Michigan gals

[kadee_29]

I know there are a few of us on here. Everyone else is starting up group threads so we should have one too. :D

[southhavenjen]

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[KKay]

I'm here! It's good to know there are a few more Michigan ladies on here.

The weather has been ridiculously hot, but we are supposed to get a break this weekend (low 80s). 80 degrees will seem cold after the weather we've been having. :)

[kadee_29]

We have a central air unit but right now it doesnt work. We had one guy tell us that we would have to replace the entire unit. So we are sucking it up with just a window unit right now.

I am glad its going to be in the 80's for a few days. I have yard work to get done and its not getting done when its in the 90's. LoL

[Sarah051504]

Michigander here.

Man I must be spoiled I can't even imanage living without air conditioning. Sorry you girls have to do that. This heat sucks but I'm glad it's going to be cooler this weekend cause I'm moving and if it was still this hot we would be miserable.

So where in Michigan is everyone from? I live in the Lansing area.

[kadee_29]

I live in Battle Creek.

[APCullip22]

Hey Ladies! I'm dying in this heat, we need a break!!! I live just south/west of Ann Arbor!

kadee_29: my mom lives in Battle Creek!

[KKay]

I live in the metro Detroit area.

[kadee_29]

NO WAY!! Most people only know of Battle Creek because of the cereal. How weird that your mom actually lives here. Pretty cool.

[LDS Angel 19]

Me too, me too!

Wow this heat really needs to let up now. And did anyone else get storms this afternoon/evening? I was driving home from work in some really crazy lightning!

[Delaney21]

Wow I am shocked that there is a Michigan thread!!!

I'm in the Detroit area and yes its too hot! We did get the storms today and the weather man said its supposed to cool down for the weekend! Lets hope that's true!

[LDS Angel 19]

So, anyone watch/go to the fireworks in downtown Detroit last night?

[Delaney21]

I watched them on TV, but I didn't go downtown. I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the way they were on TV. They were putting a picture over a picture, (like a close up over the top of a far away shot), maybe to try to make it look cool...but I thought it ruined the effect of the actual fireworks. Anyone else watch them?

[southhavenjen]

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[kadee_29]

I think I am the only one who has no idea what we are doing for the 4th. I usually leave it up to DH because MIL always has something or other planned for us. But I havent heard anything this year. We may take the kids to the fireworks at the balloon festival but other than that I have no clue whats going on.

[LDS Angel 19]

I watched on tv too, and I agree the way they did most of the camera shots was annoying.
I went downtown with my parents once when I was younger. It was awesome.

For the 4th I (think) I am hanging out with my Dad Sunday night, (he lives on Lake St Clair) and Monday our friends invited us to their house.

[Katyanne]

Hello ladies!
I'm so suprised and happy there's a Michigan thread!
I'm from the Ann Arbor area, I agree, the weather's been really crazy lately. Since dh works from home, we leave our air on all the time in the apartment.

hubby has today off so he hightailed it to his Mom's to swim in her pool all day so after I get out of work I'll join the mass exodus on the expressway (funfun ;)) and hopefully make it to Birch Run eventually ;)

[Nigellas]

Ohhh - I'm in Michigan too. :) I'm originally from Livonia, lived in Grand Rapids for several years and now I'm in Ann Arbor.

Glad to see others from the mitten here. :)

[Emilie]

I don't live in Michigan now but I grew up in Holland and my parents still live there. I went to Michigan State!

[kadee_29]

Katyanne ~ I am jealous of the trip to Birch Run. I really want to go shopping. ;)

Emilie ~ I think I remember you from the Michigan Brides thread from way back when.


Welcome Everyone!!! :D

[LynzeyAHL]

Signing up - Lansing (west Side) more like Delta Twp for the locals

[KKay]

How is everyone doing?

Emilie - I went to Michigan State too! I was up there last weekend showing a cousin (future Spartan) around.

Has anyone been to the Comerica Tastefest downtown yet? The fam and I went yesterday....had a great time. My DD was busy people watching while DH and I pigged out. :)

[kadee_29]

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!

[silvergrey]

Hi Michigan ladies. I'm spending the summer in East Lansing, and wondered if anyone could recommend a good place for a manicure. TIA!

[Katyanne]

Katyanne ~ I am jealous of the trip to Birch Run. I really want to go shopping. ;)


LOL! I didn't get any shopping done this weekend but its definately a fun place to shop. I also love shopping in Frankenmueth.. :) Definately recommend Bronner's and all the fudge shops down there.. YUM! I'm making myself hungry just thinking of it.

[AngieB]

Hi all,
I am in Lansing (originally from Alpena). I see a couple other that are from Lansing!!! small world..

[Esq.]

Hi all! I am in the metro Detroit area, and am a Michigan State alum as well! :)

Silvergrey- try Douglas J Salon or Day Spa (one in Okemos and one downtown...the one dowtown used to be StephenDouglas. It is on Grand River by Charlie Kang's, I think.) or you can try the Douglas J training school which is on the first floor of the Marriot on Albert Street, right by Harpers, BW3s, etc.

[neatgrlie]

I'm a current MSU grad student livin' in Okemos. The Douglas J school on Grand River in E. Lansing is pretty decent. As I'm on a budget, you can't beat the $14 haircuts. The manicures are decent for the price and the atmosphere is the same as any Aveda salon, which is a neato bonus for the low price of $20...

[Esq.]

neatgirlie- I completely agree! The training school was a must while I was a poor student, and I even drove back up there for a while after I graduated and moved to Ann Arbor. I still miss it everytime I pay a 60+salon bill now!

[red_fern]

Another Michigander here. My husband and I (along with our two dogs) live near Grand Rapids. Both sets of our parents live on the other side of the state in Dearborn and Ann Arbor.

[Winter Biscuit]

Another Michigander. I just moved to the Kalamazoo area with my DH and DD. I grew up in Grand Rapids, went to Michigan State (I see there's a few other Spartans here :D), and then we lived in Holland the last 3 years. DH just took a new job at Kellogg in Battle Creek, so that's why/how we ended up in Kalamazoo.

I don't live in Michigan now but I grew up in Holland and my parents still live there. I went to Michigan State!

My parents live in Holland too :) Have you been out there this summer?

[kadee_29]

Wow. Lots of people on the west side of the state.

Another Michigander. I just moved to the Kalamazoo area with my DH and DD. I grew up in Grand Rapids, went to Michigan State (I see there's a few other Spartans here :D), and then we lived in Holland the last 3 years. DH just took a new job at Kellogg in Battle Creek, so that's why/how we ended up in Kalamazoo.
You arent far from me. I live in Battle Creek.

[cocoa_femme]

Another Michigan girl here. I'm from metro Detroit.

[KKay]

Welcome cocoa-femme! It's great to 'see' another metro Detroiter. Apparently there aren't a lot of us.

[Emilie]

My parents live in Holland too Have you been out there this summer?

Winter Biscuit - no, I have not been back to Holland in a while actually. Nearly a year! We always to holidays in Detroit with the rest of the family. Are your parents on the north side or south side?

[Winter Biscuit]

Winter Biscuit - no, I have not been back to Holland in a while actually. Nearly a year! We always to holidays in Detroit with the rest of the family. Are your parents on the north side or south side?

They live on the north side, on Lake Macatawa. How about yours? We've only been there once or twice this summer so far. We lived on the north side too, about 3 miles from my parents, and just moved to Kalamazoo 2 months ago. I miss Holland, so it's just weird to go back as a visitor and realize we don't live there anymore!

[Emilie]

Mine are southside by the old Point West, now the Sandpiper restaurant area. Did you go to school in Holland? I went to HHS.

[kadee_29]

I thought maybe I would bring up the idea of a get together. Actually Delaney21 posted it in another thread and I said I would bring it up over here. Anyone else up for one???

[APCullip22]

A get together sounds like a lot of fun!!!

[Delaney21]

I'm definitely up for it!

[Katyanne]

Me too!

[LDS Angel 19]

I'm in for a GTG.

[kadee_29]

Ok well then a gtg we will have. :D Now to figure out when. I will be out of the state from Thursday until the end of the month. After that I am pretty much free. Are weekends better or weekdays?? Are DH's included or girls only?? I dont know if Im the only one with kids so I wont ask about bringing them along unless other people are. Does anyone have a preference on where to go??

I am up for pretty much anything.

[LynzeyAHL]

GTG sounds fun!

Any advise on apartments/where to live in the metro area? DH just landed a job in Pontiac and we will be moving when our lease is up in Lansing. Also anyone have a super great employer that's looking for good hard working gal?

I'm excited about getting to start over, but part of me is scared with the new town, new friends, new jobs part almost to the point of anxiety.

Thanks in Advance.

OH BTW I live right behind a HUGE (sharp in Delta Twp) park with a pavilion and play ground and Lansing's pretty centrally located. Metro park in Detroit is huge and fun with the water park in there as well.

[Delaney21]

I think weekends are best because most of us work and will more than likely need to travel to a neutral GTG spot. Is everyone else ok with a weekend?

There are a couple of different things we could do. If we wanted to do something like a park like Lynzey suggested, we could invite our DH and children and make it into a picnic. Or we could do a lunch/dinner with just the girls. I don't have children, but I'm up for either option. I'm not sure how trilled DH would be about going, but I could always ask.

[GeekGirl]

Hello!!

I stumbled across this in the Emotional Support 'I need friends' thread, and well, here I am! I'm 24 and I live in Woodhaven, which is in the Downriver area.

So I hear tell there's going to be a party! I've got ice and a blender, and I make the best chocolate dessert on earth! Where and when we talking? I'm totally down.

Also - where are you ladies getting your awesome toon avatars? I wants one!

[Delaney21]

Geekgirl I'm in downriver too and there aren't many of us. The GTG is just in the beginning stages, so make sure to check back for updates!

Most of us got our avatars on avatarity.com, but you can search for "pinup toons" on other sites and maybe come up with more.

For everyone: I talked to DH about the GTG today and his suggestion was to have it be just the ladies this time, and if we all get along great then invite the DHs and children next time. Basically his reasoning was that it may be easier for us to get to know each other w/o our husbands and children around. If they are all there (Dh and children) it would be easy to just stick around them w/o venturing out to people we don't know. Maybe he's just saying this because he knows I'm shy? What do you girls think?

[kadee_29]

That makes total sense. Your DH is one smart cookie. ;)

Ladies only sounds ok to me.

[LDS Angel 19]

Sounds good to me too. I think weekends are better too.

LynzeyAHL, I work in Pontiac. We live in Waterford. Much nicer town, just up the road. And there are lots of decent apartments around here.

[Katyanne]

I agree too, a ladies GTG first would be great. And then we could go from there. And weekends work best for me too.

Lynzey: Check this website out University of Michigan is always looking for great people in tons of different positions. http://websvcs.itcs.umich.edu/jobnet/index2.html

Is anyone familiar with Great Lakes Crossing? Technically its in Auburn Hills but its got easy access to all the major expressways It would be pretty easy to get to and have tons of different restraunts and shops to spend a day at.

Katie

[Delaney21]

I just went to Great Lakes Crossing for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I found a lot of cute work clothes and there were a bunch of restaurants that I want to try!

[LDS Angel 19]

Great Lakes would be great, it's right up the road from me.

[Nigellas]

FYI – the Ann Arbor Art Festival is this week, Wednesday - Saturday. :)

[GeekGirl]

Great Lakes Crossing is a couple hours from me, but for you ladies, I'll make the hike! :D

[KKay]

Has anyone discussed a good weekend to meet?

Nigellas - thanks for the info on the Ann Arbor Art Festival. I think I might check it out this weekend.

[LDS Angel 19]

As far as when, I am pretty open. We're probably looking at August right? The saturday's in August are the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

[kadee_29]

The best ones for me would be either the 13th or 27th.

Since it would be at least a 2 hour drive for me, my DH and one of his friends will be coming but they will go off on their own and let me have my girls day.

[Winter Biscuit]

Hey ladies,

I am a Michigan gal too - only I'm in Kalamazoo. Just wondering if any of you Detroit-area ladies can recommend a good photographer in the northern suburbs area? My in-laws live in Romeo, and we are hoping to find a photographer who can come to their house to take family portraits. I'm looking for someone who can do a combination of posed portraits and candid photojournalistic type work. I figured that many wedding photographers also do family portraits, so maybe some of you have some recommendations? Thanks! :D

[Katyanne]

Aug. 13th or 27th would work for me as well. I may bring my hubby along and he'd just go off on his own as well. He loves the Bass Pro outlets. And knowing him he could spend hours there.

Anyone ever been to Ludington? DH and I never have but we're planning a little get-away weekend the first weekend in Aug. We'll drive there early saturday morning and wander around all day then find a hotel that night then head back the next day. Sounds like there's alot of fun things to do.

Anyone who's been there or around there do you have any suggestions?

Katie

[Winter Biscuit]

Anyone ever been to Ludington? DH and I never have but we're planning a little get-away weekend the first weekend in Aug. We'll drive there early saturday morning and wander around all day then find a hotel that night then head back the next day. Sounds like there's alot of fun things to do.

Anyone who's been there or around there do you have any suggestions?

Katie

I grew up in Grand Rapids which is a few hours south of Ludington. My brother's wife is from Pentwater, and their wedding and reception were in Ludington. The beach there is great.

The only thing I would suggest is to do some research on nearby hotels in advance to see if any require a minimum stay. I don't know what it's like up in Ludington, but I know that further south (Muskegon, Grand Haven, Holland, Saugatuck) a lot of the hotels near the beach require a 2-night minimum stay in the summer. Just wanted to mention this because I don't want you to drive all the way there only to find that you can't find a hotel for 1 night.

[Katyanne]

Thank You!!!
We've heard great things about the beaches there, can't wait to see them.
I hadn't even thought of that! I'll definately do some research on hotels there.

Thanks!

Katie

[southhavenjen]

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[Delaney21]

Great Lakes Crossing is a couple hours from me, but for you ladies, I'll make the hike! :D

If you are in Woodhaven, then its less than an hour drive to Great Lakes Crossing. Just take 75 straight up.

[cocoa_femme]

Wow, where have I been? A GTG sounds fun! Count me in. :D

[Delaney21]

I'm free the 20th and 27th, but we have a wedding on the 13th so I wouldn't be able to make that day.

[LynzeyAHL]

Great Lakes Crossing <belly flips> awwwww that's like 5 minutes from my in-laws so I know where it us but since that's the exit we take I have negative mental associations I'm willing to overcome for the greater good haha

[cocoa_femme]

I'm open on the 20th and 27th, as well.

[LDS Angel 19]

Looks like we're narrowing it down to either the 20th or 27...either works for me.

And if it's ok with y'all I'm going to invite my friend Tiffany, aka LylMyssChaos from WC. She wanted me to clear it with you guys, since some of you may remember, she's been invoived in some heated political threads and she got the feeling that not many on the WC liked her much... :o Anyway.

[GeekGirl]

If you are in Woodhaven, then its less than an hour drive to Great Lakes Crossing. Just take 75 straight up.

Is it really?? See, I'm still thinking like I'm driving from Romulus. Imagine, someplace being easier to get to from Downriver....

Either the 20th or the 27th works fine for me, I would sort of prefer the 20th though. It's not quite so close to Labor Day.

[GeekGirl]

Hey! Where did everyone go?? Did y'all throw a party without me?

[cocoa_femme]

I know! No one has posted in over a week. Is everyone on summer vacation?

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm here just been busy with work or packing but I could use help

Tell me what you think/know about Oak Park/Ferndale/Southfield and/or Waterford

We're moving to one of those two places and I'm going to be totally NEW to the area.

Thanks!

[GeekGirl]

I'm here just been busy with work or packing but I could use help

Tell me what you think/know about Oak Park/Ferndale/Southfield and/or Waterford

We're moving to one of those two places and I'm going to be totally NEW to the area.

Thanks!

What specifically would you like to know?

Oak Park - Just north of Detroit. Has some nice areas, but get as far north of 8 mile as you can.

Southfield - Also just north of Detroit. Stay north of 696 and you'll be fine. There's a really nice apartment complex at 12 Mile/Southfield Rd that's not too expensive (relatively speaking for the area), if you're looking.

Ferndale - Trendy, cute, fun, artsy. Good Arabic restaurant on 10 Mile (I believe).

Waterford I'm not so familiar with. So when are you moving?

[LynzeyAHL]

We're moving mid October. Basically we're looking at Village green townhomes in Ferndale, I think its pretty much ten mile and 696 by the map right near the zoo?!?

waterford is going to be about 15 minutes from where he works

and if we end up in pontiac (EEEEEK not my first choice) he'll be about 5 minutes from work so we're going thursday to check stuff out.

Right now its looking like waterford is the first choice based on how nice the girls in the office are, location, size and cost. (but I really want the town house so I can have a basement and my washer and dryer out of storage!!)

[kadee_29]

And if it's ok with y'all I'm going to invite my friend Tiffany, aka LylMyssChaos from WC. She wanted me to clear it with you guys, since some of you may remember, she's been invoived in some heated political threads and she got the feeling that not many on the WC liked her much... :o Anyway. I wanted to say something about this since nobody else did. I cant speak for everyone but I never had a problem with her. We shared our househunting stories and I was part of her Michigan mommies thread.

Does anyone else have any thoughts or suggestions on this gtg thing?? If we have it on the 20th I am probably going to have to miss it. DH will be out of town that weekend and I just dont think I could handle driving that far on my own. :(

[MrsSmith]

Can I go to the gtg too?

[cocoa_femme]

Can I go to the gtg too?
Hey, Girlie! Of course you can go. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

(BTW, it's bglenn from the WC.)

[Delaney21]

Does anyone else have any thoughts or suggestions on this gtg thing?? If we have it on the 20th I am probably going to have to miss it. DH will be out of town that weekend and I just dont think I could handle driving that far on my own. :(

Most people said they were free on the 20th and the 27th, so why don't we just do it on the 27th then?

Is the 27th ok for everyone? Is the plan to still meet at Great Lakes Crossing for lunch?

[MrsSmith]

I can go on the 27th (Since cocoa invited me ;)) Great Lakes is a little over an hour from me and I've never been there before. So, it would be cool!

[cocoa_femme]

27th is good for me. Where are we eating :D?

[Katyanne]

I'll have to double check with hubby but I think you can count me in as well.

The wonderful thing about great lakes crossing is the huge food court plus all the other restraunts that are right there. I'm getting hungry just thinking about all the great places to eat. :)

Katie

[KKay]

I hope you ladies have a wonderful time. I won't be able to make it on the 27th. DH and I are going out of town for our anniversary.

There used to be a hibachi style restaurant at the mall (don't recall the name of it)....might be fun for a large group. They also have a Rainforest Cafe, which is fun for the kid in you.

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm in Aug 27

I'll take the day off work where ever we eat is fine I'm not picky

[GeekGirl]

27th...maybe. I have to double check. I just got an invite to a wedding, and that date sounds familiar...

