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[EvilMario]

Really, nothing is going to be built for 4 years, and they'll just end up filling in the 10% of the Eglinton LRT they do end up digging, and transit will be set back another 10 years in the city that's already behind a decade.

And wasn't she hand picked by Ford himself? lol ridiculous.

Yep. Mayor picks the TTC Chair, and can dismiss them whenever he pleases. He must be steaming that she's started to take a stand against him.

 

[added_time]

Really, nothing is going to be built for 4 years, and they'll just end up filling in the 10% of the Eglinton LRT they do end up digging, and transit will be set back another 10 years in the city that's already behind a decade.

Yeah. I was kind of hoping everyone would just back off on this at least to get Eglinton built. Everyone knows Ford's plan is idiotic but fighting it is just going to waste years so that we get nothing instead of something.

 

[Azih]

Who's up for more transit drama? And KPMG!



http://www.thestar.com/news/article...pay-for-sheppard-subway-report-concludes?bn=1

I love how the report assumes there's going to be a $650M surplus on a line that hasn't even started construction yet.

Also that:

bids to construct that portion of the line could possibly come 20% to 30% under that price tag

Seriously WTF?

 

[Divvy]

Who's up for more transit drama? And KPMG!



http://www.thestar.com/news/article...pay-for-sheppard-subway-report-concludes?bn=1

I love how the report assumes there's going to be a $650M surplus on a line that hasn't even started construction yet.

My girlfriend works for the provincial government and has frequently said how much of a bunch of morons KPMG are.

 

[EvilMario]

Yeah. I was kind of hoping everyone would just back off on this at least to get Eglinton built. Everyone knows Ford's plan is idiotic but fighting it is just going to waste years so that we get nothing instead of something.

It seems weird that it's taken her so long to take this stance, but maybe she was afraid to speak out originally. I blame the Province quite a bit too. They should have fought to keep Transit City alive, instead of just bending to Ford's will (when he clearly has no idea about transit, or building a livable city when he treats it like a business).

My girlfriend works for the provincial government and has frequently said how much of a bunch of morons KPMG are.

Given the last two reports released from the KPMG for the city, I'd say they just write up whatever the person paying for the report wants, rather than perform actual research.

 

[Kinitari]

In my naivety, I hoped that they would finish with the LRT while I was still living in Scarborough. Welp, in a bit over a year I'm planning on moving near the downtown core... so... thems the breaks. Hopefully it'll be finished before I die so I can use it to visit my mom.

 

[EvilMario]

Eglinton LRT would effect me personally very little. I don't see myself living along Eglinton again (although I have before!), but I see the benefit of it for the city. Way too many people can only think of how it would benefit them, and if you're investing in a section of the city they don't visit, well, to hell with it.

 

[Divvy]

Given the last two reports released from the KPMG for the city, I'd say they just write up whatever the person paying for the report wants, rather than perform actual research.

Makes me feel kind of guilty for watching Dragon's Den.

 

[Kinitari]

Eglinton LRT would effect me personally very little. I don't see myself living along Eglinton again (although I have before!), but I see the benefit of it for the city. Way too many people can only think of how it would benefit them, and if you're investing in a section of the city they don't visit, well, to hell with it.

I think after experiencing transit on eglinton for so long, I will never forget.

GAF - I have a new girlfriend and we've been staying in a lot the last little while, or going to parties - we haven't been on a one on one date in like 3 weeks.

Recommend me somewhere nice and cheap that I probably haven't been! Something extremely unique would be ideal.

 

[StevieP]

I think after experiencing transit on eglinton for so long, I will never forget.

GAF - I have a new girlfriend and we've been staying in a lot the last little while, or going to parties - we haven't been on a one on one date in like 3 weeks.

Recommend me somewhere nice and cheap that I probably haven't been! Something extremely unique would be ideal.

Brass Rail

 

[Kinitari]

Brass Rail

I'll take your word for it! I think it'll be more fun if I go in surprised as well, I just need the directions - I don't want to know where I am going!

 

[Roto13]

I think after experiencing transit on eglinton for so long, I will never forget.

GAF - I have a new girlfriend and we've been staying in a lot the last little while, or going to parties - we haven't been on a one on one date in like 3 weeks.

Recommend me somewhere nice and cheap that I probably haven't been! Something extremely unique would be ideal.

Zanzibar

 

[Kraftwerk]

Fuck this shit. I'm moving to Igloolik.

 

[EvilMario]

Fuck this shit. I'm moving to Igloolik.

No more overly hot summers!

 

[FairyD]

Brass Rail

Zanzibar

Nah, Paradise at Lansdowne and Bloor.

 

[Rinoa]

Nah, Paradise at Lansdowne and Bloor.

It's all about House of Lancaster.

