~ Session #2: DICHIO TIFO

[FluSH]

Session #2



http://www.listeningtocities.net/ltcarchive/ltcimages/TracingSummer.jpg


Date: Saturday September 26th
Location Meeting: BMO Field Gate 4
Time: 10:00AM
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, knee pads, Lawn Chairs
Duration: 5-6hrs
Contacts: Al-MO and Rudi

FYI: People are welcome to show up during the course of the day... if you are not an early bird!!


Alright, so there has been a small debate as to what we hope to accomplish on the next session... However the final concensus is the following:


Minimum Goal: Finish the grid and tracing of the banner (The last 2/3rds)


Ultimate Goal: Finish the entire banner including the painting (Weather and number of volunteers permitted)



Seeign that we tackled one of the hardest parts of the banner during the last session, we could very well finish the last 2/3rds of the grid in a record time.... however the painting will definately take a toll and we may have to evalute whether to commence painting on this day or not (as to not disrupt the banner from constant folding and unfolding).



I have to say Session #1 was AMAZING... I mean we got 34 volunteers out of nowhere as I counted about 10 people who posted they were coming last time... so a BIG THANKS to those that came...


For this one, I will definately like to take a running tally of volunteers... although a nice surprise of more is always welcomed...



For those coming from out of town (Niagara, London, etc) I might be hesitant on calling you guys.... inparticular if you can only come on one day (as we may not paint on Septmeber 26th) Nevertheless my hat's off to you for driving all that distance and putting in some labour for this banner... That is some REAL support.



Please I encourage you to post if you are coming, if you are a maybe, and even if you aren't coming but would like to... :D


P.S. Also feel free to bring the children/kids as well... I'm telling you... not too many kids will be able to say they've helped out with something like this... this one is a notch to have under your belt like no other...


:scarf:




-FluSH

[FluSH]

Volunteers
Wagner
nancymiranda
Whoopee
Redpunkfiddle
4evared
phonzo
Afra
ganzo_thebest
Lips
drek
Miss Jones
Menelaos




Maybes
James Oliphant
TFCtoMUFC
CretanBull +1




In Chicago
Nodoubtguy
s2cazz
RPBLondon
DavydMT

[Nodoubtguy]

Come out, lend a hand, be part of TFC history!!!!

I wish I was able to go, but will be in Chicago for the game.

[James Oliphant]

Count me a definite maybe. If only because I'd like to be able to say I had a hand in this massive project. :D

[AL-MO]

FluSH...change the time to 10 AM!!!

[FluSH]

FluSH...change the time to 10 AM!!!

Done...

ALMO is buying everyone's coffee... there is a great coffee house near BMO FIELD.... I forget what is called but they roast their own beans in house... Domin8r what's the name of this place?

[TFCtoMUFC]

I am a maybe for now, depends on a few things.

[Nodoubtguy]

Done...

ALMO is buying everyone's coffee... there is a great coffee house near BMO FIELD.... I forget what is called but they roast their own beans in house... Domin8r what's the name of this place?

Balzac's???

[FluSH]

^^^^
naw it's near the Metro and accross from that parking lot facing that yuppie TFC wannabe bar.

[Nodoubtguy]

Canterbury Coffee??

[FluSH]

Is it at a corner lot? Anyhow really good coffee.. in fact I'm going to be there pre-tailgate from now on to relax and read the news prior to heading down to BMO FIELD... but that's for another thread!!

[Phil]

The wife and I will be out for this. :D

[s2cazz]

you guys are fuckers... I will be in Chicago...

[Wagner]

I am in.
See you there.

[London]

i dont understand why you would be hesitant to ask out of towners to help, you are going to have people in the city that can only come 1 day??

also i will be in chicago

[CretanBull]

ME +1 are maybes (good chance)

[FluSH]

i dont understand why you would be hesitant to ask out of towners to help, you are going to have people in the city that can only come 1 day??

also i will be in chicago


I guess it was more directed at TFC_Niagara who I know has to take time off to comeout on that day... if we are not painting... which will be the BIGGEST day... then I will feel bad if we finish with the tracing of this sucker in 4hrs...

P.S. Have a blast in Chicago... make sure you drink one on me!

[London]

^^^ i see.

like stated before.

people that want to contribute something to this group and don't know how,

this is the perfect way to "get your feet wet".

most of us don't bite

[phonzo]

yar..there not going to Ottawa this weekend like I thought...

[TFCtoMUFC]

Might bring a +1 if I do hes a bit new to soccer and has his PhD so forgive him. Going to Woodbridge for dinner so its a 50/50 right now.

[Redpunkfiddle]

I'm Spartacus!

[4evared]

Dad and Lad want to be there and will be there, as long as I don't have to work.

[nancymiranda]

Flush - Count me in! I'm also collecting some paint brushes and some tins to hold the paint in. Have them in my truck for when you guys need it.

[heather]

how long is it going till? I'm going to a wedding the night before and will definitely be hungover so could show up a lil later...

[DavydMT]

away at Chicago, will be in for the next session.

anyone who is staying away because of the artistic abilities, please come by, trust me YOU CAN DO IT.

[Whoop]

I will aim to be there. Hopefully able to bring the gf.

We plan on being there all day - weather permitting - so if you are working in the morning, or hungover, you can still come by later in the day.

Remember... come by... help grid or paint and then go onto the viewing at Joe's.

[AL-MO]

I will aim to be there. Hopefully able to bring the gf.

We plan on being there all day - weather permitting - so if you are working in the morning, or hungover, you can still come by later in the day.

Remember... come by... help grid or paint and then go onto the viewing at Joe's.

THAT'S THE PLAN VIC!!! :drum:

:scarf:

[FluSH]

how long is it going till? I'm going to a wedding the night before and will definitely be hungover so could show up a lil later...

The plan is all day weather permitting....:D

[FluSH]

FYI: People are welcome to show up during the course of the day... if you are not an early bird!!

[heather]

lol thanks for making that clear :D I have 4 of those garden knee mat things that i could hand over.. would those be useful?

[TheHollister]

Are any of the sessions going to be on Sundays? I work all day Saturdays now (12+ hour shifts FTW), so I can't help...unless you guys are still planning on being there around 7:30-8ish and don't mind me coming over straight from work, all gross and smelling like slaughter... :D
I wanna paint tooooo. :(

[Afra]

I saw in another thread that you were talking about sweeping to get rid on the chunks below and give ourselves a smoother surface to work on. Forget brooms - you will be there all day working on an area that big. Get yourselves a leaf blower (preferably gas) - you can blow it off that way much faster (we used to do it all the time for racing 1/18 scale rc cars - it works like a charm).

I have an electric one and a generator if all else fails but it will take a little longer as we would have to move the generator a couple of time and the blower itself is not as powerful as a gas model.

I am still working on permission for saturday but I will post here once I know for sure.

[lips]

I volunteer for the MS society of Hamilton from 8:00am to 1:00 pm.
I can be there for 2ish with my 9 year old.

[ganzo_thebest]

I will try to be there as well.....maybe this time I bring the kidies

[Afra]

I am in. I can be there for 10 easily enough but I need to be out of there by 2. I will bust ass for those 4 hours though. I will bring knee pads for myself.

Let me know about the leaf blower - if you want me to bring mine, I can (with the generator). I could also be there for 9:30 to start cleaning if we want to keep a 10 am firm start time.

Let me know.

[FluSH]

I saw in another thread that you were talking about sweeping to get rid on the chunks below and give ourselves a smoother surface to work on. Forget brooms - you will be there all day working on an area that big. Get yourselves a leaf blower (preferably gas) - you can blow it off that way much faster (we used to do it all the time for racing 1/18 scale rc cars - it works like a charm).

I have an electric one and a generator if all else fails but it will take a little longer as we would have to move the generator a couple of time and the blower itself is not as powerful as a gas model.

I am still working on permission for saturday but I will post here once I know for sure.


THanks Afra!!!!

I also wonder if tarps will work? I have a plastic blue tarp plus the banner team has that painter's tarp as well...