[LyLMyssChaos]

Hey Ladies!! Another Michigan lady here. (Thanks for the heads up shell!)
We've been off the net for awhile due to our move, and computer problems, and well, just life, but I'd love to get to know some ladies in the area. I haven't had a chance to read up on the thread, but I hope I can do that later, as it isn't often that I find other mitteners on the net. I am a native Michigander, lived in the Oakland/Genesee county area, my entire life, and currently live on the "US 23 corridor."
I am a married 26 year old, SAHM of 2, a 25 month old girl and a 15 week old boy. I look forward to making new friends and I'll try not to be too much of an instigator! TTFN while I get caught up!

[cocoa_femme]

Hi, LyLMyssChaos! Welcome :).

[kadee_29]

HI TIFFANY!!! I am so glad you finally joined us. :D

Its CkStorm25 from that other site.

[jordan]

I'm visiting Michigan next week with my family and looking for some fun things to do. I haven't been there in many many many years. DH has never been there and I want to make sure he has a good time. We're renting a house in Saugatuck.

Thanks!

[southhavenjen]

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[jordan]

Jen - Thanks for all the info!! The Dune Rides look like lots of fun, I just have to check to make sure they are ok to do since i am PG... but shouldn't be a problem. I'm sure many nights will be spent at the Butler and other area bars which will be quite fun for the rest of them... but I have found that since getting PG it is still fun to go out a bit.

Can you smoke in bars in Michigan? You can't in CT, which makes it nice for me to still go out...

[southhavenjen]

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[LyLMyssChaos]

Has anyone finalized any details on the GTG?? I think I saw that some people are mentioning August 27 and that it will be at Great Lakes Crossing, but other than that do we have any info?? Like what time?? What restaurant??
I think that someone mentioned what sounded like Stir Crazy, but didn't know the name. I am betting that would be great for a GTG, it's kind of like a mini BD's. I can't say much for it though, because I've only eaten at the food court, Rainforest and thanks to DH...Gameworks. :p

[kadee_29]

We havent decided on anything else other than the date and that its at Great Lakes Crossing. I am not familiar with that mall so I dont really know whats in it. I did peek at the website but most of the restaurants I have never heard of so I cant help there.

What about times?? Anyone have a preference?? I was thinking maybe 1 or 1:30.

[LyLMyssChaos]

I think that 2:00 would be a better fit for LDS_Angel and myself.(sorry to speak for you shell! :o ) Our DH's have a company picnic that day at 12:00, so we thought we could go there for an hour or so and ditch my kids with the men so that we could join you ladies.

Great Lakes Crossing has the following restaurants:

Gameworks(2 story arcade with a restaurant/bar)
Rainforest Cafe(animal/jungle themed restaurant)
Johnny Rockets (50's themed Diner)
Miyako Japanese Steakhouse (hibachi style restaurant)
Kerby's Koney Island (self explanatory-cash only)
Stir Crazy (pan Asian food, mix your own veggies/sauces, the chef then adds meats and cooks it)
Thunder Bay Brewing Company (Michigan themed restaurant, Michigan related menu, brewery)


Also, right in front of/next to/within a mile of the mall, there are several other restaurants:
Chili's
On The Border(mexican)
Lonestar Steakhouse
Joe's Crab Shack-(seafood, very interactive staff, way fun, one of my faves!)
Olive Garden

[LDS Angel 19]

Yeah, what she said. ^ :)

[kadee_29]

Whenever is ok with me. Honestly probably the later the better. I have never been known to be on time for anything. I have a feeling its going to be even worse since we are driving to the other side of the state and we've never been there. :o

Does anyone have any preferences on where to eat?? Maybe we can take a poll of what everyone likes. Or doesnt like.

I was wondering also who exactly is going. Just curious to see how many are going to be there.

[MrsSmith]

Would it be better to go somewhere that everyone is familiar with (like Olive Garden or Chili's)? That way everyone would know what to expect and at least have an idea of what to order.

2pm sounds like a fine time for me. I'll try to get up there a little earlier anyway. I might do some shopping...;)

[cocoa_femme]

2 p.m. is good for me as well. As for which restaurant, I agree with MrsSmith. I'd love to do Olive Garden or Chili's.

[LDS Angel 19]

Would it be better to go somewhere that everyone is familiar with (like Olive Garden or Chili's)? That way everyone would know what to expect and at least have an idea of what to order.

2pm sounds like a fine time for me. I'll try to get up there a little earlier anyway. I might do some shopping...;)

Good call.

If anyone thinks they will have trouble finding thier way, some of us that are from the area could exchange cell numbers to help you out if you want.

[MrsSmith]

You usually have to call ahead to restaurants if you're going to have a group of more than 8 people. So, we'll need to confirm where we're going and who's going to be there at least a few days before we go.

I think a cell phone buddy system is great. I don't think anyone else is coming from my direction though. So, I might not be that useful...LOL

[LyLMyssChaos]

All righty...so far the details that we have nailed down are:

Saturday, August 27th
Great Lakes Crossing Mall
2:00 p.m.

I think that Chili's will be easier for people to find than Olive Garden, so that would probably work best out of the "familiar" places. It is smack dab in front of the mall parking lot, so once you get off the expressway, you can't miss it. Olive Garden is across the expressway and you gotta turn down a side street, but I can post directions here for anyone whom is interested if that is what we decide.

I second Michelle's ideas on the cell phone thing. I'd be more than happy to email my cell phone number to any group members whom may want it.

And thus far it appears that those whom plan to attend are:

1) LyLMyssChaos
2) LDS_Angel
3) MrsSmith
4) kadee
5) cocoa
6) Lynzey
7) Delaney
8) spencer's_girl

If I missed someone, just post as such and it will be corrected.
Oh and I will bring my digital camera so that we can post pics later for those that are unable to attend!

**sorry if it seems I overtook this whole GTG thing...I'm just very much a type A personality and when I see an opportunity to organize, I tend to jump all over it!! :o **

[LDS Angel 19]

Lol... I was just going to say, "Dang, who made her queen of the GTG? " :D :p But I think it's good. We needed to get things in gear.

[MrsSmith]

Wow, ladies, I think we have a GTG queen...LOL

Thanks Chaos. I agree that it was needed. Time goes fast. 8/27 will be here before we know it!

[cocoa_femme]

Lol... I was just going to say, "Dang, who made her queen of the GTG? " :D :p But I think it's good. We needed to get things in gear.
LOL! Thanks, LyLMyssChaos, for coming in an whipping this GTG into shape! :D

[Delaney21]

Wow I'm impressed LyLMyssChaos!

I'll definitely be there and any restaurant sounds good to me.

Just a suggestion, but maybe we should put in our signatures that we are having a Michigan GTG on the 27th so that other people who don't frequent this group often will know about it. What do you think?

[LDS Angel 19]

Great idea.

Also maybe the OP could edit the first post to add the GTG info.

[kadee_29]

The first post has been edited. Once more info becomes available I will put that in also.

[LynzeyAHL]

I got missed two pages back I'm there but I've never eaten at chilis :-( haha

[Delaney21]

I tried to put the GTG info in my signature and its not showing up! Grrr!

[kadee_29]

I noticed that I am the only one from the west side of the state going. If anyone from this area wants to go but doesnt want to drive I have no problem driving. It would get my DH out of going. LoL

PM me if anyone wants a ride.

[LynzeyAHL]

I live in Lansing if anyone wants to puddle here and pool there that would work out.

[Jen309]

Just popping in to say that I'm an original Michigan gal (currently stuck in a rut in Illiniois). My whole family lives there, close family in the Bay City area and extended in the Muskegon/Holland area. I know I'm technically an out of stater, but I MISS HOME! When I used to come home on vacations from school, I literally teared up crossing back into the border under that big blue Michigan banner. Possibly very sad, I know :o

[LyLMyssChaos]

Wow...I can't even imagine missing this place! LOL I have lived here just far too long, so I'm betting I would miss it too, but the thought of it just is not comprehendable! LOL

[spencer's_girl]

wow I didn't know there were this many michigan girls here. i stumbled into this thread by accident but i'm glad i found it.

i'm a michigan native many different places but always in the west side of the state. i'm currently living in allendale which is about 15 mins west of downtown Grand Rapids. My father and my in-laws are both in muskegon and most the rest of my family are in Grand Haven.

I'd love to join you all for the GTG if that is ok. just let me know.

Melissa

[kadee_29]

You are more than welcome to join us. :) The more the merrier.

[LyLMyssChaos]

Okily Dokily ladies, our list as of 8/15/05 1 p.m is as follows:
And thus far it appears that those whom plan to attend are:

1) LyLMyssChaos
2) LDS_Angel
3) MrsSmith
4) kadee
5) cocoa
6) Lynzey
7) Delaney
8) spencer's_girl


Did I miss anybody?? And we still need to finalize a locale. It sounded before like people were leaning towards something familiar like Chili's or do we want something else? I posted descriptions of the other places in an earlier post, and if anyone wants to check out the Chili's menu (http://www.chilis.com/menu/default.asp?Unit_ID=001%2E005%2E0605&tierID=7&menuType=Dine+In&menu=1), feel free to do so and let us know if there is something else you'd prefer!

[MrsSmith]

My vote is for Chili's.

[cocoa_femme]

My vote is for Chili's.
Me too. :)

[spencer's_girl]

chili's get's my vote too

[LDS Angel 19]

Chilli's works for me. Mmmm..... fajitas... :cool:

[LyLMyssChaos]

Chilli's works for me. Mmmm..... fajitas... :cool:
Do you ever eat anything else?? LOL

And ya know?? This is gonna sound stupid, but how are we gonna identify each other?? LOL I mean, can't you just see it, we're all sitting at a table all alone waiting for someone else to show up! LOL

[LDS Angel 19]

Do you ever eat anything else?? LOL

And ya know?? This is gonna sound stupid, but how are we gonna identify each other?? LOL I mean, can't you just see it, we're all sitting at a table all alone waiting for someone else to show up! LOL

LMAO... yes..sometimes. I had a steak at Bahama Breeze last night... :cool:

And as for identifying people all I can think of would be a) we can post pics of ourselves so we have an idea and/or b) tell eachother what we plan on wearing.

