Post by: gidean on January 02, 2010, 08:42:14 PM
thanx in advance, Dean
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 02, 2010, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: "gidean"
will ther be one? if so when?
thanx in advance, Dean
There will be one.
Date and location are TBD, but due to the GIJCC show being in April/May time frame, we're looking at pushing ours into the summer.
Post by: rob0213 on January 08, 2010, 04:45:39 PM
Post by: xhairs on January 09, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
Post by: BHMike on January 09, 2010, 09:24:22 PM
Post by: xhairs on January 09, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on January 11, 2010, 03:07:15 PM
Post by: rob0213 on January 12, 2010, 11:00:24 AM
Post by: roshan on January 13, 2010, 07:09:09 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Summers good, warm weather is our friend. Being outside for 9 hours in sub zero temps wasnt too fun :wink: though it was worth the wait.
Come on now it wasn't that cold, I was wearing a t-shirt and shorts :P
Post by: DPrime on January 27, 2010, 05:16:32 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on January 27, 2010, 09:41:27 PM
Quote from: "DPrime"
I'm HOPING this will mean I can hop in a rental car and come on down to Hamilton!!!
Who said it was Hamilton again
Martin
Post by: BHMike on January 29, 2010, 11:01:40 AM
Hamilton is my "fall-back" location for this year should my first 3 choices not pan out.
...and The Falls is out, due us having to have the Con in the summer now, every weekend is booked up with Weddings at all locations. Believe me, I tried HARD to have it there this year. Had we still had the Early May date, it would of been no problem this year.
Looking at 2 locations in Toronto - if those don't pan out, then it'll be in Hamilton one more time. ;-)
Post by: morgardee on January 29, 2010, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
It may not be.
Hamilton is my "fall-back" location for this year should my first 3 choices not pan out.
...and The Falls is out, due us having to have the Con in the summer now, every weekend is booked up with Weddings at all locations. Believe me, I tried HARD to have it there this year. Had we still had the Early May date, it would of been no problem this year.
Looking at 2 locations in Toronto - if those don't pan out, then it'll be in Hamilton one more time. ;-)
This is why I love being a part of this board. The information isn't kept under lock and key. Sure, there is a certain amount of surprise to the convention and it's location and the convention exclusive is kept secret for a while, but once information is available it's shared. Once there was a solid cost to last years convention set it was made public. Yes, you could pick up a few small things at the door like extra sticker sheets, but nothing that would break the bank.
Joe Canuck tries to keep everyone in the loop as best as possible, even if it sometimes back fires when other local promoters read our board and possibly steal our ideas when suggestions have been thrown around.
My personal take on it is I like to think this place really is "for the people, by the people". Mike is easy to reach and I know from personal experience that he'll respond in a timely manor. I don't pretend to know everything that is involved with running this site but I do know it's truly a labour of love.
Post by: xhairs on January 29, 2010, 02:37:11 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on January 30, 2010, 02:34:45 PM
Post by: roshan on January 30, 2010, 08:08:33 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
It may not be.
Hamilton is my "fall-back" location for this year should my first 3 choices not pan out.
...and The Falls is out, due us having to have the Con in the summer now, every weekend is booked up with Weddings at all locations. Believe me, I tried HARD to have it there this year. Had we still had the Early May date, it would of been no problem this year.
Looking at 2 locations in Toronto - if those don't pan out, then it'll be in Hamilton one more time. ;-)
Two locations in Toronto? So mayhap the third of the first three choices is Montreal? Or even better? Winnipeg!!! :P
Post by: BHMike on January 30, 2010, 08:58:11 PM
Should have an final location nailed down "hopefully" by Valentines Day.
Post by: B on January 31, 2010, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: "roshan"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"It may not be.
Hamilton is my "fall-back" location for this year should my first 3 choices not pan out.
...and The Falls is out, due us having to have the Con in the summer now, every weekend is booked up with Weddings at all locations. Believe me, I tried HARD to have it there this year. Had we still had the Early May date, it would of been no problem this year.
Looking at 2 locations in Toronto - if those don't pan out, then it'll be in Hamilton one more time. ;-)
Two locations in Toronto? So mayhap the third of the first three choices is Montreal? Or even better? Winnipeg!!! :P
What's wrong with Winnipeg? You guys can totally have a convention in my basement. Let me check with the wife though.......uh,she said no.
Post by: pdaat on January 31, 2010, 07:54:17 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on February 01, 2010, 10:50:43 PM
Or any of the above, depending on availability of locations?
My girl is going to kill me if I have to put off planning vacation until the Con is confirmed! ;D
So be it!!!
The silver lining is that I can stay at her place if it's Toronto! Wow...what a tangent....
Post by: BHMike on February 02, 2010, 01:06:23 AM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Are we thinking early July? Middle of the summer? Late August?
Well, I'll give you a date..... Because that I know for sure, regardless which location I end up with.
August 7th, with a possible August 6th evening set up for dealers.
Post by: martin-montreal on February 02, 2010, 10:46:20 PM
... and since half of the board members are from Montreal :wink:
Martin
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 02, 2010, 11:12:32 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
If you are looking for a cool place, we have an empty Olympic stadium available here in Montreal... Ask Scramble, he will confirm!
... and since half of the board members are from Montreal :wink:
Martin
Believe me, as much as I love Montreal and I'm from there, I don't feel this City is one for gi joe. Ironically, I'd rather spend on a trip that will get me where the real action is....Sorry Montreal, I still love you.
Post by: Jay on February 03, 2010, 03:13:01 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Bugwha?Quote from: "martin-montreal"If you are looking for a cool place, we have an empty Olympic stadium available here in Montreal... Ask Scramble, he will confirm!
