Showing posts with label Pere Marquette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pere Marquette. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Hey Muskegon!

First time back in the Skee since T-day 07. So, here's what Megan and I did:


Megan at Lake Harbor Park. Unfortunately, there was a slightly cool breeze... Still nice though








Me and Megan


Nice sombrero!






Nothing wrong with a private paradise.




The theme of the weekend seemed to be "Jimmy Buffett."


The famous "Turtle" from Frosty Oasis seems to be like Heroin to Megan


Here we are at Kruse Park now.






As some of you know, Muskegon destroyed their downtown in the 70's by putting a roof over their main street to create a "mall," then bulldozed about 8 blocks or so for parking lots. After about 30-40 years, they realized that didn't work, so now they are trying to build a downtown again. Here's the old Comerica Bank building, which use to be part of the mall. It will be converted to condos, tax free until 2023, and pretty much the old Art Deco building in town, I think...


Here's another section of the old mall which use to be the old downtown. These are a few of the survivors.


The Century building somehow survived and now a furniture store.


The Frauenthal


This is by Richard Hunt. I never heard of him before this went up in downtown Muskegon. Now, I've seen him in a couple of places since he's a Chicago artist. Here's his website: http://www.richardhunt.us/ I'm a big critic when it comes to public art. The jury is still deliberating...


What a great name for a fudge company


Art Fair in Hackley Park with the Civil War Memorial


This is what I need to drive around in...


Pier at Pere Marquette Park




Channel to Muskegon Lake




Megan checking out the lighthouse


Muskegon Lake at sunset


The Cherokee Restaurant. All you need to know about this place is it's good food, cheap prices, and has nothing to do with Cherokee's: http://www.cherokeerestaurant.com/


I have to say, this is the first protest of any kind I've ever seen in Muskegon (Norton Shores). If there are protests here, it's time to bring the troops home...


My cousin Johnny Duff is married to Ruth. You may remember them from my trip to Miami last fall. The wedding took place on top of the dune at Michillinda Lodge: www.michillindalodge.com. Welcome to the family!!!


More lodge


Stairway to beach


Sparkly Lake Michigan


One of Ruth's relatives showing off on of their family traditions. They'll fit right in with our family...




My sister Lisa's new Boxer, Laila


Lisa with dog






At the El Bracero in Michigan City, Indiana, "We will be every day special."


Here's a nice little park on the Chicago River with a little waterfall. This is what I love about Chicago. You don't have to go far to find something interesting and nice you've never seen before. Everyday is a vacation...

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Choose Your Own Title: This Week is The Turning Point - o

eSo, here we go. I decided that I have been lazy with my pictures lately. Therefore, I have posted more this time for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.


This is a dancing egg from the side of a semi. I thought he was hilarious. Unfortunately, I didn't realize he was going to be on the back of the trailer too. On the back, it said "Rear end me and the yoke is on you" with the egg looking like a psycho killer. I will have to find this truck again.


On the swingset before Amanda's nondate-date. She's went out with a GR guy that sounds an awful lot alike a guy someone else I know is dating. Not getting in the middle of that.


These ladies at Mo'z dance like they are Charlie Brown. I love them...


Andrea, Big Gay Bill, and myself. More Indie rock album covers.


Corey and April's wedding down at Lake Harbor Park.


Eleanor picking up a date.


NO MORE DANCING! TOO MUCH DANCING!

Things have really started to look up for me lately. I'm having a blast and really just figuring out what I want and will be doing. I have lots of things on the burner right now and I'm just hoping it doesn't explode in my face. In talking with TAD last night, I realized that I am on the right path and I just have to stay true to that.

So, this week begins the mass exodus of Muskegon. I have had three or so going away parties this week. Caleb, Alice, Colleen, Hasan, and more are all leaving me. So, I wish them luck and we'll have to get together sometime.

I'll be heading to Chicago on Thurday for my job interview. I'm a bit nervous about it, but it should go fine.

Hell, all is going well for me. How bad could it be? Jeez, even Lindy commented last night that I remind him of James Dean. Yes my friend, I am a Rebel Without a Cause. Somehow, that seems appropriate.

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