….thank you Dan for helping Norm host Thursday Doors
Today my family and I took a quick trip to Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. We spent most of our day in the military museum, the park and the gardens but we passed by the castle where I took a few pictures of this beautiful building.
….walking through the garden at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton
It was another odd weather day. The morning started out sunny and then the clouds moved in. The rain came and went and then came again. The sun reappeared and then disappeared again. Did you know that honey bees take cover from the rain? I never really thought about it until I saw this little fellow today.
…..clearing overhanging branches and wild shrubbery
I’ve lived in my neighbourhood for over 38 years and I can’t say I’ve ever seen the city sending work crews to trim the trees by the lake. I’m sure they have; I’ve just never been there to witness it. It’s quite the operation and it took several days to prune and manicure the trees in the park at the end of my street.
I’m glad they weren’t taken down completely. Toronto really prides itself on the amount of green space we have and the natural canopy that the trees provide. Many years ago it was rumoured that some of the residents discouraged the planting of new trees because they took away their view of the lake and in the dark of night they went in and cut down any new trees that were planted. Attitudes certainly have changed over the years. Last year the city went in and planted at least 20 new trees in our park alone.
….another C.N.E. beauty
….every year the C.N.E. features some wildly delicious food
The food vendors get very creative every year at the Canadian National Exhibition. This year was no exception. The crazier the better just to get to get your food dollars. If you only attend the C.N.E. once you have to pick and choose carefully or you’ll end up with a massive tummy ache.
The first thing that my daughter, daughter-in-law and I did was venture into the Food building and make our menu choices. The girls had decided ahead of time to check out the Japanese Street Food booth. An order of Dirty Fries and a Samurai burger didn’t disappoint.
If there was one common and unusual ingredient this year it had to be activated charcoal. I chose a slice of pizza called Carbone. The crust was light and airy and delicious.
For dessert the girls lead me through the midway to find the vendor that sold a soft ice-cream made from grape and charcoal and served on a slice of watermelon; also very delicious. 
Thanks Andrea and Josie for a great day!
…..a wonderful red bloom on this wild plant
….another beauty from the CNE
….thanks Becca Givens for hosting Sunday Trees
Mama Cormier 