Post by: BHMike on March 02, 2010, 12:19:51 PM
Oh, and I should mention that it's the cheapest price I could get for people attending, and it's still $10.00 cheaper than the cheapest hotel in the area.
Post by: pdaat on March 02, 2010, 12:48:40 PM
Post by: Scramble on March 02, 2010, 03:37:04 PM
Post by: morgardee on March 02, 2010, 04:02:12 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 02, 2010, 04:11:22 PM
Post by: dodge822 on March 02, 2010, 04:18:22 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 02, 2010, 05:21:49 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
For the 2 hour drive, I'd likely be driving home. Maybe if I could talk my wife into making it our anniversay weekend though....OK - we're negotiating now. I (we) may be interested after all. Can you get us discount tickets to a live theater show? Make it a group outing even?
Post by: pdaat on March 02, 2010, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Depends more on finding a sitter than saving $50.My wife would likely do it for you..... :P
Post by: BHMike on March 02, 2010, 06:46:44 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Quote from: "pdaat"For the 2 hour drive, I'd likely be driving home. Maybe if I could talk my wife into making it our anniversay weekend though....OK - we're negotiating now. I (we) may be interested after all. Can you get us discount tickets to a live theater show? Make it a group outing even?
Most likely not. BUT, if it helps, Canada's Wonderland is just 20 minutes away - and you could spend the day there on Sunday. :-)
Post by: joss789 on March 02, 2010, 07:50:17 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 02, 2010, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
I was never much of a fan of coasters when I was younger and my GI tract seems to like them much less these days.Quote from: "pdaat"Quote from: "pdaat"For the 2 hour drive, I'd likely be driving home. Maybe if I could talk my wife into making it our anniversay weekend though....OK - we're negotiating now. I (we) may be interested after all. Can you get us discount tickets to a live theater show? Make it a group outing even?
Most likely not. BUT, if it helps, Canada's Wonderland is just 20 minutes away - and you could spend the day there on Sunday. :-)
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 03, 2010, 12:30:31 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Can you get us discount tickets to a live theater show? Make it a group outing even?
a) you need a large group and
b) I can't see a bunch of Joe collectors going to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a live theatre show.
Post by: pdaat on March 03, 2010, 12:47:02 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "pdaat"Can you get us discount tickets to a live theater show? Make it a group outing even?
a) you need a large group and
b) I can't see a bunch of Joe collectors going to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a live theatre show.
Sometimes select hotels have deals with theaters.
And I was thinking more for the tolerant wives who may accompany us. For myself, I counld think of much better uses of a couple hundred bucks that weekend than a show.
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 03, 2010, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
And I was thinking more for the tolerant wives who may accompany us. For myself, I counld think of much better uses of a couple hundred bucks that weekend than a show.
Oh, I agree. It will keep the wife happy and her mind off the fact your going to a toy show and spending money there.
Too bad the Sound of Music ended it's run in Toronto. It was a great show.
Post by: rob0213 on March 03, 2010, 03:50:23 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 03, 2010, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: "rob0213"
How much further is Toronto from Hamilton? I'd certainly be interested in a room.
About another 40 minutes east.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 03, 2010, 10:34:31 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 03, 2010, 10:41:36 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
If Olyeller says he's coming I can always try to convince my wife to give me a weekend holiday. Then, the man and I can hit some bars together in TO as I know he' love to try them Canadian beer ::)It might be a little more potent than he is used to.
Post by: olyeller01 on March 03, 2010, 11:14:56 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"If Olyeller says he's coming I can always try to convince my wife to give me a weekend holiday. Then, the man and I can hit some bars together in TO as I know he' love to try them Canadian beer ::)It might be a little more potent than he is used to.
I RESENT THAT! >:( Unlike most Americans, I do not drink swill such as Bud Light and Miller Light! My personal favorite is my hometown brew, Shiner Bock. Nice and dark. ;D
Ribbing over my hockey preferences and taking away all my Timbits I can handle. Questioning my drinking prowess is another matter entirely. ;D
Too bad I'd have to fly up there and even if I wouldn't I'd be scared of the customs agents confiscating a Mustang trunkfull of Shiner beer I'd bring to share ;D
Post by: pdaat on March 04, 2010, 12:09:14 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
I thought that might get a rise out of you....Quote from: "pdaat"Quote from: "latinjoe22"If Olyeller says he's coming I can always try to convince my wife to give me a weekend holiday. Then, the man and I can hit some bars together in TO as I know he' love to try them Canadian beer ::)It might be a little more potent than he is used to.
