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Posted by: Ang Oct 29 2010, 01:48 PM
It's time to start planning for our annual meet & greet.
Planning starts with deciding on a location. Please suggest a locally owned restaurant you would like and in a month or so, I'll put up a poll for location/day time selection which also serves as the RSVP.
The meet & greet is a safe environment for members to get a face to go with the names of all these people here we talk to every day. We always have a great time and friendships have been made through them, as well as existing friendships strengthened.
Having said that, suggest away......
Tim, when exactly are you going to be home so we can try to plan our get together around your trip?
Posted by: southsiderMMX Oct 29 2010, 01:49 PM
Charlies has offered themselves up as a location, if no one has any serious objections.
Posted by: Ang Oct 29 2010, 01:50 PM
That's right, and it's owned by one of our members!
Posted by: Tim Oct 29 2010, 06:01 PM
Hey Ang - I'll be in MC from the morning of the 22nd to the morning of the 29th. Can't wait to get there!
Posted by: lovethiscity Oct 29 2010, 08:04 PM
Hey Ang - I'll be in MC from the morning of the 22nd to the morning of the 29th. Can't wait to get there!
What month and what year?
Posted by: Tim Oct 29 2010, 09:22 PM
What month and what year?
Pick one!
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Oct 30 2010, 07:37 AM
Charlie's is gonna be out after this wkend
Posted by: bigchef_46360 Oct 30 2010, 08:20 AM
Closing?
Posted by: Ang Nov 18 2010, 01:06 PM
bump
Posted by: southsiderMMX Nov 18 2010, 01:27 PM
I'm in for whatever. Charlies is out now, but we can talk about anything.
Posted by: eric.hanke Nov 21 2010, 07:50 PM
Charlies let their liquor license expire.
Posted by: MC Born & Raised Nov 21 2010, 09:49 PM
Charlies let their liquor license expire.
That's not correct. Where did you hear that? For one, there is no "liquor" license at Charlie's. Never has been. Beer & wine, only.
Posted by: Ang Nov 22 2010, 03:09 PM
Umm... so doesn't anyone want to get together this year?
Posted by: eric.hanke Nov 22 2010, 03:43 PM
That's not correct. Where did you hear that? For one, there is no "liquor" license at Charlie's. Never has been. Beer & wine, only.
Don't you need a license to sell Beer and Wine?
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Nov 22 2010, 04:46 PM
charlie's is still open, I only meant it was out cuz Parky's were not there any more
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Nov 22 2010, 05:04 PM
I would be willing to break my boycott of Matey's.
Posted by: edgeywood Nov 22 2010, 09:07 PM
I would be willing to break my boycott of Matey's.
Matey's is OK w/me...but I'm curious about the boycott? What's the story?
Posted by: MC Born & Raised Nov 22 2010, 10:47 PM
Don't you need a license to sell Beer and Wine?
Of course, but Charlie's does hold a beer and wine license. I assure you.
Posted by: Ang Nov 23 2010, 09:15 AM
Does any one else have any suggestions? We could revisit some old suggestions of places that were voted out.
Sorry Doc, but I'm not fond of Matey's and would honestly take Swingbelly's over Matey's. 
Posted by: southsiderMMX Nov 23 2010, 09:16 AM
Does any one else have any suggestions? We could revisit some old suggestions of places that were voted out.
Sorry Doc, but I'm not fond of Matey's and would honestly take Swingbelly's over Matey's.
If we want to stay local, we could always try something like Holly's. That is one of my favorite spots.
Posted by: Ang Nov 23 2010, 09:17 AM
Well, I was going to suggest that....
Posted by: Tim Nov 23 2010, 06:31 PM
Umm... so doesn't anyone want to get together this year?
Me! Me! Me!
What about The Ritz Klub? That was a pretty life-altering cheeseburger I enjoyed at last year's gathering.
I don't think I've been to Holly's in 20 years, but I remember not liking it.
I'm pretty flexible - so long as we go somewhere I like.
Posted by: Ang Nov 24 2010, 12:37 PM
The Ritz Klub is nice...
I've been back there since last year, still good food with large portions, good service, and good price.
