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The Perfect Pattern

As a teenager I was very keen on playing football. I managed to make it onto the bantam team for Westmount High in Montreal. The next year my mother moved me to Vancouver where I started attending John Oliver High School.

In PE class one day the teacher decided to try some football passing drills. I thought he might be looking for prospects for John Oliver’s team. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, the route the pass receiver runs is determined before the ball is thrown. That is to ensure everyone knows who will be in which position to catch the ball. There are set patterns with descriptive names to make it easy for the quarterback and receiver to communicate. A hook pattern is down the field and then back toward the passer like a fish hook. A square out is down the field and then a 90º turn to the outside. There many standard patterns with descriptive names.

The pattern the coach called for me was a post pattern. A post pattern is 10 yards straight down the field and then a turn toward the goal post. We were quite far from the goal line so I wasn't concerned about it being in the way. The coach must have liked the way I ran the pattern because he waited a very long time before he threw the ball. I watched as the ball came closer and closer and I knew it was right on target. Just as I was taught, I watched the ball all the way as it came right into my hands. As I turned to see the ball touch my fingers I noticed something else between my hands. It was the goal post dead straight in front of me. I was on one side of the post and the ball was on the other side.

I don't remember anything after that until I woke up with the coach standing over me. It was a beautiful day, I could see a few clouds drifting slowly past in a blue sky as I lay on the ground. I didn't feel any pain, just a kind of numbness in my head. I was a bit annoyed at the coach standing over me, blocking my view of the sky and clouds and asking me silly questions. "Are you OK?", he asked. "Of course I'm OK", I answered. After a minute or so my last memory came back and the numbness turned to pain. My forehead had a big lump in the middle and my right knee was very sore where it crashed into the steel post.

My mother came to get me and took me home in a taxi.

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cool-in-winterpark-fl · 6 months

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Winter Park, FL, Is A Charming City

Winter Park, Florida, is a charming city near Orlando's theme parks. It was founded in 1887 to escape cold weather and has become a year-round destination. The city covers an area of 10 square miles and offers Michelin-recognized restaurants, locally owned shops, lakes with boat tours, and grassy areas for kids to play and fly kites. Winter Park has a rich history and is a must-visit destination for the residents of Orlando. Park Avenue is a popular destination in downtown Winter Park, with many stand-out restaurants and local boutiques. Just off Park Avenue is Rollins, a small liberal arts college contributing to the town's cultural activities. The waterfront connects six lakes and is a short walk from downtown. Winter Park is an excellent place for anyone looking for a break from the crowds in Orlando.

Apartments for rent in Orlando

If you are searching for a beautiful home for your family, look no further than the apartments for rent in Orlando. The best choice is the Winter Park at Westmount. This resort-inspired apartment community offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature and modern conveniences because of the excellent amenities. You can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature without compromising the comforts of contemporary living. Westmount at Winter Park is found on a serene lake, providing breathtaking views and a peaceful ambiance. Westmount at Winter Park is located in a highly desirable neighborhood with numerous options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, all within easy reach. You are close to everything, from Winter Park Village and Rollins College to Disney World. Call (407) 378-1810 for more details.

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens, located near Winter Park, FL, is a 50-acre botanical garden showcasing a diverse array of plants and flowers worldwide. Visitors to the Harry P. Leu Gardens can explore the Rose Garden, Butterfly Garden, Herb Garden, and other special gardens, as well as historical buildings like the Leu House, Orange Packing House, and Rose Garden Gazebo. The gardens offer guided tours and educational programs for all ages, including school field trips, adult workshops, and family events. They also provide a peaceful atmosphere for visitors to relax and enjoy nature, history, and relaxation. Harry P. Leu Gardens is a great place for people of all ages and interests to enjoy nature, learn about history, and relax in peace and quiet.

