Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
MINI Club Of WNY -> MINI Club of WNY Events -> Dinners...
Post Info TOPIC: Dinners...
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Dinners...
Permalink  

Post Edit 3/13- Dinner @ the Shannon Pub Saturday, March 18th, @ 5 pm


The Shannon Pub, 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150-4735


http://www.shannonpub.com/


 


Originial message:


Wouldn't you know, as soon as I decided to wait until the weather got better to have monthly dinners that we'd have the mildest January for years?  :D


Here's one suggestion for a possible dinner location


The Shannon Pub, 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150-4735


http://www.shannonpub.com/


I'm kind of curous what 'Stink & Drink' is, but afraid to ask! 



-- Edited by yellowmininy at 11:27, 2006-03-13

__________________
Davenicity


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 97
Date:
Permalink  

I'm all for places that close to my house (15 minutes).  I wonder if I'll have to cover up my Union Jack mirror caps. My wife's family (McDonough) doesn't seem to mind it, but. . . well, never mind about them.


And, while I don't drink, I have been known to stink on occasion...



__________________

Dave, driving Carmina Burana, 2006 MCS.
Cogman


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 76
Date:
Permalink  

Cath,


   "Stink and Drink" is a weekly event there, where the Pub supplies all the Limburger cheese and crackers at the bar.  You only pay for your beer.  They have Smithwicks (pronounced "Smiddicks" there, which is similar to "Old Peculiar" which I know you are fond of.  Davenicity--The Pub doesn't mind Union Jacks, and no one will bother your car.  They have a pretty big parking area.  I've had my Mini there several times recently.  Oh, by the way, you all have me to thank for the exceedingly mild winter we're having!  Remember, I'm the guy who went out in October and bought the "biggest, baddest" snowblower I've ever owned in preparation for the winter!  I'm now feeling bad about having installed my snow tires which are being ground-down at a frightening rate!  But I just can't bring myself to pussyfoot around corners!  Cogman



__________________
"Let's Roll"
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

That's funny, I was thinking of Limburger when I saw that! Eeek! I have some Smithwick's in the fridge right now. Good stuff, more of a pale ale while Old Peculiar is definitely a brown ale.

Thanks for getting the snowblower, Cogman! It's been a great help this winter! :)

__________________
Rocketboy


Motorist

Status: Offline
Posts: 179
Date:
Permalink  

Sounds good to me...... As long as I'm not still sick...

And yes, I too feel bad for my snow tires.. it's almost like a cruel joke I'm playing on my tires AND my MINI....

Erik...

__________________
Cogman


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 76
Date:
Permalink  

Cath,


   I just got an e-mail from Kevin Townsell, who runs the Shannon Pub, saying he has added another fireplace to the main dining room.  So, even if February is rotten, we'd be toasty warm in the fire's glow.  Bill



__________________
"Let's Roll"
Jack07734


Motorer

Status: Offline
Posts: 318
Date:
Permalink  

Has a date and time been set?


Cheers,


Jack



__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

No date yet.  For me, any Saturday except Feb 25th would work.  Any votes for 'Stink & Drink'?  (I think that's the first Saturday of the month...)

__________________
Rocketboy


Motorist

Status: Offline
Posts: 179
Date:
Permalink  

I'll pass on the stink and drink ...

Erik...

__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

Well, I guess that rules out March 4th & April 1st! I'm thinking at this point it will probably be the one of the last 2 Saturdays in March. Our work schedule has been fluctuating a bit lately, and I have to get a good look at which weekend I'll be working.

Anyone have any dinner ideas for April?

__________________
Rocketboy


Motorist

Status: Offline
Posts: 179
Date:
Permalink  

I'm all for another drive to the Cannonball Pub once we hit spring.  Also in the summer, maybe we could get something going at the Pizza Plant in Williamsville on the patio...


 


Erik...



__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

It looks like the best possible days in March would be Saturday, March 18th or Saturday, March 25th.  March 18th may still be in the height of the St Patrick's Day celebration, so I'd guess there will be more of a crowd that day.  (Which has advantages & disadvantages...)

__________________
Jack07734


Motorer

Status: Offline
Posts: 318
Date:
Permalink  

Has a date time and place been set yet?  


If it is going to be on the 18th we can attend.


