I recently met with a client and we began discussing sources of information, I started to mention this site, and she responded; "You mean the Cove?". As it turns out, she is a regular (I shall not identify her -- to keep her reputation undamaged :biglaugh: ). That got me wondering how many times a Cover has bumped into another Cover. I know that some have been reported to be planned arrangements, but how many times has it happened?

Also, give some details.

I haven't bumped into anyone - but, one of my vendors was browsing and saw my name. He gave me a call and we have been helping each other out with a few things. Sort of a benchmarking relationship.

I'd love to bump into a cover some time. A lot of you are close to my area. Maybe someday. :bigwave:

I have not bumped into any yet. However, before I joined to Cove I was in a class with a Cove member.

I would be interested in talking to some of the members face to face.

Our old Quality Manager showed me the cove on several occasions while he was here and during the "training" period as he was leaving. He now happens to be the Quality Manager for one of our suppliers and is implementing an ISO 9000:2000 system where there was no certified system in place.

I might send a link to another one of our vendors who bought a "canned" package. I don't know how far along they are on their update, but this site might help them like it helped me!

I have not bumped into any yet. However, before I joined to Cove I was in a class with a Cove member.

I would be interested in talking to some of the members face to face.
We almost made it. Remember? There was a likely prospect that ISO GUY would have been one of our Auditors. But the deal fell through because our CEO decided it was too much money to spend around Christmas time, so he abolished the Quality Department and the Mgt Rep, dashing any plans for registration. (and he wanted to get rid of somebody anyway) :vfunny: :smokin:

I met Richard Olson in a Lead Auditor class I taught last year before I found the cove. Does that count?

I met Richard Olson in a Lead Auditor class I taught last year before I found the cove. Does that count?

Sure does. Did he pass? :vfunny:

Did he pass? :vfunny:Of course he did!

He likely does not remember me, but Craig Cochran was one of the speakers at a GA Tech seminar I went to a while ago.

His range of knowledge was impressive.

The other Craig

Nope, haven't met anyone.

Although, :o , I admit that I thought WALLACE was a former External Auditor of mine until I figured out he was Ford. I was trying to watch what I said in case he figured out who I was and would hold it against me in a surveillance audit. Big sigh of relief when I discovered the truth! ;)

It would be nice if we could arrange a group meeting for folks in general geographical areas. For example, southern Ontario/upstate NY could pick the Falls as a meeting place.

I also realize that in this day and age, people question their safety when meeting people from online is suggested. I have met online "friends" before and was very thankful that I picked a highly public location for the meeting. Now I've evolved to pick public places and meet in groups of 3 or more - odd numbers tend to prevent pairing off.

I did vote "No - still searching" although that's not quite true. I may not have met anyone, but it's not an active task of mine either. And how do you accidently bump into one?...MARC???...is there some secret handshake you neglected to tell me about? :D

Nope, haven't met anyone.

And how do you accidently bump into one?...MARC???...is there some secret handshake you neglected to tell me about? :D

I think it is more like a dance step, probably done to the tune of "Strangers in the Night"

is there some secret handshake you neglected to tell me about?

Nope, just a hand gesture :vfunny:

In response to Energy for some reason I am unable to quote you.

I think it would have been scary had we met then you would have seen that I am not the pompous arrogant punk I seem to be. :biglaugh:

Nope, just a hand gesture :vfunny:Considering that is a picture of a child, I guess I refrain from my comment about what that L might stand for besides LOSER. :ko: :truce:

Considering that is a picture of a child, I guess I refrain from my comment about what that L might stand for besides LOSER.
Excellent Choice. You're interpetation is "Spot On". :p

In response to Energy for some reason I am unable to quote you.

I think it would have been scary had we met then you would have seen that I am not the pompous arrogant punk I seem to be. :biglaugh:

I never had any doubts about you, based on your association with the "Team". ;)

It would be nice if we could arrange a group meeting for folks in general geographical areas. For example, southern Ontario/upstate NY could pick the Falls as a meeting place.



Every other year the Quality Expo comes to Novi Michigan. I attempted to get a bunch of us togther then, but I thought about it too late. But the thought is valid. If there is any trade show in your area, place it on the schedule. Someone in that area act as host and set up a meeting. Who knows, perhaps even the Mayor will show up. energy will have to check his gun at the door though!

2 members (besides me) right here in my own office + I have introduced a few to the Cove.

Met David Swap (swappyd) and Jim Wade (the real one... I think:vfunny:...he was a member then) last year in England. Had plans of calling on a few others, but couldn't quite make it. Met Jim again when he was here. I also know a few regular visitors (who haven't registered yet) and when introduced first time, it's nice to see the looks of "oh, you're the one..." on their faces.

Think its time to make plans to visit the US..

I am on the road doing audits sometimes. The next one I have to do is the first part of September in Cincinnati anyone in that area?

Every other year the Quality Expo comes to Novi Michigan. I attempted to get a bunch of us togther then, but I thought about it too late. But the thought is valid. If there is any trade show in your area, place it on the schedule. Someone in that area act as host and set up a meeting. Who knows, perhaps even the Mayor will show up. energy will have to check his gun at the door though!

Good idea! Now I need to figure out what's happening in my little area of the globe.

Mayor?!?! I thought he was Sherriff (darn...is that the spelling for the law or the pudding mix? ;) )...you guys go unsupervised for a little bit and total anarchy reins...

ISO GUY, hah, I'll end up about an hour away in KY but in late September. Or so I've been *told* it's an hour away from Cincinnati.

Mayor?!?! I thought he was Sherriff

No, energy is the sherriff (is that the feminine version of Sheriff ?), The Mayor (Sir Marc himself) appoints the Sheriff.

No, energy is the sherriff (is that the feminine version of Sheriff ?), The Mayor (Sir Marc himself) appoints the Sheriff.
Maybe we need to sh:eek::eek:t the mayor for that deed! *ducks*

Other than Steve (howste), haven't met anyone. Haven't really noticed anyone else from the Northwest. Guess everyone around here is too laid back to worry about quality :vfunny:

ISO GUY, hah, I'll end up about an hour away in KY but in late September. Or so I've been *told* it's an hour away from Cincinnati.

Actually the Cincinnati airport where I am landing is in Kentucky. I will be right in downtown Cincinnati (by the Reds and Bengals stadiums) I will be there auditing Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, unfortunatley the Reds or Bengals will not be in town so I will be looking for something to pass the time when I am not working.

Every other year the Quality Expo comes to Novi Michigan.
The Expo is September 9-11 from 10 - 4. Probably come up with some free tickets
Met David Swap (swappyd) and Jim Wade (the real one... I think...he was a member then) last year in England.
I'm meeting with Jim in Oct.

db,
Is MMTC still having the meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month? The breakout sessions that I went to were pretty good. I also went to the 9K2K roll out way back when.

Is MMTC still having the meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month? The breakout sessions that I went to were pretty good. I also went to the 9K2K roll out way back when.

I think they are doing them once a quarter now, and usually in conjuction with someone else, and not always at the MMTC. I'm no longer involved (miss the free breakfasts :( though). I think they said something about scaring away the customers. :eek: Hey, but I'm willing to meet for lunch or something.

Hey, but I'm willing to meet for lunch or something.
Next week doesn't look bad, do you want to try to pick a day?

Next week doesn't look bad, do you want to try to pick a day?

Tuesday is clear. You can call me for arrangements, or pick a spot and announce it just in case others in the Detroit area want to join us.

Tuesday looks good, I have a staff meeting at 1:30 but so far it's clear on meetings. Lets see if anyone else wants to join and maybe we can find a central location. You're not that far away.

Hey db & Stew - you guys are both somewhat near our shop. If you're ever out this way, look me up. You can come by and I'll give you a tour of the place. I have a couple of people that I have set up something of a benchmarking relationship. We document things for each other, etc. Anyone close enough, or planning to be in the area - give me a call or post and we'll set something up.

I wish I could make it to the expo. Our registration audit is Sept. 8th, and my sister will be in from Maine that week for a visit and our annual "Moms Gone Wild" weekend with some longtime girlfriends of ours.

my sister will be in from Maine that week for a visit and our annual "Moms Gone Wild" weekend with some longtime girlfriends of ours. I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that one! :eek:
I'm in Warren once a week or so, I'll try and stop by when I'm on that side of town.

Tuesday is clear. You can call me for arrangements, or pick a spot and announce it just in case others in the Detroit area want to join us.

