Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 @row_33 Prove me wrong: Toronto is essentially LA in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Never thought of it that way, we are hated by the rest of Canada like we are NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: @row_33 Prove me wrong: Toronto is essentially LA in Canada. Vancouver is L.A. in Canada. So your wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Vancouver is L.A. in Canada. So your wrong. Vancouver is Seattle in Canada, so YOU are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Vancouver is not LA. Alberta is our Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: Vancouver is Seattle in Canada, so YOU are wrong. No. Vancouver is where many TV shows and movies are produced. That's more L.A. than Seattle. Wanna try again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: Never thought of it that way, we are hated by the rest of Canada like we are NYC. I'm thinking especially traffic wise, the only adequate comparison I've had in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, PromoTheRobot said: No. Vancouver is where many TV shows and movies are produced. That's more L.A. than Seattle. Wanna try again? They make movies and shows in LA? Thought most had skipped to Toronto and other cities for major tax incentives? Just now, Joe in Winslow said: I'm thinking especially traffic wise, the only adequate comparison I've had in North America. Hahahahahaha Toronto loves to shut down the major highways and roads for whatever reason most weekends from May to November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, row_33 said: They make movies and shows in LA? Thought most had skipped to Toronto and other cities for major tax incentives? Vancouver is where more shows are made these days. Cheaper there. Edited June 23, 2019 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, row_33 said: They make movies and shows in LA? Thought most had skipped to Toronto and other cities for major tax incentives? Hahahahahaha Toronto loves to shut down the major highways and roads for whatever reason most weekends from May to November I'm out in Markham, and it's like one of a bajillion identical suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: I'm out in Markham, and it's like one of a bajillion identical suburbs. Shoulda PMd me for how to navigate the Greater Toronto Area Edited June 23, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Shoulda PMd me for how to navigate the Greater Toronto Area I'm learning quick haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 For a visit to DC a few years ago I was warned about the traffic, it was less volume than an excellent commute day in Toronto Just now, Joe in Winslow said: I'm learning quick haha Actually there is no hope up in those suburbs but to enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, row_33 said: For a visit to DC a few years ago I was warned about the traffic, it was less volume than an excellent commute day in Toronto I believe it. 401 puts the Schuylkill in Philly to shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: I believe it. 401 puts the Schuylkill in Philly to shame Wait till a truck turns over, the 401 can cause major despair, cottage season ruins the 401 on Sundays as well we have the toll road 407, mostly north of the 401, which I use when I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Wait till a truck turns over, the 401 can cause major despair, cottage season ruins the 401 on Sundays as well we have the toll road 407, mostly north of the 401, which I use when I can Yeah I used it today. I'd kill for that in Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 ————- i live a block from the Bloor subway line and refuse to drive downtown or anywhere if I can help it. Shopping with traveling 4 miles can take 3 hours with the construction and other idiots out there 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: Yeah I used it today. I'd kill for that in Philly Many I know refuse to use it, good!! its only let me down once in 22 or so years for a quick ride west of Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, row_33 said: ————- i live a block from the Bloor subway line and refuse to drive downtown or anywhere if I can help it. Shopping with traveling 4 miles can take 3 hours with the construction and other idiots out there Many I know refuse to use it, good!! its only let me down once in 22 or so years for a quick ride west of Toronto BTW, zoo was beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Oh, you're talking traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, PromoTheRobot said: Oh, you're talking traffic. And layout. It's a city of cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, row_33 said: For a visit to DC a few years ago I was warned about the traffic, it was less volume than an excellent commute day in Toronto Avoid the Beltway at all costs - or have a blowup dolly so you can use the HOV lane. On a different locale, if you’re doin’ 55 on the 128 in Boston, you better be changing a tire. (We like to drive fast and dangerous.) . Edited June 23, 2019 by The Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: Yeah I used it today. I'd kill for that in Philly Make sure the basis for the murder is robbery. You’ll need that much extra cash when the 407 bill rolls in... Edited June 23, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 33 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Make sure the basis for the murder is robbery. You’ll need that much extra cash when the 407 bill rolls in... Also aware of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 hour ago, row_33 said: Never thought of it that way, we are hated by the rest of Canada like we are NYC. I always call Toronto a cleaner NYC. ?