 

[EvilMario]

Come on guys, he wants class. And when you want class, you go to Jilly's.

 

[Kinitari]

I hate everyone. Also, I've been to Zanzibar once for my roommates birthday like... 6 years ago. I've never felt so awkward in my entire life, strip clubs are scary.

 

[EvilMario]

Sorry, Kinitari. It's tough for me to recommend too many places for a date. My wife and I always eat at the most casual of places, so I'm not sure if anything would fit. Ever tried Pizza Libretto at Dundas and Ossington? Pretty friendly, casual and you should shell out less than $50 for the meal.

 

[Flash]

Sorry, Kinitari. It's tough for me to recommend too many places for a date. My wife and I always eat at the most casual of places, so I'm not sure if anything would fit. Ever tried Pizza Libretto at Dundas and Ossington? Pretty friendly, casual and you should shell out less than $50 for the meal.

Piola is pretty good as well. It's similar to Libretto but it isn't as popular so you won't have to wait to be seated at busy times.

It just recently opened, its a pizza chain from Italy or something and its located near Liberty Village (around Gladstone and Queen).

Any recommendations on where to go for dinner on Valentines? Preferably not too expensive either seeing I'm a broke ass student.

 

[EvilMario]

Piola is pretty good as well. It's similar to Libretto but it isn't as popular so you won't have to wait to be seated at busy times.

It just recently opened, its a pizza chain from Italy or something and its located near Liberty Village (around Gladstone and Queen).

Any recommendations on where to go for dinner on Valentines? Preferably not too expensive either seeing I'm a broke ass student.

Ah, in the new building. I'll have to check this out. It's actually far easier to access than Libretto for us coming from High Park on the 501. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Divvy]

I think after experiencing transit on eglinton for so long, I will never forget.

GAF - I have a new girlfriend and we've been staying in a lot the last little while, or going to parties - we haven't been on a one on one date in like 3 weeks.

Recommend me somewhere nice and cheap that I probably haven't been! Something extremely unique would be ideal.

Go to the Corned Beef House then go see a show at Second City. Not an expensive way to spend a night.

 

[Snakeyes]

OT is over flowing with city threads now. What have I done?

By the way, BlogTO has a reader's poll for best rooftop patios. You should probably check it out, Snakeyes: http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_rooftop_patios_in_toronto/

Thanks, Murphy's Law and Rivoli look pretty good. Might check out that 401 place too.

 

[added_time]

Recommend me somewhere nice and cheap that I probably haven't been! Something extremely unique would be ideal.

Woodlot is incredible atmosphere and food. It's fancy food with a casual feel in the place. It's not that cheap though so check to make sure the prices are ok for you first if you go.

 

[Dies Iræ]

Is Toronto GAF the only city with a consistent OP? It's nuts how many posters come from the GTA / study at UofT. Why is this?? [I'm in TO, btw]

 

[Spl1nter]

Is Toronto GAF the only city with a consistent OP? It's nuts how many posters come from the GTA / study at UofT. Why is this?? [I'm in TO, btw]

LA/NY now have threads as well. Dont know of any other cities.

 

[Zombie James]

Is Toronto GAF the only city with a consistent OP? It's nuts how many posters come from the GTA / study at UofT. Why is this?? [I'm in TO, btw]

Because we're the center of the universe.

 

[Fuzzy]

Because we're the center of the universe.

Can't argue with that.

 

[EvilMario]

Is Toronto GAF the only city with a consistent OP? It's nuts how many posters come from the GTA / study at UofT. Why is this?? [I'm in TO, btw]

Toronto-Age was originally created because of the volume of people from in and around the city responding in a bunch of threads, notably the CRTC, garbage strike and election threads. Toronto definitely has one of the largest, if not the largest userbase on GAF.

Chicago, New York and LA all have new threads. Vancouver has had a thread from around the same time as the original Toronto-Age.

But we'll be here long after the rest have come and gone. We are the centre of the universe, after all.

 

[Spl1nter]

Toronto-Age was originally created because of the volume of people from in and around the city responding in a bunch of threads, notably the CRTC, garbage strike and election threads. Toronto definitely has one of the largest, if not the largest userbase on GAF.

Chicago, New York and LA all have new threads. Vancouver has had a thread from around the same time as the original Toronto-Age.

But we'll be here long after the rest have come and gone. We are the centre of the universe, after all.

and we have rob ford for another 1032 days!

 

[Zombie James]

and we have rob ford for another 1032 days!

Well, subtract meals, bathroom breaks, vacations, weekends, and Pride Week, and it's like a month, really. It's a cup of coffee!

 

[EvilMario]

and we have rob ford for another 1032 days!

Oh, goody!

