Farewell!

The short of it is that I’m no longer a member of this fine community. I will be around but not enough to know what’s going on in town.

It’s been a wonderful experience to write about this fantastic community. Thanks for having me all these years.

God bless all of you

Cut it out, CSX!

Over the last several days, there have been a number of trains that have blocked the crossing grades at Ann Arbor Trail, Lilley Road and Main Street for, quite literally, hours at a time. It’s out-of-control. It’s not just an inconvenience. These trains keep us from getting to businesses in the city.

Guess what. There’s not a damn thing the city can do about it. Railroads are governed by federal law and cities and states cannot fine them for blocking crossing grades. Plymouth tried this years ago and the local ordinance was struck down.

CSX shoulld be more cognizant of the needs of the people in the areas where its lines run. CSX should be a more thoughtful part of this community.

Another film crew in downtown Plymouth

A large film crew has taken over Kellogg Park. I’m guessing from one of the set pieces that some kind of “Biggest Loser” thing is taking places. If you know what’s going on, feel free to enlighten me.

Wilcox House got a new roof

Wilcox House got a new roof. That, by itself, is hardly newsworthy. I get that that’s a pretty small story. But what is interesting is that it likely means something is going to happen with the house, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Arrowroot Equine Massage launches in Zplymouth

Welcome Arrowroot Equine Massage to Plymouth

http://www.arrowrootequinemassage.com/

The Rock Bar & Grill still shuttered

The bar was shut down in January, apparently for too many violations.  The sign on the door says the place was supposed to re-open in February, which has obviously come and gone.

My guess is that the place is closed for good.

 

Our brother township, Salem, Michigan

SAHS Home Page

The link above has lots of great info
on our historic neighbors to the west, Salem Township.  I’ve been in that area a lot lately and started exploring it a bit. 

The town itself is “cute” and friendly enough.  There are some keen historic places to see.

More pics from other sites around the area will be posted later.

Plymouth’s new tattoo parlor: Red Anchor Tattoo Company

Plymouth now has a tattoo place. Welcome to Plymouth, Red Anchor Tattoo Company.

Work on Plymouth’s most uncomely new building continues at glacial speeds

There’s an old adage you’ve all heard: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”  That’s true, no doubt. But I’m pretty sure it was built faster than the new commercial building at Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail.  This eyesore – my apologies to those that like this place – has been “coming soon” for a seeming eternity.

Acceptable listening options for Veterans’ Day

It’s a free country. Listen to whatever you like. But if you want a music theme and to honor servicemen in spirit, I suggest you play music by any of the following musicians. They all served in one branch or another of the US armed forces.

*  Elvis Presley
*  Jimi Hendrix
*  Johnny Cash
*  Del Shannon
*  Kris Kristofferson
*  Ice T
*  MC Hammer
*  Willie Nelson
*  George Strait
*  Conway Twitty
*  Les Paul
*  Josh Gracin

The list could be considerably longer, but you get the idea.