GTG in Toronto in 2009?

That would be fun! It was really great to meet other Fodorites.

Hi teacher... I was just thinking that it was time to get cracking on the next date. Thanks for posting this.
I've just had a fabulous time at the Alabama GTG last night, and it reminded me that we should start working on it.

As for me? I'm free anytime this year..

Where are all my favourite Canucks?

Hi y'all. I'd sure consider it, depending on when. I was sorry to miss the Ottawa group but there was not the slightest possibility I was going to get there. The pics are great though.

Goddess, what pics? where?

There are pics on the Ottawa GTG thread. I'd give you the link here but that never seems to work for me. Just look under the Canada listing.

I've looked til I'm blue in the face and can't find it. I'll try again. Maybe I've been partying too much!!

Maybe you could top it for me please, cause I can't find it.

They're in the Forum.

Sorry, I thought for sure they were under Canada. (You looked cute, Sally!)

Thanks Sally. and Thanks Goddess for making be realize I'm not going nuts.
The photos are great..

Me? Cute! Now I really wish I could see them!

Here's the link to the Ottawa GTG thread, and ultimately the photos (well, I think it's the link, as I am working on a PC not my usual Mac):

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=134&tid=35171677

I would love to attend a Toronto GTG again this year. I thought August worked well last year ...

Anselm

Check on Facebook kodi. They are there too

Thank you Anselm and Irec. The pictures are great.

We'll see how many respond. It might be a smaller GTG this year.
I agree, August worked well.

Jana and I would be happy to attend, although probably not on a Thursday.

BAK

Glad you got access to the photos.

Hey: What's up with my little point & click camera? It makes my place look so SMALL, when the Ottawa GTG attendees can vouch that it's quite spacious.

Anyway: I have become very pro-GTG, based on experiences in Paris, Toronto, Savannah, Ottawa -- and I HOPE I can connect with some Fodorites in March '09, in Rome.
Keep me posted about Toronto plans for this summer.

Can't absolutely promise to be there but I'd like to.

Have you checked out our photos of the GTG in Alabama last weekend?
An excellent GTG!!! We had so much fun.

I didn't think your place looked small.

I'd love to attend...I've never been to a GTG and I'm only about 2hrs south of T.O.

A Toronto GTG in late August or early September works for me and I am happy to help out. Love all the pics of the other cities GTG's!

I did try but can't find photos of the GTG in Alabama ... where where where are they?

sally go to Southeastern States GTG post on the Lounge.. go to near the end to the post by olesouthernbelle and she's posted photos.She posted on the 9th.

LJ, great, maybe we can plan this together.
I was thinking there wasn't much interest for another one... but perhaps there is.

Lucygirl, that would be great!! Maybe we should post this on the US board as well. Maybe I'll do that.

I give up = I can't find them.

Sally, I just topped it for you. It's in the lounge, and titled Southeastern USA GTG Feb.
It has about 500 posts on it.. so start from the bottom and scroll up. The picture link is posted by olesouthernbelle on Feb 9.

i would be willing to assist in any way I can.
August or September look pretty good my way.

Thanks Kodi - I'll look at them at home - work has blocked photos, Facebook, etc.

Saw them - nice photos.

If I'm around in August, I'll attend a GTG.

Wouldn't miss it!

Would try to attend again. It was nice to me so many of you.

raquel

Things have faded a bit since February. I will restart the thread by suggesting a date and location, then stand back from the spinning fan and see where it lands.

I propose .... Friday or Saturday, August 21 or 22 in downtown Toronto. Specific restaurant location to be determined by those more qualified than me. Last year's spot was excellent, but there may be other choices.

tC

We're pretty desperate to go on vacation so I can't make any promises right now but if we're here, we'll very likely be at a GTG.

I think that would work for me. We have no other plans for August.

I'm in...

I would try to attend. We may have to drive to NS in early August (or I may fly). And I hate to miss cottage time...but I enjoyed last year's event.

I'm on board for that...and another vote for the same restaurant as last time. It worked, its central and its becoming a tradition.

I'm all for traditions !!! And the date sounds great for me.

Can the boys from Rochester join?

landineen My understanding is as follows: yes.

TC, add us to the list.

I have a home exchange to New York arranged for late August but early September would work for me.

Since the GTG just would not be the same without Moolyn, I vote to wait til September. Teaacher and Moolyn, any dates that are good for you?
I'm ok for any date.

kodi - I defer to your wisdom. The whole idea of this thread was to formulate a date that would work for the greatest number. It certainly wouldn't be the same without Moolyn. How about Saturday - on the 19 or 26 or September? The weather will likely still be lovely and warm. Certainly the fellowship and camaraderie will be warm.

