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Post by wortelboer on Aug 16, 2017 11:41:40 GMT -5
I made hotel reservations today. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown is where I will be staying. So YES, I am serious about this trip. If you are serious about going and want to be at the same hotel as me... and want to make sure you reserve a room...you may want to consider booking now just to hold it. I know I can cancel my reservation without charges so long as it is 24 hour notice.
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Post by centaurofattn on Aug 16, 2017 15:09:28 GMT -5
Booked as well, just in case! See if I still like everyone in a year haha
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Post by wortelboer on Aug 17, 2017 9:04:20 GMT -5
Throwing this thought out while it is occurring to me....I could book myself a larger room and if everyone would like.... I could host a game night in my hotel room Friday night. It would be a great way to get to know each other and break the ice. It would also help keep costs down for folks on a budget. We could just run out to a local store and pick up beverages and then order takeout (pizza/Chinese etc). A game night sitting in a living room would be a relaxing atmosphere. Figured we could do an Escape Room board game or something like that. Plus I'm sure folks have a few games on the shelves that could bring along for us to do.
OR Would folks rather go out and explore Toronto Friday night?
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Post by centaurofattn on Aug 17, 2017 15:25:37 GMT -5
Hmm, personally I would be traveling over on Friday and would probably want a more low-key night like a game night. Between all of us I'm sure we have a lot of boardgames that travel well by car. But I'd not be opposed to a local outing either.
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Post by dmikester on Aug 17, 2017 16:18:20 GMT -5
A game night sounds very appropriate. I could bring Escape The Crate boxes, which are super fun and full of puzzles, though it's a bit tough to reset them and they do build on each other. However, as this would be my first time ever in Canada, I'd also love to just visit the city, though it seems like we'd be doing that the next day anyways.
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Post by clemtownkernel on Aug 18, 2017 12:03:30 GMT -5
I'm down for whatever the group wants to do - just reaffirming that I'm still interested!
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Post by karangela on Aug 22, 2017 20:59:30 GMT -5
My sister julssoko and I just booked a room at the Doubletree!!! See you there!!!
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Post by professor on Aug 30, 2017 18:40:01 GMT -5
Colour me intrigued.
It's hard to know if I could make it. My schedules are not available that far in advance, and I've got a little one. The advantage is, that I'm just over in neighbouring Hamilton, so it's a quick trip for me. I may book regardless. This was open to all here, yes?
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Post by wortelboer on Aug 30, 2017 18:41:09 GMT -5
Colour me intrigued. It's hard to know if I could make it. My schedules are not available that far in advance, and I've got a little one. The advantage is, that I'm just over in neighbouring Hamilton, so it's a quick trip for me. I may book regardless. This was open to all here, yes? Absolutely!
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Post by professor on Aug 30, 2017 18:43:29 GMT -5
Colour me intrigued. It's hard to know if I could make it. My schedules are not available that far in advance, and I've got a little one. The advantage is, that I'm just over in neighbouring Hamilton, so it's a quick trip for me. I may book regardless. This was open to all here, yes? Absolutely! Wonderful! Now that I think about it, this would be much more likely than a GenCon meeting next year for me. The little one will be five next year, and our plans were to take the family to Disney World in October, so I'll probably be unable to get to either Origins or GenCon next year.
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Post by wortelboer on Sept 5, 2017 13:01:28 GMT -5
So, I did book a larger room for us to hang out in Friday night...but if any of you think you will be entering my "sitting room" without cracking a code for the password or a knowing a secret knock...think again.
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Post by wortelboer on Sept 9, 2017 8:04:54 GMT -5
Thanks to Todd for updating the thread name and creating a name for our little group of gatherers.
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Post by wortelboer on Oct 19, 2017 16:36:23 GMT -5
So, we have confirmation that at least one representative from MPC will be joining us during our time in Toronto! dmikester had a conversation with Allen and here is a copy of his reply:
Michael! I meant to write a little earlier to let you know, I did pass on your hello to Tammy, and she asked me to let you know that should we be given ample notice of any possible MPC-related gathering here in Toronto (a month or more would be ideal) she will ensure we are represented there! Allen a Concierge with Member Services at The Mysterious Package Company
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Post by thegenii on Oct 19, 2017 18:48:02 GMT -5
When and where is this taking place?
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Post by wortelboer on Oct 19, 2017 20:19:12 GMT -5
When and where is this taking place? June 8-10, 2018 in Toronto. I have booked a room at the Doubletree. A few others have also booked rooms there. The plan is a games night Friday night in the hotel room followed by a day of sightseeing and doing a few things on Saturday and concluding Saturday night with a nice dinner out
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