A visit to Allen's Gardens

[Jackie Ramo]

The hidden treasure of Allen's gardens never ceases to inthrall all who visit. Once again we took Gage and met Joanne and her twins plus Julian her nephew.

A few pics for you to help you dream of spring.

The men in my life:

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The group:

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Some flowers:

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[flywheel]

Great pictures Jackie! Looks like a great place to visit.


One problem though, KD and philly are gonna be jealous when they notice they aren't in the first picture. :HAHA:

[Jackie Ramo]

Ron, then I would have to list it as the Clowns in my Life :HAHA: Actually Smith fits in that description quite well.

If you ever come to Toronto be sure to visit these gardens. Free!!!


Main entrance
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Historical information:

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[marla]

Stunning pictures, I remember another post a while back with pictures from Allen's Gardens......Hmmmmmm guess I'll have to get going and work on getting those passports :grin:

[Jackie Ramo]

Yes, we took Gage last year as well. Its nice all year but magical in winter.

Poor little fish have to live in a pond full of pennies.

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[philly]

Jackie, very nice photos they are beautiful and Ron Thanks for reminding her.
:grin:

[Terri]

Wonderful photo's Jackie :) Looks like you all had a great time. Been ages since I've been there...

[Jackie Ramo]

I do love Allan Gardens. I'm still organizing the pics I took there.

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[Koidaddy]

Beautiful photos!!, gotta get myself there next time I'm in town. :yup:


This one screams Japanese Tile !! :yup:
KD

[philly]

Next time you are in town let me know and we can both visit Allen's gardens as I have never been there. :grin:

[Koidaddy]

Next time you are in town let me know and we can both visit Allen's gardens as I have never been there. :grin:

That sounds like a good idea.... Maybe Jackie can treat us to lunch?
:phfft:

[philly]

What about drinks ? you can't have lunch without anything to wash it down. :HAHA:

[Jackie Ramo]

Philly you can buy the drinks!! :frisbee: Sounds like a nice day. Really is worth the visit and nicer now that the UofT has given them their greenhouses to add to the originals


A couple more shots.

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[philly]

WoW! it's beautiful, :yesyes: looks great I'm sure we are going to enjoy it there. Just looking at the photos you can see all the flowers are in full bloom, there no turning back now we're on our way there. :grin:

[Jackie Ramo]

Phil, this is a nice place and even the wife and parents would enjoy it. Mornings are best not crowded.

[philly]

Send me the address Please and I will check the garden out on one of my days off. :)

[Jackie Ramo]

All you ever wanted to know

Allan Gardens (http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/allangdns.htm)

[Koidaddy]

Send me the address Please and I will check the garden out on one of my days off. :)


.... So much for our date? :flamer:


KD
:HAHA:

[Koidaddy]

All you ever wanted to know

Allan Gardens (http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/allangdns.htm)


Jackie, your photos are amazing! It's easy to tell you're an artist!

KD
:yup:

[Jackie Ramo]

Thank you KD, not to worry I'll keep our date. :grin:

[philly]

Thanks Jackie, KD no need to worry about our plans just wanted to have a good sense of directions and keep a little up to date so when you arrive here I would be a good host to you.
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[marla]

If I lived close, I think I'd be there a lot in the winter for my "Green Fix". Like I said I better get working on my passports.

[Jackie Ramo]

I think you said that last year Marla, start now. :frisbee:

[philly]

Remember your passports takes minimum two weeks to get you pay extra if you want it faster, but I don't know if that applies in the USA.

[Jackie Ramo]

Philly you must have connections, 2 weeks is usually the fast route

[philly]

Jackie that's the norm we sent ours in before we went on our cruise and they were mailed back to mus in ten days, could have been they were not as busy at that time, guess we were lucky. :grin:

[Koidaddy]

My sister renewed her passport this year and was guaranteed a 10 business day delivery... 10 days it was. :grin:

[Jackie Ramo]

These are renewals???? faster than getting ones in spite of them saying they are not. We did ours on the internet and it took 3 weeks last year

[marla]

gee goes faster there, everyone tells me 4-6 weeks but more like 4. DH told me we should go ahead and get them....I just have to get myself in gear and get at it.

[philly]

Well get going my dear you never know when you will need it maybe sooner than you think. :grin:

[Koidaddy]

These are renewals???? faster than getting ones in spite of them saying they are not. We did ours on the internet and it took 3 weeks last year

Next time you renew, Jackie, go to your local office (you would be surprised how close one is) and renew or apply in person....much, much faster!!

KD
xox :grin:

[Jackie Ramo]

No, if you apply on the internet you don't have to line up. The local office is not close and is extremely busy. You apply on line and then go to the office and tell them you applied on line, you may get a number via email, they bump you ahead of everyone. Our longest wait was for them to clear John Smith in the computer..... :HAHA:

Same if you have to renew your health card, make an appointment, no line up.

[philly]

You are one smart cookie. :grin:

[Jackie Ramo]

I just hate to line up. :yup:

[philly]

Me too and I hate walking far from my parking spot also so going shopping during the weekends is out of the question during the week is best no line up what so ever. :grin: