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by flyOMA
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Eppley passengers numbers
Replies: 391
Views: 74217

The April numbers are out.  Eppley is performing better than the others in the region by a wide margin.   Airport                                   month                            year Eppley                                   -1.5%                              -4.6% Lincoln                        ...
by flyOMA
Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

TD Ameritrade Park? I was hoping for Union Pacific park, but this will work. Union Pacific won't sell more trains when the CWS is on ESPN for two weeks.  Ameritrade might open a lot of investment accounts. -Big E With the stock market the way it is now, that's unlikely.   :lol:  Everytime I logi...
by flyOMA
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:38 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

TD Ameritrade Park?

I was hoping for Union Pacific park, but this will work.
by flyOMA
Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: No More Hummers?
Replies: 33
Views: 3409

The record so reflects that Big E prefers to destroy the environment and fund terrorists on a long term basis and pat himself on the back in the course of doing so. You got me.  My four Civic Hybrids and one Ford Escape Hybrid are bringing an end to democracy as we know it.  Heck, between me and ...
by flyOMA
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Business
Topic: No More Hummers?
Replies: 33
Views: 3409

FYI: The Honda Civic (all trim levels, including hybrid) was the best selling vehicle in the US for May 2008, supplanting the Ford F-150 (again, all models combined).  This marked the first time in 16 years that a passenger sedan was the #1 vehicle instead of a truck. http://www.hybridcars.com/new...
by flyOMA
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: No More Hummers?
Replies: 33
Views: 3409

Has anyone seen those SUV articles and their responses on CNN.com?  It obviously demonstrates that certain elements in America still feel their SUV's are worth it with $4+ gas.  You routinely hear the old cliche about them feeling "safer" in their SUVs and how they can't possibly downgra...
by flyOMA
Thu May 15, 2008 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern Nebraska Storm Chaser/Spotter Streaming**Was Sarpy**
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Have fun listening to my babble...I can't imagine finding that entertaining.   :P
by flyOMA
Thu May 08, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 165646

Its kind of funny to think of Lincoln as having "Little brother syndrome" seeing as though they had the largest arena in the state until the early 2000s.  Also, I still just do not understand when people say this arena is too small.  The Devaney center can seat about 13,000 some people,...
by flyOMA
Wed May 07, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 165646

Sorry, just my opinion., stop being so sensitive.  I am not saying Lincoln couldn't use a replacement arena, I just think this will be an extremely tough sell to the people of Lincoln.  The economy is in the tank, inflation is rising, food prices are soaring...Now, the city wants people to pay for...
by flyOMA
Wed May 07, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 165646

I guess my opinion is, this arena (if it does seat 16,000) is too big for a city the size of Lincoln.  If Nebraska basketball is going to be the only tenant, the thing is doomed from the start.  There are only 8-10k people attending games at the Bob, what makes you think a new arena will somehow b...
by flyOMA
Thu May 01, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436567

Get ready for the CAVE diatribe about this one......
by flyOMA
Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Signature Food?
Replies: 23
Views: 3250

I really think Omaha has a pizza thing going on that is unique to the city.  In fact, relatives of mine from New York love "Omaha-style pizza" as they refer to it.  That's quite a compliment coming from a New Yorker.
by flyOMA
Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Pizza in Omaha
Replies: 228
Views: 25489

1. Frank's
2. Orsi's (I have no idea why they would leave out Mama's and Orsi's - craziness)
by flyOMA
Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Recommendations for Thai food in Omaha?
Replies: 10
Views: 1734

Thai Kitchen on 168th by Lakeside Hospital is the best I've had in Omaha - great food.
by flyOMA
Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 867
Views: 107506

My wife and I finally had enough and both bought hybrids.  I got a Ford Escape Hybrid which gets me around 34MPG and my wife a Honda Civic Hybrid which gets between 45-50MPG, depending on the weather.  This is about the best we can do right now, at least until some of the plug-in/gasoline hybrids ...
by flyOMA
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers
Replies: 152
Views: 28130

King Kong.   8) As far as chains go, Red Robin and Fuddruckers are hard to beat. Red Robin? Red Robin? Seriously? They're pretty easy to beat IMO. Go try Ruby Tuesday's Triple Prime burger. :mrgreen: I've tried the Triple Prime and wasn't impressed (at least for the price).  The only thing I like...
by flyOMA
Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers
Replies: 152
Views: 28130

King Kong.   8)

As far as chains go, Red Robin and Fuddruckers are hard to beat.
by flyOMA
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 233725

I guess my question is, where the heck are the people ripping on Little Rock?  What's with this outcry of complaining about Omaha?  Did Little Rock somehow pass us by in terms of excitement and cultural vibrancy without anyone noticing?  Or is Omaha's national image much worse than any of us coul...
by flyOMA
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 233725

Another beauty:

Game for a good time? Not in Nebraska

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/ma ... -nebraska/
by flyOMA
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 233725

Did anyone get a chance to lurk on any of the Omaha-bound teams' message boards?   :twisted: Let's just say, besides KU and KSU, NOBODY was even remotely excited about coming to Omaha.  In fact, there were people specifically not going or are choosing to stay in Kansas City instead and driving. A ...
by flyOMA
Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

