  Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 54 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 12.159.32.66 |
okay, not me. but my grandmother is in town (from the upper peninsula), and my mother has been tasked with entertaining her for the next few days. what's something that i can tell her to do in the city to keep them occupied? they've already been to the DIA and the DSO, so they need a "daily" activity. any suggestions?? | ||
Dag Member Username: Dag Post Number: 148 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.241.254.67 |
Have her go drinking with Supersport. | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 1818 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130 |
I have a feeling Sport is a dog tell granny and your mom to be careful! I think the Belle Isle conservatory is nice and beautifully warm on a day like this! The take her to the Ren Cen for lunch either at Coach Insignia or Seldom Blues to watch the freighters go by. | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 55 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 12.159.32.66 |
ain't no way in hell i'm gonna let anyone i know meet supersport, let alone drink with 'em! | ||
Meliss Member Username: Meliss Post Number: 204 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 209.69.34.80 |
The Conservatory on Belle Isle is free. Plus Belle Isle is pretty nice looking with the snow. Historical Museum has a cool exhibit with Supreme Costumes. | ||
Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie Post Number: 530 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15 |
There is also the Historical Museum and the African American Museum. Or depending on their interests you could suggest they stop at some of the historic churches downtown like St. Mary's in Greektown or Central Methodist Church (sometimes Grandmas like churches). If they like to read you could suggest they stop at John King Books some people can spend a whole day in there. Then for a basic time waster wandering around the Ren Cen with the shopping, GM World and renovations is pretty interesting. Plus, the Ren Cen offers free tours daily which take you to the 72nd floor for the spectacular view. I hope they have fun whatever they do! | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 2367 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.212.126.57 |
Lunch at the Ivanhoe (Polish Yacht Club) | ||
Dag Member Username: Dag Post Number: 149 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.241.254.67 |
Meh, since you are so prejudiced against sport I would say just follow the crowd and go to The Henry Ford and marvel at the Christmas decorations in Greenfield village. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 152 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.48 |
Take a drive through Boston-Edison, Indian Village, University District and so on. Shop at Rafal Spice, Hirt Cheese, Rocky Peanut, and Gratiot Central in Eastern market. Have lunch at Au Bon Pain in CM. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3271 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
Motown Museum Stop by Pewabic if you hit Belle Isle Eph McNallys for lunch Shopping follwed by lunch or dinner in Windsor | ||
Realitycheck Member Username: Realitycheck Post Number: 229 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 68.41.173.240 |
. . . or historic Ste. Anne de Detroit, the stuningly beautiful 1887 landmark near West Fort and 18th Streets -- open weekdays for free guided tours (go to the side rectory office). Worth a look . . . and not just with visiting grandmas. The 1,400-seat twin-spire Gothic Revival church, designed by Albert French, is the city's largest wood-frame building and has Detroit's oldest stained-glass windows. The active, multicultural parish is the nation's 2nd oldest continuously operating one (after one in St. Augustine, Florida) . . . and was founded inside Fort Ponchartrain on July 26, 1701, two days after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed in The D.  | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 1609 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.3.119 |
Take her for a ride thru Grosse Pte..... down Lakeshore in the daytime (nice views of the lake, not frozen yet), or at night to look at Christmas lights. Make sure your head/tail lights are in full working order when driving thru the Pointes at night! Their Police like to pull over people that don't have them working. | ||
Monahan568 Member Username: Monahan568 Post Number: 105 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 64.32.219.138 |
Ha! how funny you mention that ^ happened to me just a few weeks ago....ARGH. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9574 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
You can pick up your 40's at the liquor store on Jefferson which is right on the way. You can pack your extras in the snow until you are ready to crack them open. Pretty nice snow indeed. | ||
Boss_hogg Member Username: Boss_hogg Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 24.192.6.193 |
It sounds like SSport is ready to pound some brewski-s with your grandma! | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 56 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 12.159.32.66 |
sport, for some reason i don't think my grandma is in the 40 oz market. but i'll be sure to let her know for next time! and it's advice i can use, next time i'm there. thanks everyone for the input; they ended up at the conservatory, and shopped at pewabic. i already forgot where they ate lunch, but my mother is eternally grateful for having something to occupy my grandmother with! | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9576 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Well, if she is above the 40 oz and all high class like that, they also sell Boone's Farm there. | ||
Monahan568 Member Username: Monahan568 Post Number: 107 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 64.32.219.138 |
now THAT sounds like a hot date hahaha! | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9577 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Finally, a girl with taste! Shoot me an email and I'll pick up the Boone's.  | ||
Fho Member Username: Fho Post Number: 36 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.84.186.249 |
Has anyone been to that touring space exhibit in the Science Center? It sounds interesting and I've been thinking of going on one of my days off. It's an idea. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9579 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Thanks for the reminder, definately have to check that out over christmas break. |
