fresnelly

A table for larger than 5 or 6 would probably need a reservation. We can leave that until the date is closer and we have a better idea who's going to make it.

I already know what I'm going to eat!

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Lucifer

spotted dick?

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blar

i would not mind coming

cellophanedeity

Please do blar! It would be nice to see you.

m0rpheus

I'd have to check my schedule but if I can make it I'd love to join in the fun.

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Hash_Browns

I know this isn't what the thread is about, but I just have to say I'm jealous! It's a 5 hr. + drive from my current location, and therefore way out of the question, but I do hope you all have fun!! Happy Holidays!

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Siege

Pish posh, 5 hours is nothing to come see us Torontonians!

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tecoyah

Fast ferry has stopped for the season (freakin' five weeks early)....Im a no show...sorry

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Hash_Browns

I totally agree with you Siege, but it's my pocket book and babysitters list that are having issues...take it up with them!! hehe I would love to make to it meet any of you wonderful folks. One day...at least until then I have something to dream about!

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Lucifer

I'm flying in from Newfoundland...what's your excuse?

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Lucifer

Anybody up for going to see "Brokeback Mountain" after lunch? I really want to see this, but it seems to be playing in just 3 theatres in Canada, Toronto, Halifax and Ottawa.

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Scorps

WHAT THE!!


you guys are in town?


Oh and I will not be there...I got my winter rat out and it just makes it to work and back...going to Toronto is to much trouble, I don't feel like replaceing the fan belt 3 times in the winter! and paying 100 dollars in gas for a 1 way trip, I will make one of these meet ups...but its gotta be summer!

Siege

Alrighty, I noticed that there was no price listing for the white elephant. And seeing as how there are few days left, I assume not going to happen?

And anybody know how to get there by TTC?

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Lucifer

How about somewhere in the neighbourhood of $15-20? how does that sound? I was just going to get a gift certificate from Chapters or Lovecraft.

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Charlatan

Here is a link to the Google Map for the restaurant:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39+Pri...&iwloc=A&hl=en

TTC: Get off at St. George and exit via Bedford Road. Go north on Beford to Prince Arthur.

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fresnelly

Okay, this is the week! I volunteer to call the Duke on Thursday, to make a reservation once we know the count.

As for the White elephant, I'm up for it, but feeling a bit broke now, so a limit under $20 is good for me.

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aberkok

Just chiming in to add my name to the "fer sure" list. See you all at 1:30 on Friday, Duke of York?

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Siege

I'm in, just need to know how much we're spending so I can scramble to the mall

Oh, and who in the world has white wrapping paper? I seem to have every colour BUT white...

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cellophanedeity

I think the paper doesn't really matter Siege. At least, whatever I get will not be in white paper!

I'm all for the absolutely-no-more-than-$20.00 limit as well. I'm very broke.

Duke of York at 1:30, sounds good!

Siege

So, looks like we have agreed on $20 as a general upper bound/goal?

*Runs off to the mall*

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Leto

i got the pm from cellophane.. looks like it will be tough for me to make this on friday, so don't count on me... (sorry)

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Charlatan

At this point I am still in.

I have a suspicion that my wife is planning something for the weekend... I think she is planning a little getaway for the two of us. There have been little hints around the house, a message from a car rental agency and no plans for new year's eve (usually made by now).

If she springs it on me and says we are leaving on Friday I am out... if I am just imagining things and getting my hopes up then I will definately be there.

I will be at Fairview Mall today so I will load up on a gift just to be safe.

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fresnelly

I'm going to call around 4pm today, and here's the list I'm working from:

Fer Sure:
Cellophanedeity
Simon
Lucifer
Aberkok
Siege
blar
fresnelly
Kramus

Maybe:
M0rpheus
Charlatan

Bummed:
amonkie
Tecoyah
Leto
Pain Train
Hash_browns

Let me know if your status has changed by then.

