Search found 350 matches

by CountOfMC
Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of Omaha
Replies: 3
Views: 839

Pictures of Omaha

Hey, just wondering if any of you guys know where I can get a good picture of Omaha to hang up in my place? Perhaps a few of you have extra one's that I can buy off of you? Keep me in the loop...
by CountOfMC
Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 437075

What the?!? The World Herald says pipe dream and not even a sentence later backs it up with a "Wake Up" comment. Someone pinch me, I think I'm about to faint.
by CountOfMC
Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Metered Ramps
Replies: 16
Views: 2339

Metered Ramps

I've seen them here in Milwaukee as well as Chicago. Do other cities implement these? Does anyone foresee this occuring for I-80 or 680 eventually? Now Milwaukee doesn't have a 10 lane freeway like I-80 so the I-states here run more like a highway. Even traversing Chicago, I've only seen for the mos...
by CountOfMC
Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice chamber video: "This is Omaha"
Replies: 37
Views: 4712

Damn good video. Anyone else get the chills? :wink:
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:31 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

Wasn't there a link in the paper that said AF would only be chosen if a new tenant was secured? The paper makes it sound like nothing's been locked in, but if it were picked I thought there was a number thrown out in the realm of 1,500 workers? I accentuated it a little. :wink: Or maybe I was sawin'...
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

I no doubt think both'll get built, perhaps concurrently. I also think AF may rival the Woodmen in height... too much of an opportunity to only match the U.P... nor do I think it would qualify as a "significant change to the skyline." Somethin's goin on, and the biggest surprise would be i...
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

Press conference? Is this typical? Me starting to think AF's got this in the bag with the announcement of 2,000 new workers downtown.
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter Meet
Replies: 10
Views: 1180

Suds/talking development/hanging out, can't beat it. I'll be in town Dec 22-26.
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jobbers Canyon brewery (CLOSED)
Replies: 115
Views: 8365

Sounds like a good meet up spot.
by CountOfMC
Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who are you?
Replies: 54
Views: 8420

Mac.
by CountOfMC
Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha jumps up one spot in "Most Literate Cities"
Replies: 3
Views: 689

Where do you guys find this stuff?? Are you searching specifically for these topics or just run across 'em when typing in Omaha?

That's passion baby, that's passion.
by CountOfMC
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:43 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: From the KC Business Journal...read the last comment
Replies: 3
Views: 758

Now THAT'S insecurity at it's finest.
by CountOfMC
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:36 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: A house cleaning..Some early trouble for Wells Fargo Arena..
Replies: 53
Views: 13146

Well no doubt I'd rather be in DM than GB. What I was getting at was Green Bay has one winter sports event that I know of, and obviously they support the heck out of the Pack. DM's situation is similar, and you look to be supporting your tema pretty well. Comparably, we've got 3 hockey teams on top ...
by CountOfMC
Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:57 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: A house cleaning..Some early trouble for Wells Fargo Arena..
Replies: 53
Views: 13146

This forum is really getting very unwelcoming to outsiders to the point where it's getting to be a turnoff to visit here. Hmmm. I'm not sure where you're getting this?? It's no different than the DSM site. I sense tension in people's posts towards Omaha as well. It's a two-sided affair, and most co...
by CountOfMC
Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:03 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: A house cleaning..Some early trouble for Wells Fargo Arena..
Replies: 53
Views: 13146

The fact remains... Iowa is at least averaging more than most of the AHL franchises (which are on average in larger markets as well) Simple isn't it? Too many other things to do in the larger markets, including Omaha. What other games are you going to check out in Des Moines during the winter? Drak...
by CountOfMC
Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:27 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

KC's skyline is about as spread out as the rest of it's metro area. It appears bigger than it really is. If nothing else, it shows consistency.
by CountOfMC
Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:34 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cheesecake Factory - Westroads
Replies: 508
Views: 78852

Not a tease in the sense it was never going to happen.. only a tease in that we've been talking about it for 10 yrs now!!
by CountOfMC
Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:26 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Milwaukee Developers to do Omaha condo tower
Replies: 23
Views: 4605

University Club Tower is what our next condo tower should emulate. This thing's going up about 6 blocks from my apartment right next to the Kilborn Tower (at 30 stories). It's interesting watching the progress. Most of the condo's here in Milwaukee are going up along the lakefront away from the CBD ...
by CountOfMC
Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cheesecake Factory - Westroads
Replies: 508
Views: 78852

We're still talking about this place? I'm not doubting OC, but this has to be one of the biggest teases on this forum!
by CountOfMC
Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:16 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Iowa Rainforest project
Replies: 53
Views: 12608

^Haha. That is NOT a good analogy. C'mon now. I think it's your attitude towards Omaha that's touchy!
by CountOfMC
Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:21 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Accounting firm to open Omaha office in 2006
Replies: 21
Views: 3919

how much office space can 15 staff members take up? :lol: certainly good news, but kinda measley... we'll take it tho.
by CountOfMC
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:14 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNL FB: Letter from Stevey P
Replies: 32
Views: 5874

Found this in an email and had to share it. November 4, 2005 (Lincoln, Nebraska) A seven-year-old boy was at the >>center of a courtroom drama today when he challenged a court ruling over >>who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by >>his parents and the judge initially...
by CountOfMC
Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440172

