Topic: skate park
started by: twingroves
Posted by twingroves on Oct. 17 2013,7:21 pm
why move the park just because of two egg heads that live in the condos east of the park heres to you 2 egg heads 
Posted by Liberal on Oct. 17 2013,7:31 pm
Exactly! If these people want to play pickleball maybe they should look into moving to The Villages. Posted by twingroves on Oct. 17 2013,7:47 pm
that's what one of the egg heads said that there should be a pickleball court instead
Posted by Self-Banished on Oct. 17 2013,8:17 pm
Wow, I had to look up pickleball 
Posted by twingroves on Oct. 17 2013,8:21 pm
I think its a game that dumb ass rich people play that cant do anything right 
Posted by Liberal on Oct. 17 2013,8:52 pm
I had to look it up too, and the wikipedia entry even mentions The Villages. QUOTE
Central Florida hosts over 108 courts in The Villages, a popular retirement community located near Orlando Florida. In Davie, located in South Florida, there are five Pickleball courts on a converted hockey rink. In Oakland Park, Florida two Pickleball courts were placed on a their hockey rink. Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale has four Pickleball courts on their hockey rink. Stan Goldman Park in Hollywood, Florida has 2 Pickleball courts on their hockey rink. In Tamarac, Florida(Only Indoor Courts) has 4 Pickleball courts. The first permanent Pickleball court in Hallandale, Florida was opened.They converted a Tennis practice wall to a freestanding Pickleball court.
Posted by This is my real name on Oct. 18 2013,7:06 am
They might have moved there before the skate park was there, but the beach has been there for decades, and there were young people hanging out there after hours back then, too. If they weren't complaining about the skate park, they'd be complaining about people sometimes hanging out at the beach late at night, or people partying on boats on the lake.It's like living next to a school and complaining about the bells ringing. If you want that much privacy, move to an exclusive gated community.
That said, have the police department patrol that area a little more at night. That's a better solution than the expense of moving the skate park down by the pool — where kids will scale the fence and then skate in the drained pool.
Posted by pepi-lapew on Oct. 18 2013,8:03 am
Were are all the adults that are going to keep a eye on things at the skate park? This is to you lib.
Posted by twingroves on Oct. 18 2013,8:33 am
the 2 egg heads that live in the condo can stand on their deck like they do when the kids are there they can watch them heres to you egg heads
Posted by hymiebravo on Oct. 19 2013,6:42 pm
I haven't watched anybody skating down there this year. But I watched a bit last year. It just looked like a bunch of skaters and BMX type bike riders having fun. Some of them were actually pretty acrobatic. It was kind of entertaining to watch really.
That's a pretty good spot for the place. It's fairly centrally located for the most part.
Moving it isn't the answer.
I vote to keep it right where it is.
Posted by hymiebravo on Oct. 19 2013,6:49 pm
Maybe the City could turn that decrepit old Walmart building at the Skyline Mall into a winter park of sorts. For skaters and pickle-ball enthusiasts alike.
Perhaps throw in some horseshoe pits in there too.
Posted by Botto 82 on Oct. 19 2013,7:06 pm
(twingroves @ Oct. 18 2013,8:33 am)
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the 2 egg heads that live in the condo can stand on their deck like they do when the kids are there they can watch them heres to you egg heads
The mildly retarded + web access = This.
Posted by twingroves on Oct. 22 2013,8:50 pm
I see that somebody is standing up for the park good for them 
Posted by ICU812 on Oct. 24 2013,10:21 am
People have been doing drugs in that area for years. I had "a friend" who dropped LSD with a few other guys in that lot but had to get out of there as soon as he looked down and saw a bunch of maggots crawling around right where someone dumped out an ashtray.... 
Man he had fun that night....
Posted by grassman on Oct. 24 2013,10:55 am
Dumping an ashtray is illegal. Turn yourself in. 
Posted by MADDOG on Oct. 24 2013,12:00 pm
(ICU812 @ Oct. 24 2013,10:21 am)
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People have been doing drugs in that area for years. I had "a friend" who dropped LSD with a few other guys in that lot but had to get out of there as soon as he looked down and saw a bunch of maggots crawling around right where someone dumped out an ashtray...
Man he had fun that night...
Man he had fun that night...
Great Googly Moogly
Sorry. Just reminded me of a good song.
Posted by twingroves on Nov. 13 2013,8:29 pm
why move the park just because mr and mrs egg head want a pickle ball park they said the cars made more noise than the skate boards did what is next move the fair grounds move the fire works that is right by the mayo clinic 
Posted by MADDOG on Nov. 13 2013,10:52 pm
(twingroves @ Nov. 13 2013,8:29 pm)
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why move the park just because mr and mrs egg head want a pickle ball park they said the cars made more noise than the skate boards did what is next move the fair grounds move the fire works that is right by the mayo clinic
Funny you should mention the fair grounds as a comparison. Maybe a couple of you oldtimers can help me out here.
