Grosse Pointe going ghetto?

[Zacha341]

Uh, yeah...

I'm so happy that this thread has become so frivolous yet amusing that this is what we're reduced to post about.

[canuck]

Wait til Gilbert moves into GP and buys a barn. Those animals.

[Honky Tonk]

Wait til Gilbert moves into GP and buys a barn. Those animals.

As long as he doesn't let his wife paint it I think we're good.

[canuck]

As long as he doesn't let his wife paint it I think we're good.

I hear she's taken to graffitiing. Her tag is quick'nchick, all in lowercase...

[Dumpling]

"probably should have just turned around and went in and called police but he yelled at him and confronted him..."

This part about turning around [[preferably noiselessly and invisibly), going in, and calling the police is really hard to do and requires practice and discipline. Don't be hard on yourself.

[sumas]

Gp, absolutely folk don't know much about where you live. The GPs have a wealth of history and lovely homes, A drive around the Pointes in spring is always on my agenda. The flowering Redbuds and Dogwoods are spectacular. Then following, the rhododendrons and azaleas are so stunning. Don't much care for the Grosse Pointe weed [[Pachysandra) but hey not my home or community. Defend your community much like I do mine. Nice area and loads of happy homes. Sumas

[aoife]

I had a guy in my backyard last year [[we live a block off of Mack). Being that I was home alone and have been through this type of situation before, I yelled for my [[not home) husband to get our [[non-existent) gun, while dialing 911. Then I let my dog out on his sorry ass. My only regret is that she was not able to do any significant damage to him other that possibly causing him to soil his pants as he scooted over the back fence.

[sumas]

I had a guy in my backyard last year [[we live a block off of Mack). Being that I was home alone and have been through this type of situation before, I yelled for my [[not home) husband to get our [[non-existent) gun, while dialing 911. Then I let my dog out on his sorry ass. My only regret is that she was not able to do any significant damage to him other that possibly causing him to soil his pants as he scooted over the back fence.

That made me laugh a bit. No one wants crime but it is funny when criminals get chased by dogs. I have three. They don't tolerate intimidation. So someone thinks they want my useless stuff, just open the door, the front yard gate and the dogs do their thing. The chase is wondrous to watch.

[sumas]

A special post to Gnome, now the kids want blue paint for smurfs, They are still ugly but I adore our neighbor kids. Whatever they want!

I am neither elbows nor vitriol. I am also not a sitting duck for rude comments.

[bailey]

Just to bump this troll thread for s&gs....

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, GROSSE POINTE PARKNovember 17, 2014
Armed robbers strike Sunday night in Grosse Pointe Farms, Park
By K. Michelle Moran
C & G Staff Writer


Police are investigating a pair of armed robberies Sunday night that appear to have been committed by the same suspects.


In Grosse Pointe Park, a report indicated that a man and a woman were returning to their home in the 1100 block of Lakepointe at 8:59 p.m. Nov. 16 when they were confronted and robbed by a pair of suspects with a gun. The robbers took the victims’ money and cellphones before fleeing southbound on foot through a nearby alley. Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Chief David Hiller said his department called in Grosse Pointe Farms’ K-9 unit, but they lost the track after about three houses.


Because it was dark outside, Hiller said the victims weren’t able to get a good look at the suspects, but the victims did tell police they were both black males in their late teens or early 20s, and one of the suspects was armed with a handgun.


Hiller said a similar incident took place in Grosse Pointe Farms approximately 30 minutes before the incident in Grosse Pointe Park, and police believe the same suspects might have committed both crimes.


“We’re working with the Farms to see if they develop anything,” Hiller said.


“No one was injured,” Hiller said.


Both cases remained under investigation at press time.

[Gpwrangler]

Just to bump this troll thread for s&gs....

good reminder. Almost forgot to call GPP mayor and council in support of keeping Kercheval closed until this shit is resolved.

[Bham1982]

Is there really a place called "Little Club"? Is that like a WASP Eastside version of the Village Club over on this side of town?

How do all these places stay in business? I don't know anyone under 50 that belongs to any of these types of places. As a great man once said, I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.

Re. thread topic, if a pattern is established on where these incursions are originating, I would absolutely put police checkpoints on the major arterials heading into the Pointes, and blockade any minor streets. It's a bit of an inconvenience, and some people will whine, but the Pointes need to essentially spread the word that it's a place you don't F with.

[Gpwrangler]

Re. thread topic, if a pattern is established on where these incursions are originating, I would absolutely put police checkpoints on the major arterials heading into the Pointes, and blockade any minor streets. It's a bit of an inconvenience, and some people will whine, but the Pointes need to essentially spread the word that it's a place you don't F with.

The word is already out. Our cops don't fuck around and many of these folks are being caught. And if you think the cops are the only ones watching, you are WRONG.

[Danny]

Now those Richville Cops are going to look black males wearing Trayvon Martins and racially profile them. Just like that did it to me on the corner of Kercheval and Cadieux. Even at night.

[SyGolden48236]

Is there really a place called "Little Club"? Is that like a WASP Eastside version of the Village Club over on this side of town?

How do all these places stay in business? I don't know anyone under 50 that belongs to any of these types of places. As a great man once said, I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.

Re. thread topic, if a pattern is established on where these incursions are originating, I would absolutely put police checkpoints on the major arterials heading into the Pointes, and blockade any minor streets. It's a bit of an inconvenience, and some people will whine, but the Pointes need to essentially spread the word that it's a place you don't F with.

