Sunday, March 21, 2010
Google Analytics
I just installed Google Analytics on this blog. I remember using the similar OneStat back in the day on the PASD.org site, but wow, Google Analytics is way awesome. Just wanted to throw that out there.
A Weekend in the D
Molly and I had an adventure this weekend in the D. Saturday we got tickets to the Tower of Power concert at the Motor City Casino. The concert was, in a word, way awesome. I didn't bring in my camera for a variety of reasons, and I didn't really think about using my phone until the encore. I took a couple tiny clips, one of which I'll present here just as proof that I was actually there. The quality is miserable at best, unfortunately, so you'll have to extrapolate how awesome it actually was.
Before the concert though, we ate at the Assembly Line buffet at the casino. As you may know, I'm quite a fan of casino buffets, and this one was top-notch. There was a bit of chaos trying to get into the place, as there were some high-rollers that cut in front of us in line and were having all kinds of problems figuring out the automated payment machines. Anyway, the pretzel roll in a previous photo-post was just one example of the awesomeness of this place. They didn't have soft serve ice cream, and the server wasn't real excited about work, but other than that, outstanding stuff.
The "Sound Board" was the concert venue, which happened to be right next to the buffet. The only prior experience that I've ever had with casino shows was (Sir) Tom Jones at the Soaring Eagle. While Sir Tom was outstanding, the setup of that concert hall was misery. This was a lot more standard, and while not the highest of comfort, there was at least a reasonable amount of space to move around. Also, Molly noted there were a lot of guys that looked like they should be dentists that were really showing their musical soul in the crowd, doing their best to groove with the music. Naturally, with mostly hilarious results. If only I was able to get some footage of that. Obviously, a good time was had by all.
We stayed overnight at "The Inn on Ferry Street" which is right off Woodward near downtown. It is a series of restored Victorian homes, so it was quite a nifty place, not your standard Motel 6. Classy stuff, cookies in the room waiting for us even.
Part of the hotel deal was Sunday brunch at The Whitney. The Whitney is a mega-old (completed in 1894 I think) mansion that is nowadays a fancy restaurant. The building is beautiful for sure, and there was a guy hanging out playing the piano about 10 feet from our table. The food was pretty solid, although I'd say not really worth the mega-expensive that it was for a Sunday brunch buffet, even with endless mimosas. Especially considering the cheaper (although also not cheap) buffet that I ate at the casino for dinner the night before. Why is it that brunch is always so expensive anyway? Regardless, Molly and I agree that we'd still like to go back for dinner sometime. I do think that would be good stuff.
Also to note, this may be the only case in history that the men's bathroom has an actual sitting room in it, while the women's room does not. Score one for the guys.
Overall, a good weekend spent visiting Detroit. I look forward to seeing you again soon, friend...
Before the concert though, we ate at the Assembly Line buffet at the casino. As you may know, I'm quite a fan of casino buffets, and this one was top-notch. There was a bit of chaos trying to get into the place, as there were some high-rollers that cut in front of us in line and were having all kinds of problems figuring out the automated payment machines. Anyway, the pretzel roll in a previous photo-post was just one example of the awesomeness of this place. They didn't have soft serve ice cream, and the server wasn't real excited about work, but other than that, outstanding stuff.
The "Sound Board" was the concert venue, which happened to be right next to the buffet. The only prior experience that I've ever had with casino shows was (Sir) Tom Jones at the Soaring Eagle. While Sir Tom was outstanding, the setup of that concert hall was misery. This was a lot more standard, and while not the highest of comfort, there was at least a reasonable amount of space to move around. Also, Molly noted there were a lot of guys that looked like they should be dentists that were really showing their musical soul in the crowd, doing their best to groove with the music. Naturally, with mostly hilarious results. If only I was able to get some footage of that. Obviously, a good time was had by all.
We stayed overnight at "The Inn on Ferry Street" which is right off Woodward near downtown. It is a series of restored Victorian homes, so it was quite a nifty place, not your standard Motel 6. Classy stuff, cookies in the room waiting for us even.
Part of the hotel deal was Sunday brunch at The Whitney. The Whitney is a mega-old (completed in 1894 I think) mansion that is nowadays a fancy restaurant. The building is beautiful for sure, and there was a guy hanging out playing the piano about 10 feet from our table. The food was pretty solid, although I'd say not really worth the mega-expensive that it was for a Sunday brunch buffet, even with endless mimosas. Especially considering the cheaper (although also not cheap) buffet that I ate at the casino for dinner the night before. Why is it that brunch is always so expensive anyway? Regardless, Molly and I agree that we'd still like to go back for dinner sometime. I do think that would be good stuff.
Also to note, this may be the only case in history that the men's bathroom has an actual sitting room in it, while the women's room does not. Score one for the guys.
Overall, a good weekend spent visiting Detroit. I look forward to seeing you again soon, friend...
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Goodbye, old friend
Deskjet, you will be dearly missed. Well, maybe just normally missed.
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