#32 -STOP THE MEGA QUARRY

32. Write a letter to an the editor about something you care about

The Highland Companies wants to blast a one billion tonne hole into the picturesque countryside of Melancthon Township, 100 kilometres north of Toronto. The project will decimate some of Canada’s finest agricultural land and the headwaters of five major rivers.

The proposed Mega-Quarry would require 20,000 kilograms of explosives each day for the next few decades to dig the 930-hectare pit to a depth of almost 20 stories below the water table.

The company’s proposal also includes a plan to create a farm at the bottom of the pit once the limestone is removed. This would require pumping 600 million litres of water out of the pit every day. Forever.

“Forever” is a long commitment, especially for a company backed by a foreign hedge fund.

Help us protect our prized farmland and precious headwaters by sending a message to your local provincial representative today.

http://action2.davidsuzuki.org/soupstock

The information above was taken from David Suzuki's website asking people to sign a petition and ask our MPP to see the importance of food and water over profit.  I signed the petition, sent the note to McGuinty Government and 'liked it' on Facebook.  Hopefully, this mega quarry doesn't get the go ahead and we can keep the 8,000 acres as a potato farm. 

#24 - Porsia!

#24 - Walk a dog - Walked Porsia with Rachel (my sister) and Jenna (my niece).  Porsia is a Portuguese water dog.  Very well behaved and when not walking or running likes to cozy up on the couch like the rest of  us...

#29 - The Hill

#29 - Drive up a mountain - Went to Mt. Washington which is the highest mountain in New England.

#7 - The Old Ball Game

#7 Minor League Baseball - Went to see the New Hamshire Fishercats who are the double A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

#39 - The Song

#39 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAS3SoNycR0&feature=youtu.be

#22 - Running on Empty

#22 - Drive car til gas runs out.
Right after baseball, as i was giving Lisa a ride home, i ended up running out of gas right near the Baycrest hospital.

#5 - Golf

#5 - Golf Glen Abbey.
Gotta say i was a little disappointed about this one.  It was a fine course, challenging and very well kept.  Just didn't seem like it would fit the normal Green fee of $235 per round (which i paid under half that cost but still very pricey in my book).  The made alot of references to Tiger Woods on how he hit a Birdie, Eagle, Birdie, Eagle on the last 4 holes to make a charge and win the Canadian Open.

#10 - Losing my religion

#10 - experience two religious institutions -
So on June 24th, i met up with my co-worker Dave Hiena and his wife, Jeanie and 1+ yr old daughter Elizabeth (Ellie) at the church they attend.  Dave is a practicing christian and attends the Young Nak English Ministry.  It is a Korean He showed me around the church and how involved they are in the community.  At the time, the pastor was preaching about the book of Job.
On the 1st of July, i attended a Shabbat Hukat Service at the First Narayever Congregation in Toronto.  This is a synagogue near Bathurst and Huron Street and apparently is one of the oldest synagogues in the city.  I talked to a woman after the service as she was respecting her mom's one year anniversary of her death.  She explained to me that this was an egalitarian synagogue meaning that both men and women would wear the kippah regardless if they are married or not. It was interesting hearing the prayers in Hebrew...

#1 - Walking on Sunshine

#1 - Walk to and from Work.  Going to work from high park i took King street.  A dozen street cars passed  and 75 minutes later, I was at work.   Nothing too exciting as i have seen it all before taking the 504 street car on a normal basis.  Just thought of the millions of people that cannot walk and appreciated every step.
Walking home, i decided to take Queen Street which was much more lively.  Renaming it Queer Street W. i guess may be due to the Pride Parade on Sunday or maybe not.  Passed a park that looks like a place alot of people like to chill (see pic below).
Passed the Drake Hotel with a killer patio.  Thinking hitting that patio should be on the list.
Then passed a bunch of Roti restaurants, followed by Ethiopian, followed by Tibetan.  Definitely have to go for those type of foods...someday.

#17 - Dance Billy! Dance!!!

#17 - Salsa lesson - it was on 427 Bloor street and basically learned 3 moves in 1 hour.  Not enough time to practice it but sorta get the 1-2-3 followed by 5-6-7.  Don't ask where 4 was...:)

#27 - Movies

#27 -watch 3 movies in a row at local theatre.

 Madagascar 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVEinXUrEp0

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7FKVAuDv8M

Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34x6m-ahGIo

All were pretty good.  don't recommend 3 in a row however, it did make the evening fly by!

#30 - The Supernatural!

#30 - See a psychic.  This one came up as i was walking with friend on King street.  She told me to replace #30 which use to be 'kiss a baby' so i saw it as a sign.  My $10 psychic told me that i would live until i'm past 80, would always be in good financial standing however, my love life is sucking...2 out of 3 ain't bad! ;)

#25 - What's the story, morning glory?

#25 - Watch a Sunrise.  After a 2 hr 20 min beach vball night and a few pints after the game, i woke up at 4:45AM this morning and decided to go down the lakeshore and watch the sunrise at 5:37AM on June 21st, 2012 - Summer Solstice.

#12 - Luck be a lady, tonight!

#12 - $40 worth of lottery tickets...

#36 - The TTC!

#36 - Take subway all the way to Scarborough Town Centre (bonus took the Sheppard line as well via bus 190)

#11 - The Hug

#11 - Givew Random person a hug!  Well here is proof!  Thanks to Steph and Dean for their help on this one!

#40 - Da Plane! Da Plane!

#40 - Flying an Airplane...this 1974 Cessna is what i flew over Wasaga, Midland and Penetanguishne.

#35 - Ice cream never tasted so good

#35 Eating ice cream in front of people exercising- Done.  Ice cream was a DRUMSTICK variety...

#20 - The 40-Year-Old Virgin

#20 - 40 Year-Old-Virgin - Classic...enough said.

#38 - Mary Brown's

#38 - Mary Brown's Chicken - alot like Popeye's with potato wedge fries.  it was good but KFC good so can't have too much of this so may be another 9 years before i go back but still was a treat and exactly what i remembered...especially the potato wedge fries...

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