Episode 09-05-2014 - The Day MANSEL ignored Juicy for Yoda Indoctrination

The following conversation took place on LG-Net…

OM 9:47 AM

Who's in for JUICY??:P<:o)

T-Mobile 9:47 AM

I'm in]

KC 9:47 AM

Unless you guys deliver to wonderland, I'm out

T-Mobile 9:47 AM

I do have a meeting until 11 and maybe 11:10

if you want to wait for me, if not I will put my order in with you or Coach

Mansel 9:48 AM

I am a possible. Got to squeeze in a haircut at VOGO.

OM 9:48 AM

I have a meeting until 11 as well

Mansel 9:48 AM

Make sure you get Bago’s family orders as well.

ManCave 9:49 AM

I'm at home but could meet you guys when u get back or u can crash on the deck here.

either way, someone grab me a $4.50 no tomato.

Bago 9:49 AM

out

ManCave 9:50 AM

no way!

Coach 9:50 AM

IN for sure. Just the smile on OM's face is worth going to JUICE

MC what's up with this?

ManCave 9:50 AM

Never seen a man so in love with turkey lunchmeat

I was saying no way to Glen

I am in

Coach 9:50 AM

So true

Good

OM 9:51 AM

it's not just the lunch meat.. it is the experience!

ManCave 9:51 AM

either meet you back at the table or you are welcome to crash the deck

Coach 9:51 AM

The deck sounds good to me

OM 9:51 AM

Too hot for the deck

Coach 9:51 AM

What

ManCave 9:51 AM

what

Coach 9:51 AM

Man up

ManCave 9:51 AM

too hot for the deck.

lol

want some wine with that cheese?

or whine even?

Coach 9:52 AM

From a guy who rides his bike 50 miles on the weekend

OM 9:52 AM

LOL

ManCave 9:52 AM

runs in 90 degree weather

runs marathons

Coach 9:52 AM

there you go

ManCave 9:52 AM

but too hot to eat a turkey sub 

OM 9:52 AM

but I am dressed for the occasion

ManCave 9:52 AM

wtf

Coach 9:52 AM

sitting on a deck for 20min

OM 9:52 AM

Alright.. sheesh

ManCave 9:53 AM

peer pressure was intense on that one

Coach 9:53 AM

Deck it is!

T-Mobile 9:53 AM

Deck it is

ManCave 9:53 AM

Deck it is

OM 9:53 AM

Mansel.. what say you?

ManCave 9:53 AM

c'mon MANSEL

Coach 9:53 AM

He's in Yoda-Land now...never to be seen from again

T-Mobile 9:53 AM

We leave the Mother-Ship between 11:05 and 11:10

Coach 9:54 AM

Sounds good. I have no car/truck today. in the shop

ManCave 9:54 AM

ok...one of you grab me a sub.

Coach 9:54 AM

what do you want?

Turkey

OM 9:54 AM

extra tomatoes

ManCave 9:55 AM

oh hell no

those are for godfather

lol

T-Mobile 9:55 AM

ManCave want 8:50 turkey with extra tomatoes

OM 9:55 AM

yep

T-Mobile 9:55 AM

8,50

Coach 9:55 AM

let him answer

ManCave 9:55 AM

and a Juicy girls lock of hair...let's gussy up this sandwich

OM 9:56 AM

curly hair

Coach 9:56 AM

That's T-Mobiles women

ManCave 9:56 AM

lmao!

Coach 9:56 AM

What do you want?

ManCave

ManCave 9:56 AM

$4.50 no tomato

Coach 9:56 AM

Got it!

ManCave 9:57 AM

OM is getting a $6.00 turkey and head cheese

Coach 9:57 AM

Now that's funny

ManCave 9:57 AM

MANSEL hasn't answered.  Is he truly chained in Yoda’s basement?

OM 9:57 AM

better than that fromunda cheese

Coach 9:57 AM

How does one approach the counter and ask for head cheese?

T-Mobile 9:58 AM

OM do you have my $12 lottery money

ManCave 9:58 AM

You say, "Gimme a $6 with some bird meat and head"

Coach 9:58 AM

Bird meat

OM 9:58 AM

Hmmmm.. I think I have $10 of it

LOL!

ManCave 9:58 AM

do I owe for lottery?

