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by nebugeater
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Baseball 2012
Replies: 81
Views: 9567

As a Nebraska baseball fan that attends many games every year my view on the reality of things is that the Huskers ARE NOT a bubble team right now.  With a strong finish of winning every series and sweeping one or two they MIGHT be.  My reality is though that this will not happen this year.  They...
by nebugeater
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zesto - Blatt Beer & Table (12th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 321
Views: 70954

OmahaJaysCU wrote:
HskrFanMike wrote: I don't think the city or NCAA will be too pleased if Zesto's isn't available in some form this summer...
Who the f%*^ cares what the NCAA thinks.

Well to start with most of those with decision making responsibilities for the area do.
by nebugeater
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Maverick Athletics
Replies: 666
Views: 97084

Big E wrote:
nebugeater wrote:My guess is it is already ugly.  with this it could get public.
"Pugly"?
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works for me
by nebugeater
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Maverick Athletics
Replies: 666
Views: 97084

My guess is it is already ugly.  with this it could get public. Lawsuit Demands UNO Football Records http://www.ketv.com/r/30874247/detail.html A lawsuit filed on Wednesday targets the University of Nebraska Omaha athletic program over the decision to drop the football and wrestling programs last y...
by nebugeater
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 946
Views: 320099

OWH has a story today on the two competing outlet developments.  Probably only because of the info that each of the developers was willing to share but the NC part of the story seems to have a bit more detail and firmness to it. http://www.omaha.com/article/20120411/MONEY/704119979 At Nebraska Cros...
by nebugeater
Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Omaha Storm Chasers
Replies: 74
Views: 9623

Nice to win those extra inning games esp at home!
by nebugeater
Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Because it's funny
Replies: 905
Views: 116456

TitosBuritoBarn wrote:I guess Omahans aren't true Nebraskans then.

Most Omaha people pass that "test" weather you want to admit it or not.
by nebugeater
Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Omaha Storm Chasers
Replies: 74
Views: 9623

Storm Chasers had a 11 AM first pitch today.  Good thing too.  They are just going into the top of the 16th tied 8 - 8 @ 4:15 PM  It was tied 7 - 7 at the end of 9 but they each scored a run in the 10th I believe.  Seven pitchers used so far.  They did a 14th inning stretch too!
by nebugeater
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wednesday World Herald Littering
Replies: 65
Views: 16738

It's ironic know that AOL is basically dead and CDs are hardly used for software installs now, but remember all the AOL junk mail full of CDs?  I remember reading a news article about one very bitter person who collected a whole U-Haul full of them and took a trip to dump them on the lawn at AOL's ...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Lee G Simmons Wildlife Safari
Replies: 13
Views: 2119

Lee G Simmons Wildlife Safari

Made a quick pass through the Wildlife Safari on Sat AM as I was going to the SAC museum to pick up my daughter from a Girl Scout event.  Was a bit early so used the time to see what was going on.  Here are a few shots. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5151/6916427750_c38c11d1e4_b.jpg Wildlife Safari -...
by nebugeater
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1256
Views: 198736

RIP Mike Wallace

At age 93  from Cancer on Saturday.  One of the original hosts of 60 Min.


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by nebugeater
Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:04 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Pictures Of I-80/I-480 Interchange
Replies: 10
Views: 3582

Cool!

Welcome to the forum.  Feel free to jump in anywhere!
by nebugeater
Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 946
Views: 320099

Going to post this in both threads in interest of fairness  ;) First to clarify the owner / developer that let Nebraska Crossing turn into a dump pile has absolutely nothing to do with the ownership group that is trying to redevelop it now.  It changed hands and that is when some attempt at puttin...
by nebugeater
Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Outlets at Southport
Replies: 98
Views: 27609

First to clarify the owner / developer that let Nebraska Crossing turn into a dump pile has absolutely nothing to do with the ownership group that is trying to redevelop it now.  It changed hands and that is when some attempt at putting life back into it started. They at least have a vision. Will So...
by nebugeater
Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Replies: 1307
Views: 193325

I went up there at noon (actually 11:30). On the chance that I might get to see the aquarium briefly. The time passes they were handing out at the gate would have been a 2 hr wait. Needless to say I spent a bit of time in the Rain Forest. My fav part of the zoo
by nebugeater
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Skyline Woods Golf Course (216th & West Center)
Replies: 39
Views: 15295

HskrFanMike wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:This is 17.

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I can only play that hole in late January in Nebraska...

Not this last Jan.!
by nebugeater
Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: NCAA Tournament in Lincoln
Replies: 13
Views: 2118

They hosted in 1988 and Kansas played their opening games there and went on to win the title playing in Kansas City beating Oklahoma.  I was at all the games in Lincoln.  Murray State just about pulled the upset over Kansas in the second round.  It was an interesting crowed.  The non KU fans wer...
by nebugeater
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: OWH: www.focusonnebraska.com
Replies: 14
Views: 1826

Brad I read the guidelines too and here were my thoughts before you ever asked the question.  I would enter one or two images that you think have a shot and could live with the fact that there is a lose of ownership.  As for entering a Lot of images, never.  I am not doing their work for them.  ...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Nebraska Football!!
Replies: 102
Views: 10422

Stole this from another board that is discussing this.  Though it was funny enough to share. Just to take the final bit of air out of the balloon with regard to one of the oldest, stalest and weakest jokes of all time, I think the Huskers ought to come out of the tunnel that game wearing helmets wi...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Big Fred's (117th and Pacific)
Replies: 96
Views: 12006

Re: What happened to Big Fred's?

I've never been a huge fan of Big Fred's (I'm not from Omaha, originally). But it sits on the outside of my neighborhood so I'm keenly aware of how packed it is pretty much ALL day and night. But for the last several months the parking lot has barely been 1/3 full and that's when they're busy. Does...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Big Fred's (117th and Pacific)
Replies: 96
Views: 12006

Re: What happened to Big Fred's?

I've never been a huge fan of Big Fred's (I'm not from Omaha, originally). But it sits on the outside of my neighborhood so I'm keenly aware of how packed it is pretty much ALL day and night. But for the last several months the parking lot has barely been 1/3 full and that's when they're busy. Does...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Nebraska Football!!
Replies: 102
Views: 10422

2012 Nebraska Football!!

Looks like the powers to be are thinking a bit outside the box for one home game in 2012.  Be interesting to see how far they take it.  IF it gets too bold it may free up some of these old time season tickets do to heart attacks! Husker uniforms to get futuristic look http://www.omaha.com/article/20...
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews - Westroads
Replies: 124
Views: 21918

KETV was reporting on their Facebook page before 6 AM this morning that there was a line wrapped around the building for their 11 AM open today.  Guess there is some crab leg promo for the first 100 guests.   Crazy.
by nebugeater
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:34 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Replies: 1307
Views: 193325

The company I work for does.  I think many / some others do too.  My company supports the zoo in a variety of ways and one way is supplementing the cost of the zoo membership to its employees.  The Zoo still received full price but employees are able to purchase at a discount with the business pi...
by nebugeater
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 653325

yep,  back in the 70's and well into the 80's 6 was the one to watch.
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Omaha Camera Show
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

Omaha Camera Show

Anyone know anything about the Omaha camera show ( swap meet) that is this Sunday at the Fireman's Hall on 60th and Grover.  Say it mentioned in a couple of Craiglist postings and went looking to find out a bit more.   Anyone ever been to one in the past or know if it is worth stopping.  Looked o...
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: STIR Cove 2012
Replies: 38
Views: 4880

Brad wrote:That's a fairly solid lineup.  It seems to cover a lot of generations which is usually what casinos try to do.

There are several show I wouldn't mind seeing.

So do I infer from what you are saying that you go to the casinos a LOT!
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These random posts
Replies: 5
Views: 834

by the way,  I removed that "building with glass" post
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These random posts
Replies: 5
Views: 834

I was literally thinking the same thing when that person put up the junk about glass on the post I put in the CB thread.  admins: can't those posts be removed, or is that bad form?  it is irritating when those of us who come to discuss things on development/development related issues and have to en...
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Water Drops, "Cabin Fever"
Replies: 10
Views: 1728

Nice stuff!    :clap:
by nebugeater
Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: strange sign in front of Famous Daves on Maple.
Replies: 24
Views: 5092

Got it.  Missed that part.  Been traveling for work for two weeks so been out of touch I guess. This is so lame. I thought it would be something cool. But no, its another commercialized, over the top religious thing. ????  Religious thing ????? King of Kings Church It looks to be part of an Easter...
by nebugeater
Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: strange sign in front of Famous Daves on Maple.
Replies: 24
Views: 5092

Anonymous wrote:This is so lame. I thought it would be something cool. But no, its another commercialized, over the top religious thing.

????  Religious thing ?????
by nebugeater
Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2012 Omaha Nighthawks
Replies: 160
Views: 23139

Greg S wrote:I think all of the Nighthawks stuff is $2.99 at Scheel's....



Greg

Cant be much left.  It was priced that way before Christmas
by nebugeater
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Omaha ferris wheel?
Replies: 38
Views: 7490

Where has it said anywhere that it was a city purchase? Alright, the "revenue-generating" items like a convention center/arena, CWS stadium, etc, are one thing, but a giant novelty item like a ferris wheel? I thought for sure the city was having budget problems, not to mention massive unfu...
by nebugeater
Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Baseball 2012
Replies: 81
Views: 9567

11-4 win for game 3 against La Tech.  Was there today and they are playing with much more of a killer attitude than the last couple of years.   La Tech it not the strongest in their pitching but they are above the fold IMO.  To win 3 and have a chance of 4 of 4 tomorrow is a great run.  Building...
by nebugeater
Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2011-2012
Replies: 264
Views: 28823

The real point is that if CU would have lost by one they would have complained too  to complain about Al mentioning the no cal, is laughable. The only difforence is who one and that is it. i
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NCAA Basketball Regionals -- March 16-19, 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 6256

Sucks to be Missouri.
by nebugeater
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 800mm Drive By
Replies: 12
Views: 1467

Nice

Your going to get hooked and end up buying one!
by nebugeater
Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NCAA Basketball Regionals -- March 16-19, 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 6256

Guess you cannot scan out and back in with your ticket to an individual session. Stops ticket sharing during a two game session
by nebugeater
Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Baseball 2012
Replies: 81
Views: 9567

In Lincoln. For the first gage of the Cal series today. Who would have thought the weather would feel as good as Tue. Little cooler but less wind and full sun today!