Calling All Ontarians

[bebo67]

I'm not in a position to make any plans. And to be honest, an overnighter to Niagara is a longer trip and more expensive than I care to spend this summer.

I have a pre-surgical screening July 5th, and some hopes I might get in before summer is done, but I will require some recovery time.

A day trip to Toronto/Orilla/Ottawa might be doable mid July, and I would be enthusiastic for planning something in the early fall, especially Montreal. I do love Montreal, even if Montreal Casino is not my very favourite.

Rama is 100% the easiest and cheapest venue for me to meet people for an afternoon. Minimal walking to get there via a casino operator, but Mondays and Wednesdays are the days bus leaves from here.

Dionysus, you stay home with the dogs, your mom can come meet me, lol.

@the Shamus would be a great guy to hook up with. I enjoy his videos so much, and even I did not make it myself, I'd feel like I was there with you.

I'm going to Mexico in November with a friend of mine, so I wont be doing Montreal after all.

 

[lockinlove]

With my work and sports schedule on the weekends I dont see how it would be possible although if Sonic comes I may just find way

Thanks for the invite even though I am not really posting much anymore

 

[Nate]

It's amazing that back in the day we did things on the spur of the moment.

In today's day and age - Sorry:

I have sports
I have Dogs
I am in Goatland
My Pet Hamster is sick
It's too far
I'll be in Afghanistan
I'm mining for Gold in Australia
.............

I've experienced that plenty of times - Throw a function / party / get together, everybody is keen and then a day before the function, excuses start rolling in.

Eventually you end up with 3 people and the other 79 just never bother.

Nate

 

[pinnit2014]

It's amazing that back in the day we did things on the spur of the moment.

In today's day and age - Sorry:

I have sports
I have Dogs
I am in Goatland
My Pet Hamster is sick
It's too far
I'll be in Afghanistan
I'm mining for Gold in Australia
.............

I've experienced that plenty of times - Throw a function / party / get together, everybody is keen and then a day before the function, excuses start rolling in.

Eventually you end up with 3 people and the other 79 just never bother.

Nate

I actually had a convo the other day about that! I’m down in Manchester on Monday and have a few Uni pals in and around that area so I thought I’d ask to they want to go out for a few beers. One of them said ‘On a Monday?’, the other actually said they’d need to check their diary (wtf - what is that?)

Then I felt sad and old because I remember at Uni at 7pm saying ‘nah, staying in’. 8pm: third beer. No planning, no checking if it’s ok: just doing.

Sign of advancing years maybe

Or maybe iv just too much free time

 

[Nate]

I actually had a convo the other day about that! I’m down in Manchester on Monday and have a few Uni pals in and around that area so I thought I’d ask to they want to go out for a few beers. One of them said ‘On a Monday?’, the other actually said they’d need to check their diary (wtf - what is that?)

Then I felt sad and old because I remember at Uni at 7pm saying ‘nah, staying in’. 8pm: third beer. No planning, no checking if it’s ok: just doing.

Sign of advancing years maybe

Or maybe iv just too much free time

Yeah it's sad mate. Check their diary

We didn't plan in advance in the past. You got called up, told that there was a party happening later. You were there, you drank like a fish, got pissed, had the best fun EVER, met 7 new chicks and still talk about 'THAT' night 15 years later.

Umm yeah - Times have changed.

@bebo67 - Don't mean to HIJACK your Ontario Meistermeet - Just having a bit of banter.

Nate

 

[bebo67]

Yeah it's sad mate. Check their diary

We didn't plan in advance in the past. You got called up, told that there was a party happening later. You were there, you drank like a fish, got pissed, had the best fun EVER, met 7 new chicks and still talk about 'THAT' night 15 years later.

Umm yeah - Times have changed.

@bebo67 - Don't mean to HIJACK your Ontario Meistermeet - Just having a bit of banter.

Nate

No. I'm glad that this has been brought up. I am finding out lately how people are secluding themselves and it's really disheartening. Life needs to be lived. I know that well.

 

[goatwack]

I wouldn't call modern life secluded. I have Larry laptop, my bezzie Ed e-cig and Percy porn mag a stone's throw away!

I'll get my coat

 

[paul7388]

I wouldn't call modern life secluded. I have Larry laptop, my bezzie Ed e-cig and Percy porn mag a stone's throw away!

I'll get my coat

do you really still get porn mags these days

Thought with the internet there would be no demand for them. But guess as long as people like you are about

 

[goatwack]

do you really still get porn mags these days

Thought with the internet there would be no demand for them. But guess as long as people like you are about

No, silly

That Mayfair is from about 1996

Once you go paper, you don't look back

 

[paul7388]

No, silly

That Mayfair is from about 1996

Once you go paper, you don't look back

Over 20 years old.

Why keep it since the pages will be well stuck together by now

 

[Borgie]

I'd come but Canadia's a bit far

You've always got some lame excuse .

 

[goatwack]

Over 20 years old.

Why keep it since the pages will be well stuck together by now

I have to make do with the cover these days

 

[dionysus]

It's amazing that back in the day we did things on the spur of the moment.

In today's day and age - Sorry:

I have sports
I have Dogs
I am in Goatland
My Pet Hamster is sick
It's too far
I'll be in Afghanistan
I'm mining for Gold in Australia
.............

I've experienced that plenty of times - Throw a function / party / get together, everybody is keen and then a day before the function, excuses start rolling in.

Eventually you end up with 3 people and the other 79 just never bother.

