Meetup nom November 27, 2007 12:45 AM Subscribe
Toronto meetup over the holidays?
Is anybody available on either saturday the 15th or sunday the 16th, or perhaps the following weekend, for a downtown-based Toronto meetup? Gandhi's seemed to work out well last time, and although there is only seating for perhaps 10 people in the whole place (14 if you really like each other), the area is full of pubs and other such viable meetup venues. I'm totally open to suggestions.
I must apologize for my poor co-ordination of the previous Toronto meetup at gandhi's; it was good food and good people, but there were only 3 of us. (No chagrin on maudlin and the dief, your presences were more than enough to make it good time regardless).
Also, if anybody is in to video games and controlled substances, a pilgrimage to funland arcade on yonge street isn't out of the question.
Is anybody available on either saturday the 15th or sunday the 16th, or perhaps the following weekend, for a downtown-based Toronto meetup? Gandhi's seemed to work out well last time, and although there is only seating for perhaps 10 people in the whole place (14 if you really like each other), the area is full of pubs and other such viable meetup venues. I'm totally open to suggestions.
I must apologize for my poor co-ordination of the previous Toronto meetup at gandhi's; it was good food and good people, but there were only 3 of us. (No chagrin on maudlin and the dief, your presences were more than enough to make it good time regardless).
Also, if anybody is in to video games and controlled substances, a pilgrimage to funland arcade on yonge street isn't out of the question.
:O
*tries to figure out if she can engineer to be there after her final exam on the 15th from Kingston and then go home to Ottawa afterwards without breaking the bank*
posted by Phire at 4:04 AM on November 27, 2007
*tries to figure out if she can engineer to be there after her final exam on the 15th from Kingston and then go home to Ottawa afterwards without breaking the bank*
posted by Phire at 4:04 AM on November 27, 2007
I can make it for the 15th, but the weekend after that I'll be heading to Ottawa. I'm thinking someplace with a little more room might be better, as larger meetups (like, any meetup with myself and/or DNAB) tend to be loud.
It's your meetup, Tehloki, you call it (try to pick someplace relatively central is my only request).
posted by SassHat at 5:25 AM on November 27, 2007
It's your meetup, Tehloki, you call it (try to pick someplace relatively central is my only request).
posted by SassHat at 5:25 AM on November 27, 2007
Gandhi's can be the jumping-off point to some roomier pubbery; I'll scout out some of the establishments in the area. I just really love Gandhi's, heh. If need be, a small group of mefites who want roti can go there first, and then head to a larger location for the "official" time.
posted by tehloki at 5:33 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by tehloki at 5:33 AM on November 27, 2007
Haha, I love your enthusiasm, John. Maybe you'll be able to test out the fiery power of a hot roti this time :P
posted by tehloki at 5:34 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by tehloki at 5:34 AM on November 27, 2007
Like the Sassy One, I can make it on the weekend of the the 15th, but the next weekend I will probably not be in town. That'll probably be the case for most people - the 22nd is just too close to Christmas.
And I looooove roti.
posted by orange swan at 5:50 AM on November 27, 2007
And I looooove roti.
posted by orange swan at 5:50 AM on November 27, 2007
tehloki, IIRC, the dief has an asbestos mouth. You taunt him at your own risk.
The 15th works well for me. Roti (any heat), pubbing, and points beyond sounds good.
posted by maudlin at 6:04 AM on November 27, 2007
The 15th works well for me. Roti (any heat), pubbing, and points beyond sounds good.
posted by maudlin at 6:04 AM on November 27, 2007
are you looking for a challenge???????????
I will freely admit to eating some of Hamilton's hottest wings, but really only to get the free stuff that came along with them. I'm really not that much of a thrill-seeker. I'm a librarian, dammit.
posted by the dief at 6:22 AM on November 27, 2007
I will freely admit to eating some of Hamilton's hottest wings, but really only to get the free stuff that came along with them. I'm really not that much of a thrill-seeker. I'm a librarian, dammit.
posted by the dief at 6:22 AM on November 27, 2007
I should be fine for that weekend.
The problem I see with starting somewhere with a plan to eventually find somewhere else is that people come to meetups late. If you've moved on, they can't find you.
posted by jacquilynne at 6:58 AM on November 27, 2007
The problem I see with starting somewhere with a plan to eventually find somewhere else is that people come to meetups late. If you've moved on, they can't find you.
posted by jacquilynne at 6:58 AM on November 27, 2007
We actually already have a #mofirc (MoFi) meetup at my place arranged that weekend and I was going to ask if we could all meet you guys in Toronto that Saturday (15th, nighttime). So, yeah. Good timing!
posted by Melinika at 7:45 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by Melinika at 7:45 AM on November 27, 2007
Is there going to be some sort of Mofi vs. Mefi battle royal?
posted by chunking express at 7:48 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by chunking express at 7:48 AM on November 27, 2007
Ghandis on Queen? Near Bathurst? Oooohhh... buter chicken.
posted by GuyZero at 10:38 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by GuyZero at 10:38 AM on November 27, 2007
We'll have to plan start times at each location if we're going to make this a mobile feast/meetup.
posted by maudlin at 11:14 AM on November 27, 2007
posted by maudlin at 11:14 AM on November 27, 2007
Oh, and the 15th is preferable to the 16th for me, 'cos on the 16th, I'm usually at the laundromat.
posted by the dief at 1:04 PM on November 27, 2007
posted by the dief at 1:04 PM on November 27, 2007
I can't promise I'll be there but I will certainly try ~ barring the weather (anyone else get caught in a freak 10 minute blizzard today followed immediately by bright sunshine?).
Gandhi's.... mmmm.... yummy!
posted by saucysault at 1:10 PM on November 27, 2007
Gandhi's.... mmmm.... yummy!
posted by saucysault at 1:10 PM on November 27, 2007
Meetup at the laundrymat! wooot
Jacquilynne makes a good point re: moving around. But damn, roti sounds good. And there's tons of bars/pubs in that area.
Also, properly speaking, it would be a MoFi vs MeCha battle royal, keeping things within the proper fighting class. Or maybe MoFi and Mecha will team up against Mefi. Terrifying thought.
posted by SassHat at 2:24 PM on November 27, 2007
Jacquilynne makes a good point re: moving around. But damn, roti sounds good. And there's tons of bars/pubs in that area.
Also, properly speaking, it would be a MoFi vs MeCha battle royal, keeping things within the proper fighting class. Or maybe MoFi and Mecha will team up against Mefi. Terrifying thought.
posted by SassHat at 2:24 PM on November 27, 2007
Sounds good!
Note: meetup threads now stay open for six months, leaving ample time for discussion, followup and adding photos after the event
This place is getting entirely too organized.
posted by Chuckles at 4:19 PM on November 27, 2007
Note: meetup threads now stay open for six months, leaving ample time for discussion, followup and adding photos after the event
This place is getting entirely too organized.
posted by Chuckles at 4:19 PM on November 27, 2007
Also, properly speaking, it would be a MoFi vs MeCha battle royal, keeping things within the proper fighting class. Or maybe MoFi and Mecha will team up against Mefi. Terrifying thought.
The really, really terrifying thought would be to consider which side of that three-party battle royale I would come down on. Were I forced to take sides, that is. Possibly, I mean. Theoretically, purely hypothetically, in a strange alternate universe where I'd be in Toronto on, say, the weekend of December 15-16th, 2007, with plane tickets already in my inbox. I mean, if.
Did I mention terrifying?
posted by DaShiv at 4:59 PM on November 27, 2007
The really, really terrifying thought would be to consider which side of that three-party battle royale I would come down on. Were I forced to take sides, that is. Possibly, I mean. Theoretically, purely hypothetically, in a strange alternate universe where I'd be in Toronto on, say, the weekend of December 15-16th, 2007, with plane tickets already in my inbox. I mean, if.
Did I mention terrifying?
posted by DaShiv at 4:59 PM on November 27, 2007
OMG. OMG. OMG.
You can take any side you want. Really. Just bring yourself and your magic camera.
Because Canadians love DaShiv.
posted by maudlin at 5:05 PM on November 27, 2007
You can take any side you want. Really. Just bring yourself and your magic camera.
Because Canadians love DaShiv.
posted by maudlin at 5:05 PM on November 27, 2007
Um, I don't think #mofirc has much of an affiliation at this point beyond the fact it started out of MoFi. We're sort of like a mongrel pirate ship... chat... thing. Maybe zombie... pirate... monkey... ninja. Yeah. Okay. Half of us are on MeFi anyway, that's the important part.
