Ontario Avo meeting

[42]

I just met fellow Avalonian Ernie Nemeth for the first time, it turns out we are almost neighbours! – Ernie reached out to me and suggested that we meet for lunch. Thanks Ernie, I’m so glad we met...

One of the many subjects that we discussed was the possibility of suggesting an informal meeting with other Avalonians who are able to meet in Toronto. I’d like to float the idea out there just to see who would be interested in the idea. If you like the thought of, say, an Ontario "ground crew" chapter or if you are curious about the idea of meeting some other Avonuggets, then either reply to this or pm me and we’ll take a look at putting something fun together.

Who's in?

Best wishes

[selinam]

Sounds interesting - I'm in!

Selina

[42]

Sounds interesting - I'm in!

Selina

Great... I'll start a little list...

[king anthony]

Anywhere in the GTA is fine.

[gigha]

I just met fellow Avolonian Ernie Nemeth for the first time, it turns out we are almost neighbours! – Ernie reached out to me and suggested that we meet for lunch. Thanks Ernie, I’m so glad we met...

One of the many subjects that we discussed was the possibility of suggesting an informal meeting with other Avalonians who are able to meet in Toronto. I’d like to float the idea out there just to see who would be interested in the idea. If you like the thought of, say, an Ontario "ground crew" chapter or if you are curious about the idea of meeting some other Avonuggets, then either reply to this or pm me and we’ll take a look at putting something fun together.

Who's in?

Best wishes

Count me in. Live in Hamilton but work in TO :)
Great idea.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Excellent idea 42!

Count me in!

[42]

Excellent idea 42!

Count me in!

Thanks Ernie, we may need to get a bigger boat... we're up to 6 already. Love it.

[Vitalux]

Count me in.
I am in Oshawa...but would love to make the journey to meet other folks with open minds.

[42]

Count me in.
I am in Oshawa...but would love to make the journey to meet other folks with open minds.

thanks Gary, open minds and open arms... looking forward to meeting you.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Why did I ever think we were the only two here in this locale? I don't know. But you were right, there are many of us!

This is the start of something big, if nothing else we're gonna have a party...

[nearing]

I used to live close enough to make the trip but now am only there during xmas holidays. :car:

[Jeremy]

It sounds like a good idea and I consider it. I live in Newmarket, so it's quite feasible for me to attend Toronto for a meeting.

[42]

I used to live close enough to make the trip but now am only there during xmas holidays. :car:

We can always hold a reunion at Christmas just to get you here, Doc...

[nearing]

I used to live close enough to make the trip but now am only there during xmas holidays. :car:

We can always hold a reunion at Christmas just to get you here, Doc...

If you decide to have another at that time, I am in! Well, that's if my new job will allow for a vacation that quickly! LOL. To be decided (TBD) as they say.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Alright!

Five, already and two wish I coulds.

You're a genious 42.

Bump

[king anthony]

Brampton or Bolton even?

[42]

Brampton or Bolton even?

let's see how many responses we get, and i'll take a look at location and logistics once we get a sense for interest. We should try to make it central if possible.

[CurEus]

Aussi Moi!! If this becomes a regular meetup we could rotate throughout the GTA and other areas??

[42]

Aussi Moi!! If this becomes a regular meetup we could rotate throughout the GTA and other areas??

Bienvenue Mon Ami... Regular and rotating would be great if the interest is there.

[DeDukshyn]

I'd love to join .. but Canada is huge and I'm far, far away ... like six whole countries worth if it was Europe ... If I'm ever out that way, I'll try to contact some of you guys first though to see if we can hook up.

[42]

I'd love to join .. but Canada is huge and I'm far, far away ... like six whole countries worth if it was Europe ... If I'm ever out that way, I'll try to contact some of you guys first though to see if we can hook up.

We could always hook ya in on Skype dude...

[DeDukshyn]

I'd love to join .. but Canada is huge and I'm far, far away ... like six whole countries worth if it was Europe ... If I'm ever out that way, I'll try to contact some of you guys first though to see if we can hook up.

We could always hook ya in on Skype dude...

Good thinkin!

[Ontarioguy]

Hi there 42, great idea, and I am interested, however, being in the great white north, ie: an 8 hour drive north of Toronto, I will not be able to guarantee I can make it just any time out of the blue. But I would love to be kept posted when a date has been arranged.
Thanks,
Alan

[42]

Hi there 42, great idea, and I am interested, however, being in the great white north, ie: an 8 hour drive north of Toronto, I will not be able to guarantee I can make it just any time out of the blue. But I would love to be kept posted when a date has been arranged.
Thanks,
Alan

Alan
will do

[TWINCANS]

Sounds like a plan. I'm in TO but a bit west so love somewhere out of the downtown core (if you're taking votes). :car:

[42]

Sounds like a plan. I'm in TO but a bit west so love somewhere out of the downtown core (if you're taking votes). :car:

OK.. so far we are up to about 9 for sure and a couple of maybe's, I'll start thinking about a location tomorrow... would be great to fill a room with Avalonians...!

