Life Coaching, Observations, Reflections, Things that make you go hmmmmm
Been a bit since I’ve just randomly and not mused for the benefit of myself and those who read me.
Those of you who read me, thanks! Those of you who don’t read me, why not?
Toronto is back to normal after the PanAm and Para PanAm games. Not that there was much that you’d notice to cause disruption in the everyday life of us core dwellers. H.O.V. lanes were driving the denizens who had to use the highways around the G.T.A. (Greater Toronto Area) dingy but other than that, not much to speak of in disruption. It was nice that the City did close off parking for the entire day on Front St when the Para PanAm’s opened and closed. That was fair and equitable and unlike what they did for the PanAm opening and closing, no one unfairly got their vehicle towed away!
The Athletes for the PARA GAMES were much more visible on the streets I travel and at the establishments I visit. I think mobility may have been part of the reason. Easier to just make use of the facilities and get around in the area you’re billeted in I suppose.
One of things that did make an impression me was the exuberance the PARA Athletes showed. Not to say that the “able bodied” weren’t pleased to be here just that the greater challenged were out and enjoying Toronto more. I saw the U.S.A.’s wheelchair basket ball team 4 or 5 times. A couple times just enjoying Front St. by the St. Lawrence Market and a couple times using the streets as paths for their cardio work.
I would like to comment on polo shirts I saw one country wearing, and I did go looking for a picture. The sleeves and shoulders looked kind of like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that, that dog Sam created after eating the purple flowers!
I was very pleased to see some of the Para Games Athletes, Coaches and Support Staff stayed beyond on the Games to enjoy Toronto The Good! The smiles and good will of all who visited this city were infectious and the smiles on those who call this city home, welcoming!
In closing on the Para Games I’m pleased to say there was no International Incident when some from the American Team and some from the Cuban team showed up at one of my coffee spots. Oh wait silly me, they were Athletes having a good time and not fear mongering politicians.
Going to be a beautiful afternoon here in Toronto and I think better when I move so I’m off to enjoy it and ponder on some goodies I got in the works!
G.R. Hambley – all rights reserved
August 22, 2015
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Half and Half.”
Where are you going? Nowhere far!
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Niagara Falls, NY
I don’t have or want access to these Russian T 90’s
Don’t happen to have any Chinese ASBM’s either
Nope not even one American Fighter Jet
I do have other weapons at my disposal to attack for the world
My attacks are made with my mind and the point of “MY” poignant pen
I know how to use my weapons and will use them
I will use them to help make those other weapons unnecessary
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G.R. Hambley – July 2015
USAF Fighter – G.R. Hambley Photograph @ Edwards AFB
Photos of my hands – Pete Tate
Russian T 90 – http://www.wallpapersas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Russian-T-90-Tank.jpg
Chinese Missile – https://transitionu.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/12769-chineseanti-shipballisticmissile.jpg
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