Metro-Detroit Pipe Club?

[sparrowhawk]

I earlier made a posting about a "Macomb Pipe Club." Perhaps I should have said "Metro-Detroit"? Anyone in the Detroit area interested?

 

[judcole]

There is the North Oakland Tobacco and Pipe Club. I have never attended because it meets on the first Thursday of the month, and I have a long-standing Thursday commitment.
There's also Arrowhead Pipe Club, which is in Flint, and meets the first Tuesday of the month.
All that being said - I would be glad to get together with other pipers if it happened at a convenient time. There was once a Yahoo group of Michigan pipe smokers; we had FtF meetings twice, on a Saturday, for lunch and a trip to a pipe shop. We met in East Lansing once and went to Campbell's, and in Flint once for a trip to Paul's.

 

[krizzose]

Thanks for the info, Jud. I had no idea about this club. I won't complain that the North Oakland club meets in the middle of Wayne County, as I'm about halfway between the two.

 

[judcole]

North Oakland used to meet in Oakland County - I think they were at the Royal Canadian Legion in Royal Oak.

 

[sparrowhawk]

I too am in Macomb, a bit away from Oakland County, but I can go as far as Rochester, Birmingham, or Bloomfield Hills. In fact, every few years I go to the Manresa Jesuit retreat house in Bloomfield Hills. Can any of you other gentlemen meet in these areas, or closer to Macomb County? And Jud, are you interested in a meeting? Your post doesn't indicate. If we can get a few more, maybe we can make this happen. Dave, you are very generous: I would think we would all pitch in if you want to be host. I personally think that would be an ideal setup, if it works with the rest of you.

 

[sparrowhawk]

Oops, Jud, my mistake, you did indicate interest in an earlier post. I would think we can arrange a time to allow you your commitments on Thursdays. We can work out days when others express interest and deal with distance problems. Stoney Creek is a bit far for me, Dave, unfortunately. In fact, I've only been there once, on a school trip in elementary school over 45 years ago.

 

[judcole]

Sure, I'll go for it. I'm flexible. I'm in the city, by Harper Woods. If Dave wants to host I'd be more than willing to kick in for something. We can all bring a tin of something to put out for common smoking. It would be fun.

 

[krizzose]

I'm in Ferndale, but would be willing to go as far Stoney Creek if my very unpredictable schedule allows.

 

[trailspike48]

Ex Flintoid, now in Idaho, I wish I could join you. Sounds like a good time.

 

[trailspike48]

Duckfat, I'd have to get a chicken lunch at Zehnder's. Or if I felt like abusing my system a BLT at John's in Birch Run. As far as Paul's, that has to be one of the top pipe shops in the US. Enjoy your trip, when I come home to visit (no time soon) I'll check to see if you guys are getting together.

 

[judcole]

Paul's is better than Frankenmuth. :nana: