Do you remember the CBC show Mr Dressup? The show aired every weekday morning, and each day Mr. Dressup would lead children through a series of songs, stories, arts, crafts and imagination games, with the help of his friends Casey and Finnegan, a boy and a dog who lived in a treehouse in the back yard. The set for the show included the inside of Mr. Dressup's house, with scenes shot in the living room, kitchen, and a kind of play room that included the Tickle Trunk (where costumes used in make-believe skits were stored) and a long counter where Casey and Finnegan often appeared. Sometimes, the action moved outside to Casey and Finnegan's treehouse.
Mr. Dressup's most famous segment featured his Tickle Trunk, from which he would get a costume. It might be an animal costume, or a policeman's or fireman's uniform, or some other outfit in which he could dress up and play whatever role was suggested by the costume.
Mr. Dressup's most famous segment featured his Tickle Trunk, from which he would get a costume. It might be an animal costume, or a policeman's or fireman's uniform, or some other outfit in which he could dress up and play whatever role was suggested by the costume.
I used to watch alot of TV when I was a kid. I sometimes kid and say my baby sitter was the TV set, and to some degree it was true. I used to love this show. So imagine my surprise when I walked by this set piece on display at the CBC. It was like walking past a part of my childhood. And of course I had to get a picture beside it.
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Feb. 28/08 - Statement from Neil Micklewright, VP of Operations for Forsythe Championship Racing Ltd., LLC:
Paul Tracy
The 2 car Atlantic Team, under the banner of Forsythe Racing Inc, will run the 12 race 2008 Atlantic schedule with James Hinchcliffe and David Garza. For those that didn't know the 12 race Atlantic Series is still on, although the schedule will be revised.
"I'm thrilled we now have a unified open wheel racing series that will feature great drivers, a diversity of world-class venues and numerous top-notch teams, I applaud Tony George for his commitment to the sport, and join him in now focusing solely on the future of open wheel racing in North America. I'm eager for our team to race this season, and certainly will do all that I can to help advance our sport in the short- and long-term."
The view from our seats.
My one problem I had with the entire night was the amount of room we had in our seats. We were pretty much dead centre up on the balcony, and the view really good. But the actual seats were way to close together with very little leg room. I'm not that tall, and I had a hard time sitting there for two hours. Any taller and I would of had a problem.
Having the time of our lives....
In front of the Royal Alex
The reverse angle view.
This was the second studio.
And this was the situation room.
And this is my area where I work. 
Here are a couple of the guys I work with, "hard" at work.
From the Indy Racing League Offices
Rahal-Letterman Racing3-time IndyCar champion and Rahal Letterman Racing co-owner Bobby Rahal concerning the announcement concerning a merger of American open-wheel racing. "This is a great day for open-wheel racing and one that I and my Rahal Letterman Racing team have looked forward to for a long time. I applaud all of those that made this possible, but want to especially recognize all of those that made sacrifices and concessions to secure the future of open-wheel racing. I truly believe that this is the first step toward restoring open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 to not only where it once was, but beyond."
Andretti Green Media Announcement, Michael Andretti, chairman, Andretti Green Racing:
WALKER RACING EMBRACES OPEN WHEEL UNIFICATION
A casualty of the announcement is that the Grand Prix of Toronto (nee the Molson Indy), which has been a fixture on the Toronto waterfront each year since 1986, will be cancelled. The last-minute merger means Toronto’s race can’t be inserted into the IRL’s schedule. But sources say the event may return in 2009.
A picture of me and my first car! Really, this was what my first car looked like. A 1978 Honda Civic CVCC. I owned mine when I was 17, I'll let you do the math!
Notice the sleek lines...
...and the sporty interior.
The new Mazda Miata, or as it's now called, the MX-5. Check out the cool retractable hardtop. Would make for awesome summer cruising.
However not a very practical car for our needs. Not too sure where you would put 2 dogs...
And as usual, my choice for best car that I would actually put money down to buy; the VW Golf GTI. Surprised? I didn't think so.
And now we're talking more my speed. Love the bike rack, and the bike. Wrap it up!
In the category of say it isn't so, or maybe better late then never ... the new VW mini-van.
And again, surprising no one I'm sure, my pick for an SUV that I would put money down to buy. The new VW Tiguan. Can you say brand loyalty? Sorry about the crappy picture, but it's about about the size of the Honda CRV and its priced at $29,000 to start. Where do I sign?
And my personal favorite of the 2008 Toronto Auto show. The new kid on the block, Ferrari and Porsche killer ... 420 hp ... 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds ... the Audi R8 ... sweeeeeeeeeeet! 
Love the glass engine cover.