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Siege

I'm still going for sure, however, I will not be able to stay long. I'm having an early dinner with one of my friends around 5-6pm.

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amonkie

*Still Bummed * Have fun guys!!

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fresnelly

Reservation has been made:

Place: Duke of York Pub - 39 Prince Arthur Ave.

Date: Friday, December 30th, 2005
Time: 1:30pm

Table under the name "TFP"

Be there, or be hungry.

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cellophanedeity

Excellent!

I'll see you there!

Charlatan

I'm in... my wife was planning for next weekend.

Still not sure about making it for a movie after; I will have to see tomorrow.

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Martian

I was invited and appreciate the thought. However, business is down for the season and with Christmas just being past, I don't think I can afford it.

Sorry, guys. I swear that I will make it to one of these things some day.

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Siege

Dinner has changed to breakfast, so if anything, i'll be late. But at least I can stick around longer.

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m0rpheus

Sorry about not getting back about this. I've been kinda crazy busy this week and havent even had a chance to log in to TFP. Seeing as how it is now almost 5pm I hope lunch went well. Next time I guess.

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Charlatan

So we all met for lunch yesterday and I think it's pretty safe to say we all had a good time... I know I did.

I've posted some shots in my Phone thread here: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...58#post1970558

It was great to meet Lucifer, Simon and Madly for the first time and to meet everyone else again. I hope you all have a Happy New Year's eve!

See you all in the new year.

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aberkok

Yeah it was a fun time. Proving once again that the Toronto chapter of the TFP is much better than anywhere else. Although I will say that I feel lucky not to have been shot on the way there.

It was great to see everyone and I hope I don't have to wait another 6 months to do it again. Fresnelly and Madly, it was great to meet you for the first time. To the rest of you...once again I felt at ease among such like-minded individuals.

Charlatan, now that I know where you live you'll be seeing much more of me... (muhahahah!). Actually, with Cellophanedeity's gift of mucho chocolates, I expect everyone'll be seeing more of me.

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Leto

Sorry to miss you, and just by minutes too. I popped in at 1:20 (approx) between shuttling my oldest son to MacDonald Block for a driver's test, and my middle son to a birthday party. I asked the waiter/host guy to say hi to you all from me, as nobody had arrived yet.

Happy New year to all!

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Siege

Yeah, Lucifer told me that the waiter told him that you popped in. Pity you couldn't stay. Hopefully next time

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cellophanedeity

Madly, Kramus, Aberkok


Siege, Lucifer


Lucifer


Siege opening his white elephant prezzie


Siege with his prezzie: A framed Kramus original!


Kramus and Madly


Charlatan opening his prezzie


Charlatan and his new Guiness Book of World Records


Siege, again


Madly


Aberkok


Charlatan and Fresnelly


Siege and Lucifer. In the background you can see Fresnelly


Lucifer. In the background you can see Kramus walking towards us, Fresnelly, and the side of Aberkok's head.


Simon and I had a great time. It's always nice to see all of you, and it was great meeting Lucifer and Madly in person!

Siege

It looks like i'm choking on my tongue or something when i opened that gift. What happened there...

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fresnelly

Man, do I need a haircut!

I really enjoyed the afternoon. It was great to meet new faces and reconnect with old ones. The atmosphere was relaxed and jovial right from the start, and I'd have been happy staying on for dinner.

We'll have to hold another meetup to get us through winter, and tide me over until Rochester.

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kramus

I was so glad to make it that afternoon - it felt real good to walk into the Duke of York and see Charlatan sitting at the bar waiting for TFP'ers to stroll by It was also special because my friend Madli came along. I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces and got to meet new ones. There is almost a magic for me, having people you have met online sitting around a table enjoying the season together (not to mention the prezzies ).

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Since this meetup has taken place and pictures have been posted and it's been about 2 days since there has been a reply in this thread, I'm going to unstick it. Feel free to continue responding, it just doesn't need to be a sticky anymore

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