Post by: AlleyViper on February 22, 2007, 06:27:38 PM
I would really like to come out. But I haven't bought anything GI Joe since I can't remember. My interest in getting any Joe stuff is next to nothing. The latest pictures from Toyfair make me really sad. Sigma Six stuff is garbage in my opinion. The 25th Anniversary figures can go down the toilet right after S6, in my opinion.
Post by: BHMike on February 22, 2007, 11:07:17 PM
You'll have a blast Adam! Come on! You'll get to see me again!
There's a couple of cheap hotels in the area - my place is booked up - shoulda made up your mind back in September when I was out there! ;-)
But, there's three hotels 'near' the Meet. Two really close to it...
I'll get the names for you - unless someone beats me to it?
Email Shane - convince him to join you - then split on a room.
I'd suggest flying in the night before.... leave when you want - the night of the meet - the next day... whatever. We'll get you to and from the Airport.
As long as Westjet doesn't change anything, you 'could' come in the morning of the Meet, there's a flight that leaves Calgary at 7am your time - you'd get here around 12noon... the Meet will of already started, but I'm sure someone will pick you up - it IS just down the street anyway. ;-)
If you leave the night before, you'll get here either around 1pm or 5pm - depending which flight you take - no one's gonna pick you up at midnight with those other two options there for you. ;-)
Mike
Post by: AlleyViper on February 24, 2007, 11:34:43 AM
I will keep you guys posted. Anyone able to find out those hotels Mike is talking about?
Post by: BHMike on February 24, 2007, 05:56:03 PM
Quote from: "AlleyViper"
Anyone able to find out those hotels Mike is talking about?
http://www.airportinnhamilton.com/ (http://www.airportinnhamilton.com/)
and
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/yhmcy ... -hamilton/ (http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/yhmcy-courtyard-hamilton/)
Both have food nearby - AND will pick you up from teh Airport and take you back if need be. You may want to double check that first.
They're both within walking distance from where the Meet is going to be held.
Marriott fucked me around on using their hall - so on that basis alone I'd suggest the other one.
There is another one right near the Airport, but it's no where near ANYTHING.
If you need to be picked up - I could most likely help... I am only 10 minutes away....- assuming Raptor is picking up MotoViper in Toronto.
Mike
Post by: AmazonGrl on February 24, 2007, 06:09:05 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Marriott F@*&^ed me around on using their hall - so on that basis alone I'd suggest the other one.
The Aiport Inn does offer pick up and drop off to the airport.
Plus the Airport Inn has a Hooter's right next door.
So who needs the Marriott anyways?
Post by: Jon S. on February 25, 2007, 11:13:33 AM
Post by: BHMike on February 25, 2007, 11:33:48 AM
They may be great in the U.S. - but they're one step up from dog food here in Canada.
I'm thinkin' Crabby Joes would be good. It's the 5th Joe Meet - the first one was at Crabby Joes.
Mike
Post by: Jon S. on February 25, 2007, 09:31:21 PM
Post by: Scramble on February 26, 2007, 09:03:30 AM
Quote from: "AmazonGrl"
Plus the Airport Inn has a Hooter's right next door. :shifty:
The site of the third after-Meet dinner, in fact.
Post by: BHMike on February 26, 2007, 09:17:38 AM
1st - Crabby Joes
2nd -
3rd - Hooters
4th - Kelseys
Did we not have a dinner that second year?..... I don't think we did.... I know for a fact that people came back to the store and hung out for awhile.... some of us didn't get home until 12 or 1am.... right Bryan.
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 26, 2007, 09:38:35 AM
Crabby Joes, Kelsy's Philthy McNasties, Jack Astors, Montanas.... any of those work for me.
Post by: Radio Guy on February 26, 2007, 01:17:11 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Hang on here....
1st - Crabby Joes
2nd -
3rd - Hooters
4th - Kelseys
Did we not have a dinner that second year?..... I don't think we did.... I know for a fact that people came back to the store and hung out for awhile.... some of us didn't get home until 12 or 1am.... right Bryan.
...ummmm, yeah...i think i heard something about that......
Post by: night force cynic on February 26, 2007, 05:56:45 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Crabby Joes, Kelsy's Philthy McNasties, Jack Astors, Montanas.... any of those work for me.
Jack Astors they have down here, but the rest of those are unknowns to me... do any of them serve beer? :shifty:
Post by: ViperDave on March 29, 2007, 06:58:26 PM
Post by: BHMike on March 29, 2007, 07:36:26 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 29, 2007, 08:17:52 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
Jack Astors they have down here, but the rest of those are unknowns to me... do any of them serve beer? :shifty:
That's a joke, right?
This is Canada. We're serious about our beer.
Post by: ViperDave on March 29, 2007, 11:05:30 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Canada doesn't really have a Canadian dish..... well... I guess poutine would be the closest..... Other than that, I'd say Moose-burgers. but you don't see that around here much. - That's more a WAY up north dish.
Hmm... I've had buffalo before, I'd be willing to try moose. If you get the chance, buffalo's damn good. Poutine qualifies, the Wiki has a whole article on it. Though cheesy gravy fries aren't quite as exotic as the usual fare I try to eat on trips. Then sgain, last time I tried local cuisine I found out I was allergic to it. :(
Post by: Raptor on March 30, 2007, 09:05:00 AM
Pretty much every truly canadian dish combines all of these, with or without meat and cheese. You'll be fine.
-
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 30, 2007, 09:17:31 AM
Post by: AlleyViper on April 03, 2007, 10:00:06 AM
Post by: morgardee on April 03, 2007, 11:23:46 AM
What is Canada famous for? Back bacon, maple syrup and beer. Best all served together with a side of poutine.
Post by: BHMike on April 03, 2007, 11:51:50 AM
Quote from: "AlleyViper"
Well as much as I would like to go to the Joe meet, my procrastinating has made things too expensive, plus I just bought a new car which has all but killed any extra money's I might have for this thing. Have fun guys.
Bah! Drive the new car here!!! ;-)
You better make it next year Adam. ;-)
Mike