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Toronto-Age |OT2|
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It was back in the 1950s when pinball was used for gambling.
BigJonsson
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http://www.thegridto.com/city/sports/torontos-20-greatest-sports-bars/3/#pager
Been to a bunch of these, the Main Event is AWFUL though, no clue how it got on that list other than that its where all the Man U fans hang out
But like someone in the comment section said, they will put on random HBO boxing instead of Leafs or playoff hockey
Me and some buddies had to ask 3 times last year to watch a playoff game (Can't even remember what teams were playing)
Been to a bunch of these, the Main Event is AWFUL though, no clue how it got on that list other than that its where all the Man U fans hang out
But like someone in the comment section said, they will put on random HBO boxing instead of Leafs or playoff hockey
Me and some buddies had to ask 3 times last year to watch a playoff game (Can't even remember what teams were playing)
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As I enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea... here is the Toronto photo of the day:
As I enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea... here is the Toronto photo of the day:
Is that the Gardens? I remember walking past when they were still gutting the old interior and looking down into the massive pit they had dug and just being astounded at how deep it went.
Looks too small. Probably Lakeshore Lions.
Yeah, it looked small. I figured it was the way they'd cut out so much space with the retail stores though.
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Yes, it is Maple Leaf Gardens!
The bottom floor is a newly opened Loblaws but this top floor is going to be a hockey arena for Ryerson University when it is complete!
So glad to see MLG remain a sports arena. I cringed at the news that Loblaws bought it, thinking it would be turned 100% into a grocery store.
The grocery/arena hybrid is a great idea and is making full use of the space.
Wow, they really shrunk it.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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To me the most important thing was to maintain the integrity of the outside of the building no matter what use they found for the interior. I was very happy to see the outside faithfully restored.
It would have been horrific if they butchered the building like they did in Montreal to the Forum:
That is truly a slap in the face to anybody that cares about history in Montreal.
Compare that to how classy Maple Leaf Gardens looks after the renovation and restoration:
We really lucked out here.
OrangeYouGlad
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I don't know about that Buttcon poster.
To me the most important thing was to maintain the integrity of the outside of the building no matter what use they found for the interior. I was very happy to see the outside faithfully restored.
It would have been horrific if they butchered the building like they did in Montreal to the Forum:
That is truly a slap in the face to anybody that cares about history in Montreal.
Compare that to how classy Maple Leaf Gardens looks after the renovation and restoration:
We really lucked out here.
Yep. Even Loblaws is doing it in a way that honours the history of it, like having the centre-ice mark on the floor and images of classic hockey on the walls.
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I actually went to the Pinball Cafe last weekend. I can't believe most of the machines only cost 25 cents! I barely spent any money! They definitely need a liquor license but I like the place otherwise.
Hopefully they can get this stupid old law crap sorted out soon.
Harold Ballard sold them all.
As I enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea... here is the Toronto photo of the day:
Still not done? I could have sworn they were planning to have it opened by last year.
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Yeah I hear the inside has some Canadiens themed stuff but it doesn't even come close to excusing the hack job on the outside. Most of the time people will view the building from the outside and when I look at Maple Leaf Gardens, it will remind me of being a kid watching games there. When I look at the Forum, it just looks like some plastic piece of shit movie theatre that bares almost no resemblance to where the Habs won so many Stanley Cups. What an insult.
Since I am on the topic of heritage protection and sports arenas. The most offensive disregard for architecture and history was when one the most beautiful train stations in the world (Penn Station) was completely demolished in New York City to make room for Madison Square Garden:
Fucking ouch.
Zombie James
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Disagree with Ford? Get fired.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/02/17/toronto-ttc-special-meeting.html
My idiot councillor part of the problem yet again.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/02/17/toronto-ttc-special-meeting.html
My idiot councillor part of the problem yet again.
BigJonsson
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If I was in Ford's shoes I'd have canned them long ago
If he was smarter he would have seen this stuff brewing and taken pre-emptive action to maintain the narrative
Instead he wanted to lose weight and watch the Superbowl
The real shitstorm will be if he tries to can Stintz, firing a woman in politics in an important position will look REALLY bad for him
If he was smarter he would have seen this stuff brewing and taken pre-emptive action to maintain the narrative
Instead he wanted to lose weight and watch the Superbowl
The real shitstorm will be if he tries to can Stintz, firing a woman in politics in an important position will look REALLY bad for him
lunarworks
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So let me guess, he'll install one of his toadies as Chair and then he'll say "Hey everyone, we're building subways again! Fuck city council!"
So, meet the new TTC board, hand-picked by Ford:
So, meet the new TTC board, hand-picked by Ford:
Prax
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Every time I hear news about Ford I want to rage. D:<
This guy is trying to ruin my city and I can't believe how many people agree with him and his stupid, short-sighted schemes.
