[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park Boardwalk and Olympic Baseball in article....

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting commentary in this article the other day. ... as a follow-up to that previous post about that- the writer must not have been in AP recently - or for a long time, but while in Bejing, SOMETHING reminded him

[AsburyPark] Re: BCH - TripAdvisor.com Review

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The full info page for the BCH and all the reviews. Does not help Asbury Park that most reviews were poor. I thought the new owners were a first class operation. What's going on over there? That's were a chamber,

[AsburyPark] Style Rocket: Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many of you have completed your homework? Style Rocket is more than what you see on The Boardwalk; Style Rocket is an Internet business being run from Cookman Avenue. I offer this link for your perusal:

[AsburyPark] Re: So if it's Pizza you want...

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI, Pizza ovens alone do not require a hood system or a fire suppression system. you need a venting system to capture the heat generated by the ovens. Unless you want the newer fast food pizza

[AsburyPark] Re: BCH - TripAdvisor.com Review

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sent the link to Joe. They management should check all the travel sites. Lots of older comments out there. They need to hire someone to do some blogging for them...and to invest in some sod and some flower beds.

[AsburyPark] Style Rocket: Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must admit that I dig the hot, tattoo'd chicks who work there. So that's why us over 45 year old guys go there... Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Re: Clothes Pricing

2008-08-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Allan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nobody has to shop there if they don't want to and time will tell if this business will last.� It is quite possible that someone had a dream and took a risk on Asbury Park.� MM is filling up the boards with stores and

[AsburyPark] Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, fancypaaantz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You think? :) I walked by with two m I've dressed gay before I just got a pair of gay dress sandals the other night in AC. Gay depending who you hang with. I even thought they were crazy. Some women like a sharp

[AsburyPark] Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: every man must have a great pair of shoes...or two. Same for belt, suit , hair. girl (or guy) and car. Personality. I didn't even say cash. Like a firend siad the other day taht her dad told her better off being

[AsburyPark] Asbury Park Hotel and Conference Center......

2008-08-17 Thread oakdorf
A couple interesting notes. 1. Anyone ever see the concepts of the BW on diplay at North Beach? By GP ARchitects Then this one - the Asbury PArk Hotel and Conference Center http://www.diguiseppe.com/design/images/projects/hotels/Asbury%20Park/Title%20Page%20-%20Asbury%20Park.html

[AsburyPark] Asbury Park-ing

2008-08-16 Thread oakdorf
...not much parking in town tonight - if any. Packed. Dan's driveway is looking pretty good. What;s the tally so far on the parking meters? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ *

[AsburyPark] Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rain vs, Weather. Events. Mini G going strong. Maybe theyll have a second one Tonight - Rundgren at Pony, Paramore at CH, Mccloone and Banderia (heading back over) at Supper Club...WB, Paradise Hair, OG, BCH, Downtown all

[AsburyPark] One more before back to AP for the night.....

2008-08-16 Thread oakdorf
- I'm waiting for my other half meanwhile 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:

[AsburyPark] One more before back to AP for the night.....

2008-08-16 Thread oakdorf
- I'm waiting for my other half meanwhile The group is considering the nearby, vacant Convention Hall for a Veda Vision theater, which would use special effects to explain Vedic knowledge, Mr. Quinn said. Mayor Candiano insisted, however, that city landmarks like the Convention Hall

[AsburyPark] Re: Boardwalk is magic tonight

2008-08-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where else would you locate one though?  mini golf that is.  Arn't most, if not all the open space lots already filled up plans?  I guess maybe there are a few left north, near north beach area.

[AsburyPark] Organ....

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
Werner knows all and I thought more $ was raised... One thing about this group - lots of smart people, right, wrong or just watching. Lots of brain power. http://www.gstos.org/asbury.htm - according to their webiste, their need a crew chief for the restoration. In the NY TIMES: New Life for

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ....

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: to buy the parts for the restoration, which will .Thanks, I'm having flash-backs :-( The Organ was not restored, it was futher disassmbled and I'm certain many parts of it have disappeared. The $12K was never

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ - AC .v. AP

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Asbury Park undoubtedly suffered the same fate... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Hall_Auditorium_Organ Werner And when Madonna sells it out November 22 - no one will know about the organ. Or Celine Dion or

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ - AC .v. AP

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
Jun 28, 1942 ... and organ recitals in Convention Hall on Friday and Saturday Just have to get people to come to an Organ Recital in today's world. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ - AC .v. AP

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Convention Hall's organ would be much more usable on a daily basis than Boardwalk Hall's organ. Picture the sounds of the organ spilling out into the Grand Arcade while people stroll through or sit and eat. I was