[FluSH]

I volunteer for the MS society of Hamilton from 8:00am to 1:00 pm.
I can be there for 2ish with my 9 year old.


Awesome thanks Lips!!!

[phonzo]

tarps or a drop cloth should help with any indentations we get from the concrete into the material..so ya not a bad idea

[London]

who has 100,000 square feet of tarps??

[prizby]

I'll be thinking about you guys from Sudbury, Ontario

[FluSH]

who has 100,000 square feet of tarps??

In sections my friend in sections!!!!!

[lips]

I have a 30*60 tarp somewhere I try and dig it out.

[Afra]

Tarps will help once the small pebbles and stones are cleared away. I have a couple of tarps in my garage that I will round up also - I have three but I am not sure how clean they are. We can inspect them there.

What time do you want me there with the generator and the blower?

[Whoop]

Come on people... get on it!

Be a part of history!

[London]

come out on saturday!!!!!

[FluSH]

lol thanks for making that clear :D I have 4 of those garden knee mat things that i could hand over.. would those be useful?


YAR!!! :D

[james]

i want to come, but i work every saturday till 5 :frown5:. Sundays better for me.

[drek]

Sign me up Flush. I'll be coming from London!

[FluSH]

Sign me up Flush. I'll be coming from London!



NICE!!!!!

THanks Man

[Whoop]

BUMP

[Parkdale]

I'll be there guys.

I'll bring the camera too, just because this is worth documenting.

[Gobi]

Earliest I could make it would be about 6pm...
Any point in me putting in an hour or two's labour before kickoff at Joe's?
Will you still be there?

[Afra]

I'll be there guys.

I'll bring the camera too, just because this is worth documenting.


It's a secret. . . .

[Rudi]

It's a secret. . . .
As long as the video isn't released for public consumption before the unveiling, I don't see the big deal.

[AL-MO]

It's a secret. . . .


As long as the video isn't released for public consumption before the unveiling, I don't see the big deal.

Exactly Rudi. I think Parky has a pretty good handle on this project.

[Parkdale]

As long as the video isn't released for public consumption before the unveiling, I don't see the big deal.


it wont be.

seeing the banner in the stands is the 'payoff' for the video,
so showing it before I have that footage would be like a joke without a punchline.


don't worry guys, I know not to spoil the surprise

[Afra]

I am just trying to give our investigative journalist a hard time.

[Parkdale]

someone's always gotta put their hand in my face

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IvGiy8W1xF8/RtJZ5VPMXgI/AAAAAAAABOM/18LCmMtQq5E/s400/Chavez-Hand-Blockw.jpg

[Afra]

That's funny - I am sure it can be rigged.

Is there an oath that all volunteers must take before the banner is unrolled?

[Menelaos]

I would only be able to come down and help for like an hour or two max if you guys will have me.

I'll confirm by tomorrow and will let you know if my son wants to come along and help.

[Afra]

I am getting pretty stoked for this. The last banner I worked on was the 'we will always support you' at Flush's house.

I couldn't get out all season as the banner team works at tough time for me (between the family and work) - I am just glad I am now able to contribute just a little.

I am cleared to leave my house at 9 so I will be around gate 4 for 9:30. I will start clearing the area with the blower as soon as someone who knows what is going on shows up and tells me where we will be working.

(useless information, I know - pretty much just a bump!)

[Wagner]

I am getting pretty stoked for this. The last banner I worked on was the 'we will always support you' at Flush's house.

I couldn't get out all season as the banner team works at tough time for me (between the family and work) - I am just glad I am now able to contribute just a little.

I am cleared to leave my house at 9 so I will be around gate 4 for 9:30. I will start clearing the area with the blower as soon as someone who knows what is going on shows up and tells me where we will be working.

(useless information, I know - pretty much just a bump!)

Dude,
I'll get there around the same time to give you a hand.

[SQUIRREL]

I'm a maybe....I might have to work in the morning - is everybody going to Shoeless Joes after to watch TFC vs. Chicago?????

[Afra]

I cannot do Shoeless but I am sure there will be many there to watch us pull 3 points out of the fire.

