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T-O-R-O-N-T-O . . . . . . . . . . . ( 12,000 th Post )
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T-O-R-O-N-T-O . . . . . . . . . . . ( 12,000 th Post ) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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+*+*+ 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 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Dang this makes me want to go to Cananda again. Niagra Falls is beautiful ya know Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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 |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
* ~*~ >>~ ~ Congratulations on 12,000 ~ ~<< ~*~ * ~ ~*~ ~*~ >> Nice image of Toronto << ~*~ ~*~ *  [This message has been edited by QjQ (08-18-2003 12:19 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (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 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ Thank you! It was fun to write! I'll keep a look out for your poem on Vancouver!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
QjQ ~ Thank your for the artistic reply! You're a poet--and an artiste! Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Wow, what a great picture you've painted! Congrats!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
WhooHoo  sounds like fun!congrats on your 12000th! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
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. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
I love Toronto...and your words do great justice to this beautiful city. Eric |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a wonderful vacation, and how best to promote your area and make us envious! Congrats on 12,000 posts, too!!! |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
*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).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
*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, |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Congrats on reaching 12,00!!!!!!!!!!! Here's looking forward to the next several thousand. We are all equal but we’re individually different |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Superb!!! Congratulations!! Have fun and..ah..can I go?? I eat very little and am good at making people laugh.. Susan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ Thank you! As a matter of fact, I have done promotional brochures in the past!--but I did the artwork! Huggums, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaoru ~ It is a labor of love to paint pictures of Toronto! --figuratively and otherwise! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
passing shadows ~ Never a dull moment up here! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ A little "peace" of heaven!--and thanks for the congrats! The time has just flown by! Lovin' hugs & sunny smiles, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ No doorstep for you, Dear Kris! You'd get the royal treatment! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchantress ~ Waving a hand down the 401 to you, Nancy!--and merci for the felicitations! Lovin' kinship! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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Jordyn05 Member
since 2003-07-17
Posts 62 |
Wow. Super poem Earth Angel. It made me want to cry. Keep on posting. Jordyn 05 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jordyn ~ I just read your bio and saw that you work with children with special needs--I like you already! EA |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
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 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti, you crack me up twisted sister! Even when your brain is dead, it works better than mine does! lol Luvvum huggums, Linda |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Loved the tour, EA. And lady, big congrats on the big 12,000!!! Patricia |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thanks, Pat!--but my tour doensn't give Toronto justice! EA |
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