Pre-Winter Blast

I had the chance to walk around the central business district today during my lunch hour.  What a difference a few days make.  The Winter Blast is almost ready to roll.  The mood in the air was very cheerful.  The lunch crowd was walking around with smiles on their faces and looking at the buildings and tents with amusement. 

I had the chance to see the sled dogs and ice sculptures on display.  But the activities and tents will not be open to the public until 4PM today.  I did notice the multiple new store fronts and new signs.  It was like a new town, but a little eerie.  Some things seemed a little fake, almost like the fake town in the Truman Show.  Many store fronts had images of people and places.  The building next to the one I work in is usually adorned with broken windows, but today they were covered with black painted wood and a sign that said "Under Construction." 

Still, you can't help but feel the excitement and happiness in the city.  This weekend is sure to be a memorable one. 

I took some pictures on my camera phone.  They're not the greatest, but here's a glimpse.

-Jovina

ESPN at the Ren Cen

Winter Blast

Comments

[The Big T]

Kwame Kilpatrick could line the streets with 14 ct gold purchased from the embezzled petty cash fund, and Detroit still would look like a war zone, a war zone with nice streets, but a war zone none the less. Detroiters just wish they could make a comeback like Cleveland Ohio. Go Buckeyes!