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Post by writhinganacondo on Jun 23, 2006 16:51:14 GMT -5
Some of you people are clueless. Were you here during all these past decades? Stop embarassing yourselves with your "knowledge" of what transpires here. Have respect for the deceased as well.
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Post by wildwanderer on Jun 23, 2006 18:55:42 GMT -5
Robert's in heaven with this thread. Kristen please That is my advice to you when it comes to giving out info especially to Robert.
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Post by Robert on Jun 23, 2006 20:29:49 GMT -5
You also have to remember that the Hunt's started way before the Morey's, in 1935 when Bill Hunt took over the former Ocean Pier. And there was a long stretch where there was no pier at all, from 1944-1956 because the Ocean Pier burned down Dec. 1943. I know my history. I have the WW book, and I saw all the websites so far. The same kind of thing happened at Dorney Park, Bob Ott retired in 1985 because he was getting up in years. Hunt did the same thing for the same reason. The real problem lies with the jerk after Hunt (David Kami) who made the decision to demolish some of the classic rides such as the Flyer. Hunt probably would have never done such a thing while he was in charge, or would he have? In the Flyer article at Anthony's Bud himself said in 1989 ""I don't ever go down there anymore, I'm 83-years-old," said William "Bud" Hunt, who owned the pier until three years ago when it was sold to a group of investors headed by David Kami of Wildwood.
"Its a shame to hear about it going, but I had my day there and now it's over," Hunt said. "It was what we called a mini-coaster but it had all the thrills of a big one," Hunt said. "it was a beautiful coaster and I'd like to remember it that way." And this- But Kami, who directed the demolition because he plans to replace the three antique amusements with "brand new, updated" one, had a slightly more stoic attitude about the project. "Even old people sometimes have to die," Kami said. And so the days of "super custom fun on the pier" under the new direction of Hunt and his manager are over. A sign over the entrance of the pier advertised the "custom fun" that awaited those who entered on the rides like the coaster, the Pirate Ship, Jungle Land, Golden Nugget Mine and the Log Flume. - So, Hunt admitted that it was the end for Hunt's Pier and that he had his fill of it. And all Kami was interested in was making money, apparently he was losing money on the Flyer, Jungleland, Pirate Ship, etc. I guess he figured that a ride like Kamikaze would pull in the "teen" crowd that would think of the former rides as passe, outdated. Morey does/did the same thing, they retire old rides and bring in new ones, heck all of the custom rides on Morey's Pier in the 1970's were gone by 1985. They scrapped all the old Marine Pier rides. And last, my heart goes out to Vince's family, we have truly lost a great man, who helped build that oceanic wonderland once known as Hunt's Pier. I wish I would have had an opportunity to speak with him, he would have known everything about the pier. I wish I could have told him about my childhood memories of Hunt's Pier and thanked him.
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Post by writhinganacondo on Jun 23, 2006 22:29:15 GMT -5
Go Away
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Post by huntspier4ever on Jun 23, 2006 23:23:48 GMT -5
Robert- You cannot make assumptions or accusations about Hunt's and/or my grandfather because Bud did what HE THOUGHT WAS RIGHT. It was his choice to sell the entire Hunt's Properties and we need to accept that. He was not "running scared" or anything like that... and honestly, it pisses me off that would be people's perceptions of my grandfather. Also, I don't feel like I should need to explain Bud's choices and it's really disrespectful to jump to conclusions about them.
Just so you all know, all of these derogatory comments about my grandfather really get under my skin. Bud was a great man and I refuse to hear "an outsider's point of view" about him; who knew NOTHING about him. As I said before, I take any statements about Bud Hunt and Hunt's Pier personally so watch your tone.
BY THE WAY, I started this thread to notify you all about the passing of Vince Kostek... not about Bud and the pier.
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Post by MMM on Jun 23, 2006 23:36:15 GMT -5
Kristen, I just barely glaze over most of Robert's posts. I suggest you do the same - don't let him get to you.
Running scared? Ridiculous. I don't see how anyone who spent any time on Hunt's Pier could ever say that. If anything, the guy who bought the Pier from Bud Hunt was "running scared", once he began destroying it a few years after he bought it. He obviously didn't have a clue as to what he was doing, and just squandered that wonderful place...
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Post by huntspier4ever on Jun 23, 2006 23:44:15 GMT -5
It's hard for me to just skim through other people's comments..... HE WAS MY GRANDFATHER! If anything, people are criticizing one of my family members and I can't let that pass. I am sorry but I think anyone else would defend their relatives if they were being the topic of conversation.
Bud never thought of himself as a "celebrity" and I refuse to have other's treat him this way. No one knows him as much as our family and it offends me that there are certain people who make these "unfounded comments" that have no merit or validity.
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Post by MMM on Jun 23, 2006 23:52:19 GMT -5
Absolutely, I'd hate it too if I had seen a post like that about my grandfather - I'd feel the same way. I'm just saying to try to ignore his posts in the future, since he doesn't seem like he's going to stop with those type of posts anytime soon...
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Post by Robert on Jun 24, 2006 11:12:53 GMT -5
Kristen, if you read this, I'm sorry if I offended you in any way. I was just stating what I read on other websites. I know, I shouldn't assume I know everything about what happened, some subjects or topics might be sensitive or private. I respect your family and Vince's family for what they did for Hunt's Pier, because they built MY childhood memories. I know, your grandfather wasn't a celebrity, he was just an normal businessman. It just upsets me the way events played out that led to the ultimate demise of the pier, because I and billions of other people will no longer be able to experience it like it was. Let me tell you about my grandfather, my mom's father who passed away several years ago. He owned a restaurant from 1951-1967. My mom told me he sold it because he just wanted out, he worked day in and day out for 16 years and he wanted to retire. Oh, yes he did work after "retirement" up until he got cancer but he didn't have to work as hard. It was my grandfather's personal decision to sell the business. I'm sure regulars who ate there frequently were upset at him selling it, but they could do nothing about it, or convince him to change his mind, it was his decision. It's the same way with your family's former business. I hope you accept my apology, Kristen. I'm looking forward to your web site about my most favorite amusement park of all time. This is my last post in this thread, bye.
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Post by choochoochuck on Jun 24, 2006 11:20:01 GMT -5
I never met him, but my prayers will go out to him.
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