March 26-2003

Another day of stress. I can't believe that I backed out on the two bedroom apartment on Jane Street. I must be out of my mind----or was it the best decision I made. It is hard to say. I talked to everyone I know------about no fee apartments. I am going to try and deal directly with the landlord this time. Maybe------just maybe--------there is a way that I can find a place that way. I want to thank those that have responded with leads on apartments, brokers, or friends that have connections. This is what it is all about--------being at the right place at the right time, when it comes to renting in Manhattan. I really want to stay in the Village--the problem with the W. Village is that it is a little to far west for my taste. Most of my stuff is more East. I just really hope that I don't end up living in a shoe box.

Oh---the trials and tribulations of living in Manhattan. It is just never easy here. Why do I love it so much- I still can't figure it out.

I want to encourage all those in the Michigan area to come and see me guest pose. I am so thrilled to be home. This is going to be great.

I am so looking forward to seeing my old friends. One interesting note---the very first BB competition that I ever went to was at the REDFORD theater some 10 years ago. It is so wild that I will be guest posing on that stage. I never thought that it would happen. Now- I am living the dream.

I hope to see all my friends out there Sat. night.

Also-----where is everyone going on Friday night. Royal Oak? Detroit? E-mail me or call me on my cell--------you know who you are?

I can't wait to go home. See you all there. GO DETROIT.

Michigan Contest Application--information about the show.

If you are in the Midwest area, here are the directions to the theater.

WHERE'S THE REDFORD THEATER?


The Redford Theater is located at 17360 Lahser Road just north of Grand River in Detroit.


FROM CLARKSTON, FLINT, SAGINAW, BAY CITY, MIDLAND:
"	Take I-75 South to I-696 West
"	I-696 West to Lahser Road South Exit
"	Go approximately 5 miles south on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the left.

FROM METRO AIRPORT:
"	Take I-94 East to Telegraph Road North
"	Telegraph Road North past I-96 to Grand River Avenue
"	Turn right (east) on Grand River to Lahser Road (approx. 1 mile)
"	Turn left (north) on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the right.
	
FROM ANN ARBOR, KALAMAZOO:
"	Take I-94 East to M-14 North.
"	M-14 North to I-96 East.
"	I-96 to Telegraph Road North
"	Telegraph Road North approximately 1 mile to Grand River.
"	Turn right (east) on Grand River to Lahser Road (approx. 1 mile)
"	Turn left (north) on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the right.

FROM LANSING:
"	I-96 East to Telegraph Road North
"	Telegraph Road North approximately 1 mile to Grand River 
"	Turn right (east) on Grand River to Lahser Road (approx. 1 mile)
"	Turn left (north) on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the right
	
FROM TROY, WARREN, STERLING HEIGHTS:
"	I-696 West to Lahser Road South
"	Go approximately 5 miles south on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the left

FROM MONROE, TOLEDO:
"	Take I-75 North to Telegraph Road North
"	Telegraph Road North past I-96 to Grand River
"	Turn right (east) on Grand River to Lahser Road (approx. 1 mile)
"	Turn left (north) on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the right

FROM DOWNTOWN DETROIT/WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA:
"	Take the Lodge (I-10) Freeway North to Grand River Avenue West
"	Turn right (north) on Lahser Road and the Redford Theater is on the right