So, a few points I would've mentioned if I'd gotten to posting before tehloki did: DaShiv is coming to our meetup, hence, he's coming up to Toronto with us; there's six confirmed driving up so far so wherever you choose should have enough space; an ideal meetup time would be between say 8:30-11 PM and somewhere relatively mellow; somewhere easy to get to, we're driving from an hour away and I don't know Toronto well; and open invite to any K-W or general Southern Ontario MeFites, we're doing a house party weekend kind of thing and if you want to meet up with us outside of Toronto - MeFiMail me, or drop into #mofirc on SlashNET, say hi.
posted by Melinika at 5:14 PM on November 27, 2007
So, a few points I would've mentioned if I'd gotten to posting before tehloki did: DaShiv is coming to our meetup, hence, he's coming up to Toronto with us; there's six confirmed driving up so far so wherever you choose should have enough space; an ideal meetup time would be between say 8:30-11 PM and somewhere relatively mellow; somewhere easy to get to, we're driving from an hour away and I don't know Toronto well; and open invite to any K-W or general Southern Ontario MeFites, we're doing a house party weekend kind of thing and if you want to meet up with us outside of Toronto - MeFiMail me, or drop into #mofirc on SlashNET, say hi.
posted by Melinika at 5:14 PM on November 27, 2007
Melinika - awesome! I'm going to pop in right now and see who's about.
*on preview...ah yes, there we are*
I may have to just visit my peeps in K-W finally...and pop by that monster meetup. Otherwise, maybe just the TO one.
posted by SassHat at 6:35 PM on November 27, 2007
*on preview...ah yes, there we are*
I may have to just visit my peeps in K-W finally...and pop by that monster meetup. Otherwise, maybe just the TO one.
posted by SassHat at 6:35 PM on November 27, 2007
I think I'm a go for K-W, and a strong maybe for TO.
posted by rocket88 at 8:39 PM on November 27, 2007
posted by rocket88 at 8:39 PM on November 27, 2007
If tehloki's pants are invited, I'm in.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 9:02 PM on November 27, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 9:02 PM on November 27, 2007
Yes, but my pants are just going to crash the party.
posted by orange swan at 6:02 AM on November 28, 2007
posted by orange swan at 6:02 AM on November 28, 2007
oh, and Sassy? Let's get riotously drunk, mmkay?
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 7:23 AM on November 28, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 7:23 AM on November 28, 2007
Actually, I take it back. The 16th probably would be better than the 15th. I've got a dinner on the 15th. But if it's the 15th still, and early enough in the day (like noonish or something) I can still do it.
posted by the dief at 11:14 AM on November 28, 2007
posted by the dief at 11:14 AM on November 28, 2007
Ooh yeah, company christmas party on the 15th. Free booze and butter chicken do not mix this time unfortunately. So the 16th would be better for me if it matters.
posted by GuyZero at 2:05 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by GuyZero at 2:05 PM on November 28, 2007
Either day is good for me, unless I end up with a date.
HA.
AHA AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA AHAHAHAAHH HHAHAHAH
I slay me
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 2:24 PM on November 28, 2007
HA.
AHA AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA AHAHAHAAHH HHAHAHAH
I slay me
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 2:24 PM on November 28, 2007
OK, fine, I can do December 16. Let's see how much those of you with day jobs can carouse on a Sunday night.
posted by maudlin at 3:17 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by maudlin at 3:17 PM on November 28, 2007
The Sunday works for me too (but really, I don't care which, I can sleep in on a Sunday or Monday).
posted by saucysault at 3:49 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by saucysault at 3:49 PM on November 28, 2007
Is it too late to vote for Saturday night? I'm traveling with the pack of nerds Melinika mentioned above and it'd be nice to do it on a night where I didn't have to wake up and drive 6 hours the next day--a day of recovery would be ideal.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 3:53 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 3:53 PM on November 28, 2007
Saturday night seems to be the night with the best possible turnout (considering the pack out near-GTA folks that are coming in on saturday). This thread's off the front page of the grey now; should I add the meetup on the 15th?
posted by tehloki at 4:24 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by tehloki at 4:24 PM on November 28, 2007
The 'firc meetup crew consensus is "we prefer Saturday night, but we can make Sunday night okay if that's what pans out". So... yeah. Also, not too late in the night please. 8:30, 9 PM?
posted by Melinika at 4:42 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by Melinika at 4:42 PM on November 28, 2007
Saturday night is heaps better, both due to the out of towners and because it gives us corporate zombies time to braiiiinnnnnns braaiiiiiiinnnnns brrraiiiiiinnnns.
Ahem. Recover. Gives us time to recover.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 4:49 PM on November 28, 2007
Ahem. Recover. Gives us time to recover.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 4:49 PM on November 28, 2007
Would Sunday afternoon be compromise? Not too late on Sunday for the Monday day job people and not on Saturday for those not happy with that date.
I'm okay with either Saturday or Sunday. Combining multiple meetups like this sounds like a lot of fun. (And helps us shy people to blend in a little bit - more people to listen to. :)
posted by melissa at 5:36 PM on November 28, 2007
I'm okay with either Saturday or Sunday. Combining multiple meetups like this sounds like a lot of fun. (And helps us shy people to blend in a little bit - more people to listen to. :)
posted by melissa at 5:36 PM on November 28, 2007
I prefer Saturday night, but we could do Sunday brunch or something (there's a great bluegrass brunch w/open bar at Dakotas).
posted by SassHat at 6:26 PM on November 28, 2007
posted by SassHat at 6:26 PM on November 28, 2007
I see a lot of "I prefer saturday" and, as Melinka says, the entire mofirc meetup happens to be in that camp, so I've decided to add the meetup to the sidebar for Saturday. If anybody is completely unable to make saturday night, but still wishes to have a micro-after-meetup at Gandhi's on Sunday afternoon, I'll probably still be downtown from the previous night, and I'm perfectly willing to head out again.
In the meantime, could any mefites who are currently local to Toronto (I live in Guelph ATM) scout out the bathurst/queen area for a suitable location for the main event? I wish I could do this myself, but University is lumping quite a bit on me these next few weeks, so I can't head back until the wednesday before the meetup.
posted by tehloki at 1:37 AM on November 29, 2007
In the meantime, could any mefites who are currently local to Toronto (I live in Guelph ATM) scout out the bathurst/queen area for a suitable location for the main event? I wish I could do this myself, but University is lumping quite a bit on me these next few weeks, so I can't head back until the wednesday before the meetup.
posted by tehloki at 1:37 AM on November 29, 2007
I dunno, not a lot around Queen & Bathurst that I know, at least not pubwise. There's a few on King, west of Bathurst?
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:22 AM on November 29, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:22 AM on November 29, 2007
I'll probably still be downtown from the previous night,
I wrote this last night, previewed but not posted:
I wrote this last night, previewed but not posted:
How about Saturday night until Sunday brunch :)posted by Chuckles at 8:54 AM on November 29, 2007
Ya, I'm too old for that kind of thing too..
At Queen, you pretty much have to head over to Spadina..
At King.. I was pretty irritated by The Wheat Sheaf the last time I was in there, but there are several others.
I prefer cheap, and The Red Room people have opened a new place at College and Bathurst (Nirvana, I think)..
posted by Chuckles at 9:03 AM on November 29, 2007
At King.. I was pretty irritated by The Wheat Sheaf the last time I was in there, but there are several others.
I prefer cheap, and The Red Room people have opened a new place at College and Bathurst (Nirvana, I think)..
posted by Chuckles at 9:03 AM on November 29, 2007
Well, poop on Saturday. Hopefully there'll be a lunch meeting up before the real party starts, or I'm probably out.
posted by the dief at 10:31 AM on November 29, 2007
posted by the dief at 10:31 AM on November 29, 2007
Oh! How about Rodney's Oyster House? I fucking love that place.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 11:10 AM on November 29, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 11:10 AM on November 29, 2007
Isn't Rodney's teeny, though? I'm not sure we'd all fit.
(the dief and GuyZero will be there in spirit, at least.)
posted by maudlin at 11:26 AM on November 29, 2007
(the dief and GuyZero will be there in spirit, at least.)
posted by maudlin at 11:26 AM on November 29, 2007
No, Rodney's is pretty big.. I've been there before on everything from dinner with a boyfriend to a seriously rowdy apres-staff-meeting with about a dozen people.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:18 PM on November 29, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:18 PM on November 29, 2007
I can make it Sunday but not Saturday, as well.
posted by philfromhavelock at 7:34 PM on November 29, 2007
posted by philfromhavelock at 7:34 PM on November 29, 2007
Oh also maudlin?
Rodneys has:
1) oysters
2) great beer
3) oysters
4) shrimp cocktail containing seriously fucking enormous shrimp. honestly, I have sucked smaller cocks.
5) oysters
6) incredible chocolate mousse
7) oysters
8) stumbling distance to a truly fabulous martini bar (I can get us in if the owner remembers me...)
9) oysters
ps I like oysters.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:15 PM on November 29, 2007
Rodneys has:
1) oysters
2) great beer
3) oysters
4) shrimp cocktail containing seriously fucking enormous shrimp. honestly, I have sucked smaller cocks.
5) oysters
6) incredible chocolate mousse
7) oysters
8) stumbling distance to a truly fabulous martini bar (I can get us in if the owner remembers me...)
9) oysters
ps I like oysters.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:15 PM on November 29, 2007
See melissa, you don't need to worry about blending in - everyone will be looking agog at DNAB all night, as he pontificates. :)
posted by Chuckles at 11:34 PM on November 29, 2007
posted by Chuckles at 11:34 PM on November 29, 2007
Rodneys in kensington? I love that place. Sounds like a good idea.
posted by tehloki at 12:34 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by tehloki at 12:34 AM on November 30, 2007
Oh, I was thinking of Ronnie's.... which is probably a little small. Does rodney's have a website? Or can anybody provide the address?
posted by tehloki at 4:12 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by tehloki at 4:12 AM on November 30, 2007
I'm agog already. At least, I think that's the right term.
tehloki, it's here on King near Spadina. (I had it mixed up with a hole in the wall place next to Smokeless Joe's on John.)
