No heat in Belle Isle Conservatory?

Buy American · January-05-10, 08:47 AM

Most of the plants and flowers are older than some of us....this shows me that the sense of urgency the CofD has regarding something of a "historical" nature is and never has been important to the powers that be. If these living things die because no one in the CofD can get someone over to Belle Isle to fix a furnace, that would be a tragic thing.

Stosh · January-05-10, 08:59 AM

I can't imagine that they would let this happen. Haven't they heard of portable heat?

LodgeDodger · January-05-10, 09:15 AM

A few years ago, there was a heating problem [[a heating upgrade was inadequate). Staff members brought in their own space heaters. The folks who work and volunteer at the Conservatory are some of the best.

Anyone have space heaters? Perhaps we need to round up a bunch to take down there until the problem is fixed?

LodgeDodger · January-05-10, 09:30 AM

There is heat in the greenhouse, but it's inadequate. Does anyone have access to some propane torpedo heaters? Contact the Conservatory if you're willing to loan some to them: 313.821.5428.

Stosh · January-05-10, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by LodgeDodger

There is heat in the greenhouse, but it's inadequate. Does anyone have access to some propane torpedo heaters? Contact the Conservatory if you're willing to loan some to them: 313.821.5428.

I wish I had one to lend. What with all the trees the city cuts down each year, it's a shame that they just don't get a wood furnace that heats water and just do it that way when it gets too cold. Of course, thats labor intensive. But free!

Also, do they have propane tanks?

**Kell31** · January-05-10, 10:22 AM

I just called the conservatory because I have a torpedo propane heater they could use.

The lady who answered the phone said she could not help. She informed me the person I need to speak to is in a meeting until 1pm. She had no idea about anything. And when I asked if the conservatory had it's heat restored she just laughed and said she could not tell me anything about that.

Overall I understand why this is happening. They don't even care about their own building.

Tried to help, but oh well my "suburb" propane heater will sit in the garage unused.

**Johnlodge** · January-05-10, 10:39 AM

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

LodgeDodger · January-05-10, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Kell31

I just called the conservatory because I have a torpedo propane heater they could use.

The lady who answered the phone said she could not help. She informed me the person I need to speak to is in a meeting until 1pm. She had no idea about anything. And when I asked if the conservatory had it's heat restored she just laughed and said she could not tell me anything about that.

Overall I understand why this is happening. They don't even care about their own building.

Tried to help, but oh well my "suburb" propane heater will sit in the garage unused.

No, don't be like that. Did you call the following number? 313.821.5428. I spoke to a young guy who really cared about the Conservatory. In which suburb do you live [[send me a PM).

If the lady you spoke to is the lady I'm thinking of, pay her no mind. Please let them use your heater.

**carlscomputers** · January-05-10, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Buy American

Most of the plants and flowers are older than some of us....this shows me that the sense of urgency the CofD has regarding something of a "historical" nature is and never has been important to the powers that be. If these living things die because no one in the CofD can get someone over to Belle Isle to fix a furnace, that would be a tragic thing.

Just like the fish that died when the Aquarium closed. I just don't get it! In a city rich with culture, history, & the arts, they are typically the most neglected. I hear Council members talk about "our jewels", yet they are just neglected relics of a time gone by to most folks... I may sound selfish, but maybe we should have "The MGM Grand Belle Isle Aquarium", "The Motor City Casino Belle Isle Conservatory", "The Greektown Casino Belle Isle Zoo"....