A huge campaign on the TTC subway stations pushing RIM’s proprietary Blackberry Messenger (BBM) service which is arguably the most popular feature on their devices. Photos were taken at Yonge/Bloor with my Blackberry Bold 9000. Ironically I could not instantly share these photos with my BBM connections. The TTC has one of the only subway systems in the world without some kind of data service (wi-fi or cellular). Except for a few open (outdoor or above ground) areas, there is no network for using BBM.

500th post. How fitting that it is Blackberry related, since I joined tumblr approximately about the time that I bought my Blackberry Bold just so I could blog on the run.

A Walk Down Yonge

It was a gorgeous morning as I left work, and rather than the usual subway from St. Clair, I decided to walk south down Yonge Street and would board the trains at Bloor for the eventual westbound trip.  I need the exercise anyway.

I always find something new on this trips. I know most of Toronto well, but I am still surprised by the little treasures that have slipped past my memory over the many years.  Today was the overpass at Rowanwood Avenue, which overlooks the TTC Subway tracks between Summerhill and Rosedale stations.  I stopped to take a few photos with my blackberry. Another lesson learned today. ALWAYS carry my SLR with me.  Not bad for a phone cam though.

I’ve arrived home, and it is almost sad that I need to get some sleep. I will try to make it a short nap so that I can enjoy the rest of this gorgeous day.   After all I did not get a weekend, much less a long one. Enjoy the photos.

Visiting Bay Lower subway station  - read the full story here

Did you take the (de)tour?