Rhodes you really do need to get a life.  Most people on here who read the above post I am sure saw the Laughing face and would take tje post as a joke or sarcasm.  Not you, as usual you get all bent out of shape.

though I am sinking like a stone

nothing seems to work well in retail right now

 

amazing what happens when u put a pickle on a chicken sandwich

chick filet was always a quality business prior

I would think that the n breiel rallys location would be best, and the owner needs to move that property.

or in your center would be nice--but why there?

same chick filet owner?

         Your discourteous manner is only exceeded by your ignorance and stinking attitude. The fact is Pacman has had many significant posts regarding many significant issues and has made a far greater contribution solving a host of problems that you couldn't begin to understand or deal with. You want him to keep the posts off of you and on the topic but all you just did was attack him personally. The fact that you didn't get his sense of humor the first time you read his post that troubled you makes me wonder why you didn't accept his later  explanation for it. Do you have an ego problem or something? You may not be interested in a back or forth with someone who has posted over 2,000 times but there are a lot of us that are.

        Pac, please keep posting. Your opinion is always backed by logic and facts. We need more of that,  instead of this kind of attack by Rhodes.

        Rhodes why don't you apologize to him and get on the issues yourself?

         If you want to make personal attacks, try me. I'm your boy.

         Paul Nagy

already 2 savealots in a town thant can only support 1

is that drive too far?

 

there is a reason that everything in that area has closed--lack of support

there are not many people around willing to invest a lot of $$, work long and hard to lose $$ just so you can grab a quick pack of cigs, a loaf of bread or a dozen eggs every so often

             You disappoint me. I prefer to mind your business when you are trying to belittle someone else for your lack of ability to tell when someone is joking with you or not ---and innocently, I might add..  I'm sorry you can't read well enough to barely get through the first 3 lines of my post. Others got through the first three lines and called me almost immediately.  My dear friend you are even wrong when you say,"You don't understand the difference between defending from being attacked with an attack vs. outright attacking. I understand that perfectly. What you don't understand is when you are being attacked or being joked with. Everyone else understood it but you. So instead of understanding you were being joked with you went on the attack. No one else did.

               Also, my dear friend, please don't be masochistic. Don't torture yourself trying to get through my posts. If they are to hard for you I shall be happy to write slower. There is no need for torture. Its not all that serious.

               Again, you are wrong when you say that I seem to share Pacman's lack of understanding. I don't share his lack of understanding. I shared his total understanding when he was trying to have a little humor with you.

                 Further, you were insinuating that there was something wrong with his posting over 2,000 times. If not, what was the purpose of the remark except to belittle his posting over 2,000 times.

                If you hate to continue this back and forth, why don't you just quit it and write about something else but please write slowly and use some humor so us slow folks can keep up with your speedy intellect.

                I probably concur with you that "If Pacman was making a joke, it was a stupid joke....." Hasn't anyone explained Randy's rules to you. Everyone is allowed to make stupid jokes on this forum except for he and Hermes about the Bengals.

                Just for your information I and Pacman are not one and the same and please don't torture yourself reading that. I don't have the sense of wit, brilliance, courtesy or intelligence that Pacman has but I'm delighted for you to put me in that kind of company.

                Now, since you said there is nothing we can say back to you that is going to be worth responding to, we will take your word that this is your last post on this.  So, we shall continue to write to those on this forum who value freedom of speech and humor. We shall miss you. Please change your mind and join us again. You have shared some really good ideas on several occasions when you left your ego out of it. So please leave your ego out of it and come alone and we will enjoy your blogs. Thank you in advance.

                 Paul Nagy     

 

I take just a week off and look what happens!!!  All of you people are at each other's throats.

 

Oh well, another day or two and I'll be back, then you can all pick on me and leave everyone else alone!!!!   

 

 

 

        I'm with you. Can anyone please tell us whether or not Five Guys and Panera are going to be downtown?

        Thanks.

               pn

I don't see it that way.

 

the mj trolls are accomplishing their goal to stir up and distract this forum.

then pac and Paul want to insult in long form.

 

shame shame shame

 

keep yer eye on the ball and yer head in the game

divide and conquer is one of the dark siders' methods--will u allow it to work?

 

ate at the 5 guys in cville--not the best burger that I have had, but better than most chains.

I like Panera, and would expect either/both to do very well here, except that they have no $1 meals--far from it.

 

best to pattigirl and her venture--so would yo co-habit the site, or would you vacate?

Or would you become a chick filet operator?

 

guilty rhodes as I near 1000 posts in 3 1/2 years here.