RIP

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Is Toronto GAF the only city with a consistent OP? It's nuts how many posters come from the GTA / study at UofT. Why is this?? [I'm in TO, btw]

It's because EM is keeping it alive with his blood, sweat, tears, and some other sticky white substance...

GLUE!

I MEANT GLUE!

 

[Quick]

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/fan-ex...d-jason-mewes-take-over-fan-expo-canada-2012/

So, Fan Expo just announced that Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are going to be at Fan Expo with a live performance on August 24 (Friday).

Any Gaffers going to Fan Expo this year, and would anyone be interested in checking out Jay and Silent Bob Get Old on August 24?

 

[Represent.]

Hahaha the Vancouver OT was such a sad thread, it died before it ever truly lived. RIP.

Now a bunch of other city threads are popping up every day, we're the OG's, though.

 

[Kave_Man]

Looks like I'm going to that Guu restaurant tomorrow night. My buddy recommended to go to the one on Bloor instead of the Church one as it isn't as "busy".

Wish me luck!

 

[BigJonsson]

Whats with this weather :|}

 

[added_time]

Is everyone pumped up for the new ride at Wonderland yet? It's getting there!

 

[whitehawk]

I can't wait for it. I bought a 2012 season pass last year because I knew I would be going to wonderland at least a few times for it.

 

[EvilMario]

I think we last went to Wonderland in 2005, so this might be a good time for a return trip. Woo.

 

[Divvy]

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/fan-ex...d-jason-mewes-take-over-fan-expo-canada-2012/

So, Fan Expo just announced that Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are going to be at Fan Expo with a live performance on August 24 (Friday).

Any Gaffers going to Fan Expo this year, and would anyone be interested in checking out Jay and Silent Bob Get Old on August 24?

Oh nice! First Patrict Stewart, now Kevin Smith. That's going to be a blast.

Looks like I'm going to that Guu restaurant tomorrow night. My buddy recommended to go to the one on Bloor instead of the Church one as it isn't as "busy".

Wish me luck!

Have fun! Guu is great!

 

[daemonic]

Looks like I'm going to that Guu restaurant tomorrow night. My buddy recommended to go to the one on Bloor instead of the Church one as it isn't as "busy".

Wish me luck!

Have a good time! It's usually not as busy because the service/atmosphere isn't as good as the one on Church. Either way, the food should still be great.

 

[EvilMario]

I tried to resist posting in the US vs Canada thread, but I couldn't help it. ;_;

 

[Stet]

Is everyone pumped up for the new ride at Wonderland yet? It's getting there!

How far north is Wonderland these days that there's SNOW on the ground?!

 

[EvilMario]

How far north is Wonderland these days that there's SNOW on the ground?!

Being just north of the 401 makes a pretty big difference, and Wonderland is preeetty far north.

 

[cbox]

I tried to resist posting in the US vs Canada thread, but I couldn't help it. ;_;

You have experiences with both countries so I'd say you were the perfect person to ask haha.

 

[GloomyHitsuji]

What's the best way to get a Wonderland season pass?
I noticed they had it on sale for ($64.99, +1 free admission in 2011) last August.

Will they have any more sale? Or do I have to pay regular price now?

 

[added_time]

I tried to resist posting in the US vs Canada thread, but I couldn't help it. ;_;

I usually never post in any thread besides this one or pinball ones but you inspired me to say something. I figured I should since my wife moved here from the States.

The Canada vs US arguments are silly. It really depends where you are. I'd rather live in Toronto than the States but I would rather live in New York than Halifax... so it really just depends...

 

[EvilMario]

I usually never post in any thread besides this one or pinball ones but you inspired me to say something. I figured I should since my wife moved here from the States.

The Canada vs US arguments are silly. It really depends where you are. I'd rather live in Toronto than the States but I would rather live in New York than Halifax... so it really just depends...

It's more silly to me, because people for the most part don't have a choice. You can't just pack up from a random country and move to either place without a lot of work. And of course, you have the very American mentality in those threads that 'US is the greatest, Canada just has free health care!', or making claims like only the poor should move to Canada. lol.

But personally, I'll never live in the US again, even though there are a lot of great cities there. Thankfully, I'm not forced to live in Halifax though.

 

[added_time]

But personally, I'll never live in the US again, even though there are a lot of great cities there. Thankfully, I'm not forced to live in Halifax though.

Yeah. When my relationship got very serious and we noticed one of us would have to move to continue being together, I'm surprised how easy the decision was for us on where to live.
She saw a lot of pluses for moving to Toronto and I couldn't see any for me to move to New York. So we came to that decision in just two days that we she would move here. It couldn't have worked out better for us!

or making claims like only the poor should move to Canada. lol.

What an odd thing to say since at least at this moment, poverty seems much more rampant in the US.