Di Giorgio is in the ward right next to mine.. and my councilor (Frances Nunziata).. also part of the problem. :I Help.
This is really pissing me off now. These fuckers just want to bully everyone out of their way. The same reasoning they are using to fire him should be used to fire these assholes that failed in their attempt to get the subways.
UGH.. this is absolute BS.
BladeWorker
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Shoeless at King and Dufferin should be out of business. Their service is atrocious, their food is worse than bad, and the layout of the room isn't all that conducive to sports appreciation. It's there because it's easy to get to and right next door to Lamport Stadium, where many TSSC teams play all through winter and most of spring.
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I had a weird nightmare about a tornado for some reason which woke me up... so much for sleeping in on Saturday 
anyways, here is the Toronto photo of the day:
anyways, here is the Toronto photo of the day:
Best part is it'll cost between $400,000 and $500,000 to buy out his contract. dat gravy
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Ah. Jays home openers.
HAHA!
The other funny thing about Jays Home Openers is the huge attendance drop from 45,000 to 16,000 that they experience 2 days later.
I love the Jays though. I hope they have a great year. Did they already change the playoff format for next season to allow more teams to get in?
BigJonsson
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The Jays should have good attendance for the first home series since they are playing the BoSox
I'm glad I bought my tix during the presale last week
Debating whether I should bring my dSLR to the opener, I'm worried it might get hit by random people in such a big crowd......but I would be able to zoom in on all the drunken morons fighting!
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Also, anyone recommend any hotels near Queen and Bathurst or not too far away? Might be getting a hotel room for my bday next weekend. What hotels are around 100 a night or lower? Maybe 150?
I'm glad I bought my tix during the presale last week
Debating whether I should bring my dSLR to the opener, I'm worried it might get hit by random people in such a big crowd......but I would be able to zoom in on all the drunken morons fighting!
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Also, anyone recommend any hotels near Queen and Bathurst or not too far away? Might be getting a hotel room for my bday next weekend. What hotels are around 100 a night or lower? Maybe 150?
I wonder if Honda gets any tickets for sponsoring the event.
Remember to check the bed bug registry. Toronto Hotels at that rate probably aren't the most careful.
Remember to check the bed bug registry. Toronto Hotels at that rate probably aren't the most careful.
BigJonsson
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True
Got tickets, as well. My friend has it, but I believe it'll be by first base level 100, where we sat last year. It was awesome being so close to the field.
I wish we could do something to stop it. Then again he might want that 400k.
Kuro Madoushi
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Ah. Jays home openers.
?! EM. What story behind this?.
BigJonsson
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planning on getting my G1 written test
are these the locations to do it in?
http://www.drivetest.ca/en/loc/dec.aspx
there is a location at 777 bay(and college) that google shows, but it's not listed on the website
also, someone with a drivers license must accompany me? i was thinking to just ttc myself there and do it, today, but it looks like it's not even opened on the weekends
shoulda gotten it when i was in highshool, now i have to take a day off or half day off work to get it
FML
are these the locations to do it in?
http://www.drivetest.ca/en/loc/dec.aspx
there is a location at 777 bay(and college) that google shows, but it's not listed on the website
also, someone with a drivers license must accompany me? i was thinking to just ttc myself there and do it, today, but it looks like it's not even opened on the weekends
shoulda gotten it when i was in highshool, now i have to take a day off or half day off work to get it
FML
777 Bay street is a Service Ontario kiosk. They do license renewals only I believe. About the person with a driver's license having to accompanying you, I think it's for the G2 test when there's a scenario where you drive yourself to the testing centre (and your temp license is expired) and then fail the test.
BladeWorker
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It's more than a kiosk, it's an entire office. They do license renewals, health card, birth certificate, marriage certificate...bla bla bla.
But Quad is right, it's not a drive test centre. There are four drive test centres in the city proper, which are listed on the website...
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I had a great night at the Pinball Cafe last night with my wife. Unfortunately, we didn't win the draw to win a pinball machine! However, we had some good drinks and great pinball. I love the AC/DC machine!
I still can't believe how cheap it is to play.
Toronto photo of the day:
I still can't believe how cheap it is to play.
Toronto photo of the day:
Would rather do the next weekend, march 9-10
I'd be down for that. Someone is bound to suggest Snakes and Lattes, but I think segregating ourselves into smaller tables and playing games in groups won't really fit this type of gathering.
I would support going to bier markt.
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I can't do the first half of March. Going to the States to visit the wife's fam.
Kuro Madoushi
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Is there anything else to do at bier besides drink though? Don't get me wrong, I like the place but what are we going to do there?
You gotta come out EM. Troll you in real life fattie!