  Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7340 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm posting a little early because I'm training for a new job and don't have regular computer access during the day. Cheli's downtown this Thursday at 9:00. Hope to see everyone there. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11109 Registered: 10-2003 |
What if I get there before 9 pm, what happens? | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 981 Registered: 09-2004 |
Your dog turns into a gremlin. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7352 Registered: 10-2003 |
Okay, my bad. Didn't realize that Chelli's closed at 9:00. Toolbox, Meliss, Meliss' ex and I went to Park Bar instead. Any who showed up after, I apologize. It never dawned on me that a downtown bar would close at 9:00. For those of you keeping score, this the ex that had Meliss strategizing her public lesbian makeout scene to exact revenge for his trifling with a poor girl's heart. Bronx Bar next week. I'm reasonably sure they're open after 9:00. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11110 Registered: 10-2003 |
I had stopped, figured they'd be closed, should have said something ahead of time I suppose. Anyways, I swung back up to honest? johns for some food and a beer, then met up with E_hemmingway at The Well for a few. The Bronx? I thought we decided to boycott ALL of Mr Lowell's establishments because of the shit he's trying to pull on Motor City Brewery? I think perhaps you should support the local guy at MCB instead, but that's just my two cents. Histeric is one Detroiter I hold the utmost respect for, if he says boycott, he's got my support. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2052 Registered: 06-2004 |
I am sure he will sleep better tonight knowing that... Seriously though, the economic impact of both you and histeric boycotting a bar is certainly enough to make an owner rethink their position. | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1106 Registered: 10-2003 |
I think it is total and complete BULLSHIT that anyone is boycotting anyone elses business. I am not saying Scott Lowell is right at all. BUT, he is not the only owner of the Bronx, and to publicly state that one's business should be boycotted is the biggest bunch of crap. ANd supersport, try forming your own fucking opinions. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11111 Registered: 10-2003 |
So tell me this. If a local business owner took away your parking across the street in that lot, made it so all your workers had to park on the street taking up your customer parking for dropoffs in hopes to close you down, you would still patronize their businesses that they owned? Because a boycott would be bullshit? | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1107 Registered: 10-2003 |
I would not patronize that business, but I CERTAINLY would not publicly call for a boycott against that business. There is a difference, this SHOULD be clear to you. I guess it is not. Too bad. | ||
Bussey Member Username: Bussey Post Number: 474 Registered: 12-2003 |
Go Blondy, ....it's your Birthday. I personally would boycott the TJ&S but only because their furniture is wretched, food is bland, and that DAMN CANVAS AWNING on Second has been torn now for over a decade and it is really pissing me off!!!! Tear that Schitt Down Yo! You will finally meet the puppy this weekend | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11113 Registered: 10-2003 |
Sorry Blondy, the only thing clear to me is that some guy from Oakland county is trying to strong arm some guy of 20+ year in Detroit, and long time business owner, into going out of business or relocating. It's not rocket science here. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1890 Registered: 11-2004 |
That's the only thing that's clear to you? That explains a lot. Once again, it comes down to geography. Your mind is a complex place. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11129 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'll take your comments with a grain of salt. After all, you feel Detroit is ready for second floor retail already, when it can't even support first floor retail. Go figure | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1891 Registered: 11-2004 |
Since I'm not selling beer, I'm not sure why you even care. "Go figure." | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2060 Registered: 06-2004 |
You guys are funny... lollotflmbwaowymsmcitboaawssra atpfhpp | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4171 Registered: 10-2003 |
The only thing clear to me is that some guy from Adrian is trying to suck up to a guy of 20+ year in Detroit. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11134 Registered: 10-2003 |
Or perhaps some guy from Adrian acknowledges that a guy with 20+ years in Detroit may know a little bit more about Detroit than myself or all the other newbies in the same boat as I. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4174 Registered: 10-2003 |
There you go listening to "the critiques" again. Typical. They don't want some average Joe in a t-shirt and blue jeans telling them they don't like a part of Detroit that is considered a masterpiece by those with "an appreciation." Ethical business is what you make of it. I actually agree with Histeric on this point however my reasons go far beyond "Histeric says so". | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1894 Registered: 11-2004 |
Ah, a DetroitYes boycott. Business owners must live in fear of the loss of tens of dollars each month. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1021 Registered: 11-2004 |
Actually, I think the threat of a Supersport boycott would send shivers down the spines of most downtown barkeeps. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1301 Registered: 11-2003 |
Oh yeah, cause every bar owner wants some drunk with a gun in their bar... | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11137 Registered: 10-2003 |
