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June 15, 2013, 10:00 am
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Update: The People has Spoken
Against the Grain it is @ 2:00 on June 15

[It's been more than six months since our last meetup, and no one has stepped forward to organize another one, so here's my pitch:

Meeting a Saturday afternoon instead of Friday evening and meeting at either the Grain /Sugar Beach or Balzac at the Distillery for a summery outing.]


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Interested members (23) / Confirmed: 9 / Tentative: 8
Name NoteWill Attend
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  \"Organizer\" \"Reporter\" ...  y
CLS Lexi-tech   ...  m
XDiana Lima   ...  y
XJohnson Wong (X)   ...  y
domillette   ...  y
Tania Samsonova   I hope I'll be able to make it! It's been a while since my last powwow.  y
Premier Focus   ...  m
Raquel Benaim   ...  m
Larissa Boutrimova   ...  m
ifopjmgr   Sorry!   n
Elena Novski   I will do my best to attend, thank you!  
Gary Wellman   ...  y
Matthew McCarthy   I'll be there in spirit!  
nweatherdon   ...  y
Rabea   ...  m
Rita Pang   ...  m
Yuriy Kovalenko   Interested in meeting other interpreters  m
Juliana Cambiucci Pereira   ...  y
Babar Khan   ...  
XHeleneTrad (X)   I really hope I can make it!  m
Kim Pines   Sorry-just realized it's Father Day Weekend-too much happening. Maybe the next one.  n
Suzanne Deliscar   ...  
Nima Tehrani   ...  y

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Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 21:51
Member (2002)
English to Norwegian
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So where would you prefer, Sugar Beach or the Distillery? Jun 3, 2013

Both have their advantages.
The Grain (Against the grain) is right on the lake and has outdoor seating, and booking tables in advance is easy and one can make a picnic out of it by moving over to Sugar beach in the afternoon. Parking is a challenge, though, on busy days.

Balzac is lovely, but it can be hard to find seating for a larger group (more than 6-7) and it is further away from the lake (which is fine when it is cool). Easier access to parking (and I believe more transit o... See more
Both have their advantages.
The Grain (Against the grain) is right on the lake and has outdoor seating, and booking tables in advance is easy and one can make a picnic out of it by moving over to Sugar beach in the afternoon. Parking is a challenge, though, on busy days.

Balzac is lovely, but it can be hard to find seating for a larger group (more than 6-7) and it is further away from the lake (which is fine when it is cool). Easier access to parking (and I believe more transit options).

Please share your opinions!

[Edited at 2013-06-03 13:45 GMT] ▲ Collapse
 
Rabea
Rabea  Identity Verified
Local time: 15:51
English to German
The Grain Jun 3, 2013

Saturday afternoon sounds great. What time do you suggest? I vote for The Grain.
 
Rita Pang
Rita Pang  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 15:51
Member (2011)
Chinese to English
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MODERATOR
TTC accessible Jun 5, 2013

Hi guys,
A location which is TTC accessible will be perfect. I don't have access to a car and would love to meet other translators in the city. Thanks!
 
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 21:51
Member (2002)
English to Norwegian
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TTC directions Jun 5, 2013

For Sugar Beach (against the grain): Catch the southbound #6 bus anywhere along Bay Street. Get off at the Queens Quay East stop at Queens Quay and lower Jarvis Street.

For the Distillery:
3 options
Subway. Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St.

King streetcar. Take 504 King streetcar. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk two bloc... See more
For Sugar Beach (against the grain): Catch the southbound #6 bus anywhere along Bay Street. Get off at the Queens Quay East stop at Queens Quay and lower Jarvis Street.

For the Distillery:
3 options
Subway. Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St.

King streetcar. Take 504 King streetcar. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk two blocks south on Parliament to Mill St.

Cherry St. Bus 172 , Front & Bay St. to Cherry Beach via The Esplanade and Mill Street. ▲ Collapse
 
Gary Wellman
Gary Wellman  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 15:51
Member (2009)
Japanese to English
Against the Grain sounds good Jun 6, 2013

Hi Hege,
Thanks for organizing again. The patio at Against the Grain looks really nice as long as the weather cooperates.
 
Rita Pang
Rita Pang  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 15:51
Member (2011)
Chinese to English
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MODERATOR
TTC directions Jun 8, 2013

Thanks for all the directions, Hege!
 
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 21:51
Member (2002)
English to Norwegian
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So the final decision is Against the Grain Jun 8, 2013

Powwow to start at 2:00 on June 15. Let's hope for good weather so we can enjoy the outdoor patio.
 
Tania Samsonova
Tania Samsonova  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 15:51
Member (2007)
English to Russian
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So, has the decision been made? Jun 10, 2013

Oh, now I see it, sorry! Against the Grain it is.

[Edited at 2013-06-10 02:55 GMT]
 
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 21:51
Member (2002)
English to Norwegian
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Thank you to those who came Jun 17, 2013

As usual - great conversation and interesting people.
 

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