UPDATE ON CLUB ZONE
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The nightmare began Saturday night. We all predicted it and it happened. The public parking lot across from the post office was full of patrons going to Club Zone. They were arguing in the parking lot, using profanity, urinating in the parking lot, throwing trash everywhere. 10 cars were parked at the post office. Ellis meat plant parking was packed. The dry cleaners parking was packed, the party store, the fast foods were so packed you could not even get into them. The streets were full of patrons walking in the street. There was absolutely no way that that place could have even held the people if only one person was there per car. Police sirens kept going off all night. A friend of mine said he went down Johnson on his way home and people were in the road. when he attempted to pass them one of them hit his car with their fist. We will let it go this weekend but this is fair warning that this will not be allowed to continue to happen to my lovely downtown Statesboro.


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mommy2nana commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 20:46 PM

I didn't know they had opened yet. Hope it levels off. People don't know how to act anymore.

watchdog commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 20:49 PM

Interesting to know that the Statesboro Police Department had a RECORD 60 calls Sunday from 911. I wonder how many came in the wee early hours of Sunday morning. I wonder why the SPD had an unusually high number of 30 calls Saturday from 911. This is public record - all you have to do is ask, or read the newspaper reports.

Maybe we'll find out how many calls were to the West Main area and what they entailed.

lakerat commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 20:53 PM

Find this out and let us know. I am very interested in this.

watchdog commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:04 PM

When I find out I will post it. Maybe the paper will do a write-up too.

lakerat commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:20 PM

That would be good. I certainly hope it does not happen on a regular basis or I will be selling my property to the City for allowing this to happen.

hippyhophop commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:26 PM

My husband and I had been to a meal and movie after the football game. We came down West Main on our way to Westover on Saturday night. It was a royal mess. I cannot believe that there was absolutely no police presence in that area. Cars were parked in the road, people were walking in the street, people were yelling. I am so glad that my boys were not with me. I saw several girls that looked like hookers and two males that were urinating on the street in front of Ellis Meat Plant.

watchdog commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:36 PM

No police? Really? What time was this? I'm going to call my police buddy tomorrow and ask about the crazy number of 911 calls that went out to the SPD on Sunday.

Maybe somebody should go next Friday or Saturday night and video some of this going on. Then again - would that be safe? If people in the streets are hitting people's cars, then what would they do to a video camera??

hippyhophop commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:44 PM

We went down the street about 11:30 pm. I did not see a police car.

Scargo commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:44 PM

I haven't been down West Main since the opened...not on a weekend just to be clear of any traffic. If this really is going on I'll definitely go the other way. As hard as they worked for this it looks like they would want to see to it that it is successful all the way around...and that means being considerate of their fellow citizens as well.

lakerat commented on Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:50 PM

Consideration is not in the agenda for these folks. Unfortunately I did not see that demonstrated on Saturday night. One of the police officers that was called said that residents on Johnson had called but did not want to file a complaint because of retaliation by the owners. That is sad. I knew that the residents on johnson and other streets near the club would be inconvienced. I really feel sorry for these people also.

CrazyWhteGuy commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 02:14 AM

Hey Lakerat..Have you ever met "those folks?" If not then how can you say that consideration is not in their agenda? Also, did you know that they have been open for ALMOST 3 WEEKS? But this is the only time you've seemed to notice a problem during the georgia southern homecoming weekend(a time when hoards of people come from all over for one weekend). Also, many comment that there was no police presence. Well why was that? Was it because they were too busy handling other REAL problems around the stateboro area,you know since it was homecoming. I'm not going to sit here and lie though because there are usually two to three patrol cars sitting across or down from the club since they've been open for dance nights that I've noticed. So I would like to know as well. But yea please let us all know how many calls were directed towards the west main area that night as compared to other places in statesboro. And Lakerat, can you ask your officer buddy who said that the residents said they were afraid of retaliation to provide you with that information as well, you know since you know officers personally and seemed to stand outside that venue all night long. Thanks, because i'm really concerned. I'll go next Friday (again) and see for myself as well, because I hope I don't see "hookers"..but wait then again, I hope the club doesn't host theme parties for the younger crowd like the bars do, like hmm "office hoes and ceos"

tennesseeeagle commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 07:09 AM

