Happy To Be In HockeyTown
Much of yesterday was spent on a plane from LA to Detroit but David and I made the most of it. I was able to watch the entire original miniseries, V from 1983 on my iPhone and was pleasantly reminded how amazing it really was:
I was only 9 years old when the original miniseries aired on TV and I remember loving every second of it. It scared the hell out of me but also really entertained. Even the limited special effects of the early 80’s cannot diminish this great story. I had forgotten how V was the first time I learned about the Jewish holocaust … watching it again after all these years, I was still moved by the brave Jewish characters in this miniseries. While the overall story is about alien invasion, at the heart of the tale is the struggle for freedom. Not to sound hokey but I did learn a lot of lessons from V when it aired back in 1983. I’m planning on watching V: The Final Battle on the plane ride home. Now, I’m even more anxious to see what the new version of V, scheduled to air on ABC sometime next season, will look like.
Upon our arrival, Sarah and Mark picked us up and we made our way to Little Tree in Royal Oak for dinner … and then we decided to swing by my old haunt City Club for a drink and a dance. While the place is not nearly as crowded as it used to be in its hey day, it was still very fun going “home” again. I love that place. I’m glad we had the chance to visit.
TONIGHT … is the big night. Mark and I are going to the Joe Louis Arena for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals where the Detroit Red Wings will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Stanley Cup:
This is the same match-up as the Stanley Cup Finals from last year … I’m really hoping that Detroit is able to pull out a win again just like they did last year :) Go Wings!!! After the game, we’re meeting up with friends at Connie and Jess’s for a little wine party soiree … I can’t wait!! It’s really great being back home in Detroit Rock City.
Tags: 'V: The Miniseries', Detroit Red Wings
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May 30th, 2009 at 10:05 am
The City Club! I spend the second half of the 80’s there! What a flash back. There was lots of good times & big trouble to be had there. Enjoy being home.
May 30th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Pittsburg is gonna kick Detroit azz!!!
May 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Go Pens!!!! They are on fire now, be prepared for a loss tonight in your hometown Trent! Although, I am so jealous that you will be at the game…what a fun life you lead!
May 30th, 2009 at 11:03 am
go pens!
May 30th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Sorry Pens, Wings are going to spank you again this year. Go D-town!
May 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Go Pens!!!!!!!!!!!!. Red Wings be front runners but the Underdogs always win. Look at Kris Allen and Shawn Johnson. Oh yeah and the last Red Wing Vs. Blackhawks game was terrible not to mention Pathetic. They both had 0 Pts for most of the game. They didnt score till the 3rd period. looks like their not as good as everyone thought. Booo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Sorry Trent, but it’s time for the Wings to lose for once! Go Pens! Crosby’s from my home province (Nova Scotia), if he wasn’t such a whiny baby, I would almost be proud, hahaha.
May 30th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
City Club? Wow. Talk about blast from the past.
EVERY Friday night in late 80’s was fantastic there.
I even went there after prom.
Hope you have a great time this weekend. :)
May 30th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
trent is it the mini series or the complete series u keep going on about? my bf is forcing me to watch em
May 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Pittsburgh > Detriot
May 30th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
My friend swears by the deep friend sushi at Little Tree! Go Wings!!!!!
May 30th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
@EJJGAL WHAT FIRE???? DETROIT—–WINS—– AND I CALLED IT!!!!! STANLEY IS COMING BACK TO HOCKEY TOWN!
May 30th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
——-DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–DETROIT————RED————WINGS———–
——–STANLEY —–CUP—- CHAMPIONS ——2009!!!!!!!!!———-
May 31st, 2009 at 6:03 am
@jamie — first watch V: The miniseries, then watch V: The Final Battle (then watch V: The Series, which is OK but not as epic as the first miniseries and TV movie)
May 31st, 2009 at 9:00 am
Game one. Game won! Just hand over the Stanley Cup (again) right now. GO WINGS!
May 31st, 2009 at 10:33 am
I remember watching V as a kid too! The “Mouse-y” scene is implanted on my brain. My brothers and I would re-enact it to gross each other out. And the baby! Was it as good watching it again as an adult?