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 03/18/2005 09:50:26 AM · #26
The more the merrier!! :) I'm trying to get my husband to come along too ..
03/18/2005 09:58:41 AM · #27
There are quite a few people interested in Whitby, you'd be surprised

Originally posted by BeingClever:
I'm in for the Zoo too and any others as well. I have been doing some checking about the Whitby Hosp. everything to date has been people just wandering in, no official permission. Last person I have found who was there was the 7th of March - no problem getting in however, not sure people are up for this type of activity.

As for this weekend, I think I have to pass, but I'm still trying to wiggle my way out of a previous (no fun) engagement.

I'm also looking around for some more Ontario/GTA outings that people might enjoy!
03/18/2005 09:58:51 AM · #28
Well, we're coming in from Waterloo, and we wanted to spend a little time downtown before visiting with some family in Aurora, so we thought we'd make a day of it. :)
03/18/2005 10:06:12 AM · #29
Originally posted by space amoeba:
Well, we're coming in from Waterloo, and we wanted to spend a little time downtown before visiting with some family in Aurora, so we thought we'd make a day of it. :)


Sounds good to me :) lol although i alwasy get in trouble... too many things to do not enough time to do it...
03/18/2005 12:34:32 PM · #30
Count me in on 19th.. ;-)
 03/18/2005 12:38:50 PM · #31
My plans got changed and I just got my 350XT and you can count me in.
03/18/2005 01:03:17 PM · #32
Originally posted by di53:
There are quite a few people interested in Whitby, you'd be surprised

Originally posted by BeingClever:
I'm in for the Zoo too and any others as well. I have been doing some checking about the Whitby Hosp. everything to date has been people just wandering in, no official permission. Last person I have found who was there was the 7th of March - no problem getting in however, not sure people are up for this type of activity.


Actually I'm not surprised at all that people are interested, I just want to make very sure that everyone who goes realizes that it is an illegal activity and if we get caught, you'll likely get into some type of trouble.

Now that we are advertising it, my conscience is telling me perhaps it was not the best idea to mention it on an open forum (should have discussed it at our first GTG) There are a number of kids, teens etc on this site and I wouldnât want to encourage them in this type of activity. You have to admit a bunch of adults wandering through deserted buildings with cameras are far less likely to get into trouble then teens doing the same. There is also the mix of countries to consider, what is seen as a mild âcrimeâ in Canada may not be so mild elsewhere.

I mentioned it first and I was excited at the idea, but as an adult with a strong sense of responsibility I am kicking myself in the butt for not thinking it through. Not trying to lecture, just trying to put it in perspective.

We also have to consider at this particular location there is severe flooding in the basement, hallways with asbestos, plenty of rusty metal, etc⦠I just really donât want a kid/teen to read our posts think itâs cool and then go off alone to do his/her own investigation of abandoned buildings without taking certain safety precautions and without thinking the consequences through.

I know Iâm being a hypocrite, but I canât help but let my conscious get to me.


03/18/2005 01:04:12 PM · #33
Originally posted by Dibutil:
Count me in on 19th.. ;-)
[quote=notonline] My plans got changed and I just got my 350XT and you can count me in.


Woooohooo!!!! :) Glad you're both coming!!

{plots to distract notonline so others can "borrow" 350xt}

03/18/2005 01:05:20 PM · #34
AHEM, its possible legally also.. lets try that before we attempt to jsut go in and take pics

Originally posted by BeingClever:
Originally posted by di53:
There are quite a few people interested in Whitby, you'd be surprised

Originally posted by BeingClever:
I'm in for the Zoo too and any others as well. I have been doing some checking about the Whitby Hosp. everything to date has been people just wandering in, no official permission. Last person I have found who was there was the 7th of March - no problem getting in however, not sure people are up for this type of activity.


Actually I'm not surprised at all that people are interested, I just want to make very sure that everyone who goes realizes that it is an illegal activity and if we get caught, you'll likely get into some type of trouble.

Now that we are advertising it, my conscience is telling me perhaps it was not the best idea to mention it on an open forum (should have discussed it at our first GTG) There are a number of kids, teens etc on this site and I wouldnât want to encourage them in this type of activity. You have to admit a bunch of adults wandering through deserted buildings with cameras are far less likely to get into trouble then teens doing the same. There is also the mix of countries to consider, what is seen as a mild âcrimeâ in Canada may not be so mild elsewhere.

I mentioned it first and I was excited at the idea, but as an adult with a strong sense of responsibility I am kicking myself in the butt for not thinking it through. Not trying to lecture, just trying to put it in perspective.

