Ponder This

This is infuriating: vandals have struck at least four times at the Park-n-Ponder restaurant at Gibson Pond during the last month. How on earth anyone could do this just makes me sick. Does anyone have some ideas about how to help protect the Park-n-Ponder, since the police obviously can’t place an officer there round-the-clock? The Park-n-Ponder is a great place — good food, good service, wonderful decor, and of course the wonderful view of the geese, swans, and other birds in the pond. One other thing: there is a reward for information leading to the arrest of the vandals…so if you know something that might help the police, do the right thing and call them.

August 31, 2005 | Filed Under restaurants, politics | 2 Comments 

Firefly

Another Great Falls blogger has been added to the roster: GF Firefly! She has some thoughts about the PETA protest that occurred this week downtown. Good stuff - go visit and leave a comment to welcome her to the GF blogosphere.

August 28, 2005 | Filed Under blogging | Leave a Comment 

Same, But Different

The big news finally broke today: the Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC) panel voted unanimously to keep the flying mission at the 120th Air National Guard in Great Falls. Not only is the flying mission going to remain here, but it will change, too, as the F-16 fighter jets are replaced by F-15 jets. I’m glad that the “roar of freedom” will continue to be heard in the skies over Great Falls!

August 26, 2005 | Filed Under news, military | 1 Comment 

Hop On The Bus, Gus

If you’re looking for the school bus schedule, you can find it in the Sunday (August 21) edition of the Great Falls Tribune. Strangely enough, it’s located on page S-7 in the Sports section. I have no idea why this information isn’t available on the Tribune website, or especially on the Great Falls Public Schools website (or perhaps I didn’t look hard enough).

August 23, 2005 | Filed Under kids, news | 4 Comments 

Kid Stuff

If you’re new to Great Falls and have kids, and particularly if you moved here from a larger city, don’t let the deceptively small size of Great Falls fool you: there are PLENTY of things to do with the kids! Here’s a great list to get you started.

ps - you can do most of this stuff even if you don’t have kids!

August 21, 2005 | Filed Under outdoors, kids | 2 Comments 

Java Jive

It’s official: Starbucks is open for business in Great Falls. A grand opening was held this evening, with United Way helping out. After being reminded by a friend that tonight was the opening, I stopped by to take a few pictures, inhale the heavenly aroma, and sample one of the delicious finger-pastries that were being handed out. Lots of people there - and everybody was smiling, talking, waving, and happy. A few hipsters, some older folks, plenty of older teens, a few yuppie-types, some children scampering underfoot, and everyone sipping their beverage of choice and nibbling on the pastries. Quite a nice scene.

August 18, 2005 | Filed Under events, business |  

Help Wanted

Remember the Street Dance sponsored by YES! that was to be held last Friday? Well, the rain put a hold on that…so the Street Dance will now be held on Friday, August 19th. But there’s a problem: “We are in need of a flat bed Trailer to be used for the stage. It would need to be big enough to hold a 5 pcs. band. We would be using it from 2:00 p.m. Friday until about 10 p.m. PLEASE HELP!!!!!” If you can help, please leave a comment here or email me at davidmsc @ hotmail.com and I will relay your info to the dance organizers. Thanks!

August 16, 2005 | Filed Under events, civics | Leave a Comment 

Chock Full of Ribby Goodness

I’m sure you’ve noticed that Tony Roma’s is often jam-packed with customers. Drive by during lunch or dinner, and the parking lot is bursting. Solution: call 727-RIBS, place your order with the friendly staff, drive to the restaurant about 15 minutes later, enter through the To Go entrance on the side, and drive home a hero with delicious food. No waiting - very cool. And if you’re not a big fan of ribs, trust me on this: order the Cheesy Burger…you won’t be disappointed.

August 15, 2005 | Filed Under restaurants | Leave a Comment 

Blues & Brews

I attended the “Blues & Brews” festival in 2002, just a few weeks after arriving in Great Falls. It was pretty cool - good food, good music, good cheer. Now that I’ve been here a while, I know that the “Brews & Blues” is an event designed to raise money for the River’s Edge Trail. This year it will be held on September 9th. Might be fun to go again this year.

August 14, 2005 | Filed Under around town, events | Leave a Comment 

IRL

Guess who I met today? None other than “Suicyde!” It’s always pretty cool to meet a fellow blogger. She recognized me immediately because I was wearing my Big Sky Blog shirt - a sure giveaway, as she and I are currently the only two people in Great Falls that have such a shirt! Which reminds me…eventually, we’re going to have to organize a modest Great Falls Blogger Bash. Let me know if you’d like to get together with other Great Falls bloggers for dinner sometime - location TBD. And speaking of Suicyde, have you seen this great picture that she snapped? Pure whimsy!

August 14, 2005 | Filed Under blogging | 2 Comments 

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