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Posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 23:59:49
In reply to Okay, as of today we've got, posted by Poet on February 20, 2006, at 17:11:52
> Deneb (who will not stalk Dr. Bob)
> Larry (who will bring massive quantities of butter tarts)
> Poet
> Fallsfall
> Auntie MelWho else is coming?
What should we do when we get together? I wanna plan now. :-)
OK, everyone post the things you most want to do in Toronto.
I found this great deal to see the main attractions in Toronto. It's called the Toronto CityPass.
http://www.citypass.com/city/toronto.html
It includes admission to:
• CN Tower
• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Casa Loma
• Ontario Science Centre
• Toronto ZooYou get admission to all 6 attractions for $44.65 USD for adults and $28.25 USD for youth. It's valued at $89.11 USD.
($47.00 CAD for adult, $29.75 CAD for youth)
You have 9 days from first use to visit each attraction once.
I'm arriving on May 19th and I'm staying for 4 days, including the 19th.
If we decide to do a lot of things together then I won't buy the CityPass.
I'm still hoping to eat oysters with Larry. Anyone else want to join us?
Anyone know of some good streets to walk around in?
I'm staying in a hostel, anyone want to join me?
I'm going to bring my camera, but I won't take anyone's picture without permission first.
Are we going to drink alcoholic drinks? If we do I'm going to have to stop taking my meds for a while so there won't be some horrible reaction.
I hope I know how to get to all the places on the CityPass! The public transit system looks scary complicated. LOL
I can't wait for the trip! It's going to be so fun! It's going to be an adventure.
Deneb
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 1:26:53
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got, posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 23:59:49
I looked back at previous posts and I discovered that the Toronto CityPass went up in price from $38.35 USD ($78.18 USD value)to $44.65 USD ($89.11 USD value).
What we know so far:
Friday May 19
Dr. Bob arrives
Deneb arrivesSaturday May 20
Dr. Bob has meeting during the day
Deneb is free to wander the streets...LOLSunday May 21
Dr. Bob is busy
Again Deneb is free to wander...Monday May 22
9-10:30am Small groups presentation
After the workshop Deneb is again free for the whole day (I'm staying overnight on Mon)Lets make a list of possible activities
• dinner
• lunch
• museums
• CN tower
• zoo
• walk in park
• walk around downtown
• eating oysters with Larry :-)
• Tie dying our t-shirts
• Skipping through the streets and singing in unison rofl
• start threads in real life lol
• three legged races LOL
• eat ice cream together
• we could have silly contests and win prizes
• play games
• go shopping
• play tag in the park
• have deep and serious conversations about the meaning of life LOLEveryone, please feel free to add your schedule and activities to the list.
Deneb
Posted by Dinah on February 25, 2006, at 10:52:38
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got, posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 23:59:49
I'm sure there are plenty of people who can't drink alchohol because of their meds, Deneb. You don't need to stop taking your medications.
Posted by fallsfall on February 25, 2006, at 13:14:25
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got, posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 23:59:49
I don't drink. Keep taking your meds.
Last year, in Chicago we found that we were super exhausted by Saturday late afternoon. We met first for dinner on Friday. So I think we should be aware that we might not want to jam pack every minute of every day. Some time when we are just hanging out (and some alone time) is helpful.
I love the zoo. And I love ice cream.
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 13:33:19
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Deneb, posted by fallsfall on February 25, 2006, at 13:14:25
> I don't drink. Keep taking your meds.
Does Dr. Bob drink? I want to join Dr. Bob in drinking. I don't drink a lot. Usually I don't drink at all because I don't like alcohol. I only tolerate it when it doesn't taste like alcohol, but I want to try stuff like Tequila and Scotch and stuff. There is so much I have yet to experience! I won't stop taking my meds. I think I'll take a small sip. I wonder if Dr. Bob could not completely finish his drinks and let me have the last sip to try?
> Last year, in Chicago we found that we were super exhausted by Saturday late afternoon. We met first for dinner on Friday. So I think we should be aware that we might not want to jam pack every minute of every day. Some time when we are just hanging out (and some alone time) is helpful.
Just hanging out together would be fine with me, as would time alone to do whatever we want.
> I love the zoo. And I love ice cream.
OK, that's one person for zoo and ice cream. :-) Anyone else?
Deneb
Posted by ClearSkies on February 25, 2006, at 14:06:10
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » fallsfall, posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 13:33:19
Just so you know, the zoo is really far from downtown. I am sure the subway goes there but it's an all-day activity.