I saw a sign on the club that said Obama victory. That may be why there were so many people there.

hungryman commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 09:15 AM

My wife and I made the mistake of going out West Main in our car with two visiting friends the first weekend this "club" was open. I heard a loud "crack" and thought a shot was fired. I looked to my left and saw a group of people standing around on the sidewalk just down West from the club entrance. A short guy with a light-colored pullover jacket separated from the group and stood looking in our direction. I believe he had thrown a rock and hit my car, although I didn't actually see him throw it. My guests thought I should stop and confront the guy or at least call the police. I did not, due to safety and time lapse reasons in that order. I settled for shouting at him "I know you threw that rock." He seemed not concerned in the least. I guess he wasn't or maybe really didn't know what I was talking about?

SusanS commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 09:48 AM

Lakarat, thanks for caring enough to share this information with the community. It doesn't and shouldn't matter where the chaos is occurring, but it does matter that we report it and not be afraid to report it. That is how we all keep our community, our familes and our kids safe.
Whatever the reason, if there was more celebration that night than usual, people can still "choose" to be respectful to other people and to their property.

schmoopsiepoo commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 09:54 AM

hungryman: you presume someone threw a rock and even yelled at them, even though you have absolutely no proof anyone threw anything. Even if your car was hit by a rock, couldn't it have come from another car? Someone was looking in your direction so they're guilty? What a load of prejudiced crap.

watchdog: by posting that information about the high number of 911 calls here on this blog, you infer a connection between the two when none may exist. Yes, yes - you used terms like "maybe" and "we'll find out" but simply posting that info here without all the facts gives the impression that Club Zone increased the number of 911 calls. Maybe they did. Maybe they didn't. But call your police buddy first next time.

lakerat commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:18 AM

By the way crazy, the policeman that i talked with was not my buddy. I have never met him before in my life. Actually he was of your race. He also said he gave one guy a ticket for parking partly in the road and part out into the road. The guy waded the ticket up. Sorry crazy but that is the attitude that was demonstrated Saturday night. I don't care what the reason was for so many people walking in the street and peeing on cars. We are trying to be a civilized city. Act like you are from the human race and we have no problem.

hungryman commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:50 AM

schmoopsiepoo: Yes. I heard the sound of a rock hitting my car. Yes, it was in the vicinity of people. Assuming dogs, cats and other varmits can't throw rocks, the proof is it had to come from a person in the vicinity of "the club." Whether it was from that group or not, who knows but it probably didn't come from across town. That's not prejudiced crap. That's the facts.

hungryman commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:53 AM

schmoopsiepoo: Forgot to address the possibility of rock coming from another car. Since cars also don't throw rocks, I assume you meant from someone inside another car. Nope. Rock hit my car from the side where the group of people were on the sidewalk. There were no cars between us. I am certain of that.

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM

Thanks for reminding me not to go in that part of town at night. My truck cost to much money to have someone throw a rock at it. I started to say "some idiot" but decided to act in a more civil manner than the rock thrower did.

watchdog commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 13:51 PM

Schmoopsiepoo, don't tell me what to do. You have the right to disagree with anything I say but don't think I am going to take your advice about what I will and won't blog. You assume you are aware of what I do and don't know. Since when can you read minds?
And did hungryman identify the race of the person he thinks threw a rock at his car? No, he did not. Are you saying white people - or Asian or Hispanic - people could not have been around that area? Now who is being racist?

Your nonsensical retaliatory posts when there is no need, and your nonsensical personal messages to me, really prove no point at all. It appears you are actively looking for a fight. My question is, why?

lakerat commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 14:12 PM

I will tell you why. These people are involved with Club Zone and they are desperate. They know that the people that have tried to make downtown Statesboro a model of what a lovely downtown should look like will not let this place destroy what we have spent so much money and time building. They have nothing to lose by destroying our beautiful downtown. They do not own property here, they do not volunteer here, they do not support anything here. They are just another slug on mankind.

CrazyWhteGuy commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 14:42 PM

Lakerat, you are a work of art. Truly. I always notice all of your comments and blogs and how one-sided they are. You claim to be open minded but your really not.

"By the way crazy, the policeman that i talked with was not my buddy. I have never met him before in my life. Actually he was of your race."

-Lakerat, are you a racists? What does it matter what race he is?

"We are trying to be a civilized city. Act like you are from the human race and we have no problem."

-Lakerat, do you not know that this is a world made up of MILLIONS of different INDIVIDUALS? Why do you think we have police officers and laws? Because I could have sworn they are in place to control the actions of the HUMAN RACE. correct me if I'm wrong. Please stop acting like you live in a fairy tale land and that nothing happens in statesboro georgia. And no, I do not work for club zone or association so stop with all of your assumptions especially about me not volunteering, supporting, etc. You sound foolish. Once again, be the change you want to see. I want you personally, to go down to that venue and speak to the owners about your concerns instead of continuing this online tirade trying to gain supporters of your assumptions and views. Thats the least I expect from you, for of course your not "just another slug on mankind"

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 14:50 PM

You are one "CrazyWhteGuy." No pun intended.

watchdog commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 15:09 PM

It's not a race thing. It is a behavior thing. A parking issue thing. A poor choice for a club location when it is a club that is going to attract large, party-minded crowds, not quiet, let's just have a quiet drink and go home crowd.
I don't know who is of what race here and it doesn't matter to me. But the city officials allowing a potential traffic/neighborhood hazard - no matter whether its hop hop music or country - does matter to me.

intheknow commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 16:13 PM

Perhaps if people showed up to city council meetings and expressed their concerns, these type of things wouldn't get through.

Whether citizens like it or not, the club fits within the city's code guidelines required for a restaurant. The city tried to legislate morality by classifying all watering holes as restaurants and now the chickens have come home to roost.

This should have been classified as a club from the word go, with appropriate parking measures, but there was no provision for such. The law of unintended consequences, people.

Scargo commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 16:29 PM

There were several that spoke to city council members and that went to the meeting. However, some of this seems to have gotten pushed through the door when we had an interim city manager and some things weren't "caught." The concept of that club is a great idea, don't get me wrong. However, I question any city councilman who sits on the council and railroads or allows things to be railroaded through that cause any sort of demise to our downtown area. I'm not sure if this happened, but it does seem that way and if it did...well shame on them.

watchdog commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 16:55 PM

intheknow has hit the nail on the head. If enough people voice their concerns and make it known in a loud enough voice, the council just may go ahead and straighten this mess about restaurants/bars/taverns out and classify establishments as what they are.

Nobody wants to close Club Zone as long as there are not traffic/behavioral issues such as loud noise, crowded streets with excessive pedestrian traffic, parking illegally, etc.

But the location of this " restaurant" that advertises events with loud music, etc. (party atmosphere— I've seen the little cardboard fliers with half naked women on them) is outrageously inappropriate.

It seems, if one compares the little advertising cards passed out promoting Club Zone to those that have been seen promoting events at what is now called Club Jackson, we may have tried to put another Legends in our downtown area.

frustratedmonkey commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:05 PM

You mean I missed the party? Coconuts. I done found a little black hoochie mama dress that looked just like the one on that card they stuck on my car telling about the party at Club Zone. Now where am I gonna wear it if I missed the fun? Think they gonna go at it again this weekend?

I'll just park at the old po-leece station and walk. It ain't that far. Hope I don't get picked up by no police john thinking I'm selling something I ain't. I'll run past them street corners.