I have promised myself to be out for good by  1000, and I will follow through this time

so I am trying to limit my ramblings

this place and my thinking has caused me enough grief with others in town

        I don't think Rhodes is a bad guy - before or now.  I think he just crossed the line in his attack and insults on a blogger. I just responded to him in the same length he responded. He has every right to say anything he wants and so do we and so do you, even when we are wrong. There is no shame on any of us.

That's what open debate is all about.  I appreciate your coming to his aid but he did just fine. I think he makes positive contributions here like the rest of us do on occassion. Long live Middletownusa!

         pn

 

I have not always agreed with you in certain situations, but you speak the truth. Your point on the renewal on the school levy was correct. At the last moment, I changed my vote to yes, only because as you correctly stated, Middletown would be an absolute mess if the school system suffered anoher blow. Although not deserving of the support, the reality was defeating the levy and the continued new ballot issues would just keep the ciy from recovering. Your logic was correct.

 

I have no idea if any progress or desire is there to suppplant a council member. It seems many have ADD- concepts and actions are started, but never finished. But, your offer to take over a position was generous, and you would have many supporters. As for PAC and Cinci State, considering all aspects of downtown and the wrecking ball trend, probably not a bad deal for the future. Jury will be out many years if it will be a success, but if marketed correctly, it does at least help put a finger in the dike, just liek passing the school levy helped show others there were attempts to turn Middletown around.

 

As for Nick Kidd's views on the city's actions, I would suggest reading Ohio code and caselaw, and if there are violations, retain an attorney to investigate. Middletown has gotten a clean slip for years on the audit, so I view that pushing a rock up hill, but, if the state statues are clear, maybe there should be some house cleaning.

 

As O'Reilly would say, you are viewed as a patriot, not a dark side 'pinhead'. As for 5Guys and Panera, as you said rather eloguently, the $ menu is far more appealing (and affordable) than dropping $8-$10. @ either for the demographics in the city. But....and there is always a but (sorry, a 'Presta' cloakism), Steak and Shake and their $4.00 deals are every bit as good a 5Guys, with the triple. Don't ever expect either Panera or 5Guys to make it to Middletown.      

       There you go again showing your nasty side. Now, it is obvious that you brought it up again just to cause trouble on this forum. You have sunk to a new level of low, which is your intention by saying that Pac was lying about being funny. Pac's post  itself stands against you and shows that you are a small, dirty thinker about others. Especially, about Pac. All of us that know him from these (2000) posts know his integrity. What we are finding out is your lack of it. You are the only crybaby in this matter and that is so obvious by your continuing this foolishness. You also deliberately lie when you say we are the same person because we have told you otherwise and most everyone has seen us in public numerous times.

       Randy, Rhodes is crossing the line. I have no intention of lettng him try to bully and continuously  belittle anyone on this site. Its obvious he wants to give a bad name to this site.  Disagreement is fine character assasination is not. It seems to me there is a delibeate effort going on to sabatoge this site. Look at Tomahawk's posts with Vannestmom and add it to Rhodes rantings.

       Paul Nagy    

 

I really don't see much substance to this disagreement other than egotism and ruffled feathers.

Can we get ONE  coffee shop downtown first?

 

Looks like Mr.Verdin is in no rush to open his facility as hoped and mentioned by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Why should he be in a hurry? He has the improved building and a quarter mill $$ expense money(probably invested it in the market or gold--making a great return). So does he have title yet, and who will pay utilities/taxes? A mid-winter start-up in Jan/Feb will be slow at best. Can't see out-of-town artists traveling through the weather to work in that quiet part of town still with few amenities.

 

So--no train--no PAC--no coffee shop--soon to be no Manchester--hmmmm.

And a proposal to put new storefronts on those properties that recieved new storefronts just a few years ago? If the property owners had maintained the last improvements(or opened a business to utilize the gracious improvemts), this would not be in ther mix. Will Council/Admin REALLY follow through with this waste of taxpayer $$ again? Hard to believe. Maybe 26 former downtown area "stakeholders" will speak up for this project also, so they can once again have their properties subsidized. Little wonder why they goose step to Council/Admin.

 

jmo

Why don't you just keep your word and not talk to me?

Paul Nagy

           I felt the manner in which Vannestmom was making personal remarks about you was also crossing the line. She wasn't sticking to the issues you were discussing. I never felt you were belittleing her. Her responses to you were odd at best and I also wondered if she is for real and /or someone was using this site to pretend to play games with everyone. I didn't mean to imply anything else and I apologize if I led you to think otherwise.

