Silent Sunday – May 6, 2018
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WPC – The ‘Unlikely’ Return
….after yesterday’s windstorm it was very unlikely that today life would return as a normal spring day so quickly
The forecast was for more wind but not as severe as yesterday but with all the damage that the storm did I thought it would take a few days for things to return to normal. Even though today is a Saturday, people are already having repairs done to their roofs, the streets have been cleared of debris and tree branches and entire trees and couples and families are out walking and enjoying the sun. You can see from the photos that the water is still pretty choppy but it’s not keeping people from sitting at the shore to take in some rays or for some brave souls (or foolhardy) to get into their boats today.
I know that the damage that you see here may not seem like much, especially if you compare it to the damage that a hurricane or tornado can do but two people did die during this storm from falling trees and 100 000 people were without power.
New Flower (May 5, 2018) – Magnolia Bud
….the magnolias are starting to bloom in Toronto
Too Windy
…..too windy for what?
Too windy to take photos of flowers
Too windy to walk safely on the street due to falling branches and roofing tiles
Too windy to sit by the lake (too much spray coming up from the waves)
Too windy to clean the yard
Too windy to eat outside (too much debris blowing around)
Too windy to sit on the deck and converse (the wind is so loud)
Too windy to sit at the computer too long in case of another power outage
The Aftermath of a Storm
….15 day ago we experienced a severe storm with freezing temperatures, high winds, ice pellets and freezing rain
It’s almost incomprehensible to imagine that less than 15 days ago we were witnessing a severe winter storm here in southern Ontario. Today all traces of snow have disappeared, the sun was shining and the temperatures soared to 20 degrees celsius.
On Sunday, April 15th, Lake Ontario looked liked an angry sea with strong crashing waves and many areas that were level with the lake took on water. Luckily where I live most homes and parks are situated high above the lake but the waves were so high and powerful for three days that a lot of debris from the bottom of the lake was washed ashore and sand, gravel and large rocks and boulders were tossed further inland.
Today I took a walk to Col. Samuel Smith Park where there was considerable damage to the man-made beaches on the eastern side of the reclaimed peninsula. I had seen photos of the area soon after the storm and it was evident that the Parks department had already been by and cleared away a lot of the garbage and gathered up the tree trunks, branches and large pieces of rebar and construction materials used to build this park in the first place. Much of the grassy areas are still covered in stones, gravel, bricks, asphalt and concrete remnants.
Birds by the Lake
….most stay all year
Even though many birds migrate south in the fall, here in Toronto many of these migrating birds stay here all winter long. Now that the weather is starting to warm up and the sun has reappeared (although today is grey and raining) the swans, Canada geese and gulls happily go about their day and don’t seem to mind the close proximity of people, in fact some love the extra attention.
Thursday Doors – April 26, 2018
…..despite the tragedy that this city experienced this week my post will remain positive
Toronto is still one of the best cities in the world to live. We were all shocked by Monday’s senseless act where a lone disturbed man ran down innocent pedestrians on the sidewalk with a van.
Toronto the Good is now being replaced with Toronto Strong. Today I walked about my west end neighbourhood and photographed some colourful and interesting doors.
Thanks to Norm for hosting Thursday Doors.
Silent Sunday – April 15, 2018
In living colour…….freezing rain and ice pellets
No Sun in the Forecast for at Least a Week
…..April showers, grey skies, overcast, freezing raining and ice pellets
This may have been the last time I saw the sun (taken a couple of days ago).
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – March 30, 2018
…..not as late as last week’s Challenge
Thanks Cee for hosting the Which Way Photo Challenge. Your challenges always challenge me to look for the unusual and sometimes mundane subjects. Here are a few shots that I took on my walk a few days ago.
Mama Cormier 