[Halifax] Nova Centre | 65-58-58 m | 16-15-14 fl | Completed

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by eastcoastal

... not to be self-congratulatory or anything... LOL

I don't get that one??? Can you explain? Are you saying that you like generic highrises?

PS: I don't have a clue what you are stating, eastcoastal - you seem to interpret things in a very unique way ...

[halifaxboyns]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

I don't get that one??? Can you explain? Are you saying that you like generic highrises?

PS: I don't have a clue what you are stating, eastcoastal - you seem to interpret things in a very unique way ...

It was a joke.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

It was a joke.

Eastcoastal has directed comments at me in the past, so he can speak (or type) for himself. I just asked for an explanation. Saying Eastcostal's comment "was just a joke" is a poor explanation.

This is a skyscraper forum, so there is nothing self-congratulatory (?) in liking extraordinary skylines and extraordinary highrises. As far as extraordinary skylines go, San Francisco and Chicago pop into my mind. As far as extraordinary highrises go, the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower), the Empire State Building, and the Transamerica Pyramid pop into my mind (I have seen them all in person). In Halifax, 1801 Hollis and Purdy's Wharf pop into my mind. If Eastcostal disagrees then he can do so, I just wish that he would do it in a more understandable manner instead of in a riddle.

[Reality Check]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

Eastcoastal has directed comments at me in the past, so he can speak (or type) for himself. I just asked for an explanation. Saying Eastcostal's comment "was just a joke" is a poor explanation.

This is a skyscraper forum, so there is nothing self-congratulatory (?) in liking extraordinary skylines and extraordinary highrises. As far as extraordinary skylines go, San Francisco and Chicago pop into my mind. As far as extraordinary highrises go, the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower), the Empire State Building, and the Transamerica Pyramid pop into my mind (I have seen them all in person). In Halifax, 1801 Hollis and Purdy's Wharf pop into my mind. If Eastcostal disagrees then he can do so, I just wish that he would do it in a more understandable manner instead of in a riddle.

Wow. Talk about touchy. I didn't in the least take the comment as directed at you at all. Get over yourself and stop taking yourself so serious. Many of the posts you write yourself are mere ramblings seemingly just to "hear yourself talk." Over 3,000 posts. I mean really. Isn't that a little excessive/obsessive for a grown adult.

Ive been reading this forum for a couple of years now and can state without doubt that it is just like all others. Controlled by a few regulars who usually cannot tolerate the fact that others have opinions - quite often more factual and accurate than regular posters. Regulars write long-winded opinion pieces while the occasional poster jumps in with short mostly factual informational posts that are much more useful than a post that starts with "in my opinion ....." or "in my experience ....". Posts like "the condo building at King's Wharf has topped out" and "footings have started for ....." are much more constructive and informationally valuable.

But then again the ramblings here do provide many in Halifax with some humourous moments. Especially the ramblings from those who don't live here. Why exert so much energy and time on something in which you do not have a stake? You haven't lived in in years. Come back and contribute to the daily upkeep and future change of this place then you might have some cred.

So that said I say to all "be kind, be nice and respectful of others".

I fully expect the usual snippy response you seem to shoot back with at others so feel free to go ahead and take your pot shot "from away".

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by Reality Check

Wow. Talk about touchy. I didn't in the least take the comment as directed at you at all. Get over yourself and stop taking yourself so serious. Many of the posts you write yourself are mere ramblings seemingly just to "hear yourself talk." Over 3,000 posts. I mean really. Isn't that a little excessive/obsessive for a grown adult.

Ive been reading this forum for a couple of years now and can state without doubt that it is just like all others. Controlled by a few regulars who usually cannot tolerate the fact that others have opinions - quite often more factual and accurate than regular posters. Regulars write long-winded opinion pieces while the occasional poster jumps in with short mostly factual informational posts that are much more useful than a post that starts with "in my opinion ....." or "in my experience ....". Posts like "the condo building at King's Wharf has topped out" and "footings have started for ....." are much more constructive and informationally valuable.

But then again the ramblings here do provide many in Halifax with some humourous moments. Especially the ramblings from those who don't live here. Why exert so much energy and time on something in which you do not have a stake? You haven't lived in in years. Come back and contribute to the daily upkeep and future change of this place then you might have some cred.

So that said I say to all "be kind, be nice and respectful of others".

I fully expect the usual snippy response you seem to shoot back with at others so feel free to go ahead and take your pot shot "from away".