I was replying when this was posted. Sounds good - I'll see if I can make it - the only problem is lunch in Redford would have to be a nooner for me. It just wouldn't be worth it to go back considering the drive.

And that's a problem?

I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that one! :eek:
I'm in Warren once a week or so, I'll try and stop by when I'm on that side of town.

We have a blast! There is the core group of us - about 8 - that have been friends since we were in elementary/jr.high that have been doing this for years and years. There are others that join in - last year we had 14 "ladies". :eek: There is a little bar in Mancellona probably still talking about us from last year!!

I just PM'd you with the address. Tell the girl up front that you have an appointment - I am the purchasing agent, so they fend off a lot of cold calls for me.

Nooner Problem? Nope :vfunny:

We have a blast! There is the core group of us - about 8 - that have been friends since we were in elementary/jr.high that have been doing this for years and years. There are others that join in - last year we had 14 "ladies". :eek: There is a little bar in Mancellona probably still talking about us from last year!!

I just PM'd you with the address. Tell the girl up front that you have an appointment - I am the purchasing agent, so they fend off a lot of cold calls for me.

Nooner Problem? Nope :vfunny:

I know CINDY is just to the south, and Tom V floats around in the area. Perhaps we can get them to stop in. Perhaps somewhere in Southfield (Telegraph and 696?)?

I just PM'd you with the address.
Ahhh, for a moment there I thought you were giving me the address to the bar!?!?!?!
Use to go to a resturant our there, I can't remember the name but it had a plane that looked like it crashed through the roof. It was in one of the marinas. Anyway, we have about 7 people that went to HS together that still meet. We call it POETS (Pis* On Everything Tomorrows Saturday). A couple work for Ford in Dearborn, 1 works for Visteon, etc.. We try to get together 2 or 3 time a year.

I know CINDY is just to the south, and Tom V floats around in the area. Perhaps we can get them to stop in. Perhaps somewhere in Southfield (Telegraph and 696?)?

Sounds good to me. I don't know the area that well, but I used to take 696 to Telegraph to Michigan Avenue to go to my unit when I was an Army Reservist. Let's set it up!! Any day in August will work, and then any time after Sept 15th.

Sounds good to me. I don't know the area that well, but I used to take 696 to Telegraph to Michigan Avenue to go to my unit when I was an Army Reservist. Let's set it up!! Any day in August will work, and then any time after Sept 15th.

Where were you a Reservist at? I was part of the 300th MP (Inkster) for a while and ended up with the 70th Div (Fraser).

We call it POETS (Pis* On Everything Tomorrows Saturday).

Very funny! We used to just call ours "Girls Weekend" but it has evolved into so much more!!

Where were you a Reservist at? I was part of the 300th MP (Inkster) for a while and ended up with the 70th Div (Fraser).

No f'ing way!!! I belonged to the 301st (in Inkster on Beech Daly) before it was divided into two and became the 783rd. We were in the middle of the downsizing when we were sent to Saudi - so we went as the 301st and became the 783rd when we got back. I was the Carpentry and Masonry Sgt of the Repair and Utilities section. If you were in my unit - you know who I am. I believe I'm still the one and only girl carpenter they've ever had. I was Sgt. Trombley. I never used my married name in the military. I was in from 1989 - 1995.

The 70th is a stones throw from my house. I live in Clinton Twp.

No f'ing way!!! I belonged to the 301st (in Inkster on Beech Daly) before it was divided into two and became the 783rd. We were in the middle of the downsizing when we were sent to Saudi - so we went as the 301st and became the 783rd when we got back. I was the Carpentry and Masonry Sgt of the Repair and Utilities section. If you were in my unit - you know who I am. I believe I'm still the one and only girl carpenter they've ever had. I was Sgt. Trombley. I never used my married name in the military. I was in from 1989 - 1995.

The 70th is a stones throw from my house. I live in Clinton Twp.

I left the 300th in '81. While I was there, though I co-authored FM 31-30 EPW Operations (If my memory serves me correctly). I kept in contact with one of the other LTs through Desert Storm. He went over (he was a CPT by then). I just can't pull out his name. I spent the war at Ft. Benning awaiting ship orders (they never came - Thank God!).

I am on the road doing audits sometimes. The next one I have to do is the first part of September in Cincinnati anyone in that area?
Uh, ohhhhh...

MARC???...is there some secret handshake you neglected to tell me about? :D
Nope. There has been talk from time to time about getting together. There was even talk once about 'Cove T-Shirts'. The other suggestion that resurfaces about once a year is the 'chat' deal where people can 'chat' in real time on the site.

I met barb and a couple of folks in Michigan a few years back but really have met few people who visit the forums.

I am on the road doing audits sometimes. The next one I have to do is the first part of September in Cincinnati anyone in that area?

How could you ask that question with a straight font? :) If I were in that position, I would be hooking up with Marc. If he refused to meet with me, fearing that beating long overdue, :vfunny: I would perch right under his Bird Feeder and wait for him. He has to come out sometimes to feed those critters that he has named. I have a feeling that Marc isn't the stiff necked Q Guy that is sometimes portrayed here. In fact, I know it! Oh how I wish it were me. We're tallking a late night of howling at the moon, along with all the "injustices" in this world. You Lucky Devil.

How could you ask that question with a straight font? :) If I were in that position, I would be hooking up with Marc.
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How could you ask that question with a straight font? :) If I were in that position, I would be hooking up with Marc. If he refused to meet with me, fearing that beating long overdue, :vfunny: I would perch right under his Bird Feeder and wait for him. He has to come out sometimes to feed those critters that he has named. I have a feeling that Marc isn't the stiff necked Q Guy that is sometimes portrayed here. In fact, I know it! Oh how I wish it were me. We're tallking a late night of howling at the moon, along with all the "injustices" in this world. You Lucky Devil.

Ummm, I guess I forgot he was in the Cincinnati area. :truce:

Uh, ohhhhh...

Marc, I will be in Cincinnati September 11-15, well I am leaving on Monday the 15th. I will be working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but my evenings should be free at this point. Let me know! :bigwave:

What about tomorrow guys? Let me know, if we're meeting for lunch.

What about tomorrow guys? Let me know, if we're meeting for lunch.

I'm game (gamey?). Give me a call 888 4146682

What about tomorrow guys? Let me know, if we're meeting for lunch.

When and where? I'm a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal - nothing too fancy. :)

When and where? I'm a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal - nothing too fancy. :)

If you (or Stew) are buying, I would recommend Meriweathers (Spelling?). It is on Telegraph just south of 696. It is a Chuck Muir chain and runs about $100 per plate.

If we are all paying our own, I would suggest the coney island on the northeast corner of Telegraph and 10 mile (that is south of 696). There is also several fast foods in the area. Both of you have more time constraints than I, so the time is up to yall.

Just let me know.

If you (or Stew) are buying, I would recommend Meriweathers (Spelling?). It is on Telegraph just south of 696. It is a Chuck Muir chain and runs about $100 per plate.

If we are all paying our own, I would suggest the coney island on the northeast corner of Telegraph and 10 mile (that is south of 696). There is also several fast foods in the area. Both of you have more time constraints than I, so the time is up to yall.

Just let me know.

Let's have a group pic. :D

Let's have a group pic. :D

Sorry, energy, but Marc has certain standards on what type of pics are allowed. Pics of Nosmo in the buff are okay, but any pics of me are strictly forbidden. :vfunny:

Shall we all wear a red carnation? :vfunny:

Marc, I will be in Cincinnati September 11-15, well I am leaving on Monday the 15th. I will be working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but my evenings should be free at this point. Let me know! :bigwave:

Missing you by a week! I show up on Monday - company-wide Quality meeting at our Kentucky facility. I figure my Monday evening is free, but I'm still waiting for a finalized agenda from our Director. Then again, we're apparently staying in a Casino/Resort place...not sure if there will actually be a formal agenda! :vfunny:

I hear the Casino has a full-service spa, too, and since I'm driving down on the Monday (the day after I complete my 60km walk), I may end up using my spare time there instead of at the black jack table! ;)

Let's have a group pic. :D

Kewl!...my dart board's lookin' a little empty! :vfunny:

Shall we all wear a red carnation? :vfunny:

I don't think you will need anything special. I drive a red Dodge Dakota and my license plate is my avatar. I am near bald (I shaved my head in support of my wife, and just started growing my hair back last week). I have a mustache and goatee. I wear glasses and am about 80 lbs too short for my weight.

