  SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
Please do not misunderstand me and make me out to sound pretentious. But I am wondering what the average income of readers on this forum are. Are many of you young and wanting to escape suburbia, or have you grown up in Detroit and always loved living in the city? What is your average age? Basically, what is the demographic of this board? Can we have a survey? | ||
Blondy (blondy) Posted From: 68.40.138.57 |
I am a 29 year old female homeowned int he City of Detroit. I make a million dollars a year. | ||
3420 (3420) Posted From: 205.188.116.78 |
I am a 21 year old male currently in college. Plan to be a successful entrepreneur and hope to live in the Boston-Edison district one day. I have lived in Detroit all my life, and plan to stay, work, and build my businesses here as well. | ||
Austinjohn (austinjohn) Posted From: 24.28.76.93 |
I am a 49 year old male living in Austin, Texas. I lived in Detroit from 1973 to 1975 while attending Wayne State University, then moved to Kalamazoo for a few years. I moved back to Detroit in 1978 and lived there until 1980 and then moved to Texas. My income is in the $50,000 per year range, and I am employed as an Accountant with the state of Texas. I return to the city once or twice a year to see friends and family, and may eventually move back. My plans for retirement are to live in Detroit from May to November, and live in my house in Texas during the winter. | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
I am an 18 year old male Pre-med student. I am building a condo in the crosswinds complex and will move in end of May. I Plan on living down town for the next 12 years for sure. When I graduate from med school, if Detroit hasn’t developed enough to have a successful Psychiatry practice, I plan on moving to Chicago. However, if Detroit has, then I will live down town indefinitely. I would love to own a high-rise penthouse one day, maybe in a newly built sky scraper? I make nothing, seeing as I am a student, but my parents supply me with money for my living expenses. (I know that sounds annoying, but if your parents gave you the same opportunity, would you turn it down?) | ||
Lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.40.195 |
I am a 22 year old female college student attending CMU for public administration. After I graduate here I am planning on getting my masters at WSU and living downtown. I am paying for my own education. | ||
Furnitureguy (furnitureguy) Posted From: 152.163.253.67 |
I thought about asking these questions a while back, nice post... I am a 28 year old Italian male living in Romeo Michigan. ONe of my first jobs was with one of the top designers in the country,in the corporate offices of a popular, and large furniture chain,where I fell in love with architecture, old buildings and design. He retired I moved on to build Bars and nightclubs for a nightclub group out of Ohio. After doing a project in Novi a couple years ago, I went on to work for a popular developer of lofts in the city currently and was a stand in site manager, where I learned specifics on historical renovations ..... you all probably know him, but dont want to name names of my past empolyers.... And now finnaly, as that project has winded down and I have moved on again, look for a new Entertainment Venue/ Night Club across from Compuware in the 1001 Woodward, Charter one Building, (my new Project)...Stop in and say hi.... | ||
The Aram (the_aram) Posted From: 68.43.142.29 |
I'm 18, I'll be heading to UM next year, but after my time there I plan on moving to the city. I hope to live in the CBD in hopefully a newly renovated historic building that's undergone a loft conversion (paging Higgins on the Broderick...), but if not, probably a smaller home somewhere, maybe a Crosswinds condo, I don't know. Anyway, I'm thinking about maybe becoming a high school history teacher, so maybe I'll teach in the city as well. | ||
douglasm (douglasm) Posted From: 68.113.12.67 |
55, semi retired, lived in Central Washington State for 25+ years. Grew up in Ferndale, worked downtown retail when it was still THE place to shop, and would like to see it revived. Last back about 10 years ago and was deeply saddened by a drive down Washington Blvd. | ||
Gumby (gumby) Posted From: 204.39.228.233 |
Male, 25, unemployed college student currently living at home with mom in Swartz Creek (near Flint). I grew up all over this fair stat of ours, from being born in Flint, then moving to Flushing, then to Montrose, then to Rogers City (way up north between Alpena and Cheboygan), then back to Montrose to gradute from high school in 1996, then I moved to Durand and finally I moved to Swartz Creek. During my stay in Durand I got an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design Technology from Baker College of Owosso, which is now useless to me as I am going for my Bacelors Degree in Clinical/Community Psychology. I plan on going to get my Phd in Clinical Psychology at Wayne State after I graduate from U of M-Flint after th winter 2005 semester (if everything falls into place). Hopefully I will get enough loans and scholarships to allow mw to live on campus or pehaps off-campus downtown. We'll see. | ||
Gumby (gumby) Posted From: 204.39.228.233 |
Huh? I am not a bum, I'm a jerk. I once had wealth, power, and the love of a beautiful woman. Now I only have two things. My friends and... uh... my thermos. Huh? My story? O.k. It was never for easy for me. I was born a poor black child. I remember the days sitting on the porch with my family singing and dancing, down in Mississippi. | ||
J Stone (j_stone) Posted From: 69.212.227.59 |
29. Sell Elephant Ears at the Gibraltar Trade Center. High School drop out. Currently (still) trying to earn my GED. I body build and shave my body constantly. Would like to get into modeling or become a professional wrestler. When not starting fights, I can generally be found at 5th Avenue (downtown) scoring with the ladies. My favorite cologne is Drakar Noir. I drive a 1996 V6 (black) camaro. I post on forums about Detroit to sound interesting and intelligent in order to pick up Forum girls at local bars. | ||
bdh (bdh) Posted From: 64.118.156.5 |
Male, 24(.94246575) years old. I live downtown. Moved to Michigan from Indiana last summer, where I did my undergrad. Prior to that, I lived in Washington DC, where I also lived in an area that was beat to heck but showed promise. (And yes, it came back quite nicely.) Downtown seemed like home, so it was no contest when it came time to pick a place to live. I don't make a million bucks a year, but I can't complain either - work in IT for one of the big auto behemoths. (And yes, for the record, I am conflicted about that.) | ||
dove-7 (dove7) Posted From: 24.7.93.239 |
Damn Blondy you and I are going to have to hook up one of these days. With that income of yours. | ||
t cc (Unregistered Guest) Posted From: 4.229.123.77 |
For the record why in the hell would you be conflicted???? I am amused and more than a little disgusted with the sentiment on this forum that the auto companies are some sort of evil entity.Detroit would not be Detroit without the car companies.And so much of the lifestyles that most of us take for granted are a result of the auto industry.Stop trashing the very thing that has made Detroit, Detroit. (Message approved by admin) | ||
JoeCampo (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.1.1.33 |
I'm a 33 year old husband and father of four. Born an ignorant, entitled Grosse Pointer to a Yooper mom and Lowper dad. Lived in GP until I met my love and relocated to her side of town, Royal Oak. I make enough money to allow my wife to stay home and raise our children, I have the easy job, and still be home by 5:00pm for dinner every night. I love the city of Detroit, and am very excited by what I see when I go downtown. I will more than likely never live within its borders, but will spend as much time there with my family as possible. I just got back from the gulf coast and am sporting a great tan, if I say so myself. Forgot for those two weeks about Michigan allergies. Hope to see you all out soon. I'll be the one with the obnoxious runny nose. JRC | ||
DRM (drm) Posted From: 208.236.156.18 |
Early 30s, born in Detroit, lived in Detroit for 10 years before moving to the suburbs w/family, went away to the East Coast for law school, moved back and currently own a home in Detroit. I will more than likely never live outside its borders. Hope to see you all out soon. I'll be the one saying, "If you love Detroit so much, put your money where your mouth is and buy a house here." DRM | ||
JoeCampo (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.1.1.33 |
I'm not sure, but I believe that was aimed my way? Either that or I've created the template for the rest of this thread. I also love Iron Mountain, San Diego, Boston, Seville, Rome, and Prague. Except for a 6-week room rental in Seville I will more than likely never live in those places either. JRC | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.210 |
I am a Transexual that is going back to being a female after being a male, before being a female, before changing from a male. I make $63.76 selling dried pieces of my skin as art. I live wherever I can, and even rip out the wires of bulidings so I can hook into the internet. (Thank God for WiFi, now) I do not know my age as I was born and raised by wolves. | ||
Steve (hamtramck_steve) Posted From: 136.181.195.17 |
Goat, were those your letters in the most recent “Savage Love” column in the Metrotimes? A primer on gender blenders | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.210 |
WOW! I never even seen that when I wrote the above! LOL!! I guess some people can be alsmot the same. ;) | ||
Jfried (jfried) Posted From: 209.131.7.190 |
27 year old male. born & raised on the east side - mount clemens. educated in e. lansing. I own the loft of my dreams in detroit city. I'm a city planner, which pays good money, but my real cheese comes from my hip-hop production company - three-1-third. holla. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.210 |
Is that like 5th 3rd bank? LOL ;) | ||
31Ford (31ford) Posted From: 64.12.117.5 |
25 yr old male, owner of a antique/collector car restoration shop. Income varies usually between 40-65,000 yearly. Born in MI moved to FL when I was 3. Still go and visit 'back home' regularly. 2 kids and redhead wife......(not to mention my cars) | ||
Jfried (jfried) Posted From: 209.131.7.190 |