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:11 PM

Dang, Monkey, where do you park? I didn't get one of them cards. I heard P.diddy was gonna be there this week-end.

bullochguy commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:11 PM

The problem at club zone is that if you try and enforce certain laws, two of the owners, both of who claim they re not, will file or threaten lawsuits. We have seen it before.

frustratedmonkey commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:30 PM

I was at the Wal-Mart. No, really, I was at Maxway. Or was it the liquor store? I drove around with it on the windshield cause I thought it was a ticket.

I thought it was Snoop Dog gonna be there. I like his eyes.
You know you can park anywhere and swing through the trees to get there. Oh, yeah. You ain't got a prehensile tail to help ya, do ya?

Just park at the police station and walk. If ya wearing a hoochie mama dress like mine though, don't be dawdling at no street corners or the fuzz might get ya.

Time for me to go to work so I gotta be goin' on. Wanan ride with me Saturday night, CBWillya?

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:45 PM

So funny, Monkey. I think the whole gang should meet there Sat. No! The fund raiser for Pop and his family is this week-end.

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 19:57 PM

I made a mistake. Wrong date for fundraiser. That is Nov. 25th.

WhatsayU commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 20:15 PM

My daughter, who lives in North Carolina, was in town to photograph a wedding Saturday, did not know about Club Zone, and was scared out of whit’s. She said people were all in the road, would not get out of the way, and cursing.
Innocent people should be able to travel around town without fear. She was alone and it was only around 10:00. This is a shame.

CathrynEGlasford commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 21:43 PM

CB, the fundraiser is this weekend the 15th...I think Holli's finger hit the wrong key...I have done the same thing so many times myself....just like Lisa passed away on the 3rd and not the 4th...which is my mistake...too much on the brain I guess....wait..I only have like two brain cells left and they keep bouncing around this empty head of mine!

CBWill commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 21:48 PM

Seems like we are both suffering from the same problem. I just told somebody to "kill nutn" when I meant to say "don't kill him."

lakerat commented on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 at 23:51 PM

Thank you for your comment whatayu. This is a real shame for a beautiful downtown. These people have, as usual, hung onto the coattail of others that have spent money developing an area and they are trying to screw it up. That is what I would have expected. I will not stop my persuit however to get my beautiful downtown Statesboro to be a model community. Club Zone will not last long. Someone will be shot, raped, mugged or whatever happens in these places and It will be CLOSED.

CBWill commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 08:48 AM

The above comment made by whatsayU really hit home to me. Different time, different city, different circumstance but it is the same in one respect. No respect for the basic right to live without fear in a world that is suppose to be free to all citizens.

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood back in the 40's and 50's. There were black and whites in that neighborhood. We were all friendly and we respected each other. "Fast forward to the 90's" My Dad had passed away, all the kids were grown and moved on. That left my Mom alone in her home. A home that she wanted to live in until she passed away. That did not happen. The neighborhood had became drug infested with people wandering the streets, screaming and cursing, gun shots rang out all during the night. My Mom was petrified to live in her own home that she had occupied since 1941. She passed away in 1999, living in a nursing home and hating every minute of it. End of story.

My Mom may be passed on to a better world but the home she loved so much is sitting there falling apart. It is obvious it is being used as a crack house. Beer cans, used condoms, and human crap everywhere. It makes me sick to my stomach to see it like that. I did have it locked, but what good is a lock when someone throws a cement block through a wood-frame window. No use to call the police. I gave up on that years ago. If I sound angry, you are right. I am angry, very angry that we have to live in a society where people cannot respect the rights of others.

You may be saying "what does this have to do with "Club Zone?" It has nothing to do with Club Zone. But it has a lot to do with respect. That courtesy should be given to all humans. Thank you for allowing me to rant about something that has really affected my life.

