Post by: wabash909 on June 19, 2012, 08:50:47 PM
:kstategrad: :kstategrad: :kstategrad: :kstategrad:
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 19, 2012, 09:22:06 PM
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2012, 09:22:25 PM
Post by: SdK on June 19, 2012, 09:26:46 PM
NE corner? Is that considered Aggieville?
Across the street where that house and apartment complex are
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 19, 2012, 09:27:32 PM
Post by: wetwillie on June 19, 2012, 09:27:43 PM
Post by: wabash909 on June 19, 2012, 09:28:50 PM
Spitting distance form R-A-B.
Yes please!
Post by: wabash909 on June 19, 2012, 09:30:29 PM
Thanks luke_909 http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=896.msg547040#quickreply (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=896.msg547040#quickreply)
Well, would you look at that.
Post by: Gooch on June 19, 2012, 09:31:53 PM
you know what would look great there? an aloft. yeah i said it.Nice hotels. I stay here when I go to Jacksonville. It's prpbably the only thing that keeps me from slitting my wrist while in that shithole town.
Post by: Trim on June 19, 2012, 09:33:35 PM
you know what would look great there? an aloft. yeah i said it.
:ksu:
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2012, 09:57:57 PM
NE corner? Is that considered Aggieville?
Across the street where that house and apartment complex are
yeah...I guess I consider Aggieville to be south of Bluemont only.
Post by: wabash909 on June 19, 2012, 10:06:08 PM
http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=791 (http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=791)
Post by: ednksu on June 20, 2012, 06:40:59 AM
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 20, 2012, 08:49:22 AM
side note: I'm all for crap like this as long as we don't let First Management eff it up like they did with the Topeka re-dev @17th and Washburn.
Wait, is First Management running this hotel?
Post by: ednksu on June 20, 2012, 08:51:53 AM
no idea. I just know they do a lot of redev projects and have done a lot of projects in Manhattan and Topeka.side note: I'm all for crap like this as long as we don't let First Management eff it up like they did with the Topeka re-dev @17th and Washburn.
Wait, is First Management running this hotel?
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 09:01:08 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 09:15:00 AM
Awesome news. I just hope they don't eff it up. Manhattan development is like the Royals. They give you all the hope in the world and then they build the thing and you're like, what the eff is that thing? i.e. Manhattan Ave. Condos and downtown redevelopment.
or the manhattan town center mall where they said "hey let's tear down a bunch of historic downtown buildings to throw up a mall where people can go to candyopolis, payless shoes and sbarros."
Post by: wabash909 on June 20, 2012, 09:18:29 AM
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Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2012, 09:21:31 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 09:23:40 AM
If this thing is an Aloft, I am going to have a SPG gold qualifying stay-cation every year.
aloft would be perfect but I bet it will be an independantly owned non chain.
Post by: wabash909 on June 20, 2012, 09:28:08 AM
If this thing is an Aloft, I am going to have a SPG gold qualifying stay-cation every year.
aloft would be perfect but I bet it will be an independantly owned non chain.
This. They want it to be like The Oread. Sounds like it will be called The Bluemont.
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2012, 09:41:54 AM
If this thing is an Aloft, I am going to have a SPG gold qualifying stay-cation every year.
aloft would be perfect but I bet it will be an independantly owned non chain.
This. They want it to be like The Oread. Sounds like it will be called The Bluemont.
:flush:
Post by: p1k3 on June 20, 2012, 09:45:57 AM
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2012, 09:49:21 AM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 20, 2012, 09:51:57 AM
Awesome news. I just hope they don't eff it up. Manhattan development is like the Royals. They give you all the hope in the world and then they build the thing and you're like, what the eff is that thing? i.e. Manhattan Ave. Condos and downtown redevelopment.
What exactly is the problem with the downtown redevelopment?
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 10:14:29 AM
What exactly is the problem with the downtown redevelopment?
Original plans called for a moderately dense mixed use development with restuarants, retail, and residential. There was supposed to be a movie theatre and condos, among other attractions. In large part, I think they pulled off the South end fairly well with the Museum, hotel and convention center. Missed out on the movie theatre and condos.
The North end, on the other hand, is a strip mall with a grocery store as the "anchor tenant." To my knowledge, there hasn't been any residential developed in the North End yet. I may be wrong.
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2012, 10:20:57 AM
What exactly is the problem with the downtown redevelopment?
Original plans called for a moderately dense mixed use development with restuarants, retail, and residential. There was supposed to be a movie theatre and condos, among other attractions. In large part, I think they pulled off the South end fairly well with the Museum, hotel and convention center. Missed out on the movie theatre and condos.
The North end, on the other hand, is a strip mall with a grocery store as the "anchor tenant." To my knowledge, there hasn't been any residential developed in the North End yet. I may be wrong.
Strasser Landing is residential.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 20, 2012, 10:32:05 AM
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2012, 10:34:16 AM
I don't really care if the redevelopment ended up being a strip mall, it looks a fuckload better than what was there before
Better than Prince!
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 20, 2012, 10:37:21 AM
What exactly is the problem with the downtown redevelopment?
Original plans called for a moderately dense mixed use development with restuarants, retail, and residential. There was supposed to be a movie theatre and condos, among other attractions. In large part, I think they pulled off the South end fairly well with the Museum, hotel and convention center. Missed out on the movie theatre and condos.
The North end, on the other hand, is a strip mall with a grocery store as the "anchor tenant." To my knowledge, there hasn't been any residential developed in the North End yet. I may be wrong.
So you're upset with the fact that in this economy we built a grocery store instead of a movie theatre? There aren't exactly a whole lot of movie theatres just popping up around the country these days. HyVee was pretty eager to get into the Manhattan market, so they got the spot.
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 10:38:38 AM
I don't really care if the redevelopment ended up being a strip mall, it looks a fuckload better than what was there before
Agreed. And this hotel will be a fuckolad better than what is currently there. But, I'd prefer an ALoft over a LaQuinta. You know what I mean?
It's a high profile parcel. With proximity to campus and AVille, this thing has the potential to be amazing. Just afraid townie city planners will deliver something "meh."
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2012, 10:41:47 AM
I don't really care if the redevelopment ended up being a strip mall, it looks a fuckload better than what was there before
Agreed. And this hotel will be a fuckolad better than what is currently there. But, I'd prefer an ALoft over a LaQuinta. You know what I mean?
It's a high profile parcel. With proximity to campus and AVille, this thing has the potential to be amazing. Just afraid townie city planners will deliver something "meh."
The majority block of our county commissioners are penny pinching morons that got elected by railing against the redevelopment projects that have already been completed, so your fear is well founded
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2012, 10:46:45 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 10:47:21 AM
So you're upset with the fact that in this economy we built a grocery store instead of a movie theatre? There aren't exactly a whole lot of movie theatres just popping up around the country these days. Price Chopper was pretty eager to get into the Manhattan market, so they got the spot.
