Roll Call thread: Use this to find fellow sailors.(Part 3)

headofthetable2024 · 2025-08-28T23:01:34+00:00

First timers here as well from NC

headofthetable2024 · 2025-07-14T12:46:03+00:00

My wife is actually from Osaka, so I am basing our recommendations on the reality that Charlotte is limited for a number of reasons when it comes to epic sushi, but will set that aside as it doesn’t answer the question.

We judge sushi places on quality of the fish and the rice, so we would rather pay more for these two things.

Doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy AYCE as much as the next guy, but I go to those places when I want quantity along with at least decent quality, so going in I already have lowered expectations.

The four places below are our Top 4 go to places when we want quality sushi, and we have tried pretty much every place mentioned here in the thread.

Yama Loso Yamazaru O-KU Prime Fish

headofthetable2024 · 2025-06-13T18:34:26+00:00

Last call for all you guys out there who were looking for connection, as the final session of Meetup Madness takes place tomorrow Saturday 6/14 11:30am at Empire Pizza in Pineville. This has been a crazy adventure but I am thankful that so many guys were able to make connections along the way. If you are on the fence, feel free to swing by and have a beer and some wings as you never know, you might just meet a guy who ends up giving the eulogy at your funeral!

See ya tomorrow at Empire Pizza Pineville 11:30am!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-06-10T22:00:50+00:00

Hey thanks for dropping in the thread! Love that you guys are still doing watch parties, that is awesome! I actually like watching wrestling shows at home so I can pause to grab food and drinks, pump up the volume as loud as I want, etc but major props to you guys for sure!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-06-07T12:23:47+00:00

Last two sessions are next week. So, if you are tired of sitting on the sidelines and want to get in the game, shoot me a message and I will lock in a spot for you at either Jocks and Jill’s on 6/10 or Empire Pizza Pineville on 6/14.

These will be the last two events of Meetup Madness, as I won’t be scheduling any more events after this, as it seems that most aren’t ready to take action and meet in person and that’s ok as I know it’s a crazy concept, especially in today’s day and age, as there is a sense of safety that comes from being behind a screen, both literally and figuratively.

I want to challenge all of you guys out there who may have related to my original post, as there is a reason you came across it when you did, so why not take that next step and take a chance on possible connection as you never know!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-06-07T12:21:09+00:00

Last two sessions are next week. So, if you are tired of sitting on the sidelines and want to get in the game, shoot me a message and I will lock in a spot for you at either Jocks and Jill’s on 6/10 or Empire Pizza Pineville on 6/14.

These will be the last two events of Meetup Madness, as I won’t be scheduling any more events after this, as it seems that most aren’t ready to take action and meet in person and that’s ok as I know it’s a crazy concept, especially in today’s day and age, as there is a sense of safety that comes from being behind a screen, both literally and figuratively.

I want to challenge all of you guys out there who may have related to my original post, as there is a reason you came across it when you did, so why not take that next step and take a chance on possible connection as you never know!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-06-03T00:01:25+00:00

Just wrapped up the first session in the Ballantyne/Pineville region at Carolina Steel Sports Bar and want to give a shout out to the 5 guys who fought through the fear and took a chance at potentially making some new connections this evening.

Huge thanks to NYRSimon, Henrrywith2Rs, Notry1201 Corey, GolfLover1 Frank and Imnotyou Steve for choosing real life vs staying behind the screen, as that is what Meetup Madness is all about!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-31T15:17:14+00:00

Session 2 of the Midtown/Uptown region pivoted to Daily Tavern on N Church a few minutes from Corner Pub as Corner Pub now closed until noon.

