Five Spooky happenings across Michigan this weekend – 10/21 – 10/24

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It’s that time of the year. No, not the time of the year where the department stores put up their Christmas displays in conjunction with the remains of the Halloween displays. Well, they are doing that, but seriously, that’s not what this post is about so I’ll get back to it . I want to [...]

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October 14th – A Memorable Day in Detroit Tigers History

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Today, October 14th, is a date which lives in Detroit Tigers infamy. Three significant events occurred on this date for the Detroit Tigers. October 14, 1908 The Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in the deciding game five of the 1908 World Series. This would be the last time that the Cubs would [...]

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Celebrating our 8th Annivesary with $5 Shipping

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It’s hard to believe that eight years ago today we sold our first of many Tastes of Michigan gift baskets. As a thank you to our customers we are offering $5 shipping (shipping is usually $8.95 to $14.94) for this weekend – 10/8/10 – 10/10/10. Simply enter OCT2010 in the Coupon Code section of the [...]

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Five things to do in Michigan this weekend 10/8 – 10/10

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The fall colors are peaking all across the lower peninsula so if you can’t do any of the things on this weekend’s list – take a drive, take a hike, or ride a bike. Just get out and enjoy the beauty of Michigan . The Game. University of Michigan versus arch-rival Michigan State. Should be [...]

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1945 World Series footage of Detroit Tigers versus Chicago Cubs

October 6, 2010

Major League postseason play kicks off today and my beloved Tigers didn’t make it (again) this year. Here is a look back at some footage of the Tigers 1945 World Series victory over the Chicago Cubs. Hank Greenberg made his triumphant return from WWII after his discharge in June of 1945 to lead the Tigers [...]

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Five things to do in Michigan this weekend 10/1-10/3

September 30, 2010

This weekend Flannel Festivals, lumberjack meals, sweet chocolate, and vintage restored trains will be celebrated and enjoyed across Michigan. Fayette State Park Fall Festival 10/2. Enjoy hayrides, campsite decorating, haunted trail, and more family-friendly activities at historic Fayette. Lumberjack Breakfast and Logging Contests at The Tahquamenon Logging Museum – 10/2. Breakfast runs from 7am to [...]

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Limited number of collectible Mackinac Bridge posters available

September 28, 2010

The Michigan E-Store has a black and white print of the Mackinac Bridge (30″ by 12″) available for $6 (which includes shipping and handling). This was one of the four posters designed to commemorate the bridge’s 50th anniversary back in 2007. The original four posters sold out rather quickly so I don’t expect this one [...]

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New State Park ‘Recreation Passport’ is coming October 1st

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You will now have an easier (and cheaper!) way to visit state parks here in Michigan. Beginning October 1st, for an additional $10 on your license plate/tab renewal you can get the “Recreation Passport” which gets you in to all 98 Michigan state parks and recreation areas. All you have to do is check ‘Yes’ [...]

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Five Things to do in Michigan this weekend 9/24-9/26

September 24, 2010

This weekend’s Top Five list takes you from the village of Clinton on up to Leelanau State Park. Get out and enjoy some Pure Michigan this weekend! Clinton’s Fall Festival – 9/24-9/26. They pack a lot of events into their annual festival – car show, live music, hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, food, bull [...]

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Detroit Skyline at Night circa 1915

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I found this interesting old shot of the Detroit city skyline at night while poking around at the Library of Congress website. The photo was taken between 1900 and 1915 and shot from Windsor.

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