Ontario may run dry
Posted on: June 23, 2009 - 6:36pm
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Ontario may run dry
The LCBO [Liqour Control Board of Ontario] is close to a strike
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/06/23/lcbo-strike.html
The LCBO is a Crown coporation [read: monopoly where competition is outlawed]
But to be fair, I think the Beer store [which is also a Crown coporation] is still going to be open, or they might just go on strike too, and I think it's legal to sell wine in grocery stores.
Oh and I'm pretty sure that the LCBO also provides the booze for resturants and bars as well, so guess what that means?
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it means that the street riots in Iran will pale in comparison to Canadians without booze?
What Would Kharn Do?
naw we will just stock up....now if it lasts long enough that we start to run dry...then yeah maybe a few riots.....wait there is always the bars, and they do not purchase their alcohol from the LCBO stores...therefore no riot.
I can live without beer, but not the good stuff. Hay Latincanuck lets say we rent a wharehouse on Courtney Park Blvd. and really stock up. I know one with a Tim Hortons next door.
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For what it's worth, I've stocked up. Notice that Vodka is out at the 5 nearest stores to my place. I imagine it's the same everywhere else in downtown Toronto.
Incidentally, this comes at a terrible time. 25,000 of Toronto's indoor and outdoor workers went on strike yesterday. It could last as long as two weeks or so. Garbage is already piling up. Worse is that the newly implemented organic waste collection has been halted. I fear China Town and China Town East. Not to mention any other small, busy neighbourh ... well, that's the rest of every downtown neighbourhood there. Stinky. And now no one will have boos for Pride weekend! It's ruining the biggest annual festival this country hosts (also the biggest in Toronto and the third biggest Pride in the world)! Damned unions!
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
Oops, the Beer store is a private corporation, not Crown.
So it's just the LCBO store workers that are going on strike, not the distrubitors?
Wicked, that's also right by Kennedy's Strip club
I use to have a warehouse in that area, and my distributor is 2 buildings from that timmies.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
OOh and with pride weekend coming up we can really clean up
If Canda goes dry, will I still be able to get Canada Dry in the states? Bottom line for me, don't care much for any Canadian liquor anyways.
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned totalitarian state represents a complete defeat for the civilized world, while a totally voluntary society represents its ultimate success. --Mark Skousen
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
Lol. They sold more booze in 3 days than they usually do in 3 months.
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Canada Dry is a brand of soda.
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BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
I once asked why are there so meny Irish in eastern Canada? That was simple; In Dublin there is a humungus road sign that states. "Drink Canada Dry!" any Irishman that sees it jumps on the next boat.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
Two weeks, eh? That sounds terrible.
Bah-hahahaha! I'll be in Guelph for the duration, thanks very much. Toronto smells really bad right now.
What's hilarious about that is that the city is saving tons of money every day the strike is on. Imagine it: they don't have to pay 25,000 people for work many of them do exclusively in the summer. At ~$20 an hour, 8 hours, 35 days, that's a savings of $140,000,000!
(Yes, I know it's not that simple, but $140,000,000!!)
Saint Will: no gyration without funkstification.
fabulae! nil satis firmi video quam ob rem accipere hunc mi expediat metum. - Terence
The union representing the majority of the workers stuck a deal hinging on the success of a deal with the other local. Thankfully, this means the strike is over (tentatively) over. Services will resume next week if all goes well. One month. Not as bad as, what, 110 days of strike in Windsor?
Toronto doesn't smell that bad. My garbage is private as are many condos, so I've really not noticed it. Just that the streets aren't as spotless as they normally are. Even China Town could be worse. I shop there every weekend and it's just dirtier than normal. I suppose the cooler weather and rain have helped.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
I live in Etobicoke now and it's private collections for it's residents (which has saved this area over 2 million a year compared to it's previous government union run ways). The only thing of course that wasn't picked up was yard waste and the public garbages.....however I have friends that live in the lakeshore and gardner area and if it wasn't for the rain it would have had a worse smell in that area.
I use to live down near Marie Curtis Pk. at James and 40th. on hot summer days the smell was worse then the current garbage strike, no one said lake Ontario was clean. It was so long ago I use to walk down the street to the psycho place and watch them film the "Police Acadamy"movies. Why would you move to Toronto during a garbage strike? Have you ever tried to explain to outsiders HOW to pronounce Etobicoke? Non- GTA people will never guess at it; do you want to tell them or should I?
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
I live in the Kipling and burnhamthorp area, away from the lake so it smells fine here, the garbage strike didn't affect us really that much since no parks were need to be open in etobicoke for garbage collection. I moved here back in Feburary however not during the strike, but then again I wouldn't move to downtown toronto anyways. Oh and you can teach them how to pronounce it, oh and teach them mississauga as well
Damn double post.