I'm not upset with anything. ya know, I don't lose any sleep over it or anything. Just saying that the downtown redevelopment missed a real opportunity to be something special. It's certainly nicer than what was there before. The Gateway to MHK has been drastically improved.
But let's be real here. The North End is a strip mall with massive surface lots. This "downtown revelopment" was in the works back in the early-mid 2000s. years later, they delivered a strip mall with a Hy-Vee anchor tenant. Just think it could have been more.
FWIW, the grocery store and movie theatre weren't competing for the same parcel. The movie theatre was slated for the south end by the hotel/convention center, not the spot where Hy-Vee ended up.
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2012, 10:51:57 AM
Prepare said buckets and pm me
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 10:53:42 AM
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Post by: Pete on June 20, 2012, 01:00:14 PM
The chances of the new accommodations being elite are very small, please remove that from the thread title.
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Not if your threshold for "elite" is a Hilton Garden Inn.
Post by: waks on June 20, 2012, 01:23:14 PM
Take it easy on the Hilton Garden Inn. I hear their complimentary breakfast is absolutely fantastic. Best breakfast in the downtown area for sure.The chances of the new accommodations being elite are very small, please remove that from the thread title.
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Not if your threshold for "elite" is a Hilton Garden Inn.
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2012, 01:25:41 PM
Take it easy on the Hilton Garden Inn. I hear their complimentary breakfast is absolutely fantastic. Best breakfast in the downtown area for sure.The chances of the new accommodations being elite are very small, please remove that from the thread title.
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Not if your threshold for "elite" is a Hilton Garden Inn.
complimentary only for gold/plat HH members broseph
Post by: wabash909 on June 20, 2012, 01:37:18 PM
The chances of the new accommodations being elite are very small, please remove that from the thread title.
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No. Denied.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 20, 2012, 01:46:06 PM
Post by: CanConfirm on June 20, 2012, 02:01:31 PM
I just got out of a meeting with my buddy BigShotArchitectCat, and he leaked me these rendos that have already been secretly approved by the City Commission. (It looks like The Animal has pull in local politics, too...) Apparently they're going to call it "KatPak'r Towers." People are already considering it the SE gateway to campus, just like the new stadium will be the NW gateway.
Highlights:
-250 elite rooms
-5.2 dedicated premium elite suites
-KatPak laser gargoyles
-Built entirely of native Kansas limestone (of course)
-Rooftop pool (Hard Rock style)
-Manhattan's newest, most elite, and non-racist nightclub: Klub KatPak
-Easy access to local amenities
-No astroturf
-Revolving Olive Garden (already nicknamed "Revolive Garden"), though there are rumblings that this could be replaced by a second Houlihans or the return of Gold Fork
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 20, 2012, 02:03:46 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 20, 2012, 02:05:03 PM
Get these rendos to tmcats immediately.
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2012, 02:18:33 PM
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 20, 2012, 04:53:06 PM
Reolive is horribly placed. I mean, half of the revolve will be looking at the sides of the towers. Needs to be a center tower with ReOlive on top. Also, all plans for trash filled orgies needs to be kept on the DL until the city and tmcats approves.
What you don't see is that the left half of the KSTATE0 poster is hung on the side of the tower facing Revolive Garden, and the right half of the poster is hung on the side of the other tower. This way, diners get tasty breadsticks, a gorgeous view of campus, a soldier in a humvee, a view of Aggieville, and fireworks all in one fantastic dining experience. That sounds a whole lot better than nothing but a sky view to me.
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2012, 05:37:48 PM
the Oread is a complete dumpcompared to what this will be.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 20, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 07:17:51 PM
So is this thing going to A. Be pretty skinny and really tall B. Run on Bluemont from Manhattan Ave to 12th St., taking out all 5 of those houses, or C. Run on Manhattan Ave. from Bluemont to Vattier, and take out the white house on the corner and the yellow 7-story apartment complex?
Well, it won't be tall. 5 stories, 1 of which is retail. 72 rooms on 4 floors means long and low? Imagine the footprint would include 5 or 6 houses.
Post by: CHONGS on June 20, 2012, 07:27:42 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on June 20, 2012, 07:34:20 PM
hooray more condos and hotels! maybe we can squeeze another burger king down there too! (grumpy old man rant that chingon believes in)Quality hotels in mhk are few and far between. Not saying we need more (though we could accomodate them), but good quality and good location are welcome.
Honestly, would've been happier with a parking structure though
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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 20, 2012, 07:47:31 PM
hooray more condos and hotels! maybe we can squeeze another burger king down there too! (grumpy old man rant that chingon believes in)Quality hotels in mhk are few and far between. Not saying we need more (though we could accomodate them), but good quality and good location are welcome.
Honestly, would've been happier with a parking structure though
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Sub terrain garage.
Post by: SdK on June 20, 2012, 08:37:38 PM
side note: I'm all for crap like this as long as we don't let First Management eff it up like they did with the Topeka re-dev @17th and Washburn.
I love College Hill!!!!! I can't imagine the shithole that place used to be.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 20, 2012, 10:13:50 PM
side note: I'm all for crap like this as long as we don't let First Management eff it up like they did with the Topeka re-dev @17th and Washburn.
I love College Hill!!!!! I can't imagine the shithole that place used to be.
you put on that rough ridin' hideous siding didn't you?
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2012, 10:35:00 PM
hooray more condos and hotels! maybe we can squeeze another burger king down there too! (grumpy old man rant that chingon believes in)I'd like a good mix of nice stuff (condos, hotels, tall apartments) and old run down houses that permeate the area (which I really like too).
I don't mind classying up the joint. At least in the area immediately surrounding campus.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 10:57:13 PM
hooray more condos and hotels! maybe we can squeeze another burger king down there too! (grumpy old man rant that chingon believes in)I'd like a good mix of nice stuff (condos, hotels, tall apartments) and old run down houses that permeate the area (which I really like too).
I don't mind classying up the joint. At least in the area immediately surrounding campus.
i don't mind this idea. i dislike most ideas like this.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2012, 08:20:34 AM
MY SUITE SUCKS :curse:
That's no suite, SD. Its a slap in the face.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 21, 2012, 08:30:16 AM
we desperately need a parking structure and to make it where you cant drive through aggieville. If aggieville turned out to be more like pearl street that would be amazing.hooray more condos and hotels! maybe we can squeeze another burger king down there too! (grumpy old man rant that chingon believes in)Quality hotels in mhk are few and far between. Not saying we need more (though we could accomodate them), but good quality and good location are welcome.