Does a Friday or Sunday work better for others? I suggested a Saturday to facilitate any travel arrangements for those who might have to come a distance.

tC

Anytime in September is fine with me and my condo is available afterwards if we choose the usual place or somewhere else in the neighbourhood.

Not that you should all be driven by MY timing, but I can't make the 19th, but can do the 26th of September.

LJ it wouldn't be the same without you either. SO why donw't we aim for Sept 26.
Moolyn thanks for the generous offer. I think the same place would be just great, with coffee at your place afterwards..

Does that work for you teacher?

Moolyn is a Sat ok for you? I know usually it isn't good.

Moolyn, kodi, LJ, landineen, tedgale, Anselm, Mathieu, ahmedhaff, Elizabeth_S,goddess, sally, raquel, irecommend, lucygirl, BAK (and any others with an interest) - How does the 26th of September suit you?

Unless someone has an absolute brainwave for a different location (last year was near Front St. and Church St. in Toronto), I would love to return. I think we were well served. Thanks so much Moolyn for your kind offer.

It will be nearly impossible to find a date that suits everyone, but we can certainly make every effort to find a date that most can attend. Please check your calendars and see if Saturday, September 26 in the evening works for you and respond. If it appears to work - we can start another thread announcing a firm date and location. Thanks everyone.

tC

TC, thank you. I was thinking of starting a new thread with the date... so I like your thinking... let's give this a couple of days and then start a new thread.

tC and others, September 26th would be fine for me, and I do like the downtown location. There are lots of good hotels to choose from in the surrounding area.

Moolyn, how very kind of you to offer your place for after dinner coffee.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

Anselm

September 26 is probably good for me. I can't say for sure without my calendar in front of me but it would be unusual for me to have something booked that far ahead. And I can't imagine we'd be away since school will have started. Ya, probably. And I like the Hot House too.

The date sounds good for us!

Katie_H/Fodors went to the LA "asia" GTG! will her BOSS let her join us in Toronto?

Wouldn't that be great!
Teacher, you've done such a good job here.... I'll leave it to you to start a new thread!!!
Maybe one on the US board too for any Buffalo Fodorites.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

TC - that date is fine for us - wouldn't miss it!

I barely know what I'm doing tomorrow so it's likely okay for me, too.

I do know what I'm doing on the 24th of this month though - going to London and coming back from Paris!

That's a pretty big trip for one day, Sally, unless they're both in Ontario!

goddess - you are a wit!

tC

I was in London today... just long enough for lunch!!! Sally have a great time.

Jana and I have marked Saturday, September 26 in our calendars.

Safe travels, SallyC.

Thanks all.

oh darn! i'm leaving for barcelona on the 26th of sept. would have been fun to get together with other fodorites in TO... enjoy!!

lilaki - sad to hear you won't be with us, but very pleased to hear of the reason.

tC

So sorry Lilaki,,, but sounds like a good reason to miss the GTG.

Teacher, could you please email me at ourkodi@gmail.com
No rush... when you have time.

Hi kodi

Consider it done.

tC

ttt... I don't want it too sink too far.

The "loosely composed organizing committee" has created a second thread for this gtg with more details. If interested, you are encouraged to view that thread.

p.s. just to clarify, it is the organization of the committee that is loose - not the committee.

tC

September works for me - we are off to NS and PEI in the last 2 weeks of August.

ahmedhaff - I believe you have found the thread that related to the 2009 GTG (which, by the way, was wonderful). To date there has been no activity to create a chance to connect in 2010. Your enthusiasm is appreciated.

Is there anyone else who would be willing to invest in an evening of scintillating conversation with others who share your passion for travel (or at least are talking about it).

tC

I would like to attnd in 2010.

BAK

BAK - good to see your voice again. Shall we get the ball rolling? What meets your needs? Late August (like 2008) or mid to late September (like 2009) or are there other better suggestions?

TC

Either month works for me ... so far.

We have been invited to a wedding in Ontario on Sept 17th so September 24 or 31st would now work for me!

August or Septemember are fine with us.

BAK

I'll be away from Sept 7 to 13 at the Fodor's Santa Fe gtg.
SO Sept 24 or 31 works for me.

bookmarking: definitely interested, though never sure where I will be in that month....

May I gently suggest you don't book anything for Sept. 31?

Meesthare!!!! Good to 'see' you ... Are you going to be able to join us? I sure hope so.

Well, not on Sept. 31! However, there is a vague possibility - I don't want to commit to anything now, because I don't know exactly when I'll be in Toronto. It would certainly be lovely to meet everybody, though. It sounds as if you guys have a lot of fun at these GTGs.

Meesthare, yes we do. IT's a great bunch.
I'm gently suggesting Sept 24, but I'll have to see what the other committee members think. It would be great if you could make it.

I would like to join in for the GTG. September sounds good for me so far.

Hi Kodi !