Canadian Eh?

[dr_spock]

We're also adding 1000 Security Cameras near Olympics Venues and even at streets in Downtown !!!

http://torch.sympatico.ca/Article/Show.ftw?id=682

It could be wise to leave the Lego guns at home.

[Ratshot]

I'm pretty sure Canada is going to dominate the Games, except maybe mens hockey.

According to The Hockey News Team Canada is expected to get Gold.

I saw the torch pass twice in person and once on TV in Toronto. I saw it at Yonge & Sheppard and again the next day at Don Mills and Eglinton.

I got to see it go through a neighboring community, the people turned out by the thousand

[Legorski]

It could be wise to leave the Lego guns at home.

Jup, totally wise. 8D

[BlueDragonZ]

According to The Hockey News Team Canada is expected to get Gold.

I got to see it go through a neighboring community, the people turned out by the thousand

I saw the torch today in Burnaby. The weather was bad and it was pouring... It was rather short and only around 3 minutes. There were a few trucks with performers in there, some police cars to open the way and the people running the torch. Its scheduled to be at Vancouver in the evening.

BTW, I heard rumors that people that do the torch relay had to pay $375 to do the run. The fee covers the torch and the olympic shirt you get. Kind of pricey as I thought it was volunteer

[prateek]

I saw the torch today in Burnaby. The weather was bad and it was pouring... It was rather short and only around 3 minutes. There were a few trucks with performers in there, some police cars to open the way and the people running the torch. Its scheduled to be at Vancouver in the evening.

BTW, I heard rumors that people that do the torch relay had to pay $375 to do the run. The fee covers the torch and the olympic shirt you get. Kind of pricey as I thought it was volunteer

I don't think you have to pay. It's all voluntary.

[The Legonater]

I saw the torch today in Burnaby. The weather was bad and it was pouring... It was rather short and only around 3 minutes. There were a few trucks with performers in there, some police cars to open the way and the people running the torch. Its scheduled to be at Vancouver in the evening.

I saw the torch go through Dugald. My friend got a picture of the RBC guy on his cell phone.

[dr_spock]

I saw the torch today in Burnaby. The weather was bad and it was pouring... It was rather short and only around 3 minutes. There were a few trucks with performers in there, some police cars to open the way and the people running the torch. Its scheduled to be at Vancouver in the evening.

BTW, I heard rumors that people that do the torch relay had to pay $375 to do the run. The fee covers the torch and the olympic shirt you get. Kind of pricey as I thought it was volunteer

I don't think you have to pay to run but if you want to keep the torch, you had to pay about $400 for it.

[The Legonater]

WOW. The opening ceramonies yesterday were amasing!

[RXBandit]

My SO used to live in Saskatoon. Which parts of Saskatchewan did you visit? How do you like the cold weather?

i fly in through Saskatoon (though when i drove over the summer i went up the Yellowhead). i stayed in "Stoon" once and Prince Albert all subsequent times.

believe it or not, i actually love Saskatoon. it reminds me of what Boston could be if it actually had personality and not incredible penis envy for New York. it's unique and has an incredible sense of culture and (most shocking to me) the food is incredible. PA, on the other hand... well... i'll just say that it may as well be any small city in the Midwest of the US. it's not all bad, and the lakes up north are awesome, plus i LOVE Boston Pizza (mmmm, you Canadians are so lucky to be able to go there all the time. better than any similarly-priced chain place in America).

as for the weather, well, i was there three weeks ago and we went early on a Tuesday morning, around 4am, and it was the coldest i've ever been, by far, ever. call me a little girl all you want, but i physically can't handle that kinda stuff, i'm just not built for it. i love my girlfriend though, so i do my best.

i don't think i've seen anyone here from the SK or Manitoba (which, btw, i drove all the way through, but won't give my opinion of cause i don't wanna be really rude ).

[dr_spock]

believe it or not, i actually love Saskatoon. it reminds me of what Boston could be if it actually had personality and not incredible penis envy for New York. it's unique and has an incredible sense of culture and (most shocking to me) the food is incredible.

as for the weather, well, i was there three weeks ago and we went early on a Tuesday morning, around 4am, and it was the coldest i've ever been, by far, ever. call me a little girl all you want, but i physically can't handle that kinda stuff, i'm just not built for it. i love my girlfriend though, so i do my best.

Hmm, I don't recall having penis envy for New York when I lived in Boston. The Red Sox did win a few World Series.

I think you can get used to the cold eventually. Pack thermal underwear and snuggle with the GF to keep warm.

[Ricecracker]

A bunch of Bionicle, Pirate, and Castle sets are 30% off at TRU, including the Imperial Flagship. It comes out to $187.47 CAD which is almost exactly the U.S. price, and with $5 more off with the promo code "febsave 5" until February 25th and free shipping, it's a pretty good deal.

[dr_spock]

Thanks for the heads up.

Actually it is 25% for Pirates and Castle. I'm thinking of getting Castle Drawbridge on the weekend with the $5 coupon. Imperial Ship would be nice but I don't think I can get that past my financial advisor.

[BlueDragonZ]

Market Village is an even better deal. Its $134.99 regular price and gets 25% off. That price is 10% lower than retail suprisingly.

[prateek]

Wow, this sale is amazing, but sadly, I won't get to participate in it

[dr_spock]

Wow, this sale is amazing, but sadly, I won't get to participate in it

Yeah, I wish they didn't time these sales at the same time property taxes are due. However, I did manage to blow my budget on Castle Drawbridge Defense sale today at Toys'R'Us.

Now to write that big fat cheque for the city.

[Alex the Great]

I bought the Medieval Market Village at TRU's website during the sale. It said it was backordered till February 21'st, and that was the day I bought it. It gave me a notice that it was on backorder, but still hasn't given me a notice that it's been shipped. But now the set is not even on the site anymore, what should I do? Thanks for any help!

[Emperor Claudius Rome]

I ordered the Flagship! It's on backorder, but it's worth a wait!

[BlueDragonZ]

I bought the Medieval Market Village at TRU's website during the sale. It said it was backordered till February 21'st, and that was the day I bought it. It gave me a notice that it was on backorder, but still hasn't given me a notice that it's been shipped. But now the set is not even on the site anymore, what should I do? Thanks for any help!

I ordered 2 tantives and both are on backorder. They ship 1 out 2 weeks ago and the other one is still waiting. But i'm pretty sure they are just waiting for inventory. Probably the reason why it was pulled off from the site because too many people tried to order it even when it was on backorder.

[Alex the Great]

Thanks, that's what I thought, but just wanted to make sure.

[BlueDragonZ]

Thanks, that's what I thought, but just wanted to make sure.

Anytime

[Emperor Claudius Rome]

Hey, what happened to the guy who started this thread?

[dr_spock]

Hey, what happened to the guy who started this thread?

Hmm, he hasn't been online since 1/31/2010.

[Emperor Claudius Rome]

So he's inactive then. I hate it when members become like that

[prateek]

So he's inactive then. I hate it when members become like that

That was a bit random, but I don't like it either. It slows things down

[nina_blocks]

i am craving poutine. no one makes a poutine like us canadians :)

Edited March 21, 2010 by nina_blocks