Honestly, would've been happier with a parking structure though
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Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 21, 2012, 08:39:54 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 21, 2012, 09:03:58 AM
we desperately need a parking structure and to make it where you cant drive through aggieville. If aggieville turned out to be more like pearl street that would be amazing.
Yes. I realized a few weeks ago that Aggieville doesn't have any trees. Or, any landscaping period. Pretty damn fun. pretty damn ugly.
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 09:05:20 AM
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Post by: CanConfirm on June 21, 2012, 09:07:23 AM
Who is the architect?
I just got out of a meeting with my buddy BigShotArchitectCat.
:D
That's no suite, SD. Its a slap in the face.
:peek:
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 21, 2012, 09:07:39 AM
Post by: CanConfirm on June 21, 2012, 09:09:39 AM
Pat on the back to the first guy to name the architect or post a rendering.
:dubious:
Post by: slimz on June 21, 2012, 09:45:35 AM
aggieville beautification initiative? I think goEMAW could spearhead this thing.
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Oh, man. Could you imagine Moro closed off, with a line of trees running down the middle and patio seating in the shade? :love: You don't need Moro for traffic purposes really. I'm sure there would be complaints about losing the parking spaces, but there aren't that many.
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 21, 2012, 09:48:23 AM
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 09:48:55 AM
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 09:51:27 AM
Don't mind us, just outside partying in the sun/shade and enjoying the fresh air!
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 21, 2012, 09:52:21 AM
i think they should start by powerwashing the entire district, i'm thinking ~5,000 psi should do the trick
Good call. Some of the buildings could use a good washing on the inside as well (looking at Rusty's).
Post by: slimz on June 21, 2012, 09:58:36 AM
Don't mind us, just outside partying in the sun/shade and enjoying the fresh air!
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 10:07:51 AM
aggieville beautification initiative? I think goEMAW could spearhead this thing.
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Oh, man. Could you imagine Moro closed off, with a line of trees running down the middle and patio seating in the shade? :love: You don't need Moro for traffic purposes really. I'm sure there would be complaints about losing the parking spaces, but there aren't that many.
lsoc and i have witnessed some pretty horrific accidents due to "drop offs" in front of aggieville pizza hut and would be willing to write another letter to the editor if anyone thinks it would help.
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 21, 2012, 10:09:35 AM
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Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 21, 2012, 10:11:27 AM
Minus the cars of course.
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Minus the pantheon of course.
Post by: Johnny Wichita on June 21, 2012, 10:11:48 AM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2012, 10:37:56 AM
Pat on the back to the first guy to name the architect or post a rendering.
Architect is Anderson-Knight and the engineer is SMH. They're not exactly going to give me the rendering, sorry.
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 10:45:03 AM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2012, 10:51:56 AM
good scoop BTC
Don't know if this has already been discussed-
The parking lot, which was my main question, is going to be underground. The hotel itself is owned by a private company, so expect it to be a nicer hotel instead of some cookie cutter thing. A Revolive Garden question is still pending, although, I'm pretty confident it will happen.
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2012, 10:52:11 AM
aggieville beautification initiative? I think goEMAW could spearhead this thing.
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Oh, man. Could you imagine Moro closed off, with a line of trees running down the middle and patio seating in the shade? :love: You don't need Moro for traffic purposes really. I'm sure there would be complaints about losing the parking spaces, but there aren't that many.
LOL at the idea of that ever happening. Walking > two blocks is too much of a mind explosion for our county commish.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 21, 2012, 10:56:50 AM
aggieville beautification initiative? I think goEMAW could spearhead this thing.
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Oh, man. Could you imagine Moro closed off, with a line of trees running down the middle and patio seating in the shade? :love: You don't need Moro for traffic purposes really. I'm sure there would be complaints about losing the parking spaces, but there aren't that many.
LOL at the idea of that ever happening. Walking > two blocks is too much of a mind explosion for our county commish.
Maybe he could be sold on the idea by suggesting to him that it creates some sort of barrier to college kids binge drinking in Aggieville because they would have to walk a couple of blocks to get to their destination. :dunno:
I'm sure you are correct, though.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2012, 10:58:48 AM
aggieville beautification initiative? I think goEMAW could spearhead this thing.
1. close Moro from Manhattan to 11th.
2. plant some trees or something.
3. make space in front of each business or bar to extend forward into outdoor patio type seating/retail space to fund the thing.
4. burn down rustys and replace with something else.
5. party
Oh, man. Could you imagine Moro closed off, with a line of trees running down the middle and patio seating in the shade? :love: You don't need Moro for traffic purposes really. I'm sure there would be complaints about losing the parking spaces, but there aren't that many.
LOL at the idea of that ever happening. Walking > two blocks is too much of a mind explosion for our county commish.
Walking is a mind explosion... but what about FLOATING. Can someone please whip up a rendering of a lazy river down Moro St? :excited:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 12:05:02 PM
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 12:53:38 PM
just an imo.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 12:57:44 PM
those of you unhappy with MHK government should just quit supporting it, K-State basketball style. move away to a city run more to your liking.
just an imo.
or we could just openly express and discuss the things that we don't like about it since this a free country and all. seems like there are some options here and a little bit of leeway.
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2012, 01:04:11 PM
those of you unhappy with MHK government should just quit supporting it, K-State basketball style. move away to a city run more to your liking.
just an imo.
love it or leave it!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 21, 2012, 01:36:13 PM
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Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 01:45:13 PM
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 02:19:32 PM
those of you unhappy with MHK government should just quit supporting it, K-State basketball style. move away to a city run more to your liking.
just an imo.
or we could just openly express and discuss the things that we don't like about it since this a free country and all. seems like there are some options here and a little bit of leeway.
tons of leeway, tons here.
now, if by openly expressing and discussing things you mean, bitching, then be my guest!
look i'm just looking out for you rd, want you to be happy. if you're not happy, no one is happy. see the hoops board 2 months ago for reference. no one should live their life in a place they aren't happy, or support a team that doesn't make them happy. just my imo!
Post by: CNS on June 21, 2012, 04:25:41 PM
yeah they absolutely need to just block off moro and lay cement and plant trees and stuff.
Then cover moro with an outside roof thingy like they have at that one courtyard thingy at Power and Light
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 04:26:20 PM
those of you unhappy with MHK government should just quit supporting it, K-State basketball style. move away to a city run more to your liking.
just an imo.
or we could just openly express and discuss the things that we don't like about it since this a free country and all. seems like there are some options here and a little bit of leeway.
tons of leeway, tons here.
now, if by openly expressing and discussing things you mean, bitching, then be my guest!
look i'm just looking out for you rd, want you to be happy. if you're not happy, no one is happy. see the hoops board 2 months ago for reference. no one should live their life in a place they aren't happy, or support a team that doesn't make them happy. just my imo!
stop complaining about my posting. if you don't like it then just leave.