Top Steakhouses in Winter Park to go

The three top-notch steakhouses in Winter Park, Florida, are Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-themed restaurant chain that offers a diverse menu with lunch specials like Blooming Onion and Caramel Mustard Glazed Pork Chops. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is renowned for its exceptional service, warm ambiance, and delicious steaks. The staff, particularly Michael and Jason, go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Ruth's Chris Steak House in Winter Park offers warm hospitality, a comfortable ambiance, and meticulously crafted dishes, including their signature Ribeye Steak and stuffed chicken breast. The restaurant also offers a satisfying happy hour with affordable options.

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Harry P Leu Gardens 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, United States Head west on Nebraska St toward N Hampton Ave 0.6 mi Turn right onto N Mills Ave 1.1 mi Continue onto S Orlando Ave Pass by Einstein Bros. Bagels (on the right in 0.3 mi) 1.6 mi Turn left onto Lee Rd/U.S 17 Truck/U.S 92 Truck 0.4 mi Turn right Destination will be on the left 157 ft Westmount at Winter Park 1701 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States

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tradedmiami · 9 months

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SALE IMAGE: Cole Whitaker, Mark McGregor & Jason Stanton DATE: 07/20/2023 ADDRESS: 2200 Cedar Trace Circle & 1701 East 131st Avenue MARKET: Tampa ASSET TYPE: Multifamily BUYER: Westmount Square Capital - Mark McGregor; Miramar Capital SELLER: Asia Capital Real Estate BROKERS: Jason Stanton & Cole Whitaker - Berkadia MORTGAGE BROKER: Allan Freedman - Berkadia SALE PRICE: $26,760,000 UNITS: 306 ~ PPU: $87,451 NOTE: Westmount Square Capital, and Miramar Capital, purchased two garden-style apartment complexes in Tampa for a combined sales price of $26.76 million. The 306-unit portfolio near the University of South Florida represents a value-add opportunity in workforce housing. #Miami #RealEstate #tradedmia #MIA #22North #ThePalmsatAshleyOaks #Tampa #Multifamily #WestmountSquareCapital #MarkMcGregor #MiramarCapital #AsiaCapitalRealEstate #JasonStanton #ColeWhitaker #Berkadia #AllanFreedman

#Miami #RealEstate #tradedmia #MIA #ThePalmsatAshleyOaks #Tampa #Multifamily #WestmountSquareCapital #MarkMcGregor #MiramarCapital #AsiaCapitalRealEstate #JasonStanton #ColeWhitaker #Berkadia #AllanFreedman

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adib-photography · 1 year

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One of the interesting Christmas tree ideas was designed in an haute couture dress shape. Brilliant idea. #christmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #xmas #merrychristmas #love #christmastime #winter #handmade #natale #christmasgifts #santa #christmasdecorations #christmasiscoming #holidays #holiday #gift #navidad #santaclaus #christmaslights #noel #art #instagood #december #family #gifts #snow #smallbusiness #canada #photography #giftideas (at Westmount Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClqeRfxOBdM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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tabledesmatieres · 5 years

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#original photographers #photographers on tumblr #Mies van der Rohe #montreal #architecture #westmount square

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ogariepy · 7 years

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Mercedes à Westmount Square, 2017

Ne manquez pas le lancement de la collection AH17 de Mercedes ce Jeudi 21 septembre au 4037 Sainte-Catherine est.

#2017 #AH17 #Westmount Square #Fashion #event #mercedes morin #fashion photography #photographers on tumblr

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evilbuildingsblog · 2 years

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Westmount Square, Montreal

#evil #building #scary #villain

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ofcharacter · 3 years

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Westmount Square – Mies van der Rohe

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bantarleton · 4 years

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The Battle of Jersey

On the night of the 5th of January 1781 a French force invaded the Channel Island of Jersey. Their objective was to seize the island and stop it from being used as a base to harass French and rebel American shipping.

A French force of 700 men under the Baron de Rollecourt landed and marched four kilometers to the island’s capital, St Helier, arriving between six and seven in the morning on 6 January. When they entered the market, later to be called the Royal Square, with its recently erected statue to King George II, they killed a sentry and surprised the guard. The first division set up defensive positions in the market while most of the town was asleep. At about eight o'clock a French patrol surrounded Government House, then situated at Le Manoir de La Motte on the east of the town; there they surprised the island's governor, Major Moses Corbet, in bed.