Posted by: southsiderMMX Nov 24 2010, 12:42 PM
I could also extend the idea to the facebook page, which has 840 members now by the way 
Posted by: Ang Nov 24 2010, 01:34 PM
Sure!
Posted by: eric.hanke Nov 24 2010, 01:39 PM
If we want to stay local, we could always try something like Holly's. That is one of my favorite spots.
NO NO NO! Every time I eat at Holly's it takes forever.
Posted by: Tim Nov 24 2010, 05:37 PM
Considering the walking zombie service my family and I experienced last year at Swingbelly's I would not suggest that dump.
Posted by: ChickenCityRoller Nov 27 2010, 08:11 AM
How about the same as last year?
Posted by: Ang Nov 27 2010, 02:28 PM
My son is in town for Thanksgiving and he ate at Holly's yesterday. The food had to be sent back and the waitress was awful. My son was very disappointed because he's always had fond memories of that place.
I'd be happy with the Ritz Klub again....
Posted by: MC Born & Raised Nov 27 2010, 03:24 PM
Ye Olde Benny's? Just a suggestion.
Posted by: Tim Nov 27 2010, 09:33 PM
Ye Olde Benny's? Just a suggestion.
Aren't they a little... pricey? I have no idea, really - just a gut feeling that they might be.
Posted by: MC Born & Raised Nov 28 2010, 02:21 AM
Aren't they a little... pricey? I have no idea, really - just a gut feeling that they might be.
I mean, it's not McDonald's ... but I wouldn't use the term "pricey."
Posted by: Dave Nov 28 2010, 12:01 PM
I'm in!
Posted by: IndyTransplant Nov 28 2010, 01:47 PM
I mean, it's not McDonald's ... but I wouldn't use the term "pricey."
Benny's is a nice atmosphere (fairly quiet) and has more room than Ritz Club. I like RItz club, but it is crowded and I have tried to go there twice recently when their open sign was on, patrons were inside (8:30 to 9:00 pm) and found the doors locked becuase they were going to close early. Their hours are at their own whim. Benny's also has a larger selection of drinks and their food (IMHO) is good and not pricey (again IMO). They have dinner specials daily.
Posted by: Tim Nov 28 2010, 06:56 PM
I mean, it's not McDonald's ... but I wouldn't use the term "pricey."
Yeah - I just looked at the menu here -
http://local.yahoo.com/info-15948810-ye-olde-benny-s-michigan-city
Not bad at all.
Posted by: Tim Nov 28 2010, 07:00 PM
Benny's is a nice atmosphere (fairly quiet) and has more room than Ritz Club. I like RItz club, but it is crowded and I have tried to go there twice recently when their open sign was on, patrons were inside (8:30 to 9:00 pm) and found the doors locked becuase they were going to close early. Their hours are at their own whim. Benny's also has a larger selection of drinks and their food (IMHO) is good and not pricey (again IMO). They have dinner specials daily.
I'm not in love with Ritz Klub or anything - more like a default vote based on not really having another idea. Benny's menu looks good. At first I thought "way out there?" But then I remembered spending a lot of time out there when the Dompkes owned it.
I'm good with Benny's.
Posted by: southsiderMMX Nov 28 2010, 07:25 PM
I could also extend the idea to the facebook page, which has 840 members now by the way
I will put something up on Monday about it, and then also mention Benny's as a possible locale.
Posted by: ChickenCityRoller Nov 29 2010, 10:48 AM
Aren't they a little... pricey? I have no idea, really - just a gut feeling that they might be.
Not really pricey but I will say if we meet there, the only thing I'll order is some straight, high proof drink, I'll leave it at that.
Holly's... the last time and one of the first times I was there was about five years ago. I ordered a BLT. Out came my BLT, on a plate, with some cold fries, two pieces of white bread, some brown lettuce and a couple slices of tomatoe, no bacon! I asked where the bacon was and the server told me they had run out, lol.
Posted by: MC Born & Raised Nov 29 2010, 05:06 PM
Not really pricey but I will say if we meet there, the only thing I'll order is some straight, high proof drink, I'll leave it at that.
