faonmyea Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 i'm in socal right now but my home is in the bay area. am i the youngest here? i'm sure there are some younger. i'm 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 A shameless BTT and a rollcall for those showing up. May 6th norcal lunch get-together somewhere in downtown Pleasonton. Stand up and be counted! Sounds fun to me, I am in S Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridnwind Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I will not be able to make it this time guys. Have a great time anyway! Regards, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 how about pyramid brewery in berkley? or is that too far from pleasanton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 how about pyramid brewery in berkley? or is that too far from pleasanton? few things...first, in consideration for the central valley people, Pleasanton is not a harsh of a run compared to going in the SF or Berkley. I'd like to make this one as acessable to as many who would like to show up. second, parking in berkley for large vehicles sucks. third, ideas for where was put forth already and has been agreed upon. Chicken Manny has ideas on locations but he needs to scout out the most suitable for potential rain or not. Perhaps the next gathering could be held there, but I'd like to stay with the first choice for this gathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrong Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I'm game in Pleasanton or Berkeley. Someone figure out when/where on the 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Dang it looks like I won't be able to make it... One of the knife/watch/gear forums I'm on is having their first ever Nor-Cal meet up that day and it's 6 blocks from my house. I'm commiteed to that one. You all have a GREAT time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 is this thing on? if so, what time? I would like to go, but have an afternoon commitment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Two locations have been scouted out. Here are the choices... http://www.blueagaveclub.com/ ......mexican food, full bar. http://www.hopyard.com/ .....good food, beer but no full bar. Starting time? what works for you guys? I am pretty easy as far as start time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Any time from lunch on will work for me. How many of you will be able to make it? Let's see if we can get a solid number. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 I can be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 nebakanezar- since you're the one with a time constraint, what time for the get together will work best for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hello all you Bay Area Folk. So do we have any more takers on the meet up tomorrow? Please post here to let us know. It will be great time and the first round is on the Chicken. I hope to see more of us there! Cheers, CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 nebakanezar- since you're the one with a time constraint, what time for the get together will work best for you? FOund out the apoinment is on Sunday, so I am clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Here's what I propose..... 1pm at the Hopyard rest. I am thinking at this moment a table for three...maybe four if a friend of mime wants to show up too. He just got bit by the rep bug. Why 1pm? the bulk of the lunch rush should be over and we won't be as hurried. any other thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 FOund out the apoinment is on Sunday, so I am clear. err....I just got the veto from the woman incharge....gotta pass on this one. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towcat Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 and the wrapup........ Well...the first rep watch norcal lunch meeting was attended by Chicken Manny and I. I am quite sure the waitress didn't care for us hogging a table for a few hours, but I think she got over it. In short, the best of the rep watch world has to offer was shown as well as the worst examples(somewhat) of what canal street had to offer was there too. Those of you who could show up really should next time. Chicken Manny has some of the most incredible pieces to show. Pics don't do these watches justice. You just have to see/touch and feel them just to appreciate just how well built they are. His PAM 187 is a must see and feel! As far as the Rolexes goes, in order to be really appreciated, they should be put side-by-side and the differences are incredible. I had my black bezel China special, pepsi Klink special and Manny's LV gmt put nexto to each other and the differences were very obvious(outside of the bezel color). Final agreement....the best reps were a true work of art and the canal street specials were still solid deals. As long as I am in town, I don't mind setting up a monthly or bi-monthly get together, I think its a great way to see the stuff you wouldn't normally buy and it might even convince you to go after one. I know that a PAM 29 and a 187 is on my list of "must buy" in the near future. Also, for those of you who want to do something a little more than just eat and drool at watches, possibilities of heading to the range to kill some paper targets is a definite possibility too. Bottom line....show up and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeWhoIsLikeGod Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I would love to attend some sort of get together, unfortunatley I work 6 days a week but if we could set a date 3-4 weeks prior I would definetley attend. I don't have much to show off but what I do have is pretty nice. Anyway, glad you two had a good time, count me in on the next get together. I am in Sacramento so anywhere in the area here or the Bay Area is good. -MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 and the wrapup........ Well...the first rep watch norcal lunch meeting was attended by Chicken Manny and I. I am quite sure the waitress didn't care for us hogging a table for a few hours, but I think she got over it. In short, the best of the rep watch world has to offer was shown as well as the worst examples(somewhat) of what canal street had to offer was there too. Those of you who could show up really should next time. Chicken Manny has some of the most incredible pieces to show. Pics don't do these watches justice. You just have to see/touch and feel them just to appreciate just how well built they are. His PAM 187 is a must see and feel! As far as the Rolexes goes, in order to be really appreciated, they should be put side-by-side and the differences are incredible. I had my black bezel China special, pepsi Klink special and Manny's LV gmt put nexto to each other and the differences were very obvious(outside of the bezel color). Final agreement....the best reps were a true work of art and the canal street specials were still solid deals. As long as I am in town, I don't mind setting up a monthly or bi-monthly get together, I think its a great way to see the stuff you wouldn't normally buy and it might even convince you to go after one. I know that a PAM 29 and a 187 is on my list of "must buy" in the near future. Also, for those of you who want to do something a little more than just eat and drool at watches, possibilities of heading to the range to kill some paper targets is a definite possibility too. Bottom line....show up and have fun! Aww man! Sorry I missed it.....but I did recently get my CZ 75 out of storage....so killing tree's could be in order.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridnwind Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thanks for the summary.Sounds like a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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