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« on: January 06, 2010, 09:27:58 pm »

Well it is that time of year again for the Michigan Mafia Lunch , looking at doing it in Feb
20th. or 27th.  and this year I would like to open it up to the other members that may be in
the tri state area .
As we get into Feb the when where's I'll let you know,  we have meet up at the Big Boys restaurant over in Waterford got to meet Brian (Seven181) and his friend last year .
So if you can we would like meet up with you  smile.

 Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 12:52:30 am »

20th works best for me!  I will be out of town on the 27th!

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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 12:01:25 pm »

Tim,

Can you hold my machine for that long? If not its fine but it just makes since to go to the lunch and meet everyone. I am not in a huge hurry to get it as I have a few projects going on and its too darn cold to do anything.
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 01:22:22 pm »

I'm in for the 20th, as long as i get a count before then howmany Cokes I have to buy  drinking
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 03:23:38 pm »

Josh,

No problem on the machine.  It is in the garage and not in the way.  You may need to come to the machine because I had to turn in the Magnum  down today.  Company car and the mileage was approaching 80,000.  I really wanted to keep it but they wanted 8700 for the buyout and That seems about 2000 high in my book.  The new car is a Tauras and there is no way to get a machine in there--well maybe a Stoner Junior with broken down into the top and base.  By then, I may have a third vehicle suitable for machine hauling.

No need to worry though because I am not too far from the lunch spot and probably not too far off of your route from IN.

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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 03:27:50 pm »

No bog deal. Even if it is not too close. I would love to meet everyone and driving even another hour to get the machine isn't a big deal. I don't know how many machine you have but if you want to use it in the mean time have at it! I am anxious to get it but won't be spraying paint until spring. Thanks for your help.
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 06:51:27 pm »

The 20th looks good.
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2010, 07:33:00 pm »

I am waiting to hear about a job offer but I will do my best to be there. How far are you all from Chicago? What about Cleveland Ohio? I may be in Cleveland next week. I don't know if that is about half way?
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2010, 08:16:54 pm »

I could  pick it up and take it to the lunch  and do it for the price, OH for the the price of lunch  Cool  .
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2010, 08:22:50 pm »

I would gladly buy you both lunch for your help! Thank you Tim and Pat for all of your help. I can't wait to meet you all. This will be fun!
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2010, 08:38:26 pm »

Wait did I say bring it to the lunch  oh What I meant  to say was I'll take it  back to my home  laugh.

 Looks like we are going to do the Feb 20th  Dont have the where yet but soon , bring pictures of what your working on or your collection only if you want .
 
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« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2010, 09:06:35 pm »

Can we meet a little bit further south. Say Ft wayne?
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2010, 09:50:48 pm »

Can we meet a little bit further south. Say Ft wayne?
I like that idea!  
20th will work better for me.
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2010, 10:00:29 pm »

For the where, how about a good  Coney island? Nothing says Michigan like two on one and a side of chili fries.

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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2010, 10:29:29 am »

Kilroy has a good idea there!  I would even break my diet for that!  There are a lot of Coney Island options.  Lucas Coney Island on Grand River in Brighton is pretty good!

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« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2010, 11:40:11 am »

Now if you guys can figure out to move it close the lake.. I'll take the ferry over, or maybe just swim it for excercise... biggrin
sounds like you'll have a good time regardless...
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« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2010, 01:47:45 pm »

I don't think the Badger is running this time of the year so it looks like you will have to swim!  Drag a case of Mexican Cokes behind you.  They should be nice and ice cold by the time you get to Ludington!   laugh happydrinkers biggrin

For those of you not from the Michigan and Wisconsin, here is some info on the Badger:

http://www.ssbadger.com/home.aspx

I only ever took the Badger once.  I had a nice cigar, a book and I was planning on sitting out on the deck in the sun and relaxing for a few hours.  It rained all the way across the lake! down

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« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2010, 01:59:48 pm »


Soemthing else to put on the "to do list" Didn't realise Michgan was split by the lake...

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« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2010, 02:09:33 pm »

Dave,

It is actually Lake Michigan that we are talking about.  It separates Michigan and Wisconsin.  The car ferry would be a fun family trip on a nice sunny day.  It was not so much fun in the rain!

