Hi All:

Just back from the cottage and saw the email from hdm. I'm in!! Any weekday in Sept. or Oct. would be just fine, with the exception of Thanksgiving when I haul my family up to the lake so they can help me wrassle the bird.
This is so exciting!

Hi everyone.
How about either dinner on Sat Sept 8 or brunch on Sun Sept 9 or dinner during the week before and after this weekend?

The only ones who are unable to make this time frame are Toedtoes ( We'll ahve a mini dinner in Aug for her) and Meesthare..(sorry Meesthare..we can always have a mini dinner for you too!).

Once we get into Oct, there could be problems. Thanksgiving.. then I go away on Oct 20.

SO let's have a show of hands for around Sept 8 or 9 time frame.

The Hot HOuse sounds great..

Have a great time, you guys - I like the Hothouse Cafe (used to go there from time to time when I lived in Toronto)and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
During your festivities, I will be in New York to greet my newest grandbaby, due on Sept. 8th. So we'll all have something to celebrate!

Meesthare, congratulations on the new grandchild.
How time flies.
Your other grandchild had just been born when you helped me so much on my trip to NY and telling me about the Westchester airport. How time Flies. That child must be about 4 now ( or older?)

September 8 or 9? I'm in.

Anselm

I'll be attending my brother's 60th birthday celebrations in St. Catharines that weekend and hosting out of town guests so won't be available but during the week before or after would be fine for me.

Toedtoes and I are setting up a date to meet during the last week of August while she is in town. If anyone else wants in on this contact me at [email protected]

Yes, Kodi, you're right! Nathaniel will turn 4 in November and he's going to have a baby sister in September. He's quite excited about it - and so are we!
My daughter and son-in-law took him on a little holiday a few weeks ago. When somebody asked Nathaniel where he was from, he answered "Daddy and Mommy's belly." :)

Hi kodi:

I'm available for dinner either during the week of Aug. 27th or the week of Sept. 10th.

It does get complicated, doesn't it? Maybe if we plan far enough ahead, we'll be ok.

SO how about Sunday Oct 14 for brunch?

Anselm, I'm assuming since you are coming so far, that only a weekend is good for you.
And others may be coming from out of town..

Hi kodi,

I'm retired, so mid-week would be fine.

Anselm

Darn! I cannot do Saturday Sept 8th. Or, Oct 14th.

Ok, Anselm, great!
So what about a weeknight the week of Sept 10th?
Will that work?

kodi, if we have decided on the HotHouse and a weeknight, Wednesday is probably the best night as people can choose either the buffet or from the regular menu.

Great Moolyn. so can we have a vote on Wed Sept 12.
Here's hoping!

September 12 would be fine for me.

AA

Probably good for me too. Maybe I'll excuse myself from my volunteer job that night. I'll check my calendar at work today and let you know for sure.

September 12 would work for me if I am half-way organized. (We leave for France on the 15th).

Oops, sorry, no can do. That's Rosh Hashona. But it sounds like that's a good night for most people and I know it's almost impossible to suit everyone, so why don't you go ahead on the 12th and I'll hear the details on-line.

I can and will do September 12.

Oh, dear, I just read through to see if there were updates and realized that hdm cannot attend-perhaps we could commit to a second meeting at the end of this one?

hdm, are you available for dinner with toedtoes, kodi, myself and sally canuck at the beginning of the the week of August 27?

Oh Hdm, I'm so so sorry, I wasn't paying attention and missed your post stating that Sept 11 was the start of Rosh Hashona. If you really don't mind, we'll go ahead with Sept 12.
Can you make it to the mini GTG in Aug?

LJ, certainly , we can make another date at the end of our evening..Good idea.

SO... then .. Wed, Sept 12 at the Hot House...
What time is good for everyone? I'm suggesting not before 6:30.

Again, my email is [email protected]

Look forward to seeing everyone.

No worries, I'll catch the next GTG and maybe I can make the mini. I'll check my calendar tomorrow.

moolyn
yes, I think I can attend the mini GTG -- I have dinner plans on the 28th but otherwise the week of the 27th looks good. Do you have a specific date and place in mind?

hdm, that's great! We were actually waiting a couple of days to see whether anyone else could join us before setting a date and place but were thinking of the beginning of the week. That way people could possibly arrange to hook up with toedtoes again. Since Tuesday is out for you it looks like Monday will be the night.

As for place, downtown seems best for everyone. I've searched through the restaurants listings on toronto.com to find a place meeting all of our dietary restrictions. Movenpick at Yonge and Wellington would work well but we're open for suggestions.

Others are still very welcome to join us that evening!

Please contact me at [email protected]

The problem with Movenpick (which I think is now called Richview or something like that) is that it's a serve-yourself place and everytime I've gone there with friends, someone is always hopping up and down to get something. I'd vote for a place where we can be served.

What about Milestones in the Entertainment District? Il Fornello in the Queen's Quay Terminal Building is nice and maye we can get a table outside on the lake, but parking is pricey. It's accessible by TTC though, and I'd be glad to give people a lift there or drive them somewhere afterwards.

Other suggestions?

So, it's definitely Sept 12?
I LOVE Moovenpick, but HotHouse sounds good too.I'm pretty sure i'll be there.

tropicalkerry, I think we've agreed on the HotHouse on September 12 for the main GTG. Movenpick was a suggestion for a mini GTG the week of August 27 while toedtoes is in town. You're very welcome to come to that too if you'd like.

htm, thanks for your great suggestions! To prevent further confusion with the main event, contact me and I'll start a group email going with information about these three possibilities and any others so we can decide what works best for everyone.

Hdm - I'm glad you'll be able to make it to the mini-GTG!! And Moolyn and Kodi and SallyCanuck!!! And any others who might be able to make it.

Monday night will be great - it's my first night in Toronto, so it will get me in a Toronto state of mind for the rest of my visit. :-d

Yes, definately Sept 12 at the Hot House. I'm suggesting 6:30 or 7 pm.
Please email me with RSVP and what time is good for you. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone.

Moolyn, I won't say more about the mini here...don't want to confuse the issue.. but the plan sounds good.


Hdm, I'm SO glad you can make it to the mini GTG. That's great.

Hi Kodi:
My husband and I have been posting on the European board for quite a few years and on the Asian one for three years. We are presently finishing up our time in China teaching but will be home and available anytime after the end of August.
We live in the Niagara area and would love to come in to meet some fellow Fodorites and talk travel.
regards,
Lynn

Lynn, how wonderful!
I'll look forward to seeing you on Sept 12. I hope you can make it.
I'll be anxious to hear all about your time in China.

Trying to firm up plans before we go away.

Is this still a go?

Sept 12 at the Hot House. I'm suggesting 6:30 or 7 pm.

HI Robjame, yes it's still a go!
I am planning on posting a reminder closer to the date. But I know for sure our friend is coming from the east coast. I've just been in touch with him. And I know others have not forgotten.
Looking forward to seeing you.

Great! We are starting to close up the cottage at the end of August and trying to get all our dates straight before we leave for France on the 15th. Thanks and looking forward to it!

Sept 12 noted.

BAK

Just came across this thread as well and am noting Sept 12th in my diary.

I work at Front and Bay so am in the vicinity.

Great idea. Thanks for organising.

M.

Great ! I'll look forward to seeing you.
I'm glad you came across this post.

:(( Waaaahhh! I'm jealous because I can't make it!

Oh well, at least I can go to the mini-GTG on the 27th! :-d

hdm, please don't cry! We'll just have to have another one...
Good thing we are having the mini GTG though. Not long now.