Members drbewley Posted August 1, 2006 Members Posted August 1, 2006 When I was pretty young we went to RB a couple of times. I understand Bull Shoals and the cold water really changed things. It seems to me that we never went back after a riot or some kind of disturbance there involving a motor cycle gang. Any of you guys remember that?
SilverMallard Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Yes, Dave. That would have been the infamous Hell's Angels riot in the 1970s. They all congregate in Forsyth now or convention in Branson with the Wing-Dings and swill Geritol as they listen to blues and reminisce about the glory days while checking their portfolios on their Blackberries. Some even moved to Indian Point and bought resorts with their ill-gotten loot. Hasn't been a riot down there since. But there was almost one on Gretna last Friday night! We got the heck outta there before it really got ugly. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
ColdWaterFshr Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Other ideas: Smoking capital of the world - pass ordinance that all Rockaway Beach restaurants and public buildings REQUIRE that you light up as you enter. Build it and they will come. Persecuted smokers will flock to the area, build huge homes and even huger hospitals.
gonefishin Posted August 2, 2006 Author Posted August 2, 2006 HMMMmm. Seems like there might be a bit of sarcasim around somewhere. I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Kicknbass Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 "Rockaway needs a niche" Here are some ideas better than a casino: Aquarium - come see Tippy the Trout, largest corn fed rainbow trout in captivity. Now thats funny. " Too many hobbies to work" - "Must work to eat and play"
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted August 2, 2006 Root Admin Posted August 2, 2006 Couldn't be a better note to end this topic on... humor. I'm sure we will discuss this again. When we do, I personally hope we can leave out the scripture/tossing part. And we may require all facts and figures in the future on this subject to include footnotes/links as to their authenticity.
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