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Skyclear

I just got the latest forecast report from HG.  Here it is: Hamilton's forecast: TAF CYHM 071739Z 071818 VRB03KT P6SM SKCToronto's forecast: TAF CYYZ 072039Z 072118 VRB03KT P6SM SKCSKC means skyclear which means all systems go.  I'll bring my camera and file a full report upon my return.
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How Ya Like Them Apples?

The annual tradition continues as we spent the day at Chudleigh's Farm in Milton.  Chudleigh's Farm is known for its apples so we made sure we picked a whole bunch of McIntosh, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.  They've also got these killer apple pies which cost $9 each.  At that
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Gordon Lightfoot Cover Songs

I stumbled upon this list of the top ten Gordon Lightfoot cover songs by David Schmeichel of the Winnipeg Sun. For Lovin' Me - Peter, Paul & MaryRibbon of Darkness - Marty RobbinsEarly Morning Rain - Bob DylanCotton Jenny - Anne MurrayEarly Morning Rain - Elvis PresleyWreck of the Edmund
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A Message For Bluemlein

Bluemlein, I don't have an email address for you and your blog doesn't allow me to comment or contact you without logging in with a blogger account.  I'm guessing this is the best way to communicate with you. This Guest Blog form is open to anyone who needs/wants a
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Lonely End of the Rink

Fellow Hip fans should be aware that tomorrow night's Hockey Night In Canada telecast will open with The Tragically Hip's "Lonely End Of The Rink". "Lonely End Of The Rink" is a new song from the upcoming World Container disc that I first heard at Fort York on June 24th.
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Guest Blog Entry

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Could mister Harper be a Leafs fan? He won't say. But, there be speculation afoot, and his being all smiles when they scored last night is certainly fueling that fire. Can't
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Guest Blog Entry

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Well well well, what do you think Mike the leaf's are off on their quest for the stanley cup. Most likley a version of Monty Python's quest for the Holly Grail,
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Guest Blog Entry

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Clarington Coverage Of upcoming Municipal Election:I have posted twice in this forum to share updates on the municipal election here in Clarington. During my initial post I was made aware
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Widgets All Around

I'm blaming MySpace.  When MySpace exploded, everyone and their dog created their own web page.  If you've ever been to a MySpace page, it's damn ugly, and there are widgets everywhere.  There are slideshows, Flash games, maps, video, audio and more bling than you can shake a stick at.  The
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Songs For A Funeral

They did a survey in Britain to learn what the most requested funeral songs are these days.  51 percent of people ask for a specific song be played at their funeral and 79 percent have talked with family and friends about possible song choices.  Here are the top choices in
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The Ninth Season on DVD

It looks like the ninth season of The Simpsons will be released on December 19.  That makes it a virtual certainly that this annual tradition will continue. Of course, I'm falling a little behind.  Season 8 has been out for over a month now and it hasn't found its way
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The St. Joseph's Troubleshooters

When Grand River Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo shut down its emergency ward, Health Minister George Smitherman sent in a team of troubleshooters from St. Joseph's Health Centre.  Apparently, St. Joseph's has one of the best emergency wards in the province.  Only a few months ago I experienced the St. Joseph's emergency
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It's Almost That Time

Take a peek at this.  That's the official Toronto Mike Maple Leafs Countdown Clock.  There is but 1 day, 22 hours, 34 minutes, and 46 seconds left until the puck drops on the regular season. Season-opening rosters must be set prior to a 24-hour period before a team's first regular
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