Of all the days... really a snow storm?

The storm's arrival in Windsor early Friday led to the cancellation of some flights, and school buses weren't operating. (CBC)A major snowstorm is moving through southern Ontario Friday as the country's busiest airport ramps up staffing to handle crowds of holiday travellers, flight delays and cancellations.

The storm system will cover a swath of the province stretching from Windsor east to Kingston, and as far north as Peterborough, bringing snow and gusty winds.

It's expected to end late Friday afternoon after dumping 15 centimetres of snow.

Toronto and Niagara Falls could receive as much as 20 centimetres of snow, beginning in the morning. It will be blustery, as well, with winds gusting up to 60 km/h.

Can't make it to the fundraising event due to snow? donate online today!

Brickyard Bash

Its that time already – the first Official Fundraising Event for the onTaRiO pEdAL pusherS is tomorrow. And the rumours are true – Shane Douglas Jolly will be performing during the evening.

In true Canadian-spirit there is an extreme snow-storm warning in place for Friday – the prediction is 30cm of snow on Friday and 50 cm over the course of the weekend.

Better warm up with a beer, good music and great company at the Brickyard!

Avoid the rush - donate online before the event. DONATE TODAY

My First Video Attempt!

Hopefully by the end of this journey my editing skills will have improved considerably.

Brickyard Fundraiser

Strength in Numbers ...

The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret Hospital, is a cycling journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls - a distance of over 200 km - that I am embarking on to fight cancer.

My team - onTaRiO pEdAL pusherS - led by Ed Carey has begun training for this event. In order to enter the ride we each must raise $2500 by June 2009. Funds raised in The Ride to Conquer Cancer will support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret Hospital, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

Visit the website to make your donation or for more information. http://www.conquercancer.ca/index.html

All major credit cards are accepted.

Thank you in advance for your donation.

Brickyard Bash 2008

We are having a fund raising event at the Brickyard and BBQ - so join us for a night of live music and great food and drinks!

When: December 19th, 2008
Where: The Brickyard and BBQ
95 THE EAST MALL (QEW & 427)

Why: The onTaRiO pEdAL pusherS need to raise $15,000 for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

Donations will be accepted on the night or you can avoid the rush and donate online today!

Get ready for a night of fun and festivities!

Questions? send me an email

It's a team event!

Despite the multitude of beer consumed the night before, on Sunday morning Ed and I headed over to Ladan and Telly’s house for a TEAM TRAINING SESSION!

Telly the Conquerer didn’t participate in the training session (due to lack of bike) – but he did spend our training session offering words of encouragement… while eating sweets! Our perseverance and dedication was put to the test. We definitely need to get him a bike and trainer ready for our next session.

I have never had such a difficult training session. Between waves of nausea, the pain from my finger (I think I broke it on Saturday) and the hard-core demands of trainer Troy McLure – I was struggling. I don’t think I made much sense once our stint was over – but I pulled through.

Needless to say, I have learnt a thing or two:

1. The amount of alcohol consumed the night the before directly impacts the enjoyment of riding
   
2. Ladan puts on a pretty awesome spread so will have to ensure I am feeling good enough to enjoy it next time

As you can see, I am committed to my training regime and will be more than ready for the 200km ride. So please donate to my cause – I need to raise $2500 in order to participate in this ride. Click here to donate today.

My team – OPP – onTaRiO pEdAL pushers – needs $15,000 combined donations in order to ride. A challenge but acheiveable with your help.
Click here to donate to the OPP today.


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