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fliphandywork · 4 November 2013, 12:47 AM

Any Metro Detroit TRF members interested in a gathering??

andromeda160 · 4 November 2013, 02:04 AM

I think it's a great idea. If we could be decisive and pick a place haha

fliphandywork · 5 November 2013, 09:13 AM

I live and work Downriver but could meet in Metro Detroit. I'm near I-94, I-75, and Southfield. Birmingham is an option, Dearborn is cool, Ann Arbor is slick, we've got options.

tfduff723 · 5 November 2013, 10:48 AM

I would be up for a Detroit GTG. Birmingham or Royal Oak are a couple of good options.

There are a few others TRF members in the metro Detroit area. I recall a thread back in the summer time on this idea.

Maybe during Thanksgiving week?

fliphandywork · 5 November 2013, 10:18 PM

Thanksgiving week works for me. I'm in retail, so it'd be great if the meetup started. Or lasted, into the evening. My shop closes at 6:30,,, I can be out by 7.

andromeda160 · 10 November 2013, 11:46 PM

Thanksgiving week works for me as well, my girlfriend will be out hunting so I'll be free.

Gagebuilder · 14 November 2013, 11:45 AM

Somerset

Tapper's
Omega
Paradise Pen
LEGO (lol)

J. Alexander's or Capital Grill

Pick the time, meeting place, I'll make it work.

jhcam8 · 18 November 2013, 12:33 AM

I'm a possible depending on the date and time.

We should alert people we know who may not read this section (like me -almost missed it).

What's your shop, Flip?

fliphandywork · 18 November 2013, 12:43 AM

My shop is Opplemans Pawn Shop in downtown Allen Park.

I'm definitely in for a Thanksgiving weekend meeting! I've never been to a gtg.

jhcam8 · 18 November 2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fliphandywork

My shop is Opplemans Pawn Shop in downtown Allen Park.

I'm definitely in for a Thanksgiving weekend meeting! I've never been to a gtg.

I haven't either. I suppose it's fruitless to ask you to let us know when a good Rolex or something hits the shop.

SubKing · 20 November 2013, 11:21 AM

sounds good to me.. capital grill yummm, J alexanders is great to in the troy area. Birmingham is excellent as well. once the time and date is set, I would hope to be able to make it.

fliphandywork · 20 November 2013, 11:52 AM

Let's set a time and date…. what do you folks think of meeting on 11/29/13? Around 5 or 6 pm?

Gagebuilder · 20 November 2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fliphandywork

Let's set a time and date…. what do you folks think of meeting on 11/29/13? Around 5 or 6 pm?

sounds good.

where you wanna meet?

anything near allen park?

I'm north, but can travel fri., I'm off that day.

fliphandywork · 20 November 2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

sounds good.

where you wanna meet?

anything near allen park?

I'm north, but can travel fri., I'm off that day.

There's a lot of places to meet around Allen Park. Buddy's Pizza in Dearborn is a nice spot. I'm open to travel too.

SubKing · 21 November 2013, 08:55 AM

Dearborn is a bit too far for me.

I'm ok with Birmingham or troy summerset area.

fliphandywork · 21 November 2013, 10:06 AM

Let's do it. Anybody into cigars? There is a good cigar shop with a lobby and excellent ventilation on Old Woodward. There's a nice vintage boutique on Old Woodward too. Birmingham is preferable compared to Troy, imho.

SubKing · 22 November 2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fliphandywork

Let's do it. Anybody into cigars? There is a good cigar shop with a lobby and excellent ventilation on Old Woodward. There's a nice vintage boutique on Old Woodward too. Birmingham is preferable compared to Troy, imho.

I think the vintage shop you are referring to is back in time, but their stock is extremely limited. Every time I have been in there, only one old omega in the display case, So not much to look at.

My very good friend just moved to Birmingham, Darakjian jewelers. He carries AP and many other watches. It's located right next to Cameron's steak house at the willits building. Its beautiful inside. just opened last week. If anyone cares to meet in a store as to a restaurant, this would be the place.

But, if members want to go to a relaxing restaurant environment, there are so many excellent choices in downtown Birmingham that should meet everyones palate.

churchills cigars is the other place I think you're referring to. They are nice inside. They do have a food menu as well as a cigar menu, but I have never eaten there so I cannot speak on behalf of their food.

A couple places I can list in Birmingham that I eat on a weekly basis are
220 (great all around food and atmosphere)
Lux bar (very small inside but great food)
bistro joes above papa joe's market (I eat there twice a week, food is to die for as well as environment)
Social Kitchen (they are good but always very very busy)
Café Via (small inside and small menu but good.)
Cameron's steak house. (big menu great food and environment)
Everything else in B-ham are all steak houses that are so so. Any other restaurant I did not mention does not have a full bar.

Then there is always capital grill in troy or J Alexander's if no one wants to meet in b-ham.

rozyd · 22 November 2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

Somerset

Tapper's
Omega
Paradise Pen
LEGO (lol)

J. Alexander's or Capital Grill

Pick the time, meeting place, I'll make it work.

Did they close the Tourneau?

SubKing · 22 November 2013, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rozyd

Did they close the Tourneau?

yes, awhile ago.

jhcam8 · 22 November 2013, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliphandywork

Let's do it. Anybody into cigars? There is a good cigar shop with a lobby and excellent ventilation on Old Woodward. There's a nice vintage boutique on Old Woodward too. Birmingham is preferable compared to Troy, imho.

I don't smoke, chew, or ..... well - I'm probably not going to be able to make it anyway - so smoke your brains out.

rozyd · 22 November 2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

yes, awhile ago.

Thanks Sub. It opened when I no longer lived on the East Side, and then they shrunk the Tiffany's, so that upset the wife. I guess I don't make it to Somerset often enough.

