Birthday Alert!

Happy birthday to David on Sunday this weekend. If the planets align, we may cross orbits on the boardwalk this Saturday!

Spooky Gardens

The crew at Rosetta McClain Gardens has gone all out (and even inside out) to make the beds (and perhaps what lurks beneath) extra fertile in frights.

Here you have the daytime shots, but for a full atmospheric immersion, check it out after dark when the special lifting and for machines are turned on starting on the 29th through to Halloween night, hence the early blog posting.

Weekly Walks

On Wednesday (October 30), our midweek walk will be from Ethio Natural Coffee, Danforth Avenue just east of Pharmacy. Parking is available on the side streets. Meet is at 9:00 am.

Saturday is at the usual.

Creature Feature

Barb was able to catch this shot of this hawk with its lunch-to-go on Danforth near the TTC bus barn. Rare to see them on the ground this close.

And speaking of meals, don’t forget the annual potluck is on November 9 at Arlene’s.

Birthday Alert!

Hey Stacey way down east PEC way! Happy birthday on Monday and hope to see you in town soon!

Rouge Walk

Saturday is showing as cool but sunny for our walk in the Rouge Valley. By now, you should have all received the email and/or seen the details on WhatsApp. There’s looks to be enough parking for all, but if you are considering pooling for economy, please get in touch with others asap and let the group know:

• You’re coming so we don’t head off before you arrive at the park, and who you are pooling with;
• You prefer to go to Loblaw’s instead so you have company;
• If you are bringing shareable treats or coffee for after;
• If you are running late, or unable to make it last minute.

Preference is for the following trails as they are achievable for all, and either done one-off, or one after the other if you want more distance:

• Vista Trail
• Cedar
• Glen Eagles Trail and Beare Wetlands

Weekly Walks

For a mid-week walk, Lou-Ann suggests we could meet at 9 (TBC) this coming Wednesday at Ethio Natural Coffee on Danforth east of Vic Park instead of Tims2, then walk through Warden Woods Park Trail. There is street parking on Wanstead right next to the café. Excellent on-site roasted coffee and some pastries too.

Annual Potluck Gathering

Helen is hard at work on the calendar, and still hoping for more photos. Please get in touch if you have any to contribute. Basic details of the party are in last week’s post linked here if you missed it.

Birthday!

Let’s all wish Deanna the very best for her birthday this coming Monday!

Annual Shore Things Potluck Gathering Saturday November 9

Please mark your calendar for November 9, as we gather once again to review the year, and talk of future possibilities.

A quick reminder if you’ve missed or forgotten from Helen: she needs photos for the calendar — please let her know as well if you want one, so she can have in time for the gathering.

We are changing venue this year and will gather at Arlene’s. For privacy, the time and location details will be sent directly by email (check your spam folders) and posted on WhatsApp.

We hope we can continue our recent year tradition and bring our own wine glasses, plates, cutlery, etc. There is a dishwasher on site, but it may be more efficient to hand wash as we go. The oven only be used for reheating previously cooked food. Some cleaning supplies are available on site as well. Extra dinner, size plates and smaller dessert size plates are available should anyone not be able to bring their own, as well as three large serving bowls, but no serving platters. Lots of cutlery as well as some serving spoons and a limited number of wine glasses.

The party room holds a maximum of 50 people. Based on previous years, that should be adequate. Parking is limited so carpooling or Uber/Lyft/taxi may be better options.

Weekly Walks

A quick reminder our Rouge offsite walk is scheduled for Saturday October 26. Details should follow this week by email and WhatsApp.

After a refresher (ha!) on cool weather, this Saturday is warming up nicely—18°C in the afternoon— but not so much in the morning , at only 7°C but sunny at least. L@8, the usual time and place.

Creature Feature

Offsite Date Change

After consultation and a rough guess as to when the Fall colours might be at their best, the Rouge walk is now pinned down for Saturday October 26. This will give people time to get over the excitement of weddings and shake down the Thanksgiving turkey.

Weekly Walks

If anyone is interested in a walk along the Meadoway on a weekday, let us know in the comments or on WhatsApp. No date planned yet, but if we can determine who’s in, we can arrange then. Either Wednesday or Thursday would work best.

Or Thanksgiving Monday? Either way, a walk on Monday is likely too. The default is Tim’s 2 at 9.

Saturday is the usual L@8, with a cool but sunny forecast for the morning.

Birthday Alert!

Val the gal that keeps on going is celebrating her birthday on Thursday of next week! Boldog születésnapot!

Offsite Update

We’re looking tentatively at October 19 for our Rouge offsite walk. Plans include bringing thermoses of coffee and treats for after walk sustenance. Due to travel time, let’s say we meet at the park at 8:30. I’ll look into parking and send details closer to the date.

A note of caution though: like with all nature trails, precautions should be taken to avoid ticks, like we have before at Colonel Danforth Park: stay in the path, use an insect repellent containing DEET, closed shoes and socks over pants, inspect carefully after the walk. More here.

Too Soon?

Leslie Lookout Park: Check!

Creature Feature

Weekly Walks

We are entering cooler morning times, so jackets and long pants/leggings I guess, but it will be sunny on Saturday. L@8 .., again!