Thursday, November 09, 2006
left over paint from hazardous waste depots in Toronto?
When I lived in Guelph you used to be able to get left over paint (and wood stain, and paint remover and so on and so on) in the hazardous waste depot. Basically, if it was something that you were supposed to dispose of at hazardous waste, and it was still viable, it was up for grabs.
Back in my student days I painted many a thing using that free paint.
Does anyone know if Toronto offers a similar service?
Back in my student days I painted many a thing using that free paint.
Does anyone know if Toronto offers a similar service?
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
not the most useful blog...
as you can tell, this is not the most useful blog out there. i had grand ideas for it, but questions didn't get answered and some questions i didn't think were worth posting.
so, i'm going to close this blog off with a quick question:
does a blog where you can ask general questions about toronto exist? if so, where is it so i can start going there.
so, i'm going to close this blog off with a quick question:
does a blog where you can ask general questions about toronto exist? if so, where is it so i can start going there.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
spruce it up a bit...
okay, now that spring has sprung i have a very important question...
where is there a good place to buy plants. somewhere reasonably priced but that has good quality.
i know i could always go to home depot, but is there some smaller independant nursery that someone reccomends?
where is there a good place to buy plants. somewhere reasonably priced but that has good quality.
i know i could always go to home depot, but is there some smaller independant nursery that someone reccomends?
Thursday, April 13, 2006
young love
so, in smaller towns there are places that teenagers often go to and 'park'. some look out point, some secluded park, some dead-end country lane-way.
where do teenagers go in toronto?
is there such thing as a look-out point in toronto?
i'm asking not to recapture my youth but because often those are nice places to go and sit in a car and talk for hours while sipping coffee with a friend if you don't feel like actually going *into* a cafe or something, but it's too chili to actually sit outside in a park.
where do teenagers go in toronto?
is there such thing as a look-out point in toronto?
i'm asking not to recapture my youth but because often those are nice places to go and sit in a car and talk for hours while sipping coffee with a friend if you don't feel like actually going *into* a cafe or something, but it's too chili to actually sit outside in a park.
Monday, April 10, 2006
high park
after living here for 9 months i finally went to high park yesterday.
i just wandered around, walked the trails for almost two hours.
it was wonderful.
what a beautiful thing having something so amazing right here in the middle of the city. i can't reccomend it enough.
i could picture enjoying the environment while listening to live music. does anyone know if there are any music festivals that take place in the park?
i just wandered around, walked the trails for almost two hours.
it was wonderful.
what a beautiful thing having something so amazing right here in the middle of the city. i can't reccomend it enough.
i could picture enjoying the environment while listening to live music. does anyone know if there are any music festivals that take place in the park?
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
looking for something fun AND free in toronto?
if you're in the new year fiscally prudent mode like many of us you'll be looking for free ways to entertain yourself.
luckily in toronto there are many options. i welcome suggestions from any readers who stumble across this little blog. for now i'm going to tell you about theatre.
toronto is full of small independent theatre companies. when people think of theatre often they think of big budget extravaganzas like andrew loyd webber shows and the like. but no my friends, there is far more than that.
toronto is filled with little theatres which are able to survive because of the support they get from volunteers. it's great, you go, be an usher for the night, meet some fun people, and get to see the show for free. what could be better?!?
i suspect that you can volunteers at any of these:
buddies in bad times
tarragon
theatre passe muraille
factory theatre
and likely there are many more that i'm missing.
so, wanna do something fun, warm and free? go volunteer at a theatre and get a free play out of the deal!
luckily in toronto there are many options. i welcome suggestions from any readers who stumble across this little blog. for now i'm going to tell you about theatre.
toronto is full of small independent theatre companies. when people think of theatre often they think of big budget extravaganzas like andrew loyd webber shows and the like. but no my friends, there is far more than that.
toronto is filled with little theatres which are able to survive because of the support they get from volunteers. it's great, you go, be an usher for the night, meet some fun people, and get to see the show for free. what could be better?!?
i suspect that you can volunteers at any of these:
buddies in bad times
tarragon
theatre passe muraille
factory theatre
and likely there are many more that i'm missing.
so, wanna do something fun, warm and free? go volunteer at a theatre and get a free play out of the deal!
Monday, January 09, 2006
learning feeds the soul
I want to learn.
Specifically I want to learn about cutting hair, 'cause, for whatever reason, it's something I love doing.
I'd like to find somewhere to do a night class for that. This is probably more specific than I had intended the questions on this blog to be.
But... it does lead me to another question, one that is general enough that it may be of use to others. Where would I find out about continuing ed courses? In Guelph there were two types, the ones put on by the college and the ones put on by the city. Both of them had things that ranged from badminton nights to tarot card readings to actual academic pursuits.
Is there anything in Toronto that is similar? The closest I've found is The Learning Annex.
Specifically I want to learn about cutting hair, 'cause, for whatever reason, it's something I love doing.
I'd like to find somewhere to do a night class for that. This is probably more specific than I had intended the questions on this blog to be.
But... it does lead me to another question, one that is general enough that it may be of use to others. Where would I find out about continuing ed courses? In Guelph there were two types, the ones put on by the college and the ones put on by the city. Both of them had things that ranged from badminton nights to tarot card readings to actual academic pursuits.
Is there anything in Toronto that is similar? The closest I've found is The Learning Annex.
ice queen
oooh oooh ooh!
my first requested question! ready?
here we go:
where do you find out about indoor ice skating in toronto?
i will now do some research to find out, but comments letting me know are not only welcome, but encouraged.
*UPDATE*
it's listed in the parks and rec section of the City of Toronto website under Leisure Skating, but if you have a favourite rink, or heck, wanna tell us about some great outdoor rinks ('tis the season after all) then please leave a comment!
my first requested question! ready?
here we go:
where do you find out about indoor ice skating in toronto?
i will now do some research to find out, but comments letting me know are not only welcome, but encouraged.
*UPDATE*
it's listed in the parks and rec section of the City of Toronto website under Leisure Skating, but if you have a favourite rink, or heck, wanna tell us about some great outdoor rinks ('tis the season after all) then please leave a comment!