Most people on this forum simply have an interest in HRM area developments. It is people such as yourself and eastcoatal who come on occasionally with pompous, condescending, twisted remarks and then go back into lurking mode. The HRM has been ruled for years by special interest groups that oppose everything. I assume that you are part of that group. These special interest groups don't like the fact that there is now the internet where the majority of people can express their views. In fact Tim Bousquet has complained about it. The reason - he is no longer free to post misleading stories that twist the facts . There are plenty of people who can now point out the misinformation in his stories.

In any case, I have stated my real name many times. You come on this one time hidden behind a username and you could be anyone, including Tim Bousquet himself. So be a man Reality Check, and state your real name. Otherwise you are just one more troll who will pop up from time to time to make pompous remarks.

[MonctonRad]

Wow Reality Check, for a first time poster you certainly know how to make an impression. This is the equivalent of a drive-by shooting!!

Perhaps Fenwick is correct. Are you Tim Bousquet in disguise?

[beyeas]

The funny part for me was that, before I even clicked on the link for this thread, when I saw that the latest post on was by someone called "Reality Check" I rolled my eyes and thought "Oh yeah this will be fun".

[q12]

Originally Posted by Reality Check

Wow. Talk about touchy. I didn't in the least take the comment as directed at you at all. Get over yourself and stop taking yourself so serious. Many of the posts you write yourself are mere ramblings seemingly just to "hear yourself talk." Over 3,000 posts. I mean really. Isn't that a little excessive/obsessive for a grown adult.

Ive been reading this forum for a couple of years now and can state without doubt that it is just like all others. Controlled by a few regulars who usually cannot tolerate the fact that others have opinions - quite often more factual and accurate than regular posters. Regulars write long-winded opinion pieces while the occasional poster jumps in with short mostly factual informational posts that are much more useful than a post that starts with "in my opinion ....." or "in my experience ....". Posts like "the condo building at King's Wharf has topped out" and "footings have started for ....." are much more constructive and informationally valuable.

But then again the ramblings here do provide many in Halifax with some humourous moments. Especially the ramblings from those who don't live here. Why exert so much energy and time on something in which you do not have a stake? You haven't lived in in years. Come back and contribute to the daily upkeep and future change of this place then you might have some cred.

So that said I say to all "be kind, be nice and respectful of others".

I fully expect the usual snippy response you seem to shoot back with at others so feel free to go ahead and take your pot shot "from away".

Get over yourself.

I gotta defend fenwick here. I strongly believe that his efforts to push for a stadium in Halifax have actually had an effect on where HRM is now which is quite remarkable. We know that some councilors have been reading this forum.

It is quite suspicious that you would lurk around this forum for so long and post a negative post right from the start.
Especially when a heated argument has just occurred over @ the coast in a section called "REALITY BITES" http://www.thecoast.ca/RealityBites/arch...ets-the-convention-centre-entirely-wrong

If the anti-everything crowd want a war, we'll give 'em one. And right now I think we know who's winning.

[resetcbu1]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

This would be another one of Tim Bousquet's false assumptions since most of us like extraordinary highrises and extraordinary skylines.

I acctualy read an article on the internet years ago , I'm not sure if it is still available or who came up with the list or how, but it was list of the 100 most beautiful skylines in the world and if memory serves me correct Halifax was ranked 86th (I belive been at least 5years ). That's a pretty impressive feat when you consider all of the citties of the world even if it was just the opinion of the few people or editors or whatever of an online poll or magazine.

[resetcbu1]

Originally Posted by resetcbu1

I acctualy read an article on the internet years ago , I'm not sure if it is still available or who came up with the list or how, but it was list of the 100 most beautiful skylines in the world and if memory serves me correct Halifax was ranked 86th (I belive been at least 5years ). That's a pretty impressive feat when you consider all of the citties of the world even if it was just the opinion of the few people or editors or whatever of an online poll or magazine.

I was looking for that article but "no go" although I found a few referances that state it as the 183rd best in the world and they are more recent still not too shabby I guess wonder if it would improve with alot of the new proposals downtown ie Skye? there has been alot of building in alot of asian citties in the past few years an the UAE certainly so I could see how that list can change alot over a few years.

[haligonia]

I think eastcoastal was referring to this post by fenwick:

Originally Posted by fenwick16

This would be another one of Tim Bousquet's false assumptions since most of us like extraordinary highrises and extraordinary skylines.

In stating that most of us like extraordinary highrises and skylines, he was (probably unintenionally) doing the same thing Bosquet does: assume that their opinion represents the opinion of the masses. People like Bosquet are in a minority, but this forum is also a minority group.

