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     peteglider Citizen Username: Peteglider Post Number: 1252 Registered: 8-2002 |
..couldn't help but notice the huge wall panel(s) (i think that's what they are) that went up last night at SOPAC. Once a row of these are in it will look like our own Stonehenge! Good to see something real happening -- but man, it appears to be a large structure in that little space! Any further news on a business plan for this "investment?" Pete | |||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 291 Registered: 6-2004  |
Anyone wanna climb the fence and play some wiffleball? That "Gray Monster" would make a great outfield wall. | |||
| Princess Citizen Username: Princess Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2005 |
here are some pics from the GREAT ERECTION last night
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| Rastro Citizen Username: Rastro Post Number: 1145 Registered: 5-2004  |
So is that a wall of SOPAC, or a sound barrier for the train? I wonder if they'll paint a mural on the train station side. Otherwise it's going to look awful ugly from the train tracks... But it is good to see some progress, and I'd rather have an ugly side toward the tracks, than have nothing built in that hole. | |||
| cmontyburns Citizen Username: Cmontyburns Post Number: 977 Registered: 12-2003  |
yes would hate for them to obstruct the beautiful view of the NJ transit parking lot.... | |||
| Rastro Citizen Username: Rastro Post Number: 1156 Registered: 5-2004 |
Better the view of the sky above the parkling lot than a wall 20 feet away. But even better, a painting of some sort. :-) Heck, I'll even put forth some bucks toward a mural. I'm not complaining, or at least, that is not my intent. I'm glad to see progress. It's just surprising to me (though I guess I never really thought about it) that the wall is so close to the tracks. | |||
| Two Sense Citizen Username: Twosense Post Number: 267 Registered: 7-2004 |
How will Bunny's service the rear of its property, not to mention customers evacuate in an emergency, with a 40' concrete wall a few feet from its building? Aren't there are any setback statutes in this town? | |||
| peteglider Citizen Username: Peteglider Post Number: 1256 Registered: 8-2002 |
Just hope those huge slabs don't fall in the wrong direction. Could easily be the end of the train station or Bunny's (and then what would we do for dinner?) /p | |||
| gotcha Citizen Username: Gotcha Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2005 |
Get some decent food at Reservoir?? | |||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1906 Registered: 6-2001  |
Maybe they'll fall on you to the betterment of MOL and SO. | |||
| Starletta8 Supporter Username: Starletta8 Post Number: 43 Registered: 10-2004 |
I drove by the other end of the NJ Transit lot a little while ago, just to gawk. I could hardly believe my eyes with all of the contruction (and lights) going on at the site. Nice to see actual construction work being done here in SO. I hope that they have taken precautions to shelter the neighboring buildings- it's going to be a close fit! And don't worry if it were to endanger the train station- it would just add another decade to the repairs.  | |||
| Rastro Citizen Username: Rastro Post Number: 1161 Registered: 5-2004 |
bets, what an amazingly sh!tty comment. | |||
| Princess Citizen Username: Princess Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2005 |
the construction is yes, a nice postive to the "coming soon" signs but lets be really... they told njtransit and Bunny's that they wouldnt start until after each venue was closed and they started evry night before 9....yes work needs to be done but they arent the only ones that have businesss hours... this whole idea is a bunch of crap | |||
| Minimalist Citizen Username: Minimalist Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2004  |
What will everyone complain about once this thing's built? Let me guess, the film choices? Price of concessions? | |||
| Princess Citizen Username: Princess Post Number: 5 Registered: 5-2005 |
rumor has it that SHU gets to pick and chose what flims go in there.... anyone else | |||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 1532 Registered: 1-2004  |
Will it really matter where the wall is in relation to the tracks? Look how close the Shop-Rite wall is. BETS You're too much!  | |||
| Soda Supporter Username: Soda Post Number: 3477 Registered: 5-2001  |
Actually, JTA, bets is simply not enough. -s. | |||
| Dan Shelffo Citizen Username: Openspacer Post Number: 156 Registered: 6-2001 |
The east wall is up.  | |||
| AntoninaKC Citizen Username: Antoninakc Post Number: 30 Registered: 5-2005 |
I can't wait til more walls go up so that we can finally end the "when is sopac construction going to start?" threads! However, I'm glad to see progress in even the smallest amounts! | |||
| Sheena Collum SHU Citizen Username: Sheena_collum Post Number: 213 Registered: 4-2005  |