I RESENT THAT! >:( Unlike most Americans, I do not drink swill such as Bud Light and Miller Light! My personal favorite is my hometown brew, Shiner Bock. Nice and dark. ;D
Ribbing over my hockey preferences and taking away all my Timbits I can handle. Questioning my drinking prowess is another matter entirely. ;D
Too bad I'd have to fly up there and even if I wouldn't I'd be scared of the customs agents confiscating a Mustang trunkfull of Shiner beer I'd bring to share ;D
I haven't had a drink in about 3 years or so, but I'd be happy to tip one back with you if you make it to the Con sir!
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 04, 2010, 01:36:33 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Quote from: "olyeller01"I thought that might get a rise out of you....Quote from: "pdaat"Quote from: "latinjoe22"If Olyeller says he's coming I can always try to convince my wife to give me a weekend holiday. Then, the man and I can hit some bars together in TO as I know he' love to try them Canadian beer ::)It might be a little more potent than he is used to.
I RESENT THAT! >:( Unlike most Americans, I do not drink swill such as Bud Light and Miller Light! My personal favorite is my hometown brew, Shiner Bock. Nice and dark. ;D
Ribbing over my hockey preferences and taking away all my Timbits I can handle. Questioning my drinking prowess is another matter entirely. ;D
Too bad I'd have to fly up there and even if I wouldn't I'd be scared of the customs agents confiscating a Mustang trunkfull of Shiner beer I'd bring to share ;D
I haven't had a drink in about 3 years or so, but I'd be happy to tip one back with you if you make it to the Con sir!
Same here to both of you. And just for your info Olyeller, my drink goes beyond popular beer. Funny how you put your fascination for Shiner beer...I have this mental picture of you as a Hobbit partying and signing on a 12" high bar countertop and signing how bad Shire Ale rules and how all of em other Busweiser or Labatt beer sucks
Post by: pdaat on March 04, 2010, 02:41:14 PM
Post by: rob0213 on March 04, 2010, 02:48:11 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "rob0213"How much further is Toronto from Hamilton? I'd certainly be interested in a room.
About another 40 minutes east.
Cool, thanks.
Post by: olyeller01 on March 04, 2010, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Same here to both of you. And just for your info Olyeller, my drink goes beyond popular beer. Funny how you put your fascination for Shiner beer...I have this mental picture of you as a Hobbit partying and signing on a 12" high bar countertop and signing how bad Shire Ale rules and how all of em other Busweiser or Labatt beer sucks :lol: AND my family lives in what was the first brewmaster's house, that he had built on the grounds of the brewery (and we bought and moved to our place when they were going to tear it down to expand). So Shiner runs through my veins.
And LJ and pdaat, I am definitely going to see what I can do about making it to the CanJoeCon. No promises, but I'm going to see what I can do. It would be an honor to tip back cold brews with you guys.
Post by: dodge822 on March 04, 2010, 10:12:40 PM
Post by: roshan on March 06, 2010, 02:18:58 AM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 08, 2010, 10:44:41 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
I was never much of a fan of coasters when I was younger and my GI tract seems to like them much less these days.Who is GI Tract? Is that a foreign exclusive?
Post by: pdaat on March 08, 2010, 11:50:43 PM
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2010, 04:07:20 PM
Post by: dodge822 on March 17, 2010, 04:11:45 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
I have a stupid question here, last year the exclusive was the HATE tank and it was a limited run of 100 units. How in the world did they get them? Was it a preorder on the website and you just picked it up at the Con? Were they raffled off has a door prize? or was there a booth that someone was selling them? This will be my first Con so I wanted to make sure I did it right.
first 100 people in line got a wristband to get the set, 1 per household.
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2010, 05:26:23 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 17, 2010, 05:34:20 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2010, 05:59:20 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
People get there very, very early. I was about 20 back when I got there last year at 5am.
Yeah I remember it as if it was yesterday. Don't you find it weird that every year we somehow manage to end up one behind the other in the lineup? There are unknown forces at work at the Canadian Joe Cons that I simply cannot explain...