[cocoa_femme]

I vote for pics :). Here's me:
http://images.snapfish.com/344736%3B923232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E2337%3D633%3D7%3A%3B %3DXROQDF%3E2323856%3B3%3A835ot1lsi
(I guess I'll have to walk around with that same stupid look on my face, so you all will know who I am.)

[LyLMyssChaos]

Since we're doing the pic thing, and I'm usually behind the camera, this is the only pic I have in the last 3 years. LOL I promise, I will not be carrying the 2 growths that you see on either side of me on the 27th! :p
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d634b3127cce9320f2a692e700000016108AbOHLNy1bM9

[LDS Angel 19]

growths... lol.


I'm fairly certain I don't have anything more recent then a wedding pic on the comp... I'll have to look.

[MrsSmith]

I only have my wedding pics online. I'll have to find something more recent to post. Othwerise, I'll just have to plan WAY ahead and tell you what I'll be wearing...LOL

[LDS Angel 19]

Just for you guys... and b/c I just got a digicam and can't stop playing with it. :) A lovely right-after-work-so-i-was-really-worn-out self pic: (please ignore the zits and the frizzy hair...)

http://images.snapfish.com/3447378%3B23232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E234%3B%3D%3B48%3D835 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A34446399ot1lsi

[Delaney21]

Pics?? I thought that was what our avatars were for! j/k :)

I don't have any recent pics, so my 2 year old wedding pic will have to do for now.

http://images.snapfish.com/3447382723232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2343%3D654%3D%3B46%3DX ROQDF%3E2323%3A36929847ot1lsi

[MrsSmith]

I hate to say it, but I'm still not going to recognize anyone. I'm just horrible that way.

Here's a pic: http://images.snapfish.com/34473%3C9523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2337%3D%3B48%3D58%3B %3DXROQDF%3E23237848799%3A5ot1lsi

[LDS Angel 19]

I hate to say it, but I'm still not going to recognize anyone. I'm just horrible that way.


Lol... :) I could just make a giant sign and stand outside... kinda like a limo driver... :cool:

[MrsSmith]

Lol... :) I could just make a giant sign and stand outside... kinda like a limo driver... :cool:

Perfect...LOL...no, seriously, please don't do that. :eek:
We could just leave our name with the hostess and have her/him bring everyone to the table.

[LyLMyssChaos]

Lol... :) I could just make a giant sign and stand outside... kinda like a limo driver... :cool:

LOL...Only if you have the limo to go with! :p
I guess your car is black, so that could work. Which reminds me...we'll (you and I) will need to figure out which of us is driving. So that way I know if DH and I need to drive seperate or not. Ah, what bliss, I get to leave the children with my hubby and head off to a restaurant where I can order ANYTHING I want!! LOL Maybe you should drive or I might not return home! ;)

[LDS Angel 19]

Maybe you should drive or I might not return home! ;)

Hahaha! :) Aaron and I were thinking that He and I could meet you and Tim at the Trijicon gig and then you and I could go to the CC GTG in my car and the guys can go back to your place in your car.

[LyLMyssChaos]

Hahaha! :) Aaron and I were thinking that He and I could meet you and Tim at the Trijicon gig and then you and I could go to the CC GTG in my car and the guys can go back to your place in your car.
That works for me! I just hope my house is still standing when we return ;) But then again, with both Aaron and Timmy, they won't be outnumbered, so things might go well! LOL

[LDS Angel 19]

I'm sure it will be standing... but you might not be able to recognize it... Lol.. :D I'm sure they'll survive, it'll only be for a few hours.

[LyLMyssChaos]

I'm sure it will be standing... but you might not be able to recognize it... Lol.. :D I'm sure they'll survive, it'll only be for a few hours.

Yeah, it's not the kid's that I'm worried about however! LOL :p

[kadee_29]

Sorry folks but Im out. MIL cancelled on me this afternoon and there is no way I am bringing the kids with me.

Maybe next time.

[Katyanne]

Hello ladies!
Count me in!!! I talked to Hubby about it last night.. I had to twist (yeah right) his arm, he's going to spend the day at Bass PRo shop and gameworks while we're hanging out :D

http://images.snapfish.com/34474%3B2323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2334%3D659%3D8%3B4%3 DXROQDF%3E232399594%3B7%3B6ot1lsi
Its not the greatest picture of me (but my niece sure is cute) and its the most recent picture I have.

Katie

[LDS Angel 19]

Sorry kadee! Definatly next time ok? :)

But I'm glad my proding worked and you got your butt here Katie. :) I'll have someone to talk hockey. :D

[Katyanne]

WOO HOO!! I can always talk hockey ;)
Yup, your prodding definately worked, this is going to be so much fun. I think DH might call one of his buddies who doesn't live far away from the mall and they can do their guy thing.. Probably safer for hubby's credit cards if he's with a friend and not just roaming Bass pro shop by himself for hours. LOL

Katie

[LyLMyssChaos]

Sorry folks but Im out. MIL cancelled on me this afternoon and there is no way I am bringing the kids with me.

Maybe next time.

Awww, bummer! I totally know how that using an in-law for a sitter can go though! Next time we'll have to plan things over your way, and I drop my DH and kiddos off at his family or something!

Also, I was just thinking (I do that a lot, although it doesn't usually pan out to much! :p ) we should probably post some sort of "membership list" or something with stuff like our real names, ages, ya know it would sound really funny to show up at Chili's and be like "hi I'm LyLMyssChaos" although I've gotta admit, I've had the screen name so long (wow, 9 years now! :eek: ) that I totally would answer to LMC if someone called me that! LOL

So I guess I'll start:
Screen Name: LyLMyssChaos
Real Name: Tiffany
Age: 26
Locale: Between Pontiac and Flint
Profession: Stay at home mom
Family Info:
DH: Timmy- 23
DD: Madeline Rose- 25 months
DS: Timothy- 4 months
Anything Else You Want Us To Know: I'm one of those "lucky" individuals that have lived in Michigan my ENTIRE life. In fact, I lived in the same house until I graduated high school and moved out. I have actually only left the state a handful of times, and I have never been to the UP! I think the farthest north I've ever been has been Traverse City and that was for 1 day! LOL

[Katyanne]

That's a good idea Tiffany,
I was just thinking about that, I'd probably answer to Katyanne as well.. I think I've had this screen name for at least 6 years on various web things.

Screen Name: Katyanne
Real Name: Katie
Age: 27
Locale: Ann Arbor
Profession: authorization coordinator at an insurance company
Family Info:
DH: David 29
DD: Draper, cat :)

Anything Else You Want Us To Know: I've also lived in Michigan all my life except for 1 year for college when I loved in Illinois, it truthfully felt like Michigan because about 75% of the students come from Michigan anyway LOL.. Gotta love small christian colleges. hehe.. And with a cat named Draper you can probably already tell I'm a big hockey fan, I can't wait for the season to start.

[LDS Angel 19]

Oh yeah... not a bad idea...

Screen Name: LDS Angel 19
Real Name: Michelle
Age: 22
DH: Aaron, 23
Angel baby Allison Grace June 17th 2005
Locale: Oakland County
Profession: Office slave...er, I mean, Accounts Recievable for a large automotive supplier
Anything Else? I'm also a native Michigander. Love it, most of the time. Grew up in Livonia and then South Lyon, Spent two years at Ferris State and one at Eastern.

[cocoa_femme]

Good idea...

Screen Name: cocoa_femme
Real Name: Bree
Age: 27
Locale: Northwest Detroit
Profession: PR and Marketing
DH: Mendale - 27

Anything Else You Want Us To Know: I too am a native Michigander. Yep, that's right...I'm a lifer. I was born in Detroit, raised in Oak Park, graduated from college and moved to Madison Heights, and now DH and I own a house in Detroit.

[LynzeyAHL]

Screen Name: LynzeyAHL
Real Name: Lindsey AH L(ast name)
B]Age: 27
Locale: Lansing, Soon to be waterford (10-05)
Profession: Job: Currently hardware specialist at Menard's but I am a Certified teacher by proffession
Family Info:
DH: Dan- 23
DD/DS: 3 Kitties
Anything Else You Want Us To Know: Grew up in Michigan too. Same house my whole life, 4 years in Mt. Pleasant for my useless teaching degree. Then Lansing for the last 4 years. Also I NEED a job in the Metro area so if you wonderful gals can think of anything please let me know where to start. I'm totally overwhelmed :confused:

[LyLMyssChaos]

Lindsey,
What is your teaching degree in? I don't know if you'd be interested but my mom is a head start teacher in Genesee County and my parents are fairly active in the program in Oakland and Livingston county as well. I also know a special education teacher at Waterford Mott, and I know of some other teaching positions available in the area. So just let me know if you are looking for something in your field or if you just want a "job." Here is also an awesome website about teaching positions in Oakland County. (http://ww2.birmingham.k12.mi.us/hrapply.html)

[MrsSmith]

My screen name is my real name...so do I still get to participate? LOL

Name - Tamika, age 25
Marital status - Married
I'm an alien, an intruder - I don't live in Michigan...I know, I know...but I'm from Michigan.
Currently, I live in Ohio, 5 minutes from the MI line. My family and in laws all stay in the metro Detroit area, so I'm up there from time to time.
Hubby - Tyreese, very sexy...LOL
Anything else? - I'm very pretty, so you'll all be taken aback by my beauty...LOL..if you can't tell, I'm kinda silly and sarcastic from time to time.

Looking forward to the GTG! :D

[LyLMyssChaos]

My screen name is my real name...so do I still get to participate? LOL
Anything else? - I'm very pretty, so you'll all be taken aback by my beauty...LOL..if you can't tell, I'm kinda silly and sarcastic from time to time.

Ya know?? I don't know if we can let beautiful, sarcastic, outsiders that use their real names participate. :p I mean, where is the fun in that?? ;)
But seeing as how I didn't start this group, I guess I don't get to have ALL the say, so let's vote shall we?? LOL

How geeky am I?? I'm getting excited about getting to meet you guys and it's still over a week away! Just tells ya how little excitement I actually have in my life! LOL :rolleyes:

[LynzeyAHL]

Lindsey,
What is your teaching degree in? I don't know if you'd be interested but my mom is a head start teacher in Genesee County and my parents are fairly active in the program in Oakland and Livingston county as well. I also know a special education teacher at Waterford Mott, and I know of some other teaching positions available in the area. So just let me know if you are looking for something in your field or if you just want a "job." Here is also an awesome website about teaching positions in Oakland County. (http://ww2.birmingham.k12.mi.us/hrapply.html)

Secondary cert in Earth Science and Geography and at this point a job is a job in my field or not. At this point something with paid maternity leave would be cool since we're planning ttc in the next year. Man I'm so not picky and I'm indifferent LOL.

[MrsSmith]

Ya know?? I don't know if we can let beautiful, sarcastic, outsiders that use their real names participate. :p I mean, where is the fun in that?? ;)
But seeing as how I didn't start this group, I guess I don't get to have ALL the say, so let's vote shall we?? LOL

How geeky am I?? I'm getting excited about getting to meet you guys and it's still over a week away! Just tells ya how little excitement I actually have in my life! LOL :rolleyes:

So, what's the verdict? Am I in or am I out? LOL

[LyLMyssChaos]

I guess that I'll vote with a yes, this time! ;)

Now I just have to decide, what shall I wear?? I have 3 different "events" to attend that day, so I think DH is going to let me get a new outfit! Yippie!!

[cocoa_femme]

So, what's the verdict? Am I in or am I out? LOL
Well, I guess my vote is yes :D.

[MrsSmith]

Dang, these Michigan girls are tough...Just to think, I was helping you all out by bringing a little "buckeye spirit" to the party...:rolleyes:

[Delaney21]

You can come, but you can leave that buckeye spirit at home!

[Katyanne]

You can come but leave that spirit at home ;)
Now I can't decide if I should wear a UofM T-shirt or a RedWings T-shirt to the GTG.. I wonder if I could combine both ;)

Katie

[LDS Angel 19]

You can come but leave that spirit at home ;)
Now I can't decide if I should wear a UofM T-shirt or a RedWings T-shirt to the GTG.. I wonder if I could combine both ;)

Katie


A Red Wings hat and a UofM shirt maybe? :D

[Katyanne]

That's a good combination!! :)

Katie

[spencer's_girl]

Screen Name: spencer's_girl
Real Name: Melissa
Age: 23
Locale: Allendale (just west of Grand Rapids)
Profession: Stay at home wife
Family Info:
DH: Keith-34
DD: Cat - Baby
DS: cat - Dusty
Anything Else You Want Us To Know: I'm another native Michigander I have lived in several different towns but i've never lived outside of Michigan. I'm also a big hockey fan and i can't wait for the new season to start.

[LyLMyssChaos]

So ladies, has it been decided that it's Chili's by GLC for the 27th?? Also, we should have our list most likely finalized by Friday, August 26th of attendees, so that way we can call first thing Saturday to let them know how many(if they take call ahead seating anyway ;) ) And we also need to figure out who will do it.
Again, here is our most updated list (as of 8/21/05 @ 8:20 p.m.):



MrsSmith
cocoa
Lynzey
Delaney
spencer's_girl
LDS Angel
LMC
katy




**If I missed anyone, please post it, so we can fix the list!!**

[MrsSmith]

So ladies, has it been decided that it's Chili's by GLC for the 27th?? Also, we should have our list most likely finalized by Friday, August 26th of attendees, so that way we can call first thing Saturday to let them know how many(if they take call ahead seating anyway ;) ) And we also need to figure out who will do it.
Again, here is our most updated list (as of 8/21/05 @ 8:20 p.m.):



MrsSmith
cocoa
Lynzey
Delaney
spencer's_girl
LDS Angel
LMC




**If I missed anyone, please post it, so we can fix the list!!**

That looks good to me. Thanks for putting me first ;)

Let me know if there's anything that I can do. I'll probably be in the area a little early to check out the shopping.

[Katyanne]

I'm going too!! :) Can I be added to the list?

There's tons of great shopping around the mall, I'm usually partial to the fudge shops or the Edie's Ice Cream stand but there's some great clothes and books stores there as well :)


Katie

[MrsSmith]

Hey ladies,

It's just a few days before the GTG and I just wanted to make sure that everyone had finalized and was ready to go!

I think everyone has responded and there's nothing left to do. Did we decide if someone was going to call ahead for seating at Chili's?

[LynzeyAHL]

Mrs. Smith Your sig cracks me up b/c my aunt and uncle have been married like 30 years and she calls it Marital Blister!!!

[LyLMyssChaos]

As of Thursday August 25 @ 10:12 a.m. the details for the GTG are as follows:
Saturday August 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Chili's in front of Great Lakes Crossing
3940 Baldwin Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1219
Phone: 248-335-0658
You can directions to Chili's here (http://www.chilis.com/mapquest/mqtripplus.exe?link=chilis_tripplus&addr_destination=3940+Baldwin+Road&city_destination=Auburn+Hills&state_destination=MI&ZD=48326-1219&DCC=US&static_destination=1).

People that are attending:


MrsSmith
cocoa
Lynzey
Delaney
spencer's_girl
LDS Angel
LMC
katy


I would be happy to call ahead for our seating. I will be calling at noon on Saturday, so I will be going with the above list, unless I receive either a PM or a post here by 10 a.m. on Saturday. If anyone wants my cell phone number in case you get lost, just PM me and I'll give it to you. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday and I will take plenty of pictures for those of you that cannot attend!

[MrsSmith]

Mrs. Smith Your sig cracks me up b/c my aunt and uncle have been married like 30 years and she calls it Marital Blister!!!

That is too funny. I bet she has some great stories about marriage...LOL

I haven't been to Great Lakes before, but I'm assuming that you can see it from the express way or there's a sign telling you to get off, right? I'll find it. If not, I'll just get off at Baldwin Road.

Looking forward to it!

[LynzeyAHL]

Mapquest it. I think The Joslin Rd Exit is less congested and you just go down GLC Drive and you'll hit baldwin rd (I checked yesterday when I went to see DH) that way it was ALL RIGHT TURNS which traffic around there has had the potential to give me road rage in the past ...

[Delaney21]

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to make it. I have to take the CPA exam on Monday and I'm really not ready for it so I am supposed to be dedicating the weekend to studying. If I can get enough studying in before the GTG, I will be there, otherwise, I will need to wait until the next one to meet everyone.

[MrsSmith]

Oh no Delaney :(...I really hope that you can make it, even for a little while.

Mapquest gave me some horrible directions. It told me to take 75, get off at Telegraph, then take Telegraph to like Southfield and get on 696 and get on 75 again... :eek: Why in the world would I do all that? DIrections are funny. I'll just go the way I think...LOL

See you all tomorrow :)

[LDS Angel 19]

Delaney, That's too bad. We'll miss you. But good luck with the CPA exam!

Mapquest does give screwy directions.

I just swpied this from the GLC website, maybe it'll help.

North
Four ways from the north: I-75 S to Exit 84. Baldwin Rd. Go right. I-75 S to Exit 93. Right on Dixie Hwy. Left on Walton. Left on Joslyn or Baldwin. I-75 S to exit 89. Right on Sashabaw. Left on Walton. Left on Joslyn or Baldwin. S on M-24. Right on Brown. Left on Joslyn.

East
Three ways from the east: M-59 W to I-75 N to exit 83 ( Joslyn Rd.), Left on Joslyn. M-59 W to I-75 N to exit 84 B (Baldwin Rd.). Right on Baldwin. M-59 W to I-75 N to exit 79. Left on University. Right on Opdyke. Left on Walton. Right on Joslyn or Baldwin.

South
Four ways from the south: I-75 N to Joslyn. Left on Joslyn. I-75 N to Exit 79. Left on University. Right on Opdyke. Left on Walton. Right on Joslyn or Baldwin. Watch for the Great Lakes Crossing signs! I-75 N to exit 75. Square Lake Rd. W. Right on Opdyke. Left on Walton. Right on Joslyn or Baldwin. I-75 N to exit 84 B right on Baldwin.

West
Three ways from the west: M-59 E to I-75 N exit 83, Joslyn. Left on Joslyn. M-59 E to Williams Lake Rd. N to Dixie Hwy. Follow Walton E. Left on Baldwin or Joslyn. M-59 E to I-75 N exit 79. Left on University. Right on Opdyke. Left on Walton. Right on Joslyn or Baldwin.

ETA: Ok those kind of suck too! Basically, find Joslyn or Baldwin and you're there. And there are signs.

[LDS Angel 19]

Hi girls, I have some bad news. I just got a call from LMC's DH. She's in the hospital. They think she may have had a mild stroke. So, needless to say, it's most likely that she won't be able to make it tomorrow, even if she gets to go home tonight. And I will probably go see her, so I'm not sure if I will make it or not.
Please think good thoughts for her. I'll update when I know something.

[Katyanne]

Oh my gosh! I'll definately keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm not going to be able to make it either. :( I'm sorry.

