My eyes open on a whole new world.

The giant white dome is my unholy quest

According to the “Visit Toronto” brochure there is a very tall, well only the tallest in the western hemisphere tower. Clocking in at more than 1800 feet somewhere close by. It’s called the CN Tower. As of yet have not seen any sign of it.

Toronto is known as one of the most progressive modern thinking cities in the world. Which means it’s weed time. I’ve been told there is a cannabis shop just down stairs.

IT’S A HONEY BADGER SHATTER, Indica please.

OH BOY!

Not wanting to stink up the beautiful condo we are staying in, I choose a vape and still tried to only smack my brain outside, key word being “tried”.

Pussy that I am (Can’t take it on a plane, evil pricks won’t let me) didn’t finish half of it, although those last two days I embarrassed myself how many times I hit that feller. Speaking of, let’s go outside and play, shall we?

JUST COUNT TO 12 BUT DON’T LOOK UP. WE ARE THERE ON THE RIGHT.

Who’s hungry?

Quick note. All food will be handled by

Including all food photos regardless (such a stupid word) of who shot them.

Breakfast then baseball, oh hell yes.

Starting to really like the vibe of this town.

Get real high and wander down the path with others like me.

My first time at a “Tim Horton’s” happened here. Had a tasty BLT

So ketchup but no jellies?

What gives?

Yes this is where the strains of Bryan Adams “I’m findin’ it hard to believe we’re in heaven” filled the silly morning.

A quick aside not sure what they do (Not just “Timmies” but the whole of Canada) to their “Diet Cokes” (I know, bad for you) but they are the worst in the world.

The donut would come later and it would meet a most disturbing ending it saddens me to say.

I am very happy to say that crummy Drake never interfered with all the fun I was having.

WAIT, IT WAS HIDING BEHIND THAT OTHER HUGE STRUCTURE THE WHOLE TIME?

Who’s ready for a right rogering?

Let’s skip along the path to a happy beat. Too bad it’s 40 degrees and the wind is roaring.

The third base leading into left field side of the structure.

We arrive a few minutes early to meet the so far hidden guest which gives us ample time to get a few snaps of the immediate surroundings.

Did I mention it’s cold? I Know, shut up, L.A.

BEER IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.

KIND OF BEHIND HOME PLATE

YOU TOO CAN GO TO THE VERY TOP AND IT’S ONLY 1 MILLION DOLLARS

NOT JUST A BIG CITY BUT A “TALL” CITY.

Down the first base line leading to the right field side of the structure

Dude really? George Springer? He sucks!

Now that we have seen the entire facility the time is now. Baseball,glorious glorious baseball. Let’s go find our seats.

What, Who’s late?

Oh, cool. Let’s wait.

See the sky? Did I mention it was cold?

What? You leave me alone with a camera I’m going to find some stairs.

I waited forever to get these stairs to be empty.

If your whiny ass says it’s cold one more time!

Arrival, hand shakes, introductions. Let’s play ball and of course they are playing Rush nice and loud.

“Game Time Decision”

By Taj April 2025

HOW DO YOU ALWAYS GET SUCH COOL REFLECTIONS?

Something about baseball stadiums. I think this is my twenty third big league park along with countless minor league facilities.

NOT A PARKING STRUCTURE BUT SO MUCH MORE.

JUST ABOVE ON THE NEXT DECK IS THE INFAMOUS “HOTEL ROOM”

Baseball is afoot, please dear gods show me to my seat.

This is my first game since before the pandemic and I want the magic that only a big league game can give you. The smell of childhood, the color green, the buzz of the the crowd.

All senses intensify under the dome.

A VIEW FROM OUR SEATS

My brother and dude are talking on a plane that I simply do not exist so I excuse myself to wander the stadium.

They won’t even notice I’m gone.

Right down there is where Roberto Alomar spit right in that umpires face. Remember the Joe Carter “Choo-Choo” dance? That’s right .

Ooh yummy, yes please.

LIVE D.J. MUSIC THROBS. IT’S BOOGIE TIME FOR (Thanks Dan McCafferty) EVERYONE.

Just there to the right is a righteous area where any fan with a ticket can go. It’s a giant center field party deck. Bars, food, shuffle board and all with an awesome view of the field.

We ended up here to finish out the game.

HERE ACTUAL BASEBALL BEING PLAYED

We saw the return of Spencer Strider after more than a year because of injury but then sadly went right back on the IL the following day.

Also witnessed Vladimir Guerrero Junior hit his first dinger of the year.

LINEAR

Blue Jays Win, The Blue Jays… Now where?

Who wants shitty pizza?

Will there be beer?

Yes?

Let’s go!!!

Super fun evening. Should have listened “again” and had the “Jerk Chicken Mac and Cheese” that GTD ordered instead of the pie but the beers where cold and the conversation titillating.

When it was time to try to wander back to the room the fine gentleman “GTD” said “I will walk with you to assure safe passage on your journeys”. Some of that there I made up.

Playing tour guide and keeping us from getting lost all the while pointing out what we were seeing.

What an admirable young man.

Not knowing the town it was a pleasure to be guided to just the right “Dep” so we could get the room supplies truly needed. You know fruit, yogurt and a “two four”.

IT’S OKAY LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS.

Every direction taller than the last. Construction fills the air, like Belfast.

“Game Time” called it a million dollar view.

That guy falls right into the how nice can you be category. He also told me if I was funnier and not so stupid I would make the weekly reflections more often. Of course he’s right. Damn it.

The moral here is if they are Canadian have no fear of meeting this person as they are going to be beyond cool.

Merci bon monsieur.

A Very Happy Taj

Next up everything.

Late April into May 2025