tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post1036278631563811672..comments2023-11-05T06:06:29.162-06:00Comments on Grand Forks Life: Open Thread #36GrandForksGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-9553365814527869832007-08-03T18:58:00.000-05:002007-08-03T18:58:00.000-05:00I saw the sign, it is true. The last time Country...I saw the sign, it is true. The last time Country Inn tried GF, both entities were very different. GF is now a growing city, Country Inns is a bigger and better company now. Welcome to GF!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-27201523570886389672007-08-03T18:13:00.000-05:002007-08-03T18:13:00.000-05:00Wasn't the Lakeview Hotel a Country Inn and Suites...Wasn't the Lakeview Hotel a Country Inn and Suites at one time? Try it again at a new location? Seems strange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-67757292767699052672007-08-03T12:50:00.000-05:002007-08-03T12:50:00.000-05:00I see another new hotel is coming. I just saw a s...I see another new hotel is coming. I just saw a sign for Country Inn and Suites just east of Amundson Funeral Home. It said opening summer of 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-67316199969656728192007-08-03T08:02:00.000-05:002007-08-03T08:02:00.000-05:00GFG: Can you "block" certain IP addresses if they...GFG: Can you "block" certain IP addresses if they keep posting garbage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-57973699526420870652007-08-02T19:58:00.000-05:002007-08-02T19:58:00.000-05:00I took a tour of the penthouse level yesterday and...I took a tour of the penthouse level yesterday and can confirm, in fact, that it is not closed. The rooms are still being finished. <BR/><BR/>It is a passkey access only level, and the rooms are pretty swanky compared to regular rooms. The window views in the corner suites are amazing.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231882450648353452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-36975161263861032232007-08-02T16:37:00.000-05:002007-08-02T16:37:00.000-05:00The Canad story is true. There is litigation agai...The Canad story is true. There is litigation against the roofing contractor and, I do believe the top 2 stories are in fact closed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-32720655693198168842007-08-02T12:54:00.000-05:002007-08-02T12:54:00.000-05:00While I cannot confirm the caustic mold issues, i ...While I cannot confirm the caustic mold issues, i do know that while I worked there, there were a number of meetings about major structural issues. Parts of the hotel were opened later than others because there were some problems with the fire marshal's original inspection. I'm fairly positive it is all open now, barring any damage that may have arisen once my work at the hotel was completed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-44886101185815882692007-08-02T12:12:00.000-05:002007-08-02T12:12:00.000-05:00Prior anonymous...I'll concede on that point. Trut...Prior anonymous...<BR/><BR/>I'll concede on that point. Truthfully, in this house my wife and I have also commented on the differences, in particular the Fox affiliate in regards to broadcast appearance.<BR/>My only defense is that I jumped the gun, misread the intentions in my eagerness to tout the personnel we have locally...people who have yet to develop egos large enough to exhibit rudeness Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-54337088194460224502007-08-02T12:04:00.000-05:002007-08-02T12:04:00.000-05:00Manager of Flea Bag Inn,You hit the nail on the he...Manager of Flea Bag Inn,<BR/><BR/>You hit the nail on the head. Businesses around here expect patronage just because they're locally owned, even though they refuse to reinvest in capital improvements and service and update their product mix. We've traveled more and experienced more than generations before us. We see CNN or the New York Times and we expect a little more from our media. We dine outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-2865662560061664312007-08-02T10:28:00.000-05:002007-08-02T10:28:00.000-05:00Anon- you are so full of it! Don't you think that ...Anon- you are so full of it! Don't you think that would be all over the news by now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-39064060868251559612007-08-02T08:48:00.000-05:002007-08-02T08:48:00.000-05:00"Hmm. Interesting comment in light of the fact tha..."Hmm. Interesting comment in light of the fact that Chris Regimbal's work has often been purchased by ESPN."