I'm planning on heading down to NO (never been, probably will never go if I don't go now due to my US citizen husband refusing to go over the border) for their meetup but if something comes up and I have to stay here (like the fact that I am lazy about getting my passport) then yeah, I'm up for it. Did you have any thoughts on where? posted by saucysault at 7:27 PM on May 5, 2009
Cool - I'm in. Anywhere you can get to by the TTC is good for me. posted by Staggering Jack at 7:50 PM on May 5, 2009
Yup, I'm in, and TTC preferred 'cos I'll be busing it from Hamilton. Unless people want to come here. Which you should. Because Hamilton is AWESOME. Really. Stop laughing. posted by the dief at 7:57 PM on May 5, 2009
*laughing*
You live in a town self-nicknamed "The Hammer"! posted by grippycat at 8:00 PM on May 5, 2009
I'm only worried that the lack of the [+] is gonna keep tehloki away from this thread.
We could rip up the Annex once again. Sounds good to me. posted by gman at 8:01 PM on May 5, 2009
We should go somewhere with a patio! There are several places on Markham St. that could work. posted by cranberrymonger at 8:17 PM on May 5, 2009
Oh and thanks for organizing, gman. I was just recently thinking of suggesting another Toronto meetup so this is perfect. posted by cranberrymonger at 8:18 PM on May 5, 2009
Also, how did you select the people to be invited? Is there a way to message all identified Torontonians?
I always "eye" the users who live closest to me, wondering what they're like... I'll probably message them re: this event. posted by cranberrymonger at 8:19 PM on May 5, 2009
I always "eye" the users who live closest to me, wondering what they're like
The 18th? Dammit...I'd love to, but that's the weekend my wife and I will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary, and I don't think I could blow our plans off for a meetup. posted by The Card Cheat at 9:08 PM on May 5, 2009
Wait a minute...July 18th? Hot damn, I'm in! posted by The Card Cheat at 9:13 PM on May 5, 2009
PERVERT.
Well, why did they put their exact locations? Why must they tempt me so? :( posted by cranberrymonger at 10:07 PM on May 5, 2009
The Annex is a good spot because it's central and on the Bloor line. There was a Flickr meet up at the Dog's Bollocks on Queen West recently. They have 10$ pitchers -- I shit you not.
I'll bring a different camera this time. Maybe something less all up in your grill. posted by chunking express at 6:31 AM on May 6, 2009
Any meetup where we get paid for drinking sounds good to me. (These are American dollars, right?) posted by maudlin at 8:35 AM on May 6, 2009
I'm in. Unless I'm off in the Arctic doing research, but I highly doubt polar bears read Mefi and would make poor party companions. posted by carabiner at 10:22 AM on May 6, 2009
Pretty sure I can make this. I'll be a Canadian permanent resident by then. posted by randomination at 11:54 AM on May 6, 2009
hey the Dog's Bollocks is right by my place... sounds like a good location! (oh yea, I'm laaaa-zzzy) posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 12:46 PM on May 6, 2009
What is this website and where did it come from posted by tehloki at 1:26 PM on May 6, 2009
Can we try the east end?
The Roy, par exemple? posted by joeclark at 2:42 PM on May 6, 2009
I still think somewhere on the subway line would be nice. The Roy does look like a nice spot, but Queen is such a crap road to travel on by the TTC. Or by car for that matter. posted by chunking express at 2:55 PM on May 6, 2009
Imperial Pub and Library is near Dundas Square, on the Yonge line, so that might diffuse some East/West fights.
In the Annex, of note from the last thread: The Green Room, Victory Cafe, Clintons, Paupers, the Duke of Wellington, or the Bedford Academy. posted by chunking express at 3:13 PM on May 6, 2009
Cheeto and I are in. Anywhere on streetcar/subway is fine. I like beer. posted by kuujjuarapik at 3:40 PM on May 6, 2009
So, I have never attended one of these meetups before, but this seems like an excellent occasion on which to give it a try. What should I know, if anything? posted by FishBike at 3:59 PM on May 6, 2009
Yay, I'm in too!! Annex sounds good to me. Did I hear $10 pitchers?? posted by heatherann at 4:02 PM on May 6, 2009
What should I know, if anything?