Cheers,


Jack



__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

Sorry this has been on the back burner. The house I've rented for 10 years is being sold, so I'm in the middle of trying to decide where to move to & getting ready to do that in the next month or so.

If there's enough interest to make a plan for a dinner on the 18th, let's go for it, but I don't think we've had more than 3 Minis at a dinner since last August.

So, show of hands, how many want to go to the Shannon Pub on 3/18, or do we want to wait for nicer weather (and less crowds post-St Patrick's Day)?

I am going to send out another email for all the folks I have email addresses for, to put the site address out again & encourage people to use the board, and to promote the Watkins Glen Opening Day event as a kickoff to the 'driving season'.

__________________
the_copi


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 77
Date:
Permalink  

Happy 2006 everyone. As timing would have it, we'll be out of town the weekend of the 18th.

Those of you who do get together for dinner, be sure to have a little something extra, because our MINI will be 2 years old on Mar 17th!

Within the month our MINI will be back on the road motorin'!

-- Edited by the_copi at 21:05, 2006-03-10

__________________
2004 EB/W MCS, white stripes, Sport & Prem. Packages, H/K Stereo w/aux. port & iPod, Madness CAI, 15% pulley, Invidia cat back, dyno tune, R-Speed rear swaybar, M7 STB.
www.motoringfile.com
Davenicity


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 97
Date:
Permalink  

I'm in.

__________________

Dave, driving Carmina Burana, 2006 MCS.
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

OK, who wants to go for a drive on Saturday?  (And who's taking bets on the possibilities of a St Patrick's Day snowstorm?)


Jack and Laurie, are you still able to make it?  If Bill & Barb come, we can see how many yellow Minis we can get in one place again.  Dave, blue is always a nice addition.  Any other color Minis want to join us?  Green Minis for St Patrick's Day?


The time/date:


5 pm Saturday, March 18.


The place:


Shannon Pub-2250 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, 14150 - (716) 743-9348


http://www.shannonpub.com/



__________________
Cogman


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 76
Date:
Permalink  

Cath,


   I've been sleeping at the switch here!  Of course Babs and I will be there, but make sure you have reservations!  This is St. Patrick's Day weekend there, and they are busy like crazy, especially in the bar area!  Make sure Kevin Townsell knows we are coming!  That place will be WILD and crazy for sure!  Just a word to the wise.  Bill aka "Cogman"



__________________
"Let's Roll"
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

Will check with them tonight & report back.  Like if they beg us not to come... 

__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

OK, we have reservations for 8 people for 5 pm Sat. 3/18.
Who wants green beer?

__________________
Jack07734


Motorer

Status: Offline
Posts: 318
Date:
Permalink  

Set aside a pint of the green necter for Laurie. Also add 2 more to the reservation list.


Cheers,


Jack



-- Edited by Jack07734 at 19:54, 2006-03-13

__________________
Davenicity


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 97
Date:
Permalink  

When I said I was in, I meant Mary & I both.

__________________

Dave, driving Carmina Burana, 2006 MCS.
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

Ssee you all there in about 10 hours!

__________________
Rocketboy


Motorist

Status: Offline
Posts: 179
Date:
Permalink  

That's what I get for not checking in often enough... darn it...

Erik...

__________________
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

You missed some great food & great company! 5 Minis, 11 people. (3 LY Minis!)

Where should we go next?

__________________
Davenicity


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 97
Date:
Permalink  

"To the top, Johnny!  To the toppermost of the poppermost!"


I had a great time, as did the woman who claims to be my spouse.



__________________

Dave, driving Carmina Burana, 2006 MCS.
Peaces


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 80
Date:
Permalink  

Sorry we missed it. Mila (the car) hasn't been taken out of storage yet.

__________________
CR/B/Tartan Red/White lettered tires. Driving lights/Rear Fog. Drivetrain is factory original. 11k miles.

Ordered in March 2002, Mila has been a part of our life since May 18th, 2002.
yellowmininy


Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

Status: Offline
Posts: 892
Date:
Permalink  

No need to drive a Mini to a dinner, you just have to be willing to talk about them endlessly! OK, we do talk about other things occaisonally... :D

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
MINI Club Of WNY -> MINI Club of WNY Events -> Dinners...
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard