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<title>PINS</title>
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        <![CDATA[
        craziness... this hellish grey 3' dart sunk it's teeth into my ankle as i was swimming out for my morning pee... my bad, wearing silver bracelet and sharktooth necklace... bad karma...<br/>Tags: swim,  unprovoked,  jewelry,  vagina<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3662592">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>26.8044607665 -97.3333740234</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jc1967</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-06-30 22:27:50.994875+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/97355</link>
<title>Berry Pond</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        There is a great bicycle map available from <a href="http://www.bikemaps.com/pktmaps.htm">Pocket Rides</a> showing how to get to this pond from the Ballardvale T station.

Berry Pond is the area's day use facility, and is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pond has a sand beach and new washhouse with flush toilets and changing stalls set against a beautiful backdrop of trees reflected in the surface of the pond. Lifeguards are on duty from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Grills and picnic tables are available for anyone wishing to picnic at Berry Pond.

Lorraine Park Campground, located about 2 miles from the Headquarters on Jenkins Rd., contains 91 sizeable campsites that are spread out sufficiently to provide a real "forest" camping experience. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill, and although no electric or water hookups are available, the bathrooms do have hot water showers. Camping is offered mid-April to mid-October; office hours are from 9am-9pm.<br/>Tags: swimming, water, swim, swimming hole, picinic, state forest, hiking, fishing, trails, showers, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, trailer, accessible beaches, accessible camping, accessible restrooms, hunting restrictions, picnicking, skiing crosscountry, r.v., walking trails, camping<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/97355">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>42.62016 -71.087508</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-06 19:05:36.992203+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Piscine Georges Vallerey / Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Bassins : 50 x 21 m (divisible en deux bassins) 
<i>The pool is 50 x 21 m and can be divided into two.</i>

ouverte le lundi, toit ouvrant, cafétéria, solarium
<i>Open Monday, retractable roof, cafeteria, solarium</i>


<b>Horaires / <i>Hours</i></b>
Toute l'année / <i>Year 'round</i>

lundi : 11 h 30 - 13 h 30 
mardi : 11 h 30 - 13 h 30, 16 h 45 - 22 h 
mercredi : 10 h - 17 h 
jeudi : 11 h 30 - 13 h 30, 16 h 45 - 22 h 
vendredi : 11 h 30 - 17 h 
samedi et dimanche : 9 h - 17 h

<i>Monday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tuesdau 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:45 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:45 pm - 10 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm</i><br/>Tags: piscine, swimming pool, nager, swim, pool, solarium, grande piscine, toit ouvrant, retractable roof, sun, soleil<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/107968">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>48.875315 2.406279</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:coquine</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-27 19:44:48.187805+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Piscine Keller / Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Keller est l'une des rares à disposer dans la capitale d'un bassin de 50m. Du coup, les amateurs de longueurs sont ravis car le bassin leur est réservé et ils peuvent ainsi se défouler sans être gênés. Si votre objectif est de nager, nager et encore nager, alors, cette piscine est celle qu'il vous faut. Mais attention, ne vous trompez pas de lignes car ici, c'est du sérieux. 

La piscine Keller s'est dotée d'un sauna dans lequel ses valeureux nageurs peuvent venir se relaxer et si la natation n'est pas votre sport préféré, vous pourrez quand même en profiter.

<i>Keller pool is 50m long. If you are out to swim, swim, swim, and swim some more, then this is the pool for you. Just don't get into the fast lane if you can't keep up. There are serious swimmers here.

This pool also has a sauna where you can go to relax after your swim.</i>

<b>Tarifs / <i>Fees</i> </b>
2, 60 euros plein tarif
<i>2.60 full fare</i>
1,50 euros pour les parisiens de moins de 26 ans
<i>1.50 for Parisian residents 25 and under</i>
gratuit pour les demandeurs d'emplois résidant à Paris 
<i>Free for unemployed Paris residents</i>

<b>Horaires / <i>Hours</i></b> 
Lundi de 12h-22h30 / <i>Monday 12 pm-10:30 pm </i>
mardi de 12h à 21h30 / <i>Tuesday 12 pm-9:30 pm </i>
mercredi de 8h à 21h / <i>Wednesday 8 am-9 pm </i>
jeudi et vendredi de 12h à 20h / <i>Thursday and friday 12 pm-8 pm</i>
samedi et dimanche de 8h à 19h / <i>Saturday and Sunday 8 am-7 pm</i>


