mikey d Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 i just got some absolutely heart-wrenching news. this may not mean alot to alot of people, but to me, i am dumbfounded with sorrow. after all of the flooding in peterborough the gordon best theatre and the only cafe took considerable damage and have since been condemned and will be torn down. for me, the gordon best theatre was the art scene in peterborough. ive performed in and been in audience for countless concerts and theatrical performances at the best over the years. ive been witness to some amazing moments and displays of artistic ability in that room. the vibe there was like none other - a sugary, quiet and moody atmosphere that i will never forget. this is not to disregard the only cafe, either. probably the best cafe in peterborough and one of the best bars, as well. it was teh only place you could go in the cold of winter and sit in a nice, warm room with nice, warm people and drink an excellent coffee and have a cigarette. it was a perfect location to meet up with people or simply just get one of the best goddam avocado sandwhiches in the entire world. both will be very, very missed by this guy, atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 We here in Hamilton just lost the historic Tivoli Theatre downtown and I think we can relate to some of what you said. Nice of you to share your thoughts - so sorry to hear about your communitity's losses. From the rubble of the old comes the new...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 :(awe....boooooo.....never went to the theatre but The Only was on my list of five favourite bar-cafes in Canada....too bad......hopefully they can rebuild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 That's the one with the patio right on the river's edge isn't it? So beautiful a real loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 NOOOOOOOO!!!! Wow! I can't believe it. This was one of my favorite spots in all of canada, definatly on the top 5 places to get breakfast. Man, hard to imagine p-town w/o the only. Well, i guess that's how it goes. Maybe they'll build a new and improved only with a modern gordon best. who knows this could mark the begining of something new and improved. It would be nice if it could be in the same spot but i have a feeling they'll want to get away from the river. Man, no more heady coffee and raspberry pankcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I used to play around peterborough alot in my younger days.. hehe.. after they stopped throwing shows at market hall because it was too run down the best was the only place to play.. plus I have seen multiple great bands there.. I guess the only place you guys have left is the red dog?? unless its all messed up too.. everytime I go to the red dog I have so much fun and see so many great bands.. I played there a bunch of times as well.. and there used to be sidewinders.. it burnt down and is now the nigth kitchen... which used to be blue streak.. sorry.. just reminiscing(not the rigth spelling but I dont; care) about the town that gave me my start playign music, and was so good to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 no! that is horrible horrible news!! seriously the only was such a great place. and the gordon best was the best place in town to see a show. wow. what a blow to this town. now what are we going to do?!?!?! oh dear i feel so sad. who's got my heady cowgirl breakfast?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 hey caroline, how'd your place hold up while you were gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 ceiling leaked some - soaked a corner of my bed. plaster fell down all over it. no real damage except for the ceiling. still haven't heard back from my landlady though - i imagine she's got more important things to deal with at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 really sorry to hear that guys trying to think positively I'd say at least no one got hurt (or killed) and maybe you can get involved in the planning for what will replace it (and help it become equally wonderful) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Jeebus Chripes...now where does this cowboy go for a cowboy breakfast!? The Only is/was the only place in town where earthfreak and I could go for breakfast and a beer at 2 in the afternoon! that's it...i'm burning a joint in honor of The Only! who's with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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