♀️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: Also aware of that You win on the exchange rate A 407 transponder costs $30 for a year, might be worth it for US visitors for a vacation. I’m usually heading Westbound on the 407, it’s worth the $$ to avoid looking at the Ford plant for half an hour on a busy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Upon hitting the 407 westbound off the southbound 400 years ago, my wife and I hit ‘stop and go’ traffic on a weekday afternoon, which was a rarity. The dear girl looked at me and said “Well, we’re not paying the bill when we get it!” Her naïveté was refreshing. I pointed out they guarantee the road, not how fast you travel on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Geographically, Toronto is San Fran turned inside out. SF has hills, Toronto has ravines. And as the weight of the glaciers have left, the land around Toronto is "springing back." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Geographically, Toronto is San Fran turned inside out. SF has hills, Toronto has ravines. And as the weight of the glaciers have left, the land around Toronto is "springing back." Now wait a minute... I’ve been to Toronto many times, and I’ve lived on Russian Hill...you’re saying they have a gigantic inverted TransAmerica Pyramid in Toronto? . Edited June 24, 2019 by The Senator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 6 hours ago, row_33 said: Never thought of it that way, we are hated by the rest of Canada like we are NYC. I always thought that was just the Maple Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, Greybeard said: I always thought that was just the Maple Leafs. In many parts of my country I say I’m from “the Niagara region” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, row_33 said: In many parts of my country I say I’m from “the Niagara region” Which is a lie? Toronto is NOT on the Niagara Peninsula. Niagara Peninsula is a subset of the "Golden Horseshoe." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 41 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Which is a lie? Toronto is NOT on the Niagara Peninsula. Niagara Peninsula is a subset of the "Golden Horseshoe." Toronto is hated by almost all of Canada, it could avoid some problems being from Niagara Region.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 18 hours ago, row_33 said: Toronto is hated by almost all of Canada, it could avoid some problems being from Niagara Region.... Why is TO hated by all Canada? Seems nice enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: Why is TO hated by all Canada? Seems nice enough why do baseball fans hate the Yankees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/23/2019 at 3:57 PM, PromoTheRobot said: Vancouver is L.A. in Canada. So your wrong. Your wrong what? Your wrong conclusion? On 6/23/2019 at 4:14 PM, row_33 said: i live a block from the Bloor subway line and refuse to drive downtown or anywhere if I can help it. Shopping with traveling 4 miles can take 3 hours with the construction and other idiots out there I can confirm was he says. I have been in Toronto many times and it appears to be getting progressively worse. On 6/23/2019 at 5:23 PM, Buffalo_Gal said: I always call Toronto a cleaner NYC. ?♀️ The panhandlers are. Last time I was there the panhandler was wearing a suit. And rather than trying to clean car with dirty rag he was selling pens which were not badly priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/23/2019 at 7:50 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: Geographically, Toronto is San Fran turned inside out. SF has hills, Toronto has ravines. And as the weight of the glaciers have left, the land around Toronto is "springing back." I have seen a number of people in outfits in SF which would look better inside out. Probably the people too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Montreal is Canada's New Orleans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 On 6/23/2019 at 1:34 PM, Joe in Winslow said: And layout. It's a city of cities. When I come back to the area now it reminds me of a smaller LA area. Sprawling never ending. Each city/town runs into the other. When I was a kid there was actually open area between Burlington/Oakville and Mississagua. Head north out of Toronto and I think Orangeville was kinda the badlands outer limits of Toronto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, Dante said: When I come back to the area now it reminds me of a smaller LA area. Sprawling never ending. Each city/town runs into the other. When I was a kid there was actually open area between Burlington/Oakville and Mississagua. Head north out of Toronto and I think Orangeville was kinda the badlands outer limits of Toronto. Right, and they're not small towns, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: Right, and they're not small towns, either Not at all. The biggest difference that strikes me is how flat it is compared to here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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