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by Rob
Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Best cities to raise a family
Replies: 25
Views: 3492

Having lived in the Washington, DC metro now for 22 years, I can see why it ranked so high on the list.  Remember guys, they are probably including the metro (Virginia and Maryland Suburbs) with easy access to downtown DC via metro, etc., yet having some of the best schools and access to education,...
by Rob
Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Moving to Lincoln
Replies: 16
Views: 3185

Glad you are coming back to Nebraska Edsas.   I too can only access the site by going in the back way by typing omaha forums memberlist in yahoo...and typing my name and password there.  I cannot access the site directly through any browser or any computer I use...who knows...I come to the site on...
by Rob
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Replies: 105
Views: 19009

Not sure about Jams...since I live in DC....but 5 Guys is an institution here in the DC area for years...and pretty much on every street corner.  Michelle Obama and her staff came into the Dupont Circle location at lunch time when I was there with a friend a month or so ago. I love their Burgers an...
by Rob
Tue May 05, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417719

I remember jobbers canyon when I was a kid.  When I heard it was being torn down...it made me sick to my stomach.  Even as a kid....I remember those buildings added so much to downtown and the old market.  There was a proposal on the table at the time (I believe Marty Shukert was involved) for a ...
by Rob
Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: 2007 population estimates
Replies: 28
Views: 3925

I had the opportunity to fly from DC to Des Moines over the 4th of July holiday to visit my partner who had to relocate there temporarily for the Obama campaign...I had certainly been to Des Moines before, but was really impressed again about how much it has grown...and how clean it was. We visited ...
by Rob
Thu May 22, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217406

Omaha ALL OVER national media lately

I have noticed this too Aaron.  I'm in Louisville, KY finishing up work for the Obama campaign.  My hotel provides the obligatory US Today.  The front page story is American Airlines charging $15 for the first bag of checked luggage.  They quote an Omaha executive who travels and supports this f...
by Rob
Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Chamonix - French Alps
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Thanks Coyote!  I've been lurking here for awhile....but haven't posted much.  I had an opportunity to be a part of the 1st Forum meet years ago with Jeff, Aaron and others...but living in DC and fighting to overcome Cancer put me out of the game for awhile.  I cannot tell you how proud I am of m...
by Rob
Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Chamonix - French Alps
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Aaron-

Beautiful pictures....I'm jealous.  It has been awhile since we went on a roadtrip together...enjoy yourself and keep us updated.[/i]
by Rob
Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi, I'm Aaron. Have we met?
Replies: 62
Views: 8818

Hey, I'm Rob. I am 42! I am single (no kids). I currently live in the Virginia Suburbs of Washington, DC. I've lived in the DC area for about 18 years now. I was born and raised in the Omaha area my entire life. I left to attend University on the East Coast (Johns Hopkins) and never returned (other ...
by Rob
Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:25 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Richard Florida's view of Omaha..
Replies: 44
Views: 4961

Thanks Cowboy for your support of my thought and that they are legitimate. :wink: I have to agree with Aaron once again regarding the issue of urban planning. To use an example from the DC metro (and Finn can weigh in on this one). The area of Clarendon in Arlington County was once a run-down area o...
by Rob
Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Richard Florida's view of Omaha..
Replies: 44
Views: 4961

Tolerance must be fostered from the Mayor and City Council. I am unfamiliar if the city has a staff member or department addressing the issue of tolerance. Having lived here in DC now for several years...it would be shocking if the mayor and city council members did not ride on a float at gay pride....
by Rob
Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Somewhat passive-aggressive ABC story on Omaha/bio-terrorism
Replies: 13
Views: 1556

Yes, living in the Washington DC area you do encounter a lot of ignorance of cities in the Midwest. I simply tell people that I am from Omaha and do not even mention Nebraska. If they seem confused...I just give them the "Look it up if you don't know where the heck it is look". For the mos...
by Rob
Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:05 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: This is kind of personal
Replies: 9
Views: 1906

Aaron-

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. You really captured the emotion in all of your shots...you are a gifted photographer Aaron.

And yes, many of the people on this forum are like family. I'm glad you felt that you could share this with all of us.
by Rob
Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Wagon train monument installation has begun!!
Replies: 67
Views: 12189

As an "old-timer" in the Omaha Forum Circuit, it is nice to be missed.

