One of my fondest memories. My first summer in Toronto. Lived on Indian Road just close to High Park. Went to the pool on a hot Sunday afternoon. Saw THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHINESE CANADIAN GIRL in the world sunning herself by the pool. Wearing a micro bikini. Golden skin. Couldn't think of a pick up line, so I jumped in the pool and got out and splashed some water on her. She opened her eyes and looked at me. Like WTF dude. I ambled over to her and introduced myself. She was a sweetheart. So friendly. We chatted for a bit and I asked her if she would like to go for a coffee. She said "sure". I kind of double checked with her. I said "you don't even know me" She said "it's ok. I can tell if a guy is a creep" . So we walked back up Parkside Drive to my place where my car was parked. We went for a coffee at the Denny's at Islington and Bloor or Kipling. Or thereabouts. Long time ago. She was a total sweet heart. Drove her home and got her phone number. When I called a few days later, she had changed her mind. (age difference_ Me 23 she 18. ) No harm. No foul. As they say in Australia.
One of my favorite nostalgic Toronto memories.
Ah, spent my young teenage years living in Parkdale, near the best dance club at that time, The Masyrek hall, Queen St. west of Dufferin. Went to my first pub, the Parkdale Hotel, was underage with my uncles. A 10 ounce draft beer cost 15 cents, later increased to 25 cents. Waiters would drop a tray of beer on the table, about 8 glasses and the tip would be, Have one for yourself, he would turn his back to the bar and guzzle it down in seconds.