1. You don't ask questions.
2. You don't ask questions.
3. No excuses.
4. No lies.
5. You have to trust me.
My vote is still the Annex, but another venue besides the Bedford - just to change it up a bit. posted by gman at 4:28 PM on May 6, 2009
About time I finally came to one of these things. Count me in! posted by meerkatty at 4:39 PM on May 6, 2009
I think I may have to be at a wedding on the 18th (not mine) but if I'm wrong, I'm in. posted by sevenyearlurk at 6:27 PM on May 6, 2009
Paupers has a rooftop patio... but a limited beer selection.
Imperial Pub & Library is spacious and could accommodate a large crowd but the food is lacking.
Victory Cafe has a nice, big, patio but we'd have to reserve the whole thing (not that that's a problem :). posted by cranberrymonger at 8:38 PM on May 6, 2009
I think I'll have to come to this one. I can't think of anything that is likely to come up that would prevent me, unless it's my niece having a baby around that time... but it's not like the baby won't keep until I see it. posted by orange swan at 8:51 PM on May 6, 2009
I am going to say the exact opposite of what I used to say about meetups three years ago - preferably not the Annex, thx.
However, if that's central and easy for all, I will go wherever. I am still a maybe as I'm not entirely certain I will be in town (fingers crossed!). posted by SassHat at 9:04 PM on May 6, 2009
In, don't care where as long as not too far north of Bloor. posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 10:14 PM on May 6, 2009
I'm in for the 18th and nth the Annex recommendation - somewhere we can officially reserve things. I love the Vic but it'll be crammed if we don't make arrangements. posted by machine at 9:44 AM on May 7, 2009
I’m just sick and tired of Annex dives. And anything downtown. “Downtown” is not a “neutral” location.
The Roy is brand spanking new and you can get there via the 501, 72, or 504, or by driving or biking. It isn’t in Ajax or anything. posted by joeclark at 3:22 PM on May 7, 2009
My preference is for something near the subway, rather than on a bus or streetcar route. It makes it possible to stay later and still catch the last subway back to the middle of nowhere where I live. Otherwise, I have to drive, because there's no way I can afford cab fare all the way from wherever back up to North York and then I can't drink, and let me tell you, some of y'all and your damned cameras would be a lot more tolerable if I were drinking.
I do want to second the suggestion for someplace where we can make a reservation, preferably for our own room. The Bedford Academy meetup was crazy loud and overcrowded, and I didn't half get to talk to most of the people because it was impossible to move. posted by jacquilynne at 4:02 PM on May 7, 2009
I may have to finally attend one of these. I hope you people aren't crazy.
Subway-accessible please. posted by hayvac at 4:54 PM on May 7, 2009
Idea: The Troubadour at 3071 Dundas West. Through a connection, I think we can have the place for the night (providing you people DRINK). There's a patio out back as well. We could have a band or just blast our own beats.
Getting there on the TTC... you'd get off at Dundas West Station and briefly take the 40. Yes, it's a small pain in the ass, but a fuck of a lot better than sharing a space. Having said that, I'll also offer up two things:
a) I'll cover anyone's cab back to Dundas West before the subway closes (no singles please!)
b) Anyone who's left when the bar closes can come back to my nearby house to continue on partying.
Perhaps someone else has connections for a private function? *Remember, it's a Saturday night, and thus much tougher to get one.
...waits for joeclark to freak. posted by gman at 5:32 PM on May 7, 2009
Yeah, okay, I'm open to anything as long as we have a plan to get those of us who need to get back home via the Go back toward something that will bring us to Union late at night. I trust gman's judgment, he's a good guy.
