Tuesday on the Road

We went to Detroit Tuesday for a shopping trip. Our first stop was Ford Field to pick up some new Lions gear. While making our choices, Jason Hanson (who passed Eddie Murray in career scoring and take over the number ten spot) walked in with his wife and preschool-aged son. After a manager finished helping Jason, Kathy inquired of him whether it would be proper to approach Jason for an autograph. He said Jason is qujite approachable and is very accomodating to fans so Kathy asked him for his autograph. Luckily she had something in her purse for him to sign--our tickets from Sunday's game which she had with her because we would get two Buddy's pizzas later in the day since the Lions scored over 24 points. He signed them for us and exchanged small talk. We made our purchases then walked over to the Tigers Shop where we found little--no clearance items yet (unless you want a Monroe jersey) so we may make another trip later.

We also wanted to pick up tickets at the Gem Theatre just south of Ford Field for Escanaba in Love, the prequel to Escanaba in the Moonlight, but found out it is closing this weekend, about 6 weeks earlier than their scheduled run through December. And how about the DSO gospel concert. At that box office we were told it is canceled. Along with seeing the attendance at Meadowbrook Theatre last week, these cancellations seem to indicate the economy here is significantly impacting performing arts.

Over to Farmers Market for beef and to Wigley's Market for our corn beef and a ham for Pat who we were to see on our way home. Lunch was at Buddy's and if I had remembered the plan sooner we would have had our pizza at the original Buddy's restaurant on Conant and Six Mile Road.

We boxed up some leftovers and drove to Pat's house where Kathy helped make applesuace, I tried to find the problem with her furnace (I think it is a fan problem, but she was to have service today from a professional), went grocery shopping while Pat and Kathy cooked, and had Chinese carry out for dinner. We had a good visit with Pat and are glad to help in any way we can.

Cold, windy, rainy, and snowy weather can't slow us down.