the Whelk In Toronto
posted May 25, 2016 10:18 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sun June 5 at 1:00 PM, The Rebel House
1068 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L4, Canada (Map & Directions)
HOWDY! Myself and the Husband will be in beautiful downtown Toronto for about two weeks starting on the 27th. We should hang. I know there are a lot of you, so I'm up to multiple meet ups. Sunday the 5th, The Rebel House, 1pm!
Up for most days before June 2, as that is the day we decamp to NYC for a week and a bit.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:24 AM on May 26, 2016
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:24 AM on May 26, 2016
This, I would like. I am not sure that I am at the top of your MeFites I'd like to meet list, but you are at the top of mine! Where are you staying, and how can I help you with what you might like to do?
posted by peagood at 7:05 AM on May 26, 2016
posted by peagood at 7:05 AM on May 26, 2016
I'm at the Gerrad and Younge I am bone center downtown and have no set plans
posted by The Whelk at 7:43 AM on May 26, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 7:43 AM on May 26, 2016
Yay!
posted by jacquilynne at 7:58 AM on May 26, 2016
posted by jacquilynne at 7:58 AM on May 26, 2016
Ooh, I'll probably just miss you. I'm not due back in town until the 11th!
posted by Kitteh at 9:03 AM on May 26, 2016
posted by Kitteh at 9:03 AM on May 26, 2016
This sounds like it could be fun. I'm in for something!
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 1:55 PM on May 26, 2016
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 1:55 PM on May 26, 2016
Yonge and Wellesley here. I'd love to meet locals as a US ex-pat living here. I'd love to be kept in the loop.
posted by oog at 2:24 PM on May 26, 2016
posted by oog at 2:24 PM on May 26, 2016
Front and Jarvis representing here.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 2:40 PM on May 26, 2016
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 2:40 PM on May 26, 2016
What time are you in on Saturday?
If it's in the morning, could offer a little tour of St. Lawrence Market in the early afternoon, with beers to follow on a local patio. We could pick a central meeting point for others to join in.
Just an idea. Mr. Conspiracy and I seem to be free for the weekend.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 3:13 PM on May 26, 2016
If it's in the morning, could offer a little tour of St. Lawrence Market in the early afternoon, with beers to follow on a local patio. We could pick a central meeting point for others to join in.
Just an idea. Mr. Conspiracy and I seem to be free for the weekend.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 3:13 PM on May 26, 2016
We're actually flying in late tomorrow so should rested and ready for anything on Saturday!
posted by The Whelk at 9:13 PM on May 26, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 9:13 PM on May 26, 2016
Idea: On Saturday (tomorrow) meet up near St. Lawrence Market at 11:30 - maybe give folks 15-20 min to arrive. Tour the market and the neighbourhood, grab food if people are into it.
Find a patio somewhere to hang for a bit after - needn't be constrained to this area.
Ideas for where to head or what to do after the market?
We could keep people updated on our whereabouts via this thread.
If the above floats anyone's boat, for a staging area, I'd propose the southwest corner of Front S.t E. and George St. It's a block away from the market (which will be bustling on a Saturday) and will just make finding each other easier rather than trying to meet at the market itself.
What say you, people?
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 5:30 AM on May 27, 2016
Find a patio somewhere to hang for a bit after - needn't be constrained to this area.
Ideas for where to head or what to do after the market?
We could keep people updated on our whereabouts via this thread.
If the above floats anyone's boat, for a staging area, I'd propose the southwest corner of Front S.t E. and George St. It's a block away from the market (which will be bustling on a Saturday) and will just make finding each other easier rather than trying to meet at the market itself.
What say you, people?
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 5:30 AM on May 27, 2016
Let's do it! I hereby commit.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 9:01 AM on May 27, 2016
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 9:01 AM on May 27, 2016
I'll be interested in the location of that patio - I finish my earlier obligation around 3:30 pm!
posted by peagood at 11:47 AM on May 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by peagood at 11:47 AM on May 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
We can make sure to diligently update this thread with whereabouts.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:15 PM on May 27, 2016
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 12:15 PM on May 27, 2016
Okay so the southwest corner of Front S.t E. and George St at 11:30 it is then
posted by The Whelk at 1:00 PM on May 27, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 1:00 PM on May 27, 2016
Outstanding!
We'll be out...standing there at 11:30. I will be accompanied by Mr. Conspiracy, who will be holding a white cane - we should be easy to spot.
Will keep an eye on my memail as well.
Come one, come all!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 2:04 PM on May 27, 2016
We'll be out...standing there at 11:30. I will be accompanied by Mr. Conspiracy, who will be holding a white cane - we should be easy to spot.
Will keep an eye on my memail as well.
Come one, come all!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 2:04 PM on May 27, 2016
I'm in for any mid-afternoon things. I have plans for earlier in the day.
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 6:17 PM on May 27, 2016
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 6:17 PM on May 27, 2016
We shall post about mid-afternoon things.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 8:21 PM on May 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 8:21 PM on May 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
The things of the mid afternoon (we will be hungry from a Hannibal shooting location walking tour, stripped green and blue shirt, canvas haversack, big ole camera, etc)
posted by The Whelk at 3:42 AM on May 28, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 3:42 AM on May 28, 2016
we will be hungry from a Hannibal shooting location walking tour
Ominous.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 6:03 AM on May 28, 2016
Ominous.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 6:03 AM on May 28, 2016
Which patio did folks settle in at?
posted by olya at 9:56 AM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by olya at 9:56 AM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
We arrived at the Flatiron and Firkin patio at Church and Front. Just got here.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 10:38 AM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 10:38 AM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
I hope there are more meetups to come. I am out of town today. Sadness.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 1:55 PM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 1:55 PM on May 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
Peameal bacon was had. Cathedrals visited.
