Our Journey East ... Days 9-12 in TO

Greetings ... Tardy in getting the last few days online ... :} 

Spending a few days in our old haunting grounds was a welcome respite for Aug. 1 - 4, 2013.  Didnt know what to do but relax, sample the wines, and eat well :-)    Thursday night was a gathering to celebrate a birthday in the crowd.... how's that for timing ... BDay and 'Retirement' day on July 31.... Lobster bisque and Lamb Roast to die for.!

On the Friday night, John 'n Nancy 'n Alissa (daughter) 'n Steve headed north to Orillia to take in a throw-back concert ... the Happy Together Tour 2013.   

Astrid couldnt get past driving hours more, so stayed behind to catch up on Top Chef  online.

Dr. John Baird ... Culinary Artist

Al's Perch and a coupla Scallops

It was quite a show, and well enjoyed.  Although we arrived a tad late, due to the delay and commotion caused by Al's Lake Erie Perch.   Awesome fish and thoroughly enjoyed :-).   

When we arrived at the Orillia at the Casino Rama , it was a treat to hear some old classics.   I recalled, foggily, that my first big concert was in 1973 with Three Dog Night ... (Chuck Negron ... one of the 3 dogs) ... so my first and last involved them !

• The Turtles: “Happy Together” and “She’d Rather Be with Me”
• Gary Puckett & The Union Gap: “Woman, Woman” and “Young Girl”
• Chuck Negron: “One (Is the Loneliest Number)” and “Joy to the World”
• Mark Lindsay: “Kicks” and “Hungry”
• Gary Lewis & The Playboys: “This Diamond Ring” and “Count Me In"

Saturday morning included a trip down to the old Evergreen Brickworks market, off the Don Valley @ Bayview where the youngest Dimond entrepreneur purveys her Gourmet Ice Pops... Thank goodness for dogs in this world (think 'Three Augie Night'!)  Rather impressive pace of frozen delights crossing the counter to the lineup that lay beyond. Grabbed some fresh cheese, herbs, pops, and headed north and east, back to Pickering.

Janet ... Augie's Mom and Purveyor of the Finest Gourmet Pops

After a swim, a delightful evening was spent with Jack Baird, Dr. William Baird, and family ... it has been a long while, too long, and a most memorable opportunity to chat and enjoy.  

Back on the road again sunday, Aug. 4, in the a.m. ..... try for 9 am ...

Cheers

Astrid 'n Steve