ÿþ<head> <META name="description" content="guys and/or gals, some suggested activities for small (or larger) groups; singles, couples, etc."> <META name="keywords" content="Chatham,Kent,Chatham-Kent,Ontario,Canada,activities,singles, couples,museum,imax,Sinclair's Bush,Rondeau Park,Niagara Falls,Clifton Hill,Whirlpool Aero-car,Butterfly Conservatory,fireworks,Pelee Island,Windsor,Detroit,Erieau,beach,Mitchell's Bay,Canada's Wonderland,snowbirds,hiking trails"> <title>Chatham-Kent and Southern Ontario activities</title> </head> <body bgcolor="#99FF00" text="#000000" link="#cc3300" alink="#cccc00" vlink="#663300"> </FONT><FONT SIZE="3"> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://www.netrover.com/~edgacres/MEN%20GUYS.html">"<B>Men ... Guys</B>"</A></FONT><FONT SIZE="4"> (or men & women)</FONT><FONT SIZE="3"> of Chatham-Kent and area</FONT><FONT SIZE="2"><BR>Do You Want good clean Fun? </FONT><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5 width=50% NOSHADE> IMO these are <u>some</u> places/activities that are nice to visit/do. And most, if not all, are better to do <B>with at least two or three others</B>. <BR>Let's do things as a group, like the <A HREF="http://www.redhatsociety.com/"><font color=red><B>Red Hat</B>ters</font></A> do things together -- except not limited to women and not going to "teas", etc. </FONT><FONT SIZE="6"> <P>Perhaps guys should start a <B>"Green Caps"</B> group<B>?</B> <CENTER><img src="GreenCap.jpg" width=200></CENTER> </FONT><FONT SIZE="2"><HR size=5 width=80%> Also see some "<A HREF="Coming%20Events.html"><B>Coming Events</B></A>" of Chatham-Kent (Ontario) and area <P>No doubt others could suggest <b>other</b> and maybe better places & activities. </CENTER> </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=10> </font><FONT SIZE="4"><HR size=5> <BR>Chatham Aeronauts annual Air Show at the Chatham Airport, this year even featuring "The Flying Lawn Mower". <img src="flying-lawn-mower.jpg"> </font><FONT SIZE="5"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://www.kent.net/wambo/">WAMBO</A> -- Wallaceburg Antique Motor & Boat Outing including <A HREF="http://www.kent.net/wambo/Airplane.html">WAMBO</A> - Vintage Aircraft Fly-In </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <img src="LighthouseCove.jpg"> <BR>Lighthouse Cove is scenic and historic and about mid-May it is possible to see families of geese out for a walk, goose, gander, and about 6 goslings per family.<BR>It could make a nice evening outing for Green-Cappers. </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://chathamwoodshow.com/chatham-kent.htm#">Chatham Woodworking Show</A> </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca/"><B>Rondeau Park</B></A> has six hiking trails to explore in addition to Carolinian forests, wild flowers, birds, etc.</font><font size="3"><font color="navy"> They even have guided tours! They would be great for small groups to enjoy and talk about afterwards. An example of a "guided tour" would be the one of Tuesday, 30 August 2005, led by Scott, a delightful and knowledgeable guide. <B>"Carolinian Exploration:</B> From towering Tulip trees covered in vines to shy Five-lined Skinks, explore the wonders of the rare Carolinian Forest. The unique animals, birds, and trees of this Rondeau habitat can only be seen in a few places in Ontario and no where else in Canada! ... be amazed at what you discover".</font> A variety of guided hikes each summer! </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/"><B>Henry Ford Museum</B></A> & <A HREF="http://www.hfmgv.org/imax/default.asp"><B>Imax Theatre</B></A>  probably best for a cool and/or wet day as the Museum & Theatre are indoors. { <A HREF="http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/heroes/firstflight/default.asp">2</A> & <A HREF="http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/heroes/">3</A> } Imax definitely should be some time when they are showing a<B> 3D </B>film! </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <CENTER><img src="PointPelee1.jpg"> <img src="PointPelee2.jpg"> <img src="PointPelee3.jpg"></CENTER> <BR><A HREF="http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/index_e.asp"><B>Point Pelee</B></A>  various attractions most any time of the year. </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5><A HREF="http://www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/SinclairsBush.htm"><B>Sinclair