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Gooshin · 08-27-2008, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by augustmoon

It's been open and accessible at least since June when the Saturday Farmer's Markets started. No fences or gates anymore.

but i want to ninja my way around

PentaxFan · 08-27-2008, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the PM advising me of this meet idea!

If I can make it, I'll know a little closer to the date and confirm!

Hope I can..sounds good and I'm open to anywhere

JCSullivan · 08-27-2008, 12:41 PM

Brings back memories. Spent about 17 years looking at the DVBW from my balcony at 77 Howard Street - see photo (stolen from Augustmoon's gallery)

As usual, wish I could join you but my thoughts will be with you.

danielchtong · 08-27-2008, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by augustmoon

It's been open and accessible at least since June when the Saturday Farmer's Markets started. No fences or gates anymore.

Sounds like the abandoned factory part has been demolished and in its place there is the Farmer's markets. For obvious liability issue, there is no way that the farmers market can co-exist with the abandoned factory.

Used to be very scary to break in (January 08) - which actually added in some excitement each time I went in.

Seems that it is worth the trip re the market and the park.

augustmoon · 08-28-2008, 07:16 AM

That's really interesting shots. I never made it there before this year, but I had heard it was a good location for still and video shoots with lots of decrepit buildings.

k100d · 08-28-2008, 07:46 AM

can someone post to DPR?

lbam · 08-28-2008, 11:15 AM

I'd love to come but I will be shooting at bluffers park on that day...

I was there only a couple of weeks ago however...

Gooshin · 08-29-2008, 10:26 AM

sorry guys i'm going to have to bail on this

i found out not too long ago that my grandfather... isnt feeling too well, so i bought a ticket just yesterday, gonna go see him, so i'll be gone next week.

hope everyone has alot of fun.

k100d · 08-29-2008, 11:53 AM

hope he gets better

lbam · 08-29-2008, 01:32 PM

He's a good man

Gooshin · 08-29-2008, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by k100d

hope he gets better

unfortunely no

, there is no getting better

metastasis of the bones, like the last stages, even morphine doesnt help, last i heard he got injected with some radioactive stuff to pretty much permentatly kill off some of the nerves...

on the other hand he might get lucky and become a radioactive super hero!

lbam · 08-29-2008, 05:35 PM

That's real tough.. sorry to hear that.
You're definitely doing the right thing by seeing him.

Steinback · 08-31-2008, 07:44 PM

Now that location has pretty well been nailed down, what do people have to say about meeting time and a rally point where we can find each other at the Brickworks?

Augustmoon pointed out that light will be better early in the day, so how does 9:30am sound? Transit supposedly runs every half hour from 7:30 to 2:30 to the Brickworks site.

From the Brickworks website it sounds like parking may be tight and if the lot is full people will have to take a shuttle from one of either the Davisville or Broadview subway stations (or potentially walk quite a distance).

Does anyone who has been there before have a suggestion for an easy to find landmark to meet at?

jamonation · 08-31-2008, 08:28 PM

Sorry I can't make it, have to work weekends. Could be around after 4pm though when I'm done work, but that'll be after all the good stuff/light. Anyone considering an early morning walk might really like the approach from the west -- bottom of the hill on Mt. Pleasant (just north of Roxborough Street, south of Roxborough Drive) leads into the Valley and is a great walk, esp. facing into the morning sun from the east. From the north west, a trail from Mt. Pleasant Cemetery leads down the the brickworks:

don valley brickworks - Google Maps

k100d · 09-02-2008, 08:05 AM

bit early but i'm down for that
not sure where the best place to meet would be tho.

08-27-2008, 12:41 PM	#33
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Brings back memories. Spent about 17 years looking at the DVBW from my balcony at 77 Howard Street - see photo (stolen from Augustmoon's gallery) As usual, wish I could join you but my thoughts will be with you. Attached Images Last edited by JCSullivan; 08-28-2008 at 06:10 AM.

08-31-2008, 08:28 PM	#44
jamonation Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Sorry I can't make it, have to work weekends. Could be around after 4pm though when I'm done work, but that'll be after all the good stuff/light. Anyone considering an early morning walk might really like the approach from the west -- bottom of the hill on Mt. Pleasant (just north of Roxborough Street, south of Roxborough Drive) leads into the Valley and is a great walk, esp. facing into the morning sun from the east. From the north west, a trail from Mt. Pleasant Cemetery leads down the the brickworks: don valley brickworks - Google Maps Last edited by jamonation; 08-31-2008 at 08:38 PM.

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08-27-2008, 06:38 AM	#31
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Originally posted by augustmoon It's been open and accessible at least since June when the Saturday Farmer's Markets started. No fences or gates anymore. but i want to ninja my way around

08-27-2008, 11:15 AM	#32
PentaxFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 257	Thanks for the PM advising me of this meet idea! If I can make it, I'll know a little closer to the date and confirm! Hope I can..sounds good and I'm open to anywhere

08-27-2008, 03:58 PM	#34
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	Originally posted by augustmoon It's been open and accessible at least since June when the Saturday Farmer's Markets started. No fences or gates anymore. Sounds like the abandoned factory part has been demolished and in its place there is the Farmer's markets. For obvious liability issue, there is no way that the farmers market can co-exist with the abandoned factory. Used to be very scary to break in (January 08) - which actually added in some excitement each time I went in. Seems that it is worth the trip re the market and the park.

08-28-2008, 07:16 AM	#35
augustmoon Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, San Diego, Seattle Posts: 455	That's really interesting shots. I never made it there before this year, but I had heard it was a good location for still and video shoots with lots of decrepit buildings.

08-28-2008, 07:46 AM	#36
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	can someone post to DPR?

08-28-2008, 11:15 AM	#37
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	I'd love to come but I will be shooting at bluffers park on that day... I was there only a couple of weeks ago however...

08-29-2008, 10:26 AM	#38
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	sorry guys i'm going to have to bail on this i found out not too long ago that my grandfather... isnt feeling too well, so i bought a ticket just yesterday, gonna go see him, so i'll be gone next week. hope everyone has alot of fun.

08-29-2008, 11:53 AM	#39
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	hope he gets better

08-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#40
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	He's a good man

08-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#41
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Originally posted by k100d hope he gets better unfortunely no , there is no getting better metastasis of the bones, like the last stages, even morphine doesnt help, last i heard he got injected with some radioactive stuff to pretty much permentatly kill off some of the nerves... on the other hand he might get lucky and become a radioactive super hero!

08-29-2008, 05:35 PM	#42
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	That's real tough.. sorry to hear that. You're definitely doing the right thing by seeing him.

08-31-2008, 07:44 PM	#43
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673 Original Poster	Now that location has pretty well been nailed down, what do people have to say about meeting time and a rally point where we can find each other at the Brickworks? Augustmoon pointed out that light will be better early in the day, so how does 9:30am sound? Transit supposedly runs every half hour from 7:30 to 2:30 to the Brickworks site. From the Brickworks website it sounds like parking may be tight and if the lot is full people will have to take a shuttle from one of either the Davisville or Broadview subway stations (or potentially walk quite a distance). Does anyone who has been there before have a suggestion for an easy to find landmark to meet at?

09-02-2008, 08:05 AM	#45
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	bit early but i'm down for that not sure where the best place to meet would be tho.

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