I don't think you will need anything special. I drive a red Dodge Dakota and my license plate is my avatar. I am near bald (I shaved my head in support of my wife, and just started growing my hair back last week). I have a mustache and goatee. I wear glasses and am about 80 lbs too short for my weight.

LOL! Well, I am 5'1-3/4" (every fraction of an inch counts) and have med/long brownish-reddish hair. I will be wearing jeans and a t-shirt and I drive a dark blue and silver GMC Sierra Z71. If we meet outside before going in we should be fine. Now we need Stew's stats - then energy can decide if he still wants that pic :vfunny:

So far so good today. Since we just got up and running yesterday I have been keeping my fingers crossed.

I drive a black Intrepid with the car seat in the back, I'm 5'7" about 170 and have thinning salt & pepper hair with a mustach and goatee.

Let me know as soon as you can.

I didn't bring the hat in my avatar with me today, if I would have thought that would have made it easier to id me since I had to shave that beard! :vfunny:

Okay, here is the plan. We meet at the Coney Island on ten mile and telegraph (Northeast corner). If it is not there, or is closed (Its been a while since I've been down there) an alternate is the Arby's across Telegraph. Let's meet at 11:30. That gives Stew enough time to clear his meeting in the afternoon. We will meet in the parking lot.

Sounds good?

I will not be driving my truck (problems). Instead I will have a dark Saturn. I look over 50, even though I'm not.

Missing you by a week! I show up on Monday - company-wide Quality meeting at our Kentucky facility. I figure my Monday evening is free, but I'm still waiting for a finalized agenda from our Director. Then again, we're apparently staying in a Casino/Resort place...not sure if there will actually be a formal agenda! :vfunny:

I hear the Casino has a full-service spa, too, and since I'm driving down on the Monday (the day after I complete my 60km walk), I may end up using my spare time there instead of at the black jack table! ;)

Hmm a Casino, that gives me an idea of what to do on Saturday and Sunday evening while I am not working! :D

Sounds good to me!

Shall we all wear a red carnation?

Cari, You should wear a yellow carnation. These guys will all be wearing red ones already along with laced sleeves and watch fobs! :vfunny: :p

...watch fobs!

You better not be watching my fob! :mad:


I'm sorry! Doesn't fob mean "From Our Base"?

Sorry, I will not be able to make lunch. Too many things around the office today that needs attention. Enjoy the lunch and let me know how it went.

I too, would like to offer a tour to anyone in the area. We are close to Detroit Metro Airport and have played taxi from time to time. I have learned all the short cuts in and out of the airport.

Cindy

I too, would like to offer a tour to anyone in the area. We are close to Detroit Metro Airport and have played taxi from time to time. I have learned all the short cuts in and out of the airport.



All of the short cuts?! If you threw a rock, you'd hit a plane! They'd be closer if they parked in your lot instead of the parking structure! :vfunny:

Not that close db. And, yes there is shortcuts that regular traffic is not aware of, by design I guess.

We really are close and the offer stands.

By the way db, how is your wife?

Cindy,

Sorry, I will not be able to make lunch. Too many things around the office today that needs attention. Enjoy the lunch and let me know how it went.

That is a bummer - maybe next time! :)

db & Stew - I can make it - we'll see you later!

energy - :vfunny:

By the way db, how is your wife?



I explained in the Cancer thread, that the last report was they could find NOTHING!!! What a praise!!!!!!!!!! Surgery will be on the 3rd. but it will probably be a lot less than originally expected.

These guys will all be wearing red ones already along with laced sleeves and watch fobs!
Hey, what's wrong with laced sleeves? Our founding fathers didn't seem to mind them! Really, I'd rather call them my Pirate's Shirt! Shiver me timbers big boy :eek: :biglaugh:

BTW the only fob my watch has is after I've had too many Gin & Tonics (Found Obnoxiously Boisterous)

e-man, your total denial of the jealousy you harbor amazes us all! But I'll warn you, you keep trying to stir up this much trouble all the time and the Sheriff is going to get mad! Wait a minute you are the Sheriff!

Lucinda and I hooked up (figure of speech) in Houston earlier this year. It was pretty coll meeting what had one been a faceless friend and occassional opponent (another figure of speech). Of course her husband asked her about her undies before she left home :eek:

I'm scheduled to be back in Houston in October and I'm sure we'll meet up again. Lucinda was instrumental in the finding our new home in Arkansas.

Jerry Poague, who has only visited the Cove a few times, learned about this place from me during an EMS-LA course I taught in Anaheim last December. Like many of the rest of us Jerry is trying to make a living out of this ISO mess and a few other things. I now live about a 10 minute drive from Jerry so I know we'll meet up at the ASQ meeting or something.

Marc, I will be in Cincinnati September 11-15, well I am leaving on Monday the 15th. I will be working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but my evenings should be free at this point. Let me know! :bigwave:
I should be in town. Give me a call when you get in.

e-man, your total denial of the jealousy you harbor amazes us all!

What posts are you reading? Never denied anything. I am very jealous. Not about not being able to meet you, Squidley. I was thinking how nice it would to finally meet the lady with the yellow carnation! ;)

One chance encounter and many near misses, but mostly I have run into many Cove members in other Q&A forums, mostly the ASQNet.

I met Dom Scumaci in Chicago a few years back while we were both working for organizations with divisions in Franklin Park. We had lunch and a brief discussion about quality things and our companies. Dom recently returned to the Cove after a spell of being 'too busy'. I know how that can be.

I used to work near where Energy lived, worked in a neighboring town for a time, and we both like to fish. Still in our tiny state, no chance encounters. Thanks to Bill, I had my first avitar of myself posted giving folks here a visual aid. Hopefully it doesn't give you a head start out the door! ;)

Barb B. is nearby as well, but we have only chatted by phone a few times and we were going to get together for lunch sometime, but that plan hasn't happened yet. She has clients in CT, so there still may be a chance. Either that, I'll probably catch her giving a local ASQ section a presentation.

I once was on a business trip in Kansas City a few years back, about the time Marc had a client nearby the airport. I kept my eyes open for him (luckily, at that time Marc had a picture of himself posted, so I had something to go on), but no luck. When I returned home and had a chance to speak with Marc, we figured that we were about a day out of sync in making a chance meeting.

Other than that, I have had great connections with many of the Cove members here over the years and maintained good correspondence via email/snail-mail. I hope to meet more of you in person.

As for the t-shirts, not a bad idea, Marc. Let me know how to order one!! I enjoy being a part of this community.

Regards,

Kevin

Awww, there you go again trying to ruin my good mood, energy. Always have something negative to say to me anymore. Man, oh man, what is this cove coming to anyway? :rolleyes:

Well, I had a great lunch and made it back for my meeting.

I was thinking how nice it would to finally meet the lady with the yellow carnation.

Well, after meeting Cari, you should be jealous. We ended up going to the $100 a plate place and she bought! ;)

We agreed upon a couple of things:

1) We all must make it down to Cin. and meet Marc
2) Rather than meet you, we think it would be better just to observe you from a distance. :ko:

db, Randy, and Cari
I knew I should have went this time. Lets schedule another lunch and maybe I can attend.

Give all the details now.......

db, Randy, and Cari
I knew I should have went this time. Lets schedule another lunch and maybe I can attend.

Give all the details now.......

We're thinking about making this a quarterly thing. I think Cari is going to find some way to get Marc's corporate card from the Sheriff for financing. :bigwave:

the lady with the yellow carnation! ;)

And the Lysol :vfunny:

Cindy - we'll make our plans much more in advanced for the next time. We're hoping to make it a quarterly thing.

db - I'm broke now so we'll need that card!

Any Covers from the UP?

Cindy

Oh, sorry about having to duck out like that, but I had that call you know. It's just that I didn't see the waitor coming with the check before I left and I got so caught up in the call that I forgot to leave any money and I left before I could make it up to you. Sorry. :biglaugh:

Cari, I really didn't like the comment about how much I looked like my avatar! You know you didn't have to be that honest. :vfunny: :eek:

Cari, I really didn't like the comment about how much I looked like my avatar! You know you didn't have to be that honest. :vfunny: :eek:

Whadaya mean? I think he's a hotty! :vfunny:

Now seriously - let's all go over and help Randy Lefferts with his external document control problem.

Well, after meeting Cari, you should be jealous. We ended up going to the $100 a plate place and she bought! ;)

We agreed upon a couple of things:

1) We all must make it down to Cin. and meet Marc:

If you go to Cincinnati do it Sept 11-15, that is when I will be there!

If you go to Cincinnati do it Sept 11-15, that is when I will be there!

