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:

  1. TomDecember 26, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    ...now this sure is fun.

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  2. KarlDecember 26, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Fun, You can also drive this car?

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  3. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 26, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    This is cool!

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  4. SharonDecember 26, 2018 at 12:49 PM

    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.

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  5. William KendallDecember 26, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    That is one weird sight!

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  6. LowellDecember 26, 2018 at 2:47 PM

    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.

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  7. Taken For GrantedDecember 26, 2018 at 6:14 PM

    Blinky is wonderfully funny. I'm sure it hasn't been driven since it became Blinky.

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  8. CatalystDecember 26, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    I was wondering if Blinky can be driven but I'd guess not. And I'm happy that Gus' clientele follows him.

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  9. Small City ScenesDecember 26, 2018 at 10:05 PM

    Excellent signs. Love ole blinky
    MB

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  10. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraDecember 27, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    Muito giro e aproveito para desejar a continuação de umas Boas Festas. 🎄

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  11. CloudiaDecember 28, 2018 at 1:34 PM

    cool yet weird!

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  12. LesleyDecember 28, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    I remember when all the cop cars were the same Plymouth Fury - and yellow. I didn't realize Blinky was still around!

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  13. JackDecember 28, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    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.

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  14. JennJanuary 2, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    I wonder why he is 'the other' barber? Glad his shop has kept going.

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