I keep 9/8th's of my cash in a money market account at 5th 3rd... | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.111 |
30-something gay white male from Royal Oak, lives very comfortably. I've work in the midtown/medical center area for 15 years. | ||
Andrew In Windsor (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.128.9 |
28 year old Canadian Male. I live alone in squalid apartment, in my own filth. I don't work, all I do is sit in front of the computer and eat. I weigh about 500 lbs, and I haven't seen my feet in years. I have never been to Detroit, but I've seen pictures, it looks nice. My goal is to get so fat that I can't get out of my bed, and then I can be on Oprah and cry and have Richard Simmons save me. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.111 |
Andrew, at least you HAVE a goal in life! | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
So Saabdriver, you never answered my question...a Grosse Pointe South alum? Yes? No? | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
Jelk, he answered your question on another thread. It's nice to see threads used for the purpose of pigeon-holing people.  | ||
Amy_p (amy_p) Posted From: 141.217.4.167 |
Jelk, you're suffering from thread confusion: From Why all the fuss over Crosswinds? on DISCUSS DETROIT: By SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) on Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 6:42 pm: Jeff - I’m actually from Rochester. I graduated from Stoney Creek High School. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
I want to verify the facts before I pigeon-hole people. | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 63.148.123.128 |
44 years old. A boat-less Harrison Township resident. Single, no kids...not gay, no surgeries planned. Graduate of Lawrence Tech.....where Delorean and I have set the bar on the partying scale quite "high". I'm making about $75,000 at a local place of higher learning. Grew up in Detroit, on Detroit Street...right next to the Cadieux Cafe. By the way, I was really pissed when I found out you folks went there because I'm sitting on a $30.00 gift certificate I won at a golf outing last year. I would have gladly bought a few rounds...or at least one, knowing how you fools probably drink. | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 63.148.123.128 |
Hey furniture guy....I have two siblings living on Tilston, right by the downtown Dairy Queen. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
sorry missed the answer but Grosse Pointe South/Rochester Stoney Creek same difference. | ||
jt1 (jt1) Posted From: 198.208.223.35 |
27 - 75K range and escaping suburbia - kind of. I lived in Detroit for the beginning part of my life until the rents uprooted us to suburbia. | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
What the hell, I'll contribute..... I'm single, 31 years old and own a condo built in 1946 in St. Clair Shores. I do community outreach, resource and referral work for a non-profit agency in Detroit. I make 32,000 per year and also do some office and house cleaning on the side. In case you're wondering, I have a bachelors degree. I drive a 97 purple Ford Escort with about a 100,000 miles so far and hopefully another 50,000 left. As anyone can plainly see, I easilly fit the stereotype of a person who was raised by two educated parents in an upper middle class home in the city of Grosse Pointe Woods. Where's my pile of money so I can go roll naked in it! ;-) I rented in Detroit for about two years and hope to move back in a few years. I really like my condo, but I'm not wild about the neighborhood. Nobody says "hi," but I'm currently working to change that! By the way, I have no issue with those who have lots of money, or were raised with lots of money. In fact, I'm downright envious of those with wealth. I would much rather be conflicted over what color to get my hair dyed at a high end salon then to worry about making sure all my bills are paid! If wealth ever comes my way, I will welcome it with open arms!!! | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
Philosophically I'm a capitalist...I tend to like people who have money. Re-reading Atlas Shrugged as a matter of fact. Flaunting money however suggests insecurities in other areas. And saabdriver has - Christ his name is saabdriver - contributed nothing so far except to tell us he is building a condo in Brush Park, owns a Saab, wants to go to med school. Oh yeah and he watns to know everyone else’s socio-economic background. I hope I'm wrong or if I'm not wrong I hope he's just young and will grow out of it but he sounds like a pretentious little twit doing the guilty white liberal thing. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.111 |
I want saabdriver to be my sugar-twink ;) | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
I see your point, Jelk, and can't say that I completely disagree with you in this situation. I was reacting more to the comments I've seen on this forum over the last few years re: people with wealth (often Grosse Pointers). | ||
kinopravda (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
i was born in detroit, during the middle of the seventies when my parents bought hash down on plum st. and dad made psych-out, freak show paintings of tree's shooting rainbows and decomposing human bodies. grew up just outside of the city boundaries in a land of dust bowl baseball fields, snap-poppin' fish-flies and a frozen lake suitable for ice-sailing on. i've lived in/around cass corridor sense before it was called mid-town. and i make enough to support my baby's mama and baby girl in my chosen profession of media/filmmaking. | ||
Doug W (dougw) Posted From: 64.3.232.20 |
However Jelk, note that his name is SaabDriver1986... you don't have to be enormously wealthy to drive an '86 Saab. I see your point, though. | ||
Lurkerer (lurker) Posted From: 65.123.68.107 |
I think 1986 is the year he was born. | ||
The Aram (the_aram) Posted From: 68.43.142.29 |
Odds are this is the case. But hold on a minute... He's already at WSU born in '86? He's already in college, and I'm at least a week older than he is at the bare minimum? But as Andrew would attest, it he does drive an '86 Saab, he has picked the golden era of automotive manufacturing. 80's-cars-atcha! | ||
Doug W (dougw) Posted From: 64.3.232.20 |
Born & raised in Bay City, Michigan. Went to school at U-M Ann Arbor and lived in Ann Arbor for another 10 years. Moved to Indian Village 2 years ago on something of a whim... seemed like a more interesting neighborhood than other similarly priced neighborhoods in metro Detroit. More interesting city, too. (Had never heard of Indian Village until a year previous.) Still working in Ann Arbor, hope to work closer to home at some point. Married, currently dual-income/no kids which helps us to afford our house. Mostly lovin' the neighborhood. | ||
Farrer (farrer) Posted From: 24.247.98.236 |
You may need to be somewhat wealthy to drive that old of a Saab, believe you me. I had an '89 that practically spontaneously imploded at 125K miles. I had tried to stay ahead of the problems with maintenance but good grief. Parts for Saabs are outrageous. They don't call them Saab stories for nothing. Maybe I'll post my profile later... | ||
Furnitureguy (furnitureguy) Posted From: 64.12.117.5 |
Well Itsjeff, you sound like a bitter queen to me, yes, she is flaunting her wealth all over the site, but I think she has posted one of the most interesting threads ive seen in a while!!!! | ||
betsy (betsiel) Posted From: 68.252.2.166 |
Farrer is right about the expensive Saab parts! Part of the reason we're selling ours. I'm married to Doug W. I'm 33. We have two greyhounds. I grew up in south Georgia in a town of 100K that reminds me a lot of Detroit. I have a BFA (painting/photography) from a tiny university in Georgia. I lived in Ann Arbor for almost 10 years and had absolutely no ties to U of M. Up until last fall, I was a graphic designer at an ad agency in the suburbs. I was laid off in a round of office politics and am currently doing freelance work when I can get it. | ||
Ken Fantetti (rusty) Posted From: 208.12.103.252 |
I usually don't care to respond to these types of threads but this one is just soo odd that I feel compelled to boast, criticize and publicize myself. I'm sort of a 27 yr old yuppie/sell out who used to live in Detroit, then decided to move to Chicago a little over a year ago. I'm in sales for a healthcare software firm in the suburbs and I've been at it for almost a year. I like to roll with the flow, enjoy good company and jump at opportunities when they present themselves (thus one of the reasons for being in Chicago). Will that ever lead me back to Detroit?? Not really sure but I have nothing but fantastic things to say about Detroit, its people and my stint living there (2.5 years). | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 68.43.3.197 |
I am married to a 13-year old ingenue whom I have given the nickname of Lolita to. We live in a house that I bought strictly as an investment in the ghettohood of Harper Woods. I think about the day that we will leave this house often. I have a job that I hate to the point of causing physical illness. I have a degree that I might as well piss on. It is time for a career change; so beauty school is on the horizon. Working as a nail technician downtown would be most pleasing to me, so job hunting is occuring. I make not nearly the amount that I wish and do not work in the field that I would like. I am able to pay all my bills on time, except for Detroit parking tickets, I simply wait for amnesty day to pay those. | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
I actually drive a 2004 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. I am at Wayne state as a guest student and moving to my condo in 3 weeks, where I will be a freshman. I misspoke when I said sophomores…i am not ever sure if I am the one who said that. I am not a pretentious brat. I simply wanted to know what kind of people were moving to Detroit and or interested in the city. Don’t hate me just because my dad worked hard for his money and is able to provide a very good life for me. To all of you who call me a brat and a snob… I never meant to sound like that. This is how I talk with people I know and my friends. It’s not uncommon to talk about your car or housing situation is college…the only difference is mine cost more. So before you judge me please take a step back and learn a thing or two about perspective. Take a second to see where i am coming from. I have worked hard my life, trust me, my dad would not be buying me a condo if I flunked high school instead of entering the pre-med program. Crew – I’ll be your sugar-twink any day. HA HA! -Chris | ||
