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I was having trouble finding a particular movie (The Girl who Played with Fire) on-demand and on-line so I had to get in the car and take a trip to one of the few remaining video stores.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Behemoth with Tailfins
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Behemoth, Canada's Wonderland.
I used the Camera+ Tailfins filter to get the retro feel.
Behemoth, Canada's Wonderland.
I used the Camera+ Tailfins filter to get the retro feel.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Modern memorial words. Anne Lind.
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This headstone at Mount Hope Cemetery caught my attention as it looked so modern. I took the shot but didn't read the inscription until editing the shot. Lovely words.
This headstone at Mount Hope Cemetery caught my attention as it looked so modern. I took the shot but didn't read the inscription until editing the shot. Lovely words.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
FlameOz, Buskerfest 2011
FlameOz, Buskerfest 2011 - #238/365, a photo by PJMixer on Flickr.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
DB
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DB was kind enough to pose for a few shots late afternoon as I was leaving the office.
DB was kind enough to pose for a few shots late afternoon as I was leaving the office.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Reaching out to all Canadians
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Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and official opposition passed away this morning after a tough battle against cancer. Hundreds of people showed up to write their thoughts in chalk and mourn the passing of a man that connected with a wide variety of Canadians, young and old.
Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and official opposition passed away this morning after a tough battle against cancer. Hundreds of people showed up to write their thoughts in chalk and mourn the passing of a man that connected with a wide variety of Canadians, young and old.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Rue Notre-Dame, Montreal
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I love old Montreal / Le Vieux Montreal. My wife was very patient with me.
I love old Montreal / Le Vieux Montreal. My wife was very patient with me.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Jacques and the replica F1 suit
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My brother made this replica F1 racing suit when Jacques Villeneuve won the F1 World Championship. This was the first time my wife met one of her all time favourite Canadians and Jacques kindly autographed the suit, along with a BAR hat.
My brother made this replica F1 racing suit when Jacques Villeneuve won the F1 World Championship. This was the first time my wife met one of her all time favourite Canadians and Jacques kindly autographed the suit, along with a BAR hat.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Goodbye old friend
Via Flickr:
My wife and I said goodbye to our first car. We had put 183,320 kms on this 1993 Mazda 626. Apart from one big dent in her left hip, some scratches and scars, she still looked a nice car when they loaded her on the trailer destined for the crusher. Although the engine and even the original clutch were still good, her brakes were completely gone and there was a nasty loud rattle from her underside. And she needed a little work and encouragement to pass her last emission test. So the cruel fact is - I doubt whether anyone would pay much more than the salage value knowing they'd have to invest at least a grand to get her back in driving condition. How many cars go through their life with only one owner ? We're sad to say goodbye to an old friend.
My wife and I said goodbye to our first car. We had put 183,320 kms on this 1993 Mazda 626. Apart from one big dent in her left hip, some scratches and scars, she still looked a nice car when they loaded her on the trailer destined for the crusher. Although the engine and even the original clutch were still good, her brakes were completely gone and there was a nasty loud rattle from her underside. And she needed a little work and encouragement to pass her last emission test. So the cruel fact is - I doubt whether anyone would pay much more than the salage value knowing they'd have to invest at least a grand to get her back in driving condition. How many cars go through their life with only one owner ? We're sad to say goodbye to an old friend.
Goodbye old friend
Via Flickr:
My wife and I said goodbye to our first car. We had put 183,320 kms on this 1993 Mazda 626. Apart from one big dent in her left hip, some scratches and scars, she still looked a nice car when they loaded her on the trailer destined for the crusher. Although the engine and even the original clutch were still good, her brakes were completely gone and there was a nasty loud rattle from her underside. And she needed a little work and encouragement to pass her last emission test. So the cruel fact is - I doubt whether anyone would pay much more than the salage value knowing they'd have to invest at least a grand to get her back in driving condition. How many cars go through their life with only one owner ? We're sad to say goodbye to an old friend.
My wife and I said goodbye to our first car. We had put 183,320 kms on this 1993 Mazda 626. Apart from one big dent in her left hip, some scratches and scars, she still looked a nice car when they loaded her on the trailer destined for the crusher. Although the engine and even the original clutch were still good, her brakes were completely gone and there was a nasty loud rattle from her underside. And she needed a little work and encouragement to pass her last emission test. So the cruel fact is - I doubt whether anyone would pay much more than the salage value knowing they'd have to invest at least a grand to get her back in driving condition. How many cars go through their life with only one owner ? We're sad to say goodbye to an old friend.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
itsa Tursday
It's been too long. And normal blog posts take too long to write, what with all that spell checking and stuff.
Normal day at the office, but a few amusing things caught my attention that I thought were worth noting:
At the office: guy's wearing a nice sport jacket and casual shirt accompanied with some nice baggy shots and loafers with no socks - some how he pulled it off.
On the subway: sat next to a guy reading a Russian newspaper, that's a first; idea: pick up a newspaper of a different language every week and pretend to read it - see what trouble you get into.
On the street: guy's wearing a t-shirt, it says Meat is Murder in large print...followed by Tasty Tasty Murder in small print.
