Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 5, 2014 But only to visit. Living with mom near 8 Mile and substitute teaching is one of the reasons I left in the first place. If the Detroit area has developed a sudden need for liberal arts majors with no computer skills, I'm not aware of it. It's been a long time. Eight years. In China, everything is cheap so we can lead a fake Middle Class life here. Unfortunately when I fly, I have to pay normal rates for airfare for all these people. So without doing anything but stepping of the plane, this trip will already have set me back four months pay (which is why we never do it). This will be the first time my kids will meet my mom and other family. It's a bit earlier than I wanted, we're going to miss Halloween but can do the Haunted Houses and hayrides and such. We moved up the plan because we'er going to attend a family reunion in late September. My sister says Eastpointe has gotten a lot more black since I was last there. The demographics are all changing. to get a feel for what I'm coming back to, everything I read about Ferguson reminds me of Eastpointe. The NAACP has sued our police department over similar fake bullsh*t in the past. You could also buy an Eminem album since he grew up local. I don't listen to rap myself, but if you're into it, my understanding is he does a good job describing the place. So we'll see. Exciting. I finally get to vote in person again this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted September 5, 2014 Best of luck Volty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted September 5, 2014 pay some taxes while your're here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 5, 2014 Eight mile missed you. Take your kids to that Jew pawn shop that use to be on TV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
29 Guests 29 Posted September 5, 2014 best of luck, bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 5, 2014 Why are people wishing him luck? Is he flying Malaysian Airlines? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted September 5, 2014 You are likely already on some DHS/NSA watch list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted September 5, 2014 Sounds like a cover story for an ISIS cell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted September 5, 2014 You are likely already on some DHS/NSA watch list... we are ALL being watched. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 5, 2014 You are likely already on some DHS/NSA watch list... I click on joneo links. Color me guilty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 5, 2014 Beers? Sure. I'd like to meet up with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted September 5, 2014 Why are people wishing him luck? Is he flying Malaysian Airlines? No, he going to Detroit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted September 5, 2014 Voltaire is such a badass that he vacations in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 5, 2014 Voltaire is such a badass that he vacations in Detroit. My wife wanted to go in February. We live in a place where a light jacket in February is enough and would have been in Detroit for one of the worst winters in years. Wanting to vacation in Detroit in February is only possible if your wife and kids have never seen snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,921 Posted September 5, 2014 Don't drink the punch man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted September 5, 2014 Do NOT tilt your seat back on the flight. Touchy subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,646 Posted September 5, 2014 http://www.freep.com/article/20130812/ENT08/308120031/chinese-food-detroit-freep-five Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 6, 2014 http://www.freep.com/article/20130812/ENT08/308120031/chinese-food-detroit-freep-five Thanks man. Although I'm personally sick and tired and not interested at all in any authentic Chinese food and would much prefer ones eatting normal food or Chinese food that has sold out and become westernized, I'm sure my MIL and wife will appreciate this and likely my mother as well since I suspect my MIL will hate all the food we eat. Some of these restaurants are within a reasonable drive, most notably the Golden Harvest one on 12 and Van Dyke. A few others are in tollerable range, We live in Sichuan and so we'll likely find our way to the Sichuan one as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 995 Posted September 6, 2014 If you get anywhere around the jackson area lemme know and we will go for a beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted September 6, 2014 Enjoy the vacation. Wrong side of the state for me, or I'd agree to grabbing a beer as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,551 Posted September 6, 2014 I hope you have a shitty trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,317 Posted September 6, 2014 I hope you have a shitty trip Once a cheater, always a cheater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 6, 2014 Once a cheater, always a cheater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,209 Posted September 7, 2014 I know it is a lot of money but I think it is great that you are making the trip so that your mom and family can meet your kids. Hope it goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted September 7, 2014 Have fun and be safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted September 7, 2014 Hope they get the electricity fixed before you arrive. Over 300,000 without power last night. Still over 200,000 as of this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 7, 2014 Hope they get the electricity fixed before you arrive. Over 300,000 without power last night. Still over 200,000 as of this morning. Funny you mention that, the last I was there we had no power for like four days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted September 9, 2014 smile and say hello to your new black neighbors. try not be racist and act like the rest of white folks and ignore them (that's how 90% of whites act toward their black neighbors-all uncomfortable and sht). remember, they might be wonderful like me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 995 Posted September 9, 2014 Probably because they are tired of being robbed. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 9, 2014 smile and say hello to your new black neighbors. try not be racist and act like the rest of white folks and ignore them (that's how 90% of whites act toward their black neighbors-all uncomfortable and sht). remember, they might be wonderful like me! I hope they're like you peenie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 18, 2014 A couple of mins ago, I just logged onto the computer for the first time in 48 hours or so, this post brought to you by way of my sister's computer at mom's house. The plane ride was less nightmarish than I expected because the 12 hour flight over the ocean had individiual computer terminals for each seat so my kids could play games while I could chose from a small selection of movies, my MIL the Chiinese prgramming or everyone suited to their own personal preferences. So a month in Detroit starts now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 295 Posted September 18, 2014 Enjoy your visit with your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted September 18, 2014 A couple of mins ago, I just logged onto the computer for the first time in 48 hours or so, this post brought to you by way of my sister's computer at mom's house. The plane ride was less nightmarish than I expected because the 12 hour flight over the ocean had individiual computer terminals for each seat so my kids could play games while I could chose from a small selection of movies, my MIL the Chiinese prgramming or everyone suited to their own personal preferences. So a month in Detroit starts now. Welcome to Michigan! Still the wrong side, amigo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 995 Posted September 18, 2014 again if ya get anywhere near jackson ill buy ya a beer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,317 Posted September 18, 2014 Let us know how it goes. I imagine it will be quite the culture shock but exciting at the same time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 18, 2014 Try not to get shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 21, 2014 Probably because they are tired of being robbed. HTH My mom's house can be renamed Fortress Cat Hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,317 Posted September 21, 2014 My mom's house can be renamed Fortress Cat Hair. Sounds disgusting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites