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Title: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 05:39:09 PM
So does anyone remember how I mentioned coming through Vancouver in early July?  No?  Good, because plans have changed, and it doesn't look like I'll be able to meet anyone in Vancouver.  Too bad - I would have very much liked to have seen Chez Crazy Canuck.  :(


But instead it looks like I'll be in Southern Ontario the week of July 13-17, 2009 for training.  The training itself is in London I think, but they'll surely have me go through Toronto to get to and from, which sounds like a great excuse to meet people like Malthus, Sasks and HVC.   :cheers:

Is anyone around and willing to meet either the weekend before or after?  I'm thinking either Saturday July 11, or Friday July 17, for a few drinks and general languish-style bullshitting.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 05:44:54 PM
I wonder if Berry is still coming over Around July 18th.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 15, 2009, 05:51:35 PM
Sure, I'm up for it.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 06:13:30 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 05:44:54 PM
I wonder if Berry is still coming over Around July 18th.

Cool.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 06:13:54 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 15, 2009, 05:51:35 PM
Sure, I'm up for it.

You'll have to bring me by your office... :shifty:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 15, 2009, 06:15:00 PM
sure thing. we should check in with Brazen as to her trip. :canuck:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Oexmelin on June 15, 2009, 06:19:09 PM
Depending on the work, I might be up for a little Toronto trip.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 06:23:41 PM
Quote from: Oexmelin on June 15, 2009, 06:19:09 PM
Depending on the work, I might be up for a little Toronto trip.

:cheers:

Hell - if Brazen is actually on this side of the pond, and Oex makes an appearance, this could be quite a little get-together.

Hell, maybe we could convince Berkut to take a fast ferry.  :cool:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:40:32 PM
I'm cool too :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 06:42:40 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:40:32 PM
I'm cool too :(

You're only cool if you come to Toronto to meet me. :contract:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2009, 06:48:51 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

:cheers:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 07:55:32 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.

:rolleyes: He doesn't have children tho.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:59:06 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 07:55:32 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.

:rolleyes: He doesn't have children tho.

Wha? I was warming up to pull an emo gag on you, but you ruined it.

GOOD DAY, SIR.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 08:30:06 PM
Success :yeah:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 15, 2009, 09:59:08 PM
I shall be there :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:39:23 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.

I was thinking of vaccuming.  :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 07:51:20 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:39:23 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.

I was thinking of vaccuming.  :P

Very Our Man in Havana of you.  ;)

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 08:35:54 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 07:51:20 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 06:39:23 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 15, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 15, 2009, 06:46:48 PM
I have plans to crash Sask's if any kind of meeting happen in mid July.

If I was Sask, I'd set up interlocking fields of fire and claymores for this eventuality.

I was thinking of vaccuming.  :P

Very Our Man in Havana of you.  ;)
I wait for contact from CSIS almost daily.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 08:37:50 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 08:35:54 AM

I wait for contact from CSIS almost daily.

When you vaccum up Grey Fox, they will send you money. It's win-win.  :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 09:03:25 AM
I'll send a cryptic cable:

"Wolfe is below the Plains of Abraham stop."
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 09:18:20 AM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 10:06:21 AM
hey gf, when you come, I can give you your Icewind Dale rips. :pirate:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 10:26:26 AM
 :cool:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 16, 2009, 11:05:15 AM
Instead of going to Vancouver they are sending you to Toronto.  You must have really pissed someone off.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on June 16, 2009, 11:05:15 AM
Instead of going to Vancouver they are sending you to Toronto.  You must have really pissed someone off.

I know.   :(

I would much rather spend a week in Victoria than a week in London, Ontario.  Unfortunately this course (entitled Sexual and Domestic Violence II: Electric Boogaloo) is much more useful than the more generic Federation of Law Societies conference.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 11:34:15 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on June 16, 2009, 11:05:15 AM
Instead of going to Vancouver they are sending you to Toronto.  You must have really pissed someone off.

I know.   :(

I would much rather spend a week in Victoria than a week in London, Ontario.  Unfortunately this course (entitled Sexual and Domestic Violence II: Electric Boogaloo) is much more useful than the more generic Federation of Law Societies conference.

I take it this is not a "how to" course.  ;)

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 16, 2009, 11:35:50 AM
Yeah, not much to do in London. I think you're past the age of loud drunk college girls... and even if you';re not i'm not sure the wife would approve :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 01:07:55 PM
well, besides all that, he could also buy some Life Insurance!

that would be Fun.

wouldn't it? :unsure:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 01:59:03 PM
Okay, so I had to make some bookings.

I will be in Toronto the weekend of July 18-19, flying out of Pearson around 1pm on Sunday.  I'm hoping some of you folks would like to meet up with me, otherwise I'll just wander the streets of Toronto...

Anyone have ideas for places to stay in Toronto?  The only time I've been I stayed at the Royal York (I think), but since that was on Gowlings tab and now I'm on my own slightly less costly digs are called for.  Or does anyone want to volunteer to put me up?

And any idea on how I can get from London to Toronto?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 02:26:07 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 01:59:03 PM
Okay, so I had to make some bookings.

I will be in Toronto the weekend of July 18-19, flying out of Pearson around 1pm on Sunday.  I'm hoping some of you folks would like to meet up with me, otherwise I'll just wander the streets of Toronto...

Anyone have ideas for places to stay in Toronto?  The only time I've been I stayed at the Royal York (I think), but since that was on Gowlings tab and now I'm on my own slightly less costly digs are called for.  Or does anyone want to volunteer to put me up?

And any idea on how I can get from London to Toronto?

You can certainly stay with me, if you don't mind a basement room and a loud 3 1/2 year old for company.  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 02:41:23 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 02:26:07 PM
You can certainly stay with me, if you don't mind a basement room and a loud 3 1/2 year old for company.  :D

Wouldn't bother me.  :)

But do you need to check with Mrs. Malthus or anything?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 02:41:23 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 02:26:07 PM
You can certainly stay with me, if you don't mind a basement room and a loud 3 1/2 year old for company.  :D

Wouldn't bother me.  :)

But do you need to check with Mrs. Malthus or anything?

Yeah I should probably do that. Have to think of just the right wording ...

"Hey honey, I invited some guy I met over the internet to stay for the weekend in our house. Mind if we leave Carl with him?"

Maybe not that.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 02:47:01 PM
"honey, I have an imaginary friend staying with us this weekend. yes, one of those imaginary friends"
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 16, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
Quote from: HVC on June 16, 2009, 11:35:50 AM
Yeah, not much to do in London. I think you're past the age of loud drunk college girls...

Poor BB, its the wrong time of year for even that.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 02:51:32 PM
18-19 should be fine for sure.

do you like ... walking?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 03:00:46 PM
Where am I driving too?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Capetan Mihali on June 16, 2009, 03:01:52 PM
I'm proud to say I visited London, ON.    :bowler:   BB, there's a great all-you-can-eat fish and chips restaurant somewhere in the downtown area.   Be on the lookout.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 04:18:38 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 02:47:01 PM
"honey, I have an imaginary friend staying with us this weekend. yes, one of those imaginary friends"

I should also let drop that he's here because of a legal concern with sexual violence, and forget to add he's a prosecutor.  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 02:51:32 PM
18-19 should be fine for sure.

do you like ... walking?

You should ask the guys from Vancouver last year.  The day after we met up I wound up walking from downtown to UBC.  It didn't look that far on the map...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 04:43:49 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 03:00:46 PM
Where am I driving too?

:w00t:

So you're coming?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 16, 2009, 04:49:01 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 16, 2009, 02:51:32 PM
18-19 should be fine for sure.

do you like ... walking?

You should ask the guys from Vancouver last year.  The day after we met up I wound up walking from downtown to UBC.  It didn't look that far on the map...

A true death marcher....
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:12:09 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 04:43:49 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 03:00:46 PM
Where am I driving too?

:w00t:

So you're coming?

I want too, yes. Don't know where I'll crash tho. I'd like to hang out with Carl too.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: garbon on June 16, 2009, 05:14:39 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:12:09 PM
I'd like to hang out with Carl too.

:o

Reported to the proper authorities! :banned:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 16, 2009, 05:16:42 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:12:09 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 04:43:49 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 03:00:46 PM
Where am I driving too?

:w00t:

So you're coming?

I want too, yes. Don't know where I'll crash tho. I'd like to hang out with Carl too.

I'd put you in with BB, if neither of you object and I can get my wife to agree.

One of you will have to use the air matress though. It works pretty well.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 05:31:02 PM
Don't bother me any.

Maybe after this trip I can start my own thread of Carl pictures.   :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:37:34 PM
I want to visit the HHOF, you can't stop me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 05:47:35 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:37:34 PM
I want to visit the HHOF, you can't stop me.

Knock yourself out.  I have no interest in it myself.

I was slightly tempted by the Red Sox - Blue Jays game going on both nights though, but I  think that'll be a reserve in case the Languish stuff falls through.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:53:07 PM
I'll go to that, must be cheap no? I heard 98$ for season ticket.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 16, 2009, 06:08:32 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:53:07 PM
I'll go to that, must be cheap no? I heard 98$ for season ticket.
when i went it was 40 bucks for like 4th row in the outfield (my baseball terminology sucks, but basically in line with 2nd base)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 16, 2009, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: HVC on June 16, 2009, 06:08:32 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 16, 2009, 05:53:07 PM
I'll go to that, must be cheap no? I heard 98$ for season ticket.
when i went it was 40 bucks for like 4th row in the outfield (my baseball terminology sucks, but basically in line with 2nd base)

It looks like it starts at about $30 for outfield.

Not that I'm determined to see a baseball game.  I'd prefer to hang out with a bunch of languish-types instead.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 17, 2009, 01:56:27 AM
*bump*
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:19:46 AM
Talked to my wife last night as we were getting ready for bed - she's on board with the plan!  :)

There was a bit of a rough patch for a second caused by her mis-hearing the word "prosecutor" as "prostitute".  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on June 17, 2009, 08:48:33 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:19:46 AM
Talked to my wife last night as we were getting ready for bed - she's on board with the plan!  :)

There was a bit of a rough patch for a second caused by her mis-hearing the word "prosecutor" as "prostitute".  :lol:

Beeb is a whore of the state after all. Sold his soul for 30 pieces of silver and some power.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 17, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:19:46 AM
Talked to my wife last night as we were getting ready for bed - she's on board with the plan!  :)

There was a bit of a rough patch for a second caused by her mis-hearing the word "prosecutor" as "prostitute".  :lol:
Did you explain it was a male "prostitute"? Might ahve made he more eager to agree :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 17, 2009, 09:58:04 AM
Me and the wife have been talking about a weekend trip to Toronto - maybe I can make the dates match up...probably not, but I can try!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 10:33:14 AM
Quote from: HVC on June 17, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:19:46 AM
Talked to my wife last night as we were getting ready for bed - she's on board with the plan!  :)

There was a bit of a rough patch for a second caused by her mis-hearing the word "prosecutor" as "prostitute".  :lol:
Did you explain it was a male "prostitute"? Might ahve made he more eager to agree :D

She knew he was a "he".

I think the talk went something like this:

[me]   :) "I have a friend who needs a place to stay for a weekend. He's comming into town to attend a conference on sexual violence."

[her]  :huh: "how do you know this person?"

[me]  :) "we converse all the time over the 'net. He used to work for Gowlings, but he ran off to the Yukon to become a prosecutor."

[her]  :unsure: "He ran off the the Yukon to become a prostitute?"

[me]  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 17, 2009, 10:50:27 AM
I wasn't mention in that Conversation, I think that's wise.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 11:01:58 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 17, 2009, 10:50:27 AM
I wasn't mention in that Conversation, I think that's wise.

:lol:

You are welcome as well, of course. There was just no entertaining misunderstanding.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 17, 2009, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 08:19:46 AM
Talked to my wife last night as we were getting ready for bed - she's on board with the plan!  :)

There was a bit of a rough patch for a second caused by her mis-hearing the word "prosecutor" as "prostitute".  :lol:

Excellent. :yeah:

And Berkut - do it.  You know you want to.  And I've brought my wife to meet Languish types and it has gone well.   :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 17, 2009, 11:45:11 AM
Quote from: Berkut on June 17, 2009, 09:58:04 AM
Me and the wife have been talking about a weekend trip to Toronto - maybe I can make the dates match up...probably not, but I can try!
I hope you can make it. the last two TO meets have been small (one of which 50% dropped out of lol)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 17, 2009, 02:50:41 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 17, 2009, 11:01:58 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 17, 2009, 10:50:27 AM
I wasn't mention in that Conversation, I think that's wise.

:lol:

You are welcome as well, of course. There was just no entertaining misunderstanding.

"oh the yukon prostitute is bringing along a mutual contact from Montreal. since he still lives at home, I thought it would be fine if we offered him ours."
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 09:41:30 AM
Which of Toronto's Train station should I arrive? Union Station?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 18, 2009, 10:52:01 AM
I am afraid I don't know ...  :Embarrass:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Oexmelin on June 18, 2009, 10:56:38 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?

Take the train if you want comfort. Take Greyhound if you want to do it more quickly but risk decapitation.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 10:57:41 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?

Train it? Takes 2-3h & it's about 80$

When do you plan on going to TO? On the Saturday?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 11:23:46 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 10:57:41 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?

Train it? Takes 2-3h & it's about 80$

When do you plan on going to TO? On the Saturday?

Friday.  I'll only come in sometime in the evening but that's fine by me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 11:27:37 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 11:23:46 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 10:57:41 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?

Train it? Takes 2-3h & it's about 80$

When do you plan on going to TO? On the Saturday?

Friday.  I'll only come in sometime in the evening but that's fine by me.

:thumbsup:

My current plan lands me at Union Station around 8 PM.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 18, 2009, 11:34:40 AM
When you guys arrive, drop by my place if you like. It is easy to get to if you want to TTC it, as I'm half a block from a subway station (Royal York).

Or conversely we could meet up downtown for drinks and stuff first. Your call. I work right downtown so that is no trouble for me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 18, 2009, 11:43:07 AM
Are we talking about meeting up Friday night then? I thought this would be on the actual weekend, like Saturday or something. If we are not getting in until 8 or later Friday night, there is little chance of talking the wife into going out that late. :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 11:45:53 AM
BB said he has to go back to London/Yukon on Sunday
I'll be there until Sunday.

I'm pretty sure we plan do Deathmarch somewhere on Saturday too.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 11:46:56 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 18, 2009, 11:34:40 AM
When you guys arrive, drop by my place if you like. It is easy to get to if you want to TTC it, as I'm half a block from a subway station (Royal York).

Or conversely we could meet up downtown for drinks and stuff first. Your call. I work right downtown so that is no trouble for me.

Will you still be downtown at 8pm on a Friday?

At some point HVC & Sask should mention what they want/plan to do
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 18, 2009, 11:49:42 AM
I propose dinner on Saturday. Doesn't have to be the only thing the Languishites do together of course.

I am still probably only 25% in any case, but if I am going to talk the wife into going I need to present a firm plan for why, rather than "well, maybe there might be some people we could meet at midnight friday..."

Anyone have any good ideas for shows or anything to use to entice her to make the trip?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 11:53:44 AM
Baseball!
HHOF!
Meeting Me!
Cn Tower!

It's the Just For Laugh Festival from July 15th to 19th in TO.

There's something called the "AGO"
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 18, 2009, 11:59:27 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 09:41:30 AM
Which of Toronto's Train station should I arrive? Union Station?

yeah. right downtown.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 18, 2009, 12:02:58 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 11:46:56 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 18, 2009, 11:34:40 AM
When you guys arrive, drop by my place if you like. It is easy to get to if you want to TTC it, as I'm half a block from a subway station (Royal York).

Or conversely we could meet up downtown for drinks and stuff first. Your call. I work right downtown so that is no trouble for me.

Will you still be downtown at 8pm on a Friday?

At some point HVC & Sask should mention what they want/plan to do

I think BB's train will come in around 6.

we could meet BB, then you, in sequence downtown, have drinks, and plot for Saturday activities.

I wouldn't mind seeing the new AGO. CN tower is a scam and baseball is for americans.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 18, 2009, 12:04:32 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
And any suggestions on getting from London to Toronto?

Am I stuck Greyhounding it?

checking VIA, there are three trains to Toronto daily, and about a dozen busses. both about the same travel time, bus is cheaper, train is nicer.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 18, 2009, 12:04:40 PM
What is the AGO?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 18, 2009, 12:07:22 PM
There's 6 trains

Arrives at : 11:29, 15:24, 16:41, 20:41, 21:47 & 23:33.

Berkie : Art Gallery of Ontario.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 18, 2009, 12:07:58 PM
Art Gallery of Ontario www.ago.net

sexy new building

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstephanievegh.ca%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F12%2Fago.jpg&hash=3e1c3452d6321b6d8cb6756573bea43f23198ed6)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 18, 2009, 01:00:29 PM
Sounds like Sask has a plan.  :) I'd love to see the AGO myself.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 18, 2009, 04:35:56 PM
Is the AGO covered by cultural content laws? :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 18, 2009, 06:39:57 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 18, 2009, 04:35:56 PM
Is the AGO covered by cultural content laws? :P

oh ya. no Iowan folk art is allowed.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 07:39:37 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 18, 2009, 11:49:42 AM
I propose dinner on Saturday. Doesn't have to be the only thing the Languishites do together of course.

I am still probably only 25% in any case, but if I am going to talk the wife into going I need to present a firm plan for why, rather than "well, maybe there might be some people we could meet at midnight friday..."

Anyone have any good ideas for shows or anything to use to entice her to make the trip?

I'm all over dinner on Saturday night.

I'll definitely be in on Friday, but I need to find out when exactly this conference ends so I can get an idea when I can make it to TO.  I'll arrive in TO with suitcase/backpack, so I'd prefer to not immediately go barhopping or whatever right after the bus/train.

If we're doing cultural stuff (which is good by me) what about the ROM? :unsure:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:44:14 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 18, 2009, 07:39:37 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 18, 2009, 11:49:42 AM
I propose dinner on Saturday. Doesn't have to be the only thing the Languishites do together of course.

I am still probably only 25% in any case, but if I am going to talk the wife into going I need to present a firm plan for why, rather than "well, maybe there might be some people we could meet at midnight friday..."

Anyone have any good ideas for shows or anything to use to entice her to make the trip?

I'm all over dinner on Saturday night.

I'll definitely be in on Friday, but I need to find out when exactly this conference ends so I can get an idea when I can make it to TO.  I'll arrive in TO with suitcase/backpack, so I'd prefer to not immediately go barhopping or whatever right after the bus/train.

If we're doing cultural stuff (which is good by me) what about the ROM? :unsure:

ROM is fine by me, too.

Another plan, if you are comming in with bags etc., is to drop em off at my place and then go for dinner/drinks in my neighbourhood - lots of places to do that very nearby.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 19, 2009, 08:46:22 AM
I'm a natural born follower, so i shall go with the flow :p


Just keep in mind i don't have a lawyers salary :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 08:46:28 AM
ROM has Half Price Friday Nights.

Of the train time I posted whats better for you guys ? (Mainly Sask & Malthus).
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:55:17 AM
Quote from: HVC on June 19, 2009, 08:46:22 AM
I'm a natural born follower, so i shall go with the flow :p


Just keep in mind i don't have a lawyers salary :lol:

Hey don't worry about the cost, my treat for stuff like drinks, dinners and admissions. Within reason.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 19, 2009, 09:30:01 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 08:46:28 AM
ROM has Half Price Friday Nights.

Of the train time I posted whats better for you guys ? (Mainly Sask & Malthus).

16:41
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: garbon on June 19, 2009, 09:42:37 AM
Why did they insert that crystal on the ROM?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 09:42:55 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:55:17 AM


Hey don't worry about the cost, my treat for stuff like drinks, dinners and admissions. Within reason.  :lol:

:woot:

See, this is just the kind of "solid planning" that will work to convince Mrs. Berkut to attend!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 09:45:46 AM
Quote from: garbon on June 19, 2009, 09:42:37 AM
Why did they insert that crystal on the ROM?

A sad insufficiency of brutal beatings of modernist architects, I assume.  :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 10:11:52 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 19, 2009, 09:30:01 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 08:46:28 AM
ROM has Half Price Friday Nights.

Of the train time I posted whats better for you guys ? (Mainly Sask & Malthus).

16:41

It is settle then.

@ Malthus, nice of you! You'll be happy, I don't drink ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:44:14 AM
ROM is fine by me, too.

Another plan, if you are comming in with bags etc., is to drop em off at my place and then go for dinner/drinks in my neighbourhood - lots of places to do that very nearby.

That might not be a bad idea.  I pack pretty light, but I do worry whether or not this conference is going to force me to bring a suit (which means a much larger suitcase).

Also, you really don't need to buy me dinner/drinks.  I know I don't make a Gowlings Toronto salary, but I can't claim poverty on a lawyer's salary.



And so it sounds like we have me, GF, Malthus, Sasks, and HVC, with a maybe from Berkut.  Is there anyone else we can or should pester? :unsure:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 03:26:33 PM
I have pestered Zoupa, He hasn't answered back.

also, I claim, like HVC, Poverty.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 03:34:27 PM
Heh, offer's open to any who come and want to take advantage of it. I'm no stranger to this situation - many of my friends are unemployed or working in areas that do not pay well; going out is no fun unless everyone can enjoy it.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:37:10 PM
Is there a Ruth Chris in Toronto?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:37:10 PM
Is there a Ruth Chris in Toronto?

Yes

145 Richmond Street West,
Hilton Toronto Hotel,
Toronto, On M5H 2L2

It's a little North of Union Station.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 03:39:30 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 19, 2009, 03:26:33 PM
I have pestered Zoupa, He hasn't answered back.

also, I claim, like HVC, Poverty.

How about everyone's favourite gay francophone misanthrope? :unsure:

Berkut - google says there is, but I wonder if that's even TOs best steakhouse...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:40:41 PM
I was just trying to come up with some inordinately expensive place for dinner, since Malthus is buying...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:40:41 PM
I was just trying to come up with some inordinately expensive place for dinner, since Malthus is buying...
:D

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 03:55:16 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:40:41 PM
I was just trying to come up with some inordinately expensive place for dinner, since Malthus is buying...
:D

Don't laugh so loud - you announced you'll be paying for your own meal, so any punishment delt to me on the score of choosing an inordinately expensive place, you'll get at least part of.  :P

Anyway, offer is only good within reason. You guys can pay for your own personal chefs, hundred-dollar fancy steak entrees or full-scale Roman orgies.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 03:57:34 PM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 03:55:16 PM
Don't laugh so loud - you announced you'll be paying for your own meal, so any punishment delt to me on the score of choosing an inordinately expensive place, you'll get at least part of.  :P

I know. :cry:

For what it is worth I am not a fancy meal kind of guy.  I live in the Yukon, so some nice mooseburgers are good for me...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 20, 2009, 07:45:28 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 02:29:07 PM


And so it sounds like we have me, GF, Malthus, Sasks, and HVC, with a maybe from Berkut.  Is there anyone else we can or should pester? :unsure:

josephus.
brazen.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on June 20, 2009, 09:07:27 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 03:55:16 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: Berkut on June 19, 2009, 03:40:41 PM
I was just trying to come up with some inordinately expensive place for dinner, since Malthus is buying...
:D

Don't laugh so loud - you announced you'll be paying for your own meal, so any punishment delt to me on the score of choosing an inordinately expensive place, you'll get at least part of.  :P

Anyway, offer is only good within reason. You guys can pay for your own personal chefs, hundred-dollar fancy steak entrees or full-scale Roman orgies.  :lol:

Roman orgies? I don't think garbon is coming Malthus.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 20, 2009, 09:42:54 AM
Nor is Caliga.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Richard Hakluyt on June 20, 2009, 05:16:46 PM
Just checking up on the thread, looks like you chaps are going to have a great time  :cool:


Unfortunately I'm busy that weekend so won't be able to take malthus up on his free drinks offer  :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 22, 2009, 10:33:05 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 20, 2009, 09:42:54 AM
Nor is Caliga.

That's more like "gas station orgies".  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 22, 2009, 10:39:06 AM
I always picture Caliga wearing a Tonga even when stuffing himself with gas station biscuit.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: jimmy olsen on June 22, 2009, 10:54:55 AM
He's surprisingly normal looking most of the time.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 11:29:30 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:55:17 AM
Hey don't worry about the cost, my treat for stuff like drinks, dinners and admissions. Within reason.  :lol:

Good man.  This has always been my policy when meeting with Languishites.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Syt on June 22, 2009, 11:37:16 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 11:29:30 AM
Quote from: Malthus on June 19, 2009, 08:55:17 AM
Hey don't worry about the cost, my treat for stuff like drinks, dinners and admissions. Within reason.  :lol:

Good man.  This has always been my policy when meeting with Languishites.

Letting Malthus pay?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 11:38:51 AM
Quote from: Syt on June 22, 2009, 11:37:16 AM
Letting Malthus pay?

If he attended one of the meets I was at I would happily allow him to have that honour.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on June 22, 2009, 12:15:43 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 11:38:51 AM
Quote from: Syt on June 22, 2009, 11:37:16 AM
Letting Malthus pay?

If he attended one of the meets I was at I would happily allow him to have that honour.

Naw, as partner you take precidence.  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 22, 2009, 03:34:50 PM
client development. business expense. research. consulting with stakeholders. in depth focus group.

somehow, all justifiable.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 22, 2009, 04:40:25 PM
Thanks Malthus, much appreciated. I'll try to pay my way the best i can, but as our itenary gorws my cashflow sinks lol
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 04:48:43 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 22, 2009, 03:34:50 PM
client development. business expense. research. consulting with stakeholders. in depth focus group.

somehow, all justifiable.

Of course.  The drinks Buddha, Jake, BB and I had at the Wedgewood definitely fall into at least one of those categories.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2009, 07:13:32 PM
Quote from: HVC on June 22, 2009, 04:40:25 PM
as our itenary gorws my cashflow sinks lol
Korea? :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on June 22, 2009, 07:28:28 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 02:29:07 PM
And so it sounds like we have me, GF, Malthus, Sasks, and HVC, with a maybe from Berkut.  Is there anyone else we can or should pester? :unsure:
Free drinks...  hmmm....  I'm vaguely in range.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 23, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on June 22, 2009, 04:48:43 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 22, 2009, 03:34:50 PM
client development. business expense. research. consulting with stakeholders. in depth focus group.

somehow, all justifiable.

Of course.  The drinks Buddha, Jake, BB and I had at the Wedgewood definitely fall into at least one of those categories.

I forgot commercial roundtable as well as a few others euphemisms for "let's drink beer."
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 23, 2009, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on June 22, 2009, 07:28:28 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 19, 2009, 02:29:07 PM
And so it sounds like we have me, GF, Malthus, Sasks, and HVC, with a maybe from Berkut.  Is there anyone else we can or should pester? :unsure:
Free drinks...  hmmm....  I'm vaguely in range.  :ph34r:

come up BA. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 23, 2009, 09:58:24 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 23, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
I forgot commercial roundtable as well as a few others euphemisms for "let's drink beer."

I usually call that "consulting"
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 23, 2009, 12:19:05 PM
hmm... course ends at noon on Friday :thumbsup: but I'll be required to drag a suit out with me. :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: charliebear on June 23, 2009, 12:29:58 PM
With pleated pants?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 23, 2009, 12:31:18 PM
:)
:(

I'm travelling super light, so no suit required place please.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 23, 2009, 12:38:27 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on June 23, 2009, 12:31:18 PM
:)
:(

I'm travelling super light, so no suit required place please.

Oh gosh no.

That means I would really prefer to stop by Malthus' before meeting up with people, if indeed we get together at all on Friday.  The plus is that I should be able to get into Toronto by late afternoon or so.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 23, 2009, 01:30:52 PM
I'll be there by 5.

We should atleast meet up with Sask.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 23, 2009, 02:04:04 PM
indeed.

shit, I'll wear a suit if it makes you feel better.  ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on June 23, 2009, 03:07:35 PM
and i shall arrive in my fashionble accounting steeltoe boots :p
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Oexmelin on June 23, 2009, 03:11:46 PM
If I can free myselft up from works I'll be there, though I wont know until quite late.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 25, 2009, 10:04:26 AM
Where do you hang out nowadays Oex?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 25, 2009, 11:45:39 AM
let's rope the Oex. :) :cheers:

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.4peaks.com%2F5.gif&hash=0b0f6b9275f9abbd87d2499203f08fdb4bd05a5f)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 25, 2009, 11:48:46 AM
Brazen has indicated she isn't coming to Canada anymore.  :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on June 25, 2009, 11:51:47 AM
bah.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 AM
Quote from: Barrister on June 25, 2009, 11:48:46 AM
Brazen has indicated she isn't coming to Canada anymore.  :(

Was it something we said? :cry:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on June 25, 2009, 11:57:42 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on June 25, 2009, 11:51:47 AM
bah.

