How about a Toronto get together!
 

How about getting together in TOronto for a lunch or dinner.

I've been thinking about this for awhile, and think it would be a great idea.
Any interest?

I work during the week, so it would have to be in the evening for me, or a weekend.

I'd like that too, kodi -- great idea! I know how I can get in touch with muskoka, in case she doesn't see this. She's just come back from Italy, so she'll have plenty to tell us.

I work during the week too, so evenings and weekends are best. What would you think of a Saturday or Sunday brunch?

Who else is it that comes from Toronto or surrounds?

Yes, a weekend brunch sounds good... or an evening.
I can only think of Wow and Bak.
But I think many people only go on this forum once they get to work on Monday morning. So, I'm not expecting too much of a response today.

For starters, I guess we should say when we are NOT available.
I'm away for the August long weekend. I'm going to Minneapolis from Aug 2 to 7th... an extra long , long weekend!
And I'm busy on Sept 16 with another luncheon. Other than that, I'm free.

I'll be very anxious to hear all about Muskoka's trip.

I'm away in NOTL on August 7/8. If a few people are interested, maybe we can share email and make some decisions that way.

I just read about your upcoming trip to Argentina -- way to go, kodi!!!

"Who else is it that comes from Toronto or surrounds?"

Halifax. Have flight pass, will travel.

Anselm

hdm and kodi, I'm going to out a link in the Europe forum, too.

AA

excellent!

I'm on the europe forum for an upcoming trip, but live in Newmarket. I'll keep a watch on this thread...

Awesome,Anselm!! You win a free dessert for coming the futhest!

Tropicalkerry, yes, please watch this post. The more the merrier!

My email address is [email protected]

Hdm, I don't go to Argentina til next April, but I'm so excited!
And Barbados in Oct...a deal too good to pass up. Lucky me!

I'm not a local, but I'll be in Toronto between August 27 and 31 on my own and would love to have a "social night."

We are up at the cottage near Parry Sound, but we do get to Mississauga periodically. Depends on the timing...

I'm definitely interested and can provide a meeting place downtown with discount parking if that works for everyone.

Anselme, if you come all the way from Halifax, my birthplace, you can even use our guestroom.

There are a few more Toronto people that haven't seen this yet.

It would be great if we could do it the week toedtoes was in town. She could be our honourary Canadian!

That week works for me. As long as we don't meet too early. Just give me time to drive in from Burlington.. and I'm good to go.
Any night is good.

Moolyn, discount parking sounds good.
Any ideas on where to eat.
Please, nothing too weird... I'm fussy. No Dim Sum please...

I'm pretty sure I'm ok for any night but Wednesday that week. Even if it's Wednesday, I can pretty much be anywhere by about 7:30. Earlier on other days.

Moolyn, whereabouts is your discount parking.

We can always choose a place with a general sort of menu, something like Milestones. I'd suggest something with a patio but what if it's rainy. Are we safer to chose an inside place.

Other than 'nothing too weird' are there any other food constraints?

not seafood please.

Hi kodi,

I'm going to send you an e-mail in a few minutes with my co-ordinates. Look for something that says "AnselmAdorne" in the subject and it will be from a very different last name than Adorne.

moolyn, I hadn't realized you were born here, and what a very kind offer! I have a nephew in Toronto I was thinking I'd visit, but if that doesn't work out I'll let you know. Many, many thanks.

Dates: I suspect we'll have some trouble finding something that works for all of us. The week of August 27th is unfortunately blacked out for me, but do go ahead and choose whatever works for most people. If I can make it, I'd love to attend.

By the way, I'm going to bump that thread on the Europe forum early tomorrow morning. I think there are several others who might be interested. I think Michel_Paris, for example, may be within attending distance.

Anselm

I would be interested but that last week of Aug. is bad for me too.

An "Honorary Canadian"!!! Really?? That would be a dream come true - I'm the biggest Canadian Wannabe there is. :-d

Any of those nights will work for me.

I'm a vegetarian, but can find something at almost any restaurant except a steakhouse (there just isn't much left once you take the steak off the plate).

If more folks can make it on another week, please go ahead and make it for then - I think getting as many folks as possible together is the main goal.