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matthewgrant

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Canada Day/Fête du Canada!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!! canada July 1
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Reply #1 posted 07/01/09 8:07am

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woot!

How will you celebrate, matthewgrant?
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #2 posted 07/01/09 8:15am

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well this is actually the first time in awhile I'm not doing anything omfg looks like it's pretty much watching movies and reading for myself today. But I usually head over to the next town for their parade and BBQ in the sun with some family.

how about you?
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Reply #3 posted 07/01/09 8:19am

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woot!
i'm sick with a cold...it's on the brink of "better" though...
i'm helping out with a huge BBQ down by the water today.


even though it's scheduled to rain. rolleyes
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Reply #4 posted 07/01/09 8:20am

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matthewgrant said:

well this is actually the first time in awhile I'm not doing anything omfg looks like it's pretty much watching movies and reading for myself today. But I usually head over to the next town for their parade and BBQ in the sun with some family.

how about you?

I dunno. hmmm I'm a sucker for fireworks and an excuse to BBQ, but for some strange reason I'm actually wanting to drive home to Ohio today to stay through the weekend.

I didn't know you were in Toronto, BTW.
[Edited 7/1/09 8:23am]
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #5 posted 07/01/09 8:25am

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sammij said:

woot!
i'm sick with a cold...it's on the brink of "better" though...
i'm helping out with a huge BBQ down by the water today.


even though it's scheduled to rain. rolleyes

I'm getting over a cold, too! disbelief I'm at the stage where I'm starting to cough up all sorts of grody stuff. ill

Summer colds are the WORST!!
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #6 posted 07/01/09 8:27am

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sammij said:

woot!
i'm sick with a cold...it's on the brink of "better" though...
i'm helping out with a huge BBQ down by the water today.


even though it's scheduled to rain. rolleyes


ohh well I hope you feel better and that it doesn't rain, that sounds like fun, down by the water biggrin
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Reply #7 posted 07/01/09 8:27am

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Lammastide said:

sammij said:

woot!
i'm sick with a cold...it's on the brink of "better" though...
i'm helping out with a huge BBQ down by the water today.


even though it's scheduled to rain. rolleyes

I'm getting over a cold, too! disbelief I'm at the stage where I'm starting to cough up all sorts of grody stuff. ill

Summer colds are the WORST!!

That's where I'm at too! I've been sick since Sunday, fever and everything... I got mad scared, thinking it was that H1N1 virus... shake

but yeah there's something brewing in the ol'lungs ill
i HATE being sick in the summer, but i don't mind that it's been raining the whole time, i'll be back to 100% by the time the sunshine comes back woot!
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Reply #8 posted 07/01/09 8:28am

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matthewgrant said:

sammij said:

woot!
i'm sick with a cold...it's on the brink of "better" though...
i'm helping out with a huge BBQ down by the water today.


even though it's scheduled to rain. rolleyes


ohh well I hope you feel better and that it doesn't rain, that sounds like fun, down by the water biggrin

thanks! and i hope so too biggrin
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Reply #9 posted 07/01/09 8:36am

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Lammastide said:

matthewgrant said:

well this is actually the first time in awhile I'm not doing anything omfg looks like it's pretty much watching movies and reading for myself today. But I usually head over to the next town for their parade and BBQ in the sun with some family.

how about you?

I dunno. hmmm I'm a sucker for fireworks and an excuse to BBQ, but for some strange reason I'm actually wanting to drive home to Ohio today to stay through the weekend.

I didn't know you were in Toronto, BTW.
[Edited 7/1/09 8:23am]

drive all the way there? how long would that take? you're originally from the States? what brought you to Canadaland?
and yeah, I stayed in Port Hope with a friend and took the train into Toronto for a little taste of pride. plans to come up were made really quick. There's so much more I wanna do there. I can't wait til next year, TO pride, or any pride event has to become one of my traditions bananadance
[Edited 7/1/09 8:44am]
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Reply #10 posted 07/01/09 8:56am

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Happy Birthday Canada! Happy Birthday Princess Diana! Happy Birthday Dan Ackroyd!

And ... .Happy Birthday to me ... a2grafix!
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Reply #11 posted 07/01/09 9:02am

Lammastide

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matthewgrant said:

Lammastide said:


I dunno. hmmm I'm a sucker for fireworks and an excuse to BBQ, but for some strange reason I'm actually wanting to drive home to Ohio today to stay through the weekend.

