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by guy4omaha
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71392

Re: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza

Sort of surprised by the level of skepticism or cynicism if these are the right words. I don't always express my views here because I feel like I am often the cynic. My view on this one, for whatever it's not worth, is that this is a very important development. It is one of the grains of sand needed...
by guy4omaha
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 10th and Harney Revelopment
Replies: 102
Views: 12290

Re: 10th and Harney Revelopment

thenewguy wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:27 am i hope they include a vape shop...

(i have to say that i'm kidding, cause i don't want that to really happen, ever.)
ah, come on, why not?
by guy4omaha
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Casey's
Replies: 127
Views: 16929

Re: Casey's

BRoss wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:39 pm It seems like company names always shorten over time. Next they'll change it to "C".
That or maybe “C’s”
by guy4omaha
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Burger Detour (3 Omaha Metro Locations)
Replies: 36
Views: 8445

Re: Burger Detour (3 Omaha Metro Locations)

I went to the West Maple location last week during lunch hour. They were steady but not what I would call busy. I ordered Detour Style but didn’t receive it. Burgers were dry and almost flavorless. If I was driving through a rural area, was starving and the only option was this place, I would be oka...
by guy4omaha
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: B and B Theatre - Oakview
Replies: 31
Views: 3339

Re: B and B Theatre - Oakview

Thanks for posting about Top Gun for $5. My wife and I went to see it last night and agree the Screen X experience was cool. Very glad we saw it again. But how sad to see these theaters so empty. The parking lot was a ghost town. I felt a little unsure if my car would be safe all alone in the very d...
by guy4omaha
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 130
Views: 13078

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

Erik wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:33 am Chicago being third has a weird sentimental value to it.

How weird is it that I will be saddened to see the city drop?
Chicago is used to it. Before they were #3, they were #2.
by guy4omaha
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425086

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

What they all said, Eric!
by guy4omaha
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1444705

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Some random thoughts: The OWH story cited 22 gates with the ability to expand as part of the plan. Our $950 million may not be comparable to the $1.5 billion at MCI due to the inflation that has occurred since their project. Underground tunnel comment above if I understood it correct: Not sure if t...
by guy4omaha
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1444705

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

The OWH story cited 22 gates with the ability to expand as part of the plan. Would love to have more info on that bit. Like direction or early renderings. The text I am citing is a caption to a rendering of the exterior. It reads ". . . The unified concourse will include 22 gates - two more th...
by guy4omaha
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3496
Views: 1444705

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Some random thoughts: The OWH story cited 22 gates with the ability to expand as part of the plan. Our $950 million may not be comparable to the $1.5 billion at MCI due to the inflation that has occurred since their project. Underground tunnel comment above if I understood it correct: Not sure if th...
by guy4omaha
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263144

Re: Nebraska Medicine

I get the feeling that after Farnam gets that Eastbound lane. the city will give the jug handle to UNMC. Okay I had to look this up. I was sitting here wondering is the city giving UNMC the finger or preferential treatment or ... ? :D Jughandle - Wikipedia A jughandle is a type of ramp or slip road...
by guy4omaha
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7250

Re: 2024 Wish List

a November election that goes off without a hitch and the results are known election night. Results that are obvious and trusted so that whichever side loses can accept and support the results with confidence.

Maybe a little off-topic but this is my 2024 wish nonetheless.
by guy4omaha
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)
Replies: 50
Views: 7734

Re: Sinful Burgers (14612 W Center Rd)

My personal take is I have only found a few hamburger places where I consistently like their fries. More times than not the fries are a fail at these places IMO. Glad you've had better luck than me. Maybe I am just too damned picky.
by guy4omaha
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 16th Street Master Plan
Replies: 436
Views: 76711

Re: 16th Street Master Plan

The Hilton/Red Lion/Doubletree has long been a point of contention. There was oppostion the hotel's construction because it closed 16th street and thus along with I-480 allegedly killed north downtown. Since its construction there has been repeated expression of support for either tearing the hotel ...
by guy4omaha
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brick Oven Pizzeria (72nd & Jones)
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Brick Oven Pizzeria (72nd & Jones)

I ate there two weeks ago.
by guy4omaha
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Shooting Ranges
Replies: 14
Views: 2302

Re: Shooting Ranges

Wow. I would think most places in Eastern Nebraska are too populated to do that safely. I hope everyone would at least identify a good backstop. Certainly not shooting into standing corn where it's not known what or who is downrange.
by guy4omaha
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 791
Views: 160087

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

For the 2nd straight game Kalk didn’t look great in the first half but really turned it on after half. I have been a bit puzzled by Kalk's slow starts too. I wish I could go back and review the film like the coaches do. But to me a lot of the entry passes to Kalk looked like they were off in terms ...
by guy4omaha
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Gentrification Getting Out Of Hand?
Replies: 19
Views: 2104

Re: Is Gentrification Getting Out Of Hand?

