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Warren Miller Movie Night
Friday, December 9
Event and Story by Jim Michon
Photos by Evelyn Fitzgerald and Jim Michon

Twenty-nine TBirds and friends came out to watch  Miller’s 62nd movie, “Like There’s No Tomorrow” at the Royal Oak Theatre this year.   I will never tire of this event as a way to get geeked for the ski season with a bunch of friends from our fine club!

Once again, we met at Sangria’s Tapas Lounge in downtown Royal Oak for a cocktail, some good food and the ticket distribution.  Then we were off right across 4th Avenue to the theater.  The typical tons of ski-related vendor displays were set up in the lobby, including a nice table supporting the MDSC and TBird tri-fold distribution by our own Evelyn Fitzgerald.  Evelyn thank you for your efforts to spread the word about the TBirds!

I never tire of the variety of places Warren Miller includes in his films.  This year’s wildest location was Kashmir, India.  And, Darren Rahlves has gone pretty extreme with his Bonzai Series of downhill racing.

One of the big door prize winners was our own TBird, Diane Bickerstaff, who won a family season pass to The Otsego Club.  Congratulations!

After the movie, we had a change of pace from previous years and went to the Lockhart’s BBQ.  Good move!  Everyone enjoyed the Michigan craft beers and the really tasty and Kansas City style BBQ menu there.  Of course there was lots of talk about the movie and the upcoming ski season.  Congratulations go out to all of the participants as winners of a prize!  One of the perks of the ticket purchase was a download coupon for one of Warren’s classic movies from 1975, “There Comes a Time”……….yes, back to days of neon-colored outfits and ski hats instead of helmets!!

Once again, it was always my pleasure to host this event, seeing old friends and making new ones.  A hearty “Thank you” goes out to all that participated and enjoyed this fun night. 

PS……..Watch for Lockhart’s BBQ  to certainly be a stop on the club’s Social schedule this spring or summer!  Be sure to join us on their outdoor patio!!


.............LET’S GO SKIING!!!!!................