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 04:46:52 PM
those of you unhappy with MHK government should just quit supporting it, K-State basketball style. move away to a city run more to your liking.
just an imo.
or we could just openly express and discuss the things that we don't like about it since this a free country and all. seems like there are some options here and a little bit of leeway.
tons of leeway, tons here.
now, if by openly expressing and discussing things you mean, bitching, then be my guest!
look i'm just looking out for you rd, want you to be happy. if you're not happy, no one is happy. see the hoops board 2 months ago for reference. no one should live their life in a place they aren't happy, or support a team that doesn't make them happy. just my imo!
stop complaining about my posting. if you don't like it then just leave.
complain? come on now rd, i'm not complaing. you know that. typical ol' rd. lets twist this around! trololololo...you're a funny one, try not to stab anyone when you road rage on your way home from the office tonight, ok rd?
Post by: star seed 7 on June 21, 2012, 04:51:02 PM
yeah they absolutely need to just block off moro and lay cement and plant trees and stuff.
Then cover moro with an outside roof thingy like they have at that one courtyard thingy at Power and Light
whelp, sounds like we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 21, 2012, 05:05:13 PM
yeah they absolutely need to just block off moro and lay cement and plant trees and stuff.
Then cover moro with an outside roof thingy like they have at that one courtyard thingy at Power and Light
whelp, sounds like we have a lot of work ahead of us.
It'd be like Old Vegas. Just less gambling and poor people.
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2012, 05:21:31 PM
side note: I'm all for crap like this as long as we don't let First Management eff it up like they did with the Topeka re-dev @17th and Washburn.
I love College Hill!!!!! I can't imagine the shithole that place used to be.
you put on that rough ridin' hideous siding didn't you?
No. I don't hang siding in Topeka. I just live across the street and find it pleasing to the eye to look at. As opposed to buildings that I'm assuming resembled the bike shop that is still there. Makes the area I live in seem less like the area I live in.
Post by: 06wildcat on June 21, 2012, 06:01:21 PM
Michael Hadley representing all the old Manhattan fuckfaces perfectly in this thread:
http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?w=151173&as=47305&d=881359&widgetId=96360
:thumbs:
That thread is why Manhattan can't have nice things. Two or three people "get it" the rest are seeing it of a sign of cats and dogs living together.
Post by: kim carnes on June 21, 2012, 06:56:53 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 07:05:45 PM
anyone who cares about manhattan accommodations is a giant loser. jmo though
why?
Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2012, 07:08:53 PM
anyone who cares about manhattan accommodations is a giant loser. jmo thoughNot to go all Boz56 but please just kill yourself.
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2012, 07:23:34 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2012, 09:31:19 PM
if you don't have friends in Manhattan you can stay with, you shouldn't visit.
"hey manhattan! don't get too big for your britches!"
-chingon (angry old man)
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 09:54:13 PM
anyone who cares about manhattan accommodations is a giant loser. jmo though
Awesome KC post alert
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 21, 2012, 10:22:03 PM
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2012, 10:23:55 PM
if you don't have friends in Manhattan you can stay with, you shouldn't visit.
"hey manhattan! don't get too big for your britches!"
-chingon (angry old man)
:curse:
Post by: kim carnes on June 21, 2012, 10:35:49 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2012, 10:41:35 PM
hey guys, let's work ourselves into a frenzy everytime manhattan gets something new :flush:
ok. that sounds fun.
Post by: ChiComCat on June 21, 2012, 11:01:46 PM
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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 22, 2012, 09:06:35 AM
hey guys, let's work ourselves into a frenzy everytime manhattan gets something new :flush:
I'll admit, I'm frenzy whipped.
What can I say, I like new crap, construction, and cool buildings. I also like the idea of walking across the street to said building and sleeping in it post-ville during football season. Instead of taking a non-existant cab to the fairfield 2 miles away.
I also want Manhattan to be on par with other cool college towns. IMO, this means a cool campus and nearby kickass, mixed-use bar district.
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2012, 09:12:48 AM
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2012, 09:19:21 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 22, 2012, 09:33:25 AM
Post by: ben ji on June 22, 2012, 10:06:55 AM
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/22/dardenrestaurants-results-idUSL2E8HM2WF20120622
Quote
Traffic to Olive Garden restaurants, which generate almost one-half of Darden's revenues, fell during the fourth quarter ended May 27. That contributed to a 1.8 percent decline in sales at Olive Garden restaurants open at least 16 months.
On one side they might see the lines their MHK Olive garden has produced and figure this is a great place to try out their new concept.
On the other hand they might just scratch the Revolive Garden concept to focus on their core brand.
Post by: wabash909 on June 22, 2012, 04:17:36 PM
How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2012, 06:13:38 PM
How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
Post by: CHONGS on June 22, 2012, 07:37:15 PM
cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2012, 07:48:30 PM
cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
not really. i was bothered that everyone was omg'ing their pants about a new hotel in manhattan so i decided to post
Post by: CHONGS on June 22, 2012, 07:53:44 PM
bothered is a lot like concerned...cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
not really. i was bothered that everyone was omg'ing their pants about a new hotel in manhattan so i decided to post
http://thesaurus.com/browse/bother
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 22, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2012, 09:22:29 PM
take a lap Kim.
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2012, 09:43:47 PM
bothered is a lot like concerned...cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
not really. i was bothered that everyone was omg'ing their pants about a new hotel in manhattan so i decided to post
http://thesaurus.com/browse/bother
i was butthurt about everyone getting so excited about a new hotel because wgaf. i hope they build the second coming of burj dubai in manhattan
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 22, 2012, 11:31:43 PM
bothered is a lot like concerned...cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
not really. i was bothered that everyone was omg'ing their pants about a new hotel in manhattan so i decided to post
http://thesaurus.com/browse/bother
i was butthurt about everyone getting so excited about a new hotel because wgaf. i hope they build the second coming of burj dubai in manhattan
it's not just another hotel dumbass. it's a hotel directly across the street from aggieville and campus.
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2012, 11:39:19 PM
bothered is a lot like concerned...cared enough to post about it....How could anybody bitch about a new hotel? Don't people have to stay in rough ridin' Ogden and Junction City during home football weekends? I mean, wtf?
There are a lot of idiots in the world like Kim Karnes. It's sad. . .really. . .
i didn't bitch about it, i said i don't care about it. there is a pretty big difference between those two things.
not really. i was bothered that everyone was omg'ing their pants about a new hotel in manhattan so i decided to post
http://thesaurus.com/browse/bother
i was butthurt about everyone getting so excited about a new hotel because wgaf. i hope they build the second coming of burj dubai in manhattan
it's not just another hotel dumbass. it's a hotel directly across the street from aggieville and campus.
http://www.youtube.com/user/pitbullvevo?v=LIDwgpBh0Aw
Post by: DQ12 on June 23, 2012, 07:40:05 AM
Post by: wabash909 on June 23, 2012, 08:03:35 AM
So sue me, Kim.