Rodney's looks very cool, but their menu -- except for the beer and mousse -- appears to be all seafood. If everyone here loves seafood, or just wants to drink (I'll probably be stuffed with roti), that's fine, but it does seem a bit limited.
posted by maudlin at 6:32 AM on November 30, 2007
tehloki, it's here on King near Spadina. (I had it mixed up with a hole in the wall place next to Smokeless Joe's on John.)
Rodney's looks very cool, but their menu -- except for the beer and mousse -- appears to be all seafood. If everyone here loves seafood, or just wants to drink (I'll probably be stuffed with roti), that's fine, but it does seem a bit limited.
posted by maudlin at 6:32 AM on November 30, 2007
Although I will not be there, I find Rodney's expensive. I went to someone's birthday there once and spend somewhere around $150 for two people. It's no Ghandi's.
posted by GuyZero at 6:42 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by GuyZero at 6:42 AM on November 30, 2007
Yeah, Rodney's is definitely on the pricier end. I will try to come depending on work.
posted by typewriter at 6:49 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by typewriter at 6:49 AM on November 30, 2007
For those of us who don't like oysters, that list gets a whole lot shorter, though. How well does it accommodate vegetarians, since I'm sure there will be a few of them (though I am not one)?
posted by jacquilynne at 7:00 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 7:00 AM on November 30, 2007
Hmm, good point re: seafood & price..
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:09 AM on November 30, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:09 AM on November 30, 2007
I think that's the right term.
I don't know what the words mean, I just use them..
posted by Chuckles at 1:15 PM on November 30, 2007
I don't know what the words mean, I just use them..
posted by Chuckles at 1:15 PM on November 30, 2007
Well, there's a pub right by Rodney's.. Paddy something? I dunno. It's a downstairs pub.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 1:53 PM on November 30, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 1:53 PM on November 30, 2007
No, "agog" was bang on, really. Without it, I probably would have been lost for words. For once. (Stop snickering!)
Something close to Rodney's sounds good, because as the night goes on, I may get up the nerve to go over and try my very first oyster. So Paddy's or anything else in the vicinity may work.
posted by maudlin at 4:37 PM on November 30, 2007
Something close to Rodney's sounds good, because as the night goes on, I may get up the nerve to go over and try my very first oyster. So Paddy's or anything else in the vicinity may work.
posted by maudlin at 4:37 PM on November 30, 2007
I seem unable to parse... have you people committed to a day yet?
posted by dobbs at 8:19 PM on November 30, 2007
posted by dobbs at 8:19 PM on November 30, 2007
It was added to the sidebar as the Saturday, so I'm assuming that's the day.
posted by jacquilynne at 9:08 PM on November 30, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 9:08 PM on November 30, 2007
Saturday works for the out-of-towners, I think it's prob best. Rodneys doesn't work, although I do love the oysters... but expensive does not work for me. "Costs money" barely works for me.
posted by SassHat at 10:29 PM on November 30, 2007
posted by SassHat at 10:29 PM on November 30, 2007
I just looked at the rodney's website, and yes, it appears they serve exclusively seafood, and almost in the fancy-restaurant pricing tier as well. It looks like this isn't a good place to bring a large group for a couple of beers; a pub near Rodney's (a good location for those who crave oysters at any price) seems like a better idea.
posted by tehloki at 12:32 AM on December 1, 2007
posted by tehloki at 12:32 AM on December 1, 2007
I want to come! King W. bars are really expensive, though. If I'm not working that night I will definitely make my way by.
Rodney's is not a good place for this, fyi. Good oysters, though.
posted by Evstar at 5:58 AM on December 1, 2007
Rodney's is not a good place for this, fyi. Good oysters, though.
posted by Evstar at 5:58 AM on December 1, 2007
Time for some lists, I think. Please chime in to add suggestions or fix my mistakes.
People definitely interested in Saturday night pub/bar/resto (optional: roti at Gandhi’s beforehand). Main event should cover the 8:30-11 period for travellers, although things may start earlier and continue longer.
- tehloki (also: roti!)
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan (also: roti!)
- maudlin (also: roti!)
- jacquilynne
- Melinka
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault (also: roti!)
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- Melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
People who will be/may be available for Sunday afternoon post-event (brunch? roti?)
- tehloki
- maudlin
- SassHat (?)
- the dief (if he’s not at the Laundromat)
- GuyZero
- philfromhavelock
- chunking express
- dobbs
Places suggested so far
- Nirvana at College and Bathurst – cheap, eclectic. Can they handle our noise?
- Paddy’s (something?) on King near Spadina, a downstairs pub close to Rodney’s Oyster Bar (I haven't been able to Google a match yet)
- Sunday brunch option: Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar
posted by maudlin at 8:33 AM on December 1, 2007
People definitely interested in Saturday night pub/bar/resto (optional: roti at Gandhi’s beforehand). Main event should cover the 8:30-11 period for travellers, although things may start earlier and continue longer.
- tehloki (also: roti!)
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan (also: roti!)
- maudlin (also: roti!)
- jacquilynne
- Melinka
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault (also: roti!)
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- Melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
People who will be/may be available for Sunday afternoon post-event (brunch? roti?)
- tehloki
- maudlin
- SassHat (?)
- the dief (if he’s not at the Laundromat)
- GuyZero
- philfromhavelock
- chunking express
- dobbs
Places suggested so far
- Nirvana at College and Bathurst – cheap, eclectic. Can they handle our noise?
- Paddy’s (something?) on King near Spadina, a downstairs pub close to Rodney’s Oyster Bar (I haven't been able to Google a match yet)
- Sunday brunch option: Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar
posted by maudlin at 8:33 AM on December 1, 2007
There's The Paddock (this is probably paddy's)..
...and also The Foggy Dew, which is good and close, has reasonably cheap food and beer, and seems to be ideally spacious.
posted by tehloki at 12:00 PM on December 1, 2007
...and also The Foggy Dew, which is good and close, has reasonably cheap food and beer, and seems to be ideally spacious.
posted by tehloki at 12:00 PM on December 1, 2007
oops, I seem to have been looking at the B.C. location's menu for the Foggy Dew, which is a little cheaper.. still, it's in the mid-level expense range.
posted by tehloki at 12:05 PM on December 1, 2007
posted by tehloki at 12:05 PM on December 1, 2007
I like The Paddock, but I remember it as home to a lot of $12 Martinis. I don't think it fits the cheap and cheerful requirement very well.
posted by jacquilynne at 12:17 PM on December 1, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 12:17 PM on December 1, 2007
Great list - if we had comment editing, you could add me for Roti.
posted by Chuckles at 6:16 PM on December 1, 2007
posted by Chuckles at 6:16 PM on December 1, 2007
Well, it depends what kind of comment editing. They're still thrashing that out in the thread.
I'll revise and repost the list in a day or so, and will fix some of the name typos that are now glaring at me. *sigh*
posted by maudlin at 7:03 AM on December 2, 2007
I'll revise and repost the list in a day or so, and will fix some of the name typos that are now glaring at me. *sigh*
posted by maudlin at 7:03 AM on December 2, 2007
Dobbs, it's the 15th. You should come.
Can't do it. I am having a dinner party that night.
posted by dobbs at 2:55 PM on December 2, 2007
Can't do it. I am having a dinner party that night.
posted by dobbs at 2:55 PM on December 2, 2007
This sounds cool - I'm going to be in Toronto for holiday and I think I'll have to drop in! (with girlfriend)
posted by adrianhon at 5:29 PM on December 2, 2007
posted by adrianhon at 5:29 PM on December 2, 2007
I think the solution is obvious—everyone is invited to Dobbs' for a dinner party on the 15th!
posted by Evstar at 6:11 PM on December 2, 2007 [1 favorite]
posted by Evstar at 6:11 PM on December 2, 2007 [1 favorite]
So is the Sunday thing a done deal? Like for honest? 'cos that will make me a happy dief.
posted by the dief at 11:59 AM on December 3, 2007
posted by the dief at 11:59 AM on December 3, 2007
Albeit an unlaundered one.
I'm up for Sunday, tehloki's game, and I'm sure we can get a few others. (Anyone I've listed as a maybe, or anyone else interested, respond in thread or I'll hunt you down via MeFi mail in a day or so, when I update the list again.)
posted by maudlin at 12:43 PM on December 3, 2007
I'm up for Sunday, tehloki's game, and I'm sure we can get a few others. (Anyone I've listed as a maybe, or anyone else interested, respond in thread or I'll hunt you down via MeFi mail in a day or so, when I update the list again.)
posted by maudlin at 12:43 PM on December 3, 2007
So why don't we do Saturday night at a bigger, affordable bar place and the roti eating on Sunday afternoon? yes? That way we're not stuck finding a bar near Queen and Bathurst per se, it can be anywhere.
posted by SassHat at 7:41 PM on December 3, 2007
posted by SassHat at 7:41 PM on December 3, 2007
Personally, I'm willing to walk anywhere in the square bordered by Bathurst, Yonge, Bloor, and King, after going to Gandhi's on saturday. Any place in that general area is fine. I just like to go to Gandhi's as often as possible. It's like my little ritual.