Did not the county fair once have tractor pulls? Stock car races? I'm pretty sure they county got a lot of complaints from a few people about the noise.
Posted by Botto 82 on Nov. 14 2013,2:20 am
There's a definite anti-egghead bias, here. Makes me wonder about twingroves' IQ...
Posted by Self-Banished on Nov. 14 2013,4:27 am
(MADDOG @ Nov. 13 2013,10:52 pm)
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(twingroves @ Nov. 13 2013,8:29 pm)
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why move the park just because mr and mrs egg head want a pickle ball park they said the cars made more noise than the skate boards did what is next move the fair grounds move the fire works that is right by the mayo clinic
Funny you should mention the fair grounds as a comparison. Maybe a couple of you oldtimers can help me out here.
Did not the county fair once have tractor pulls? Stock car races? I'm pretty sure they county got a lot of complaints from a few people about the noise.
Tractor pulls with lots of local talent, even in the modified classes, Joey Chitwood thrill show, I don't remember stock car but they had midgets and motorcycle flat track.
Posted by This is my real name on Nov. 14 2013,6:25 am
The county fair was indeed holding tractor pulls as late as 1995. I think that was the Sunday entertainment, and I believe at the time of day the tractor pull was held, admission was free.I think they stopped having them when they moved the Demo Derby—their biggest draw at the time—to Sunday, which had been the day with the lowest attendance. They then started charging all day, since they knew people would come for the derby. That also opened up Tuesday night for another musical act.
Posted by pepi-lapew on Nov. 14 2013,7:37 am
The county decided it needed to suck as much money out of the people it could. Thats why most of the good stuf at the fair is gone? What they should do is have a free fair, and if people want to go to the grand stand to hear those nasel nose singers thy should pay for it. Instead of making the people pay that dont want to go to the grand stand. Thats why I have not been there for 40 yrs. nothing to go for?
Posted by twingroves on Nov. 14 2013,7:52 am
you are right they used to have thrill shows stock car races and people complained about the noise now we have nothing the only reason I go is to eat if they put the park down buy the pool the people down there will bitch to heres to the bitchers
Posted by RET on Nov. 14 2013,8:06 am
If they feel they need a skate park, want a bmx area and pickle ball area why don't they use what they have that is setting unused. The old Farmstead area. Close to the bike trail, no houses close and it would probably look a lot better than it does now. The only thing I have seen it used for is burning of debris by the city. They could have sold it but chose not to. So let them at least get some use out of it.
Posted by MADDOG on Nov. 14 2013,10:33 am
(This is my real name @ Nov. 14 2013,6:25 am)
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The county fair was indeed holding tractor pulls as late as 1995. I think that was the Sunday entertainment, and I believe at the time of day the tractor pull was held, admission was free.
It was a little later than that. I'm thinking 2003 was the last year?? They obviously had people from all over the midwest here.
For the reminiscing. Here's the 2002 results compliments of the fishwrap.
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Results have been announced for the annual truck and tractor pull at the Freeborn County Fair.damn
The top finishers, by division:
- Four Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Carol Suchy, Inver Grove, Ford, Totally Geared; 2. Larry Peterson, Baldwin, Wis., Chevrolet, Profab; 3. Rob Dickman, West Bend, Wis., Dodge, Dakota Thunder; 4. Bruce Bergman, Mason City, Iowa, Cheverolet, Maximum; 5. Michael Manke, Arlington, Wis., Ford, Foolish Farmer;
- Two Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Ron Hoffman, Colfax, Wis., Studebaker, 49r; 2. Dale Ballwans, Moninee, Wis., GMC, Not Guilty; 3. Rod Splett, Reedsburg, Wis., Ford, Lightning; 4. Corey Kielmeyer, Nerstrand, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Double Trouble; 5. Mike Jones, Campbellsport, Wis., Ford;
- Modified Tractors &045; 1. Ron Linder, Vulcan, Mich., Chevrolet, Nightmare; 2. Richard Ziegler, Waunakee, Wis.; 3. Tom Fleischman, Antigo, Wis., Hemi’s, Brutus; 4. Dave Geiger, Allen, Neb., Allison, Ready to Run; 5. Craig Ulmer, Larchwood, Penn., Chevrolet, Sweet Pain;
- Super Farm Tractors &045; Mike Linnehan, Sparta, Wis., John Deere, Green Power; 2. Dean Stumme, New Hampton, Iowa, John Deer, Instigator; 3. Jamie Delander, Roberts, Wis., John Deere, The Twister; 4. Jim Briskie, Berlin, Wis., John Deere, Bodacious; 5. Jason Fiedler, Braham, Case;
- Super Stock Tractors &045; 1. Bryan Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Temptation; 2. Dale Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Little Temptation; 3. Marvin Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, John Deere, Ol’ Woody; 4. Dave Pfund, Mondovi, Wis., International Harvestor, Wildcat; 5. Brian Barfnecht, Waverly, International Harvestor, Destination;
- Stock Semis &045; 1. Jeff Anderson, Pierce, Neb., Freightliner; 2. Tod Streit, Gillet, Wis., Western Star; 3. Darin Voigt, Taopi, Western Star; 4. Tim Sailor, Conger, Peterbilt.
