Weekend Reflections - Morning Commute

It's 6:53 A.M. at the Go Transit Train Station. There's reflections in the glass windows and the lady on the bench is reflecting on the news of the day. I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.

Sun Glare!

Like the sign says "STOP"... the glare. It's an eye killer.

Signs, Signs - Road Warning

Beware of deer and turtle playing leap frog. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

This Tree Has Sole

I've seen a few of theses tree shoes in my travels. There's various reasons why they get started. It could start from one person tossing his or her footwear high into the sky, to catch on an out of reach branch. That first pair of shoes triggers a shoe cascade until you get a roadside attraction like this one.

Merry Six Months

Six months until Christmas.

Chipmunk

My wife is hand feeding our local friendly chipmunk.

Flags

Nations have many colours.

Strange Find

When I'm out hiking I find the strangest things.
Perhaps this stove is here for hikers to cook their frozen pizzas :-)

SkyWatch Friday - Sunset

I should start wearing eye protection when I take shots like this. I'm linking to SkyWatch Friday

Signs, Signs - Gas Price

It's me in the Go Transit train station with this week's sign about gas prices. That's one thing we all agree about... we are being gouged at the pumps. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Shriner

Motto: No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.

Butterfly

It's easy to photograph butterflies when you are at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory.

Sunday Bridges - Railway

Even with all of this rust it's still safe. I'm linking to Sunday Bridges.

More Rib Fest

Continuing from yesterday's posting... this ribber did a pose for me.

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This ribber kept on working as took her photo.

Rib Fest

The Pickering Rib Fest started on a Friday and ran all weekend. Friday was a washout with torrential rains all day. The people in this photo turned out on Saturday. They were making up for the lost day.

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Friday's rain brought in a cold front so we were back into jacket weather. Sunday also turned out to be rainy. So what you see turned out to be the best day for Rib Fest Weekend.

Shiraz Restaurant

It was the colour of this restaurant that got my attention. I had just had lunch at a different place so I have no review on the food. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia some people describe the "Shiraz" as one of the city's treasures.

Signs, Signs - Smoke-House BBQ

It's Johnny Midnights reflecting in the overhead glass canopy. The name sounds like it's straight out of the 1960's. We had a few Johnnys back then. There's Johnny Cash, Johnny Angel, Johnny Yuma and Johnny Sombrero. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Out Of The Fog

If you have to drive in fog, slow down and stay alert.

Carving

The price tag on this piece of art is $249.99.

Sunday Bridges - Up In The Air

Sitting in traffic at the Welland Canal waiting for the draw bridge to go down.

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This is the best shot I could get of the ship passing through.
I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Sunday Bridges.

Looking Up - Clouds

Last Wednesday these threatening looking clouds rolled through. This one here is closing up on the last bit of blue sky.

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A few minutes after this shot there were heavy rains along with lots of thunder and lightning.

Crossing Guard

Barry is one of the many school crossing guards who play an important role in the lives of children who walk or bicycle to school.

Homeless Pets

It was the paint job that caught my eye.

Signs, Signs - Cheese

If you ever see a cheese shop and want to have some fun... go inside and ask them to cut the cheese. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Dead Elephant Beer

This is a continuation from yesterday's posting. Railway City Brewing Company of St Thomas, Ontario has introduce Dead Elephant Ale as a tribute to Jumbo the Elephant. It has a strong taste to it but I liked it enough that I will be purchasing more on my next visit to the brewery.

Jumbo

Jumbo was billed as the largest elephant in the world. He was the star attraction at “The Greatest Show on Earth,” the Barnum & Bailey Circus that was performing in St. Thomas, Ontario when he was struck and killed by a train locomotive on September 15, 1885.

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In his memory, the townspeople commisioned Winston Bronnum of Sussex, New Brunswick to consruct this life sized statue made of concret and steel reenforcing rods. The Jumbo statue was unveiled June 28, 1985 in St. Thomas.

Sunday Bridges - Little Rouge River Bridge

Located on a quiet winding roadway, it's a short but very scenic road that winds through Rouge Park in eastern Toronto.

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This bridge is a small, but well-preserved example of a concrete bowstring through arch, sometimes called a rainbow arch type of bridge. This structure type may have once been common, and although a number of examples survive scattered throughout the province, this structure type should be considered rare today. I looked for a construction date but saw none.
I'm linking to San Francisco Bay Sunday Bridges.

Meadow Flowers

Photographed in the Rouge National Urban Park, located
in the Rouge River valley east and north of Toronto.

Creemore's Jail - North America's Smallest

Located in Creemore, Ontario.

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Built in 1892 at a cost of $425.20, Creemore's jail is advertised as the smallest jail in North America.

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There's only one way in and one way out.

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There are three cells within the jail and during the period of operation it generally incarcerated people for drinking offenses. The jail was used from 1892 until the 1940's when it was locked up and left vacant. It currently is open to visitors during the summer months. If you are in Creemore you must stop by. It is at the corner of Library St. and Caroline Streets, next to the Creemore Public Library.