This could be great publicity for Omaha this year: A recall election during the CWS for the entire country to see how backwards our city is A possibility of a fullproof plan being rejected with no backup plan = Loss of the CWS, a Mayor, and $40M+ for our local economy.   Wow...I have never been so ...
by flyOMA
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Carter Lake in Jeopardy?
Replies: 65
Views: 15318

I actually have friends who eat fish caught in Carter Lake.   :shock: I have fished that lake before and almost every fish caught had some abnormality.  Skin burns, fin rot, pop eye, parasites, you name it.  The entire nitrogen cycle in that lake is screwed up... I should find the picture of the ...
by flyOMA
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I'm not just saying this because Jason Smith is head of Save Rosenblatt, which I don't agree with. But I've NEVER heard him sound so arrogant in ever hearing him speak. I'm paraphrasing here but there was a section of dialog from Jason that went something like this. "I'm a leader. You're (to M...
by flyOMA
Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: That cult out of Kansas is comming to Westroads
Replies: 39
Views: 3806

Fred Phelps and his family of inbred half-wits make me sick.  From what I've heard, they are fully planning on protesting the funerals.   :twisted: It is easy to wish their own wrath against them (putting it politely), but you have to remember that they want your attention.  The more press they g...
by flyOMA
Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Eppley passengers numbers
Replies: 391
Views: 74217

I honestly hadn't heard anything about this new TUS route.  But, it doesn't entirely surprise me, XpressJet has been very aggressive in their expansion and route choices.  I wonder if this will just be a seasonal snowbird route?  TUS would be about the last place I would ever expect NS flights to...
by flyOMA
Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Eppley passengers numbers
Replies: 391
Views: 74217

We should email the chamber of commerce and get them to lobby JetBlue. Has been going on for years...Basically, the response was Omaha is (at best) a low-frequency regional jet city for the routes they would serve (OMA-JFK, OMA-LGB, most likely).  I honestly don't know how good our chances are for...
by flyOMA
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:03 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

Question for all What is the most prized stadium in the State of Nebraska? Here are some hints: 1. Could be the 3rd Largest city in the state on Saturdays in the fall. 2. Has been upgraded and expanded, who knows how many times since it was first build. 3. Has not had to be torn down in order to ex...
by flyOMA
Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I just don't appreciate being lied to by the mayor.  Scott Vorhees summed it up perfectly: The discussion on this issue has gone from ... ... "Well, we could either spend $50 million to renovate a dying Rosenblatt, or we could spend the same amount for a beautiful, new baseball stadium downto...
by flyOMA
Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I just don't appreciate being lied to by the mayor.  Scott Vorhees summed it up perfectly: The discussion on this issue has gone from ... ... "Well, we could either spend $50 million to renovate a dying Rosenblatt, or we could spend the same amount for a beautiful, new baseball stadium downto...
by flyOMA
Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I think it's now official...Omaha needs to start it's own CAVE chapter.
by flyOMA
Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/10242536.html

Do these people only come out of the woodwork when something progressive gets proposed?

:roll:
by flyOMA
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2007-2008
Replies: 304
Views: 19090

I should have prefaced my post by indicating sarcasm was involved. Matt P. made a point of how weak Nebraska's non-conference schedule is this year, but of course says little about the Creighton's watered down schedule. Not that I care that Creighton scheduled the way they did - it is a reasonable ...
by flyOMA
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Million Dollar Homes in Omaha
Replies: 20
Views: 6320

Wow, that reader comment was extremely uninformed.  The reason Des Moines has less luxury homes is because Des Moines residents have second homes?  huh?  How about going with the logical reason...Maybe because Omaha is larger and has more wealth? And yes, I too would be willing to bet that Omahan...
by flyOMA
Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I think it's time for the CWS to leave Omaha. Now before I get crucified hear me out. Omaha has bent over backwards to meet the NCAAs requirements. The City has spent millions of dollars to upgrade Rosenblatt and keep it a viable venue for the college baseball's championship. Now the one time Omaha...
by flyOMA
Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/columns/article_1732355.php Another take from the an Orange County CA writer in twon to follow their two ( now one) teams in the CWS. Pandas over ballpark? The horror ........................Tied to all this is a scheme to truck in some pandas for the adjac...
by flyOMA
Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

what if that same 78 year old said she was all for the move because she didn't want to go all the way down to South Omaha.  Would she then be enlightened?  There is wisdom with age and there is a sort of carelessness (in a good way) with youth.  Each should be celebrated and not chastised.   BT...
by flyOMA
Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

but doesn't a 78 year old have just as much a right to an opinion as does a 21 year old? Yes.  But, when someone comes out and states they're "too old for changes", what is that supposed to mean?  Is a new stadium going to stress her life to the point where she can't handle it?  Should...
by flyOMA
Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

But if we move the ballpark downtown, there will be prostitutes and drug dealers and homeless people. Your car will be broke into or stolen when you go there. Also the prices will rise to levels the average person cannot afford. All for what? So the so-called hipsters and mod scene will have a plac...
by flyOMA
Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

I almost wish the CWS would leave Omaha so people could see how stupid they were to oppose a new stadium. One thing I keep hearing about is you can't tear Rosenblatt down is because of the history, who's played there. By that logic you couldn't tear any stadium now. We should tear the Civic down be...
by flyOMA
Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

Today I read another stupid public pulse letter in the OWH. It gives some advice for someone thinking about running for Mayor, including how not to built the new stadium or supporting an arena that no one can afford to go to, etc. As usual, I was compelled to respond. Below is my letter to the OWH....