Zapnorm Member Username: Zapnorm
Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 5:09 pm: | |
Hi everyone! I saw a documentary about Detroit yesterday, I was deeply touched by what I saw. I knew that a part of your city was abandoned but never at that level, I'm from Montreal and I never been in Detroit yet but I'd really like to go this summer, there's something about your city that catches my attention, I don't know, the spirit of Motown is probably still around, I think people all over the world are not well informed, It really is a tragedy, apparently it started in the late sixties, up until now things are getting worse all the time. It's a shame that the ones in power aren't doing anything...at least take care of the people that are still living in Detroit, I ran through the entire site of Lowell today, I was pretty much impressed with the architecture of some of your buildings like the Lee Plaza for instance. See you around! |
Gashl1 Member Username: Gashl1
Post Number: 219 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 5:26 pm: | |
Thanks Zapnorm, some real good words. There are a lot of folks on this GarWood thread that are not from detroit or even Mich. But what we all went through, at at a time when music was so important to us and the whole life style that went with it and the friends we made with each other, well, I just don't think it could have happened the way it did, for us, anywhere else but detroit. So come on down and bring a friend. I'll bet you have a good time. |
Rockinrona Member Username: Rockinrona
Post Number: 65 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 5:55 pm: | |
Whaler hit it bang on with time capsule, What about everyone bring something for a time capsule and put it in 1kd back yard at Ford Lake? or Gashl you can do the pretend student teacher thing? and our dreams buried and dug up by og kids, and little breeze,and the rest of the kids ya? Joe Ford would have to be in there as well,We all Love him so much, as OK Mike, and the whole gang who has passed,God Bless us all LOL rr |
Margie Member Username: Margie
Post Number: 442 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 6:59 pm: | |
Rona!!! That is a great idea! |
Isle_of_fun Member Username: Isle_of_fun
Post Number: 267 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 8:23 pm: | |
Gleeman .. stated " ..ok...yer ALL right ! its a bod on the couch ! (see what happens in a Collier photo !)" I Would like to add.. that was the sinking couch, half of that person is in the sink hole. Stn.. where did you find that horse picture...? Hey Margie did you read the Detroit News today about that village and 2000 acres for sale? http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20090326/N ATION/903260319/1020/NATION/Li sted+for+rare+sale++$32M+English+village or..the CNN version http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WO RLD/europe/03/26/uk.village.sa le/ Now thats how to start a commune...... space to roam and still call it home.... yeah to the time capsule |
Stnfrnt Member Username: Stnfrnt
Post Number: 583 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 11:18 pm: | |
Isle....I got a million of 'em. Love animals. They're honest. Well, Rex the Wonder Dog might have been a little sneaky sometimes. Dubious influences. Here's a couple more I found.
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Stnfrnt Member Username: Stnfrnt
Post Number: 584 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 11:25 pm: | |
Bntspr....that bald eagle sequence is inf#@!@#ngcredible. Definitely once in a lifetime thing. |
Margie Member Username: Margie
Post Number: 443 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 7:52 am: | |
Good Morning Lovers of life and all that is right and good, The birds are singing and I can't wait to see you all, I just can't wait!Gash,Gleeman, when I saw you gies at the firefly it was so wonderful yet kind of funny because it had been so long and I just did'nt know what to expect but I must warn you...Stone,Hoover,OG Gash,Gleeman,Rona,Gus,Dave &Roz and of course my Ruthie...when I see you Im gonna wrap my lovin arms around you and hold you tight!