[toothpick]

Great idea 42, sounds like we mght have enough people for a road hockey game at least.
I,m 11/2 hours north of Toronto, and a little laid up at the moment, but, will make every effort to attend.
I,ll bring the Tim Hortons.

toothpick

[42]

Great idea 42, sounds like we mght have enough people for a road hockey game at least.
I,m 11/2 hours north of Toronto, and a little laid up at the moment, but, will make every effort to attend.
I,ll bring the Tim Hortons.

toothpick

Perfect... make sure you bring enough donuts as well, looks like we are feeding a hungry bunch of AvoCanucks...

Stay tuned for more info - where are you BTW?

[sandy]

Oh what an utterly fantastic idea :)

I only wish I didn't live so far away as I would be in like flynn for this wonderful event........................................It is great to see Canadians of like mind getting together and all I can say is I'm envious :) Anyone for Alberta or Saskatchewan meeting of Avalonians ??

[42]

Oh what an utterly fantastic idea :)

I only wish I didn't live so far away as I would be in like flynn for this wonderful event........................................It is great to see Canadians of like mind getting together and all I can say is I'm envious :) Anyone for Alberta or Saskatchewan meeting of Avalonians ??

Sandy
thanks for the good wishes... I'm sure there would be good interest in the western or prairie provinces. If you want to try it, let me know if I can help in any way.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Maybe we could get this thread sticky for a week or so to make sure all members see it? Don't know how to do that but I'll ask Ilie.

I'm already excited.

Love yas!

[toothpick]

Great thread 42.
I think it is just a wonderful gesture from 42 to get us to gather together.
He is working pretty hard at getting something started, and, i think that is commendable.
It is what we are supposed to be doing, gathering together, especially right now, to discuss how each of us are doing on our journey.
It,s nice chatting on the computer, but, grab someones hand, hard, and give it a shake while you look them straight in the eye and say hello, human contact, yeah man!
C,mon Ontario, now is the time, GTA is the place, let us gather.

toothpick

[Observer11]

I just met fellow Avalonian Ernie Nemeth for the first time, it turns out we are almost neighbours! – Ernie reached out to me and suggested that we meet for lunch. Thanks Ernie, I’m so glad we met...

One of the many subjects that we discussed was the possibility of suggesting an informal meeting with other Avalonians who are able to meet in Toronto. I’d like to float the idea out there just to see who would be interested in the idea. If you like the thought of, say, an Ontario "ground crew" chapter or if you are curious about the idea of meeting some other Avonuggets, then either reply to this or pm me and we’ll take a look at putting something fun together.

Who's in?

Best wishes

Wow what i great idea! I'm going to see if there are any Las Vegas Avy's out there :cool:

[selinam]

Looks like you've started something 42 :)

[jen]

Thanks, I am totally on board!! Am a few hours away but would travel for sure. Love this idea!!!

[Ernie Nemeth]

I asked Ilie to sticky thread but he thought bumping it occasionally might be sufficient.

So bumpity-bump,bump!

[king anthony]

...a few hours away...

North, East, West or South?

I am sure anyone from across the boarder can come too, if they are not far.

[toothpick]

Hello Avalon members.
Had a real nice thing happen today, really nice.
42 called me and said he would be going by where I live, did I mind if he took a minute,s to stop by so we could meet and say hello.
Well, are you kdding me ,a , chance to meet with a fellow avalonian, someone who actually knows the real deal.
Of course I accepted, and immediatley sent 42 directions on how to get here.
I waited with great anticipation, and was not disappointed.
We met each other with handshakes, high fives, and, hugs, like long lost brothers or something, it was lovely and incredible at the same time.
We both wore big smiles as we furiously asked questions back and forth, it was really cool.
What kind of a person is 42, well, he went a couple of hours, yeah, hours out of his way just to meet another avalonion, and I am so happy that he did.
Oh yeah, he brought coffee and donuts, but we got so caught up talkng we forgot all about them, I think we forgot them outside somewhere.
I must tell you, all, it is so very nice to start a conversation with, and how did you wake up friend, instead of studing someone for a few minutes to ascertain if thier awake at all or not.
Thanks 42, you made my summer brother.
I can not, monetarily speakng, attend any of these marvelous conventions going on, I was very jealous of these lucky attendee,s, but, not anymore, I just had a convention with 42 and soaked it in and enjoyed every minute of it.
I hope that you all get a chance to meet this kindred spirit, I do believe you will not be disappointed.

toothpick

[Ernie Nemeth]

I second that sentiment, Toothpick!

