All the best to Lyndia this coming Tuesday! 🎂🎉
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?
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!
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.
All the best to Lynne this coming Monday! We should be seeing her back in the country soon according to sources.
If you haven’t done so yet, a reminder that it’s Election Day on April 28. If you haven’t voted yet, I, sure you are aware of the heightened importance of this one. There will likely be a big turnout of the advance polls are an indication. Busiest times at the polls are usually when they first open, lunchtime and after work, so plan accordingly. Polls are open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Regardless of the wait, it is always worth the time to make our voices heard.
Saturday’s forecast is for clouds but no rain, and temperatures creeping towards seasonal. Let’s say goodbye to April with a big gathering at L@8, followed by coffee at Tim’s.
Thanks to Norma for this link to parkrun.
What is Downsview parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave., North York, Toronto, ON M3K 2C5. See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please registerbefore you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Downsview parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers – email downsview@parkrun.com to help.
The promise of light rain and cold looms in the forecast, but if we dress well, we should be okay. That said, it being Easter weekend, people may be busier than usual. Maybe a short walk just to say we did it?
Update: there will be a walk this Easter Monday at 9 from Tim’s 2.
A certain blog writer is celebrating a milestone on the 24th (Thursday). There will be a musical convocation/party for this at the Linsmore Tavern that evening. Doors at 8 and Félix & the Cats set up first. You’re all welcome!
To Jim (Monday) and Nishe (Tuesday), all the best for a happy happy!
This Saturday is cool but at least not wet. L@8 for a distance of your choosing.
April showers will hopefully bring May flowers (over and above snowdrops).
At least that’s the forecast for Saturday morning. That said, chances of rain are about 60%, and could improve further between now and Saturday. L@8, with rainwear suggested.
It’s still early, but perhaps we can consider trying the deferred walk from the Brickworks in early May, on a Sunday?
We haven’t seen Sheila out for walks in a while, but once a Shore Thing, always a Shore Thing! Happy birthday to her on Wednesday!
There is freezing rain in the forecast for Saturday morning, not the best conditions. Is it PASS or PATH? If the forecast improves, let’s dress for the weather and meet at L@8. If not, for those interested in the PATH, we can meet at Loblaw’s at 8 and carpool to downtown, then back to Tim’s for the usual.
Last march in March.
When we walk this weekend, it will be our first official Spring Saturday outing. Perhaps not as nice as Wednesday but above freezing and sunny. L@8 as usual.
This will be a short one, but with ample good news: snow is melting! That means safer walking conditions. Let’s capitalize on that this Saturday. Maybe a Spit walk if it’s not too windy? Weather is promising, about 6ºC and low probability of rain. L@8, then Roll Up the Rim after (on until March 23).
With rain and milder temperatures, are snowdrops coming our way soon? If not, at least another Bake-off episode from the same location, Welford Park Estate in Berkshire, UK.
With days mostly above freezing and rain, it looks like the paths and roads may be okay this Saturday. There is call for a bit of snow today (Thursday), but with luck, it will melt off and a sunny Friday will dry things up. L@8 and perhaps we may even see the springtime return of snowbirds. Just in time for Roll Up the Rim!
We are the Shore Things 