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by HskrFanMike
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6787

Re: Daylight savings time

I'm just saying, if you love having daylight after work, leave the clock alone and go into work an hour early?... or would the shoe be on the other foot? I would bet so. Imagine you work at 6am on Monday, and your employer tells you no, no, you work at 5 now, no questions asked. I dare say that mos...
by HskrFanMike
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Hockey 2023-2024
Replies: 154
Views: 15430

Re: UNO Hockey 2023-2024

UNO still has a chance at Home Ice in the playoffs. Going in to this final weekend, they can finish anywhere between 4th and 6th. The Baxter better be rocking this weekend. Home ice is dicey at best. Have to sweep NoDak in regulation, (No overtimes or shootouts.) then have Denver sweep Colorado Col...
by HskrFanMike
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1296
Views: 394896

Re: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)

I think the beginning of the downturn of Oak View was when Champps Americana went belly-up due to a corporate reorganization. It was always packed on Friday and Saturday nights, and people frequently went shopping if they had a 45 minute wait. Village Point didn't help matters either.
by HskrFanMike
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2794

Re: NHL in Omaha

This article identifies Rod Yates, owner and operator of Nebraska Crossing, as the interested party. https://omaha.com/news/local/business/nebraska-crossing-owner-john-cook-says-usa-volleyball-considering-move-to-gretna/article_bfc76288-cb90-11ee-8476-ef8525952fb9.html#tracking-source=home-top-stor...
by HskrFanMike
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Behavioral Health Facility for Children (85th & Dodge)
Replies: 29
Views: 3910

Re: Behavioral Health Facility for Children (85th & Dodge)

Much needed, I would say this country is experiencing some sort of a mental health crisis and has for a while. Hopefully this facility will help with some more treatment opportunities for those that need it. Families who need treatment for inpatient mental health services are now having to go to Io...
by HskrFanMike
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 297285

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

Reportedly per a Facebook group, Charleston's opened without a liquor license at their new location. There are issues because the new location is in the Village of Boys Town, which is dry.
by HskrFanMike
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)
Replies: 47
Views: 7321

Re: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)

I think there's three camps... The Elon Musk disciples with a cult-like following, and then EV fans in general. The disciples are the ones who will not tolerate any criticism of electric vehicles (or crypto, for that matter). Personally, I think EV's seem great except for long road trips. Turning 5/...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1441933

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I wouldn't be surprised if Eppley got expanded again years from now. Maybe something like this? I know it's stupid and unrealistic and more than likely won't ever happen, but I thought I'd try it anyway. If they were to do it, they'd have to close up a couple of runways and build new ones several f...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1441933

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

EricHaley wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:10 am What if the sponsor gets “cancelled” mid-flight? “I’m sorry ladies and gentlemen, but we’ve gotta turn the engines off…”
It was the 80s... more likely that the airline could go bankrupt mid-flight...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 164863

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

So there's going to be a second 7,000 seat soccer stadium in north downtown... 3/4 of a mile from an existing (checks figures) 6,000 seat soccer stadium... /shrug An existing $6k seat soccer stadium owned by a private entity who, from what I hear, has no interest in sharing said facility. Keep that...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 164863

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

So there's going to be a second 7,000 seat soccer stadium in north downtown... 3/4 of a mile from an existing (checks figures) 6,000 seat soccer stadium...

/shrug
by HskrFanMike
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossroads Never Existed?
Replies: 26
Views: 2604

Re: Crossroads Never Existed?

Wow, that's a cool photo. Can you tell what vantage point it's taken from? I'm familiar that the original mall was that strip that ended up between Sears and Brandeis/Younkers/Target, but I never knew it was more or less a strip mall with each storefront accessible from the outside... So was there ...
by HskrFanMike
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hydes Slydes Burgers & Fries (Two Metro Location + Truck)
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Hydes Slydes Burgers & Fries (Two Metro Location + Truck)

djc311 wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:47 am This will be interesting - things can't seem to last in this location. Hopefully they can change the pattern!
Over Easy opened in Nov. 2013 and closed last June. Hardly think that nearly ten years equates to "things can't seem to last in this location."
by HskrFanMike
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossroads Never Existed?
Replies: 26
Views: 2604

Re: Crossroads Never Existed?

