Best birthday wishes to Morgan on Sunday!
We hope everyone had a great holiday gathering with family and friends. We can catch up on the deets this Saturday at L@8 for what so far looks like okay conditions – near or above freezing and no precipitation until mid day. Depends where you look.
Soon we begin another Shore Things year, with a great bunch of friends and more places to explore. Can’t wait!
It was a cold evening for a walk last Thursday but well worth it! The Well is an interesting destination, and unexpected at least for me. For those who have not been, imagine a mall with a roof but open to the outdoors. A hot today stand was gratefully patronized. A short walk after took us to City Hall to see the lights. Fingers and toes did finally thaw on the subway ride home.
Saturday will be cold but sunny, so sunglasses and long johns de rigueur (never thought I’d write those two things in one sentence). We might have a potential new ST or two, so let’s make them welcome. L@8.
If people would like to walk on Boxing Day (Thursday) before or rather than braving the shops, we could meet at 9 at Tim’s 2.
All that is left is to wish all Shore Things and loved ones the best for whatever celebration this season brings. Just two more Saturday walks before 2025!
Maligayang bati to Eva who celebrates on Friday of next week (the 20th). I hope my Google Tagalog is correct.
Unfortunately, the paths in the valley were too treacherous for safe walking, so it was called off after barely 30 minutes.
Brunch was good though.
We’ll be back when conditions improve.
As posted last week, there will be a Thursday evening walk (December 12) in and around The Well. If you live in the east end, you can catch the 6:28 PM GO train from Danforth Station platform #1 to Union, then walk to The Well from there. Or meet the GO crowd at Union Station upstairs in the Great Hall under the clock at 6:45. Return will take us to City Hall for twinkly lights, the onto the TTC home. Dress well, they are predicting a sharp drop in temperature.
We are gathering as is the ancient custom at Loblaw’s at 8. It is heartily suggested to bring along in your cars your YakTraks/IceBugs or whatever other secure footwear, even if you choose to wear a less grabby shoe, based on first impressions. You can always leave them in the car should they not be needed. Lesson learned from last Sunday.
Winter is definitely here, and since we will have days above freezing and nights below, the roads and sidewalks may be icy. Please make sure you have the best footwear for traction.
Coffee at Tim’s after.
For those wishing to carpool and living in the east end, shall we rendezvous at 8:30 in the Earl Haig school lot, sort ourselves and head out from there? Those who prefer to take themselves to the Brickworks directly, we can meet at 9 on site.
On Thursday evening, some walkers are planning a walk in and around The Well. One option is to catch the GO train from Danforth Station to Union, then walk to The Well from there. There is a train leaving Danforth GO at 6:28, so for anyone interested, let’s meets on the westbound platform #1. If that is not convenient, and/or you prefer to TTC, we can muster at Union Station upstairs in the Great Hall under the clock at 6:45.
From Lee Scott via Ruth, this news:
One of our favourite annual events! The Hair of the Dog 9k race out of Balmy Beach has its registration open! JANUARY 1!!!! Note that if you register your lunch is included. You can buy an extra lunch ticket for someone who is not racing.
Rainer sent this link to a great article by Sun columnist Laura Unger about the health benefits of walking … of course all the Shore Things should know this … Still a good fast read!
We are the Shore Things 