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Pre-PAX Events in Vancouver BC
AbsintheMinded
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Greetings Vancouverite PAX Attendees and Our Nearby American Neighbours.
Like most of you we're getting anxious just waiting around for PAX to happen, and accordingly we decided to make it feel like it's happening even earlier. We're planning a few Pre-PAX Events in Vancouver BC over the next two and a half weeks , if you live in or around Vancouver you're welcome to, nay expected to attend at least one.
In addition at the request of a few of our American neighbours in Blaine, Bellingham and other points south, we are holding one of our meet-and-greets on the Wednesday before PAX. Once again everyone is welcome to attend, however please notify us if you plan to attend in advance if possible.
EVENT LISTINGS:
FIRST ANNUAL NINJOWNED NEEDS POTSTICKERS DINNER - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th
FIRST ANNUAL PAX FTW (FOR THE WINGS) NIGHT - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th
Event Organizer: AbsintheMinded (unless I can schlep it off on someone else).
A Pre-Pre-PAX gathering on the eve of all the Pre-PAX festivities in Seattle.
A chance to meet and greet our southern neighbours, show them our colourful city, and teach them all the words that they should be adding a U to. Also Ninjowned will be going to Hons for potstickers.
Agenda thus far (more to be added as people ask to have it added):
Dinner at Hons on Robson: 6:00pm
Wings at Wings (Yaletown): 8:00pm
A Tourist Tour through Vancouver may be added to this event depending on how many people show an interest in actually doing touristy stuff. I’m available all day on Wednesday so we can start earlier in the day. Post will be edited if we expand the agenda.
Confirmed Attendees:
Possible Attendees:
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ANGRYTOFU'S PRE-PAX OmegaPWN GAMING NIGHT @ JIMZ GAMING LOUNGE - FRIDAY AUGUST 22ND - 7 PM
Event Organizer: ACC3SS, You can PM ACC3SS, or email him at: ryanwoodlandhunter@gmail.com
Transit Directions: Take the skytrain to Lougheed Station. From Lougheed Bay 1, take the 97 B Line 10 stops to St John's and Moray Street (aprx 15 min trip). Cross the street... walk in the door.
Vancouverites need a Pre-PAX gaming venue, and Jimz it is! Jimz Gaming Lounge is a new location in Port Moody, featuring the latest in gaming technology. Over 20 stations each feature an Xbox 360 console, 32" 1080p HDTV, and an E1000 gaming chair. Other stations include a Wii console, a PS3 console, and dedicated Rock Band and Guitar Hero set-ups. Jimz has a wide selection of the latest games. Hungry or thirsty? Jimz is stocked with a variety of candy and chocolate, as well as Rockstar energy drinks. JGL is the ideal location for any gamer, whether you're throwing a LAN part of just hanging out. Jimz is located on 99 Moray Street, off of St. John's Street, in Port Moody, BC.
(the preceeding pandering prose provided by ACC3SS)
Confirmed Attendees:
Possible Attendees:
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THE I DON'T WANNA GO ACROSS THE BORDER HUNG-OVER WING NIGHT @ WINGS - Date TBD
Event Organizer: TBD
Alternative Wing Night for people who can't attend the one on Wednesday the 22nd. If needed.
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GUITAR HERO NIGHT @ YALETOWN BREWHOUSE - THURSDAY AUGUST 21ST
Event Organizer: TBD
Still determining interest. This is a regular event at the brewhouse, like Kareokee Night but obviously way geekier and hence awesome.
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It would be preferable if you could let us know if you are interested in coming. Coming on short/no notice is also acceptable.
Like most of you we're getting anxious just waiting around for PAX to happen, and accordingly we decided to make it feel like it's happening even earlier. We're planning a few Pre-PAX Events in Vancouver BC over the next two and a half weeks , if you live in or around Vancouver you're welcome to, nay expected to attend at least one.
In addition at the request of a few of our American neighbours in Blaine, Bellingham and other points south, we are holding one of our meet-and-greets on the Wednesday before PAX. Once again everyone is welcome to attend, however please notify us if you plan to attend in advance if possible.
EVENT LISTINGS:
FIRST ANNUAL NINJOWNED NEEDS POTSTICKERS DINNER - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th
FIRST ANNUAL PAX FTW (FOR THE WINGS) NIGHT - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th
Event Organizer: AbsintheMinded (unless I can schlep it off on someone else).
A Pre-Pre-PAX gathering on the eve of all the Pre-PAX festivities in Seattle.
A chance to meet and greet our southern neighbours, show them our colourful city, and teach them all the words that they should be adding a U to. Also Ninjowned will be going to Hons for potstickers.
Agenda thus far (more to be added as people ask to have it added):
Dinner at Hons on Robson: 6:00pm
Wings at Wings (Yaletown): 8:00pm
A Tourist Tour through Vancouver may be added to this event depending on how many people show an interest in actually doing touristy stuff. I’m available all day on Wednesday so we can start earlier in the day. Post will be edited if we expand the agenda.
