Parkette bench

Here's a last look at the Portuguese Parkette. I love the way the designers have incorporated this stone bench into the landscaping. 

The parkette also included a nice little fountain to honor the pioneers. This little parkette really squeezes a lot in! I hope you have enjoyed the tour.

Walk of fame

I guess I'm sort of on a Portuguese roll, so why not continue? Here's the Wall of Fame that I was telling you about last week. 

As you can see, it only includes three people and of those three I only know one, Nelly Furtado. But there's lots of open space left so hopefully more Canadians of Portuguese descent will be added to this wall in the years to come.

Soft scene

A black and white scene from the G Ross Lord Park in Toronto. This was taken back in the fall when the leaves were still on the ground. I've softened the scene a bit and I rather like the result. What do you think?

Autumn turns to winter

The bright oranges and reds of fall are turning to the browns of winter. I find there's beauty in every season, although the cold of winter makes it my least favorite!

Reflecting at sunset

This beautiful scene comes to you from the G. Ross Lord Park which is near my home in Toronto. The water you see here is overflow from the Don River, there is actually a dam in the distance that I wanted to visit, but I couldn't figure out how to access it through the trails. Maybe next time. Until then, you can enjoy this reflection and others at Weekend Reflections.

Under the cherries

I was lucky enough to see the cherry trees in High Park in full blossom a few weeks ago. However, I was unhappy once I was at the park to find that I left my camera's memory card at home. I got a few shots with my iPhone and this is one of the better ones. I'm glad I got to see them before the blossoms were blown away. I don't think any picture could render the real beauty of being there anyway! 

To see more flowers, visit Floral Fridays.

Fall reflections

Another look at the autumnal weather at the G Ross Lord Park. This photo was taken before I left for my little jaunt in Germany, so I imagine if I went back today most of these leaves would be gone. The trees in my yard are almost bare, I predict there will be some raking in my weekend plans. I guess you've got to find some way to keep occupied once the golf season is over!

If you'd like to see more reflections from around the world, take a look at Weekend Reflections. And you'll also be happy to know my internet is up and running again. I just reset my computer back to a date before it started having the problems and it seems to be working (for now, at least). Happy weekend everyone!

Down the path...

Another look at the autumn scenes here in Toronto. I love the golden colors and the blue skies.

Unfortunately, my computer is having some technical issues which don't allow me to get on the internet. This is seriously affecting my job search and blogging. I hope to have it fixed sometime soon, until then posting and commenting may be sporadic.

Seat in the shade

Here's a nice place to stop and rest for awhile. I just love those big trees and all the shadows they're making. This shot also comes to you from the G. Ross Lord park. 

To see more monochrome shots from around the world, visit the Weekend in Black and White. Just a few more days and I'll be back. Hope you're still enjoying the blog on auto-pilot.

Fall colors

A look at the fall effects around my home in Toronto. I found this scene at G Ross Lord Park, it's not far from where I live and there are some lovely trails to stroll and take in some nature. You certainly don't feel like you're in one of North America's largest cities when you're inside.

If you'd like to see more beautiful skies from around the world, visit Skywatch. And hope you are still enjoying Toronto on auto-pilot.

Chickie

I think Chickie was giving me the evil eye. She didn't want me stealing her man, although from the looks of things, she has to share him with quite a few other hens. I met Chickie at the Riverdale Farm, it's the same place I caught my porcine friends smooching. 

Hope you are having an enjoyable weekend. It's NOT snowing in Toronto, so we are headed to the golf course.

New law?

New law number, same interpretation. There's no waste in Toronto!

To see more placards from around the world, visit Signs.

Park benches

This is probably a nice place for parents to rest and watch their kids. This park was very colorful and inviting. If it had been a bit warmer, I would have taken a spin on the swings myself!

Colorful

Colorful details from a local park. Hope it gets sunny soon so the kids can come out to play!

Springy shot

This was a photo taken a few days ago when I thought spring was finally on its way. Then the snowstorm came this weekend. Let's hope brighter days are ahead!