Anyone else needing the Lakeshore West line on the way home? We could exit together perhaps, aiming for the last train? posted by Hildegarde at 5:49 PM on May 7, 2009
I'm a west-ender, so The Troubadour sounds great, but I hope it (or some other large venue we could reserve and take over) could work for people who need to transit in. I'm willing to go just about anywhere.
But this is shaping up to be a very large meetup, and as jacquilynne said, we really do need a lot of space and some control over the noise level of the room.
*staples SassHat to Toronto* posted by maudlin at 8:04 PM on May 7, 2009
Did I hear $10 pitchers??
Nothing else needs to be said.
I think we can have the place for the night (providing you people DRINK).
Oh, I see.
*staples SassHat to Toronto*
I just watched The Wrestler the other day. posted by Chuckles at 11:43 PM on May 7, 2009
The Troubadour sounds cool. (You can actually take both buses from Keele station as well. They both hit Dundas St. West, and just walk that last bit.) Regardless of what people are interested in, finding a venue where we can secure some space for our group would be ideal I think. posted by chunking express at 9:12 AM on May 8, 2009
I'm going to throw myself enthusiastically behind gman's thing. posted by tehloki at 10:06 AM on May 8, 2009
also oh god where is the favorite box it is like i have woken up in a cold white world where there is no love posted by tehloki at 10:21 AM on May 8, 2009
Nope. Nearest casinos are in Orillia and Niagara Falls, both in the range of an hour and a half to two hours away, depending on where you are in the city. posted by jacquilynne at 12:30 PM on May 8, 2009
I'm in! I don't know anyone, but I'm planning to write gman's 5 rules on my hand before I show up. I'll also try and find a jar of chocolate pickles to bring with me, and I will use them to buy your love. posted by Hellgirl at 5:33 PM on May 8, 2009
heyvac, if it's your first meetup, just remember that we need the rights to your firstborn child signed in triplicate. posted by grippycat at 6:33 PM on May 8, 2009
There's apparently a casino in Port Perry for some reason. That's just one hour away in good traffic. posted by Sys Rq at 6:38 PM on May 8, 2009
Sounds fun. I will attempt to be there. posted by captaincrouton at 8:45 PM on May 8, 2009
Love the place, but the Roy's too small, and usually packed to boot even without a few dozen MeFites taking over. posted by The Card Cheat at 6:48 AM on May 9, 2009
July 18th is a long ways away... but count me in. gman's plan sounds pretty good. If the consensus does end up Bloor/Annex, my vote goes to Clinton's... Lots of space, not too busy, patio potential, and across the strteet from good tacos. posted by anthill at 7:12 AM on May 9, 2009
gman's plan sounds fine to me, so long as it's fine with any east-enders who might be coming. It seems like it might be a little far west to be conveneient for people on the east end. posted by If only I had a penguin... at 10:00 AM on May 9, 2009
I'm an east-ender, and I can live with the west-end location...having an entire establishment to ourselves would be worth it, IMHO. posted by The Card Cheat at 10:53 AM on May 9, 2009
Count one more from the dirty valley city down the way. The Dief and I will show you how the working class drink. posted by Popular Ethics at 3:23 PM on May 9, 2009
A consensus would be AWESOME - an enthusiastic one, even better. I was thinking to speak with the owner perhaps Tuesday or Wednesday. While I haven't seen any comments (I'm selective) adverse to the idea, I need more feedback before I book. Many thanks. posted by gman at 6:44 AM on May 10, 2009
Troubador sounds good. I really should come to this. posted by Frasermoo at 7:48 AM on May 10, 2009