[worldlyhaligonian]

Originally Posted by haligonia

I think eastcoastal was referring to this post by fenwick:



In stating that most of us like extraordinary highrises and skylines, he was (probably unintenionally) doing the same thing Bosquet does: assume that their opinion represents the opinion of the masses. People like Bosquet are in a minority, but this forum is also a minority group.

A minority, in a minority, in a majority. I feel like an anglophone in Quebec, lol.

I definitely rolled my eyes at the name "Reality Check"... what is being implied here? That everybody on this forum is uniformly incorrect in our opinions? Somehow we are the ones that aren't being realistic?

One reality is that I'm a bit insulted by somebody with 1 post who has contributed nothing to this forum. In fact, most of us "regulars" contribute and have differing opinions on urban planning and development. I don't always agree with sdm and others... but I have respect for them because they use accurate/truthful information to explain themselves.

Cheers to the regulars that make this forum what it is. Especially DJ!

[halifaxboyns]

Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian

I definitely rolled my eyes at the name "Reality Check"... what is being implied here? That everybody on this forum is uniformly incorrect in our opinions? Somehow we are the ones that aren't being realistic?

I do find it suspicious that he only has made 1 posting. But I think his posting is wrong.

We may feud sometimes but we do try to respect other people's opinions. I also agree with the comment about Fenwick's work on the stadium and echo Worldly's comment about DJ's dedication to this.

But I do have to say that when I saw the LOL - I took it as a joke.

But back to the subject of this thread - it's been about a week now since the money was announced. Anyone have a guess or news about what's going on? I know Rank is reconfirming things - I suspect we'll hear something in mid september.

[someone123]

Yeah, so long personal attack as first post => banhammer.

[beyeas]

Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

But back to the subject of this thread - it's been about a week now since the money was announced. Anyone have a guess or news about what's going on? I know Rank is reconfirming things - I suspect we'll hear something in mid september.

I think I read that Rank needed 60 days to recontact tenants and see if they would now still be interested and sign a firm commitment.

[halifaxboyns]

Originally Posted by someone123

Yeah, so long personal attack as first post => banhammer.

I just now read his full post - I actually do contribute to the NS economy. I typically come home 4 times a year, spend money while I'm there and rent a car.

So suck on that one lol.
Plus my phone is still registered in Nova Scotia, so I pay HST.

[beyeas]

Originally Posted by q12

It is quite suspicious that you would lurk around this forum for so long and post a negative post right from the start.
Especially when a heated argument has just occurred over @ the coast in a section called "REALITY BITES" http://www.thecoast.ca/RealityBites/arch...ets-the-convention-centre-entirely-wrong

These days I really think that "The Coast" should just be renamed "The Savage Love & Weekly Entertainment Listings" and be done with it. That is all anyone I know reads in it any more. Whenever I see people pick it up they immediately flip to the last 5 pages or so, read that, and put it back in the pile.

[haligonia]

Sustainable City and some of the guest columns are quite interesting. I just skip the Bosquet editorials.

[someone123]

Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

I just now read his full post - I actually do contribute to the NS economy. I typically come home 4 times a year, spend money while I'm there and rent a car.

So suck on that one lol.
Plus my phone is still registered in Nova Scotia, so I pay HST.

The troll post is total BS. Fenwick for example has spent months or years researching stadiums, built a model, and flew to Halifax to present it to councillors. I do not doubt that he had a positive impact on the stadium debate.

The disdain for "come from aways" is one of the least attractive things about NS. Some locals contribute a lot, and other don't. And people who move away (or come from away) still have an interest in NS. I would even argue that these groups have contributed more on the whole than those who have just stayed in one spot all their life. I think Halifax is great but I have experience I just would not have gotten had I never left the city.

[beyeas]

Originally Posted by someone123

The disdain for "come from aways" is one of the least attractive things about NS. Some locals contribute a lot, and other don't. And people who move away (or come from away) still have an interest in NS. I would even argue that these groups have contributed more on the whole than those who have just stayed in one spot all their life. I think Halifax is great but I have experience I just would not have gotten had I never left the city.

Canada is bad in general for that, and NS in particular.

I remember getting criticism years ago when I went abroad to do a research fellowship, and was told by multiple people that they thought it was "disgusting that their tax dollars went to educating me and the 1st thing I did was leave". It is such a small minded attitude to assume that there is nothing that we can't learn from others. In fact this country/region is made stronger when people leave, learn new things, and maybe someday return and bring that new knowledge and ideas back!