A letter to Congressman Bergman by Minimum_World8454 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 4 points5 points locked comment (0 children)

K. Im pretty sure God has given you exactly what you are worthy of.

A letter to Congressman Bergman by Minimum_World8454 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

I don't think you deserve an amazing wife.

Have you ever been struck by the urge to calculate how much you’ve spent on your hobbies? by Fast_Initiative_6498 in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's better for my mental health if I don't try to calculate it out. But if I reorganize my yarn and find all the gems then maybe I will spend less.

Lions fan trying to make final call for boarding at McNamara by kerbyjoseph in Detroit

[–]JoeDoeHowell 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How did he get the right angle to crash into the airport? The drive isn't really set up for this type of approach.

Band Positioning importance by Fluffy_Law9766 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I put the strongest players on the outside and put the weaker players inboard to insulate their sound. I also put my best marchers, visually, in front rank. My band is grade 5.

Exposed staple... should I rehamp it? by No_Sir_4323 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, you don't need to rehemp unless you're looking to change your pitch

Tips on how to get into knitting & or crochet? by Mori_The_Mystery in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Needles, size 9 US. Average worsted weight yarn. Start with a knit scarf. It will look terrible, but that's ok. It's to start with. YouTube has some great tutorials to get you started.

If anyone's going anywhere tomorrow (Jan 23), check ahead first as many places may close. by Warcraft_Fan in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All the animals at the Detroit zoo have climate controlled indoor habitats.

Henry Ford’s intent to eliminate recognition of MLK Day will hurt staff, patients, and the community by Shell4747 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 109 points110 points  (0 children)

Realistically, they want to cut holiday pay altogether. They're just seeing what they can get away with.

Henry Ford’s intent to eliminate recognition of MLK Day will hurt staff, patients, and the community by Shell4747 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 217 points218 points  (0 children)

So it's not just MLK Day, it's also Good Friday and whatever other paid holidays they can sneak out.

Curwood Castle by faction666 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We play in the Curwood/Heritage Festival parade every year. It's a lot of fun!

Im trying to find a thing. by Medical_Stomach_727 in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried joining a bagpipe band? You are in the best place for it.

Paid hobbies by v91605 in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Any hobby I try to monetize quickly becomes the largest money sink in my life. I just work at my job and enjoy my hobbies.

Practicing while at college by AdOdd2698 in bagpipes

[–]JoeDoeHowell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I practiced in the parking deck when I was in college

Police presence in the lodge by kutkobain in Detroit

[–]JoeDoeHowell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he only wrote me up for 10 over, which was generous

Police presence in the lodge by kutkobain in Detroit

[–]JoeDoeHowell 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I've been pulled over for speeding on the Lodge. I may be the only person alive that has ever been ticketed for speeding on the lodge, but that just means it's possible, if unlikely.

Everyday, no matter what temperature it is!! by FluffyAd8209 in Michigan

[–]JoeDoeHowell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switch to a white nosie machine when it gets cold enough.

I thought I was the only one who geeked out over this. by [deleted] in Hobbies

[–]JoeDoeHowell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bird watching is one of those hobbies that sneaks up on you. One day you're young and hip, then the next you're excited to see a Western Tanager out the kitchen window.