CS
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 14:52:02
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on February 25, 2006, at 14:06:10
> Just so you know, the zoo is really far from downtown. I am sure the subway goes there but it's an all-day activity.
> CSIs the zoo worth the trip?
Deneb
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 25, 2006, at 15:25:39
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » fallsfall, posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 13:33:19
> > I don't drink. Keep taking your meds.
>
> Does Dr. Bob drink? I want to join Dr. Bob in drinking. I don't drink a lot. Usually I don't drink at all because I don't like alcohol.I don't recommend that Babblefest be the time and place for you to experiment with drinking, then. I don't drink. You don't have to drink. And you should *not* stop your meds in order to drink. That would be two errors in judgment, in my opinion.
> > Last year, in Chicago we found that we were super exhausted by Saturday late afternoon. We met first for dinner on Friday. So I think we should be aware that we might not want to jam pack every minute of every day. Some time when we are just hanging out (and some alone time) is helpful.
>
> Just hanging out together would be fine with me, as would time alone to do whatever we want.
>
> > I love the zoo. And I love ice cream.
>
> OK, that's one person for zoo and ice cream. :-) Anyone else?
>
> DenebThe zoo is on the extreme eastern outskirts of the city. Although it is a lovely place to visit, it would be an all-day side trip. I'll look into the logistics. I grew up in Toronto, so I know my way around quite well.
Lar
Posted by Poet on February 25, 2006, at 16:15:38
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006, posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 1:26:53
I haven't booked airfare or hotel, yet, so I can't say for sure, but right now I am planning to get there Saturday morning and leave Monday afternoon.
We need to find a place and time to meet before we can really plan what else to do. Meeting at the restaurant in Chicago was perfect. We decided from there what to do the next day.
I've been to Toronto, but don't know it well enough to suggest any place to meet. So, Tour Guide Larry, help us out on this one.
Poet
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 16:58:50
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Deneb, posted by Larry Hoover on February 25, 2006, at 15:25:39
> I don't recommend that Babblefest be the time and place for you to experiment with drinking, then. I don't drink. You don't have to drink. And you should *not* stop your meds in order to drink. That would be two errors in judgment, in my opinion.
I won't really drink Larry. If people can leave a few drops for me after they finish their drink, I can taste it.
> The zoo is on the extreme eastern outskirts of the city. Although it is a lovely place to visit, it would be an all-day side trip. I'll look into the logistics. I grew up in Toronto, so I know my way around quite well.
>
> LarHow long does it take to get to the zoo from downtown? I'll only go if other people want to go. I don't think it'll be much fun all by myself.
Do you know your way around the transit system Lar? I'm afraid of getting lost on a bus or subway.
Deneb
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 19:59:56
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Larry Hoover, posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 16:58:50
That San Francisco thread got me thinking...about making conversation.
I'm not much of a conversationalist. I let others do most of the talking. I don't really have anything interesting to talk about. I don't really have a life yet.
I don't know if I'm going to have much in common with other people who are going. I suspect not. Am I going to be the weird girl in the corner? Am I going to hide my face? What if I hide my face? What if I get really scared and homesick? No one can rescue me then.
I think people will talk and talk and I would just sit there, too afraid to make conversation.
What if I don't fit in? I think the people who are going will have much more life experience than I do. What if I get lonely?
Worried.
Deneb
Posted by 10derHeart on February 25, 2006, at 22:55:01
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got, posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 23:59:49
Is it okay if I come?
I really did try to say so....
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20060111/msgs/611583.html
Gosh, good thing I'm generally not *too* paranoid about not being heard.... ;-)
jk - 10derheart
(..but not kidding about attending...)
Posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 23:21:01
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Deneb, posted by 10derHeart on February 25, 2006, at 22:55:01
> Is it okay if I come?
>
> I really did try to say so....
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20060111/msgs/611583.html
>
> Gosh, good thing I'm generally not *too* paranoid about not being heard.... ;-)((((((10derHeart)))))))!
Of course you can come! I really want to meet you in person. :-)
Yay! 10derHeart is coming!!!
Deneb
Posted by Deneb on February 26, 2006, at 0:12:59
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006 » Deneb, posted by Poet on February 25, 2006, at 16:15:38
I just thought of another activity....LASER TAG! I've never played before. Ooooh, I want to play laser tag with Dr. Bob. LOL
Let's do something really outrageously fun.
Deneb
Posted by fallsfall on February 26, 2006, at 9:57:05
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » Deneb, posted by 10derHeart on February 25, 2006, at 22:55:01
Yes, Please come!!