Is anyone expecting this to become Omaha's premiere shopping district? Putting stores typically found in much bigger cities... C&B, Restoration Hardware (do they even put these things in outdoor shopping centers?), a 2 story B&Noble, etc, etc. Is there really as much room as the renderings s...
by CountOfMC
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Event Traffic
Replies: 19
Views: 1790

It's called Omaha ain't gettin any smaller, get used to the damn traffic! That last paragraph says it all, or maybe it says more about the paper...
by CountOfMC
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98921

Ice, this is huge, no? That's a massive price tag and appears to be nearly twice the cost of rebuilding I-235 through Des Moines when it's all said and done? Still no mention of design elements though. Question is, will this affect Bass Pro any with all the construction taking shape...
by CountOfMC
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:08 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Awkward moment highlights Obama's visit to Omaha
Replies: 15
Views: 1632

You mean I-39 from Davenport to Rockford, or I-88 from Davenport to Aurora/western Chicago burbs... cause 88 doesn't go anywhere near rockford (and I only ask because both are extremely depressing :lol:). Only thing I've ever seen worse is driving across Kansas. Yea basically I-88 from Davenport to...
by CountOfMC
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:46 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Awkward moment highlights Obama's visit to Omaha
Replies: 15
Views: 1632

I can tell you firsthand that the I-88 stretch in Illinois from Davenport to Rockford is the most depressing drive in the U.S. So treacherous that I'd almost pay the extra money to fly home.. a most devastating place I tell you.
by CountOfMC
Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:46 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)
Replies: 1028
Views: 227209

Looks great Tuna. Is that 5th picture the start of the tower? And what is that building in the upper left in your last shot? I didn't realize these were directly behind the Qwest Center..
by CountOfMC
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)
Replies: 1028
Views: 227209

Anyone else think these townhomes are a waste of primo space? I say this because I honestly don't know any better.. I know it'll probably complement the towers well but I'm all about maximizing space in a high profile area. They gonna work throughout the winter on this or wait until spring?
by CountOfMC
Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Now HERE'S a rumor pro
Replies: 82
Views: 15455

What happened in Waco (besides Koresh's Branch Davidians) - or did you mean Roswell? I think you're right Coyote. For some reason I vaguely remember seeing a special on TV about Texas sightings... Waco always just stuck to mind, of course this was when I was just a young lad... and at that age stor...
by CountOfMC
Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:00 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha getting a J Crew store..FINALLY..
Replies: 33
Views: 8560

What Cowboy really meant to say was, why are we getting sloppy seconds after Des Moines? :P

JCrew is awesome tho.. it'll be a great addition.
by CountOfMC
Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:50 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Now HERE'S a rumor pro
Replies: 82
Views: 15455

How about a new landing pad for extra terrestrial space crafts?
Oooo sounds spooky! Next thing we know, that creepy guy who hosts Unsolved Mysteries finds a new home here. Says Omaha's to become the next Waco. That show was wicked scary.
by CountOfMC
Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:09 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Now HERE'S a rumor pro
Replies: 82
Views: 15455

When I hear the word global, I think of a "movement" or a paradigm shift. I don't think of panda bears sitting on their bum eating bamboo all day. Although if DTO Luv wouldn't mind skinning the hide off one of those beasts and coming away with some good coin, I wouldn't be opposed to a for...
by CountOfMC
Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:40 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Now HERE'S a rumor pro
Replies: 82
Views: 15455

Maybe I'm misinterpreting your point, but I completely disagree with that suggestion... the zoo is the ONE thing a vast majority of Omahans absolutely love and follow extremely closely. Well no doubt people would be happy about it. Count me as one of those people who enjoys the zoo too, but it's so...
by CountOfMC
Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:49 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Now HERE'S a rumor pro
Replies: 82
Views: 15455

Woops, forgot to sign in! Chew on that for awhile Kelly! You keep this up and you'll become an outkast. (Yeah ok I'm assuming too much but I had to add in my two pennies.)
by CountOfMC
Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:46 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: A Look Inside Bass Pro Shops
Replies: 37
Views: 9937

Looking good. Are there any signs marketing this place along the interstate? I don't think many out of town travelers are going to turn around if they missed the exit. I think it'd make sense to put big attractive signs 5, 10, 20 miles out.
by CountOfMC
Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Article in NY times
Replies: 54
Views: 7363

Think about driving from Ankeny or Altoona to Jordan Creek, for example, and the trip is longer than West O to Mall of the Bluffs...even though Des Moines is smaller. Hence why we're one of the 25 densest cities. Omaha has no real leap frog development to speak of.. it just builds upon the next exi...
by CountOfMC
Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:58 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Minneapolis condo boom
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Yea, that first one is devastatingly beautiful. Skyscape sort of looks like the Townsend proposal. I like the curvy design of the Eclipse condo... it has that electric green color that I love (reminiscent of One Renaissance Place). Grant Park looks awesome.. there's something similar in Milwaukee, a...
by CountOfMC
Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

So anyway, call me a minimalist or whatever. Hustie, were you having a bad day yesterday? :) I wasn't calling you a minimalist. I was acting out of rage for 10 min, relax.. it's something us early 20 somethings do from time to time. I've always been pro Omaha on this site, and I rep Omaha as well a...
by CountOfMC
Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319016

Hey Count... when you can put up the money to build anything close to even what America First is proposing... then tell them to 'get the f out'. Sorry, my blood was pumping and I was acting out of instinct! Honestly though, to tell you the truth, I'd rather we keep the old U.P. building than replac...