A Lesley in Leslieville

YouTube video by Lesley Taylor Bill Stoneman No Hitter (April 17, 1969)

Congrats to Stoney! Here's some audio of the final inning of Stoneman's first no-hitter on April 17, 1969 as called by Dave Van Horne, with post-game interview by my dad, Russ Taylor.
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Thanks, @torontomike.com and @wilnerness.bsky.social (two of my favourite Mikes!) for being such great advocates for my dad. ❤️⚾

Mine was called a Footsie and it had a red bell on the end (late '60s/early '70s)

My late mother had an animatronic cat while she was dealing with dementia in the final year of her life. She named it Lesley (after me 😢) and it gave her great comfort.

They did it a few years ago on the 501 (at least here in the east end) though some of the choices they made were a bit odd.

Are you a Cowboy 🤠?

That's wild. As far as I know, I've never had COVID. I take an antihistamine daily because of allergies. I'm also vaccinated/boosted and followed masking protocols.

I'm watching at the pub with no sound. No idea what's going on.

Everyone is invited to #TMLX21 on Saturday, November 29 at noon at Palma's Kitchen in Mississauga. Free food! Free beer! Live recording! Be there!

Especially after he was snubbed by Carney for a cabinet post.

Sigh. When he sucks, he really sucks.

How to taste wine like a pro And not look or sound pretentious doing it

Want to learn how to taste #wine like a pro? 🍷
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Workin' on it!

Section 524 for the win!

Strands #491
“Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh”
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Canada vs. The World: Wine Summary Happy Canada Day!

Celebrate Canada Day with some delicious Canadian Wine.
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Today's Strands was fun!
Strands #483
“Hue are my sunshine”
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Ugh. Hoffman. 😠

You give people too much credit. That would require them knowing what Persian means/is.

Rhubarb Crisps, Crumbles, Cobblers, etc.

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The Russ Taylor Father's Day Special: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1507 In this 1507th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dave Van Horne and two of Russ Taylor's children about Russ and why he belongs in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Happy Father's Day. This...

On this day in 2024, a Toronto Mike'd Father's Day special dropped as Dave Van Horne joined @lesleyvillian.bsky.social and Chris Taylor as we made the case for Russ Taylor being inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Jones Ave is a key N/S route for cyclists. Besides the pavement being in horrible condition, the painted bike lane is insufficient to keep us safe.
Why is parking being prioritized over people's safety?

That was stupid on multiple levels.

Macarons Do something that scares you...

Scared to try making Macarons? I was, too.
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Be careful not to punch yourself in the face while struggling to get it on. 😂

Canada vs. The World: Pinot Noir Ontario (Niagara,) New Zealand (Marlborough,) and France (Burgundy)

If you want to learn more about Pinot Noir, check out my latest post where I compare 3 bottles from Ontario, New Zealand, and France.
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Bonus: More Canadian Wine A Riesling and a Cabernet Blend from Niagara

After PM Carney's speech the other night, I'm more motivated than ever to try and promote #CanadianWine.
Here are my most recent reviews of Kacaba Cabernet and Cave Spring Riesling.
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And local people need to stop relying on Uber/Lyft for every trip into the core.

Only 9 more to go!

@keeganmatheson.bsky.social WTF??