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ - AC .v. AP

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody remember the bicycle store that used to be on RT. 35 in Eatontown, south of Monmouth Shopping Center? It had a 6 seater bike in the window. It also had a pipe the original peddler. now in long branch

[AsburyPark] Re: Organ - AC .v. AP

2008-08-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mans Brothers! That's it. My brain thanks you Mann's. Then you remember the orange chopper they had Peddler was North where toys r us is today. Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Towers in Today's APP

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, radio881gal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oak - None of what you say has any bearing on what I said. reread what I wrote. I was being nice. Like I said along time ago, it's a for profit co running under the non=profit banner. Lots of these communities

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Towers in Today's APP

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, radio881gal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to ask yourself, why would a nonprofit, affordable housing organization reject a revenue stream? Maureen The same reason some school districts don't have a 5 or 10 year plan to eliminate or reduce their

[AsburyPark] Re: Insult to Injury - Bruce's car goes there

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wake up MM! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame adds NYC location That gives them a place to ship the stones from the Pony and that cinder block wall with Tillie. AP can get his Range Rover

[AsburyPark] Re: STUPID MINI GOLF HOURS

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He knew exactly who you were. yea the idiot aksing the two mexican cleaning the greens if they arew open in my broken spanish. I think I asked them what time it was. Then I just asked them in English. Then another kid

[AsburyPark] Re: Insult to Injury - Bruce's car goes there

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You see that cherry black Charger the guy in the cowboy hat had in front there this weekend. I almost traded him my dog for the car. do that, then I'll trade my dog for your Rover...

[AsburyPark] Re: Insult to Injury - Bruce's car goes there

2008-08-13 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer hinge98@ wrote: Back in 2000, I was in Hannover Germany for the European MTV music awards, and I was wearing my Vaccaro Guitars tee shirt, proudly emblazened with Asbury Park. A rather large group of extremely attractive German women

[AsburyPark] Re: Ocean Decides to Sue Weldon to Ward Other Would-be Crooks

2008-08-12 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, radio881gal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See today's Asbury Park Press: Ocean Twp has hired lawyer Stephen N. Dratch, of Franzblau Dratch (could Cloris Leachman be far off), in Livingston, to sue Weldon for the $64,000 he took from developers, plus damages

[AsburyPark] STUPID MINI GOLF HOURS

2008-08-12 Thread oakdorf
So we get done eating at Vics on this great SUMMER NIGHT. Me, my son, daughter and niece. Hey let' play minigolf We get there at 9 and they are closed. Still people finishing, but closed. Hey..you open? No. Why not - it' the SUMMER and it's 76 f'in degrees? Weekdays we close at 9,

[AsburyPark] PAramount and CH more and more

2008-08-11 Thread oakdorf
getting back to being THE draw for AP. That, the ocean, the beach and bw. THAT will help grow the rest of the city. So maybe you'll wind up with condos or hotels or rooming houses or an apartment building on the ocean. Time will tell. Dickey Betts Great Southern coming 10/9 to the Paramount.

[AsburyPark] Re: Who's in Charge ? (or) The Taxpayers be Damned

2008-08-10 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another example of poor fiscal responsibility and lack of oversight. Not to mention use of public property for private gain. I wondered the same thing. How much is he paying MM in rent? If the truck were moved inside

[AsburyPark] Parking meters not enforced til 8/15 ?

2008-08-08 Thread oakdorf
Noticed a sign last night corner of Asbury Ave and Kingsley - to the effect parking meters enforced beginning 8/15 And those cartoon drawings are coming to life. Looks like some of the figures for the waterpark arrived. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

[AsburyPark] HOw a city can generate revenue...

2008-08-07 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . No amount of glitz, new bars, poor architecture, attraction of people, etc is going to change that. Aside from beach badge sales and the coming parking fees what exactly do you see in direct income to the City?

[AsburyPark] Re: Main St

2008-08-07 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From APP story Seems to me that some smartass real estate guy from NYC has been saying this for a few years. And with that, move the city yard off main and open up the rest of the commercial potential. The meat and more

[AsburyPark] Re: This group has been really quiet lately...