I really wish I could!

If you go to Cincinnati do it Sept 11-15, that is when I will be there!

Sorry, gettin my hair done. :(

I really wish I could!

I may be in Detroit sometime in October.

Sorry, gettin my hair done. :(

Who said I wanted to meet you! :(

If anyone is interested, I have 3 extra passes to the Quality Expo in Novi.

Who said I wanted to meet you! :(

Now you're sounding like Cari and Stew

I may be in Detroit sometime in October.

I'm PMing directions and the phone number to our shop. Stop in if you can!

If anyone is interested, I have 3 extra passes to the Quality Expo in Novi.

Which day are you going? I have our registration audit on the 8th and I may be taking my sister to the airport on the 9th. Isn't it Sept. 9-11? I might be able to swing the 10th or 11th.

Now you're sounding like Cari and Stew

DB I want to meet you in the worst way! :biglaugh:

Which day are you going?
I haven't given it much thought, probably the 11th, Wednesday afternoons are usually open.
Since I don't play golf, oh that's another thread.

If anyone is interested, I have 3 extra passes to the Quality Expo in Novi.

What Expo is this? The one we participat in is the Reed Quality Expo, and it isn't scheduled until June or July (I think).

It's the American Contract Manufacturers Show (AmCon) and the Midwest Machine Tool Show.

It's the American Contract Manufacturers Show (AmCon) and the Midwest Machine Tool Show.

Okay, they come around almost on a yearly basis, don't they? Thanks, that is why you gots so many green dots!

Those aren't green dots, it's really moss growing under my avatars beard! :vfunny: Or worse, it's the fungus on Rancid Randy's feet!

Sorry I missed the lunch in Southfield. My office is a mile from Merriweathers. Was tied up with an audit on the east side anyway.

Anyone going to the Michigan Quality Conference in October - hosted at Yazaki in Canton? I have been invited to present. I have not hear much about it - other than the phone call asking me to present. I am also presenting a paper at the ASQ customer/supplier division conference in Anaheim, also in October. Anybody here in the LA area?

October 6-10 I'm scheduled to be teaching an EMS-LA course at the Radisson in Newport Beach about 5 miles or so from Disneyland.

Can anyone tell me where to get more information on the Quality Expo in Novi? I could not find any thing on the web. Thanks.

Can anyone tell me where to get more information on the Quality Expo in Novi? I could not find any thing on the web. Thanks.

Try here http://www.amconshows.com/Pages/novi.html

Anybody in or near New Orleans? I'll be there teaching a QMS-LA September 14~19.

db,
Is MMTC still having the meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the month? The breakout sessions that I went to were pretty good.

I just got this off the wire. The next 1st Wednesday will be at Kettering University on October 28th. Okay, so our next 1st Wednesday will be the 4th Tuesday! :bonk:

The speaker will John McElroy, from Autoline Detroit.

The 12th Annual Service Quality Conference is in Toronto from September 15-16, 2003. Not sure if I'll be going due some potential work commitments, but if anyone's in the area for it, let me know...I'm sure we can arrange for a supper get-together.

Is anybody adding these things to the calendar on the main forums page? Anybody can add events...

Sorry I missed the lunch in Southfield. My office is a mile from Merriweathers. Was tied up with an audit on the east side anyway.

That is too bad. We'll plan our next lunch enough in advance that we can work around individual schedules. See you next time. :bigwave:

That is too bad. We'll plan our next lunch enough in advance that we can work around individual schedules. See you next time. :bigwave:

When is "next time"? How about the 3rd week in October? Say in the Warren/Sterling Hgts area? Now, someone else come up with an exact date, and someone from the east side find a location.

When is "next time"? How about the 3rd week in October? Say in the Warren/Sterling Hgts area? Now, someone else come up with an exact date, and someone from the east side find a location.

Stew is in the Warren area occasionally - so maybe he already has a couple of days in mind.

I can pick the place and post directions. We have everything from fancyschmancy to Coney Island.

Anyone interested in joining us could post possible dates or dates to avoid so we could work it out. As for me - lunch in this area will work any day in that week.

I game. Just not around mid November and almost any food is good.

Cindy

I am actually in Columbus Ohio but have facilities that I need to visit over the next month or two in TOL, DET, Jackson, and Saginaw. I can plan a visit on one of those days and meet for lunch. Sounds like fun.

I may be in Detroit sometime in October.

Have your plans been made? Do you think you can make lunch? My offer for a plant tour before lunch still stands! You too Stew.

db - I seem to have misplaced my credit card, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy this time. :vfunny:

Have your plans been made? Do you think you can make lunch? My offer for a plant tour before lunch still stands!

db - I seem to have misplaced my credit card, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy this time. :vfunny:

Not as of yet things are kind of crazy right now.

Cari,

A plant tour befor or after lunch sounds good to me. And, of course anytime you are in the Detroit Metro Airport area, I love to show off our shop.

Cindy

db - I seem to have misplaced my credit card, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy this time. :vfunny:

What ever you do, don't visit the Political forum. Um....waiter...check please!

Cari,

A plant tour befor or after lunch sounds good to me. And, of course anytime you are in the Detroit Metro Airport area, I love to show off our shop.

Cindy

Fabulous - I'll PM directions.

Maybe we can work our next lunch meeting out in your area and I can meet you at your shop.

What ever you do, don't visit the Political forum. Um....waiter...check please!

Too late :vfunny:

So let's pick a date!! I like the 14th or 15th, or the 21st or 22nd.

Maybe we can work our next lunch meeting out in your area and I can meet you at your shop.

The more the better.

Cindy

Any of the dates are good for me.

Cindy

Only the 15th works for me, but don't let that stop you (Cari will probably want me to return her now-maxed-out credit card).

The 15th should be okay, we have a surveillance on the 9th and 10th.
What about the Expo this week?

Great - the 15th it is! Cindy, Stew, db and me so far - anyone else able to make it?

Great - the 15th it is! Cindy, Stew, db and me so far - anyone else able to make it?
Not me... I'm stuck in loney University Park, IL.
I don't get out much for work (or myself either), and I've only been to Southfield MI one week for Lead Auditor training last October. Have fun! :bigwave:

Hey gang, Cove newbie here :bigwave: but I am in the Warren, MI area and would be interested to tag along for lunch so I could just gleam the "Quality Knowledge" that oozes out of all of you.....

As far as bumping into a Cover - I hadn't realized I had until a few minutes ago. Our very own db was the instructor of my Internal Auditing class in 2000. (Dave - you probably don't remember me - I was the young one in the class from Mt. Pleasant....)

It would be great to get to meet some of you 'for real'.

Jason

Not me... I'm stuck in loney University Park, IL.
I don't get out much for work (or myself either), and I've only been to Southfield MI one week for Lead Auditor training last October. Have fun! :bigwave:

That is too bad - I'm curious if your avatar is a tatoo - and where is it?! :vfunny:

Jason,

Glad you will be able to make it.

I hope you are not disappointed when I don't ooze.

Cindy

Jason,

Glad you will be able to make it.

I hope you are not disappointed when I don't ooze.

Cindy

LMAO!!

And Jason - welcome :bigwave:

Glad to you see you finally posting! :bigwave:

[QUOTE=maacky
Dave - you probably don't remember me - [/QUOTE]

If I remember correctly, you were the one that slashed my tires, shattered my windshield, keyed my car, then broke my fishing pole! I'm not sure I could ever forgive you for doing that to my fishing pole! :vfunny:

Hope to see you on the 15th. But where are we meeting?

If I remember correctly, you were the one that slashed my tires, shattered my windshield, keyed my car, then broke my fishing pole! I'm not sure I could ever forgive you for doing that to my fishing pole! :vfunny:

I DID NOT key your car!! The scratches must have been debris from when I shattered your fishing pole.... :biglaugh:

If I remember correctly, you were the one that slashed my tires, shattered my windshield, keyed my car, then broke my fishing pole! I'm not sure I could ever forgive you for doing that to my fishing pole! :vfunny:

I DID NOT key your car!! The scratches must have been debris from when I shattered your fishing pole.... :biglaugh:

Why does it show you having no posts? :confused:

Why does it show you having no posts? :confused:

I must not ooze with enough Quality goodness yet to be dignified with a post count.... :(

That is too bad - I'm curious if your avatar is a tatoo - and where is it?! :vfunny:
No it's not a tatoo, but darn it should would make a cool one! Look my tatoo is still bleeding! :ko: Actually its one of the Metallica logo's from a few years ago (from the Live S**t Binge and Purge set).

