[mikelr]

Is the store in yorkdale a mini store (the brushed metal kind)?

 

[gmark2000]

Hi folks,

I'm at Yorkdale this very moment using Casey's Wifi Connection.

Unfortunately, I didn't bring my digicam cable, so I can't post pics right now. The hoarding is down and the glass doors and windows are covered with black plastic. I will post pics as soon as I get home.

Had a great chat with the contractor this afternoon too. The plastic will be down tomorrow (Thurs) and the store will be in full view. Apple Staffers are busy decorating the store and setting up the displays.

 

[greymatter]

i hope the shirts say toronto...
yorkdale is kinda meaningless
if you go to boston, for example,
they'll ask what the hell is yorkdale

canada would be even better..

 

[Cliffy]

SPeaking of which, Heart and I are trying to get a few ehMac T's (that would get past Apple legal) for some ehMacians in line at the grand opening.

And, how about lunch / brunch and some pop afterwards?

I'd wear a shirt, and food would probably be a good idea by that time of the day.

 

[IronMac]

Gee CJ...why don't you arrange for a whole group of Toronto customers to be bused down there for the grand opening?

 

[isergio04]

*Gas (Cleveland,Ohio-Toronto,On): $68.00 USD

*Hotel: 147.63 CAD

*Attending the Grand Opening of the 1st canadian apple store: Priceless.

 

[irod]

Keep ironing Mr. Mayor!!!

I want one of those ehmac.ca t-shirts you're putting together. In a GENEROUS size, please. Not all of us are a tall drink of water like you, some of us fit more into the keg category. Or as that fiesty feline Garfield would say, "I'm not fat, I'm fluffy!" ;-)

Lunch or brunch after the opening sounds like a great plan. I will let you know tomorrow after the budget vote whether I'll be there for sure or not.

Keep on ironing, Mr. Mayor!!!

I'm in that catagory too, just remember muscle weighs more than fat.

 

[aarplane]

Shameless plug: http://sparque.info/yorkdale/

Every time a photo is posted on the forums here, it will also be put on this album....for somewhat easy access.

 

[mido]

long time listener first time caller

hi, i was at yorkdale today and took a couple of pictures that i thought u guys might like . the store is pretty much ready. peaking through the plastic , i saw all the computers, screens, powerbooks , ipods all setup and ready. looks pretty good i have to say . very similar to picture posted from the london store.

 

[gmark2000]

The drywall construction hoarding came down this morning. The contractor joked to me that it fell down since it was disconnected from the wall.

Anyway it was dumped into the waste container outside:

 

[gmark2000]

So here's the store this afternoon. They were putting the finishing touches to the limestone slab wall on the left. Behind the wall is the actual stock area of the store. The black plastic that sheeted the stainless steel decor now covers the glass windows and doors. The plastic will come down tomorrow (Thurs) so the store will be in full view.

You can see bystanders trying to peek behind the plastic. There were many people doing this besides me!

Here's a display being set up:

An Apple staffer busy configuring a computer:

Alas, the ubiquitous Apple logo on our temple (needs a bit of polishing):

 

[gmark2000]

The Apple Store is listed on the Store Directory now but you wouldn't find it on the map with that location.

Anyway, here's where everyone will be lining up outside.

I posted earlier using the wireless connection from Casey's but while I was there the Apple Store wireless connection was off and on. At this Sears-side, SW mall entrance there's no wifi signal whatsoever.

Here's the entrance people will use to get into the mall (again this is not the Casey's entrance, it's the Sears entrance):

 

[gmark2000]

Just a refresher for new lurkers:

OFFICIAL APPLE STORE YORKDALE
LINE-UP AND CROWD CONTROL INFORMATION

This is the official word from Yorkdale Security Manager, Keith LeClair (no phone calls or emails to him please):

• No persons will be permitted "inside" the mall to queue after the mall closes and prior to the mall opening. Thus, all areas will be evacuated on Friday night (including Casey's entrance after 1:00am).
• Apple Store customers may park/sleep in their cars in the South parking lot Friday night. The parking gates will not be closed/locked.
• The official entrance is the "Southwest mall entrance" adjacent to Sears (because the South Mall entrance is small and constrained by the receiving dock). Again, this is not the entrance by Casey's/
• Roped stanchions will be zig-zagging inside the mall, while metal crowd control barricades will zig-zag outside the mall.
• Police and additional security will be patrolling the perimeter throughout the early morning.
• People may begin queuing peacefully once the mall is closed.
• Persons may be ejected from Yorkdale property without notice if their conduct is unruly or disruptive to the peace.

These mall security policies are subject to change without notice and I will post updated information as I am notified.

Please no calls or emails to the Yorkdale Management Office or Security Office regarding this matter. This is disruptive to their daily business. Please forward any further questions to me via PM. I hope this answers many of your questions.

 

[razz]

If I'm taking Dufferin all the way up to Yorkdale, how do I get to the Sears entrance from there?

 

[wlessard_ca]

Sears is in the South West corner of the Mall, so go North on Dufferin until you see the Gas Station (Esso or PetroCan, I can't remember which) on the right just before the mall, take the small "ramp" into the Mall parking lot, you should be able to see a Sears sign. If not simply park in the lots closet to the ramp and Dufferin, that is the South West corner of the Mall. If you drive over to Holt Renfrew you've gone too far.

 

[razz]

Awesome! I have to make note of that.

Thanks

 

[Macaholic]

Hi gang!

I've not posted much recently (and will continue a very low profile), but as I won't be at the opening ( ) will anybody be posting live photos of the lineup and other shenanigans taking place on Friday night/Saturday? I'll be there in spirit, but would love to "see" y'all there via some pics!

 

[isergio04]

If i make a shirt what can it not have on it.Can it have a apple logo.

 

[gmark2000]

If I'm taking Dufferin all the way up to Yorkdale, how do I get to the Sears entrance from there?

Hope this helps...

 

[razz]

Hope this helps...

Gary,

So I enter the parking lot from Dufferin and drive towards where Sears is indicated...is that right? Is that where that big "Yorkdale" sign is that you've posted pics of where the line up will be? Or do I go straight towards the 'mall entrance'?

Sorry if that was redundant...I just don't want to be driving around the parking lot trying to figure out where the line up is!

Thanks