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Post by FlyinGN on Oct 26, 2005 8:02:38 GMT -5
Thats Al causing trouble again.. LOL Nahh, I'm sure he did not mean it that way Rio
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Post by Al Alven on Oct 26, 2005 12:42:25 GMT -5
Sorry Al for repeating something that's already come up before but I'm new to this board and hopefully will check things out before I continue. I hate when I post on a new board and people start b_tching about the topic being mentioned before. Like they expect you to search all 2000 posts on the board. I just tell them to F off. I don't think Al was b_tching though...he was just making a statement. I agree with CV 100 percent here. There is nothing worse than arrogant message board snots. I have left many a forum after reading a message by someone who has 17,937 posts ridiculing and belittling a new poster for not using the “search” feature before posting about a particular topic. Hell, I’ve actually seen message board moderators post in their “Rules” thread that new posters must do a search on a topic before posting, or face the risk of being blasted/banned from the board. These people are pathetic. I guess trying to act domineering and intimidating on an internet forum is their way of compensating for something or making themselves seem important (sorry for the mini-rant; I just ran into this problem on one of the hockey forums where I post semi-regularly). Anyway, I’m glad this has never been a problem here.
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Post by Crippled_Visions on Oct 26, 2005 19:05:18 GMT -5
I hate when I post on a new board and people start b_tching about the topic being mentioned before. Like they expect you to search all 2000 posts on the board. I just tell them to F off. I don't think Al was b_tching though...he was just making a statement. I agree with CV 100 percent here. There is nothing worse than arrogant message board snots. I have left many a forum after reading a message by someone who has 17,937 posts ridiculing and belittling a new poster for not using the “search” feature before posting about a particular topic. Hell, I’ve actually seen message board moderators post in their “Rules” thread that new posters must do a search on a topic before posting, or face the risk of being blasted/banned from the board. These people are pathetic. I guess trying to act domineering and intimidating on an internet forum is their way of compensating for something or making themselves seem important (sorry for the mini-rant; I just ran into this problem on one of the hockey forums where I post semi-regularly). Anyway, I’m glad this has never been a problem here. See...we agree on some things.
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Post by Al Alven on Oct 27, 2005 11:12:47 GMT -5
I agree with CV 100 percent here. There is nothing worse than arrogant message board snots. I have left many a forum after reading a message by someone who has 17,937 posts ridiculing and belittling a new poster for not using the “search” feature before posting about a particular topic. Hell, I’ve actually seen message board moderators post in their “Rules” thread that new posters must do a search on a topic before posting, or face the risk of being blasted/banned from the board. These people are pathetic. I guess trying to act domineering and intimidating on an internet forum is their way of compensating for something or making themselves seem important (sorry for the mini-rant; I just ran into this problem on one of the hockey forums where I post semi-regularly). Anyway, I’m glad this has never been a problem here. See...we agree on some things. I blame it on the bird flu.
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Post by wildwanderer on Nov 4, 2005 16:49:31 GMT -5
I remember Mr. Peanut out in front of Planter's Peanuts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk up by the Steel Pier. And yes he used to scare the crap out of many kids----myself included!! I also remember him very well. He was huge to us children. Though it always attracted us to go in and get peanuts and one of the planters "prizes" like what you would get in a cracker jack box.
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Post by hulk007 on Nov 12, 2005 15:41:42 GMT -5
As a young kid there was a small seafood restaurant past sportland pier at the end of the boardwalk called Cafe O Clam. Does anyone else remember this place?
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Post by FlyinGN on Nov 13, 2005 6:38:37 GMT -5
I do not remember that place.. How long ago??
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Post by wildre on Nov 13, 2005 11:07:26 GMT -5
hulk, you mean on the beach? If so I recall that place.
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Post by hulk007 on Nov 13, 2005 19:52:53 GMT -5
Yes, it was on the beach. The buliding was sort of a small beach house. It stands out in my mind because it was the first time I ever ate fried clams. I'm guessing it was right around where the pier with the shops is now next to sportland. This place was around in the early 80's, at least that's when I remember going.
