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by Omaha Cowboy
Tue May 07, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Abelardo's Mexican - 114 & Center (Ozark BBQ Bldg.)
Replies: 10
Views: 1237

Re: Abelardo's Mexican - 114 & Center (Ozark BBQ Bldg.)

I noticed that too..

I do miss Ozark Smoked Meats though. When they were in their prime, they had some of the best burnt ends I’ve ever tasted...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon May 06, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

That probably was the most stouts Guy has ever tried. But at least you got to try a Red Wine Barrel aged Imperial Stout! (at 12% ABV). My 2500th unique beers check in. image.jpeg In one sitting yes. Ha! Good meeting you, as well, Brian! For a non stout person, you passed the test with flying colors...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat May 04, 2019 10:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Omaha Tap House (Two Locations)
Replies: 64
Views: 12038

Re: The Omaha Tap House (Two Locations)

guy4omaha wrote: Sat May 04, 2019 8:48 pm I am sure glad I attended. It was a great time. Thanks, guys!
Likewise. Let’s make sure it’s not another 2 years before we all drink a beer together :thumb: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat May 04, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Works for me. I will save my Untappd 2500 unique beer check in till then. Anyone want to join us? Sounds great. Saturday 5/4/19 let’s say about 2pm at the Omaha Tap House- Pepperwood. Anyone else is welcome to join us. Paperstacks, will this work for you?... Ciao..LiO...Peace That works for me! Exc...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri May 03, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Hayneedle.com
Replies: 35
Views: 7314

Re: Hayneedle.com

Additional details in the KETV article: https://www.ketv.com/article/hayneedle-lays-off-over-230-employees-at-two-locations/27349486 180 jobs at their call center and 59 at their corporate offices. It sounds like there was some shady stuff with them encouraging employees to burn PTO before the layo...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu May 02, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Hayneedle.com
Replies: 35
Views: 7314

Re: Hayneedle.com

This is some somber news- From the W-H: “Online retailer Hayneedle is laying off 200 workers in Omaha as part of a restructuring, company officials said Thursday. The jobs being eliminated are in the Omaha-based company’s corporate office as well as its call center, and they represent a sizable port...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: OPS High School -- 60th and L
Replies: 57
Views: 7723

Re: OPS High School -- 60th and L

OPS is planning a new elementary/middle (I forget which) school near Fort Crook Road and Childs Road in Bellevue. It's within their boundaries. Chandler View Elementary School at 25th & Chandler is an OPS school. I just don't get how that's okay :what: Interestingly enough, the Ralston School D...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
Replies: 1644
Views: 140690

Re: DISCUSSION: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium

As I said earlier, I think this is a nice sports option “get” for Omaha.. Of course it’s not the top tier league, but from what I’ve read, the level of play is not chopped chicken liver either.. I’m a bit surprised by the lukewarm reception to this news on the forum. But lately, it’s something I’ve...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
Replies: 1644
Views: 140690

Re: DISCUSSION: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium

As I said earlier, I think this is a nice sports option “get” for Omaha.. Of course it’s not the top tier league, but from what I’ve read, the level of play is not chopped chicken liver either.. I’m a bit surprised by the lukewarm reception to this news on the forum. But lately, it’s something I’ve ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Your opinion is yours to hold. Mine is not stupid. Ask you to name a nationally recognized school in the flood plain of west CB. I am a transplant to the area and find that some people's perceptions of Council Bluffs and/or the Iowa side of the Metro are not based on facts or actual data. Agreed.. ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
Replies: 1644
Views: 140690

Re: DISCUSSION: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium

Omaha has been awarded a USL League One soccer franchise to start playing at Werner Park in 2020..