Post by: BHMike on March 17, 2010, 08:00:33 PM
I'll know better once I have some time to sit down and plan things out - but dealers can set up the night before, so I may offer some sets (25-50) to be pre-ordered a week in advance for a Friday night pick up.
Things are going to be much different this year - in a good way if everything goes according to plan.
Post by: joss789 on March 17, 2010, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Things may change a little this year.
I'll know better once I have some time to sit down and plan things out - but dealers can set up the night before, so I may offer some sets (25-50) to be pre-ordered a week in advance for a Friday night pick up.
Things are going to be much different this year - in a good way if everything goes according to plan. :shifty:
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2010, 09:06:30 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 18, 2010, 11:59:39 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Let me know when you expect to get there LJ - we can plan it out! Do you have a DSi?Quote from: "pdaat"People get there very, very early. I was about 20 back when I got there last year at 5am.
Yeah I remember it as if it was yesterday. Don't you find it weird that every year we somehow manage to end up one behind the other in the lineup? There are unknown forces at work at the Canadian Joe Cons that I simply cannot explain...
I "heart" preorders. I think it was the other half of the reason I went to my first con (the first being Larry Hama of course).
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2010, 01:59:36 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Let me know when you expect to get there LJ - we can plan it out! Do you have a DSi?Quote from: "pdaat"People get there very, very early. I was about 20 back when I got there last year at 5am.
Yeah I remember it as if it was yesterday. Don't you find it weird that every year we somehow manage to end up one behind the other in the lineup? There are unknown forces at work at the Canadian Joe Cons that I simply cannot explain...
I "heart" preorders. I think it was the other half of the reason I went to my first con (the first being Larry Hama of course).
Hey I'm sure we can plan it out :wink:.
I used to have a DS Lite, but parted with it. If I get another DS Lite, will it do? Or must I get a DSi for system compatibility purposes? I still kept my DS games in the case I replace my old system.
Post by: pdaat on March 19, 2010, 12:43:16 AM
Post by: morgardee on March 19, 2010, 08:40:19 AM
Post by: BHMike on March 19, 2010, 09:56:07 AM
Can we PLEASE get back on the topic at hand here?
Now that you know WHERE and WHEN the con will be taking place (check the newsletter), you must have a better idea about if you'll be staying in Toronto at the Sheraton @ $99.00 a night, or not.
I need to give them an answer so they can set things up on the Sherton hotel site.
So please, just stick to the thread at hand on this ok?
Keep in mind that there 'might' be a pre-order for some of the sets and that they may be able to be picked up the night before. I won't have a decision on that for awhile yet - but you should plan in advance anyway for the Convention.
Post by: bandonov on March 19, 2010, 10:09:26 AM
Post by: rob0213 on March 26, 2010, 04:47:30 PM
Post by: roshan on March 28, 2010, 08:53:11 PM
Post by: condor knight on March 28, 2010, 11:41:46 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 30, 2010, 12:33:51 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Gastro-intestinal tract. More robust ones are pretty much foreign to me and exlcusive to younger people :'(
I was just kidding. Couldn't resist the "GI" toss.
If it wasn't clear, I won't be staying at any price, nor will my carload. Toronto is just too close.
(And I'll bring my DS!)
Post by: roger dodger on April 03, 2010, 08:58:18 PM
Post by: CF on April 04, 2010, 12:15:59 AM
CF
Post by: BHMike on April 04, 2010, 03:10:20 AM
Quote from: "CF"
When is the con this year? I'm going to the Joecon in rhode island this year but if the CanJoeCon is after that then I would love to come. I just need a dang job!
CF
Look at the top of this thread - at the site banner. ;-)
Post by: turner on April 04, 2010, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: roger dodger on April 07, 2010, 10:49:44 AM
Because knowing is half the battle.
Post by: BHMike on April 07, 2010, 11:36:46 AM
Quote from: "roger dodger"
As a first timer (hopefully) I have a few questions about the Candaian Joe Con. How much did it cost last year for admission? How much was the convention exclusive package? And will the older convention figures ever be available again, or is eBay the only way to get them?
Because knowing is half the battle.
