Two train tracks converge and head off into the distance on the south side of Acton. We have had some fantastic spring days - with warm temperatures and a bright sun, and most of the snow has melted. April showers have now settled in and we can look forward to May flowers. I have heard that summer will be warmer than average - hurray.

As part of Ann's birthday present Joe takes us to see Matt Dusk (I had the song from his website blasting while I wrote this) at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre. The crooner sings in the style of Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble and is very good. Ann and I loved to see him in the reality show Casino where he was one of the hotel entertainers.

I really liked that after the Theatre told us that cameras were banned from the show Matt said he had three rules, you could dance, you could sing and you could use flash photography! Great show, great performance and bring your camera because I highly recommend going to his concert if you get a chance. Here is a youtube video I took of Matt singing Mac the Knife.

After the performance Matt heads out to the lobby to sign autographs for the adoring fans. The lineup to meet him was huge!

Joe (red hair in blue shirt) gets behind Matt while the excited fans at the head of the autograph lineup meet the singer.

Dufferin Aggregates held an Earth Week tree planting at their Acton Quarry Site and I dragged the whole family to a morning of digging, planting and watering. I think they said the volunteers were planting 3000 trees this year.

We brought our own shovels and buckets but they had plenty of both available for use. Here is an enthusiastic Scout happy to be doing his part to make the Earth a better place.

Wellington-Halton Hills Member of Parliment (MP) Michael Chong supports seniors during a Rock-a-thon held at Acton's Sobeys. The 36 hour event had people rock'n on a rocking chair for a couple of hours each. Ann and Seafood Goddess joined in although Goddess got a bad bout of motion sickness and had a rough night - she was a tad green they say.