Vacances scolaires (sauf juillet-août) / <i>during school vacation (except July-August)</i>
lundi de 8h à 22h30 / <i>Monday 8 am-10:30 pm</i>
mardi de 8h à 21h30 / <i>Tuesday 8 am-9:30 pm</i>
mercredi de 8h à 21h / <i>Wednesday 8 am-9 pm</i>
jeudi et vendredi de 8h à 20h / <i>Thursday and Friday 8 am-8 pm</i>
samedi et dimanche de 8h à 19h / <i>Saturday and Sunday 8 am-7 pm</i><br/>Tags: piscine, nager, toit ouvrant, plein air, soleil, swimming, swim, pool, retractable roof, sunshine, sun, long, serious swimmers<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/107989">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>48.847445 2.282184</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:coquine</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-27 19:32:31.071355+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Swim Creek</title>
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        <![CDATA[
        Tags: swim, creek, water<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/401368">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>44.84444 -90.94639</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-14 06:26:49.640089+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Swim Lake</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: swim, lake<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/431780">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>32.13417 -92.105</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-16 12:47:13.629545+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>SW Community Center Pool</title>
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        Tags: indoor.pool, family, fun, kids, swim, kid, 11am-6pm, l=gabriel.park, l=peanut.butter.and.ellies, water.slide, community.center, sports, activities<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1770">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>45.475489 -122.723013</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:deisnor</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2005-10-01 09:43:22+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/1626</link>
<title>MLC Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        (503) 823-3671 - inside the school, hours are sporadic<br/>Tags: pool, school, swim, n=nw<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1626">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>45.526427 -122.693306</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jason</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2005-09-24 01:48:53+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/62521</link>
<title>Abilene City - Recreation, Rose Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Abilene City - Recreation, Rose Swimming Pool<br/>Tags: local government offices, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62521">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/62522</link>
<title>Abilene City - Recreation, Stevenson Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Abilene City - Recreation, Stevenson Swimming Pool<br/>Tags: local government offices, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62522">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>32.416206 -99.72394</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/62524</link>
<title>Above-Ground Swimming Pools</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Above-Ground Swimming Pools<br/>Tags: swimming pool dealers, swimming pool spa construction contractors, swimming pools service repair, swimming pools manufacturers distributors, sauna equipment supplies dealers, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62524">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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        <![CDATA[
        Academy Swim & Racket
        ]]>
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<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Academy Swim & Racket<br/>Tags: swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62525">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
        ]]>
        </description>
<georss:point>32.767996 -97.156436</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/62526">
<link>http://platial.com/post/62526</link>
<title>Ace Swimming Pools</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Ace Swimming Pools<br/>Tags: swimming pool spa construction contractors, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62526">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/62527</link>
<title>Afton Village Swim Club</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Afton Village Swim Club<br/>Tags: swimming instruction, community civic organizations, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62527">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
        ]]>
        </description>
<georss:point>29.791624 -95.473007</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/62528">
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<title>Alamo Heights Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Alamo Heights Swimming Pool<br/>Tags: sports recreation clubs organizations, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62528">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>29.480755 -98.474671</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/97353">
<link>http://platial.com/post/97353</link>
<title>Long Lake</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        There is a great bicycle map available from <a href="http://www.bikemaps.com/pktmaps.htm">Pocket Rides</a> showing how to get to this pond from the Concord T station.<br/>Tags: water, lake, swimming hole, bike ride, swim, swimming<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/97353">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
        ]]>
        </description>
<georss:point>42.528575 -71.467438</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-04 09:45:06.693845+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/7062">
<link>http://platial.com/post/7062</link>
<title>Sellwood Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Neighborhood pool with tons of kids and moms. They sell snow cones in the park. Get there by bike via the Springwater Trail.<br/>Tags: kids, pool, swim, hot, fun, bike, summer, moms, kid friendly, snow cone, sellwood<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/7062">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.466372 -122.659124</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:kbeadle</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2005-12-27 15:10:50.015759+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/888999">
<link>http://platial.com/post/888999</link>
<title>Capsters Launches Culturally Sensitive Workout Gear!</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hijab, sports, swim, tennis, aerobics<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/888999">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>52.369998 4.889999</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:deisnor</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-02 15:35:23.112644+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/62523">
<link>http://platial.com/post/62523</link>
<title>Abilene Swim Club Inc</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Abilene Swim Club Inc<br/>Tags: sports recreation clubs organizations, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62523">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>32.448705 -99.796864</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/39727">
