February 8, 2006

11:39 AM

Toronto MeFites, let's get together, quaff the good ale (or, as in my case, the mediocre fruit juice), and make Stephen Harper jokes. I'm suggesting 8 p.m.-ish, Saturday, February 25th as the time and date, but you can all fight amongst yourselves about where you want to meet.
posted by orange swan to MetaFilter gatherings at 11:39 AM (26 comments total)

I'll be there, wherever it is. :)
posted by Hildegarde at 11:44 AM on February 8, 2006

Hrmm, I'm seeing a show at the Horseshoe that night, but if you pick someplace in the Queen West area, perhaps I could drop by beforehand.
posted by jacquilynne at 11:49 AM on February 8, 2006

We should meet at that place. With the drinks. You know.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:53 AM on February 8, 2006

You mean that place where that guy works?
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 11:57 AM on February 8, 2006

Yeah, next to that other place.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:07 PM on February 8, 2006

Oh, that place. Are you sure they'll let me back in after that biker and kumquat thing that happened the last time we went?
posted by orange swan at 12:10 PM on February 8, 2006

Yeah, just don't bring the Hungarian midgets, ok? I'm still trying to get the stains out of my suit.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 12:29 PM on February 8, 2006

That's a shame; I'll miss this by a week. I'll be in TO for the weekend of the 17th through to the 20th. Maybe some other time, then!
posted by antifreez_ at 12:45 PM on February 8, 2006

Also, while I have a chance to derail: if any of you Toronto MeFites have any recommendations of spots to visit / things to do while I'm there, it would be much appreciated. (E-mail's in my profile.) I'll be staying at the Marriott Bloor in Yorkville.
posted by antifreez_ at 1:39 PM on February 8, 2006

Antifreez, check out this AskMe thread.
posted by orange swan at 4:18 PM on February 8, 2006

make Stephen Harper jokes

Three cheers for inclusiveness.
posted by Krrrlson at 4:35 PM on February 8, 2006

We're doing really well with this organization thing, aren't we.
posted by Hildegarde at 6:41 PM on February 8, 2006

Don't worry Krrrlson, we can get together and make Jack Layton jokes. I mean, have you seen his moustache?
posted by loquax at 8:51 PM on February 8, 2006

Oh, Canadians. We're so decisive.

I've been thinking. Technically, shouldn't MeFi meetups be held somewhere that serves pancakes?
posted by heatherann at 7:22 AM on February 9, 2006

I think I can make it this time... just say where!
posted by Robot Johnny at 10:35 AM on February 9, 2006

All right, my little sheep, it seems that Bo-Peep must suggest a pub. I'll suggest two so that I can lead without you feeling dictated to;-)

The Local (on Roncesvalles)

or

The Dark Horse (Jane and Bloor). No site for it, so I'll just say it's a pesudo-English pub with standard fare, is usually not all that busy and is therefore quiet with lots of room for us.

My vote is for the Local, as I have never been there and would like to expand my pub repertoire.
posted by orange swan at 11:27 AM on February 9, 2006

The Local. Is that the place which switches every single one of its televisions to the Trailer Park Boys when the show comes on?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:57 AM on February 9, 2006

Whee, the Local is just up the road from me.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 12:53 PM on February 9, 2006

Hrmm, I've been invited to a housewarming that night. Between warming houses and the show, I guess I'm out no matter where it is.
posted by jacquilynne at 11:18 PM on February 11, 2006

Hey! The Local! I would be there mostly because it's easy for me to get to. Though no pancakes. And no televisions the last time I was there, so I assume no Trailer Park Boys. Though they do have board games I believe.
posted by GuyZero at 8:12 AM on February 13, 2006

Is this still on? I am in Toronto now permanently.
posted by Frasermoo at 8:19 AM on February 14, 2006

Yes, it's still on. I'll post a reminder thread a day or two beforehand.
posted by orange swan at 1:48 PM on February 14, 2006

Welcome to TO frasermoo!
posted by jamesonandwater at 10:07 AM on February 15, 2006

Count me in as another maybe.
posted by Evstar at 8:45 AM on February 19, 2006

thanks jameson. still hoping to get down to Scallywags for a beer and some football soon !
posted by Frasermoo at 12:56 PM on February 19, 2006

Pretty likely I'll be there.
posted by Gnatcho at 9:31 AM on February 20, 2006