The top finishers, by division:
- Four Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Carol Suchy, Inver Grove, Ford, Totally Geared; 2. Larry Peterson, Baldwin, Wis., Chevrolet, Profab; 3. Rob Dickman, West Bend, Wis., Dodge, Dakota Thunder; 4. Bruce Bergman, Mason City, Iowa, Cheverolet, Maximum; 5. Michael Manke, Arlington, Wis., Ford, Foolish Farmer;
- Two Wheel Drive Trucks &045; 1. Ron Hoffman, Colfax, Wis., Studebaker, 49r; 2. Dale Ballwans, Moninee, Wis., GMC, Not Guilty; 3. Rod Splett, Reedsburg, Wis., Ford, Lightning; 4. Corey Kielmeyer, Nerstrand, 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Double Trouble; 5. Mike Jones, Campbellsport, Wis., Ford;
- Modified Tractors &045; 1. Ron Linder, Vulcan, Mich., Chevrolet, Nightmare; 2. Richard Ziegler, Waunakee, Wis.; 3. Tom Fleischman, Antigo, Wis., Hemi’s, Brutus; 4. Dave Geiger, Allen, Neb., Allison, Ready to Run; 5. Craig Ulmer, Larchwood, Penn., Chevrolet, Sweet Pain;
- Super Farm Tractors &045; Mike Linnehan, Sparta, Wis., John Deere, Green Power; 2. Dean Stumme, New Hampton, Iowa, John Deer, Instigator; 3. Jamie Delander, Roberts, Wis., John Deere, The Twister; 4. Jim Briskie, Berlin, Wis., John Deere, Bodacious; 5. Jason Fiedler, Braham, Case;
- Super Stock Tractors &045; 1. Bryan Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Temptation; 2. Dale Haug, Centralia, Kan., Case, Little Temptation; 3. Marvin Hovden, Decorah, Iowa, John Deere, Ol’ Woody; 4. Dave Pfund, Mondovi, Wis., International Harvestor, Wildcat; 5. Brian Barfnecht, Waverly, International Harvestor, Destination;
- Stock Semis &045; 1. Jeff Anderson, Pierce, Neb., Freightliner; 2. Tod Streit, Gillet, Wis., Western Star; 3. Darin Voigt, Taopi, Western Star; 4. Tim Sailor, Conger, Peterbilt.
Posted by This is my real name on Nov. 14 2013,10:42 am
I thought it might have gone later, but I wasn't sure. The reason I remembered 1995 is because my then-employer was a sponsor. I wasn't sure how long it had gone, but I knew it had been at least that long.It was absolutely a money-grab to ditch the tractor pull and move the derby. However, given that they don't charge admission before 10 a.m. on Sunday (to allow a free church service), I wonder how much they actually make? Is the derby still well attended since the Jaycees left? I don't watch the demo derby, and I've heard it's not as good as it was before. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Are the stands as full as they once were for the demo derby?
Posted by grassman on Nov. 14 2013,6:02 pm
We used to have lawn tractor pulls. Pretty neat, one guy shows up with a jet engine on one. ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM! 
Posted by twingroves on Feb. 11 2014,2:32 pm
I see the whiners are at it again about the skate park if they move the park they should leave it empty not let the whiners have their pickle ball park we will see if the two money bags get their way
Posted by twingroves on Feb. 25 2014,2:10 pm
I see in the al paper the 2 egg heads that live in the condos did not get their way to move the skate park good going city leaders
Posted by twingroves on Apr. 29 2014,5:35 pm
of all the bad kids that use the skate park how many ever STOLE a red kettle this is for 2 people that live in the condo
Posted by This is my real name on Apr. 29 2014,6:06 pm
(twingroves @ Apr. 29 2014,5:35 pm)
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of all the bad kids that use the skate park how many ever STOLE a red kettle this is for 2 people that live in the condo
First of all, what does this have to do with this thread? Second, how do you know the kid who stole the kettle doesn't use the skate park?
Posted by twingroves on Apr. 29 2014,6:31 pm
if this kid was using the park the 2 whiners would not be whining about it
Posted by grassman on Apr. 30 2014,2:09 pm
(twingroves @ Apr. 29 2014,6:31 pm)
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if this kid was using the park the 2 whiners would not be whining about it
I think somebody wants their red kettle back.
Posted by Botto 82 on May 01 2014,6:40 am
(twingroves @ Apr. 29 2014,6:31 pm)
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if this kid was using the park the 2 whiners would not be whining about it
Move out of your mom's house and get a job already.
Posted by twingroves on May 01 2014,8:09 am
condo whiner red kettle robber same blood