Tagged wall

I consider this more of a tagging than an artistic mural, but I have to admit I rather like the bright colors. Misk is apparently somewhat of a known artist. I guess there are worse things to look at in a dirty old laneway off Spadina! For more murals, visit Mural Mondays.

Colorful benches

 

The Canadian National Exhibition - known locally as The Ex - took place in Toronto a few weeks ago. I had a free ticket, so I took a quick stroll through the grounds where I found this lineup of colorful benches. The Ex is comparable to a state fair in the US - there are carnival rides, animal showings and of course, plenty of fried food! Check back in the coming days to see more of the fair fun!

Lingerie and bike

Sometimes a reflection can be rather amusing. Like this lingerie shop that looks like it has a bike parked in the window. You'll find this shop on Queen Street West and apparently they have live models for their wares in the afternoons! For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

This year's dahlias

Last year I planted these beauties in a flower box, this year I put them in a bed. They did grow a bit taller in the bed, but still not as big as traditional dahlias. But I adore these flowers and that bright orange however high they get! Hope you have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend. For more flowers, take a look at Floral Friday Fotos.

Brant's bust

I happened to find this bust of Joseph Brant when we visited Ottawa this past summer. It was sort of funny because once I had been to his former home, it seemed like he was popping up everywhere! He looks pretty strong and proud here.

More from Brant House

The most interesting room inside the Joseph Brant Museum was the fashion display. I love looking at the fashions of times gone by. These dresses are from the Edwardian Age.

The shoes are also fun to look at, although I don't know if people had more narrow feet back then or if they just had to live in pain all the time! Although I like taking a look back in time, I'm still glad I live in the modern days. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Noble savage home

This is the home of Joseph Brant or Thayendanegea as he was known to his people. His native American heritage gave him an important role to play in the War of 1812; he served as a liaison between the British and the Iriqois League. Many Europeans considered him to be the perfect example of the Noble Savage due to the influences of his stepfather and his European-style education. I found his personal history to be very interesting and I've heard alot about him since visiting his former home. Especially since it's the 200 year anniversary of the War of 1812.

Manifesting

I found this mural on the side of the building which hosts Manifesto. It's a non-profit organization working to promote music and arts in Toronto. I love the innocent children exploring and enjoying the city and the bright  colours. Hope your week is off to a great start! To see more murals, take a look at Mural Mondays.

Golf course causeway

I like the idea of having a causeway over the fescue at a golf course! I found this example at the Grey Silo course in Waterloo, ON. I was actually there for an LPGA tournament earlier this summer. I even got to meet and greet with the German golfer, Sandy Gal. I try to root for her when I watch the women's events. If you'd like to see more bridges, visit Sunday Bridges.

Dry punchbowl

Since it seems I neglected to show you the actual "punch bowl" here it is! Unfortunately, we had a very dry spring and summer here in Ontario and this waterfall didn't have water when I visited. It's still rather spectacular to see though! 

You'll find this fall in Hamilton, Ontario - a city well-known for it's falls. I hope next year they will be a bit more waterfull.

Punchbowl barn

I'm not sure if I ever showed any shots of the dry Devil's Punch Bowl falls, but here's a look at a small farmer's market type store that bears its name. I would have loved to buy one of those beautiful hanging baskets, but I settled on some homemade banana bread instead!

Hope everyone has great plans for the weekend. It's going to be a wet one here in Ontario. Maybe that's a good sign for me to get back to the gym.

Bad up-close

A closer look at the Badlands. I don't know what causes those silver stripes, but they sure look neat. Even after the long weekend and the short week, I'm ready for the weekend. So bring it on!

Big bargains

I pass this sign quite often on Queen Street East and I always think I should take a picture of it. So this time I finally did! Hope you find it as funny as I do. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

Big and bad

Ever since I saw the Cheltenham Badlands on a fellow Ontatrian's blog, I knew I had to visit this place! I was actually here back in June, but somehow my shots got overlooked. In any case, hope you enjoy this view - it's even more spectacular in person. I may show a few more detail shots this week. It's a fascinating place to visit.

PS: Happy Labour Day!!!

People watching

This shot was my runner-up for yesterday's theme day post. It seems this man is enjoying some people watching of his own! Hope you're having a nice weekend, for us North Americans it's a long one. And yes, the end of summer is nigh. Sigh...

Confidential to my brother: Happy birthday!