Any other Edmontonians here?

[johnH123]

Originally Posted by tomgirl

Hudson's?

Originally Posted by unjung

I live near one (as did one of my regular drinking buddies) and we always seemed to end up there due to the proximity. I never actually had a bad time there, sure it isn't the Hermes of bars but I didn't mind it. Personally, I'm a ye old pub kind of guy (not Hudsons obviously).

Originally Posted by Notreknip

I wouldn't live anywhere further than 10-15 blocks from the river if my rent were FREE! I respect the fact that you're a different human being, but I have to believe you're just not seeing the whole picture. I mean, for example, Hudson's is okay, but if that is your standard of what it desirable, I think you need to spend more time on these fora. That said, come out to the next meet and I'm sure I'll discover that you're a likable guy that is more cultured/intelligent than I. Really, no hate, I'm just surprised by your position.
No hate taken. My PoV is probably quite different then the dude looking for downtown condos. I'm in a serious relationship (which negate the need to live near Edmonton's easy tail), I don't have time for the bars as much anymore and I work nowhere near downtown. I just don't get the appeal to living downtown (I'd much prefer living in the countryside).

 

[Notreknip]

Good man!

When is this meet happening?

 

[Unregistered]

Went out apartment shopping today, was quite fun!

Didn't really like Alta Vista - layouts were quite odd, lack of a walk-in closet was a no-no for the fiancee. The Venetian was nice, as was Maxx (new development on 105 ave and 113) - but hearing bad things about the developer on C2E. Meridian was rather "old" looking.

Food for thought...

 

[Stazy]

Anyone want to rent a furnished two bedroom condo in century park?

 

[imschatz]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm living on Whyte / 111 right now and whilst it can get noisy Fri/Sat nights, I don't really mind it. 4 years of living on Whyte has me wanting a little change right now though. I don't see anywhere else as really worth it. It's either downtown or suburbs for me, and I'm leaning quite a bit towards the former for reasons above.
Have you thought about living just off Whyte? I'm currently at 85ave & 109st .. and there are some fairly nice apartments. A few nice condo's off Sask Dr. Also, quick walk to Whyte but far enough away that it's dead quiet and only sketchy people I see are the odd dumpster divers. Finally, the #9 bus gets you downtown in a few minutes - and hasn't been that sketchy the few times I've been on it.

 

[linkinwayne]

Originally Posted by Notreknip

Good man!

When is this meet happening?

I'd like to know too

 

[Unregistered]

Originally Posted by imschatz

Have you thought about living just off Whyte? I'm currently at 85ave & 109st .. and there are some fairly nice apartments. A few nice condo's off Sask Dr. Also, quick walk to Whyte but far enough away that it's dead quiet and only sketchy people I see are the odd dumpster divers. Finally, the #9 bus gets you downtown in a few minutes - and hasn't been that sketchy the few times I've been on it.

Those are expensive apartments because of the view though aren't they? I used to live in a house on 105 / 87 Ave but that's a completely different story...

If I am thinking of the correct building, it's the one with the ramp that goes up a little and the slightly underground parking?

 

[Unregistered]

Originally Posted by linkinwayne

I'd like to know too

Thought we had a Niche meet-up in the works?

 

[linkinwayne]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thought we had a Niche meet-up in the works?

That's the where, but I'm still waiting on the when

 

[johnH123]

Is anybody else following what's going on a few hours North of here? They're saying 1/3 or more of Slave Lake is gone and a bunch of smaller communities are still at risk as well.

 

[Unregistered]

I'm good with Monday/Tuesday/Friday evenings. Other weeknights I'm free after 9:30...

 

[Mr. Sartorial]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thought we had a Niche meet-up in the works?

My bad, I was in charge of organizing all of this but my schedule's been nuts.

Let's say 7:30pm at Niche next Friday May 27th.

Early enough that you can call it dinner, late enough that you can eat ahead of the time or head out to the clubs after or whatever you do with your Friday nights

This handily works with my intentions to go see the Hangover Part 2 that night.

Confirm attendance now or suggest an alternative.

 

[herragge]

Blown away by the number of Edmontonians here! Young, fashion forward, progressive males...I guess all SF edmontonians were the ones who contributed to the NDP win in the Strathcona riding? Haha.

Did my undergrad at U of A and had great experiences there. Currently at UBC now in dental school, but Edmonton, specifically the Whyte area where I lived for 4 years, still has a distinct character that I occasionally miss. And Vancouverites don't dress much better, if at all, for the most part.

Will have to check out this Niche, joint on my next visit there. Have fun at the get-together guys.

Mike

 

[Notreknip]

The 27th is likely a no-go for me, unfortunately.

 

[linkinwayne]

I might be playing soccer on the 27th but I'll probably leave early to get back to Niche. So yeah, I should be able to make it.