Princess, Let me dispel the rumor, it's false. "On Monday, May 24th at 7:30 pm, Village President Calabrese, SOPAC Chair Barbara Stoller and Monsignor Robert Sheeran were on hand to memorialize Seton Hall's $1 million contribution to SOPAC. This contribution made possible several significant changes to the arts center, including expansion of the performing arts theater from 294 seats to 415 seats. In return for their contribution, Seton Hall will receive preferred access for scheduling the performing arts center, although SOPAC's performances dates will supersede any and all scheduling by other organizations, SHU included." | |||
| crabby Citizen Username: Crabbyappleton Post Number: 174 Registered: 1-2004 |
It looks like it's going to blow down. Did they dig a foundation? | |||
| gotcha Citizen Username: Gotcha Post Number: 31 Registered: 5-2005 |
Why bother with a foundation? They'll just use all the hot air generated by the posters here to keep it up. | |||
| susan1014 Supporter Username: Susan1014 Post Number: 769 Registered: 3-2002 |
That and the great big metal braces on the other side (away from the camera) | |||
| Stevef Citizen Username: Stevef Post Number: 51 Registered: 5-2005 |
A pre-fab? | |||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 1534 Registered: 1-2004 |
BETS - I hope you know I meant it in a good way. My icon was supposed to be a smile. Now realize it doesn't look like one. | |||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 302 Registered: 6-2004 |
Two Sense- Who wants their "rear" serviced at Bunny's? Sorry. I should really go to bed. | |||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1927 Registered: 6-2001 |
Posted by Rastro: You are absolutely right. I haven't been able to get back to this thread and am posting this upon seeing your comment. I'll now go back and finish the thread in its entirety. Please accept my apology for being so childish. It was uncalled for somewhat. In some ways, it's a fair shot. My 2. bets | |||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1928 Registered: 6-2001 |
Again, posting spontaneously to this little gem: S.O.D.A., isn't it really that you realize you'll never get ANY bets? All bets off? That sort of thing? I thimk so. (Get it? THIMK?) | |||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1929 Registered: 6-2001 |
Continuance! CEM says I thought that was up to the lawyers? The hot air, that is. (Apologies, just over-blissed 'cause I don't have to report to jury duty manana. Which = 2 days off. I'll go to the doctor instead to see about suspected pneumatic condition.) | |||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1930 Registered: 6-2001 |
I knew but it's still appreciated, JTA! OK, I finished this thread. Next! | |||
| Rastro Citizen Username: Rastro Post Number: 1166 Registered: 5-2004 |
bets, *I* accept your apology (I know how you get without sleep  ), but I'm not the one you wished harm to. | |||
| Back in Switzerland! Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1944 Registered: 6-2001 |
I cannot apologize to Gotcha until he apologizes for all the screw-ups he's caused in the legal sense. The many, many, many, horrific and blatantly obvious to the untrained eye absolute travesties. Then, I'll apologize for calling him names. | |||
| Rastro Citizen Username: Rastro Post Number: 1168 Registered: 5-2004 |
I didn't realize you knew who gotcha is. Care to enlighten? Nevermind. I don't want to get banned  for inducing you break a cardinal rule (ewhich I very much agree with). | |||
| Back in Switzerland! Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1946 Registered: 6-2001 |
You may very well find his name on http://southorange.org and while sharing a microphone, sometimes not playing well with others. | |||
| Back in Switzerland! Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 1947 Registered: 6-2001 |
My apologies for the delayed response, I had to quickly switch my dsl service over to Verizon from Speakeasy since the latter finally cut me off and made me deal. Luckily, I had a 2-line splitter available, no thanks to the Guy at Radio Shack who profusely thanked me for my quick lesson on Telecom and covad practices. Sometimes it takes a kick in the pants.) Hey everyone, I have a new email addy that ends in @verizon.net. Anyone who wants a copy should PL me! | |||
| jayjay Citizen Username: Jayjayp Post Number: 51 Registered: 6-2005 |
Getting back to the original thread...I never saw a building go up like this, i.e. walls before the skeleton. Seems like an odd way of constructing, but maybe I'm not knowledgable on this stuff. | |||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 2581 Registered: 5-2001  |
Maybe there's a built-in fallback plan that if SOPAC fails, we can convert it to a handball court?  | |||
| Minimalist Citizen Username: Minimalist Post Number: 39 Registered: 12-2004 |
modern pre-fab construction ofen works like this. they throw up some walls, throw in a floor somewhere, then bolt it together. once it's freestanding they continute to bolt things onto it. | |||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 306 Registered: 6-2004 |
I heard that there will be a webcam of the construction here on MOL. Oh please oh please let it be true! | |||
| jamie Moderator Username: Jamie Post Number: 947 Registered: 6-2001  |
it is true: http://www.southorangevillage.com/live.php It's linked from the homepage. It refreshes once a minute. |
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