s Bush</B></A>  IMO, usually the wild flowers seem to be at their best about the first half of May but various varieties might be seen from late April until near the end of May. </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://www.niagaraparks.com/"><B>Niagara Falls</B></A> & area  good most any time; the Falls are, I think, best when the sun is shining (rainbow effect, etc.); <A HREF="http://www.niagaraparks.com/heritage/tour.php"><B>Fort Erie</B></A> is good any nice day; <A HREF="http://www.niagarafallslive.com/clifton_hill.htm"><B>Clifton Hill</B></A> has attractions most any time of the year. The <A HREF="http://www.niagaraparks.com/nature/butterfly.php"><B>Butterfly Conservatory</B></A> is interesting. The <A HREF="http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/aerocar.php"><B>Whirlpool (Spanish) Aero-car</B></A> ride provides a nice view. Sometimes the Falls have fireworks displays. I <i>think</i> the Victoria Day weekend might avoid some of the huge crowds of the summer. </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <img src="PeleeIsland1.jpg"> <BR><A HREF="http://www.pelee.com/"><B>Pelee Island</B></A>  especially quite attractive, I think, with fields of ripening wheat {probably in early July). </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> <A HREF="http://www.mitchellsbay.com/aphototourpics/Dove%20Beach2.jpeg"><B>Mitchell s Bay</B></A> - wading & swimming, usually nice in July and August, sometimes perhaps even into September Some were finding the water warm enough even in early June (2005) -- June 9th and it was comfortably warm; near the shore it was very warm. Might still cool off by evening, but if you don't work in the afternoon, it would be a great time for a group!! </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> Some of the "Water Parks" have both relaxing rides (like "Lazy River") and others like steep slides. Again, should be fun doing with others, especially on the hot summer days. </font><FONT SIZE="3"><HR size=5> One evening in late June (28 June 2006) usually there is spectacular <A HREF="http://detroit.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=detroit&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theparade.org%2Ffreedomfest%2Findex.shtml"><B>fireworks</B></A> on the Windsor/Detroit waterfront. Magnificent triple display. Sound effects are loud. Best heard and seen from near the foot of Ouellette Avenue - though parking can be scarce unless arrive early. </font><font size=3"><HR size=5> Seems <A HREF="http://www.erieaumarina.com/"><B>Erieau</B></A> puts on a very nice <B>fireworks</B> display on July 1st (if not "too windy") & can be very nicely watched from the beach! Last year there was a nearly-full moon in view behind the fireworks when watched from the beach, west of the fireworks. In 2005 the fireworks started about 9:45 and lasted for about 8 minutes. For a small community it is quite a good display and viewed from the beach is an added feature. </FONT><FONT SIZE="3"><HR SIZE=5> The <A HREF="http://www.snowbirds.dnd.ca/index_e.asp">Canadian Forces Snowbirds</A>, flying the <A HREF="http://www.snowbirds.dnd.ca/ct114_e.asp">Canadair CT-114 Tutor</A> aircraft, fly in various <A HREF="http://www.snowbirds.dnd.ca/forms_e.asp">formations</A>. Their air shows are worth seeing. They were performing over Leamington on June 4th (2005), seemingly the only Southwestern Ontario show that year. Wish we could have gone as a group, like the <A HREF="http://www.redhatsociety.com/"><U>Red Hatters</U></A> do things together -- except not limited to women and not going to "teas", etc. </FONT><FONT SIZE="3"><HR SIZE=5> Another nice activity would be relaxing, looking up at the stars on a mild October evening (like 4 Oct 2005), <B>exchanging thoughts</B>, and watching for shooting stars or moving aircraft, etc. </FONT><FONT SIZE="2"><HR size=20> <CENTER><U>please</U>: alcohol-free, tobacco-free, drug-free</CENTER> <HR size=20> </FONT><FONT SIZE="4"> <P><A HREF="mailto:fletkent@kent.net"><B>E-mail us</B></A> </CENTER> <HR size=100> </FONT><FONT SIZE="2"> <center><a href="http://www.submitexpress.com/"><img SRC="http://www.submitexpress.com/submitexpress.gif" BORDER=0 height=31 width=88></a> <br><a href="http://www.submitexpress.com/">Search Engine Optimization and Free Submission</a></center> </body> </html>