Coach 9:58 AM

LOL

Bago

OM 9:59 AM

Bago signed off

Coach 9:59 AM

T-Mobile

OM 9:59 AM

Had to cut the lawn

T-Mobile 9:59 AM

Mansel -- anybody covered ManCave for the lottery 

Coach 9:59 AM

HE's gone...just like that...Mansel is gone

ManCave 9:59 AM

oh he's here.

Coach 10:00 AM

Yoda told him not to associate with us

ManCave 10:00 AM

I am sure I owe for the lottery.

Coach 10:00 AM

I'll check

OM 10:00 AM

he's stalking

ManCave 10:00 AM

Yoda should be headed to the land of banjos soon.  MANSEL should have plenty of time

OM 10:00 AM

Squeel!

Coach 10:00 AM

He's not at his desk...he's saying goodbye

To Yoda

OM 10:01 AM

Yoda's door is closed but light is still on

Coach 10:01 AM

OH NO

What's happening?

ManCave 10:01 AM

MANSEL is receiving his welcome kit

OM 10:01 AM

the knee pads?

Coach 10:01 AM

LMAO

T-Mobile 10:02 AM

MANSEL is getting some spanking 

ManCave 10:02 AM

knee pads.  "intro to being in on Yoda time document", "How to be humiliated in front of peers by your boss"

all the standard stuff

OM 10:02 AM

"12 different barrel positions"

Coach 10:03 AM

ManCave you are on today!!!!

OM 10:03 AM

"from couch to ankle grabbing in two weeks"

ManCave 10:03 AM

How to recognize various species of pigs from the farm, how to piss off others with one word....

Coach 10:03 AM

12 Step program

ManCave 10:03 AM

MANSEL is getting a lot today.  Poor MANSEL

he needs a Juicy sub

Coach 10:04 AM

HE does

OM 10:04 AM

definitely

Coach 10:04 AM

WOW...great conversation!

Reminds me of days past

OM 10:04 AM

the good ol days

ManCave 10:04 AM

yes the good ol days

free form LG bashing of others

Coach 10:05 AM

That's what we're calling it for sure! 

This BLOG worthy...

Nice work

T-Mobile 10:06 AM

We need somebody to run the lottery after MANSEL jump off the bridge

ManCave 10:06 AM

You can call it, "The Day MANSEL ignored Juicy for Yoda Indoctrination"

Coach 10:06 AM

I like the 12 Step program as it was described above...

ManCave 10:07 AM

lol for sure

OM 10:07 AM

Or "he went for the hogie instead of the sub"

Coach 10:08 AM

I can't stop laughing

ManCave 10:08 AM

Foot long hogie at that

OM 10:08 AM

Watch the sauce..

ManCave 10:09 AM

that should be on a t-shirt or bumper sticker.   "Watch the sauce"

Coach 10:10 AM

If you haven't notice there is a Building Column in Mansel's new Yoda-Cube...maybe to hide behind...or to hold on to...now sure which?

OM 10:10 AM

Probably to chain him to

T-Mobile 10:11 AM

so YODA is giving MANSEL a haircut!

Coach 10:11 AM

This could go many ways...

ManCave 10:12 AM

MANSEL has that old walkup cube with the column in it?

nice

Coach 10:12 AM

yes

ManCave 10:12 AM

chained to Yoda like Princess Leia was...oh wait that was Jaba the Hut.

Coach 10:12 AM

OM suggested a chain

Close enough

we can work with that

ManCave 10:13 AM

well tell MANSEL to go with you guys...if not, hopefully he will tel me what I owe for lottery and I can pay one of you guys

Coach 10:13 AM

I'll find out for you. 

He might be a little tired when he returns...big day for him

Episode 07-25-2014 – Summer Beer Festival

Just to set the record straight, we NEVER lost the Godfather contrary to what you might have read or heard on the news. He was brought his daughters tether and was tied to food tent all night (we dropped off beer to him every now and then until he ran out of tokens…then we stopped paying him visits). If you recall we had a real problem at the winter festival…

This year’s crew was much larger…

From Left-to-Right: 

Front Row: White Doug | Second Row: Director, ManCave, KC, OM, Godfather, The Professor | Third Row: Neil (we’ll come up with a nickname), Schmenge, Cochise, and Coach. Not present because they we’re off drinking beer was Smokes, The Chancellor and his brother “Beer Back Pack Guy”.

The evening events when much smoother than in past years. We all became Michigan Brewers Guild Enthusiast Members which allows you to get into the event 1 hour before the commoners. We were able to taste test beers in utter piece enjoying the highlighted items on OM List. Yes, OM brings a list with him of the must have’s.

We found Godfather right where we left him…by the food tent

The Godfather

Fun was had by all and here are a couple of pictures:

You guys must be Rock Stars!

What the heck is Schmenge doing? 

Hey...OM and Godfather found Smokes!

Hey Sweaty Mouse...UP YOURS!

Episode 08-20-2014–Your Thoughts?

Yes, the LG is back at it again. But what can you tell from this picture…could they be?

Episode 08-01-2014 – Toaster Bandit Strikes

Here’s a conversation that took place between Professor and Stan from iHell.

Stan: The toaster terrorist has struck again! He puts his Darth Vader toaster on the highest setting so that it comes out as charcoal with the little Dart Vader face on the toast. You can see and smell the smoke all the way down the hall; let alone when you are like me and sit right next to the cabana. That toaster is disappearing tonight...gotta put an end to this terrorism.

Professor: wow! Definitely some intense drama at iHell! I am expecting this story to somehow make the News! 

Stan: hehe. someone confronted him already and all he said was he likes dark toast when he has soup but really it's not even toast at that point it's so black it's really just carbon.

Professor: I believe there is a difference between dark toast and practically setting the fire alarms off! Ahhh the issues you have to put up with at the country club!

Stan: i know. It’s dangerous. We need batman.

Professor: You should put in for hazard pay.

Stan: I’m gonna get lung cancer from this guy.

Professor: Sounds like you might be on short term medical very soon.

Episode 08-04-2014 – Mini-Me take’s car out for a ride

Mini-Me (aka ManCave’s son) is now a legal driver and it’s only fitting he took out the family car for a little spin around the block.

I believe this picture was taken on Edison Street (jumping the curb in front of Bago’s house).

Episode 03-11-2014 – The Maestro gets a promotion

From the Lunch Gang a big congratulation goes out to The Maestro (aka Don Tauro) on his recent promotion to head bean counter. 

In his own words…

Guys,

Thank you for your kind words.  (ManCave, I tried to stop by a few times but you were probably too busy getting your daily exercise). I have not given up on my GNR dreams as yet. I may still give up my job once I finish paying for college. Of course, Axl will probably be performing in a really warm place surrounded by large flames by that time. ☺

Episode 03-07-2014a – Losing Control

The Lunch Gang has an event planner; in this position the “Event Planner” is responsible for putting together the weekly Friday Lunch Schedule; coordinate special events i.e. Auto Shows, Tap take overs, etc.. 

Event Coordinator’s Qualifications

Management Skills

Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Project Management

Leadership qualities

Planning skills

When the New Year (2014) came in the job of Lunch Gang Event Planner was passed along to T-Mobile. For five (5) years this position was by non-other than Professor who absolutely change the definition of planning events. If you were to look at the true definition of “Event Planning” in Wikipedia you’d find Professor’s name listed

From Wikipedia - Event planning: is the process of planning a Friday lunches, festival, ceremonies, Tap Takeover’s, parties, road trips, or even conventions. Event planning for the LG includes thoughtful consideration on budgeting, establishing dates and alternate dates, selecting and reserving the event site, acquiring permits (alcohol permits, insurance licenses, etc.), and coordinating transportation and parking. For years this position was held by non-other that the “Professor” and there was none better. As the Event planner for the LG, Professor would also includes some or all of the following, depending on the event: developing a theme or motif for the event, arranging for speakers and alternate speakers, coordinating location support (such as electricity and other utilities), arranging for, tables, chairs, tents (if needed), event support and security, catering, police, fire, portable pissers, parking, signage, emergency plans, health care professionals (over those over-severed) and first aid stations, along with cleanup.

Those are really big shoes to follow and we thought T-Mobile to handle this….well that’s what we were hoping. Here’s what happen last Friday was lunch was planned for Miller’s. Watch how fast it got out of control…HE’s NOT WORTHY but trainable.

T-Mobile: Per the Schedule today’s lunch is at Miller’s bar. As some of you are observing Lent and knowing the choices at Miller’s bar are limited, we are open for suggestions for a change of venue. Who is IN and where do you like to eat today?

Mansel: How about Juicy Tuna?

ManCave: I had an incredible Miller’s burger last night.

MANSEL…you do know there are other places to eat other than Yasmeen and Juicy, right? Bangkok96 has meatless options…LOUD CHINESE has veggie/shrimp options….Fort Street has Tilapia tacos…Gracie See has veggie pizzas…and, of course, JUICY tuna….LOL… We need a good fish and chips place!!!

Bago: Mel Bar…perch or cod

Godfather: I think I can make it today…  Let me know where you end up going.

T-Mobile: Pizza Papalis lunch buffet is the best available option for today (this is not negotiable!).

We leave ITHQ-A at 11. IN so far: Professor, TMOBILE, BAGO, Coach, MC and Godfather. Officially OUT: OM and Smokes

Coach: O'Kelly's K of C by ManCave’s house is open for lunch and has fish fry going on today….sound good to everyone?

T-Mobile: Coach we already made an executive decision to go to Pizza Papalis today!

Bago: I don’t know, fish sounds really good… I’m like coach’s idea…

T-Mobile: Ok so Bago and Coach are splitting off the group for today’s lunch. Enjoy the fish J

ManCave: I’ll pass on PP….you guys enjoy….

T-Mobile: MC – your decision is unacceptable. Now the situation is out of control.

OM: YOU have lost control of your team Bilal. 

ManCave: LOL!!!!   Come have fish!

Bago: Fish it is!!! Yay!!!

Mansel: Should have gone with Juicy Tuna like I said.

Bago: Oh, professor is casting a protest vote NO FISH FOR YOU!

ManCave: Fish!!! Let’s do this!!!

T-Mobile: Ok, I give up. With the fish choice we lose professor! Majority rule --- fish it is!

Professor: I have a noon meeting that I have to attend. No protest from me! Sounds like the event coordinator needs to sharpen his coordinating skills!

T-Mobile: I’m planning to take coordination training! Or maybe I should take anti-bully training --- I feel Coach and Bago bullied us to go to the fish place --- I felt intimidated L

Bago: Time us.  We would absolutely have you back for your lunch meeting.

As you can see this situation became uncontrollable as soon as T-Mobile suggested a change in his opening statement. What made Professor an excellent “Event Planner” was he lived by the IRON FIST RULE of Management…Never show signs of weakness…they’ll eat you alive! So with that said, the LG is suggestion the following leadership classes for T-Mobile:

Persuasion: Influencing without authority

An intensive three-day experience focusing on practical skills for real-world persuasive situations ranging from one-on-one negotiations to making changes to the lunch schedule.

Leadership Essentials

During this two-day program, T-Mobile will improve his abilities in such areas as team leadership, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and managing change. (Helps will being Bullied)

Emerging Leader Development Program

Focus on leadership, strategy formulation, decision making and negotiating, and change management, and use 360-degree feedback to become stronger leaders.

Executive Program

He’ll be taken on a journey of intellectual, personal and professional discovery, transformation and growth during this 2-week module in the program where he’ll be dropped in the jungles of Africa where he’ll learn to work between warring tribes. (He might not make it back from this one)

Negotiation Strategies

Through a hands-on approach, T-Mobile will learn how to negotiate more effectively with the Lunch Gang Members.

Personal Leadership Executive Edition

Tools for tangible personal improvements and greater leadership skills through a distinctive set of video-lectures (includes popcorn), delivered with a flexible learning schedule (WFH) and self-reflection exercises.

High Impact Leadership

This class will give T-Mobile a profound understanding of how to be perceived as leader in the context of the Lunch Gang organization through a dynamic mix of lectures, discussions, 360-degree feedback, one-on-one coaching and self-assessment tools.

Essential of Management

This inspiring curriculum will enable this high-potential Event Planner to build critical business foundations in functional areas (like group outings) while developing superior leadership skills.

Leadership Essentials in Event Planning

In this two-day program, T-Mobile will learn to improve his abilities in such areas as team leadership, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and managing change. 

Personal Leadership and Success

Uses breakthrough research in psychology, neuroscience and cognitive behavior therapy to provide techniques for playing poker on Valentine’s Day.

Event Planner Leaders Program for Nonprofit Professionals

Over 20 days, future event planner professionals gain strategic management and leadership skills and cutting-edge business knowledge to help them develop actionable plans for their organizations.