888 update! August 1

[JamesWorldStudios]

I was at the gathering and i didnt see you!!! :(

[888torontomeetup]

oh no...i didn't see you either... but I was there.

[stevedacool]

If we're not going Friday night at all can we still come Saturday? And do we still have to pay to go into the science centre if we're just planning on going to the lounge?

Where will the youtubers be? Like, is there a specfic spot? Or will they be anywhere?

[Castsurve]

One more question.. are backpacks allowed into the Science Center? I know a few attractions in TO that don't allow backpacks and I was just wondering.

[mixednuts312]

what time will it start on saturday??

[888torontomeetup]

saturday is 12 to 6 pm

[gloshglosh]

The maddison is my fav place to go in toronto!  thats wicked! Ill be thur!

[888torontomeetup]

: ))

[lisasimpson]

Thanks for the update! It sounds like things are coming together beautifully.

[888torontomeetup]

: ))

[blkbishop112]

where you staying at?

[ShortbusMooner]

It's gonna be fun! Make sure you get some vid of Anakin1814! :)

[MiraBethy]

if we havent rsvp'd by now is there ANY way we can still interact with other youtubers??

[888torontomeetup]

Yes!!! if you're not into trying for a rush ticket for Friday night you can show up at the Science Centre on Saturday August 9...you will have practically all day to hang out with youtubers. it'll be a blast!

[noliketoregister]

Nice smile at the beginning and end of the video :) I knew you had it in you. What is with the age discrimination at the Madison "pub?" Oh well, welcome to Canada I guess, such hypocrisy. I guess I'll bring my wi-fi laptop along and offer the use to anyone who needs/wants it. I've bought some Canadian flag/leaf pins and maple syrup/candy to give away too. Oh and I'm hoping for clear skies too for the star party after. Blah, blah, blah, I'll shut up now.

[888torontomeetup]

lol...yeah...might be cloudy for the stars...oh...but there will be an adult sized bouncy castle...! so it should be fun anyway!

[noliketoregister]

I'm going to hold you to that bouncy castle promise. lol.

[888torontomeetup]

lol! it's for the star party...honest XD

[noliketoregister]

Tonight (2-aug-2008) is a near perfect night for viewing. What are the odds for next Friday? One can only hope. My crappy 25x binoculars are just not giving me the visuals I crave.

Anyway, a bouncy castle is all I REALLY need, right? @)

[CryKoda]

So just to make sure.

If we haven't RSVPed, it's free to get into the YT lounge, and it costs 20 dollars to enter the science center?

[888torontomeetup]

yes...you can get to the lounge for free. it's $20 to get a wristband on August 8. the wristband gives full Science Centre access and free parking. the wristband is not available on Saturday...unless previously reserved. It's $18 for adults as regular admission to the Science Centre building.

[btmzx]

I will definitely be picking up a transit pass. I'm so glad to hear that they'll be available.

Thank you SO MUCH for answering my question about the WiFi! I'm still really nervous for this whole thing, but I'm sure I'll be okay.

[888torontomeetup]

yeah the TTC passes are a nice perk : ) don't be nervous...just come on over and have a great time : )

[TexanRebel08]

very cool,but dammit I wish Texas was closer to Canada, it seems that no gathering ,ever takes within a 1000 miles of Texas

[888torontomeetup]

what about southtube?

[TexanRebel08]

its still nearly a thousand miles away,I think people in America are jealous of Texas and us Texans, thats why Texas has been ignored by youtube, plus they blame us For George Bush, which is horseshit

[ScorpiusRising]

great job Kathy, looks like it's shaping up to be an awesome event :D

[888torontomeetup]

thanks so much! yeah it looks like everthing is falling into place now... : ))

[cynthialynnn]

will people under the age of 19 be able to get in to the pub at all?

[888torontomeetup]

ah no. it's an adult after party... : T

[Pippilly]

When I originally signed up that included my wristband right? Just checking lol

[888torontomeetup]

yes...you're good! : )

[magicgurl7]

YAAAYYY sounds awesome!!!

