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by Linkin5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)
Replies: 47
Views: 7360

Re: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)

my cars are 5, 13, 18 and 51 years old. 🤣 I drive them until they're cost prohibitive to keep.. I have three... 12, 15 & 57 possibly replace my 18 year old Honda (which I still love too.. Brad can relate, hah). I love my Honda Element, its over 230,000 miles now! If it died tomorrow, I would de...
by Linkin5
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha's Brain Drain
Replies: 248
Views: 17859

Re: Omaha's Brain Drain

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by Linkin5
Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5485187

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

What floor do you think they’ll be at this exact time next year?
by Linkin5
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Canopy Street (The Yard Lincoln)
Replies: 141
Views: 34589

Re: Canopy Street (The Yard Lincoln)

I am still perplexed by the Capitol District. There are times I have been there and it was decently buzzing when there is an event at CHI or Steelhouse, but then other times it is a ghost town with no one in the center court area at all (both in the winter and summer). I haven't been down there lat...
by Linkin5
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)
Replies: 33
Views: 4829

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)

Interesting reading this thread, I have never been bothered by kids in a bar or restaurant. Growing up, it was also commonplace to tag along with our parents when they went to the tavern.
by Linkin5
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossroads Never Existed?
Replies: 26
Views: 2629

Re: Crossroads Never Existed?

BRoss wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:37 am
NEDodger wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:34 pm So…….like, what’s the thing with malls?
:lol: I've been wondering the same thing.
Ok some people think it’s strange how much I care about buildings, construction, etc. We’re all bizarre here.
by Linkin5
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Muchachos (13th and William)
Replies: 69
Views: 14134

Re: Muchachos (13th and William)

Just my $.02. If your restaurant is struggling but you believe in it, use social media to inform customers about struggles and ask for patronage to try and increase business, try to change up how you’re doing things, or get outside investors. Using gofundme to help your struggling business just does...
by Linkin5
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 65
Views: 9944

Re: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)

Having just returned from my annual trek to Key West, Florida, I’m always reminded each time I visit of the fact that non auto-centric communities do exist in the U.S. Probably more so than almost any small city in the country Mackinac Island in Michigan banned all motor vehicles in the 1800s. It’s...
by Linkin5
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)
Replies: 33
Views: 4829

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill - Gretna

I have never been to the Southport location under this name or Hail Varsity. wonder if this is a total change of ownership or "francising" the name for the Gretna location. Didn't Benning leaveing Corospond with leaving 1620 and then eventually ending up on 590? I always thought that this...
by Linkin5
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 878
Views: 384683

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

OmahaRedWing wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:32 am Any idea what's the latest on Ramel Lloyd Jr?
Haven’t heard any word.
by Linkin5
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)
Replies: 33
Views: 4829

Re: Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (10746 S 204th Ave - Gretna)

I am pretty confused by their entire business model. Is their main location even doing well? They got rid of the Hail Varsity magazine, laid people off, Damon Benning suddenly quit and I never heard a real reason why. It feels like they have investors with a bunch of ideas but none are being execute...
by Linkin5
Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 14th Street What If...?
Replies: 10
Views: 1804

Re: 14th Street What If...?

Would I still drive on a street if I had to? Probably.
by Linkin5
Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 878
Views: 384683

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Brice Williams has been pretty impressive so far, 25 points yesterday in 28 minutes, shooting 52% from the field.
by Linkin5
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 878
Views: 384683

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

So before the game on Wednesday, Ramel Lloyd Jr's Dad essentially tweeted out that he was playing that night. Then he was a late scratch. Will be interesting to see if he just jumped the gate a bit or if a more serious setback occurred. We should learn more if he plays on Saturday in Sioux Falls. T...
by Linkin5
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)
Replies: 194
Views: 30613

Re: Vala's

At $30/pie Vala's certainly doesn't qualify as "cheap eats". I mean, sure, it's a paid-for promo spot on Channel Third and not an actual report on discovered inexpensive gems around the city. But, damn, even Hy-Vee's pumpkin pies are half that cost. $30 for a pie? I'm with the $6 Costco o...
by Linkin5
Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51869

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

Has anybody ever been to Legends in KC and thought “yeah we need another one of these”? Every time I have been there my impressions are it is a giant cluster f^ck that is already showing it’s age. I would say if they incorporated a version of the Garmin or Scheels Soccer Complex in KC it would bring...
by Linkin5
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 420890

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

A little before Oak View was announced another mall was proposed where Paypal (Kiewit?) is now. The race was on to see who could sign anchors and get financing. In the end Oak View won and the other mall obviously never happened. I thought at the time that the location for Oak View was inferior to ...
by Linkin5
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 420890

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

A little before Oak View was announced another mall was proposed where Paypal (Kiewit?) is now. The race was on to see who could sign anchors and get financing. In the end Oak View won and the other mall obviously never happened. I thought at the time that the location for Oak View was inferior to ...
by Linkin5
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 270018

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Thanks Jacob. Definitely not as unique as what was originally proposed and it looks like they added a parking lot.
by Linkin5
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 270018