WhatsayU commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM

This same thing could happen to our wonderful downtown Statesboro. Many people have worked very hard to get downtown productive and beautiful. Thank you Lakerat for starting that movement. I love to drive through and look at how much it has changed, and of course stop and shop. When I think of what might happen with First Friday, where people walked up and down the streets with ease. Will that change? The business will lose business because nobody will want to travel through there any more. I will take the by pass rather than going through town. I do not want that to happen. That is what I told me daughter she will need to do. It is several miles further and takes more time.
CNWill, I am so sorry about your difficulties and just pray that does not happen here.

CBWill commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:06 AM

I know what you mean WhatsayU. I ride around my little town in the neighborhoods that I knew the families that once lived there. The porches are now crowded with grown men in the middle of the day. I would not dare ride by there at night. We have been trying to clean up the property I own in town. My son works a full time job and I am retired. I could go over there during the day. But my son told me he did not want me to go over there by myself. It is a crying shame when you are afraid on your own property in broad daylight. I know life goes on and folks die. I don't expect things to stay the same. But the respect and human decency should remain. I see the way some act and just wonder if they were raised that way.

Your daughter should be able to ride down any street in our free country without any kind of fear.

CrazyWhteGuy commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM

No doubt that downtown statesboro is beautiful and should remain that way,.But basically labeling and dooming an establishment form the start is what I have a problem with. Many have been bashing this place before they even opened the doors. I imagine they will do whats ever necessary to limit the rowdiness outside their venue. I mean they did just open up and clearly have some kinks to work out. Give them a chance too. I mean they did follow all guidelines and met all requirements the city gave them in order to open.

And Bullochguy, why/how could anybody sue law enforcement for enforcing the law? I'm sorry but you lost me on that one. Please explain further, because only reason they could sue is if certain laws weren't being applied to all establishments.

watchdog commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 13:08 PM

Crazy, maybe people have the foresight to see problems that have occurred in other places, recognize that the west side area does have a crime problem, and that there is NOT ENOUGH PARKING to accommodate the kind of crowds that are and will continue to be drawn to Club Zone.

Some people had enough sense to know beforehand that Saturday night's situation was coming. Why wait until the worst has happened? Why did the owners of the club not choose a better location that had more adequate parking and would not pose a disturbance to the neighborhood and downtown area?

They deserve a chance to make their business successful, but the choice of location was poor. And who is to blame for the owners to be able to call the club a " restaurant?" CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS.

The city ordinances and foolishness about alcohol is the main problem here, bottom line.
But CWG, when the promoters of Saturday's event passed out cards with scantily clad women and advertised a party atmosphere... is there another "restaurant" around town that does that? Is eating dinner and having a mixed drink with your steak what these guys promoted? Hardly.
The event they promoted and held was too much for the small parking area they have chosen to open their - ahem - "restaurant."

lakerat commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 14:55 PM

I did not see the card that was passed out. I saw a couple of the scantily clad women hanging around the city parking lot and post office parking lot on the corner of West Main and College. Maybe they were the hostess that showed all the people where to sit in the "restaurant".

june_bug commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 15:29 PM

Oh, it can't be THAT bad...just look who will be there this weekend...

Copied from the blog calendar:

AMERICAN IDOL FINALISTS, STEPHANIE EDWARDS, is coming to Statesboro,GA this FRIDAY November 14th 2008. $5 Cover. She will be Performing hits off her current album as well as all of HER TOP AMERICAN IDOL PERFORMANCES! Including her infamous rendition of "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore" by Prince. She will also be signing autographs and taking pictures. Reserved Tables are avaliable and there is no charge! Please Call 706.951.9099 or stop by anytime M-Thur 4pm-11pm. Interested in Performing alongside Miss Stephanie Edwards and Possible American Idol producers? Then call 706.951.9099, spots are going quickly.

So, my question is this: How do you suppose the restaurant is going to handle parking for this event?
The upside is, I am sure security will be tight, as there will be a celebrity in town. Perhaps this will curtail a repeat of last weekend...

schmoopsiepoo commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 16:16 PM

Hmm - Nine 911 calls over an eight hour period with one of those calls 6 blocks away at the KFC, another guy with a broken foot, a mentally unstable person and a suspicious person.

