[AsburyPark] Asbury Park ?

2008-07-14 Thread wernerapnj
100 years ago they understood planning, why not now? ( http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/10537.html ) ...they wished to affirm their confidence in Chicago's future while still contending that there were costs and even dangers in simply letting current trends continue The Plan

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park ?

2008-07-14 Thread wernerapnj
Self-interested speculation?... quality rather than quantity...? Perhaps Asbury Park, Asbury Partners and MM need a history lesson. from the Chicago Plan website ... there was too much ugliness and squalor. The planners blamed this condition on uncontrolled development and

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park ?

2008-07-14 Thread Mark Mark
First people said no one will come to Asbury. Now its there is grid lock because too many people are coming to Asbury. My coworkers who visited asbury could not believe all the events that were going on. Yup they had to drive around to find parking near North Beach, but they also paid $150/cple

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park ?

2008-07-14 Thread Mark Mark
(Con't) they paid $150/cple to eat at Salt Water.  They loved it and raved about how much asbury has progressed. They are planning on going back this weekend.   I like the way the pavilions look. Could they be better? Sure. Am I going to complain..nope. The people are coming and everyone is

[AsburyPark] Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
My wife actaully stopped with me twice on Sunday in AP. REd Rasberry Ralph's Ice (at 1pm) and Peanut Butter at 10 pm. If anyone could top that, let me know. Now that's one for the record books. A sunday morning bike ride from Ocean Twp and down the boardwalk. Stops along the way - Motif,

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-14 Thread Heshy
Just what are the powers that be planning to put into the Casino carousel house (now that they have it all gated up)? A farmer's market? A petting zoo? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [AsburyPark] Traffic Circulation and parking ...again

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
On some level, I was happy to be struggling to find a parking spot on the beach front in Asbury Park. Shades of the old circuit. Bring 'em on. May they have to walk from Main Street to the boards as they used to in Belmar. In a message dated 7/13/2008 11:58:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-14 Thread Jack Pitzer
That's where the farmers market was to be located, but apparently it still isn't ready and hasn't received approvals yet. In my opinion, the Carousel Farmers Market, located in the Casino walkway, has been a huge letdown so far. Plus, the city is advertising the one on main on the city ad

Re: [AsburyPark] Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
Dave, Do you think there is a market for Brennan's (Monmouth Rd.) to open a deli here. Hooked on their vodka sauce and rice pudding. In a message dated 7/14/2008 11:16:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It may be slow going - things will fail and things will

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Heshy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just what are the powers that be planning to put into the Casino carousel house (now that they have it all gated up)? A farmer's market? A petting zoo? Werner. Yahoo! Groups Links

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Do you think there is a market for Brennan's (Monmouth Rd.) to open a deli here. Hooked on their vodka sauce and rice pudding. Well, Brennan's is lsightly different now. Ross left Brennan's and now has all

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Do you think there is a market for Brennan's (Monmouth Rd.) to open a deli here. Ralph's ice is like a deli and cheaper. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web,

[AsburyPark] Annual back to School Block Party

2008-07-14 Thread denise
Good afternnoon all   I am reaching out to all.  We need help.  We need help securing funds/supplies for the annual back to school party for the children of Asbury Park.  This will be our third year The first and second year having been a great success.   The past two years we had 

Re: [AsburyPark] Traffic Circulation and parking ...again

2008-07-14 Thread charlie
This past Saturday should leave no doubts regarding the validity of my criticisms of the traffic circulation and parking design in the beachfront. It was total grid lock.   I wasn't there, but I have a very good idea of what you're talking about.  I'll agree, because i've seen what

[AsburyPark] Orange Creme

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
For lunch today at Ralph's. And I thought marriage was confusing. Try picking a favorite flavor. Looks like theyr'e shooting a video at the Pony now or are about to. A few old cars lined up getting ready. Sounds like it will be later on today Yahoo!

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread charlie
The Empress remodeling was started before the redevelopment deal. The stucco on the West side came first. Then the redevelopment plan required approvals for the East side. The TRC and Planning board wanted it restored to a look more in keeping with its original design. Those terms were not

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now the building is another classic 60s icon badly remodeled with a stucco overcoat. The stucco is rough - in the day time. Can't beat it night. The lighting is great. Old shots. I'll find better ones

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- an example of what it WAS on the front. This is what was stuccoed over on the rear from what I recall. It's open. It's clean. They pay taxes. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2461052372_a082667a2e.jpg?v=0 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

[AsburyPark] Former butcher returns to roots ‘down the shore'

2008-07-14 Thread Traderdube
Former butcher returns to roots ‘down the shore’ Geldzahler and his partners own a section of this block on Cookman Avenue in downtown Asbury Park, where fashionable shops and restaurants have opened. Geldzahler and his partners own a section of this block on Cookman Avenue in downtown

Re: [AsburyPark] Former butcher returns to roots =?windows-1252?Q?=91down_the...

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
Nice positive article and picture of Cookman Ave. Thanks. Easier to read here _http://tinyurl.com/5f5pu2_ (http://tinyurl.com/5f5pu2) I had hopes for a butcher shop and Kewish Deli, though. In a message dated 7/14/2008 5:11:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AsburyPark] Former butcher returns to roots =?windows-1252?Q?=91down_the...

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
Jewish Deli In a message dated 7/14/2008 5:31:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice positive article and picture of Cookman Ave. Thanks. Easier to read here _http://tinyurl.com/5f5pu2_ (http://tinyurl.com/5f5pu2) I had hopes for a butcher shop and Kewish Deli,

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread charlie
here are a few more. http://homepage.mac.com/peterlucia/noweverthen/asbury/ap1.1fold/empres1.jpg

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread charlie
an example of what it WAS on the front. This is what was stuccoed over on the rear from what I recall. It's open. It's clean. They pay taxes. All true. Of course. 

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: an example of what it WAS on the front. This is what was stuccoed over on the rear from what I recall. All I know is one my first nights out after a few years of marriage, someone dragged me around- Phoneix, then

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 7/14/2008 6:29:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 2)And here (imagine a world without google - watch what you writeyou'd think these stories are just bullshit...you can't write hollywood scripts this good...)

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/14/2008 6:29:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Shep rarely gets enough credit for that 1999 leap of faith. IMO I would of lept as well- but no one would hand me about $500k i needed to leap and then another

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread dapawprint
I agree with your humble opinion Mario. There are very few business owners in Asbury Park who remove carpet stains and paint walls within their business, I have personally observed Shep doing both. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/14/2008

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-14 Thread Jack Pitzer
I keep hearing rumors that the Empress is very upset with MM's build up of the first ave. pavillion, which effectively ruined most of the view from their premium ocean view rooms. Can anybody confirm this? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with

[AsburyPark] Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread John Lorenzo
It has gotten too crowded TOO fast! Bikes are now banned after 12 Noon on the boardwalk! Not even at night or after 6PM. 6AM - 12 Noon ONLY. The beach was packed this past weekend even with the water being too rough to swim. The restaurants now in Asbury Park simply blow away anything in Ocean

[AsburyPark] Re: Traffic Circulation and parking ...again

2008-07-14 Thread John Lorenzo
Its that light going into the Boardwalk off the right at the end of Lake Street ... its a killer ... seen it first hand as I was on the observation deck of Wesley Grove July 4 seeing the gridlocked cars going through that light for the fireworks. Rumors have it that parking lot by the Casino

[AsburyPark] No dogs on the boardwalk

2008-07-14 Thread kbevacqua
Any thoughts about the new rule in effect completely banning dogs from the boardwalk? The bike cop that gave me a heads up that warnings would start as of last Monday, 7/7, said that people had complained about dogs (I did witness one mess right in the middle of the boardwalk one evening that

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, John Lorenzo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has gotten too crowded TOO fast! Bikes are now banned after 12 Noon I just got bike from my night time trip to ralph's. A cop told two people with dogs to leave and a kid on a bike I think after 9 pm it should

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread Jack Pitzer
I absolutely agree that bikes should be allowed after 9 pm, but only on weekdays. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, John Lorenzo johnmenc@ wrote: It has gotten too crowded TOO fast! Bikes are now banned after 12 Noon

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-14 Thread jandlinap
--- There is a huge reason why AP is coming back... and noone wants to say that its the people who have in recent years made an investment in buying homes... its those that have gone to the downtown...and made an investment. The beach and the boardwalk have always been here... 3 years

[AsburyPark] Bennies cede valuable Monmouth to SNJ. Hoagie or Sub?

2008-07-14 Thread Mario
Bennies in the film cede to South Jersey some valuable territory in Monmouth County.Here http://tinyurl.com/5b29g7 http://tinyurl.com/5b29g7 or below. You can comment at Steve's film blog.North Jersey or South? A Search for the Line By ROBERT STRAUSS, July 13, 2008 STEVE Chernoski grew

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 7/14/2008 9:49:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Surprised MM hasn't put in SOH = standard operating hours. I would. I did it when I was there - regardless of weather i the summer. SOH are S.O.P. even at Collingwood Flea Market. **Get

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SOH are S.O.P. even at Collingwood Flea Market. did that as well. Ever see a jewish kid selling xmas trees and homemade wreaths? I need pickles. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 7/14/2008 9:49:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Surprised MM hasn't put in SOH = standard operating hours. Coincidentally, I ran into two out-of-town friends around 6 tonight. The were on Sunset, headed to the boardwalk. When I mentioned the crods

[AsburyPark] Re: Deja Vu: Delayed Construction

2008-07-14 Thread radio881gal
That's right, Mario. We don't even have to revert to the legally adopted version of the plan. Whew, worked out for the citizens this time. Eat your hearts out, legal team... Maureen --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Mario [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's deja vu all over again. -- Yogi Berra

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-14 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: at 8 30 ralphs, pottery, style was closing around 9, eddie ice cream, cuban were open - as were salt water, biggies, tooles and b. bar. not bad actually - more then ever opened. And Im sure once the bars are open on the bw, there will