We could decentralize the main meetup from the bathurst-queen area, and those willing to make the pilgrimage on foot (or by cab) to wherever the most reasonable place for the main meetup ends up being can do so with moi. Personally, I enjoy walking around downtown Toronto.
(Also, if we absolutely can't decide on anywhere in particular, Bistro on College is pretty good, with quite cheap beer and cheap food, and significantly less seedy than it used to be, now that they've started throwing out the heavily drunk and the 16-year-olds.)
posted by tehloki at 8:14 PM on December 3, 2007
We could decentralize the main meetup from the bathurst-queen area, and those willing to make the pilgrimage on foot (or by cab) to wherever the most reasonable place for the main meetup ends up being can do so with moi. Personally, I enjoy walking around downtown Toronto.
(Also, if we absolutely can't decide on anywhere in particular, Bistro on College is pretty good, with quite cheap beer and cheap food, and significantly less seedy than it used to be, now that they've started throwing out the heavily drunk and the 16-year-olds.)
posted by tehloki at 8:14 PM on December 3, 2007
on foot (or by cab)
Dude, you're leaving out the better way (and I don't mean the one that takes tokens).
I'm the only one, aren't I? I can bring the trailer..
Anyway, it is a good thing we have a week and a half to figure this out :)
posted by Chuckles at 11:25 PM on December 3, 2007
Dude, you're leaving out the better way (and I don't mean the one that takes tokens).
I'm the only one, aren't I? I can bring the trailer..
Anyway, it is a good thing we have a week and a half to figure this out :)
posted by Chuckles at 11:25 PM on December 3, 2007
Sorry Chuckles, I assumed everyone in the GTA had given up on driving downtown in the snow awhile ago. Not to mention I forgot the TTC. Well, I'm not really missing much am I...
Anyway, who would still come to Gandhi's if the main meetup was moved to a different location? Also, any really concrete ideas as to where the main meetup should be? I'm sure there have been downtown Toronto meetups before. Maudlin, get ready for another one of those fabulous lists.
posted by tehloki at 3:09 PM on December 4, 2007
Anyway, who would still come to Gandhi's if the main meetup was moved to a different location? Also, any really concrete ideas as to where the main meetup should be? I'm sure there have been downtown Toronto meetups before. Maudlin, get ready for another one of those fabulous lists.
posted by tehloki at 3:09 PM on December 4, 2007
i wish i could come, but i'll be out of town.
i will chime in that nirvana at college & bathurst is huge, will absolutely accomodate metafilter noise, and is rather new so it hasn't yet been swarmed by the rabble (i was there 2 weeks ago and it was only half-full). it has a large, eclectic menu featuring numerous vegetarian options, lots of pan-asian stuff, and a variety of soups, sandwiches, and bar food. roughly the same menu as the green & red rooms, but with a cleaner kitchen. and it's really cheap (full dinner & a beer for ~ $10). but of course, i'm not coming, so don't listen to me- just some advice from someone who's been there pretty recently.
posted by twistofrhyme at 11:11 AM on December 5, 2007
i will chime in that nirvana at college & bathurst is huge, will absolutely accomodate metafilter noise, and is rather new so it hasn't yet been swarmed by the rabble (i was there 2 weeks ago and it was only half-full). it has a large, eclectic menu featuring numerous vegetarian options, lots of pan-asian stuff, and a variety of soups, sandwiches, and bar food. roughly the same menu as the green & red rooms, but with a cleaner kitchen. and it's really cheap (full dinner & a beer for ~ $10). but of course, i'm not coming, so don't listen to me- just some advice from someone who's been there pretty recently.
posted by twistofrhyme at 11:11 AM on December 5, 2007
Yeah, I'd still be into meeting at Gandhi's on the Sunday. As long as we get to make fun of The Dief's dirty knickers, of course. I've never met a prime minister (dead or alive) before, are we supposed to call him "His Honour" or something?
posted by saucysault at 11:11 AM on December 5, 2007
posted by saucysault at 11:11 AM on December 5, 2007
saucysault -- man, are you going to be disappointed.
posted by the dief at 12:45 PM on December 5, 2007
posted by the dief at 12:45 PM on December 5, 2007
Thanks, twistofrhyme. Nirvana looked to be the most interesting choice, but I was concerned about crowding and noise, and it looks as if that won't be an issue. So a big vote yes here for Nirvana.
posted by maudlin at 12:46 PM on December 5, 2007
posted by maudlin at 12:46 PM on December 5, 2007
OK, update time:
People definitely interested in Saturday night pub/bar/resto (optional: roti at Gandhi Roti beforehand). Main event should cover the 8:30-11 period for travellers, although things may start earlier and continue longer.
Up to 23 for the pub
Up to 6 for roti
- tehloki (also: roti!)
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat (also: roti! although she prefers Sunday)
- orange swan (also: roti!)
- maudlin (also: roti!)
- jacquilynne
- Melinika
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault (also: roti!)
- Chuckles (also: roti!)
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- NEW! adrianhon and girlfriend
People who will be/may be available for Sunday afternoon post-event (brunch? roti?)
4 definites
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat (?)
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- GuyZero
- philfromhavelock
- chunking express
- dobbs
- saucysault (definite)
Saturday night places suggested so far
- Nirvana at College and Bathurst – cheap, eclectic. NEW: they aren't too busy and can handle our noise.
- Paddy’s (something?) on King near Spadina, a downstairs pub close to Rodney’s Oyster Bar.
- NEW! The Paddock (may not be the same pub, may not be that cheap).
- NEW! The Foggy Dew.
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar
- Gandhi Roti
posted by maudlin at 2:29 PM on December 5, 2007
People definitely interested in Saturday night pub/bar/resto (optional: roti at Gandhi Roti beforehand). Main event should cover the 8:30-11 period for travellers, although things may start earlier and continue longer.
Up to 23 for the pub
Up to 6 for roti
- tehloki (also: roti!)
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat (also: roti! although she prefers Sunday)
- orange swan (also: roti!)
- maudlin (also: roti!)
- jacquilynne
- Melinika
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault (also: roti!)
- Chuckles (also: roti!)
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- NEW! adrianhon and girlfriend
People who will be/may be available for Sunday afternoon post-event (brunch? roti?)
4 definites
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat (?)
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- GuyZero
- philfromhavelock
- chunking express
- dobbs
- saucysault (definite)
Saturday night places suggested so far
- Nirvana at College and Bathurst – cheap, eclectic. NEW: they aren't too busy and can handle our noise.
- Paddy’s (something?) on King near Spadina, a downstairs pub close to Rodney’s Oyster Bar.
- NEW! The Paddock (may not be the same pub, may not be that cheap).
- NEW! The Foggy Dew.
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar
- Gandhi Roti
posted by maudlin at 2:29 PM on December 5, 2007
I'm down for brunchoti the next day. As long as it's somewhere licenced.. the last MeFi meetup gave me a bloody awful hangover that took several boozy coffees to beat into submission.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:01 PM on December 5, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:01 PM on December 5, 2007
I'd be up for pre-meetup roti, depending on where it is in relation to the actual meetup. Unlike tehloki, I will not willingly walk all over hell's half acre in the middle of winter. I do, however, drive. If they're close together (sub-10 minutes walking) I'd go to both almost for sure. Farther apart and it depends on the parking situation.
I might also do Sunday brunch if that turns out to happen.
posted by jacquilynne at 3:01 PM on December 5, 2007
I might also do Sunday brunch if that turns out to happen.
posted by jacquilynne at 3:01 PM on December 5, 2007
I like nirvana too, if only because of my fond memories of KOS (I never did figure out how to say it, kaos? K.O.S.?). I'm actually planning on going out to K-W to meet the Mofi's so I won't be at Gandhi's till Sunday.
To dief: why would I be disappointed in your knickers?
posted by saucysault at 3:04 PM on December 5, 2007
To dief: why would I be disappointed in your knickers?
posted by saucysault at 3:04 PM on December 5, 2007
I really find Queen and Bathurst oppressively awful, and Gandhi Roti is just as bad. Must every single outing be west of Yonge St.?
posted by joeclark at 3:06 PM on December 5, 2007
posted by joeclark at 3:06 PM on December 5, 2007
DNAB, Gandhi's is unlicensed. Staggering off to a bar afterwards -- or before -- is still an option.
Jacquilynne, Gandhi's is at Bathurst and Queen and Nirvana is at Bathurst and College. Less than 2 minutes driving according to Google, but I'd consider it a relatively short walk.
saucysault, I'll modify the next list to add you to Sunday only.
Joe, suggest something else and I'll add it to the next list, but as we haven't heard from you so far, yeah, the list of suggestions has been pretty west-centric.
posted by maudlin at 3:16 PM on December 5, 2007
Jacquilynne, Gandhi's is at Bathurst and Queen and Nirvana is at Bathurst and College. Less than 2 minutes driving according to Google, but I'd consider it a relatively short walk.
saucysault, I'll modify the next list to add you to Sunday only.