[Menelaos]

Alright, I can confirm that I will be there.
My son will come along if I can wake him up that early :facepalm:

[Miss Jones]

I will be there Saturday with two helpers - SImon and Youngrpb...not sure of the time yet though.

[FluSH]

I am getting pretty stoked for this. The last banner I worked on was the 'we will always support you' at Flush's house.

I couldn't get out all season as the banner team works at tough time for me (between the family and work) - I am just glad I am now able to contribute just a little.

I am cleared to leave my house at 9 so I will be around gate 4 for 9:30. I will start clearing the area with the blower as soon as someone who knows what is going on shows up and tells me where we will be working.

(useless information, I know - pretty much just a bump!)

Yes I remember that banner.... a good one at that!!! I wonder did we lose that too at BMO Field? was that with the bunch of banners that we lost? Almo?

[Afra]

I don't think it was lost. I thought I saw it recently (after the BMO mess).

[AL-MO]

Yes I remember that banner.... a good one at that!!! I wonder did we lose that too at BMO Field? was that with the bunch of banners that we lost? Almo?

Its in storage.

[FluSH]

FYI

If you have been checking the reports there is a small chance of rain... bring a raincoat if you must because we are still moving forward!!!! :D

[nancymiranda]

^^^^^^^^^
Rain ponchos available at Dollarama for $1.00!!!!!!

[Menelaos]

^^^^^^^^^
Rain ponchos available at Dollarama for $1.00!!!!!!

Bring some and then sell em to those who don't bring one for $1.50 ;)

[nancymiranda]

^^^^^
Good one... lol....

[__wowza]

i'm always down, when's it running till?
i'll try dragging my girlfriend/friends out like last time so you might have 3+

[Afra]

If it rains, can we have a pool to guess how much 500 lbs of material weighs when it gets wet?

[Menelaos]

If it rains, can we have a pool to guess how much 500 lbs of material weighs when it gets wet?


Put me down for 'a lot' ;)

[phonzo]

it probably wouldn't gain to much as it should mostly roll off the material :)..thankfully...

[Afra]

Is that Dichio in your avatar or is that you with your new haircut?

[nancymiranda]

it probably wouldn't gain to much as it should mostly roll off the material :)..thankfully...

Wait...Afra's coming with his blower to clear the ground.. may be usefull to clear the rain off the plastic!
I just had a smart moment! - WOW

[Afra]

The generator is in my little truck! We can try.

[peterboroughtfcfan]

Sorry guys, can't make it out this weekend. Trapped at work doing Doc Review of about 30,000 pages. My girlfriend and I will be back for session 3 if you have it.

[sulfur]

Fair warning: Chances of rain are getting higher and higher. :(

[Rudi]

Fair warning: Chances of rain are getting higher and higher. :(
Actually, they're getting lower.

[Parkdale]

welcome to the internet.... where we can debate the weather forecast.

but we can all agree.... It's Always shitty in Columbus

[Whoop]

It WAS 100% all day as of yesterday... as per The Weather Network.

Now it's changed to 30% in the morning and 90% in the afternoon....

Hopefully it changes within the next 12 hours.

[FluSH]

RAIN PONCHOS BABY...

and have no fear when Afra from the Tailgate team is here ;)

[Menelaos]

I'll wear my bathing suit =)

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,5862946,00.jpg

[__wowza]

welcome to the internet.... where we can debate the weather forecast.

but we can all agree.... It's Always shitty in Columbus

hold on, i'll make a poll about it..

[FluSH]

Parkdale.... man work friendly

[Parkdale]

work friendly what?

I didn't do anything.. ???

[Platts]

I'll try and make it out Al Mo,
looks like the rain may be on though.

[AL-MO]

Okay we are going to at least try to get the rest of the letters down on the plastic tomorrow before it rains.

[Wagner]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh56/NevadaWildcard/Motivational%20Posters/Bump.jpg

[FluSH]

damn!