But yeah, I like to stick my "what-if" thoughts regarding Crossroads. Like what if they had a Macy's there instead of another Younker's since Westroads had one? Or when they underwent that major extension in the 80's, they also extended their second floor above the original ground level o...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Mystery project never built
Replies: 6
Views: 3017

Re: Mystery project never built

No way you could watch the horsies from that skybox on the tower with that overhang.
by HskrFanMike
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Applebee’s (144th & Center) - Closing
Replies: 18
Views: 2908

Re: Applebee’s (144th & Center) - Closing

Actually, Chili's was pretty good up until the last couple of years or so. Burgers were good, and their chicken tenders were great until they redid their recipe. And the last time, the price had skyrocketed. They used to have a "2 for $25" special that got you two large orders of chicken s...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)
Replies: 50
Views: 7734

Re: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)

I've been to the Harvey Oaks location twice now... Never busy both times (though they were off hours), but the burgers were really good. Fries were pretty bad, though...
by HskrFanMike
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)
Replies: 33
Views: 4777

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill - Gretna

I had no idea he was that busy? I know he does Husker play by play and some fill in work for Big 10 Network. What else has he got going? I know he also helps as an Assistant at Westside. Football color analyst on the Husker network, Westside assistant coach and some commentary on KETV-7 are all I k...
by HskrFanMike
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Replies: 105
Views: 19009

Re: Five Guys Burgers and Fries

I get the complaint about the price of the little fries...but when we go to Five Guys, we order the regular fries for the whole family. And we never pay for a pop. You can save a lot at any restaurant if everyone shares a side and drinks ice water. The point is you shouldn't have to do that to make...
by HskrFanMike
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Replies: 105
Views: 19009

Re: Five Guys Burgers and Fries

As is becoming an increasingly popular observation and saying these days, "two things can be true at once." Five Guys makes a really tasty burger and fries. Five Guys is expensive and outside what many people are willing to spend on a fast food burger experience. My last experience was: L...
by HskrFanMike
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)
Replies: 37
Views: 2380

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)

Hurrdat shut down their Hail Varsity printed magazine and also downsized their web content on HailVarsity.com. Going all in on podcasting and radio shows. And I would argue that it's the reverse. The Jayskers wear red most of the year (volleyball and baseball), but put on blue 30 or so days a year f...
by HskrFanMike
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)
Replies: 37
Views: 2380

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (Southport - 126th & Giles - La Vista)

I'm glad most of the editorial staff was kept on in new roles; they have a lot of great writers and photographers who do good work. I think they've pivoting to things that are more easily monetized (podcasts and video) and de-emphasizing stuff that is less profitable (like the written word, unfortu...
by HskrFanMike
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Julio’s - Closed
Replies: 65
Views: 14403

Re: Julio’s - Closed

We'd been there twice over the last year. The first time, the food was fine. I wouldn't say great, but it was worth a second trip. The second trip a week ago was a service debacle. The waiter dropped off complimentary chips and salsa, and we never saw him again. After 20 minutes and the chips were g...
by HskrFanMike
Mon May 01, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Local Car Dealership thread
Replies: 154
Views: 43696

Re: Local Car Dealership thread

It looks like GM would not approve the transfer of Huber to Woodhouse. I wonder why that would be. Well, now the transfer is complete.... it's now Woodhouse Cadillac and Chevrolet. https://www.facebook.com/hubercadillac/videos/560709399530570/ Whether that means that Woodhouse is moving the Chevy/C...
by HskrFanMike
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 506400

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

nativeomahan wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:46 am Where was Bill Randby, home in his basement?
At the Child Saving Institute's fundraiser; Julie was the emcee.

https://childsaving.org/newsevents/cabaret
by HskrFanMike
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: The Stothert Administration
Replies: 451
Views: 67856

Re: The Stothert Administration

Coyote wrote: Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:38 am
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, still weighing a bid for an unprecedented fourth term
NO.
by HskrFanMike
Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2023 Taste of Omaha
Replies: 40
Views: 3370

