Linda's friend had a birthday today. Carllynne is from the west coast so she heads to water for her birthday. We took her to Port Dover today as that is her traditional destination here. Port Dover is on Lake Erie where the Grand River ends. We went for a walk on the short beach and out the pier. There is quite a tribute here for commercial fishers and those lost at sea. The long line of benches are all dedicated to those who perished. It was very sobering. We had a snow squall and then bright sun! Had lunch (I had perch of course as you must in Pt Dover) another walk on the beach and then headed home. Stopped at Hewitt's Dairy for ice cream. The building, I'm sure, hasn't been altered at all since the 1950's. Stools only at the counter that runs the length of the building. I must say it is lovely having the time to just putter around and discover new and old places. I know I've been to Port Dover to the hotel for perch but likely 20 years ago. I also recall a bowling alley in a general store which is now gone. The pins were not knocked down into a pit but they were held by string. Nice to be by the water but again, it's not Huron!!!
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Great that you had a nice day out in the town where I grew up. I remember the bowling alley too...the pins used to be set up manually by someone sitting behind the scenes. You could only see feet and legs from the end of the alley.
I must point out a tiny error in your blog. Port Dover is on the junction of the Lynn River and Black Creek that flow as one into Lake Erie...not the Grand River as you mention in your blog. The Grand is to the north and east of Port Dover and flows through Brantford, Caledonia and Dunville before entering Lake Erie. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Dover
Best wishes,
Graham
Amsterdam
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