Miataphiles.com

There's a link over to the right of the screen for "miataphiles.com". At one point, I was a member of the site, and would find some of the threads on their board interesting. I even went so far as to go to some of the monthly meets, and even went on a trip to Deals Gap with 26 other Miatas and a total of about 30 GTA miataphiles.

Way back in (2002? 2003?) when I registered, I lived in Barrie. The Miataphiles are a GTA (read: Toronto) based group, which more or less means they don't see much life "North of Steeles" (unless there's a twisty road involved). So, I couldn't always head out to monthly meets, or random last-minute meets at the strippers or whereverthehell they ended up. Because of this, I'd log in from time to time, read some of the threads, and maybe post once in a while. Plus, I didn't have the money to blow on the gas, let alone on beer and food every time they'd all meet up.

Fast forward to the summer of 2005: I moved to Richmond Hill to be closer to work. I think to myself, "Hey, I'm finally closer, I can actually take part in some Miataphile fun!" And what do I find? My username/password allowed me to log into the board, but I have NO ACCESS to any of the threads! I can't read anything, I can't post anything, and there's only ONE link to email the site administrator (which I did repeatedly, with NO RESPONSE).

Today, I logged onto the site for the first time in a while, since I couldn't actually *do* anything on the site any other time I logged in... and it's all re-arranged! Adding to this, they have a brand spankin' new FAQ section, with one fantastic question/statement:

I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore!

And the answer? This is GOLD:

"The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or the administrator has deleted your account for some reason. If it is the latter case then perhaps you did not post anything? It is usual for boards to periodically remove users who have not posted anything so as to reduce the size of the database. Try registering again and get involved in discussions."

Nice. So, if you're registered, and you want to post (but haven't in a while), you can't. Unless you register a whole new name. Which I also tried, which was deleted.

And after all that effort emailing in the past, trying to find out what the problem is with no response, and they say something like "try registering again?" Register THIS. Why do I have to chase them...? What is this, some sort of exclusive club? Eat me.

I'd have participated a bit more in the discussions, but most of them were about CRAP. Seriously. And most of the people on the site were god-damn post whores. I honestly didn't have the time required to waste hours and hours every day reading and posting on that site. But occassionally, the stuff there was good - it was just harder to find.

And the alternative? Trillium Miata Club. Although it's gotted a bit of a bad rap in the past for being an old person's Miata club... what's wrong with old people? At least they're not all cliquey and highschool-ish like the Miataphiles.

Long live the Klown!

CANCELLED.

It's true. There weren't enough people to warrant a party. So, the hell with ya!

In total:

6 People RSVP'd YES,
14 People RSVP'd NO, and
22 Deadbeats didn't say sweet F.A.

Sorry for those lonely 6 people who wanted to come. Now you're free to do something else! And now... so am I.

This just further proves my point: For some reason, NO ONE comes to parties that I throw. When I even suggest the word "party", people head for the hills.

Makes me wonder what makes them think it would suck, if they never even show up?

Penn - once a Bad Boy, always a Bad Boy

Oh, that baaad boy, living up to that bad boy image!!


Am I concerned about his second-hand smoke...? Nope.


Am I concerned that he has very little regard for the Smoke Free Ontario Act...? Nope.


Am I worried about the long-term health of Sean Penn...? Not really.


Am I concerned that he doesn't have to pay any fines for his act...? Well, sure!


I'm not entirely sure I understand the Smoke Free Ontario Act. Specifically, I'm not sure I understand how it's the responsibility of the owner of a building to inform and enforce the law. I understand that we can't have "Cigarette Police" running around chasing smokers. But, how is it the responsibility of the building owner to enforce the law? Can the building owner in-turn charge whomever breaks this law in their building?

I'm pretty sure that the issue here wasn't that fact that he simply didn't know it was illegal in Ontario to smoke in a public building. The issue is, that he knows he can do it, and get away with it.

On one hand, I applaud him for challenging the law. It's important to press issues sometimes. But... maybe he could try challenging something worthwhile?


*slaps Mr. Penn on the wrist* Bad Boy!

This evening... from my balcony

Honestly, I've always wanted an apartment with a balcony. And now I have one!



But, I never thought I'd have the opportunity to take such great pictures on my balcony...!



mmmm... lightning... :)

Housewarming!

Ok. It's official. I'm unpacked... Everything (more or less) has it's own place...

And since I never got around to it the last time I moved... It's time for a house warming party!


So, for those of you who can make it... Or don't think I smell *too* much to come visit... and for those of you who still speak to me on a relatively regular basis... here are the particulars:

Housewarming! <--- CLICK HERE!

Like the invite says, if you want to bring any food or drinks... please feel free to do so! If you have to bring a gift... well... I sure won't stop you. :D

But, please RSVP no later than September 16th. That way, I'll know how many people to expect, and I'll know who's bringing what, which means I'll know how much food to buy!

Hope to see you there! :) If you don't know where I live... let me know and I'll send the details when you RSVP. :D