AlphaTwo00
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So, Toronto Meetup 2.5 at Playstation Canada?
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The Elite
BOSS
I showed up to the last one of these and met a couple of Gaffers.
I'm most likely going to show up again. Got free games last time.
Edit: added_time troll pic... lol
What were you expecting? :lol
To be fair, both Skyward Sword and 3DS midnight launch events were had a lot of lovely ladies. I guess Vita is a man's device.
Listen to Rob Ford on his favorite topic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t1p0mrG-m9U#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t1p0mrG-m9U#!
I'm telling you, he's trying to position himself to land an endorsement deal as the Canadian Jared.Listen to Rob Ford on his favorite topic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t1p0mrG-m9U#!
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
I don't think Jared's face was constantly in a state of being ready to explode.
Jared was bigger. The only difference is Ford's face is always red because of the drinking.
You took the vodka right out of my mouth
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I was wondering why it was at that location and it looks like PlayStation sponsored that space. I should be free to drop by.
BladeWorker
Member
Oh, hey: TorontoGAF might be interested to hear that George Takei is narrating sci-fi music at the TSO. First concert today, last one tomorrow.
Supermanisdead
Member
sa buoays
I'll come along with you. *sinister smile*
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
Ford wants to buy a piece of park space behind his house because “Our primary concern is the safety of Douglas and Stephanie, our two young children, having a secure area to play. The addition of this parcel of land to our property would allow us to install a better security fence that will help to enhance the safety of our children,”
But of course The Fords did not explain why they believe buying the land would make them safer. Their backyard is already fully fenced.
Can this guy make anymore hilarious non-political news?
http://www.thestar.com/news/cityhal...f-etobicoke-park-to-build-security-fence?bn=1
But of course The Fords did not explain why they believe buying the land would make them safer. Their backyard is already fully fenced.
Can this guy make anymore hilarious non-political news?
http://www.thestar.com/news/cityhal...f-etobicoke-park-to-build-security-fence?bn=1
BigJonsson
Member
These guys are new to the Zoo
Fences need fences. DOUBLE FENCE.
And star reporter caught taking pictures of fords backyard
Guess that explains the want for more security lol
(don't know who said star reporter, my dad said it... But he's heavy con so it could be BS)
It's kinda unfolding on cp24 right now... Rob ford running around his front lawn freaking out in pajamas
Guess that explains the want for more security lol
(don't know who said star reporter, my dad said it... But he's heavy con so it could be BS)
It's kinda unfolding on cp24 right now... Rob ford running around his front lawn freaking out in pajamas
Maybe once the Scarborough LRT is completely finished in 2030.
Times like this I wish I had a TV.
Wouldn't be surprised if it is a Star reporter. They're obsessed and always looking for something (albeit Ford makes it too easy for them). They're almost as sad as the Mayor himself, but the backyard thing was submitted prior to this. And even if they expand the backyard into the park though, it's already fenced, so how does this help? :/
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Run, Cap'n! Don't let this bastard stretch yer box!
BigJonsson
Member
Don't worry the only box stretchin' on me that'll be done is by Manics or Forza.
BigJonsson
Member
Holy shit.......I guess the mayor owns all the land in Toronto now!
SUBWAYS!!!!!
Sure, the reporter probably should have waited for the daytime to check out the land but if hes on public land then the mayor can fuck right off
That story makes him sound like such a pansy. What's the mayor going to do, assault you? Why would you drop your voice recorder and cell phone and run away? Turn those on and start recording and you'll have the best defense ever. That being said, I've never faced down a stampeding Ford so maybe it's just that pants-shit-tingly terrifying.
BigJonsson
Member
310 pounds of anger running towards you would make you run.........still kind of weak that he dropped his stuff though
Bloor St next to High Park in 1914.
Dundas and Bloor 1923.
I love photos like this. More at BlogTO http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/05/a_visual_history_of_bloor_street/
Dundas and Bloor 1923.
I love photos like this. More at BlogTO http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/05/a_visual_history_of_bloor_street/
I did the sprinklers at those buildings. I have been to the roof of all of them, ver very nice view ( once in the summer I actually took a nap on my lunch at the very top. It was so relaxing, the warm wind and all the street noiseCool. A friend of mine helped make that Sound Shapes game. Too bad I'll never own it since it's only on Vita. I can always borrow his though I guess!
Toronto photo of the day:
I actually still have master keys for some of the buildings I have done, not sure if I have these one though. And I have never used them after the job was done, I'm not sure the masters work once residents move in (think there is a pin in the locking mechanism they take out) but man would it be fun to just chill on top of a sky scraper at night and drink some beers 500 feet in the air Or piss off the edge like Tyrion at the Wall.I did the sprinklers at those buildings. I have been to the roof of all of them, ver very nice view ( once in the summer I actually took a nap on my lunch at the very top. It was so relaxing, the warm wind and all the street noise
I'm no fan of Rob Ford (like all sane people) but there's no way I believe that Star reporter's bullshit.
I think Now! Magazine has it right:
http://www.nowtoronto.com/mobile/story.cfm?c=186582
I think Now! Magazine has it right:
http://www.nowtoronto.com/mobile/story.cfm?c=186582
The Interrobanger
Member
Can anyone suggest the best place to buy a "fuzzy logic" rice cooker downtown?
I went to Neo Home and Tap Phong yesterday but the prices were way, way higher than they should be based off the prices I see online and the selection at Tap Phong was horrible.
I went to Neo Home and Tap Phong yesterday but the prices were way, way higher than they should be based off the prices I see online and the selection at Tap Phong was horrible.
I also went to this last year. It was nice to play with the Vita before launch. A buddy from work and I were recorded playing nhl 12. I guess we were hooting and hollering too much. I'll be checking this out again.
Personally, I don't believe either of them
The Elite
BOSS
Yeah, I'm leaning toward this as well.
I think the media really needs to watch their step with Ford. I'm starting to see some sympathy for the guy. He does stupid stuff enough on his own, the media doesn't need to go out of their way to catch him in the act. He brings that shit to you.
The Elite
BOSS
Bloor St next to High Park in 1914.
That's pretty much exactly where I live. High Park is on the Right I believe in that pic.
Toronto seems like it was a pretty depressing place before the 60s...
If I lost 50 pounds, I would fade from existence.
Well, out toward High Park it was mostly undeveloped and people would take 'vacations' outside the city over here. I think the illusions of older photos might give the impression Toronto was pretty dead, without much happening. While it might be partly true compared to now, there are some fun pictures from many decades ago.
From 1910 through the 20s, Toronto had a major growth spurt from 200,00 to over half a million. In these 20s photos, you can see the city's core already pretty busy.
And into the 40s, the city grew more slowly and eventually rested around the 670k mark, where the old City of Toronto would sit until amalgamation. I always loved a lot of old beach photos. This one and the hockey photo are from the 40s.
To see how different the city was in the 40s though, this is downtown during VE Day.. and the other photo is from from the late 40s, north of the 401 (Winston Park Blvd.), showing the difference in development.
These are courtesy of BlogTO, by way of the Toronto Archives and Ontario Archives. They have very lovely by the decade photo segments.
lunarworks
Member
Next Toronto-GAF meetup: The park behind Rob Ford's house.
Yonge St to have a lot going on later in the summer with 'Celebrate Yonge St'. A shame they'll never turn Yonge from Dundas to Queen into a permanent pedestrian mall. It could be grand.
http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.TE16.52
Yonge St. might get a lot more pedestrian friendly soon
http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.TE16.52
Yonge St. might get a lot more pedestrian friendly soon