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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-08-17 11:45 PM



+*+*+
It's Hidey-Ho!
And off we go!
To T-O-R-,
O-N-T-O!

Home of Argo's,
Home of Jays,
Home of Raptors,
Hip! Hip! Hooray!

Diverse cultures,
Add spice to life,
A blend of colors,
With palette knife.

The art is fine,
At A-G-O,
Master painters,
Of long ago.

The dinos roam
The ROM at night,
Ancient mummies
Hold secrets tight.

Toronto Islands
For family fun,
Shops and rides
For day in sun.

Office buildings
Reaching high,
The CN Tower
Touches sky.

Casa Loma,
A castle grand.
Fountains, flowers,
Grace its land

The Science Centre,
Where learning's fun,
There's much to do
For everyone!

The cycle paths,
Along lake side,
There's lots to see,
And joy to ride.

Playgrounds safe,
Where children play,
Clean water parks,
For fun and spray.

Restaurants fine,
With haute cuisine,
And burgers, fries,
For fast-food scene.

The Toronto Ex
At summer's end,
Games, food, shows,
Rides, shops & vend.

Nathan Phillip's
Is the Square,
Where people skate,
Have fun and fair.

St. Lawrence Market
~Produce galore,
Fresh meats and fish
And so much more!

Stage plays, ballets,
And operas too,
This cultural city
Offers much for you!

Festivals, fairs,
And grand parades,
Lake shore walks,
Down promenades.

Sandy beaches
And water sports,
Picnic tables
And tennis courts.

Gardens, parks,
Flowers, trees,
A beautiful city,
That's sure to please!

Downtown shopping,
Suits every style,
From haute couture
To rank and file.

So, Hidey-Ho!
It's off we go!
To the capital city
Of Ontario!
+*+*+

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-17-2003 11:50 PM).]

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the_loner_23
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1 posted 2003-08-17 11:48 PM


Dang this makes me want to go to Cananda again. Niagra Falls is beautiful ya know

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-08-17 11:52 PM


Good evening, Julie! I love Niagara Falls too! That's where I was born! Love my old hometown!

Come on up and see us sometime!


Linda

Mysteria
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3 posted 2003-08-18 12:04 PM


Wow you sure covered all the bases and did it poetically and so beautifully.  Almost time for my annual about Vancouver now, you reminded me.  Lovely work.
QjQ
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4 posted 2003-08-18 12:16 PM


*
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>>~ ~ Congratulations on 12,000 ~ ~<<
~*~
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~*~ >> Nice image of Toronto << ~*~
~*~
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[This message has been edited by QjQ (08-18-2003 12:19 AM).]

Mistletoe Angel
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5 posted 2003-08-18 12:25 PM




(smiles) Yay!!! Oh Linda, I've always wanted to go to Toronto, but have never been there yet, I've only been to Vancouver when it comes to Canada so far! (kiss on cheek) Now you really want me to go there, hey, have you ever been to Colorado, cause I have a poem about my home state, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2003-08-18 12:31 PM


Mysteria ~

Thank you! It was fun to write! I'll keep a look out for your poem on Vancouver!


EA

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7 posted 2003-08-18 12:33 PM


QjQ ~

Thank your for the artistic reply!
You're a poet--and an artiste!

Huggums,
EA


Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-08-18 12:40 PM


Top of the evenin', to ya, Dear Noah! No, I've never been to Colorado, but I have always wanted to go there! I'd love for you to post your poem on Colorado!

Sweet Dreams, Angel Man!
EA

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9 posted 2003-08-18 02:20 AM


Linda, ddoes Ontario have a "Tourist Department"
like Florida does? If so, they should get you to
write their brochures for them. You would do a
beautiful job of it!!  
Hugs  
Ethel

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10 posted 2003-08-18 04:15 AM


Wow, what a great picture you've painted!

Congrats!

passing shadows
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11 posted 2003-08-18 05:13 AM


WhooHoo sounds like fun!

congrats on your 12000th!

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12 posted 2003-08-18 07:15 AM


Its sounds a good place to visit linda...so are you part of the tourist information department now? your poem should be on posters there..concratulations on your 12,000 post...thanks for the words...

Goldenrose.

Ericc
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13 posted 2003-08-18 07:58 AM


I love Toronto...and your words do great justice to this beautiful city.
Eric

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14 posted 2003-08-18 08:06 AM



What a wonderful vacation, and how best to promote your area and make us envious!  Congrats on 12,000 posts, too!!!