Sorry not a single tatoo on me. But that really would look cool... HMMM... I think Mrs. Bob might kill me though. :eek:

Maacky,
Where at in Warren? We have a plant on Hoover at 9 1/2 Mile, between the Paslin building and Production Tool. Welcome.

Bob,
Metallica is one of my favorite bands, their music has a lot of depth to it. My friends always joke about my likes in music, I mainly listen to alternative and really like the 80's techno stuff. But if you put in 1 of my mixes it can range from Pet Shop Boys to Oingo Boingo to Molley Hatchet to Linkin Park. Then throw in a couple Led Zepplin and White Zombie tunes and you have, what I consider a good CD! :vfunny:
I like music but the closet I get to CW is John Prine or Little Feats.

It aint music unles it's got a fiddle or a steel guitar :vfunny:

So Stew or maacky, do you guys have a restaurant you frequent in Warren?

Stew,

I am at 11 mile and Groesbeck, not too far from you other plant at all.

Cari,

Nothing special here in Warren. I think our best bet would be 'restaraunt row' over on Van Dyke - which I think is pretty close to you too, no?

There's quite a variety over there - Don Pablo's, Papa Vino, Joe's Crabshack, La Shish (Lebanese), etc.

Let me know what you all think.

Nothing special here in Warren. I think our best bet would be 'restaraunt row' over on Van Dyke - which I think is pretty close to you too, no?

There's quite a variety over there - Don Pablo's, Papa Vino, Joe's Crabshack, La Shish (Lebanese), etc.

Yes - I'm right there. I love Don Pablos's but I haven't been to the rest. They all sound good. There's also a Red, Hot and Blue on Van Dyke that we get take out from occasionally. I believe it's near 15 mile. Great pulled pork and chicken.
I'm good with any of them, I'm not a picky eater. I have a girlfriend who is Lebanese - I like everything her Mom makes.

Great pulled pork and chicken.
Sorry, but that doesn't even sound right! :eek:
We always head down to St. Claire Shores for lunch when I'm out that way.

Randy,

I grew up in St. Clair Shores. What restaraunt in St. Clair Shores is that great?

Cindy

I'll have to ask I don't remember the name. It's one of the marinas, it has a bi-plane hanging from the ceiling. The menu reminded me of a Ruby Tuesday, Fridays type of food.

No it's not a tatoo, but darn it should would make a cool one! Look my tatoo is still bleeding!Actually its one of the Metallica logo's from a few years ago (from the Live S**t Binge and Purge set).

I love Metallica too Bob! Have you listened to any System of a Down stuff? I wake up every morning whispering "Disorder, disorder, disooooorder" from Toxicity. It seems appropriate for my job. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I love Metallica too Bob! Have you listened to any System of a Down stuff? I wake up every morning whispering "Disorder, disorder, disooooorder" from Toxicity. It seems appropriate for my job. :D
I don't own any of their CDs (or MP3s), but I have heard them and enjoyed the music. I buy very few CDs. No CD player in Car, commute under 30 minutes, no radios in the office, no CDs in the shop areas (radio only), usually watch TV once I get home. *shrug*

My commute is 120 miles a day, so plenty of time to rock n' roll.

The line in Toxicity is: "Somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep: Disorder, Disorder, DISOOOOORDER"

Oh how true. Been there many times.

So tonight, when you go home, put your feet up, watch a little MTV and sip some "whiskey in the jar-o". :vfunny:

120 miles !:eek:

Guess I can't complain about my 15 minute trip (still wish it was shorter, but they won't let me work from home).

By the way, I thought drinking whiskey out of the jar was just a redneck thing. :vfunny:

My commute is 120 miles a day, so plenty of time to rock n' roll.

The line in Toxicity is: "Somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep: Disorder, Disorder, DISOOOOORDER"

Oh how true. Been there many times.

So tonight, when you go home, put your feet up, watch a little MTV and sip some "whiskey in the jar-o". :vfunny:

My commute is 131.5 miles, hey when you are in the car that long you have nothing better to do than track these things! I noticed that the mile markers are not exactly a mile apart either. Sometimes the long drive is nice because you usually have forgotten why you were so mad before you get home.

My commute is 131.5 miles, hey when you are in the car that long you have nothing better to do than track these things! I noticed that the mile markers are not exactly a mile apart either. Sometimes the long drive is nice because you usually have forgotten why you were so mad before you get home.If you're lucky even a 30 min commute can help you forget or prepare for a day of work. :ko:

My commute is 120 miles a day, so plenty of time to rock n' roll.

The line in Toxicity is: "Somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep: Disorder, Disorder, DISOOOOORDER"

Oh how true. Been there many times.

So tonight, when you go home, put your feet up, watch a little MTV and sip some "whiskey in the jar-o". :vfunny:
Rosie...

WOW...our kids always thought we were up on things....but you got 10 years on us.

Hope we can do as well!!!!

:biglaugh:

Carol

So, do we have a restaurant yet for Wednesday, October 15th? Warren, St. Clair Shores, or anywhere?

Cindy

I'll have to ask I don't remember the name. It's one of the marinas, it has a bi-plane hanging from the ceiling. The menu reminded me of a Ruby Tuesday, Fridays type of food.

Randy,

I think you are talking about Jack's in Jefferson Beach Marina. I have been there a few times and agree - very good food.

Tom

I think you are talking about Jack's in Jefferson Beach Marina.

Sounds right, the guys I used to go with have been either layed off or are on vacation.

I have not been to Jacks. It must not be that old.

Does everyone agree that this is where we want to meet?

Well..............

It looks like I might not be able to make it. Turns out Cari's credit card isn't quite maxed out yet, and my October schedule is filling up quickly. But you all have a great time, and if I can't make it, I'll catch you next quarter.

If this thread keeps up, I'm going to start selling Cove t-shirts and all that crap...

My commute is 120 miles a day, so plenty of time to rock n' roll. I did 160 miles a day, typically 6 days a week, for a year May 2002 to May 2003 --> my Stolle - American Trim - Harley Davidson contract in Sidney, Ohio. Glad I have a supercharged Bonneville SSEI!
The line in Toxicity is: "Somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep: Disorder, Disorder, DISOOOOORDER"
Oh how true. Been there many times.
So tonight, when you go home, put your feet up, watch a little MTV and sip some "whiskey in the jar-o". Too old to understand. I'll have to find, and listen to, some of the songs you're talking about. Sounds like entrophy to me! I'm an old 60's - 70's rock-n-roller...

I was looking forward to hooking up with Lucinda again next month in Houston, but alas she's going to be in California.

I'm going to be in Grand Rapid, MI in a couple weeks I'd like to take a shot at meeting up with Badgerman.

If anyone is in the Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA area I'll be at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth all next week (21-21 Sep) doin an EMS-LA course for a client.

If this thread keeps up, I'm going to start selling Cove t-shirts and all that crap...

Actually, a Cove coffee mug sounds like a neat thing. :p

I was looking forward to hooking up with Lucinda again next month in Houston, but alas she's going to be in California.

I'm going to be in Grand Rapid, MI in a couple weeks I'd like to take a shot at meeting up with Badgerman.

If anyone is in the Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA area I'll be at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth all next week (21-21 Sep) doin an EMS-LA course for a client.

I think we have a couple of folks up that way. One from Bridgeman, and one from Greenville, that I can recall. I'm sure there's more.

So, do we have a restaurant yet for Wednesday, October 15th? Warren, St. Clair Shores, or anywhere?

Cindy

What's the deal folks? :confused:

I haven't really given it much thought. We have our surveillance audit next week so I'm dotting the i's and crossing the t's. We started transferring all our process maps and flow into Excel and I've had to verify all of them. Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa! :rolleyes: Whatever.

Ok fellow metro-Detroiters.....our planned luncheon date was 10/15, which of course is tomorrow.

Are we still on? If so, when and where? I would still like to get together with everyone else if your all free.

Just let me know.

Jason

Okay, bad news. I will not be able to attend. I am taking a training class on Thursday and Wednesday will be used for audit stuff. I would rather have lunch. I open for another meeting anytime.........

Cindy

OK guys.....If you're in the area I'll be at the airport Hilton in Grand Rapids on Oct 17th.

All week 19-24 Oct I'll be at the Hilton Garden Inn near Houston Bush International and 26-30 Oct too.

If you're around look me up

Take care

OK guys.....If you're in the area I'll be at the airport Hilton in Grand Rapids on Oct 17th. ...

