NVC Filers - April 2012

[Saylin 1,605]

I uploaded it with the caption "u liek watu c?"

My aunt was the first to reply

>_<

[keysjangle 145]

yeah. what i thought were my lungs are actually my ####### outlines.

pro tip ladies: do not post your chest x-ray on facebook.

(deleted it, lol)

[Saylin 1,605]

yeah. what i thought were my lungs are actually my ####### outlines.

pro tip ladies: do not post your chest x-ray on facebook.

(deleted it, lol)

[keysjangle 145]

lungs do not look like boobs. how did i not catch that...

[Trav&Shell 83]

yeah. what i thought were my lungs are actually my ####### outlines.

pro tip ladies: do not post your chest x-ray on facebook.

(deleted it, lol)

:rofl:

[Trav&Shell 83]

ok, odd question. i land in toronto tomorrow at like 9:45. my friend says i should take ttc and she'll meet me downtown, from the airport (she's cleaning lol). My question - one, will I get mugged with my carry on bag and purse (in Winnipeg at that time of night it's a possibility), and two - which bus should I even take?!

[Saylin 1,605]

ok, odd question. i land in toronto tomorrow at like 9:45. my friend says i should take ttc and she'll meet me downtown, from the airport (she's cleaning lol). My question - one, will I get mugged with my carry on bag and purse (in Winnipeg at that time of night it's a possibility), and two - which bus should I even take?!

Unfortunately, I know NOTHING about Toronto.

[keysjangle 145]

ok, odd question. i land in toronto tomorrow at like 9:45. my friend says i should take ttc and she'll meet me downtown, from the airport (she's cleaning lol). My question - one, will I get mugged with my carry on bag and purse (in Winnipeg at that time of night it's a possibility), and two - which bus should I even take?!

1) 9:45 pm? You will not get mugged

2) TTC can be weird for a first timer. You can take a cab from the airport if you have a set destination. With TTC there's a shuttle from Pearson to Kipling station (last subway stop in the west end.) TTC fare is $3, exact change. You wouldn't need a transfer to show as proof of payment to go from the shuttle into Kipling's subway, but some stations do require it. From Kipling you'd go east to either St. George or Yonge/Bloor. If you're going downtown like Toronto core area, you'd go south on either of those lines to wherever you're meeting your friend. You can tell me where you're meeting her and I can tell you how to get there, OR TTC's website (http://www.ttc.ca/) has a trip planner.

Edited May 8, 2012 by Gervl

[Trav&Shell 83]

Unfortunately, I know NOTHING about Toronto.

It's all good It took me a good chunk of time before I got used to Winnipeg transit, so I guess it'll be sort of similar to what I'll have to do in toronto - print off transit maps and hope like heck I don't miss my transfer!

[Trav&Shell 83]

1) 9:45 pm? You will not get mugged

2) TTC can be weird for a first timer. You can take a cab from the airport if you have a set destination. With TTC there's a shuttle from Pearson to Kipling station (last subway stop in the west end.) TTC fare is $3, exact change. You wouldn't need a transfer to show as proof of payment to go from the shuttle into Kipling's subway, but some stations do require it. From Kipling you'd go east to either St. George or Yonge/Bloor. If you're going downtown like Toronto core area, you'd go south on either of those lines to wherever you're meeting your friend. You can tell me where you're meeting her and I can tell you how to get there, OR TTC's website (http://www.ttc.ca/) has a trip planner.

1) awesome, thanks! Winnipeg can be a little...interesting, at some times of night or in some parts of town. Good to know Toronto is relatively safe, comparatively

2) my friend's on Jarvis St, about 10-15 mins walk from the doc's office (conveniently ). She's telling me to take the 192 rocket bus to the subway, then take the bloor/danforth subway to yonge, then the yonge/university line to college. Then she'll meet me there and show me how to get to the doc's office on foot. Sound right?

Edited May 8, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[keysjangle 145]

1) awesome, thanks! Winnipeg can be a little...interesting, at some times of night or in some parts of town. Good to know Toronto is relatively safe, comparatively

2) my friend's on Jarvis St, about 10-15 mins walk from the doc's office (conveniently ). She's telling me to take the 192 rocket bus to the subway, then take the bloor/danforth subway to yonge, then the yonge/university line to college. Then she'll meet me there and show me how to get to the doc's office on foot. Sound right?

Hm, Seiden's is literally a 10 second walk from Sherbourne station (which is one stop east of Yonge/Bloor.) From College though it isn't a long walk, maybe 20 minutes at a good pace. The most straightforward way to get to Seiden's from Yonge/College is to walk north on Yonge till you hit Bloor then swing a right - keeping on the south side - which takes you east. You can see Yonge/Bloor from outside Seiden's office; there's a huge CIBC tower at Y/B, you can use it as a landmark. Not very complicated You could always map it on google as well so you can see how it would look.