[Herbert]

I did not realize there were so many of us in Ontario. We actually could have arranged to have George Kavassilas do a presentation around Toronto - if only I'd known . . .
Anyway I have one friend at Avalon - Nearing - and I didn't even know she was here in Ontario. :>)
I'd love to meet you Nearing (and everyone else of course) but I'm not sure I can make it to Toronto - cows to milk you know :>)

[Ernie Nemeth]

I, too, am amazed at how many of us there are!

Did not know Toronto area had so many guiding lights.

[Someoneson1]

i live in kingston but would be intrested in attending. A weekend date would be best as work is tues to fri. i would take the bus there and back so i would hope its a solid date. but, i would love to meet other like minded ppl..

thanks much.... Randy

[grapevine]

Count me in.
I am in Oshawa...but would love to make the journey to meet other folks with open minds.

thanks Gary, open minds and open arms... looking forward to meeting you.

What a lovely reply - I wish I lived in Toronto .... :)

[42]

I second that sentiment, Toothpick!

Ernie, Toothpick, the pleasure of meeting you both reminded me of why we are here in this beautiful manifestation we call "now"... Peace Brothers.

[Amysenthia]

I would be interested if you meet closer to border by Niagra perhaps. It would be great to get together with members.

[toothpick]

Have a good Sunday, man.
I am sending good vibrations your way to aid your quest to gather a group of Avy,s together for a big group hug and a nice get together.
Good luck, 42, I for one am right behind you, brother.

toothpick

[Flash]

Hi Avalonians, I am wondering when and where you would meet, and as well is the Frenchie side of the country is welcome. If so, depending on the week end, we could maybe pool a car or a van from Montreal for a 5 hours drive.

Any from Quebec interested?

[42]

Hi Avalonians, I am wondering when and where you would meet, and as well is the Frenchie side of the country is welcome. If so, depending on the week end, we could maybe pool a car or a van from Montreal for a 5 hours drive.

Any from Quebec interested?

Bonjour! Now that we have a number of confirmed and interested Avo's from different parts, the next thing is logistics. I'm going to look at alternative locations tomorrow - so far it looks like the east end of the GTA is the best compromise for all, so i've got a couple of places to check out tomorrow. As for when... it looks like we could pull this off the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving, meaning that Sunday Oct 2nd in the afternoon might be a good target date. I'll firm up as soon as i can... thoughts people...?

[TWINCANS]

Does it have to be on the TTC ?

[42]

do you want it to be...?

[TWINCANS]

do you want it to be...?

Sorry. It's just that access tends to be the deciding factor in TO. Is it TTC? Is there free parking?

If you're asking me, I'm in the NW so I'll be driving. Others?

[gigha]

I work all days of the week, but i am off the weekend before Thanksgiving so that would be perfect.
I would be driving in from Hamilton
If anyone would like a lift anywhere between the Hammer and TO i would be happy to pick them up.
:peace:

[42]

do you want it to be...?

Sorry. It's just that access tends to be the deciding factor in TO. Is it TTC? Is there free parking?

If you're asking me, I'm in the NW so I'll be driving. Others?

Good points, I'll make sure that we do the best we can to get everyone there that can possibly attend, I'm sure we can arrange to meet people at the station if necessary. Whatever it takes.

[Flash]

Well that solves it for me, I am not available on that week end, already booked.

[selinam]

Not a good day for me either - I have something else already booked that day :(

[42]

Not a good day for me either - I have something else already booked that day :(

Ok, let's see what the consensus is.... Whatever it takes to get the most out of the day, whenever the day happens to happen. Sooner than later if possible.

[gigha]

Great thread 42.
I think it is just a wonderful gesture from 42 to get us to gather together.
He is working pretty hard at getting something started, and, i think that is commendable.
It is what we are supposed to be doing, gathering together, especially right now, to discuss how each of us are doing on our journey.
It,s nice chatting on the computer, but, grab someones hand, hard, and give it a shake while you look them straight in the eye and say hello, human contact, yeah man!
C,mon Ontario, now is the time, GTA is the place, let us gather.

toothpick

Well said. This is just a bump, would love to see this happen :bump:

[Someoneson1]

i can do oct 2nd or any other date on the weekend.

[42]

UPDATE

Thanks to all for a very supportive response. I'm excited.

I'm going to try to confirm dates and location today. I'd like to suggest that all who are interested pm me with an email address and I will send out details as a group email once i know the options... Let's get this party started friends....