Agreed.   :(

But meeting Oex would almost make up for it.   :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on June 29, 2009, 12:17:01 PM
Off day has been scheduled.

Tickets remain to be bought.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 01, 2009, 10:24:13 PM
Damn, too bad you weren't going out the weekend before.  Could have caught the Riders take on the Argos. :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 11:27:59 AM
I hope this is still on because I'll be at Union Station a little before 5pm on Friday the 17th.

:D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Berkut on July 06, 2009, 11:29:15 AM
I certainly cannot attend that weekend, I will be in NYC.

Have fun everyone.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 11:40:21 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 11:27:59 AM
I hope this is still on because I'll be at Union Station a little before 5pm on Friday the 17th.

:D

It absolutely still is.  I have my flights all booked, my accomodation is booked in London.

So even if it's just you and I GF, we'll meet in Toronto.   :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 11:46:31 AM
hmm...

If I take the train (and I might as well - sounds like more fun than the bus, and I can meet GF at Union Station) there's a train leaving 12:07, arriving 14:03, or a train leaving 3:47, arriving 5:53.

Somewhere inbetween would have been better, as the first makes it tight to get to the train station from UWO with the conference ending at 11, and the second means poor GF would be waiting an hour for me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 11:49:00 AM
I don't want to speak for Sask HVC & Malthus. But I'm okay with waiting.

Sask has always hinted that he'll meet us at the station. I don't know about the other 2.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
I haven't taken a train for almost 20 years.

How early do you need to get to the station before its scheduled departure time?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 11:55:28 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
I haven't taken a train for almost 20 years.

How early do you need to get to the station before its scheduled departure time?

I've never taken the train.

Via's website says 30min before, 1h if you need to check bags.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 01:37:18 PM
it's like catching a bus. you don't need much time, especially if it's carry on luggage. half an hour gives you plenty of time.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 01:37:18 PM
it's like catching a bus. you don't need much time, especially if it's carry on luggage. half an hour gives you plenty of time.

Unfortunately I have to bring a large suitcase since I need to bring my suit.  <_<



But more importantly are you guys up for meeting Friday night?  If I'm on that 5:53pm train I could meet up with GF then head over to wherever we're going - perhaps for 7:30?  If the place we meet is close to somewhere I could drop my suitcase off so much the better.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 01:37:18 PM
it's like catching a bus. you don't need much time, especially if it's carry on luggage. half an hour gives you plenty of time.

Unfortunately I have to bring a large suitcase since I need to bring my suit.  <_<



But more importantly are you guys up for meeting Friday night?  If I'm on that 5:53pm train I could meet up with GF then head over to wherever we're going - perhaps for 7:30?  If the place we meet is close to somewhere I could drop my suitcase off so much the better.

I'm up for meeting. We have to meet in any case, because you guys are sleeping at my house.  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:55:43 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
I'm up for meeting. We have to meet in any case, because you guys are sleeping at my house.  :D

:hug:

Should we meet you at your house, do you want to meet us at Union Station, or some third option? :huh:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 02:02:15 PM
looking at my own deadlines this fortnight/month, I am unsure of I can get down to Union to greet in the afternoon.

how about this?

Fox and BB meet at Union, take the subway up to Bloor line, change trains then ride west to Royal york stn (near Malthus's house?) where they meet Malthus, drop bags, and then meet me in a local pub of Malthus's choosing around 730. I'll ride over, it's close to me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:03:40 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:55:43 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
I'm up for meeting. We have to meet in any case, because you guys are sleeping at my house.  :D

:hug:

Should we meet you at your house, do you want to meet us at Union Station, or some third option? :huh:

I'll give you folks my office phone #, call me when you guys get in and I'll come down to the station (it's a 4 minute walk or so) (I presume that both of you are comming at a similar time - if not we can wait around downtown together until both are here); then we'll drop your stuff off at my house, meet Carl and Mrs. Malthus, go out for a drink and blab with any who want to meet up - Sask doesn't live too far away, maybe meet up with him if he's interested.

Edit: simulpost. Make that "meet up with Sask", then.  :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 02:10:01 PM
good. we think enough alike. :)

what pub will we meet at? how's Henry VIII?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:03:40 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:55:43 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
I'm up for meeting. We have to meet in any case, because you guys are sleeping at my house.  :D

:hug:

Should we meet you at your house, do you want to meet us at Union Station, or some third option? :huh:

I'll give you folks my office phone #, call me when you guys get in and I'll come down to the station (it's a 4 minute walk or so) (I presume that both of you are comming at a similar time - if not we can wait around downtown together until both are here); then we'll drop your stuff off at my house, meet Carl and Mrs. Malthus, go out for a drink and blab with any who want to meet up - Sask doesn't live too far away, maybe meet up with him if he's interested.

Edit: simulpost. Make that "meet up with Sask", then.  :)

Sounds like a plan then.  :)

GF and I are coming in about an hour apart.  I'm sure GF would appreciate waiting with you if you can manage it.

Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

From there we can figure out what, if any, Saturday plans we'll have.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 02:10:01 PM
good. we think enough alike. :)

what pub will we meet at? how's Henry VIII?

I kinda like "The Old Sod", but I admit it's just because I like the name.  :lol:

Actually, I'm okay with any of 'em - I really haven't pubbed it much in my neighbourhood.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:14:51 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:03:40 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 01:55:43 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 01:53:20 PM
I'm up for meeting. We have to meet in any case, because you guys are sleeping at my house.  :D

:hug:

Should we meet you at your house, do you want to meet us at Union Station, or some third option? :huh:

I'll give you folks my office phone #, call me when you guys get in and I'll come down to the station (it's a 4 minute walk or so) (I presume that both of you are comming at a similar time - if not we can wait around downtown together until both are here); then we'll drop your stuff off at my house, meet Carl and Mrs. Malthus, go out for a drink and blab with any who want to meet up - Sask doesn't live too far away, maybe meet up with him if he's interested.

Edit: simulpost. Make that "meet up with Sask", then.  :)

Sounds like a plan then.  :)

GF and I are coming in about an hour apart.  I'm sure GF would appreciate waiting with you if you can manage it.

Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

From there we can figure out what, if any, Saturday plans we'll have.

Mrs. Malthus probably won't come, because that would involve arranging a baby-sitter for the night, which she prefers not to do.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 02:19:03 PM
for the name alone, let's try the Old Sod. hopefully I can get all my work done, so I can be 100% free on Saturday, whether it's AGOing, deathmarching or whatever.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:21:52 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 02:14:51 PM
Mrs. Malthus probably won't come, because that would involve arranging a baby-sitter for the night, which she prefers not to do.

I understand completely.  But she is completely welcome to come if you guys change her mind.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 02:48:01 PM
It might not be good idea to expose Mrs Malthus to the ruggedness you are & my french charm simultaneously. She might burst into flames.

Old sod :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 06, 2009, 02:51:23 PM
So I think I'll have to delay, as I don't have a passport or "enhanced" license. <_<
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 06, 2009, 03:07:30 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 02:48:01 PM
It might not be good idea to expose Mrs Malthus to the ruggedness you are & my french charm simultaneously. She might burst into flames.

Old sod :lol:

You have to admit, the name is memorable.  :D I suspect it was intended to refer to the "old sod" of home (that is, Ireland), but it definitely has a double meaning.

It also has the benefit of being a short stumble from my house.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 06, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

I now work 7- 3 on fridays so i can get back into toronto, shower, and meet up with you guys at the station.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 03:50:47 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 06, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

I now work 7- 3 on fridays so i can get back into toronto, shower, and meet up with you guys at the station.

:cheers:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 04:14:32 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 06, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

I now work 7- 3 on fridays so i can get back into toronto, shower, and meet up with you guys at the station.

:cheers:

As you can see we're meeting up after 7 anyways, and we can certainly wait and meet you at the Old Sod (or wherever).
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 06, 2009, 04:29:01 PM
The Friday Meet and Greet is not really convenient for me; but I'm open for the Saturday All-Day Event.  :)

I'll prolly take the Go Train from the 'Shwa, where I live. It arrives at Union at 37 minutes past every hour. So if you guys can work out some kind of itinerary for Saturday, I can probably come up. I've never been to the AGO.

we should probably exchange some cell numbers closer to the event.

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 06:39:27 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 06, 2009, 02:51:23 PM
So I think I'll have to delay, as I don't have a passport or "enhanced" license. <_<

You have a little less then 2 weeks. Hurry.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 07:24:22 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 06, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 06, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Will Mrs. Malthus want to join us when we go out for a drink?  And someone should then poke HVC and Josephus.

I now work 7- 3 on fridays so i can get back into toronto, shower, and meet up with you guys at the station.
its good we have a greeter. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 06, 2009, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 06, 2009, 04:29:01 PM
So if you guys can work out some kind of itinerary for Saturday, I can probably come up. I've never been to the AGO.

we should probably exchange some cell numbers closer to the event.

I'll pm everyone my cell. or you can goto my facebook page ... 'cause it's there.