The 192 is correct for the bus. There are a zillion signs around the airport, so you won't get lost It's an exciting bus ride - you get to go on the high way!

Edited May 8, 2012 by Gervl

[Trav&Shell 83]

Hm, Seiden's is literally a 10 second walk from Sherbourne station (which is one stop east of Yonge/Bloor.) From College though it isn't a long walk, maybe 20 minutes at a good pace. The most straightforward way to get to Seiden's from Yonge/College is to walk north on Yonge till you hit Bloor then swing a right - keeping on the south side - which takes you east. You can see Yonge/Bloor from outside Seiden's office; there's a huge CIBC tower at Y/B, you can use it as a landmark. Not very complicated You could always map it on google as well so you can see how it would look.

The 192 is correct for the bus. There are a zillion signs around the airport, so you won't get lost It's an exciting bus ride - you get to go on the high way!

Oh the highway...LOL! We don't have exciting buses like that in Winterpeg! I think way back in the day we had streetcars, but not anymore. Yeah, I think she's getting me to stop at college because she wants to show me grocery stores, etc (I plan on cooking while in town, to repay her for the room/use of her only key ) Think I'll print out your directions though...and attach them to google maps (the written word is usually more useful than maps, but reference points are awesome). That's REALLY helpful - thanks! (I am such a hick, raised in a town of 400 people and moving to an even smaller area LOL...it's a wonder I can even navigate Winnipeg LOL)

Edited May 8, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[keysjangle 145]

Oh the highway...LOL! We don't have exciting buses like that in Winterpeg! I think way back in the day we had streetcars, but not anymore. Yeah, I think she's getting me to stop at college because she wants to show me grocery stores, etc (I plan on cooking while in town, to repay her for the room/use of her only key ) Think I'll print out your directions though...and attach them to google maps (the written word is usually more useful than maps, but reference points are awesome). That's REALLY helpful - thanks! (I am such a hick, raised in a town of 400 people and moving to an even smaller area LOL...it's a wonder I can even navigate Winnipeg LOL)

Getting around Toronto can seem daunting at first, but it's super easy. All the roads in the downtown core are a grid, north, south, east, west so it makes logical sense when navigating Yonge and College is an interesting area, but if you have the time go exploring! After your medical you can check out the luxurious neighbourhood of Rosedale. It's across a bridge that goes north on Sherbourne - opposite direction of the radiology lab. It's funny because the south end of Sherbourne is all gray, cement and commercial... go north, and you're immediately into quiet tree lined streets and bajillion dollar, ancient houses. Toronto has lots of that contrast, haha.

Edited May 8, 2012 by Gervl

[Trav&Shell 83]

Getting around Toronto can seem daunting at first, but it's super easy. All the roads in the downtown core are a grid, north, south, east, west so it makes logical sense when navigating Yonge and College is an interesting area, but if you have the time go exploring! After your medical you can check out the luxurious neighbourhood of Rosedale. It's across a bridge that goes north on Sherbourne - opposite direction of the radiology lab. It's funny because the south end of Sherbourne is all gray, cement and commercial... go north, and you're immediately into quiet tree lined streets and bajillion dollar, ancient houses. Toronto has lots of that contrast, haha.

I was there a few years ago, had a friend drag me all around Kensington village and the Beaches, and took me to Cervejaria for supper (yummy!). Winnipeg isn't nearly that well laid out - it's literally a mish-mash of small towns that grew together, and the roads do NOT make sense in some areas! I may google maps my way to Kensington Village though, and have me some fun (but something tells me I'm not that far from it lol). All checked in for my flight, all documents in my bag, all clothes and everything packed. I guess this is what they call the beginning of the end?

Edited May 8, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[keysjangle 145]

I was there a few years ago, had a friend drag me all around Kensington village and the Beaches, and took me to Cervejaria for supper (yummy!). Winnipeg isn't nearly that well laid out - it's literally a mish-mash of small towns that grew together, and the roads do NOT make sense in some areas! I may google maps my way to Kensington Village though, and have me some fun (but something tells me I'm not that far from it lol). All checked in for my flight, all documents in my bag, all clothes and everything packed. I guess this is what they call the beginning of the end?

The beginning of a new beginning! Kensington is definitely walkable. You could really just walk straight west across College. It's tucked away behind China town (south west of Spadina @ College.) If you're a foodie, try and get to St. Lawrence Market. It was recently voted one of the best indoor markets in the world ... there's also a place in there with unbelievable fudge. Tip though, get there early; the place is jammed as the day wears on and it closes kind of early. I still have to pack