Confirmed Attendees:
AbsintheMinded
ACC3SS
Angrytofu
Badlcuk
Frankie23
iFold
ninjowned
Parabola
Sumi +1
tr0tsky
degreesplatinum (wings)
I Like Tea Biscuits + Hubby (wings)
Mustard Tiger (wings)
Shaze (wings)
Celda (dinner)
Strangemusic + 1 (dinner)
Laird (dinner)
ACC3SS
Angrytofu
Badlcuk
Frankie23
iFold
ninjowned
Parabola
Sumi +1
tr0tsky
degreesplatinum (wings)
I Like Tea Biscuits + Hubby (wings)
Mustard Tiger (wings)
Shaze (wings)
Celda (dinner)
Strangemusic + 1 (dinner)
Laird (dinner)
Possible Attendees:
Spiraunited (tentative... Hons)
Weeence (tentative... Hons)
Delphinus (tentative... Wings)
Weeence (tentative... Hons)
Delphinus (tentative... Wings)
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ANGRYTOFU'S PRE-PAX OmegaPWN GAMING NIGHT @ JIMZ GAMING LOUNGE - FRIDAY AUGUST 22ND - 7 PM
Event Organizer: ACC3SS, You can PM ACC3SS, or email him at: ryanwoodlandhunter@gmail.com
Transit Directions: Take the skytrain to Lougheed Station. From Lougheed Bay 1, take the 97 B Line 10 stops to St John's and Moray Street (aprx 15 min trip). Cross the street... walk in the door.
Vancouverites need a Pre-PAX gaming venue, and Jimz it is! Jimz Gaming Lounge is a new location in Port Moody, featuring the latest in gaming technology. Over 20 stations each feature an Xbox 360 console, 32" 1080p HDTV, and an E1000 gaming chair. Other stations include a Wii console, a PS3 console, and dedicated Rock Band and Guitar Hero set-ups. Jimz has a wide selection of the latest games. Hungry or thirsty? Jimz is stocked with a variety of candy and chocolate, as well as Rockstar energy drinks. JGL is the ideal location for any gamer, whether you're throwing a LAN part of just hanging out. Jimz is located on 99 Moray Street, off of St. John's Street, in Port Moody, BC.
(the preceeding pandering prose provided by ACC3SS)
Confirmed Attendees:
AbsintheMinded
ACC3SS
Angrytofu
Badlcuk +1
BiweeklyAaron
Delphinus
Mustard Tiger
Parabola
Sumi.... finally convinced herself
tr0tsky
ACC3SS
Angrytofu
Badlcuk +1
BiweeklyAaron
Delphinus
Mustard Tiger
Parabola
Sumi.... finally convinced herself
tr0tsky
Possible Attendees:
Ninjowned
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THE I DON'T WANNA GO ACROSS THE BORDER HUNG-OVER WING NIGHT @ WINGS - Date TBD
Event Organizer: TBD
Alternative Wing Night for people who can't attend the one on Wednesday the 22nd. If needed.
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GUITAR HERO NIGHT @ YALETOWN BREWHOUSE - THURSDAY AUGUST 21ST
Event Organizer: TBD
Still determining interest. This is a regular event at the brewhouse, like Kareokee Night but obviously way geekier and hence awesome.
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It would be preferable if you could let us know if you are interested in coming. Coming on short/no notice is also acceptable.
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PS. Thanks for organizing, Absinthe! ^.^
EDIT: Also, I previously mentioned there may be BYOB at Jimz. That is not true, apparently that only applies to his friends :S (seriously, there is often drinking there, but apparently we can't). That being said, the Golden Spike Pub is right next door. We can drink before, but we can't be "shitfaced" (his words), we can drink after, whatever. I'm not much of a drinker, so unless someone speaks up I'll assume this situation is fine. Also, what do we want to play? I'm down for some CoD4, Halo 3, or TF2...
EDIT2: I believe MustardTiger is confirmed for Jimz on the 22nd.
As for games I'm up for anything. I'm certainly not a hardcore gamer type so I'm not going to bitch and moan if its not a game I've mastered. I'm into what's going to be the most fun for a group.
And if anyone defies the wise words of Wil and acts like a dick, ruining the night for everyone... I will toss them in Burnaby Lake on the way home. 8-)
EDIT:
On that note props to whichever Mod locked that old thread in record time. I didn't even have to ask... though I barely got the link posted in time. lol.
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lol!
Also, oh Christ, burnaby lake... I did summer rowing training there two years ago, and it was one of the most hellish experiences of my life. SO.... MANY... WEEDS!
I don't even want to think of the logistics....*shudder*
You spelled neighbors wrong.
Sounds good.
