Less week, more end

posted October 27, 2016 9:17 AM | |

Sat November 19 at 3:00 PM, Jason George

100 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1E1, Canada (Map & Directions)

I am so into this but we'll be out of the country that weekend. If it happened to get moved to, say, the 5th or the 12th, then yes yes yes. (But don't move it just on our account, obv.)
posted by ilana at 12:05 AM on October 28, 2016

Yup, I can be social. Or have been known to be, on occasion.
posted by scruss at 4:57 AM on October 28, 2016

I could totally do an afternoon meet.
posted by rodlymight at 6:35 AM on October 28, 2016

Aw, I hope we can! I was going to try to come into town on the 26th because it is the day before my 40th!
posted by Kitteh at 10:46 AM on October 28, 2016

Hi - I am going to be in Toronto in November and would love to connect.
posted by latnahc at 6:28 AM on October 29, 2016

Awesome!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:06 AM on October 29, 2016

I'm landing from UK on 17th so may be too jet lagged but would be so happy to finally make it to a meetup!
posted by olya at 10:39 AM on October 29, 2016 [1 favorite]

This is a good plan!
posted by grouse at 11:42 AM on October 29, 2016

I've been in Ottawa all semester, and unfortunately will be just coming home that day. Don't imagine my train will get in that soon.
posted by jacquilynne at 12:59 PM on October 29, 2016

Boo, I'll be flying out that evening.
posted by finka at 11:31 AM on October 30, 2016

The only other weekend I have in November is the 26th, but I know that overlaps with US T-givz for some folks, so I'm gonna go ahead and confirm this one for the 19th. I know that's not working for everyone, but this simply means we should meet up more often!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:14 AM on October 31, 2016 [1 favorite]

I believe I am free, but there's always a family member who'll throw a stick in my bicycle spokes. I'll hold out hope, though.
posted by peagood at 11:14 AM on October 31, 2016 [3 favorites]

Yay! It is in my calendar. I am missing the DC meet up by a few hours so this is good news for me!
posted by latnahc at 3:53 PM on November 2, 2016 [1 favorite]

Hi folks. I've reserved a table area for 15-20 people. When you come in, just hang a right at the bar. There will be a lobster puppet sitting on the table. Just because.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 2:20 PM on November 10, 2016 [1 favorite]

Maybe, although that's right around peak procrastination/crunch season for me :/ (Worth mentioning, maybe, that there's an anti-Trump rally that day, also - 1-2 at City Hall)
posted by cotton dress sock at 1:11 PM on November 11, 2016

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh hope to make it!
posted by typewriter at 12:08 PM on November 12, 2016 [1 favorite]

Yeah, we won't be able to make it. We will see you guys in the New Year most likely. Have fun!
posted by Kitteh at 7:33 AM on November 16, 2016

Aw. More meetups needed then!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 3:32 PM on November 16, 2016

Just reconfirming that we're confirmed, all systems are go, so if you can make it, would love to see you out!

Look for the lobster.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:23 PM on November 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

I'll try. I don't have anything planned, but familial entities might decide otherwise.
posted by Multicellular Exothermic at 8:09 PM on November 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

Hello! I will be there - and not just to see the lobster puppet. Excited!
posted by latnahc at 1:34 PM on November 17, 2016 [2 favorites]

Despite the inclement weather (hey the bill for 18 degree weather in November had to come due sometime, yeah?)

We're still on!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 11:08 AM on November 19, 2016

Running late but will be there in 45!
posted by olya at 11:46 AM on November 19, 2016

I'm still coming! Will be there at around 3:30.
posted by tickingclock at 11:47 AM on November 19, 2016 [1 favorite]

Cool! At the back with the lobster.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:10 PM on November 19, 2016

Also running late, be there 4-ish.
posted by rodlymight at 12:24 PM on November 19, 2016 [1 favorite]

Peagood and I should arrive around 4ish.
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 12:30 PM on November 19, 2016 [2 favorites]

On my way. There in 20 or so.
posted by [expletive deleted] at 1:13 PM on November 19, 2016

Hopefully some people will still be there. Fun on the streetcar.
posted by [expletive deleted] at 1:19 PM on November 19, 2016

Okay, so I'm taking way longer than anticipated. Hope you are all still there!
posted by tickingclock at 1:20 PM on November 19, 2016

I'm heading over! Should be there in about 45 min.
posted by grouse at 1:27 PM on November 19, 2016

We're in for the long haul!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 1:42 PM on November 19, 2016

As ever, great to meet you all. Sorry I had to jet, but there's a pizza (but not a sweetcorn one) with my name on it in the wild east
posted by scruss at 3:26 PM on November 19, 2016 [3 favorites]

Great meeting you scruss!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 5:15 PM on November 19, 2016 [2 favorites]

It was awesome to meet you all!
posted by olya at 8:44 PM on November 19, 2016 [3 favorites]

As the snow falls for the first time this winter...thank all for coming together.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 10:55 PM on November 19, 2016 [1 favorite]

"Thanks all", rather.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 11:02 PM on November 19, 2016

It was great to meet everyone. I'll definitely make the effort to get out to another meetup soon.
posted by [expletive deleted] at 11:39 PM on November 19, 2016 [1 favorite]

Hi everyone - thanks for a very fun Saturday afternoon. Particular thanks to Mandolin Conspiracy for getting us all together!!

I was collecting a list of movies and TV shows to check out and offered to post them here - feel free to add anything I might have missed!
Sour Grapes (documentary about wine auctions)
The Oath (Iceland) (thriller like Taken)
Kill Your Friends (a title for a TV series! not a command)
Black Mirror
Eagle Huntress (Mongolian documentary)
Cache (French) (Imagine there is an accent aigu over the e)
A Perfect Murder (Australia)- I looked for a link but can't find anything so suspect I might have taken the name down incorrectly - sorry! Mark - if you read this, can you remind us all? But if you are looking for a good Australian movie with a mystery I recommend Mystery Road
posted by latnahc at 5:07 AM on November 20, 2016 [3 favorites]

So fantastic to meet you all! Been kicking around this website for 15+ years and I can't believe it took me until this year to get out into IRL. Both meetups I have been to I've been struck by how quickly the awkwardness of strangers fades into great conversation. See you next time!
posted by yellowbinder at 6:40 AM on November 20, 2016 [4 favorites]

Sounds like you all had a wonderful time - I'm sorry I missed it! Hope there is another opportunity soon.
posted by cotton dress sock at 9:08 AM on November 20, 2016

Caché is not a happy movie. It's the feel-bad movie of the century; definitely up there with Ratcatcher. For a bit of a jollier chaser, you might like Burnistoun, but I may have to translate for you.
posted by scruss at 5:21 PM on November 20, 2016 [1 favorite]