livincinco Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I was down there this evening and I was impressed with how well they are keeping up the overall appearance of the park. It looked as good as it did when it opened. Lots of people around even though there were no events going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I was heading to the astros game (never quite made it) and I saw a crowd over at DG and it looked like it took up the entire hill! Got online and found that it was the New Jersey Youth Symphony playing Holst's "The Planets".I wish I had my camera with me, but once again, the entire park was bustling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was heading to the astros game (never quite made it) and I saw a crowd over at DG and it looked like it took up the entire hill! Got online and found that it was the New Jersey Youth Symphony playing Holst's "The Planets".I wish I had my camera with me, but once again, the entire park was bustling.We know you have to be making that up, Ricco. We all know this "park" is nothing but a boondoggle that won't ever be built (in part because they can't come up with enough money for it) and if it is ever built , no one will ever go there (because it's surrounded by parking lots, because it's surrounded by big buildings, because there is too much to do there, because there is not enough green space, because there is parking underneath it, because there is no place to park, because there is no residential component in Houston Pavilions . . .) ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 We know you have to be making that up, Ricco. We all know this "park" is nothing but a boondoggle that won't ever be built (in part because they can't come up with enough money for it) and if it is ever built , no one will ever go there (because it's surrounded by parking lots, because it's surrounded by big buildings, because there is too much to do there, because there is not enough green space, because there is parking underneath it, because there is no place to park, because there is no residential component in Houston Pavilions . . .) ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 We know you have to be making that up, Ricco. We all know this "park" is nothing but a boondoggle that won't ever be built (in part because they can't come up with enough money for it) and if it is ever built , no one will ever go there (because it's surrounded by parking lots, because it's surrounded by big buildings, because there is too much to do there, because there is not enough green space, because there is parking underneath it, because there is no place to park, because there is no residential component in Houston Pavilions . . .) ;-) Aww, I missed LTAWACS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 13 reported that discovery green garage is having an issue with leaking water from one of the fountains. they aren't sure of the cause yet but are hiring a private consultant to determine the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 13 reported that discovery green garage is having an issue with leaking water from one of the fountains. they aren't sure of the cause yet but are hiring a private consultant to determine the cause.I'm sure it's something that could be fixed rather easily... hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 That place came with a warranty, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Um.....doggy paddle? There is a reason they call it that. Yeah I know. Turns out I was busy that day anyway. But it would have been fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv 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 neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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