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Old 08-15-2006, 12:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Toronto Meetup September

Hello,
I plan to be in Toronto on the night of September 3rd, (cause I'll be attending the Sci-Fi convention at the MTCC in hopes of seeing Dr. Crusher, whom I've had a crush on for years) and was wondering if the local gang would like to get together for a drink or 4?
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Old 08-15-2006, 05:02 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Count me in.

I'm playing at the Ashkenaz Festival that afternoon and will be free afterwards. If tickets are cheap I might even try to find you at the Sci-Fi Con.
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Old 08-15-2006, 05:04 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If I have the monday the 4th off... I will definitely see what I can do. I will just need a place to crash ...
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Old 08-15-2006, 06:32 AM   #4 (permalink)
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...sigh...

Raise a glass for me.
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Old 08-15-2006, 08:39 AM   #5 (permalink)
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If I have the monday the 4th off... I will definitely see what I can do. I will just need a place to crash ...
Do I even need to tell you anymore that you are completely welcome at my place?
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Old 08-15-2006, 10:32 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Do I even need to tell you anymore that you are completely welcome at my place?

Just making sure your cats didn't secretly try to get between us piano lovers
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Old 08-15-2006, 07:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hello,
I plan to be in Toronto on the night of September 3rd, (cause I'll be attending the Sci-Fi convention at the MTCC in hopes of seeing Dr. Crusher, whom I've had a crush on for years) and was wondering if the local gang would like to get together for a drink or 4?
Depending on what day you go to the con, i'll probably be there.

This is probably some good timing since I plan to be out of town after labour day.
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Old 08-16-2006, 07:23 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I'm in too.

I've never been to a Bi-Mon Sci-Fi Con before. Maybe I'll join you guys there too.
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Old 08-16-2006, 08:51 AM   #9 (permalink)
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geek.


oh well, I had thing (!!!) for *ahem*:

Leiutenant Uhuru
Yeoman Rand (y) (oh ya - u know she ended up being communications officer for Capt Sulu?)
Tasha Yar
Ensign Ro (Laren)
Keiko Obrien (her hubby was a dork tho)
Annika Hansen (fetching in her Borg accoutrement as Seven of Nine)

But I never really could cotton on to Beverly Crusher, or for that matter Dax or Troi.

And of course Spock's squeeze (T'Pol?) and the various Cardassian women are fetching on DS9.

** oops, a little bit off track there. (who's the real geek?) Sept 4 maybe achieveable for me. I'll keep you posted. (ha - posted !!)
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Old 08-16-2006, 08:59 AM   #10 (permalink)
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** oops, a little bit off track there. (who's the real geek?) Sept 4 maybe achieveable for me. I'll keep you posted. (ha - posted !!)
Just to be clear, Lucy's looking to meetup on Sunday September 3rd.

You'll need the 4th to recover though.
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Old 08-18-2006, 09:20 PM   #11 (permalink)
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So, sci-fi con on sunday afternoon and drinks after? sounds like a plan to me...I'm only in town on the 3rd, cause I'm picking Hagatha up at the airport on the 4th to go to the cottage for a few days before leaving for Scotland on the 7th. I'll be staying at the Delta Chelsea downtown, and I'll be arriving on the 1:00 train, so I'll probably head straight for the con, and check in to the hotel later. The con is on from (I think) 11 - 5 on Sunday.
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Old 08-19-2006, 01:49 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I am all over the Dax (especially when she started kicking Worf's ass) and Ensign Ro...
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Old 08-19-2006, 11:41 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Hmm, it appears now that I might not be able to make it. My ride to Waterloo may be leaving on the 1st instead of the fifth. I'll know more as the date gets closer.
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Old 08-22-2006, 04:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Sup guys. I can make it.

Hey Lucy's at King and John has a pitcher of tasty Sangria for $20. Then we head to a bar just down the street which has a sweet patio...Gabby's or Gradies's...or something...
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:56 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Monkie has the 4th off .. will just have to see if I have the cash left over after paying bills Sept 1 to afford the gas up/back ...
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Old 08-23-2006, 07:46 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Just so everyone knows, tickets to the con are $45 for the weekend. I remember in previous years, they had 1 day tickets. Not sure if they're doing it this year.
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Old 08-23-2006, 11:00 AM   #17 (permalink)
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yes, 1 day passes are available for $20 at ticketmaster or the door.
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Old 08-23-2006, 11:17 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Can you post a link to the Con info site?
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Old 08-23-2006, 12:30 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Sure, the site itself is at:
http://www.hobbystar.com/ComicConTor...C_Sfx_Home.asp

and the link from the Space Channel is at:

http://www.spacecast.com/eventscalendar_2546.aspx
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Old 08-23-2006, 02:37 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Wow... Toronto is full of geeks!

How is that for cool?
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Old 08-23-2006, 05:41 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Sorry ... monkie is out .. between gas prices for the trip/back, and helping out at a hot air balloon festival for Labor Day Weekend, I'm gonna have to try for the next one.

