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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Joe's Photos - blast from the past continue

Fresh Joe and I used to cover a lot of territory around Ontario and especially around the City of Toronto. Some of our favourite things to photograph were racing, airshows, the Toronto Roller Derby and atmosphere.

You can see the atmosphere after the jump.

#Toronto Roller Derby looking for a new home

@TORollerDerby is losing the Bunker at Downsview Park in Spring and is looking for a new arena to host their exciting brand of flat track sports entertainment.

“Roller derby is like nothing else. Since it came to Toronto it’s consistently grown, attracting new skaters, fans and volunteers. It has truly changed the lives of so many people who have been involved over the years. In order to continue to engage so many people in our city with this unique sport, we need a space we can do that in,” said ToRD President Mazel Tough, who skates with The Betties."

If you have 20,000 square feet of space, access to the TTC and plenty of parking you could provide the new home that the skaters need for practice and for the bouts.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Twitpic part 7

So anyways, Twitpic shut down but the photos will continue to live on in Twitter. But here continues the blasts from the past.

Twitpic part 3

So anyways, Twitpic shut down but the photos will continue to live on in Twitter. But here continues the blasts from the past.

As time wears on

and spring can't seem to read the pleadings of a window display, we must look back at many of the fascinating sights of #Toronto. And as the band played on as we learn of the importance of being Earnest - sorry, we just loaded Netflix on our Wii - ahh, unlimited downloads and a wireless connection. A lovely lady shows off some delightful cosplay above.

The ladies of the Toronto Roller Derby League

Harbourfront LunarFest fish

Graffiti Alley Queen Street West

Entrance to Hanlan's Point Beach

Super Grover Graffiti

Massey Hall sign

Pride parade

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Looking forward to the first weekend in March

Ladies and gentlemen of #Toronto, forget the snow, forget the cold because the city that sometimes sleeps is starting to wake up. During the March 1st to the 3rd weekend in 2013 there is plenty of fun activities to keep you busy - ahead of the March Break.

My plan includes hitting the big smoke on Saturday and taking in the following:

Toronto International Bike Show.

Habourfront World Stage Daschund UN at PawsWay Pet Centre.
Lay's Do Us A Flavour at Yonge-Dundas Square.

Sexapalooza 2013.

For more action and excitement the battlin' brawlers of the Toronto Roller Derby begin the 2013 season with a double header home opener. "First up, the Death Track Dolls will challenge the 2012 Boot holders the Chicks Ahoy at 6pm on the track. This show stopper is followed by a clash of leopard and blue as the Gore Gore Rollergirls take on the Smoke City Betties."

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Fun things to do in #Toronto March & April 2013

Stuff in the hood. Even the dead shall rise and seek out adventure and excitement in the big city of TO. I hope it warms up soon!

Sexapalooza Fri to Sun, Mar 1-3.

International Bicycle Show Fri to Sun, Mar 1-3.
Toronto Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Mar 2 - April 7.
Toronto Roller Derby League.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse
Toronto FC Home Opener Sat Mar 9.

Hobbystar Toronto ComicCON Sat to Sun, Mar 9-10. Come for the costumes, read a few comics and meet the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Spring Fling March Break Fri to Fri, Mar ?
Fashion Week Mon to Sat, Mar?
Canada Blooms Tue to Sun, Mar 15-24.

International Spring Motorcycle Show Sat to Sun, Mar 16-17.
St Patricks Day Parade Sun Mar 17.
Canadian Music Fest Tue to Sun, Mar 19-24.

Megaspeed Custom Car and Truck Show Fri to Sun, Mar 22-24.

Toronto Roller Derby League: Quad City Chaos Fri to Sun, Mar 22-24.
Earth Hour Sat Mar 23 at 8:30pm.
AMA Supercross Sat Mar 23.
Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade Sun Mar 31

Toronto Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Mar 2 - April 7.
Toronto Wine and Cheese Show Fri to Sun, April 5-7.
Bazaar of the Bizarre: Spring Marketplace Saturday Apr 6.

Toronto Pillow Fight 2012: Saturday Apr 6, starting at 8pm

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Roller Derby League
Green Living Show Fri to Sun, Apr 12-14.
National Motorcycle and Tattoo Show Sat to Sun, Apr 13-14.
2013 Miss Hooters Toronto Bikini Contest Tues, April 23 at the Downtown Hooters and Wed, April 24 at the Toronto Airport Hooters - doors open at 7pm. Cost is $10.

Wizard World Toronto ComicCon Fri to Sun, Apr? - TBD

If we are lucky it will be an early spring and the Cherry Blossoms with fill the trees and the air with their scent at places like High Park, above. Check out the 2012 blossoms here.