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by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520486

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Some good feedback guys.. Yeah, “ReviewBrah” the Report of the Week dude. I’ve subscribed to his channel on YouTube for years. I guess the “Double-Decker” taco from Taco Bell is back-for a limited time only though, lol… Ciao..LiO…Peace Yep, I did see part of that review, but that's a good example o...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1297
Views: 418209

Re: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)

Well, the Mousetrap area (businesses surrounding the Mall which I call the orbit/Oakview Mousetrap) seems to be doing better..

At least they’ve recently re-paved the roads..Huge plus…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520486

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Some good feedback guys..

Yeah, “ReviewBrah” the Report of the Week dude. I’ve subscribed to his channel on YouTube for years. I guess the “Double-Decker” taco from Taco Bell is back-for a limited time only though, lol…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 274289

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

I took a peak at the extended forecast at least through December 28th, and it looks like most days the next 2 weeks will be highs in the upper 40’s to low 50’s..and pretty dry. Doesn’t look very good at all for a “White Christmas” in the Omaha area.. I’m really enjoying this weather pattern though, ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520486

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

I’ve noticed we haven’t had much chatter in our Fast-Food thread..possibly because we all know fast food is an unhealthy option for meals multiple days a week, and we’re all eating healthier..but perhaps that’s not the case, lol.. Anywho, one thing this forum taught us a few years back, is many of o...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532962

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Abbie Petersen announced today on Facebook that tomorrow is her last day at KETV. States she will remain in Omaha but pursing something outside of TV. (Link does not work, but here is the post): BREAKING (personal) NEWS: Starting back in middle school, I realized I wanted to be a reporter when I gr...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3023

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Thank you all very much..

This latest GDP data (for 2022) is a very telling indicator of metro Omaha’s economic and growth health..

Omaha is definitely a metropolitan area coming into its own now. Our best days are ahead of us.. And it’s exciting to see…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3023

Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Impressive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth for the Omaha metro. Omaha just passed Buffalo NY as the 50th largest GDP metro in the US.. A huge indicator of a heathly business and growth metro..Pretty cool info to share for my 13,000th post :) .. Here is the top 100- Rank 00998 United States (Metr...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Boiler Room (1110 Jones Street)
Replies: 41
Views: 8815

Re: The Boiler Room (1110 Jones Street)

Wait. What? Spaghetti Works isn’t good Italian?? :;): ..

PS- Regardless of cost, Boiler Room is awesome. You get what you pay for and it delivers…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Conspiracy Theories
Replies: 10
Views: 1464

Re: Conspiracy Theories

The thing with social media, is you need to consume it with a filter.. I honestly don’t take it seriously. It’s fun sometimes, informative sometimes and silly MOST times.. It’s a pity though, what FB has devolved into these days. It was much more “fun” when you posted on someone’s “wall” 15 years ag...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532962

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Well, like most things, unless we walk in their shoes, we’ll never actually know the real reasoning..Unless it is revealed.. Omaha isn’t much different than most markets in the 40-80 ranking range as it relates to salary and actual news/weather. Water mains break In Houston too, and I suspect the me...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532962

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

DaLaun Dillard leaving KETV https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=189838072968244&id=100058261560994 It’s my last day with KETV NewsWatch 7— and Omaha thank you for everything! This city and news market is such a slept on gem!! I’m SO grateful that God led me here and allowed me to expe...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

EricHaley wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:14 am Videos:

Mutual of Omaha Tower Construction Update: 12/08/23 Part 1


Mutual of Omaha Tower Construction Update: 12/08/23 Part 2
Excellent!..

Thanks for the great photo and video updates. Great progress :thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Casual Pint - Countryside Village
Replies: 69
Views: 8925

Re: Casual Pint - Countryside Village

Brad wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:50 pm Next week is the Casual Pint's 7th Anniversary. Should have lots of good beers!
Can’t wait to see the tap list…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Malara's Italian Restaurant
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: Malara's Italian Restaurant

We loved Malara's - my wife thought the inside was a bit depressing which I can understand considering it was a house that was converted into a restaurant and really never updated. At the same time I thought it kinda had an "old market" feel because of that. She did like the food - I thou...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166704

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

almighty_tuna wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:37 pm Creighton's lone loss to Colorado State looks less sh1tty with CSU now at 13th.
True statement there

:thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
Replies: 172
Views: 27089

Re: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development

Brad wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:35 pm Tower Crane Night Photo. When did Kiewit start painting them Black and Yellow? The Library one is the same way.

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Really nice photo Brad!…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13377

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Good, then this discussion is over.. we can move on..