Troubador! I'm in (^_^) posted by grippycat at 11:04 AM on May 10, 2009
Troubador sounds great gman! Thanks for organizing. I think it would be really nice to have a place to ourselves or even just a room so that we can actually hear each other talk. (Very excited that I'm going to be home for this- my first T.O. meetup too, since I've been living in England for the past five years!) posted by Kirjava at 12:20 PM on May 10, 2009
And if anyone wants any more information on the Troubador, there are some lovely reviews of it in Toronto Life and Eye Weekly. posted by Kirjava at 12:25 PM on May 10, 2009
Sure, sounds great! posted by the dief at 4:02 PM on May 10, 2009
[enthusiastic assent] posted by maudlin at 4:05 PM on May 10, 2009
FYI, that week is Just For Laughs in Toronto. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. posted by Sys Rq at 5:52 PM on May 10, 2009
I don't know if I'm up for being the stranger at your party, but if I do, it'll only be to spite the Buffalo meet-up for overlapping ours. posted by Simon! at 6:11 PM on May 10, 2009
If my comment up thread was too tepid, I'm going to throw myself really enthusiastically behind gman's thing. posted by chunking express at 8:27 AM on May 11, 2009
Woohoo! The wedding's in June. I should be able to make it now. Troubador sounds cool. posted by sevenyearlurk at 4:58 PM on May 11, 2009
Oooh. Maybe instead of planning an Ottawa chapter I'll just make the trek up to Toronto. posted by Phire at 9:48 PM on May 11, 2009
Well, I have the YZF->YEG portion of my ticket booked! I'll stay in the "maybe" camp for now though, just in case the YEG->YYZ portion doesn't work out.
The real question is, do I wear a fedora? posted by ODiV at 3:43 PM on May 12, 2009
I haven't seen any opposition yet (although I must say, the white background is blinding). I'll check back here tomorrow afternoon and if all things remain the same, I'll go have a chat with the Troubador tomorrow evening. Right on. posted by gman at 3:59 PM on May 12, 2009
Another yes to the Troub- right in my neighborhood! yay! posted by TheWhiteSkull at 2:49 PM on May 13, 2009
After reading some reviews of the troubador today, I'm even more psyched about this meetup. It sounds awesome, and I like the junction. posted by sevenyearlurk at 5:22 PM on May 13, 2009
gman, are we booked? This sounds like a stellar plan. :) posted by heatherann at 6:56 AM on May 14, 2009
ODiV, if you wear a fedora I'll make you sleep on my front lawn posted by tehloki at 4:39 PM on May 14, 2009
Sorry. The owner wasn't there last night so I didn't venture over. Now we must wait til my brother has some time to come with (as it's his connection) - next week. Should be all good though. posted by gman at 6:32 PM on May 14, 2009
It'd be awesome if 'maybes' could confirm as soon as possible so I could have a better idea of #s for the owner. As well, food? I know we're not kicking off til 8-ish, so I'm not sure if there's interest? We could simply let people order from the menu (I had the 'big boy grilled cheese' last night mmmmmmmmmmmm) or she'd be willing to do appetizers (no cost). posted by gman at 5:46 AM on May 17, 2009
I think we should probably preorder from the menu, or allow her to do a set menu for us. With that number of people all ordering at the same time, it'll be absolute hell on the kitchen to get it all out. posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 9:14 AM on May 17, 2009
I was just at the Dufferin Mall, and both H&M and Le Chateau are well-stocked with fedoras. You know we all secretly want to wear one. posted by sevenyearlurk at 12:15 PM on May 17, 2009
So, beans are going to be on the menu, right?