I didn't know you were in Toronto, BTW.
[Edited 7/1/09 8:23am]

drive all the way there? how long would that take? you're originally from the States? what brought you to Canadaland?
and yeah, I stayed in Port Hope with a friend and took the train into Toronto for a little taste of pride. plans to come up were made really quick. There's so much more I wanna do there. I can't wait til next year, TO pride, or any pride event has to become one of my traditions bananadance
[Edited 7/1/09 8:44am]

The drive from Toronto to Cleveland is supposed to take about 4 1/2 hours, but construction between Toronto and Niagara Falls or crappy weather in Buffalo, NY, has stretched out the trip to as long as 8 hours. disbelief

Cleveland is home, but I will have been here in TO for 3 years as of September. I'm up for a couple graduate programs, and my daughter is in French Immersion. It's a cool city. I LOVE the mix of cultures.

Glad you had a good time! Let us know when you come back up. Sammi has mentioned we should do a GTA orger meet-up. For the sake of numbers, I suppose we could extend it to all of Southern Ontario. lol
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #12 posted 07/01/09 9:04am

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Congratulations! Thanks for the Bacon.
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Reply #13 posted 07/01/09 9:11am

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Lammastide said:


The drive from Toronto to Cleveland is supposed to take about 4 1/2 hours, but construction between Toronto and Niagara Falls or crappy weather in Buffalo, NY, has stretched out the trip to as long as 8 hours. disbelief

Cleveland is home, but I will have been here in TO for 3 years as of September. I'm up for a couple graduate programs, and my daughter is in French Immersion. It's a cool city. I LOVE the mix of cultures.

Glad you had a good time! Let us know when you come back up. Sammi has mentioned we should do a GTA orger meet-up. For the sake of numbers, I suppose we could extend it to all of Southern Ontario. lol


4 1/2 isn't bad but 8 hours WOW lol I'd go insane. Even I got bored of my ipod on the way up to Port Hope (a little over 4 hour drive).

and i'm glad you like it thumbs up! I love that too always enjoy myself when I'm there.

touched GTA/Southern Ontario meet-up sounds like fun!
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Reply #14 posted 07/01/09 9:12am

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a2grafix said:

Happy Birthday Canada! Happy Birthday Princess Diana! Happy Birthday Dan Ackroyd!

And ... .Happy Birthday to me ... a2grafix!

well, happy birthday to ya' razz
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Reply #15 posted 07/01/09 9:14am

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matthewgrant said:

a2grafix said:

Happy Birthday Canada! Happy Birthday Princess Diana! Happy Birthday Dan Ackroyd!

And ... .Happy Birthday to me ... a2grafix!

well, happy birthday to ya' razz



Thanks! Forgot add one more -- Happy Birthday Jamie Farr (M*A*S*H*)
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Reply #16 posted 07/01/09 9:17am

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touched
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Reply #17 posted 07/01/09 11:19am

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a2grafix said:

Happy Birthday Canada! Happy Birthday Princess Diana! Happy Birthday Dan Ackroyd!

And ... .Happy Birthday to me ... a2grafix!

lol happy birthday!! join the party balloons
doveShe couldn't stop crying 'cause she knew he was gone to stay dove
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Reply #18 posted 07/01/09 12:55pm

Ace

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!
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Reply #19 posted 07/01/09 12:56pm

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Ace said:

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!

Sooooo typical. disbelief
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #20 posted 07/01/09 12:58pm

Ace

Lammastide said:

Ace said:

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!

Sooooo typical. disbelief

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Reply #21 posted 07/01/09 1:06pm

Ace

Ya know what? I think Lammastide's become a better Canadian than I am. lol
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Reply #22 posted 07/01/09 1:10pm

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Ya know what? I think Lammastide's become a better Canadian than I am. lol

redface
I still wouldn't be caught dead eating ketchup potato chips, though. ill
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #23 posted 07/01/09 1:14pm

Ace

Lammastide said:

Ace said:

Ya know what? I think Lammastide's become a better Canadian than I am. lol

redface
I still wouldn't be caught dead eating ketchup potato chips, though. ill

lol I haven't had those since I was a kid. I forgot they even existed. I was eyeing some Ruffles "All-Dressed" at Shoppers the other day, though. drool Then I looked at the calorie count and the amount of carbs. sigh
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Reply #24 posted 07/01/09 2:00pm

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woot! party canada party woot!

cool
canada

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Reply #25 posted 07/01/09 5:01pm

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Ace said:

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!


