Whenever we go for a long walk over in Sam Smith Park, one of us usually comments about how fortunate we are to live just a short walk away from such an amazing place. Yesterday was a beautiful day for a walk and we took… Read More
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Playing Possum
The dogs started barking, the kind of bark that says something’s going on out here. I looked out onto the deck and saw our cat Jacques, waiting for someone to come along and let him in. As I’m explaining to the dogs it’s a false… Read More
March, but….
The snow-family my neighbours up the street have been nurturing is still going strong…
Stormwater Study Completed
I just read at the Friends of Sam Smith Park blog that the Etobicoke Waterfront Stormwater Management study has been completed. I don’t know all the issues here yet, but the blog post is very critical of the study for ignoring community feedback.
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Shishigashira
After most of the leaves in our area have fallen, our Shishigashira Japanese Maple, with its deep green leaves finally and quickly explodes into the most fantastic yellow-orange. I love this tree.
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Two big grey units
No this isn’t some new furniture from IKEA ready for assembly. These two grey units are sitting out behind the filtration plant down the street, waiting for installation.
What could this be…?
This item has been sitting around down behind the filtration plant for several weeks. It looks like it is some sort of underwater observation chamber, at least in my imagination.
Fall, Colonel Sam Smith Park
This shot was taken in Sam Smith Park, looking west toward the yacht club.
27th Street 