Meet up in oakland county

[ISMOID]

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Michigander wrote:

...it's not like security will be an issue.

Brings to mind the jab against cops as to why doughnut shops don't get robbed!!

 

[Venator]

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I'm trying to talk the family into dropping me off at the cafe and they can go to the Detroit zoo, right on the way, did I mention they love zoos even in the winter:shock:

 

[Rob Washeleski]

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While I agree that security will not likely be an issue, you should always be aware of your surroundings. This goes double if in a crowded coffee shop, for example. Anytime I have been approached I have seen it coming from at least 20 feet away and have been able to square myself to the approaching individual. I live in a small town, and I won't have the luxury of space when I go to Berkeley. Therefore, I will have my 1911 in a Serpa CQC.

See you there,

-Rob

 

[Michigander]

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Them and the polar bears...

I'll take the well heated Beanery myself.

 

[Michigander]

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Rob Washeleski wrote:

While I agree that security will not likely be an issue, you should always be aware of your surroundings. This goes double if in a crowded coffee shop, for example. Anytime I have been approached I have seen it coming from at least 20 feet away and have been able to square myself to the approaching individual. I live in a small town, and I won't have the luxury of space when I go to Berkeley. Therefore, I will have my 1911 in a Serpa CQC.

See you there,

-Rob

Houghton to Berkley? :shock:

Seriously? I won't tell you not to, but geeze dude. Hope you'll be bringing some other people with you or something. That's one huge drive for one little event. I'm gonna try to organize something in the northern lower peninsula after it warms up. possibly in Grayling. If you'd prefer that, it would be a hell of a lot less of a drive.

 

[SQLtables]

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Michigander wrote:

Rob Washeleski wrote:

While I agree that security will not likely be an issue, you should always be aware of your surroundings. This goes double if in a crowded coffee shop, for example. Anytime I have been approached I have seen it coming from at least 20 feet away and have been able to square myself to the approaching individual. I live in a small town, and I won't have the luxury of space when I go to Berkeley. Therefore, I will have my 1911 in a Serpa CQC.

See you there,

-Rob

Houghton to Berkley :shock:

Seriously? I won't tell you not to, but geeze dude. Hope you'll be bringing some other people with you or something. That's one huge drive for one little event. I'm gonna try to organize something in the northern lower peninsula after it warms up. possibly in Grayling. If you'd prefer that, it would be a hell of a lot less of a drive.

Just FYI - I'd be game for a Grayling event.

Also, I still plan on bringing a projector. We have a laptop right?

 

[Rob Washeleski]

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I was born in Madison Heights and my folks still live there. I'm coming down for Christmas tomorrow and will be in town anyway. There's no way I would drive 9 hours just for a quick cup of coffee! The wife may come along too, but she still isn't real comfortable with OC. Academically she agrees with it, but she feels like we will get hassled if I do it. Nearly 6 months now, and aside from a chat with the chief of police at a parade there have been no problems.

-Rob

 

[Michigander]

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Rob Washeleski wrote:

I was born in Madison Heights and my folks still live there. I'm coming down for Christmas tomorrow and will be in town anyway. There's no way I would drive 9 hours just for a quick cup of coffee! The wife may come along too, but she still isn't real comfortable with OC. Academically she agrees with it, but she feels like we will get hassled if I do it. Nearly 6 months now, and aside from a chat with the chief of police at a parade there have been no problems.

-Rob

Oh okay. THAT makes sense.

 

[Michigander]

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SQLtables wrote:

Just FYI - I'd be game for a Grayling event.

I've been thinking about an upper michigan big event for a while. I'm gonna make a thread about it after this one is done.

 

[zigziggityzoo]

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Michigander wrote:

That would for sure fit in at least 2 holsters I have. Unless you're really scared about someone going for a grab (a billion to one odds that would happen in the coffee shop) and you want to wait for your retention holster, I've got ya covered. Up to you obviously, just do whatever you want. It's not a terrible idea to skip it this time if you aren't comfortable with the idea, nothing wrong with taking things slowly and carefully in regards to firearms. Plus it's not like security will be an issue.

A strudy leather belt of any kind will work great usually. I use a tool belt most days so I can carry my gun. 6 bucks, fits inside my belt loops just perfectly, and damn sturdy!