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 23, 2012, 12:17:48 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on June 23, 2012, 08:03:36 PM
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!
I'm so....... Scared!
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Post by: DQ12 on June 24, 2012, 05:09:47 PM
maybe take it a little easy on those caffein pills, Spano.I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!
I'm so....... Scared!
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;)
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 13, 2012, 03:08:28 PM
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 03:10:51 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on September 13, 2012, 03:11:05 PM
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2012, 03:18:31 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2so4TYCIAEg9o-.png:medium)
is that looking northeast at manhattan/bluemont? :sdeek:
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 13, 2012, 03:20:47 PM
Post by: DQ12 on September 13, 2012, 03:30:37 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2so4TYCIAEg9o-.png:medium)Think it's awesome.
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 03:33:31 PM
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 03:34:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2so4TYCIAEg9o-.png:medium)
is that looking northeast at manhattan/bluemont? :sdeek:
yep
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 03:35:58 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2012, 03:36:18 PM
Post by: DQ12 on September 13, 2012, 03:37:56 PM
Post by: pissclams on September 13, 2012, 03:41:15 PM
What's all that other stuff farther east (?)? Are all those houses on the north side of Anderson getting razed?
not as much as your face is :lol:
Post by: ChiComCat on September 13, 2012, 04:21:37 PM
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 04:22:34 PM
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 13, 2012, 04:24:07 PM
I'm hoping it's a Hyatt Place you guys
Sorry, SD, probably not. I guess some guys were going around Manhattan looking for private investors. The rendo was scanned from the pamphlet.
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 04:25:45 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 13, 2012, 04:37:21 PM
Post by: wabash909 on September 20, 2012, 08:27:09 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2Fsn0NnBI6_original.jpg&hash=2636c4f4f3eebd638966903f1855991ff90f6937)
Post by: puniraptor on September 20, 2012, 08:30:20 AM
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2012, 08:32:52 AM
Post by: wes mantooth on September 20, 2012, 08:59:45 AM
This one is out there as well.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2Fsn0NnBI6_original.jpg&hash=2636c4f4f3eebd638966903f1855991ff90f6937)
would take
Post by: wabash909 on September 20, 2012, 09:11:12 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2so4TYCIAEg9o-.png:medium)
Are we sure this is the current design of the Bluemont? Not sure it is.
Post by: wabash909 on September 20, 2012, 09:13:30 AM
needs rooftop pool bar :party:
Meet me at the 'Mont.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 20, 2012, 09:22:05 AM
Post by: mocat on September 20, 2012, 09:23:57 AM
It needs to be, like, 20 stories taller
it should be as tall or taller than the building next to it on vattier
Post by: Kat Kid on September 20, 2012, 09:50:34 AM
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 20, 2012, 09:57:01 AM
Are we sure this is the current design of the Bluemont? Not sure it is.
The image was scanned from the brochure some guys were going around town with attempting to secure private funding.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 20, 2012, 10:01:23 AM
Post by: ChiComCat on September 20, 2012, 01:34:58 PM
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2012, 01:35:40 PM
New rendo is much better. Minimum 6 stories needed tho.
yes, new one looks much less hampton inn'y
Post by: eastcat on November 14, 2012, 08:47:48 PM
Post by: EMAWmeister on November 14, 2012, 09:08:32 PM
there was an article in yesterdays mercury about it. maybe kk will post it.
POST THE ARTICLE, KK!
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2013, 06:03:47 PM
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 09:26:13 AM
Post by: ednksu on March 29, 2013, 09:35:41 AM
they put up a fence around all the houses and apartments yesterday. demo coming soon :excited:Yesterday....more like last week.
But seriously, those places are shitholes and need to be destroyed.
Post by: eastcat on April 07, 2013, 01:22:14 PM
Do we know what this thing is for sure going to look like yet?
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 07, 2013, 01:37:41 PM
Trees have been removed. Waiting for houses to be demo'd.
Do we know what this thing is for sure going to look like yet?
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaMCiLeZ.jpg&hash=37bd14360c0776eaaacc6414f233f2d89d59c1dd)
Post by: 8manpick on April 07, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
Trees have been removed. Waiting for houses to be demo'd.
Do we know what this thing is for sure going to look like yet?
Cinder block façade
Post by: Skipper44 on April 07, 2013, 04:57:47 PM
haTrees have been removed. Waiting for houses to be demo'd.
Do we know what this thing is for sure going to look like yet?
Cinder block façade
Post by: wabash909 on April 11, 2013, 04:32:57 PM
Post by: wabash909 on April 12, 2013, 06:33:38 AM
Demolition begins on a house at the corner of Bluemont Avenue and Manhattan Avenue Thursday morning. The area is being cleared because the corner is the future site of a new hotel.
:dance:
Post by: wabash909 on April 16, 2013, 12:49:03 PM
http://bluemonthotel.com/ (http://bluemonthotel.com/)
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2013, 12:50:42 PM
Post by: wabash909 on April 16, 2013, 12:52:53 PM
whoa what's all that stuff on the right?
Assume you are talking about the planters. And yes, they will most likely be a complete pedestrian circulation nightmare.
Post by: Pete on April 16, 2013, 12:56:09 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2FTVqRr%2BZr_original.jpg&hash=39e2b8d25fcb9b1b2f347c2ee5e1a362f0276869)
Demolition begins on a house at the corner of Bluemont Avenue and Manhattan Avenue Thursday morning. The area is being cleared because the corner is the future site of a new hotel.
:dance:
That bulldozer thing in that picture is tearing off a room that has more than one bullet hole in the floor/wall of the closet. Limestone and I had pledge brother who procured a handgun his jr/sr year and was too enthusiastic about it.
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2013, 12:57:56 PM
whoa what's all that stuff on the right?
Assume you are talking about the planters. And yes, they will most likely be a complete pedestrian circulation nightmare.
HUR HUR HUR no i mean the buildings next to the hotel. they are going to have to demo more than 1 or 2 houses to fit all that stuff.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 16, 2013, 12:58:29 PM
did I make their website for them? seems like maybe I did.
I picture it being ran by the average idiot bar owner in Aggieville. I hope this won't be the case.
Post by: puniraptor on April 16, 2013, 01:00:07 PM
whoa what's all that stuff on the right?
Assume you are talking about the planters. And yes, they will most likely be a complete pedestrian circulation nightmare.
HUR HUR HUR no i mean the buildings next to the hotel. they are going to have to demo more than 1 or 2 houses to fit all that stuff.
that red brick apartment complex is coming down too
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2013, 01:01:08 PM
whoa what's all that stuff on the right?
