Toronto Summer Meetup?

MrEspie · 07-08-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm game, but I have to know at least a week in advance so I can get the time off work.

trilou · 07-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Sounds like a great idea, it would depend on the date for me though.

k100d · 07-09-2009, 07:46 PM

um... ok, let's throw down some dates when everyone is free. center island seems like a cool spot to go, especially if we can go backdoor

19, 25, 26 i think i should be alright for now

davef · 07-10-2009, 05:15 AM

I'm interested. As always, it will depend on my calendar. Dave

panoguy · 07-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by k100d

um... ok, let's throw down some dates when everyone is free. center island seems like a cool spot to go, especially if we can go backdoor

19, 25, 26 i think i should be alright for now

Well... who else can do the 19th? If majority not, then we can go for the 26th. We've been doing Saturday meetups, but could Sundays also work?

Like most, I just need a date at least a week in advance - so let's get the "yeahs" and "nays" on the 19th for now.

Me: 19th = yeah

Steinback · 07-12-2009, 12:10 AM

Saturday or Sunday should be fine for me on either weekend.

If we end up going to Centre Island will we be meeting up somewhere on the harbourfront before heading over?

Any idea what the boat's cost is, how many people the boat can carry or if there are any logistical concerns? I've never been over to the island before.

davef · 07-12-2009, 08:28 AM

19th doesn't work for me... Dave

Gooshin · 07-12-2009, 09:28 AM

i'm down for whatever

panoguy · 07-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

If we end up going to Centre Island will we be meeting up somewhere on the harbourfront before heading over?

Yep. Harbourfront Centre has parking, TTC stops, and is close-ish to Union Station. We could meet at the foot of York and Queen's Quay and go across as a group.

Originally posted by Steinback

Any idea what the boat's cost is, how many people the boat can carry or if there are any logistical concerns? I've never been over to the island before.

You'd love it over there if you like; birds, boats, trees, panoramas, beaches (currently deserted), cooler temps, or small aircraft flyovers. There are no private cars allowed on the islands, so getting around is human-powered, and its about 4km from one end to the other. Centre Island park is closed due to the strike, so no tram or attractions (or crowds).

As for boats, due to said strike, the "replacement" boats are smaller (~40 people max) but still on a schedule for island residents and their guests, and it's still $6.50 for the round trip. Or about $10/per for a water taxi at any time with a decent sized group. Logistically, most of these small boats don't allow bikes to be taken across like the big ferries do, so wear your walking shoes!

Here are some shots from Friday when I was over there...

mickeyobe · 07-12-2009, 11:20 AM

I will attend, if I am able, whenever and wherever it might be.

Edwards Gardens.
Black Creek Pioneer Village.
High Park.
Union Station.
Distillery District.
Harbour Front.
St. Lawrence Market.
New and Old City Halls.
Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. Chinatown.
Royal Ontario Museum.
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Downtown Bay St. and area business section on a Sunday.
Toronto Islands by bike.
College Street's Little Italy.
Airplane museum, Downsview Park.
Queen's Park & Provincial Parliament Bldg.
University Ave. Monuments.
The Subways.

Nuff?

Mickey

k100d · 07-13-2009, 06:03 AM

bah let's just make it the 26th in the afternoon after lunch or something ... seems like it's open to everyone so far

panoguy · 07-13-2009, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by k100d

bah let's just make it the 26th in the afternoon after lunch or something ... seems like it's open to everyone so far

Cool! Sunday, July 26th it is. I'll be there with my panohead!

If the strike is still on, I'll probably go across *before* lunchtime to eat on the deck of the Ward's Island Association cafe. Anyone else who can head out (from the York/ Queen's Quay docks) at Noon on that Sunday is welcome to join me for tasty sandwiches and coffee in the shade on the island side.

-Mark

vizjerei · 07-13-2009, 01:59 PM

Cool 26th it is then

mickeyobe · 07-15-2009, 11:28 AM

Why not the morning?
The temperature will be much more comfortable if it should turn out to be a hot day.
Traffic and parking will be much lighter.
The crowds will be smaller.
Transportation to the island, if the strike is still on, will be easier to obtain.
The lighting will be more dramatic.
And we will have more hours to do our thing.

Yes. I am a morning person.

Mickey

panoguy · 07-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

Why not the morning?

Yes. I am a morning person.

Mickey

We can meet you over there!

I think early morning is quite a bit harder for church-goers and out-of-towner's and those taking public transit. I'm all for starting any time after 10AM, but my "shooting hand" is useless before 2 cups of coffee have settled in.

