Blue Line

Could you tell me a bit about Maribelle's Tavern? I rode past it on my bike, a couple months ago, and it's really on its own. I can imagine that it'd be really nice to sit by the front windows and watch the sunset. --- Oh, and I'd recommend Terry's Turf Club in Linwood on Eastern Ave. BEST burgers in the region. Incredible beer selection. Wonderful neon everywhere.

That sounds like a pipe dream mentality. Cincinnati isn't the only city not have control over their own utilities, succumbing to deals with suburban towns, and losing the battle against sprawl. The dream of migration to the city and it's core is unrealistic because you'll still see an out flux from the city to the suburbs, suckling on existing infrastructure, and providing little need for these outlying areas to develop without neighboring (or in this case, remote) utilities. Utilities are a major proponent of sprawl. As ragerunner stated, "All you can build is what a well and septic on the property can handle", if you don't provide fodder that encourages sprawling development. Of course it's a great move for Cinti Water Works, but I think Cincinnati itself comes out of it a loser.

Not sure if this is permitted, but I have 2 student guest tickets for the November 22nd UC vs. Pitt game. I am no longer able to attend the game, so I'm selling them for $12 each to cover online processing fees. If you're interested, shoot me a PM.

N*E*R*D presents "Clones". You and Cincinnatus should chill sometime. Maybe he can beat the extra N out of ya.

Is it? Yes, the city is getting some chump change for the deal, but doesn't this just encourage more sprawl? Of course the City doesn't care about the sprawl, but we should. And yes, it's already out of hand and beyond repair. Does that mean we shouldn't blink an eye?

Well, I checked Hertz's website as well as Alamo's digs. The Prius didn't show up on any of my searches...unless they have different availability through their phone service. And to answer the comment about emissions, I'm after fewer emissions as well as efficiency. Additionally, the only way I'll ever own an automobile again is if older models may someday be retrofitted for electric power. Of course, living in Cincy and mooching off coal power, nothing's entirely efficient.

Anyone try to jump off lately?

^This is HUGE. Groundbreaking and historically significant. I can see this really making some much needed things happen.

It appears that I'll have no luck here in Cincinnati. I may have to wait a couple years.

^I wonder if, in some cases, that makes it more likely that some buildings can be salvaged and protected from the elements.

I'm just wondering if there are any car rental companies that currently offer hybrids. I'd like to drive to a few small towns in the region for fun, but I absolutely refuse to use a regular auto. No interest here to pollute anymore than is needed, joyrides and all. Carpooling is fine, but I'd definitely like to see if this option is available.

From wikipedia:

^To me, Corryville is a tragedy for this and many other reasons. It's really too late to turn back.

Oh, and the photos from the street make Toledo's station look like a county jail or a police station.

When the train comes in to Toledo's station, you can't see anything from most of the train car windows at all--a brick wall. It was the most disappointing stop on my trip from Erie, PA to Chicago.

It's a beautiful mall with no future.

Oh, if only land was allowed to return to nature in some areas, especially along highways.

^No, I was listing some of the things I've enjoyed about Northside. Sorry. Now I see how that could have been mistaken.

^Or Crossroads Community Church North.

A-ha, apartment #2.

I gotta say that seeing those Clifton photos only comes off as intrusive because I live in one of the buildings you shot. Good thing I wasn't in my boxers on the balcony! Otherwise, nice. ;)

A discount airline opening up in a new market in THIS economy? Why would an airline open up in a place that a) not a "destination" b) the major employer is closing up shop - so who can afford to fly? c) other airports in the immediate region. With all due respect, that is just not a sound business decision or idea. Precisely what I was going to say. I'd hope that any solution for Wilmington follows some sort of rational thinking.

1) Clifton (Ludlow) Heck, I live here now, and I love the convenience. Absolutely everything is within walking distance. 2) Northside Blue Jay Restaurant, Shake-It, two of my former places of employment... 3) Mt. Washington Lived there for 15 years, so I definitely have a soft spot for the old neighborhood. Creamy Whip has definitely become a wonderful addition. 4. Over-The-Rhine I hope to see the neighborhood have everything someone could ever want and need outside of a job...one day. 5. Business District Ditto the OTR blip, but *including* a job. 6. Mt. Lookout I guess I have grown to like neighborhoods nestled into or on to hillsides. Mt. Lookout has so much to offer. I'm torn though: I do and I don't wish it wasn't transforming into an extension of Hyde Park 7. Hyde Park I love seeing all the runners in this neighborhood along with Mt. Lookout. Arthur's is wonderful. The area is beautiful.]/i] 8. O'Bryonville I can thank them for The Running Spot and the neat little small town anomaly thing it's got going on. 9. Mt. Adams Why does anyone else like Mt. Adams? The overlooks, narrow streets, small storefront, wonderful style and architecture. 10.Corryville I used to live right on the edge of Corryville, and I took great pride in trying to contribute to the community in whatever small way I could. It's a shame that it's such fair game to the university, developers, the hospitals, the zoo, etc. Which neighborhood I hope to see on my list in the next 20 years: *) Northern Liberties I still feel that OTR's current designation is much too large, and I think the area north of Liberty St, using it's actual neighborhood name and distinction could greatly benefit that area positively. Otherwise, I don't see much of it getting redeveloped and rehabbed in the next 20 years. I hope for a hip neighborhood known as NoLib. Oh, and I don't care for the west side much.

^Well, Guitar Center started running ads for the grand opening of a new store in Springdale, about three weeks ago. I was almost certain that they would be closing the Cincinnati Mills location. That mall renovation was a gargantuan failure.