That's the one time I was hoping the image would be bigger... I kept clicking for full image like 3-4 times lol

[nancymiranda]

So... since there`s questions about the weather..... lol... I pulled out my trusted Weather chicken.. and it looks like good weather with some clouds! Hasn`t failed me yet! See weather bar below chicken!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i42/virrys/P1030030.jpg

[adamdz]

I thought I would make this but turns out I am working tomorrow so I am a no go :(. Gonna try to pop into Joes for the game at least to see some of your ugly faces.

[phonzo]

oh fuck..i will get up at one point..and call al-mo to see if shit's still happening

[Whoop]

So... since there`s questions about the weather..... lol... I pulled out my trusted Weather chicken.. and it looks like good weather with some clouds! Hasn`t failed me yet! See weather bar below chicken!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i42/virrys/P1030030.jpg

I used to have one of these as a kid!

The morning is supposed to be clear... we're going to try to at least put down the letters.

[AL-MO]

I thought I would make this but turns out I am working tomorrow so I am a no go :(. Gonna try to pop into Joes for the game at least to see some of your ugly faces.

Yeah man...come to Joes for the game!

[morgank1986]

I want to be there to help out, don't have the car right now so it's going to be tough. I'm trying to convince some friend to come help so that I can get a drive with them.

[FluSH]

So... since there`s questions about the weather..... lol... I pulled out my trusted Weather chicken.. and it looks like good weather with some clouds! Hasn`t failed me yet! See weather bar below chicken!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i42/virrys/P1030030.jpg


That is amazing1!!!! where can I get one? I want one NOW Lol

[lips]

So is this a go for today I'll be heading out of Hamilton at 1:15pm

[Wagner]

yes.
the weather is nice.
let's do this!

[nancymiranda]

That is amazing1!!!! where can I get one? I want one NOW Lol

I brought this one from Europe. But if I find one here I'll send it your way! More reliable then the weather man! And its still blue this morning!

[sulfur]

Down to 60% for the afternoon, but up to... "it's gonna rain lots overnight" :)

[FluSH]

**** UPDATE ****

There is some kind of show @ BMO FIELD.... they are charging everyone $12 for parking!!!

I recommend to park at Lamport since we will be heading to Shoeless Joe's later on today for the match...

I'm bringing my kids and should be there a bit later....

[Menelaos]

Hey, we are here and we have set up un the parking lot infront of the police station. Right under the big Ex sign visible from the Gardner.

[Whoop]

Good job everyone today... part 2 is done.

Now keep your eyes open for part 3 in the coming week.

This will be the one where we need people!

[Wagner]

Session 3 is going to the be one of the best RPB events of the year...
you'll want to be there.

[AL-MO]

Thanks to everyone who came out. Everything is going as planned and we will be ready for painting next weekend.

[FluSH]

Yes, Thank you to everyone (my sincere apologies I couldn't help today as Ihad the kids with me... but at least I came JIT with the food reserves...)

I'll make sure I don't have FluSH Jr. and my Bella (read: my son and my daughter) next time!

Anyhow much appreciated to everyone that came down...

[Afra]

Sorry I had to bounce early. It sounds as though you finished what was needed before the rain - very cool.

I hope I can make part 3!

I have to say it - that mofo is huge!

[Nodoubtguy]

Sounds like it was a good session......I'll be at #3 for sure

BUT there are more pressing issues right now.....WHERE CAN I GET A WEATHER CHICKEN??? I seriously need one

[Whoop]

Some Portuguese trinket stores might have one.

My sister and parents are in Portugal right now, I should ask her to get me one. Just don't think they'll be anywhere near where they could get one.

[FluSH]

Some Portuguese trinket stores might have one.

My sister and parents are in Portugal right now, I should ask her to get me one. Just don't think they'll be anywhere near where they could get one.

Hey man I want one... that thing WORKS!!!

[nancymiranda]

I'll look around my area for the "Weather Chicken" and let you guys know. I think the a store on Ossington/Dundas might be able to get them in.
lol..

[Parkdale]

word.

sorry I also had to bail early guys, but you know.... jobs and stuff.

Are we going to use the same lot for the next session?
I'm sure you guys put all the 'paper weights' back in an orderly fashion,
so I can't see them having any problem with us using that lot.