Blondy (blondy) Posted From: 68.40.138.57 |
Seriously, do many of you actually LIKE your jobs? Mine is slowly killing my soul. But I don't think being a nail tech would be much better. | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.24.47 |
I'll let Jelk have dibs. . . . | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
"By jmy (jmy8) on Monday, April 19, 2004 - 7:51 pm: I'll let Jelk have dibs. . . . " what? -chris | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
I actually love my job (the day job, not the cleaning job), but it comes with the promise of a lower income and a raise about every five years. No matter what we choose in life, there are usually some sacrifices to be made. I'd rather be a hair stylist than a nail tech. To me, a good stylist is a true artist. | ||
Andrew In Windsor (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
I love my job... | ||
bdh (bdh) Posted From: 64.118.156.5 |
tcc, for your answer, see what Blondy said. However, for a variety of reasons, I believe the rate of soul attrition in my particular situation is approaching alarming levels. That may well have more to do with me and my own personal shortcomings than with my employer. Anyway - for a right out of college job, and a point from which to plan a next move, it's hard to complain. My mantra for the year: Must not get stuck here. | ||
MidtownPlanner79 (lecorbursier79) Posted From: 68.62.68.185 |
24 year old student of urban studies/urban design/urban planning. Currently finishing up my bach at Wayne state. Was raised on the eastside in Eastpointe/Harper Woods area, live out in Shekby Twp now with a italian/french background. Plan on attending UM for masters of urban design. I truley expect to be one of the people out thier who shape the city's future, its the reason why I'm doing what I'm doing I feel its time to change things and thats what I plan on doing. I owuld liek to move in to midtown eventually and restore old buildings such as the grande ballroom, thta would be first on my list being the music lover I'am | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.216 |
I have survived my second Saturn Return, and love my job. i think being unemployed really suits me. | ||
Rabbit Fighter (buick_mckane) Posted From: 65.176.145.92 |
I grew up in low income working class neighborhoods around the city and spent my nights in rap competitions, mainly to avoid my drug addicted mother. I have a young daughter who is everything to me, more than all my fame and bling could ever mean. I divorced my wife and now she is a fugitive from the law. Good riddance, I say. I did have some legal problems of my own, one incident involving the brandishing of a firearm at some rival rappers, but that's all behind me now. Nobody listens to those Faygo spraying fools anyway. | ||
kinopravda (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
funny blondie, i was thinking the same thing as i settled in behind the computer this morning... preparing to pucker up and kiss my clients ass all day. but then i get to bdh's post, and remember that it's okay. i havn't even had this job for a year, which was waiting for me to graduate, w/good potential to grow and it's in the field i want to be in. what the fuck! this thread is like seeing a thearapist. thanks! | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Ken Fantetti, 2.5 years? I haven't seen ghettomath like that since some dude was chased 7 times once and the Centurian population exceeded 110%. I'd go back and check your numbers again, something seems a bit off, as I've not even lived here 2.5 years. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
SaabDriver, That's the best offer I've had all week! | ||
detroit girl (detroit_girl) Posted From: 155.139.50.14 |
For all of you folks who hate your jobs, take heart. You'll find better ones. I had a bunch of crappy jobs right out of college too. It's the liberal arts curse. Soul crushing, but it doesn't last. I'm an early-thirties Wayne State grad currently working in healthcare fundraising in the city. I like my job relatively well. I bought a house in EEV last summer after 8 years in Hamtramck and West Village. Love the neighborhood. | ||
Amy_p (amy_p) Posted From: 141.217.4.167 |
My liking-the-job factor is up for grabs, but might be excellent after tomorrow's interview. Fingers crossed, Amy_p in Hamtramck | ||
Matt (matt) Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Where do you have an interview at, Amy? | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
"To all of you who call me a brat and a snob… I never meant to sound like that. This is how I talk with people I know and my friends. It’s not uncommon to talk about your car or housing situation is college…the only difference is mine cost more." Well the first step on the road to recovery is admitting you are a snob. I salute you sir. | ||
Amy_p (amy_p) Posted From: 141.217.4.167 |
Crain's, the love of my life. | ||
Matt (matt) Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Mike's trying to find a job but isn't having too much luck yet. What resources did you use to find any information on possible jobs? | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
Matt, What does he want to do? skillset? qualification? | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 216.11.146.49 |
Jeff - I am not ashamed to be rich just like im sure your not ashamed to be poor. -Chris | ||
Amy_p (amy_p) Posted From: 141.217.4.167 |
I like to check mediabistro, but Monster has the most listings. I just sort of scrounge around job boards. Dice, Detroit Money Jobs, Crain's, News & Freep, etc. Good luck to your Mike, Matt. Job-hunting is stressful business. | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
I know that my milkshake is better than yours. No amount of wealth can better that. My job satisfaction will improve expotentially as soon as I move into performing Brazilian waxing. Crew, are we not skillful beings all? About the only ability I do not possess is the ability to kiss one's ass. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
Don't worry sabbdriver. Some folks up in here (no Jelk I'm not pointing to you ) are envious of money and will fault you for it. Some folks with cash are asshats and soe folks with cash are not. Same applies to middle, and lower income. ...just let it slide. | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.52.61 |
I guess I would just be ashamed to be a status-seeking twit who thinks that being rewarded for passing high school is hard work and a milestone accomplishment deserving of daddy's cash. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
I didn't view his post that way. I just think we was inquiring as to what type of people post on this site. No big deal. I think a few folks have blown this way out of proportion. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
we should be HE. Sorry about that. | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 216.11.146.49 |
Every one is seeking status in life. Its human nature to find a place you belong. To find your niche. some poeople are "pre-med" some are "art students"...some are "fathers" and some are "single guys"...and some have "class" and some don't .. -Chris | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
sweetie, class and money are not the same thing | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
Ain't that the truth. I've seen many folks with lots of money with No class or style. Yet, I know some who have a limited amount of quid, and they have all of the class and style in the world! | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
...but SaabDriver can still be my sugar-twink ;) | ||
Rabbit Fighter (buick_mckane) Posted From: 65.176.145.150 |
Some people talk about their new Saab with people they don't even know and other people just keep their mouth shut and drive. | ||
Lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.194.226 |
Saab, I know alot of "rich" people who have no class at all like Goat said. Class isn't something that comes with the amount of money you have, make, or are given it is something that you are raised with. | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.157 |
well: we certainly are learning a lot about the emotional make up of Forumers, if nothing else. | ||
Lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.194.226 |
Jelk, your great! | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
I think part of the reason people are jumping on Saab driver was because of his delivery, and then his follow up thread asking for people's income. Many people who were raised in more fortunate situations are careful not to sound boastful. For example, when I attend community events which are attended primarily by the less fortunate, I don't bring up my GP upbringing, the fact that my 'rents own two homes and a salmon fishing boat. That would be in poor taste. In fact, there are a number of forumers who were raised in GP and other affluent areas, they just don't advertise this particular info. Saab driver did not know his audience before listing his posessions. I'm sure much of this attitude is due to age. When I was 18, I thought I was rich, too (damn, I was in for a rude awakening)! For those thinking that spoilage is the issue, I really don't think that's the case. Think about it- if you had a lots of money, chances are that you would want to invest wisely. I have a hunch that investing in a Crosswinds Condo, especially with the tax breaks involved, is a pretty darned good idea if you have the funds to do so. Then, add the fact that your child will be attending WSU and you've just killed two birds with one stone, especially with the knowledge that your child will be living among adults and not living it up in the Drinking 101 dorm! I also agree somewhat with Goat. I have noticed more than a few times the negative stereotypes thrown around about GP and wealth. As I stated earlier, I have no problem with those who have more. I dream for the day where listing my personal income on a forum would sound boastful! Another positive to Saab's situation is the fact that a well off family in Rochester was actually willing to buy property in Detroit and let their beloved child live there. Sounds like a family who doesn't believe all the anti-Detroit hype! | ||
Rabbit Fighter (buick_mckane) Posted From: 65.176.145.150 |
