I am the pedaler. Realize first, that I have no reason to lie on my web page. I put down the facts the way that I see them. I came here with the very best of intentions of starting and keeping my business here. I don't know where the demand originated; just that the police were the ones sent down to inform me. Terry Reidy had told me of the bike lane coming very soon, and I had the word (with plenty of witnesses) of Mark Kinmon and Amir Berkovitz that my rentals would not have a problem on the boards. I even told them that the reason I needed to know was that I was looking to invest in an entire new fleet of bikes. So, on their word (obviously unofficial in AP), I spent $14,000.00 for that new fleet. Jim Bruno was the one intimidated by gang of youths, with lights out, on "his boardwalk" (which he hasn't been on since); and vowed never to feel that way again. Furthermore, if the Partners had no knowledge of the impending troubles with the city, why did they specifically put a rider in my (illegal) lease for the '06 season. I don't blame them for that, after all, they already had the knowledge that the city has the potential to spite itself. But, In went on the word of city officials at the highest levels; only to be screwed, and then ostracized. And anyone up there can attest to the lack of security on both ends. Don't get me wrong, the police were very good with response, once they were called. The partners security was however, particularly in '06, useless. Furthermore, I realize, as should you, that those defending the city and partners have their self serving reasons to do so; but are by no means representative of the truth. I offer proof for my words. There are plenty of records, documentation, photos, and videos, not to mention the current status of the city, to prove what I say is the truth. If you've read my web page, that only scratches the surface of my gripes; I've gone easy on the partners there, and put the blame, deservedly so, on the City. But believe you me, the partners are incompetent and, in fact, evil in their own right. But you don't need me to tell you that. I am eager to partake in this and other discussions; so you don't need to speculate about my position. I will offer it honestly, as I see it. Robert
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Allan Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I wonder who made the demand. I think the city holds more responsibility in this. Partners brought a business to the boardwalk. If the city demamded him to close that is not the responsibility of partners. The counsilman should not be annoyed that there is a bike shop on the boradwalk but the real question is why is there so little pollice / security on the boardwalk. I do not know what partners has to provide but the city should have police in addition. I see it as the city driving away a business. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: dfsavgny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:24:54 PM > Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park Bike Pedaler - Worth Quoting > > --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com, Allan Peterson <nnjallans1@ ...> > wrote: > > > > Who made this demand? > > > > Are you hoping it's JK? Iknow he tried to get abike lane but it was > shot down. > > Does no one see the bigger picture here? itis bigger than bikes on the > bw. It is the failure of the bw. Did I read that Gertrude Hawk won't be > back either? Lights out on the bw. Lights out on Grand across from > Library Square I don't know how long? JCP&L. That's the answer. I heard > that from the dais at a council meeting. How bout this is your city > that you have been elected to run? How about the buck stops here? > Always ready for photo ops and faux landings. Is the redevelopment just > hype? It is or it isn't. Prove its not. > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/Y2tolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