Grand Rapids is about 3 hours west of me. You be sure to let us know when you're in Southeast Michigan though!!

So everyone - should we attempt to reschedule lunch? I'm liking the week of November 10-14. I have a dog and pony show for a customer next week and our first ISO9001:2000 Surveillance Audit on Nov. 5th. so I'll be a bit busy until after the 10th.

A re-schedule works better for me too.

Cari, yes my daughter's name is Kari. Middle name of Louise......... (I tried to post in the other thread where you asked this and the thread was closed) I wanted a non-standard name for her.

Cindy

A re-schedule works better for me too.

Cari, yes my daughter's name is Kari. Middle name of Louise......... (I tried to post in the other thread where you asked this and the thread was closed) I wanted a non-standard name for her.

Cindy

Kari Louise - That's a great name!! I love the Louise. I'm Cari Jo - my Mom had the name and spelling "Cari" picked out since she was a teenager - the Jo is my Dad's namesake - he's Joe.

So how does November 12th sound to everyone? Cindy - if you can still make it out early - I'd love to show you around before we meet everyone for lunch.

Cari,

At this moment November 12 works for me and I will arrive early to enjoy your offer of a tour.

We have two Joe's and never (at that time) thought of Kari Jo. I loved Kari's name and thought it fit her, she does not like her middle name.

Hi, all!

Anyone else going to the Southeastern Quality Conference in Atlanta next week? I know Cove contributor Craig Cochran is one of the speakers, are any other Covers going as well?

Craig H.

I realize it's not exactly Metro Detroit :p, but I'm heading out to the Seattle area (Mukilteo) in a few weeks - I'm planning on "bumping into" Richard Olson again. Anyone else in the neighborhood?

I'll be there from Tuesday 11/11/03 to Friday 11/14/03 but will be busy during the days. Friday I'll have some time during the day though before I fly home. Any takers?

I had dinner with Lucinda in Houston last night. The time spent was extremely enjoyable and conversation was great. We talked family and lots of shop. We also talked about quite a few of you folks here too. She is a great conversationalist and good company to be with. I'm looking forward to my next jaunt to Houston where hopefully I can meet MR Lucinda, he has to be pretty special to loan his wife out as dinner company.

Honestly, if you ever get the opportunity to meet up with other folks here in the Cove do so. I have been able to meet a couple people from here and I can tell you that every meeting has been fun. Catching up with me isn't that tricky. I do quite a bit of training (especially EMS type) as an external resource for BSI, and of course I will always recommend them, but if you review my postings you will see that I always recommend others also to present a balanced picture so to speak. Just check out their upcoming training schedule and you may find me at the other end of it.

If anyone is close by Morgan Hill, Ca I'll be there from Nov 16-21. I'll also be in Orlando from Dec 7-19. My days will be occupied for sure, but the evenings are free for the most part. Next week I'll be in New Orleans from the 4th -6th (in the French Quarter no less). Feel free to give me a shout...I'm actually a friendly guy, just ask my friend Lucinda.

Honestly, if you ever get the opportunity to meet up with other folks here in the Cove do so.
That's good advice, Randy, just do me a favor and don't come in on the heels of a hurricane the next time you are close by! lol

Yeah, my next visit could you guys possibly sweep the streets of litter before my arrival and dry out the hotel rooms too? :vfunny:

My intent was not to come into town on the heels of a storm.

Lator Gator :bigwave:

Hi, all!

Anyone else going to the Southeastern Quality Conference in Atlanta next week? I know Cove contributor Craig Cochran is one of the speakers, are any other Covers going as well?

Craig H.
I live in the Atlanta area but I'm too busy that week to go ...

Graeme

Friends,

Okay, November 12th is right around the corner. Where and when are we going to meet? I plan on taking the majority of the day off so I do not have to rush, plus I still want to meet up with Cari and do the tour thing.

My offer stands to anyone in the Metro Detroit Airport area of a free tour. We are 5 minutes from the airport. For those of you who are far, far away, we also have video CD's.

Cari,

If everyone else opts out, lets do lunch anyway.

Cindy

Friends,

Okay, November 12th is right around the corner. Where and when are we going to meet? I plan on taking the majority of the day off so I do not have to rush, plus I still want to meet up with Cari and do the tour thing.

My offer stands to anyone in the Metro Detroit Airport area of a free tour. We are 5 minutes from the airport. For those of you who are far, far away, we also have video CD's.

Cari,

If everyone else opts out, lets do lunch anyway.

Cindy

Well.... If Cari is offering a tour, I would suggest we meet in her neck of the woods. Or, we can meet around you for a tour of your place (although I've been there before). The 12th is open, and I will put it in my calendar. I'll let you two decide where, and I'll meet you there! :thedeal:

I will be in :
Atlanta on the night of the 11 Nov arriving at 21.00 and leaving in the morning at the airport

Providence RI from 13-15 Nov.
Don't no where yet but I should be able to check in to the cove to see.
I would be pleased to see anyone if they want to meet me.

Cari,

If everyone else opts out, lets do lunch anyway.

Cindy

Absolutely! The 12th still looks good for me. Next time we'll make it out by your place - I love to see how other organizations operate!!

db - if you can spend a little more time at lunch, you're welcome to come by our shop first as well. Your input in the forums has really helped me out on a number of things - it would behoove me for you to see exactly what I'm talking about.

As we discussed earlier, I'm only a mile from restaurant row. There's quite a variety to choose from. If we'd like to stay middle of the road in $$ and fanciness, there is a brand new Coney Island on VanDyke right near my shop. There is a Ping On and a Thai place if we have a hankerin' for Asian. If we're feeling a little more upscale (though not outrageous) - Fillipa's on Mound just south of M-59 is great.

Absolutely! The 12th still looks good for me. Next time we'll make it out by your place - I love to see how other organizations operate!!

db - if you can spend a little more time at lunch, your welcome to come by our shop first as well. Your input in the forums has really helped me out on a number of things - it would behoove me for you to see exactly what I'm talking about.

As we discussed earlier, I'm only a mile from restaurant row. There's quite a variety to choose from. If we'd like to stay middle of the road in $$ and fanciness, there is a brand new Coney Island on VanDyke right near my shop. There is a Ping On and a Thai place if we have a hankerin' for Asian. If we're feeling a little more upscale (though not outrageous) - Fillipa's on Mound just south of M-59 is great.

I would love a tour! And I'm kinda a Coney guy. Just give details, and I'll make it.

Great db - I'm PMing Cindy and you our address and general location so you can get a map online because I have no idea what the best route from where you are would be. Let's say 11:00 at our shop, then we'll be at the Coney for lunch by 12:00.

For anyone who would like to join us for lunch, the Atlantic Coney Island is on the northbound side of VanDyke just south of Utica Rd. Utica intersects VanDyke between 19 Mile Rd and M-59.

Tom, Randy, Maacky, Wes;

You guys in?

Cindy

:o Well, this probably belongs on the humor thread not here but I thought you might get a kick out of it.

Having been away from the Cove for a while, I read through as many threads as I could trying to catch up. Of course already being at the top of the chain here at work and with retirement approaching quickly I'm not really looking to compete for more grandious positions.

My consideration upon seeing this thread was simply: "No, I haven't bumped into one and I'm not really affected by the "glass ceiling" thing so there is little in that thread for me." :confused:

Maybe next time you could call the thread "Ever Met Any Cove-ers" :bonk:

Dave

Well Dave,
At least you didn't get it confused with "Duck & Cover"!

The 12th looks good for now, we have our 14001 audit starting on the 17th so I don't know what will happen. But I have it on my schedule and Cari I have the direction you sent me last time.

...But I have it on my schedule and Cari I have the direction you sent me last time.

That's great!! Hope you're not too bogged down before your audit to make it! Don't forget your credit card! :vfunny:

That's great!! Hope you're not too bogged down before your audit to make it! Don't forget your credit card! :vfunny:

Hey! I know where you are! (Thank's for the PM). If I remember correctly, there is a Fudruckers down at 18 and Van Dyke. That should be just a couple of miles away.

Hey! I know where you are! (Thank's for the PM). If I remember correctly, there is a Fudruckers down at 18 and Van Dyke. That should be just a couple of miles away.

That's right, we're a little over a mile north of there. :)

Cari you may not have done this since you are still a baby, db do you remember?

Would you believe I played on 696 before it was open. We would slide down the hills during the winter. Great fun, but do not recommend it now with all the trafic.

