Halx. Toronto. May 28th. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Halx · 04-01-2011, 06:14 AM

Be there.

When: Saturday May 28th @ 7PM
Where:
Duke of York
39 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2

There will be 8-10 of us.

Baraka_Guru · 04-01-2011, 06:18 AM

Dude, I'm already here.

Let's do it up!

Leto · 04-01-2011, 06:22 AM

now that's sumthin' Is it the long weekend?

Baraka_Guru · 04-01-2011, 06:27 AM

Naw. It's the following weekend.

Edit: Oh, you mean for him.... Yeah, I guess Memorial Day is on the 30th.

Halx · 04-01-2011, 06:32 AM

Yeah, I will be in town because a friend and I are coming to see some baseball games. He's trying to visit all 30 stadiums this year, so I figured I'd tag along for Toronto. We'll be seeing games Thursday and Friday, then I'll be taking Saturday to check out the city and hang out with you people.

fresnelly · 04-01-2011, 08:07 AM

Count me in.

settie · 04-01-2011, 01:19 PM

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

amonkie · 04-01-2011, 03:30 PM

If I can figure out travel logistics, I may be in as well.

Martian · 04-01-2011, 05:33 PM

We'll figure out something interesting to do.

That's three confirmed Toronto gents. I'm willing to bet we can talk aberkok into making an appearance too.

Halx · 04-02-2011, 07:17 AM

I'm going to get in touch with cello on FB. I don't even know how Toronto is laid out, so I need everyone's help in suggesting locations. I'll be staying at the hotel at the Rodgers Center that overlooks the ballpark.

Baraka_Guru · 04-02-2011, 09:03 AM

Queen West isn't far, and it has lots of places to hang out. You just walk up Blue Jays Way a couple of blocks.

Martian · 04-02-2011, 12:40 PM

More generally, the Skydome (only folks from out of town call it the Rogers Centre) is right downtown. With a day pass for the TTC you've got pretty much free reign over the entire city.

Our standard thing when TFPers come to visit is dinner and/or drinks. I'm sure we can modify that if you want to do something more exciting, though.

Baraka_Guru · 04-02-2011, 01:19 PM

What would be all Torontoesque and all Canadianlike?

amonkie · 04-02-2011, 01:30 PM

Following the val kilmer trail of cheese?

Halx · 04-02-2011, 07:41 PM

Well, cello is in. Guess we have 2 months to figure out the where of it.

kramus · 04-02-2011, 08:03 PM

I'm away from my paper calendar for a couple of weeks, so I'll hold off a chime-in for a bit.

I do like the dinosaurs at the ROM but that little visit can eat cash and time, and is less a TO specific destination because of it being a museum. That said, the gem collection in the Mineral hall is gorgeous, and the flight of birds in the Animal exhibit is awesome.

cellophanedeity · 04-22-2011, 07:33 AM

I am definitely in! Are you in town and free all day, or will you be doing a lunch/pub thing?

aberkok · 04-25-2011, 06:00 PM

Would love to join you folks. Unfortunately I am stuck teaching until 3:00p.m., so could only meet by 4p.m. Hope that is late enough to catch you Halx. Please advise.

CinnamonGirl · 04-26-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halx

He's trying to visit all 30 stadiums this year, so I figured I'd tag along for Toronto.

I've been wanting to do that for years... do you think your friend could tell us the estimated cost, with tickets, hotels, and such?

/threadjack

Baraka_Guru · 04-26-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CinnamonGirl

/threadjack

No excuses, TFPer. You posted in this thread; now you have to come to the Toronto event!

Halx · 04-26-2011, 06:11 PM

One more month! I will be in town and free all day, so I don't think there are any time constraints. Who has an idea for what to do?

CinnamonGirl · 05-09-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru

No excuses, TFPer. You posted in this thread; now you have to come to the Toronto event!

Cool, who's buying my plane ticket?

I also humbly suggest that lots of pictures be taken, eh.

Baraka_Guru · 05-09-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halx

One more month! I will be in town and free all day, so I don't think there are any time constraints. Who has an idea for what to do?

Well, it depends on what you want to do. Do you want to tour and see landmarks? Want to see local talent? Want to sample the local brew?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CinnamonGirl

Cool, who's buying my plane ticket?

Um.... is that a bunny over there?! *points* *runs*

Quote:

I also humbly suggest that lots of pictures be taken, eh.

Word. Eh?