His captors took Corbet to the Royal Court House in the market square where De Rullecourt convinced Corbet that thousands of French troops had already overwhelmed Jersey. De Rullecourt threatened to burn the town and slaughter the inhabitants if Corbet did not sign a capitulation. In addition, Corbet was to order the commander at Elizabeth Castle to surrender. Corbet replied that as he was a prisoner he had no authority and that anything he signed would "be of no avail". De Rullecourt insisted and so Corbet, to avoid further harm to St Helier, signed.

The French had already approached the commander at Elizabeth Castle, Captain Mulcaster C.R.E., who refused their verbal request to surrender. The French had advanced towards the castle where the troops in the castle peremptorily fired on the French, killing two or three men; the French then withdrew. Captain Aylward of the Invalids then arrived at the Castle and being senior assumed command. When the French delivered Corbet's written order to surrender, the castle's defenders signalled their persistent refusal by opening fire on the French.

The British were now alerted and with Corbet a prisoner, command fell to the next senior-most British commander was the 24-year-old Major Francis Peirson (in command of the troops at Saint Peter's Barracks). The British troops and militia assembled on the Mont ès Pendus (now called Westmount), to the west of the town. Peirson soon had 2,000 men at his disposal, with which he resolved to descend the hill and attack into the town. The French, who were camped in the market, had seized the town's cannons and had placed them at the different openings to the market to fire on the British troops if they approached. The French did not find the howitzers. The British learned through several people who had been spying on the French troops, that the French number did not exceed 800 or 900 men.

Major Peirson detached the 78th Seaforth Highlanders under Captain Lumsdaine, and sent them to take possession of the Mont de la Ville hill (now the site of Fort Regent), to block any French retreat. Once Peirson believed that the 78th had reached their destination, he ordered his remaining troops to attack. The British were stopped at the edge of the town, where de Rullecourt sent Corbet to offer capitulation terms and to tell the British that if they did not sign, the French would ransack the town within half an hour. Peirson and Captain Campbell answered that the French had 20 minutes to surrender.

The five companies of the 83rd Regiment of Foot and the part of the East Regiment in Grouville to the east who were now covering the landing area, also refused to surrender. When de Rullecourt received their answer he was heard to remark: "Since they do not want to surrender, I have come to die."

The attack began. The British forces in the Grande Rue, now called Broad Street, included the 78th Regiment, the Battalion of Saint Lawrence, the South-East Regiment, and the Compagnies de Saint-Jean. The 95th Regiment of Foot, with the rest of the militia, advanced down the other avenues. The British had too many troops for the battle, a British soldier later saying that a third of the British troops would have been more than enough to destroy the French army. Many British soldiers, confused and having nothing to shoot at, fired most of their shots into the air.

The French resistance was of short duration, most of the action lasting a quarter of an hour. The French only fired the cannons that they had at their disposal once or twice. The British had a howitzer placed directly opposite the market in the Grande Rue, which at each shot "cleaned all the surroundings of French" according to a member of the British service.

Major Peirson and the 95th Regiment advanced towards the Avenue du Marché. Then, just as the British were about to win, a musket ball in the heart killed Major Peirson; his saddened troops, now led by a militia subaltern, Philip Dumaresq, rushed forward and continued the fight. When de Rullecourt fell wounded, many French soldiers gave up the fight, throwing down their weapons and fleeing. Others reached the market houses from where they continued to fire.

De Rullecourt, through Corbet, told the British that the French had two battalions and an artillery company at La Rocque, which could be at the town within a quarter of an hour. The British were not intimidated, knowing that the number of French troops there was less than 200, they having landed that morning. A guard of 45 grenadiers of the 83rd Regiment, led by Captain Campbell, resisted 140 French soldiers until the arrival of a part of the East Regiment, whereupon the French were defeated, suffering 30 dead or wounded, with 70 men taken prisoner. Seven grenadiers were killed during this action. The remaining French soldiers dispersed themselves throughout the countryside to reach their boats; locals caught several trying to do so.

