Great opportunity performing this year at The Canadian Exhibition, particularly at the Canadian Pavilion!

This photo...

Michael Carl O'Neil performing as Canada's Father of Confederation namely: "Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue"on Sun., Aug. 27, 2000.

Yes... while performing "Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue" took a fall on Mon., Aug. 28th.

This was reported in Tues. Aug. 29th's edition of "Metro", and apparently on local radio.

Obviously, as a performer, media coverage is important... however, this was obviously an "unexpected turn of events"!

Although.... there's a happy ending!!

For all of the wonderful support of good friends, especially fellow buskers such as Jeff Collins and Steve Elve, I am very grateful. To all of the many concerned performers, who offered encouragement upon my return - "THANK YOU"!

"Queen Victoria's Living Statue" was "amusingly" pleased to return for final performances, including a "Press Shoot" for the TTC on Fri. Aug. 29th - (Photos to be posted soon!).

A very sincere THANK YOU to EVERYONE at the C.N.E., including the Entertainment Committee, Administration (particularly Danielle Bourrée, David Bednar and John Downing) along with all of the staff, including my "helpers" - you know who you are!

Your support and encouragement was greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.

Last... but certainly NOT least - a very heart-felt and sincere THANK YOU to the wonderful, incredibly efficient and professional ambulance attendants with their drivers, Toronto police and the wonderful care by the doctors and staff at Emergency Services at St. Michael's Hospital.

Indeed... Queen Victoria's Living Statue after performing was pleased to "hang out, having tea?" with the C.N.E.'s Critter Characters at the "Going Away" party!!

Now, I am enthusiastic for upcoming performances in Spain - leaving very soon! Sept. 20th!