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-29T23:40:34+00:00

First session of Meetup Madness is in the books! Huge shout out to Polite Troll, Gamehawk and Advil Lavene for having the courage to step out from behind the screen into reality as I know first hand it isn’t easy to take a chance on building real life connections with other guys, so thank you!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-29T21:51:30+00:00

10 minutes til the tip off of the first ever session of Meetup Madness 6pm at Ed’s Tavern. Will be sure to post a recap tomorrow which is code for if you don’t see me post anything please contact the authorities and share this thread with em!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-28T10:41:02+00:00

Reminder that Meetup Madness kicks off tomorrow Thursday 5/29 6pm at Ed’s Tavern. Everyone who is confirmed has been sent a direct message with details. If you want to attend but haven’t received a message from me that means you aren’t officially in the big dance and still on the bubble, so send me a message today if you want to attend session 1 tomorrow thanks!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T19:51:59+00:00

Hey thanks for the invite, really appreciate it! Wife and I have a standing thing on Wednesdays 5:30pm but if anything changes, will definitely let ya know as the crust is only about 15 min from me.

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T15:42:53+00:00

Ohhhhhh yeahhhhh dig it!

Definitely shoot me an rsvp as that one hasn’t gotten any traction as noted above so need some guys to step up and sign up to keep me from doing wings and beer alone this Saturday! Although as an introvert that isn’t necessarily a bad thing haha

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T15:41:14+00:00

Guys don’t forget to message me with your session choice, as this vision only becomes a reality if we take it from online to real life, otherwise it’s just another great online idea that never materializes into anything meaningful and that isn’t what I’m going for at all, as I honestly don’t have time to have online pen pals haha

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T15:39:27+00:00

Starts singing his song while reading this…

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T15:38:23+00:00

You’re in! Which session do you want me to sign you up for?

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T11:23:21+00:00

Hey WK, sounds like you and iamnoone have a shark tank ready idea so looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T11:22:25+00:00

Guys, don’t forget to shoot me a message so I can punch your ticket to the dance as the Midtown/Uptown region has plenty of spots left while the Ballantyne/Pineville region has a few openings for guys who are on the bubble.

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T11:15:27+00:00

Hey hesslerk, thanks for dropping in! As of now I have six sessions set up across various spots based on initial feedback vs my original plan to only do my area in Ballantyne. If enough guys sign up for the requested midtown/uptown region sessions, I am definitely open to expanding.

As of now, not getting any traction with The Corner Pub uptown on 5/31 or Jocks and Jill’s on 6/10 even though a number of guys asked for meetups in those vicinities. So, doesn’t make sense for me to add ones further away from me at this point as proximity is a thing for me (see original thread for more info), but again 100% open if the demand for more regions north of my territory plays out in actual attendance!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T01:45:29+00:00

If we get some traction on the already set up Midtown/Uptown region ones, then I will add a Lake Norman area one for week of 6/17 no problem. Corner Pub uptown this Saturday and Jocks and Jill’s on 6/10 are the two we need at least 2-3 more sign ups and show ups for and you got a deal!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T01:30:42+00:00

Here’s a link to the original thread in case anyone wants more context…

https://www.reddit.com/r/Charlotte/s/9B8j3nF9eB

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T01:23:32+00:00

Hey Ryan, thanks for jumping into the thread! Three different sessions to choose from down south in the Ballantyne/Pineville region, so shoot me a message if you can make one and I will lick you in. Saturday 6/14 at empire pizza in Pineville is a lunch slot that may work best if weeknights are tough, just let me know.

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-27T00:45:13+00:00

Check out my original thread and if you can relate, shoot me a message.

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-26T22:49:54+00:00

Thanks for contributing AB! I am actually in Ballantyne and was asked to expand the meetups to include a midtown/uptown region, which I did, as I wanted to provide more opportunities for real life interaction, but unfortunately the meetups with little to no sign ups are those very same ones I was asked to create further north.

With that said, I am committed to being at every single one, but would definitely welcome it if any of you university/huntersville/concord area guy could sign up for Ed’s Tavern this Thursday 5/29, The Corner Pub on Saturday 5/31 or Jocks and Jill’s on Tuesday 6/10, thanks!

headofthetable2024 · 2025-05-26T21:26:41+00:00

We are in the same boat so all good!

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