(05-21-2015, 05:31 PM)KWchick Wrote:(05-21-2015, 05:06 PM)tomh009 Wrote: You are right ... factory jobs have disappeared (I worked at Schneider's, too, when I was young ...). Not only downtown, but in all of Kitchener, in Ontario, in Canada -- all of the western countries. Factories are now mostly in low-cost countries, and I doubt they will ever come back here, not in the same form. I regret the loss of those jobs, but that won't bring them back.
Yes, the downtown has changed, and there are fewer blue-collar bars and restaurants. There are still some, but compared to what it was 30+ years ago, there are more upscale bars/restaurants, and far more ethnic food. That, too, is a change. It's good for a lot of people (including me) but not so good for others (maybe you). I do hope you find some things or places to enjoy downtown -- or somewhere else in the twin cities.
i worked there too. til a couple years ago.
i know they wont come back.. and factory work, if there is any, is usually temp or contract now anyhow.
i guess i wouldnt mind so much if i were just starting out. then i wouldnt have only factory experience. but it is all i have pretty well.
there are only a couple blue collar type bars i know of, and though i dont go out like we all used to after work fridays, i have gone a few times.
mostly i just stay home now, as do the rest of the old crew, i think.
well i cant say i really find much that interests me downtown.. perhaps the once a year car show or bluesfest. but not as a regular place to go.
but i guess it is good for some ppl, as you say.
It's a bit off topic, but what interests you outside of Downtown? As far as I'm concerned the highest concentration of activity and activities to take part in happen Downtown or Uptown.
And thank you notmyfriends! I took no pleasure in photographing the demolition but it was certainly interesting to see the short bit of work that I saw.