2008-08-04 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Theres lots to discuss too... Wesley Lake: new landscaping looks absolutely beautiful. All the landscaping looks good. (If I can say looks good ) A second ship has been taken off Convention Hall (north side of

[AsburyPark] FOR RENT IN OCEAN TWP

2008-08-04 Thread oakdorf
I have two homes coming up for rent: 1. 2nd and 3rd Floor Apartment (one unit): 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Living rm, galley kitchen, dining rm, rear deck. Central AC/Gas Heat. House being painted etc. $1700/month Yearly Rental. plus utilities. NO DOGS. Roosevelt Ave Avail 8/15. 2. Single Family

[AsburyPark] RECENT CONDO SALES IN AP:

2008-08-04 Thread oakdorf
NORTH BEACH: 1,787 sq ft went for $705,000. Penthouse southwest views 2 Bal. 987 sq ft went for $360,000 orig ask $420,000 Both closed last week as per MLS. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Plane crash in Minnesota

2008-07-31 Thread oakdorf
.private jet crash had some SOSH people on it... Toni Evans, an executive assistant for the SOSH architectural firm in Atlantic City, said at least some of those on board the plane were affiliated with the company, though they were not employees of it. and several employees of

[AsburyPark] Re: a change is gonna come

2008-07-29 Thread oakdorf
Interesting. Years and years ago, I worked at the Green Parrot in Neptune for a few weeks. We had a dress code. First it was a selective cover charge - you'd get a copule tickets for free drinks, then a dress code - no jeans, no sneakers, no hats proper attire. I did that for a few weeks

[AsburyPark] On the BW...

2008-07-25 Thread oakdorf
yesterday noticed they now put a coming soon sign in front of the waterpark boardwalk side. Just the concept pic they had in the window. in front of the spot between 1st and sec is a sign announcing a sculpture contest with a 1,000 first prize. Yahoo!

[AsburyPark] Re: This weekend's pictures

2008-07-25 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The stucco on the fifth ave pav building - the color - in today's sun actually blended with the color of the stone (cream/tan) of the Paramount. While the brick of the original 5th ave pav was real, I just don't

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took the question to mean how much did Asbury Park City make from the event. As I said, just beach badge sales. All you mention went to the State in taxes and to the businesses. Unless you are

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have a quick reference to pictures somewhere of that Ferris Wheel showing clearly some of the city-named cars? This site has a few shots (I have a couple I ahve to find as well) these shots bring you right back to

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -=== The reduced sales tax due to being a UEZ community does not go to the City, it goes to Trenton just like regular sales tax. The funds are then

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf oakdorf@ wrote: ... Getting technical on me. = What have you got? Not enough time in the day

[AsburyPark] Re: If I had the VP of ops job....

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - It is my information that they only remain until October and then they are gone. IS that to cover the temp status - but to return next season - or truly gone for good? Yahoo!

[AsburyPark] Re: If I had the VP of ops job....

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure. Likely to return again pending approval. Unless of course someone remembers if they were approved for a definite period. I am not in love with them and they could be better. But they and the other improvements

[AsburyPark] Market drops 250 - falling home sales...

2008-07-24 Thread oakdorf
Let's see why the market is falling 250... fluff news one day, reality next... 1. Ford loses $8.5 BILLION. 2. Home sales still slow (no kidding) 3. Banks accepted bs mortgages I was in W. Palm for someone Tuesday for business. Had to go sit in courtroom for them. The case(s) prior to the

[AsburyPark] If I had the VP of ops job....

2008-07-23 Thread oakdorf
How to resolve the shipping container issues: Rethink them - either admit they are permanent or just build a real structure. doodles have been done for bathrooms in the past - so I heard. Elimintate them. How? Some of the shops on the boardwalk simply take up more space then they need. They

[AsburyPark] Re: If I had the VP of ops job....

2008-07-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4th ave pavilion (mm could move their offices to the 2nd floor of either or both of those pavilions and open up the ground floor for retail in 4th and fill that gap in the flow of the boardwalk... eliminate a dead zone)

[AsburyPark] Top 100 Retailers...

2008-07-23 Thread oakdorf
AP has SEVEN of them FOUR are real retailers (two of them food) THREE of them are Internet related - so if you have access to the net, a way to pay and a place to ship to - they're everywhere. 7-11 Family Dollar Rite Aid McD's Amazon ITunes QVC Within 5 miles: Almost all the rest on the

[AsburyPark] Re: Behind the Blue Screen at Roadtrip 7

2008-07-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, sandpiper15 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint dapawprint@ wrote: The Host Hotel was The Berkeley, I assume there were similar taxes collected there. I may have missed this, but was there ever a reason given for

[AsburyPark] Re: Carousels Make A Comeback

2008-07-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where did the Palace Ferris Wheel go? And the cars that were named after NJ cities? Last time I recall, most of them are or were sitting in storage at Sitars par 3 Twinbrook in Tinton Falls.

[AsburyPark] Parking Lots

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
How come the lots weren't opened this weekend? Tough to find parking - especially if you just wanted to run and get something on the BW. Almost had a spot yesterday in front of McCloones around 4:30 - one of those big black suvs with NY personalized plates and a london paris asbury sticker almost

[AsburyPark] A couple things before the day gets going....

