[Bayer]

"Whimsy" is a highly culture-dependent concept. The other major culture in this country would use the word "fantaisiste" - which elicits a somewhat different feeling. The Stravinsky fountain near Centre Pompidou in Paris is "whimsical," but it is more than that; it is also a work of art. I like the Cormier fountain but it's not in the same league.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

"Whimsy" is a highly culture-dependent concept. The other major culture in this country would use the word "fantaisiste" - which elicits a somewhat different feeling. The Stravinsky fountain near Centre Pompidou in Paris is "whimsical," but it is more than that; it is also a work of art. I like the Cormier fountain but it's not in the same league.

One can only wish we are ready for a Tarot Garden level of whimsical.

AoD

 

[slicecom]

Can we get rid of the poll at the top of this thread? It depresses me that a Firkin chain pub beat out C'est What?

 

[interchange42]

Can we get rid of the poll at the top of this thread? It depresses me that a Firkin chain pub beat out C'est What?

The poll is gone, but if you didn't come just because it wasn't at C'Est What, you missed a nice get-together. Sometimes you have to look beyond your inclinations to get the best out of what comes your way.

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[JasonParis]

Maybe Market Lane Park (beside the new St. Lawrence Market North) could be renamed for her once it gets rebuilt.

Not a bad thought! Something in and/or around Regent Park could make sense too.

 

[T.E.C.II]

"Whimsy" is a highly culture-dependent concept. The other major culture in this country would use the word "fantaisiste" - which elicits a somewhat different feeling. The Stravinsky fountain near Centre Pompidou in Paris is "whimsical," but it is more than that; it is also a work of art. I like the Cormier fountain but it's not in the same league.

But is it fair to compare the two? For what it's worth, people can at least interact with the dog fountain.

 

[nstuch]

there's also the fairly new park at King and River that's in even worse shape

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turns out the crappy looking park at Queen and River is by design

https://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto...pen-for-dogs-and-their-walkers-the-fixer.html

 

[salsa]

 

[Miscreant]

Goddamn miscreants.

 

[Tuscani01]

The pylon adds a Toronto touch to the fountain. Just wait until tourists start flocking for pictures with that pylon fountain!

 

[condovo]

Glad they're staying on top of the damage.

 

[DSC]

Glad they're staying on top of the damage.

Yes and even better if they did something (metal bumps on the 'tiles' around the fountain?) to stop further stupid damage.

 

[MetroMan]

My dog is eager to sub in for the injured Labrador...

Went by yesterday and there were 4 or 5 dogs happily frolicking in the fountain. I didn’t see any signs prohibiting it so I let Penny go for a swim under the supervision of the fountain cat.

 

[condovo]

I thought the filtration system isn't designed to handle dog hair...

 

[T.E.C.II]

It isn't.