Petals

The petals from our neighbours' tree have fallen into our pool creating a nice effect. We are still waiting for the new pool liner that was ordered earlier in the month, although the weather hasn't been ideal for swimming it's perfect for running. Normally after a run I jump into the pool to sooth my sore legs.

Roy Thomson Hall

Opened in the fall of 1982 Roy Thomson Hall is home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Seating 2630 patrons with none further than 107 feet from the stage.

Viola

This is our lone johnny jump up also known as viola tricolour or heartsease. We planted some a few years ago but never know when they will return.

Swan

This mute swan was swimming just off shore looking for food. I'm amazed at the size of these birds when compared to the Canada geese we commonly see and consider large.

Balance Beam

One of the installations at Oakville Galleries. This life sized deer appears to be confidently balancing on a beam. 

Oakville Galleries

Pictured is the Oakville Galleries which over looks Lake Ontario. When we were there the gallery was closed but the gardens were nice to walk around. 

Sunburst Locust

Once the rain stopped we were left with these fluffy white clouds and this amazing blue sky.In the foreground is our sunburst locust just beginning to leaf. 

Flowering Crab Apple

A neighbour's ornamental crabapple tree hangs over our fence for us to enjoy. The flowers also have a very pleasant fragrance. It seems to me that the flowering trees' blooms are much more abundant this year. 

The Archer

 Henry Moore's Three Way Piece no.2 is known by Torontonians as the Archer. This 2.5 ton bronze sculpture was installed in Nathan Phillips square in 1966. 

Spikes

Railway spikes litter the abandon track next to the GO train line. Interestingly, on November 7, 1885 the last rail spike was driven in completing the coast to coast railway line in Canada.

Cedar Fence

Located in rural Stouffville this weathered cedar fence shows it's age with deep grooves in the post and moss on the rails.

Untitled

A untitled sculpture By Ted Bieler located in downtown Stouffville.

Sugar

This attractive lady is located in For the Love of Jo a coffee shop located on Main Street in Stouffville. 

Heroes

The Ontario Fire Fighter Memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2005 to the 344 fire fighters that have died in the line of duty since 1848.

 Last night this beautiful memorial was vandalized by a lone male with spray paint. Officials believe the paint can be removed.

No arrest has been made....yet.

Grazing

This is our cat Storm grazing in the back garden. I understand cats eat grass because it aids in their digestion. She seems to like anything green, but unfortunately shares it with us, usually on the basement floor. 

Waiting and Watching

With one eye on me this gull was waiting for it's next opportunity to feed. I find it interesting that when gulls find food they, instead of keeping it to themselves, begin to squawk alerting others to their find. I guess they were taught to share.

A Disappearing Bred

Since the advent of the cell phone the pay phone, once very common, is now becoming harder and harder to find. This one is outside the train station in Stouffville.

Spring Cleaning

I caught this guy cleaning the lower windows of an office building not far from City Hall in Toronto. This is a job I definitely wouldn't want, although I do give credit to anybody that does this type of work. I wonder if he has any interesting stories to tell?

Boot

No, this not one of my boots that I've left outside. Even one of my size 13's (48 to some) would be dwarfed beside this planter. We haven't planted any annuals yet due the risk of frost but next weekend this planter and the many others will be full.

Sign

I found this sign not far from the CN Tower and it reads Toronto Ontario Canada and refers to the city, province and country.