MayDay

I have absolutely no sentimental attachment to "The Jake" or "Jacobs Field" - but the first person who says "The Prog" in my presence will get one serious b!tchslap.

Well they stopped serving their lunch menu in the main dining room on Sundays (aka now entrees are $20+ FOR LUNCH aka no more petit filet with bearnaise for $15). Screw 'em! :x

Welcome to the forum. I used to live in Hudson and spent my time between Akron and Cleveland so I learned to appreciate what Akron has to offer. Now to answer your questions: "Is there anyone willing to really visit Akron?" I live in Cleveland so getting to Akron isn't always practical. "How about visiting some of the dense and diverse neighborhoods" Such as? "Montrose" You're kidding, right? I mean - strip plazas and big box stores show what kind of metropolitan area Akron is? You realize that New Philadelphia has areas like Montrose? "Merriman Valley" Merriman Road is lovely (some friends own homes there) - Merriman Valley is interesting but it's not exactly aesthetically appealing - I mean, the intersection of Portage Path and Merriman? Meh. "pics of and off of The Y Bridge" Of the Y Bridge? I suppose it's interesting. Off the Y Bridge? Um, haven't they had enough jumpers?!? "Portage Lakes" Another lovely area. Someone should snap some photos. "beautiful wooden Indian figure near Fairlawn." Interesting. For about three minutes. Just IMHO. "the traffic on RT 8 or 76 during rush hour" Ah yes, because no other city has traffic comparable to Rt 8 :wtf: I'm not disagreeing with everything you say, and I'd love to see more photos of Akron but unless a forumer lives in said city, it's not always easy to get photos of said city.

"In other words, people give their friends jobs (and people who refer people get thousands of dollars in bonuses at a lot of companies, that's some BS). I'd consider that a subtle form of "discrimination" personally, because you're at an advantage by being in the right networks." Yeeeah, I keep hearing on regular folk losing jobs to the "gay mafia" referrals ALL the time. Besides, if someone refers someone - that completely balances out a lifetime of discrimination! :roll: "I heard the GLBT community tends to push an agenda that's very very liberal and not pro-business." David... I hope you understand that socially liberally and fiscally "liberal" are two different things. I also hope you realize that just like any other group, the gay community is just as diverse as any other. I know investment bankers who are as greedy as it gets to the most bleeding heart Kucinich backers on earth. Just like I can't say all bus boys know how to Windex a table, you can't just slap a one-size-fits-all label on the gay community. God love ya, but please stop posting at 2:30am.

You're talking that "boring white guy" language... :weird:

H#ll, pleated khakis scare ME off!

pope, at my age, I take "dude, bro, etc." as an affirmation that I'm still young, hip and relevant. I don't know that they *mean* it that way, but that's how I take it! :laugh:

"-One of bartenders repeatedly calling me "dude"." That and "Sir" are two things servers/bartenders should not call me if they want a decent tip.

"My sister finally convinved that cheese-head that C-Town is the place to be... either that or he just gave in." What's the saying from My Big Fat Greek Wedding? "The man may be the head of the house, but the woman is the neck and she can turn the head any way she wants". :-D

^It's not his music, it's his voice. Like Tori Amos, an incredibly talented artist whose voice I simply don't enjoy hearing.

Carole - the building on Chester is the Applied Industrial Technologies HQ.

For the record, I'm a gay man who doesn't care for the music of Mika (or Rufus Wainwright). Talented people, but not my cup of tea.

"dirty azz bathrooms" I never thought I'd live to see the day...

Thank you for yet another insightful post.

Maybe to get specialty items but most small towns like this have "suburbanized" their commercial districts (aka Wal-Mart sets up on the outskirts) and thus cars become a necessity to get basics like groceries.

^^Thank god, we can all enjoy the glorious ambience of Duck Island and sample the fine wares of Abbey Market without enduring an increase in people or property values. :roll:

This is where my more delicate sensibilities go out the window and perhaps this is a reflection on my working class upbringing but - give me a f#cking break. Actually, I'll take "world class signage" any day over this delusional tripe.

It's alright, just remember that a lot of places have filters and I'm pretty sure that band's name is a no-no in most workplaces.

If you enjoy the privilege of posting your diatribes on this forum, it's probably best not to mock an Admin. Back on topic, folks.

"sorry mayday i don't have a lapel pin that doubles as a camera" You have failed me, foolish mortal. ;-)

"I don't know, you'll need someone who can speak to the various complexities." I'll see what I can do :-D

"3. Grand Arcade renovation [i think that was since 1991- [b](IIRC, this was the first big spark that turning the WHD into what its become today)[/b]" Grande Arcade was one of the first in the early 90s, but the very first building to be converted into residential in the Warehouse District was the Bradley Building: From warehousedistrict.org: Root-McBride and Bradley Buildings (Cuddell and Richardson, 1884, addition, 1887) 1220 West 6th Street Appearing to be one building, this block, is in reality three separate buildings: the Root-McBride Building (6 bays, 1884), Cobb's Building (2 bays, 1884), and the Bradley Building (5 bays, 1887.) The left half of this complex was built for the Root -McBride Company, at one time one of the pioneer wholesale dry-goods firms in the Midwest (1849-1954.) The building, vacant for many years, was purchased and rehabilitated in 1997 by the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (R.T.A.) and houses their administrative offices. Like the Perry-Payne Building, the Bradley Building is unique because it represents a transitional phase in American architectural technology. The width of the windows in relation to the narrow brick piers is an attempt to create lightness in the structure, which is load-bearing masonry with metal posts. Although not truly Italianate in style, it has some Italianate features such as broad expanses of plate glass windows that are framed by piers with ornate capitals. It is also notable for its elaborate horizontal coursing. Originally six stories, two additional stories were added to the Bradley Building around the turn of the century. In 1985, it was the first building between SoHo in New York City and Printers Row in Chicago to be adapted for mixed use occupancy. Once in danger of being demolished to make room for a parking lot, the Bradley Building is now a testament to the benefits of preservation and was the flagship of the revitalization movement in the District. The building now houses loft apartments, a restaurant, and an improvisational theater. The Root-McBride and Bradley Buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are Cleveland Landmarks."

Naming names isn't necessary. :-)

Not any weirder than certain locally-owned/run clothing stores *cough*West 9th*cough* that can't manage to stick to their posted hours and thus lose out on my business - again. You know what "good intentions" are good for, right? ;-)