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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:36 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Which is better for parking for a Tiger Game tonight. I know Harry's is free and has a shuttle. The michigan is $5.00 Now I look at it as the michigan is closer and go to Cheli's. No waiting for or cramming into shuttles. Give me some advise guys. Thanks
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:38 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds like you already made up your mind. Michigan theatre.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:43 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

LMAO, A shuttle from Harry's? give me a break. It's a mere 3 blocks from Harry's to the ball park. The word pathetic comes to mind.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:45 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

But it is a debate between who all is going. I do favor the michigan theater just woundering if there is any pros to harry's
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:50 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I always loved my 'secret' parking garage: the Grand Circus Underground. Before they jacked the rates to $10, you literally parked underneath $25+ surface lots for $5! I still park there even with the $10 price.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:52 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is the Michigan theater parking secure?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:56 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The only advantage to Harry's; you can order a tasty beverage upon your arrival.
MI theatre is a good choice, but all you get is parking.
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 9:59 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is Harry's better option for food nd drinks than Chelis'?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:00 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Opera House Parking is only $10 for Tiger games.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:01 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A couple other options - You can usually find a spot around Bookies before the game. Then you could take there shuttle. Or park at Compuware garage and have a drink at Hard Rock. They will validate your ticket.
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Baltgar
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:03 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheli's has better food. Though you will get your drinks faster at Harry's.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:05 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Doesn't Cheli's normally have a long wait. I've never been there yet.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:09 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Usually it is about 30 minutes before a game.
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:12 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Not bad. Is the Michigan theater parking Secure? I like the idea that it is out of the way for traffic leaving the game and it's easy to jump right on the Lodge off Bagley
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:14 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Harry's food is way better than Cheli's. The service is far superior also.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:23 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What about prices? One better then the other?
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Ndavies
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:24 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

They're basically priced the same.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:25 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


quote:

LMAO, A shuttle from Harry's? give me a break. It's a mere 3 blocks from Harry's to the ball park. The word pathetic comes to mind.




So does the word "stabbing."
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:28 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don't forget about Trolley Plaza garage. It's only $6, by Bookies and within walking distance.
I'd go with Harry's for food and atmosphere over Cheli's...though the nachos at Cheli's kick ass!
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:41 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Harmonie, I agree I love the nachos. I haven't had much food at Harry's, so they are probbaly both good for food. The staff is much better at Harry's. Of course, you can't beat Cheli's rooftop deck.

I have never parked at Michigan Theatre before a game.
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:53 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I haven't parked there either that's why I'm questioning it. Thanks guys for the advice.
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Sharmaal
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:54 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheli's = Tourist.
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:56 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No,Hockeytown=Tourist
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Ndavies
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:58 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hockeytown=cheli's=tourist.
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Machoken
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:59 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If Cheli's = Tourist, does DBC = Tourist?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:01 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

sharmall = tool

if you're looking to take a shuttle I would hit up nemo's. otherwise, 727 planner had a good suggestion with Grand Circus Underground.

I usually walk, but when I do drive I almost always find on street parking on broadway (in front of the Y), or on washington blvd., by bookies.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:01 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yep, Detroit and all our tourists.
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Machoken
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:04 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

tourists = codespeak for 'suburbanite slob'
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:08 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tourist=Revenue=Profit=Renovat ion
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Machoken
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:13 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Revenue = Profit?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:13 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I leave my car on Canfield and take the #16 Dexter...door to door service...and dream about seeing a show at the Michigan or rehabbing the darling little Moonrise...
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:17 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Whoops
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Ndavies
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:18 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tourist = overpriced, living off a reputation that isn't earned.
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Machoken
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:23 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wouldn't that be "touristy", Mr. Grammar Nazi sir?
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:25 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What Reputation that isnt earned. I thought tourists Reputation was trash things cause they don't care and wander aimlessly?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:52 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Damn dirty tourists, they should all stay in their own cities.
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:10 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

But. . . then . . they . . wouldn't be tourists. Right?
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:11 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Park at Central United Methodist. It's $20 but they need the dough for their many good works. It's next door to the park.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:16 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

But do they have a shuttle?
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I vote for Grand Circus Underground, too! I miss the $5 bargain but $10 isn't bad. The surface lot across the street was $35 for a Lions pre-season. OK, so we walk a whole extra block...it's well worth it!!
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:24 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Good question Machoken. I think it should be standard
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quote:

Damn dirty tourists, they should all stay in their own cities.




Perhaps, but when those damn dirty tourist decide to cleanup, they are still using OUR water! I think we should raise their rates personally.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 12:29 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I always park at Compuware, go to the Hard Rock, have a beer and they validate the parking stub. Its not a bad walk, right through Harmonie Park. You can also take the people move to get a little closer. For the Lions this is a great spot.
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Mattric43
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Can parking be validated for the parking stucture that is where Hudson's used to be? Is the compuware parking just the structure or is the old hudson's building parking part of it?
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quote:

Can parking be validated for the parking stucture that is where Hudson's used to be? Is the compuware parking just the structure or is the old hudson's building parking part of it?




One question per thread buddy. If you ask this many questions about parking I can't wait to see what your other exciting threads are going to be like.


quote:

hotdogs or crackerjacks?




quote:

labatt or bud?


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Mattric43
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actually when I got this all taken care of I was going to look into Boxers or Briefs? Besides you responded to my thread lol
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What about a thong Mattric43?
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Mattric43
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 1:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Me personally? No.
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Harry's food is incredible, never have been served a bad meal there.

You mf's crack me up.

I'm talking with my friend coming into town for his glorious Packers against the Lions, and suggested walking from Eastern Market.

He says, what, that's like a MILE isn't it?!


I did that every day on my way to school for twelve years...uphill both ways...often in snow over my shoulders.

All with a smile...at least on the way home.
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Boxers are better for your package...how did Ausin Powers describe 'em?! Janglies?

Do real men wear thongs?
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Wmuchris
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Now Gannon is just trying to make the PPDJ. :-)
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Gannon -- you slowing down man? no 7K yet. I walk to Nemo's have beer and take the shuttle. 3 bills to take shuttle there free coming back.
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ride a bike there
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Not a bad idea Chitaku. The final ride home maybe a bit more challanging to stay upright. This is after all corktown.
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Gannon
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Heya Mark!

Yeah, you missed the intervention, sorry I didn't call...they snuck it up on me.

I'm trying to only post when I take a break from work, not vice versa.
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Mattric43
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Boxers do let your meat and two veg breathe the captain and his mates will be happier. I would ride a bike but I am going to drive my SUV from the suburbs and fake swerve at bikers and call them names.
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Mattric43
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Well Thanks Guys I'm heading out on my way to Chelie's before the game. Thanks for your words of wisdom and your advise.
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Don't take any shit from vagrants!
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especially the bald, drunken ones...they might be carrying

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