Great get for the Omaha metro :thumb: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed May 01, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

In any case.. It’ll be interesting to see what the official 2020 US Census numbers indicate..Especially for the metro counties on the Iowa side of the river.. Another way to look at it, is least none of those Iowa metro counties lost population from the 2017 to the 2018 estimate.. Cup half full... C...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

I’m still baffled by the slow growth on the Iowa side. Council Bluffs ,rural Pottawattamie and Mills County have economic developments and new housing but apparently not enough to move the needle much. This is what has jumped out at me year after year. Council Bluff side has experience slower than ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Re: Thunderhead Brewing (former Urban Wine)
Replies: 134
Views: 19291

Re: Thunderhead Brewing (former Urban Wine)

Man, I hope Thunderhead can have a long, successful run in this location.. I remember how much I enjoyed Urban Wine in the late 2000’s when it was in its heyday.. As nativeomahan stated earlier in this thread, the interior has a nice, expansive urban feel to it.. Can’t wait to check it out :thumb: ....
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: OPS High School -- 60th and L
Replies: 57
Views: 7723

Re: OPS High School -- 60th and L

I do know that South is projected to be between 2700-2800 students this coming year. And they are trying to figure out how to schedule all the classrooms as they have run out of room. The 2 closest OPS high schools to this new one are South and Bryan High.. So I’d assume some relief for Bryan too.....
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

I’m still baffled by the slow growth on the Iowa side. Council Bluffs ,rural Pottawattamie and Mills County have economic developments and new housing but apparently not enough to move the needle much. This is what has jumped out at me year after year. Council Bluff side has experience slower than ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Some comparative growth numbers for regional CSA’s and MSA’s - Omaha CSA- 2010: 902,041 2018: 978,989 + 76,948 Lincoln CSA- 2010: 324,468 2018: 356,083 + 31,615 Des Moines/Ames CSA- 2010: 722,323 2018: 817,007 + 94,684 Wichita CSA- 2010- 657,230 2018- 680,106 + 22,876 Grand Island MSA- 2010- 81,850...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1254
Views: 194149

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

John Singleton, director of Boyz N The Hood, died today at 51 years old...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: OPS High School -- 60th and L
Replies: 57
Views: 7723

Re: OPS High School -- 60th and L

What schools is this to provide relief for? I guess South, Central, and Burke... Just seems kind of an odd location given there's not too much housing around there. I'm guessing those other schools are being overwhelmed by an increase of people, and this new school will catch all the over-flow from...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Crossroads info
Replies: 33
Views: 6078

Re: Crossroads info

Guest wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:13 pm Image
Ah yes. The Vortex Tower. A minarded pipe dream Omaha Forum favorite..

Never had anything to do with Crossroads however, lol...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2018
Replies: 450
Views: 31017

Re: Nebraska Football 2018

Coyote wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:39 pm Stanley Morgan to the Bengals
Devine Ozigbo to the Saints
Luke Gifford to the Cowboys
That’s a crowded Linebacker room in Dallas..

But I like Luke Gifford and wish him the best with the Cowboys...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2019-2020
Replies: 394
Views: 16088

Re: Creighton Basketball 2019-2020

Two fantastic additions for the Jays :thumb: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)
Replies: 394
Views: 64860

Re: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)

Which would look nice at that location.. Alleviating an eyesore...

CiaoLiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 36
Views: 5153

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

I grew up with Alex and we graduated high school the same year.. I haven’t spoken to him since we were in our college years.. But knowing him, he has never forgotten his roots and always pays homage to the Big O. I graduated in his class (Prep '79) He was making films in HS. It's almost a reunion! ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I think a team needs to sit down and really brainstorm why Westroads works, why Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines work, and why Oak View doesn't entirely work. Then, put together a "game plan" from there. This solution "rush market" is too common. I agree with you’re content ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:44 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New ABC sitcom is set in Nebraska. It's about a couple of city slickers who decide to live the Good Life
Replies: 22
Views: 2522

Re: New ABC sitcom is set in Nebraska. It's about a couple of city slickers who decide to live the Good Life

Maybe it’s the pessimistic in me, but I sense the same old stereotypes will be presented (yawn)- corn, cows, pigs, farms, backwards hickishness etc.. Nebraska could not, possibly, be urban- at ALL right?.. if this ends up being the case, it’ll be a hard pass for me..And I hope it ends up being a fl...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New ABC sitcom is set in Nebraska. It's about a couple of city slickers who decide to live the Good Life
Replies: 22
Views: 2522

