Flint Off Topic

[dtown]

wow, so is it going to be tore up for a while?

[VeeFan]

I hope it's not torn up as long as Pierson Road was, but yes, it looks like this could take awhile, especially if they do the same as with Pierson Road and replace water mains and such.

[dtown]

i would imagine that they will replace all that stuff

its probobly pretty old?

[VeeFan]

There is an article in the current issue of the Uncommon Sense that says the Stockton House is going to open on June 18th.

[bobjgumby]

There is an article in the current issue of the Uncommon Sense that says the Stockton House is going to open on June 18th.

Looks like they have a lot of work before that can happen.

[dnast]

Yeah, I was just about to say that's a lot sooner than I expected.

[dtown]

whats Stockton house?

[bobjgumby]

whats Stockton house?

I will get a picture. It is over on Ann Arbor St. just north of Court. It was the first location of St. Joes Hospital (Now Genesys) it is an old Victorian mansion that is undergoing a restoration.

[dnast]

Here's a not-so-good picture of it. It's funny because I didn't even know what it was when I took the photo but a month or so later there was an article about plans to restore it.

[bobjgumby]

Here's a not-so-good picture of it. It's funny because I didn't even know what it was when I took the photo but a month or so later there was an article about plans to restore it.

There are no boards on the windows and there is a historical marker out front now.

[dnast]

You know - I haven't been by there since the marker was put up. I guess that wasn't the best pic to post lol.

[bobjgumby]

You know - I haven't been by there since the marker was put up. I guess that wasn't the best pic to post lol.

Better than nothing, like I have posted so far.

[dtown]

Here's a not-so-good picture of it. It's funny because I didn't even know what it was when I took the photo but a month or so later there was an article about plans to restore it.

wow! that will be great if it gets restored.

[wolverine]

I think I'm going to do a drive by photo shoot of Flint tomorrow. I'm on my way to Ann Arbor and then Detroit. So maybe I'll pass through in the morning around 9:30 a.m or so and then later in the evening around 9:30 pm. Expect pictures

EDIT: I just realized that exactly 2 years ago I made this same circuit. Passed through Flint in the morning, then to Ann Arbor, then to Detroit. Except on the way back the freeway was clogged and I took M-15 through Davison. Maybe I should relive the moment.

[bobjgumby]

I think I'm going to do a drive by photo shoot of Flint tomorrow. I'm on my way to Ann Arbor and then Detroit. So maybe I'll pass through in the morning around 9:30 a.m or so and then later in the evening around 9:30 pm. Expect pictures

EDIT: I just realized that exactly 2 years ago I made this same circuit. Passed through Flint in the morning, then to Ann Arbor, then to Detroit. Except on the way back the freeway was clogged and I took M-15 through Davison. Maybe I should relive the moment.

I'll probably be around there too, so keep an eye out for a a guy with long hair taking pictures. That will be me. Say hi.

[VeeFan]

Thanks for the pictures. It does look like there is quite a ways to go if it really is going to be open within a month.

[wolverine]

I came through pretty early this morning, so I probably missed you.

On the way back around 11:30 pm my tank was on E and I was rolling my way down 475 and just made it to the BP on Saginaw Street way out of the city. No night photos

[bobjgumby]

I came through pretty early this morning, so I probably missed you.

On the way back around 11:30 pm my tank was on E and I was rolling my way down 475 and just made it to the BP on Saginaw Street way out of the city. No night photos

Yeah I figured. I was there around 10:30 - 12:30

[dnast]

I'm late, but the Stockton House sure looks a lot better than the last time I went by there! I believe the owners are architects, so hopefully they know some masons that could get the brickwork done in time for the opening.

Also, is the historical marker in the middle of the sidewalk? Seems like an odd place to put it.

Edit: Fixed some typos

Edited May 6, 2006 by dnast

[bobjgumby]

I'm late, but the Stockton House sure looks a lot better than the last time I went by there! I believe the owners are architects, so hopefully they know some masons that could get the brickwork done in time for the opening.

Also, is the historical marker in the middle of the sidewalk? Seems like an odd place to put it.

Edit: Fixed some typos

Actually I have no idea what that is around the historical marker. I was standing on the side walk while taking the pictures.

[MJLO]

good things happening in Flint, good to see

[MJLO]

ok Flint kids where'd you go, things are starting to get quiet around here again!

[dtown]

i know, everyone like left or something.

[VeeFan]

It is summer, you know.

[dnast]

LOL. There really hasn't been much new to talk about.