A trip around Howe Island and featured on CKWS
So Sean finally got out of bed after I had a hell of a work out Level 18 three hours, I took the weekend off then was able to get that out. We started looking for the abandoned house on Channel View and after an couple of drive bys it was located. Nothing worth looking at so we took the ferry over to Howe Island and found lots of abandonments and stuff. Complete series of pictures here.
For the next time we know where to stop and have a look, next time Sean is off we are hitting Wolfe Island hopefully and if we do I will give Paul a call as he likes Wolfe Island alot. On the way home off to shoppers to get my month meds and work on my latest shots.
Revisiting Home – Picton Heights
One thing I remember about my Dad is that he was a Guardsman. The Canadian Army Guards were a highly respected and renown in the newly canadian forces in 1969 as the the future in leadership. Then they were disbanded mostly due to their ties to the British Army and being a new regiment in the CF.
After CFB Picton was closed, much of the base housing was sold to the Government of Ontario. Originally run by the Ministry of Health, it was later transferred to the Ministry of Community and Social Services, and was named Prince Edward Heights. The “Heights” as it was known locally, at it’s peak was home to approximately 450 mentally handicapped individuals, and employed just as many staff, until deinstitutionalization became the norm and it was forced to close in September 1999. More Pictures are located here as well. The Pictures are from the Barracks, Kitchen, Hospital and a Mess as well.
While traveling in and out of the buildings I was remarking to my UE buddy and friend about the memories of the barracks and how most bases have the same types and paint schemes. As well for at least three days of great weather and sunshine I got some sleep as we actually were riding the bikes for the first time of the year. Sean got cold and and remarked how only pussies have heated vests, I ensured him that I was a warm pussy. 
. Sean’s vest will be on his new ride when he picks it up as well.
More Exploration and Photos by me
Sean and I found a new abandoned house today and did a photo shoot
This has been fun looking and exploring all over the place. I hope that you enjoy and comment on your favs.
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Taking a Break and Shooting up a Storm
One of my flickr buddies, Paul and I spent the afternoon cruising the backroads looking for subjects to shoot. The first stop pictured above is one of my newly favorite places for shots. The former McGarvey Transportation yard. Lots of buses, trucks and old cars all rusting in various state of deformation. Next on the list a host of abandoned homes and farms over the county more pics to be posted in the Urban section. 
Then off to a series of farms where I got this shot of the corn chute and then we stopped at a goat farm to watch the goats, chickens, llama and a rabbit. 
Then to finish the day off we stopped at the Rose and Crown to meet up with Harold and Annie for a drink.
Burn Out
One thing about depression is that you burn out for no explainable reason after a few days of activity. Today was no exception but i still made it to the gym for a reasonable workout and then home for a bit. I then had to get out of bed and do something so off to the back roads I went. Sean was on a Limited Masters Course over at the store and Polly was ill so I had to go alone, which was ok as I needed some time alone anyway. I stopped at an old trucking company and took a series of shots and have to return as there was lots to see. As well yesterday Sean and I visited the Gananoque Boat Works a set of derelict buildings in Gananoque. Enjoy the pics.
UER score on Desert Lake Rd
So after today’s work out Sean and I headed to the vast unknown to see what we could find today. The day was nice as the sun came out for the 6th day in a row actually eliving my depression quite a bit this week. I was just thinking the day was a wash when we spotted the above beauty and we went to work.
The house was two floors and safe to walk around in which is better then most of the ones I have found in the past but the stairs to the basement had been removed for some odd reason. After the shoot I walked down the back road for a bit and was rewarded finally with a truck with a tree growing out of it. These are rare finds for the UER crowd and I have seen plenty shots but very few of them in Ontario and even fewer outside a recycling yard.
I will be loading the rest of the shots from the site here. Enjoy
Urban Exploration again :)
Sean, Polly and I started our back road ritual of photo taking again today. The First stop is the Evergreen Fun farm to see that Alpaca’s which are smaller then Llama’s but less of a personality a few shots then off to the mine/quarry find that I discovered earlier in the week. This time we found a downed fence and proceeded to scope it out some more.
The best find of the day for me was this old pickup truck
Then some bulldozers, cars, bikes and farm equipment scatter in various parts of the head. I will be up loading some more pics to the Library here Then off to the next spot an old transportation company which was closed down and left all the trucks and stuff in-situ. A quick recce and off I went as Sean and Polly chickened out. Found this beauty and will post the rest in this library later on this week
So a good workout some photo searching, stopped at the HD dealer to get them to prep the bike, over to the store to see Vinnie and David. David wasn’t there yet but stated he be there first thing today.
Then in the evening we had a mug out for Ken Dechant as he had retired from the military and was moving on to become an electrician. Good day for the most part.
Four Days of Sun in a row
Finally some sun, warmth and a piece of mind. Lately I have been getting into the Urban Exploration and have found some neat places and today was no exception. After I finished a brisk 60 KM workout I went home to met the electrician and waited most of the afternoon. Then off for a drive.
So I found this place a while ago and today was the day after playing phone tag with David and waiting for Sean who actually stayed in bed for this sunny day. He deserved a break anyway but spring is coming and we’ll be diving, riding and shooting more sites like this one.
The House is pretty ratty and the roof on the south side is gone most likely due to the hurricane winds from many falls gone by. It had three other buildings on site one a old settler home a small barn and shed. I looked around the house a bit and decided to stick to the ground floor after seeing lots of holes and rotted floors. No need to to get carried away. The find of the day was a whaler row boat from the days of sail on the Great Lakes what it was doing 30 kms from the Lake is a mystery but the tree growing through it didn’t seem to care.
The Midway Country Motel – An Urban Exploration
So today with lots of sunshine and warm weather finally Sean my buddy and I went out to do some exploration. We went to the Midway Country Motel which is located half between Kingston and Gananoque on the edge of Kingston’s city limits. The motel which has been closed for at least 20 years has lots of stuff to explore. Two floors actually.
Some of the stuff still there are;
Made Beds
TV’s and Convertors
Tools
Radio’s
Bibles
paintings
maps
I am still working out daily but now that the ice is off the KGH wreck, Kinghorn and Gaskin it’s time to dust off the gear and get back in the water.
More photo’s from the exploration are here. Enjoy
More Spring like weather makes a photo shoot go good.
So lately for some odd reason my depression is raging pretty good and people are getting on my nerves for no good reason. Yesterday after my work out a serious one 120KM’s in less then 5 hours which made for a good night’s sleep finally. I was feeling down which has been going strong for over a week so today off for a photo shoot with Polly first we stopped at the greenhouse for some pics then I snuck into the Alcan demolition site for a few shots.
It was neat exploring the site and seeing some garbage that has been laying around for years, tin soda cans, Players Light smoke packs, wooden match boxes and Ceramic conductors. I think I will try some more of this UER stuff in the near future.
Spring gives a preview
Well for the first time in weeks I made it out and about without very much ado, Sean came and got me and we headed down to the Golden Rooster for a sandwich and Drink with my buddy Chris.
The afternoon went well and afterwards some time taking photos. Then off to visit the bikes and home for some food. So not to bad for a day except…..
Kingston has a reputation of having some of the worse drivers about. The taxi drivers are pretty brave like many city and will take chances with passengers aboard but that’s only mild compared to the worse drivers in town, Believe it or not they are the female drivers of the short school buses. Yet again today one was in such a rush with school age kids aboard she felt the need to stop was optional. Not once but twice. I couldn’t imagine driving a load of kids and doing stupid driving like that.
Hopefully the rest of the week warm up and the depression subsides.
New BIke has arrived
My new to me hog is at the dealer and ready to go once the weather gets warmer. Which could be a little earlier this year as the snow is gone but still cold out.
Sean’s new ride appeared as well so he had a smile on his dial for the first time in a long time so life is good.
I also have made several 100km+ workouts and now am down to a 34 inch waist. So it’s starting to pay off but slowly due to the serquel I take for anxiety and depression issues.
Soon the dive season will be upon us as well so things are getting better all the time./
