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by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread (Runza)

Regarding beans in chili, I have several family/friends who don’t like them in their chili either. I personally don’t mind it either way- with or without beans.. I don't mind pinto beans in reasonable amounts (my preference is for none at all), but kidney beans are a definite show-stopper. They jus...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

Definite progress..

Even in the snow and cold :thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556842

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

ozbone69 wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:41 pm Added MoO headquarters to this photo.

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Great job :thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread (Runza)

I’ll probably go through the Runza Drive through tonight and snag a bowl of their chili, which is pretty good. I don't mind their chili, but I really prefer mine without beans and so I find myself picking around the beans. There was a t-shirt vendor at this year's AppleJack festival selling a "...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Other than “Dave’s Hot Chicken” opening a 2nd location at 49th and L, has anyone had any recent fast food experiences they’d like to share? Good or bad..First ever visit or numerous time return?.. I’ll probably go through the Runza Drive through tonight and snag a bowl of their chili, which is pret...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dave’s Hot Chicken (335 N Saddle Creek Rd)
Replies: 35
Views: 3961

Re: Dave’s Hot Chicken (335 N Saddle Creek Rd)

Oh my. Ladies and gentlemen, I am in heaven. What city am I in? What planet am I on? I might actually be high. I'm so happy, endorphins are flooding my brain. I'm totally blown away. I've finally found a restaurant that does spicy, and they MEAN it. Extremely satisfied! This appears to have been a ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Other than “Dave’s Hot Chicken” opening a 2nd location at 49th and L, has anyone had any recent fast food experiences they’d like to share? Good or bad..First ever visit or numerous time return?.. I’ll probably go through the Runza Drive through tonight and snag a bowl of their chili, which is prett...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dave’s Hot Chicken (335 N Saddle Creek Rd)
Replies: 35
Views: 3961

Re: Dave’s Hot Chicken (335 N Saddle Creek Rd)

I guess when I’m in the mood for an unhealthy fast food meal, having this “Dave’s Hot Chicken” isn’t a bad thing from a variety standpoint…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556842

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

From the W-H this morning- “Roomier boarding gates. Larger baggage claim. One unified passenger concourse. More restaurants and shops. A giant glass-domed entrance. All that is in the works at Eppley Airfield as part of the airport’s $950 million terminal modernization program, announced today by th...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Let’s hope this “Clipper System” clips somewhere else.. I’ve had enough of the snow to last a winter and this extreme cold is insanely ridiculous..

35 degrees will feel like a tropical heatwave…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wienerschnitzel (NEC 72nd & Grover)
Replies: 36
Views: 4221

Re: Wienerschnitzel (NEC 72nd & Grover)

This place is okay, nothing to turn cartwheels over.. Now Whataburger is a different story… Ciao..LiO…Peace Whataburger is by far the worst hamburger I've ever eaten. Keep it far away from Omaha. Whataburger is fine, but not nearly as good as Shake Shack or In N Out. I think its funny that because ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

I just took a quick walk around my neighborhood and it’s starting to spit out some flurries. But nothing slick or sticking as of yet. It’s 33 degrees outside currently…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: T.G.I. Fridays - Omaha
Replies: 63
Views: 12932

Re: T.G.I. Fridays - Omaha

A good friend of our family used to work real estate, and I remember when she told us that her company helped bring TGIFridays into the Omaha market. I think that was probably in the early or mid 1990s. It was a “big” thing back then as Omaha was one of the few larger markets that lacked the chain....
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha's Brain Drain
Replies: 248
Views: 17854

Re: Omaha's Brain Drain

Locked.

Until we all get a grip. Geez…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread (Culver's)

Remember when Culvers had Bone-in Fried Chicken? Relatively speaking, it was not that long ago that they ended it. Maybe 5 - 7 years. IMO, it was excellent, and I would order it more often than a burger there. Thank you! It seems like hardly anyone remembers this. The employees and managers I've me...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 143
Views: 14257

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

This is a pretty cool map showing all 392 US metropolitan areas and a listing of all of their populations from the official 2020 US Census.. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/giant-map-shows-all-metropolitan-areas-in-us/ Ciao..LiO…Peace I would think in the next 20 years or sooner Dallas and Houston...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 143
Views: 14257

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

With it officially being 2024 now, do we have any up-to-date numbers on how close the Omaha metro is to 1 million people? This release from the city (Aug, 2021) said "The Omaha metropolitan area is expected to surpass one million residents in the next three years." https://www.cityofomaha...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Let It Fly Sports Bar (1080 Capitol Ave)
Replies: 13
Views: 4229

Re: Let It Fly Sports Bar (1080 Capitol Ave)

iamjacobm wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:18 pm Let it Fly has a liquor license request for the Barrel and Vine building in front of city council next week so we can confirm that rumor.
I see..

A 2nd location. That makes sense…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Let It Fly Sports Bar (1080 Capitol Ave)
Replies: 13
Views: 4229

Re: Let It Fly Sports Bar (1080 Capitol Ave)

Didn’t this place just open in the Capitol District? If it were to close or close and reopen at another metro location, now- it would likely set a record for the fastest closing after opening in Omaha history, Lol.. Wouldn’t make much sense to me..but then again, in the crazy world we live in, what ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

I have been wondering what this section here is? Will this be part of the structure eventually or just temporary for construction and eventually be outside the building footprint? mutual-01-04.JPG I can see column rebar sticking up near the edge of that formwork. So I would guess that area will be ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 265610

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

I was there this past Friday afternoon..

