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07-18-2009, 02:01 PM   #1
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Toronto Meetup #6, Sunday July 26th

Here's the information for the next meet up:

QuoteOriginally posted by panoguy Quote
Hi Everyone,

Please tell every Pentaxian you know near Toronto that we will be meeting on Sunday, July 26th (weathersealed or not) to go over to the Toronto Islands for photography and conversation. The islands are pretty big and tend to be humid, so wear your walking shoes and bring a polarizer.

Due to the current city-worker's strike, we must have two arrangements to meet and go across to Ward's Island (on the eastern end):

If the strike is still ON: meet a little before Noon (12:00) outside the Second Cup at Queen's Quay and York (at the foot of York). The "replacement ferry" run by Toronto Harbour Tours leaves promptly at 12:15, so if you are a bit later than that you'll need to wait until 1:15. The cost is $6.50 (cash) for a round-trip just like the normal ferries, but they collect money on the boat ride across. Also, they won't allow bikes on this small ferry.
**Please note: the replacement ferry is contracted by the city to serve island residents and their guests, but the tour company doesn't seem to care unless it is crowded. If they ask, tell them you are "going across for a meeting at 18 Wyandot Avenue - the Algonquin Island Association." (I'm an association member, and if it wasn't off the beaten path we could meet there!)

If the strike is OFF (don't hold your breath): meet at Noon at the main Toronto Ferry Terminals at Queen's Quay and Bay St. You must buy a ticket at one of the booths before entering ($6.50) so buy your ticket and walk into the courtyard and look for the geeks with cameras or a sign saying "Ward's" or "Centre-Ward's" by the gate. Should leave at 12:30. Bikes are allowed on these big boats, and the crowds will be enormous!

If anyone wants to go over earlier, post here and we can try to meet up for lunch at the Gravity Cafe (across from the Ward's Island Docks) or something.

Here are some helpful links:

City of Toronto: Toronto Island Park

Toronto Island Community > Home

Toronto Islands Bird Species - Toronto Harbour Bird Species - Island Cruises

See you all there!

-Mark


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For the Head Count, I'll be there (2 total)
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Aye,

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i'm there not sure 1 or 2

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I'll be there, probably with one other.
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I'll be there, i gotta see how we all manage to get by the ferry police.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Alfisti Quote
I'll be there, i gotta see how we all manage to get by the ferry police.
You mean the strikers "threatening to threaten" at the docks? We should all have cameras... and I wouldn't think they'd want to appear too thug-like in front of "the press," now would they?

It might make for some great "street event photography" if we send Gooshin in first.
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I'll be there, i gotta see how we all manage to get by the ferry police.
Didn't Gooshin offer to bring a gun instead of a polarizer? That should provide ample distraction.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Steinback Quote
Didn't Gooshin offer to bring a gun instead of a polarizer? That should provide ample distraction.
i can bring you a gun too..



seriously though, does anyone have any fire crackers?
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i can bring you a gun too..
I'll take a Dragonov... at least I know how to use it.

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seriously though, does anyone have any fire crackers?
There was no one there this AM, so I'd bet there won't be any strikers there this weekend. Maybe the strike will be over by then...
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Put me down as tentative (qty 1 people).
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I will try and attend Sunday's event - should know for sure by Friday, (unfortunately I don't have a 'gun' - can only shoot them with my trusty K100D!)

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So, with a "?" for tentative folks, we've got:

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-Panoguy
-Vizjerei (+1)
-Alfisti
-dave9t5 (?)
-schmikey (?)

Get those other folks from the GTA (and Barrie) to come on over!
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