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
1. Roadtrip weekend: Interesting to see how the area where the event was being held was blocked from general view. yes, some people will be offended but life must go on. Doesn't seem like that long ago, but it was, when the city held one of the first gay/lesnian parades on the bw and there weren't

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park Metal Container Shops

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
- in Long Branch you can see what extreme building conveysthe beach is only for some people...for example. While the shops in LB (and AP) may be for some people - the beaches aren't and won't be. I've sat in the middle of Pier village on the beach - and it's probably the most

[AsburyPark] Re: A couple things before the day gets going....

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . There was also a Boardwalk Update flyer available at those horrible white boxes with blue roofs (the info boxes) thanks, I didn't bother reading the flyers, I missed the duck, again.

[AsburyPark] WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR RENT IN AP

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
UEZ ZONE. RIDGE AVE off ASBURY AVE Almost 4,000 sq ft can divide 2 overhead doors. Available immediately. Call David @ 732-539-2914 Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your

[AsburyPark] Re: PARKING METERS.......read first sentence carefully

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My suggestion was that their lots have numbered spaces as well and if the system could handle it, report the parking revenue from those spots and enter into some revenue sharing agreement. Think alike. I was

[AsburyPark] Superintendent Salaries

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
...my favorite from the stories in the Press this weekend: I took a reduction in pay (former AP middle school principal) The new Super in Ocean Gate about $105k to be the super of s system with only 100 kids. That's $1k per kid for a super. Toms River Super: a bit over 220k in salary and

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking Lots

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry my wife almost backed into you. She didn't. But if I knew it was you... JSMC seems to have a problem lately with staph. Make it official and get Jersey Plates. Apparently that bumper sticker wasn't good enough.

[AsburyPark] MM looking for VP Operations...

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
THIS is the direction the BW is going. Read the Job Description for the VP of ops. They also have positons for Greeters for Wesley Grove and other events. Greeters need a valid Real Estate Lic. They're brining it all under one corp umbrella. Read it a couple times. VP: VP, Operations Madison

[AsburyPark] Re: Fireworks

2008-07-21 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Bevacqua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I the only one that has a problem with a major fireworks display happening at 11:00 p.m.? I think that's entirely too late, special event or no special event. Maybe I'm just getting old. They want to keep

[AsburyPark] Re: PARKING METERS.......read first sentence carefully

2008-07-19 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ..when visitors to beachfront will begin paying for parking. does that mean residents have free parking ? _Parking Meters Ready In City_ I got a question - How is MM/Partners going to manage THEIR parking spaces? Will

[AsburyPark] Re: Maybe I am glad that I will never have kids!

2008-07-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The duck is like having a real kid! In my next life, I'm coming back as a duck. Now if I only believed. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Re: asbury tower

2008-07-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: im not sure of this 100% but i believe the new facade of asbury tower is starting to be installed... at the top of the building i noticed a new darker yellow, maybe tan or brown, precast brick facade... The north west

[AsburyPark] Re: Appearance of Pavillions this summer versus last summer

2008-07-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, nobepeymay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...my feeling is that most people would feel that the pavillions looked tired prior to the renovation and they look better today? Maybe someone can start a survey on this?..it would be interesting to see the

[AsburyPark] Re: Appearance of Pavillions this summer versus last summer

2008-07-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, nobepeymay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, New Beetoap newbeetoap@ wrote: Ok, look at these I took about three or four years ago http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/cards/c14.htm Better - or worse?

[AsburyPark] Re: This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-17 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, rook782 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lockers would be great for day trippers to use who come in by train. I think it would also help to increase the numbers of tourists per day. No need for parking spaces for these folks either. I really think when

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tell that to Snooky every time I do a walk through. Here's how I got some trees from Snooky... About 8 years ago, someone from Deal/West Long Branch was going to lose their house. They were selling everything - from the cigar

[AsburyPark] No Ducks on the Boardwalk

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
Make a great sign or t-shirt Guess the signs now have to read No Pets. I may come down just to see the duck... Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings:

[AsburyPark] Re: 1st Ave. Pavilion Stairs

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
I believe we are to get something extra from the use of those spaces on a temporary basis. wheeled units are temporary - running power, water and sewer lines is not. the city used to LEASE OUT the green spaces. Mini-golf spaces on the boardwalk were leased out - I don't recall - but it

[AsburyPark] Re: Tourism and Asbury Park

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, jwkeady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends of Asbury Park: Sit on the boardwalk and watch ofr 5 minutes or 5 hours what people do- what they look at, where they stop and MORE importantly, WHERE they spend their money. You can do the same in the mall,

[AsburyPark] Re: Has anybody read this story about Belmar and tourism?