Jelk is from Grosse Pointe and I'll assume that he knows that the real money never talks about it away from their tax attorney's office. A lot of them even live downscale lives, driving modest cars and living in homes well below what they can afford. It's the differnce between the old money and the crass noveau riche. I don't care how much money you have, and it's the last thing that I'll resent you for, but you come across as way wrong when that's what you start out talking about, especially when you do it in a city where the average person can't afford socks. Nobody really cares how much cash, earned or unearned, you have, just like nobody is impressed that you're "pre-med". I will be impressed when you get into an actual medical school, even one in Granada, and you will really have my respect when you pass your boards. Anybody enrolled in BIO101 can call himself premed. | ||
Lurkerer (lurker) Posted From: 65.123.68.107 |
Here's the way I look at the situation - I think it's great that Saab's parents are providing him the way they are. It makes up for all of the parents that turn their backs on their children when they find out they are gay. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
Lurkerer, amen to that | ||
Myers (myers) Posted From: 216.152.109.166 |
In my very humble opinion, I think some people on this forum get "annoyed" with people who don't reside in the city, telling other city dwellers, what Detroit should and shouldn't be. Whether the person is from GP, Canada, or Novi, really shouldn't be the issue. While everyone is more than entitled to their opinions, and their ideas, sometimes just "living" in the city 365 days per year opens your eyes to a whole different world. A world that the "weekend" visitor really doesn't see, or understand. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
Kudos to Velma on a great post. I guess sometimes folks get a holier than thou attitude on this forum regardless of money or not. And I'm sure he meant no harm at all. Saabdriver, you should go out to one of these forum gatherings. Folks will lighten up once they know where you are coming from. Every single person that I have met on this forum is and very generous, nice and honest person. Great people in all actuality. Good luck in Med school. And hopefully, you can stick around Detroit. It is a city on the move! | ||
DiscoStu (discostu) Posted From: 165.121.208.250 |
Absolutely Myers, anyone who rolls into town to snap a few pictures of some crumbling buildings or to buy a coney dog at American Coney Island on a Saturday afternoon doesn't have to deal with reenactments of Menace II Society outside of Woodward and John R on a late Saturday night. It'll temper your enthusiasm about the immediate future of the city real quick. | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Jelk, Nice to meet you. I'm a renter who owns three cars. How about you? You know, I've heard that some asshats even sign their emails with the cars they own! | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
You a re right Discostu. But what about the ones who visit who stick around or visit friends and families? Cripes, I think I do more shopping and visiting in Detroit than I do in my city. Not to mention the clubs, concerts... BTW: there are many Detroiters that "live" in the city, but spend hardly anytime there. Go figure... | ||
Myers (myers) Posted From: 216.152.109.166 |
No offense GOAT, but going to "events" is much different than day to day life. Even if you spend every weekend in the city...that's still only about 100 days a year. Try 3 times more and the bullshit becomes more evident. In fact, the days when NOTHING is going on are usually the real test. | ||
Matt (matt) Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Thanks Amy! | ||
DiscoStu (discostu) Posted From: 165.121.208.64 |
Yeah, sad but true Myers. I moved here fresh with enthusiasm but it's hard to maintain it after four years of the same BS. I'm all for the rebirthing of the city but some nights will test a man's patience beyond limits. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.128.39 |
None taken Myers. I understand where you are coming from. Obviously people who live in the city should have a say in how there city is run or rebuilt. I was just showing an example of how some people who DO live in Detroit actaully only really sleep there. While others who don't reside in Detroit are there more times than not. But I'm sure you understand that. PAX | ||
kinopravda (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
my feelings for the city come and go like the tide... lately i've been pretty down on detroit and living here. you know how when the crazies come out with the warmer weather? came back from toronto this sunday to a coast of shimering broken car window glass along the shore of my street. yeah, spring is here! being in toronto just adds insult. yet i spend all of my free time making films that are in some way about detroit... i'm so screwed up. | ||
Patrick (patrick) Posted From: 69.212.60.142 |
Now, I am not trying to start a this city versus that city argument at all or this group versus that group. We all know that a great deal of snobbery exist in the Detroit area. It comes in all shapes and sizes. You can have music snobbery, food snobbery, sports team snobbery an car snobbery. But then you can have the standard “I have more than you” type of snobbery. Now, if I were Saab, I’d be living it up too! I mean, who the hell would turn down a brand new car and a condo? But, I just wouldn’t be vocal about it in any manner whatsoever. I bet every forumer has encountered some kind of snobbery in their lives, and I have had my share. It just sees that this type of class snobbery exists in certain places in the Detroit area, or at least it happens in more in one area, than another. I got to see it up-close many times on this shitty job that I had. Probably about 7 or 8 years ago, I worked at Andiamos, which is a pretty nice restaurant. Well, they did catering throughout the whole metro area. I use to go with them to help set up and clean up. Most of the time, we would simply pull up this catering truck and cook in the back of it, and I would be helping out. We always had to cater in the nicest areas of the metro Detroit area. We did Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Township, the Grosse Pointes, and some of Detroit’s nicest neighborhoods like Indian Village and Palmer Woods. What I noticed in my tenure as a catering helper was the dramatic difference in the way we were treated from one city to the next. I mean, there are assholes everywhere in the metro area, but some places just had a hell of a lot more than others. Take the billion-dollar mile for example. Now, I am not saying that everyone out there is a prick. It’s just that out of the 15 or 16 times I went out there, every time we had to deal with this new money kind of snobbery. These particular people always showed off and bragged about what they had or how much they had. “oh, and we are getting a new BMW this week and I have this and I have that and we are going here and we own that.” The waitresses and servers would come out crying. The valet guys would be pissed because time and time again, they would have to deal with these hard-asses that thought they ruled the world because they were supposedly important because they drove a Jag and they owned a mansion in Oakland Township. Birmingham was the same exact way. Again, I am not judging a whole group or city, but every damn time we went out there, we had to deal with this class superiority thing that they always tried to play. But when we catered in the Grosse Pointes, we never really came across any sort of snobbery. Before we went , I was under the impression that this was going to be worse than all those asshats out in the country, but I was amazed at how courteous and professional the people were. It just seemed like the people were far more down-to-earth and far more approachable, unlike the others. Many of these people came from old money family and they simply had no need to “show” what they had. It just wasn’t they way they acted at all. but really had no need to show it off. | ||
Myers (myers) Posted From: 216.152.109.166 |
Right on GOAT. There are always exceptions to every rule. | ||
Collective (collective) Posted From: 67.104.196.150 |
29 year old father of two living in Downriver. I was born in Detroit, years 1-5 in Dearborn, Mom remarried and we moved to Pontiac where I spent years 5-18 before attending UM-A2 where I spent years 19-22 until I graduated and lived in Romulus for about 6 months until I got married and moved to Troy for years 23 and 24 until I moved to Livonia for year 25 until I bought my first home in Allen Park where I've lived ever since. I make a nice sum of change as VP of a Marketing/Web Development company in the New Center area. We consult the MEDC, COD and a host of other Detroit area agencies. I'm a big boosters of smart growth and personally think that sprawl not only sucks but has latent racial and socio-economic class warfare undertones. I am committed to seeing Detroit prosper not only physically but spirtually as well as an Associate Pastor of a non-demoninational church in the area. I drive a Saturn and love all things Detroit, especially Sports Teams. Hope this helps...just a small portion of who I am. Out | ||
Myers (myers) Posted From: 216.152.109.166 |
Not i33? | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
Wow...I had no idea my car would spur so much debate. I guess it’s just hard for me to see where some of these people are coming from. I’ve never been brought up to be ashamed of having money..and I never called my self RICH, just never really worried about where my next dinner would come from. I simply sad that I drive a Saab and I am 18 and every one assumed I was a snob and a brat. What about people who talk about their Saturn. Aren’t they being snobs to those who take the bus to work? So to all you Saturn drivers I say….STOP BEING SO RUDE! My sister and 14 and still rides her bike -Chris | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
Chris, When are you taking me for a ride? | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
As soon as you buy me some cute underwear -Chris | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
Chris, but you're my sugar-twink so I'll need your creditcard. | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
Sorry crew...Im taken, my "roommate" is alittle more then just my "roommate" -Chris | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