Holly's... the last time and one of the first times I was there was about five years ago. I ordered a BLT. Out came my BLT, on a plate, with some cold fries, two pieces of white bread, some brown lettuce and a couple slices of tomatoe, no bacon! I asked where the bacon was and the server told me they had run out, lol.
The "B" stands for brown, silly. "Brown lettuce tomato" ... You were confused, clearly.
Posted by: Tim Nov 29 2010, 10:56 PM
Not really pricey but I will say if we meet there, the only thing I'll order is some straight, high proof drink, I'll leave it at that.
Holly's... the last time and one of the first times I was there was about five years ago. I ordered a BLT. Out came my BLT, on a plate, with some cold fries, two pieces of white bread, some brown lettuce and a couple slices of tomatoe, no bacon! I asked where the bacon was and the server told me they had run out, lol.
You shoulda said "My turn" - and then ran out.
Do we have a date for this shindig in mind? Is our resident psychic supposed to get ahold of us?
Posted by: ChickenCityRoller Nov 30 2010, 11:24 AM
You shoulda said "My turn" - and then ran out.
Do we have a date for this shindig in mind? Is our resident psychic supposed to get ahold of us?
LOL
No date set in stone yet but our resident psychic already knows what date it is going to be. I should give her a call.
Posted by: Tim Nov 30 2010, 04:25 PM
LOL
No date set in stone yet but our resident psychic already knows what date it is going to be. I should give her a call.
No need! Contact her with your mind.
Posted by: Ang Dec 9 2010, 09:43 AM
Ok, so is it Ye Olde Benny's? And have we decided on a date? I'm liking a Sunday brunch, but we can always do a week night dinner.
Helllloooooo...........................
(knock, knock, knock)
Is there anybody in there?
Posted by: southsiderMMX Dec 9 2010, 09:55 AM
Ok, so is it Ye Olde Benny's? And have we decided on a date? I'm liking a Sunday brunch, but we can always do a week night dinner.
Helllloooooo...........................
(knock, knock, knock)
Is there anybody in there?
Are they open on Sundays?
Posted by: Tim Dec 9 2010, 10:14 PM
Ok, so is it Ye Olde Benny's? And have we decided on a date? I'm liking a Sunday brunch, but we can always do a week night dinner.
Helllloooooo...........................
(knock, knock, knock)
Is there anybody in there?
Hold on there - how does "brunch" and "drink like a fish" work out?
Heh.
Sunday brunch would not be great for me. Do-able - not great.
Posted by: Tim Dec 9 2010, 10:19 PM
Are they open on Sundays?
Yes, but apparently they are only open 30 minutes a day.
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Posted by: Ang Dec 10 2010, 08:59 AM
Well, I guess we won't go there.
How about some place that's been here a while that serves food and alcohol...
Three Sheets
Gratty's
Hammer's
Harmony Bar
Albano's (at least beer & wine)
Some such other place on the order of the above....
Posted by: IndyTransplant Dec 10 2010, 09:13 AM
Yes, but apparently they are only open 30 minutes a day.
Smart A**
That is a common Yahoo issue - I fought a losing email fight with them in a prior position as a property manager where in our listing they insisted I closed at 12:00 am on Saturdays. No Way was I going to come in or go home at midnight.
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Dec 10 2010, 02:05 PM
Mateys
Posted by: Ang Dec 10 2010, 02:30 PM
You must like that place, Doc.
So, then....
Is everyone up for Matey's? Ha Ha--we can park across the street at Swingbelly's and make it look like there are lots of people there, when in fact, we're all across the street!!
How does the 27th or 28th sound? Tim, what's good for you again?
Posted by: southsiderMMX Dec 10 2010, 02:36 PM
You must like that place, Doc.
So, then....
Is everyone up for Matey's? Ha Ha--we can park across the street at Swingbelly's and make it look like there are lots of people there, when in fact, we're all across the street!!
How does the 27th or 28th sound? Tim, what's good for you again?
28th would be best for me. 27th is the baby's bday.
Posted by: Tim Dec 10 2010, 03:24 PM
You must like that place, Doc.
So, then....
