Monday Bikes

Except for a bit of rust this one is holding up pretty good.

Amazing Race Canada

I am fan of Amazing Race. Recently Amazing Race Canada made it's debuted on Canadian TV.
So when I saw this gent wearing this T-shirt I couldn't resist asking him to pose for me.

Entertainer

While walking down a laneway I came across this young lady practising her music.

Pond Mill Duck

This guy is so ugly he's beautiful.

Tranquility In The City

A bit of peace from city hustle bustle.

Signs, Signs - Bags

This sign gives new meaning to the term "Doggy Bag".
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Subway Train

Photographing speed.

Monday Bikes

Biker Girl is making every effort moving to the right, getting out of the way of the emergence vehicle.

Seamstress

There used to be a time when people sewed all the holes in
things and darned socks, but nobody mends things anymore.
Well, almost nobody.

Pig Walking

Yup... some people do keep them as pets.

The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner

“If you can’t win, make the fellow ahead of you break the record.” – Unknown. I'm Linking to Weekly Top Shot.

Beach Volleyball

These kids showed up with their volleyball and start to have some fun.

Frenchman's Bay

There was no shortage of boats at the marina this summer.

A Little Touch Of Winter

The local stores are starting to put their Christmas display up... so I thought I'd post this photo from last winter.

Monday Bikes

This one is for the kids.

The Wacky World Of Primitive Designs

Searching for the exotic and unusual? Pay a visit to Primitive Designs. This gator is about 8 feet in length and is selling for the low price of $4,500.00. It has been marked down from $9,500.00.

Tape Measure

At one time this used to Toronto's garment district and it's a tribute to the workers (mostly women) that laboured in the factories. The tape measure running along the sidewalk originally painted by artist Stephen Cruise simply as an outline of the sowing ruler. The paint job is the unsanctioned work of the Toronto sidewalk artist, who signs his paintings “VicTor.”s, within the last few years, painted it yellow, and filled in the numbers without Cruise’s blessing or approval.

Black & Blue

Do think they are good neighbours?

Straight And Tall

Big or tall, we have them all.

Signs, Signs - Multitasking

This barn is on the side of a well travelled road. There's no missing the signs when you pass by.
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Bronze Statues

"The Endless Bench," a 12-foot outdoor sculpture that depicts the bond between mothers and children was installed on July 7, 1984 on the front lawn of University Avenue entrance to the Sick Kids Hospital. Donated by artist Lea Vivot in remembrance of her son Morris who died in 1979. On October 3, 1999 the statues were stolen. At first officials believed that the statues were taken as a prank, and that they would soon be returned. A hospital surveillance tape showed seven people at the site; three are seen moving the more than 300 lb. statues into a van. Hospital officials issued a no questions asked public plea on October 14 for the return of the statues. Within the first hour the story became public, an anonymous caller revealed the location of the statues and arrangements were made to have them returned to Sick Kids. Upon their return added measures were taken to secure them. No charges were ever laid, and all information that led to the return of the statues have remained confidential.

Monday Bikes

It doesn't matter if it's big city or small town... always secure your bicycle when left unattended.
I'm Linking to Weekly Top Shot.

Baboon

This guy was deep in thought at the Toronto Zoo.

Old Farm House

I don't know how or why but it is definitely abandoned.

Looking Up

Looking straight up at a willow tree.

Sunset

Red sky at night, sailor's delight.

Water Recreation

Taking advantage of Canada's natural resources.

Old St. Thomas Church & The Witch's Grave

The St. Thomas Pioneer Church, is situated in the City of St. Thomas, Ontario. The brick and stucco building was designed in the Gothic Revival style and was constructed in 1824.

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The Church also includes many interesting features in the cemetery. Local folklore tells of the witch’s grave. Maria Baldwin died giving childbirth on Feb 10, 1863 and the baby, Maria Louise, died a few months later on Sept 15, 1863. Both were laid to rest in the churchyard. The gravestone was imported from the Toronto area and within a year it turned black. During the 1980’s and 1990’s rumour's spread throughout the area that she was a witch. There used to be a chain around the head stone. It is said that whoever should step inside the chain would be cursed. Over time the chain that was around the grave had corroded and was taken away...but the poles still remain.

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Science has shown that the tombstone actual turned black because of the effects of acid rain on the sandstone. Yup... that's me standing in the space of the so called curse. I'm just a person that believes that science rules over superstitions. Besides, if Maria Baldwin were a witch she would never have been buried in an Anglican churchyard.

Monday Bikes

The City Of Toronto is also a city of motorbikes.

Fence

It's just a simple chain link fence but it sure is long.