yeah, I got that message. not sure my bf would approve anyway ;) | ||
Plumber (plumber) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
What's the big deal my dad bought me a $30,000 car when graduated from high school as well. High school is tough. Only 98% of students graduate from high school. Chris deserves all the awards he has received for that monumental accomplishment. | ||
DetGuy (detguy) Posted From: 128.36.59.103 |
I'm a 21 yr old senior at Yale University. I was born and raised in Detroit, on the northwest side and went to Renaissance High School. I won't be heading back to Detroit after graduation being that I found a great paying job and opportunity elsewhere. Although, I do plan to come back at some point (hopefully before the next census). | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
LOL @ plumber! A condo and a Saab for graduating HS? So graduation from Wayne should get you a 38' Scarab, Med school a place in the Hamptons, passing the boards a piece of his Bermuda holding company? This guy will be out of Wayne and Crosswinds the first time he gets rolled at night. Start filling out that transfer app for Northwestern. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
of course, this guy could be a full of shit high school freshman just messing with you all. | ||
vas (vas) Posted From: 216.135.148.216 |
so he names his post after his car, that's what I would have done when 18. Volvo83'!. who cares. Saab also put disclaimers all over his stuff--look at his first posts, basically apologizing that he got his money from his parents and asking that no one misunderstand him and think him pretentious. Saab man's got good composure as all the real snobbs try to take him down. Man, I'm becoming bitter like the rest. Maybe Detroiters just have a bad attitude | ||
L. B. Patterson (l_b_patterson) Posted From: 68.168.244.142 |
I'm a 65 year republican bureaucrat. I live in a cul-de-sac in rochester, i make 105k a year | ||
Publicmsu (publicmsu) Posted From: 136.182.2.222 |
Jealousy at its finest... Who cares what he drives? There's a lot of other people that drive nicer cars than most people on this forum, get over it. It's called life. Blind as a pig in heat! | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
vas & msu, it has nothing to do with his handle. | ||
Metrodetguy (metrodetguy) Posted From: 64.12.117.14 |
Patrick, I wholeheartedly disagree with your contention that snobbery exists in greater amounts in certain areas of Metro Detroit. It absolutely occurs in equal amounts all over the region. The only difference is that it takes on different forms from one part of the area to another. As you said, we've all experienced it, but one's background (which determines one's perception) is the key factor as to whether an individual would (necessarily) recognize as well as understanding it. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
Right on MikeM, I think it has more to do with an 18-year-old telling the group (before anything else) they own a Saab and a Brush Park condo and then asking people how much money they make. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.152 |
Regardless. Some folks up in here are just jealous. Plain and simple. Lay off. There are things you all know or have that others don't, but they don't drag you down. So get a grip. It's not the end of the world. The guy asked a couple of questions. If you didn't like it, don't answer! Easy isn't it. Even if he was bragging, so? There could be a lot worse attributes to this person. If all you got to do is whine about this guy, then you don't have much in life to either worry OR complain about. And I wish I was in your shoes. | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
I'm not laughing at saabdriver so much as I am laughing at my imagined (and fulfilled) forum reaction to him. Saabdriver posting his first post here like that reminds me of Eddie Murphy walking into the country bar in the movie '48 Hours'. I could just hear the needle scratch across the turntable. He'll learn soon enough or he'll be gone in a week. Not jealous, just amused. | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
Can a moderator end this thread? I’m getting tired of listing to ignorant, unhappy 40 year olds ate me because they still drive a doge stratus and live in some down river suburb and can only dream of buying a condo or loft downtown. And i'm well aware I stooped to these guys level so I don’t need some smart ass thinking …”I beat him at his own game, Now I can post calling him an immature 18 year old” (Now I know why people hate the city, the people who live there are as first-rate as People Mover) -Chris | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
hate* | ||
bdh (bdh) Posted From: 64.118.156.5 |
I’m getting tired of listing No one's making you read. If you don't like where it went, you're free to get up and walk away. But calling for the admin to cut off the mic? Come on. Take note: there's something to be said for thick skin. It comes in handy in the real world. | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 68.41.23.70 |
Who the hell uses a handle named after their car anyways? | ||
Furnitureguy (furnitureguy) Posted From: 205.188.116.78 |
I apologize to Itsjeff, or Jeff, for my prior post, she sounds like a nelly queen and she is definetly OUT of Control now!! I believe if most of the forumers listed their investment portfolios assests and holdings all the time, this would be nothing more than a WIG TOSS< so hopefully we can keep it what it is and has been prior to her throwing her hair around these threads!!!! Lauging out loud atcha's | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
"...ignorant, unhappy 40 year olds hate me because they still drive a dodge stratus and live in some down river suburb and can only dream of buying a condo or loft downtown." Damm, he just about called out the whole forum! I fit 4 of those demographics. | ||
Asshat In Windsor (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Jackass:
When you buy it with your money, then you'll have something, otherwise I think you're a snobby braggart... Look at my car and condo, thanks Daddy! Your car & condo cost more than most of us will make in 2 or 3 years, good deal for doing what your supposed to be doing, graduating high school... You may not be a bad guy, but your delivery and your ramming you silver spoon down our throats , came out wrong... -Grandmarquis76 | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 68.60.48.185 |
That was meant for only a few on the forum. There’re many great people here who defend me or at least are sophisticated enough to take the time to understand where I am coming from. -Chris | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 68.41.23.70 |
Saab, Quit while your ahead, weather the storm, and move on. I've stuck my foot in my mouth a many times, much as you just have. I've had my share of handouts thru life, but I chose not to talk about them on a public forum. You should have known you'd be rediculed, or maybe not, maybe thats part of being 18 and simply not knowing. Either way, sophisticated or not, you aren't gonna find much pitty here. Let it go. Black-atcha...hoping college teaches you more than what you'll read in books. | ||
Fritzi (fritzi) Posted From: 68.73.201.119 |
detroitgirl stated: “… currently working in healthcare fundraising in the city.” detroit girl, I’m also in my early 30s and have worked in medical admin. for approx. 10 yrs. I’m very interested in what you do. Would love if you’d drop me an email so I could ask you a couple of questions. reachfritzi@sbcglobal.net (Message edited by fritzi on April 20, 2004) (Message edited by fritzi on April 20, 2004) | ||
_ (mauser765) Posted From: 206.148.224.42 |
"(Now I know why people hate the city, the people who live there are as first-rate as People Mover)" Do not mistake this forum for any sort of representation of the population of Detroit or its opinions. For a city with a vastly black majority, this site draws - oh, three or four black Detroiters. Most people I have met here are very nice, well intentioned, white Grosse Pointers. Some others are just insane internet-psycho control freaks. Watch your step - the shit in here is so deep you will need wings to say above it. Enjoy ! | ||
_ (mauser765) Posted From: 206.148.224.42 |
WHO IS JOHN GALT | ||
HerrerA (herrera) Posted From: 152.163.253.67 |
Umm, driving a 86Saab dosent make you a snob lol. The blue book on a 1986 wont be much over $2500. Theres a big purchase lol! | ||
Dan (dan) Posted From: 68.43.93.167 |
Nice Apocalypse Now reference mauser. Saab, A few months back I was in grill, lets say a grill of the Motown variety, and a man over heard a conversation that some friends and I were having. He came over and spoke with us for a few minutes. We got up to leave, and he followed behind speaking to his wife on his cell phone. In the conversation he mention to his wife that she needed to pick up $2000 in cash from the bank. Immediately I and several others looked at each other. Not because the amount was so much, but because he was openly discussing it in front of lots of people he knew nothing about. Later on I found out one of his employees was stabbed, and another shot, all nearby. Both lived and are ok, and this story is not intended to scare you, more then likely they were involved in some shady dealing that we were not ware of, but either way it just makes sense not to discuss such matters. I had a feeling that with an attitude like that guys something was bound to happen. I understand you were just trying to get a general feeling for the forum, and you intended no disrespect, but you should keep in mind people see the car you drive (or your handle that implies a certain type of car) they make note of where you live, if they see you coming out (or hear you discussing it) and they will general make assumptions about you. They might peg you as an easy target, so be aware of it. (not in here, I’m saying in general) I think it sounds like you have a great plan, and a nice setup. Don’t take scrapes on this website to mean anything. It’s a great resource with lots of fantastic people. Just try not to get bogged down in the arguments, they will just kill your time, and you know what they say about arguing on the internet---> http://www.weaintcool.com/Arti cles/argue.html Good Luck (Message edited by dan on April 21, 2004) | ||
Sailor Rick (sailor_rick) Posted From: 12.2.192.223 |
