  Harsensis Member Username: Harsensis Post Number: 57 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.227.102.82 |
I found this story in the Free Press this morning. Looks like the Columbia might be going to New York again. It's a loss for Detroit, but hopefully she will be saved. Hopefully it just doesn't get moved to rot more. Here in the link http://www.sscolumbia.org/home .html | ||
Bvos Member Username: Bvos Post Number: 1540 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.238.170.38 |
It looks like the Columbia is going to NY for good. At least it looks like she'll be in good hands. Folks around here don't seem to give a rip about her. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 469 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
most around here dont care about anything historic | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 772 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
That's absolutely the case: NO ONE IN MICHIGAN WITH ANY MEANS GIVES A FUCK. NO ONE. Outrageous. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1904 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
Just curious, what benefit would anyone receive for donating way too much money to restore that boat. There are more important causes today that are not receiving funds. What would the boat do, if it was restored? Why is the boat historic anyways? | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1584 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 216.31.144.2 |
Sarcasm, right eric_c? Private donors offering $100m+ for charter schools; Private donors funding the riverwalk; Private donors funding CM; Private donors guaranteeing college educations for every qualifying graduate of Kalmazoo schools; The list goes on. | ||
Bvos Member Username: Bvos Post Number: 1552 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.238.170.38 |
Dabrich, where is that money when it comes to the Columbia? There is no list. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 773 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
...and that was my point, Dab. No one cares about the Columbia. Merch - read the link and you'll find out what makes her 'historic'. For one, she's the oldest steam-powered passenger ship in the U.S. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3899 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.171.136.201 |
Detroit makes, the world takes. Be proud that another great thing in Detroit is appreciated elsewhere. It previewed in Detroit, it was tested on a run to Bob-lo Island, and now it's playing in New York City. This brooks no demeaning. Detroit, you didn't keep every Hudson and Packard you made, did cha? Show some pride, eh. jjaba. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1586 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 216.31.144.2 |
I miss understood. I read it as nobody in Michigan gives a fuck, not nobody in michigan gives a fuck about the columbia. With that I don't disagree. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 774 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
I miss Understood, too, Dab. She was awesome. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1906 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
If someone gives money for the Columbia there is less money for something else. Homeless? Riverwalk? What do you sacrifice? Rehabbing the ship does nothing for Detroit or Michigan. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3901 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.171.136.201 |
Compare what Kalamazoo has done to the restoration of the Columbia. See if New York would give every kid in the Hudson Valley a free college edukasion. Gimme a break. jjaba. | ||
J32885 Member Username: J32885 Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 68.41.108.161 |
It's sad, that we are losing the Boblo Boat Columbia, for good this time as it looks. Just taken a look at that website, it doesn't mention a thing about the boat's history serving on the Detroit River and the money to restore the ship from these so called private investors, is really coming from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. At least the St. Clare is still in good hands for the time being. | ||
Xd_brklyn Member Username: Xd_brklyn Post Number: 153 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.88.89.94 |
Yep, New York City will take the Columbia and make it her own. No question. I mean, who sees Jason Giambi in an Oakland A's uniform anymore? Still if their plan flies, it will be exciting to see the Columbia hit the big city. Even with the mammoth cruise liners that dock here, the Columbia will no doubt be one of the top boats in the waters here and that is something Detroiters, at least those who knew all along what a special boat she was, can be proud of. Hopeful they pull the Columbia through recovery. Even with New York money involved, IMO they're still walking a tightrope. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1132 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
At least we have the memories of the Boblo Midnight cruise. The dance floor would be sooo hot from the engine room and the people owuld be dancing all the way from the Island back to the Detroit dock | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10194 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
In the words of the great Rasputin: SINK THAT SCHITT DOWN! | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1649 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.209.182.166 |
You people aren't scrollers, are you? | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 833 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.209.165.170 |
Speaking as one who knows and given the former ownership of the boat, it never stood a chance here. Good luck in NY, I will visit when there......and hopefully she'll make it. That's gonna be a long tow. (Message edited by D-Day on June 21, 2006) |
