Last year I was on my way out west on the day of the fireworks. In fact, I believe the fireworks occurred on this day last year - occurring while I watched the sun set over the Mackinac Bridge.
I later talked to Don about his firework night and he had ended up in the D searching for somewhere to watch them. He told me about all the scene kids sitting on the edge and running around like fools on the rooftop of the MCS - which he saw as he crossed the Ambassador Bridge. Don grabbed some 40's and then went over to the MCS - only to be told my the same scene kids that the police were inside and throwing everyone out.
So Don thought about going to a certain 'Island Amusement Park' building that you can see from the bridge - but the police had the entire road blocked off.
I forget what Don ended up doing, but it didn't involve a rooftop.
Therefore I tempered my enthusiasm concerning our chances this year. We rested our hopes upon a certain apartment complex on Jefferson Avenue. We figured it to be a good target because it wasn't amongst the downtown buildings that people were caught at last year & it was hood enough to not be a popular choice amongst the suburbanites.
I became especially skeptical when we began to drive down Larned Street (the street parallel to Jefferson). There were people EVERYWHERE - but since we had already came over, we might as well give it a shot.
We walked to the entrance where thankfully a delivery truck blocked us from the view of a very large party. We caught another break as a Ford Bronco and a Ford Econoline van were parked in front of the entrance - effectively giving us enough cover to rush beneath the fence and into the building entrance.
More luck was needed even as we made it to the rooftop. This particular building has a very irregular roof where one can be easily spotted at all times. We found a small rooftop wall to disappear behind and consume our Camo Silver Ice 40's in anticipation of the spectacle.
Rain showers gathered and there was a gentle shower. We relaxed and occasionally peered over the wall at the traffic-jammed Larned Street. Night eventually fell and we made our way over to the Jefferson Avenue side of the building. We peered over the edge at the road below and eventually sat and gazed at the fireworks in the sky.
I initially dreamed of this great shot with the 'grand finale' occurring and the D skyline in the foreground - but that just wasn't meant to be. I was taking pictures and moved about 5 feet to get another angle. When I went to turn my camera back on, the good ole', breaks-all-the-time, Carl Zeiss lens was jammed. Another Sony broken. There was zero dropping or roughhousing, I just tried to turn it back on and the lens wouldn't cooperate.
I was really sour, but I wasn't going to let it ruin my night. I eventually gave up on it and sat on the edge of the building watching all the frustrated people in the Jefferson Avenue traffic gridlock.
We waited for the traffic to clear and I enjoyed the beautiful cars and women. About an hour later, Jefferson was empty and we made our exit.
The Nova Scotiån period of this site has come to an end. The end is anti-climatic I suppose, but the villa does have a rich history and a good story.
I can confidently say there were some good finds in my 9 Novå Scotian months. There was also a couple more locations but I think that I only find them interesting because of their sentimental value.
Back to Détroit?
Not quite yet; but in Détroit related stories - I went to Cleveland to see the Indians this past weekend & found out that some friends from Novå Scotia were actually at the game! A friend of a friend was telling me how they had gone to Détroit in previous days and how he saw 'this crazy åbandoned building!"
Oh Boy.
And Scott - I can't really complain about Volquez when I picked up Upton near the end of a draft on a year when everyone had forgotten about him.
I bring y'all an update of McNåbs Island. McNåbs is the biggest island in Hålifax Harbour and is home to various forts, houses and other historic structures. I regrettably only checked it out once in September, but once is better than never.
Fallen satellites, my second hurricane on record, Mount Kätahdin, Täncook Island, Prince Edwärd Island, Träverse City State Hospital, the Generäl Sullivan Bridge, Right Side Items, the conclusion of my 21 day road trip and McLobsters!
I dominate the hockey pool, Teemu gets a cup, Roachie, Clarkson & I head to Chicagoland, Paris Hilton is a dumb cunt, Dzimaarsky and I head to Evgeni's new home (Pittsburgh) & the first 17 days of my road trip out west.
The Hotel Vermont, Police Station and the Chene Street Hood Church. Also, Roachy & I go see the Baltimore Orioles for the first time (In Détroit ...unfortunately)
Warriner's Facebook Pictures, Hotel Charlevoix, Film Exchange Building, Lima Tuberculosis, Patterson Lake Products in Pinckney, Michigan, Warriner & I in Toronto, Metro Jam & Hockey in a Building
My Birthday, Deer in South Windsor, Jc Cooper's New Years, Sybill Oil Incorporated, Delray, Détroit, People's Outfitter, Chicago for the Bears Playoff Game, More Train Station, Christian Throws up on Me & the Grand Trunk Warehouse
Kayla, Dziamaarsky & I head to Colorado, The David Whitney Building, City Limits in Belle River is flattened, Belle River Ontårio Street Riding, Lame Celebrity Comparison, Del Taco & its Spicy Fish Taco.
Michigan Central Station (The Train Station), Oakland Vert, Going up a Girl's Shirt (with my head), Broderick Tower, 2006 Hockey Pool, 43 Random Pictures, 9 Day Road Trip to Kitchener, Milton & Penetanguishene, Ontario, James McMillan School & Drinking in the Leddy Library.
Ligers, Mr.T rapping about respecting your mother, malt liquor, Las Vegas, backflips, JC's party, Debbie's Birthday, Wheat-lee skatepark, the Alberta Update, Tilbilly skatepark, Barrie and a picture of nose wheelie that I did land! (even if I was going 30km/h)
