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Thursday, June 30, 2011
6.30.11
Sad situation and Wiggy has a thought... I can't say I totally agree with... I had known some sweetest pit bulls... It does take the right owner and training. However, it is the reputation that generates fear and you can not show your fear around a pup, they will feed on it.
That fun looking Roadster was at the West End!
FFNL preview.
I went to Bodway last night with M.H. on his request and to avoid THE rabid Yankee fan of downtown Waukesha, the other Chef Tony made us burgers... I do think they have the best burger in Waukesha now but it had been so long since a Valley Burger.... Fellow blogger Curt Otto was there too enjoying a burger...
I did hear some other rumor regarding the former Katydid's space and it is not a pizza place.
Wait, there is another text from THE rabid Yankee fan... :(
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Breaking News!
From Twitter:
scpryor Sarah Pryor
Getting pulled over for the second time in my whole life. Uuughhhhh should I tell him I write the police blotter??
HBR has to write about herself? Make it funny please...
6.29.11
A lose-lose situation... :(
Time to pay the bill...
Balls of Fury...
Interesting...
Darryl and his guns... I have found someone to construct the machine gun nest on top of the building...You know these bar closing firefights on West Main can really get out of hand...
Ronsta and the gang was at D Mo's last night and they were talking about these with Chef Tony... I did not know there were such thing... Chef Nate made me a "Clam Shell on a Plate" special with assortment of seafood and bacon on a bed of risotto...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
6.28.11
It is not just WackySha now, it is WackyConsin...
New home for a good organization.
Contracts ending for teachers...
Mayor Scrima showed up! Two week notice thing is catching on. Lynda represented us and congrats to our fellow West End neighbor!
Okay, I am not hungry anymore...
Get your Christmas list started...
Oops.
Let me leave you with these images to start your vigorous day...
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Tazino's coming?
Someone from Tazino's Pizza was taking photos of former Katydid's building... Does it mean Magellan's is getting some competition?
I wonder if they are courted by Berg Management to be at the new Carroll hall as well?
An open question
Chef Tony asked me what else can he put out there for kids, (he is bring out a cotton candy machine next FFNL...) any suggestion out there? I have asked for other quick food for Eat BTW.
6.25.11
Ms. Kool almost ran into/over Mayor Scrima (jaywalking) on White Rock...He was running late for this.
Must be because of this, he is a busy busy guy!
History Lesson 5 of 10
The other Chef Tony of Waukesha sure makes a good burger... By the way, I think the ribbon cutting for Spontaneous Gallery is today...1:30pm? I hope they gave Mayor Scrima the two weeks notice to be there.
SOUND OFF- Recall Mayor Scrima? Is he predictable or unpredictable? I think he would say things he did not mean to say sometimes, he was IN THE MOMENT...
Wiggy, how about a realistic 3D mural of one of these coming out of fire on my east wall, I've heard you are a big fan!
I just hope it will not be declared "obscene" by the power players...
By the way, speaking of "obscene", a big thanks to Mr. Nipple Gate for bring us a gift... it is a gift of "nipple" art that we will proudly display... come check it out! ( We might have to ask for street closure because of all the potential protesters...)
Crazy weather
I'm telling you, someone is really thinking the fall is here and the winter is coming next... We had our summer already.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Welcome back!
Fellow blogger and neighborhood favorite Curt Otto is back in town. However if this weather is turning wintery next week, he is going back to Cali... ( We are in the fall already, right?)
FFNL @ D Mo's
P.S. Man on the street said there is a heavy police presence at Magellan's tonight at FFNL... one of the band members is a cop, and many of his buddies are in the crowd... There will be no trouble tonight or noise violation...
I missed this
There is a comedy fundraiser tonight benefiting the tornado victims in the South... We know it touched our very own Southern Belle HBR a lot...
YAHOO
Because of this, all the smart money is watching the YHOO ticker to see if the association with Wiggy will help or hurt the stock... The day is not over yet...
Update:
YHOO ended the date down 19 cents. It was spiking early when the market saw the possible association of Yahoo and Wiggy, but at 10:22 am Yahoo came out and announced it is not true, it sent the shares in a mini free fall and it never did recover through out the day....
6.24.11
Slow news day... but I have heard rumors that angry Scrima hardcore supporters are going after Freeman with emails, I guess they somehow "spinned" the vigorous leader's DIRECT quote, how do you do that anyway. ( Now they know how all the aldermen feel...) A grass root opposition is rumored to be formed at the West End for the new O'Brien's apartment project pushed by some power players in Waukesha. I do agree that it will kill the charm of the West End, and I hope the city is mindful of that and all the rules they are asked to bend. I also wonder what will happen when Mill Reserve condo project does not meet the TIF contract term next year of reaching certain property value? ( I had asked Mayor Scrima that but he was not aware of it. )
Thumbs down from a Waukesha golfer/artist...
The big police action yesterday.
History Lesson 4 of 10
I missed this nice review of D Mo's Pita and Pan, sorry... that Erik sure has a nice looking website!
Fiesta Waukesha starts and FFNL is tonight... No rain...wear a coat!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Here is a color version, Eat.
Now compare to something great found on the net. There is a lot of "Middle Ground" between the two. Shouldn't Waukesha strive to be better and be great? When people drive down Main St., shouldn't they be awed or say their kids can draw that instead....
Chef Josie is coming!
Chef Tony said SEPTEMBER! Chef Josie from Top Chef is gonna host many events at D Mo's and D Mo's Pita and Pan, she will even take over the kitchen for a week here and there...Is downtown Waukesha ready for her?
6.23.11
Hey, Wiggy, you do not need to wait until Friday. It is here! ( TOLD YOU SO! )
We are CORNERED!
Our local heroine!
Now it is a montage and a done deal? It is not just poor design, it is NO design. Once again, it is out of my hands. The drift I got was that Couri's support FFNL and Street Closing, so the art community will just take one for the team. It does not mean I have to like it...
( I am also glad I did not buy the luxury condo unit with the view of the mural...but that is just me, someone might find the folk style, outsider art-esque "montage" charming. )
History Lesson 3 of 10.
The Town wants to have a heart to heart.
SOUND OFF-Here comes the noise police.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
West End rumor
Rumor has it that the O'Brien building will be a five story "High End" apartment building with parking on the first floor. They will need the city to bend quite a few rules to have that happen since the first floor should be retail and there are rules regarding the shoreline and the sidewalk but with parking it gets around the flood zone issue.
The truth is that we are not too excited about losing the sight of the green space in front of us, but what can we say, it will be the Mill Reserve project of this side of river. It will be a very quiet West End. ;)
6.22.11
All the sound bites and conspiracy theories did not help Mayor Scrima last night, it is not 3, it is 3+ whoever is needed. He also provided another sound bite that he is now supporting the Great Lakes Application, but I predict a "clarification" will come out late Friday though an email since his 180 degree turn did not get him anywhere. ( Brien, Alderman Andy Reiland was on vacation, he left a letter to be read. )
The heated public comments will also get some attention. WCBA also responded to Mayor Scrima last night after his recent not-so-smart remark, rumor has it that he showed up for only one meeting for their water policy committee. I was glad to see someone did ask the hard question of WHERE IS THE BEEF? to Mayor Scrima on all the alternative water options but that is no longer an issue since his recent change of heart. This might be up there as Bush Sr.'s Read my lips, no new taxes to his hardcore supporters. People on Twitter had started calling him FLIP FLOPPER.
History Lesson 2 of 10
Please turn in your guns at the door.
I was asked last night if I am interested at being on the Public Art Committee, I gave a quick NO answer. The problem was that the question was posted to me AFTER two frustrated former artist members just done telling me how there is no teeth on enforcing or even ADVISING anything. If we do not want plan commission to make decision on public art, but we are comfortable with insurance agents or whoever has money making it? It sounds harsh but it is the truth. We had to deal with the frustration with "Scratchers" in our business, the people who think they can tattoo and messing people up on their kitchen table...
Another artist suggested I close my eyes when I drive past Couri insurance in the future, that will be dangerous for Otto's students...
(sorry if I sound grumpy, I am not, really. It is what it is. )
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Perspective
This is a two point perspective.
Please pick one. ( I mean PLEASE in the nicest way. )
6.21.11
Are you ready for a showdown or a smack down? How about a poll?
My fear has been confirmed... Public Art wants to pass the buck to avoid any confrontation... and it will not be good for the whole Art City thing if they do not establish any kind of standard. This poorly designed mural is making me sick to my stomach for being a part of the West End Tree Project.
UPDATE: I was being told tonight that the design was shown to Public Art as the final and no advice was asked, that would make sense with Jeff's comment. They did not pass the buck, they were not really asked to be in the decision process. There is still a question if BID money is involved or not.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Body Piercing @ WTC
Starting tomorrow, we will have a new team member Kelly. She is a familiar face in downtown Waukesha. We are thrilled to have her.
Her hours will be Tue-Thur 11:30am-7pm, Fri 11:30am-9pm, Sat 11:30am-7pm. Appointment is recommended.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
6.18.11
Mayor Scrima knows something WCBA does not?
Taylors thank Mayor Scrima.
Common Council will talk about the veto by Mayor Scrima.
Team Scrima formed a citizen group against Team Luther.
She did not ask for the police chief to be on the team... are we sure she is not Mayor Scrima's Mystery Blonde?
Mayor Scrima, WHERE IS THE BEEF?
I shake my head, WackySha it is.
Friday, June 17, 2011
I am a little early for FFNL
Oh, well, it is the only time slot I have for lunch. I guess this is one way to beat the crowd at Magellan's.
The weather is perfect, a lot of fun activities at downtown Waukesha planned... Come out and join us!
6.17.11
I thought former Mayor Nelson was hinting this during election already...
Get ready for the race!
Sounds like a veto override is coming.
Oh, boy... bite size cheesecakes...
SOUND OFF-one side sure sounds a little more reasonable...