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

I've been to Tupelo Honey a couple of times already, and it is good food. The south side of the Mercantile is going to be a really cool area once the rest of the restaurants fill in. It will be even better once the land south of there gets developed. Has there been any news recently about what is g...
by Linkin5
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6860

Re: Daylight savings time

Sunlight in the evening>sunlight in the morning
by Linkin5
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower
Replies: 53
Views: 11825

Re: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower

EricHaley wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:10 pm Can someone point their phone in that general direction and get a photo?
Check out lnkpics.com
by Linkin5
Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower
Replies: 53
Views: 11825

Re: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower

The building is pretty ugly. It reminds me of those DIY wood walls people slap up.
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by Linkin5
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 12076

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

Thanks for the info. This would be massive and certainly seem to throw a wrench in the civic plans.
by Linkin5
Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Electric Car Discussion
Replies: 92
Views: 9290

Re: Omaha Electric Car Discussion

Just gonna leave this here, not interested in debating. https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths I don't think anyone here was saying those things There was someone that literally posted “I used to believe the BS on clean energy and its good for the environment until I realized elec...
by Linkin5
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 9 Lincoln Park
Replies: 64
Views: 8586

Re: 9 Lincoln Park

Not surprising project is on hold due to interest rates.
by Linkin5
Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Electric Car Discussion
Replies: 92
Views: 9290

Re: Omaha Electric Car Discussion

Just gonna leave this here, not interested in debating.

https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/elect ... icle-myths
by Linkin5
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34329

Re: Dundee Flats

49r was a great dive bar replaced by just a garbage development for that neighborhood I think that's a little unfair for the development. Its right on Dodge, and Dodge has stripped so much from the area. The CVS actually fits the area just fine. The problem is Dodge needs major work to bring back t...
by Linkin5
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34329

Re: Dundee Flats

49r was a great dive bar replaced by just a garbage development for that neighborhood
by Linkin5
Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Large investment at 10th and Harney-
Replies: 57
Views: 8534

Re: Large investment at 10th and Harney-

Athomsfere wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:41 pm I can't say a thing. But the rumors have been quiet for a while.

It makes me suspect something big is going to be announced sooner rather than later.
That would be awesome, this lot needs to be developed.
by Linkin5
Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Memorial Stadium
Replies: 250
Views: 87216

Re: Memorial Stadium

There will be news coming out this week about stadium upgrade plans.
by Linkin5
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: How is This Democracy?
Replies: 52
Views: 6454

Re: How is This Democracy?

Just stopping by to call bull sh!t on the "the US is a republic" nonsense... All these two things are are yet more examples of Republican hypocrisy: everything is a "state's rights" issue until the states don't do what they want, then you get some billionaire pecker in a hat to ...
by Linkin5
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: BMO acquires Bank Of The West
Replies: 32
Views: 6240

Re: BMO acquires Bank Of The West

There will still be a large number of Omaha employees that will be employed by BMO.
by Linkin5
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Memorial Stadium
Replies: 250
Views: 87216

Re: Memorial Stadium

I’m still a bit confused as to why the influence of Tom Osborne is so significant that they can’t sell alcohol with him alive. What’s he gonna do if they start selling alcohol while he’s alive? Is everyone just worried about upsetting him and nothing else? Waiting for him to die and basically openl...
by Linkin5
Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need?
Replies: 110
Views: 10757

Re: What does Omaha need?

Bring back a dinner theater in the Old market like The Firehouse was. Hard to believe it has been closed for 20 years if I remember correctly. That is based on it closing a couple of years after we moved back to Nebraska 100% agree.. And I’ll add- Bring back the HOWARD STREET TAVERN! Live music has...
by Linkin5
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2023
Replies: 517
Views: 201153

Re: Nebraska Football 2023

Shedeur Sanders is the real deal. Fun to watch. Same as the team as a whole. No way nebraska wins next week. I won't be surprised if they're utterly embarrassed. First home game for Colorado, team and fans will be juiced. I'm scared for the Skers. I was 100% wrong about Colorado this year. I though...
by Linkin5
Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2023
Replies: 517
Views: 201153

Re: Nebraska Football 2023

I really can't believe they lost. Ugly game for sure, but it was totally within grasp. I disagreed with the call to go for the touchdown instead of the field goal at the end of the first half, and obviously the intercepted pass to try to ice the game. Just run the ball and punt. That just does not ...
by Linkin5
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Massive Proposed Data Center Project - Lincoln
Replies: 64
Views: 11530

Re: Massive Proposed Data Center Project - Lincoln

The more of these we get the more I have mixed feelings if they really provide the economic benefits. Just the first two phases of the Facebook data center in Papillion are valued at $286,772,688.00 I'm guessing that brings in some nice tax revenue? Google in Papillion is currently valued at $105,5...
by Linkin5
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418106

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Fate .. frankly, I’d get it done. You really miss the whole gist of my arguments. Is it willingness to stay in good graces with Dad? Really, it is difficult to give specific answer to your questions until my questions have specific answers. To wit ... why does it take so long? And the only answer h...
by Linkin5
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 257372

Re: Heartland of America Park

Where is the guy that was mad that the parks weren’t thrown together in three months?