Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, Midwest EBS - November 15th [Archive]

Paul Pless

10-26-2008, 02:53 PM

Saturday, November 15th, a Detroit Area WoodenBoat Forum EBS will be held.

Any and all welcome to attend.

Suggestions for where we should meet...

Milo Christensen

10-26-2008, 07:43 PM

I'll throw out a suggestion for a general area:

I-275 & I-696 is easy to find and get to for just about everybody.

The area around Novi Road is chock full of close-to-the-mall kinds of eating/drinking places.

Beowolf

10-26-2008, 09:17 PM

Unfortunately, I'll be on the other side of the state that day. :mad:

But I would suggest Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak as a suitable meeting place. Raise a toast to the invisibles in my absence. (Or maybe I'll be present, just invisible...)

Hope you get a good turnout for it.

Jeff

S/V Laura Ellen

10-27-2008, 08:03 AM

Bump!

Rich VanValkenburg

10-27-2008, 10:56 AM

I'll try to be there. November 15 used to be a magic day here in Michigan since it was the opening day of deer season, but I haven't hunted in ten years and I'm not sure what the season calendar looks like now.

I don't get out much to offer a suggestion other than it should be someplace that is accessible without going through the I-75 freeway construction mess in Detroit. Milo's mention of the I-275 corridor would steer most away from that.

Ron Carter

10-27-2008, 04:19 PM

Still is a holy day. The reason I'll have problems getting there. There is an outside possibility I can make it. For those of us outlanders NW of town Milo's suggestion works very well.

Domesticated_Mr. Know It All

10-27-2008, 06:50 PM

Watching with intrest.
Thinking out loud....
"Hmmmmm......I owe Allan a fish dinner and a beer.
Gas is only 2.37 a gallon, two hours east of Detroit."

Beowolf

10-28-2008, 09:33 PM

For that matter, "A-squared" would be a decent location as well. (And wouldn't that be a treat for Paul!)

If you wanted to move a little farther west, Cleary's Pub in Chelsea is a great place to meet for beers and a meal. In the evenings they often have live music, but it's usually pretty low key and easy to converse over.

Paul Pless

10-31-2008, 10:21 AM

For that matter, "A-squared" would be a decent location as well. (And wouldn't that be a treat for Paul!)Oh I have lots of fond memories of Ann Arbor...;)

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Ron Carter

11-04-2008, 07:21 AM

Better than even chance I'll be able to get away on the 15th. Will know for sure later this week. Can't offer a specific suggestion for a venue. Haven't lived in the area since 1968.

Paul Pless

11-04-2008, 09:19 AM

Cool.

Why don't we give the thread till this weekend then nail down time and place.

Katherine

11-04-2008, 01:21 PM

But I would suggest Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak as a suitable meeting place.
Did that before, not bad, Royal Oak/Birmingham has lots of good food and drink establishements. The Novi area is good as well. I live not far from there and know of a few places that are good but not to commercially crappy. Anyone else (besides Paul) been to Sweet Lorrai's? There's one in Novi and one in Royal Oak.

Domesticated_Mr. Know It All

11-05-2008, 11:54 PM

Gas is $1.94 today.
Definately maybe.

Dan McCosh

11-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Any idea how many people we are talking about here?

Ron Carter

11-07-2008, 11:41 AM

I'll be one.

Paul Pless

11-07-2008, 12:08 PM

Current head count:

Confirmed
Katherine and Paul
Allan and Jo (s/v laura ellen)
Ron Carter
Dan McCosh
Rich VanValkenburg

Hopefuls
Milo
Kevin (Mr.KowItAll)
Chris Ross

Katherine

11-07-2008, 12:40 PM

Suggestions for eating establishments?

Dan McCosh

11-07-2008, 02:36 PM

I am planning to attend. As a suggestion--we are winter-storing in the water at Edison Boat Club. This is tucked in behind the power station on the Detroit River. They have a bar and restaurant, which may be available to non-members. (I am not a member, just store there.) Dunno if this has any interest. We will be tarping the boat, but it's kind of functional below.

Greg Luckett

11-08-2008, 05:50 AM

I should probably already know this, but I do not. What is an EBS?
Thanks,
Greg.

Ron Carter

11-08-2008, 06:36 AM

I should probably already know this, but I do not. What is an EBS?
Thanks,
Greg.