Assume you are talking about the planters. And yes, they will most likely be a complete pedestrian circulation nightmare.
HUR HUR HUR no i mean the buildings next to the hotel. they are going to have to demo more than 1 or 2 houses to fit all that stuff.
that red brick apartment complex is coming down too
that red brick apartment complex is where i used to walk through from vattier to aggieville. sentimental value
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2013, 01:04:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oKfe9JnNrlE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oKfe9JnNrlE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtP0TPTDAPw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtP0TPTDAPw)
Post by: puniraptor on April 16, 2013, 01:04:50 PM
demo videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oKfe9JnNrlE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oKfe9JnNrlE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtP0TPTDAPw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtP0TPTDAPw)
:thumbs: the high speed sounds make that hilarious
Post by: puniraptor on April 16, 2013, 01:06:37 PM
Post by: wabash909 on July 22, 2013, 10:11:29 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 22, 2013, 10:20:20 PM
Is this thing done yet? Need a townie status report.
they've dug up a bunch of ground for the underground parking garage. that's it.
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 10:21:20 PM
Is this thing done yet? Need a townie status report.
drove by it on saturday, the houses are demoed, bunch of earth was excavated and it looked like there were some steel beams in a vertical perimeter but i dont know if they were even tied to footings or anything (not familiar with big commercial construction at all, obviously). didnt see any sort of concrete work done or anything. basically a gigantic hole in the ground from what I could tell?
Post by: star seed 7 on July 22, 2013, 10:25:45 PM
They were digging footings last week though, so walls should be coming soon.
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 10:29:03 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on July 26, 2013, 11:24:19 AM
Post by: mocat on July 26, 2013, 11:31:54 AM
Post by: Johnny Wichita on July 26, 2013, 11:39:54 AM
Bad news aggiekats, the project has hit a snag as they did indeed spurt a gullywasher when they ran in to the water table. Guess that below ground parking garage might be out. Any ArchE's want to take a crack at guesstimating if that would affect the structural integrity of something that heavy?
Moat. And then use that water proof spray stuff on the exterior walls. Boom, solved. Next issue?
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on July 26, 2013, 11:42:11 AM
Post by: pissclams on July 26, 2013, 12:17:42 PM
Bad news aggiekats, the project has hit a snag as they did indeed spurt a gullywasher when they ran in to the water table. Guess that below ground parking garage might be out. Any ArchE's want to take a crack at guesstimating if that would affect the structural integrity of something that heavy?
just drain it like a zit and keep truckin
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 26, 2013, 12:21:18 PM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 26, 2013, 01:41:24 PM
Bad news aggiekats, the project has hit a snag as they did indeed spurt a gullywasher when they ran in to the water table. Guess that below ground parking garage might be out. Any ArchE's want to take a crack at guesstimating if that would affect the structural integrity of something that heavy?
Moat. And then use that water proof spray stuff on the exterior walls. Boom, solved. Next issue?
moving parking garage is the only other solution. not really fast moving but like if you parked your car there for a weekend it would move like idk 100 feet or so. nothing too scary.
Post by: ChiComCat on July 26, 2013, 06:54:30 PM
Bad news aggiekats, the project has hit a snag as they did indeed spurt a gullywasher when they ran in to the water table. Guess that below ground parking garage might be out. Any ArchE's want to take a crack at guesstimating if that would affect the structural integrity of something that heavy?
Moat. And then use that water proof spray stuff on the exterior walls. Boom, solved. Next issue?
moving parking garage is the only other solution. not really fast moving but like if you parked your car there for a weekend it would move like idk 100 feet or so. nothing too scary.
How much does it move in an average parking garage, like 20 or 30?
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 20, 2013, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: wabash909 on November 20, 2013, 01:28:04 PM
Post by: TownieCat on November 20, 2013, 02:02:23 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1474407_10152001730969354_1656392111_n.jpg)
Pretty sweet, but I couldn't care less about that hotel as long as the street in front of it is a mess. Any update on that project? :bang:
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2013, 02:09:16 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on November 20, 2013, 02:10:02 PM
Pretty sweet, but I couldn't care less about that hotel as long as the street in front of it is a mess. Any update on that project? :bang:
Oh, TownieCat. :facepalm:
Post by: TownieCat on November 20, 2013, 02:14:44 PM
Pretty sweet, but I couldn't care less about that hotel as long as the street in front of it is a mess. Any update on that project? :bang:
Oh, TownieCat. :facepalm:
If you ever had to wait thru 3 green lights at Bluemont/Manhattan/Anderson stoplight I'm sure you'd empathize with me. It's an absolute shitshow...
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2013, 02:18:14 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 20, 2013, 02:19:20 PM
Post by: EMAWmeister on November 20, 2013, 02:22:42 PM
if you're still driving through there, that's your fault.
Hang a Louie on North Manhattan, a Ralph on Kearney and VOILA!
Post by: Johnny Wichita on November 20, 2013, 02:23:24 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1474407_10152001730969354_1656392111_n.jpg)
God, that looks awful.
Post by: TownieCat on November 20, 2013, 02:29:00 PM
That 2 day period where the left turn onto 11th from westbound Bluemont was the same Lane as through traffic... Lol.
Or the first day that eastbound traffic on Anderson had to turn left onto Manhattan.
I find it a little interesting that the city has removed the project's press release from its website. It probably contains an estimated completion date that passed several weeks ago. http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/index.aspx?NID=304 (http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/index.aspx?NID=304)
Post by: Gooch on November 20, 2013, 03:15:52 PM
Yes, That is some very pud looking steel going up. This place is going to be a death trap when it falls down.(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1474407_10152001730969354_1656392111_n.jpg)
God, that looks awful.
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 20, 2013, 03:33:15 PM
Post by: Fedor on November 20, 2013, 03:35:44 PM
Who's the archie tectie, on this thing? May explain some things.That 2 day period where the left turn onto 11th from westbound Bluemont was the same Lane as through traffic... Lol.
Or the first day that eastbound traffic on Anderson had to turn left onto Manhattan.
I find it a little interesting that the city has removed the project's press release from its website. It probably contains an estimated completion date that passed several weeks ago. http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/index.aspx?NID=304 (http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/index.aspx?NID=304)
Post by: Skipper44 on November 20, 2013, 04:15:17 PM
Not sure where I would park...can you leave a car parked overnight in aggieville?
Post by: TownieCat on November 20, 2013, 04:29:31 PM
Not sure where I would park...can you leave a car parked overnight in aggieville?
No parking between 3am-9am in Aggieville because the City of Manhattan encourages you to drive your car home after hours of pak'ing in the Ville. :dubious:
The nearest street to Manhattan & Bluemont that you could park on 24/7 without getting ticketed is the 1000 block of Moro. From 5pm Friday to 8am Monday you could park across the street in the campus lot.