I was at the taste testing and checking in on Four Square... I noticed that there is a " Strip Club " on 325 W. Main.... So you know.
FFNL is tonight. I want some roasted corn from D Mo's!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Behind the scene stuff
Chef Nate at D Mo's is making some creme brulee for a special party...
How I wish that is on the menu...( hint...)
Here is the new twist on the gnocchi... Gnocchi Pomodoro. We attacked it before I remember to take a picture. D Mo's has the best gnocchi in all three versions I had so far!
Next is the Proscuitto Risotto. What can I say, the taste and the texture is awesome...Someone pinch me, I am eating this in downtown Waukesha!
(Another inside info is that Chef Josie from Top Chef season 2 might be a guest chef in the near future... She is a good friend of Chef Tony and he wants to bring celebrity chef in once a while...)
The last dish is the mozzarella salad, it is a very refreshing dish in a summer night... You just have to try it sometime...
Okay, back to eating...
D Mo's for FFNL
I was told that Chef Tony has some pretty neat things planned for kids tomorrow night. Corn roast, face painting and jumping castle/bounce house.
There are some new items on the menu for adults too. I will be trying out some new dishes tonight... perhaps pasta with a creamy bacon sauce or chicken with a lemon raisin sauce?
I will see about live blogging later...
6.16.11
Somehow I forgot to link Darryl's column yesterday...
The road block to plan B.
...but the Mayor has started to dig for more wells anyway...
Wiggy is against zombies...
SOUND OFF-Thank you, former Alderman Furrer.
POLICE BLOTTER- the first one had me scratch my head...
I just lost my appetite...
Yup, it is that kind of a morning...
I am all about #3 and #4
Have a nice day, everyone!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Update from Jennifer
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Eating like a king today!
Daily Double and pecan bar fron Rochester Deli.. Life is good...Diet not so good...
A note from a reader
Waukesha Zoning Code 2009
(6) Noise (Page 121)
Manufacturing Districts. No activity in any manufacturing districts shall produce a sound level outside the district boundary or at any point within an adjacent residential district that exceeds the following sound level measured by a sound level meter and associated octave level filter:
Octave Band Frequency Sound Level
(Cycles per second) (Decibels)
0 to 75 79
75 to 150 74
150 to 300 66
300 to 600 59
600 to 1200 53
1200 to 2400 47
2400 to 4800 41
Above 4800 39
Other Districts. No noise in any other district other that a manufacturing district shall produce a sound level measured at the lot line of the premises producing the activity that exceeds the following:
Octave Band Frequency Sound Level
(Cycles per second) (Decibels)
0 to 75 79
75 to 150 67
150 to 300 59
300 to 600 52
600 to 1200 46
1200 to 2400 40
2400 to 4800 34
Above 4800 32
Mitigation. All noise should be muffled or otherwise controlled as to not become objectionable due to intermittence, duration, beat frequency, impulse character, periodic character or shrillness. All sirens, whistles, and bells which are maintained and utilized solely to serve a public purpose are exempt from the sound level standards of this section.
Vibration. No vibration shall be permitted which is discernable without instruments outside its premises which is generation the vibrations. No activity shall emit vibrations which exceed the following displacement with a three-component measuring system: (See page 122 #9 for Displacement)
HOW LOUD IS LOUD? Common Noise Levels and Typical Reactions |
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| Activity | Noise Level [dB(A)] | Apparent Loudness | Typical Physical Response |
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| Rocket launching | 180 | | Danger level | |
| Threshold of pain | 140 | | Danger level | |
| Military jet | 130 | 512 times as loud | Limited ability to hear amplified speech. Can damage hearing after 3.75 minutes exposure per day | |
| Car horn | 120 | 256 times as loud | Can damage hearing after 7.5 minutes exposure per day | |
| Sand-blasting | 110 | Over 128 times as loud!! | Maximum vocal effort. Can damage hearing after 30 minutes exposure per day | |
| Amplified Rock Music | 110-130 | Over 128 to 512 times as loud!! | Can damage hearing after | |
| Helicopter | 105 | | Can damage hearing after 1 hour | |
| Jet takeoff @ 500m | 100 | 64 times as loud | Can damage hearing after 2 hours exposure per day | |
| Heavy truck @ 15m | 90 | 32 times as loud | Very annoying. Can damage hearing after | |
| Average factory | 85 | | | |
| Busy traffic intersection | 80 | 16 times as loud | Annoying . | |
| Motorway traffic @ 15m | 70 | 8 times as loud | Telephone use difficult. | |
| Washing machine/dishwasher | 65 | | | |
| Light car traffic @ 15m | 60 | 4 times as loud | Intrusive. | |
| Quiet office | 50 | 2 times as loud | Speech interference. | |
| Refrigerator | 45 | | | |
| Quiet residential area | 40 | Arbitrary Base | Quiet . | |
| Leaves rustling | 30 | 1/2 as loud | Very quiet. | |
| Threshold of sound perception | 10 | 1/8 as loud | Just audible. | |
| Threshold of hearing | 0 | N/A | Not audible. | |
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