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"The Blimp" in Ann Arbor and Saline

By Missy Caulk

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Missy Caulk TEAM

August 15, 2008 01:59 AM

It's a bird, it's a plane It's the Blimp If you live in Ann Arbor or Saline or anywhere in Washtenaw County for that matter, you have probably seen the Goodyear Blimp flying over. It is actually called a "Ship".

It parks (is that the right word?) at the Ann Arbor airport. This week it has been here for the NASCAR race this weekend at MIS Speedway in the Irish Hills area.

Ann Arbor residents are use to seeing the Blimp, it has been coming here as long as I can remember. When our kids were small we always took them to see it, and they would get so excited. One of our children "had to have a Blimp" model for his birthday. It was cool, lighted up on the sides just like the real one. It always shows up for the Buick OPEN and the Michigan vs Ohio State football games.

The crew told us one year they "love to park," in Ann Arbor as there is so much to do.

The Blimp over Saline Joe Mathis, one of my favorite reporters at the Ann Arbor News got to take a ride in the Blimp yesterday. Am I jealous, yes, you betcha.

The most I could get were a few photos of the Blimp flying around the area.

Now it is parked at the airport for the last race at MIS Speedway the NASCAR series. The race will be held this Sunday in Brooklyn, MI.

I got an email yesterday from Larry Osterling, Executive Officer at the Saline Chamber of Commerce that they had some tickets available if anyone would still like to go. Call 734-429-4494.

MIS is located in the Irish Hills area of Michigan and covers over 1400 Ac, not including all the camping and open field area's.

Everything you need to know about attending a race at MIS can be found here.

Our kids have to have one with the words

We drive by MIS every weekend going out to our lake house. With over 200,000 people traveling in for the race, the Michigan State Police have it down to a science how to get folks in and out. Of course many people stay and camp for the whole weekend and don't leave until Monday or Tuesday. We learned the hard way, to NOT come home on Sunday from the lake. What is normally a 45 minute drive took 3 hours. Traffic only leaves the area, one way...OUT.

The Blimp over Ann Arbor

I'm sure we will see the Blimp fly over our cottage in Irish Hills and listen to the sounds of the NASCAR cars in the distance. Devils Lake view from across our cottage Nope won't be back until Monday.

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C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Good morning Missy, loved the eye candy and thanks for the heads up about the event and traffic patterns. Being stuck in traffic for three hours for a 45 minute ride with my kids would be a disaster in the making. Stephen loves to be in motion. He starts kicking the back of the driver's chair the moment we stay "too long" at a red light. (LOL)

Aug 15, 2008 02:03 AM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Missy, Blimps are neat. Not the usual airplane, helicopter, etc. Would love to go for a blimp ride. Now that would be cool. We don't have blimps around here but plenty of Marine helicopters flying to and from the Pentagon, White House, etc.

Aug 15, 2008 02:40 AM

Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Missy, thanks for sharing your many unique experiences in Ann Arbor.

Aug 15, 2008 04:28 AM

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Keller Williams Realty - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Area Real Estate

Lighter than air but louder than s^&%. Sorry but its true and made me laugh...

Aug 15, 2008 05:10 AM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Missy, dontcha just LOVE the Goodyear Blimp? I've always been fascinated, even as a child at those huge balloons. Wouldn't it be cool to ride in one? Or, have my photo or website plastered on the side? ;-)

Aug 15, 2008 05:22 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Forget seeing the Taj Mahal. I want to ride in the Goodyear Blimp. That's one of my unrealized goals. But I'll probably get to India way before the blimp. I want to ride in the Weinermobile, too.

Aug 15, 2008 07:09 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Karen, what ? You must have read someone else's blog.

Elizabeth, Teri, me too! I would LOVE to ride in one.

Aug 15, 2008 07:46 AM

Andy Piper

Ann Arobr real estate-Piperpartners.com - Ann Arbor, MI

The blimp is looking pretty good these days. I like the sound it makes - it sounds like a great big fan.

Aug 15, 2008 12:14 PM

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Gwyn Besner

When I used to teach my real estate classes in Ann Arbor, I stayed at a motel within bicycle distance from the airport and used to love to pedal over to view the blimp. I even talked to the pilots on many occassions. Ah, the good old days.

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Aug 15, 2008 03:45 PM

Daniel Wexler

ReMax - Fountain Hills, AZ

Congratulations to you Michigan Fans on your hometown boy - the great Michael Phelps. Just amazing.

Aug 15, 2008 06:25 PM

Hi Gwyn, hope all is well, thanks for stopping by. The crews for the blimps are great, very personable, they know we are all facinated with the Blimp.

Daniel, exciting isn't it, wasn't last night amazing?

Aug 16, 2008 01:15 AM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

Missy - Blimps have always intrigued me. I've only saw a few in my lifetime, yet was simply amazed at what I saw.

Daniel brought up Michael Phelps above, that guy is off the freaking charts.

Aug 16, 2008 01:20 AM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Missy - I think it would be so cool to take a ride in a blimp! The views of the country side at that height must be breathtaking. Maybe someday.

Aug 16, 2008 02:03 AM

Susie Roscoe

Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL

Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL

Hi Missy! What a neat post! A few years back my family was invited to ride in the Budweiser Blimp which was an INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! Naturally we took a million pictures. I have to admit I was amazed at how big it actually was...how big "they are!"

How fun to see the Goodyear Blimp in Ann Arbor! THANKS for the walk down memory lane. Nick was only 2 when we went...he's 14 now!

Aug 19, 2008 10:30 AM

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Karen, what ? You must have read someone else's blog.

Elizabeth, Teri, me too! I would LOVE to ride in one.

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