We also have to consider at this particular location there is severe flooding in the basement, hallways with asbestos, plenty of rusty metal, etc⦠I just really donât want a kid/teen to read our posts think itâs cool and then go off alone to do his/her own investigation of abandoned buildings without taking certain safety precautions and without thinking the consequences through.

I know Iâm being a hypocrite, but I canât help but let my conscious get to me.



Message edited by author 2005-03-18 13:06:28.
 03/18/2005 01:09:10 PM · #35
deleted double post

Message edited by author 2005-03-18 13:10:20.
 03/18/2005 01:09:46 PM · #36
I've checked, there is no way we are going to get in there legally. The current owner is adamant that no one enters the grounds and the safety issues alone (mentioned above) means unless we take out our own insurance he wouldnât let us in on legal issues alone.

The last legal use of the buildings were for a movie shoot and they had insurance, waivers, safety professionals etcâ¦

Message edited by author 2005-03-18 13:11:03.
 03/18/2005 01:32:26 PM · #37
ok

Originally posted by BeingClever:
I've checked, there is no way we are going to get in there legally. The current owner is adamant that no one enters the grounds and the safety issues alone (mentioned above) means unless we take out our own insurance he wouldnât let us in on legal issues alone.

The last legal use of the buildings were for a movie shoot and they had insurance, waivers, safety professionals etcâ¦
03/18/2005 02:21:44 PM · #38
DI...who has confirmed so far? Have you been tracking?
 03/18/2005 02:28:24 PM · #39
I'll be there! I expect to arrive quite a bit early (8:30?) and take some outside shots. Iâll have to leave around 11:30 due to other commitments.

It looks like I'm not the only one with a new camera.
 03/18/2005 02:37:40 PM · #40
I think I'm gonna come just to check out all these new cameras.
 03/18/2005 05:36:15 PM · #41
Originally posted by Corwyn:
I think I'm gonna come just to check out all these new cameras.


lol You're more than welcome to look at mine. Camera that is!!
03/18/2005 07:20:12 PM · #42
bump
03/18/2005 08:14:10 PM · #43
Well I just found out that I don't have to work in the studio tomorrow so I'll be there with my better half, besides Di still has my keys lol.
 03/18/2005 08:29:24 PM · #44
Originally posted by cwyou:
Well I just found out that I don't have to work in the studio tomorrow so I'll be there with my better half, besides Di still has my keys lol.


::Biggest angelic look possible:: Keys??? ::stuffs em further in camera bag:: What keys??????

and WTG!! See you tomorrow!!
03/19/2005 04:28:58 AM · #45
Originally posted by BeingClever:
Originally posted by di53:
There are quite a few people interested in Whitby, you'd be surprised

Originally posted by BeingClever:
I'm in for the Zoo too and any others as well. I have been doing some checking about the Whitby Hosp. everything to date has been people just wandering in, no official permission. Last person I have found who was there was the 7th of March - no problem getting in however, not sure people are up for this type of activity.


Actually I'm not surprised at all that people are interested, I just want to make very sure that everyone who goes realizes that it is an illegal activity and if we get caught, you'll likely get into some type of trouble.

Now that we are advertising it, my conscience is telling me perhaps it was not the best idea to mention it on an open forum (should have discussed it at our first GTG) There are a number of kids, teens etc on this site and I wouldnât want to encourage them in this type of activity. You have to admit a bunch of adults wandering through deserted buildings with cameras are far less likely to get into trouble then teens doing the same. There is also the mix of countries to consider, what is seen as a mild âcrimeâ in Canada may not be so mild elsewhere.

I mentioned it first and I was excited at the idea, but as an adult with a strong sense of responsibility I am kicking myself in the butt for not thinking it through. Not trying to lecture, just trying to put it in perspective.

We also have to consider at this particular location there is severe flooding in the basement, hallways with asbestos, plenty of rusty metal, etc⦠I just really donât want a kid/teen to read our posts think itâs cool and then go off alone to do his/her own investigation of abandoned buildings without taking certain safety precautions and without thinking the consequences through.

I know Iâm being a hypocrite, but I canât help but let my conscious get to me.



Well I say we don't make plans for the weekend after easter to go to the house and NOT get into trouble. Any NON-takers??? lol
 03/19/2005 07:44:02 AM · #46
so whats there to shoot there???
 03/19/2005 07:54:19 AM · #47
Originally posted by notonline:
so whats there to shoot there???


Lots!!

See ya there!!
 03/19/2005 08:05:41 AM · #48
Originally posted by di53:
Originally posted by notonline:
so whats there to shoot there???


Lots!!

See ya there!!


Like??? I just looked at the website an it does not look that interesting. I might show just to meet everybody but it does not look very interesting. No worries Di I will still bring my camera. :D

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