Comments on: Phase 3 of Ballard Corners Park to start soon

By: Black_Sheep

Black_Sheep — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:02:05 +0000

I'm sure you can relate to happy50th's position.

When YOU steal underpants, everything's great, but when someone steals YOUR underpants?

Bitchy. Little. Gnome.

By: Silver

Silver — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:51:06 +0000

Teh interwebs – it's a jungle full of mean, mean anymulz!

By: Underpants_Gnome

Underpants_Gnome — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:45:24 +0000

Yes, I'm here, still working on Phase 2!

By the way, what's up with happy50thhawaii? Can dish it out but can't take it? That's why I enjoy the forum posts so much!

By: Black_Sheep

Black_Sheep — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:09:38 +0000

Oh, THERE you are!!

By: Underpants_Gnome

Underpants_Gnome — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:50:14 +0000

Stealing underpants builds business!!

By: chopper_74

chopper_74 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:28:54 +0000

Phase 2: Compost

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:38:58 +0000

Heh, heh. Didn't expect a South Park reference here. Thanks for that.

By: Black_Sheep

Black_Sheep — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:21:17 +0000

Phase 1: Collect Underpants
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: Profit!

By: ObiWan

ObiWan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:42:55 +0000

Yeah… but what they neglected to mention is that the “spinning play structure” already installed is also part of the anti-graffiti system for the park, see? As soon as the spraypaint-detection-system verifies that painting is happening, the spinning structure fires up its underground solid-fueled rocket shooting the structure approximately 500 feet in the air and spinning at approximately 6000 rpm before the on-board targetting system takes over to wheel around and nail the taggers foot to the ground. With a 20-foot long piece of steel firmly holding the tagger in place (unless he gnaws his leg off, of course), the police will have plenty of time to respond to the 911 signal that will be automatically emailed by the park's system.

By: Ballardite

Ballardite — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:06:45 +0000

I love this park! They did a fantastic job, and phase 3 sounds great. I love that they DID NOT include a sandbox. I also love that the climbing structure is geared towards older kids. Beautiful landscaping. I hope everyone will respect this beautiful creation and keep it in good shape. Taggers, stay away!!

By: gurple

gurple — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:29:34 +0000

I love that thing. I tried it out after a lot of pizza and not a little beer, and quite nearly held on to neither.

By: gentle

gentle — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:19:28 +0000

Has anyone tried the structure in the park that spins (kid in teal coat is on it in the picture)? It's awesome if your kid likes making him or herself dizzy (which my 9 year old son extremely enjoys). You can really get it going pretty fast and it's pretty much self-propelled. I wish playgrounds had this “ride” when I was younger.

By: Silver

Silver — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:14:13 +0000

The corner store is such a cool idea! I can't wait to see it completed.

I'm impressed with the creativity and craftsmanship of what's been done at Ballard Corners so far. The sofa and chair are a fun conversation starter for neighbors meeting neighbors.

Anybody know if they need volunteers for this next phase?

By: gurple

gurple — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:41:35 +0000

Oh, good. I bought a donor tile, and I figured they probably wouldn't lay those down if Phase 3 didn't go through.

By: g

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:11:16 +0000

thanks for letting the taggers know the wall's not sealed yet.