Ontario Get Together

Added.

Aug 18 is my anniversary, so 19th would be better, but I will try to work it out either way.

Added to my favourites as well. Thanks!

August 18/19 will work for me.

If we go with East I can help with that...

Brampton

I have a tentative thing on Aug 17 weekend - so choose the date and I may be able to come anyway. East is good. I go to TO a lot to visit my Dad so west is also possible. (Don't you just love firm clear answers?!)

Im game for any of those dates.  I however will need a ride.  Im hoping Marple steps up again.  Riding with her was a riot.  And its nice to know her.

I'm good for any of the dates in August - I'm in Burlington.

Hi ladies, depending on the date in August, count me in if I'm in town.  I'm going away later in the month. I'll add to my favourites. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new ladies, too!

Those dates are fine for me, prefer a Sunday. I'm in Toronto, so location not an issue. (Schatz, last 2 years the gathering has been way west, in Niagara, thanks to Linda's hospitality... I think the idea this year is to be east of Toronto for people who are in Peterborough, Kingston area. etc. Mississauga would still require a trek for them through this congested city.)

In the other thread there were Ottawa, Bellville, Peterborough. There are also those coming from the northern areas above the gta I believe.

It's all good...  I am sure it will all be sorted. I use to live in Oakville, and Mississauga. I totally get how far it seems to come east.

As for Pickle Barrel in the Erin Mills town center. I would rather the Sherway Gardens one if we are really going to push west end. main reason is it is RIGHT at the junction for the 427, QEW, and Gardiner.

Mall places are fine for me... I only have to worry about where the "kernels" is in relation to the entrance. If I am having an off day I needd to be able to get in and out without being too close. The kernels in Sherway is in a store if I recall over a center kiosk type setting. It is not designed to pipe the entire mall with the smell of popcorn so I can actually go into that mall for short periods.

I honestly don't think there is an area in the GTA I don't know. *blush* 

I totally get the need to accomodate the driving distances of the various members. I am going to politely say:

Hi my name is Shelley and I can and have had anaphylactic reactions to corn. Specifically popcorn because when it is made the drop of water inside heats, causes the kernel to burst creating the popped corn effect but it also releases the steam into the air and makes tiny little particles airborn. Best case is I might get itchy... From there I've had to leave malls because my skin started to feel like it was burning, my lips, and face get a touch puffy, I may need my inhaleur, and I typically have an epipen on hand. Which reminds me... time to get a new one.

I am totally in for the get together... BUT a mall location may cause me to have to stay home if my system isn't functioning well enough to not have a big reaction. If there isoutside access I can use. I am good. If there is access within the mall but it is very close to the main doors I am also typically good.

Sorry to be a pain in the butt. I know it kinda wrecks things. It is why I originally suggested places not located within malls. Which there are plenty of in Mississagua. Heck... If we are going west then what about Snug Harbour in Port Credit. Awesome place... Get to watch the pretty boats... Etc.

If we were to go downtown Toronto there is Kitkat on King St. by John St.

If we were to go to the northern area there is that massive collection of places at 400 & highway 7. 

Shell

If it is out this way the Whitby area is likely better. Thickson & 401 has a plethora of places in one spot.

If I can avoid the trek across the top of the GTA I will be happy.  Anything this side of Yonge?

Peterborough 

I think we should decide on the date first.  A lot of us will have to give several weeks notice at work as August is the month of vacationing coworkers.