[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread kumitetoday
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The circuit was eliminated when the sewer plant was built - > eliminating the circuit and Ocean Ave. > dont worry, the circuit is still there and there's no cover charge Friday and Saturday night. :oP ( it will take abou

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread charlie
There are differenves between restoring a building, and restoring someting to the point where it becomes more of a musem then a functional restored building. We want these places to be used, not looked at. Hope what i'm trying to say is coming out right, and not taken the wrong way!

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread charlie
"I believe when Bradley created the town, Ocean Ave was two-way. Seems they are just returing the road to the original state making it hostorically correct. " Not sure who said this, Allen? I think thats what the cut and paste said. So if history is correct, Ocean ave. was a two way

[AsburyPark] Re: Thumbs DOWN on the city website

2007-05-31 Thread 2fine4u
Why didn't they give YOU, a contract? You seem perfect for it! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.qscend.com/content/36/default.aspx > > They even have AP as a "featured" Muni client. > > While asburyboardwalk.com may not look so professional

[AsburyPark] Re: where'd everyone go?

2007-05-31 Thread 2fine4u
And I'll strip to that! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" wrote: > > > > I'll strip to that! > > > > great a bunch of middleage or older guys staring at each one other and > one girl. > > To Sandy Hook with y

[AsburyPark] Re: where'd everyone go?

2007-05-31 Thread 2fine4u
ROTFLMAO! I'm glad everyone has a sense of humor! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "asburycouple" > wrote: > > > > Let's compromise - nude bike paths... > > You'll finally get cited by the police. For not wearing a

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Gary Wien
On May 31, 2007, at 2:48 PM, Allan Peterson wrote: I believe when Bradley created the town, Ocean Ave was two-way. Seems they are just returing the road to the original state making it hostorically correct. Somehow I think the cars today might be traveling just a bit faster th

[AsburyPark] New poll for AsburyPark

2007-05-31 Thread AsburyPark
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the AsburyPark group: Are you satisfied with the new Paramount entrance/ courtyard? o Yes, it looks nice! o No, i liked the old one! To vote, please visit the following web page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/surveys?id

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > And MASS transit should be > cheaper. > I take the SI Ferry everyday. Best ride in town and it's free (you pay to park). Runs round the clock. Last night I had to work late and was on the 2:30 AM. Packed with people. M

[AsburyPark] Re: and on bicycles in Asbury - death by a fish wagon and more.

2007-05-31 Thread Hinge
Too bad our country doesnt really respect or promote bicycling anymore. Just like AP happily gave away it's boardwalk history, it also could care less about promoting and encouraging bicycling in a city that claims to be "bicycle friendly" I think the drug dealers on bikes are the only ones who

[AsburyPark] Re: and on bicycles in Asbury - death by a fish wagon and more.

2007-05-31 Thread Hinge
Too bad our country doesnt really respect or promote bicycling anymore. Just like AP happily gave away it's boardwalk history, it also could care less about promoting and encouraging bicycling in a city that claims to be "bicycle friendly" I think the drug dealers on bikes are the only ones who

[AsburyPark] and on bicycles in Asbury - death by a fish wagon and more.

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
Little known that many bicycle races were held in AP back in the late 1890's 1. SOME LIVELY BICYCLE RACES AT ASBURY PARK (1893). Rain Made the Track Heavy and Prevented Fast Time or Record Racing -- The Champion Secures Two Events, but Was Too Heavily Handicapped in the Mile Event -- Riding i

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
> of their cars. And I say this as I pick up a new SUV. > And a new credit card to keep it tanked up for your jaunts to NYC and home to AP? MASS TRANSIT at it's best yesterday. The best thing ever happened to me. On the way to the Met Game last night the turnpike was backed out to the parkway.

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
> of their cars. And I say this as I pick up a new SUV. > And a new credit card to keep it tanked up for your jaunts to NYC and home to AP? MASS TRANSIT at it's best yesterday. The best thing ever happened to me. On the way to the Met Game last night the turnpike was backed out to the parkway.