Martian · 05-09-2011, 03:35 PM

Yeah, I'm still thinking dinner/drinks, which while not a bad way to spend a day or evening, isn't really tourist-y. We can probably visit a few local landmarks if that's more your speed. The CN Tower is right next door to where you're staying, but it's a bit spendy. We can also do Kensington Market, or... I don't know, I'm still kind of new to the city myself. Perhaps Mr. Guru can come up with a few more options.

Baraka_Guru · 05-09-2011, 04:26 PM

It really depends on what Halx is into. Toronto has a little bit of everything and a lot of everything else.

We should consider doing Canadiany things. That, by default, includes delicious beer, potentially locally produced, in addition to having a few donuts and maybe visiting one of those new poutinery locations downtown.

But what else? It's not like he's going to have time to take off to the Great White North.

Halx · 05-12-2011, 05:08 AM

During the day, I'd love to check out some sights. I can do this on my own, but if you guys have this natural tour guide in you, it would be cool to hang out during all that. In the evening is when I think we should ALL meet for some food. Somewhere relatively near the stadium.

Does that help?

fresnelly · 05-12-2011, 05:16 AM

Nude orgy at Hanlan's Point?

Might be tough to convince my wife...

Baraka_Guru · 05-12-2011, 05:26 AM

For food near the stadium, there are many options. It's a matter of pinning down what sort of cuisine/food type you want.

Leto · 05-12-2011, 08:43 AM

Take him to the St Lawrence Market for peameal bacon on a bun, or Kensington Mkt for sausages, cheese or coffee.

Halx · 05-13-2011, 09:51 AM

Maybe we should take this to Facebook, since I have most of you as friends there.

I need Leto and settie!

https://www.facebook.com/andrewgonsalves

settie · 05-13-2011, 06:25 PM

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

jannista · 05-18-2011, 10:47 AM

Sounds tempting. The weather forecast here isn't looking so good so maybe a road trip is in order.

Halx · 05-26-2011, 08:58 PM

OK, we're set:

Saturday, May 28th
7PM
Duke of York
39 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2

BE THERE

kramus · 05-26-2011, 11:34 PM

Cool. Just down the street from my art show at Dignam Gallery (we're part of Open Doors Toronto hint-hint). My boy decided to go out of town this weekend so I'm free after gallery hours

Halx · 05-29-2011, 03:53 PM

All of us!

Baraka_Guru · 05-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Wo0t!

Charlatan · 05-29-2011, 05:05 PM

This is when I miss Toronto.

Wish I could have been there.

Giant Hamburger · 05-31-2011, 12:38 PM

What food did you order?

Baraka_Guru · 05-31-2011, 12:45 PM

I had the vegetable stew, and I washed it down with a Guinness.

amonkie · 05-31-2011, 04:02 PM

It makes me happy to say I have met each and every Torontonian (and the Lakers fan) sitting at the table.

You guys are looking as good as always!!

---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:01 PM ----------

Oh. and I find it extremely hilarious the females are evenly spaced

04-01-2011, 06:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Halx. Toronto. May 28th. Be there. When: Saturday May 28th @ 7PM Where: Duke of York 39 Prince Arthur Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2 There will be 8-10 of us. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals] Last edited by Halx; 05-26-2011 at 08:59 PM..

04-01-2011, 06:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Dude, I'm already here. Let's do it up! __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

04-01-2011, 06:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	now that's sumthin' Is it the long weekend? __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

04-01-2011, 06:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Naw. It's the following weekend. Edit: Oh, you mean for him.... Yeah, I guess Memorial Day is on the 30th. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

04-01-2011, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Yeah, I will be in town because a friend and I are coming to see some baseball games. He's trying to visit all 30 stadiums this year, so I figured I'd tag along for Toronto. We'll be seeing games Thursday and Friday, then I'll be taking Saturday to check out the city and hang out with you people. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

04-01-2011, 08:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Count me in. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

04-01-2011, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
settie Junkie	iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Last edited by settie; 03-25-2016 at 04:45 AM..