Me mamy slung kielbasa on the Boblo boat and me papy was a bosun on the Black Ball Line. I was raised by Faith, Hope and Charity in the back room of the Woodbridge Tavern. Since me leg was mangled by a devil's claw off Thunder Bay, I support myself with my hurdy-gurdy and "Ki-Ki", my monkey and his "One-Eyed Barking Dragon" trick. Thank ye' kind sir for the ha' pence. | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
HerrerA, Methinks you missed this part: "I actually drive a 2004 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan." | ||
Farrer (farrer) Posted From: 24.247.98.236 |
Pretty funny. Uh, wasn't that an "Atlas Shrugged" ref from Mouser? | ||
_ (mauser765) Posted From: 206.148.224.189 |
"Nice Apocalypse Now reference mauser." Like, "I love the smell of John Galt in the morning" or something ? Hahahah ! I had to go back and read, because I thought this was referring to Atlas Shrugged as well - but it was the "you need wings to stay above the shit" quote. Quotes from the mausersmobile:  (Message edited by mauser765 on April 21, 2004) | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
You can't put the remote down when there are only 3 new episodes of Friends left to air. | ||
_ (mauser765) Posted From: 206.148.224.189 |
Hahahaha ! I already edited the above post when I realised my mistake Jim. I was saying that the poster should put down the remote and read some books. However, the person wasnt referring to the Atlas Shrugged quote, but rather the "wings to stay above the shit" quote which is in fact from Apocalypse Now. LOL My bad. Tell me about this new show, "Friends"..... | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
I wasn't even hassling you in good nature (I know I ain't no white grosse pointer but I just may be pyschotic or maybe neurotic). I was just funnin' on the crap on tv that is pawned off as 'entertainment'. Shit the media is making the end of Friends run to be something of great importance. HOW WILL WE LIVE WITHOUT FRIENDS? HOW? WILL THE PUBILC BE FORCED TO WATCH WILL AND GRACE? | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Hey now, Grace is pretty hot! I'd gladdly take a lap dance from her in some Birmingham restaurant. | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
I see beautiful women every day, Debra Messing is not one of them. Free lap dances in Birmingham could be their new promotional tool. What will happen when Frasier ends, will people wither and fade away? | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.147.216 |
Finally an end coming to this stupidity. Let's move on!!! | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Thank god for "24" thats all I gotta say. Aside from that and sports, I don't watch tv. | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
GOAT, can you remove reality shows from the air. Those have got to the worst shit going. Even more troubling is the public went stupid-crazy over this new round of make-believe. I don't watch much tv but I have caught a few episodes of the show that airs on Fox at 9:30 Sundays. I thought the episode of that show were pretty funny. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.147.216 |
If I could use a magic wand and take away all of this schlock I would. Replace all of it will good sitcoms that are at least funny (even most of those today suck). | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
GOAT, tune into to City Confidential on A&E. Very interesting and I believe Paul Winfield narratted the show. He had the perfect voice for a series of that nature. | ||
eap (eap) Posted From: 63.68.196.38 |
Anyone into Gilmore Girls? | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
Yes, you and I could hold hands and giggle as we watch it. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.147.216 |
jim, I will have to check that out. Thanks. As for the Gilmore Girls....do I have to say anything more. Yikes! (Could be as bad as Dawson's Creek) | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
Hey, I like "Friends!" Jim, you're referring to "Arrested Development." IMOH, that's the best show on the tube in years (not including the decorating shoes on TLC and HGTV). | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 216.11.142.28 |
It’s funny how much my comments got to you. Such a big thread all because of ME! It’s interesting how much debate and how heated people got over a SPOILED RICH 18 year old. Have a good day -Chris | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
Uh, SaabChris, we're talking about tv shows now. You're gonna have to learn to keep up. | ||
31Ford (31ford) Posted From: 205.188.116.78 |
Don't watch much television here,, as I can't afford one. When I do watch TV I look thru the neighbor's window and watch theirs. I do have a good AM radio tho........ (Yes my handle is named after a couple of my cars, but figure what the hell, I couldn't come up with anything better.) | ||
SaabDriver1986 (saabdriver1986) Posted From: 216.11.142.28 |
31ford - Same reasoning behind my "handle" Why is it ok for him and not me..like i said earlyer, isn't he being rude to people with cheaper cars then his. just like many of you think im being rude because i used my car as a handle and some here have saturns? -Chris | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Dude, move on. | ||
DRM (drm) Posted From: 208.236.156.18 |
Supersport, I gotta disagree - The Shield is the best show on TV. Besides that, Sanford & Son reruns and sports, my TV gathers dust. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.168 |
"Can a moderator end this thread? I’m getting tired of listing to..." Kind of like some one starting a bar fight, getting his ass kicked, and then crying for someone to call the police. But back on the topic of the day...Arrested Development is absolutly brilliant. And I have a feeling George Michael's cousin is going to be mighty, mighty hot in a couple years. I wish Liza Minilli would return as Buster's girlfriend...a brilliant role on a brilliant television. | ||
velma (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
The other night Suitor made me sit through an episode of NYPD Crime Scene Victim Unit Law and Blue. It was that episode about the dead guy. | ||
Lisa (lisa) Posted From: 206.135.196.130 |
boycott "Friends"!!! "Arrested Development" is great! | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
The last piece of Arrested Development that I saw was the wayward brother on his Segway in traffic trying to get somewhere. I thought that was great. That may be the best show on television. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.168 |
velma, at least sipowitz kept his pants on during that episode. | ||
31Ford (31ford) Posted From: 205.188.116.78 |
Saab, There's quite a bit of difference between my handle and yours. It's one thing if you use a modern car name. But my handle is Detroit related. Not to mention the historical aspect.. as Fords were/are produced here and the early ones help put Detroit on the map as the mfr'ing center of the world... My daily driver is a '99 Ford Escort So I don't want to hear about cheaper cars. I also have a Ford Festiva for sale at 700.00 if you want really cheap! All this being said I'm dropping the subject....... Back to TV shows..... | ||
Lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.194.226 |
On A&E at 11 on weeknights they have Third Watch. I drop everything to watch that show. | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 63.148.123.128 |
I can't get passed "Green Acres" at 9:30pm. Mr. Haney, Hank Kimble, Eb...classic. | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.103 |
" Such a big thread all because of ME!" daddy might get him a car and a condo and college tuition,and do other things that are just paying him to leave, but it obviously is NOT enough. The poor guy needs attention. | ||
Brasziz (brasziz) Posted From: 65.176.144.54 |
I saw Arnold at a Dearborn mosque. He's turned Muslim just like Cat Stevens. | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
Arnold Ziffel or Arnold from Happy Days? | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
I just put two and two together. Saabdriver1986....1986 was the year he was born. Ok, I'm starting to feel old now. My daily driver is only 3 years newer than the year he was born. My other two cars are damn near twice his age! | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
SS, You just got that now?? geesh, you are an old man! lol | ||
Brasziz (brasziz) Posted From: 65.176.145.89 |
Did I say Dearborn? My bad. Arnold lives in Hamtown. | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 63.148.123.128 |
Part of being well off is not having to ask, "Can I borrow the car keys Dad ?"...like Eb had to, but I'd rather have Mr. Douglas' convertible than a Saab any day of the week. By the way...is anyone interested in a genuine George Washington outhouse used at Valley Forge ? | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
Is Arnold baked? | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.129.130 |
Saabdriver had the coolest idea ever, I have changed my handle to reflect the coolness he has bestowed upon us, I urge you all to do the same... If only my house and car were free too... sigh! | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 63.148.123.128 |
In a way, Jim. In a way. | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
GrandMarqui........., your screenname is too long for me to type now. were you really born in 1976? | ||
Lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.194.226 |
So does that mean I would be GrandLaMans1978? | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.129.130 |
Yes Crew it is true... Does that meet with your approval? lol BTW - I will still reply to AIW | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
AIW, why would you need my approval? just asking! LOL | ||
Brasziz (brasziz) Posted From: 65.176.145.89 |
4/20 | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.103 |
Thanks; but I'd rather NOT be thusly linked to my car. | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.129.130 |
Crew, why were you asking? | ||
Crew (crew) Posted From: 146.9.52.28 |
AIW, I was just thinking that if you had a 1976 Grand Marquis it would just about be a classic...and a boat! | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.129.130 |
Crew, I'm a '76 the Marquis is an '89. Still a boat. | ||
Lurkerer (lurker) Posted From: 65.123.68.107 |
http://www.theonion.com/opinio n/index.php?issue=4016&o=2 | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.103 |
AIW is also a classic, in his own way. | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.129.130 |
Even the Onion is slipping...
A twinprop jet is not possible. The Challenger 604 is a jet, no props there...  | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
jet props but no prop jets...from the geek on the tarmac | ||
Panson (panson) Posted From: 198.45.19.20 |
Hey MikeM - why do a lot of the new planes have those wings with the ends flipped up (see photo above)? Speed? Climb? Effciency? It just looks cool that way? What gives? | ||
track75 (track75) Posted From: 12.75.20.27 |
To me it looks like the plane is flipping off the folks in the terminal building. Bad airplane. | ||
MikeM (mikem) Posted From: 68.43.12.160 |
Efficiency, which improves speed, climb, takeoff and landing distance, fuel burn, range, etc. Winglets cut down on "span wise flow". While flying, the higher pressure air underneath the wing and the lower pressure air on top tend to flow outward toward the tips in an attempt to equalize pressure. This causes extra drag and also wingtip vortices (similar to a horizontal tornado) which can cause smaller aircraft flying behind to get flipped over -- however, they say that the vortex from a 747 is strong enough to roll another 747. The winglets help keep the air flowing from front to back resulting in the efficiencies above. MikeM working on winglets for my Saab in the garage | ||
Lisa (lisa) Posted From: 206.135.196.130 |
if I change my "name" to GrandAmGT, am I still cool even though I can't afford the damn thing? | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.129.125 |
Sorry Lisa, you gotta own baby Asshat in Windsor...keep that name, it suits you! LMAO!! | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 68.41.23.70 |
MikeM, Ever seen "Pushing Tin?" Apparently these vortices can do quite a number on a human as well! LMAO | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Yeah but as MikeM know, as do I that those ATC guys are not all there to start with... | ||
HerrerA (herrera) Posted From: 205.188.116.204 |
wow. this thread sure drags on forever about random stuff. | ||
purple97escort (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
I'm not sure about my new handle. I'm afraid it makes me sound like a bruised hooker from the 90's. BTW, I'll own my car in less than a year! I bought my car from my dad. He charges me a variable interest rate. Phhhbbt! | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.23.154 |
Purpleescort could be the name of your business. If you're interested, Saturday I'll probably get drunk on a 12-pack of Pabst and eat a party store pizza. Keepin' it greazy. . . . | ||
purple97escort (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
eeeewwwweeeee | ||
Supersport (supersport) Posted From: 68.41.23.70 |
Velma, Your handle is suppose to be "Escortdriver73." | ||
purple97escort (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
I'm trying to lie about my age. I'd like people to think that I'm a bright 7 year old. | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Nope! We all know you're a 31 year old midget. | ||
Formula350Driver76 (supersport) Posted From: 68.41.23.70 |
Don't mind me people, nothing to see here. Just taking my new handle for a spin! Uh.....that didn't come out right....errr....I'm gonna shut up now. | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.23.154 |
How long does it take to break a new handle in? | ||
VespaDriver (itsjeff) Posted From: 68.40.39.215 |
City or highway? | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.210 |
"How long does it take to break a new handle in?" took me about 2 winters.  | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.208 |
Sweet ride Carptrash! ;) | ||
Lisa (lisa) Posted From: 206.135.196.130 |
Goat, I'm leasing  so I drive it and can't afford it anyone want to buy a 2003 Grand Am GT for a lot more than it's worth? | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.57 |
'78 Datsun - first new car i owned! | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.208 |
I have been there and done that Lisa. They have you cornered until the lease is either done or you ca sell it with someone taking over the lease payments. Overall, you will be out of a lot of cash. Carptrash. At least it was good on gas. : ) | ||
JRC (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.2.1.153 |
Who wins with lease vehicles? I mean besides the used car dealer? Customers don't like em,...the finance company gets murdered on the residual value. It's no wonder the average American's credit card balance is $6000.00. Everyone is leveraged out the wazoo. And then David Hall comes along and says,...."with our new plan you can afford a $300,000.00 mortgage and consolidate your debt in to one great big pile of deferred debt that will loom over your head until you can't stand it and then right when you're about to break, our next plan will allow you to get a second mortgage based on the projected success of your first born, interest only of course,...you'd be a fool not to get that money now." Irresponsible financing is ruining the world,...along with fossil fuel emissions,....and Jessica Simpson. JRC | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
My first car was an 87 Omni. In 1996, the car accidentally bumped into an SUV with a trailor hitch. It was a complete loss. (sniff-sniff) | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.183 |
Because those Omni's were so great! LOL Was it the small little one or the longer more "sportier" version? | ||
JRC (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.2.1.153 |
I found Velma's Omni:  | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
It was small and gray. The funny thing was that it was in mint condition. No scratches, no rust, nothing. People were often pretty impressed! | ||
Lisa (lisa) Posted From: 206.135.196.130 |
so true, JRC. I have way more CC debt than the average American. but I'm working on it. and I will never lease a car again unless I have money coming out the wazoo. unfortunately I don't see that day ever coming | ||
bdh (bdh) Posted From: 136.1.1.154 |
Forget leasing - Who buys news cars? With all the off-lease cars that hit the used market with low miles and only 24-36 months old, there are a lot of really reliable used cars that are way more affordable. Then again, I don't really care what I drive, so long as it gets me there. Maybe I just don't understand the appeal of a new car And there is an amount of uncertianty associated with used. But for me at least, it's been the way to go. | ||
Lisa (lisa) Posted From: 206.135.196.130 |
I hear ya, bdh. my next ride will most likely be used. | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
I bought my used purple escort from my dad. Come to think of it, my dad gave me the used omni, then bought me an old junky Escort to replace the totalled omni, then bought the junky escort from me when I bought my 2000 civic, then bought my 2000 civic when I realized that I couldn't afford it, and then sold me the used purple escort. You know, I'm starting to understand why he decided to charge me a variable interest rate..... | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 141.217.119.205 |
So it looks like SB86 has gone the way of neo! Yay purple escorts and old grand marquis! ...Protege5-atcha | ||
bdh (bdh) Posted From: 136.1.1.154 |
Ha! Maybe he should consider a second career running a used car autolot? That way, you'd have more selection when it came time to retire your gumdrop. ;) | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 68.78.185.181 |
Actually, I hope to buy back my 2000 civic when the purple escort of love dies. I got it all planned out! | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
p.e.o.l. - Purple Escort of Love... Now what did m.e. stand for again? | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
Wow, that is pretty close! | ||
GrandMarquisDriver76 (aiw) Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Most Exalted Purple Escort Of Love? | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
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JRC (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.1.1.33 |
Can you imagine what form of ridicule you would have had to endure if you had shown up on your "Green Machine", summer of 1978, with a freakin' helmet on? Don't get me wrong, I'm completely against closed head injuries, but that kid's barely a foot off the ground. He could get more hurt if he fell down while walking. JRC | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
as long as i look both ways, i'll be fine | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.124 |
I , myself was a Big Wheel driver back in the day. But my brother loved his Green Machine. I just hated the stearing. Two levers? Bizarre. | ||
skulker (skulker) Posted From: 64.105.118.202 |
I'll put this one to a forum vote.... I'll list all the cars I've owned and you tell me which one I should starting with todays car and working backwards through owenership... '96 Sable '89 Audi 90 Quattro '86 Honda Civic Hatchback (with requisite ghetto low rider rims and thumping bass dohickey...all at no extra charge form the seller!) '84 Alfa Romeo Milano '82 Tempo '74 Celica GT '79 AMC Eagle wagon, with fake woody treatment '76 Renault LeCar, complete with replica French rally team paint job '73 Datsun B-210 station wagon, yellow with black racing stripes '69 Triumph Spitfire (co-owned with brother) '67 Impala | ||
Jfried (jfried) Posted From: 209.131.7.190 |
I had the chips big wheel - it was the first one with a side-pull brake. it was orange, black and bad ass. Patrolman Francis "Ponch" Poncherello | ||
Farrer (farrer) Posted From: 24.247.98.236 |
There's something missing there, skulker but what catches my eye is the '84 Alfa and the '69 Triumph. Do you mean to ask which name you should adopt? Alfa. | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
that sound real nice! | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.124 |
As nice as Carptrash's Datsun wagon. But I think we have all had those cars before. You have to start somewhere. Unless of course your family has $$$. Then you are one lucky person. | ||
purpleescort73 (velma) Posted From: 69.47.93.127 |