Joe, suggest something else and I'll add it to the next list, but as we haven't heard from you so far, yeah, the list of suggestions has been pretty west-centric.
posted by maudlin at 3:16 PM on December 5, 2007
No no, I am coming into the Toronto meetup, but heading in with Melinka et al (mofi), so later in the evening.
posted by saucysault at 3:38 PM on December 5, 2007
posted by saucysault at 3:38 PM on December 5, 2007
hmmmm, perhaps i will attend my first meetup...
+the mattar paneer is freaky good at ghandi's.
posted by dr. moot at 3:26 PM on December 6, 2007
+the mattar paneer is freaky good at ghandi's.
posted by dr. moot at 3:26 PM on December 6, 2007
I think the plan sounds good as follows: Saturday night, meet up early at Ghandi's for Roti, say 7:00? Then everyone just going to the bar can meet at 8:00? And then if we haven't tired of each other enough, or if there are enough non-Saturday folks interested, we could meet up for brunch/coffee/hangover avoidance on Sunday?
posted by SassHat at 5:00 PM on December 7, 2007
posted by SassHat at 5:00 PM on December 7, 2007
Is there an easy quick online poll place we could take votes on for the bar?
posted by tehloki at 10:35 AM on December 8, 2007
posted by tehloki at 10:35 AM on December 8, 2007
Just pick one, people will generally go along with it. Nirvana sounded like a good choice that a lot of people liked.
posted by jacquilynne at 10:39 AM on December 8, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 10:39 AM on December 8, 2007
Hey, I'm from Québec.
*stuffs ballot box* *rouses dead people*
Wow -- look! It's Nirvana!
(Seriously, I think Nirvana's a great choice, but people have to speak up.)
posted by maudlin at 11:58 AM on December 8, 2007
*stuffs ballot box* *rouses dead people*
Wow -- look! It's Nirvana!
(Seriously, I think Nirvana's a great choice, but people have to speak up.)
posted by maudlin at 11:58 AM on December 8, 2007
As chairman of this meetup, I declare Nirvana to be the winrar!
So, Gandhi's people meet at 7 (address is 554 queen street w if it's not in the read already) and everybody else meet the gandhi's people at Nirvana at 8.
I'll try and arrive at Gandhi's early, and stake out a table with a HURF DURF BUTTER CHICKEN sign.
Does Nirvana take reservations?
posted by tehloki at 1:21 PM on December 8, 2007
So, Gandhi's people meet at 7 (address is 554 queen street w if it's not in the read already) and everybody else meet the gandhi's people at Nirvana at 8.
I'll try and arrive at Gandhi's early, and stake out a table with a HURF DURF BUTTER CHICKEN sign.
Does Nirvana take reservations?
posted by tehloki at 1:21 PM on December 8, 2007
LATEST UPDATE
Main event: Saturday December 15, 8 PM to whenever: Nirvana
434 College St. just east of Bathurst 416-927-8885. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards. I called and they do take reservations, but I didn't commit us yet. They said they should be fine for ca. 25 next Saturday at 8. I can call back tomorrow to confirm if you like.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 24 so far ...
- tehloki
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Melinika
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- adrianhon and girlfriend
- NEW! dr. moot
OPTIONAL pre-event roti, December 15, 7 PM at Gandhi Roti, 554 Queen St. W, just east of Bathurst. Google map. Google map showing path from Gandhi's to Nirvana.
Definitely attending: 6 so far ...
- tehloki
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Chuckles
SUNDAY December 16. Afternoon post-event rotifest? boozefest? brunchfest? We still need to decide on a time and location(s) for this one.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 7 so far ...
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- dirtynumbangelboy (definite if there is booze)
- saucysault (definite)
- jacquilynne
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar. 249 Ossington Ave. just north of Dundas Street. Google map.
- Gandhi Roti (unlicensed: may need pre or post roti booze for those looking for hair of the dog). Once again, yer friendly Google map.
posted by maudlin at 9:36 AM on December 9, 2007
Main event: Saturday December 15, 8 PM to whenever: Nirvana
434 College St. just east of Bathurst 416-927-8885. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards. I called and they do take reservations, but I didn't commit us yet. They said they should be fine for ca. 25 next Saturday at 8. I can call back tomorrow to confirm if you like.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 24 so far ...
- tehloki
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Melinika
- DaShiv
- mandymanwasregistered
- 5 or so others from MoFi and other geographical areas commuting in
- saucysault
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- typewriter (depends on work)
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- adrianhon and girlfriend
- NEW! dr. moot
OPTIONAL pre-event roti, December 15, 7 PM at Gandhi Roti, 554 Queen St. W, just east of Bathurst. Google map. Google map showing path from Gandhi's to Nirvana.
Definitely attending: 6 so far ...
- tehloki
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Chuckles
SUNDAY December 16. Afternoon post-event rotifest? boozefest? brunchfest? We still need to decide on a time and location(s) for this one.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 7 so far ...
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- dirtynumbangelboy (definite if there is booze)
- saucysault (definite)
- jacquilynne
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar. 249 Ossington Ave. just north of Dundas Street. Google map.
- Gandhi Roti (unlicensed: may need pre or post roti booze for those looking for hair of the dog). Once again, yer friendly Google map.
posted by maudlin at 9:36 AM on December 9, 2007
Nirvana is a restaurant, or a pub? Or both? Are we having dinner there then, or is the reservation just to be sure they've got enough tables/space for us?
posted by Melinika at 3:08 PM on December 9, 2007
posted by Melinika at 3:08 PM on December 9, 2007
It's a licensed restaurant. Those who want to eat, can eat; those who want to drink, can drink. We're talking about reservations just to make sure there's space.
posted by maudlin at 3:26 PM on December 9, 2007
posted by maudlin at 3:26 PM on December 9, 2007
There is food there, pretty decent from what I have heard. Saturday is not looking good for me anymore. Sorry folks, have a blast!
posted by typewriter at 3:54 PM on December 9, 2007
posted by typewriter at 3:54 PM on December 9, 2007
I'm in for Sunday bruncherings, wherever we go.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 2:32 PM on December 10, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 2:32 PM on December 10, 2007
Bah, I'm out that weekend. I'll be there in spirit, and hopefully at the next one.
posted by patr1ck at 5:19 PM on December 10, 2007
posted by patr1ck at 5:19 PM on December 10, 2007
Sorry, typewriter and patr1ck -- next time?
DNAB, you'll go wherever tehloki's pants go on Sunday? Got it.
I'll call Nirvana tomorrow and ask them to hold for 25 and let them know that number may vary a bit. The idea is just to make sure they know a large group is coming in. If we get more people (You reading this? Interested? Come on in!) we'll just steal chairs.
Updated list coming tomorrow night. I know several people still aren't sure if they are coming to Sunday bruncheroti (err, which will it be?), but if we know where and when in advance, people can drop in.
posted by maudlin at 5:08 PM on December 11, 2007
DNAB, you'll go wherever tehloki's pants go on Sunday? Got it.
I'll call Nirvana tomorrow and ask them to hold for 25 and let them know that number may vary a bit. The idea is just to make sure they know a large group is coming in. If we get more people (You reading this? Interested? Come on in!) we'll just steal chairs.
Updated list coming tomorrow night. I know several people still aren't sure if they are coming to Sunday bruncheroti (err, which will it be?), but if we know where and when in advance, people can drop in.
posted by maudlin at 5:08 PM on December 11, 2007
maudlin, if I'm going where tehloki's pants go, I'll be staying in my bedroom. ba-dum-bum.
I'm here all week. Try the veal.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:19 PM on December 12, 2007
I'm here all week. Try the veal.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 3:19 PM on December 12, 2007
DECEMBER 12 UPDATE
Main event: Saturday December 15, 8 PM to whenever: Nirvana, 434 College St. just east of Bathurst 416-927-8885. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards. We have a reservation for 25 confirmed, so there's definitely room for more.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 22-24 so far ...
- tehloki
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- MoFi/MeCha/MeFi Expedition Force: Melinika, mandymanwasregistered, DaShiv, Suo, eldiem, pmdboi, and Crank, possibly 1-2 others. TOTAL: 7-9
- saucysault
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- adrianhon and girlfriend
- dr. moot
OPTIONAL pre-event roti, December 15, 7 PM at Gandhi Roti, 554 Queen St. W, just east of Bathurst. Google map. Google map showing path from Gandhi's to Nirvana.
Definitely attending: 6 so far ...
- tehloki
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Chuckles
SUNDAY December 16. Afternoon post-event rotifest? boozefest? brunchfest? We still need to decide on a time and location(s) for this one. HEY! Look at this little face. Look at it! That's the dief, who really, REALLY needs to know if it's Gandhi's or Dakota's or what. Do you want to make him come in from Hamilton and forlornly wander the streets on Sunday, not knowing where we are?
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 7 so far ...
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- dirtynumbangelboy (definite)
- saucysault (definite)
- jacquilynne
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar. 249 Ossington Ave. just north of Dundas Street. Google map.