Signguy--here is a picture of the lighthouse in Ludington so you know where to get out of the water at the end of your swim.  We will be waiting for you with a cold beer!  tounge

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« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2010, 06:57:58 pm »

I think I will gut out a Vendo 110 and make a boat out of it,, first man to sail the the big lake in a 1950' Vending machine! how bout that! biggrin
As far as the Cold Beer at the end of the swim, I may be from Wisconsin, but even "WE" won't do certain things even for Beer or Cheese! biggrin
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« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2010, 07:35:44 pm »

I don't think the Badger is running this time of the year so it looks like you will have to swim!  Drag a case of Mexican Cokes behind you.  They should be nice and ice cold by the time you get to Ludington!   laugh happydrinkers biggrin

For those of you not from the Michigan and Wisconsin, here is some info on the Badger:

http://www.ssbadger.com/home.aspx

I only ever took the Badger once.  I had a nice cigar, a book and I was planning on sitting out on the deck in the sun and relaxing for a few hours.  It rained all the way across the lake! down

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my son found this "Badger" site ....funny in a juvenile way!  tounge yes, it will drive dad nuts!

http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/
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« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2010, 11:36:04 pm »

Dave here is a map of the Great lake state Michigan

And we will need to find something close If we want Matt, Brett and any of the other Indiana guy to show up
plus we would like to see some of the Ohio Guys (Hint Hint ) I was think some place around Lansing biggrin
We will have to nail down a place to meet up  and to the rest of the Mich. Guys it would be great to meet up
with you.

   And for the rest of the members if your going to be in this neck of the woods stop on in. biggrin
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« Reply #22 on: January 09, 2010, 12:04:41 am »

I think you guys are plumb crazy living where it can get so cold for so long.

 Tonight   
Low: 46° High: 63° Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Low: 44° High: 65° Cloudy 
 Sun
Low: 46° High: 64° Mostly Sunny
Mon
Low: 48° High: 59° Mostly Cloudy
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Low: 48°High: 58° Few Showers
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« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2010, 09:56:08 am »

Yeah, it's been pretty warm here lately.

We can also try ot get together for Pinball at the Zoo  in April, or it May?
It's tough setting up meetings in winter, I like you guys, but not enough to spend a night in a snow drift  with you all
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« Reply #24 on: January 09, 2010, 12:37:31 pm »

I think you guys are plumb crazy living where it can get so cold for so long.
Ahhhh....don't forget about the snow, especially lake effect.  We have gotten a bunch of it since Chirstmas.  It's still coming down now.  The school district I work at was one of the few in the area that actually had school yesterday.

This Afternoon: Snow showers. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -14.
Looks it may hit 33 degrees on Wednesday!
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« Reply #25 on: January 09, 2010, 04:03:23 pm »

Yeah, it's been pretty warm here lately.

We can also try ot get together for Pinball at the Zoo  in April, or it May?

   Jim, I'll tell you those guy are are idiots  ,When John & I did that show they thought my machines
were over priced and they thought they should go for the price of a unfinished machine  the price John was selling his machines for and they thought those were over priced .

 And a Coney Island does not sound bad  smile.
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« Reply #26 on: January 09, 2010, 10:52:15 pm »

Ludington/Manistee are great places to visit in the summer, but not this time of year since there is too much snow.  I'm originally from Manistee just north of Ludington so it's nice to see some familar names on the board. 
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« Reply #27 on: January 09, 2010, 11:32:06 pm »

You're right David, the west coat of Michigan is beautiful, unless you're driving in a lake effect snow storm. Wink  
 And consider yourself a member of the Michigan Mafia, even if you don't have a 616 area code anymore

Pat - Thanks for the heads up about Kzoo, I was planning to go this year, but  now you got me thinking of a bigger idea
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« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2010, 08:40:45 pm »

Well we just steped into Feb. so  a time needs to be set and a location needs to be name
and a count of who would like to show up, and yes our out of state brothers are welcome
 ( and we hope you show up) .

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« Reply #29 on: February 10, 2010, 03:26:39 pm »

What is the current situation for the meetup? I don't currently have internet and I can rarely get to somewhere that I can use my computer so please call me at 740-804-9920 if there are any plans made. I would like to meet everyone and pickup my Vendorlator 81 at the same time if possible. I'm looking forward to both but even here in Cincinnati we are up to our elbows in snow.
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« Reply #30 on: February 10, 2010, 03:39:49 pm »

Josh ,  it is Feb 20  and sence I asked and no one came up with a responce 
and time wise 12Noon  or 1Pm which ever works.

