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2013/02 Moments, February 2013

Kingston, Jamaica; Toronto, Ontario.
Goats grazing beside John Golding Road, Kingston Jamaica,
Goats grazing beside John Golding Road, Kingston Jamaica, behind U. West Indies Mona campus. Ravine down to Hope River, with the Blue Mountains (Dallas Mountain) beyond. Rough housing by squatters in the neighbourhood, completely rural area just minutes east of the university, a short drive from urban Kingston (20130213 1149, Hope River Valley, Jamaica)

Tire on minivan went flat northbound on Don Valley Parkway, pulled off onto Don Mills Road N, stopped on bridge. Called CAA. First CAA responder lowered spare tire, found wouldn’t hold seal. Referred to tow truck, 20 minutes later. Technician used wheel lift so flat driver side rear tire off ground. Towed to Canadian Tire Laird and Eglinton. Tire was 2 months old, replaced under warranty. Upside was spare tire now also repaired, should an incident happen under less favourable circumstances. (Toronto) 201302227 1216

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