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recommended for children 8 to 12 years old

We spent about 5 hours at the three playgrounds surrounding Duff's old
elementary school in Point Grey, after going for a walk along the
Camoson Bog boardwalk. A long day, and Leonie was pretty tired at the
end.

The sign reads:

"This equipment is recommended for children 8 to 12 years old.
Sufficient upper-body strength and coordination required."

This was a month after they turned three. I think the age
recommendations for playground equipment are ridiculous.

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Devil's Dream IPA, Hoyne Brewing, BC

Another hoppy beer. Not bad, not remarkable. Oh, well. Not their Down Easy Pale Ale, that's for sure.

Twilight Summer Ale, Deschutes Brewery, OR

This beer didn't say what it was, other than a "seasonal". Maybe because its just got introduced, it tastes really fresh. All the just-made tastes and smells of the hops and barley. I think its a pale ale, and its a winner.

Down Easy Pale Ale, Hoyne Brewing, BC

I really enjoy this. Its a straight beer, tastes fresh (as in, bottled recently), aromatic, lots of flavour, hint of hops. Its not HUGE in any one department (darkness, hops, etc.), but just an all round winner.

Mobul Madness, Rogue Ales, OR

6.5% ABV, a winter ale. Kind of belgiumy, little bit dark, tasty, Quite liked it.

Brockton IPA, Granville Island Brewing, BC

GI is trying to brew a beer that tastes different from their others, but they didn't try very hard. Its boring. Hoppy, but not very, won't satisfy people who like over-hopped beers. And its not very balanced, won't make people who like more traditional IPAs happy either. Oh, well.

Nasty Habit IPA, Mt. Begbie, BC

Another hoppy, american-style IPA. OK, but not standout. Don't think I'd buy it again, though it was only $4.95, I think, for a 650ml bottle, so its cheap if you like hoppy!

Also called a "strong beer", but at 6%ABV... that seems a weak claim.

Total Domination IPA, Ninkasi, OR

American style IPA, i.e., totally hoppy. First time I tasted it I was a bit, "oh, one of these over the top ones". Next time it tasted more balanced. Anyhow, they know their market and are hopping to it. 6.7%ABV.

Bam Noire, Jolly Pumpkin, FL

Like they say, its a Dark Farmhouse Ale. A bit sour, complex, lots of different flavours. I liked it a bunch. Also, one of those expensive, need-an-excuse to buy beers. Too bad.

Nostradamus, Brasserie Caracole, BE

9%ABV, super tasty, dark, rich, very expensive... Julie and I shared it on Christmas Eve.

Abbey Ale, Abita, LA

This was a belgian style. It was OK. Julie quite liked it, I found it a bit sweet.

Christmas Ale, Abita, LA

Never had a beer from Louisiana before... my mother brought these back from New Orleans.

The Christmas ale was spiced, but not overpowering, quite enjoyed it.

Whiskey Jack, Whistler Brewing Company, BC

Used to be a good brewery, I don't think they are anymore, but I'm running out of new beer to taste at the local BC liquor store. Tried this. Tasted fine, but not so interesting.

Pale Ale, Okanagan Springs, BC

Its a decent pale ale, some flavour, cold, but not something I'd look for.

Deckhand Belgian Saison, Lighthouse, BC

Wasn't the best saison I've had, but enjoyable. Might try it again.

Belle Royale, Driftwood, BC

"Strong Belgian Cherry Ale"

Sure, its cherry flavored, but sour instead of sweet. I liked it! I'd really like to have a glass on draft.

Bob's Your Dunkel, Mt. Begbie, BC

Its a dunkel. Tasty.