04-01-2011, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	If I can figure out travel logistics, I may be in as well. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

04-01-2011, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	We'll figure out something interesting to do. That's three confirmed Toronto gents. I'm willing to bet we can talk aberkok into making an appearance too. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

04-02-2011, 07:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I'm going to get in touch with cello on FB. I don't even know how Toronto is laid out, so I need everyone's help in suggesting locations. I'll be staying at the hotel at the Rodgers Center that overlooks the ballpark. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

04-02-2011, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Queen West isn't far, and it has lots of places to hang out. You just walk up Blue Jays Way a couple of blocks. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

04-02-2011, 12:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	More generally, the Skydome (only folks from out of town call it the Rogers Centre) is right downtown. With a day pass for the TTC you've got pretty much free reign over the entire city. Our standard thing when TFPers come to visit is dinner and/or drinks. I'm sure we can modify that if you want to do something more exciting, though. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

04-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	What would be all Torontoesque and all Canadianlike? __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

04-02-2011, 01:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Following the val kilmer trail of cheese? __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

04-02-2011, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Well, cello is in. Guess we have 2 months to figure out the where of it. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

04-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	I'm away from my paper calendar for a couple of weeks, so I'll hold off a chime-in for a bit. I do like the dinosaurs at the ROM but that little visit can eat cash and time, and is less a TO specific destination because of it being a museum. That said, the gem collection in the Mineral hall is gorgeous, and the flight of birds in the Animal exhibit is awesome. __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

04-22-2011, 07:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	I am definitely in! Are you in town and free all day, or will you be doing a lunch/pub thing? __________________ who am I to refuse the universe? -Leonard Cohen, Beautiful Losers

04-25-2011, 06:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
aberkok “Wrong is right.” Location: toronto	Would love to join you folks. Unfortunately I am stuck teaching until 3:00p.m., so could only meet by 4p.m. Hope that is late enough to catch you Halx. Please advise. __________________ !check out my new blog! http://arkanamusic.wordpress.com Warden Gentiles: "It? Perfectly innocent. But I can see how, if our roles were reversed, I might have you beaten with a pillowcase full of batteries."

04-26-2011, 06:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	One more month! I will be in town and free all day, so I don't think there are any time constraints. Who has an idea for what to do? __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-09-2011, 03:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Yeah, I'm still thinking dinner/drinks, which while not a bad way to spend a day or evening, isn't really tourist-y. We can probably visit a few local landmarks if that's more your speed. The CN Tower is right next door to where you're staying, but it's a bit spendy. We can also do Kensington Market, or... I don't know, I'm still kind of new to the city myself. Perhaps Mr. Guru can come up with a few more options. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

05-09-2011, 04:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	It really depends on what Halx is into. Toronto has a little bit of everything and a lot of everything else. We should consider doing Canadiany things. That, by default, includes delicious beer, potentially locally produced, in addition to having a few donuts and maybe visiting one of those new poutinery locations downtown. But what else? It's not like he's going to have time to take off to the Great White North. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

05-12-2011, 05:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	During the day, I'd love to check out some sights. I can do this on my own, but if you guys have this natural tour guide in you, it would be cool to hang out during all that. In the evening is when I think we should ALL meet for some food. Somewhere relatively near the stadium. Does that help? __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-12-2011, 05:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Nude orgy at Hanlan's Point? Might be tough to convince my wife... __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

05-12-2011, 05:26 AM	#28 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	For food near the stadium, there are many options. It's a matter of pinning down what sort of cuisine/food type you want. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

05-12-2011, 08:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Take him to the St Lawrence Market for peameal bacon on a bun, or Kensington Mkt for sausages, cheese or coffee. __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

05-13-2011, 09:51 AM	#30 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Maybe we should take this to Facebook, since I have most of you as friends there. I need Leto and settie! https://www.facebook.com/andrewgonsalves __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-13-2011, 06:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
settie Junkie	iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Last edited by settie; 03-25-2016 at 04:43 AM..

05-18-2011, 10:47 AM	#32 (permalink)
jannista Upright	Sounds tempting. The weather forecast here isn't looking so good so maybe a road trip is in order.

05-26-2011, 08:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	OK, we're set: Saturday, May 28th 7PM Duke of York 39 Prince Arthur Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2 BE THERE __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

05-26-2011, 11:34 PM	#34 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	Cool. Just down the street from my art show at Dignam Gallery (we're part of Open Doors Toronto hint-hint). My boy decided to go out of town this weekend so I'm free after gallery hours __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

05-29-2011, 04:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Wo0t! __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

05-29-2011, 05:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	This is when I miss Toronto. Wish I could have been there. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

05-31-2011, 12:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
Giant Hamburger Gastrolithuanian Location: low-velocity Earth orbit	What food did you order?

05-31-2011, 12:45 PM	#39 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	I had the vegetable stew, and I washed it down with a Guinness. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

05-31-2011, 04:02 PM	#40 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	It makes me happy to say I have met each and every Torontonian (and the Lakers fan) sitting at the table. You guys are looking as good as always!! ---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:01 PM ---------- Oh. and I find it extremely hilarious the females are evenly spaced __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna