for a fine walk and coffee afterward at Loblaw’s at 8. Picnic tabling may still be possible. Let’s enjoy every minute we can before forced indoors.

Happy Birthday Wishes

This Thursday is Helen’s birthday! Let’s all send her our best wishes.

Offsite Walks

There appears to be interest in walking in the Brickworks area to catch Fall colours – yes it will be when we next walk. It could be October 7, Thanksgiving weekend, but if that is too busy a time, then the following Saturday perhaps?

Starting points could be:

• Rosedale near Craigleigh Gardens walking down Milkman’s Lane and north to the Brickworks. Pros: free parking on the street. Cons: big hill, need to drive somewhere for brunch at return if that is desired
• The Brickworks going north or south (tbd). Pros: choice of route, place to eat at end on site. Cons: paid parking, can be very busy.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or WhatsApp.

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks good so let’s see all of you out! Loblaw’s at 8!

Weekly Walks

By the time this post is published, the wandering group pictured below will be back in town, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with fellow walkers on Saturday morning from Loblaw’s. The usual time of course. The weather looks great too. Can’t say we’re sorry to have missed the Toronto heat wave.

Birthdays

Happy birthday to Alexis today (publication day Friday). We’d love to see you back on the trails, anytime! Best wishes as well to Margie and Denise whose special day is this coming Wednesday.

Birthday!

Alexis is celebrating her birthday next Friday the 8th, so let’s send her our best. Hope to see you back on the walks soon, Alexis!

Creature Feature

A few low-lying critters this week…

We Came, We Saw, We Splashed

Apologies to JC for usurping his catchphrase, but that is what happened, after a initially anxious but in-the-end quite sound deferral to Sunday for the pool party. A super turnout, and plenty of pictures for the next calendar. The food was superb too! Super thanks to Paul and Lou-Ann for hosting the Shorethings official highlight of the summer!

Weekly Walks

Saturday will be hot, but tolerable in the morning, so Loblaw’s at 8 as usual. A group is away, but perhaps that means great pics to post for next week’s blog.

Birthdays

Charlotte and Eileen share a birthday this coming Monday so let’s all send them our best wishes for a “funtastic” day!

Pool Party

Yes, it’s still on for Saturday August 26 starting at 2:00 at a “secret location”, well secret only if you haven’t checked your email or WhatsApp. 😉

Paul and Lou-Ann are watching the weather carefully so please check back in case the possible thunderstorm materializes.

The rain date is Sunday the 27th.

If you haven’t done so yet, please confirm with Lou-Ann by email if you’re attending (for Saturday and in case of raindate, Sunday) so she can be prepared for numbers. Bringing your own chair is recommended; potluck and BYOB, the uge (it’s what the kids say, right?).

Weekly Walks

Saturday morning pre-party walk is still on for, at the other uge. Good chance to compare potluck offerings before the fact and discover EVERYONE is bringing potato salad.

Your Moment of Zen

Greetings from Arrowhead Provincial Park

Despite gloomy predictions, the rain held off and sunny skies prevailed the whole four days. We will regale you with anecdotes on the walks. There’s and incentive to come out!

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks splendid so let’s all meet at the usual time and place. We can discuss distances on WhatsApp or in the comments below. Some of us may have a few extra camp calories in need of burning off.

Pool Party Reminder

Details of the party have been emailed via Google Groups to everyone who we have on file to contact. If you haven’t received anything, please try the following:

• Check your email spam folder in case it ended there
• If you are on WhatsApp, the details are posted there as well
• Text/email me directly and I will forward and add you to our contact list.

On that thought, if your email has changed in the last year or so, let us know and we will update our records.

Weekly Walks

Saturday’s forecast shows a chance of rain early in the morning but dissipating around the time we begin to walk (the 3 apps I reference differ slightly so caveat emptor). Sunday is definitely better. We have been fooled before, as witnessed by the walk last Monday pictured above. It turned out muggy but no one got soaked. It may be a “watch and decide on the day” kinda thing.

Maybe a northbound route for a change?

Birthdays

Let’s send out greetings and best wishes to Norma this coming Monday for her celebration 🎉!

Safety First

A recent incident is a good reinforcement to always have your health card (or at least a copy of the number) with you when walking. A cell phone is also highly important. If you don’t have one or can’t carry it with you, pair up with someone who does. You never know when you might need medical attention.

Annual Pool Party

A quick reminder that our annual splashy get together is this month on Saturday the 26th. A separate email with details will be sent out soon.

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks perfect, warm and sunny. A little added distance again? Let everyone know if this appeals and whether this could entail a slightly earlier start (7:30?) so we all meet up around the same time after.

Island Escapade

Eleven of us made it out to Toronto Islands last night for a (hot) walk, albeit tempered by being closer to the lake. It was a multi-modal trip: car-train-bus-subway-ferry, and of course walking. Only missing was airplane and perhaps dirigeable.

The evening ended at a patio on the lakefront for a late dinner and refreshments. I’ll let the photos do the talking now.

Creature Feature

Birthdays

Happy birthday this week to Sharon on Friday! Yay!

Weekly Walks

Two out of three weather apps are calling for 70% chance of (light?) rain Saturday morning. They have been known to be wrong so we will likely have to decide on the spur of the moment. Keep the communications flowing and your raincoats handy.