Ceinwyn
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15 posted 2003-08-18 08:16 AM


*packs her bags* that's it I'm coming up there errr so yeah can I sleep on your doorstep!? lol....ohh and congrats!

Kris


If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

[This message has been edited by Ceinwyn (08-18-2003 08:17 AM).]

NewEnglandlazurlu
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16 posted 2003-08-18 09:05 AM


Linda, this sounds like a fabulous place to visit. I was there once a few years ago, when I was 19 (!!), but I really don't remember it.

Maybe, I''ll just have to meet you there so you can show me all around the sights of town.

Huggles, Marti

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17 posted 2003-08-18 09:09 AM


*wavin' a hand up the 401 at ya'!*
My hubby's hometown Toronto..you did good girl!
Congrats on your 12,000th post!
~Summertime Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
    Has held me in the same embrace~

Ringo
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18 posted 2003-08-18 10:11 AM


Congrats on reaching 12,00!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's looking forward to the next several thousand.

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

Susan Caldwell
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19 posted 2003-08-18 10:29 AM


Superb!!!  Congratulations!! Have fun and..ah..can I go?? I eat very little and am good at making people laugh..

Susan

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-08-18 02:04 PM


Ethel ~

Thank you! As a matter of fact, I have done promotional brochures in the past!--but I did the artwork!

Huggums,
Linda

Earth Angel
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21 posted 2003-08-18 02:06 PM


Kaoru ~

It is a labor of love to paint pictures of Toronto! --figuratively and otherwise!

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2003-08-18 02:07 PM


passing shadows ~

Never a dull moment up here!


Linda

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23 posted 2003-08-18 02:09 PM


Goldenrose ~

Some places are nice to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there!--with Toronto, once you visit, you'd never want to leave!


EA


Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-08-18 02:12 PM


Eric ~

Thank you! Since you have visited us, you would know! First-hand experience is the way to appreciate Toronto! Come up and see us again sometime--the sooner, the better!


Linda

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25 posted 2003-08-18 02:13 PM


Sunshine ~

A little "peace" of heaven!--and thanks for the congrats! The time has just flown by!

Lovin' hugs & sunny smiles,
Linda

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2003-08-18 02:16 PM


Ceinwyn ~

No doorstep for you, Dear Kris! You'd get the royal treatment!


Linda

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2003-08-18 02:20 PM


Enchantress ~

Waving a hand down the 401 to you, Nancy!--and merci for the felicitations!

Lovin' kinship!
Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2003-08-18 02:22 PM


Ringo ~

That was a lot of reading and writing!  I hope I'm up for "the next several thousand"!!! Thank you!


EA

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29 posted 2003-08-18 02:24 PM


Susan ~

Thanks, Susan! You betchya, you're welcome! Mind you, anyone who visits me must bring their appetite! My motto is: "Eat lots of good food--and PLAY it off!"

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2003-08-18 02:28 PM


Marti ~

Oops! When I have a lot of responses to make to replies, I write them out in rough. I wrote one for you, but somehow skipped over it when I began to key them in!

Toronto, has been missing you! Sixty years is a long time between visits! LOL

You would be most welcome!--and we could finally get to sit under the elm tree and sip lemonade while we chit chat---in between our dashing off to see all the sights!

Luvvums,
Linda

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31 posted 2003-08-18 03:05 PM


Wow. Super poem Earth Angel. It made me want to cry. Keep on posting.

Jordyn 05

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32 posted 2003-08-18 03:28 PM


Jordyn ~

I just read your bio and saw that you work with children with special needs--I like you already!


EA

NewEnglandlazurlu
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33 posted 2003-08-18 04:52 PM


Hmmm...Can't remember anything.
It's pathetic.
Send a potion quick ....

I forgot to wish you a great big
CONGRATULATIONS
on your 12,000th post!

Giggles from the land of the braindead ... Marti

Earth Angel
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34 posted 2003-08-18 05:02 PM


Marti, you crack me up twisted sister! Even when your brain is dead, it works better than mine does! lol

Luvvum huggums,
Linda

Patricia
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35 posted 2003-08-18 07:42 PM


Loved the tour, EA.  And lady, big congrats on the big 12,000!!!

Patricia

Earth Angel
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36 posted 2003-08-19 12:20 PM


Thanks, Pat!--but my tour doensn't give Toronto justice!


EA

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