- Gandhi Roti (unlicensed) Once again, yer friendly Google map.
posted by maudlin at 3:50 PM on December 12, 2007
Main event: Saturday December 15, 8 PM to whenever: Nirvana, 434 College St. just east of Bathurst 416-927-8885. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards. We have a reservation for 25 confirmed, so there's definitely room for more.
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 22-24 so far ...
- tehloki
- Phire (may be some timing issues getting here)
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- MoFi/MeCha/MeFi Expedition Force: Melinika, mandymanwasregistered, DaShiv, Suo, eldiem, pmdboi, and Crank, possibly 1-2 others. TOTAL: 7-9
- saucysault
- Chuckles
- rocket88 (a strong maybe)
- dirtynumbangelboy
- melissa
- Evstar (if not working that night)
- adrianhon and girlfriend
- dr. moot
OPTIONAL pre-event roti, December 15, 7 PM at Gandhi Roti, 554 Queen St. W, just east of Bathurst. Google map. Google map showing path from Gandhi's to Nirvana.
Definitely attending: 6 so far ...
- tehloki
- SassHat
- orange swan
- maudlin
- jacquilynne
- Chuckles
SUNDAY December 16. Afternoon post-event rotifest? boozefest? brunchfest? We still need to decide on a time and location(s) for this one. HEY! Look at this little face. Look at it! That's the dief, who really, REALLY needs to know if it's Gandhi's or Dakota's or what. Do you want to make him come in from Hamilton and forlornly wander the streets on Sunday, not knowing where we are?
Definitely attending or trying to attend: 7 so far ...
- tehloki (definite)
- maudlin (definite)
- SassHat
- the dief and his pristine skivvies (definite)
- dirtynumbangelboy (definite)
- saucysault (definite)
- jacquilynne
Sunday brunch options
- Dakota’s bluegrass brunch with open bar. 249 Ossington Ave. just north of Dundas Street. Google map.
- Gandhi Roti (unlicensed) Once again, yer friendly Google map.
posted by maudlin at 3:50 PM on December 12, 2007
..open bar? do you mean what I think you mean?
If you do mean what I think you mean, then by hell we are going to Dakota's.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 7:01 PM on December 12, 2007
If you do mean what I think you mean, then by hell we are going to Dakota's.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 7:01 PM on December 12, 2007
If open bar means what DNAB thinks it means, Dakota's is probably the most awesome choice. If not, I'd probably be going to Gandhi's regardless of where Sunday brunch is, so... yeah.
Also evstar is definitely coming to the main meetup even if I have to kidnap him, so put him down as definite in the next update.
posted by tehloki at 9:11 PM on December 12, 2007
Also evstar is definitely coming to the main meetup even if I have to kidnap him, so put him down as definite in the next update.
posted by tehloki at 9:11 PM on December 12, 2007
Oh don't worry about me. I'm quite used to wandering forlornly. Around my own apartment even.
posted by the dief at 4:44 AM on December 13, 2007
posted by the dief at 4:44 AM on December 13, 2007
Reviews of Dakotas suggest that 'open bar' means 'the bar is available despite it being noon on a Sunday' and not 'the bar is included in the price of your $12 all-you-can-eat breakfast'. It still sounds like hella fun, but perhaps not the sort of place a large group can just walk into and expect to get seated together? I'd still be up for trying it.
posted by jacquilynne at 8:34 AM on December 13, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 8:34 AM on December 13, 2007
My thing is all fucked up now. My dinner party is now Friday (tomorrow) and I now have to work Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, I get home at almost 11 and will walk the dog and then maybe head to Nirvana unless it's miserable out. Will anyone be online checking this thread so that y'all can make a post when you've cleared out so that I don't head over there for nothing?
posted by dobbs at 5:35 PM on December 13, 2007
posted by dobbs at 5:35 PM on December 13, 2007
dobbs, if Nirvana is close enough to a wireless hotspot, I'll make a post when we clear out.
posted by tehloki at 6:35 PM on December 13, 2007
posted by tehloki at 6:35 PM on December 13, 2007
I'll revise evstar and add dobbs (and his cocoa butter) for Nirvana to the next update, which ain't going out until Saturday morning. Obviously, people can still drop in, as there's plenty of room in the reservation, so I hope no one's thinking of the updates as some kind of exclusive guest list.
It sounds as if people want Dakota's on Sunday, which has some kind of bar, although I doubt that it's OPEN open, like wedding reception open. (Hey, I was just echoing what SassHat wrote. Maybe she has her own definition of open.)
Are we committing to Dakota's? 1 PM Sunday? I don't think we'll need reservations for up to 10 or so people, but as long as we all know where to go and when, we should be fine. And the dief won't need to do that forlorn thing.
posted by maudlin at 7:01 PM on December 13, 2007
It sounds as if people want Dakota's on Sunday, which has some kind of bar, although I doubt that it's OPEN open, like wedding reception open. (Hey, I was just echoing what SassHat wrote. Maybe she has her own definition of open.)
Are we committing to Dakota's? 1 PM Sunday? I don't think we'll need reservations for up to 10 or so people, but as long as we all know where to go and when, we should be fine. And the dief won't need to do that forlorn thing.
posted by maudlin at 7:01 PM on December 13, 2007
I don't think I'm going to make Sunday brunch if it's at Dakota's, but if anybody feels like coming to gandhi's sometime later in the day, email me.
posted by tehloki at 11:09 PM on December 13, 2007
posted by tehloki at 11:09 PM on December 13, 2007
I'm equal to either Dakota's or Ghandi's, fwiw. As long as Dakota's is reachable on transit or walking from Union.
posted by the dief at 3:55 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by the dief at 3:55 AM on December 14, 2007
Dudes. There's a winter storm warning for our region on Saturday night. We may not be making it out to Toronto in that case. Although I'm wondering how long it lasts; we could possibly do the Sunday brunch instead. It'd be a pity to have DaShiv all the way out here and not get him up to Toronto. Stay tuned, I guess!
Also, EXPEDITION FORCE = awesome.
posted by Melinika at 9:04 AM on December 14, 2007
Also, EXPEDITION FORCE = awesome.
posted by Melinika at 9:04 AM on December 14, 2007
Hmmm. We're talking we could possibly come up tonight instead of tomorrow night. This storm tomorrow night is supposed to be pretty bad, I don't think people are going to want to come out for Saturday night... what do you all think of doing the meetup tonight instead?
posted by Melinika at 9:13 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by Melinika at 9:13 AM on December 14, 2007
I have other plans tonight, though I suppose the meetup will go late enough that I could probably do both.
posted by jacquilynne at 9:19 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by jacquilynne at 9:19 AM on December 14, 2007
If this is the only way Expedition Force can make it, we should be able to get at least a few locals out at a pub starting at, say, 8 PM. And if the roti lovers have the time, we can still try that at Gandhi's for 7 tonight, or some other time this weekend.
Can we have a roll call to see who is interested in:
1) Roti at Gandhi's tonight at 7?
2) Nirvana's tonight starting at 8?
3) Anything else any other time this weekend?
Me: I'm in for roti and Nirvana tonight, and anything else people want to do on Saturday or Sunday.
posted by maudlin at 9:38 AM on December 14, 2007
Can we have a roll call to see who is interested in:
1) Roti at Gandhi's tonight at 7?
2) Nirvana's tonight starting at 8?
3) Anything else any other time this weekend?
Me: I'm in for roti and Nirvana tonight, and anything else people want to do on Saturday or Sunday.
posted by maudlin at 9:38 AM on December 14, 2007
The Environment Canada Storm Watch for Toronto. Shitty for anyone travelling into Toronto, but those of us in town should still be able get around, so, really, I am not giving up on Saturday or Sunday. I truly believe that beer and roti can stave off frostbite.
posted by maudlin at 9:49 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by maudlin at 9:49 AM on December 14, 2007
Actually I was going to come into toronto tonight for 8 to meet a friend for five minutes so tonight works for me too. I was coming in here to post that Hamilton was supposed to get the worse of the storm according to Environment Canada. My understanding was that the storm was more Sunday morning that Saturday night. But, ya never know with these things, d'ya?
posted by saucysault at 9:57 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by saucysault at 9:57 AM on December 14, 2007
Damn, my slow fingers maudlin.
posted by saucysault at 9:58 AM on December 14, 2007
posted by saucysault at 9:58 AM on December 14, 2007
I think the drinks plan should be contingent on the K-W peeps' travels. If they can only come out tonight, I would rather go out tonight. Storms are serious business, although overall Saturday night works better for me, I'm totally flexible as I live downtown and do not have to negotiate a car through that mess.
So - how about: drinks tonight (or Saturday), Ghandi's on Sunday afternoon in place of brunch, and Ghandi's before drinks if people are really feeling hardcore about it?
Dakota's is not "open" bar as in free, more like open as in they serve booze on Sunday morning. It's not a huge place so the seating could be tricky - they do a few small tables and a couple big long "family style" tables, so it would be luck of the draw. It's near the Dundas streetcar, but I have no idea what that line looks like these days (ie have they finished work on it yet?). I say, scrap Dakotas altogether for those reasons, also it's pricey and after all the outings this weekend I'll likely be tapped out by Sunday.
posted by SassHat at 10:46 AM on December 14, 2007
So - how about: drinks tonight (or Saturday), Ghandi's on Sunday afternoon in place of brunch, and Ghandi's before drinks if people are really feeling hardcore about it?