07-13-2009, 08:44 AM	#27
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by k100d bah let's just make it the 26th in the afternoon after lunch or something ... seems like it's open to everyone so far Cool! Sunday, July 26th it is. I'll be there with my panohead! If the strike is still on, I'll probably go across before lunchtime to eat on the deck of the Ward's Island Association cafe. Anyone else who can head out (from the York/ Queen's Quay docks) at Noon on that Sunday is welcome to join me for tasty sandwiches and coffee in the shade on the island side. -Mark Last edited by panoguy; 07-13-2009 at 12:14 PM. Reason: location

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07-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#16
MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	I'm game, but I have to know at least a week in advance so I can get the time off work.

07-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#17
trilou New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	Sounds like a great idea, it would depend on the date for me though.

07-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#18
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Original Poster	um... ok, let's throw down some dates when everyone is free. center island seems like a cool spot to go, especially if we can go backdoor 19, 25, 26 i think i should be alright for now

07-10-2009, 05:15 AM	#19
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	I'm interested. As always, it will depend on my calendar. Dave

07-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#20
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by k100d um... ok, let's throw down some dates when everyone is free. center island seems like a cool spot to go, especially if we can go backdoor 19, 25, 26 i think i should be alright for now Well... who else can do the 19th? If majority not, then we can go for the 26th. We've been doing Saturday meetups, but could Sundays also work? Like most, I just need a date at least a week in advance - so let's get the "yeahs" and "nays" on the 19th for now. Me: 19th = yeah

07-12-2009, 12:10 AM	#21
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Saturday or Sunday should be fine for me on either weekend. If we end up going to Centre Island will we be meeting up somewhere on the harbourfront before heading over? Any idea what the boat's cost is, how many people the boat can carry or if there are any logistical concerns? I've never been over to the island before.

07-12-2009, 08:28 AM	#22
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	19th doesn't work for me... Dave

07-12-2009, 09:28 AM	#23
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	i'm down for whatever

07-12-2009, 10:55 AM	#24
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Steinback If we end up going to Centre Island will we be meeting up somewhere on the harbourfront before heading over? Yep. Harbourfront Centre has parking, TTC stops, and is close-ish to Union Station. We could meet at the foot of York and Queen's Quay and go across as a group. Originally posted by Steinback Any idea what the boat's cost is, how many people the boat can carry or if there are any logistical concerns? I've never been over to the island before. You'd love it over there if you like; birds, boats, trees, panoramas, beaches (currently deserted), cooler temps, or small aircraft flyovers. There are no private cars allowed on the islands, so getting around is human-powered, and its about 4km from one end to the other. Centre Island park is closed due to the strike, so no tram or attractions (or crowds). As for boats, due to said strike, the "replacement" boats are smaller (~40 people max) but still on a schedule for island residents and their guests, and it's still $6.50 for the round trip. Or about $10/per for a water taxi at any time with a decent sized group. Logistically, most of these small boats don't allow bikes to be taken across like the big ferries do, so wear your walking shoes! Here are some shots from Friday when I was over there...

07-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#25
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	I will attend, if I am able, whenever and wherever it might be. Edwards Gardens. Black Creek Pioneer Village. High Park. Union Station. Distillery District. Harbour Front. St. Lawrence Market. New and Old City Halls. Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. Chinatown. Royal Ontario Museum. Art Gallery of Ontario. Downtown Bay St. and area business section on a Sunday. Toronto Islands by bike. College Street's Little Italy. Airplane museum, Downsview Park. Queen's Park & Provincial Parliament Bldg. University Ave. Monuments. The Subways. Nuff? Mickey

07-13-2009, 06:03 AM	#26
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Original Poster	bah let's just make it the 26th in the afternoon after lunch or something ... seems like it's open to everyone so far

07-13-2009, 01:59 PM	#28
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Cool 26th it is then

07-15-2009, 11:28 AM	#29
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Why not the morning? The temperature will be much more comfortable if it should turn out to be a hot day. Traffic and parking will be much lighter. The crowds will be smaller. Transportation to the island, if the strike is still on, will be easier to obtain. The lighting will be more dramatic. And we will have more hours to do our thing. Yes. I am a morning person. Mickey

07-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#30
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by mickeyobe Why not the morning? Yes. I am a morning person. Mickey We can meet you over there! I think early morning is quite a bit harder for church-goers and out-of-towner's and those taking public transit. I'm all for starting any time after 10AM, but my "shooting hand" is useless before 2 cups of coffee have settled in.