Nate

back in the day, I was a kid and diidnt have adult reponsibilities I was also a lot more selfish and self-absorbed I'd hop in the car and ef for for 2 days, 2 weeks, heck 2 months

But I agree about making plans and then making excuses - if you agree and commit, then make the necessary arrangements you were originally able to make to go (of course, that still doesnt mean life doesnt step in, then, you have the decency to write or phone and cancel). I've had to too often where I've cleaned, boughten items for event etc and effers bail for no reason than...'cuz'
It's why I was clear from the get-go I wouldnt likely be able I'm single and rely entirely upon one person to watch my dogs
But
I hope everyone enjoys, sounds like good fun; that being said, were I flush, I know the impending date, and I'm able, I could be a late yes, but it would be irresponsible of me to commit now not knowing

 

[goatwack]

back in the day, I was a kid and diidnt have adult reponsibilities I was also a lot more selfish and self-absorbed I'd hop in the car and ef for for 2 days, 2 weeks, heck 2 months

But I agree about making plans and then making excuses - if you agree and commit, then make the necessary arrangements you were originally able to make to go (of course, that still doesnt mean life doesnt step in, then, you have the decency to write or phone and cancel). I've had to too often where I've cleaned, boughten items for event etc and effers bail for no reason than...'cuz'
It's why I was clear from the get-go I wouldnt likely be able I'm single and rely entirely upon one person to watch my dogs
But
I hope everyone enjoys, sounds like good fun; that being said, were I flush, I know the impending date, and I'm able, I could be a late yes, but it would be irresponsible of me to commit now not knowing

Man, that was a really long-winded way of saying you can't be bothered

 

[dionysus]

Man, that was a really long-winded way of saying you can't be bothered

lmao
should anyone be bothered, google the temperament and characteristics of the karelian bear dog, and you'll see why the dog can't be left with a boarder or sitter

 

[bebo67]

Everyone? So far only one yes, and one maybe. I'm ready to say screw it I have bigger responsibilities than all of you, but I'm resourceful in an adult way too.

 

[bebo67]

lmao
should anyone be bothered, google the temperament and characteristics of the karelian bear dog, and you'll see why the dog can't be left with a boarder or sitter

Motels are pet friendly now too

 

[dionysus]

Motels are pet friendly now too

it isnt the matter of the motel being friendly

 

[goatwack]

Dion's dogs are quite lively it must be said

 

[dionysus]

Dion's dogs are quite lively it must be said

- that was last week
I take the big one walkies cuz mom is an itty bitty little person (4'6") and she walks the smaller

we came across a rabbit on our walk
i just yelled to mom in the kitchen
'how are the knees'
she just yelled back 'still got scabs on 'em'

 

[bebo67]

I will just go to the meister meet in England this year. Bring my laptop, stay with family, and all will be good. Live life you guys. Gambling, internet can be fun and addicting, but you never know what can happen health wise. Go out, make memories. Have a great afternoon/ night

 

[deepsky2]

Everyone? So far only one yes, and one maybe. I'm ready to say screw it I have bigger responsibilities than all of you, but I'm resourceful in an adult way too.

I think this is a great Idea! A day out, meet new people, play slots, see the falls. I never get tired of NiagraFalls. I myself get stuck in the same old everyday routine and stuck in my comfort zone so its good for everyone to adventure out. It's not like we have to hang out 24/7 meet for a bit and if everyone feels like doing their own thing then so be it. Besides would be cool to meet others with the same interest and do some slotting.

 

[Jasminebed]

Bebo, at this point I can barely walk from one room to another. I have no idea what dates I will have medical appointments etc. I've had a lot of meet ups over the years, most of them one on one. I was usually the one on a bus visiting someone closeby. Toronto, Montreal, Rama, Ottawa/LacLeamy.

Don't be pissy with me that I'm making excuses or not enough effort. I am just not in the mood for that these days. I'm not functioning well day to day in my own home.

 

[slotmaster]

Well that was quick,lol. You don't want to be anywhere near or going to Niagara Falls on a long weekend, Complete nightmare just a fyi for dates. For me I am not sure as posted I am thinking and looking at a whole new life, I still have almost 2 weeks of holidays at current job so if I am still there am mostly looking at a week in Sept. and have no plans at this time for those like 2 weeks I have left.

Bebo is partially correct in you have to live and go on adventures etc etc and I actually am telling people that myself at the moment, but people are like work work work and wait wait wait and then it's too late but it is difficult to say over a month out at least.

 

[dionysus]

I spent a lot of my youth backpacking, travelling and living and working around the world and was fortunate to be able to do so, having the time, funds and lack of responsibilities - one of my fave was backpacking from ON to BC and back, even though I completely ruined my feet and ended up with septicemia and on crutches lol

Then I entered my 40s and got dogs - one of them which required a solid 2 years of heavy training, and which requires further training throughout the lifetime of the dog. And while I'll never get another karelian, I wouldnt trade her for a million bucks cash in hand.

And sure, it put a huge crimp in my lifestyle and social life but I CHOSE full well knowing going in.
I LIKE time at home with, and love, the dogs, and making the home and yard nice and spending time out back or friends' yards, having drinks and fires.
And when the dog passes, I imagine I'll do more travelling, health and body permitting.

Next go, I want two large dogs but less maintenance and more likely able to bring everywhere or drop anywhere (like the one fat bastard I have), as opposed to the other terror I have which the boarder, depiste their assurances can and has handled every type, explained in no uncertain terms, is never allowed to return