Always appreciate your responses on this site and the responses of so many others seeking and providing answers.

           Thank you.

            Paul Nagy

        Apparently you don't get it, even yet. Just to make it clear...You were making personal attacks on someone. You misconstrued his humorous blog and accused him of making personal attacks on you. But you went too far and in my opinion crossed the line and were bullying him and engaging in character assasination of someone we all know to be a fine person.. I don't like or encourage bullies. I wanted you to know how out of line you were and the trouble you were trying to cause. I would have and will do the same if I thought it was being done by anyone else to anyone else, including you.. If you weren't concerned "if these 2 were the same person or not why did you keep bringing it up? No one was cradling anyone. I haven't seen or talked to Pacman in a year or two. He is quite capable of handling anything on this forum. I just didn't like the way you went after the messenger istead of the message. You keep making comments in this matter that are personal and demonstrate your desire to attack personally. Such as, "Nagy is easily riled up, it was just something to keep him huffing and pufing about". Friend, you couldn;t be more wrong! I'm not easily riled. When I am you won't have to wonder about it, you'll know it,  I promise. So, huff and puff on that.  Also, I always write under my own name. I don't write under any anonymous names. I do that intentionally to take personal responsibility for what I say. I have no problem with those who write under other identitites. I understand that there is good reason for that in many cases. You are right when you say, "whether people use real or fake names is not important'. I would add  - most of the time.

              So, Rhodes, why don't you drop it. Even as recently as yesterday, you wrote a couple of excellent blogs that were about serious matters on this forum on other issues. I and others have said that to you all along. Why don't you continue to do that and let's move on. If not I will respond accordingly.

             Thank you.

              Paul Nagy

 

               

         You are the one still carrying on like a gulity conscience looking to console yourself instead of being man enough to admit you were out of line and ending the matter. You even defame housewives. Your the one who doesn't shut up. You're keeping it alive. Why don't you shut up on this and the matter will be over.

Be assured I will continue to respond as you do. I have tried to hand out the olive branch of peace to you  but you just keep insisting on being nasty. You reap what you sow.

           Paul Nagy

          

        The only one that has whined on here is you. You couldn't be more wrong about the Laura Williams matter.  You'd say anything to get the last word.

         Neil, I agree with you. The greatest insult you can give anyone who isn't reasonable is to ignore them This has indeed been boring. This is my last word to him on the matter.

        Paul Nagy

      

 

to the lady bringing it back thank you. we miss those sandwiches. and it is closer to my house! thanks

 

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My Brain is spinning !!!!

How can Randy go from talking about a business returning to Middletown and others take it to everything else. It was like playing Telegraph ~ whisper something into someone's ear, have them pass it on to see what the last person has to say ~ Well if I'm the last, I want you to know I am very glad for PattiGal's new venture !!!! PattiGal and her family business has been in this area for 25 + years supporting Middletown people and their  card/gift needs ~ They could have gone anywhere; however, they love Middletown and hope to move here someday. That's right, they could have moved closer to their home where people have more money to spend, which in turn most likely would have been more profitable for them. Patti Gal and her family have grown to love their customers and have put Middletown 1st. I for one am very happy that they stayed and I wish them all the best. I hope the kiosk does well for them. We need dedicated business people here in our town, even when things are at a low point in the economy. They are trying to stay afloat for us, as well as their selves. You Go PattiGal ~ You're the Best of the Best !!!!

If I didn't mean it, I would not have said it ~ you and your family have been so good to so many ~ you deserve the very best  

I hope half the things said to be going into downtown happen...

 

Now someone please tell whether five guys and panera were a joke or not...I like both...but too much five guys in airports is the reason i need to lose about 25 lbs.

 

 

The rumor is true.  I think they will be in town for another 6-12 months before moving north to Springboro.  I have heard that there is a possible tenant for their current space.  However any deal with the tenant is a long way from any committment.

Moving to the new Austin exit is what I have heard.

 

MANY caring, involved and A1 citizens have come from that organization.

Maybe I am too old and tied to a different way, though the loss of this particular group saddens me.

This just creates more of a void in local leadership and individuals on whom to rely.

 

Well--if they want new clients..........

         You know better than most, that a text taken out of context  (as your post is) is a pretext. Pray tell us, what is your motive here?

         Paul Nagy

          

         I think you have got a great sense of humor. Your picture of the man and the bridge was hilarious. I thought since there was so much talk about art it would be funny to talk about it as an art piece. I'm not sure from the responses that many thought it was as funny as I did.

         We need your input and humor. Please keep on.

          Thanks for responding.

          Paul Nagy