MidtownCoog Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Convention Committee ?Speaking of which, where the hell is Jordy?Still smoking BC Bud in rehab?Red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) Speaking of which, where the hell is Jordy?Still smoking BC Bud in rehab?Red?Well, last I heard he spoke at the actual "Convention Committee Convention", then went back to rehab to finish drying out.............and the kicker is that Mayor White was pissed about it. Give me a break. Edited August 23, 2006 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Tsk ! Tsk! Tsk! Kimberly, your new signature is very "fair weather fan" like ! I expect better from you, as you and I both expect better from Lidge.I agree with you on Tilman though, mafia ties or no mafia ties, I think the guy is great at what he does, and that is promote Houston business, maybe we could make him an honorary chair on the Convention Committee ?Ahh, new name for the Downtown Park...Tillman Fertitta Land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I wish Frittata had never heard of Galveston or Kemah. He is RUINING our area.Anyone have an Uncle Guido we could call on????? haha! now every time i read fertitta, i think and i would think fertitta's uncle guido would reign supreme any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I wish Frittata had never heard of Galveston or Kemah. He is RUINING our area.Anyone have an Uncle Guido we could call on????? How exactly is he doing that Papillion, is it by bringing back tourists to what was almost a friggin' GHOSTOWN ten years ago ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 How exactly is he doing that Papillion, is it by bringing back tourists to what was almost a friggin' GHOSTOWN ten years ago ? He is bringing mediocre food and just ghastly architecture there. Galveston should be its own unique place. Not Kemah, the sequal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 He is bringing mediocre food and just ghastly architecture there. Galveston should be its own unique place. Not Kemah, the sequal!Personally I think Galveston is just a little bit jealous of Kemah. I love Kemah. People love Kemah. If you have a boat there, it is magnificent. If you don't, sitting outside at sunset watching those boats come and go is breathtaking. But wait, there's more, Seabrook is getting ready to get a piece of the action as well. Now, when it is all said and done, Galveston will be more than happy to see something of this magnitude come its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Personally I think Galveston is just a little bit jealous of Kemah. I love Kemah. People love Kemah. If you have a boat there, it is magnificent. If you don't, sitting outside at sunset watching those boats come and go is breathtaking. But wait, there's more, Seabrook is getting ready to get a piece of the action as well. Now, when it is all said and done, Galveston will be more than happy to see something of this magnitude come its way.I don't think Galveston is "jealous" of Kemah. I think Galveston is more leery of it's unique Strand area being "Kemahfied". While popular (and profitable), Kemah is the epitome of kitsch. Galveston's Strand is a one-of-a-kind historical landmark. The Strand can be improved without turning it into Kemah. While opinions vary about Tilman Fertitta, Galveston generally praises him. He, along with George Mitchell, has reinvigorated the Island. I don't think Galveston leaders are as much opposed to his ideas for the Strand, as much making sure as his vision for the area and theirs are complimentary. Many of us agree that the historical port feel of the Strand should be kept. We already have one Kemah. We certainly do not need a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Red, I have to compliment you on your wonderful NEW Avatar.Now, for those who are bitchin' about Tilman investing in Galveston, here is a "newsflash". HE is the only one investing in your town right now. If you don;t like it, then buy the properties BEFORE he does, and do what you think should be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Red, I have to compliment you on your wonderful NEW Avatar.Now, for those who are bitchin' about Tilman investing in Galveston, here is a "newsflash". HE is the only one investing in your town right now. If you don;t like it, then buy the properties BEFORE he does, and do what you think should be done.The reason that I am "bitchin'" as you so crudely put it, is because Tilman came in and bought out quite a few businesses that were originals - not his corporate stamped, mediocre food Kemah-esque restaurants and hotels. Hate him. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I totally agree that we don't need a carbon copy of Kemah in Galveston. However, The Strand ain't all that and a bag of chips right now anyhow. So, somebody with some money needs to come in and figure out how to make a fantastic entertainment district on the water. If it ain't Tilman, where is George Mitchell when you need him? I'd like to see something very cool there, personally. What Tilman has done in Kemah is wonderful. Some people may not think so, but I remember what was there before. Please! This is about money and power. God save the po man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I think Galveston is more leery of it's unique Strand area being "Kemahfied".I can't speak for Galveston, but I know that I am.Good post, Red...good avatar too, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Amlaham Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2022/03/02/tilman-fertitta-landrys-pier-21-galveston.html Tilman Fertitta is likely taking over the lease at Pier 21. The pier is already nice, but I know Fertitta will make it look even nicer and attract more people to this side of the island! I have a feeling big things are planned! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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