I think the new AGO is a good idea, as none of us have been there. so there's architecture and ... art.

so, just speaking theoretically, all the rest of us meet you at Union on Saturday at 11 am, then we have a mini deathmarch to the AGO, grok art, then hike some more, then find a patio, eat dinner, have more drinks and stuff.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 06, 2009, 08:39:44 PM
Sounds like a plan. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 08:44:27 PM
So, HVC & Malthus are meeting me & then we wait for BB & at some point Sask will join up?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 06, 2009, 10:24:55 PM
Hitting the DMV in the morning to see if I can manage to swing an enhanced license by the travel date.  Is it easier to travel to Toronto via train or car?  I'll be coming by way of Buffalo I presume.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 07, 2009, 01:04:14 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 06, 2009, 10:24:55 PM
Hitting the DMV in the morning to see if I can manage to swing an enhanced license by the travel date.  Is it easier to travel to Toronto via train or car?  I'll be coming by way of Buffalo I presume.

Excellent...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 07, 2009, 03:57:06 AM
Somebody better be kicking someone in the nuts or I won't be pleased!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 07, 2009, 03:57:42 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 06, 2009, 10:24:55 PM
Hitting the DMV in the morning to see if I can manage to swing an enhanced license by the travel date.  Is it easier to travel to Toronto via train or car?  I'll be coming by way of Buffalo I presume.

enhanced license? wtf does that mean?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 07, 2009, 06:08:55 AM
Quote from: katmai on July 07, 2009, 03:57:42 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 06, 2009, 10:24:55 PM
Hitting the DMV in the morning to see if I can manage to swing an enhanced license by the travel date.  Is it easier to travel to Toronto via train or car?  I'll be coming by way of Buffalo I presume.

enhanced license? wtf does that mean?

It's the alternative to having a passport when entering the US by land thru the Canadian Border but I guess the Yukon/Alaska border guards don't really care about that.

It's really just a regular licence with an RFID chip.

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html (http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 07, 2009, 10:12:14 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 08:44:27 PM
So, HVC & Malthus are meeting me & then we wait for BB & at some point Sask will join up?

yeah. then we all meet Joe on Saturday. we'll figure out Benny once his government decides he is secure enough to travel.

after all, all of America's neighbours are foreign countries. who knew?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 07, 2009, 10:17:34 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 06, 2009, 08:44:27 PM
then we wait for BB

Dont make the same mistake I made.  I kept looking for a crown prosecutor type wearing kakhis.  I saw a crown prosecutor type wearing jeans but immediately dismissed that person as a possibility.  But in fact it was BB in disguise.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 07, 2009, 10:28:34 AM
If BB isn't wearing pleated pants i'll be very dissappointed :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 07, 2009, 11:07:56 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:54:18 PM
I may have to buy a pair in London then, but I sure wouldn't want HVC to be disappointed.  :)

There are pics of me in the Backroom from a few weeks ago in case you guys are worried about finding me.  I think I've seen pics of Sasks and Malthus that I can recall.  I assume GF will look something like: :frog:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:56:55 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 07, 2009, 06:08:55 AM
It's the alternative to having a passport when entering the US by land thru the Canadian Border but I guess the Yukon/Alaska border guards don't really care about that.

It's really just a regular licence with an RFID chip.


I went down to Skagway for the 4th of July.  The US border guards were like the friendliest ever.  They asked if we wanted the fancy stamp they have in our passports, and when we asked what time certain events were he pulled out a 4th of July schedule and gave it to us. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 09, 2009, 07:08:52 PM
I have a passport so no need for silly drivers licenses with enhancements
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on July 09, 2009, 07:16:38 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:56:55 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 07, 2009, 06:08:55 AM
It's the alternative to having a passport when entering the US by land thru the Canadian Border but I guess the Yukon/Alaska border guards don't really care about that.

It's really just a regular licence with an RFID chip.


I went down to Skagway for the 4th of July.  The US border guards were like the friendliest ever.  They asked if we wanted the fancy stamp they have in our passports, and when we asked what time certain events were he pulled out a 4th of July schedule and gave it to us. :)

:mad:

I want those guards fired.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 09, 2009, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:56:55 PM
I went down to Skagway for the 4th of July.  The US border guards were like the friendliest ever.  They asked if we wanted the fancy stamp they have in our passports, and when we asked what time certain events were he pulled out a 4th of July schedule and gave it to us. :)
I assume you declined the fancy stamp, to avoid trouble when travelling to other countries.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 09, 2009, 07:44:45 PM
I'm a no go for this one.  Grrr... I'm thinking of just getting a passport so I don't need to go through New York.  Damned fools.  A 2 plus week wait and $40 plus fees and shit for the enhanced license.  Thieving bastards.  I definitely want to make it to one of these though, so keep me in the loop for the next one gentlemen.  Without TBR access anymore, I only catch the trickle down these days.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 09, 2009, 08:43:05 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:54:18 PM
I assume GF will look something like: :frog:

It's a fair assumption. But I'm easy to recognize I'll be the small kid wearing a Green & White Habs baseball caps with blue earings that look like holes with an HP Bag.

Might be Tattoos showing, depends on the weather too.

Also BB, we're facebook friends, just look at my picture there.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 08:54:23 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 09, 2009, 08:43:05 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 09, 2009, 06:54:18 PM
I assume GF will look something like: :frog:

It's a fair assumption. But I'm easy to recognize I'll be the small kid wearing a Green & White Habs baseball caps with blue earings that look like holes with an HP Bag.

Might be Tattoos showing, depends on the weather too.

Also BB, we're facebook friends, just look at my picture there.

:lol:

Shows you how often I check facebook...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 09, 2009, 09:03:44 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 10, 2009, 08:33:43 AM
I'm on FB too, but I'm not sure who any of you are on that.  ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 10, 2009, 08:39:45 AM
Quote from: Josephus on July 10, 2009, 08:33:43 AM
I'm on FB too, but I'm not sure who any of you are on that.  ;)

I'm the one with the french name that isn't Zoupa.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 10, 2009, 06:34:02 PM
Okay so my train is booked - arriving at Union Station at 5:53 pm on Train 76.  See you guys there.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 12:23:13 AM
I have arrived in Ontario.

I can already feel the Evil(tm) that is central Canada.   :mad:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 12, 2009, 06:06:26 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 12:23:13 AM
I have arrived in Ontario.

I can already feel the Evil(tm) that is central Canada.   :mad:

:nelson


Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 12, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
Hi!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 05:28:46 PM
Hi!

So good news - I can post from London.  No cell phone though.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 12, 2009, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 05:28:46 PM
Hi!

So good news - I can post from London.  No cell phone though.

It's about time they got Internet in London. ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 12, 2009, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 12, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
Hi!
Such a friendly bunch, Canadians.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on July 12, 2009, 11:30:29 PM
Hi!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 13, 2009, 08:58:46 AM
My home computer died, and i'm busy at work so i might not post much, but i'm still on for friday. I'll PM my number to you guys.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 13, 2009, 09:23:15 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 02:37:50 PM
Malthus/GF (or anyone else who was going to be at Union Station):

could you PM me any cell phone numbers?  I have no cell, but I can use a payphone to call if there's a problem.  Also, is there anywhere in particular we should meet at the station?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 02:51:57 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 02:37:50 PM
Malthus/GF (or anyone else who was going to be at Union Station):

could you PM me any cell phone numbers?  I have no cell, but I can use a payphone to call if there's a problem.  Also, is there anywhere in particular we should meet at the station?

Yes sir.

& I don't know but probably.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 14, 2009, 03:01:05 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 12:23:13 AM
I have arrived in Ontario.

I can already feel the Evil(tm) that is central Canada.   :mad:

BB will return as a Liberal supporter. :cry:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 14, 2009, 03:01:05 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 12, 2009, 12:23:13 AM
I have arrived in Ontario.

I can already feel the Evil(tm) that is central Canada.   :mad:

BB will return as a Liberal supporter. :cry:

:o

I do feel an urge to start stealing gasoline... :shifty:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
check your PM's. :)

Listening to a fake Albertan complain about Ontario is like listening to Ahmadinejadada talk about Israel. It's just not credible.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:10:41 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
check your PM's. :)

Listening to a fake Albertan complain about Ontario is like listening to Ahmadinejadada talk about Israel. It's just not credible.

I'm an Albertan by marriage.  :contract:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
Malthus - can you suggest a meeting place for GF and I at Union Station?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 14, 2009, 03:16:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
Malthus - can you suggest a meeting place for GF and I at Union Station?

Hmmm - I'm not sure, off the top. I'll walk over after work and see what would be convenient.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:30:17 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:10:41 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
check your PM's. :)

Listening to a fake Albertan complain about Ontario is like listening to Ahmadinejadada talk about Israel. It's just not credible.

I'm an Albertan by marriage.  :contract:

illegal immigrants always say that.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:32:17 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:30:17 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:10:41 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
check your PM's. :)

Listening to a fake Albertan complain about Ontario is like listening to Ahmadinejadada talk about Israel. It's just not credible.

I'm an Albertan by marriage.  :contract:

illegal immigrants always say that.  :lol:

By the way, if I'm a fake Albertan, doesn't that make you a fake Saskatchewaner?  :contract:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 14, 2009, 04:03:40 PM
You guys still want to plan on meeting up with me on Saturday at some point? What do you think would be a good time? I'll could pull into Union at 35 after each hour.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 14, 2009, 04:28:20 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 14, 2009, 03:16:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
Malthus - can you suggest a meeting place for GF and I at Union Station?

Hmmm - I'm not sure, off the top. I'll walk over after work and see what would be convenient.
Since they're both coming off the train walking down to the main level the easiest for them to meet up is in front of the McDonalds. easy to find.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 14, 2009, 04:58:59 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 14, 2009, 04:28:20 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 14, 2009, 03:16:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
Malthus - can you suggest a meeting place for GF and I at Union Station?