Normal day at the office, but a few amusing things caught my attention that I thought were worth noting:
At the office: guy's wearing a nice sport jacket and casual shirt accompanied with some nice baggy shots and loafers with no socks - some how he pulled it off.
On the subway: sat next to a guy reading a Russian newspaper, that's a first; idea: pick up a newspaper of a different language every week and pretend to read it - see what trouble you get into.
On the street: guy's wearing a t-shirt, it says Meat is Murder in large print...followed by Tasty Tasty Murder in small print.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Tonya
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One of the joys of working at Yonge and Dundas is the variety and number of people about and the events that occur at Yonge Dundas Square. Today, there was a small exhibit bringing attention to the crimes of human trafficking, called FACE IT. The exhibit asked people to write something as a contribution or have their photo taken to be part of a petition that the group hope to take to the Canadian government (as Canada unfortunately does have a serious criminal role to play in this growing global concern).
I had my photo taken, then asked one of the volunteers about the exhibit and about herself as part of my 100 Stranger project. Tonya and her husband moved to Canada in May from Barbados. She has lived here in the past on a few occasions and says she's ready for the winter. She likes how multicultural Toronto is. As my wife and I had honeymooned and celebrated our 10th anniversary in Barbados many years ago, we talked a while about her beautiful homeland. She says that the resort heavy West coast is suffering and the reefs are starting to die, but luckily the East coast (her favourite part of the island) remains largely unspoiled.
I'm pleased that I had a chance to meet Tonya and include reference to such a worthy humanitarian cause in my project.
Tonya is #99 in my 100 strangers project.
One of the joys of working at Yonge and Dundas is the variety and number of people about and the events that occur at Yonge Dundas Square. Today, there was a small exhibit bringing attention to the crimes of human trafficking, called FACE IT. The exhibit asked people to write something as a contribution or have their photo taken to be part of a petition that the group hope to take to the Canadian government (as Canada unfortunately does have a serious criminal role to play in this growing global concern).
I had my photo taken, then asked one of the volunteers about the exhibit and about herself as part of my 100 Stranger project. Tonya and her husband moved to Canada in May from Barbados. She has lived here in the past on a few occasions and says she's ready for the winter. She likes how multicultural Toronto is. As my wife and I had honeymooned and celebrated our 10th anniversary in Barbados many years ago, we talked a while about her beautiful homeland. She says that the resort heavy West coast is suffering and the reefs are starting to die, but luckily the East coast (her favourite part of the island) remains largely unspoiled.
I'm pleased that I had a chance to meet Tonya and include reference to such a worthy humanitarian cause in my project.
Tonya is #99 in my 100 strangers project.
Tonya
Via Flickr:
One of the joys of working at Yonge and Dundas is the variety and number of people about and the events that occur at Yonge Dundas Square. Today, there was a small exhibit bringing attention to the crimes of human trafficking, called FACE IT. The exhibit asked people to write something as a contribution or have their photo taken to be part of a petition that the group hope to take to the Canadian government (as Canada unfortunately does have a serious criminal role to play in this growing global concern).
I had my photo taken, then asked one of the volunteers about the exhibit and about herself as part of my 100 Stranger project. Tonya and her husband moved to Canada in May from Barbados. She has lived here in the past on a few occasions and says she's ready for the winter. She likes how multicultural Toronto is. As my wife and I had honeymooned and celebrated our 10th anniversary in Barbados many years ago, we talked a while about her beautiful homeland. She says that the resort heavy West coast is suffering and the reefs are starting to die, but luckily the East coast (her favourite part of the island) remains largely unspoiled.
I'm pleased that I had a chance to meet Tonya and include reference to such a worthy humanitarian cause in my project.
Tonya is #99 in my 100 strangers project.
One of the joys of working at Yonge and Dundas is the variety and number of people about and the events that occur at Yonge Dundas Square. Today, there was a small exhibit bringing attention to the crimes of human trafficking, called FACE IT. The exhibit asked people to write something as a contribution or have their photo taken to be part of a petition that the group hope to take to the Canadian government (as Canada unfortunately does have a serious criminal role to play in this growing global concern).
I had my photo taken, then asked one of the volunteers about the exhibit and about herself as part of my 100 Stranger project. Tonya and her husband moved to Canada in May from Barbados. She has lived here in the past on a few occasions and says she's ready for the winter. She likes how multicultural Toronto is. As my wife and I had honeymooned and celebrated our 10th anniversary in Barbados many years ago, we talked a while about her beautiful homeland. She says that the resort heavy West coast is suffering and the reefs are starting to die, but luckily the East coast (her favourite part of the island) remains largely unspoiled.
I'm pleased that I had a chance to meet Tonya and include reference to such a worthy humanitarian cause in my project.
Tonya is #99 in my 100 strangers project.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Mom and son subbing in
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My wife hadn't played ultimate in about 14 years and my son hadn't played in the adult competitive league yet, they both subbed in for my regular Monday night team and played solid points and we got to share a few family points, made my day.
My wife hadn't played ultimate in about 14 years and my son hadn't played in the adult competitive league yet, they both subbed in for my regular Monday night team and played solid points and we got to share a few family points, made my day.
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