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Post by Al Alven on Mar 14, 2005 12:04:34 GMT -5
Quick question, DEVIL…
Why are you here?
This is not meant as an attack, and I am not inferring anything.
I am just curious. I know many of the other posters here, and I know that they (like me) have gravitated to this site because they love the Wildwoods, they love discussing the Wildwoods, and they are interested in looking into solutions to the problems that currently plague the island.
From what I’ve seen, you seem most interested in constantly pointing out that “Robert has OCD,” picking up girls and unnecessarily provoking other posters.
So, just curious, what drew you to this message board in the first, and why have you been compelled to stick around?
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Post by Al Alven on Mar 14, 2005 12:19:31 GMT -5
I agree with you doo wopper.. As a younger person you never got to live thru the 'original' doo wop of WW. But you younger guys today DO have the things that we oldsters never had like the things you mentioned. Enjoy WW. Its just as good as the old days.. for different reasons.. Frank I completely agree with Doowopper and Frank. For all it has lost, the Wildwoods remain a wonderful place. As Frank noted, times change and nothing stays the same forever. The same can be said in any town, or any other resort. In a way, it's amazing that all of those great Doo Wop motels lasted as long as they did. Thousands and thousands of motels were built in this country in the 50s and 60s (in the era of the automobile boom and modern travel). A very small percentage of the originals exist throughout the U.S. Wildwoods STILL has the largest percentage of such buildings in existence, by a longshot. This offseason has been brutal, but the spirit of the Wildwoods is still alive and kicking. It's going to take A LOT more than what has already happened to truly change the Wildwoods for the worst. Don't get me wrong, all of these demolitions and changes hurt. But, as long as you can honestly say "there's no place on earth like the Wildwoods," the island will be OK. For me, the two keys to preserving the Wildwoods' future are: fun and uniqueness. As long as those two aspects continue to define the resort on the whole, regardless of whether or not "upscale" franchises and the like begin to sprout up on the island, the true spirit of the resort will remain intact.
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Post by DEVIL on Mar 14, 2005 12:23:54 GMT -5
DONT GET INVOLVED AL. I AM HERE BECAUSE I LOVE THE WILDWOODS AS WELL. I POINT OUT CERTAIN THINGS SO THAT OTHERS WILL NOT BE BAMBOOZLED INTO DEALING WITH CERTAIN SHALL I SAY IDIOTS. MY POSTS SHOULDNT CONCERN YOU IN THE LEAST SO MOVE ON. I FOUND THIS BOARD COURTESY OF THE DARK IN THE PARK WEBSITE. LOOSEN UP A LITTLE MAN. TOO MANY POSTERS ON HERE ARE SO UPTIGHT AND ANGRY. IT MAKES ME GIGGLE.
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Post by Al Alven on Mar 14, 2005 12:48:47 GMT -5
I’m loosened up bro, so don’t worry about that.
And, again, the above post wasn’t meant to be an attack or anything. Just a few observations and a question, which you did answer.
Thanks for the response.
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Post by FlyinGN on Mar 14, 2005 12:58:59 GMT -5
how bout dem Phillies? ?? ;D
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Post by Robert on Mar 14, 2005 13:02:39 GMT -5
Ok, about business, how did Hunt's Pier and Castle Dracula last as long as they did? Were the 60's, 70's, 80's a different era? Back in the 70's you had Sportland Pier, Hunt's Pier, Fun Pier, and Nickels Midway Pier all competing against the Morey's but they fell by the wayside as the Morey's grew. Sportland was sold by the Ramagosa family about 1985 I think and the new owner closed it and put go-karts there and let it go to pot. Hunt's was sold in 1985 and the next owner ripped down some of the large custom rides including the Flyer, Jungleland, and Pirate Ship in 1989. Conko's and Dino Beach were failures probably because they couldn't compete with the Morey's. I miss the train on Hunt's, it was removed the same time as the Flyer. I liked how it went through the ghost town and tunnel. They usually ran it twice around the circuit to give you a longer ride. Now no Wildwood pier has an "adult" sized train ride, the Morey's only have a kiddie train that's been moved several times. The Nickels had a kiddie train, too when the rides were there. I have a pic of it. Fun Pier died after the big fires in 1984 I think, then Morey's reopened it in 1992 as Wild Wheels.