Dakota's is not "open" bar as in free, more like open as in they serve booze on Sunday morning. It's not a huge place so the seating could be tricky - they do a few small tables and a couple big long "family style" tables, so it would be luck of the draw. It's near the Dundas streetcar, but I have no idea what that line looks like these days (ie have they finished work on it yet?). I say, scrap Dakotas altogether for those reasons, also it's pricey and after all the outings this weekend I'll likely be tapped out by Sunday.
posted by SassHat at 10:46 AM on December 14, 2007
That sounds great, SassHat. Simple is good. Cheap is also good. :-)
I've MeFi mailed everyone on the Nirvana list who hasn't already checked in here or had someone check in on their behalf, as well as the dief and GuyZero. I'm not cancellling or changing the Nirvana reservation for tomorrow night until people have a chance to touch base.
posted by maudlin at 11:53 AM on December 14, 2007
I've MeFi mailed everyone on the Nirvana list who hasn't already checked in here or had someone check in on their behalf, as well as the dief and GuyZero. I'm not cancellling or changing the Nirvana reservation for tomorrow night until people have a chance to touch base.
posted by maudlin at 11:53 AM on December 14, 2007
If anyone gets stuck in the city due to the storm, you are welcome to stay over at my place. Mefi slumber party! wwhoooo! :P
Actually, I have a mini bachelor apt, but you could sleep on my extra mattress or in my bathtub, I suppose.
posted by SassHat at 12:10 PM on December 14, 2007
Actually, I have a mini bachelor apt, but you could sleep on my extra mattress or in my bathtub, I suppose.
posted by SassHat at 12:10 PM on December 14, 2007
Okay, well, consensus here is that we should go up tonight. So... where are we meeting you? I'm thinking we'd be getting there around... 9:30 PM-ish? Will enough people turn out with this last-minute change of plans?
posted by Melinika at 12:40 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by Melinika at 12:40 PM on December 14, 2007
Unfortunately, tonight isn't doable for me. If the storm isn't too bad I may be able to join the K-W crowd on Saturday if they're doing anything local.
posted by rocket88 at 1:01 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by rocket88 at 1:01 PM on December 14, 2007
Yeah, we're planning on just switching tonight's plan with tomorrow's... I'll give you a call.
posted by Melinika at 1:37 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by Melinika at 1:37 PM on December 14, 2007
Yup, tonight and tomorrow are out out out for me. It's Sunday or nuthin'. I will monitor the thread, and if Sunday is canceled, well, I'll just cry into my pillow the entire night but will otherwise be hunky dory.
posted by the dief at 1:49 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by the dief at 1:49 PM on December 14, 2007
I'll be missing out tonight. Possibly tomorrow too as I'm from out of town as well.
Have fun you crazy kids.
posted by dr. moot at 2:04 PM on December 14, 2007
Have fun you crazy kids.
posted by dr. moot at 2:04 PM on December 14, 2007
I'm up for tonight. I'm with SassHat about the money though..
Food at Ghandi's around 7? I'll be there.
posted by Chuckles at 2:12 PM on December 14, 2007
Food at Ghandi's around 7? I'll be there.
posted by Chuckles at 2:12 PM on December 14, 2007
Let's see what we can salvage here. Here's what I suggest:
1) TONIGHT: Nirvana starting at 9 PM (not 8 PM). This gives time for travelling and for getting word to Toronto people who still haven't checked in to the thread. K-W people can roll in around 9:30-ish and should find a table ready with at least 4 T.O. people. I just confirmed reservations for 20 people at 9 PM. (Hey, I'm an optimist.)
- So far, we have 7-9 from K-W, plus SassHat, saucysault, jacquilynne (arriving late), Chuckles and me (that's 12-14).
- Phire, rocket88, dr. moot and the dief are definitely NOT coming tonight.
- Fingers are crossed for tehloki, orange swan, dirtynumbangelboy, melissa, Evstar, adrianhon and girlfriend, and GuyZero (I MeFi mailed him even though he wasn't on the list).
I'm bringing my Blackberry with me and the email or MeFi mail links.
NIRVANA, 434 College St. just east of Bathurst. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards.
Aaaand -- we have one diehard willing to go for roti before Nirvana (maybe 8 PM instead of 7 PM?). I'm there, too. Anyone else?
2) SUNDAY, roti at Gandhi's for all who missed out tonight and for roti addicts. The roti must roll!
posted by maudlin at 2:25 PM on December 14, 2007
1) TONIGHT: Nirvana starting at 9 PM (not 8 PM). This gives time for travelling and for getting word to Toronto people who still haven't checked in to the thread. K-W people can roll in around 9:30-ish and should find a table ready with at least 4 T.O. people. I just confirmed reservations for 20 people at 9 PM. (Hey, I'm an optimist.)
- So far, we have 7-9 from K-W, plus SassHat, saucysault, jacquilynne (arriving late), Chuckles and me (that's 12-14).
- Phire, rocket88, dr. moot and the dief are definitely NOT coming tonight.
- Fingers are crossed for tehloki, orange swan, dirtynumbangelboy, melissa, Evstar, adrianhon and girlfriend, and GuyZero (I MeFi mailed him even though he wasn't on the list).
I'm bringing my Blackberry with me and the email or MeFi mail links.
NIRVANA, 434 College St. just east of Bathurst. Google map. Open till 2 AM. Web link says cash only, but they do take credit cards.
Aaaand -- we have one diehard willing to go for roti before Nirvana (maybe 8 PM instead of 7 PM?). I'm there, too. Anyone else?
2) SUNDAY, roti at Gandhi's for all who missed out tonight and for roti addicts. The roti must roll!
posted by maudlin at 2:25 PM on December 14, 2007
I'm bringing my Blackberry with me
Evil!
I'm such a ludite. Or is it just because I'm poor?
posted by Chuckles at 2:48 PM on December 14, 2007
Evil!
I'm such a ludite. Or is it just because I'm poor?
posted by Chuckles at 2:48 PM on December 14, 2007
dirtynumbangelboy just texted me on my . He's busy tonight, but hopes he can come by after 9. Cross your fingers. Sprinkle some holy water, too.
Sometimes convenience is more important than not being evil. Maybe it's because I used to have such awesome taste in headgear.
posted by maudlin at 2:59 PM on December 14, 2007
Sometimes convenience is more important than not being evil. Maybe it's because I used to have such awesome taste in headgear.
posted by maudlin at 2:59 PM on December 14, 2007
No roti for me tonight (maybe I can make Sunday?), I'm cooking tofu for some peeps at my house. I'll be at Nirvana at 9pm, I might be there at 9:30 depending on how long dinner takes. Yay!
posted by SassHat at 3:32 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by SassHat at 3:32 PM on December 14, 2007
orange swan is feeling poorly, so she won't be out with us tonight.
I'm off. Those of you for roti, I should be at Gandhi's between 8 and 8:15.
posted by maudlin at 4:11 PM on December 14, 2007
I'm off. Those of you for roti, I should be at Gandhi's between 8 and 8:15.
posted by maudlin at 4:11 PM on December 14, 2007
As I MeFiMailed maudlin, I have been ill all week and am still not well enough to go out tonight. I'm hoping I can go out tomorrow, or maybe Sunday, though I will probably have to pass on any roti as I'm off food for the time being.
posted by orange swan at 4:14 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by orange swan at 4:14 PM on December 14, 2007
Food at Ghandi's around 7? I'll be there.
Okay, I'm not there.. But, if I go, will anybody be there?
Getting hungry!
posted by Chuckles at 4:37 PM on December 14, 2007
Okay, I'm not there.. But, if I go, will anybody be there?
Getting hungry!
posted by Chuckles at 4:37 PM on December 14, 2007
I'm totally just reading the thread now, and I have no idea whether I'm going to make it tonight, but can we still do a stripped-down version of the planned meetup tomorrow, just with the people who are local and can still make it? I sort of have my weekend planned around it already.
posted by tehloki at 4:38 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by tehloki at 4:38 PM on December 14, 2007
Okay, it has just been confirmed that Melinka and her posse are coming to bear me off to the meetup in their chariot of awesome. See you there. Still open to going to gandhi's and Nirvana again tomorrow, for the people who couldn't make today.
posted by tehloki at 5:12 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by tehloki at 5:12 PM on December 14, 2007
I'm still north of the city so I won't be getting there until 9.30. How am I supposed to know y'all? (Rhetorical question because I am getting into my car in a minute).
posted by saucysault at 5:19 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by saucysault at 5:19 PM on December 14, 2007
Have fun.
(I can't make it. Working twelve hours tomorrow.)
posted by philfromhavelock at 5:52 PM on December 14, 2007
(I can't make it. Working twelve hours tomorrow.)
posted by philfromhavelock at 5:52 PM on December 14, 2007
Just caught up on this thread and noticed the MefiMail (what can I say, it's my first MefiMessage - I'm just not that popular!).
