# Who's up for a TronnaDope? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 13, 2004, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972 "2004-05-13T17:03:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/81 "2004-06-30T18:43:46Z")
I’ll bring my glove, prolly for someone else to use since I’m a dead loss at baseball. My kids might want to play. So, where’s this lonely bookstore of yours, **LL**? ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/82 "2004-06-30T19:24:10Z")
I’m working at the Book City in the Beaches. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2004, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/83 "2004-07-01T14:41:30Z")
Driving out tomorrow! Last chance for any stragglers to catch a ride! And hey, last time we went to a pretty nifty bookstore that I’d love to visit again this year if we could. I think I might have the business card in a drawer at home if no one can remember what the place was, but I’m hoping someone does. Anyone else interested in some used-book browsing? ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2004, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/84 "2004-07-01T23:21:56Z")
> [@Cerowyn](#): > > A place to stay is still available, **Treviathan**. Is your email address here correct? I’ll send you my cell phone number in case we have trouble connecting at the bus station. What bus are you planning to come in on? I’ll doublecheck my address, but I think it should be correct. You rock, **Cerowyn**. > [@Sunspace](#): > > I could meet you at the bus station around 10:30 Saturday; we apparently need to be on the 11:15 ferry, and there’ll probably be a lineup at the ticket booth. Thanks, **Sunspace**. I’ll make sure I take an early bus so that I’m there by 10:30. ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2004, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/85 "2004-07-01T23:25:19Z")
Hmm, just noticed that I have two offers to pick me up at the bus station. Since I’m already imposing on you for your floor, **Cerowyn** , maybe I’ll let **Sunspace** come pick me up. In any case, you’re both wiggedy wack. Which I’m told is a compliment. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/86 "2004-07-02T03:20:09Z")
> [@Treviathan](#): > > …maybe I’ll let **Sunspace** come pick me up… Sounds good. The ferry is six bucks, and you’ll need at least one subway fare to get there ($2.25). There’s a boat every half an hour, so if we miss the 11:15, it’s not too bad. Mebbe later we can all go _en masse_ to Book City and drive **Lissla Lissar** crazy with moronic book questions… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/87 "2004-07-02T04:03:59Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > Driving out tomorrow! Last chance for any stragglers to catch a ride! Sent ya directions, **Eonwe**. What’s your ETA? Do I have time to vaccuum up all the Fatcat fur tomorrow? ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/88 "2004-07-02T04:05:42Z")
Er… just now looking at the clock, “tomorrow” is “now”. Okay, so Friday. Do I have time to vacuum up Fatcat fur on Friday? ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/89 "2004-07-02T04:52:36Z")
Heh. Got the directions. I’m thinking it’ll be around 11PM when we roll in tomorrow (er, today). If we deviate dramatically we’ll call you. I’m not quite sure exactly how long it’s going to take, but I’ll be leaving home around 4 or 4:30. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/90 "2004-07-02T14:27:21Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > And hey, last time we went to a pretty nifty bookstore that I’d love to visit again this year if we could. I think I might have the business card in a drawer at home if no one can remember what the place was, but I’m hoping someone does. Anyone else interested in some used-book browsing? I know where that bookstore is. A good place for rare books! **Dr\_Paprika** , I’ve emailed you my address. Any idea what time you’ll be arriving? ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/91 "2004-07-02T14:34:48Z")
_tick-tock… tick-tock… tick… tock…_ I’m wondering how early I can leave work without anyone giving me a weird look. Probably now is too soon. I do have to say, I’m rather dismayed that participation in this thread has been rather slow. GET WITH IT PEOPLE!!! THIS IS A DOPEFEST WE’RE TALKING ABOUT!!! EXCITEMENT ABOUNDS IN THE REALM OF CECIL-ESQUE REVELRIES!!! Eh, must be a Canadian thing. You guys can’t seem to get worked up about anything. 😉 Oh, and just in case, last chance **kung fu lola** if you want to go, speak now or forever hold your piece, or your photo of Madonna, whichever is closest. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/92 "2004-07-02T14:46:33Z")
Well, I’m not working tonight, but I’m very thoroughly booked up due to arriving company. I’ll be at work from 4 p.m. Saturday. The other bookstore was Jamie Fraser Books, wasn’t it? So try Saturday, and if you flock in and ask for **Lissla Lissar** , you may get some funny looks. Actually, that would be fun. Go for it. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/93 "2004-07-02T15:40:06Z")
> [@Lissla Lissar](#): > > Well, I’m not working tonight, but I’m very thoroughly booked up due to arriving company. I’ll be at work from 4 p.m. Saturday. Surely you could join us for an hour or two? I mean, we’re meeting at 11:30 AM! ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/94 "2004-07-02T20:54:44Z")
_processing_ 11:30 a.m… 11:30 **A.M.**! Oog. Mornings. And here I’m going to be having a man ( **matt\_mcl** ) spend the night at my place for the first time in _years_! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/95 "2004-07-02T21:14:32Z")
Awright. Putting my face on and waiting prettily for **Eonwe** to pick me up. Can we go for a subway tour? I wanna see the Spadina line – didn’t get to do it properly last time 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Kid\_A\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/96 "2004-07-02T23:18:25Z")
Hope you guys have a good time this weekend. I tried to free up some time so I could make it but it wasn’t meant to be. I’ll be sure to make it to the next one. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/97 "2004-07-02T23:26:11Z")
The Sheppard Avenue line is really a blink-and-you-miss-it thing, **matt** –although I admit that Bayview station is a minor work of art. Montréal still has it all over Toronto when it comes to underground trains. But a Subway Saunter would be Splendid. If I didn’t have to Depart in the Middle of the Afternoon tomorrow… However, I’ll be back downtown by 17:30 or so, so heading out to The Beaches to ask innocent questions in bookshops is still quite doable. **Treviathan** , I’ll be in the main waiting area of the bus station at Bay and Dundas at 10:30. I’ll be holding a sign that reads “CECIL”. 🙂 Email me (my email’s in my profile) and I’ll send you my cellphone number in case we have trouble meeting. ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/98 "2004-07-02T23:29:33Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > **Treviathan** , I’ll be in the main waiting area of the bus station at Bay and Dundas at 10:30. I’ll be holding a sign that reads “CECIL”. 🙂 Email me (my email’s in my profile) and I’ll send you my cellphone number in case we have trouble meeting. Crazy - I just sent you an e-mail. I’ll have to show up with an “ADAMS” sign now. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2004, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/99 "2004-07-04T20:38:43Z")
Well, I haven’t gone home yet, but I’ve lost my compatriot! **Matt**! Call me! (no, don’t worry, I know he’s around somewhere. It’s just hard to play phonetag with a guy who doesn’t have a phone). Anyway, I’ll give an actual update once I get home, but suffice to say (suffice _it_ to say?) it’s been a great weekend. But, if anyone sees a gay man wandering aimlessly through the subways of Toronto, send him my way, will ya? ---
**Author:** ![Trigonal\_Planar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/0ea827/32.png) [@Trigonal\_Planar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trigonal_Planar)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/100 "2004-07-05T01:45:01Z")
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