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Hello Leslievillers!

Needless to say, I'm pretty amazed at how many of you have joined this online community in its infancy. The "plan" was to build up a base of content before promoting the site to new members, but all of you keeners arrived early! :)

That's wonderful news though. It is early validation of my belief that Leslieville is a very social, engaged bunch of neighbours that will embrace new ways to communicate and interact.

So while the content and member list continue to grow, your input, suggestions, and contributions are sought and welcome!

Thanks for becoming an early supporter of the newest facet of our community, and congrats on being one of the "first 100" settlers.

Nolin

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Permalink Reply by MP on September 1, 2009 at 9:01pm

Our family moved to Leslieville because it was affordable - this was back in 1987. I remember when the street signs got the designation "Leslieville". From what I can remember it was the people (the Brackens I think) who originally started the ETC News (now defunct I gather) that got that ball rolling.

We found our street neighbours very friendly right from the start. And we have gathered more friends locally just by walking around the area and up and down our streets. We have amazing neighbours beside us, behind us and over next block.

Nancy was a found treasure through another friend, how amazing and great that she lived on the next block!

And now with this site, more things to do with our neighbours!

I love that the streetcar is 24 hours (and so far we don't have to worry about short turns - new schedule coming up I understand...), highway is close by (and glad the extension on the Gardiner came down as it was very ugly before), I'm not so keen on the Canadian Tire, etc. stuff over at Lakeshore & Leslie though. Love that the bike trail is close by, have loved to ride our bikes over the trail and through to the "elephant teeth" on the lower Don Trail - so close to home. Love that the Leslie Street spit is so close by also.
I love our Sweet Bliss bakery, Pentimento Gallery, Parts Gallery, Cream Dairy, all the restaurants, Film Buff, library, etc. etc.

How many people can say they can walk out their front door to everything and anything they want.
I could go on and on!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Dawn Snell on March 5, 2010 at 5:56pm

very cool indeed:) I am so excited to have connected on this! We are expecting our first baby in april and I really look forward to meeting all the new and veteran parents on here:)

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Permalink Reply by Jana Gallagher on April 15, 2010 at 2:56pm

Hi Robin ... What part of the east coast are you from? My husband and I are from Newfoundland and always excited to see more east coasters!!

Robin on Brooklyn said:

I was excited to find the site. My husband (Jon) and I and our two kitties are moving to Leslieville this coming Monday, and are really looking forward to being a part of a community, after 4.5 years in condos. I'm an East Coast girl, and have really missed the 'neighbourhood' feel while living downtown - looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends!

Once we get moved in and settled, we'll be out exploring all of the wonderful things Leslieville has to offer, including all of the parks and shops! Jon and I are big diner fans, and can't wait to try out all of the local places!

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Permalink Reply by Robin on Brooklyn on April 15, 2010 at 3:25pm

Hi Jana!
I'm from NB, plus Jon and I lived in NS for a year. We'd love to go to Newfoundland - it's on our short list for next trips!

Jana Gallagher said:

Hi Robin ... What part of the east coast are you from? My husband and I are from Newfoundland and always excited to see more east coasters!!

Robin on Brooklyn said:
I was excited to find the site. My husband (Jon) and I and our two kitties are moving to Leslieville this coming Monday, and are really looking forward to being a part of a community, after 4.5 years in condos. I'm an East Coast girl, and have really missed the 'neighbourhood' feel while living downtown - looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends!

Once we get moved in and settled, we'll be out exploring all of the wonderful things Leslieville has to offer, including all of the parks and shops! Jon and I are big diner fans, and can't wait to try out all of the local places!

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Permalink Reply by Megan Siegel on April 19, 2010 at 8:11pm

Hey Jana and Robin!

I'm from NS and lived in NB for 4 years and I feel the exact same way. I feel that out of all the neighbourhoods in Toronto, Leslieville is the one that makes me feel like I'm back on the east coast. I've been in Leslieville for almost a year now and I think it's great!

Good to know there's other east coasters around, too. We surely are a breed of our own :-)

Robin on Brooklyn said:

Hi Jana!
I'm from NB, plus Jon and I lived in NS for a year. We'd love to go to Newfoundland - it's on our short list for next trips!

Jana Gallagher said:
Hi Robin ... What part of the east coast are you from? My husband and I are from Newfoundland and always excited to see more east coasters!!

Robin on Brooklyn said:
I was excited to find the site. My husband (Jon) and I and our two kitties are moving to Leslieville this coming Monday, and are really looking forward to being a part of a community, after 4.5 years in condos. I'm an East Coast girl, and have really missed the 'neighbourhood' feel while living downtown - looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends!

Once we get moved in and settled, we'll be out exploring all of the wonderful things Leslieville has to offer, including all of the parks and shops! Jon and I are big diner fans, and can't wait to try out all of the local places!