Even though I haven't contributed for a while, I always lurk at least once-a-day!

My daily routine: Coffee. More Coffee. Daily Commute (argh!). Eomaha!
by Rob
Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:08 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Wagon train monument installation has begun!!
Replies: 67
Views: 12189

Thanks Wags for taking the time to post the photos- Those are incredible. I had no idea of the detail involved. What a contribution to downtown. They remind me of statues I've seen in Dallas of Longhorns near the Convention Center in Downtown Dallas...but no where near the detail. Can't wait to see ...
by Rob
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Updates - Photos
Replies: 34
Views: 5973

Aaron-

I was wondering if Scooters had a similar selection of a baked bean and donut combo with Latte similar to the Tim Horton's in Quebec?

That would certainly have people waiting in Line.

Great shots as always. I always love to see the "Streets" perspective of MY beautiful city.
by Rob
Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:36 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Qwest Center Art
Replies: 68
Views: 6600

Aaron- Yep! We went up for the day. Took Amtrak of course (best trip to NY). Great weather. The parade went down 5th Avenue (sounds familiar Aaron?). There was a huge crowd of course. DC has a great pride event...but NY has to be the best I've seen. Come back to DC after you get back from Montreal. ...
by Rob
Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Qwest Center Art
Replies: 68
Views: 6600

Qwest was a big sponsor/advertiser at Gay Pride in New York last Sunday.

I am glad to see their public support for diversity. Both in Omaha and elsewhere.
by Rob
Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Antique Roadshow from the Qwest Center airs tomorrow night
Replies: 42
Views: 4876

Aaron- I did have a chance to watch the Antiques Roadshow while in Detroit last night...I agree it was a dissapointment. And by the way...I usually watch it often and they almost always cover the "host city" with a brief profile of what makes the host city great, etc....for gosh sakes...wh...
by Rob
Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Started the Omaha Forum Meet Photo Thread on SSP.COM
Replies: 11
Views: 1867

Coyote- thanks for posting some interior shots! I was wondering if UP filled any of the atrium with artwork since Jeff last took interior shots. Looks like a very pleasant environment to work.

Also, Beebe & Runyon looks like it will be an amazing place to live. Perfect location.

Great job!
by Rob
Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Started the Omaha Forum Meet Photo Thread on SSP.COM
Replies: 11
Views: 1867

Looks like you had a great day weather wise. You all did a great job of representing Omaha. Any interior shots of the UP or Beebe & Runyon?
by Rob
Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official: October 2nd Forum Meet
Replies: 60
Views: 8844

Sorry I've been so absent lately guys...work is kickin' my butt. I've been trying to get out of a meeting in Detroit on that day (that came up after I committed) that I cannot wiggle out of. I need to finalize a contract with a client...so that takes precedent. Any flights out of Detroit will get me...
by Rob
Fri Sep 24, 2004 2:00 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Market Pointe to trial or the ballot?
Replies: 6
Views: 1397

My mother like most people who built next to the proposed Wal-mart and Kohl's built there due to the fact that it was zoned residential. You cannot blame the homeowners who built thinking that there would be more residential next door rather than what has been proposed. Most commercial development i...
by Rob
Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3468
Views: 437654

Eric- That's too bad that you have received such negative feedback from the "higher-ups". I guess they really don't realize how much they could actually learn from you. No one else in the metro stays as current as you on the issues of rail transportation. You actually have an understanding...
by Rob
Sat Aug 21, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's celebrate our 100th forum member!
Replies: 40
Views: 6523

Finn- I own a consulting business with our main office in Old Town and an office in suburban Detroit. I am 3rd generation Omahan...and very proud of my roots. I don't go to the office more than a couple of times a week. However, I would love to meet for lunch. Aaron and Eric come out once in a while...
by Rob
Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's celebrate our 100th forum member!
Replies: 40
Views: 6523

Jeff- I just read your link to the letter to "cease and decist" from the OWH. I thought it odd that the attorney sending this letter on behalf of the OWH would sign it "Mike" rather than using his full name. Seemed odd from a legal standpoint. So what was your response? Or better...
by Rob
Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's celebrate our 100th forum member!
Replies: 40
Views: 6523