I'll confirm as soon as I can. Keeping an eye out for good ticket prices. posted by ODiV at 12:48 PM on May 17, 2009
I live just around the corner from the Troubadour so I might just show up. I'll just be returning from Washington that day so I'm down as a maybe. posted by purephase at 2:29 PM on May 17, 2009
A plate of beans would make a delicious appetizer. Edamame? posted by anthill at 5:48 PM on May 17, 2009
I think pre-ordering food would be a good idea as well. posted by cranberrymonger at 9:01 AM on May 18, 2009
Wouldn't pre-ordering food kind of necessitate people showing up on time? In my experience, people tend to filter in and out of meetups as the night goes on. posted by jacquilynne at 9:10 AM on May 18, 2009
Eight is late enough that we can eat proper meals beforehand, right? I think (free!?) appetizers would be fine. posted by Sys Rq at 10:20 AM on May 18, 2009
Yeah, I think it might be easier to not worry about food at the place, and just eat before hand.
I also vote for no pre-orders, in my experience the people who come usually get screwed out of money by this.
Also excellent location, pretty close to my area. posted by Sargas at 10:54 AM on May 19, 2009
Girl who owns the Troubadour (we'll call her Kristy from here on out) suggested 70's cocktail party appetizers: fondue, pigs in a blanket, those big cheese balls, devilled eggs, etc. Sounded good to me. Feel free to add to this list, or offer up alternative suggestions. She's worried about empty stomach pukers, so free appetizers seems logical to me. posted by gman at 12:27 PM on May 19, 2009
How do devilled eggs not lead to vomiting?
And yeah, I don't see anyone complaining about anything free. posted by chunking express at 12:40 PM on May 19, 2009
As I said, she was worried about "empty stomach pukers". Chunky devilled egg vomit is just fine by her. posted by gman at 12:51 PM on May 19, 2009
Triangles (or what have you) of pita bread and hummus is usually pretty popular. posted by Sargas at 4:36 PM on May 19, 2009
Got recommendations for a recommendable hotel near the festivities? posted by ardgedee at 11:37 AM on May 20, 2009
Yay! I live in the Junction, so I'm delighted to hear you've chosen a venue here. I can stay until the bitter end now, with no need to worry about the TTC shutting down before I get home. posted by orange swan at 11:45 AM on May 20, 2009
Is anyone coming in from the Waterloo/Kitchener area? Last bus out of Toronto leaves at midnight, and the first one isn't till 7 AM. I really don't want to have to leave the party at 11 PM to make it to my lodgings. posted by Phire at 6:53 PM on May 20, 2009
I'm sure couch-surfs could be arranged. I've got one I can offer. posted by anthill at 7:04 PM on May 20, 2009
That is a great spot, especially since I have a friend that lives a block south with a free couch. posted by saucysault at 7:25 AM on May 21, 2009
This comment is to bump the thread on all your recent activity so you don't forget about it for a week like I did. posted by tehloki at 11:52 AM on May 26, 2009
I hope you all watched my Cutty Ranks link, because a) it is hype and b) i'm going to quiz you all about it. posted by chunking express at 12:46 PM on May 26, 2009
Hey gman, do you need any help with setting up or anything like that (if setting up is indeed involved at all)? posted by Phire at 6:44 PM on May 26, 2009
That's a good question, Phire. Are people interested in some sort of theme (decorations? specific music?) or just a simple gong show at a great spot which has alcohol and a sound system we can fuck around with? Suggestions? posted by gman at 3:58 AM on May 28, 2009
I vote for the simple gong show with alcohol. posted by The Card Cheat at 12:38 PM on May 28, 2009
Same. I think it'll be a party. Decorations and stuff seem unnecessary. posted by chunking express at 12:50 PM on May 28, 2009
What is a gong show, will we have to do embarrassing things on a stage while drunk people bang gongs
because i am totally okay with that posted by tehloki at 7:17 PM on June 2, 2009
Troubador sounds great, I cannot firm up my maybe as I still might be out of town that weekend. I will try to get that settled by next week and give a firm yea or nay. I do not have a couch to spare but if you're adorable you can come to my place and curl up at my feet. posted by SassHat at 7:42 PM on June 2, 2009
I'm in. And if SassHat can get it straight then my one and only crush will be there too! posted by shoesfullofdust at 6:21 PM on June 3, 2009
Are people interested in some sort of theme (decorations? specific music?)
