Walks: Week of Dec. 21 to 27

Closing out our blog for 2009 with a proud moment for the east end of Toronto, when four of us "rose to the occasion" getting up early to watch the Olympic Torch pass by on Friday. We were luckily right at an exchange point just south of the Leaside Bridge (thanks, Dawn). My heart swelled a little to watch these two young people touch torches then give each other a high-five, surrounded by smiling faces with origins from all around the world. That's my Canada!

With a busy week ahead, you're on your own for walks. If you think you'd like company, though (especially on Saturday, Dec. 26th), do sign in as a comment to see if there are other like-minded soles (pun intended).

Our next gathering will be the Resolution 5K on Dec. 27th. I'm offering to pick up race kits. The event is at Exhibition Place, and Barbara and Ian have invited us for coffee and sustenance afterwards. Bob & I will be driving if you need a ride. So, here's what you have to tell me, by replying to this email:

• a) Yes, please pick up my kit for the Resolution. Here's my confirmation form.
• b) Yes, I need a ride. What time should I be at your place? (TBD, by the way.)
• c) How lovely! I will be at Barbara and Ian's with my (self, significant other, pet rabbit... or?).

Thanks again, everyone, for my delightful surprise today. I look forward to choosing my spa treat, and even more to experiencing it. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday, however you celebrate it.

An official Happy Birthday to Eva! It was great to see you today at Edward Levesque. (We're all grateful to Olwyn and Eileen for organizing that, too.) And, in case things get too hectic and you don't hear from me soon enough, early Birthday wishes to Brette. Enjoy your day, both of you.