I have to drop out anyway because I'm totally broke thanks to my Christmas shopping. I hope you guys have a great time, and I look forward to the pictures! :)
posted by melissa at 6:56 PM on December 14, 2007
I have to drop out anyway because I'm totally broke thanks to my Christmas shopping. I hope you guys have a great time, and I look forward to the pictures! :)
posted by melissa at 6:56 PM on December 14, 2007
We have officially left the bar. I am on a nice warm couch. Great meetup, y'all. Hope somebody other than me is willing to come to gandhi's tomorrow and eat roti while watching the storm.
posted by tehloki at 11:30 PM on December 14, 2007
posted by tehloki at 11:30 PM on December 14, 2007
saucysault is not just lovely company, she's a miracle chauffeur who drove dnab, SassHat and me to our homes. Warm feet and fast cars make MeFites happy.
Were we really there until after 2 AM? Really? I think we had fun. Sorry we missed so many of you, but there will be more meetups. And more oysters.
posted by maudlin at 12:13 AM on December 15, 2007
Were we really there until after 2 AM? Really? I think we had fun. Sorry we missed so many of you, but there will be more meetups. And more oysters.
posted by maudlin at 12:13 AM on December 15, 2007
Yay saucysault, for serious! I love that Chuckles and Maudlin both beat me to posting post-meetup. Best. Toronto. Meetup. Evar! A+++ would meet up again. Sleepytime!
posted by SassHat at 12:14 AM on December 15, 2007
posted by SassHat at 12:14 AM on December 15, 2007
Looks like we had our meetup just in time for the new photo widget! woot.
posted by SassHat at 7:14 AM on December 15, 2007
posted by SassHat at 7:14 AM on December 15, 2007
Once I get my photos up, I'll add them in the sidebar, but once daShiv gets his photos up, I'm gonna have to put them on top.
posted by tehloki at 12:36 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by tehloki at 12:36 PM on December 15, 2007
So, is/was that a past or future meetup.. I'm so confused :)
posted by Chuckles at 1:11 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by Chuckles at 1:11 PM on December 15, 2007
GTA Braces For What Might Be The Worst All-Day Storm In Years.
posted by Chuckles at 1:32 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by Chuckles at 1:32 PM on December 15, 2007
I can't come out tonight either, as I'm still not well. I'm contantly coughing, my voice is almost gone, and I can't even laugh - it comes out as a wheeze. So, as I wouldn't exactly be a social asset this evening I'd better not expose myself to the weather. Have fun though, those of you who can brave the elements.
posted by orange swan at 2:33 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by orange swan at 2:33 PM on December 15, 2007
Bad storm or not, I'm going to Toronto. Unless HSR and/or GO are busted, I will be there at 1pm, darn tootin.
posted by the dief at 2:40 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by the dief at 2:40 PM on December 15, 2007
Then I guess I'm harnessing up those huskies and making my way to Gandhi's tomorrow to see a frostbitten dief. Anyone who wants to join us, or point and laugh, come on in.
(dief, let me know how you like your coffee or tea. They only serve cold drinks there and they'll chill you right through, so I'll smuggle something in from elsewhere.)
posted by maudlin at 3:01 PM on December 15, 2007
(dief, let me know how you like your coffee or tea. They only serve cold drinks there and they'll chill you right through, so I'll smuggle something in from elsewhere.)
posted by maudlin at 3:01 PM on December 15, 2007
are we still tonighting?
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 4:23 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 4:23 PM on December 15, 2007
I just went to gandhi's, there was nobody there. Decided to head back to my couch.
posted by tehloki at 5:00 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by tehloki at 5:00 PM on December 15, 2007
Here's the sum total of the intelligible photos I took. My camera sometimes has a tendency of doing weird, trippy things to people.
I've also completely forgotten all the usernames that I learned throughout the night. Maybe somebody who recognizes more mefites than I can tag them in the pictures?
posted by tehloki at 5:25 PM on December 15, 2007
I've also completely forgotten all the usernames that I learned throughout the night. Maybe somebody who recognizes more mefites than I can tag them in the pictures?
posted by tehloki at 5:25 PM on December 15, 2007
I let a bunch of people play with my camera. DaShiv instructed me on how to ruthlessly edit. SassHat nagged me interminably to post these. Here's the results.
posted by maudlin at 7:10 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by maudlin at 7:10 PM on December 15, 2007
Huzzah! The super-secret spy photo of DNAB is nowhere to be found though. I call shenanigans! Conspiracy's afoot!
posted by SassHat at 7:49 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by SassHat at 7:49 PM on December 15, 2007
I have a photo with DNAB in it, but he's managed to blur his own face, pre-post-production.
posted by tehloki at 8:09 PM on December 15, 2007
posted by tehloki at 8:09 PM on December 15, 2007
It looks as if Operation Batshit Insane is still on. At least, the dief hasn't called me to cancel yet.
There should be at least 3 of us, maybe as many as 5, at Gandhi's Roti on Queen W. just east of Bathurst, starting at 1 PM today. Hey, more than 5 would be cool, too.
Leaving now with my Stanfields, my parka and a thermos of freshly brewed chai. See you!
posted by maudlin at 8:33 AM on December 16, 2007
There should be at least 3 of us, maybe as many as 5, at Gandhi's Roti on Queen W. just east of Bathurst, starting at 1 PM today. Hey, more than 5 would be cool, too.
Leaving now with my Stanfields, my parka and a thermos of freshly brewed chai. See you!
posted by maudlin at 8:33 AM on December 16, 2007
Well, have fun at gandhi's. I'm staying in. I've been loooking out the window all day and none of my neighbours have ventured outside into the pretty snow (it isn't bad up here on the escarpment). I'll have to catch up with you next time. Looking at the GO train site the train the dief probably took is 15 mins late so won't be getting into union until 1 pm at the earliest, so you'll have extra time to make a snowman for him.
posted by saucysault at 9:59 AM on December 16, 2007
posted by saucysault at 9:59 AM on December 16, 2007
I wanted to go to Ghandi's but just managed to roust my ass out of bed now... and can't see out the windows from snow. So, no roti for me :(
posted by SassHat at 11:33 AM on December 16, 2007
posted by SassHat at 11:33 AM on December 16, 2007
Augh! I missed the gandhi's thing today entirely. The alarm clock software I downloaded worked fine; too bad my laptop was on mute. I woke up at 3.
Well, even though nothing really worked out entirely as planned, I still say it was a great weekend.
posted by tehloki at 2:09 PM on December 16, 2007
Well, even though nothing really worked out entirely as planned, I still say it was a great weekend.
posted by tehloki at 2:09 PM on December 16, 2007
It wasn't for me [sniffle].
posted by orange swan at 7:17 PM on December 16, 2007
posted by orange swan at 7:17 PM on December 16, 2007
Well I made it. From completely damn snowbound Hamilton, even. On transit even. Such is my love for all of you. Thanks much to Chuckles and the intrepid maudlin, who showed up at Ghandi's. Shout out also to extra hot lamb roti, which allowed me to sit around in a thin t-shirt and make manly grunting noises. For a time anyway.
posted by the dief at 7:52 PM on December 16, 2007
posted by the dief at 7:52 PM on December 16, 2007
The dief. Such love he has for all of us. Can you feel it, or is it just the extra-hot lamb roti talking?
DNAB sent his regrets as well, so there's a lot of you that we missed. A cool time was had by all, although there was much pointing and laughing from the male side of the table as I shivered in the seat nearest the ovens. Someone should flag them for that.
It was a totally awesome meetup weekend. Huge thanks to tehloki for starting the ball rolling and to everyone who came out. Those of you we missed are strongly urged to show up next time or else we'll send the dief to grunt at you in his most masculine way.
So when's the next one? :-)
posted by maudlin at 9:01 PM on December 16, 2007
DNAB sent his regrets as well, so there's a lot of you that we missed. A cool time was had by all, although there was much pointing and laughing from the male side of the table as I shivered in the seat nearest the ovens. Someone should flag them for that.
It was a totally awesome meetup weekend. Huge thanks to tehloki for starting the ball rolling and to everyone who came out. Those of you we missed are strongly urged to show up next time or else we'll send the dief to grunt at you in his most masculine way.
So when's the next one? :-)
posted by maudlin at 9:01 PM on December 16, 2007
let me regenerate some brain cells before we have the next one. Saturday morning sucked hairy goat balls.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 6:34 PM on December 17, 2007
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 6:34 PM on December 17, 2007
Where are Dashiv's photos? I'm like drooling in anticipation, here.
posted by tehloki at 2:25 AM on December 21, 2007
posted by tehloki at 2:25 AM on December 21, 2007
Apparently he said it'll take a couple of weeks, because he has wedding photos to do in the meantime.
posted by tehloki at 4:38 AM on December 22, 2007
posted by tehloki at 4:38 AM on December 22, 2007
Suomynona from Mofi has posted his photos of the meetup for your enjoyment. BTW, it was great meeting you all!
posted by pmdboi at 1:55 AM on December 29, 2007 [1 favorite]
posted by pmdboi at 1:55 AM on December 29, 2007 [1 favorite]
It's been a good 2 months now, I don't think we'll get to see the photos after all.
posted by tehloki at 12:25 PM on March 4, 2008
posted by tehloki at 12:25 PM on March 4, 2008
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