[Ernie Nemeth]

Thanks for the hard work to make this happen, 42. I'm in, just tell me when. Will push everything else aside that day (if at all possible).

Can I help somehow, got time on my hands...

[Ernie Nemeth]

What happened to our Toronto meeting?

Never heard another word about it.
42 does not return my calls.
Am I out? Or has this idea faltered?

[gigha]

Just got back to this thread today Ernie. It would appear that the idea has died.
What a shame. I would love it to happen but a little to busy with work and family stuff to try and organize it myself.
And besides that i couldn't organize my way out of a wet paper bag :o
Maybe by bumping the thread someone else might take up the torch. :canada:

Edit: It looks like the last time 42 was on PA was October 19 2011.


What happened to our Toronto meeting?

Never heard another word about it.
42 does not return my calls.
Am I out? Or has this idea faltered?

[Ernie Nemeth]

Will have to meditate on this one.
I'm tired of this forum.
Too much talk and not enough doing.
Everyone with an opinion, everyone is right.

And the information is convoluted, inconsistent, mostly unsubstantiated.
People often come here only to have a war with words. To upset the peace...

Some here have no understanding of spirit at all. They go on talking about the news of the day without once referring to spirit and its wants and needs. Like it doen't even exist. How sad.

Then there are the experts. Experts in every field, some made up by the person themselves. And the charlatans who claim all sorts of freakish supposings, and draw us into their figments of dellusion. The sun worshippers, the earth worshippers, the doomsayers, the conspiracy proponents, the alien agenda agents, the scientific crowd, the trolls, the spiritually advanced and all manner of circus freak side show artists in between.

It's a joke right? A rather bad one at that. Who can take this place seriously?

Why post this here?

Because I cannot understand why a positive step towards action is so loath to appear. We are all arm-chair critics and professional opinion surfers with no desire to actually do something positive (or for that matter, negative). We might get dirty, we might be uncomfortable. Heck, we might put ourselves in danger - and with no off button to push to immediately release us from our discomfiture...

This is what I will think about - and I will contemplate what I want to do about it, if anything.
I'm tired of this pablum eating crowd.

[Skeptix]

Count me in.
I am in Oshawa...but would love to make the journey to meet other folks with open minds.

Crazy, I am in Oshawa as well.

[Sesan]

Too bad flights are so expensive! I'd book a trip from way out west. Wish I could be there.
:(

[lilac]

Hey, Sesan, we can do it too! I've never started a thread on here before:o. You go, I'll bump:canada:

[Cilka]

I wish I could come but I live in Kelowna.

[Tangri]

lets do it. But please do not post, place and time just PM to me and others

[Sesan]

Hey, Sesan, we can do it too! I've never started a thread on here before:o. You go, I'll bump:canada:

That would be fun! Logistical challenges, but may be worth a try. I don't know many on Avalon that are from B.C. though??? Let's see how many respond. You, Cilka, and me so far!
Sesan

[Cilka]

Who lives in Kelowna? We can have a meet up here.

[king anthony]

Why not just say, "on this date, at this time and at this location I will be" - who shows up... shows up.

[Sesan]

Who lives in Kelowna? We can have a meet up here.

Looks like Lilac and I are Islanders. Depending on how many are interested, with enough prep time, perhaps we can all meet in the middle somewhere? Just a thought. Sure would be great to get together sometime and have a chat. Keep in touch k.

[lilac]

Sesan, bumping as promised! At least you and I can have coffee sometime. I'm pretty flexible - anywhere between Victoria and Nanaimo. Hope we get some joiners.:fans:

Looks like Lilac and I are Islanders. Depending on how many are interested, with enough prep time, perhaps we can all meet in the middle somewhere? Just a thought. Sure would be great to get together sometime and have a chat. Keep in touch k.

[Tangri]

Why not just say, "on this date, at this time and at this location I will be" - who shows up... shows up.

No need to release unnecessary info for uninterested people to wast their time at forum , we can use PM.

[king anthony]

No need to release unnecessary info for uninterested people to wast their time at forum , we can use PM.

If one is not interested why would they be reading this thread/post!? Besides, how would one know who is interested or gain interest unless they post!?

[Tangri]

No need to release unnecessary info for uninterested people to wast their time at forum , we can use PM.

If one is not interested why would they be reading this thread/post!? Besides, how would one know who is interested or gain interest unless they post!?

if you Google search you will see the Avalon links. I think, no need to inform unnecessary bodies. Sorry for misunderstandings (which were , are, will be)

[king anthony]

...if you Google search you will see the Avalon links. I think, no need to inform unnecessary bodies...

It is unclear to me the direction of your words or the objective.