The British took 600 prisoners in all whom they subsequently sent to England. The British losses were 11 dead and 36 wounded among the regular troops, and four dead and 29 wounded among the militia. In addition, Captain Charlton, of the Royal Artillery, was wounded while a prisoner of the French. The French had 78 killed and 74 wounded. De Rullecourt being seriously wounded, died that night at the house of Dr Lerrier in Royal Square (now the pub called The Peirson); he was buried in the grounds of the Parish Church of St Helier.

Captain Lumsdaine stated: "The face of the affairs being in a few hours thus changed, the enemy's vessels quit the Island, the troops that they had landed being drowned, killed, wounded or prisoners."

Reenactors at the site of the battle.

#jersey #channel islands #history #military history #18th century #American revolution #revwar #American war of independence #british army #redcoat #redcoats

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architectnews · 3 years

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Clarke Terrace, Montréal

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Clarke Terrace in Montréal, Quebec

1 Feb 2021

Clarke Terrace

Design: MYTO d.e.v.

Location: Westmount, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Clarke Terrace

MYTO design d’espaces vivants is proud to announce a new landscape design, which won an award at the Grands Prix du Design 2020 in the Residential Patio and Landscaping category.

Designer Martine Brisson and landscape architect Roxanne Miller worked for more than a year to create a green rooftop with custom planters atop a home in Westmount. The sprawling 1965 square foot space is dedicated to relaxation. It boasts a spectacular view and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.

After renovating the house in 2016, the owner of the luxury property wanted to make the most of the flat roof by turning it into a deck. He engaged MYTO design d’espaces vivants, whose specialties include green rooftops. The mandate was to create a space focused on wellness. It was to be suitable for entertaining and would showcase a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding areas.

True to their brand, the two women decided to create a contemporary, visually striking, and streamlined outdoor space bordered with colorful, somewhat unruly vegetation. The decking is made of ipe wood, a species known for its toughness, high density, and beautiful color. To ensure safe enjoyment of the view and vegetation, a transparent glass parapet encloses the entire perimeter.

One of the project’s challenges was to create elegant furnishings that would conceal ventilation equipment on the roof. Brisson and Miller designed a set of wood-clad planters to conceal the equipment. “We designed these planters from the ground up to meet this project’s requirements. The wooden elements are removed in winter to prevent swelling,” the designer notes. Once the design was complete, Atelier Papineau took charge of building the planters.

In the planters and on the green terrace, Miller opted for perennials and indigenous species, to minimize maintenance and replanting. The planters are insulated for overwintering. The horticulturist also took care to work with a harmonious color palette (pink, blue, violet) and chose plants with different flowering times (brief and long) so that there would be elegant flowers throughout the warm season.

Brisson and Miller also wanted subtle lighting for the plants, choosing minimalist fixtures from Jardin d’ombre et lumière. In the evening, the space has a warm, intimate, and thoroughly relaxing ambiance.

After more than a year of work, the result is a rooftop terrace that blends with the surrounding canopy. Shaded by large trees at almost every time of day, the space is surrounded by colorful wildflowers that frame a gorgeous view of downtown Montreal.

About MYTO d.e.v. Coming from the world of fashion and stage worlds, Martine Brisson naturally navigates in the world of design and architecture. At the very beginning of her design career, ten years ago, she paid particular attention to the dialogue between interior and exterior and realized that the openings acted like paintings.

Martine graduated in art and interior design and was trained by teachers who are mainly architects. She sees spaces and volumes in their global locations which are in relation to the elements.

From the beginning of her career as an interior designer, Martine has always incorporated part of the external environment and the orientation of human movements to her designs. Winner of 4 design awards for outdoor spaces, Martine enjoys a good reputation in her community.

Design:MYTO d.e.v.

Image credits: Pierre Béland

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