Re: 2023 Taste of Omaha

Can somebody explain why the Gene Lehey mall can't be used? It possibly could be used, but if you have ever been to the event before, it attracts thousands of people. I am not sure that area only is equipped to handle that many people along with the band stages, vendors, amusement rides, etc. They ...
by HskrFanMike
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Rib Shack Smokehouse (Roxbury Plaza - 108th & Q)
Replies: 9
Views: 1312

Re: Rib Shack Smokehouse (Roxbury Plaza - 108th & Q)

Smoked meats are labor intensive, so while it may utilize cheaper cuts of meat...it takes a lot of effort and skill to create really great results.
by HskrFanMike
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2023 Taste of Omaha
Replies: 40
Views: 3370

Re: 2023 Taste of Omaha

That. Isn't events like this the reason that the city tore up the Leahy mall and put MECA in charge of it? Seriously, the solution is right there.
by HskrFanMike
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
Replies: 321
Views: 74080

Re: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!

guy4omaha wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:08 pm Giordanos - quite possible the longest thread on the forum for something that didn't happen. Let's keep it going. :D
Wall Street Tower and Minard's amusement park beg to differ.
by HskrFanMike
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Mio - Former Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano (3001 S. 32nd Ave.)
Replies: 81
Views: 7182

Re: The Mio - Former Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano (3001 S. 32nd Ave.)

It depends on what recipes. Decrease the pasta portions so spaghetti and meatballs no longer require a side of insulin? Good idea. Others are pretty good and shouldn't be messed with. Just because they serve it that size doesn't mean customers have to eat it all in one sitting. :) A little self-con...
by HskrFanMike
Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Mio - Former Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano (3001 S. 32nd Ave.)
Replies: 81
Views: 7182

Re: The Mio - Former Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano (3001 S. 32nd Ave.)

Apparently Lance Brown isn't part of this venture anymore...
by HskrFanMike
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Hy-Vee Ends Employee Discount
Replies: 14
Views: 2523

Re: Hy-Vee Ends Employee Discount

Even with a 10% discount, west Omaha Hy-Vee employees were still spending more on groceries than if they went to Hy-Vee's competition.
by HskrFanMike
Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 164863

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium

My quick take is that this is another boondoggle, almost as ridiculous as the proposal to build a 50k stadium for the Nighthawks. There's already a 6,000 seat soccer stadium downtown. Partner with Creighton to add suites on the east side, additional seating on the ends, and BOOM. With LED boards, th...
by HskrFanMike
Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cheddar's (2 Omaha Locations)
Replies: 41
Views: 16683

Re: Cheddar's (2 Omaha Locations)

Is this second Cheddars a candidate for being Minarded?
by HskrFanMike
Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: De Leon's Mexican - Omaha Locations
Replies: 28
Views: 7922

Re: De Leon's Mexican - Omaha Locations

I swear that D'Leons on 114th has messed up my order nearly a half-dozen times in a row. Nobody else in the family has this issue...but I never get what I ordered when I get home. (And my wife doesn't understand why I don't want to go there again.)
by HskrFanMike
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 106
Views: 19257

Re: Crime in Omaha

Can we finally do something about these AR-15's?
by HskrFanMike
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hummel Park
Replies: 12
Views: 1495

Re: Hummel Park

They have that currently...school bus picks them up sometime after 8 at community centers then drops them off after 4. Problem is a parent has to be there until the bus arrives, which makes it tough on working parents. Plus, Fridays are a half-day
by HskrFanMike
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Regal Cinema Stadium 16 is Closing
Replies: 9
Views: 1367

Re: Regal Cinema Stadium 16 is Closing

For those of you ready to Google...that's at 72nd & Crown Point.
by HskrFanMike
Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hummel Park
Replies: 12
Views: 1495

Re: Hummel Park

It starts with the registration process. They open online at 8 am, and usually are sold out by 8:10 am. So only stay-at-home moms or parents who can steal a few minutes time from their boss to sign up can really do it. Plus pickups are at 8:30 and 4:30, so it's tough for working parents who need to ...