Elbow Bending Session. Typically drink, food, and yarns. Rumor has it that occasional side effects are broken dishes and invitations to leave but that is unconfirmed by reliable witnesses.

Paul Pless

11-08-2008, 01:39 PM

updatedCurrent head count:

Confirmed
Katherine and Paul
Allan and Jo (s/v laura ellen)
Ron Carter
Dan McCosh
Rich VanValkenburg

Hopefuls
Milo
Kevin (Mr.KowItAll)
Chris Ross

Paul Pless

11-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Alright guys, do y'all want to meet on the west side of Detroit in Novi near this intersection I-275 & I-696, or do y'all want meet downtown where Dan keeps his boat at the Edison Boat Club?

And about what time should we throw this shinding?

Looking forward to it its gonna be fun and good to meet some more forum members?

S/V Laura Ellen

11-08-2008, 08:43 PM

... and invitations to leave but that is unconfirmed by reliable witnesses.

And where the hell would you find a reliable witness at a WBF EBS?:D

C. Ross

11-08-2008, 08:50 PM

updated

No can do. I will be in Chicago and thought I might drive over, but I need to be home for family event on the 15th. Enjoy, and take pictures!

Ron Carter

11-08-2008, 09:53 PM

And where the hell would you fine a reliable witness at a WBF EBS?:D

'tis rather an oxymoron isn't it?

Ron Carter

11-08-2008, 10:04 PM

My preference would be something north west but I'm in for wherever best fits the group. I'm expecting to devote most of Saturday and a good part of Sunday to the trip so I'm flexible on starting time. Been 15 years since I've been downtown so if we go that way it would be good to start before dark for navigation purposes.

Paul Pless

11-10-2008, 07:48 AM

Alright Guys, Let's meet on Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in either Novi or Farmington Hills which are both less than 2 miles from this intersection, I-275 & I-696. I'll put up a list of a few restaurants to choose from sometime today.

Current head count:

Confirmed
Katherine and Paul
Allan and Jo (s/v laura ellen)
Ron Carter
Dan McCosh
Rich VanValkenburg

Hopefuls
Milo
Kevin (Mr.KowItAll)

Y'all can reach me on my cell phone at 334.399.1059 if you need to.

Paul Pless

11-11-2008, 03:08 PM

possible restaurants:

http://www.rockysnorthville.com/ (http://www.rockysnorthville.com/)

http://www.mattprenticerg.com/urc/novi.asp (http://www.mattprenticerg.com/urc/novi.asp)

http://steveandrockys.com/ (http://steveandrockys.com/)

http://www.shiro-restaurant.com/ (http://www.shiro-restaurant.com/)

http://www.littleitalynorthville.com/ (http://www.littleitalynorthville.com/)

http://gusoconnors.com/ (http://gusoconnors.com/)

http://www.mitchellsfishmarket.com/ (http://www.mitchellsfishmarket.com/)

Ron Carter

11-11-2008, 08:16 PM

Doesn't look like a bad one in the bunch. After further review as they say on Sunday afternoon my personal ranking would be:1 Rocky's Northville, 2 Gus O'Connors, 3 Steve and Rockys, 4 Mitchells, 5 Little Italy, 6 Matt Prentice, 7 Shiro. I'm still up for whatever the group decides.

Milo Christensen

11-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Any objections to Gus O'Connors? I'm in the mood for Irish. Otherwise, Paul, just pick something.

Ron Carter

11-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Milo, Gus's was a toss up with Rocky's in my mind but someone had to go first. Are we the only two still standing? I'm planning on coming back at least as far as Lansing Saturday night. Be happy to pick you up if you wish.
Cell is 231-645 9282 if you want to talk directly.
Ron

Paul Pless

11-13-2008, 06:13 PM

Alrighty then its official, 5:00 Saturday Afternoon at Gus O'Conners.
I'll call ahead and attempt to reserve a table.

Confirmed
Katherine and Paul
Allan and Jo (s/v laura ellen)
Ron Carter
Dan McCosh and Donna
Rich VanValkenburg
Milo and Marilyn

Hopefuls

Kevin (Mr.KowItAll)

Milo Christensen

11-13-2008, 07:22 PM

I've convinced Marilyn to come as well. She's a little sceptical of WBF folks, although she had a good time the several other times we've had a Michigan EBS.