Is everyone up for Matey's? Ha Ha--we can park across the street at Swingbelly's and make it look like there are lots of people there, when in fact, we're all across the street!!
How does the 27th or 28th sound? Tim, what's good for you again?
The 28th is my last night in town, so if this event is the 28th I would have dinner with my family and then join the group for cocktail time. Albano's has horrible wine and it's pretty small.
Posted by: Ang Dec 10 2010, 03:28 PM
Ok, then.... How about the 23rd?
Posted by: Tim Dec 10 2010, 06:08 PM
Ok, then.... How about the 23rd?
Well, heck - I was under the impression that we weren't doing this until after Christmas so my dance card is full on the 23rd. I can make it for a while on the 28th - probably an early dinner night.
Posted by: Ang Dec 14 2010, 07:06 PM
Well, Dear, what day works best for you? You're travelling the farthest, so if we're going to do this thing, give me a date that works....
Posted by: ChickenCityRoller Dec 14 2010, 08:53 PM
Sounds like the 28th
Posted by: Tim Dec 14 2010, 09:29 PM
Well, Dear, what day works best for you? You're travelling the farthest, so if we're going to do this thing, give me a date that works....
Grant pity. As time has gone by holes in my schedule have filled. Had this been decided earlier this event would be filling one of those holes. No problem! Either the 27th or 28th work - 27th better. If it's the 28th I'll stop for after-dinner cocktails.
And now - in the spirit of the season -
Hard to find Christmas songs!
Christmas Through Your Eyes - Stevie Wonder
Keepin' An Eye Out For Santa - Sandy Duncan
Christmas Morn - So Quiet, So Still - Stephen Hawking
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Dec 15 2010, 03:20 AM
So, then....
Is everyone up for Matey's? Ha Ha--we can park across the street at Swingbelly's and make it look like there are lots of people there, when in fact, we're all across the street!!
How does the 27th or 28th sound? Tim, what's good for you again?
Until very recently I was boycotting them! They are ok, make a good marisco gumbo. If you get a steak, ask for it 'still throbbing' or you will get an inedible gray mass. Have never tried their cocktails.
Posted by: Ang Dec 15 2010, 08:53 AM
Ok....
One last time...
Monday, Dec 27th, 7:00 pm at Matey's
Will that work for everyone?
Posted by: MichiganCityDDS Dec 15 2010, 02:23 PM
One last time...
Monday, Dec 27th, 7:00 pm at Matey's
Will that work for everyone?
I am saying Yes.
Posted by: Tim Dec 16 2010, 02:19 AM
Yes!
Posted by: Ang Dec 16 2010, 09:02 AM
Ok, that's three.....
Anyone else?
Monday, the 27th, 7 pm at Matey's
Posted by: southsiderMMX Dec 16 2010, 09:06 AM
Ok, that's three.....
Anyone else?
Monday, the 27th, 7 pm at Matey's
I can't. Sorry guys, but that is my youngests 3rd birthday.
Posted by: Ang Dec 17 2010, 09:45 AM
Anyone else?
Love/City, Edgey, CCR? Jen? Dave?
Anyone?
Posted by: Dave Dec 17 2010, 05:27 PM
I'm off the whole week from Xmas through New Year's, so I'm in whichever day it is.
My only requests regarding location are that we can all sit together and that it's quiet enough to hear what we're saying. Other than those, any venue is OK by me.
Posted by: eric.hanke Dec 17 2010, 05:31 PM
My only requests regarding location are that we can all sit together and that it's quiet enough to hear what we're saying. Other than those, any venue is OK by me.
Agree
Posted by: Tim Dec 17 2010, 06:53 PM
Gentlemen - it's -
Monday, the 27th, 7 pm at Matey's
Posted by: edgeywood Dec 17 2010, 07:44 PM
Gentlemen - it's -
Monday, the 27th, 7 pm at Matey's
Sounds like a plan!
Posted by: Ang Dec 18 2010, 08:42 AM
Just so it's known:
Everyone is invited to attend this. I only mentioned certain people because they typically come every year, but all of our members are invited to the meet & greet. (And you don't have to tell your CBTL name if you prefer not to.)
