Hey, for being a bit S L O W down here in Tampa, we must be pretty progressive when it comes to recreation. Block E sounds like what we have in Historic Ybor City, and various places around Florida (Miami, St. Pete, Clearwater, etc.). We have the movie theaters and the 4 hour free parking and all sorts of clubs for all sorts of people. We have Gameworks, too. Y'all would have a blast down here. Ybor City reminds you of a less expensive South Beach on the weekends.
I find, for the most part, like Barb and Wizard, kids with their knee pants (cause they don't reach the waist) are pretty harmless. Usually the most danger they can cause is to themselves trying to run across a street without tripping. They can't hit anyone because they need their hands to hold up their pants. Fashion does go in cycles. I am 43 and my daughter is 25, and my granddaughter is 5. We all wear bell bottoms. Twenty years from now, and wonder if my daughter will be mistaken for her daughter's sister, as I am for mine? And will bell bottoms be still the rage? Only time will tell. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Wow Vicki, I am sorry you experienced block E like that. That hasn't been my experience and I go there a lot. I don't know why you parked by the IDS. You can get heated underground parking with 4 hours free at Block E parking lot. It's wonderful! Our whole family loves going to the movies there. My husband particularly likes being able to butter his popcorn himself. I like the fact that my husband and son can go to a movie they like and I can go to one I like all at the same time. We had a birthday party for my son and his friends at gameworks and then took them to a movie next door and for ice cream. It was great. I read the rules in Gameworks and they are very strict about attire and behavior. You can't have your pants hanging to your knees and there are even rules about hats and tatoos showing, etc. The food at the Hopscotch was great for kids. The theater area was packed with people. The kids loved the ice cream shop next to the theater. We didn't notice any "thugs" and everyone was well behaved. We did notice what appeared to be a lot of urban teenagers hanging out with friends. They weren't making any trouble and it looked like security was such that it wouldn't be tolerated if they did. Remember Vicki, the pants hanging to the knees thing is a fad. It too shall pass. Just like the fringe vests and nehru jackets of the 70's did that were the bain of our parents existence. Looks like the fashion world has brought some of the 70's back for another round. Barb Lickness Whittier TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