You really need to read the law before you make ignorant comments like that. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1303 Registered: 11-2003 |
Oh, I just assumed you didn't follow it... | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2063 Registered: 06-2004 |
Hi all, how's it going? Hope things are well with each of you. Good News: Pitchers and catchers report to lakeland in 30 days! The Tigers open up against Florida Southern in 41 days! Isn't that great news?!?! Where's velma when we all need a share the love sort of post? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11138 Registered: 10-2003 |
Velma don't live here no more, move along, nothing to see here.  | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3441 Registered: 08-2004 |
Hey Itsjeff... is this the type of comraderie that one can expect at the Forum Social Club? I was gonna show up in January, but I may wait until the seething has settled.... | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 115 Registered: 12-2006 |
just bring your Legos in the form of a couple a'Glocks and you'll be all set. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7359 Registered: 10-2003 |
Gistok, you're kinda missing the point. The FSC is all about arguing. Only we drink beer together while we do it. If you're waiting to make your debut until everyone is all touchy-feely, you'll have to hold off for another 4 years. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2392 Registered: 10-2003 |
Come on Itsjeff, You know you'd be touchy-feely if Gistok would let you. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3442 Registered: 08-2004 |
OK, so it's just like one large dysfunctional family. (And if I read Ndavies correctly, one large dysfunctional incestuous family)... By the way Detroitrulez, there will be a huge LEGO convention in Chicago this summer, and they want me to be their guest speaker, at Brickworld 2007. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11140 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'd love to go to that, but there is a conflicting Star Trek convention that weekend that is supposed to just be off the hook! (snicker) | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7361 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ixnay the Star Trek convention. It's being held at Bronx Bar. | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 118 Registered: 12-2006 |
"Brickworld 2007?" would that make you the "Bricknote Speaker"? bad-dum dum. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4180 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: Hey big time settle down before you hurt yourself. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 889 Registered: 11-2005 |
Sounds prestigious, congrats Gistok! | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3446 Registered: 08-2004 |
Thanks Pam (and the rest of ya). This will be my first ever event. The chairman and owner (billionaire) of LEGO from Denmark will be there as well. Maybe a FSC meeting would be a great place to hone my diplomatic skills (LOL) and brush up on my political niceties.... | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 986 Registered: 09-2004 |
Bring'em to Detroit next year! | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 120 Registered: 12-2006 |
probably need to wait until Cobo is expanded for that..... | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3448 Registered: 08-2004 |
Nope, no need to expand. Cobo is just big enough... this summer the NMRA (National Model Railway Association) his holding their national convention at Cobo, and LEGO will be well represented, with models of the Fisher, Penobscot and David Stott buildings. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 3568 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'll bet if we built the Cobo expansion out of Legos they would come. So is the Bronx still on for this week? | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7362 Registered: 10-2003 |
Yes. Next week at the M.C.B.C. to balance the karma. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11141 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ok, if there was ever a time when this question seemed appropriate, it is now. Next week, where will people park? | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 4588 Registered: 10-2003 |
You wouldn't be asking such a question if this was a walkable City with mass transit. Dexter bus? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11142 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey man, I'll be walking. I was thinking in regards to everybody else. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7363 Registered: 10-2003 |
Okay, just me and two other scabs tonight. Next week at MCBC. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11151 Registered: 10-2003 |
Manrooter and who else? | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7364 Registered: 10-2003 |
Your mom. A good time was had by all. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 7885 Registered: 12-2003 |
I primed the MCBC for us last night, wondered where y'all were for an hour...figured it was another of my missed appointments that could turn into an adventure. It did. Twingo's...stumbled into a friend-of-a-friend's birthday party with some fabulous people. Ended up at LJs where KBKav's sis was handling the high-risk karaoke bartending duty. A mighty enjoyable time, and I'm hung over today enough to prove it. You should've been there, big fun. BEEautiful people, great conversation. So it was the Bronx, huh? Haven't been in years. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 11153 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: At least you've found the way to the right side. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7365 Registered: 10-2003 |
She was bald and beefy, so it wasn't that big a switch. |