Sounds like someone jumped to a conclusion about all of those 60 calls being centered around Club Zone.

watchdog commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 16:56 PM

Nobody but you jumped to any conclusion Schmoopsiepoo. As usual.

But it looks like somebody did make an effort to get the truth out there. What??? No comment???

My words in a previous post: "Maybe we'll find out how many calls were to the West Main area and what they entailed."

And we did. Nowhere did I say the majority of calls went there. But the idea did occur to many people that is was a possibility.

The police chief himself said the traffic and noise was a problem. Is that jumping to conclusions? You are the ONLY one here who said anything about "all of those 60 calls being centered around Club Zone."

There were way more than 9 calls to 911 - Holli just posted the nine that were within an easy wallking distance from the club, and informed readers the calls had absolutely nothing to do with the club.

You look for things that just are not there. Why don't you address what is really bothering you with the person you are really angry with?

wildchild commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 18:32 PM

An outsider looking in can see that some people here have personal grudges against other ones. Schmoopsiepoo apparently has one against other people cause I didnt read anywhere it said all of those calls were about Club Zone. Nobody said any of them were there.

Guilty conscience makes you do weird things.

bullochguy commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 19:10 PM

CWG, law enforcement gets sued all the time for enforcing the law. What they can do to me as a white male, is different than what can be done to others.

Rules are applied differently here, remember when Councilman Britt was affiliated with a bar? They wouldn't even allow him to debate during discussions of alcohol and related subjects. That same treatment is not being applied to Councilman Lewis, and when other raised questions about the parking, he threatened to step down and sue the city!

The other owner of the club(who must remain nameless if this blog is to remain up) has made a good deal of money, playing the race card in a lawsuit.

bullochguy commented on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 20:15 PM

HUH???

lakerat commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 01:07 AM

Thanks for the heads up about this weekend. Another thing..who the h--- is Stephanie Edwards? I have always been told that if you are not the winner you might as well be number 100. I will be calling for a security guard at my place.

CBWill commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 07:01 AM

I would not say that was always the case, Lakerat. I never hear anything about Stephanie Edwards, but Kellie, Bucky, Phil and Yemen seem to be doing just fine with their career to have just been runner up's. On the other hand Taylor and Reuben were winners and you never hear anything from them. I
do hope you can get the problem taken care of.

Every one has a right to run a business as long as it is legal. But when that business infringes on another persons right to run a business you have to draw the line somewhere.

schmoopsiepoo commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 08:19 AM

"The idea occurred to many people" because you posted the information about the 911 calls on this blog and people began to INFER that the two were related. I know you don't see it, but by putting that information on this blog and wondering how many were from Sunday morning and wondering how many were from West Main, it implied there was a connection.

I misspoke about the 60 calls being all centered around Club Zone - you did not say that. My bad. And yes, the truth came out about the record number of 911 calls: they had little to do with the club and much more to do with university homecoming.

However, you did say "if people in the street are hitting cars, then what would they do to a video camera?" From re-reading the comments, only one person mentioned getting their car hit and one other mentioned his car was hit by a rock. Two incidents and suddenly people are hitting cars and would smash video cameras? Again, nothing is directly said, just implied.

A few of the blog posters don't even realize what they are doing. I see it, CrazyWhiteGuy sees it, and I think frustratedmonkey does too. Maybe the eyes of others will be opened soon.

watchdog commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:40 AM

It implied there COULD BE a connection. You are like so many others in this world who waste time actively seeking reasons to cry foul.

By trying to twist my words into something sinister and shameful, you reveal your sad little issues. Why so defensive, Schmoopsie?

You make way too much of what I posted previously. It makes me wonder why you are so sensitive and why you try so hard - through private messages you send me as well as public posts - to turn something into what it is not.