Re: New ABC sitcom is set in Nebraska. It's about a couple of city slickers who decide to live the Good Life

Maybe it’s the pessimistic in me, but I sense the same old stereotypes will be presented (yawn)- corn, cows, pigs, farms, backwards hickishness etc.. Nebraska could not, possibly, be urban- at ALL right?.. if this ends up being the case, it’ll be a hard pass for me..And I hope it ends up being a flo...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Im so curious what is going on at Younkers, with these comments here. I hope the best for Oak View, and hope it survives. That’s a very good and appropriate comment..and I’d like to think everyone on our forum feels the same way.. But sometimes I wonder, if some (not ALL, some) of the “dying mall” ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Raising Cane's Omaha
Replies: 125
Views: 21982

Re: Raising Cane's Omaha

My niece & nephew in Cincinnati loved it a few years ago so I tried it. I thought it was pretty good Agreed. I’ve tried Raising Cane’s a few times.. It’s good, but I wouldn’t rate it great,. I’m mystified by all the love for the place, lol,.. Frankly, (and don’t knock ‘em until you’ve actually ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Works for me. I will save my Untappd 2500 unique beer check in till then. Anyone want to join us? Sounds great. Saturday 5/4/19 let’s say about 2pm at the Omaha Tap House- Pepperwood. Anyone else is welcome to join us. Paperstacks, will this work for you?... Ciao..LiO...Peace That works for me! Exc...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 36
Views: 5153

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

Well, we are both pushing AARP membership and are not lucky with women, but you can put Uffda in that group as well. Lol... You're hilarious. There's actually a lot of men in that category. Im thinking, in general, women like a man that overall takes care of them and their needs, but still lets the...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 36
Views: 5153

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

Well, we are both pushing AARP membership and are not lucky with women, but you can put Uffda in that group as well. Lol.. Also, I find myself making multiple inquiries about purchasing additional life insurance and have pretty much cut dairy out of my diet. Important decisions to be made as we’re ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: HyVee Business News
Replies: 366
Views: 161993

Re: HyVee Growth Plans

advcomp2019 wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:21 pm That would good for West Point.
Agreed..

Nice intel nebugeater :thumb: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

guy4omaha wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:51 pm I should be able to make it. A couple obstacles I should be able to work out between now and then.
It’ll be good to see you again guy :thumb: ...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Coyote wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:06 pm Works for me. I will save my Untappd 2500 unique beer check in till then.

Anyone want to join us?
Sounds great. Saturday 5/4/19 let’s say about 2pm at the Omaha Tap House- Pepperwood. Anyone else is welcome to join us. Paperstacks, will this work for you?...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Well, again, everyone has an “opinion” that Oakview will experience death. The latest opinion now is Heartwood Reserve will cause the Oakview Mall demise. The development there, as ita pointed out, won’t have the kinds of options that compete with Oakview necessarily.. Experts within the Omaha retai...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Something is going in there. It was just what I was told. Any progress is better than none at all. Agreed.. There is a faction on our forum that believes the Oakview Mall/Mousetrap is a “dying” retail area. I am not part of that camp. And I hope to see the potential for another Significant anchor t...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Something is going in there. It was just what I was told. Any progress is better than none at all. Agreed.. There is a faction on our forum that believes the Oakview Mall/Mousetrap is a “dying” retail area. I am not part of that camp. And I hope to see the potential for another Significant anchor t...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1311
Views: 493257

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I drove by and was told someone who knows mall management told me it’s going to be half a business mall district and the other half Small shoppes and a small Macy’s. Lemme guess, the Macy's is gonna be a 32-story mixed use skyscraper and they're gonna rename it to "The Shoppes at Oake Viewe Po...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19718

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

I don't think HR P does beer, I offered such for other help here, we need to think of something else for him. Maybe we can take him to Omaha Tap House in Pepperwood for some of the best pub food around :idea: ... Ciao..LiO...Peace I would pay his bill. HR P? We can definitely split the tab. Let us ...