<BR/><BR/>Charlie......I'm with you almost all the time on the blog and really appreciate your positive attitude, but I believe that comment about the sports footage wasn't about the person shooting the video, but more about the equipment being used. I don't know though. I will say that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-78138614785246035282007-08-02T00:02:00.000-05:002007-08-02T00:02:00.000-05:00Two comments...1. I love Earl Pomeroy more everyda...Two comments...<BR/><BR/>1. I love Earl Pomeroy more everyday.<BR/><BR/>2. Shame on the anonymous coward pretending that there is a "highly caustic mold problem" at the Canad. What a pathetic attempt to discourage people from staying there. I doubt your attempt will work, though...the Canad has had fantastic business. Also, the penthouse suites have certainly been booked since opening. In factGrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-45418604341541263442007-08-01T22:48:00.000-05:002007-08-01T22:48:00.000-05:00Waaaahhhh!!! Nobody wants to stay at my Flea Bag I...Waaaahhhh!!! Nobody wants to stay at my Flea Bag Inn since the CanadInn opened! Waaaahhh!!!! Maybe now I'll be forced to spend a little money on upkeep! Waaaaahhhh!!! Maybe I'll drum up a few lies about the competition because I'm such a miserable failure at what I do! WAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-80070866476613742072007-08-01T20:25:00.000-05:002007-08-01T20:25:00.000-05:00About the penthouse, it costs 200-300 a night, and...About the penthouse, it costs 200-300 a night, and has been rented out I was told by the GM there. Why ya gotta be a hater?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-31542442883878014962007-08-01T20:23:00.000-05:002007-08-01T20:23:00.000-05:00Talking to Canad employees, they know nothing abou...Talking to Canad employees, they know nothing about a problem. Nice try "anon". Are you by any chance a manager of one of the local hotels such as the Best Western Townhouse? Nice try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-23241138081015630752007-08-01T20:20:00.000-05:002007-08-01T20:20:00.000-05:00I havent heard anything about the top two floors b...I havent heard anything about the top two floors being closed at the CanadInns. Just that the top floor is a penthouse and its an outragoeus price to rent and that nobody has rented it yet, and probably never will considering this is Grand Forks North Dakota. Wow the penthouse has a VIEW of WHAT the freaking interstate and thats about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-68834236074733168112007-08-01T19:00:00.000-05:002007-08-01T19:00:00.000-05:00Clowns scare some people. Bush scares a lot of pe...Clowns scare some people. Bush scares a lot of people. Go Earl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-17451617575240766222007-08-01T18:55:00.000-05:002007-08-01T18:55:00.000-05:00Bush is a Clown. Pomeroy gets my vote.Bush is a Clown. Pomeroy gets my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-62573404316624443522007-08-01T18:40:00.000-05:002007-08-01T18:40:00.000-05:00Now...THAT's news!Now...THAT's news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-71092153865962774922007-08-01T16:37:00.000-05:002007-08-01T16:37:00.000-05:00Here's what I've heard: top two floors closed, evi...Here's what I've heard: top two floors closed, evidently highly caustic mold, bigtime litigation with the roofing subcontractor. Bad situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-81551261052605478362007-08-01T13:04:00.000-05:002007-08-01T13:04:00.000-05:00What are you referring to with the comment about t...What are you referring to with the comment about the Canad Inn? Something going on there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-8486915176412071862007-08-01T12:06:00.000-05:002007-08-01T12:06:00.000-05:00Pomeroy should apologize...to clowns. They don't d...Pomeroy should apologize...to clowns. They don't deserve to be compared to this president.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-16842741243760916972007-08-01T11:26:00.000-05:002007-08-01T11:26:00.000-05:00Bummer about the top two floors at The Canad. Are...Bummer about the top two floors at The Canad. Are they closed? Has anyone gotten sick?<BR/><BR/>Anybody have any info?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-35024065046886104892007-08-01T10:44:00.000-05:002007-08-01T10:44:00.000-05:00---which says a lot of the ignorance---and arrogan...---which says a lot of the ignorance---and arrogance---of George W. Bush.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-49737031775126771302007-08-01T10:14:00.000-05:002007-08-01T10:14:00.000-05:00Yeah, but there will probably never be an article ...Yeah, but there will probably never be an article titled:<BR/><BR/>"Bush responds to Pomeroy comment with 'Who the hell is Earl Pomeroy, and what has he ever done to make me care about his opinion?'"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com