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Ruth Member Username: Ruth
Post Number: 168 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 8:42 am: | |
hello all I'm Baaaack...... I've been away for a while - off on some family business. did ya miss me? A reunion update - checks are coming in for the big bash. I'll start mailing tickets around April 15. Be sure to get your ticket (and t-shirt) orders in. If you haven't received your invitation yet, be sure to let me know. My email is ruthhoff@uiuc.edu. |
Margie Member Username: Margie
Post Number: 444 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 9:35 am: | |
Darn it, I knew I should'nt have named names !!! I knew I would forget someone! Im so sorry...Sharon,Isle,Heidi,Neil Skip well lets just put it this way...Im gonna be doin alot of huggin and kissin on the 13-14th
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Gashl1 Member Username: Gashl1
Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 9:56 am: | |
Glad to hear from you Ruth...I was wondering where you had been....glad you're back......Margie,I can't wait either,so if you want to get some practice sessions in let me know, but I think I'd have some competition, so just give me a call when you're ready, I'll be sittin in a corner just pla......well never mind......Mornin all......GDGT |
Det313grrl Member Username: Det313grrl
Post Number: 572 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 11:36 am: | |
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Candy_man Member Username: Candy_man
Post Number: 196 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 11:43 am: | |
Hug reQuest for Penny. Snow about stopped, going to plow our way out to play this weekend. Have a good one. Peace. |
Ruth Member Username: Ruth
Post Number: 169 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 11:56 am: | |
You guys just have to see this one. Written and performed by Lil'breeze for his cousin, A2dj's daugther Kendra. It's so inspiring - I just had to share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =fzssxMrniDA For everyone on this blog who knows Kendra - please tell her we're dancing along and wishing her well. |
Det313grrl Member Username: Det313grrl
Post Number: 573 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:11 pm: | |
78 days and counting... |
Det313grrl Member Username: Det313grrl
Post Number: 574 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:15 pm: | |
Glad you're back, Ruth, thanks for sharing the video. (Message edited by det313grrl on March 27, 2009) |
1kielsondrive Member Username: 1kielsondrive
Post Number: 1147 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:23 pm: | |
Margie, this old guy (ME) will hold you to your word. I'm expecting a BIIIIGG hug - even if that monster wrestler guy is looking over our shoulders. |
1kielsondrive Member Username: 1kielsondrive
Post Number: 1148 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:33 pm: | |
I got an unexpected and lengthy look at Gleeman's work yesterday at the club where we'll hold our gathering, at his suggestion, the night before the Main Event. WOW! Before I start blabbering on about Gleeman's work, I'll just say that you guys are in for a treat. A real treat! Our group holding forth at this club will be very interesting. I suggested he give us a tour to explain and describe his works and their processes. Believe me, it's wonderful and there's a lot to see. |
Stnfrnt Member Username: Stnfrnt
Post Number: 585 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:42 pm: | |
Kendra is Pete Steinmetz's daughter (A2dj) and Firstlady's neice. http://www.caringbridge.org/vi sit/kendrasteinmetz This site is sooo cool. |
Bentspur Member Username: Bentspur
Post Number: 129 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 4:35 pm: | |
Where has Hoover been lately? I miss him. I missed you to Ruth. |
Gleeman Member Username: Gleeman
Post Number: 121 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 5:10 pm: | |
Margie, ... I have to keep coming back to those LipS.... |
Whaler Member Username: Whaler
Post Number: 199 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 6:00 pm: | |
Almost time for the Frieghters to start running
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1kielsondrive Member Username: 1kielsondrive
Post Number: 1149 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 8:02 pm: | |
Whaler, you can post all of the freighter photos you like. They're part of my DNA. Don't ever forget how closely they skirted the Gar Wood. Thanks. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4332 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 8:36 pm: | |
Whoops -
Damn -
O.K.
This plies Ford Lake - 1kiel |
1kielsondrive Member Username: 1kielsondrive
Post Number: 1150 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 1:08 am: | |
Yeah, before they put the mid-section in. It looks like the Stewart Cort after the ends were joined. Actually, it's not the Cort, it's a more recent laker. |
Stnfrnt Member Username: Stnfrnt
Post Number: 587 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 3:38 am: | |
Okay! I knew it would happen! I could see it coming a mile away! Bigb23 just proved it! Cute little animals have a serious underground drug operation going on and just like us humans; greed has set in and there's a major drug war on the horizon. This will traumatize the children to such a degree we'll have to load them up with some powerful psychotropics.
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Isle_of_fun Member Username: Isle_of_fun
Post Number: 271 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 5:17 am: | |
Morning and hugs to all........... In the early morning hours I found this Essay by David McGowen, much can be said, much can be felt by this, so I thought I would share this with you. I also started a new thread in Non Detroit for comments. I'm one of those Americans http://www.burnmagazine.org/es says/2009/03/david-mcgowan-gar age-sale/ |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4343 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 8:40 am: | |
Don't worry, Stnfrnt. we're on top of things.
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Bentspur Member Username: Bentspur
Post Number: 130 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 9:02 am: | |
What the hell is going on?? I just looked out my window an saw a bunch of these in my yard. We are doomed
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Ruth Member Username: Ruth
Post Number: 170 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 10:01 am: | |
I think this is one of Hoover's Florida friends
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