Katie

[LynzeyAHL]

OMGosh I'm such a Jack@$$ I started packing boxes with dan and lost track of time. I am SOOO sorry by time I got down there you'll already be done and junk. I'm so mad at myself!!!!!!

I hope you ladies have a blast I can't wait to hear a recap

(beating myself up ... :mad: )

[kadee_29]

I cant believe I didnt get an email saying there were posts. :mad:

LDS Please let us know how she is doing. I will be keeping her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

[LDS Angel 19]

Sorry I didn't get back with an update yet. She's had a bunch of scans and tests, she finally got to go home Sunday afternoon. I guess they still really don't know what happened, it could have been a stroke or possibly a heart attack. I saw her Saturday afternoon and she was at least in high spirits. Since she's home now she might come by here herself with a better update.

So, did ANYONE make it to our poor little GTG? :)

[cocoa_femme]

No, I didn't make it either. There was this huge "incident" at work on Friday evening. So, I had to come in at 3 a.m. on Saturday morning. I didn't leave until 11 a.m. So, needless to say, I was way too tired to make it. I hope whomever did make it had a good time and took tons of pictures.

[cocoa_femme]

LSD, thanks for the update on LMC. I'm glad she's home, from the hospital.

[MrsSmith]

Oh my goodness, I haven't been on here in a few days. I really hope that LMC is doing better and makes progress.

Traffic was unusually bad in my area. I tried to make it to the GTG, but it was about 2pm when I hit the Detroit area and there were 3 accidents that really tied things up. I figured that no one would be there by the time I got there, so I just went to my mom's house.

Looks like no one went at all. :( Oh well. I hope everyone is doing alright and has a good week!

[LyLMyssChaos]

Hey everyone, I'm home from the hospital, and I am so sorry I missed the GTG! I swear, my little trip to the hospital couldn't have come at a worse time. Thanks for your well wishes. It's hard still a little hard for me to type, as I'm trying to get the strength back in my left arm/hand, but I'll give you guys the basics for now(if anyone wants the full details, feel free to message me and I'll email you a copy of my post from my livejournal, or if you have LJ, I can add you to my list if you want!) But, anyway, I did have a minor T.I.A which is very similar to a mini-stroke, just without the lasting effects. I should be able to recover quickly, but we are still working on the underlying cause. So far we know that I have something called : a slight occlusion of the left transverse venous sinus, which basically means that there are 3 major veins in your brain, a left, a right and a central. Well, my right and central are clean as a whistle, but there is a cloudy patch in my left one, which in the scan indicates a slight blockage. We'll know more after the nurologist gets back the blood work that he sent out that will tell him how thick my blood is, as well as some other things. But in the meantime, I'm on a 325 mg aspirin a day regimen to keep my blood thin, so that it doesn't clot up in the blockage and really cause a stroke or an anneurism. Now, how much would that stink? LOL Sorry, I have to joke about it because I'm really actually scared after having my 32 year old cousin pass away from a "headache" that was really an anneurism bursting, just like 3 weeks ago. From what I have found, this disorder was most likely a complication of my most recent pregnancy. Well, I'm going to go for now as my hand is still extremely weak and now it kills just from typing this, so I'll be following along, just probably not responding much, but I'll try to pipe in as I am able to!

[Delaney21]

LMC - I'm glad to hear that you are doing better, and hopefully you will make a fast recovery!

[kadee_29]

Just a bump to see how Tiffany is doing. :)

[LyLMyssChaos]

Thanks K! I'm still here, although not doing better. I see the doctor on Friday and we'll know more after that. I actually feel worse than before I went in the hospital, so I sure hope that the doctor can do something to relieve some of this stuff!! I'll be sure to post(or have Michelle post) as soon as there is an update!

[ilovepink]

Hey girls!

I'm getting divorced and moving back to my home state: Michigan! I'm looking for a rental house or condo for now in the Holland area. My mom lives in St. Joseph and my sister and her hubby live in Zeeland. I haven't had a chance to read the whole thread yet to get to know you guys but I'll get around to it!

Have an awesome day!

Kallay

[LyLMyssChaos]

Welcome Kallay! Sorry things have been kinda slow around this place lately.

I was wondering if perhaps once gas prices creep down a little more if anyone is interested in a fall get together since our other one crumbled?? I'd love to try it again and I promise, I won't be in the hospital this time around! :p Maybe us "easterners" could find our way out "west" this time??

Nothing new to report on my condition, I'm still in just terrible pain, but hopefully we'll know more soon. I've had a couple more TIA's, with a little more lasting side-effects, so that hasn't been fun, and I'm just worried that it is taking the doctor's so stinking long to figure this out. I think the worst part about this is that I just want it fixed, ya know? Tell me what we have to do and just do it already, goodness! LOL

Our kid's are growing by leaps and bounds. And just out of curiosity, how many of you ladies have kids?? I know that Kristen and I do, but does anyone else?? Are we all married?? Just checking for future get togethers.

[kadee_29]

Welcome Kallay!!!

Tiffany I really hope your drs get their heads out of their behinds soon so you can figure out whats going on. That almost has to be worse than the actual problem. Ding dong drs....I tell ya. :rolleyes: ;)

I am all up for a gtg whenever, wherever. Hopefully we can all make it this time. :D

[Chimichanga]

Ladies I'm hoping you can help me out.

I'm taking DH to the Michigan football game this weekend. Where are some good places to eat?

We're not "bar" people - we hardly ever drink. DH isn't a fan of super crowded places either (so I'm guessing campus type places are a no go). Any suggestions for reasonable good dining? We'll only be in town Friday night through Sunday morning.

TIA!!

[spencer's_girl]

Chimichanga i don't know how nice of a place you are looking for but there are two big boy restaurants in ann arbor here are the addresses for them both they don't have a bar and they are reasonably priced when my DH and i go it usually costs between 25.00 and 35.00 for both of our dinners

3315 Washtenaw & Huron Parkway
Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

3611 Plymouth
Ann Arbor , Michigan 48105

and here is the link for the web site there is a menuhttp://www.bigboy.com/breakfast.asp?category=1
hope this helps
melissa

[AirForceLove]

Hello everyone! I am taking the advice of some and coming over to check out this thread! I dont' have much time to read it, leaving to go to the gym but it is great to find this thread.

Take care,
Jen

P.S. KADEE you live in Battle Creek??

[Esq.]

In Ann Arbor, you can go to Mediteranno (across from the mall). I love that restaurant. There is a good Italian restaurant named Palio on Main Street. The Prickly Pear is pretty good. Gratzi is good, but pretty expensive. All of these, with the exception of Mediteranno, are on Main street and are *almost* within walking distance of the stadium.

Let me see if I can think of some more...

[LyLMyssChaos]

It's not necessarily a restaurant, but you should totally try to get into The Oasis Hottubs. (http://www.oasishottubs.com/default.asp) They are awesome and beyond relaxing!!

[kadee_29]

I do live in B.C. How are you liking it here?? Sometimes I love it then there are other days I wished I lived somewhere else. Like in the middle of winter. ;)

[LynzeyAHL]

It's not necessarily a restaurant, but you should totally try to get into The Oasis Hottubs. (http://www.oasishottubs.com/default.asp) They are awesome and beyond relaxing!!

I was at a comedy club and a comedian was making cracks about places like this and he said something about bubbling vats of splooge and ever since then I am so completely and totally grossed out that I can't even use the GC I have for said mentioned place. [shivers] ugh!!!!!

[AirForceLove]

KADEE I don't mind it here. My husband is from up north (Gladwin) so we have family here. I am not from here. I am from TX, but the first time my DH took home to meet his family, I fell in love with MI.

We have been here since February. We bought our first house and just recently had our second baby. We have a son who is 16 months and our new son is 2 months.

We are in the Air National Guard and work at the Guard Base, you know the one that ALMOST closed down.

I am so loving the weather right now. This morning was WONDERFUL with the temps cooling off. Perfect weather for a bon-fire!

I don't mind winters at all. I have been stationed all over with pretty bad winters so they don't bother me to much. I just hate being stuck in the house! :(
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From my Hello from MI thread:

I have never been to Cereal City but we went to the Worlds Longest Breakfast Table and used the bathroom in there. I want to take our oldest boy there to have Breakfast with Tony the Tiger.

Do you gals have any get togethers??? I am so glad you ladies pointed me to this thread!

Have a woderful day! :D :D :D
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[LyLMyssChaos]

I was at a comedy club and a comedian was making cracks about places like this and he said something about bubbling vats of splooge and ever since then I am so completely and totally grossed out that I can't even use the GC I have for said mentioned place. [shivers] ugh!!!!!

Oh yuck!!! Ya know?? I was totally freaked about that too, but from what I hear it is actually really clean and they have stricter water standards than they are required to. LOL

AFL Glad you found your way over here! I'm happy to see another Michigan mama with little ones (I have a 26 month old girl and a 5 month old boy :) ) If you actually fell in love with Michigan, and don't mind the winters I can definitely tell you are not a native! LOL We tried to have a get together, but things fell apart the day of. Go figure!! I think we are going to try to plan one for the fall, but we'll see what happens? Perhaps the Cereal City tour?? LOL

[kadee_29]

We are in the Air National Guard and work at the Guard Base, you know the one that ALMOST closed down.

Do you gals have any get togethers??? I am so glad you ladies pointed me to this thread!

I do know the guard base. My daughter goes to school very close to there and we live north of it by about 8 minutes.

Like LMC said, we did try for one gtg so far but it sort of fell through. We are trying to get another one around for sometime this fall though. But if you ever want to get out of the house and do something let me know. I am taking classes at the local college but other than that Im normally free.

[Chimichanga]

thanks for all of the recommendations ladies! I totally appreciate them. :) We try not to eat fast food too often (thanks to the movie Super Size me) so I am always looking for alternatives to that.

Sand - I'm open to sushi (I enjoy some of the rolls and such) but DH thinks of it only as raw fish and nothing else :rolleyes: Since it's for his b-day, probably not for this trip. but thank you!

[AirForceLove]

Kadee What school? Yea that would be great. I am always looking to do something? How old is your daughter? I have a 2 month old and I 16 month old. We live in the Harbor Creek area.

LyLMyssChaos Way too Cool When I was active duty Air Force most of the places I was stationed at had pretty sever winters so the snow and I don't bother me. Well, ice does. I HATE driving in it. Oh you have little ones too! Hopefully a get together will be soon. You know I have not atually been on the tour yet at Cereal City. How is it?

[kadee_29]

AirForceLove My daughter attends Endeavor Charter Academy right there on Helmer Rd. She is 7. I also have a 22 month old son.

Too funny about where you live. We are actually looking at houses out there so we can move.

Let me know when you have some free time and maybe we can meet up with the kids or something. :)

[kadee_29]

*bumping*

We were doing so good about posting for a few days. Then it all went to shit again. LoL

[AirForceLove]

kadee HOw weird, I did post something. It is not here. We love it out here. It is so quiet and the best part is we can have bon fires with out having to get a burn permit. We LOVE to have bonfires. Runs in my hubby's family. :-)

We haven't done much this weekend. Cleaned this weekend, and today is our family day. We should have gone out yesterday. The 2 month old was doing really well yesterday. Today he is all gassy! I went to WW yesterday and dropped 4 3/4 lbs! YEA!!! I have to loose all the baby weight.

Anyway, I have to go get my oldest up from his nap.

Oh yea, KADEE, we should get together sometime. That would be fun.

Jen

[LynzeyAHL]

*bumping*

We were doing so good about posting for a few days. Then it all went to shit again. LoL

Posting Posting

lol

I'm bored out of my mind yet lacking the desire to even look on monster for a new job, but not having one lined up for when we move is stressing me out. OHHH the viscious cycle!

Anyone do home based stuff and love it?!? ie pampered chef, tupperware, sex toys. I would love to sell this stuff but I am NOT good about bugging people to set up stuff. know anyone who does a few of these catalog only and still make ok money at it? I dunno I'm too young and poor to retire but the older I get the more I hate WORK.

does anyone think I'm burned out and in need of a vacation? ;)

GTG at Danny's of Windsor LMAO who's in?

[cocoa_femme]

GTG at Danny's of Windsor LMAO who's in?
LOL! We totally went there for my bachelorette party :D.

[LyLMyssChaos]

GTG at Danny's of Windsor LMAO who's in?
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Ummm, you'd have to count me out of that excursion. I don't think that I could enjoy that, besides I'm too broke for something like that. LOL

And here I am posting, but not much to say. Gas prices have finally dropped below $2.60 yahoo!! We are supposed to be getting a new car this week; either a Chevy Malibu Maxx or a Chevy HHR, to replace our 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix(so not a family car! LOL). I finally got my referral to the neurologist...they won't see me until the middle of October, so we'll see if I can push that up any. Timothy now has 2 teeth and can say 3 words. Madeline is up to the same ol' antics. LOL So that's what new with us, I'll post again when I have more to say!

[LynzeyAHL]

well Kadee was concerned no one was posting I thought I'd throw in a little shock factor.

my husband calls it the hotdog stand <snort> :o he was like should see if your 'chick friends' wanna go to the hotdog stand now that you live close

boys :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:

[LyLMyssChaos]

my husband calls it the hotdog stand <snort> :o he was like should see if your 'chick friends' wanna go to the hotdog stand now that you live close
boys :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:

LOL Tell him it's actually more like an "beverage mixing" service. LOL If ya tip em a little extra they'll use a really long "stir stick!" LOL :p :eek:

[kadee_29]

Bwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[LynzeyAHL]

He started mumbling something about dental floss and I had to stop the vulgarity

I was actually cracking up over channel 95.5s naughty moms night out pics is what prompted the whole thing

So I'm less than a month away from the move now getting more and more anxious by the day. I wish I could find a job. I'd feel better if I could get one lined up.

[LyLMyssChaos]

So I'm less than a month away from the move now getting more and more anxious by the day. I wish I could find a job. I'd feel better if I could get one lined up.

I know how ya feel. So are you guys still moving to Waterford, or did you guys decide to move somewhere else?? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Waterford because then you'll only be about 20 minutes away from me, and even closer to LDS Angel. You would have friends before ya even moved! LOL :D

[LynzeyAHL]

Yes we've picked the Village Green Apartments right on pontiac lake road and we sign 10/14 move on 10/22 I'm excited. But I hope the complex isn't too 'ghetto' though we're only there 9 months and I can handle it unless my sh!t gets broke into then I might not be so ok at that point. But I'm really close to Telegraph and 59 so I'm already learning my way around just from the few times I've been down there. Seems like a good area to call home.

[LDS Angel 19]

Yes we've picked the Village Green Apartments right on pontiac lake road and we sign 10/14 move on 10/22 I'm excited. But I hope the complex isn't too 'ghetto' though we're only there 9 months and I can handle it unless my sh!t gets broke into then I might not be so ok at that point. But I'm really close to Telegraph and 59 so I'm already learning my way around just from the few times I've been down there. Seems like a good area to call home.

Cool! That's way close to me. Once you guys get settled in we should get together.
Everyones definition of 'ghetto' is relative, but I've been by there and its actually a decent place. We chose to live where we do (Laketree Apts) cause Village Green was more expensive. :o

[LynzeyAHL]

glad to hear it. I have lived in the ghettoest part of lansing. while we where there we had a package stolen off our front porch that were most of my christmas presents dan had ordered for me that year from LL Bean. Expensive wool sweater matching hat mittens and scarf. Someone took a baseball bat to my windshield and ppl would bang on our windows at night when they were cutting through our yard from the party store to the alley. We moved after 4 months I couldn't take it.

it taught me to go to neighborhoods at night before living there b/c by day it looked like a perfectly 'normal' neighborhood.

I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it :eek:

[LynzeyAHL]

Cool! That's way close to me. Once you guys get settled in we should get together.
Everyones definition of 'ghetto' is relative, but I've been by there and its actually a decent place. We chose to live where we do (Laketree Apts) cause Village Green was more expensive. :o

we stayed with the village b/c we didn't have to pay any fees since we live in the one in lansing that's the only reason and they offered us a short term lease with no adtl expense since we want to buy a house next summer.

[LDS Angel 19]

we stayed with the village b/c we didn't have to pay any fees since we live in the one in lansing that's the only reason and they offered us a short term lease with no adtl expense since we want to buy a house next summer.

Ooh that's good. Where abouts do you think you'll be looking at houses? Waterford, or will you be going back to Lansing?

[LynzeyAHL]

well the next 9 months will determine how this job pans out EDS and GM have to renegotiate their contracts in 06/06 and we're hoping and praying that it means dh will still have a job if that happens then we'll be purchasing a home somewhere in metro detroit. I like the waterford area/lake orion/auburn hills/grand blanc and southfield are all not bad but Dan's grandparents are in St Clair Shores and I like that scs/roseville area too.

Guess it will totally depend on property values and such. We wanna start TTC first of the year so we will have to buy a house or be stuck renting with no room and a baby + gear so that's our motivation :o

[cocoa_femme]

Ladies, I have question for you...What bank do you go to and why?

The reason I ask, is because DH doesn't like CharterOne and wants to switch.

TIA!
B

[LynzeyAHL]

lol we belong to three different credit unions haven't had a 'bank' since I was in College and National City started yanking everyone around with the limited atm transactions/minimum deposit blah blah blah I joined a credit union and have been very satisfied since.

[LDS Angel 19]

We have Bank One. We like it ok. We have the "Maximum Strength Checking" with no fees or anything, and a savings acct. that is tied to the checking and will transfer money over automatically so we don't overdraw. We use the online banking quite a bit, but they are a little slow in posting transactions to it.

[KKay]

We also have Bank One. Overall, I like that bank (I switched over from CharterOne, actually First Federal back then), but I do think they are very slow to post transactions online. They do OK on weekdays, but they are slow to post on the weekends.

[LyLMyssChaos]

well the next 9 months will determine how this job pans out EDS and GM have to renegotiate their contracts in 06/06 and we're hoping and praying that it means dh will still have a job if that happens then we'll be purchasing a home somewhere in metro detroit. I like the waterford area/lake orion/auburn hills/grand blanc and southfield are all not bad but Dan's grandparents are in St Clair Shores and I like that scs/roseville area too.

Guess it will totally depend on property values and such. We wanna start TTC first of the year so we will have to buy a house or be stuck renting with no room and a baby + gear so that's our motivation :o


I wanna put my vote in for the Holly/Fenton area! :p :D LOL Fenton is actually nicer than Holly (but in Fenton, you pay more for the house, less for taxes, Holly it's more for taxes, less for the house.) Holly is about 10 minutes from I-75 and U.S. 23 runs right through Fenton. We live in Tyrone Township, which is just 5 minutes south of Fenton, on U.S. 23 and DH works in Wixom, so it's not too bad.

That is so cool that you will be living so close!! You, Michelle and I will definitely have to get together once ya move. Maybe even give ya a hand unpacking? I mean, after all, Michelle and I should be old pros at that business by now! ;)

[LyLMyssChaos]

lol we belong to three different credit unions haven't had a 'bank' since I was in College and National City started yanking everyone around with the limited atm transactions/minimum deposit blah blah blah I joined a credit union and have been very satisfied since.

I missed the question about the bank thing, so I had to chime in on it. We LOVE our Credit Union. We actually belong to 3 right now as well(one from when I was in high school that you have to live in/go to school in the town it's in, so I kept it in case we move there, we had to join one in San Antonio for our mortgage, and we have the one that we use.)

[cocoa_femme]

Thanks, everyone! DH and I do belong to a credit union, but we only use it for savings. Maybe we'll look into checking there, as well.

[batgirl]

Hi Ladies,
My name is Jen and I am a newbie to this site (as of today!) I thought I would introduce myself to you, since I too am a Michigander. I was born and raised here, attended MSU, moved to the Northwest for 4 years (for my hubby) and just moved back to Michigan in January.

Anyway, I saw that there were a few MSU grads and UM grads here and I was just wondering... who do you think is going to win Saturday's game?

I personally would love to see the Spartans 5-0, but being a long time MSU fan (and a Lions fan :( ) I know that it can go either way.

Anyone want to start a friendly wager? Winners can gloat, losers can sing (or type) the winning school's fight song. Any takers?

I'll start...
MSU will be VICTORIOUS!!!
MSU will be 5-0 and UM will still be winless in the big10!

[LDS Angel 19]

I'm a big Wolverines fan, and I'll admit I'm a little worried.

[Esq.]

MSU Is Going To Kick Some Wolverine Ass! :)

[LynzeyAHL]

:rolleyes: ehhh sports LOL

so now that dh and I are moving I get a call from a company I interviewed for earlier this spring offering a paid internship. Thinking about taking it but it would be a two hour a day commute...

Paid Internship would you do it or no?

what pros and cons can you think of

[Katyanne]

I'm definately concerned about the game on Saturday, I mean UofM is unfornately not doing as well as they normally do. so I'll definatley be on the edge of my chair on saturday.

GO U OF M!!!!

Katie

[LyLMyssChaos]

I hate to say it, but this is the first time that MSU has been favored to win since 1968, so it's gonna be the Spartans, unless Carr can pull off something miraculous! *sigh*

[Mrs. M.]

Hi Michiganders! I used to live in MI and wanted to come out of lurking on this thread to say hi :)

My DH is from Livingston county, so we visit there often.

[Esq.]

I am curious regarding all of the Wolverine fans. Why do you prefer them to State? If I had not gone to State, I would not give a crap about this game. I root for State bc I am a Spartan. I don't think all of the Wolverine backers posting went to U of M. So, I guess this question is really for Wolverine fans that did not go to school there. What makes you favor U of M? Just because they are usually favored to win?

On a side note: State is always the underdog, even when it is (rarely) favored to win. I like rooting for the underdog, and am proud to have a team that surprises everyone (not me) when this game comes around.

Sing it with me batgirl...

On the banks of the Red Cedar,
There's a school that's known to all...

[LDS Angel 19]

I grew up real close to AA and went to Eastern, so I call it close enough to be a UofM fan. :D

[LyLMyssChaos]

Hi Michiganders! I used to live in MI and wanted to come out of lurking on this thread to say hi :)

My DH is from Livingston county, so we visit there often.

Ahh, I live in Livingston county!! Hello Mrs. M! LOL

[LyLMyssChaos]

The reason I support U of M is because I have several friends that are alumni and it's kind of a joke between one of my really good friends and I...she is a diehard Sparty (she graduated in 2002) and so we constantly rib each other about who is better. I was supposed to attend U of M, but never did( I did work on a student film on campus there, though :o ). If I had my pick of all the college teams, it's all about BYU and the Florida Gators! LOL

In any event :p :
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
the leaders and best
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!

[batgirl]

MSU Is Going To Kick Some Wolverine Ass! :)

Yeah Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go right through for MSU
Watch the points keep growing
Spartan teams are bound to win
Their fighting with a vim
Rah Rah Rah!
See their team is weakening
We're gonna win this game
Fight Fight Rah Team Fight!
Victory for MSU!!!!! :D

[Sarah051504]

Don't post much in here but I'ma big lurker. Just had to add my vote for State, I'm such a big Spartan that I've got green blood :p

[Esq.]

I have been handing out the lyrics to the MSU fight song all morning long! I don't want people to embarass themselves when they get caught singing the wrong song!

ETA: I could post the alternate lyrics to that song, LMC. They are much better!

[Mrs. M.]

Ahh, I live in Livingston county!! Hello Mrs. M! LOL

LylMiss, how funny! Weren't we on the same preggo thread, too?

[LyLMyssChaos]

ETA: I could post the alternate lyrics to that song, LMC. They are much better!

I'm up for a laugh, please post away. I'm not so loyal to U of M that I'd get upset or anything, I just like their colors better! ;)

Mrs. M: I seem to recall we were. I had my DD in July of 2003, and if I recall you had your DD in August of the same year, correct?? You'll have to forgive me as I'm not so good with Roman Numerals and having been in 2 pregnancy groups since then, things tend to get jumbled up a tad! :o

[Mrs. M.]

Yup, August 28th is her bday. But you are way ahead of me, since we are still in the negotiating phase about when to have baby #2 :D

I also did not post much back then.

[Katyanne]

In any event :p :
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
the leaders and best
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!

WOOO HOOOOO!!! I knew they'd do it!!!
YAY!!!!

Katie

[Delaney21]

Like Kyrsten, I find it strange that there are so many U of M fans, but that's the way it always is. Everyone likes the team that wins, even if that means liking U of M Football, but liking State Basketball.

I graduted from U of M, but I am still a State fan. Weird I know, but in the area I live in, everyone is a U of M fan and they annoy the crap out of me.

[Esq.]

Like Kyrsten, I find it strange that there are so many U of M fans, but that's the way it always is. Everyone likes the team that wins, even if that means liking U of M Football, but liking State Basketball.

I graduted from U of M, but I am still a State fan. Weird I know, but in the area I live in, everyone is a U of M fan and they annoy the crap out of me.

I just don't understand why someone would be a fan of a college team, unless they went to that college, worked at that college, had a spouse or child that went to that college. Just bc that team tends to win? I don't get it. Unless I was in one of the above scenarios, I don't think that I would give a poop about this game.

You see, I root for the Spartans come hell or high water, win or lose. I am not rooting for them bc the usually win, but bc I actually FEEL something for the school that they represent. Some of the best times of my life were at that place, and I honestly love it. It was so nice to be at school again yesterday. I felt a bit old after watching all of the young'uns go by...but all the same...I love that school.

It seems to me, however, the majority of U of M fans are actually not alumni. Spartan fans are pretty much all alumni, spouses of alumni, parents of students, faculty, etc.

Jessica makes a good point...who do non alumni choose when it comes to basketball? Clearly, State always has the better basketball team (in the same way that U of M always has the better football team). So, if you are a U of M fan when it comes to football, are you a state fan when it comes to basketball? My bet is that most U of M football fans don't give a crap about basketball, or if they do, root for the Spartans bc they are the 'better' team.

I was crushed yesterday, as was everyone I was tailgating with. We went from screaming our heads off, to quietly cleaning up our site. Within half an hour we were all packed up and driving off, with nothing but sad looks on our faces. We played a good game though. A mighty entertaining game. And we hold our own, which no one ever gives us credit for. And when we win, U of M fans are always making excuses instead of giving the credit that is due. But, like I said before, we NEVER get the credit that is due. This is the second year in a row that this game has gone into overtime. Last year was triple overtime. That in itself says something about the Spartans, who are never favored to win, but every few years they do anyway.

[Delaney21]

Kyrsten - on a side note - how the heck were you posting while out tailgating?

[Esq.]

Jessica- I wasn't! I wasn't on CC at all yesterday. I am confused...

[Delaney21]

OK I'm an idiot. I thought this was posted on Saturday morning, instead of Friday morning. I figured you were handing them out at the tailgate.

I have been handing out the lyrics to the MSU fight song all morning long! I don't want people to embarass themselves when they get caught singing the wrong song!

ETA: I could post the alternate lyrics to that song, LMC. They are much better!

[LyLMyssChaos]

I am a Wolverine B-ball fan and hockey fan too!! :p I told ya, I was supposed to go there and just didn't. I also had a former employer that was just over obsessed with the sparties and well, that killed any chance of liking them for me! LOL As for giving you guys credit?? You played an awesome game, it really could have gone either way this year and there were several times where I thought you guys could have won it. I acutally felt kinda bad for you guys losing it at home. I know how much sweeter a victory at home against a rival can be. If it's any consolation to you though, one of my best friend's makes sure my kid gets the fair exposure to state, and well, if I'm going to a college campus to hang out?? I usually wind up in Okemos, so ya know the crowd I run with. Sometimes I wonder if I follow the wolverines just to be the "different" one because it is total State country around here. LOL ;)

[LDS Angel 19]

Sooo... anyone else excited that hockey's back?

[LyLMyssChaos]

Nope...I'm not a fan of the pros...Timmy is convinced that it will be different this year with the rule changes, so we DVR'd the game and I'll check it out. My biggest pet peeve was with some of the rules and Timmy said they were all of the ones that they got rid of this season, so we'll see. LOL I am however very excited that the pistons pre-season kicks off on Monday with open practice:p !!!

[LDS Angel 19]

Man, you're no fun.. :p

[LynzeyAHL]

LDS do you like Don Cherries(?SP?) in windsor that's a big hockey bar

its gonna be wierd being so close to my old college stomping grounds again

[LDS Angel 19]

LDS do you like Don Cherries(?SP?) in windsor that's a big hockey bar

Never been. Might be fun though.

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm not sure if they're still around but I could have sworn it was on Pelissier in windsor b/c we'd go there and then hit up Cadillac Jack's and sometimes Downtown Zs

man blast from the past haha