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Post by Al Alven on Jan 31, 2005 11:34:21 GMT -5
All very good points, JIMD.
The very landscape of the Wildwoods is in danger of being altered tremendously, and it goes far beyond the unfortunate loss of architecturally historical buildings.
Even when you put aspects like communal identity and pride aside, examples like the ones provided serve as indications of the many negative effects that this condo boom could have on the island.
JIMD is right. Many of the businesses on the island, both inland and on the Boardwalk, will begin to suffer due to lost patronage. The amusement piers should be fine, but the future is much more uncertain now for the many shops and restaurants that line the coast.
Then there are the issues of future property values and the potential for increased population/increased tax levels that were also brought up. It’s scary, and it is a situation that everyone in the Wildwoods – residents, business owners, builders, politicians and visitors alike – should be very concerned with.
Unfortunately, the lack of action against the mass demolition of classic motels/building of condos has already had a major impact, and has opened the door to even more of the same. At some point, enough has to be enough, but the damage continues to be done all over the island.
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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 1, 2005 18:13:14 GMT -5
so sad guys.. You are bringin me down:(.. I'm hoping there will be more people like the Moreys who will actually build NEW retro hotels other then a condo.. Speaking of which.. Has anyone stayed in one of the Airstreams across the street from the StarLux?? That looks so fun!!!
Frank
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 1, 2005 19:52:46 GMT -5
Two new retro-style hotels/condos are scheduled to be built in Wildwood. Unfortunately, they will come at the expense of two true Doo Wop classics -- the Rio Motel and the Wildwood Diner.
I have not stayed in the Airstreams across from the Starlux, but I woud love to!
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Post by ModLinda on Feb 2, 2005 18:21:25 GMT -5
Just my thought on this condo-craze in WW:
WW hotels are great social places. People actually interact (gasp!) with each other. You can see everyone having a great time and hear lots of laughter and fun! The designs of the doo-wop hotels reflects fun and brings a smile to your face.
With condos there is no socialization. No laughter being heard, no fun music, no interaction. Same booooring look. I'll feel like I'm swimming in someone's back yard; not the Atlantic Ocean.
JMHO Linda
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 2, 2005 18:37:59 GMT -5
Sometimes, I tend to get so hung up on the collective "historical" value of the Doo Wop motels, that I lose sight of what they are/were at the core, and what they were originally meant to be...
ModLinda put it beautifully.
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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 3, 2005 6:21:25 GMT -5
shes is right.. That is one of the important parts of getting a hotel in the WW's. The people you get to meet.. Good points Linda.
Frank
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Post by Eunice on Feb 3, 2005 9:22:21 GMT -5
So true about the social aspect of the old L-shaped motels. The rooms are small and families spend their time around the pool or common areas. I remember my parents making friends with other couples and having cocktails around the pool in the evening. Back in those days (60's) they would light up the pools and keep them open into the evening hours and we (the kids) would love to swim in the lit up pool amongst the glow of neon signage. I'm certain there are a million liability reasons that prohibit motels from doing that now. The last time I was in WW the motel chained up the pool area at 6pm. Still, you'd see folks sitting on chairs outside their rooms...generally very friendly. In condo life, especially rented condo life, you avert your eyes on the elevator up to your sterile cheaply constructed "unit" and stare at the TV I guess.
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Post by Eunice on Feb 3, 2005 9:24:35 GMT -5
OK.."thingytails" was a really strange typo. I meant cocktails. Hmmmm, I won't read to deeply into that one.
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Post by Eunice on Feb 3, 2005 9:28:09 GMT -5
;D OK....I get what is going on. The board reads the first four letters of the word meaning mixed beverage of the alcoholic nature to be dirty and changes it to "thingy." So it wasn't a strange typo...feel better about that. What I meant to say was that our folks would have a martini/manhattan/old-fashioned/shirley temple with other grown-ups they had met and chat it up for an hour or so.....no chaotic party.....just chit-chat and cheers.
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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 3, 2005 9:46:35 GMT -5
the hotel we stay at in the crest leaves the pool open till 10 pm:) and it gets used too.. Frank So true about the social aspect of the old L-shaped motels. The rooms are small and families spend their time around the pool or common areas. I remember my parents making friends with other couples and having thingytails around the pool in the evening. Back in those days (60's) they would light up the pools and keep them open into the evening hours and we (the kids) would love to swim in the lit up pool amongst the glow of neon signage. I'm certain there are a million liability reasons that prohibit motels from doing that now. The last time I was in WW the motel chained up the pool area at 6pm. Still, you'd see folks sitting on chairs outside their rooms...generally very friendly. In condo life, especially rented condo life, you avert your eyes on the elevator up to your sterile cheaply constructed "unit" and stare at the TV I guess.
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 3, 2005 14:44:36 GMT -5
“Thingy”-gate has been solved! ;D That’s really funny, Eunice… A few days ago, I read your post on Zaberer’s and was confused (yet amused) by your reference to the “Zaberized thingytail.” I was going to ask you about that! At any rate, for sure, the social aspects of motel vacationing are a major part of the whole Wildwoods experience. I honestly feel bad for the folks who are all cooped up in their “luxury” condos sometimes… it must suck the personality right out of what should be a fun, carefree trip to the shore! I remember my parents striking up conversations with other adults at the poolside area, up on the balconies and/or over on the barbeque patios of the motels we used to stay at when I was a kid…<br> In fact, I have found myself doing the same things in recent years, while vacationing with my young family. It’s funny – by the end of a two-week vacation, we often feel down about not only leaving the Wildwoods, but having to say goodbye to our “next door neighbors” at the motel we’re staying in. That personal connection you get with others is something we don’t necessarily look forward to, but always wind up benefiting from and enjoying on our vacations. In at least a few cases, these “connections” have led to lasting relationships that I cherish today… and would not have been made possible without the great experience of motel vacationing at the Wildwoods!
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 3, 2005 14:49:20 GMT -5
Frank, you mentioned that you have been staying at the Compass Motel in the Crest, right?
Wow, they keep the pool open until 10 p.m.?
That's great... I wonder what other motels in the Crest (or elsewhere on the island) keep similar swimming hours.
I have never been in a motel pool in Wildwood at nighttime, but would love the opportunity to do so…
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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 3, 2005 20:59:31 GMT -5
Correct Al but I am looking elsewhere in the crest this year for a change.. Was looking at the Cavalier or the Royal hawaiian motel.. Frank Frank, you mentioned that you have been staying at the Compass Motel in the Crest, right? Wow, they keep the pool open until 10 p.m.? That's great... I wonder what other motels in the Crest (or elsewhere on the island) keep similar swimming hours. I have never been in a motel pool in Wildwood at nighttime, but would love the opportunity to do so…
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Post by beachboy on Feb 3, 2005 21:39:12 GMT -5
Correct Al but I am looking elsewhere in the crest this year for a change.. Was looking at the Cavalier or the Royal hawaiian motel.. Frank TEXTHello Frank: Why don't you consider the jolly roger. It's a great place,pretty much in original shape from the 60's and very clean. a great family place with really good rate specials. I think it's the best kept secret in the crest.
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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 4, 2005 6:45:54 GMT -5
okay I will:) My wife thought it was too big. She prefers the 'smaller' hotels but we will look non the less. Thanks!
Frank
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