In order:
1. $15.00 w/ attendee badge, lanyard, etc. - expect about the same this year
2. $125.00 Canadian : Most likely will be between $100-$125.00 this year, if all goes well. ;-)
3. Never say never - but not in the original ARAH molds that they were first sold in. Ebay is your new friend if you want them - but expect to pay high amounts for them if you really want them. I think the last JoeCanuck figure I saw on ebay sold for about $700.00 - and that was years ago.
Post by: pdaat on April 07, 2010, 12:07:48 PM
Post by: roger dodger on April 07, 2010, 02:49:13 PM
Post by: bandonov on April 07, 2010, 03:00:48 PM
http://www.seetorontonow.com/ (http://www.seetorontonow.com/)
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 07, 2010, 05:39:31 PM
Quote from: "roger dodger"
Thanks for the info. My son would likely go to the con with me, but my wife and daughter would not be interested. Are there other things to see and do nearby that they might like?
The key word is nearby. There is nothing for a family to due in this part of Toronto. All this area is Pearson airport, a golf course, various hotels and industrial properties. Downtown Toronto to and from here is about 40 minutes on a good day.
Post by: BHMike on April 07, 2010, 06:35:20 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "roger dodger"The key word is nearby. There is nothing for a family to due in this part of Toronto. All this area is Pearson airport, a golf course, various hotels and industrial properties. Downtown Toronto to and from here is about 40 minutes on a good day.
Via the 427, it's about 10-15 minutes Pete, I timed it when I was there as I needed to go to the Eaton Centre as well.Quote from: "pdaat"There was a special access pass to last year right? Will that be available or is it part of the con set package?
Last year there was. It was an additional $5.00 for a VIP admission to cover the extra room that I had to purchase. It was the only way to secure a Con set. This year, all rooms are included, so I should be able to have the one admission fee.Quote from: "roger dodger"Thanks for the info. My son would likely go to the con with me, but my wife and daughter would not be interested. Are there other things to see and do nearby that they might like?
Your wife and daughter could goto Canada's Wonderland.... :-)
As the date get's nearer, I should have a list of things available nearby. I know there is shopping nearby - not exactly sure HOW nearby yet. There's always other events going on at the surrounding hotels and the international centre as well.Quote from: "bandonov"Use this site for help looking for things to do in Toronto!
http://www.seetorontonow.com/ (http://www.seetorontonow.com/)
Great site.
http://www.seetorontonow.com/Visitor/Ev ... 2010-08-07 (http://www.seetorontonow.com/Visitor/Events.aspx?Date=2010-08-07)
(Scroll to the bottom)
Post by: CF on April 07, 2010, 08:08:18 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "CF"When is the con this year? I'm going to the Joecon in rhode island this year but if the CanJoeCon is after that then I would love to come. I just need a dang job!
CF
Look at the top of this thread - at the site banner. ;-)
pfffffffftt ::) ;D silly me I should pay more attention lol thanks man. This is perfect it's in the summer so I'll be able to come on down! ;D
CF
Post by: joss789 on April 07, 2010, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: "roger dodger"
Thanks for the info. My son would likely go to the con with me, but my wife and daughter would not be interested. Are there other things to see and do nearby that they might like?
I'm in the same boat. My wife and my son (too young for a full day at Con) will come with me. We will stay at the hotel friday and saturday. I have to find some great shopping center not too far from the hotel ???
By the way, thanks guys for the link and tips!
Post by: BHMike on April 07, 2010, 09:31:30 PM
Just a 5 minute drive away from the hotel (according to Google Maps).
If your wives and kids don't have fun there, then somethings wrong. ;-)
Post by: turner on April 07, 2010, 09:42:32 PM
Post by: joss789 on April 08, 2010, 06:07:49 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
http://www.woodbinecentre.ca/ (http://www.woodbinecentre.ca/)
Just a 5 minute drive away from the hotel (according to Google Maps).
If your wives and kids don't have fun there, then somethings wrong. ;-)
Thanks a lot Mike!
Post by: xhairs on April 10, 2010, 07:49:30 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 10, 2010, 08:06:32 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
yup ill need to get one for sure.
hey X, you're close enough to the border that you should be able to get that new drivers license and cross with it.
Post by: xhairs on April 10, 2010, 08:08:52 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "xhairs"yup ill need to get one for sure.
hey X, you're close enough to the border that you should be able to get that new drivers license and cross with it.
oh i meant a hotel room but i do still need to get the license lol.