If that hotel doesn't have enough guest parking then guests are screwed.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 20, 2013, 04:34:29 PM
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 20, 2013, 04:35:16 PM
Not sure where I would park...can you leave a car parked overnight in aggieville?
No parking between 3am-9am in Aggieville because the City of Manhattan encourages you to drive your car home after hours of pak'ing in the Ville. :dubious:
The nearest street to Manhattan & Bluemont that you could park on 24/7 without getting ticketed is the 1000 block of Moro. From 5pm Friday to 8am Monday you could park across the street in the campus lot.
If that hotel doesn't have enough guest parking then guests are screwed.
I've left my car in that small lot directly to the right of Hunams plenty of times and have never got a ticket.
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 04:37:25 PM
$5 is a more than fair price, i was just mad about the hassle of trying to pay a ticket.
now that I have an account its only like 4 mouse clicks.
Post by: GoodForAnother on November 20, 2013, 04:39:03 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on November 20, 2013, 04:40:02 PM
i left my car on moro and came back to a 5$ ticket. I was super pissed off until the rcpd twitter told me i could pay online.$5? how recent was this?
$5 is a more than fair price, i was just mad about the hassle of trying to pay a ticket.
now that I have an account its only like 4 mouse clicks.
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 04:40:42 PM
they seriously write 5$ tickets
Post by: Skipper44 on November 20, 2013, 04:43:56 PM
like last yearwell, parking the sled in Starbucks lot will be perfect then
they seriously write 5$ tickets
Post by: TownieCat on November 20, 2013, 04:45:43 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
like last yearwell, parking the sled in Starbucks lot will be perfect then
they seriously write 5$ tickets
maybe it wasnt $5. maybe that was the lot behind chipotle. It was some silly amount under $25 for sure.
starbucks will tow your ass though so be careful with that one.
Post by: ChiComCat on November 20, 2013, 04:48:54 PM
Post by: pissclams on November 20, 2013, 05:12:01 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 05:13:03 PM
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2013, 06:09:58 PM
Post by: michigancat on November 20, 2013, 06:12:16 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2013, 06:13:15 PM
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on November 20, 2013, 06:17:55 PM
Not sure where I would park...
I stayed in a condo right behind the building this weekend and there is a parking garage in the back.
Post by: KCFDcat on November 20, 2013, 06:57:29 PM
Post by: ednksu on November 20, 2013, 06:59:13 PM
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on November 20, 2013, 07:01:58 PM
Post by: ednksu on November 20, 2013, 08:44:40 PM
It looked to me like they will need to keep half the street closed until the hotel construction is done. There is no room on the site itself.I would compare it to the project at 4th and Pierre. There have been random closures, but I think they'd have enough room.
You local?
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on November 20, 2013, 09:51:21 PM
It looked to me like they will need to keep half the street closed until the hotel construction is done. There is no room on the site itself.I would compare it to the project at 4th and Pierre. There have been random closures, but I think they'd have enough room.
You local?
No, just spent four days in the condos next door for the TCU game.
I guess they'll be able to park in the parking garage in a few weeks as it's built.
Post by: Benja on March 11, 2014, 12:01:49 PM
http://bluemonthotel.com/
Post by: 8manpick on April 01, 2015, 12:11:23 PM
arty:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2015, 12:12:49 PM
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2015, 12:13:31 PM
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2015, 12:14:34 PM
Post by: SdK on April 01, 2015, 12:19:30 PM
there's a holiday inn express being built right next to the candlewood. ihg you crazy sons of guns, you.Where? I can't picture where it would be.
Post by: bones129 on April 01, 2015, 12:44:24 PM
i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
Post by: TownieCat on April 01, 2015, 12:47:16 PM
It's wedged in between the Candlewood Suites and the K177 on-ramp. Looks pretty close to finished on the outside.there's a holiday inn express being built right next to the candlewood. ihg you crazy sons of guns, you.Where? I can't picture where it would be.
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2015, 12:57:43 PM
there's a holiday inn express being built right next to the candlewood. ihg you crazy sons of guns, you.
Interesting if accurate
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2015, 12:58:07 PM
i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
yeah it was a nightmare
Post by: waks on April 01, 2015, 01:37:21 PM
We made do.i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
yeah it was a nightmare
Post by: Skipper44 on April 01, 2015, 01:47:19 PM
Post by: SdK on April 01, 2015, 02:09:20 PM
How in God's name have I missed this. :facepalm:It's wedged in between the Candlewood Suites and the K177 on-ramp. Looks pretty close to finished on the outside.there's a holiday inn express being built right next to the candlewood. ihg you crazy sons of guns, you.Where? I can't picture where it would be.
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2015, 04:06:08 PM
Post by: Muldoon on April 01, 2015, 10:35:27 PM
Post by: bones129 on April 02, 2015, 12:29:39 AM
We made do.i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
yeah it was a nightmare
How in the hell did you do that? Astronaut helmets and bags??
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2015, 08:04:52 AM
Anybody know why Marriott hasn't built anything more elite than the Fairfield? Seems like they're missing an opportunity here.
there isn't a single flagship property in MHK, not just Marriott. No Hilton, Marriott, Westin/Sheraton, Hyatt. If there was going to be one it would be attached to that conference center but they just got a HGI. I don't think MHK is anywhere close to getting any of those. Would really like to see a 5k a night Hyatt Place though :love:
Post by: mocat on April 02, 2015, 08:37:28 AM
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2015, 08:38:35 AM
KC does not even have a hyatt. I don't count the airport
the wichita hyatt is only 5k points. we get connecting rooms so lil sd has his one space and it's only 10k a night. pretty great.
Post by: michigancat on April 02, 2015, 09:40:17 AM
KC does not even have a hyatt. I don't count the airportWhen did crown center change?
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2015, 09:44:51 AM
KC does not even have a hyatt. I don't count the airportWhen did crown center change?
late 2011 or early 2012?
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2015, 09:45:56 AM
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 02, 2015, 11:30:56 AM
Bluemont protip: avoid the low numbered 4th floor rooms for a Saturday night stay, there is a church meeting Sunday mornings on the 5th floor event space complete with rockin' praise band (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drumchat.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fdrumset-3.gif&hash=f58a7a185baa6d4d0a1918326d631e101f9b2596)
The low numbers are on the other end of the floor. You'll want to avoid the rooms 420+.
Post by: puniraptor on April 02, 2015, 11:39:24 AM
Bluemont protip: avoid the low numbered 4th floor rooms for a Saturday night stay, there is a church meeting Sunday mornings on the 5th floor event space complete with rockin' praise band (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drumchat.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fdrumset-3.gif&hash=f58a7a185baa6d4d0a1918326d631e101f9b2596)
The low numbers are on the other end of the floor. You'll want to avoid the rooms 420+.
which rooms have bathroom vents?
