The Great Hizzy! Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Still a good amount of pedestrian activity at the park but I have to laugh at the irony of half dozen or more vehicles worth six figures and up that were valet parked in front of The Grove during lunch today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm looking forward to visiting Discovery Green for the first time in a couple of weeks when I'm back home in Houston for a weekend. I'm thinking the BF and I should take a break from packing my stuff for the Atlanta move mid-day Saturday, hop the MetroRail up to downtown, and have a burger at the Lake House while checking out the new park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Play in the fountains. You'll have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc_tex Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Someone may have already pointed this out, but the guy with the Mohawk is Christian Armheiter (sp?) He was/is the lead singer/guitarist for The Hates, a Houston punk band that dates back to about 1978 or so. Haven't seen him in years....cool that he still has the hawk.Here's a link:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/mu...al/4009595.html Edited April 24, 2008 by nyc_tex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) I didn't realize who you were talking about until I scrolled back up through the thread. Christian is cool--has been a fixture on the scene for decades now. A nice, personable, dude. I first started hanging out at the Island in 1981. (His band, unfortunately, not all that. Really Red and Culturcide were the two big Houston bands, until DRI and speed thrash).I'm pretty sure he used to do a show on KPFT. Memory hazy.....My best friend had a crush on him until we were practically 30. He shops at Borders on Alabama quite frequently. He is also not one of those asshole scooter people. Edited April 24, 2008 by crunchtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 He is also not one of those asshole scooter people. HUH? From what I've seen he seems to have a pretty decent personality. Always figured you had to not take yourself too seriously if you rode a scooter, on a highway and a bright red mohawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I took some guys from Dallas and Chicago to The Grove to eat lunch today. The park was packed with people playing frisbee, sitting on the benches, kids playing, etc. The guys I was with were very impressed with the restaurant and the park. They were telling me how they have a completely different image of Houston now. Didn't even feel like my home town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 They were telling me how they have a completely different image of Houston nowWhat do people think of Houston? I know from past encounters that alot of people think we all have boots and cowboy hats, and ride our horses into work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I took some guys from Dallas and Chicago to The Grove to eat lunch today. The park was packed with people playing frisbee, sitting on the benches, kids playing, etc. The guys I was with were very impressed with the restaurant and the park. They were telling me how they have a completely different image of Houston now. Didn't even feel like my home town. I said that to my boyfriend when we went... said I did not even feel like I was in Houston. Anywayz... this park has definitely exceeded my expectations... I was hoping it would be a nice park, which it really is... and I was really hoping that people would actually go to it... which it appears they really are. Great for Houston!! What do people think of Houston? I know from past encounters that alot of people think we all have boots and cowboy hats, and ride our horses into work. When I first moved here and had friends and family down... most just said it was not what they expected... in a good way. It was bigger, more urban and modern, just not what they thought Texas would be like. My mom asked me where at the cactus were. he he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Someone may have already pointed this out, but the guy with the Mohawk is Christian Armheiter (sp?) He was/is the lead singer/guitarist for The Hates, a Houston punk band that dates back to about 1978 or so. Haven't seen him in years....cool that he still has the hawk. Here's a link: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/mu...al/4009595.htmlIf I'm not mistaken that vato was the meter reader for HL&P in my hood for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm going to watch the Fab 40 play in the park Saturday at 7:30. A reprise of the Fab 40's stunningly constructed note-for-note re-creation of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. This is going to be great.Sgt. Pepper at Discovery Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 What do people think of Houston? I know from past encounters that alot of people think we all have boots and cowboy hats, and ride our horses into work.Even I have a different opinion of Houston now, and I've lived here almost 20 years. Back then, downtown was hell and Midtown looked like Detroit. Main Street on the weekends was a zombie film backlot. The Wortham Center had already opened for a while, but Houston and urbanity hadn't reconciled their differences yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 http://houstonist.com/2008/04/27/houstonist_was_4.php Looks like it was a great day / night at Disco Green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I was there, it was a lot of fun! The burger I had at the "lake house" was good too, and not too expensive, but the line was pretty long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moni Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I was there, it was a lot of fun! The burger I had at the "lake house" was good too, and not too expensive, but the line was pretty long. Great picture Jax, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I passed by last night, man, packed to the hilt on a Sunday. Once HP opes up, this area is gonna be insane every night of the week.Go Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Went for a walk around DG yesterday afternoon and once again it was packed w/ people. Lots of families out w/ kids playing in the fountains... people using model boats in the lake... lots of people eating and just walking around... people playing football and frisby on the lawn... people also playing at the putting green. The park was packed. I also noticed they added a few items to the menu at the Lake House like I hoped they would. :-)Seriously... this park is turning out to be a HUGE success... great job Houston! Edited April 28, 2008 by HtownWxBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arisegundo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I had no idea tiny dogs were so popular, judging from which side of the dog run was packed last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I still laugh at the fact that they have height/size restrictions for dogs in certain areas of the park. "You're too big! Go over... THERE!"It loosely reminds me of those old "Go Home, Snoopy" specials that I used to watch as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I still laugh at the fact that they have height/size restrictions for dogs in certain areas of the park. "You're too big! Go over... THERE!"when people