If you will definitely come, let us know so we know how many people to expect, but if you're not sure, it's ok to just show up.
Looking forward to seeing/meeting you all.....
Posted by: Ang Dec 18 2010, 08:44 AM
Gentlemen - it's -
Monday, the 27th, 7 pm at Matey's
Ahem
Posted by: Tim Dec 18 2010, 08:48 AM
Ahem
I was addressing Eric and Dave - who seem to have skipped the part of the thread stating time and place.
What's your point, Ang?
Posted by: lovethiscity Dec 18 2010, 08:54 AM
I was addressing Eric and Dave - who seem to have skipped the part of the thread stating time and place.
What's your point, Ang?
I can make it by 8:00
Posted by: Ang Dec 18 2010, 09:07 AM
I can make it by 8:00
We'll still be there. See ya then.
I was addressing Eric and Dave - who seem to have skipped the part of the thread stating time and place.
What's your point, Ang?
Posted by: IndyTransplant Dec 19 2010, 07:55 PM
We'll still be there. See ya then.
Sorry I have not been on much lately (due to too many working hours). Will try to join you all at Mateys and will check with Michelle also. Ran into Adam Parkhouse today and asked if he was considering going. I could not remember whether it was the 27th or 28th at the time, but did tell him it was at Matey's.
Posted by: Ang Dec 20 2010, 09:49 AM
Yeah!!! I was beginning to think I was going to be the token female, but I knew in the end Edgey wouldn't let me down.
I'm happy to see IndyT and Michelle might come too! I know Tim has been worried about IndyT and asking if I'd heard anything. Glad to know you're still above ground and pumping air my friend!!
Posted by: Dave Dec 20 2010, 06:11 PM
I was addressing Eric and Dave - who seem to have skipped the part of the thread stating time and place.
Tim, you should know better -- I know all and tell all, if you cross my palm with silver.
I was just saying I'll be there whenever, wherever.
Sounds like a plan!
I love it when a plan comes together.
Posted by: Ecotourist Dec 21 2010, 05:52 PM
Ahem
See you then!
Posted by: Ang Dec 24 2010, 08:33 AM
Bad news for me, guys...
I work at H&R Block during the tax season and I have mandatory training in Hobart Monday and Tuesday evenings, soo.....
I won't be able to make it to the meet & greet this year. I am truly bummed out because this will be the first one I've missed since we started this and I was looking forward to seeing you guys again.
Please know that I will be with you all in Spirit, have a beer for me.....
Posted by: lovethiscity Dec 24 2010, 09:18 AM
Bad news for me, guys...
I work at H&R Block during the tax season and I have mandatory training in Hobart Monday and Tuesday evenings, soo.....
I won't be able to make it to the meet & greet this year. I am truly bummed out because this will be the first one I've missed since we started this and I was looking forward to seeing you guys again.
Please know that I will be with you all in Spirit, have a beer for me.....
You will be missed, but now we can count on nice weather!
Posted by: Ang Dec 26 2010, 11:01 AM
You will be missed, but now we can count on nice weather!
Posted by: IndyTransplant Dec 27 2010, 05:26 PM
Michelle and I are going to be unable to attend tonight, but you are all in our thoughts. Tim, hopefully we will see you the next time you come to town. Happy Holidays to you all.
Posted by: Dave Dec 28 2010, 02:10 AM
Nuts, for some reason I had it in my head that this was going to be Tuesday. I'm going to blame it on the Nyquil I've been chugging all day.
Rats. Hope you had a good time. Any pics?
Posted by: Tim Dec 28 2010, 09:15 AM
Sorry all - an unexpected family situation prevented me from attending. Love to hear all about it!
Posted by: Ang Dec 28 2010, 09:58 AM
Did anybody show up?
Posted by: edgeywood Dec 29 2010, 12:01 PM
Did anybody show up?
uh...yeah...there were 2 counting me!
Posted by: Ang Dec 29 2010, 03:30 PM
I'm sorry. I really really really would have been there if I didn't have that mandatory training they didn't tell me about until Friday!
We should try it again after the holidays when the weather is a little warmer.
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