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 26, 2006, at 11:35:42
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006 » Deneb, posted by Poet on February 25, 2006, at 16:15:38
> I haven't booked airfare or hotel, yet, so I can't say for sure, but right now I am planning to get there Saturday morning and leave Monday afternoon.
You shouldn't delay booking accomodations. Since December, there has been a significant number of hotels showing no available rooms for that weekend. It's the first long weekend of the summer season (Monday is a holiday), and with the size of the psych convention, there is a lot of pressure on available lodgings.
Some of the universities (U of T, Ryerson) might have residence rooms open for the summer period.
> We need to find a place and time to meet before we can really plan what else to do. Meeting at the restaurant in Chicago was perfect. We decided from there what to do the next day.
>
> I've been to Toronto, but don't know it well enough to suggest any place to meet. So, Tour Guide Larry, help us out on this one.
>
> PoetI really haven't got the slightest idea about restaurants in Toronto. I wish I did. The last couple of times I've been to Toronto, I tried to look at the city as if I was doing the tourist thing, but that's not much help for finding a good place to meet. I know my way around the city quite thoroughly, but not much of anything about what's hot and what's not.
I welcome any suggestions about how to get something set up. Does anyone know a good place in downtown Toronto?
Lar
Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:39:03
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006 » Poet, posted by Larry Hoover on February 26, 2006, at 11:35:42
Last time, for privacy reasons, we made the specific arrangements on a Yahoo mailing list.
Posted by ClearSkies on February 26, 2006, at 16:36:12
In reply to Re: Okay, as of today we've got » ClearSkies, posted by Deneb on February 25, 2006, at 14:52:02
Posted by Deneb on February 26, 2006, at 19:00:46
In reply to Really really good zoo!! Worth it! (nm) » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on February 26, 2006, at 16:36:12
:-)
I haven't been to a zoo since I was in San Francisco!!...about 12 years ago, half my life.
Sheesh, I feel old writing 12 years ago!
Ooooh, what about Ontario Place? Is it a good theme park?
Posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 7:03:17
In reply to Re: Really really good zoo!! Worth it!, posted by Deneb on February 26, 2006, at 19:00:46
I haven't been to Ontario Place for many years, and I think it's not what I remembered. It has a wonderful location, right on the shore of Lake Ontario; it has an IMAX theatre; I used to play for hours and hours in a huge playground there.
I don't think I'd meet the height restrictions now - too tall (too old, more like it).
CSIdeas for places to Meet Up:
The Eaton Centre (many choices for restaurants)
Outside one of the great museums - the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum. the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario)
Chinatown
Queen Street between Yonge and Spadina. Gets funkier as you head west :-)
City Hallum, I know I can think of more possibilities.
CS
Posted by 5 on February 27, 2006, at 7:14:51
In reply to Re: Really really good zoo!! Worth it! » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 7:03:17
How is the ethical approval coming along regarding Babblers participation at the APA?
Posted by Poet on February 27, 2006, at 11:07:22
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006 » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:39:03
Auntie Mel
Fallsfall
Deneb
Poet
Larry Hoover
10derheart
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:03:49
In reply to Re: Really really good zoo!! Worth it! » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 7:03:17
> Ideas for places to Meet Up:
> The Eaton Centre (many choices for restaurants)
> Outside one of the great museums - the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum. the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario)
> Chinatown
> Queen Street between Yonge and Spadina. Gets funkier as you head west :-)
> City Hall
>
> um, I know I can think of more possibilities.
> CSI think you did a great job right there. The Eaton Centre is both central, and a heck of a nice place to get settled into the Toronto thing.
Do you know any specific places in the Eaton Centre? For someone who lives so close by, I really am not too aware of amenities and such. I could do some scouting, if need be, but I don't have any idea what I'd even by looking for.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:04:47
In reply to Latest attendee Count, C'Mon Guys Come w/us, posted by Poet on February 27, 2006, at 11:07:22
> Auntie Mel
> Fallsfall
> Deneb
> Poet
> Larry Hoover
> 10derheartAnd Lar's bringing Magickk butter tarts. Don't be shy!
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:10:55
In reply to Re: Toronto BabbleParty 2006 » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2006, at 11:39:03
> Last time, for privacy reasons, we made the specific arrangements on a Yahoo mailing list.
Done.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Babblefest_Toronto/
Are there any moderator type things that need to be set up? Or is this framework I put together sufficient as it is?
Lar
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