  The Big Boy's Same place where we meet before .
 

  5834 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
 
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« Reply #31 on: February 10, 2010, 06:57:07 pm »

I would like to meet everyone and pickup my Vendorlator 81 at the same time if possible. I'm looking forward to both but even here in Cincinnati we are up to our elbows in snow.

Vendorlator 81!?!?!?  I forgot to tell you Josh.  I have been working on that machine with a team of craftsman since I picked it up and here is the finished product!

The 20th should be fun!  Just don't let Johnie take you to Candy Mountain!

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« Reply #32 on: February 10, 2010, 07:42:21 pm »

WOW !!!   Tim you have been busy biggrin.
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« Reply #33 on: February 10, 2010, 09:05:11 pm »

Hey guys! Just so happens I will be in Michigan the weekend of the 20th!!!!! I am make it to lunch. I could also grab Josh's machine and bring it back to Cincy for him! I have to go check some machines I have at my Dad's place in New Boston, MI. I am in for lunch! Will be good to see everyone again!


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« Reply #34 on: February 13, 2010, 01:57:54 pm »

So Are any of the Indy Guys coming up or any of the Ohio Boys going to show up for this. smile smile
   It sure would be nice to meet up with you guy's.
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« Reply #35 on: February 13, 2010, 04:22:45 pm »

Well I am sorry everyone but I cannot make it this time. Brian (Seven181) will be picking up my machine for me from Tim. I apologize for not coming but I have a very important business meeting that I have to go to. We can hopefully meet in the future.

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« Reply #36 on: February 17, 2010, 07:50:36 pm »

Josh ,  it is Feb 20  and sence I asked and no one came up with a responce 
and time wise 12Noon  or 1Pm which ever works.

  The Big Boy's Same place where we meet before .
 

  5834 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
 
Website | (248) 674-4631

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Big+Boy&city=Waterford&state=MI&address=5834+Highland+Rd&zipcode=48327&country=US&latitude=42.660021&longitude=-83.401269&geocode=ADDRESS&id=6428507


 The Time is set for 1PM  hope to see you there,And  any of the other Michigan guys here that would like to show up and list to some story telling or would like to tell some tales please stop on in.


I would like to also say I would like toset something up for mid summer so that we can get the IN. and IL and OH Guys to show up do something over by Michigan City  or where ever that is for the summer for us to decide
when it gets closer.


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« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2010, 08:30:16 pm »

Well tomorrow the day hope to see any of the michigan guy's there, and yes there will be some pictures.

  And Tim tried to callyou would like to get to your place at 10AM or 10:30Am let me know.
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« Reply #38 on: February 20, 2010, 11:13:26 pm »

Well we did the Lunch today a few pictures of it.
I had a great time talking with everybody today, it was fun. smile
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« Reply #39 on: February 21, 2010, 09:38:56 am »

Glad you had a good time.  Hopefully I can make it next year.
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« Reply #40 on: February 21, 2010, 11:07:55 am »

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« Reply #41 on: February 21, 2010, 12:33:57 pm »

Pat--thanks for organizing the lunch.  It was great to get together with some guys from the group.

Photographer was JohnieG!

Picture 1 - - on the far side of the table- Pat Pixley, Tim (mznb1u), Jim (Kilroy) on the near side Bob (Yarochrehc), Brian (Seven181) and a friend of Jim's.

I think the plan of a lunch near the MI, IN, OH border to get a few more members there is a great idea!

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« Reply #42 on: February 21, 2010, 12:59:58 pm »

Pat,
 it was a great lunch, good to finally meet some of the guys. Hope to it again.
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« Reply #43 on: February 21, 2010, 03:51:25 pm »

Let's not waita year or two for the next one. I hope to hook up again at  the Michgian Gas Show.
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« Reply #44 on: February 21, 2010, 04:07:19 pm »

[quote author=mznb1u link=topic=10488.msg82335#msg82335 date=1266773637
I think the plan of a lunch near the MI, IN, OH border to get a few more members there is a great idea!

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  That what I would like to set up Tim,  or maybe doing something this May 15th  right after the fowlerville show, maybe a cook out  or again meeting at a restaurant.

    It was a good time and Jim is right we need to do it again soon.

       
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