Birthdays

We have two celebrations on the calendar this coming week: first on Wednesday for Trish, then Thursday for Susan. All the best to both!

Weekly Walks

While the temperature has not reached the balmy levels some of us yearn for, it has been good for the gardens. Better yet, it has not prevented us from gathering to put in some distance as well. This Saturday promises to be cloudy and cool, so no shorts yet. Still, no rain in the forecast so that is good. See you all at L@8.

Plants

As most of you know, our no.1 daughter works as gardener and docent at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. This Saturday, it’s their annual plant sale, starting at noon, and ending at 4.

Here is the write up from the site.

Looking for some interesting plants for your food or flower garden? Dundurn’s annual plant sale offers a unique collection of heirloom annuals and perennials from the Historic Kitchen Garden, including flowers, herbs, fruit and even pups of our grand blue agaves! 

Visit hamilton.ca/dundurn for more museum details & events

While in the Hammer, you might also consider a stroll along Confederation Beach. I understand there is a great place for French fries in the vicinity.

Island Walk

Plans are beginning to gel for the annual Toronto Island Walk. The date is set for the evening of Thursday June 12. Details to follow for the itinerary. And we’re watching the weather…

Toronto Islands Walk

By popular request, there will be an evening Toronto Island walk, at a date tbd. Still waiting for the warmer days…

…and waiting…

So far, the on-site restaurants seem to close too early, so we may still have to sit down somewhere on the mainland. I’m searching for a convenient location close to the docks. Suggestions welcome.

In the meantime, the Portlands are slowly greening and should be finally opened to walk through in July.

Weekly Walks

In the meantime, we can once again meet at Loblaw’s at the usual time. If it’s cool enough (ha!) maybe a spit stroll would work as the midges may be either done for or sheltering.

Will It or Won’t It?

All forecasts point to rain on Saturday morning. Not sure what all of you have planned for this Victoria Day Weekend, so it may be best to stick with Saturday L@8 and dress for the weather, or simply pass? Up to you… please sigh in to let us know either way.

Then again, forecasts have been known to change. 🤞🏻

Reading News!

Monday walk from Tim’s 2, 9am.

Happy Birthday!

All the best to Lyndia this coming Tuesday! 🎂🎉

Weekly Walks

Saturday looks to be ideal, sunny and not too hot in the morning when we head off from L@8. Is it time to convene at the picnic table and avoid scolding for the Wendy’s manager?

Almost Oops!!

As this blog post comes out a few days early, it’s not too late to catch Cynthia’s Birthday this Friday May 2. Wishing her all the best!

Weekly Walks

Everything is bursting out: magnolias, tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and more. Let’s meet a L@8 as usual. While the northern route has challenges, it may provide the best opportunity for garden touring. We can decide then and there. The forecast is for cool and overcast, so good walking and photo weather.