August 2008

***Courtesy listing - Non MCB Event***

MCB invited to House Warming/Bday Party at Doug and Dan's - 6 PM to ??

Andy H is inviting all MCB members and their guests to a combination house warming party (Dan and Doug's) and Dan's birthday.  Doug and Dan recently purchased a home in Detroit's historic Grandmont/Rosedale neighborhood and have settled in enough to have a party. Please see post in the members only Yahoo group for address and directions

Some key things
- Party invite is for MCB members and their guest only please
- Finger food and appetizers will be provided for snacking and munching.
- There will be some booze and mixers (no beer) that will be available
for guests to mix up cocktails with, but no soft drinks of any type will be provided.  Guests are asked to bring soda, juice, water, ice tea, etc. as well as beer that they may want to drink or mix in a cocktail.  There is a wide assortment of liquors available to use, but individual supply is limited.  Guests are welcome to bring their own booze if they wish.
-  Anyone bringing extra ice for drinks and such would be GREATLY appreciated.
- The house is old so we need people to be careful with banisters and the like.
- People can stay over if need arises but room is limited. There are no beds or bedspace available, but there are a few couches, recliners and floor space.  (Bring bedding with you please)
- Smoking cigarettes is OK on the two decks.
- Nothing stronger than booze inside or out please
- Parking is available on the street but please park on the WEST SIDE OF STREET ONLY (the side across from the house).  Guests are welcome to park in the driveway (it will fit about 7 additional cars) as long as space is open, but the driveway is long and narrow and those that park in it will be blocked in until cars behind them leave.  We would prefer if only guests that plan to stay the longest use the driveway since making announcements to move cars will be extremely difficult.
- There is a dog but she will be kept closed in a remote part of the house.
- Please let us know if you are planning on attending so we can make sure we have food for everyone.  Please call us or post in the members only Yahoo group only if you are coming.

Any Questions please call
tanas: 586 944 7991
andy:  248 470 4806

Hope to see everyone there!
Doug and Dan, Andy and Tanas.

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Translation: Not enough officers will be present to hold a meeting so the members voted to cancel this one.  Enjoy the summer!

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"Cruise Woodward with the Bears"

Here's the plan. You trek out to the northern 'burbs, bringing a dish to pass (See below) and we ogle and drool all afternoon as interesting cars, and their often more interesting drivers, parade by. Bring a chair; the sidewalks in Bloomfield Hills are nice, but not too cushy. :)

I will have the grill set up, so burgers, dogs and such will be available. Sodas, iced tea and ice will be provided as well, so be sure to bring anything harder you wish to drink.

Please bring a dish to pass based on the first letter of your last name. Your cooperation will help assure that we don't have too many of one item and not enough of another.

A-F: Desserts
G-M: Snacks, finger foods etc.
N-R: Salads, cheese, deviled eggs, dip trays etc.
S-Z: Picnic side dish

Now the disclaimers:
1. Smoking is allowed outside, and on my balcony.
2. Nothing stronger than tobacco will be permitted!
3. We live in a community that is overseen by condo Nazis, so proper manners must be upheld.
4. We no longer have cats, so those with allergies no longer need worry (see disclaimer #3)

The cruise runs all day, so drop ins may start arriving around noon, dinner will be progressive, starting around 3ish.

There is a limited amount of parking available, some of which is located by other buildings. Please do not park on grassy areas, nor under the covered carports.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Brad

**Club event - Non MCB members are asked to bring a $5.00 donation for the club**

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Although this restaurant is big, please email the Yahoo group if you are coming so we can reserve tables.

“Its out of the way location is part of it’s charm in a solid brick house trimmed with wrought iron in Southwest Detroit.

Mi Pueblo restaurant is a colorful setting of archways, terra-cota walls and murals of Mexican scenes.

Peek in , and see basketsful of chilies, cactus leaves and tomatillos waiting to become part of the menu of cal do de res, menu do, chilies rellenos and tostadas. Tacos come filled with marinated pork, chorizo, chicken and grilled steak. Tortas (sandwiches on thick grilled bread come in more than a dozen varieties. Home made tamales, filled with chicken or pork, have joined the array.

The busiest time at the big restaurant, which seats 150 on the main floor and another 100 upstairs, is often on Sunday mornings, when families crowd in after church. Good thing Mi Pueblo offers a spacious parking lot which is constantly patrolled by security guards allowing your visit even more convenient.

Mi Pueblo restaurant wants to maintain the family aura even though it added margaritas and Mexican beers to the menu. The gazebo-style wood bar has no bar stools, to preserve the family friendly atmosphere “ Hour Detroit magazine September 2006”

Welcome to Detroit's most truly Mexican Flavor - Bienvenidos al Restaurante con Autentico Sabor a Mexico

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Description

As many of you know, Dennis and Brad pretty much live this festival. There are not many hours that the festival is open that they are not there. Here is your chance to come on up and see their other life or find out just what do they do up there. Please bring back photos if you catch them laying back in hammocks and being fanned by the help. ;>)

Anyway feel free to post in the members only Yahoo group or email EC above if you plan on going up. Maybe the group can meet somewhere and car pool up? Here is the information from sir Dennis:

Inside the turreted gates of Hollygrove you are free to roam the festive marketplace, featuring friendly village merchants lining every path.

In addition to the fantastic selection of handcrafted wares, Hollygrove visitors may also partake in games of skill or enjoy non-stop entertainment where belly dancers, sword swallowers, musicians, comedians and sword fighters provide merriment for all ages. The Festival is best known for it's awe-inspiring full-contact armored jousting tournaments where gallant knights defend their honor until the last man is standing!

Visit http://www.michrenfest.com/ for more information, it is a good time had by all.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above