Toronto Gathering - A great time!!!

by Kismet 22 Replies latest jw friends

  • Kismet
    Kismet

    I thought for sure that someone else would have posted something here.

    We had a great turn out and there wasn't a Bethel spy to be seen, well except for me but we got that figured out fast enough. :)

    Thanks to Peter for organizing us and for the great suggestion for an eatery.

    What an interesting cross section of people. From those in their early 20's to those in their ummmm continuing holding pattern of 29!! smirk

    Lets see who was there....

    Had Enough - who was quite the outstanding lady
    ExPatBrit - truly a brit through and through...not that it is a bad thing... LOL
    PathofThorns - quietly avoiding the fundies. Thanks again buddy.
    Moxy - I think he was still trying to figure us all out. Damn confusing bunch ain't we?
    Peter Stride - Nice guy and great organizer
    Apostate - had his way with the elders..had em running scared. Well done!!!
    Just Chris or was it notacommie??? don't remember. gulp. the muscle builder of the group...nice pipes man!!
    68Storm - laid back Italian...we'll get hotter food next time
    We had two people not part of Simon's join us too, GeeGee and Andrew. Both of whom I kicked off Convention property some years back while they were picketing..oh some things still haunt me... LOL

    It was a great time. I admit it seemed strange to be able to talk with a large group of people about Simon's and H20 and have everyone understand what you are talking about.

    It also is great to finally meet some of the people behind the names.

    Looking forward to the next Toronto gathering!

    Kismet

  • Simon
    Simon

    Glad you all enjoyed it.

    So far I've only met one person from the forum in person (well, two if I count Angharad) but I'd love to have a proper get together (look, I can still use witness-speak!)

  • Had Enough
    Had Enough

    Hello Kismet:

    I shouldn't be posting right now...I should be asleep but I'm too pumped up with all the coffees I needed to stay awake for the drive home...and also from the great time I had tonight...aside from the parking ticket I got for forgetting to pay the attendant as I rushed to catch the bus...at least my car was still there when I returned in the wee hours and not towed away.

    I'm one of the ones in the continuing holding pattern of 29 Kismet...thank you for being so kind.

    What a great bunch of people I met face-to-face this time, truly enjoyable. We all had good conversation and a lot of laughs and visited great eating establishments in such a quaint area of town...not what I pictured of TO.

    Thanks so much to Peter for arranging this and all the great directions and for personally rescuing me from the intimidating traffic and showing me some of the sights of the big city.

    By the sounds at our goodbyes, we all are eager to do this again and have more join in.

    BTW everyone: expatbrit's profile picture doesn't do him justice..he's much better looking...just thought I'd mention that.

    Thanks to those who were with us "in spirit"..it would have been nice if you could have joined us too.

    OK now I ready to sleep!

    Had Enough

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost

    What a "heartwarming" thread!

    Glad you guys and gals had a good time. Fancy coming to our next one? Probably not in Sydney. We're thinking of having it nearer home in the Blue Mountains or the Central Coast of NSW. Beautiful at this time of the year.

    Cheers,
    Ozzie

    "You can know the law by heart, without knowing the heart of it"
    Philip Yancey, What's So Amazing About Grace?

  • Prisca
    Prisca

    Ozzie, I want to congratulate you on your handsome photo in your profile. I never realised how dashing you were!

    Kismet and others - glad you had such a great time. Really wish I had been there with you, but I was there in spirit anyway!

    And to any Aussie lurkers (we know you are reading this) -
    if you want to come and enjoy some good company with others who have had the same doubts and questions about the WTS as you, in the relaxing atmosphere of a lovely Aussie bbq, email me or Ozzie and we'll be glad to see you there!

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost

    Prisca: Thanks for the compliment. It's taken a while getting a passport-type photo I like; you know how it is. I'm also a bit slow on the technology thing, getting to learn how to post my photo took a while. Mrs Ozzie thinks I look so much better in a suit, she says. Thought I'd better appear in profile as aussies know me!

