[DavieJ89]

On the upside of things, my gf and I moved to our new apartment in Centennial Hills and we LOVE it. The location, the quiet, the tall trees and green grass is really nice, our dog Lilly loves it too

GF got a new job and my hours have returned (though not to a full 40, im close in the low 30s) so we will have no issues with rent or bills.

Just did my first commute from CH to the Cosmopolitan to work, and it took me less time to get to work than it did from Twain and Swenson, and I'm 18 miles away now, I was 4 miles away before!

[PinkString]

I am back from Michigan. the plane ride was easier the second time around. Although the difference between First class and Sardine class is a world apart. And this time I just focused on where I was while in Michigan instead of worrying if the cats were ok. Had a pet sitter come in and check them once a day.

We stayed in Auburn Hills, funeral was in Clarkston, Went to Ortonville and saw a long lost cousin I last saw when she was 10 (she still looks the same, just older). Went into Detroit, into Warren way on the other end that is not right across the street from ghettoville, then over to Clinton Township.

So green in Michigan, I really liked it. Was worried about our foray into old Detroit, but we survived. We had to see all the places where my husband grew up, the hospital he was born in, his childhood home,etc. A lot of burned out homes and some great big factories that look like if a leaf lands on it, the whole thing will disintegrate before your eyes. Really decrepit but interesting at the same time.

I have learned that either there are no supermarkets at all in Michigan or they hide them well. They seem to buy food at Meijer, Kmart, Target or Walmart. And the corner convenience store. Really weird in contrast to out here in Las Vegas where there seems to be a supermarket every few blocks.

I sneezed a lot while there, had excruciating foot pain to add to my regular foot pain(humidity?) And now I have jet lag and feel like I am in the Twilight zone.

[kimba01]

You bring up a lot of valid points about SE MI. And it does seem that the seats on the planes have gotten more squished. Especially Spirit. I don't know what airline you were on. But, to me, Spirit is HORRIBLE for room.

You were right by where I live. Sterling Heights. Clinton Twp and Warren is right next to me. If you stayed around the downtown area of Detroit, you were ok. Inner Detroit is downright scary. And worse looking. Sadly.

It is very green right now, we have had tons of rain. Which brings on the humidity. You were lucky that you left when you did. Today is YUCK. This whole week is supposed to be nothing but storms and humidity. (You may have enjoyed the storms though!) The weekend was great, weather-wise. Everyone is sneezing now, due to all those cotton-y things flying around. Terrible. And, yes, my joints tend to ache more here in MI than they do in Vegas, so I am guessing humidity also.

As far as grocery stores, Meijer is a big one. Also, Kroger. Which owns Smiths, so it is just like Smiths. They also have VGs and Busch's. Not as popular, though. The plazas are different here, older and some are much smaller. In Vegas, I find it so funny that people will tell you where something is based on the anchor store in the plaza. Like, "the Verizon store is in the Smith's plaza or Albertson's plaza..." funny to me. There used to be Farmer Jack, but they closed all of them a few years back. The corner convenience stores are plenty and we call them "party stores". LOL.

Jet lag does whack you out! Glad you had a safe trip!

[lyra33]

Originally Posted by thecuse

Man thats freaky...where is your power box? I mean most of the time where i live they're either in your garage or basement...totally uncool feeling!

A lot of homes in Vegas have them located on the outside of the home. We usually have a lock on it but must have forgotten to put it back on.

[kimba01]

Originally Posted by lyra33

A lot of homes in Vegas have them located on the outside of the home. We usually have a lock on it but must have forgotten to put it back on.

Even with a lock, it is still freaky that someone was snooping around! I would flip out! I NEVER keep the curtains open when it gets dark! Doesn't mean they aren't snooping though. Time to consider taking some firearm classes!

[dynimagelv]

two words

BARKEY DAWG

[kimba01]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

two words

BARKEY DAWG

Real one or is this a product? I went the real route twice, not trying a third time...

[dynimagelv]

real one but a recorded one would be an asset also.....or even better....a speaker mounted beneath the breaker box...a recorder with a motion activated recording of a rattlesnake ...you'll know if someone was there by the wetspot beneath the breaker box

[kimba01]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

real one but a recorded one would be an asset also.....or even better....a speaker mounted beneath the breaker box...a recorder with a motion activated recording of a rattlesnake ...you'll know if someone was there by the wetspot beneath the breaker box

lol! :d:d

[airics]

Well I started at the M today and couldn't believe the response (lots of hugs and stuff from those I knew before - it's family remember... Even got yelled at by one, saying I was not allowed to leave again).. Granted its oncall, i have 30hrs a week...... However.... the Venetian called for a 2nd interview... now what? One things' for sure... I hope the damn Cosmopolitan tumbles...and I was their biggest cheerleader (ashamed).. Heard a rumor though... Cuts are imminent in Food and Beverage there next month.....