I don't have the answer, but I do know I mentioned quite a while ago (10+ years or so) that I thought the suburbs would one day become the lower income parts of the city. Still hard to say that difinitively now, but you kinda see subtle signs. Poor apartment management, older vehicles, aging, under...
by guy4omaha
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Re: Salted Edge (243rd and Dodge)
Replies: 8
Views: 1402

Re: Re: Salted Edge (243rd and Dodge)

Looks like fun. My old stomping grounds as a kid. (awhile back)
by guy4omaha
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Circo (19102 Q Street)
Replies: 26
Views: 5146

Re: Circo (19102 Q Street)

There are a number of higher end restaurants west of 120th Street. I guess it depends on what you define a higher end place to be. Vincenzo’s, Rail Car, Taxis, le Voltaire, Foreign Taste, Pacific Eating House, Star India, Dante, Taipei, Jams, Bawarchi, Hiro, Blue, The Stokin’ Goat, and a half dozen...
by guy4omaha
Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Circo (19102 Q Street)
Replies: 26
Views: 5146

Re: Circo (19102 Q Street)

From the description here, I am picking up on sort of a vibe perhaps like A Foreign Taste in the strip center at 144th and Fort. From what I can tell, they're doing well. I usually like to go into the trendier parts of Omaha too. But welcome opportunities closer to my home. Sometimes, I am just not ...
by guy4omaha
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 911
Views: 222361

Re: The Omaha World Herald

Newspapers are the "buggy-whip" of our time.
by guy4omaha
Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 11916

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

Ah yes, In Play. I had forgotten all about that place.
by guy4omaha
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)
Replies: 8
Views: 1818

Re: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)

Don’t take this as criticism, but more of a FYI. Yes, you can find restaurants in México that serve menu items akin to a “Gringo Burrito”, covered in creamy cheese. Sort of surprised I gave the impression I needed an FYI. I wasn't intending to compare east of I-680 to west Omaha let alone compariso...
by guy4omaha
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 480368

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

Looks like a great locale for the next forum meetup. Welcome back!
by guy4omaha
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)
Replies: 8
Views: 1818

Re: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)

Went to Ancho and Agave today. I was a little hesitant because some of the reviews on Yelp were a bit rough. However, my wife and I really liked everything about our visit. We had the house margaritas so nothing far out there. They were very good if you like your margaritas a bit more sweet than str...
by guy4omaha
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Inner Rail Food Hall (Aksarben Village - 67th & Center)
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Inner Rail

I ate at Willie Dogs today. I just did their basic dog. I wanted to go with this to set a baseline for future visits. Just mustard, ketchup, onion and relish. The homemade dog was good and had a nice snap. The owner was there to greet us and was very enthusiastic. For a dog place, I liked it. Will h...
by guy4omaha
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modular Construction
Replies: 3
Views: 3373

Re: Modular Construction

Morningsky posted an interesting article about how modular construction methods are being utilized in hospitality construction: https://morningsky.com/omaha/posts/hospitality-industry-eyes-modular-construction-to-offset-rising-costs-labor Based on a post in the Capitol District thread, some modular...
by guy4omaha
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4940493

Re: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

Athomsfere wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:58 am
Its absolutely possible. China built a 57 story building in 19 days.

It was seeming pretty improbable though. North America just builds slower for so many reasons.
I don't think I will be taking the elevator or going out on the observation deck in that building.
by guy4omaha
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Interview with KC's City Manager
Replies: 12
Views: 1886

Re: Interview with KC's City Manager

The insistence is very passionate and persistent if not always persuasive. The subjective nature of some of these points seems to get lost in the mix at times.
by guy4omaha
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1230
Views: 181700

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

almighty_tuna wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:41 pm Huh, I didn't know he was a Nebraska native. TIL
Born in Scottsbluff and I believe he lived in North Platte for awhile as well.
by guy4omaha
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Litter
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Re: Litter

Not denying that we all need to do much better with litter. I don't get it either. But some of it is windblown from dumpsters, accidents, etc. So this part of the litter chain needs better management too.
by guy4omaha
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1230
Views: 181700

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

bbinks wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:50 pm Randy Meisner, 77. Founder of The Eagles band.
Nebraska native who took it to the limit. RIP.
by guy4omaha
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 106
Views: 19274

Re: Crime in Omaha

Reno: While you do have some good things to say, you just might find it beneficial to listen and learn more as a percentage of your total time here. Just some food for thought . . .
by guy4omaha
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Gretna HyVee (NEC 192 & 370)
Replies: 120
Views: 12914

Re: Gretna HyVee (NEC 192 & 370)

Wall to Wall in Papillion is the big-un. Much larger and more variety than Center St. IMO. However, they weren't stocking one of my favorite imports. Or I just couldn't find it.
by guy4omaha
Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Kansas City Skyline
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

Re: Kansas City Skyline

Yes. Very nice. As always.
by guy4omaha
Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 507053

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

mrsticka wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:20 pm I remember when John did the sports at KETV.
Boy, oh boy! That makes you old. Haha. I remember too!
by guy4omaha
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Goose 120 - 12051 Blondo Street (Former Rivera’s Space)
Replies: 11
Views: 8022

Re: Goose 120 - 12051 Blondo Street (Former Rivera’s Space)

Ate at Goose 120 tonight. All four of us had different dishes and of us were very impressed. Our server was excellent and friendly. Everyone in our group plans to come back for more. Very enjoyable evening.
by guy4omaha
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Employment by state and metropolitan area-
Replies: 109
Views: 27374

Re: Employment by state and metropolitan area-

I honestly did think the article made some good points in regards to older people. That said, it’s largely inapplicable to younger people. None of us remain as “younger people” forever. What one finds applicable may and often does change as one moves beyond youth. What we curse/enjoy today, we may ...
by guy4omaha
Thu Jun 15, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Gretna HyVee (NEC 192 & 370)
Replies: 120
Views: 12914

Re: Gretna HyVee (NEC 192 & 370)

It's interesting how many of you think of Hy-Vee as expensive. Historically I never thought so...is this a post CO-VID thing? I have never encountered anyone in Omaha before … ever, as in pre-Covid, that didn’t think Hy-Vee was the most expensive store in town. My sample size is limited but still a...