<link>http://platial.com/post/39727</link>
<title>Swim Team Practices</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Mechanicville HS, because the #1 swim team in NYS does not have their own pool.<br/>Tags: swim, hs, shen, team<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/39727">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.902675 -73.699905</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:natski</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-03-10 07:26:37.168212+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/49440">
<link>http://platial.com/post/49440</link>
<title>Swim with wild manatee</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This isn't the exact exact location, but the river that connects the weeki wachee spring with the gulf of mexico is home to families of huge gentle amazing manatee (sea cows).  You can rent canoes and go upstream to see all kinds of great floridian wildlife, like otter and turtles.  Get in the water (chest depp mostly) and go pet the manatee who will mostly just come right up to you.  The scars on them are mostly from careless motor boat drivers going too fast and crashing into the not so agile prehistoric animals.<br/>Tags: swim, florida, animal, water, boat, canoe, nature, manatee, great memories, weeki wachee<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/49440">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>28.519307 -82.571955</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jason</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-03-27 17:09:55.91446+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/55071">
<link>http://platial.com/post/55071</link>
<title>Potter's Beach</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        The 1000 Islands worst-kept secret, a sandy beach for all (as long as you've got a boat).  No fees, no cops, no trash cans (so pack it out!).  <br/>Tags: beach, sand, pot, sun, squatters, kayak, anchor, swim, barbecue, grindstone, potters, potter, tilt, thousand islands land trust, squatters picnic, bubby, genny light, where half of grindstone was conceived, bare feet, bare<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/55071">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>44.279521 -76.150446</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:sheppard</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-07 22:03:32.143925+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/55269">
<link>http://platial.com/post/55269</link>
<title>The Pagoda</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Though many Bedfordite youth say "bagoda," they really can't be blamed.  The Japanese themed folly that once graced the rocky shores of this semi-man-made lake is just a pile of rotting wood now.  The term now refers to the lake itself which, with its proximity to the old railroad bed and Lane Elementary school (but no roads) makes it a popular destination for kids and those wishing to avoid road-bound vehicles like mom's van and police cars.  Our entire third grade class once went swimming here and nearly got our young teacher fired.  One of my favorite hideouts.<br/>Tags: pond, lake, japanese, bike, trail, bmx, railroad, smoking, drinking, hideout, bedfordite, swim, ick, pagota, buhler, horse trail, kevin dougherty, runaway, hide<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/55269">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>42.518564 -71.282558</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:sheppard</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-07 23:13:59.401829+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/87122">
<link>http://platial.com/post/87122</link>
<title>Barton Hills Country Club - Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Barton Hills Country Club - Swimming Pool<br/>Tags: country clubs, swim, pools<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/87122">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.323237 -83.760341</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/62529">
<link>http://platial.com/post/62529</link>
<title>Albany City - Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Albany City - Swimming Pool<br/>Tags: public private swimming pools, local government offices, swimming, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/62529">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>32.728527 -99.300695</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/33554">
<link>http://platial.com/post/33554</link>
<title>Outdoor hot tub</title>
<description>
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        Intended for residential use by the condo community, this tantalizing hot tub and swimming pool sit directly below the Broadway bridge, inviting unauthorized use year in and year out.<br/>Tags: pool, swim, hot tub, water, poaching, sneak in, public, questionable, property, private<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/33554">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:jason</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-01-29 10:45:25.554009+00:00</dc:date>
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<link>http://platial.com/post/87123</link>
<title>Huron Valley Swim Club</title>
<description>
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        Huron Valley Swim Club<br/>Tags: sports recreation clubs organizations, public private swimming pools, swim<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/87123">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.284636 -83.818494</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/88358">
<link>http://platial.com/post/88358</link>
<title>Lake Elmo Park Reserve</title>
<description>
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        Lake Elmo is a paid entry ($5 per vehicle), but has a fantastic man-made sandy lake for kids, a large playground, and picnic tables all around with ample parking.<br/>Tags: children, swim, outdoor, camping, pool, playground, water, kids, beach<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/88358">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>44.984289 -92.890306</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:trekbody</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-14 09:40:21.325843+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/93477">
<link>http://platial.com/post/93477</link>
<title>Changi Beach</title>
<description>
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        Well-known beach among Singaporeans. Have fond memories of the place. Site of many picnics with my family when I was a child. It has good changing facilities. The Changi Village Food Centre is nearby if you are hungry.<br/>Tags: changi beach, beach, changi, swim, picnic, sunbathing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/93477">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>1.391543 103.991679</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:naturefoto</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-18 17:33:57.870869+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/107969">
<link>http://platial.com/post/107969</link>
<title>Piscine Butte aux Cailles / Swimming Pool</title>
<description>
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        3 bassins
deux à l'extérieur:  
25 x 12.5 m 
12 x 6 m
à l'intérieur:
33 x 12.5 m

