Mefi Meetup in Canada's Capital (MMCC?)

February 1, 2009 2:48 PM

Ottawa meetup on the 20th of February, any takers?

In light of the recent developments in the OC Transpo fiasco (*crosses fingers*) I say we celebrate with an Ottawa MeFi meetup. I'd suggest the 20th of February, which is a Friday night.

What say you?

posted by Phire to MetaFilter gatherings at 2:48 PM (39 comments total)

I'd be interested, Phire.
posted by kiki_s at 3:06 PM on February 1

I should be able to make it.
posted by Monday, stony Monday at 4:35 PM on February 1

Can't make it, sorry!
posted by flibbertigibbet at 4:46 PM on February 1

Wait, nevermind. That depends on whether or not I'm in NYC at the time. 50/50 at this point...
posted by flibbertigibbet at 3:25 AM on February 2

Hmm, well, three is better than one, and four is better than three :)

How does 7 PM sound? Does anyone have a suggestion for a venue? Do the prices at Oh So Good offend anyone?
posted by Phire at 4:32 AM on February 2

How does 7 PM sound? Does anyone have a suggestion for a venue? Do the prices at Oh So Good offend anyone?

Both time and location are good for me.
posted by kiki_s at 8:19 AM on February 2

I would be fine with this point in the space/time continuum.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 3:04 PM on February 2

Ye gods, that was geeky of me. I will be there.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 3:44 PM on February 2

I know it's still two weeks away (and I'll stick it on the meetup sidebar) but I'm actually starting to somewhat doubt the validity of Oh So Good as a choice for a forum meetup, heh. It feels like it'd have less flexibility in terms of who shows up or not, and isn't too friendly to people wandering in and out.

Other options I'd like to lay before the table: Zak's, or the ever-present Vineyards.
posted by Phire at 12:18 AM on February 3

Interested!

I'd prefer somewhere that serves alcohol.
posted by dum2007 at 1:49 PM on February 3

I'd prefer somewhere that serves alcohol.

I'm 18. If we're looking for booze, can we do Hull?
posted by kiki_s at 6:06 AM on February 4

Off! Lawn!

No, I'm just joking. Vineyards, and I imagine most places in the market, will ID if you order booze but not otherwise, and thus you are free to hang out with the older, more alcoholic folks.

Unless you were actually planning on goign on a bender, which is another story entirely.
posted by Phire at 7:26 AM on February 4

I'd be interested in this meetup
(always looking for stuff to do in Ottawa :P)

second the booze request (vineyards nice for this)
but if such a venue excludes anyone, then a non-boozy place is cool too -
although I think Phire is right and we can find a place to serve both
posted by sloe at 10:05 AM on February 4

Vineyards, then? Around 7 PM on the 20th? We'll have a sign on a table saying "MeFi" or something.
posted by Phire at 10:42 AM on February 4

I'll probably be there.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 6:44 PM on February 4

I will try to be there.
posted by philfromhavelock at 7:12 PM on February 4

Dude, that's like ... seven people. Unprecedented for O-town!
posted by Phire at 7:16 PM on February 4

No, I'm just joking. Vineyards, and I imagine most places in the market, will ID if you order booze but not otherwise, and thus you are free to hang out with the older, more alcoholic folks.

second the booze request (vineyards nice for this)
but if such a venue excludes anyone, then a non-boozy place is cool too -
although I think Phire is right and we can find a place to serve both

Great ideas. Thanks guys.
posted by kiki_s at 2:33 PM on February 6

Vineyards, 20th, 7pm. Alea iacta est.
posted by dum2007 at 6:40 PM on February 6

Suit up!
posted by Phire at 11:54 PM on February 6

It's going to be Legen.... wait for it...
posted by flibbertigibbet at 12:55 PM on February 7

And I hope you're not lactose intolerant...
posted by Phire at 7:03 PM on February 7

Never thought I'd be saying this, particularly in February, but you guys talking about the market is making me homesick. No one makes poutine like those Russian death metal guys in the little shack next to the Dominion. I'll be there in spirit, imagining a quart in hand and a mean guy with a mohawk giving me the stink-eye. Oh yeah--I'm pretty sure the Dom never IDs anyone.

hey does Eugene at Zaphod's still have the same haircut?
posted by Hoopo at 9:19 PM on February 10

Dude, that's like ... seven people. Unprecedented for O-town!

We had 11 at the first Ottawa meetup four years ago.
posted by mcwetboy at 3:50 PM on February 11

And you've all since moved away. Roar.
posted by Phire at 5:50 PM on February 11

Count me in as well.
posted by benign at 8:52 AM on February 13

Is it vineyards? That's the decision?
posted by philfromhavelock at 4:52 PM on February 18

Unless I can push through my take-home midterm, I won't be able to attend. I promised my professor a rough draft for Saturday.

I apologize for my negligence. If I'm unable to attend, best wishes to all.
posted by kiki_s at 5:26 AM on February 19

Vineyards at 7PM on Friday the 20th is the plan.

I'm counting a pretty definite yes from: Phil, benign, myself, dum2007, sloe, ricochet_biscuit, and Monday, stony Monday, with Kiki and flibbertigibbet as maybe. Is that it?

Kiki, I'm sorry to hear you might not be coming. Good luck on your midterm.
posted by Phire at 6:22 AM on February 19

It depends entirely on whether or not I'm over the hump on this very bad cold I've come down with. Either way, I want to see you, if only briefly, before you jet back to Kingston.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 9:10 AM on February 19

confirming for tomorrow -
I'm a bit under the weather with this plague that's going around,
but I'm up for a pint at the minimum

thanks for organizing Phire
posted by sloe at 6:20 PM on February 19

Still hacking up a lung, unable to really talk above whisper. Will have to skip this, sorry.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 10:59 AM on February 20

Damn, I also have to bail. Sorry all.
posted by benign at 12:21 PM on February 20

For all of you with blackberry access: I should be sat vineyards in one hour. Am leaving now.
posted by philfromhavelock at 4:42 PM on February 20

Well that was fun! Thank you Phire!
posted by Monday, stony Monday at 9:33 PM on February 20

A blast indeed! Many thanks from me to phire as well!
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:39 PM on February 20

Great time -
good to meet you all and thanks again Phire.
posted by sloe at 10:01 AM on February 21

Haha, next time I'll know to make a reservation so ricochet and I aren't standing around looking lost for five minutes. People managed to find us though! And yes, it was rather fun.
posted by Phire at 10:07 AM on February 21

It was nice meeting all of you. It was a great time. Thanks, Phire.
posted by philfromhavelock at 12:43 PM on February 21