It IS Pronounced EE toe bee Coe. (I don't know why) And Mississauga is married to Mr.Auga. there will be a test later this week.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
My dentist is near there; denistry on Dundas, next door to Tesse McDaid's . Your just above six points.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
Although I haven't hit any of the pubs/bars on dundas, I have only gone to the Badger and Firkin on Burnhamthorpe just west of the 427. Normally I hit some places downtown with friends, Loons on Roncesvalles rd, or Whelan's Gate on Bloor/dundas area. Other than that we go to the Bier Market or Fin McCool's.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
I just love hearing americans try to pronounce mississauga, it's funny, I let them try 2 or 3 times before I tell them. Oh I deal with american companies as well. That and St. Sault marie screws with them as well
Odd. I've always heard Etobicoke pronounced as if there was an I at the beginning, not an E.
St. Sault Marie is like quantum physics. Completely counter intuitive. It should really be called Sault St. Marie.
Enlightened Atheist, Gaming God.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
We ought to do a bar/food night can just figure out odd names for cities in Canada...I mean besides conception bay and Dildo or come by chance. That and figure out way to completely take over the world using quasi religions and ideologies.....I mean for a fun night yeah.
Are you suggesting to name a bar and a night so us GTA atheist can get together? I'll give it a go.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
Yeah that's what I am suggesting, I live in the burnhamthorpe/kipling area so if we can get a few people out, might be a fun night after all, it seems a few of us live in the GTA, might as well have a fun night.
Meh. Guess someone fucked up the map I looked at for spelling, because that's how it was spelled. I've only driven past it once or twice, and many years ago.
And no, it's an I. As in it, is, if, etc. That is how everyone I've ever heard say it, says it. And I have lived in Toronto.
Enlightened Atheist, Gaming God.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
Just tell me where and I am there, whatever works for anyone else who is in. As for the Local yeah been there a few times myself got a friend that lives on in the condos at Roncesvalles and Howard Park Ave so I know a few places in that area....plus it's only a 8 minute drive for me with the QEW....assuming there is no traffic.
I'm driving a car and I am not parking it in western Parkdale, High Park is Khosher but a bit far. 427 and Bloor is about mid-way between Hiswillness and Vastet, just remember Vastet spends a lot of time duck processe servers on those un-resolved paternity suits.
Thomathy do you object to a quick run on the GO train, to Long Branch or Port Credit? I could pick you up and hit East or West Mall & Burnhamthorpe in 4 minutes Any place with a Patio is Aok with me.
Latincanuck do you have a problem with Scruffy's Irish Pub at 10 & Eglington if we run late I can get a bed for Thomathy & Hiswillness in nearby houses, for Vastet I can arrange a secluded non-descript basement. No fees they are relatives.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
Scruffy's is just near my GF place...literally could stumble from there to her place and still be there in 3 minutes flat
I am game anywhere dood, shit I went to Calgary for drinks once.....only once not doing that type of traveling for drinks. I have a truck and willing to travel.
My house is in the neighborhood just behind Toys R Us, I walk to Scruffy's in five minutes or less, that's east of 10 & south of Eglington, name a day and time I'll be there.
Today?? and do you know Suzy or Michelle the bar maids?
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
I'll do what I have to to make this happen. Let's set this up. But not today. I have to schedule these events.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."
Check A GO train route schedual, Port Credit is at #10 near Lakshore. Long Branch is the last lakeshore stop before leaving Etobicoke. Actually the line that takes you through Dixie & Dundas and Cooksville would be more convinient. Scruffy's is five minutes (by car) north of Cooksville ( I'll pick you up) ; Cooksville station is about 20 minutes from Union station. I'll be the big white guy in thebig brown Murano.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
Oh hell no not today, this weekend, or whenever convenient for everyone. I live in Etobicoke because I got a house 3 bedrooms and big backyard for $900. So yeah not moving downtown for that price, heck I can pick you up Thomathy I am pretty close, you can take the subway to islington which is right near you.
Helping my girlfriend move this weekend, but any time thereafter. I'm often downtown, but I can show up pretty much anywhere. It's my one decent magical power.
Saint Will: no gyration without funkstification.
fabulae! nil satis firmi video quam ob rem accipere hunc mi expediat metum. - Terence
Thomathy lives in the Church-Wellesley Village. Colour me surprised.
I'm good with anything around Roncy, too. After next Monday, all the moving and unpacking insanity should be taken care of.
Saint Will: no gyration without funkstification.
fabulae! nil satis firmi video quam ob rem accipere hunc mi expediat metum. - Terence
I'd love to come, there's just the small problem that I'm 2-3 hours away with no transport. 50k East of Kingston.
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Can we shoot for Scruffy's this Saturday or Sunday at least 2 or 3 of us could get together and start exchangeing phone numbers. I'm not in town next weekend (7th, 8th, 9th).
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
I am in, what time is good? I am free both days so it's all good with me, if thomathy wants a ride I can take him.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
I'll be on vacation for a while starting this weekend. I'll let you guys know when I'm back so that we can plan something then.
BigUniverse wrote,
"Well the things that happen less often are more likely to be the result of the supper natural. A thing like loosing my keys in the morning is not likely supper natural, but finding a thousand dollars or meeting a celebrity might be."