I think Skulker's name shoud be Sable37. (snicker) | ||
Panson (panson) Posted From: 198.45.19.20 |
I think Skulker should drop the 67 Impala low to the ground, hook-up the hydrolics, add the spinner rims, and install the fuzzy balls around the interior and then we can go cruise Adrian together. El Chapalin-Atcha | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.137 |
or better yet: , start driving now to Espanola NM for the 2005 Low Rider Capital of the World event to be held there! | ||
peoplemoverrider75 (erikd) Posted From: 68.73.52.174 |
Go with the '67 Impala. You will get way more street cred, | ||
ComfortableShoesWearer74 (lurker) Posted From: 65.123.68.107 |
This is the best thread ever! | ||
skulker (skulker) Posted From: 64.105.118.202 |
Ok....so my mother, all of 70 years young with silver hair and 13 grandchildren works in Ann Arbor and uses the old school term of "women in comfortable shoes" to describe lesbian customers in her store....you might want to be careful with that handle! | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
Hey, maybe your mama's discription applies! nothin wrong with that... if i can watch. | ||
Matt the Deuce (matt_the_deuce) Posted From: 216.150.228.229 |
#1 - 72' Pontiac LeMans, red w/black top #2 - 78' Chevy Silverado Pickup, blue/silver #3 - 79' Plymouth Volare Wagon, red #4 - 84' Ford Tempo, white #5 - 90' Mazda MPV, tan None of these cars were aquired new. Mazda has 185,000 on it. I want to be LeMansDriver67. When I'm on tour for extended periods of time I'm a musician. When I'm not on tour I'm a musician who moonlights in a downtown clothing store and teaches drum lessons. I really want to pretend I'm a developer with deep pockets - but who wouldn't? I went to the Cafe for the first time tonight and met my first forumer in person. I can report that "marcnbyr" is one heck of a nice dude. I can also report that my chicken salad sandwich and tea were splendid, along with the Cafe itself. I will definitely be returning. I can also report that I have to pee. | ||
JRC (225joecampo) Posted From: 69.212.35.36 |
Be careful how you use the word "Report". Some have been kicked in the nuts for that. | ||
Matt the Deuce (matt_the_deuce) Posted From: 216.150.228.229 |
Thanks for the belated ballsack protector. That would explain why I've been walking so funny lately. Please change "report" to "say" or maybe even "let you know" what's wrong with "report"? - LeMansDriver67 | ||
marc (marcnbyr) Posted From: 68.43.15.85 |
Hey I was there, I saw him drink the tea. I can verify the report that he had to pee. | ||
BusRider1988 (brasziz) Posted From: 65.176.144.239 |
You all are cheating. You can't make your handles out of some car you used to own or wished you owned or told some fat broad at the bar who looked pretty good when you were hammered that you owned. It has to be what you own now and it has to running. Like, f'instance, Mazda626Driver1942 had his car repossessed. He can't use that name any more. He has to be WalkingWithALimpGuy now. | ||
ComfortableShoesWearer74 (lurker) Posted From: 65.123.68.107 |
I'm a lesbian? Sweet. | ||
CarInShopToday1978 (gumby) Posted From: 4.229.27.193 |
Had to change my handle on account of my car getting fixed today. I wanted to make it super long but Lowell has a restriction on how many characters can be used. Weak Lowell, weak. lol. On a side note no one had as cool as a big wheel as mine. I had the Knight Rider one. Oh yeah it was sweet. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.245 |
pfffft! I had the ORIGINAL Big Wheel. And NOTHING tops that. Flames and all! | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
Oh Yeah! Wanna race around the block? I'll put out your flames! | ||
CarInShopToday1978 (gumby) Posted From: 4.229.27.193 |
Man Goat, didn't you watch Knight Rider. Man that car could jump schitt and talk to you. Way better than your flamer big wheel any day. I'd still be riding it today if i could get my hands on one of those helmets because you know the danger that come with such high speeds. That and it wouldn't hold my fat ass. Well also the big front wheel wore out and split down the middle giving it a flat tire appearance. P.S. I am in no way attempting to disparage our fellow forumers of the gay persuasion by cutting down Goats flamer big wheel. Said homosexuals are often great individuals and desearve all our respect. Now back to the regularly scheduled argument. | ||
Goat (goat) Posted From: 64.228.146.245 |
LOL @ Gumby!! Maybe pro-ghetto-dan has a helmet you could use/borrow? LOL. I remember when the big wheel would wear out. thump, wheel, wheel, thump, wheel, wheel... | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.82 |
"The Mississippi River broke through a protective dike today. What is a protective dike? Is it a large woman that says "Don't go near there! Don't go down by the river!" ...No, we can't say "dyke" on the air, we can't even say "lesbian" anymore, it's "women in comfortable shoes." Robin Williams - Good Morning Viet Nam | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 172.156.31.176 |
I best Knight Rider was when Kit battled his evil twin. For the unfamiliar Kit was the car! Great quote Carps, I had the pleasure of meeting the actual Adrian Krouner about six years ago. Nice guy. | ||
CarFixedAndWorksGreat78 (gumby) Posted From: 4.229.51.151 |
It's Kitt Jelk not Kit. Man get it right. lol. Knight Industries Two Thousand I might take him up on that if he offers Goat. | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 172.152.131.182 |
typo - my bad | ||
CarFixedAndWorksGreat78 (gumby) Posted From: 4.229.114.84 |
thats cool. I just wanted to make sure everyone could view my useless knowledge of 80's television shows. | ||
Matt the Deuce (matt_the_deuce) Posted From: 205.188.116.78 |
I took a piss next to Robin Williams in a Broadway theatre bathroom back in the Mork and Mindy days. I remember two things: Suspenders and hairy forearms. Have at it boys... | ||
JRC (225joecampo) Posted From: 136.1.1.154 |
I took a piss next to Chris Spielman in what is now the Hockeytown Cafe bathroom back in 1993. Anymore celebrity pissing stories? JRC | ||
Jeff (jelk) Posted From: 172.156.61.130 |
Usually when I excuse myself to take a leak I inform the group that "it's time to shake hands with President Nixon." | ||
Cafe (cafe) Posted From: 68.252.4.167 |
A friend of mind keeps a shoe that Flea pissed on. She was in a bathroom in New Orleans in the late 80's and the Red Hot Chili Peppers decided they should party in the ladies room. | ||
Andrew in Windsor (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.144.107 |
My Dad had a piss in England with Anthony Hopkins... | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.201 |
I was pissing in some place in Guatamala and this guy walks up next to me and says, "I am watching you." [to be cont. maybe] | ||
Andrew in Windsor (aiw) Posted From: 64.228.144.107 |
Great another Manrooter story... | ||
Carptrash (carptrash) Posted From: 216.31.41.201 |
oh come on A: Don't things happen while pissing in Canada? I mean, isn't Red Berenson a canadian???? | ||
Patrick (patrick) Posted From: 69.212.33.113 |
Great, another Pissin-Patrick story to share hahaha. My uncle pissed off the Belle Isle bridge onto a boat below...I shit you not. | ||
Aram (the_aram) Posted From: 68.43.142.29 |
Nothing quite like going to a Wings game or to Tiger Stadium with the legendary troughs with the guys holding their junk with one hand, giant beer in the other: "Heh heh, heh heh, mine's BIGGER!" "Let's go Red Wings! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)" | ||
ItsJeff (itsjeff) Posted From: 68.40.39.215 |
Jelk, my dad says "I'm going to shake hands with the unemployed." | ||
Manrooter (manrooter) Posted From: 68.40.39.215 |
I need assistance lately in peeing. You see, I have a bad back and my doctor told me no heavy lifting... /crickets | ||
BigWheelDriver75 (maxpraxis) Posted From: 68.72.251.98 |
a female friend of mine has a proclivity of urinating in public. she's a squater. her work has been seen on the curb of forest st. during dally in the alley, behind majestic, heart plaza, belle isle... way more i havn't been a privy to in person. she needs help. | ||
jim (jim) Posted From: 198.109.32.13 |
-Nothing quite like going to a Wings game or to Tiger Stadium with the legendary troughs with the guys holding their junk with one hand, giant beer in the other: "Heh heh, heh heh, mine's BIGGER!" "Let's go Red Wings! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)"- Dude, seek help. | ||
Bong-Man (bongman) Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
-Nothing quite like going to a Wings game or to Tiger Stadium with the legendary troughs with the guys holding their junk with one hand, giant beer in the other: Heh Heh...I went to the first concert at Tiger Stadium...Eagles/Etheridge in 94'. The line to the ladies room was about 500 ft long. About 50 guys were lined up at the troughs when 5 ladies decided it was time to take over the men's room. They walked in and stopped dead in their tracks....staring at all the men peeing in a row. One said, "Wow...I've never seen this much ???? at one time !! This is better than Danny's !!" All the guy's caught in a pensive moment were going "hey hey now". Everyone was laughing so hard we couldn't pee. | ||
lilacgirl (lilacgirl) Posted From: 141.209.194.226 |
hehehe...Danny's... | ||
Manrooter (manrooter) Posted From: 68.40.39.215 |
One man's junk is another man's treasure. | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.53.136 |
I've been wondering about that turn of phrase, since I've never heard it before. Don't think I'd use it myself, but does "junk" refer to garbage or a boat? | ||
HighHorse (enigma) Posted From: 206.148.224.219 |
"junk" usually refers to your genitals. | ||
jmy (jmy8) Posted From: 12.75.23.195 |
Yeah, I caught that. . . . But what's the association? Who uses this term? | ||
Aram (the_aram) Posted From: 68.43.142.29 |
I do... It's not that uncommon... | ||
CarFixedAndWorksGreat78 (gumby) Posted From: 4.229.51.241 |
My uncle saw a drunken Martin Sheen pissing on a golf course. |