Hmmm - I'm not sure, off the top. I'll walk over after work and see what would be convenient.
Since they're both coming off the train walking down to the main level the easiest for them to meet up is in front of the McDonalds. easy to find.

Sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 06:04:27 PM
Sounds like a plan.

Jos, absolutely I'd like to meet up on Saturday.  What time would be good for you on Saturday (nothing really early though)?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 14, 2009, 06:34:40 PM
Sask suggested a theoretical time of 11 am. Does that work for the rest of you? Meet at 11 and then head to the AGO?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 06:35:52 PM
I think that could work, but best wait for others to chime in.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:13:08 PM
Sure, anything's good for me.

I have only 1 plan for the weekend & it's after BB leave & before I take the train home : visit the HHOF.

At Union, infront of a Mcdonalds, alright. I'll be the habs fan getting eckled. ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:13:08 PM
Sure, anything's good for me.

I have only 1 plan for the weekend & it's after BB leave & before I take the train home : visit the HHOF.

At Union, infront of a Mcdonalds, alright. I'll be the habs fan getting eckled. ;)

My train gets in at 5:53, so see you around 6pm.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:19:40 PM
:thumbsup:

How's London so far btw?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 09:22:05 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:19:40 PM
:thumbsup:

How's London so far btw?

Meh - it's okay.  Course material is pretty good.  Everyone gets wide eyes when I tell 'em I'm from Yukon.  This town sucks if you don't have a car though.  Was up till 1:30 last night drinking with a bunch of people from the Newmarket Crown's office, so I'm taking it easy tonight.

I met an older Toronto Crown, he asked where I worked, and where in the past.  He was absolutely shocked when I said I used to work in Peace River - he had worked there 20 years ago, and a lot of the lawyers were still the same...  :cool:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:31:03 PM
Thats pretty cool.

Maybe you should rent a car then.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:31:03 PM
Thats pretty cool.

Maybe you should rent a car then.

I'm no mono, but I'm pretty cheap. :scots:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:40:56 PM
No business account?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 15, 2009, 09:36:09 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:32:17 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:30:17 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 14, 2009, 03:10:41 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 14, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
check your PM's. :)

Listening to a fake Albertan complain about Ontario is like listening to Ahmadinejadada talk about Israel. It's just not credible.

I'm an Albertan by marriage.  :contract:

illegal immigrants always say that.  :lol:

By the way, if I'm a fake Albertan, doesn't that make you a fake Saskatchewaner?  :contract:

no, because unlike some, I'm a Canadian, no matter my parochial location.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 15, 2009, 09:49:28 AM
Spoken like a true Ontarian.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 15, 2009, 10:02:55 AM
32 years of living in the West and this is what I get?  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 15, 2009, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:40:56 PM
No business account?

:lmfao:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 15, 2009, 04:27:30 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 15, 2009, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:40:56 PM
No business account?

:lmfao:

Indeed.  <_<

Government these days is paranoid about seeming "wasteful".  So things that would be quite common in a private business are absolutely forbidden.  At thie conference one of the speakers was given a gift card as thanks for talking.  He mentioned he used to get liquor store gift certificates, but then somebody in government said "no way".  The money didn't change, but heaven forbid the government spend money on booze...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 15, 2009, 05:09:30 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 15, 2009, 04:27:30 PM
At this conference one of the speakers was given a gift card as thanks for talking.  He mentioned he used to get liquor store gift certificates, but then somebody in government said "no way".  The money didn't change, but heaven forbid the government spend money on booze...

Reminds me of a joke Chief Justice McEchern used to make after giving a speech.

"I thank you for your kind gift of appreciation but as you know, as a Judge, I am not able to accept any gifts and so I will store this in my house until the owner comes to retrieve it."
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 16, 2009, 07:47:26 AM
:yeah:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 16, 2009, 06:04:13 PM
Are you: Ready?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Tonitrus on July 16, 2009, 06:59:53 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 15, 2009, 04:27:30 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 15, 2009, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:40:56 PM
No business account?

:lmfao:

Indeed.  <_<

Government these days is paranoid about seeming "wasteful".  So things that would be quite common in a private business are absolutely forbidden.  At thie conference one of the speakers was given a gift card as thanks for talking.  He mentioned he used to get liquor store gift certificates, but then somebody in government said "no way".  The money didn't change, but heaven forbid the government spend money on booze...

Our ingenious system has what is known as the GTC (Government Travel Card), which we are required to use for approved travel expenses.  However, it is in our name(thus, our credit history).  So, if we run up vast amounts in airline/hotel bills, and our finance office does an "oopsie" and fails to pay us on time (this happens all the time), we are still required to pay.  So, if you have a broke lower enlisted, he fails to get compensated in a timely manner, and his personal credit gets trashed...all thanks to Uncle Sam.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on July 16, 2009, 07:03:20 PM
Quote from: Tonitrus on July 16, 2009, 06:59:53 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 15, 2009, 04:27:30 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 15, 2009, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 14, 2009, 09:40:56 PM
No business account?

:lmfao:

Indeed.  <_<

Government these days is paranoid about seeming "wasteful".  So things that would be quite common in a private business are absolutely forbidden.  At thie conference one of the speakers was given a gift card as thanks for talking.  He mentioned he used to get liquor store gift certificates, but then somebody in government said "no way".  The money didn't change, but heaven forbid the government spend money on booze...

Our ingenious system has what is known as the GTC (Government Travel Card), which we are required to use for approved travel expenses.  However, it is in our name(thus, our credit history).  So, if we run up vast amounts in airline/hotel bills, and our finance office does an "oopsie" and fails to pay us on time (this happens all the time), we are still required to pay.  So, if you have a broke lower enlisted, he fails to get compensated in a timely manner, and his personal credit gets trashed...all thanks to Uncle Sam.  :rolleyes:

greyhound is your friend.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Tonitrus on July 16, 2009, 07:09:53 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 16, 2009, 07:03:20 PM

greyhound is your friend.

I would have to take Greyhound through Canada(if such a route even exists), and I'd rather not lose my head.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 16, 2009, 10:42:09 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 16, 2009, 06:04:13 PM
Are you: Ready?

50-60 Crown Attorneys have been unleashed on the London bar scene tonight.

I am not one of them.  I must marshall my resources for tomorrow.  :menace:

Plus I was up 'till 2:30 last night drinking.  Being put in a room with 3 young Crowns from Newmarket has been fun, but somewhat exhausting.

So yeah, I'll be there tomorrow.  :yeah:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Tonitrus on July 17, 2009, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 16, 2009, 10:42:09 PM
.  Being put in a room with 3 young Crowns from Newmarket has been fun, but somewhat exhausting.

I think Martinus hacked your account.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 12:28:07 AM
Quote from: Tonitrus on July 17, 2009, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 16, 2009, 10:42:09 PM
.  Being put in a room with 3 young Crowns from Newmarket has been fun, but somewhat exhausting.

I think Martinus hacked your account.

<_<
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 09:23:16 AM
according to television crime dramas, they were probably all hot babes.

did you get to share some DNA Beeb?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 17, 2009, 09:50:16 AM
Hi!

See you guys there.

For the rest of Languish, see you guys Sunday.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 09:55:22 AM
have a good ride. VISA rail apparently has wireless, so you may be able to "tweet" us along the way.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 17, 2009, 09:56:21 AM
Don't have any way to access the net.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 17, 2009, 10:00:26 AM
Okay guys, give me a call when you get in & meet up. I'll be at the office.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 09:23:16 AM
according to television crime dramas, they were probably all hot babes.

did you get to share some DNA Beeb?

:o

I'm a happily married man I'll have you know.   :mad:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:45 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 17, 2009, 09:50:16 AM
Hi!

See you guys there.

For the rest of Languish, see you guys Sunday.

My train leaves in a few hours.  See you soon.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 09:23:16 AM
according to television crime dramas, they were probably all hot babes.

did you get to share some DNA Beeb?

:o

I'm a happily married man I'll have you know.   :mad:

yeah, but you can be anyone you want to be on television. ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 10:28:53 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
I'm a happily married man I'll have you know.   :mad:

then what were you doing sharing a room with three hot babes?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:33:24 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 10:28:53 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
I'm a happily married man I'll have you know.   :mad:

then what were you doing sharing a room with three hot babes?

Two guys [size=0.5]and one hot babe.[/size]
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 10:38:03 AM
you kinky rascal.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 10:44:29 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:33:24 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 10:28:53 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:23:20 AM
I'm a happily married man I'll have you know.   :mad:

then what were you doing sharing a room with three hot babes?

Two guys [size=0.5]and one hot babe.[/size]

Holy crap Beeb you were measuring the size of the guys....  Not sure what .5 means but I assume you meant to mean that they were half your size.  I further assume the /size comment beside the hot babe meant that size was important to her.  Maybe it was her that measured you all and told you her conclusions.

Whatever happened my perception of you has been changed completely.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 17, 2009, 10:49:50 AM
 :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 12:22:34 PM
So, erm, not sure what the plans are for Saturday then.

Unless I hear otherwise, I'll be at Union Station at 10:37 am. [unless 11:37 sounds better to you  :D].

Hopefully we can meet up there or elsewhere later. I have Sask's and HVC's no.

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 17, 2009, 12:46:01 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 12:22:34 PM
So, erm, not sure what the plans are for Saturday then.

Unless I hear otherwise, I'll be at Union Station at 10:37 am. [unless 11:37 sounds better to you  :D].