Hopefully as we go we'll be adding a few more things to Wednesday other than food and "food" with beer. Earlier in the day of course, before the stuff thats listed. We can still do any of the touristy stuff, or something else downtown. It all depends on what people show an interest in.
Whether its that Granville Island stuff, visiting the Ewok Village in Capilano Park, tricking people into walking up Grouse, scaring impressionable tourists by showing them the window displays on Davie Street, or visiting places like the Art Gallery or Museums... if at least two people say they want to do it I'll add it to the day's agenda, then others can sign up at their leisure.
And like I said in the OP you can come for all of it or just part of it... but I'll probably have to make reservations for the restaurant and pub so like mustard did here if you are only coming for one, let me know which.
That's because I like to be the centre of attention.
And it's a Commonwealth thing, we like the letter U. It's such an underrated letter.
And wings...though I dont know how many I'd be able to pack back so soon after dinner. But i'll definitely show up and drink your beer, if you cant finish
But I have no clue about Port Moody, I think thats like a 3 hour drive from where I live.
If someone did end up doing the whole 'Vancouver Tour' deal (providing it doesn't rain), I will happily supply some 'canadian' (aka maple flavored) snacks. I am a very awesome baker, its really too bad that I live alone.
Badlcuk
Where do you live? I'm in Kerrisdale and it's only around 1.5-2h to get there on transit
Once I drove to Coquitlam and it took me three hours, maybe its just because I get lost really, really easily.
They dont happen to have a skytrain, do they?
Badlcuk
Colour me impressed by your tonnes of generosity toward the aforementioned letter.
And on that note I've updated the original post with the transit directions. lol.
Lougheed station (on the millenium line) is about 15 mins from Jimz. Just have to catch the 97 B Line from the station. If you can get to the Skytrain, its about 45-50 mins from Commercial Drive Station to Jimz Gaming Lounge. (At least according to translink, never been there yet myself).
If I'm correct it's also the area that they are adding the Evergreen Line to.... though thats not going to help for next week.
It add's a certain flavour to our language.
In Diablo II, do Canadians wear armour to fight deamons?
Hey you know anybody from Pt. Bob?
I can't believe it takes so long to get to Port Moody, is it traffic or am I missing something? I yahoo map'd it and it's almost twice the time it takes to get to downtown Vancouver, but it's closer o_O (from Blaine)
Probably speed limit differences.... and all the wild animals wandering onto the road. They only have one cop up there, his name is Jim. Jim is too busy protecting them against sasquatch invasion and doesn't have the time to help keep the traffic moving along quickly.
This is why I take transit.
We do prefer armour over armor. The extra letter adds more protection.
However I think Dæmon is latin...
Yeah, I grew up going to school with a good hunk of everyone who lives/lived in Pt. Rob. I got out of HS three years ago though, and go to Uni out of province, but I still know a few people. My friends that still live here know more.
You know people who live there? Far as I knew, they were all pretty detached from the rest of the world.
Last year I drove in to Pt.Rob thinking it connected to the rest of the states. When i told the boarder patroller I was going to Seattle, he laughed at me, and let me through
Badlcuk
If I didn't have a two year old daughter and no family close enough to babysit I'd be in.... oh well. Enjoy your evenings of gaming, food, etc.
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Yeah the Pt. Bob crew are a different bunch! I went to Blaine High School though and I'm 19 so a lot of the people you grew up with came down here for High School.
But back on topic -- potsicker day looks amazing
The only people I keep up with right now that lived semi-near Blaine at one point I think is Doug Bourks, the rest crossed-boarder to attend my high school, though they should be all around your age, or a bit older.
Ah yeah im looking at a map now...I was thinking Port Moody via Vancouver but it looks almost more logical to go through Surrey...is that how you usually get to the ferries? Because I think when i went to Coquitlam , I went down Marine, but I think River Road looks quicker? But Im afraid to get stuck behind a slow-moving semi.
Badlcuk
Oh, btw did you still need a ride?
Badlcuk
Im not even fully sure if im still driving, since it seems pretty skytrain convenient, but god knows I never have change on me and will probably be lazy. PM me involving your location and we can discuss
Badlcuk
Anyways count me in on wednesday especially the night time because I work days anyways.
Sumi posted at like 3:24. (s)he's already on the list for the potsticker event! Man, Absinthe you were the best person to be OP for this!
forgive him...he's American and knows not of what he speaks.
Lol. Well, this is the internet "where the men are men and the women are also usually men."
Though if I recall I think I met Sumi on the CST last year. If you're who I think you were, then definately not a 'he'... also you didn't much resemble the Crushinator.
And though my posting/post editing speed is fast... as you see tr0tsky beat me to the punch with the first comment... so I'm nothing special. lol.
My bad! I have been properly straightened!
Also, have any of you seen this?
Any near Vancouver?