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Post by hulk007 on Nov 13, 2005 19:54:48 GMT -5
By the way does anyone remember Uncle Lou's and how long has it been gone for? I remember eating there about 4 years ago.
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Post by writhinganacondo on Nov 13, 2005 19:56:13 GMT -5
As a young kid there was a small seafood restaurant past sportland pier at the end of the boardwalk called Cafe O Clam. Does anyone else remember this place? Yes. "C.C. Clam Bar" It opened circa late 70's and gradually expanded, then Seaport Village was built and this pier greatly rebuilt and extended. The clam bar had a "controversial" reputation. This was originally a fishing pier when the water came up to the boardwalk. One time vacationing in Florida the subject of Wildwood/Phila. came up (as it often does) when my niece had her bicycle fixed at a shop. Turned out the owners either worked at or owned a bike rental place at this pier in the 1950's where they learned their craft. They were from Philly. And I remember their names. Dominick Marchesani and Ralph Sgambati. Dom & Ralph, are you still out there? You must have been true DooWoppers. This Seaport Village Pier was closed this year after several failing summers there. What it needs is a private owner(s) to run it right. And does anyone know what this pier is semi-infamous for? Clue: It has to do with one of the senses.
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Post by writhinganacondo on Nov 13, 2005 20:14:44 GMT -5
By the way does anyone remember Uncle Lou's and how long has it been gone for? I remember eating there about 4 years ago. Yeah, I remember Uncle Lou's well. It was originally a stately hotel before it went pancake etc. It was a bustling 24-hr. joint in the 60's & 70's in our time. High tin ceilings and plush red booths. The giant sign could be seen when you turned left on Atlantic Ave. from Rio Grande Ave. (there is a slight bend in Atlantic that allows this view). You must have been about the last person to eat there, it was demolished in the fall of 2002. In its last years it was a shadow of its former self.......drop ceilings, tiny chairs & tables, open only for breakfast, lunch sometimes, mainly a sr. citizen bus destination, it looked closed all the time. That great sign never on. Very sad to see. The kitchen alone in that place was as big as many restaurants. Their dishwasher was 20 ft. long. Sorry. Forgot this was a "preservation" site.
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Post by FlyinGN on Nov 14, 2005 7:04:10 GMT -5
easy one. The smell:) The preservative they used for the wood planks were the culprit I believe?? , This Seaport Village Pier was closed this year after several failing summers there. What it needs is a private owner(s) to run it right. And does anyone know what this pier is semi-infamous for? Clue: It has to do with one of the senses.
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Post by FlyinGN on Nov 14, 2005 7:06:35 GMT -5
We never went to Uncle Lous as a child (60's and 70's). My Dad thought it was a 'greasy spoon' restaurant.. lol.. We used to frequent the Dauphin and the Olympia.. By the way does anyone remember Uncle Lou's and how long has it been gone for? I remember eating there about 4 years ago. Yeah, I remember Uncle Lou's well. It was originally a stately hotel before it went pancake etc. It was a bustling 24-hr. joint in the 60's & 70's in our time. High tin ceilings and plush red booths. The giant sign could be seen when you turned left on Atlantic Ave. from Rio Grande Ave. (there is a slight bend in Atlantic that allows this view). You must have been about the last person to eat there, it was demolished in the fall of 2002. In its last years it was a shadow of its former self.......drop ceilings, tiny chairs & tables, open only for breakfast, lunch sometimes, mainly a sr. citizen bus destination, it looked closed all the time. That great sign never on. Very sad to see. The kitchen alone in that place was as big as many restaurants. Their dishwasher was 20 ft. long. Sorry. Forgot this was a "preservation" site.
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Post by wildre on Nov 14, 2005 8:12:10 GMT -5
Oh, yes Uncle Lou's, never ate there but do remember their last fire(think they had 2?). It's what else condos now.
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