I think I'll pass you up on the offer. I think I'll hold off on OC till after I get my CPL (Yes, Ironic). Plus, I'm a lefty...

Thanks for offering though! See you there.

 

[Venator]

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SQLtables wrote:

Also, I still plan on bringing a projector. We have a laptop right?

Yes I'll have mine. You may want to have yours as a back up???? Up to you. I plan on getting there early around 12:30 or earlier to set things up and make sure the projector works.

 

[zigziggityzoo]

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Venator wrote:

SQLtables wrote:

Also, I still plan on bringing a projector.  We have a laptop right?

Yes I'll have mine.  You may want to have yours as a back up????  Up to you.  I plan on getting there early around 12:30 or earlier to set things up and make sure the projector works.

Being a Sysadmin, I carry a laptop more often than I carry a wallet. I'll probably have mine there, too.

-Zzz

 

[SQLtables]

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zigziggityzoo wrote:

Venator wrote:

SQLtables wrote:

Also, I still plan on bringing a projector. We have a laptop right?

Yes I'll have mine. You may want to have yours as a back up???? Up to you. I plan on getting there early around 12:30 or earlier to set things up and make sure the projector works.

Being a Sysadmin, I carry a laptop more often than I carry a wallet. I'll probably have mine there, too.

-Zzz

I hear ya.

I might bring my MacBook along. I know that'll work

I'll try to get there around 12:30 then. That just means I have to wake up earlier.. Thanks Venator....

 

[Venator]

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:lol:SQLtables wrote:

zigziggityzoo wrote:

Venator wrote:

SQLtables wrote:

Also, I still plan on bringing a projector. We have a laptop right?

Yes I'll have mine. You may want to have yours as a back up???? Up to you. I plan on getting there early around 12:30 or earlier to set things up and make sure the projector works.

Being a Sysadmin, I carry a laptop more often than I carry a wallet. I'll probably have mine there, too.

-Zzz

I hear ya.

I might bring my MacBook along. I know that'll work

I'll try to get there around 12:30 then. That just means I have to wake up earlier.. Thanks Venator....

I told you there would be sacrifices. Be sure to bring the better half, I did enjoy ourconversations in TC .

 

[zigziggityzoo]

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SQLtables wrote:

I hear ya.

I might bring my MacBook along.  I know that'll work

I'll try to get there around 12:30 then.  That just means I have to wake up earlier.. Thanks Venator....

haha.. I'll one-up ya and bring the Macbook Pro!

ETA: As an amateur photographer, I'll probably be shooting some photos, too. I know it's a paranoid bunch, but we're not breaking any laws!

Find some of my photos at http://flickr.com/photos/joshtish/sets/72157602673245505/ if you're interested.

 

[SQLtables]

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zigziggityzoo wrote:

SQLtables wrote:

I hear ya.

I might bring my MacBook along. I know that'll work

I'll try to get there around 12:30 then. That just means I have to wake up earlier.. Thanks Venator....

haha.. I'll one-up ya and bring the Macbook Pro!

Yea yea... the upgrade wasn't worth the added cost when I bought mine... It is time for a new mac though...

 

[Venator]

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zigziggityzoo wrote:

As an amateur photographer, I'll probably be shooting some photos, too. I know it's a paranoid bunch, but we're not breaking any laws!

Find some of my photos at http://flickr.com/photos/joshtish/sets/72157602673245505/ if you're interested.

I know one of our membersthat doesn't want his face posted on the internet, I'm sure he will talk with you about it.

 

[zigziggityzoo]

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Venator wrote:

I know one of our members that doesn't want his face posted on the internet, I'm sure he will talk with you about it.

Yes, yes... I'm sure we can work this out....

Michigander wrote:

As most here know, my only stipulation is that I don't want to be photographed, or have my name publicly recorded. (yes I know I'm paranoid )

 

[pmcqueen37]

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Count Me in I'll bring My dell lap top and my wife +1, sorry its not a MAC

 

[dougwg]

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If they have WIFI...

Mine has a webcam..... maybe we can have it up so thse that can't be there can still see and hear whats going on.

Anyone know how to setthat up?