PBJ Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Here's something cool.. it's urban because.. uhm, it's sidewalks and people in cities. And how friendly and helpful people can be. http://www.tweenbots.com/ If nothing else it's a catchy tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Slater Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I saw that yesterday! I want a tweenbot. Anyhow, something I've been meaning to ask for about a year now but keep forgetting about by the time I come home. What's up with the gurgling storm drains? I've noticed them on Grandville, Commerce, and South Division. It isn't a constant gurgling. It's silent for a time, then suddenly "gurgle gurgle SLOOSH." Most storm drains I've seen do this also emit steam or other visible gases. What causes these to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I would think that it is steam relief valves. ~John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I have this song stuck in my head. I'm now passing it on to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Can anyone point me in the direction where I can find the top 5 to 10 employment sectors (BLS industry definitions or equivalent) represented downtown? Edited May 18, 2009 by Rizzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegalTDP Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Delbridge Langdon Jr. {sodEmoji.|} The Grand Rapids Press Ugh... Digital Desert Camouflage unees? Seriously, Whitecaps? That's how you celebrate Armed Forces Day at the ballpark? Speaking as one who just got off active duty, I appreciate the show of support and all... But I want you guys to look good too. Why can't you just wear a yellow ribbon or a flag or something? When I lived in San Diego, the Padres wore camouflage every Sunday home game. To come home to GR and see our team doing the same thing... I mean, what else is there to say, but "ugh." Edited May 20, 2009 by RegalTDP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Jay Leno on the Tonight Show mentioned Grandville Michigan about a story of a tortoise escaping in his monologue. Did a search and found the article that he was joking about: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/kent_...s_from_backyard ~John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Speaking of NYC, they've completely closed sections of Broadway near Times Square to traffic, part of Bloomberg's master plan to make NYC more pedestrian friendly. http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/05/26/broadw...ll-on-vehicles/ and no, I'm not advocating re-closing Monroe Center to traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Slater Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Might actually work for Manhattan, since they already have a huge amount of foot traffic there regardless of cars.. those are probably the only situations in which pedestrian streets would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenstyle Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I just now noticed: I'm a HAMLET ! A Whistle-stop no more! [swaggering around the room like Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloise Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I just now noticed: I'm a HAMLET ! A Whistle-stop no more! [swaggering around the room like Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"] As we say in Cyburbia, Zenstyle is in teh Clube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Slater Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 And I'm a Burg.. I never notised this happen. I shall call myself, Slatersburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloise Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Somewhere on UP is a listing of progression through the various "levels." Perhaps one of the global types could help with a pointer. On Cyburbia, every 1000th post is heralded with a special thread about "teh Clube" (mispellings deliberate). Odometer is provided by the number of b-characters in the second word. Forum users then pile on with a multitude of comments about slacking. It's pretty cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Slater Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I stumbled upon The Grand Lady riverboat docking area whilst exploring some trails along the river. No boat, and the ticket booth seemed dark and unused. I had completely forgotten the thing even existed, so I went to the website, and all I see are schedules for October 2008. Did the company fold up over the winter or is the boat still in operation? Without any bicycle trails or buses connecting Grand Haven with Grand Rapids, the idea of using a boat to leisurely get there sounds appealing but I have no idea if it's still in service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amylynne Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I stumbled upon The Grand Lady riverboat docking area whilst exploring some trails along the river. No boat, and the ticket booth seemed dark and unused. I had completely forgotten the thing even existed, so I went to the website, and all I see are schedules for October 2008. Did the company fold up over the winter or is the boat still in operation? Without any bicycle trails or buses connecting Grand Haven with Grand Rapids, the idea of using a boat to leisurely get there sounds appealing but I have no idea if it's still in service. I just googled it and found a couple of different stories about either private cruises or event related cruises happening this spring so it looks like it's still floating. Here's one: http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.s...r_old_fash.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I stumbled upon The Grand Lady riverboat docking area whilst exploring some trails along the river. No boat, and the ticket booth seemed dark and unused. I had completely forgotten the thing even existed, so I went to the website, and all I see are schedules for October 2008. Did the company fold up over the winter or is the boat still in operation? Without any bicycle trails or buses connecting Grand Haven with Grand Rapids, the idea of using a boat to leisurely get there sounds appealing but I have no idea if it's still in service. I'm pretty sure it's still in business. I think they moved it because of all the flooding a few weeks ago. It doesn't go all the way to Grand Haven though, when they do their cruises. It's mainly weddings and corporate events, and they go down the river for a while and turn around and come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 "Song stuck in my head" of the week: (embedding disabled) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman311 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 "Song stuck in my head" of the week: (embedding disabled) Looks like they are playing in Ann Arbor on the 16th, GRDad. I've been craving some Trader Joe's stuff, how about a road trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks like they are playing in Ann Arbor on the 16th, GRDad. I've been craving some Trader Joe's stuff, how about a road trip? Is the 16th on a school night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman311 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Is the 16th on a school night? Live a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegalTDP Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 For everyone who needs extra motivation to keep working to improve our city - here's a consistant but always poignant reminder of what we want to avoid. Adam Ross/Leaving Detroit Behind -- Washington Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRDadof3 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Live a little! I wish. I don't even really get out to enjoy live music locally, not less in a road trip to Ann Arbor. A few more years maybe. I looked at Ida Maria's website and they have it incorrectly listed at Necto in Ann Arbor, New Jersey. http://www.islandrecords.com/site/on_tour.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloise Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) For everyone who needs extra motivation to keep working to improve our city - here's a consistant but always poignant reminder of what we want to avoid. Adam Ross/Leaving Detroit Behind -- Washington Post Here's a nice piece from yesterday's Detroit Free Press, still located in Detroit, 178 years. http://www.freep.com/article/20090607/COL3...+saved+Michigan Here's another. http://www.freep.com/article/20090607/OPIN...eft+of+Michigan? Another: http://www.freep.com/article/20090531/BLOG...roit+s+promise+ Oh heck, just get it direct. Freep.com Edited June 8, 2009 by Veloise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloise Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Grand Lady cruise: On Sunday, June 28, we will be going on the Grand River Lady Boat Cruise. This is a Picnic Cruise. Be there to board the boat at 12:30 PM. Cruise is from 1:00 to 3:00. Bring a picnic lunch. There is a Full Cash Bar on board. Cost is $15 for the Cruise. No RSVP necessary. Just show up and pay at the door. Located at 4243 Indian Mounds Drive, SW Grandville, MI 49418 Sent to me from one of the singles' groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Ron Paul talks about GM, Amtrak and Fascism in America: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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