http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain ColumbusUnderground.com Messageboard en-US Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/search.php http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-502998 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:25:11 +0000 befohio 502998@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Friends of Goodale Park invite you to celebrate the dedication of the Goodale Park Fountain and Cianelli Memorial....Today, Sunday May 19, 1:00PM Goodale Park! Bring your doggies for the Pooch Parade! </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-464565 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:36:09 +0000 heresthecasey 464565@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>JuliePark <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-464557">said</a>:</cite><br /> Such great pics!<br /> So happy to see this finally coming together. </p></blockquote> <p>+1 </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-464557 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:16:10 +0000 JuliePark 464557@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Such great pics!<br /> So happy to see this finally coming together. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-464169 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:01:15 +0000 Walker 464169@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Couple of photos I shot of the fountain today...</p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fountain-01.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fountain-02.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fountain-03.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fountain-04.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fountain-05.jpg" /> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-462769 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:13:53 +0000 pez 462769@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>Digital Dave <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-462755">said</a>:</cite></p> <p>I think it looks great. </p></blockquote> <p>Agreed, love the theme. Good to see it working. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-462755 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:42:24 +0000 Digital Dave 462755@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Yeah, I happened to stumble onto it working last night to my surprise. And to think at one time pictures of it in operation were like rarities or collectors' items ;)</p> <p>I think it looks great. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/18#post-462727 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:02:32 +0000 chaptal 462727@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Now it needs a live webcam ;) </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-462726 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:30:45 +0000 cbustransit 462726@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>congratulations! we all know how much work this took, and it looks great. :) </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-462715 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:29:12 +0000 Walker 462715@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Photo via Friends on Facebook:</p> <p><img src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/533670_10151173071169521_1839343475_n.jpg" /> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-462713 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:19:13 +0000 JuliePark 462713@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Official Word from Friends of Goodale Park:<br /> Friends of Goodale Park is extremely pleased to announce that at 4:12 pm on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, the Goodale Fountain was turned on, and that there does not appear to be any reason that it should not continue to operate. The new well pump is supplying enough water to the pond now that the pond water is actually flowing out the overflow. There remain some issues about the lights, but those should be resolved within the next week or so. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-462710 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:06:43 +0000 JuliePark 462710@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>The fountain is on---and it should stay on.<br /> Awaiting official press release from Friends of Goodale Park... </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461623 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:28:21 +0000 dru 461623@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Saturday morning I ran through Goodale Park and saw the FOGP members tending beds, pulling weeds, collecting trash and maintaining the park. I don't think any of them in the park that cool, wet morning asked for a dollar or was compensated for any of their work. Over the years they have kept the park in amazing form, planting dozens of trees, tending to beds, restoring entry points and keeping things looking good. While this fountain has been a total debacle, I think they deserve a huge mulligan. </p> <p>For the people that keep on complaining and demanding answers, I think you'd get more of them if you showed up, donated some time, pulled some weeds and fished some Four Loco cans out of the pond with your bare hands. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461610 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:32:53 +0000 chrisgillespie 461610@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I had the honor to serve with the FGP board in the past. This is an exceptionally dedicated and competent group of volunteers who fundraise for and coordinate a number of maintenance and improvement projects in the park. They organize workdays that include planting, pruning, weeding, and trash cleanup. They encourage tree and bench adoptions. They organize educational walks and an annual garden tour. And, they serve as stewards to the many historic elements in the park, including gates, monuments, and the fountain.</p> <p>The old fountain had to be replaced. In determining a new fountain, public input was sought, including a neighborhood meeting after the change of design (which was well attended). The FGP is always open to feedback from the public. You may not like the fountain (no one design would please everyone), but you can't say you didn't have an opportunity to to get involved and have your voice heard.</p> <p>As far as the problems, it has been a troubled project. This group has tons of successful projects under their belt, but this one just had what seems like everything possible go wrong. Personally, I think they are taking the correct steps to identify and correct each issue as each happens. It may not be on your timetable, but dealing with all the various parties involved does take time. I do think they have been upfront and have provided answers.