HtownWxBoy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I recommend attending the movies in the park - I went to see Rushmore on Friday and it was pretty neatMany people there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The picture doesn't really show much, but it was well attended (plus it was a really nice evening): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We lost a lot of trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 All they gotta do is straighten them back up and rope 'em down, right? They didn't snap off and the roots are still in the dirt.Thanks for all the pics desirous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 it would be best to replace themif you were going to transfer a tree balled and burlaped you want the root ball at least as big as the crown of the treeas you can see in these pix the trees have been growing and have outgrown the origional root ball which is what uprooted and they left a great deal of new growing roots in the groundthese trees are also highly stressed and will lose a ton of leaves just as the colder season comes on so they will be attempting some growth and fresh leafing when they get frosted and they will be short on reserves for the winternext year and the years after you would have a stressed crappy looking tree in a nice public areabetter to pull up and start over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 ^^^ Agree completely. i constantly transplant trees for friends and family (typical Virgo, i like to roll around in the dirt). i usually get them from around the Woodlands area and bring them into town. Anyway, a few years back, when my sister bought a new home, instead of having to buy new trees, i just went to our family land and dug up some 1-2 year olds and brought them back to Bear Creek. They did splendidly. BUT, there was a big storm about a year later and one of the oaks which was flourishing blew over. i thought, "oh, just straighten it up and it will be fine" For five years i had to nurse and baby the tree along while the others were growing like wildfire. Needless to say, i ended up pulling it up and putting a Crepe Mertyle in its place. i certainly don't want Disco Green, our new signature DT park, to have scraggly looking trees. Spend the money now for a much better look later. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well that didn't get rid of them, they placed them back up. Right now they look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well that didn't get rid of them, they placed them back up. Right now they look fine.We'll see what happens in a few months. Hopefully nothing goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Man, Disco G must have been top priority on the clean up list... I was downtown on Friday, and it looked near perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 ice rink info:http://theiceatdiscoverygreen.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think this is going to be really neat. November 27th through January 19thDiscovery Green Ice Skating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think this is going to be really neat. November 27th through January 19thDiscovery Green Ice SkatingI stopped by the park yesterday and they were either doing regular maintenance (draining and cleaning) the part of the lake closest to the building right behind the stage or they were prepping it for the rink. Seems a little early to be prepping it, but then again I don't know how long it would take.I cant wait to take the wife and kids to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I stopped by the park yesterday and they were either doing regular maintenance (draining and cleaning) the part of the lake closest to the building right behind the stage or they were prepping it for the rink. Seems a little early to be prepping it, but then again I don't know how long it would take.I cant wait to take the wife and kids to thisThey are preparing it for the rink... they have drain it and install special pipes and stuff to make the skating rink. I believe I read that on DG's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think this is going to be really neat. November 27th through January 19thDiscovery Green Ice Skatingwow.. that's just weird.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 wow.. that's just weird.. Why weird? At first I was like... "how can they do that w/ the warm weather"... but then I realized there's an ice rink inside the Galleria mall where it's even warmer (in the winter that is)... so obviously the technology exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 wow.. that's just weird..I'm guessing that you never skated on the temporary ice rink that was in front of the Wortham for the last several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) I'm guessing that you never skated on the temporary ice rink that was in front of the Wortham for the last several years. Really? Man, I gotta get out more.. They put it on the concrete out there? At least the Galleria/Mem Mall rinks don't have to compete with direct sunlight.. Plus.. I would venture to guess indoors it would never get more than 80 degrees.. I've had many a christmas day in shorts and t-shirt.. I guess I can "ice skate" in shorts and a t-shirt now too! Edited November 14, 2008 by Zippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'd like to try the ice skating rink this year. I've only ice skated once in my life and that was at Astroworld's Holiday in the Park. Does Astroworld still do that? I prefer roller skating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'd like to try the ice skating rink this year. I've only ice skated once in my life and that was at Astroworld's Holiday in the Park. Does Astroworld still do that? I prefer roller skating. There is no Astroworld. They closed down years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 There is no Astroworld. They closed down years ago. Are you serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Are you serious?are U serious ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 are U serious ? No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Are you serious?SayWhat!check google earth it is a cleared lot now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 SayWhat!check google earth it is a cleared lot now I know Astroworld's been gone. I was foolin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Walked around DG after dinner last evening... the skating rink is set up they just have to put the water / ice in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I know Astroworld's been gone. I was foolin'! What are they going to do with the empty lot? m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 What are they going to do with the empty lot?m. I've heard rumours about this parcel for some time. 2 names keep coming up. CVS and ACE America Cash Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 What are they going to do with the empty lot?m. I think they're going to have a big hair band concert on it. Oh wait, done did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) From last Friday; people ice skating and playing in the water, only in Houston. Edited December 2, 2008 by photolitherland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 From last Friday; people ice skating and playing in the water, only in Houston. Yep! Love that. Great pics. is ICE going to be open throughout the winter? I'd like to try it, but December is always so busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 finally got to spend some time at DG this wknd. it was really nice to see that much activity downtown. just sad i didnt get there sooner. anyone know when the next movie is schedule? the site looks like the focus on the ice ring til 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 the burgers at the lake house are pretty damn tasty... now if only the food at the grove could catch up with the ambiance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 the burgers at the lake house are pretty damn tasty... now if only the food at the grove could catch up with the ambianceIts a good burger...and the sweet potato fries are tasty. But boy do they drill you. Burger, fries, and iced tea is $12+. I know I'm not eating at McDonald's, but come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Its a good burger...and the sweet potato fries are tasty. But boy do they drill you. Burger, fries, and iced tea is $12+. I know I'm not eating at McDonald's, but come on.Sounds like Red Robin prices, man is that place overpriced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 hopefully these captured reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 hopefully these captured reality. Wow. The ice rink is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 They should leave those big lights hanging from the trees up year round. They're not really all that Christmas looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 They should leave those big lights hanging from the trees up year round. They're not really all that Christmas looking.They were gone before Christmas, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 They were gone before Christmas, sadly.i took the pics last nite..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 i took the pics last nite.....Really?? I rode my bike through DG like a week ago. I guess they just weren't lit, because riding my bike down that very path is a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Or they could replace them with those lanterns that look like they're made of paper. That's what they kind of look like anyway. I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Are those tortured souls I see trapped in those lighted globes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Good eye, Musicman. Those lights really came out well in that photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Good eye, Musicman. Those lights really came out well in that photo.Hope you've seen them in person. They blow the pictures away. Really not something to be missed imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Shouldn't the City of Houston plan annual New Years Eve celebrations at Discovery Green? I don't think Houston currently has an annual event, but Discovery Green would make for the perfect place to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Shouldn't the City of Houston plan annual New Years Eve celebrations at Discovery Green? I don't think Houston currently has an annual event, but Discovery Green would make for the perfect place to have one.I thought they were going to have annual New Years Eve celebrations on Main Street... did that ever happen? Discovery Green would also be a good place to have something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 It sure would. They could do blast off a space ship, or something. Atlanta drops a peach and Dallas drops a ball similar to the one in NYC, only 100x smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Shouldn't the City of Houston plan annual New Years Eve celebrations at Discovery Green? I don't think Houston currently has an annual event, but Discovery Green would make for the perfect place to have one.Not a bad idea... but you know how things work around here... lets hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The Grove is highlighted in Architectual Record: http://archrecord.construction.com/project...nts/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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