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We visited both Toronto and Montreal in the summer of 1978. The difference between the two was like night and day. There was so much activity in downtown Toronto, even late at night. We were expecting the same in Montreal, but it was very quiet. However, we did manage to go to the Kon Tiki at the Sheraton Mount Royal which was nice. The Kon Tiki in Cleveland was already closed at that time.

I went to that aquarium on a school field trip in the late 60s. I remember it as being dark and kind of creepy.

WKYC used to televise a few Indians games in recent years, but I don't think they do anymore.

Ah yes, I remember getting to the old stadium about a half hour before game time, parking in the lot behind the bleachers (I think it was $1), buying tickets at gate D (under the big Chief Wahoo sign), stopping at the concession stand and being in the seats in time for the national anthem. I liked to go on bat day. Distributing thousands of bats at a ballgame is something that can't be done now. Is it still possible to purchase tickets at the ballpark on the day of a game or do they have to be purchased online in advance? Season ticket sales has an impact on attendance. I'm guessing that number has been dwindling in recent years. But I would expect the number to rebound next year based on their performance this year and also due to the Ramirez contract extension.

Also Brantley, Kluber, Carrasco, Gomes, and basically every other player who is close to the end of their contract. Yes, they do manage to get young prospects in return, some of whom turn out to be very good (i.e. Clase), but once those reach the end of their contract, the cycle starts all over again.

I'm not sure the Browns departure was much of a factor. Tribe games were selling out before the Browns left after the 95 season. Apples to oranges. 8 or 9 games for football vs 81 games for baseball. For many attending Browns game, it is an excuse to party all day and act like an a-hole. The game itself is almost secondary.

I wonder if Delta will be restoring non-stop service to Salt Lake City anytime soon?

It is unfortunate that nuCLEus got stalled, otherwise there would be yet another crane downtown right now.

I thought Bedrock decided to focus on developing their property at Tower City.

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/08/gov-mike-dewine-announces-new-funding-round-for-local-jails.html

Where would it be built and who would be occupying it?

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/08/cleveland-crunch-switching-leagues-planning-new-venue-for-2023-soccer-team-entering-third-season.html

They should at least put the jail and police HQ on the same site. I would think building both on one site would cost less than building on separate sites.

I believe Medical Mutual was considering that site for a new building to accommodate their consolidation plans a few years ago, but they instead decided to rent space in the old American Greetings building in Brooklyn. I have not heard of any other plans since then. Seems like it would be suitable for an apartment tower.

And the staff of WKSU has joined Ideastream at Playhouse Square.

So I wonder where Deshaun will be doing his banking? 🙂

I'd rather not see high rises surrounding SHW. But something like this would be nice:

I wonder if the city prefers a building that is more fortified vs one that is potentially vulnerable? Perhaps that's why they backed out of the deal to move to the PD building.

I thought construction had already started. Maybe they can put new police HQ and jail on the Transport Rd site.

They moved in last week.

I believe there is a way to access Crain's digitally via the Cuyahoga County Public Library website using your library credentials.

Does Crain's eventually open up articles after a certain period of time has elapsed?

I almost tripped over one of those bumpouts while walking down Mayfield Rd during the Feast last weekend.

And no first round picks for a few years. Lovely.

And how many more "farewell tours" is Elton John going to do? I saw him at Blossom in 1989 during one of his "farewell tours".