Thanks…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13377

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Just because they don't think it makes sense doesn't necessarily mean they're right. Mrsticka, give us your specific proof and analysis as to why you think a project, such as this, is worth spending taxpayers $$ on. Just stating “because I think they should” is not good enough. What’s your proof, b...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13377

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Maybe someday when the I-80 bridge is in need of replacement, they'll design it to where they can straighten 132nd more. But that is probably many decades away. 132nd in this area is only considered a collector; not even a minor arterial. It's doubtful you'll ever see any major changes between Gile...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 274289

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

For reference, these are depicted snow totals based on the 12z NAM (which is depicting more cold air so consequently shows more snow than other models and a track a bit further north) for Thursday night/Friday. The main point of sharing this image is to show how close the precip is starting to get ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532962

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
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 274289

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

When should I stock up on milk and bread? :;): Lol - You probably should immediately :P Don’t forget bottled water, thermal blankets and big bags of frozen Jeno’s Pizza Rolls :;): … Ciao..LiO…Peace And the alcohol of course - can’t forget that 😉 Lol. Definitely a given :;): … Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 274289

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

stormchaser wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:31 pm
nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:37 am When should I stock up on milk and bread? :;):
Lol - You probably should immediately :P
Don’t forget bottled water, thermal blankets and big bags of frozen Jeno’s Pizza Rolls :;):

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 532962

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Padre wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:49 pm 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
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Upstream Brewing Company (514 S 11th St)
Replies: 56
Views: 11492

Re: Upstream Brewing Company (514 S 11th St)

with a plethora of great breweries and great taprooms serving very good food. Disagree with "plethora". Upstream, Vis Major, Jukes, and Heavy are the only breweries that serve food. I was including Omaha Tap House, The Blatt and 402 etc as Tap Houses only- which serve very good food and g...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Upstream Brewing Company (514 S 11th St)
Replies: 56
Views: 11492

Re: Upstream Brewing Company

Upstream has always perplexed me. With the surge in interest of craft beer over the last 15 years or so, you'd really have expected them to boom. Actually, they've shrunk from two locations back to one. One would expect to see 6- and 12-packs of Upstream Beer for sale all over the metro. Nope. It's...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

Good progress..

Looks like we’ll be catching some dry and seasonal temp weather for the next 7-10 days. Should allow the progress to accelerate a bit I’d think…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 274289

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

We’ll, I’m glad that very minor frozen precipitation event is over..

Looks like dry and more seasonal temps for the next 7-10 days. I’ll take it!…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

What happened in those 10 months with little to no moderation? You’ve heard me reference the “Anti Omaha Clan” which will rear its head from time to time on the Omaha Reddit page..take those clowns and multiply their untruthful trolling times 100, and you’d have the 10 month time frame the old Omah...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166704

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

The Jays are off to an impressive start. They just need to stay healthy.. Remember last year, they started 6-0 then Kalk got Mono and they lost to Nebraska. We can’t have any of that this season (if we can help it)… Ciao..LiO…Peace "We" would be OK with a loss to Nebraska! Lol.. Go Jays!…...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

Like old times on the chamber forum. 🤣 https://web.archive.org/web/20011217235622/http://www.omahachamber.net/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Downtown+Omaha+Construction&number=11&DaysPrune=75&LastLogin= https://web.archive.org/web/20020103064533/http://www.omaha...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166704

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

The Jays are off to an impressive start. They just need to stay healthy..

Remember last year, they started 6-0 then Kalk got Mono and they lost to Nebraska. We can’t have any of that this season (if we can help it)…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)
Replies: 194
Views: 30477

Re: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)

nebugeater wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:06 am
ChadJK wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:51 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:59 pm Same with Village Inn…
Was there anything cooler than showing up to an event in the 1980s with a French Silk pie from Village Inn? lol
No joking - the French silk from HyVee is nothing to pass up.
From what I understand, their pies are still worthy today…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)
Replies: 194
Views: 30477

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 Omaha Cowboy
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 233731

Re: The Omaha World Herald

Reminds me of when the OWH wouldn't call the Arena "Quest Center Omaha".... LOL. *Omaha convention center and arena Yep.. It was absolute silliness. Back when Harold Anderson/W-H wielded power at the highest level in the state of Nebraska..Anderson thought he could do anything he wanted, ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

Moving right along..

Thanks for those pics :thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2026 Weather Thread-
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: 2026 Weather Thread-

Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:39 pm :lol: Why stop there!?
Lol :lol:

Just in time for the streetcar too..

:;):

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2026 Weather Thread-
Replies: 2
Views: 795

2026 Weather Thread-

Just in time for the Mutual of Omaha skyscraper completion..



Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5434715

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

Thanks for posting the update.. Looking great with very good progress. Excellent weather this week will likely put them even more ahead of the game. I need to get back downtown to check this out in person..It’s been 3 weeks since my last “inspection” :thumb: … Ciao..LiO…Peace I do the same thing Co...