Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder

As promised - welcome to Hamiltoe GONE WILD!!! Sincerest apologies about this delayed post; we will try to focus more on the blog and less on slushies (...or maybe half and half? We're eating/drinking(?) slushies right now.).

First of all - here is our vee log. Watch it. We are out of CONTROL.

Second, we did it folks. We ventured downtown, and traversed the land until we came upon Hamiltoe's very own dirt mall (We didn't say it! B.A. Johnston did. Fast forward to about 50 seconds in.). Jackson Square holds a special place in both our hearts, it being Andrea's former place of employment (not as a prostitute) and Hayley's venue for multiple viewings of Bring it On (that she did). In truth, Jackson Square used to be the most hip happenin' place in Hamiltoe. We're not quite sure when things changed; the area is a little more worn down now. There are, however, many unique Hamiltoe shoppes (pronounced shop-eez) and sights to be seen at this historical, staple commercial centre. We in particular like going there for tea (read this!), books, and to browse the Hamilton Farmer's Market. Ooh! Also -  the library, Hamiltoe's most large and in charge centre for book borrowin'. Nice.

We survived. We then dressed up in our most adorable sixties attire, and headed for Hamiltoe's greatest night out - that's right my friends, we went to Motown at Absinthe!!

WE'RE SO EXCITED!

WE'RE SO EXCITED!

WE'RE SO...ALONE.

Though desolate at first, the place was soon jiving. We danced perpendicular to a solo artist, whom we'll call Mr. Bojangles. Later, we considered allowing some inebriated males at the bar to purchase us some of the club's namesake, but decided to go for shawarma instead. We desperately sought out some Middle Eastern delights for hours on end; we estimate our travels to have taken us approximately 1 kilometre away from the club. The aptly named Vida La Pita provided us with more chicken on a spit (and deep-fried chick pea goodness for Andrea) than we could ever want, and we bussed it home with remarkable safety (if you're familiar with Hamiltoe's bus system, you'll know this is quite a feat).

Before Andrea abandons us to the Ville of Hunts, we will try to get in a few more quality Hamiltoe excursions. Stay tuned!!

Gentle Sandblasters

Since we have likely convinced you to move to Hamiltoe by now, we decided to offer some real estate options and a survey of Hamiltoe architecture. We are assuming our followers (another shameless plug: FOLLOW THE BLOG) are all multi-millionaires. We have decided to let the pictures speak largely for themselves, occasionally adding our two cents to the mix.

First, the Herkimer Apartments. The building is around 90 years old, and the apartments inside are currently being transformed into luxurious condominiums, to the dismay of the long-time, elderly renters. We hope you have learned a very important lesson here: to not be aged.

Next, we will show you two moderately priced (averaging around $2 000 000) mansions on Ravenscliffe Avenue - Hamiltoe's most elegant and refined neighbourhood. The first is a bona fide castle, and the second appears to be a British interpretation of the White House.

               CASTLE



                 BRITISH WHITE HOUSE





If Ravenscliffe isn't exactly your cup of tea, you might find what you're looking for in the Stinson School Lofts. Once a beautiful, historic Hamiltoe school building, the Stinson Lofts are being transformed into our dream abodes. Check out our pal Harry Stinson and his lofty ideas here.

We wish to draw your attention to one last building before allowing you to skim through a few more pictures of architecture throughout Hamiltoe. You may or may not have noticed an ENORMOUS, practically window-less, gothic-looking building around the corner of Queen and King Streets. You may or may not know that this is the home of Hamiltoe's most mysterious cul...I mean, club - the Free Masons. Shrouded in secrecy, the Masonic Hall (also known as the Scottish Rite) apparently now holds weddings, banquets, graduations, etc. After reading a half an hour's worth of information on the Masonic Hall and its historic purposes and uses...we still don't get it. Feel free to peruse the following websites for more information to add to your confusion:

A History of Freemasonry in Hamiltoe

The Scottish Rite in Hamiltoe

SECRET HANDSHAKE THAT GETS YOU IN

Some random Hamiltoe architecture:

     

 The last one is our favourite - ye olde ancient ruines...shoppe. At least that's what we like to call it. In actuality, it used to be a horse-stop for farmers on their way to the market, as well as a hotel.     

Next up: HAMILTOE GONE WILD! Prepare yourselves for some time-traveling, some late-night Vida La Pita, and a special trip to the heart of Hamilton. That's right...we put on our Sunday/Wednesday best and headed to none other than...JACKSON SQUARE!!!!