... and since half of the board members are from Montreal :wink:
Martin
Believe me, as much as I love Montreal and I'm from there, I don't feel this City is one for gi joe. Ironically, I'd rather spend on a trip that will get me where the real action is....Sorry Montreal, I still love you.
How is Montreal not where the real action is? Everyone from Formula One racers to Jimmy Fallon to the Sons of Butcher love Montreal, it's even made it to the #1 place to live according to AskMen a few years ago!
Post by: BHMike on February 03, 2010, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: "Jay"
How is Montreal not where the real action is? Everyone from Formula One racers to Jimmy Fallon to the Sons of Butcher love Montreal, it's even made it to the #1 place to live according to AskMen a few years ago!
Toronto, if you want to get technical has MUCH more going on in a year than Montreal does.
Besides Jay, he's talking about "Joe" - not "in general".
Toronto would have a much larger fanbase for Joe's than Montreal would - plus you guys have that pesky french language and no turning right on a red light thing. ;-)
But Montreal is a possibility down the road. The majority of the people attending are from Southern Ontario, so it will remain in this area for at least the next few years.
On it's 10th year? Who knows where it will be.
Post by: Editor on February 03, 2010, 03:29:34 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on February 03, 2010, 06:03:28 PM
It's awesome that you keep people posted about details as soon as they are official. I enjoy some mystery around the exclusives - it's all fun - but I REALLY appreciate allowing us to plan early where possible.
Thanks!
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"Are we thinking early July? Middle of the summer? Late August?
Well, I'll give you a date..... Because that I know for sure, regardless which location I end up with.
August 7th, with a possible August 6th evening set up for dealers.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 04, 2010, 12:00:59 AM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on February 05, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Post by: BHMike on February 05, 2010, 02:24:47 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Toronto is great :) I hope its Metro Con center, I can take breaks back at my office which is pretty close by.
With the amount parking costs around there? No chance!
Post by: martin-montreal on February 05, 2010, 07:34:59 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
plus you guys have that pesky french languageI won't comment... :P
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
and no turning right on a red light thing. ;-)This is no more true... at least, not 100% true. We can now turn right on red light, except in Montreal and except when it is forbidden... so you see, we make progress!
Martin
Post by: joss789 on February 06, 2010, 04:33:57 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 06, 2010, 04:50:52 PM
Quote from: "joss789"
If Canadian Con is this summer, i'm in. My wife want to visit Toronto.
My wife too would like to visit toronto as she never did. So part of me is saying that I'm wishing that it'll be in TO :wink:.
Post by: condor knight on February 07, 2010, 08:56:56 AM
Post by: BHMike on February 07, 2010, 10:23:32 AM
Quote from: "condor knight"
I am undecided since my cousin is having his wedding on August 7 as far as I know. I am hoping he decides to have it before that weekend or after that weekend.
You hit the CanJoeCon, then hit the reception after the show! ;-)
Rookie.
Post by: martin-montreal on February 07, 2010, 12:21:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "condor knight"I am undecided since my cousin is having his wedding on August 7 as far as I know. I am hoping he decides to have it before that weekend or after that weekend.
You hit the CanJoeCon, then hit the reception after the show! ;-)
Rookie.
Better, get involved in his wedding organization and make them choose the same hotel as the Canadian convention (ask Mike, he will include your brother on his deal :wink:).
I can't wait to make trade with you while you wear your smoking
Martin
Post by: condor knight on February 07, 2010, 12:26:37 PM
Post by: dodge822 on February 07, 2010, 12:48:18 PM
Post by: pdaat on February 07, 2010, 12:48:43 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 07, 2010, 01:53:44 PM
Quote from: "condor knight"
I will know more closer to the date but if they don't allow kids at my cousins wedding then i can't got to it but the Canjoe Con since I can bring both my kids with me
Your family and you will come to the Joe Con, this we command (please!)!
Good luck man, I really hope you can make it.
Post by: morgardee on February 07, 2010, 06:51:24 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on February 09, 2010, 07:00:32 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "condor knight"I will know more closer to the date but if they don't allow kids at my cousins wedding then i can't got to it but the Canjoe Con since I can bring both my kids with me
Your family and you will come to the Joe Con, this we command (please!)!
Good luck man, I really hope you can make it.
Cue the online petititon! I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Post by: beyondthepack on February 12, 2010, 08:39:11 AM
Post by: BHMike on February 12, 2010, 12:20:15 PM
I'm deciding between two places on Airport Rd in Mississauga. (Toronto).
Easy to get to from the GTA, highways, and airport (YYZ is Toronto's airport if you want to check flight info).
Aug. 7th is the date I'm pulling for.
There is an event "on hold" to be taking place at the one location (my first location choice), those people have a deadline to confirm, or deny the date. If they take the date, then I'll be going with my 2nd choice - also on Airport Rd.
As soon as I have a signed contract with either location, I'll make a full-blown announcement.
Mike
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 12, 2010, 06:41:32 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
This is the last I'm saying on the Con for this year until I have things 100% confirmed and settled.
I'm deciding between two places on Airport Rd in Mississauga. (Toronto).
Easy to get to from the GTA, highways, and airport (YYZ is Toronto's airport if you want to check flight info).
Aug. 7th is the date I'm pulling for.
There is an event "on hold" to be taking place at the one location (my first location choice), those people have a deadline to confirm, or deny the date. If they take the date, then I'll be going with my 2nd choice - also on Airport Rd.
As soon as I have a signed contract with either location, I'll make a full-blown announcement.
Mike
So where will it be Mike?
Just kidding
Best of luck with the first choice as I have a feeling it's probably more convenient for all of us!
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on February 13, 2010, 07:34:50 PM
Post by: BHMike on February 13, 2010, 08:09:06 PM
Post by: rob0213 on March 03, 2010, 03:52:01 PM