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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
Posted by Dinah on February 27, 2006, at 12:12:16
In reply to Re: yahoo group for Babblefest 2006 in Toronto » Dinah, posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:10:55
Darned if I know. Last time Dr. Bob just set one up and sent an invitation only to those who have said they're going.
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:14:05
In reply to Re: yahoo group for Babblefest 2006 in Toronto » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on February 27, 2006, at 12:12:16
> Darned if I know. Last time Dr. Bob just set one up and sent an invitation only to those who have said they're going.
Oh. Okay. Well, it didn't cost me much trouble to do that. I guess it's just time to start pulling this thing together.
Lar
Posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 15:01:52
In reply to Re: Meeting places in Toronto » ClearSkies, posted by Larry Hoover on February 27, 2006, at 12:03:49
> I 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
>Here's a list of restaurants:
Baroli Caffe
Baton Rouge
City Grill
Duke of Richmond
Eggspectation
J.J. Muggs
McDonald's
Mr. GreenjeansI've been to most of them. Mr Greenjeans is a good place for a large-ish group of people, and it's been there since the Centre opened. Both ends of the Eaton Center have subway stops along the Yonge Street line.
City Halls (old and new) are one street over from Queen and Yonge Streets. Continue wandering along Queen Street and the walk becomes perfect for people watching (and shopping. and eating).
I'm sorry I won't be able to go. I have conflicting travel plans - I'll be driving across the US with my sister, and won't get to Toronto until a week after the meeting!
CS
Posted by NikkiT2 on February 27, 2006, at 15:44:19
In reply to Re: Meeting places in Toronto » Larry Hoover, posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 15:01:52
Oh.. Mr Greenjeans!! Thats the first place I had bruschetta *g*
We stayed in the Eaton Marriot for 15 days, and so had our own little entrance into the Eaton Centre.. it felt like my *own* shopping centre *grins*
N x
Posted by Deneb on February 27, 2006, at 15:51:19
In reply to Re: Meeting places in Toronto » ClearSkies, posted by NikkiT2 on February 27, 2006, at 15:44:19
I realize now that I've been getting way too excited about the trip. I brainstormed some pretty wild ideas. I just want to say don't be scared. We're not going to do everything I want to do and we'll have time to relax. You will have time alone to rest and do whatever you want. We can just sit and chat. We don't have to go to every museum and attraction.
Deneb
Posted by AuntieMel on February 27, 2006, at 17:00:16
In reply to Re: Really really good zoo!! Worth it! » Deneb, posted by ClearSkies on February 27, 2006, at 7:03:17
Can you give any clues on hotels nearby? Babblemail is fine....
Posted by Deneb on February 27, 2006, at 17:54:58
In reply to Re: Hey, clear (Lar, too, and poet, and falls)! » ClearSkies, posted by AuntieMel on February 27, 2006, at 17:00:16
Are you angry with me?
I'm staying at a hostel. It's $29 CAD a night.
Posted by Deneb on February 27, 2006, at 18:38:12
In reply to What about me AuntieMel? :-(, posted by Deneb on February 27, 2006, at 17:54:58
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