Great meeting you guys. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Toronto.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:14 PM on May 28, 2016
Great meeting you guys. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Toronto.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 7:14 PM on May 28, 2016
Thanks again for everyone who came out, it was an exceptionally relaxed time!
posted by The Whelk at 11:36 PM on May 28, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 11:36 PM on May 28, 2016
Hannibal tour? The wardrobe rental studio where I work now rented to them - you might like that this is what it looked like when they phoned us.
I regret that my committment ran late - if you're interested in another get-together, keep us up-to-date on any plans! What is the rest of your time here like, and what are you looking to do?
posted by peagood at 6:47 PM on May 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
I regret that my committment ran late - if you're interested in another get-together, keep us up-to-date on any plans! What is the rest of your time here like, and what are you looking to do?
posted by peagood at 6:47 PM on May 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
Oh my god , may I share that imager on social media cause...
Our week is pretty well booked with slots but our Sunday is wide open and we might be finally ready for a long outdoor afternoon spent drinking and or eatin?
posted by The Whelk at 5:12 AM on May 30, 2016
Our week is pretty well booked with slots but our Sunday is wide open and we might be finally ready for a long outdoor afternoon spent drinking and or eatin?
posted by The Whelk at 5:12 AM on May 30, 2016
(We tentatively have plans for a Scott Pilgrim field day in the Aneex Sunday afternoon so maybe threeish?)
posted by The Whelk at 5:29 AM on May 30, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 5:29 AM on May 30, 2016
That seems doable for me.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:12 AM on May 30, 2016
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:12 AM on May 30, 2016
I'm off Wednesday and down for a meet up if you're still in town. Hit me up in memail. I also live in the Niagara region, which is an hour and half trip, you're more than welcome to visit, some nice microbreweries in the region.
posted by Fizz at 11:38 AM on May 30, 2016
posted by Fizz at 11:38 AM on May 30, 2016
I promised a month or so ago on Twitter that you being in Toronto would finally get me to a meetup, so Sunday in the Annex sounds lovely!
posted by yellowbinder at 4:23 PM on May 31, 2016
posted by yellowbinder at 4:23 PM on May 31, 2016
Seaton Village is way cooler than the Annex and yes I live there so what. Also I like beer and Sundays.
posted by chococat at 8:18 PM on May 31, 2016
posted by chococat at 8:18 PM on May 31, 2016
I'll have a look at my Sunday! I do believe I have a Cactus and Succulent sale to attend in the morning (There's judging! I don't have any horses in this race, but I am a fan of things like plants, preserves, pies and homemade items being judged.) I should be sufficiently recovered enough from fawning over the little darlings to attend an afternoon get-together.
posted by peagood at 7:08 AM on June 1, 2016
posted by peagood at 7:08 AM on June 1, 2016
Definitely probably!
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 9:01 AM on June 1, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 9:01 AM on June 1, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm not from Toronto, but I'll coincidentally be there this weekend, and I don't know any of you, but a Sunday meetup would be awesome!
posted by paper chromatographologist at 1:04 PM on June 1, 2016
posted by paper chromatographologist at 1:04 PM on June 1, 2016
SOOO our plans totally changed and we won't be in the Annex on Sunday but how about
THE REBEL HOUSE for a Sunday afternoon snacks and beer thing?
Say like 1pm?
posted by The Whelk at 5:08 AM on June 2, 2016
THE REBEL HOUSE for a Sunday afternoon snacks and beer thing?
Say like 1pm?
posted by The Whelk at 5:08 AM on June 2, 2016
Bummer...I would love to join you all, but I've got plans that afternoon.
posted by The Card Cheat at 5:18 PM on June 2, 2016
posted by The Card Cheat at 5:18 PM on June 2, 2016
I am hoping to be done with my morning commitments in time to meet up. I'll be pig-sitting in Newmarket overnight, then there's the cactus and succulent show with a friend first thing in the morning...fingers crossed, I'll check in with Flex to see if you're all still there when I can get across town!
posted by peagood at 7:19 AM on June 3, 2016
posted by peagood at 7:19 AM on June 3, 2016
Looking forward to it!
posted by yellowbinder at 4:56 PM on June 4, 2016
posted by yellowbinder at 4:56 PM on June 4, 2016
I'd like to come out seeing as it's been a few years and a username ago since I've been to a meetup...hopefully I'll be able to make it!
posted by blerghamot at 5:57 PM on June 4, 2016
posted by blerghamot at 5:57 PM on June 4, 2016
i've never crossed the digital divide but maybe? a very nervous maybe...
posted by cotton dress sock at 9:16 PM on June 4, 2016
posted by cotton dress sock at 9:16 PM on June 4, 2016
doooo itttttt!
posted by blerghamot at 8:24 AM on June 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by blerghamot at 8:24 AM on June 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm waiting for word from some possible roommates today (re visits for apts, good god tdot, what are you like), but if I don't hear from anyone soon , I will! :) prob best to not drink tho)
posted by cotton dress sock at 8:53 AM on June 5, 2016
posted by cotton dress sock at 8:53 AM on June 5, 2016
How long do you plan on staying there?
posted by blerghamot at 10:34 AM on June 5, 2016
posted by blerghamot at 10:34 AM on June 5, 2016
Thanks to everyone who came out! What a nice way to spend the afternoon.
posted by The Whelk at 6:57 AM on June 6, 2016
posted by The Whelk at 6:57 AM on June 6, 2016
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