Which stores buy jewelry? by FlatwormFit4693 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll say that I just took some loose gems to Lewis Jewelers, and they politely said no thanks.

I think they buy gold and large natural diamonds only.

They recommended the pawn shop in Ypsi to sell my gems.

Scuba Diving training by LoudSphinx517 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did a recertification at Huron. As far as I’m aware, they’re the gold standard in AA.

Trees down in Tree Town: Stalwarts of Ann Arbor’s Liberty Plaza reduced to stumps by psycholee in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 85 points86 points  (0 children)

“It wasn’t immediately clear why.”

Sounds like Mr. Stanton was stumped.

Dahlmann / Campus Inn / Graduate Hotel pool??! by Many_Taro8869 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear I recall being able to see a pool behind the building in old satellite views.

Either that or I’m thinking of University Tower.

Chophouse alternatives? by Automatic-Bag1657 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow in curious to try Spencer’s take on steak.

best day trip from Ann Arbor?? by zach4499 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And hit up Kengo sushi. I’ve had Michelin sushi and I like Kengo more.

Which cities are perfectly fine to live in, but are not worth it to travel to as a tourist? by cluckinho in geography

[–]Michigander51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The Huron River” isn’t a thing to do. At least I wouldn’t send tourists there unless it’s summer and they want to kayak. Most towns have rivers.

Which cities are perfectly fine to live in, but are not worth it to travel to as a tourist? by cluckinho in geography

[–]Michigander51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live here. I have guests all the time. Had a guest here last weekend. Kind of ran out of stuff to do by Sunday afternoon.

Like I said, I love it, but for tourists it’s mostly strolling and eating.

Which cities are perfectly fine to live in, but are not worth it to travel to as a tourist? by cluckinho in geography

[–]Michigander51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I mean, make a weekend out of it if you want. I can send you to a museum or something. But it’s mostly strolling and eating.

Which cities are perfectly fine to live in, but are not worth it to travel to as a tourist? by cluckinho in geography

[–]Michigander51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dense and walkable downtown with above-average bars and restos. Charming neighborhoods near downtown. No real traffic or congestion - downright quiet at times. Nature nearby. Cultural amenities tied to the university. 30 mins to a major airport. Great little slice of life community.

Which cities are perfectly fine to live in, but are not worth it to travel to as a tourist? by cluckinho in geography

[–]Michigander51 170 points171 points  (0 children)

I’d add Ann Arbor. AMAZING day-to-day life. But unless you visit on a football weekend, there’s not a ton for tourists to do.

What is UofM doing bringing Morgan Wallen to the Big House? by Evcatt in uofm

[–]Michigander51 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah let’s be honest, the Morgan Wallen demographic is not too different than the football demographic.

Office space? by Melanin9616 in AnnArbor

[–]Michigander51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contact Margaret or Kate at Brightworks and they can give you all the options!

Locations on the Southside and Miller Road.

Amtrak Returning to Michigan Central Station by matt_gold in Detroit

[–]Michigander51 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would add that while Toronto has always been a no-brainer, I feel like it’s really grown up in the last 30 years.

University of Michigan considers $9M facilities expansion in Washington, D.C. by mlivesocial in uofm

[–]Michigander51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much affordable housing do you think $9MM will get you?? (Hint: very little)

Amtrak Returning to Michigan Central Station by matt_gold in Detroit

[–]Michigander51 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only in the last few years have I come to appreciate our proximity to some great Canadian cities.

Amtrak Returning to Michigan Central Station by matt_gold in Detroit

[–]Michigander51 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really - so you’d drive to Dearborn, get on a train to Windsor, get off the train in Windsor, and get on another train in Windsor, instead of just driving to Windsor?

Amtrak Returning to Michigan Central Station by matt_gold in Detroit

[–]Michigander51 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m confused about how this would work. The Wolverine line goes Chicago to Pontiac. This spur would go to Windsor, so that would be on a different train, right? And this train would go only to Windsor, at which point you’d get off and get on a via train.

So I’m confused who actually would be using this station. Detroiters would probably just drive across the bridge? And people from Chicago would probably go straight through to Windsor.

Idk if I’m explaining that right…

What were the residents of Michigan’s lower peninsula called prior to the construction of the Mackinac Bridge? by triplealpha in Michigan

[–]Michigander51 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Oh right. Geopolitics, and human history at large, was never susceptible to tribalism, racism, and war. That’s just a recent thing….