WDET reported this morning that they will have controlled burns around the isle to ward off 'invading species'. But we all know these burns are less controlled than they will ever admit.


It IS amazing what happens when Penske touches a thing, though. There are neat piles of deadwood all over the place now...the island is cleaner than it's been in years, excepting the damn broken glass down on partier's row just north of the Coast Guard station.


They've made great progress this week turning the western half into the racecourse for the upcoming return of the Detroit Grand Prix. I can't wait until the road gets resurfaced...it really needs it now. The girlfriend's SAAB was a bit unstable around Turn 13, trying to execute a pass by an excruciatingly slow 40-year-old Buick...inbetween the forklifts carrying heavy concrete barriers.


So, pyros...get yer flaming butts down there to see some fire!

Cheers!
John