Hopefully we can meet up there or elsewhere later. I have Sask's and HVC's no.


I've got your number too. not sure what the plan is for Saturday. Toronto Meets (2 now) don't seem very organized :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 17, 2009, 12:48:02 PM
If any of you write to report relative measurements I am afraid I will have to cut all ties to the Languish community.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 17, 2009, 12:49:12 PM
As far as I understand it, the plan for Saturday is to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario; and whatever else people decide to do ... we aren't the most organized of folks, no.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 17, 2009, 12:56:05 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 17, 2009, 12:49:12 PM
As far as I understand it, the plan for Saturday is to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario; and whatever else people decide to do ... we aren't the most organized of folks, no.  :lol:
I think there's a free comedy thing too, later in the day (young and dundas?). Comedian Russell Peters.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 01:40:06 PM
I suggested Union Stn. in the morning, 1130 is likely better.

I know my publisher needs me for some last minute work this Saturday. we are negotiating this. I know I am good tonight for a few beers and most likely later *sometime* Saturday. so I am unsure about AGO in the afternoon for me. the other problem is that my nephew's BD party is on Sunday afternoon and we have a press date Monday morning.

bzy bzy. :)

... organisation is for lawful neutrals. Toronto is a demiplane of chaos.

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 01:44:12 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 01:40:06 PM
I suggested Union Stn. in the morning, 1130 is likely better.

I know my publisher needs me for some last minute work this Saturday. we are negotiating this. I know I am good tonight for a few beers and most likely later *sometime* Saturday. so I am unsure about AGO in the afternoon for me. the other problem is that my nephew's BD party is on Sunday afternoon and we have a press date Monday morning.

bzy bzy. :)

... organisation is for lawful neutrals. Toronto is a demiplane of chaos.

OK...In that case I shall sleep in one more hour and arrive at Union at 11:37. I shall stand by McDonalds like a geek and hope that someone meets me there or calls/texts and tells me otherwise.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 01:48:30 PM
we will be figuring this out as we go.

joe, do we all have your number? :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 02:03:14 PM
Yeah, Sask, I think so. I "replied all" to your message. I also have your fax number.  ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 02:26:11 PM
 :D... that's for the key documents I need!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 05:26:39 PM
627 pm. everyone is where they are supposed to be. this is working out well. :bowler:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 17, 2009, 06:33:56 PM
Nice.  Wish I could have made it.  Damned border bullshit.  I miss the old days and ways. <_<
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 17, 2009, 09:10:11 PM
we talked about you.

tomorrow is next.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 09:28:37 PM
Did you talk about me? :)

So if you guys have other ideas, I'll be at Union at 11 35
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 17, 2009, 09:36:07 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 09:28:37 PM
Did you talk about me? :)

So if you guys have other ideas, I'll be at Union at 11 35
We did. The conclusion is that we're to make a good impression on you tomorrow :lol:

BB, Grey Fox, and I met Carl. cute kid. BB and i took turns nailing the poor kid in the face with a ball :P Then we went off to drink and meet up with Sask. Conversations were had and members mentioned. someone who is a better writter then i will no doubt come along and make a better AAR
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 09:44:13 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 17, 2009, 09:36:07 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 17, 2009, 09:28:37 PM
Did you talk about me? :)

So if you guys have other ideas, I'll be at Union at 11 35
We did. The conclusion is that we're to make a good impression on you tomorrow :lol:

BB, Grey Fox, and I met Carl. cute kid. BB and i took turns nailing the poor kid in the face with a ball :P Then we went off to drink and meet up with Sask. Conversations were had and members mentioned. someone who is a better writter then i will no doubt come along and make a better AAR

Good to hear. Sorry I missed it, but had previous plans. I'm sure Carl takes after his mother. :-)

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 18, 2009, 09:06:17 AM
'k, so I'm heading out the door soon. Will be at Union at 1137. I'm hoping we meet up.

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 18, 2009, 09:57:07 PM
And they were never heard from again, dun dun dun!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 18, 2009, 11:32:51 PM
Nah. We were far too busy having a good time.
Five hours at the AGO. And five hours drinking :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 19, 2009, 09:42:48 AM
Bwahahaha...

It's Barrister, logging in through Malthus' account...

:shifty:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Syt on July 19, 2009, 09:48:03 AM
Quote from: Malthus on July 19, 2009, 09:42:48 AM
Bwahahaha...

It's Barrister, logging in through Malthus' account...

:shifty:

Delete his porn collection.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 10:47:46 AM
good times.

we met at a Tibetan style fusion restaurant. Fox and Joe ate Canadian, while the rest of us were more adventurous. I had the "Free Tibet platter", which was dumplings (veggie and pork/spinach), "surrounded by a sea of Chinese Chow Mein."

Unfortunately, they had no boiled Yak or rancid butter on the menu.

Joe has a Brit via Malta type accent, so I will be sure to read his posts differently in the future. And it turns out that despite his being a gentile, he is also part of the Zionist conspiracy.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 19, 2009, 11:05:49 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 10:47:46 AM

Unfortunately, they had no boiled Yak or rancid butter on the menu.

Much to Malthus's dismay. You can tell he was looking forward to that. :P

QuoteJoe has a Brit via Malta type accent, so I will be sure to read his posts differently in the future.

It comes out more, the more beers I drink. Always find that fascinating.

QuoteAnd it turns out that despite his being a gentile, he is also part of the Zionist conspiracy.

Probably more so than Malthus.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 11:19:09 AM
one of the themes that keep coming up was Time. essentially, its 6 years on since we bought EU/had Iraq/Moved to Languish. guys like Grey Fox, who is now all grown up,  says "we" (i.e. Languish)  had an important part of the formation of his worldview...  HVC who is the same age, agreed.

kinda scary.  ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
we had a roundtable discussion about monkeybutt, the bey of buckeyes, and whether he is in the public or private sector.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on July 19, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
we had a roundtable discussion about monkeybutt, the bey of buckeyes, and whether he is in the public or private sector.

I like that title. Or call me Pasha. In'shallah.

Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 19, 2009, 08:37:16 PM
And I'm back.

Trains can be quite fast.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on July 19, 2009, 08:47:26 PM
pix?

more lists?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 19, 2009, 09:02:03 PM
Pics are all in Malthus possession.

Lists :

If you are Canadian you were mentioned.
If you attended a meet before you were mentioned.
If you left languish & are miss you were mentioned.
If you are a women you were mentioned.
If you "grew up" with Languish you were mentioned.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 19, 2009, 09:11:01 PM
Malthus, his wife & Carl are wonderfull host. Major kudos & many thanks to them.

Carl is cool.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 09:49:24 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 19, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
we had a roundtable discussion about monkeybutt, the bey of buckeyes, and whether he is in the public or private sector.

I like that title. Or call me Pasha. In'shallah.

answer the question!!!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 19, 2009, 10:33:21 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 19, 2009, 09:11:01 PM
Malthus, his wife & Carl are wonderfull host. Major kudos & many thanks to them.

Carl is cool.

Absolutely.  :hug:

After 10-11 hours travelling, I'm back home.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 20, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Pics to come tonight - I had to do penance for leaving Mrs. Malthus with Carl while I went and partied with my friends for two days - meaning, no playing on the computer yesterday.  :lol:

Anyway, I certainly had a great time: the company was the finest and the new Art Gallery of Ontario proved surprisingly good (before the renovations it pretty much sucked). Now I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the city. Of particular note is their collection of antique ship models (no dreadnaughts - we looked), some builder's models, some carved by French prisioners of the Napoleonic wars out of bones fished out of their stew (!).

Anyway, my wife, Carl and I very much enjoyed having BB and Grey Fox over - both are the perfect guests, as they would pretty well have to be to stay in a house with an active 3 1/2 year old.  ;) Carl in particular was very happy to see them and after they had gone kept asking yesterday when they were comming back!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 20, 2009, 09:28:53 AM
The Ago was indeed great. My particular Favourites were the miniature Sword-Gun, and the little sculpture of a skull eating a brain (lactually and apple, but it looks like a brain to me :P )

Thee HHOF was cool too, and i enjoyed going there with GF

Thanks to everyone, it was a very fun weekend.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Ed Anger on July 20, 2009, 09:29:31 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 09:49:24 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 19, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 19, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
we had a roundtable discussion about monkeybutt, the bey of buckeyes, and whether he is in the public or private sector.

I like that title. Or call me Pasha. In'shallah.

answer the question!!!

The answer is 4.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 09:34:05 AM
GF and HVC also went to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Sunday.

I had to miss the AGO 'cause of work. this week we are one day late on deadline, but I expected that, so I did not feel bad about going out two nights on production as I figured it's better I went out rather then stay in and basically wait all night for other people to finish their stuff already.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 10:52:23 AM
MAlthus, is there any chance of emailing me some of the pictures you took?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 20, 2009, 11:14:26 AM
Quote from: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 10:52:23 AM
MAlthus, is there any chance of emailing me some of the pictures you took?

Sure, tonight if you like. I'll post 'em here anyway ... unless anyone has any objections, of course.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 11:17:39 AM
Not at all.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 20, 2009, 01:25:01 PM
I like how I am now able to spot Malthus's house using Google maps. :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: crazy canuck on July 20, 2009, 02:29:40 PM
Sounds like you guys had a great time.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 03:43:15 PM
time for malthus to post pix.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 03:48:11 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 03:43:15 PM
time for malthus to post pix.