Toronto's Canada Day Celebrations Cancelled
It's appears Canada Day is going to be a big fizzle in many parts of Toronto, with festivals, celebrations — even the city-sponsored fireworks display — cancelled.

City officials say they cancelled the festivities because of the continuing strike by municipal workers.

Without the unionized workers the shows can't go on — so the city is pulling the plug on about a dozen planned festivals, a sports tournament and even the traditional Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridge's Bay.

"I know many Torontonians look forward to our Canada Day celebrations," city manager Joe Pennachetti said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.

"While we remain hopeful there will be a timely resolution to the strike, July 1 is fast approaching. Please be reminded that the city-run Canada Day events … and those that have permits to take place on city property, are cancelled."

The Ashbridge's Bay fireworks display has been held for decades and brings thousands of people to Toronto's east-end beaches for the show. Jazz Festival unaffected

Also included in the cancellations are normally well-attended celebrations at Mel Lastman Square, Kew Gardens, Earl Bales Park and Flemingdon Park.

In addition to the Canada Day events, the city has also cancelled for the duration of the strike all events in Nathan Phillips Square, Metro Square and any other civic squares and parks.

The Toronto Jazz Festival will go ahead. Organizers have posted a notice on their web site saying their events are not affected by the strike.

"The festival is a self-contained event, run independently from the city," said a notice from Patrick Taylor, the executive producer of the festival.

"We are not a city produced event but rather a charitable organization that has been planning this festival for months in advance. As the city's largest music festival, we look forward to putting on another great event."

City officials say some of the Canada Day events may be able to go ahead — but only "on a modified basis" — if the strike ends by this weekend.

Cancelled Events:
Amesbury Canada Day, Amesbury Park
Ashbridge's Bay Fireworks
Canada Day Event, Earlscourt Park
Somali-Canada Day, Earl Bales Park
Ontario Australian Football Championships, Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Peanut Town Festival, Oriole Park - North
East York Toronto Canada Day, Stan Wadlow Park
MPP Canada Day Event - Don Valley West MPP, Flemingdon Park
Shomoy Mela, Detonia Park
Canada Day Celebrations, Thompson Memorial Park/ Miliken District Park
Canada Day Celebration, St. James Park
New Country Canada Day Jam, Woodbine Park
16th Annual Neighbours Together, Riverdale Park East
Canada Day Festival, Kew Gardens
Canada Day, Mel Lastman Square


comfort you don't get Canada Day anyway! lol
[Edited 7/1/09 17:11pm]
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Reply #26 posted 07/01/09 5:08pm

Ace

matthewgrant said:

Ace said:

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!


Toronto's Canada Day Celebrations Cancelled
It's appears Canada Day is going to be a big fizzle in many parts of Toronto, with festivals, celebrations — even the city-sponsored fireworks display — cancelled.

City officials say they cancelled the festivities because of the continuing strike by municipal workers.

Without the unionized workers the shows can't go on — so the city is pulling the plug on about a dozen planned festivals, a sports tournament and even the traditional Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridge's Bay.

"I know many Torontonians look forward to our Canada Day celebrations," city manager Joe Pennachetti said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.

"While we remain hopeful there will be a timely resolution to the strike, July 1 is fast approaching. Please be reminded that the city-run Canada Day events … and those that have permits to take place on city property, are cancelled."

The Ashbridge's Bay fireworks display has been held for decades and brings thousands of people to Toronto's east-end beaches for the show. Jazz Festival unaffected

Also included in the cancellations are normally well-attended celebrations at Mel Lastman Square, Kew Gardens, Earl Bales Park and Flemingdon Park.

In addition to the Canada Day events, the city has also cancelled for the duration of the strike all events in Nathan Phillips Square, Metro Square and any other civic squares and parks.

The Toronto Jazz Festival will go ahead. Organizers have posted a notice on their web site saying their events are not affected by the strike.

"The festival is a self-contained event, run independently from the city," said a notice from Patrick Taylor, the executive producer of the festival.

"We are not a city produced event but rather a charitable organization that has been planning this festival for months in advance. As the city's largest music festival, we look forward to putting on another great event."

City officials say some of the Canada Day events may be able to go ahead — but only "on a modified basis" — if the strike ends by this weekend.

Cancelled Events:
Amesbury Canada Day, Amesbury Park
Ashbridge's Bay Fireworks
Canada Day Event, Earlscourt Park
Somali-Canada Day, Earl Bales Park
Ontario Australian Football Championships, Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Peanut Town Festival, Oriole Park - North
East York Toronto Canada Day, Stan Wadlow Park
MPP Canada Day Event - Don Valley West MPP, Flemingdon Park
Shomoy Mela, Detonia Park
Canada Day Celebrations, Thompson Memorial Park/ Miliken District Park
Canada Day Celebration, St. James Park
New Country Canada Day Jam, Woodbine Park
16th Annual Neighbours Together, Riverdale Park East
Canada Day Festival, Kew Gardens
Canada Day, Mel Lastman Square


comfort you don't get Canada Day anyway! lol

That's okay; we're separating. Might as well make it formal...
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Reply #27 posted 07/01/09 5:34pm

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Lammastide said:

Ace said:

Ya know what? I think Lammastide's become a better Canadian than I am. lol

redface
I still wouldn't be caught dead eating ketchup potato chips, though. ill


I'm American and I love ketchup-flavored crisps and those dill-flavored crisps. Awesome.
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Reply #28 posted 07/01/09 7:41pm

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matthewgrant said:

Ace said:

Fuck Canada.

Viva la Toronto! woot!


Toronto's Canada Day Celebrations Cancelled
It's appears Canada Day is going to be a big fizzle in many parts of Toronto, with festivals, celebrations — even the city-sponsored fireworks display — cancelled.

City officials say they cancelled the festivities because of the continuing strike by municipal workers.

Without the unionized workers the shows can't go on — so the city is pulling the plug on about a dozen planned festivals, a sports tournament and even the traditional Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridge's Bay.

"I know many Torontonians look forward to our Canada Day celebrations," city manager Joe Pennachetti said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.

"While we remain hopeful there will be a timely resolution to the strike, July 1 is fast approaching. Please be reminded that the city-run Canada Day events … and those that have permits to take place on city property, are cancelled."

The Ashbridge's Bay fireworks display has been held for decades and brings thousands of people to Toronto's east-end beaches for the show. Jazz Festival unaffected

Also included in the cancellations are normally well-attended celebrations at Mel Lastman Square, Kew Gardens, Earl Bales Park and Flemingdon Park.

In addition to the Canada Day events, the city has also cancelled for the duration of the strike all events in Nathan Phillips Square, Metro Square and any other civic squares and parks.

The Toronto Jazz Festival will go ahead. Organizers have posted a notice on their web site saying their events are not affected by the strike.

"The festival is a self-contained event, run independently from the city," said a notice from Patrick Taylor, the executive producer of the festival.

"We are not a city produced event but rather a charitable organization that has been planning this festival for months in advance. As the city's largest music festival, we look forward to putting on another great event."

City officials say some of the Canada Day events may be able to go ahead — but only "on a modified basis" — if the strike ends by this weekend.

Cancelled Events:
Amesbury Canada Day, Amesbury Park
Ashbridge's Bay Fireworks
Canada Day Event, Earlscourt Park
Somali-Canada Day, Earl Bales Park
Ontario Australian Football Championships, Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Peanut Town Festival, Oriole Park - North
East York Toronto Canada Day, Stan Wadlow Park
MPP Canada Day Event - Don Valley West MPP, Flemingdon Park
Shomoy Mela, Detonia Park
Canada Day Celebrations, Thompson Memorial Park/ Miliken District Park
Canada Day Celebration, St. James Park
New Country Canada Day Jam, Woodbine Park
16th Annual Neighbours Together, Riverdale Park East
Canada Day Festival, Kew Gardens
Canada Day, Mel Lastman Square


comfort you don't get Canada Day anyway! lol
[Edited 7/1/09 17:11pm]

Whoaaa! That sucks!

I'm in Erie, PA, enroute to Cleveland right now. This may explain why Niagara Falls was packed shoulder to shoulder!!
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #29 posted 07/01/09 10:15pm

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matthewgrant said:



touched


~~Beautiful!
Im proud to be canadian...."eh"

we went to a festival in the park,,,then it rained most of the day...never did go to the fireworks b/c we thought they'd be cancelled...they werent! mad
oh well...i watched the neighbours instead.


canada
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