This original blog post was a complaint about Club Zone activity. My reply noted there were well over twice the normal calls from police by 911. Anyone would wonder whether there was a connection. What is wrong with that? Nowhere did I say the two were connected, but I see nothing wrong with wondering. Any NORMAL person would wonder the same thing.

You don't have the backbone to come out and make your accusations, but hide them under veils - maybe because you realize they are poppycock?

I think you need a hobby other than seeking reasons to complain about imagined wrongdoings.

UncleSam commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 12:43 PM

This blog was started by Lakerat..if you read hbragg 911 call info you will get the real picture what happened that Sat night.
If you noticed Lakerat called 911 to report one of those calls..
Lakerat the Club you are talking about has been opened for about a month..why complain now...

schmoopsiepoo commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM

Sinister and shameful? I don't know about that especially considering I admitted making a mistake about what you wrote previously. But at least you admit your post implied a connection when, as the facts surfaced, there was no significant connection at all. Are you adult enough to admit that?

Anyone who read my previous comments can see I only commented on your actions and did not stoop to personal attacks. It's a shame you can't do the same. Just what are my "sad little issues" anyway?

As for private messages, I only respond to what you send me.

And I need a hobby!?!? I'm not the one with 701 Herald blog comments under my belt.

watchdog commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 14:21 PM

Oh, so you keep count? Blogging is fun and I can fit it into my several other hobbies, as well as my work and home life, thank you.

Schmoopsiepoo, you only respond to messages I sent yo? Explain the last one that didn't even make sense - something about "is this proof?"

You are making a big deal out of nothing! Nothing! And my post simply expressed curiosity about whether there was a connection between the unusually high number of calls to SPD from 911 and the reported (by lakerat and others) events at Club Zone. A simple case of wondering - and you try to make it something wrong by saying I implied there was a connection.

Oh, it's so funny how you counted my blogs! While you're doing it, go back to see how many snide little comments you have made about my posts. Who is the one who gets personal?

I am adult enough to " admit" that any sensible person with a brain would wonder whether the high number of police calls that night were connected to the Club Zone crowd, if the crowd was as large and unruly as some claimed. You are trying to read something more into it.

If I had written "the calls were because of Club Zone" then you could say I jumped to conclusions. Your sad little issues are your reasons for jumping onto several of my comments and trying to twist my words into meaning something I did not say.

lakerat commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 14:21 PM

I know the club has been opened for over a month. It opened quietly. That is what I expected to happen. They did no promotion, I am sure on purpose. But we will see what happens Frdiay night. The club is just beginning to promote itself. I am sure the, as we call it in the restaurant business, soft opening period is over. Time will tell. I will only complain when it effects me, my property, my customers, or my staff or a downtown that I am very interested in.

june_bug commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 14:29 PM

This bickering is ridiculous. I, too wondered if there was a connection between the greater number of 911 calls and the Club Zone situation; homecoming at GSU didn't even cross my mind, as it was not mentioned in the blog. Had it also been mentioned, I probably would have thought that might have been a contributing factor for the record number of calls. Now we know the cause, so let's move on.

Watchdog, if schmoopsipoo really is upsetting you, why even play into it? It will just keep things going...

watchdog commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 14:49 PM

You're right, June Bug. Schmoopsiepoo has a personal grudge and I am foolishly playing into the game. It's easy to get angry with people who try to provoke you, and I allowed it to happen.

Homecoming didn't even cross my mind either, but when I saw the reports, it made so much sense. If the blog had been about Homecoming problems, I probably would have wondered whether that event had anything to do with the large number of calls as well.

UncleSam commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 15:17 PM

I cannot wait until Friday evening to see if it is a repeat of last Saturday..Lakerat..right you are only concerned about your back pocket..this club does not harm your town or your business.

lakerat commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 16:34 PM

Uncle Sam. Go to work now. Your club is about to open for the night.

UncleSam commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 17:24 PM

Do not work there..Lakerat!!
Just think your mind is about as small as a rats..
You are so narrow minded as long as you just take care of your business and stop stirring around in everyone elses this place can grow.
So no Lakerat I do not work in the alcohol industry!!!

