Powwow: Toronto - Canada
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| Early summer powwow: Sharing stories about translators' time management in the summer | May 13, 2011 |
It's more than 3 months since our last powwow, and I'd like to suggest a new venue since Le Marche seems to be too confusing and loud, and "real restaurants" oblige everyone to order a meal, and some may just want a drink and a chat.
How about meeting at L'Espresso Bar Mercurio (south east corner of Bloor and st. George). It is very close to the St. George subway station; they allow you to reserve tables beforehand, and you can go for either just a drink, or appetizers, sandwiches.
... See more It's more than 3 months since our last powwow, and I'd like to suggest a new venue since Le Marche seems to be too confusing and loud, and "real restaurants" oblige everyone to order a meal, and some may just want a drink and a chat.
How about meeting at L'Espresso Bar Mercurio (south east corner of Bloor and st. George). It is very close to the St. George subway station; they allow you to reserve tables beforehand, and you can go for either just a drink, or appetizers, sandwiches.
Let's talk informally about how we manage our workload through "the travel season" and share stories about vacations ruined by translation, searching desperately for internet connections while in a foreign city, or even what to do when you take 2 or 3 weeks completely off from work.
[Edited at 2011-05-13 16:12 GMT]
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Soula Kokotinis
Canada
Local time: 01:33
Member (2010)
French to English
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| Sounds like a great idea | May 13, 2011 |
I have never attended a powwow but I like your suggestion on topics and location!
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Carla Catolino
Italy
Local time: 07:33
Member (2008)
Italian to English
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I would like to be part if I can juggle it. I am originally from London Ontario, currently live in Italy but will be back home on holidays!
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| July is usually difficult | May 13, 2011 |
Because that's when a lot of translators go on language-maintenance trips, either "back home" or to countries where their source language is spoken (myself being no exception).
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| Starting this week the L'espresso Bar mercurio closes at 7:30 instead of 11 p.m. | May 31, 2011 |
Though that's a bummer, there are plenty of alternatives in the area. The more expensive one is diagonally across from the original venue at Bar Mercurio- but if we're more than 8 participants it's not conducive to talk between tables.
The other option is the Madison Ave Pub & RestaurantAdresse:
14 Madison Avenue (about halfway between Spadina and St. George stations)
madisonavenuepub.com
It is quite large, not noisy and has several rooms and patios.
... See more Though that's a bummer, there are plenty of alternatives in the area. The more expensive one is diagonally across from the original venue at Bar Mercurio- but if we're more than 8 participants it's not conducive to talk between tables.
The other option is the Madison Ave Pub & RestaurantAdresse:
14 Madison Avenue (about halfway between Spadina and St. George stations)
madisonavenuepub.com
It is quite large, not noisy and has several rooms and patios.
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Martin Boyd 
Canada
Local time: 01:33
Member (2007)
Spanish to English
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| Works for me | May 31, 2011 |
Sounds like a convenient central location.
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Bianca Bold
Local time: 01:33
English to Portuguese
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| Madison Ave Pub | May 31, 2011 |
As we'll probably be more than eight, I'd suggest Madison Ave Pub.
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domillette
Canada
Local time: 01:33
English to French
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| The Madison is the best choice - lots of room and a big patio | May 31, 2011 |
Also, could you remind me of the start time please? thank you.
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| Start time 7 p.m. | May 31, 2011 |
- and I'll be sending out reminders this weekend!
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Yuri Geifman
Canada
Local time: 01:33
English to Russian
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| Works for me too | Jun 6, 2011 |
I'll definitely try to make it
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| My very first one | Jun 6, 2011 |
I've never been to one. I will certainly be there.
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| Can't make this one | Jun 6, 2011 |
Hello,
Unfortunately we can't make this one.
good luck!
Andres
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Bianca Bold
Local time: 01:33
English to Portuguese
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| I'm so sorry | Jun 11, 2011 |
I couldn't make it!
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Elena Novski
Canada
Local time: 01:33
Russian to English
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| Really sorry, | Jun 12, 2011 |
I could not attend - next time perhaps! Hope you had a good time there.
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