[888torontomeetup]

: )

[TaylorAmelia]

Aww, I'm so excited!!! Damn it I'm 20.5! I'll just have to be punctual! I wanna drink with youtubers!

[888torontomeetup]

: ))

[Bean829]

you friggin' rock! :D

[888torontomeetup]

hey thanks : ))

[mikesalgo]

Wow - to be honest, I haven't been this excited for a YouTube gathering ever! I really, really hope this is going to meet my expectations and I truly hope to be able to meet everyone there!

[888torontomeetup]

if you are going to meet everyone there...you'll be busy XD

[AnneMarie96]

Thank you, very well planned.

[888torontomeetup]

: )

[monicavm]

Kathy, did we ever say what time we're meeting on Saturday? I can't remember that.

[888torontomeetup]

the meetup at the Science Centre is from 12 - 6pm...the time to gather at the Madison is 7 - 9pm

[monicavm]

Thank you!

[mikma]

a HI of 25c  whats that in F ha ha ah ..MIKMA WAS HERE

[888torontomeetup]

high 70s something like that ; )

[noliketoregister]

25*9/5+32=77

Yes I am a nerd. See you there?

[bugsinrug]

Kathy you are doing such a wonderful job! It's going to be great! hugs, Chris

[888torontomeetup]

thanks chris! see you soon! : ))

[Hippiefied1]

Your simply awesome Kathy!!!

much love :)

Lisa~

[888torontomeetup]

Lisa!! can't wait to see you! : ))

[Amy3387]

A) Can you still buy trickets if you just show up? and B) Do you need to sign up for the party?

[nastyrats]

oh man, this should be fun but I won't be able to experience the toronto night life! I just happen to be underage, but i'm excited nonetheless.

[888torontomeetup]

well at least the Friday party includes everyone! : )

[TristanPEJ]

im pretty pumped, now i gotta find how to get there from Union or Exhibition

[888torontomeetup]

very easy! from Union you can take the Yonge line north to Eglinton and then take the Eg East bus (#34...i'm pretty sure) east to Don Mills. the OSC is just a short walk south from that corner.

[Toddly00]

o this shall be fun!

[emoleafsfan]

I reserved tickets for 10 bucks but didn't buy them yet, what do i do!?

[888torontomeetup]

i am just posting a vid about that...the ticket link will be open for a few days after today to make sure that everyone can get their tickets bought...but do buy them asap please

[emoleafsfan]

ok, but i dont want to buy them online. can i buy them for 10 bucks at the gathering if RSVP'd?

[SarafinaPrettyToes]

hi K love when u talk to us!! have fun!

[888torontomeetup]

sara...love you woman!! : ))

[lesbeslow]

the madison is the best place in toronto, soo happy!

[888torontomeetup]

soooo happy you agree...and they were so nice when i called!

[LilCav68]

Are you exhausted yet (and thrilled at the same time)?

[888torontomeetup]

i am thrilled!! i kinda shut down and go a little brain dead to fend off exhaustion ; ) so i'm fried too XD

[Castsurve]

Regular admission is $25 right?

[888torontomeetup]

regular adult admission is $18...so the $10 thing is a good deal...includes party, admission Saturday and parking...it's a good deal.

[Castsurve]

Ah ok I see. Thanks. And once we get the regular admission, will we be also be able to get access to the YT Lounge?

It looks like I might not be able to go to the after party cause I'm under 21 and 19.

[888torontomeetup]

you can enter the building and get to the lounge area without buying a ticket actually

and yeah...the afterparty is kind of an over 19 thing...but at least we set up Friday night so everyone could come... Kathy

[Castsurve]

Oh ok, thanks for letting me know about that.

Because I've been to the OSC this summer already and I was just looking forward to going to the YT Lounge. Thanks for letting me know.

[LilCav68]

trying to be first *jumping up and down*