Velvet Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Looks like I can start skating to work on Monday:A stretch of the Rideau Canal will be ready to skate Saturday morning.The National Capital Commission said 2.4 km of canal ice between the Bank Street Bridge and the Pretoria Bridge will open to skaters at 8 a.m. Saturday.Saturday's scheduled opening marks the 41st official year of the Rideau Canal Skateway.Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2011/01/07/ottawa-skateway-open-107.html#ixzz1AOaiAzf8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes! That's fantastic news! We're heading to Capital city tommorrow and I've been hoping the canal would open. Now Phorbsie..if you see Desmond flipping out after he's spiking on hot chocolate and beaver tails..the answer is no-you may not beat him with your blades! What about the ice sculptures? Have they begun? EEeeek..I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Now Phorbsie..if you see Desmond flipping out after he's spiking on hot chocolate and beaver tails..the answer is no-you may not beat him with your blades! HAHAHAHAAHAAAA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates. Is there an option for casual skates for men? I can only seem to find hockey skates. I've heard that there is a recreational type of skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 What about the ice sculptures? Have they begun?If you mean the Winterlude ice-carving competition, it runs February 4 to 6, 2011.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Don't know much about skates these days but I'm told that StVincents in the Hintonburg(I think that's what that area is called..maybe mechanicsville) anyways..I'm told they usually have loads of skates for $5ish bucks..just sayin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thaksk Brad..you are a realy useful engine! I love the sculpting comp. My friend won in highschool. His was the devil bursting out of the ground..it was AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates.You can rent them on the canal.http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16299-10080-10084〈=1Skate and Sleigh Rentals, Skate Sharpening and Boot Check * On the Skateway near Mackenzie King Bridge: Mondays to Sundays, 10 am to 10 pm. Capital Skates: 613-232-8049 * On the Skateway near Fifth Avenue: Fridays, 6 pm to 10 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 10 pm. Capital Skates: 613-232-8049 * On the Skateway near Dows Lake: Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 am to 10 pm. Saturdays, 9 am to 10 pm. Sundays, 9 am to 9 pm. Dows Lake Pavilion: 613-232-1001Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks Brad. However, I do want to commit to some skates to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates. Is there an option for casual skates for men? I can only seem to find hockey skates. I've heard that there is a recreational type of skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 that's about right. thanks davey. I'll borrow yours. 10 1/2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 :grin: hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Bouche - they're called SoftSkates. I had a pair. Super comfortable. Most skate places I have them. I know Kundstadt and Fosters (Bank and Maclaren) have them. Should be easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Sweet. Thanks for sharing the good news, Velvet. I'll be there every day until they close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Bouche - they're called SoftSkates. I had a pair. Super comfortable. Most skate places I have them. I know Kundstadt and Fosters (Bank and Maclaren) have them. Should be easy to find.Do they come with white fluffy mittens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Can someone fashion a skate to fit over Stephie's air cast?She's super bummed about no skating this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates. Is there an option for casual skates for men? I can only seem to find hockey skates. I've heard that there is a recreational type of skate.awaits brothers comment with anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Can someone fashion a skate to fit over Stephie's air cast?She's super bummed about no skating this winter.a walker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Can someone fashion a skate to fit over Stephie's air cast?She's super bummed about no skating this winter.You can rent a sleigh on the canal and tow her while you skate. Oh so romantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Makes me miss my hometown, but playing pond hockey on Great Slave Lake a couple times a week isn't a bad substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Can someone fashion a skate to fit over Stephie's air cast?She's super bummed about no skating this winter.You can rent a sleigh on the canal and tow her while you skate. Oh so romantic.we can stick bdunn in there with her and take turns pushing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates. Is there an option for casual skates for men? I can only seem to find hockey skates. I've heard that there is a recreational type of skate. awaits brothers comment with anticipation. Should I get a habs jersey and cap to go with the hockey skates before I get on the ice? Or are the bauer hockey skates enough? Ahhh fack it. I've just returned from the Canadian Tire and loaded up for canal skating. I setup my camera on th e tri-pod for a self portrait. Ready to skate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Yo EvilGoodluck... I certainly would have asked y'all to drop in for cocoa and sweets here pre or post skating (welcome to park here if needed since we are right by pretoria steps) except that I've had a really bad case of flu this week and Velvet is at work all day. just so you know...it's not cuz i can't whoop Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's awesome parking news Phorbsie..thanks a tonne! I think whiskey helps colds? poor Des broke his collar bone yesterday..after we beat him! (((kidding)))..about the beating. He did break his collar bone. F'ing bummer. I still might bring him down for HC and Beavertail..maybe I can pull Steph and Des... Would you pm me your guys number..not sure if I've got it? Thanks again H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I guess I'd better get some skates. Is there an option for casual skates for men? I can only seem to find hockey skates. I've heard that there is a recreational type of skate.awaits brothers comment with anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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