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by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Valmont headquarters
Replies: 21
Views: 4322

Re: Valmont headquarters

ChadJK wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:47 am It doesn't really matter from an employee perspective. No matter what the building looks like inside and out you spend 40 hours a week staring at 17 to 23 inches of computer monitor.
Agreed...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:18 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt
Replies: 41
Views: 7334

Re: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt

I ate at Cascio’s Italian Steakhouse Sunday evening with family in from out of town (Chicago and San Francisco).. We were a party of 18. The food was great (I had the 16oz Ribeye as did 3 other people) along with all the sides including Mostaccioli and red sauce (which was a big and unique hit for m...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Valmont headquarters
Replies: 21
Views: 4322

Re: Valmont headquarters

I don't think the article mentions it, but where exactly is this going to be? The reflection in the rendering has it adjacent to a 6-7 story building. 150th and West Dodge... Ciao..LiO...Peace So somewhere between Carson's proposed HQ and the auto dealerships. I am glad they are filling up along Do...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Valmont headquarters
Replies: 21
Views: 4322

Re: Valmont headquarters

ita wrote: Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:12 pm I don't think the article mentions it, but where exactly is this going to be? The reflection in the rendering has it adjacent to a 6-7 story building.
150th and West Dodge...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Khyri Thomas in the NBA
Replies: 24
Views: 2865

Re: Khyri Thomas in the NBA

Just thinking about “what could have been” had Khyri stayed one more season and played on last years CU team *sigh*...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3543
Views: 1824916

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Just for quick reference, a list of the top 100 busiest airports in the US. OMA ranks 60th. This ranking is for 2017. For whatever the reason, I couldn’t find a 2018 ranking list.

But anywho, here is the ranking and link:

http://www.fi-aeroweb.com/Top-100-US-Airports.html#PAX

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

An interesting read from a pretty recent article (May 23rd) in Omaha Magazine regarding the Lanoha skyscraper proposal- “The empty lot at 1416 Dodge St. is seen as a field of dreams for many companies, but getting steel and glass to rise there is not a case of build it and they will come. Rather, th...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

I’d say it’s fairly relevant to the topic.. How to make the best burgers in the world:



PS, I’m seriously looking into purchasing one of these Traeger Wood Chip Pellet Grills. They look awesome and seem like a joy to use...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Urban Residential INDEX Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 19734

Re: The Urban Residential INDEX Thread

There is a limit now to editing posts- if you want, tell me what you want to edit and I can Edit it for you. Or, just copy and save the post, delete it and repost...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Urban Residential INDEX Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 19734

Re: The Urban Residential INDEX Thread

Try editing it now Helix...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wish Omaha still had...
Replies: 52
Views: 9381

Re: I wish Omaha still had...

I thought there were at least 2 or 3 Goodrich Dairy stores still open...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wish Omaha still had...
Replies: 52
Views: 9381

Re: I wish Omaha still had...

Brandeis Department Stores Kilpatrick's Departmet Stores The Nebraskan Department Store on 15th (in the old Rialto Theater building) Neneman's Bakery (best bakery on the planet) Farquar's Tavern (Old Market) Lot 2 (my favorite restaurant ever) The French Bulldog (jerky staff but amazing food) Goodr...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
Replies: 308
Views: 179799

Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread

I just caught myself saying to a friend "I didn't know we were expecting a gully washer tonight" Where that term came from I don't know. Does anyone else use that term? https://youtu.be/yeoOq1mlRsU Close. You can always count on “the Dan” to cover various vocabularies.. Edit- here is a di...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
Replies: 308
Views: 179799

Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread

Didn’t get the high wind or hail in my neck of the woods (132nd and West Center area). But got a good dosing of rain..

My lawn appreciated it...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

To piggyback off my last post.. If we want to go with this rumor, it begs the question of who it might be.. Any guesses?... Ciao..LiO...Peace A wild guess would either be insurance, banking, or other financial. No names jump out though. Can't think of any larger tech firms that may come into play.....
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

Martin and Ken-

Good speculation. I’d say I completely agree. It would have to be a serious commitment for an outside firm to invest in 50% of the available space in a large, 30 story office tower.. That’s for sure...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2019 College World Series
Replies: 84
Views: 9813

Re: 2019 College World Series

Is it fair to call Vanderbilt a baseball powerhouse? I don’t know, what do you think?... Ciao..LiO...Peace I don't really follow Vanderbilt baseball enough to know. But I guess if they've won 2 national championships, then I guess maybe they are. I’d say, based on the number of recent CWS appearanc...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

To piggyback off my last post.. If we want to go with this rumor, it begs the question of who it might be.. Any guesses?... Ciao..LiO...Peace Might be a dumb question, but how would one even begin figuring out who might be options here? Word of mouth? Or is there another forum? Don’t think it’s dum...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

It doesn’t really matter to me if the beef patty is thin or thick, I simply want it to be actual beef and I want it to be good :) ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

To piggyback off my last post..

If we want to go with this rumor, it begs the question of who it might be..

Any guesses?...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

Rock Harbour has been officially granted a 7 day hiatus, to calm his |expletive| down. Thank you. Getting back to the topic at hand before it was hijacked; I am excited to see there being legs to this rumor, and really do agree that it's more exciting that a potentially new to the area place is goi...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 450304

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Looks like they took the red lattice structure down and put it on a flatbed truck. I wonder if they are re-purposing that somewhere in town. I was wondering why they demoed everything on that block except that. Probably art that was commissioned back in the 70's or 80's. My guess is this structure ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Gerdas closing
Replies: 27
Views: 4096

Re: Gerdas closing

Lol. Thanks guys...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

I think I found a phot of Gramps favorite burger to add to the list. https://i.postimg.cc/fJ6mq9Q4/10-C209-B8-719-C-4-B92-BC8-B-E9-D67-E50-E9-B4.jpg That is my favorite burger at McDonalds and Burger King. I always order 2 regular hamburgers and an ice water at those places. I can take a little of ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

Someone at NAI NP Dodge told me that they have heard an out of town company is in talks to potentially fill 50% of the Lanoha tower. However, they said they didn't have any further details. Now that’s actually very important intel as it relates to the potential of this high rise getting off the gro...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

Someone at NAI NP Dodge told me that they have heard an out of town company is in talks to potentially fill 50% of the Lanoha tower. However, they said they didn't have any further details. Now that’s actually very important intel as it relates to the potential of this high rise getting off the gro...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wendy's at 120th & Center Closed
Replies: 31
Views: 5713

Re: Wendy's at 120th & Center Closed

Another thing to consider about Chick Fil A vs other fast food chains (Like Wendy’s) is they’re closed on Sunday and only scheduling employees on a six day work week as opposed to 7. That is an attractive “incentive”...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

And here is a burger from Honest Abe's https://i.postimg.cc/z31gYPSt/IMG-4018.jpg Another place, in Lincoln right? I’ll need to try it some day.. Someone was telling me just this evening how much she loved Sinful Burger down in Bellevue (she loved the burger. Hated the French fries). So many places...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wendy's at 120th & Center Closed
Replies: 31
Views: 5713

Re: Wendy's at 120th & Center Closed

bigredmed1 wrote: Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:35 pmNo loss
A complete no loss..

Not only was the employee staff incompetent, but the place was a health risk. The condition of the rest rooms there were.. uh, well- an abomination.. Hopefully they bulldoze that entire building just to erase its existence...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

I’m quite certain Coyote takes his food pictures using the camera on his smart phone :yes: ... Ciao..LiO...Peace Gosh, I'm sure you're right. Between that sunset picture he took and these, I didnt even consider (or think of) a camera phone. Gosh, thats a good camera phone -- if that is one. That Ab...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nic- Name for the Omaha/Lincoln area
Replies: 11
Views: 2451

Re: Opt In

If the “experts” at the US Census in DC would ever get up to speed, I’d be happy with simply the Omaha/Lincoln Combined Statistical Area (CSA).. But according to their “commute % standards” it likely won’t happen in our lifetimes...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt
Replies: 41
Views: 7334

Re: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt

CHINESE Golden Bowl - It is run by the original owner/chef of House of Hunan (132nd and Center, now Hunan Fusion). Its the pretty much the same menu as the old House of Hunan and still as delicious! I’m with you 1000%. All the food is great. Their peanut butter chicken and combo fried rice dishes a...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II
Replies: 66
Views: 11388

Re: Omaha's Best Hamburgers II

I’m quite certain Coyote takes his food pictures using the camera on his smart phone :yes: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

The initial design of this skyscraper proposal is simply a rendering of what it might look like..

The tower, if it ever does get built, will certainly have design adjustments/tweaks if it’s an actual go. The design as it’s currently proposed, I have no problem with...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

I wish I had more specifics but I was told by a reliable source there is a tenant seriously interested in this. Has anyone heard anything similar? Any guesses? You don’t need to share the possible tenant’s name if you have it, but do you? Your guess is as good as mine. But he’s probably sworn to se...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Opt In
Replies: 21
Views: 3393

Re: Opt In

Agree with both of your points there :thumb: .. I’ve always thought it was smart for Omaha/Lincoln to “join forces” if you will.. Omaha/Lincoln, only 45 minutes apart, basically function as a 1.4 million CSA.. even though the “experts” in Washington DC with the US Census don’t see it that way.. but ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3543
Views: 1824916

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Nice little piece in the San Francisco Chronicle... mostly rewording OWH article, but it’s press nonetheless. https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Omaha-airport-s-new-parking-garage-nearly-ready-14060943.php Nice! Good to see OMA getting a bit of pub from some prominent newspaper media outlets....
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Opt In
Replies: 21
Views: 3393

Re: Opt In

City Data is City Data. You have your opinion of it as do I.. What I am excited about is this collaborative Opt In plan. As the next months and several years go by, it’ll be interesting to see how it’s “measured” to see if the plan has made a difference and is successful. I can’t imagine it being a ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 408451

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

I wish I had more specifics but I was told by a reliable source there is a tenant seriously interested in this. Has anyone heard anything similar? Any guesses? You don’t need to share the possible tenant’s name if you have it, but do you? Your guess is as good as mine. But he’s probably sworn to se...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:15 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Opt In
Replies: 21
Views: 3393

Re: Opt In

BTW, I just came across this thread today. I haven't read it all, but many who relocated to Omaha painted Omaha in a pretty favorable light. http://www.city-data.com/forum/omaha/2744285-those-you-who-relocated-omaha.html I think the City Data forum is a good place to hear people's opinions, and lea...