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Small minds. They're happy that they got rid of renters. The bungalows are gone. The playland and mini-g are gone. Most of the beer-drinking front yard blow-up pools are gone. Many of the buyers - were from SI or other

[AsburyPark] Re: Has anybody read this story about Belmar and tourism?

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer hinge98@ wrote: Mayor writes of Guidos,' SI girls Belmar newsletter jabs visitors BY FRAIDY REISS • COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU • JULY 16, 2008 He should be more concerned

[AsburyPark] Re: IT'S COMING -----OH NO!!!!!

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, denise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you imagine going back to school on the first day ---no bookbag,pencil, pen, notebook.  Spanky did you do your homework.  No Mrs. Crabtree I didn't have a pencil     (dating myself)     This is a great project

[AsburyPark] A couple more shots of the boardwalk in the early / mid 80's

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
I haven't cleaned these up yet jsut out there: 1. shots of palace and empress front railings... http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/notclean/epson019.jpg 2. About 1987 shots of 3rd Ave Pav (the red roof Tami's Pizza- mario - remember?) and for chuckie and others - the front view from the beach of

[AsburyPark] Re: IT'S COMING -----OH NO!!!!!

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I teacher, I've always been advised by my administrators that the district was responsible for basic supplies for all students. Most students came with their own, but by law we had to provide for those who could not. In

[AsburyPark] Re: convention hall work seems to be stalled?

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: also im not sure about other people's opinions of this, but im not a huge fan of the stage thats currently set up on the beach in front of convention hall nor the lighting theyve attached to the building. the arthur

[AsburyPark] Re: IT'S COMING -----OH NO!!!!!

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not picking apart your email so much as commenting that the school system should be supplying those items. You get a gold star for your efforts. And this is a great place to post stuff. you never know who or how or in what form

[AsburyPark] This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
If you come to the beach with your family and you want to do stuff al day and can't afford or don't want to stay oversomeone sent this question in. When you can answer YES to it, they you get it what tourism is all about. THE QUESTION: My family and I are planning on visiting your beach

[AsburyPark] Re: This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Our studies show that people don't like to shop where there are bathrooms nearby...' Werner I got six of those this weekend. Why me? They don't have those in long branch either. The bathrooms are inside the

[AsburyPark] Re: IT'S COMING -----OH NO!!!!!

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Private email asks: I didn't mean it to be private ): Just back from my new bike route via Ralph's and orange cream Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Re: This is what a tourist would want ....

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: o People who like to walk near the beach will walk, but people who came to  walk the boardwalk for a good summer night may leave shortly once they find out theres nothing there... Those restrooms are toilets - not

[AsburyPark] Re: Exit 102 - The Movie

2008-07-16 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is fliming NOW in Asbury Park - No One Noticed? Check out this Flickr Page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr4jazz/ I was there tonight. It's a 7 or 10 minute trailer of the real thing I was told they are

[AsburyPark] Re: Hi - Questions

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
--5th ave pav 1979 http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/cards/5th-Ave-1979.gif 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

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park on the MOVE

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: \ From whom do you think the goyum buy their crosses from? Priest: 100 crucifixes please Vendor: mit or mitout the jesuses? The funny part of the xmas trees was my firend's brother went to Brooklyn to buy a trailer of

[AsburyPark] Re: 1st Ave. Pavilion Stairs

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
--- You might forget a couple things about the first ave pav - 1. There was a ramp that ran about 30 south of the building to the second floor and the middle of the building had public restrooms and a stairwell, lifeguard storage room and electric room and a couple garbage rooms. I know,

[AsburyPark] Re: 1st Ave. Pavilion Stairs

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
1. in between 3rd ave pav and new water park, the handicap ramp onto the rear deck also sits about 6 feet into the boardwalk ramps... 2. Someone has to get rid of the portable booths. Why a white booth with blue roof out in front of Mccloone's - same for the ticket booths. Maybe something

[AsburyPark] Re: 1st Ave. Pavilion Stairs

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I for one am somewhat pleased how the bw is turning out. There will always be time to fine tune it. Ratables, ratables, ratables. I second it. It is, and will be, impressive. Yahoo!

[AsburyPark] Re: Why AP is coming back.

2008-07-15 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No other community nearby has the assets available and in place to do that in this region to the extent that Asbury Park could. exactly. And room for more. Lots more. The trick will be to develop it - correctly

[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 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] 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!

[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] 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

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