Zach6668 513 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Then I can light it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thank you for your email. This is an automatic response to acknowledge receipt . Please do not reply As I promised during the mayoralty election, I am dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. I will continue to work on behalf of the taxpayers to make sure you get the respect you deserve. This note is to confirm that we have received your email and that we are looking into your matter. Please feel free to follow up to check the status of your email. Thanks again and have a great day. Yours truly, Mayor Rob Ford City of Toronto We're all in this together. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 "A transparent and accountable government." Lol I peed my pants a little. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So I hit a Tim Horton drive thru after driving my wife to work this morning. I order a bunch of stuff totalling $10.75 for breakfast for myself and kids. I go to the window and the lady said the person in front of me paid. I thought okay we are on a pay it forward. So I don't want bad karma and pay for the person behind me (thinking it maybe just a coffee or two etc). Their bill? $11.05. Trust me there is no bigger loser than me. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So I hit a Tim Horton drive thru after driving my wife to work this morning. I order a bunch of stuff totalling $10.75 for breakfast for myself and kids. I go to the window and the lady said the person in front of me paid. I thought okay we are on a pay it forward. So I don't want bad karma and pay for the person behind me (thinking it maybe just a coffee or two etc). Their bill? $11.05. Trust me there is no bigger loser than me. So for the net loss of .30 cents you completely made someone's day.... You did something nice. If you start applying ROI on being nice, then you're really not being nice.... LOL 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So for the net loss of .30 cents you completely made someone's day.... You did something nice. If you start applying ROI on being nice, then you're really not being nice.... LOL I was actually feeling guilty for my bill being $10.75. So when I heard $11.05 I felt relieved. I did not want to hear $1.65 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Its probably a long shot but the story that Jon Bon Jovi and Larry Tanenbaum are interested in purchasing the Buffalo Bills and bringing them to Toronto is a fun one. A new stadium will have to built as well. The guy on the Buffalo radio said this morning the whole thing can cost about $3.4 Billion ....That includes the purchase price of $800 million to $1Billion, stadium cost of about a $billion, NFL relocation cost of $1billion ish and the buy out of the Ralph Wilson stadium lease... Thats a lot of coin..Also the sale probably wouldnt happen after Mr Wilson passes away(he is 95).. Pretty sure the left wing, downtown, bike lane, tree huggers would oppose it somehow, but i doubt the group would need any taxpayer money to get this going. I personally would love to see it, but doubt its anywhere near being close... Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I absolutely would love to see it but doubt it happens. If it does would most likely buy season tickets. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Pretty sure the left wing, downtown, bike lane, tree huggers would oppose it somehow.. Zach, he's trolling you again! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Its probably a long shot but the story that Jon Bon Jovi and Larry Tanenbaum are interested in purchasing the Buffalo Bills and bringing them to Toronto is a fun one. A new stadium will have to built as well. The guy on the Buffalo radio said this morning the whole thing can cost about $3.4 Billion ....That includes the purchase price of $800 million to $1Billion, stadium cost of about a $billion, NFL relocation cost of $1billion ish and the buy out of the Ralph Wilson stadium lease... Thats a lot of coin..Also the sale probably wouldnt happen after Mr Wilson passes away(he is 95).. Pretty sure the left wing, downtown, bike lane, tree huggers would oppose it somehow, but i doubt the group would need any taxpayer money to get this going. I personally would love to see it, but doubt its anywhere near being close... I agree with everything you said. The main problem though is that while the group would not need taxpayer money, you can goddamn bet they'll get half a billion in direct funding, subsidies, etc. Also, depending on the location of the stadium, that could be a shitshow too, but far be it from me too assume they'll make that decision in a shortsighted manner. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I agree with everything you said. The main problem though is that while the group would not need taxpayer money, you can goddamn bet they'll get half a billion in direct funding, subsidies, etc. Also, depending on the location of the stadium, that could be a shitshow too, but far be it from me too assume they'll make that decision in a shortsighted manner. You are right..There are a lot of logistics that need to happen.. But the GTA is a huge place....Lots of land , location to build a stadium..I dont think they would try to build it downtown.. Before areas like Downsview...Allen and Sheppard area have been talked about... Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Shows what you guys know.....its coming to Markham. Going to be built right beside the hockey arena for the Markham Panthers. Wayne, once you get those season tickets, you can park in my driveway and walk to the stadium. I'll give you the friend rate of $40 a day. (Biatch, you get the regular rate of $60/day) Remember, parking will be at a premium, no subways to Markham! Tailgating in my backyard, all are welcome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You don't want that kind of traffic in your city, Arp. It's already bad enough. Build it in Stouffville! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You don't want that kind of traffic in your city, Arp. It's already bad enough. Build it in Stouffville! In all seriousness, I don't want anything else in my area at all. For the suburbs, traffic is already brutal on the streets near me. I certainly do not want to add a hockey arena, definitely not a football stadium for 60/80/90 thousand people, and not even this 1million sq feet extravaganza: http://fieldgatehomesblog.com/2012/05/03/markham-malls-whats-up-at-king-square/ I would be very happy with Stoufville. Close enough, and it might even have some parking. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Shows what you guys know.....its coming to Markham. Going to be built right beside the hockey arena for the Markham Panthers. Wayne, once you get those season tickets, you can park in my driveway and walk to the stadium. I'll give you the friend rate of $40 a day. (Biatch, you get the regular rate of $60/day) Remember, parking will be at a premium, no subways to Markham! Tailgating in my backyard, all are welcome. I will come for the tailgating at Arp's and screw the game. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 In all seriousness, I don't want anything else in my area at all. For the suburbs, traffic is already brutal on the streets near me. I certainly do not want to add a hockey arena, definitely not a football stadium for 60/80/90 thousand people, and not even this 1million sq feet extravaganza: http://fieldgatehome...at-king-square/ I would be very happy with Stoufville. Close enough, and it might even have some parking. I think the benefits outweigh the problems.. NFL season is only 8 home games..Once a week on a Sunday... Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Just build it in Buffalo. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 I think the benefits outweigh the problems.. NFL season is only 8 home games..Once a week on a Sunday... What exactly are the benefits of having an NFL team? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 What exactly are the benefits of having an NFL team? If you need to ask, it isnt for you.. NFL football is awesome..Having an NFL team in Toronto to call our own, super awesome.. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It benefits me and other NFL fans because we can watch live games and people can sell more things and parking and $20 hot dogs. Yeah. I see. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I see. sure Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 If you need to ask, it isnt for you.. NFL football is awesome..Having an NFL team in Toronto to call our own, super awesome.. I'm asking as a (future) professional responsible for the betterment of the public realm. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm asking as a (future) professional responsible for the betterment of the public realm. Well I am answering as a crazed sports fan.. Not sure if our agendas are mutually exclusive or not though. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 What exactly are the benefits of having an NFL team? if you have ever been to a nfl game you will see non stop drinking before the game and during the game. The amount of money spent on beer alone has to be very high. The amount of money spent at bars concessions etc is huge since you will sell out every game Link to post Share on other sites
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