Temperatures in France have been intensely hot, and it seems the same can be said for the gang back in T.O., to some extent from what we hear. Perhaps an earlier-than-eight start would help? Please let the others know where you stand either in the comments or on WhatsApp. Staying near the lake is probably the best, and hydrate! I can recommend rosé, but only after the walk!
French Health Care
France has a reputation for having one of the best health care systems in the world. Nevertheless, it seems from the poster below, they have similar concerns with cluttering the hospitals with less than critical care.
Little boo-boo, no hurry, big boo-boo urgent. Don’t overload the hospital. Gros bobo
Bonjour from sunny and🥵France! It’s been challenging keeping up the walking due not only to the stifling heat but the narrow roads. Consoling ourselves with good cheap wine, fresh fruit, cheese and bread.
Weekly Walks
Conditions in TO seem much better suited to a Saturday morning walk. Same time and place as usual. Allez-y!
As there will be travelling involved, the next month and a half will be posted remotely. As long as I have wifi or decent mobile access, that should continue to work. If the posts are late or altogether missing, assume Saturdays at Loblaw’s, 8:00 am as usual. Weather conditions may change things so please refer to WhatsApp and the comments here for updates from the rest of the group.
Weekly Walks
Saturday looks gorgeous at the time of this writing, so hoping for a great turnout. Travellers will be with you in spirit.
Encounters on our walks: pop up promo for Playa Patròn tequila at Ashbridges Bay under ominous clouds. They passed benignly.
We are informed through reliable sources that Saturday August 20 should be in your calendar for the annual pool party. Details have been sent to everyone via group email, so keep an eye open for that, and check your spam folders just in case. Rain date is Sunday the 21st.
Happy Birthday
Birthday greetings to Arlene this Sunday! Wish her your best, if you can keep up!
Also! Cheryl is celebrating a birthday on Monday. Thanks to Barbara for giving me the heads-up on that!
Many happy returns to both!
Weekly Walks
Saturday looks to be hot and sunny, so let’s look for a shady route as much as possible, and hydrate well. Post walk at the picnic tables at Loblaw’s, unless someone is sleeping there (again!).
All that nectar seems to affect the growth of Monarch butterflies in Québec.
Saturday promises to be more tolerable as far as heat is concerned, so let’s get out there and get in some distance while we can. Loblaw’s and picnic tables post as per usual!
On weekdays, one group has returned to evening walks on Tuesday and Thursday when possible so if this of interest, please post here or follow the ShoreThings Light on WhatsApp.
Birthday!
Congrats to Rainer who celebrates on Sunday! Hopefully he can join us on his Geburtstag eve for a hearty round of Hoch soll er leben! You all know it, right?
As we get into travel season, you might see the occasional picture pop up in this section. If you have any to share, please send them my way.
A Tale of Two Oceans
Weekly Walks
We have resumed our occupation of the Loblaw’s picnic table, so as this Saturday looks like another perfect day, we can look forward to a post-walk coffee there. Baked goods are always welcome (thanks Lou-Ann!). We still have no races on the horizon to the best of my knowledge, but perhaps it could be time to increase our distance from the nominal 8 km to 10? Something to mull over anyway and chat about this Saturday.
Thanks to Olwyn for this tip on the benefits of asparagus, 17 according to the linked article in the photo caption above.
The Stones
Not Mick or Keith, but fun anyway. Olwyn send these meaningful ones seen on a recent walk.
Birthdays This Week
Ah, the lovely month of June! It starts off with a birthday four or own Trish on Saturday, so she gets the serenade at Loblaw’s.
But wait, there’s more as the very next day, it’s Susan’s turn, so warm up those vocal chords!
Weekly Walks
Last week gave us a taste of what temperatures could be like, so remember to hydrate and sunscreen when temperatures soar. Fortunately, Saturday looks very pleasant: clear skies and a promised high of 20˚C. Ideal!
During the week, the various pods are doing their thing in Taylor Creek Park, so reach out if you want to join, such as this lovely group! Tuesday in the East End is also East York Farmer’s Market day, so that could be combined.
June so soon? Perhaps best. I don’t think I can look at another tulip without mixed feelings. Still, time heals all wounds as the expression goes, and the Ottawa contingent seems to be on the mend. Perhaps some may even reappear this weekend. TBD.
Saturday gangVictoria Day gang
Weekly Walks
With luck and a few negative RAT verdicts, a return may be seen for some of us on Saturday, which so far looks absolutely perfect. 🤞
Perhaps the midges will have gone through their life cycle and the Spit could welcome us back? For post walk café, the tables outside Tim’s are now open if you prefer the outdoors, for any number of reasons, but our old standby, the picnic tables at Loblaw’s are still there too, and soooo much closer to the garden centre, for those drawn to such things. That decision can be spontaneous.
Election Day
If you have not voted in advance, this coming Thursday is Election Day. Everyone should have received their registration card by now. If not, this site should help.
In related news, an interesting and locally designed free mobile app has been released that aggregates info on all your riding representatives and candidates. Gov’r only asks for your postal code (so private enough), and is super easy to use. It was featured in the Star which you can read about here. It’s currently only available for Apple products, but an Android version is in the works. Perhaps not in time for this election, but still handy to keep tabs on all our reps all year round.
A group of us headed off to Ottawa to catch the annual Tulip Festival. Unfortunately, a few caught a bit more so will be out of circulation for a bit. The good news is that symptoms seem to be manageable and, according to research, make make those affected even more hale and hardy.
Ottawa is a great city to walk, although with near 30˚C temperatures, it was a challenging “stroll” from Commissioners Park back to the Byward Market area. At least we had a brush with (Dutch) royalty. Helen has the pics to prove.
Happy and unaware perhaps?
Lots of pretty flowers
Weekly Walks
So, minus a few self-isolating absentees, those willing to ignore the risk of thunderstorms on Saturday morning can gather at the usual time and place. Hopefully, everyone should be back in full form for the final May walk on the 28th. Check on WhatsApp for the latest developments.
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