Nothing to worry about here Bham. The Little Club, CCD, as well as the others are doing just fine. We keep the lights and the heat on and keep the staff employed. And I am only 49 years old. Many other members are younger than I. Your asinine assumptions are far from reality. Just because you don't know anyone that belongs doesn't mean we are not active. We are, indeed, real living and breathing people, and very vibrant clubs.

[TKshreve]

Nothing to worry about here Bham. The Little Club, CCD, as well as the others are doing just fine. We keep the lights and the heat on and keep the staff employed. And I am only 49 years old. Many other members are younger than I. Your asinine assumptions are far from reality. Just because you don't know anyone that belongs doesn't mean we are not active. We are, indeed, real living and breathing people, and very vibrant clubs.

I often agree with Bham on many points, but this post of his was surprisingly cringe-worthy. Jealousy or bitterness rings in the font.

[GPCharles]

Buffy and Muffy are SO upset. I understand this is a major topic of conversation at the CCD and Little Club bars.

[MAcc]

I think you're describing the regular GP. There's a tony part of GP doesn't associate with the bottom-rung commoners who live in the $50K-200K houses. Just like there's a sect of Birmingham that won't associate with Grove or the Southfield/Troy border crowd. The girls in the car last night were bottom-rung. I rather safely assume the girl at Liggett is on a substantial means-based scholarship.

[canuck]

I think you're describing the regular GP. There's a tony part of GP doesn't associate with the bottom-rung commoners who live in the $50K-200K houses. Just like there's a sect of Birmingham that won't associate with Grove or the Southfield/Troy border crowd. The girls in the car last night were bottom-rung. I rather safely assume the girl at Liggett is on a substantial means-based scholarship.

Yes, I concur.

How could she be... [[have been less than bottom rung [another word for trash]) when everything points in that direction.

Again, this is not of question of race but of means as you say. Let's eliminate the bothersome racial thing and focus on that instead. There should be a way of dividing the wealthier parts of GP from the poorer. I would use the word sheltering to soften the pill of those who would rather have a tent city put up than contribute to an honest day's work toward property ownership.

This topic makes the Barn debacle on Alter seem like a lame episode of Green Acres.

[poobert]

Isn't anyone else tired of living in a region where it is increasingly impossible to find a place to live that isn't some variation of dogshit? I mean, I feel like we're running from foxhole to foxhole. This isn't sustainable.

[Gpwrangler]

Isn't anyone else tired of living in a region where it is increasingly impossible to find a place to live that isn't some variation of dogshit? I mean, I feel like we're running from foxhole to foxhole. This isn't sustainable.

Maybe for you. There are way too many people who've lived here all their lives with no problem at all.

[sumas]

Maybe for you. There are way too many people who've lived here all their lives with no problem at all.

GP don't let people jerk your chains. The Pointes are fine and very stable. I may not like walls or policy decisions but I no longer live there so zippo input, which is ok. I choose not to shop there any more becauset I support my community too. Blanket staetments that come from ignorance should be ignored

The GP trashing and "scare" tactics on the board make me wonder if those dolts are in real estate. I remember after the 67 riots my folks would get all sorts of offers for a cheap buy out of Detroit so we could "escape". Tossed in the trash.

I can get a bit defensive at the constant Detroit bashing. I have been mean, on occaision belittled burbs. I think it appropriate you defend your community as I do mine.

Ste Sumas

[Gpwrangler]

GP don't let people jerk your chains. The Pointes are fine and very stable. I may not like walls or policy decisions but I no longer live there so zippo input, which is ok. I choose not to shop there any more becauset I support my community too. Blanket staetments that come from ignorance should be ignored

The GP trashing and "scare" tactics on the board make me wonder if those dolts are in real estate. I remember after the 67 riots my folks would get all sorts of offers for a cheap buy out of Detroit so we could "escape". Tossed in the trash.

I can get a bit defensive at the constant Detroit bashing. I have been mean, on occaision belittled burbs. I think it appropriate you defend your community as I do mine.

Ste Sumas

Wise words. Many of the worst critics of both cities don't even live nearby. They don't realize their comments actually hurt Detroit but they don't care. Keyboard commandos actually do not reflect what I see in daily interactions in town.

I wish the two cities could work together but after recent childish comments by both Mayors I'm wondering if a wall might be just what both of them want. They need to quit trying to out-piss each other on TV and start actually working on problems. For that matter, the media disgusts me. I saw them trolling Kercheval looking for trouble while workers moved the sheds, and their behavior at the prayer vigil for the slain teen was disgraceful. Running around setting up the perfect shot of people who were crying and praying like it was a movie shoot.

You can't force people to get along with others but if you set a good example [[sounds like you do by the way) and others see it, things might just improve.

[Goose]

I remember after the 67 riots my folks would get all sorts of offers for a cheap buy out of Detroit so we could "escape". Tossed in the trash.

so many were lucky they didn't get out and held on to the American dream home in Detroit, the return on investment for real estate [[residential) in Detroit from 1968 up to 2010 has been fantastic......

[sumas]

so many were lucky they didn't get out and held on to the American dream home in Detroit, the return on investment for real estate [[residential) in Detroit from 1968 up to 2010 has been fantastic......

n
No clue if you are being snide. The Detroit market has seen major swings. For people in for the long haul the pricing is kind of redundant but certainly is tracked by home owners. Case in point, my folks bought in EEV in 1963 for 18K, at one point valued @ 120k, dropped to about 28K, up to about 60K now. My son got the home from my Moms estate and doubt he cares about value, he ain't selling