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Post by wildre on Mar 14, 2005 18:14:13 GMT -5
Anyone been to the Cape May Zoo??? ;D
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Post by Robert on Mar 14, 2005 20:03:09 GMT -5
I can also relive the boardwalk through Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. I have a partially built boardwalk and piers with some of the old Hunt's rides and the rest of the piers blank. It is a full 3D simulator, you can ride all the rides in 3D and have custom built dark rides with spooky scenery like Dracula popping out of a coffin, a large Frankenstein monster on a table, tombstones, guillotine, etc. I also tried building Castle Dracula in this game, it has lots of castle walls and pieces to build a castle. I made the Tram Cars using a monorail train running on top of the boardwalk, the train looks just like the Tram Cars in a way with the front "locomotive" part and open air cars with a roof. So I can have my own virtual boardwalk and piers.
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Post by Crippled_Visions on Mar 15, 2005 0:39:12 GMT -5
Devil...I'm with you bro. A lot of people on this board need to lighten up. It IS possible to love wildwood AND have a sense of humor. Al, you're 26, don't act like you're 66!
And Robert, give it a rest! How many times can you ask the same questions!
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Post by wildwoodjms on Mar 15, 2005 7:11:51 GMT -5
Wildre,
Yes, I have been to the Cape May Zoo many times on our trips to Wildwood. It is a beautiful, compact zoo. The animals always seem to be out. They keep the grounds very nice. The savana part of the zoo is very nicely done.
If you have small children, it is an easy zoo for them to get around in. The last time we were there, they only asked for donations.
They have a nice gift store in the parking lot area. A nice area to eat and there is also a playground by the parking lot area for the kids to play.
It is truly worth seeing and enjoying the afternoon with your family.
jms michigan girl
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Post by wildwoodjms on Mar 15, 2005 7:19:53 GMT -5
again, being a Michigan girl, I cannot thank all the people enough who write into this message board and relive their wildwood thoughts and memories!
This is a fun site to visit and brings a smile to my face daily. Between this site and MrBoardwalk, i have been able to keep up with the lastest news. Before I would wonder all year, "what will not be in Wildwood this year?" When we visit this year, i will be up to speed.
Keep the positive thoughts going. As long as we always hold Wildwood in our hearts, no one will ever be able take that away from us.
jms Michigan Girl
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Post by FlyinGN on Mar 15, 2005 7:36:26 GMT -5
we too love the lil Cape may zoo. Clean nice Zoo. Its a must visit when you are down there.
Frank
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Post by ContessaAnisha on Mar 15, 2005 11:35:17 GMT -5
The Zoo is a beautiful bit of Cape May County! It's small...but not too small. I remember the first time I was there...it had one lion and a few birds and tiny mammals...now it's spread out and has all sorts of critters(I like the big cats best). Waaaay back when, the Nichols used to have their end-of-season Picnic and softball game there. LOL..can you say Sloe Gin Fizz? They are widening the entrance to the park and the part of Rt. 9 right there at the light
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Post by Al Alven on Mar 16, 2005 12:11:58 GMT -5
Devil...I'm with you bro. A lot of people on this board need to lighten up. It IS possible to love wildwood AND have a sense of humor. Al, you're 26, don't act like you're 66! And Robert, give it a rest! How many times can you ask the same questions! Hey, CV... I don't want to dwell on this subject, but I believe that you might be interpreting what you sense as a lack of a sense of humor for the fact that many people on this board are just very serious when it comes to the history and current state of the Wildwoods. Yeah, I probably do act Like I'm "66" at times, depending on the level of emotion and "seriousness" that comes with certain topics. In discussing the demolitions of a large part of a certain person's childhood, humor is not always the first emotion that comes out. It's just the way it is. I think most people on this board are great people. In fact, I haven't met anyone yet who I wouldn't want to sit down at the Wildwood Diner with and have a great Wildwood-related conversation with. You tell people here to "lighten up," but if you look around a bit, check out some of the great threads and posts of the past few weeks or so, I think you'll see that this is a pretty easy-going, fun-loving bunch. Just wanted to chime in with that.
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Post by Al Alven on Mar 16, 2005 12:16:01 GMT -5
My family and I have been going to the Cape May Zoo for years!
Oh, the memories... We used to head out on Friday morning from Philly (my dad would take Friday and then the entire next week off, so this would be the first day of about a 10-day Wildwood vacation!), and we would aways stop at the zoo on the way.
As a kid, I'd have so much pent up anxiousness and excitement as we'd stroll around that zoo. I loved the place, but I also had a HUGE vacation in my favorite place on earth set to kick off in the next hour or so. It was awesome!
I can't wait to take my son to the zoo this year. He'll be about a year and a half this summer. Time to create some new memories for a new generation!
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