Toronto 2013 Meet Up Dates

[Maple]

Thank you for the info, confirming what I had researched.

 

Btw are you a fan of the Jays?

 

You can try Wonder pens for accessories inks and paper. If you are looking for pens to see in person Laywines has the widest selection in Toronto.

[bluejay]

Maple,

 

Unfortunately yes. Come out to the meets. You could find pens much cheaper than any store in Toronto

Most of us are always buying/trading. Some buying more than selling. Are you into vintage pens or modern?

[Maple]

bluejay,

 

I am just getting back into the habit of writing with a fountain pen, but I value both modern and vintage pens equally.

I think that I may come by to one of the meets before visiting any stores.

 

Thank you for the advice.

 

PS: if anyone has a blue or black bottle they would like to get rid off and maybe a pen they don`t use, please bring it to the next meet; I would love to purchase these items off you

 

Just trying to understand how this works: the next meet should be on Sunday October 20th and the location will be the CAMH unless otherwise discussed (as was the case for this month). Hmmm not sure I can wait long enough till then, lol!

Edited September 24, 2013 by Maple

[bluejay]

There was talk about moving the meets to a bar nearby. Maple are you over 18? If not then we would have to move it to a local restaurant instead.

[Cyber6]

There was talk about moving the meets to a bar nearby. Maple are you over 18? If not then we would have to move it to a local restaurant instead.

 

I didn't know about the bar idea. Dim lighting and crowded seating doesn't seem appropriate for a pen meet.

 

 

 

Edit: If CAMH is no longer available, I may have a long term solution. I'll check with Saskia

Edited September 25, 2013 by Cyber6

[bluejay]

Well it was suggested by raging_dragon. Ask him if it has good enough lighting.

[Mkim]

Hello everyone!

 

Since my last meeting with you all, I moved to Cambridge but will try and make it out to the upcoming Oct. one...

 

Hope everyone's well!

 

Cheers,

Michael

[bluejay]

Michael,

then why weren't you at the cambridge meet?

[Maple]

There was talk about moving the meets to a bar nearby. Maple are you over 18? If not then we would have to move it to a local restaurant instead.

 

 

I will turn 18 on October 14th so do not worry about moving your location just for me.

[raging.dragon]

Well it was suggested by raging_dragon. Ask him if it has good enough lighting.

 

The place I was thinking of was a pub, I believe they'll admit all ages, they just can't serve alcohol to anyone under 19.

 

There are many places we could meet; however, in most cases the owners would want want us to either: buy a meal or pay an admission or booking fee. It's the requirement for a free of charge meeing place that makes this difficult. Perhaps we should just meet at a food court in one of the Yorkville area malls (Cumberland Terrace, Manulife Centre, 60 Bloor West, and Hudson Bay Centre)? I'm currently working in the area so I can scout for the nicest food court.

 

Yorkville is easily accessible from both the Bloor and Yonge subway lines and it's close to Laywine's and the MB Boutique. We could also meet near Wonderpens (Bathurst & Dundas), Essence du Papier (Yonge & Eglinton), or Write Impressions (Bayview & Millwood); however, these locations will be harder for alot of us to get to.

[Maple]

I cannot confirm my joining the next meeting, but if I can in a week or less, I could book the OISE Library study room.

 

http://oise.library.utoronto.ca/aboutus-study-spaces

 

 

Edit: I will post if I am able to book one of these rooms and meet up. But would like to point out that on a Sunday the hours are limited to 1pm to 6pm.

Edited September 29, 2013 by Maple

[ShallowJam]

I've been meaning to make it out to a meeting for months but was busy with finishing my Master's and am now recovering from surgery. Hopefully I'll be well enough to make it out to the October meeting. I'll bring along my selection of vintage pens for sale as well!

[saskia_madding]

My ideal is to do OISE on Saturdays (if I can reliably get someone to book it every other month), and CAMH on Sundays. And to continue looking for a free place to replace CAMH. Maybe we should move the time of the meet on Sundays to accommodate OISE? What do you guys think?

[raging.dragon]

Changing the time works for me - I'd prefere later meets anyway.

[bluejay]

Agreed later the better. Most of the good beer places are open later on sundays anyways. So after the meet its perfect timing.

[Mkim]

Michael,

then why weren't you at the cambridge meet?

is there a cambridge meet?!

I know there is a London pen club...not sure about cambridge

[tinta]

I heard from Terry Shepherd that there's going to be a meeting on the 12th @ the Galtview Restaurant @. 9:00.

Cheers: Istvan

[Mags]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Toronto Pen Posse friends. Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend.

[raging.dragon]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Toronto Pen Posse friends. Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend.

 

Thanks!

[tenurepro]

Trade ya!

Does any body want two almost new bottles of Sailor's nano black and blue document inks? I got them three weeks ago @ $30 each, used them once, but found that they were too high maintenance for my preference. Would be happy with a couple of other low-maintenance ink in return. PM me if you are interested and i'll carry them along for the next meet.

 

Cheers!