cosmic08

Oh my gosh - what an awesome photo!! All of the wood on the outside of the escalators was unfortunately pained white in the 90s.

It was not Celebration Station. I went to this "Peppermint Park"-like place once when I was a kid and yep, there were batting cages. I am 99% sure it was on the 45S feeder road in between 1960 and Richey Rd. You can't even tell it existed now...there are no signs of anything left.

I know what place you are talking about. It was on the feeder road of 45 south in between 1960 and Rankin. It had some sort of big top, an animal farm, and I can't remember what else. This was not where Celebration Station or Splashtown (Hanna Barbara Land) stood. It closed in the late 80s or very early 90s. It was kinda like that place that used to be by Astroworld that had the pony rides...it think it was Kiddieland or Peppermint Park, something like that...I may be waaaaay off about the name...

I know of 2 snow cone stands that will pile on the condensed milk for you, but they are not in Cypress. One is Flamingo Chill on Airline near Parker. You can't miss it - pink building that always has a line of 10+ people. Another is a stand off N. Main, west of 45. I think it's called Tampico...not too sure. If you are heading south on 45, exit N. Main, turn right and drive about 1/2 mile down. The stand will be on your right...across the street from Spanish Flower.

Maybe it only lists the Almeda location because the Greenspoint location is closed? I haven't been in that area in a long time, but the last time I drove by the Greenspoint location I remember it looked closed.

I am SO sorry - I'm in my mid-20s and when I hear that, I feel the same way.

I'm sorry I'm sorry - haha - I just noticed someone taking pics and it caught my attention - knew it had to be a Haifer

I remember taking the family dog to a vet that ran his clinic out of his home at the intersection of Gulf Bank and Sweetwater. The home is still there, but the vet sign has been down for at least 10+ years. And, this is random, but there was a huge house off Airline near Gulf Bank that had a huge Statue of Liberty in the front yard.

I just drove down Washington and saw a lady taking pictures of the inside through the windows. Maybe a fellow Haifer and pics soon to be posted? Hope so!

WOW - that place is FULL of stuff! I pass this place everyday, and the lights are always on inside

Thanks, Firebird65. I would go there in the 80s with my parents to buy school supplies. Honestly, I would be totally shocked if it were still open - it was always dead even back in the 80s. I hope it is, but would be shocked. This topic also made me think about Dow Park in Northline Terrace. I have many fond memories of that park...played softball there for years

Very scary indeed, and I think it's really great that you took action

Yep - it's been on for a couple weeks now. It's on TLC...I think on Monday nights.

Does anyone remember the name of that office supply company near the corner of Gulf Bank and Sweetwater? Is it still open? I remember it was like stepping back in time!

I second that! My dad asks us to take him there every Father's Day! There is always a line, but it moves pretty quickly.

Kobain is a bar that has a huge outdoor patio. I'm not sure about any other function (although I saw a sign advertising weekend brunch). IMO, the patrons are not anymore friendly than any other bar. I've always had a great time and met friendly people at Komodos in Midtown. The crowd is mid 20s - mid 30s I'd say.

I had no idea this place still existed! Had a b-day party there in the 80s at Fame City Waterworks!

Avocado green carpeted bar...sweet

Oh my gosh - you just made my day! I would play that game as a kid for hours! I hope the old bum is still the first contender...he was way easy to beat

Used needles and dead people Probably so! My company participates in some sort of boating race in the bayou every year...I think every March or April. Anywho, this year it was moved to another location because the bayou was deemed unsafe and too dirty after Ike stirred it up. I've jogged from downtown to Waugh (yes, I'm lazy!) and just thinking about what's in the water gives me the heebie jeebies

Yep, Drake is right by Pandora, but the crowd at Drake is very douche-like and IMO, I'm thinking Reign will attract the likes of the Drake crowd. As for me, I always have a good time at Etro off Westheimer near Montrose...the dj plays 80s music which I love

I like the Shepherd Forest/Oak Forest/Garden Oaks area a lot. Have you looked at the homes in Lazybrook or Timbergrove on the other side of 610? Those homes may interest you...

The name of the bar on the other side of Chatters is Kobain. The pics above are of course a joke, but I would say there is a good chance the pics above resemble those who might frequent Reign. I predict Reign will attract the Drake crowd.

Don't know how Red Door is still open either Washington is the new "it" place I suppose. I really don't hear of people even going to midtown anymore, rather a new spot on Washington. I drove down Washington yesterday afternoon and was amazed at all the bars going up. IMO, there are too many in such a small area. I also noticed the old Pig Stand's blue mosaic tilework is long gone...wish that was kept. Wonder where the new "it" spot will be after Washington dies down. When I started going out, Richmond was standing on it's last leg...then the wave moved to downtown...then midtown, now Washington

I don't know about everyone else, but I would turn in my notice with the landlord and peace out!!