    Cheers,
    Ozzie

    "You can know the law by heart, without knowing the heart of it"
    Philip Yancey, What's So Amazing About Grace?

  • somebody
    somebody

    I'm glad to hear about you all gathering together too. I love reading about the get togethers and being able to put faces behind names.

    Kismet,I'm hitting you up for a ride next time. I'll pay ya for gas and inconvenience! And I promise I'll behave.
    peace,
    somebody

  • 68storm
    68storm

    Bon giorno cari amici,

    Volevo scrivere poche parole qui per farve sapere che era il mio grande piacere per la conoscienza di tanti molto gentile "Apostate" in basso citta di Toronto. Oh!…wait a minute!…wrong language and also butchered badly. I only went to second grade in Italy. Immigrated at the age of nine. Lets see….that would make it 20 years ago.(thanks for being so kind Kismet)

    It was really great to put faces to some of the names on this board. Since Peter exposed my true identity on line (thank you Peter), I expected to arrive home last night only to find the Gestapo parked in front of my house.(wouldn't they get a surprise if they had. My family was originally from Reggio Calabria, a short ferry ride from Sicily) It was a pleasant surprise not seeing anyone. This is proof Simon that you are not considered a viable threat to them. Obviously they don't even bother to monitor your board. I am sure, had this been posted on H2O, it would have been different. What does everyone think we should do about this. WE SHOULD BE HEARD!.

    I think that a good time was had by all and this probably will be the first of many other gatherings. I hope that other posters and lurkers on the board decide to join us next time.

    Cignus! You have to be willing to travel a little further than the peace bridge next time. After all, Had Enough traveled much further than that. She didn't even drive in but took the Grey Rocket instead. Bravo! Had Enough.

    The thing that surprised me the most was the fact that nobody objected to my bringing my ouija board with me. Actually everyone was quite enthusiastic about playing it. We were fortunate enough to concentrate and summon a few worthies from the past. We spoke with Abraham (Isaac couldn't make it. Had to wash the car or something to that affect) and he confirmed all of our suspicions. Rutherford was a nutbar! He said he had intended to come back in 1925 but was hoping the house would have been built in Buffalo not muggy California. We also spoke to Freddie's and You Know's ancestors. Guys, I hate to tell you this but they now know the TRUTH and it isn't in Brooklyn. They insisted that we tell you to get a clue.

    The other thing that surprised me about you guys was the fact that you all excepted my little gift. I thought a kind gesture on my part to bring each of you a rosary and you all excepted gracefully. Now! Why the aggressive response to the lucky rabbit's foot? Go figure.

    Somebody,

    If you live within a 1000 mile radius of TO I will pick you up next time as long as you pay for the speeding tickets.

    Had Enough,

    I parked my car by a meter last night. The maximum time available was 3 hours. Since you guys love to gab, the meter had expired when I got back to my car and yet, I did not get tagged. This is proof that Jehovah's spirit was with us last night. Do you think that the boys in writing will use this in the next issue os Asleep? Wait a minute!...since I am still a nominal Catholic this would be highly unlikely. We all know how God feels about us horrible Catholics!

    Until the next time: Arrivederci Canada.

    68storm

    Ps; I could not convince the group to partake of "The Dancing Girls" this time but they promised thatn we would do it next time. Had Enough insisted that we should also go and see "The Chip & Dales" (Joelbear & SF Jim are welcome to this event)

  • Had Enough
    Had Enough

    Hello 68storm:

    Well....LOL on your report of last night....Were we at the same place?...ouija boards...rosaries? HAHA

    As for "dancing girls" next time ....I don't think so..doesn't do anything for me..that's what I meant about the chippendales---just for the record (gotta think of my reputation you know) Who knows..maybe I'll be outvoted though.

    somebody: from 68storm's description of how short a time it took him to get to Florida...he's not joking about the speeding tickets..LOL.I would be great though if you could join us next time.

    Had Enough

  • 68storm
    68storm

    Had Enough,

    When are you going to get some sleep? I know you and I are only 29 something but we still need some rest.

    68storm

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