Friday Five

By: Mr. Wilson on December 29, 2006
Five observations as 2006 closes:
  1. Blue Orchid got off to a rocky start, but overall it has had a great year. It is widely regarded as one of Lincoln's best restaurants, and for good reason. Congratulations to Witawas Srisa-an and Malinee Kiatathikom on their success.
  2. Lincolnites got to show off for the cameras a few times this year. In the spring, a few Lincolnites became a few million dollars richer and they performed admirably on the national stage. I know I got a kick out of watching the press conference when they all took their turn at the microphone. This fall, one Lincoln family was blessed with a new house, thanks to Extreme Home Makeover. I can't wait to watch the episode early next year.
  3. The Douglas 3 is gone, and the Star Ship is just days from demolition. In their place we're told two new jewels will rise. I'm crossing my fingers.
  4. Between Mike Spadt's shenanigans and the Verizon bidding kerfuffle, public confidence in local government took a hit this year. How will that play in the 2007 elections?
  5. Lincolnites gave $250 million to LPS, saw their property valuations jump, and recently got news that we're in for a rough ride in upcoming budget cycles. I suspect Lincolnites aren't feeling especially charitable right now. Look for some fiscal fireworks in 2007.

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Mr. T
December 29, 2006 at 8:47PM

The starship is days away from demolition?!

Mr. Wilson
December 29, 2006 at 9:07PM

I may have misspoken. It is days away from closing (Sunday), but its demolition may be weeks or months away. I thought I had read at one point that it was due to be demolished in January, but now I can’t find that source. Maybe I dreamt it.

Gene
December 30, 2006 at 7:02PM

After the inexplicable 2 hour wait (seriously, empty tables and no one was being seated) that I had last time at the Blue Orchid, I’ve been afraid to go back. It’s not like the people working there have never been in a restaurant before.

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