The Luminarium and also the outside park area was full of folks- adults and children, enjoying this amenity..The place was popping..

The Luminarium is a fantastic addition to our downtown, city and metropolitan area!…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apartment Designs
Replies: 25
Views: 3280

Re: Apartment Designs

Funny seeing complaints about the "Boxy Buildings". People that have been around this forum for a long time will remember when members complained if it wasn't a modern box, calling it "Disneyland Architecture". LOL. We have now come full circle. I think a lot of the renderings w...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

What floor do you think they’ll be at this exact time next year? My Mutual source told me (and this is his opinion only) that by the end of 2024, the facade of the tower might be topped out.. I don’t see it as that quickly, but we’ll see. He did indicate construction of the skyscraper will be compl...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

Great pic updates guys :thumb: ..

Really seeing the progress…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

I will be seeing my Mutual of Omaha “inside source” tonight however.. I’ll see if I can gain any intel on this… Ciao..LiO…Peace Can you also ask about some of the other things the Crypric Rumor Dept has mentioned? 10th and Harney, Medical Solutions, plans for 1416 Dodge, etc. Unfortunately, no upda...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:18 pm
Mjs5050ss wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:04 pm
Has there been any new info on the possibility of Webcams?
I have searched for that numerous times, to no avail yet.
Unfortunately nothing yet..

I will be seeing my Mutual of Omaha “inside source” tonight however..

I’ll see if I can gain any intel on this…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 275034

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:09 pm Most of my “brown grass” re-emerged today.
And also today, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 534170

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland. Yep-his last on air day in Omaha will be tomorrow (11/28) before he moves on to the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland, OH… Ciao..LiO…Peace A larger market. Good for him. Meh, I guess. It would seem that’s what he’s looking f...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166937

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Yeah it’s mind boggling how with all the practices and experience they have that nothing can be done about it. This team doesn’t have the Khyri Thomas or Damien Jefferson tough players and it shows. And along with R2, the athleticism and playmaking ability they brought to the Jays on the court; esp...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 12069

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

I went to North Downtown and I can’t believe anyone wants to live there. Just empty lots, soulless 5 over 1s and nothing. Add to that the shanty towns built and it’s Omaha’s version of LA. What part of it were you in? I work in Millwork Commons and those are not soulless buildings by any stretch. I...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 534170

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland. Yep-his last on air day in Omaha will be tomorrow (11/28) before he moves on to the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland, OH… Ciao..LiO…Peace A larger market. Good for him. Meh, I guess. It would seem that’s what he’s looking f...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166937

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

It’s becoming increasingly evident to me this Jays team lacks athleticism.. If they’re not hitting their 3’s, especially against a talented athletic team, they struggle.. Losing R2 has really hurt.. Mac really needs to focus on targeting players with real athletic talent- the Jays need more than the...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

Man, it’s “Hard” for me not to laugh at these comments..

:thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3024

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Speaking of killing it- Another GDP tidbit- Douglas County (which of course, contains Omaha) was #1 in the nation for GDP growth for large US counties with a population 500,000 or larger over the last year at 9.2%!.. That is incredibly impressive.. Yet another sign of excellent business and growth ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3024

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Speaking of killing it- Another GDP tidbit- Douglas County (which of course, contains Omaha) was #1 in the nation for GDP growth for large US counties with a population 500,000 or larger over the last year at 9.2%!.. That is incredibly impressive.. Yet another sign of excellent business and growth h...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166937

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

I chose a great game to attend. First Jays game since the Pandemic. Crowd and energy was fantastic. Loved coach Mac getting the crowd pumped in the first half after Kalk went down..Thankful he came back to play the entire 2nd half because HE was the difference last night.. The new lighting at the ar...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

We went to the one at 114 & Dodge a lot. Of course, the kids were much younger, but they requested it and liked it too. Our youngest daughter at the time could not remember the name of the place, but she picked up on a way to always identify it. They had a US flag outside on a pole that had the...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5456302

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

Got a twofer update from the UP building: https://youtube.com/shorts/nifejKCR44g?si=Zcvz6mfXSLWS9Id8 https://youtube.com/shorts/hSJlQ_boB78?si=sl4BBvWvnLe-lDSG On a side note, lost my job today for being autistic and my dad is in the hospital. You know what they say… I’m sorry to hear of this.. I w...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

It looks like the only place around here that has them is Dallas, so there's your assignment, Cowboy. Well, I’ll be in Dallas for a week starting next Thursday celebrating Christmas with family/friends..So I may need to figure out working in a Boston Market meal.. Thanks for the tip!… Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 522518

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Love the discussion guys.. Good input and information :thumb: .. For the record, I enjoyed Boston Market as well..and frequently visited their location north of 114th and Dodge. Good food and concept..and on balance, healthier than the standard burger joint.. These days, we live in a chicken sandwic...