Topaz Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 The new bridge that is going up between Windsor and Detroit needs a name and so far, Gordie Howe's son and the Trucking Association like the Gordie Howe Bridge but its not a done deal as yet. What's your idea? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/mr-hockeys-family-likes-idea-naming-international-bridge-20110206-071212-336.html Quote
The_Squid Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Gordie Howe Bridge works. Otherwise, I really don't care. It is a bridge I hope to never cross. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 How about the Bob Probert bridge ? Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 ...Otherwise, I really don't care. It is a bridge I hope to never cross. Oh...in that case, name it the Maher Arar Bridge. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 How about the Bob Probert bridge ? Or Bridge to Nowhere. Cuz either way, you are truly going nowhere coming or going, Windsor or Detroit. Quote
KeyStone Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 The new bridge that is going up between Windsor and Detroit needs a name and so far, Gordie Howe's son and the Trucking Association like the Gordie Howe Bridge but its not a done deal as yet. What's your idea? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/mr-hockeys-family-likes-idea-naming-international-bridge-20110206-071212-336.html Other than dumping our garbage in Detroit, I can't think of a single reason to have a bridge connecting us. Detroit is one of the ugliest cities in North America, so few Canadians would want to visit, and we sure as hell don't need all the criminal element coming up to Windsor to get drunk when they're nineteen. Hopefully, this will be called the Unfinished bridge. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 .....Detroit is one of the ugliest cities in North America, so few Canadians would want to visit, and we sure as hell don't need all the criminal element coming up to Windsor to get drunk when they're nineteen. Nope...all you want from Detroit are their auto plants and jobs. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
guyser Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Other than dumping our garbage in Detroit, I can't think of a single reason to have a bridge connecting us. Detroit is one of the ugliest cities in North America, so few Canadians would want to visit, and we sure as hell don't need all the criminal element coming up to Windsor to get drunk when they're nineteen. Hopefully, this will be called the Unfinished bridge. I was glib in my post, but man, you are right out to lunch on this. That border crossing is the busiest in the world and co's need it to be fast and efficient. bc is right, we need auto parts to go back and forth w/o delay, any compromise to that will hurt us both. Yea Detroit is a stinker, but was at one time an amazing city. Want a real big house cheap, like 5000sf? You canm have it for little as $1000 in Detroit. If it recovers, or rather when it does, it will be great. Greektown et al were destination spots. As for Windsor, yes they do want young people coming and getting drunk, Windsor needs the cash and the 'ballets' there need to influx of Yanks and cash too. Quote
Guest American Woman Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Other than dumping our garbage in Detroit, I can't think of a single reason to have a bridge connecting us. Detroit is one of the ugliest cities in North America, so few Canadians would want to visit, and we sure as hell don't need all the criminal element coming up to Windsor to get drunk when they're nineteen. Hopefully, this will be called the Unfinished bridge. People don't always stop at Detroit or Windsor; the bridge doesn't exist for the sole purpose of visiting Detroit and Windsor. Just thought you might want to know. Quote
guyser Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 People don't always stop at Detroit or Windsor; the bridge doesn't exist for the sole purpose of visiting Detroit and Windsor. Just thought you might want to know. Yea, some go to Flint. Not sure why, other than for tourneys and discount outlets....but hey, they go! (please tell me you dont live in Flint) Quote
Guest American Woman Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Yea, some go to Flint. Not sure why, other than for tourneys and discount outlets....but hey, they go! (please tell me you dont live in Flint) I do live in Flint, and you really hurt my feelings. (Just kidding! I live in God's Country.) Quote
Topaz Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Posted February 9, 2011 Other than dumping our garbage in Detroit, I can't think of a single reason to have a bridge connecting us. Detroit is one of the ugliest cities in North America, so few Canadians would want to visit, and we sure as hell don't need all the criminal element coming up to Windsor to get drunk when they're nineteen. Hopefully, this will be called the Unfinished bridge. Correction, TO doesn't dump garbage there anymore, it goes mostly to the London area and some to the Chatham-kent area. AS far as the bridge itself, that's the bridge that the Tories are (the taxpayers) paying for and collecting back the tolls on the US side to get our money back. Quote
