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TAM5 rumors

Alliebubs said:
Ah, Minnesota. That's practically Canada's cousin. I like you. :)

New Yorkers making fun of Toronto are what make me twitch. :p
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And, I am originally from Detroit: Windsor's crackhead bastard neighbor.
 
Let me also add that the biggest landmark near my hotel in downtown Toronto was a building with a plaque that said, "Site of the first moving picture show in Toronto."

I believe that was in 1999.
 
Yo, I'm used to cold weather, and TO is cold.

And it sucks.

Even somewhere like Quebec City would be cool.

But theb best would be either the West Coast, or Calgary/Banff, if you must have it in Canada in winter.
 
JamesDillon said:
That's what all the Canadians seem to say. A perfect example of context defining one's expectations; I suppose, compared to the rest of the country, it may be a fun city.

And! You don't "freeze your ass off" in May. Maybe your thin-skinned American ass can't handle a stiff cool breeze. ;)

I'm not sure that we need to bring my ass into the conversation, but when I was there last May it was about 40 degrees. Again, I guess it's a matter of what you're used to, eh?
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First of all, you brought your ass into the conversation by implying that one's ass would freeze off in the cold Canadian May weather, since you had that particular experience.

Secondly, Toronto is a great city; perhaps not as great as NYC (gag) but, hey, it's far better than, say, a small-town with a population of, oh, two-thousand, wouldn't you agree?

Lastly, your use of the expression "eh" isn't funny. At all.
 
JamesDillon said:
Let me also add that the biggest landmark near my hotel in downtown Toronto was a building with a plaque that said, "Site of the first moving picture show in Toronto."

I believe that was in 1999.
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Your sarcasm is off-putting. And, again, you're not funny.
 
First of all, you brought your ass into the conversation by implying that one's ass would freeze off in the cold Canadian May weather, since you had that particular experience.

I am entirely uncomfortable with your objectifying my ass in this manner, and refuse to pursue this line of conversation further.

Secondly, Toronto is a great city; perhaps not as great as NYC (gag) but, hey, it's far better than, say, a small-town with a population of, oh, two-thousand, wouldn't you agree?

What's Toronto up to now, about 2,500? Do you count the dog sled teams?

Lastly, your use of the expression "eh" isn't funny. At all.

I apologize. I did not mean to infringe on your trademarked intellectual property.
 
JamesDillon said:
First of all, you brought your ass into the conversation by implying that one's ass would freeze off in the cold Canadian May weather, since you had that particular experience.

I am entirely uncomfortable with your objectifying my ass in this manner, and refuse to pursue this line of conversation further.

Secondly, Toronto is a great city; perhaps not as great as NYC (gag) but, hey, it's far better than, say, a small-town with a population of, oh, two-thousand, wouldn't you agree?

What's Toronto up to now, about 2,500? Do you count the dog sled teams?

Lastly, your use of the expression "eh" isn't funny. At all.

I apologize. I did not mean to infringe on your trademarked intellectual property.
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Fair enough. I will refrain from speaking about your ass, since your tiny baby feelings seem to wilt at the mention of your posterior. I apologise.

Trademarked intellectual property? How condescending can you be?
 
How about having it in Passaic, NJ? Or Newark? Anybody thought of that?






No, I guess not...
 
Metullus said:
How about having it in Passaic, NJ? Or Newark? Anybody thought of that?






No, I guess not...
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We're trying to avoid having you there. Too many chickens crapping on the conference floor and all...
 
I don't have any problem with Toronto, I know people there.

Besides, it's a 'rush' to fly into YYZ. *ducks*

I have to be honest though, I'd rather not go there in January, but are we just extrapolating from a previous pattern that it would be in January?
 
TJ Stough said:
I don't have any problem with Toronto, I know people there.

Besides, it's a 'rush' to fly into YYZ. *ducks*

I have to be honest though, I'd rather not go there in January, but are we just extrapolating from a previous pattern that it would be in January?
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You know, it's been quite a mild January so far (I guess one sort-of positive to global warming), so it might not be terribly bad to have it here, right? :)
 
Okay, so essentially, we need somewhere that:

1. Has lots of flights/easy to get to
2. Has decent weather in January
3. A range of non-conference entertainment options (incl. a range of prices)
4. Conference facilities for ~1000 people min.
5. Is in an affordable price range for middle income earners (which seems to be about where TAM attendees fall)

I can't think of many places other than Vegas.
 
Just out of curiosity, why does the conference have to be held in January? We'd have a lot more options if it were in the spring or summer.
 
And it would be more expensive (in terms of flights and accomodations), and it would be harder for people in most industries to get time off. That's why most conventions are in Jan/Feb.
 
fowlsound said:
We're trying to avoid having you there. Too many chickens crapping on the conference floor and all...
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Hey, I have too much respect for myself to go to Newark or Passaic. I was just trying to find someplace that you would feel comfortable. You know, motels with hourly rates, that kind of thing.

Shame on me for considering the comfort of others, I guess.
 
Jas said:
And it would be more expensive (in terms of flights and accomodations), and it would be harder for people in most industries to get time off. That's why most conventions are in Jan/Feb.
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This is a point that I hadn't considered. Once we get to Mar/April it's spring break madness, then after that is peak season. What about Autumn?
 
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