Thanks, Ron, but Marilyn and I are going to make a day of it and Go Shopping. Some place called The Great Indoors, which is like huge and filled with decorating stuff no self respecting guy would have in the house if he was single.

S/V Laura Ellen

11-13-2008, 07:27 PM

[quote=Paul Pless;2009287]Alrighty then its official, 5:00 Saturday Afternoon at Gus O'Conners.
I'll call ahead and attempt to reserve a table.[quote]

Sounds good to me.

Ron Carter

11-13-2008, 08:03 PM

Looking at the collective number of posts in this group I'm wondering if I'll be able to keep up with the conversation? See you Saturday.

S/V Laura Ellen

11-13-2008, 08:05 PM

Looking at the collective number of posts in this group I'm wondering if I'll be able to keep up with the conversation? See you Saturday.

Ya, I know what you mean. Paul is kind of long winded, but he's a decent kind of forumite.:D:D

Milo Christensen

11-14-2008, 07:02 AM

Looking at the collective number of posts in this group I'm wondering if I'll be able to keep up with the conversation? See you Saturday.

With fewer than 500 posts, you have the right to sit at the table and listen. :p You won't be able to get a word in edgewise anyway. :D

Ron Carter

11-14-2008, 07:21 AM

I've only got 14 to go to break 500. Would that at least allow me to order a drink and something to eat?? If I can't talk I'll bring some pictures of the last boat I built.

Paul Pless

11-14-2008, 07:43 AM

If I can't talk I'll bring some pictures of the last boat I built.That pretty much trumps post count. Look forward to seeing those pictures.

Dan McCosh

11-14-2008, 09:03 AM

If you are counting heads, Donna is planning to come as well.

Paul Pless

11-14-2008, 09:18 AM

Katherine

11-14-2008, 03:34 PM

Some place called The Great Indoors, Love that place and just across the freeway from Gus O Conners. Don't worry, they have some VERY nice man sized grills there.:D

Rich VanValkenburg

11-15-2008, 10:26 AM

Add my wife as a tentative.

Ron Carter

11-16-2008, 12:22 AM

I'm home. 11hr 40min door to door with a delightful 4 hours at the EBS. Katherine has the photographic evidence and will hopefully post soon.

Paul Pless

11-16-2008, 08:10 AM

Glad you made it home safely Ron.

I had a great time with you guys last night. After breakfast we'll get the pics up...

Rich VanValkenburg

11-16-2008, 09:55 AM

Yes, we had a good time as well. The anxiety this year has been thick and last night I felt comfortable for the first time in months.

Concordia...41

11-16-2008, 10:53 AM

Well now... about those pictures.....

StevenBauer

11-16-2008, 11:08 AM

Having a long breakfast I guess. :D

Steven

Paul Pless

11-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Having a long breakfast I guess. :D

StevenMisplaced Camera...:(

Found at Irish Pub! Headed back to get it soon.:)

S/V Laura Ellen

11-16-2008, 01:10 PM

Jo and I had a great time at the EBS.
It was very nice to meet you all.

Dan and Donna: Thanks for the tour of the boat and the hospitality. It's a beautiful boat.

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S/V Laura Ellen

11-16-2008, 01:30 PM

Misplaced Camera...:(

Found at Irish Pub! Headed back to get it soon.:)

Remind me to never lend you a camera (unless it is well insured against loss or water damage).:D

Paul Pless

11-16-2008, 01:53 PM

It was Sugarkitty this time.

pila

11-16-2008, 04:16 PM

Earlier I had thought about coming to your get-together, but other things got in the way. Kind of wanted to meet people who insult each other for entertainment:D Maybe next time, if there is one.

S/V Laura Ellen

11-16-2008, 09:50 PM

Paul....Katherine:

Where are your photos?

elf

11-17-2008, 12:31 AM

Hmm. It's after midnight here on the East coast and I was thinking there would be pix by now.

C'mon guys!

Or maybe you're doing something more sensible?...

Ron Carter

11-17-2008, 06:47 AM

It was Sugarkitty this time.

Not necessarily a wise thing to point out the boss's shortcomings, even if accurate! Paul may be MIA again.

Paul Pless

11-17-2008, 08:24 AM

Kitty's pics...

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Paul Pless

11-17-2008, 08:26 AM

I had a great time. It was so very good to meet and see old friends, new friends and virtual friends again. It was an absolute pleasurable night of musical chairs.:)