Yet another food truck that I spotted getting its propane tanks filled. It looks as if it has food from the east but hasn't skipped the burgers, fries & hot dogs. I could easily go for some chicken kebabs!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.
This is a detail shot of the head and shoulders from yesterday's mural by the artist Phlegm. You can see that the whole figure is composed of little illustrations of buildings around the city and also a lot of trees representing all the treed ravines that run through town. Off from the left shoulder you can see the CN Tower, the Flatiron Building and the Canada Life Building among others. So much work!
This mural by famed English artist Phlegm was painted on the side of an office building at Yonge & St Clair St in July in the middle of what was probably our hottest summer ever! The figure is 8 storeys high and is made up of little illustrations of landmark buildings and sights from around the city. I will show you a bit of detail from it tomorrow.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
I was wandering through the Annex neighborhood last week just before sunset and loved the look of the entrance to this old apartment building and the landings with the golden light. I've never been in this building but it looks as if the units are large and well maintained.
I have visited the duck pond at James Gardens many times but never before have I seen a turtle there. On a slightly coolish morning this large guy was catching some nice sun on his back until someone's dog came running by and the turtle slipped quickly into the water and disappeared. It is always encouraging to see animals in the wild in the middle of the city!
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.
This lone building is all that is left of the huge Kodak facility that was in the Mount Dennis neighborhood and which employed a large part of the local population. The facility closed in 2005 and this building which was constructed in 1939 managed to survive demolition because of pressure from the community. It had been the social hub for the employees as it housed the cafeteria and games rooms and was used for a ll the Christmas parties, etc. The grounds are to become a turning point for the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT and so 2 weeks ago this 11,000 sq ft building was moved 200 ft and a new foundation is to be built and then the building moves back and becomes the new station for the LRT. During the move seating was erected and hundreds of people came to watch as it moved 8 inches/minute!
A summer shot of the incredible lawn around the head office of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co on Bloor St E with a view across the road of St Paul's Anglican Church. There is a huge fence surrounding the lawn but the grounds are open to the public.
Taking part in Good Fences. Click HERE to see more fences from around the world.