[AsburyPark] Stand Up For Asbury! Asbury Park Press Article

2007-05-31 Thread Paul Vail
Asbury police chief testifies at rescue mission hearing 40-BED HOMELESS SHELTER Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 05/31/07 BY NANCY SHIELDS COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU Post Comment ASBURY PARK — Some of the services a gospel rescue mission wants to provide homeless men at a shelter could be good,

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It was discovered that 1-way traffic works better. Because the design of the other roads > and their interactions supports a counter-clockwise flow with less conflicts. > I would think 1-way would work better and would

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Allan Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe when Bradley created the town, Ocean Ave was two-way. Seems they > are just returing the road to the original state making it hostorically correct. >

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > During the summer months, riding along Ocean Ave from Avon to Belmar is no fun at all > because the cars have very little respect or awareness for the bicyclists. How about this one? Eric Ng, 22, December 1, 2006, struck

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread charlie
Belmar for example has the "buffer zone" too. However, they dont line it off. When you box it in with lines it gives the illusion that it is to be used or something else!! Belmars ocean ave is much larger on the beach side, do to the parking spaces having the buffer zone behind them. Wh

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Was OA always one way? I thought I saw photos from the 1930's showing > two-way traffic. > = No it was "originally" 2-way in the days of horse and buggy, and also wider d

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> People who don't ride their bikes really don't understand what we cyclists have to deal > with. > Ghost Bikes. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Asbury

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Hinge
Yeah, and bikes are allowed on boardwalks in plenty of places...including Wildwood in South Jersey. And yes, people ride on Ocean Ave...and I can tell you from decades of experience in doing so that it can be a nightmare for cyclists. People who don't ride their bikes really don't understand wh

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Allan Peterson
I believe when Bradley created the town, Ocean Ave was two-way. Seems they are just returing the road to the original state making it hostorically correct. - Original Message From: dfsavgny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:24:01 PM Sub

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Allan Peterson
I don't believe Asbury Pedler was kicked out, rather I think he left. Bikes are not allowed on the boards in other towns and people ride on Ocean Ave and it seems to work. - Original Message From: Hinge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:1

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The Sewer Plant did not eliminate the Circuit, it only moved its end > point. The Circuit (as I am discussing it) is the design and concept > of a large counter-clockwise loop at the beachfront. > > Working with and ac

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Hinge
I've seen the same thing that Werner is mentioning, and it's definitely trouble in the making. It's also bad for cyclists like myself who mistakenly think it's a bike lane. Keep in mind, they paved and painted the whole arean in a hurry, I believe because of MM. I also think the corner of Asbur

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the bike lane is what's causing it to be congested. After pulling out of my parking spot, i found myself driving in the bike lane for a few feet! Nothings wrong with the bike lane, it's a good idea, most towns ha

Re: [AsburyPark] Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread charlie
"Sadly, Asbury Park's Ocean Avenue has been transformed into nothing different from Belmar, Bradley Beach or Ocean Grove. A narrow, congested strip of road that has no character other than to be - a road." I don't know if id go that far to compare the new Ocean ave. to other near by t

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
John Stoneman has the best on the circuit. I had used it in the past, but here's his site. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/STONEMANGUITARS/circuit.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Ind

Re: [AsburyPark] Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread Allan Peterson
Why don't you take a poll on this issue - Original Message From: wernerapnj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:38:44 AM Subject: [AsburyPark] Ocean Avenue Now that Ocean Avenue is taking shape it becomes more and more of a disappointment.

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The circuit was eliminated when the sewer plant was built - > eliminating the circuit and Ocean Ave. > The Sewer Plant did not eliminate the Circuit, it only mo

[AsburyPark] Re: This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge.

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
y, let's sell the beachfront'. > > Werner >don they can still sell the beach. don't u think MM will try to monetize the boardwalk itself and beach. they can a couple vendor carts or "temp" booths in the middle of the boards. Even those islands are wide enough to hold a couple flea markets or vendo

[AsburyPark] Re: This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge.

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
Re: This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge. > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" wrote: > > Many things in this city are amateur hour. =

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread oakdorf
The circuit was eliminated when the sewer plant was built - eliminating the circuit and Ocean Ave. I know a couple people who should be happy now you can drive south on Ocean Ave, because the did drive south when you weren't supposed to. Alcohol has that effect. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To

[AsburyPark] Re: This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge.

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "rook782" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This Town Needs an Enema! Calling Dr. Sorge, Dr. Sorge. > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" wrote: > > Many things in this city are amateur hour. ==

[AsburyPark] Ocean Avenue

2007-05-31 Thread wernerapnj
Now that Ocean Avenue is taking shape it becomes more and more of a disappointment. Asbury Park had always prided itself for being forward looking and progressive. The look and feel of Ocean Avenue was the embodiment of that ideal. A broad, grand boulevard providing a spacious parrallel to the