September 2024
FRONT ST. TORONTO
Starting Friday September 20th, at 11 p.m., the Gardiner will be closed until 10 a.m. on Sunday September 22nd. The city has stated that the closure is to accommodate work for maintenance, cleaning, and inspections, and that Sections of the Gardiner Expressway will reopen in phases as work is completed.
It was so quiet on Saturday with it closed, but traffic sure did get heavy.
Sunday and the Gardiner opened 30 minutes earlier than scheduled.
Monday Mural was from last week when we went for burgers at Cabano's.
Monday John was going to golf but it had rained heavily overnight so he opted to use the simulator instead. I was going out but the plumber said he maybe could come Monday or Tuesday. Since he is doing this job "on the side" we are at his work schedule mercy. I did do some hand washing on Sunday.
Yeah! Raffi came Monday afternoon and fixed the musty smelling dishwasher. Problem is how the contractor's plumber installed the piping. Raffi will have another guy come to fix the washer problem. So far Raffi $200.
With the hose lifted off the floor, water does not sit stagnating and the dishwasher now drains properly.
I decided the kitchen drawers needed some decluttering (Andrew - thinking of you).
Stuff I got rid of:
Much tidier. I moved the taco press to where that tin (above) was and found room in the spice drawer for the mortar and pestle.
Raffi pulled this out of the corner cupboard, I had forgotten about it. Gone.
I also got rid of a couple of plant pots from the balcony.
I posted some random signs for Signs.My favourite:
Tuesday I went to the York St. $ store and stocked up on some items I needed. I took a couple of photos.
John took the car in for its winter checkup.
Wednesday I headed out to Burlington for lunch with my BFF, we went to the Piper Arms and I had fish and chips.
I caught a later train, which meant I could get a better bus at 10:30 instead of 8:30.
I went into Longo's on my way home and saw lots of girls in pink, it seems that Vance Joy, an Australian (sorry, never heard of him) pop singer was here doing a couple of shows.
She is really saying "OMG I LOVE your outfits!!!".
There was also a ballgame so it was very good for people watching.
John went to golf and then they had their banquet, John came home richer with $140.
Wednesday's sunset.
Thursday we caught the 10:30 to find the mural I couldn't find last week, found.
TMU - Toronto Metropolitan University.
Yonge St.
I also wanted to check out the
Vessi pop up store in the Eaton Centre. Meh, they were okay. Canadian made, waterproof.
The sign says "this is actual water, and not a good place to put your phone down".
We did find and bought delicious Swiss chocolate after sampling their wares.
L'aderach.
We went into Sketchers and I scored a navy pair on sale, $75, but alas, John found a few he liked but couldn't get them for a wide foot.
Friday John headed out to golf and I waited for the plumber(s). They took an hour to snake it twice ($400). Once they left I cleaned the cupboard under the sink and reorganized it.
How I'll be spending my time.
I went downtown to get some cash, buy some weekend groceries and picked up a couple of t-shirts on sale in Cleo's.
John's normal commute home ended up being over a 2 hour meandering drive as the DVP (Don Valley Parkway/Parking Lot) was closed down for a police investigation. It finally re-opened at 8 PM.
In a social media post, Toronto police said someone fell from the pedestrian bridge north of Gerrard Street East just before 3:30 p.m.
There’s no word on the extent of injuries suffered by the individual. The highway was reopened more than four and a half hours later.
COOKING
Gluten free English bangers from Metro are not bad - skin a little thick and too salty.
Monday pasta with homemade meat sauce and garlic bread (baguette in fridge)
Tuesday spanakopita
Wednesday golf banquet roast beef/leftover spanakopita
Thursday
chicken meatballs, tzatziki and salad. Meatballs were good but a little dry.
Friday steak (market) foiled potatoes and onions
WATCHING
We continued with Industry and I (sadly) finished Animal Kingdom, some tears were shed.
We also watched the latest episodes of 911 - Lone Star.
I also watched "Jailbreak: Love on the Run" revolves around Casey White, an inmate who escaped prison in 2022. He broke out of Lauderdale County Jail with the help of corrections officer, Vicky White. The Netflix documentary examines their romantic relationship and details how Casey was caught.
READING
I read
Rewind, a quick read, somewhat predictable but with a slight twist.
I started Fake Alibi and enjoying it.
That is a stunning sunset. You're so good at decluttering. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
ReplyDeleteI am totally baffled how I was not able to comment on your blog for 4 years and just like that I am able to comment again!!! Crazy... Anyway. I've only been to Toronto once many years ago. I enjoyed the tour of many things in your city. The sunset is gorgeous and I l ike all your Halloween/fall photos.
ReplyDeleteAnd yet I am going incognito to respond to you on my own post. Blogger is nuts.
DeleteGetting rid of things feels like a weight lifting from me. We had far too much stuffs, most of which were used when we were younger, but not now, and certainly not be me.
ReplyDeleteVance Joy, https://fromthehighrise.blogspot.com/2022/12/friday-brightness.html
or the official clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ_1HMAGb4k
I cannot believe I can still find stuff to get rid of. You are doing well. Thank you for the Vance Joy info.
DeleteI always feel obliged to leave a tip, no matter what I buy. Here people who work in restaurants are paid so little.
ReplyDelete"Something in? Something out." is our policy now at my house.
Ours are paid minimum wage so sorry, not sorry, but not tipping when you just hand me something that is your job to do.
DeleteI am in the process of getting rid of extra items as well. Seems there is always a box or two headed out to donation shop and yet....this house has too much in it. As I get older I realize I won't be using ceratin things anymore and I am letting go.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned the Matt haig book on my blog. This one is odd but I loved The Midnight Library. Wish I could have an actual go at the scenarioes offered in that one.
Yes, always a box ready to go here too.
DeleteDang all those plumbing issues and costs. One of many reasons I will always be a renter. LOL My friend back in Arkansas is having a time of it as well. There's water in her bathroom and she's had plumbers out at least 4 times now and they can't find the source of the leak!!! But at least in Arkansas they only charge $100, usually less, and nothing at all the last two times they've been out.
ReplyDeleteI love those three girls outfits, too!!!! Wish I had been brave enough to do something like that in my youth, but I was always an insecure jeans and t-shirt girlie.
That chocolate!!! How do they get it so thin??? I want the one with the pastel dots in it.
Thanks for sharing that pork chop recipe. Sounds yummy!
Those outfits were adorable! That chocolate, so thin and yet soooo expensive!
DeleteIt sounds like you had a good week overall. Some of your meals sound delicious. I've had chicken meatballs a few times and generally like them. I'll also check out Fake Alibi, it sounds like a good read. That documentary about the inmate escaping from prison sounds intriguing too, but I don't have Netflix and don't think I'll subscribe just to see this one documentary.
ReplyDeleteMy comments used to not show up on your blog, too, but it's been a while since I've tried.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your photos! Especially the people-watching ones! Do you ask people after you take their photos if they're OK with it? Just curious! The young people probably don't care!
No, I generally don't ask permission and yes, the young people love it.
DeleteMy comments used to not show up on your blog, too, but it's been a while since I've tried.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your photos! Especially the people-watching ones! Do you ask people after you take their photos if they're OK with it? Just curious! The young people probably don't care!
The photo of the tip selection made me laugh. I still get caught off guard when I see that on the screen and I go "I made this salad and paid it by its weight."
ReplyDeleteI know, seriously?
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