<i>There are two pools outside and one inside</i>

Il parrait même que sur le carrelage on peut lire "Salaud qui salit l'eau."

<i>Supposedly there is a tile somewhere that says "He who dirties the water  is a jerk."</i><br/>Tags: kiddie pool, pool, piscine, nager, swim, outdoor pool, plein air, solarium, sunshine, sun, soleil<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/107969">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.827001 2.352657</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:coquine</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-27 19:36:07.551014+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/187368">
<link>http://platial.com/post/187368</link>
<title>We Camped Somewhere Around Here</title>
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        It's not a bad drive from Portland to Timothy Lake. We went on a Saturday morning, getting a fairly late start, so it took us a while to find a campground with a spot open. 

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/93/222249048_46024641e5.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" />

You have some nice views of Mount Hood along the drive. Vigo drew a great picture of a sunset over Mount Hood. Here's a picture of it:

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/93/229862415_338fcba6ba.jpg?v=0" /> 

Once we found a camp site we pitched our tents and went to the lake for a little swim. There were a lot of people in the lake, swimming, fishing, and boating. It would be preferable to camp on the East side of the lake because that side gets sun on the shore longer than the West side. The water was pretty warm. There were salamanders and dragonflies and frogs and ducks and chimpunks around the lake.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/75/222249424_8aadbb17e6.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" />

The ground was very dry and the kids kicked up a lot of dust. They were pretty much covered in dirt except when they were swimming or sleeping. 

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/74/222249305_5006eadbed.jpg?v=0" width="384" />

We managed to clean them up enough for lunch and supper and bedtime, but apart from that we let them go around looking like they'd been raised by wolves.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/83/222249242_17b0b87ce4.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" /><br /><br />
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/85/222249963_b4df65b314.jpg?v=0" />

Vigo caught a frog for the first time in his life. We found a spot on a path in the woods that seemed to be a favorite of little brown and green tree frogs. They were all over the place, and pretty easy to catch. Very cute, too.

The whole camping area is full of chipmunks who are fairly tame. They're just waiting for you to get four or five feet from the picnic table so they can hop up and snag some food. They're cute, but at the same time kind of gross, leaving chipmunk turds all over the picnic table after their sunrise scrounging.

I woke up a few times in the night. A couple times I heard some kind of wild canine in the far distance making whining barkish calls. Cayotes or wolves, I suppose. 

The kids had a great time roasting marshmallows and Vigo did a great job helping me collect firewood and make the fire.

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We did some shadow puppet theater on the side of the tent with Jason, Di-Ann, Emiko, and Tabor. Just before going to bed we caught a toad and made a shadow of him on the side of the tent for our friends.

Di-Ann learned how to skip stones and Emiko figured it out, too. 

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Vigo was a bit envious because he couldn't quite get the knack of it. Emiko is also a pretty great frisbee thrower.

We had a great weekend and a really nice, long talk all the way home on Sunday night. I love it when vigo gets into a talkative mood.
<br/>Tags: camping, fun, kidfriendly, close to portland, portland, camp, tent, rustic, no electricity, campfire, swim, boat, fishing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/187368">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>45.1390668188 -121.771087646</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-06 08:20:28.735608+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/336990">
<link>http://platial.com/post/336990</link>
<title>Swim Brook</title>
<description>
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        Tags: swim, brook, water<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/336990">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>39.54639 -87.2375</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-14 05:39:48.849638+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/1142436">
<link>http://platial.com/post/1142436</link>
<title>Community Center</title>
<description>
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        my old preschool<br/>Tags: montavilla, swim, pool, preschool<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1142436">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.52687 -122.57851</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madeinusa147</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-04-03 21:20:28.641766+00:00</dc:date>
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