</p> <p>Annual reports of accomplishments by this group can be found here: <a href="http://goodalepark.org/annual_reports" rel="nofollow">http://goodalepark.org/annual_reports</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461549 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:55:01 +0000 lazyfish 461549@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>DR <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461520">said</a>:</cite><br /> How bout NO! These "friends" owe the residents of the neighborhood 1) an apology for this disaster and 2) a nice detailed time line of what is going on.</p> <p>I will not layoff. I think WE deserve answers! </p></blockquote> <p>Dude, seek professional help. The FOGP meetings are open to the public, the info is available in numerous places online. Quit bitching, get off the sidelines, get involved and maybe you might have a positive impact in the neighborhood. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461528 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:42:17 +0000 DR 461528@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>goldenidea <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461503">said</a>:</cite><br /> <blockquote>Was there an opportunity to vote on this fountain before it happened?<br /> No. </blockquote></p> <p>In an effort to provide some history, I'll chime in here with both memory and rumor. So FWIW... </p> <p>Some years ago there was a design contest with some of the contending entries published in the Village Vibe (anybody out there remember that monthly?). As I recall, the winner was selected by a volunteer group, perhaps the FoGP. This all happened before the internet made the kind of communication we now have on sites like CU possible. </p> <p>From what I heard recently, later on the winning designer was then asked to make a new design because his original design was found to be unaffordable. What got built apparently was his affordable alternative. The contest was so long ago, I don't recall if his original design looked like what got built. As I recall, the Vibe article stated the winner was/is a local artist or sculptor.</p> <p>So, apparently this fountain was not voted on by anyone, but the person who designed it did win a competition intended to create the new fountain. This fountain may or may not be similar to his original winning design. </p> <p>I gained added appreciation when the fountain got tagged earlier this year. The elephants are a reference to the Sells Brothers and I guess the layercaking is an intentional reference to all the weddings held in the gazebo? Like it or not that makes sense. </p></blockquote> <p>Read the interview below about the original plan....But don't ask any questions....The Friends of Gooddale Park do not like it when you ask questions that realistic and to the point. </p> <p><a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/goodale-park-fountain-to-be-installed-this-winter">Oringinal interview about fountain….</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461520 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:30:54 +0000 DR 461520@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>Graybeak <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460378">said</a>:</cite><br /> No, lighten up and lay off, because shit happens. </p></blockquote> <p>How bout NO! These "friends" owe the residents of the neighborhood 1) an apology for this disaster and 2) a nice detailed time line of what is going on.</p> <p>I will not layoff. I think WE deserve answers! </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-461503 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:34:54 +0000 goldenidea 461503@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><blockquote>Was there an opportunity to vote on this fountain before it happened?<br /> No. </blockquote></p> <p>In an effort to provide some history, I'll chime in here with both memory and rumor. So FWIW... </p> <p>Some years ago there was a design contest with some of the contending entries published in the Village Vibe (anybody out there remember that monthly?). As I recall, the winner was selected by a volunteer group, perhaps the FoGP. This all happened before the internet made the kind of communication we now have on sites like CU possible. </p> <p>From what I heard recently, later on the winning designer was then asked to make a new design because his original design was found to be unaffordable. What got built apparently was his affordable alternative. The contest was so long ago, I don't recall if his original design looked like what got built. As I recall, the Vibe article stated the winner was/is a local artist or sculptor.</p> <p>So, apparently this fountain was not voted on by anyone, but the person who designed it did win a competition intended to create the new fountain. This fountain may or may not be similar to his original winning design. </p> <p>I gained added appreciation when the fountain got tagged earlier this year. The elephants are a reference to the Sells Brothers and I guess the layercaking is an intentional reference to all the weddings held in the gazebo? Like it or not that makes sense. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460403 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:08:06 +0000 groundrules 460403@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>Red Sun Rising <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460365">said</a>:</cite></p> <p>Was there an opportunity to vote on this fountain before it happened?</p> <p>Is there an opinion poll on what people think of the fountain? </p></blockquote> <p>I'm sure there was a way to donate your time and money to a volunteer effort. </p> <p>internet polls and complaining are the new way though. somebody should totally write up this fountain on yelp. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460394 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:33:59 +0000 Graybeak 460394@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>howatzer <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460392">said</a>:</cite><br /> and happens, and happens, and happens, and happens..... </p></blockquote> <p>Indeed. Welcome to the real world. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460393 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:31:01 +0000 howatzer 460393@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>Red Sun Rising <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/bridezilla-vs-goodale-park-fountain/page/17#post-460365">said</a>:</cite><br /> I didn't read through all 17 pages of this. </p> <p>Was there an opportunity to vote on this fountain before it happened? </p></blockquote> <p>No. </p>