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See How They Run

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Okay… another huge snowfall last night and the sidewalks are barely passable (at best) and there’s No Way anyone is going jogging around here today.
So instead of getting out there yourself, get your exercise vicariously today from this group of young men out sweating buckets last September down by Windsor’s riverfront.

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Tags: Riverfront · Essex County · Water · Play · Parks · Work · Windsor

Personal Rink Time

January 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

You just can’t do this like we used to. When I was little there were lots of backyard rinks like this one. We’d get it started before the holiday school break and it would last all winter long.

Old Slides, 1965, […]

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Mysterious Foggy River

November 21st, 2007 · No Comments

I wish I lived closer to a river or lake. I find scenes like this so calming, so peaceful. Ah well…. Since I don’t, I’m glad there are photos I can look at, knowing that the place isn’t that far from home.

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Tags: City · Riverfront · River · Water · Parks · Windsor

Goose Bay Park

November 14th, 2007 · 2 Comments

It’s time to migrate. Lately I’ve been seeing flocks of Canadian geese flying overhead in V-shapes. This photo was taken at Goose Bay Park on Windsor’s riverfront, just west of Pillette Road.

Detroit River , originally uploaded by 1ManWithACamera.

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Tags: City · Riverfront · Essex County · River · Fauna · Parks · Play · Water · Windsor

The Big Hand and the Big Apple

November 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Windsor’s riverfront is home to the Sculpture Garden: a walking trail with a smattering of sculptures, some calming, some kooky. This giant hand has always struck me as one of the kookier.

Detroit Skyline , originally uploaded by Wigwam Jones.

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Tags: Riverfront · Food · Essex County · City · River · Parks · Water · Country · Windsor

Smiling Buddha

November 5th, 2007 · No Comments

A cheerful smile from a happy Buddha is a great way to start the week. This Buddha lives at Fujisawa Zen Garden, a quiet garden paradise located at 2450 County Rd. 12 in Essex, Ontario, just south of Windsor.

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