Big bloom

A last look at what came up in my garden this year. I just couldn't resist showing a shot of this beautiful dahlia. I really hope I can get them to come back next year. I love the deep red shade of this variety. 

To see more red shots from around the world, visit Ruby Tuesday. I'll be back from Berlin tomorrow!

Little one

For the record, I don't like squirrels. They eat your tulip bulbs and your bird seed and just generally mess up your yard. But I have to admit this little one is pretty cute.

Hope you are still enjoying ODT while I'm on break in Berlin. I've also got some nice shots on my travel blog. Stop by and take a look.

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.

Shiny skies

This reflection comes to you from Hidden Lake golf course. I've played there several times and although I've had some good golf shots there, it's been hard to get photos. I think this one's a keeper though!

To see more reflections from around the world, visit Weekend Reflections.

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.

Osgoode, osgoode station

If you like shopping, this is the stop to take in Toronto. You'll land right on Queen Street where all the cute and funky little boutiques are. It's one of my favorite areas for browsing.

Next generation

Have you gotten his message? I guess I'm not one of his Twitter favorites. Ah well...

To see more humorous signs from around the world, visit Signs, Signs. Hope you're still enjoying the blog on auto pilot!

Star style treats

I had some gelato in Hollywood recently. Not Hollywood, California, but the place did have a certain style. And the creamy treats were delicious! 

To see more red shots from around the world, take a look at Ruby Tuesday.

Passing through

Once you pass under this fancy structure, you're inside the actual Necropolis Cemetery. Lots of famous Torontonians are buried there like Joseph Bloore. It's a nice place for an afternoon stroll. I've always loved cemeteries and this one was no exception.

I hope you're still enjoying the blog on auto pilot. I'll be back soon and with new shots of Berlin!

Inside

Here's a look inside the chapel. I love that roof and the beautiful stained glass window. Hope you are enjoying these posts while I'm away. Look for new shots on my travel blog when I get back.

Necropolis chapel

Here's a look at the chapel I was telling you about yesterday. Isn't it lovely? I love the Gothic style and all of that wonderful ivy growing on the walls. And the cemetery is quite a nice place for an afternoon stroll as well.

Hope you are enjoying One A Day on auto-pilot. Hopefully I'll have some new shots for my travel blog when I get back.

Chapel

I thought about posting this shot on Halloween, but decided my spider was a better choice. I found this chapel and its cemetery just across from the Riverdale Farm. Check back tomorrow to see more of the chapel itself. Despite the somewhat macabre, although descriptive, name it is quite quaint.

PS: I'm headed to Berlin for ten days to see friends and family. My blog will be on auto-pilot while I'm away, but I hope to do some blogging while I'm there. On our last visit we got my MiL hooked up with high-speed internet and a WiFi modem, so I must take advantage of it!

Another barnyard friend

Here is my last friend from the Riverdale Farm. She looks a little wistful to me. Perhaps she's mulling over which piece of hay to munch on next.

Riverdale barn

This is the very barn where I met Chickie and the porcine smoochers. I love the look of the wood. But don't be fooled, it may look rustic but you can be sure this barn is well-cared-for and will be around for awhile. 

If you'd like to see more barns, check out Barn Charm. I'm sure you'll find some beauties!

November theme days: Fences

It's that time again! The first of the month means a new theme on the CDP network and this month's subject is fences. I hope you'll enjoy this rustic specimen. I'm not sure if it will hold up another season, but I like the recycled log effect and the way it is starting to blend in to the landscape.

To see more fences from cities around the world, visit the CDP November Theme Day page. I've also got another fence you might enjoy on my travel blog.