Cindy

Cari you may not have done this since you are still a baby, db do you remember?

Would you believe I played on 696 before it was open. We would slide down the hills during the winter. Great fun, but do not recommend it now with all the trafic.

Cindy

I remember when 696 ended at I-75 and you picked it up again at Telegraph. I also remember when there were farms along M-59, east of Vandyke. Or when I-69 didn't go to Port Huron (for Isogirl). Man! I'm getting too old for this stuff.

db,

The area along M59 was great pheasant and deer hunting!

Gratiot and Jefferston were the major roads, I-75 and I-94 did not intersect!

We are all getting old.

Cindy

db,

The area along M59 was great pheasant and deer hunting!

Gratiot and Jefferston were the major roads, I-75 and I-94 did not intersect!

We are all getting old.

Cindy

You know, I've met you before, and I cannot believe that you are old enough to see this stuff. You probably heard it from your grandfather. :cool:

My initials were on the stretch of 96 between Farmington and Merrimen. It was just being built, and I use to ride my 10 speed to see my girlfriend that lived behind Thurston High! I now work about a block away from where she use to live.
I also remember when Farmington was a 2 lane road and that there use to be houses where 96 and Southfield Fwy meet!

db,

Not only did I hear about this stuff, I saw it. My grandfather did not tell me, I saw it with my own eyes. I went hunting with my dad.

Some of the large and built up cities were farms and fields, no street lights, no half million dollar homes, just farms and fields. That was also when gay meant happy, a gallon of gas was 25 cents, milk was under a dollar and milk had cream on the top and delivered by the milk man, margarine did not exist, and TV’s had tubes. The stores had big tube centers so you could replace your burnt out tubes and it took 10 minutes for your TV to warm up.

Now I am really showing my age!

Cindy

Okay Cindy,
Here's one, my mom and I use to walk home from the Bob-Lo Boat landing, that was located where the Renaissance Center is now, to our apartment on Jefferson Ave. After the last boat left Bob-Lo Island at midnight!
I also remember seeing the Detroit Lions play Green Bay at Tiger Stadium.
The stores had big tube centers so you could replace your burnt out tubes
My aunt worked at SAM's Drugs on Fenkell and I remember bringing in our TV tubes to have them checked.
How about the Duck and Cover drills at school?

Randy,

Not too familiar with your area but do: remember taking the Bob-Lo boat, the Lions not wanting seporation from the Tigers, and the drills in school too; I don't think I would fit under that desk now.

Shopping downtown Detroit was a special experience because you could take the bus, the bus had routes from all the surrounding cities.

All Halloween costumes were made by your mom, you could eat any home made item you received from Halloween and it was customary to enter homes and enjoy hot cider and donuts.

Teachers were allowed to use the paddle and often did and any adult could correct a child.

It was customary to eat dinner as a family.

President Kennedy's shooting and funeral.

Does anyone remember the tornado of 63?

Yes, I remember the good ole days.

Cindy

the Lions not wanting seporation from the Tigers

Sorry thing is; if the Tigers played football and the Lions played baseball I think they may improve! :biglaugh:

I have been watching the Tigers and Lions for more than 25 years and think the Lions have had more better years than the Tigers. Not lately for sure.

Cindy

Great db - I'm PMing Cindy and you our address and general location so you can get a map online because I have no idea what the best route from where you are would be. Let's say 11:00 at our shop, then we'll be at the Coney for lunch by 12:00.

For anyone who would like to join us for lunch, the Atlantic Coney Island is on the northbound side of VanDyke just south of Utica Rd. Utica intersects VanDyke between 19 Mile Rd and M-59.

Are we still on? I will plan to be at your shop on the 12th at 11:00.

I am in, how far is that from San Jose, CA? An hour or two?
:vfunny:

Sure are!! We have an ISO9k2k Surveillance Audit tomorrow - so I doubt if I'll have time to visit the coves tomorrow. 11:00A, my shop, Cindy, you and maybe Stew! If no one else is meeting us for lunch after our little tour, we can decide then whether it's Coney Island or Fudruckers (they do have great food). If others are meeting us for lunch at noon - then we'll stick with the Atlantic Coney Island since directions are already posted. I'll check this thread early AM on the 12th to make sure we're all set. (and I'll have my notebook in hand during our audit so I can post some verbatim audit questions in that thread).

I am in, how far is that from San Jose, CA? An hour or two?


It all depends what the traffic is like in St. Louis! :smokin:

Squid,

Should be about a two and a half hour flight. I am right by the Airport, I can pick you up on my way, just let me which airline! Afterwards, I can take you back to the airport or to your hotel (don't read more into that, drop off service only).

Cari Jo,

I'm on. Would not miss it and looking forward to it. We should plan more tours.

Cindy

Cari Jo,

I'm on. Would not miss it and looking forward to it. We should plan more tours.

Cindy

Great, and I agree!!

Cari,

How did things go yesterday?

Pretty good, thanks. 2 minors, I'll give the details in a bit. Looking forward to your visit today!!

Cari,

Sounds like it was a success!

I am preparing a goodie box to bring with me. I cannot tell you how I am looking forward to this.

Cindy

Squid, Randy (Stew), Tom and Jason,

We (Cari, Dave (db) and I), had a great visit and lunch yesterday. Cari is a great tour guide. I was very impressed with her shop. Sorry you all could not make it.

Cari,

Again, thank you.

Cindy

My pleasure - can't wait to make it out to your place! We'll plan on late Jan or early Feb if that works for you.

:bigwave:

January, February, March....

Any month works for me.

Cindy

Anyone interested in joining us in late January or early February (weather permitting), I am located in the Detroit Metro area, very close to Metro Airport.

94, 75 and 275 are all with in a close range.

We will tour:
Prototype (Detail) Area
Assembly (Welding and Fabrication)
Production
Testing Laboratory (Automotive Component)
Inspection Laboratory
Specialty Tooling

Cindy :o

[QUOTE=CINDY]Squid,

Afterwards, I can take you back to the airport or to your hotel (don't read more into that, drop off service only).

Cari Jo,

And why would you think that I am that type of guy? Well I am but you don't know that yet..... Sorry I missed it. Maybe next time. I will be in Detroit in March so maybe then?

Squid,

March is good too. What type of business will you be here for?

Cindy

March is good! The tour line-up sounds extremely interesting!!

I will be there to start implementing our continent wide ISO plans. Our HQ is in Troy. Might take some time and go golfing in Gaylord if weather is good. We will have to see. Currently may be switching jobs to another company so it is up in the air right now. I will let you know. Thanks for the invite

Squid,

If you are planning on being here in March, golfing in Gaylord is probably not going to happen. The snow could stay until late April. And how do you know about Gaylord if you are from California?

Cindy :)

...Our HQ is in Troy...

Sterling Heights is just about next door to Troy.

Gaylord is my Golf Mecca. Where else can you play 36 holes a day for 7 days and not play the same 18 twice. I go to Treetops up there very year for my own little siesta. So maybe I can play I just need to wear my long johns and make sure I have a snowmobile instead of a golf cart. :biglaugh:

I just had to mapquest this Gaylord thing. I spent 5 years in Flint, been to Bad Axe, Traverse City, Holland, etc, but never heard of Gaylord. And why so many golf courses???

We have talked about a trip to MI - memories for mom and dad - and show the kids where we met.....and I remember how beautiful the state gets north of Saginaw....with golf being a family interest, I can start planning.

Thanks!

Laura,

How could you live in Flint for 5 years and not hear about Gaylord?

Squid,

Bring your orange golf balls. They are easier to see in the snow!

Just in case either of you have children, you may want to consider visiting the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. Check it out on line at http://tc.greatwolflodge.com. They have a indoor water park and activities. It is a great place to visit. No I do not sell for them, just know how much adults and kids like it.

Cindy

I will say Gaylord Rocks, not much to do except play golf, drink and travel north to the casino. What a vacation. Traverse City is nice but is major tourist trap in the summer. Gaylord hosts the annual ESPN Par 3 shootout at Threetops. It is a gorgeous short par 3 course that challenges all types of players. There are 4 Robert Trent Jones Courses, 2 Rick Smith Courses and then hundreds of little known (better managed) courses. To name a few

The Loon
Michaywe
Wild Bluff
Rock Hill

But Treetops is by far the best. 5 courses in one resort. As for the orange golf balls, did that in Iceland for kicks. Let me tell you, it sucked. Too darn cold. But living in Cali I played this weekend on a Greg Norman course, Wente, and had a ball. :biglaugh:

Traverse City is a tourist trap during the summer, that is why I suggested the lodge for the month you were planning to visit. Not many visitors at that time.