guyser Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 TO doesn't dump garbage there anymore, it goes mostly to the London area London? Now there are two things to do on a Saturday night in London, watch the trucks roll in w garbage and count how many snowplows go by. The excitement never ends, those lucky Londoners Quote
Guest American Woman Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Correction, TO doesn't dump garbage there anymore, it goes mostly to the London area and some to the Chatham-kent area. AS far as the bridge itself, that's the bridge that the Tories are (the taxpayers) paying for and collecting back the tolls on the US side to get our money back. Like the U.S. paid for Canada last time around. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Like the U.S. paid for Canada last time around. Ouch! Don't hurt 'em again with that little known fact! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
pinko Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Either the Michael Moore Bridge or the Bro Bridge. Quote
kimmy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Posted February 10, 2011 -the Hands Across The Border Friendship Bridge -the I Am 19 So Drinking Is Yes Bridge -the We Love The Red Wings On This Side Of The River Too Bridge -the Sure Beats Swimming Bridge -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
fellowtraveller Posted February 10, 2011 Report Posted February 10, 2011 If they charged a small toll for American kids headed for titty bars they could pay for it in a couple of years. Quote The government should do something.
Yukon Jack Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 The best name for a bridge between Canada and the United States has been taken already: Peace Bridge. I traveled on it roughly 300 times when I lived in Hamilton (Ontario) and worked in Akron (Ohio) from 1997 to 2003 and commuted on the weekly basis. I found the guards on either side totally professional, polite and courteous. In my mind PEACE has never been defined any better. I also crossed into the U.S. over the Ambassador Bridge several times. If a new bridge needs a name, call it FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE, which would be similar to Peace Bridge, and - hopefully - an expression of the relationship which has long existed and, hopefully, continue to exist between our two countries. Quote
pinko Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 The best name for a bridge between Canada and the United States has been taken already: Peace Bridge. I traveled on it roughly 300 times when I lived in Hamilton (Ontario) and worked in Akron (Ohio) from 1997 to 2003 and commuted on the weekly basis. I found the guards on either side totally professional, polite and courteous. In my mind PEACE has never been defined any better. I also crossed into the U.S. over the Ambassador Bridge several times. If a new bridge needs a name, call it FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE, which would be similar to Peace Bridge, and - hopefully - an expression of the relationship which has long existed and, hopefully, continue to exist between our two countries. Have you travelled on the bridge to no where in Alaska? Quote
Yukon Jack Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 Have you travelled on the bridge to no where in Alaska? If I ever did, I would find the ultimate NOWHERE, NOBODY and NO MATTER guy/girl: YOU. Quote
pinko Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 If I ever did, I would find the ultimate NOWHERE, NOBODY and NO MATTER guy/girl: YOU. I understand Sarah Palin can see Russia from her home. Ted Stevens was great at bringing the pork to Alaska until he was nailed on corruption charges. Quote
Yukon Jack Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 I understand Sarah Palin can see Russia from her home. Ted Stevens was great at bringing the pork to Alaska until he was nailed on corruption charges. Maybe one of these days people like you will learn that Sarah Palin NEVER said that. What she said was that one can see Russia from Alaska, which is true. But some idiots fall for the crap that Tina Fey spewed. And Ted Stevens was THE senator whose pork Sarah Palin opposed. A little bit more research and a little bit less hate would improve your misguided view of the world. Quote
pinko Posted February 11, 2011 Report Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) Maybe one of these days people like you will learn that Sarah Palin NEVER said that. What she said was that one can see Russia from Alaska, which is true. But some idiots fall for the crap that Tina Fey spewed. And Ted Stevens was THE senator whose pork Sarah Palin opposed. A little bit more research and a little bit less hate would improve your misguided view of the world. My my aren't we sensitive. Sarah Palin is a vacuous flake and as phoney as a two dollar bill. Tina Fey does a great job in her impersonation of Palin. Edited February 11, 2011 by pinko Quote
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