Green Beauty

 

I was in a parking lot and just walking over to take a pic of this car when the owner came out and started to jump in. I quickly ran over and asked if I could take some shots and he was pleased to step away. It is a 1971 Fiat 500L and in perfect condition. He only drives it for 6 months of the year. I'll show you a shot of the back tomorrow.

Big Tow

 

This has to be one of the largest tow trucks I have ever seen. Then I realized that it was hooking up to a large truck that had broken down in traffic. I didn't stay around to see how it ended.

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

Almost Missed

 

I almost missed getting some shots of beautiful Irises during their very short growing season. I loved the pale purple colour of these ones.

Guardians

 

These noble lions started me a bit as I walked along a laneway. I think they are vinyl prints rather than painted on the door. I'm sure they work well to protect the place. That signature may say Menz.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world. 

Urban Flowers

 

There are not as many large garden centres in the city as there used to be so a lot of the corner stores have taken over that function. This small store on St Clair W had a huge display of plants spreading all over the sidewalk.

Traces Of A Stork

 

This stork cutout was part of a porch surround that I spotted. There was a cedar bush behind the opening which gave us this wonderful green bird. There were a few other animal cutouts which I will show in the next few weeks. 

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

An Urban Garden

 

I was lucky enough to be visiting some friends on a warm sunny day and got to enjoy the coolness of their beautiful back garden. I think the temperature dropped by 5 degrees as soon as we went out there. You never know what can be lurking behind a simple house.