Eradicator · 22 November 2013, 06:16 AM

Somerset and B'ham are so close you could easily do both.

fliphandywork · 22 November 2013, 12:03 PM

So, who's coming? This going to happen?

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SubKing · 23 November 2013, 05:25 AM

depending on time and place, I would go. I listed a few places..

But at this point, It doesn't seem like there is enough interest for this to be an actual GTG if there are just two of us

WatchTimes · 23 November 2013, 05:59 AM

WOW
Wish I was able to make it but that Friday is a busy day for me and will also be quite busy for all the places you mention.

Churchills is AWESOME for good food, good drinks and great cigars!
Darakjian just opened and while I have not been there yet I can promise you Armen and his family have built probably one of the nicest stores in Birmingham!

I hope you guys have a GREAT time if by some chance the date gets changed please let me know.

Also if any of you guys in the West Bloomfield area EVER want to get a cigar during the daytime weekdays let me know! Churchills WB is more or less my second office.

jhcam8 · 23 November 2013, 06:58 AM

I just heard back from another R. guy and he suggested that Black Friday is not ideal for many of us.

SubKing · 23 November 2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jhcam8

I just heard back from another R. guy and he suggested that Black Friday is not ideal for many of us.

didn't know this was going to take place on black Friday..

Definitely not a ideal day for me as well. I would go any other day.

fliphandywork · 26 November 2013, 04:56 PM

Agreed, Black Friday is less than ideal. What about the 27th? That's the day I've had in my head all along. Or even the following Sat?

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andromeda160 · 27 November 2013, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliphandywork

Agreed, Black Friday is less than ideal. What about the 27th? That's the day I've had in my head all along. Or even the following Sat?

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Next Saturday works for me

fliphandywork · 27 November 2013, 07:45 AM

At or after 5:30 PM works for me. Let's do this!

4 November 2013, 12:47 AM	#1
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Detroit GTG Any Metro Detroit TRF members interested in a gathering??

14 November 2013, 11:45 AM	#7
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Somerset Tapper's Omega Paradise Pen LEGO (lol) J. Alexander's or Capital Grill Pick the time, meeting place, I'll make it work. __________________ So it's not the steam that causes the failure, but it's water that you notice in the watch after a shower that could lead you to believe the steam damaged the seal, but it's just the unfortunate result of an unserviced mechanical beast.

23 November 2013, 05:59 AM	#25
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	WOW Wish I was able to make it but that Friday is a busy day for me and will also be quite busy for all the places you mention. Churchills is AWESOME for good food, good drinks and great cigars! Darakjian just opened and while I have not been there yet I can promise you Armen and his family have built probably one of the nicest stores in Birmingham! I hope you guys have a GREAT time if by some chance the date gets changed please let me know. Also if any of you guys in the West Bloomfield area EVER want to get a cigar during the daytime weekdays let me know! Churchills WB is more or less my second office. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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4 November 2013, 02:04 AM	#2
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I think it's a great idea. If we could be decisive and pick a place haha

5 November 2013, 09:13 AM	#3
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	I live and work Downriver but could meet in Metro Detroit. I'm near I-94, I-75, and Southfield. Birmingham is an option, Dearborn is cool, Ann Arbor is slick, we've got options.

5 November 2013, 10:48 AM	#4
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	I would be up for a Detroit GTG. Birmingham or Royal Oak are a couple of good options. There are a few others TRF members in the metro Detroit area. I recall a thread back in the summer time on this idea. Maybe during Thanksgiving week?

5 November 2013, 10:18 PM	#5
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Thanksgiving week works for me. I'm in retail, so it'd be great if the meetup started. Or lasted, into the evening. My shop closes at 6:30,,, I can be out by 7.

10 November 2013, 11:46 PM	#6
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Thanksgiving week works for me as well, my girlfriend will be out hunting so I'll be free.

18 November 2013, 12:33 AM	#8
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	I'm a possible depending on the date and time. We should alert people we know who may not read this section (like me -almost missed it). What's your shop, Flip?

18 November 2013, 12:43 AM	#9
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	My shop is Opplemans Pawn Shop in downtown Allen Park. I'm definitely in for a Thanksgiving weekend meeting! I've never been to a gtg.

20 November 2013, 11:21 AM	#11
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	sounds good to me.. capital grill yummm, J alexanders is great to in the troy area. Birmingham is excellent as well. once the time and date is set, I would hope to be able to make it.

20 November 2013, 11:52 AM	#12
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Let's set a time and date…. what do you folks think of meeting on 11/29/13? Around 5 or 6 pm?

21 November 2013, 08:55 AM	#15
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Dearborn is a bit too far for me. I'm ok with Birmingham or troy summerset area.

21 November 2013, 10:06 AM	#16
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Let's do it. Anybody into cigars? There is a good cigar shop with a lobby and excellent ventilation on Old Woodward. There's a nice vintage boutique on Old Woodward too. Birmingham is preferable compared to Troy, imho.

22 November 2013, 06:16 AM	#22
Eradicator Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: EU Posts: 41	Somerset and B'ham are so close you could easily do both.

22 November 2013, 12:03 PM	#23
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	So, who's coming? This going to happen? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2013, 05:25 AM	#24
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	depending on time and place, I would go. I listed a few places.. But at this point, It doesn't seem like there is enough interest for this to be an actual GTG if there are just two of us

23 November 2013, 06:58 AM	#26
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	I just heard back from another R. guy and he suggested that Black Friday is not ideal for many of us.

26 November 2013, 04:56 PM	#28
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Agreed, Black Friday is less than ideal. What about the 27th? That's the day I've had in my head all along. Or even the following Sat? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2013, 07:45 AM	#30
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	At or after 5:30 PM works for me. Let's do this!

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