Post by: mocat on April 02, 2015, 12:23:08 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on April 02, 2015, 12:35:03 PM
Post by: Trim on April 02, 2015, 01:58:41 PM
We made do.i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
yeah it was a nightmare
How in the hell did you do that? Astronaut helmets and bags??
#2
https://twitter.com/BluemontHotel/status/583665286366146560
Post by: star seed 7 on April 02, 2015, 04:53:56 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 02, 2015, 05:00:30 PM
I think it's a Sheraton now
Yup
Post by: mocat on April 02, 2015, 06:36:55 PM
We made do.i stayed at the bluemont for FPD.
pro-tip: the bathrooms do not have vents
:runaway:
yeah it was a nightmare
How in the hell did you do that? Astronaut helmets and bags??
#2
https://twitter.com/BluemontHotel/status/583665286366146560
Oh my
Post by: puniraptor on April 02, 2015, 06:37:56 PM
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 02, 2015, 10:14:49 PM
Very hilarious. What was #1?
I would assume Four Points.
Post by: The Big Train on April 02, 2015, 10:22:14 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 02, 2015, 11:01:57 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 03, 2015, 09:42:23 AM
Very hilarious. What was #1?
I would assume Four Points.
man i doubt it. probably hilton garden inn.
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Post by: SdK on August 15, 2015, 06:56:21 AM
Post by: Gooch on August 15, 2015, 09:30:07 AM
I am very much looking forward to seeing Stevesie in a couple of weeks at the bar during my stay.Can Mrs. Gooch and I sleep on your floor Saturday?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2015, 09:43:07 AM
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2015, 10:02:41 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 17, 2015, 08:37:40 AM
I am very much looking forward to seeing Stevesie in a couple of weeks at the bar during my stay.Can Mrs. Gooch and I sleep on your floor Saturday?
:confused:
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Supposedly there is a similar place to Locked in KC. Anyone been there?
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Supposedly there is a similar place to Locked in KC. Anyone been there?
ive heard of it but i usually spend 16 hours a week trapped in a grocery store looking for the margarine so i never have time.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 21, 2015, 08:25:50 AM
Learned about this (http://www.wildwoodoutdooradventurepark.com/) elite Manhattan accommodation tonight. And then there's this (http://www.lockedmanhattan.com/).What's a Frozen Butt ride?
Supposedly there is a similar place to Locked in KC. Anyone been there?
ive heard of it but i usually spend 16 hours a week trapped in a grocery store looking for the margarine so i never have time.
YOU THOUGHT ID FORGET TOWNIECAT BUT I DIDNT!
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Supposedly there is a similar place to Locked in KC. Anyone been there?
ive heard of it but i usually spend 16 hours a week trapped in a grocery store looking for the margarine so i never have time.
Post by: TownieCat on August 21, 2015, 08:29:55 AM
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Learned about this (http://www.wildwoodoutdooradventurepark.com/) elite Manhattan accommodation tonight. And then there's this (http://www.lockedmanhattan.com/).What's a Frozen Butt ride?
Supposedly there is a similar place to Locked in KC. Anyone been there?
it's called Breakout KC, they have 4 different rooms in which to choose from. it was ok, probably wouldn't do it again though.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 21, 2015, 08:41:51 AM
Why pay someone to get locked in a room solving puzzles when you can go to a HyVee for free? If you can successfully find the cereal aisle and exit the store in under an hour you win.
:lol:
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 21, 2015, 08:49:51 AM
Post by: meow meow on August 21, 2015, 08:59:26 AM
we did Escape Room KC last weekend for my college roomies 40th. It was fun. We made it out barely in the hardest room.
Agent 9 is that you?
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 21, 2015, 09:25:22 AM
we did Escape Room KC last weekend for my college roomies 40th. It was fun. We made it out barely in the hardest room.
Agent 9 is that you?
Secret Agent isn't the hardest, Prison Break is.
Post by: meow meow on August 21, 2015, 09:29:46 AM
we did Escape Room KC last weekend for my college roomies 40th. It was fun. We made it out barely in the hardest room.
Agent 9 is that you?
Secret Agent isn't the hardest, Prison Break is.
lol
Post by: star seed 7 on August 21, 2015, 09:57:30 AM
Post by: The Big Train on August 21, 2015, 01:39:49 PM
make a glass house that's like 10 feet high with a single door that has a big sign that says "EXIT" above it, and sign eye level that says "PULL". Put towniecat inside it and get amusement for days :lol: :frown:
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 05, 2015, 10:28:26 PM
Post by: Tobias on November 05, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 06, 2015, 08:42:26 AM
Post by: TownieCat on November 06, 2015, 10:12:57 AM
you guys know what would be funny to watch?Just saw this
make a glass house that's like 10 feet high with a single door that has a big sign that says "EXIT" above it, and sign eye level that says "PULL". Put towniecat inside it and get amusement for days:frown:
Post by: The Big Train on November 06, 2015, 10:31:41 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 11, 2015, 09:06:34 AM
I'm doing the Room Escape thing in Wichita next week.
It was pretty fun, you guys. The room we did only has a 20% success rate, and my group escaped in 59:45.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 11, 2015, 09:10:55 AM
Post by: meow meow on November 11, 2015, 09:12:59 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 11, 2015, 09:21:40 AM
they tell everyone there's is the hardest to make them feel good. also tell everyone that they only have small percentage success rate.
The one in Wichita posts a picture of each group on Facebook, holding a sign indicating whether they escaped or were trapped. Before we went last night, only 3 of 15 had escaped. We bumped the success rate up to 27%.
Post by: The Big Train on November 11, 2015, 09:37:34 AM
Post by: DQ12 on November 11, 2015, 09:41:10 AM
@mocat -- does this math check out?they tell everyone there's is the hardest to make them feel good. also tell everyone that they only have small percentage success rate.
Before we went last night, only 3 of 15 had escaped. We bumped the success rate up to 27%.
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 11, 2015, 10:17:27 AM
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 10:25:56 AM
@mocat -- does this math check out?they tell everyone there's is the hardest to make them feel good. also tell everyone that they only have small percentage success rate.
Before we went last night, only 3 of 15 had escaped. We bumped the success rate up to 27%.
no it does not
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2015, 10:38:03 AM
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 11, 2015, 10:45:37 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 11, 2015, 11:32:59 AM
@mocat -- does this math check out?they tell everyone there's is the hardest to make them feel good. also tell everyone that they only have small percentage success rate.
Before we went last night, only 3 of 15 had escaped. We bumped the success rate up to 27%.
no it does not
OK, mocat is right. There have been 15 total including us, so it was 3/14 = 21% before and 4/15 = 27% after.