Recipe for 10th anniversary greatness:
1 rabbit
Several pancakes
(we've got) Cameras
Place rabbit on table. Assemble pancakes atop rabbit's head. Take photos. Try not to scare rabbit with uncontrollable giggling. Upload photos to 10th anniversary Flickr pool. posted by heatherann at 10:05 AM on June 6, 2009
somebody brings a live squirrel and we take turns seeing how long we can keep it in our pants posted by tehloki at 1:16 AM on June 7, 2009
i didn't make the Toronto meetup i was hoping to make earlier this year.
on friday, i failed the San Francisco meetup...oops.
so this - THIS - will be my first meetup. and the 10th anniversary meetup, no less! posted by gursky at 9:31 PM on June 7, 2009
Flight is booked! I'm in. posted by ODiV at 8:08 AM on June 8, 2009
Sweet, people! Saw Kristy (owner of Troubadour) yesterday. Gonna finalize things with her in early July. We're not interested in a band, right? Other than that, any particular appetizer theme? I mentioned 70's cocktail party appetizers upthread. Someone else mentioned edamame, and another person - pita+hummus. posted by gman at 2:30 PM on June 8, 2009
If you have edamame and pita+hummus I will probably love you forever
Also sweet dang the troubadour is close to me, I would bike there if I didn't have to put ODiV on my handlebars or tow him in a small wagon posted by tehloki at 10:55 PM on June 13, 2009
"Framed photos by local photographer Matthew Marigold hang on the wall - a series of clowns boozing it up (apparently friends of the bar, and other people from the Junction community who offered to have their faces painted), all on sale in support of the Contact Photo Festival."
I bought one the other day of a buddy dressed as a clown. FANTASTIC. posted by gman at 9:37 AM on June 17, 2009
Oh good, I can now start (affectionately) calling it "The Troub" instead of worrying if the last syllable is pronounced "door" or "dour."
I'm excited, but I'd be more excited if the 'maybes' could firm things up by the beginning of the month for when I go back to give Kristy numbers. posted by gman at 6:50 AM on June 20, 2009
Hey that bogTO post includes comments from two people criticizing the blogger's writing. Should we get them Metafilter accounts or at least invite them to the meetup or something? posted by If only I had a penguin... at 11:39 AM on June 22, 2009
Okay, this required some finagling; dumping the kids with my parents and driving home in the middle of our vacation, but I'm firming up to a yes 'cause it sounds like fun. posted by chococat at 7:56 AM on June 23, 2009
Two mefi members (myself and mr. jb) are moving from CT to Toronto (back home, where there is TTC and roti!) starting on the 15th, but we are driving ourselves and all our worldly goods in a manual gear truck through the wilds of upstate New York. So I'm not sure whether we'll be there on time or not, I'm sorry. Though we would like to come if we can.
This whole 10th ann. thing has made me realise that I have been reading mefi for at least 8, if not 9 years - and it was already locked when I came along. I had no idea it was so young then. posted by jb at 1:07 PM on June 23, 2009
Looks like I will be in TO for this shit show after all. Hurray! posted by SassHat at 7:52 PM on June 26, 2009
Oh I forgot to ask, if anybody wants to go to gandhi's on the friday or saturday near suppertime, shoot me a memail or better yet pm me on irc.slashnet.org (I'm tehloki) posted by tehloki at 9:01 PM on June 28, 2009
Double confirming - got my VIA ticket, I'm coming down from London, ON and will have my sister(Sun Man Ray Beam - a nonMetaFilterian) in tow. Looking forward to seeing everyone! (not really, count me among the shy introverts)
As far as music, after party, etc: no iPod, but I rarely travel without a stick of music; I'll say no to after party; my digicam died :( but I might bring the ol' OM-1 and shoot some B&W. posted by shoesfullofdust at 6:03 PM on July 14, 2009
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