Finn- I now live near Haymarket, Virginia which is on I-66 west (about 30 miles west of the White House). My office is on Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria...just down the parkway from Reagan National Airport. I used to live in DC...in Adams Morgan for years...then in Alexandria...recently, h...
by Rob
Thu Aug 19, 2004 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's celebrate our 100th forum member!
Replies: 40
Views: 6523

Oh...for Christ's sake...let me chime in on the love fest too. I'm glad to see so many new people coming to Jeff's forum...I'm sorry that I've not had a chance to visit as often as I would want...(too many issues going on this summer)but I've admired Jeff's site and his hard work for "years&quo...
by Rob
Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Meet?
Replies: 41
Views: 5651

Sorry I'm late entering this conversation. It took Eric emailing me to get off my butt to come over to the forum. Count me in for the fall meeting! I would not miss it for anything. I've built life-long friendships with some of you...and I hope to renew those friendships and get my "Omaha Fix&q...
by Rob
Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Looks like Super Walmart/Market Pointe development a go..
Replies: 4
Views: 1139

Sad to see this beautiful farmland in the middle of an urban area developed into this kind of development. My mom sold her house in May facing the property and has since moved elsewhere in the city. She was in favor of development...just not this kind and size. My biggest beef is the empty storefron...
by Rob
Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:52 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Which City Would You Rather Live In?
Replies: 22
Views: 4004

DMRyan- If its not too late...I updated my profile to include my email. I would love to see you again for at least a drink. Aaron and I had a blast when he was here. But in response to your question regarding "must-sees" in DC...definitely the WWII Memorial on the mall. Can't say enough ab...
by Rob
Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: SoMa (10th-12th South of Levenworth)
Replies: 174
Views: 5719

Aaron! You got a job with Bluestone? Congratulations! I assume this is part-time (with college)? What will you be doing?

They are lucky to have someone of your talent working on these things. Keep us informed!
by Rob
Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:22 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: "What Others Said" : The Dallas Morning News
Replies: 11
Views: 1892

Great article. You can't put a price tag on this kind of press. I would like to send a copy to all Omahans as a reminder of ALL the great things we have.
by Rob
Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flat Top Grill
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

That was my thought as well re CIP. I think it said something like open 4-11 p.m., however, Village Pointe was packed on Saturday with Police directing traffic...so some missed opportunity. There were mini-vendors with small trailers selling food items along the "main drag" which seemed to...
by Rob
Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flat Top Grill
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

Jeff- Yes, perhaps I have higher expectations in some areas...especially with Village Pointe as it has been highly "mentioned" in all Omaha media. I just thought the interior was average, with an extremely long wait for "just average" food. I don't discount the entertainment valu...
by Rob
Mon May 31, 2004 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flat Top Grill
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

I had the opportunity to eat at the Flat Top Grill at Village Pointe on Saturday. I was not impressed with the atmosphere or the food. You mentioned that they have a restaurant(s) in DC, but never heard of the place before coming to Omaha (as I have lived in DC for 16 years). Cheeseburger in Paradis...
by Rob
Sat Apr 10, 2004 12:02 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: *BRAND NEW* Omaha Aerial ~ AWESOME!
Replies: 3
Views: 1028

Aaron- :shock:

I've always loved this angle...it is rarely captured and shows Omaha in a different light. Congratulations for "nabbing" a copy of this shot and sharing it with the rest of the world!
by Rob
Thu Apr 08, 2004 4:28 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Sioux City Photo Tour
Replies: 30
Views: 6745

I am impressed with Sioux City. I am especially impressed that they are building a 14-screen theatre downtown.

Nice shots of a city I've never visited (but so close to Omaha)!
by Rob
Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:12 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Papillion Promenade update
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

A much needed addition to this area of town. This will give a boost to retail in Sarpy county which is much needed. And given the fact that the previous development fell thru...Lerner and RED is a nice alternative to nothing. I'm not sure why they are choosing to make the development "less upsc...
by Rob
Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:06 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Qwest Center Omaha (Events)
Replies: 59
Views: 4204

Very Cool! I was wondering when Omaha would be on the show. Good exposure for the Qwest Center as well. In addition, they usually visit a local museum, or other related attraction giving Omaha even more exposure.