Or if you guys ever all come down here more than once a year ...
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Old 08-24-2006, 01:53 AM   #22 (permalink)
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aahhh, monk, you're breaking my heart here...I was thinking that I was finally going to meet the famous amonkie
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Old 08-24-2006, 02:25 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Toronto - I am in and out of that place all the time, and more often than not a meetup happens when my time is pre-booked. I will be getting into town late on the 3rd to see my lady. I do wonder though if I could swing the one-day passes for my lads and I for the Con. I have always wanted to see a Con.
I still wouldn't be able to do the meet tho - the lads have to be taken back home to their mother instead of warehoused somewhere while I have a tipple with TFP
I will raise a paper cup of Tim Hortons coffee in silent salute to the folks that do gather. Bring your cameras so we can see your smiley faces
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Old 08-24-2006, 03:40 AM   #24 (permalink)
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No Promises .. but for Lucifer ... I'll see what I can do

If you can do me a favor and keep this thread as updated as possible, I wouldnt be able to do the Con but if I know where you guys are meeting later and when, if a birdy drops some cash I might surprise ya
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Old 08-24-2006, 04:24 AM   #25 (permalink)
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And monkie... staying at my place is an open invitation, so I'll be crossing my fingers 'til the day of.
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Old 08-24-2006, 04:05 PM   #26 (permalink)
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I'd like to extend an open invitation to all the casual posters and lurkers from the area to take the leap and come on out too. The meetup is totally informal and you won't find a more easygoing bunch in the city. Even if you just drop in to say hi, we'd be happy to meet you.

There will be plenty of chairs so what are you waiting for?
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Old 08-25-2006, 12:59 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Perhaps we should bang out some actual plans? I would say 1 involving those that are going to the con, and another one to meet up with those that aren't going.

If we have some actual plans, I can tell them to cellophanedeity. She sounded interested in the meet up, but didn't want to go to the con.
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Old 08-25-2006, 01:51 PM   #28 (permalink)
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I am pretty much open to whatever ... since aberkok's letting me crash that makes things easier for me. Early evening would be great. As to what and where, I haven't been disappointed yet with any picks by you guys
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Old 08-27-2006, 09:36 AM   #29 (permalink)
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To start the plan rolling....

I like Mantus' suggestion of Gabby's. It's your basic pub with a patio and it's right downtown, a few blocks from the CON. http://www.gabbys.ca

According to the CON website, it closes at 6pm on Sunday. So why don't we plan to meet at Gabby's around 6pm.

As for the CON itself, I'm just going to check out the Vendors' area in the afternoon. I don't want to pull any of you away from the specific events, so if I see you there, great. Otherwise, I think I can hold on until the evening.
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Old 08-27-2006, 09:58 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Would there be parking near Gabbys? Or aberkok ... If I can park at your place like last time and get directions to Gabby's if you're going to be at the Con already...
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Old 08-27-2006, 12:25 PM   #31 (permalink)
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There is meter parking available on the streets as well as a number of paid lots.

Expect to pay around $5-7 for the evening.
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Old 08-27-2006, 12:43 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Thanks for the headsup ... still trying to get my price tally and see if I can still afford this - at least gas prices are coming down a *tiny* bit.
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Old 08-27-2006, 07:27 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Just a quick update:

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but cello is out. She's busy that day.
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Old 08-27-2006, 10:42 PM   #34 (permalink)
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September 3rd is this coming Sunday, yeah?

I'm not interested in going to any conventions, but drinks and/or dinner I can definitely do.
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Old 08-28-2006, 05:17 AM   #35 (permalink)
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I've just been thinking I might not make it to the Con given that I have my gear down at the Harbourfront and have to get it home before coming out to socialize. I wouldn't be able to make it to the Con before 4p.m. I'll think about this over the week and make sure you all know what I'm doing.

Monkie, you can park at my place, but then it's a subway ride and a walk to the Con. It's probably still a good idea given parking in this city. At any rate, if you want to meet at my place then it'd have to be in the morning since I have to leave for my gig. I can't see a problem if you just parked without me even being there - it's visitors parking and you're still visiting me right?

Who am I kidding? It is worth it to be with you guys at the Con for just two hours! I will come there as soon as I get my gear back...then, of course, for drinks after. That part was never in question.

Monkie I'll figure out the details if I know what time you're coming. I'll give you some good directions to get to the Con from my place if you need them.
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Old 08-30-2006, 04:36 PM   #36 (permalink)
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I'm still a tentative yes .. I will keep my eye on gas prices - cause it may come down to groceries or gas come payday friday
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Old 08-30-2006, 06:54 PM   #37 (permalink)
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There's a good chance I might not be able to make the con. However, I will be able to make the dinner/drinks for sure.

Just to confirm, we're going to Gabby's (the one on 189 King Street East)? At 6 pm?
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Old 09-02-2006, 04:37 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Glad to see that this is shaping up. I'm finally off my ship for a month's vacation. It was touch and go there for a while as we were 60 hours loading coke in Gary, and my relief was waiting for us to leave before checking in, so I was chewing my fingernails. But success, I'm off now!! and I will be seeing you guys at the Con or at Gabby's after.
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:33 AM   #39 (permalink)
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Should I just come find people at the Con? Maybe you, Lucifer, or Fresnelly could shoot me a cell number over PM so I can find you when I get there.
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Just to confirm, we're going to Gabby's (the one on 189 King Street East)? At 6 pm?
Close, but the correct location is 309 King Street West. It's just west of John St., across from the Holiday Inn, in the same area as the Indian restaurant we met at last time.

The weather is supposed to be rainy and cold (shakes fist at Ernesto) so I imagine we'll be inside.

See you there.
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