It isn't even 5pm there yet. :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 04:03:49 PM
... it's now 5:04
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 04:07:42 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 04:03:49 PM
... it's now 5:04

Malthus doesn't strike me as the type to leave the office promptly at 5.  Then factor in a reasonably long subway ride, the need to play with Carl, then download the pictures...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 04:25:42 PM
he's likely photoshopping us all, to make us look fearsome and threatening. this is the real reason for the delay.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 04:30:54 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 04:25:42 PM
he's likely photoshopping us all, to make us look fearsome and threatening. this is the real reason for the delay.

He's got a lot of work to do with us if that is his intention.  :lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 20, 2009, 04:36:56 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 04:30:54 PM
He's got a lot of work to do with us if that is his intention.  :lol:
Hillary does start out with that extra terrifying name.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 20, 2009, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 04:07:42 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 20, 2009, 04:03:49 PM
... it's now 5:04

Malthus doesn't strike me as the type to leave the office promptly at 5.  Then factor in a reasonably long subway ride, the need to play with Carl, then download the pictures...

You guys.  :lol:

I'm still at the office and likely to remain there for some time.  :(
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 20, 2009, 04:50:52 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 20, 2009, 04:36:56 PM
Quote from: Barrister on July 20, 2009, 04:30:54 PM
He's got a lot of work to do with us if that is his intention.  :lol:
Hillary does start out with that extra terrifying name.
:P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 20, 2009, 05:57:54 PM
If you don't factor in my height, I look fairly dangerous  :menace:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 20, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
I've met 2 of you and seen pics of the rest, and not intimidated by any :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 20, 2009, 08:41:04 PM
Quote from: katmai on July 20, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
I've met 2 of you and seen pics of the rest, and not intimidated by any :P
Pffft... :rolleyes:





:lol:
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 21, 2009, 12:59:27 AM
Quote from: katmai on July 20, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
I've met 2 of you and seen pics of the rest, and not intimidated by any :P

that's because you are a masked mexican wrestler. you exude terror.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 21, 2009, 01:59:03 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 20, 2009, 08:41:04 PM
Quote from: katmai on July 20, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
I've met 2 of you and seen pics of the rest, and not intimidated by any :P
Pffft... :rolleyes:





:lol:
pfft you didn't even make it, silly yawker who can't cross borders :p
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 21, 2009, 02:06:33 AM
I know.  Dammit.  Are any pictures going to be posted to this thread or are they all going to TBR?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: katmai on July 21, 2009, 02:10:48 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:06:33 AM
I know.  Dammit.  Are any pictures going to be posted to this thread or are they all going to TBR?


Nothing has been posted yet in tbr so...
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 08:00:48 AM
Finally, pics.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy176%2Fmalthusmalthus%2FLanguish%2FDSC02826.jpg&hash=b109936a82268ea366dd1d0e110e318f5535b250)

Sask, BB, Grey Fox, Malthus - all at the "Old Sod" pub a block from my house;

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HVC, Sask, BB, Grey Fox, again at the "Old Sod";

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HVC, Sask, BB, Grey Fox;

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy176%2Fmalthusmalthus%2FLanguish%2FDSC02821.jpg&hash=61ba985a159f7877b0c0659e80f4e5869129671b)

HVC, Sask, BB, Grey Fox;

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy176%2Fmalthusmalthus%2FLanguish%2FDSC02828.jpg&hash=9e4f6234fc3ba45010a8fc67e38f936a7490c28d)

HVC, Josephus, BB, Grey Fox, in front of the "Martinus Teepee" at the Art Gallery of Ontario (inside the tent was a movie clip of what looked like naked guys frolicking with an Indian Chief - didn't stay to see the whole thing);

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The "Martinus Teepee" and the newly renovated interior of the AGO.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 21, 2009, 08:07:20 AM
Which might I be?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: ulmont on July 21, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
captions, dammit!
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 08:30:51 AM
Okay, okay, captions added.  :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Eddie Teach on July 21, 2009, 08:34:42 AM
What happened to Hilary's hair? :o
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on July 21, 2009, 11:30:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 21, 2009, 08:34:42 AM
What happened to Hilary's hair? :o

got "scalped" in that Polish tepee? :p
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: garbon on July 21, 2009, 11:33:18 AM
No wonder he's so emo. :o
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 21, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on July 21, 2009, 11:30:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 21, 2009, 08:34:42 AM
What happened to Hilary's hair? :o

got "scalped" in that Polish tepee? :p
Short story is lost a bet like 2 years ago and i liked it, so i kept cutting it :p
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 12:42:38 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 21, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on July 21, 2009, 11:30:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 21, 2009, 08:34:42 AM
What happened to Hilary's hair? :o

got "scalped" in that Polish tepee? :p
Short story is lost a bet like 2 years ago and i liked it, so i kept cutting it :p

What may I ask was the bet?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Eddie Teach on July 21, 2009, 12:59:52 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 21, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
Short story is lost a bet like 2 years ago and i liked it, so i kept cutting it :p

Ah, see I figured you were either a gay Nazi or had cancer.  :P
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 21, 2009, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 21, 2009, 12:59:52 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 21, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
Short story is lost a bet like 2 years ago and i liked it, so i kept cutting it :p

Ah, see I figured you were either a gay Nazi or had cancer.  :P
Gay nazi? Lol
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 21, 2009, 01:12:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 12:42:38 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 21, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on July 21, 2009, 11:30:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 21, 2009, 08:34:42 AM
What happened to Hilary's hair? :o

got "scalped" in that Polish tepee? :p
Short story is lost a bet like 2 years ago and i liked it, so i kept cutting it :p

What may I ask was the bet?
Drunk four person fuseball game. My other friend was not pleased we lost :D
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Barrister on July 21, 2009, 02:36:04 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

GF is on the short side, but no one else was especially tall.

crazy canuck would have towered over us like a Japanese movie monster.  :o
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

I'm exactly 6', but no standing shot.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 21, 2009, 02:51:37 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

I'm exactly 6', but no standing shot.

The Picture I took is that bad?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:55:06 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 21, 2009, 02:51:37 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

I'm exactly 6', but no standing shot.

The Picture I took is that bad?

Sadly, it was blurry.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Grey Fox on July 21, 2009, 03:17:13 PM
Figures.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 03:52:39 PM
Hey Malthus, did your hair grow back?  I remember you being balder.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 03:52:39 PM
Hey Malthus, did your hair grow back?  I remember you being balder.

If I discovered that secret, I'd be selling it.  ;)

No, hair is thin on top but not absent, so how bald I look depends on the lighting.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: saskganesh on July 21, 2009, 04:10:58 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

no plans yet, but we get motivated when someone comes to town. we are doubly motivated when two people come to town...

get your license, suggest a future date (say in the Fall?) and it's a probable. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:14:34 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:55:06 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 21, 2009, 02:51:37 PM
Quote from: Malthus on July 21, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Nice pics.  But... isn't GF fairly short?  ..and if that's the case, do any of the people in the standing shots with him break 6'?  Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

I'm exactly 6', but no standing shot.

The Picture I took is that bad?

Sadly, it was blurry.

Couldn't you tell after he took it? That's the neat thing about digitals you know,  ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on July 21, 2009, 04:15:05 PM
I'll probably just get a passport, as it'll be more useful and permanent.  sometime in the Fall might work.  Anyone else care to weigh in?
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:16:15 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on July 21, 2009, 04:10:58 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on July 21, 2009, 02:31:18 PM
Either way, I definitely need to get my ass in gear and be prepared for the next go around, if there is one.  Any preliminary plans people?

no plans yet, but we get motivated when someone comes to town. we are doubly motivated when two people come to town...

get your license, suggest a future date (say in the Fall?) and it's a probable. :)

We briefly considered the thought of a Languish trip to Ottawa to check out Museum of Civ. and the War Museum. But then the waitress came taking orders and the proposal was instantly forgotten.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 04:27:43 PM
Josephus, you look not at all like a swarthy, skulking, knife wielding Maltese. 

And so capitalist looking too.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 04:27:43 PM
Josephus, you look not at all like a swarthy, skulking, knife wielding Maltese. 

And so capitalist looking too.

Should I have worn a beret? Beneath that jean jacket (working class wear), I was wearing a shirt that said "Cuba" on it. :)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Should I have worn a beret? Beneath that jean jacket (working class wear), I was wearing a shirt that said "Cuba" on it. :)
My first choice would have been a loin cloth, with a knife in your teeth, ready to do battle with Saracens in the sacred waters of the Grand Harbor.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Jacob on July 21, 2009, 06:08:05 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Should I have worn a beret? Beneath that jean jacket (working class wear), I was wearing a shirt that said "Cuba" on it. :)
My first choice would have been a loin cloth, with a knife in your teeth, ready to do battle with Saracens in the sacred waters of the Grand Harbor.

Looks like a good time.  That teepee is pretty stylish too, though I'm not sure how practical it is.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 06:10:21 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 04:58:18 PM
Should I have worn a beret? Beneath that jean jacket (working class wear), I was wearing a shirt that said "Cuba" on it. :)
My first choice would have been a loin cloth, with a knife in your teeth, ready to do battle with Saracens in the sacred waters of the Grand Harbor.

Oh that...the Spanish fought that war for us. ;)
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: HVC on July 21, 2009, 06:17:59 PM
I couldn't see the pics at work, but i like you guys, you make me feel tall :p
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 21, 2009, 06:29:00 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 21, 2009, 06:10:21 PM
Oh that...the Spanish fought that war for us. ;)
All except for the Turk knifing in the waters off the boom.:contract:

Admit it, knifing people in the water is in your blood.
Title: Re: Calling the Languish Toronto mob
Post by: Sophie Scholl on August 08, 2009, 06:31:18 PM
It looks like I'll be in Toronto around the 17th of September.  Just bought tickets to the U2 show.  I am: excited.