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!
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. :)
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...
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 wouldn’t 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 “crime” 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 don’t want a kid/teen to read our posts think it’s 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 I’m being a hypocrite, but I can’t help but let my conscious get to me.
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 wouldn’t 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 “crime” 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 don’t want a kid/teen to read our posts think it’s 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 I’m being a hypocrite, but I can’t help but let my conscious get to me.
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 wouldn’t 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 etc…
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 wouldn’t 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 etc…
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 wouldn’t 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 “crime” 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 don’t want a kid/teen to read our posts think it’s 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 I’m being a hypocrite, but I can’t 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
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
