Occasional Toronto: Blinky And Gus

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Blinky And Gus

Blinky the police car is used by our police force to visit schools and talk about safety. The car itself used to talk but I'm not sure if it still does. This pic was taken on Bloor St as the car waited to be part of the Santa Claus Parade and you can see Gus The Other Barber in the background. This barber shop has been on Bloor St for over 50 years now although it has slowly moved along the street a few blocks as rents go up. Its devoted clients just follow to the next location.
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14 comments:

Tom said...: ...now this sure is fun.; December 26, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Karl said...: Fun, You can also drive this car?; December 26, 2018 at 11:08 AM
Anne Hagman-Niilola said...: This is cool!; December 26, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Sharon said...: Okay, that is the most unusual looking police car I've ever seen but, I bet it keeps the kids attention. I bet my dad would have loved going to that barber shop. He was always on the look out for an "old style" barber.; December 26, 2018 at 12:49 PM
William Kendall said...: That is one weird sight!; December 26, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Lowell said...: This is delightful and I'll bet the kiddos love it! Good ol' barber shops are hard to find. My barber has been in business at the same location for about 40 years but one of his hands shakes so badly I doubt he'll be able to continue much longer.; December 26, 2018 at 2:47 PM
Taken For Granted said...: Blinky is wonderfully funny. I'm sure it hasn't been driven since it became Blinky.; December 26, 2018 at 6:14 PM
Catalyst said...: I was wondering if Blinky can be driven but I'd guess not. And I'm happy that Gus' clientele follows him.; December 26, 2018 at 9:06 PM
Small City Scenes said...: Excellent signs. Love ole blinky
MB; December 26, 2018 at 10:05 PM
Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...: Muito giro e aproveito para desejar a continuação de umas Boas Festas. 🎄

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O prazer dos livros; December 27, 2018 at 5:20 AM
Cloudia said...: cool yet weird!; December 28, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Lesley said...: I remember when all the cop cars were the same Plymouth Fury - and yellow. I didn't realize Blinky was still around!; December 28, 2018 at 8:09 PM
Jack said...: I like the idea of a long-time service shop like a barber slinking down the street for five decades, following the lower rents. There is something grand, something sad and something uplifting about it.; December 28, 2018 at 9:58 PM
Jenn said...: I wonder why he is 'the other' barber? Glad his shop has kept going.; January 2, 2019 at 5:24 PM