bring pit bulls, you gotta separate the smaller dogs or dinner is served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 when people bring pit bulls, you gotta separate the smaller dogs or dinner is served.Kids too. They're extra tender and juicy.I never cease to be amazed by the sight of kids running around in the fountain. In HOUSTON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 On saturday there were even kids swimming in the pond! Lots of them!They eventually got kicked out though when they swam to the backstage area of the Beatles cover band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) On saturday there were even kids swimming in the pond! Lots of them!They eventually got kicked out though when they swam to the backstage area of the Beatles cover band.why why why would anyone swim in that...I guess the parents don't have common sense to know that it is not a pool... Edited April 29, 2008 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I took my daughter to DG on Saturday morning. There were a lot of folks in the park, even with the overcast/drizzly weather. They still had the Saturday morning yoga on the stage, which was really cool to see in such a setting. There was also a child's birthday party going on. The fountains that the kids can play in are very cool.I've got to say, this is a gorgeous park in a great setting: convention center on one side, skyscrapers on the other. Toyota Center on one side, MMP on the other. I'm really proud that we have something like this in Houston and I can see its popularity exploding.why why why would anyone swim in that...I guess the parents don't have common sense to know that it is not a pool...Kids will jump into any puddle deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 why why why would anyone swim in that...I guess the parents don't have common sense to know that it is not a pool...Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande. I saw the team from Nuevo Leon practicing there on April 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tierwestah Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 that pic was sweet. looks like downtown is already becoming more popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande.Are they going to cross illegally back into Mexico or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande. I saw the team from Nuevo Leon practicing there on April 20.What are you trying to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande. I saw the team from Nuevo Leon practicing there on April 20. Oh, WOWZA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Oh, WOWZA! I am saying there was only one group of people swimming in Kinder Lake. And I think they were all from Mexico. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Kids too. They're extra tender and juicy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tierwestah Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) I think Coog's digging himself deeper and deeper. He should just hush while he's aheadAnd when i finally have kids, i'll be sure to keep them away from desirous. His comment sounded a little Michael Jacksonish !!! Edited April 29, 2008 by tierwestah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I think Coog's digging himself deeper and deeper. He should just hush while he's ahead.Maybe he got confused and thought he was still posting on freerepublic.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Ov vey. Let's just say if you let your child swim in Lake Kinder you need to have your head examined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) What are you trying to say?trying? Edited April 30, 2008 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am saying there was only one group of people swimming in Kinder Lake. And I think they were all from Mexico.You checked their papers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande. I saw the team from Nuevo Leon practicing there on April 20.Whoa, you're like, so edgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Must be practice for crossing the Rio Grande. Aren't they already across it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Judah Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Next time I'm back in H-town I'm going to take an inflatable raft and doze off in that thing for a few hours. I'm thinking it beats lying on the grass. Edited May 1, 2008 by N Judah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Aren't they already across it? Don't be so naive. All the brown people swim in and out of the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't be so naive. All the brown people swim in and out of the US. Ooo yea... sorry, I forgot. Stupid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Please note nowhere did I say them swimming in Kinder Lake was a bad thing. As a wise person observed, "that's Texas 2008."You see new things every day. Of course that water quality is not that great for swimming. Edited May 1, 2008 by MidtownCoog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Please note nowhere did I say them swimming in Kinder Lake was a bad thing. As a wise person observed, "that's Texas 2008."You see new things every day. Of course that water quality is not that great for swimming.Swimming in that lake is bad. Please let's stop it at that and let's not get personal. I live in surburbia Manvel and have visited the park twice. We dined downtown on one of those visits. My wife can't have enough of the park. By the way we lived in SW part for 3 years and never visited DT. Great to have something to cheer downtown apart from the Rockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEvilTwin Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Swimming in that lake is bad. Please let's stop it at that and let's not get personal. I live in surburbia Manvel and have visited the park twice. We dined downtown on one of those visits. My wife can't have enough of the park. By the way we lived in SW part for 3 years and never visited DT. Great to have something to cheer downtown apart from the Rockets. Not much of a baseball fan I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Not much of a baseball fan I guess. Has anyone noticed if many Astros fans are going to DG before the game? Or Rocket games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Swimming in that lake is bad.Mmmmkay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Has anyone noticed if many Astros fans are going to DG before the game? Or Rocket games?Last playoff game @ TC, it looked like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The other day about 5pm I heard all this loud music coming from DG and wondered what could be happening on a Monday afternoon. It turned out to be one of the fitness classes the park puts on. I was not close enough to get a good estimate of the number of people but it looked like a really good crowd sweating to some salsa music... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) The last weekend the Astros were in town, on a Sunday afternoon, and I saw about a dozen or so people with Astros gear on tooling around the park, so I suspect that a good number of them use it (or have used it) prior to or after a game. We'll see if that becomes routine, like going to the B.U.S. or Home Plate. Edited May 2, 2008 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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