Ontario Rootschat Meeting - 2008

[Josephine]

Hi Here is Maggie64

Yorkdale is the place where we meet so I wonder if I get off from Yorkdale subway do I have to take the bus or walk long way to the restaurant? or it is there outside the subway station?

I don't know yet if I am making that trip because of my daughter's baby will be born on August 25th I cant promise you if I make or not.   As you know that she wants me in her room when the baby is born.  If baby is born earlier then I will be there.  Wait and see.  Anybody of you know how to sign language? because I am deaf.. (American or British signs I was at deaf school in Dundee then left for new life in Canada when I was wee lassie,  so I know both sign languages but I am more expert with American signs) If nobody know how to sign.. then I will ask my good friend to come with me to join you for the chats at restaurant.

any questions just feel free to ask me .  thanks Maggie

Hi, Maggie:

I'm not very good at directions, but here goes.

The restaurant will be inside the mall.

When you get off the subway at Yorkdale, there will be one exit from the platform.  You will go down the stairs or escalator and then you will go through the turnstiles.

After the turnstiles, there is a set of doors.  Do not go outside.  Turn left; this will take you through an enclosed walkway (up some stairs, down some other stairs) and through a set of doors into the mall.

You will walk straight along the corridor for a little bit (some little stores, a CIBC bank machine and a Tim Horton's on the left, windows on the right) until it opens up into the bigger mall area.

The mall was renovated in recent years and is quite large.  You will have to find a "You Are Here" map/directory and locate the restaurant on it and then make your way through the mall.  There are "Information" booths scattered about in case you get lost.  Store clerks should also be able to point you in the right direction.  (As you might guess, I get lost very easily.)

I hope you can make it.  Of course, your daughter and grandchild are your top priority.  I hope the birth goes smoothly for her!

Please feel free to bring your friend to help translate and to join in the fun:  the more the merrier!

Regards,
Josephine

[Burrow Digger]

I can get to Yorkdale on the TTC no problem, and so far both dates are fine for me.
But which restaurant will we be meeting at? 


Thanks,
BD

[Maggie64]

Which date is confirmed?  August 17th or 24th? and which restaurant? What time?

Let hope that I can make that trip.  Wait and see.

Talk u soon,
Cherrio Maggie64

[Burrow Digger]

It's July now.
We should be making firm plans for this meet - date, place, time etc.
So far the majority date seems to be August 24th.

[KarenM]

I was thinking someone should call and see what place would be able to accomodate a large group, either Casey's or Milestone's at Yorkdale Mall

Time, 1 o'clock or so? 

K

[forthefamily]

Good idea Karen...so I'm looking at the survey and there are 10 people who have responded  ...8 of which want August 24th. Anyone out there that does want to go please respond to the survey so we have at least some idea of a head count. Then I have no problem with calling both places to see what they have available. It would be cool to have a room or separate space so we can all yak at the same time and not bother other diners 

mab

[JDC]

Hi KarenM and MAB,

Excellent idea. Good idea MAB to check out what's available  and perhaps the lead time needed to book for each place. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. If someone would please provide directions once nailed down, I'd appreciate it - not familar with T. O too much any more. Thx in advance.

JDC

[geniecolgan]

OK .... so I've voted for Aug 24th and I'm attending.

Hands up everyone, lets have a headcount

Genie

[forthefamily]

Seriously...despite the voting thingy..I need a head count....Please let me know who will be attending so I can book a place for us.

mab...