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I used to have a spot at bagley and grand river, next to the gaslight, but honestly once everything went cashless that is why I quit parking there. But you can find some good spots in that area. 

3 hours ago, ewsieg said:

Wonder if I was parked in there that night with you.  We had no idea why we couldn't get out, but it took forever and then it was fine, cars finally began moving and we drove up and all traffic was gone. 

Ever run into an issue where you have an issue getting to a lot that you grabbed a spot via the ParkWhiz app?  That's been part of my hesitancy with it, that i'll pick a spot, be happy with the price and it'll end up where traffic is stupid or construction pushes everyone to one area that I have to go to for that spot.  Whereas without it, if something like that is happening I could just go around and try to find an open lot a little further away and just enjoy the walk.

I’ve never had that problem.   Just avoid those closest. The ones I mention above are usually stress free. Depending on where you come from. 

31 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

We come 

If you come in from the West, I like to take 94 to Livernois, South down to Mich Ave, East to Cass turn north, cross Grand River and all the lots on the West side of Woodward are right there. Also an easy exit going back the same way as you stay out of the ramp traffic near the stadium. Haven't been down this year yet but I think those also were $20-30 as of last season.

Similar.  If traffic looks to be backing up near 96 I either get off at Warren and that to grand river or will try to hit the grand river exit, which was closed a long time.  Heading down grand river if you stay in the right you avoid the line of people, who for whatever reason but I’m glad they do, try to turn onto the 75 service drive.  It looks like a backup but you fly right by.  Then turn down Elizabeth near the new UM school.  My lots are either 2130 or 2055 Cass. 2055 is better I thjnk because a right turn exiting takes me to Michigan and I take that back to Trumbull to get back to 96 to 94, avoiding the traffic at grand river and 75. 
 

if there’s a ton of people or an event at Ford Field then I pick a lot by LCA.  For wings games I usually park in the structure if I’m fortunate to get a suite pass, if not then of those same lots and walk it. 

I parked there in the beginning of Comerica but once got stuck via a stalled vehicle so never again.

The free and low cost parking around the stadium are pretty much gone with new construction going on.  I now use the ParkWhiz app to get parking ahead of time as many of the lots are part of their system.  You pay ahead of time and get a barcode to get in.  If you want to try street parking over off of Cass north of 75 that's an option if you don't mind walking.

It's usually in the $20-30 range.  

that's great.

The home jersey with the hat D is not as unique to me as the one they used for the 60 years prior so I don’t care about it anymore. 

Not for nothing but Oprah needs to be held accountable somewhat for unleashing Dr Oz and Dr Phil on us.  I don’t know how.  Maybe just shaming. 

Was it ever alleged they did something when it seemed like we had a no hitter every night?

That’s a distinction with a difference. It’s a matter of degree but not principle. I think you are missing the overall point that actually supports your argument.  The left is not as single minded as the right. There’s a big divide.   If I were running for office here as a Democrat and said “I think netenyahu is a murderer and what they’re doing in Gaza is horrible” many on the left would abandon me and I’d have no shot.  If I said Hamas are terrorists and Israel should be able to defend itself…  I lose a bunch of others   The point is within the left are distinct groups with very absolutist positions on Middle East politics. Any statement about one side that doesn’t include a “but…..” is a career killer now. 

My problem is when it seems forced. I can see the Red Sox doing their thing on marathon Monday because it’s organic. There’s a direct link and they always played early on that day.  But you can’t force this stuff. I thjnk San Diego did something similar with camo jerseys and that city is almost synonymous with the Navy stuff there. That’s all fine. But don’t force Kansas City and Detroit and the Dodgers into something that’s not immediately evident. 

I think Aldi by design is supposed to be cluttered and cramped.   I love Aldi.

There's people bitching that they don't use British accents in the upcoming Odyssey.

I guess that's supposed to be the standard of ancient historical pieces.

7 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Except that that is exactly what Israel is doing today in the West Bank. The State of Israel has bought and paid for the critique they are getting. 

Having sympathy with anyone is dubious when there are no good guys. 🫤

There are no good guys and I refuse to say "yeah but....." when criticizing one or the other.    I have many friends, people I could text right now and get a response, who have had families either killed or houses destroyed in Lebanon by Israel. 

4 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

It doesn't break on a particularly consistent pattern. Just as an example, it's GOP candidates for Michigan Regent seats that have been the most outspoken in opposition to the shout out to the Palestinian activists in the UM commencement speech while it is a board with a majority of pretty mainstream Democrats that has been roundly criticized for allowing the mood on campus to become toxic/dangerous to Jewish students in the first place. 

If a democrat running for office in Michigan spoke out against anti-semitism their poll numbers in the primary would go down.  It's the left politicians that have to tap dance.  The right wing, not so much.  They can be pro israel all they want.

agree with your assessment.  This is a case where many things are true all at the same time.  There is a genocide in Gaza and what many in the IDF and others are doing is horrific.  I just read something yesterday about rapes and beatings of women and children.  What happened on Oct 7, 2023 is equally horrific.  Netyenyahu is a bitch and finally got Trump to do his bidding.  He's a horrible individual.  Jews are being targeted with antisemitism and also people conflate criticism of the government in Israel with anti semitism.  It's all true.  But too many are forced to pick "sides" and have to tread lightly without offending someone who they also agree with on nearly everything.  I refuse to pick a side and pretend that's pure and free from atrocities.  

Was Verlander transferred to the 60 day DL?  I have been kind of out of the loop.

I'll have a little fun.

Not sure if I or someone else has told this "joke" before.

According to B-R, 3 Tigers have worn it and I have no memories of the 2 who wore it last year wearing it...

Matt Gage and Rafael Montero.

The unique history of the number is why I don't like it.  It's like Bull Durham and the fungus on shower shoes.

The Kroger on Ecorse is so much better than our options.  That's become my place if I need to go to one. 

But usually we do Dearborn Farm Market or Westborn.

Nothing speaks to an org's confidence in a player's future than handing out a uniform #99... of course maybe that's what he wanted.  But also of course, #99 is Wayne Gretzky and it's famously unique to him so.... not sure I like that either.

I've found that they want you to use the USB connector on their fixtures... but that's a crapshoot because it seems one switch has to be on then the fixture off....  I don't know.  It's annoying for sure.

I guess less hassle for them to pay electricians to manage it. A friend of mine used to be the guy at the Hyatt in Dearborn.  

17 hours ago, NorthWoods said:

And never forget Georgia Championship Wrestling - the Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs Buzz "Mad Dog" Sawyer feud remains the greatest of all time.   

Are you aware of the story behind McMahon buying that time slot? I don't remember it at the time but have seen clips of the WWF/WWE programming in the studio, which looks so weird.  THe locals didn't like it and McMahon sold it to Ted for like $1M which he used to fund Wrestlemania.

12 minutes ago, chasfh said:

I think this makes following the game as a sort of athletic ballet more enjoyable, since every play is a move that makes up the entire dance, and whether your team or the other team is making that great play, you can appreciate and enjoy it either way as part of the greater performance. That doesn't mean you can't be disappointed if your team loses—after all, you do have an established preference—but it's better if it's just a momentary bummer you're over as soon as you leave the ballpark than if you're stewing on the injustice of it all for the whole next day or even longer.

I think for me it's also part of growing older...  I don't know.  I just don't get worked up anymore. The 2013 ALCS might have burned me out.  Last year's ALDS and the year before was fun, but when they lost that game, I went right to bed.  It'll be what it'll be is what I told myself.  Maybe its because I figured they couldn't win it all anyway so just get it over with?

54 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

the key is you have to enjoy watching a baseball game in an of itself, not only as a piece of a standings race or WS quest. Ernie did.  This also goes to the root of why some people say they don’t care if the team is bad for 10 yrs if they can win 1 WS per decade and others don’t care so much about championships but don’t want to watch a bad baseball team yr to yr. Baseball is both a team competition and a pastime. 

Maybe this is wrong but the comfort I take in the team not playing great is that most of my baseball fan experience is at the games themselves.  I don't like empty stadiums but packed stadiums annoy me. I enjoy being at the ballpark.  My seats are easy to get to.  The bathroom is 30 feet away. I can see the entire field.  I'm outside.  It's great.  When the team is in contention the stress level goes up because I actually care if they win or lose.  

Great tweet today that I read. Ted Turner spent 20 years making it easy for a kid in Montana could watch the Braves. MLB has spent 20 years making it harder for a kid in Atlanta to watch the Braves.