CalamityJane commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 17:31 PM

maybe alcohol is the problem here and is what makes some people on here so danged belligerant and sarcastic. What y'all been putting in the water since I been gone?What are they doing at Club Zone and where?

schmoopsiepoo commented on Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 at 22:21 PM

June_bug: thanks for confirming the point I was trying to get across - that mentioning the number of 911 calls on the Club Zone blog without all the facts, people started to infer that the calls were related to the club. When it did not.

I have no personal grudge. I just think posting inflammatory statistics, without all the pertinent fact, can lead people to the wrong conclusion. Just as June_bug did.

Said this already but it bears repeating: I did not engage in personal attacks. I only questioned comments made in this blog. And all you have to do to find out the number of comments is look at someone's profile.

Peace out, homies.

watchdog commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 13:35 PM

Somebody here needs to work on reading comprehension.

Funny, I felt June bug was confirming my point!

schmoopsiepoo commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 14:55 PM

June_bug: "I, too wondered if there was a connection between the greater number of 911 calls and the Club Zone situation; homecoming at GSU didn't even cross my mind, as it was not mentioned in the blog."

"I, too wondered if there was a connection between the greater number of 911 calls and the Club Zone situation"

watchdog commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 15:29 PM

And your point? I don't think you have one. Any normal person would wonder whether the two were connected. The original blog was about Club Zone, not Homecoming. You really need to get over it. Still looking for things that are not there.

You're trying to make it look like I have something against Club Zone. I do not. I have concerns about parking and pedestrians in the roadway, but that is all.

The blog did not mention Homecoming. It mentioned Club Zone and problems associated with the crowd. The cops got more than twice the number of usual calls. Anybody would wonder whether they were connected. It has been proven - and acknowledged - that the club crowd had little, if anything, to do with the 60 calls.

I am not going to agree with your petty little insistence that I did anything wrong or accused the club crowd of being the reason for so many calls. So, what is it you want? To win? Honey I'll go buy you a blue ribbon if that's what you want. But you can't have what you really want - because I did NOT do what you accuse me of doing.

And guess what - you might get the last word because I am not responding to any more inane posts by you here, but the fact remains - it will be an empty and useless "victory."

schmoopsiepoo commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 16:52 PM

word.

frustratedmonkey commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 17:55 PM

Poo poo, your dumba** is showing, honey pie. I thought you had to be at least 13 to blog here!

Don't nobody care about y'alls nitpicking.
I will be swinging around near Club Zone this weekend just to see what lakerat is talking about. Rat, don't you shoot me if I swing thru your parking lot to see what you might be doing.

You seem mighty testy. Do I need a bodyguard? Can I park in your lot while I watch the show you talked about in this blog? OOO EEEEE!

Arguing - using profanity - peeing in public - throwing trash everywhere — walking in the street — Police sirens kept going off all night — people were in the road — one of them hit his car with their fist.

I'll bring the popcorn!

CBWill commented on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 at 18:01 PM

You better carry your umbrella, Monkey. You wouldn't want your hair to fall. And if you tail gets wet it will be hard to swing with it.

lakerat commented on Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 at 02:55 AM

Oh my gosh, what a mess it was. I have never seen so many unruley people in my life. You cannot stop a circus. It just keeps on happening. What are we going to do? As usual it was a big fat mess. It is a disgrace to this community. The residents of Statesboro should rise up and make sure this does not continue. I am tired of this kind of thing happening in my community. Believe me more focused, trogether folks will make sure this does not continue.

UncleSam commented on Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 at 09:54 AM

Oh lakerat look what time you bloged..you must really be running the streets..why don't you take the place of the SPD..the better left alone sometimes is the way to go..if it is so bad it will solve itself....

lakerat commented on Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM

Good gosh who checks times people blog. I just figured out who you are JOKER.

wtt commented on Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 07:48 AM

IS A.A. FOR YOU?


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