Sounds like you are into golf. I know Gaylord had events, but did not realize it was such a big deal. Sorry, I don't play golf and could not appreciate it.

I like visiting up-north and even lived in Oscoda for a bit and also lived in the UP as well. If you ever want to fall off the face of the earth move to the UP. Loved living in Oscoda. An abundance of wild life and great fishing. That is one of my all time favorite things (Salmon fishing). Just can't make a living in those areas and did not care for the small town politics.

I like Houghton Lake area too.

Sounds like you are a dis-placed Michigander, are you?

Laura,

How could you live in Flint for 5 years and not hear about Gaylord?


Cindy

Probably because it was in the college years, where we didn't venture too far. End of year canoing somewhere up there, possibly even near Gaylord, but I just don't recall the name. We didn't golf then.

I guess it was really 1/2 of 5 years because I was on the GM co-op plan.

I am not a displaced Michigan-er. I was born and raised in Columbus, OH. (Home of the Buckeyes) Then have not really let any grass grow under my feet since then. Found Gaylord from a friend of a friend who had a brother who knew a guy that once dated a girl who knew a cousin that had a dog who once was in a movie with Kevin Bacon(did I get 7 degrees) and the rest they say is history.

I met Skullsike a couple of weeks ago. A reeeeeeeaaalll nice guy. He works for one of the divisions of my company and we were both at the training/education center on different missions and a mutual contact hooked us up. Out to dinner with reps from around the world and this guy was from the same neck of the woods as Skullsike so I asked did he know him and he was like, "yeah. he was at the center today" and I was like "no way". So anyway, we got to meet the next day. He says he got banned from here but we didn't have time to chat about it. It was a surprise to me because as ya'll know I haven't be around much lately. Anyway, it was cool.

Randy!!! What happened to you coming into town in Jan/Feb???

I met Skullsike a couple of weeks ago. A reeeeeeeaaalll nice guy. He works for one of the divisions of my company and we were both at the training/education center on different missions and a mutual contact hooked us up. Out to dinner with reps from around the world and this guy was from the same neck of the woods as Skullsike so I asked did he know him and he was like, "yeah. he was at the center today" and I was like "no way". So anyway, we got to meet the next day. He says he got banned from here but we didn't have time to chat about it. It was a surprise to me because as ya'll know I haven't be around much lately. Anyway, it was cool.

Randy!!! What happened to you coming into town in Jan/Feb???
I never had a problem with Skullsike. He didn't post much, but when he did they very political and directed at the owner of this site. Not a good idea, particularly with the new guidelines for posting in place. He had great Louisiana Recipes which he posted in the Road Kill Thread. :vfunny: :agree:

Hey 'Cinda!!!!!!!!!!

The course cancelled out. I did spend 10 days in Dallas though. Right now it looks like there will be nothing on the training side until Oct. I do have a potential audit in May or so

It looks like I'm gonna be hooking up with some of the Michigan crowd in a couple weeks. Boy will they be surprised! ;)

Hey 'Cinda!!!!!!!!!!

It looks like I'm gonna be hooking up with some of the Michigan crowd in a couple weeks. Boy will they be surprised! ;)

So what will our surprise be?

Ask Lucinda. She's my continual dinner date in Houston ;)

Lucinda,

Ask Lucinda. She's my continual dinner date in Houston ;)

What do you have to say? :D

Hmm, only time I have been to a golf course in Gaylord is cruising across it on my snowmobile.... (actually, I think it was in Walloon, which is near Gaylord. Visited Shadybrook C.C. this past weekend) :)

Ask Lucinda. She's my continual dinner date in Houston ;)

What, do you chew with your mouth open? :vfunny:

Our imagination could go wild here.

Some one (Lucinda) should tell us soon before we start making up our own stories. Wait that is not a bad idea.

No Cari, he does not chew with his mouth open. He does not use silver ware, completes his meal with opening his mouth once, and occasionally, depending of the color of the food will with his single opening of his mouth take in as much food as his cheeks will allow or to their limits and ………

Well let’s just say, the food goes flying everywhere. You are too young to here about the other loud annoyances.

:biglaugh:

Cindy, or do I mean Lucinda

Let's just say that Randy is not what you might expect. And we'll leave it there. :vfunny: So much better for you gals to be surprised! (pst Randy. Wear shorts. All the better for showing off that cork leg ;) )

Cork Leg?

That would not bother me at all.

So Randy, what type of cork do you use? Titanium is better.

Ha, ha, very funny 'Cinda. I hope I don't stain my shorts from laughing so hard. :vfunny:

I am looking forward to meeting with you guys..honest!

I've told Judi about our getting together...she's always pretty down about my being alone all the time when on the road.

Remember, I'll be on the road to recovery after spending a week in Las Vegas and another one in Toronto.

Remember, I'll be on the road to recovery after spending a week in Las Vegas and another one in Toronto.

Ahem....hello?....Toronto....welcome to my neck of the woods! When you've got dates, etc., let me know and maybe we can work out a time to meet. Of course, this is assuming that there's no more snow storms...I swear the end of my driveway could pass for a ski hill now! :)

I fly into Toronto on Sunday (8 Feb) and I leave on Saturday (14 Feb). I'm staying at the Valhalla Inn. I'm in town for BSI conducting an OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course.

I fly into Toronto on Sunday (8 Feb) and I leave on Saturday (14 Feb). I'm staying at the Valhalla Inn. I'm in town for BSI conducting an OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course.

Awesome...hey...that's next week....I'll PM you tomorrow or Thursday with some possible dates, times, etc. The Valhalla is just off of the 427 and a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the airport. Easy access to downtown, too...except during rushhour.

Anything on your "Must do in T.O." list?

YES!!!

I must survive the grind of conducting a Lead Auditor course! My hours will be from 730ish in the AM to about 7PM except on Friday (test day). I will be in the protective custody ( ;) ) of a bud from Vancouver B.C.. He's supposed to take good care of me because I'm gonna sign him off to deliver the same course if he's real nice.

I should mention here that I bumped into a Cove "lurker" in an Internal Auditor course I taught in Nashville recently. Being on the shy side, she hasn't posted, but said that she has printed out reams of paper on various discussions here at the Cove.

If you're reading this, Hi Karen! :bigwave:

It's fun running into folks, huh Steve?

Yup!

I'll be in Washington state again next week doing an AS9100 lead auditor course. I'm planning to "bump" into Richard Olson again. Anyone else in the Seattle (Mukilteo) area?

Looks like the closest I'll get is Santa Clara, CA in 2 weeks. I have a 9K/14K Internal Auditor course for 3 days, then it looks like I'll be coming back to Michigan to do an OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course followed by the same course in Reston, VA the next week.

One of these days we'll run into each other.

One of these days we'll run into each other.
What I have on the horizon after Washington is Maryland, Oregon, and Kansas. Any of those on your schedule?

Not a chance unless it's onsite for somebody. I have tentative places like Las Vegas, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Orange County (CA), Houston (I'll get to see my buddy Lucinda again), Orlando and a couple of repeats.. I'm not even including the canadian stuff that may crop up due the 18K stuff.

Not a chance unless it's onsite for somebody. I have tentative places like Las Vegas, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Orange County (CA), Houston (I'll get to see my buddy Lucinda again), Orlando and a couple of repeats.. I'm not even including the canadian stuff that may crop up due the 18K stuff.

Hey...just keep in mind that our winter isn't over yet. Rumblings on the weather network indicate another storm coming in for tomorrow in the Toronto area.

As much as I'm a winter gal (point me to the slopes and rinks any day!), even I'm longing for the sun and some sand. Heading down to Tampa and Cartersville (GA) in March for work...and rounding off the whirlwind week of travelling with a stopover in glamourous Whitby, Ontario. :D

Hey guy's, I'm just posting a copy of the conversation from the "Let's Meet...Chit, Chat, etc.." thread. I'm just doing this for info only and want to keep the flow there.

There I was siting in Fitzgeralds (the food and beverage joint in the Troy Michigan Hilton) and the hostess brings over to my table this thing that looked like someone had grabbed an ugly dog, shaved his fanny and made him walk backwards...db hisself had arrived!!! We of course did the intro's, exchanged the secret handshake and started to tell tall tales. In just a few minutes in walks this crusty looking old gal that probably has to refrain from looking into mirrors to avoid 7 years of bad luck....Cari Spears in the flesh!