[Wagner]

word.

sorry I also had to bail early guys, but you know.... jobs and stuff.

Are we going to use the same lot for the next session?
I'm sure you guys put all the 'paper weights' back in an orderly fashion,
so I can't see them having any problem with us using that lot.

Yes,
we returned everything.

where is the Session #3 thread??

[Whoop]

Once all the details are hammered out I'm sure Session #3 thread will be started.

[phonzo]

and yes I think the intent is to use that lot. It's a lot quieter and pretty well sheltered from the wind. Just those darn people stuck in traffic on the gardner! :)

[Whoop]

The Toronto Fall Home Show is this weekend, so the lot by BMO will fill up.

So yeah, we should use the same lot as there are a lot of weights in that lot.

[Wagner]

The Toronto Fall Home Show is this weekend, so the lot by BMO will fill up.

So yeah, we should use the same lot as there are a lot of weights in that lot.

should we start earlier to "squat" and claim that spot?

[Parkdale]

should we start earlier to "squat" and claim that spot?

I don't think it would be needed. That lot only fills up for games at BMO - it's too far away from the Automotive building, and the Direct Energy center.

And now, we can actually meet there instead of at BMO and save some time.

[phonzo]

i expect parkdale to draw a map for everyone again

[Afra]

When the session 3 thread is up and the location is confirmed, I will show up early to finish the blowing - the sheer area to clear is daunting. Painting that thing would be a nightmare with stones and crap underneath it. If you meet at 10 again, I will have to be there for 7!

6 if Parky is 'helping' me (ie: screwing with my hungover head)

[FluSH]

Info on the biggest banner session ever in the history of the South End is coming up shortly.... (after 4:00pm)

Let me repeat this again... this is the biggest single day banner session from South End 2 South End....

[Parkdale]

i expect parkdale to draw a map for everyone again


easy enough.

and the big one.... you need someone to sweet talk the parking people.

[Whoop]

easy enough.

and the big one.... you need someone to sweet talk the parking people.

Calling on Parky and RooneyRPB! LOL

[Whoop]

The funniest discussion of the day was what would happen if the banner ended up on the Gardiner?

[Parkdale]

^ just run.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mike24k/banner_spot.jpg

^ Flush , copy the image for the next thread when you make it.

[AL-MO]

^ just run.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/mike24k/banner_spot.jpg

^ Flush , copy the image for the next thread when you make it.

That was my plan!

Thanks for tha map Parky.

[Whoop]

^^
I think the banner is bigger than that. LOL

[Parkdale]

maybe I'll climb the billboard tower next time to get an aerial shot.

Hey Afra, you must have a fold up step ladder... ?

[Whoop]

maybe I'll climb the billboard tower next time to get an aerial shot.

Hey Afra, you must have a fold up step ladder... ?

You'll end up on the news.

"Man stops traffic on the Gardiner; fear he will jump if TFC does not make the playoffs"

[Parkdale]

And then they bring in Dichio as the negotiator.

[Afra]

MLSE is pretty good at making promises (look at the Raptors!), they will be able to talk you down. Just hold out on merch and such for your fellow RPB's.

I do have a ladder that folds up small enough to put into a van but I do know if it is long enough to get up to the start of steps. I think it is only about 16 feet. I have one that is long enough but no way to carry it.

If I am allowed out to session 3, I will bring it.

[DOMIN8R]

Great. Right in front of the Community Police Sub Station.

[AL-MO]

MLSE is pretty good at making promises (look at the Raptors!), they will be able to talk you down. Just hold out on merch and such for your fellow RPB's.

I do have a ladder that folds up small enough to put into a van but I do know if it is long enough to get up to the start of steps. I think it is only about 16 feet. I have one that is long enough but no way to carry it.

If I am allowed out to session 3, I will bring it.

Fuck merch, I want a roof!

[Parkdale]

Great. Right in front of the Community Police Sub Station.

what? the banner painting or my climbing on things?

[Kevvv]

And then they bring in Dichio as the negotiator.


Kdot and B&W.