tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post3790554300216888282..comments2024-03-28T16:02:39.851-07:00Comments on Flint Expatriates: Escape from (writing about) FlintFlint Expatriateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352270564340149006noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-41237431819004449082012-12-06T11:54:49.995-08:002012-12-06T11:54:49.995-08:00Really great to hear that people like the blog. As...Really great to hear that people like the blog. As you've noticed, I didn't exactly have a master plan of how to approach the blog, but it's been a lot of fun. I'll definitely keep plugging away at it.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-48503461062555251832012-12-05T05:42:57.997-08:002012-12-05T05:42:57.997-08:00Its my day off and I checked out Flint Ex Pats for...Its my day off and I checked out Flint Ex Pats for the first time in about a week. Thank you Gordon for the wonderful news of your book. I cant wait to have it in my hands. I am 54 now and you have brought many great memories back to life for me. Sincerely, Lanny HayesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-89233515086963735812012-12-03T09:33:41.120-08:002012-12-03T09:33:41.120-08:00I second what SGC said. I'll buy one but you&...I second what SGC said. I'll buy one but you'd best be keepin' this blog alive. And by the way, that plant above looks suspicious. Don't make us have to rat you out.Cooley's Dictumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091573176460132541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-52583246827467203282012-12-03T06:47:35.959-08:002012-12-03T06:47:35.959-08:00Gordie-I will certainly buy your book. I second t...Gordie-I will certainly buy your book. I second those who are eager for you to continue the Expats blog. Thanks for your work.sgcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-91815532107865575582012-12-03T06:29:01.683-08:002012-12-03T06:29:01.683-08:00Oh no, the blog is still going strong. Now I'l...Oh no, the blog is still going strong. Now I'll have more time to devote to it.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-74754882051602008402012-12-03T05:54:15.978-08:002012-12-03T05:54:15.978-08:00I hope this won't be the end of the blog. I lo...I hope this won't be the end of the blog. I look forward to reading it everyday while I should be working.DaveChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498980203542282740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-64604847115315606812012-12-03T05:20:04.708-08:002012-12-03T05:20:04.708-08:00Thanks, Jan. You and Ted sure helped make this hap...Thanks, Jan. You and Ted sure helped make this happen. I'm glad there are people like you who still believe in Flint.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-62815297890760693162012-12-03T05:18:41.297-08:002012-12-03T05:18:41.297-08:00I'm trapped!I'm trapped!Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-9293673772255525352012-12-03T05:18:21.989-08:002012-12-03T05:18:21.989-08:00Glad to hear that. I really had no idea how the bl...Glad to hear that. I really had no idea how the blog would connect with people when I started it. Great to know that it served some purpose.<br />Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-72199432141996642922012-12-03T05:17:08.049-08:002012-12-03T05:17:08.049-08:00Thanks. And my personal transformation is a big pa...Thanks. And my personal transformation is a big part of the book as well. Reconnecting with Flint changed me a lot.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-74132396625444618782012-12-02T15:59:54.217-08:002012-12-02T15:59:54.217-08:00cannot wait to read it. as someone who moved TO t...cannot wait to read it. as someone who moved TO the Flint area 6 years ago, Flint Expats has helped me and my wife come to understand better understand the city and its people, mostly how it's shaped by a past we didn't know, but also where it might be going. I'm sure the book will do that and much more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-92174021441771094022012-12-02T15:07:03.118-08:002012-12-02T15:07:03.118-08:00Congratulations, and I'll certainly get the bo...Congratulations, and I'll certainly get the book when it is available. The "teardown" of Flint I'll read in the book. What is probably not in the book is how you were transformed during this long effort. I'd like to hear that story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-36505102663532090502012-12-02T11:29:36.678-08:002012-12-02T11:29:36.678-08:00But also remember the words to "Hotel Califor...But also remember the words to "Hotel California".<br /><br />You can check out any time you like,<br />But you can never leave.Another Point Of Viewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-48455108259980735492012-12-02T10:53:58.327-08:002012-12-02T10:53:58.327-08:00Really happy for you, Gordie. Can't wait to r...Really happy for you, Gordie. Can't wait to read the whole thing. You've seemed to approach this with massively conscientious good reporting and a lively affection for the material. You're honoring your old hometown with your passionate and professional curiosities. Jan Worth-Nelsonnoreply@blogger.com