Matthew Lee wrote:That's ok, I've been called worse.
Just my opinion and realize it is contrary to others. If I recall, this was QSL's first foray into an urban area. The other QSLs are either in suburban areas or airports/arenas that don't have bike night.
I know bike night is a huge success for them and understand why they want one in Lakewood. As mentioned above, though, I'm glad we don't live right near QSL.
Hi Matt Lee,
I'm with you and I don't think it makes me a "naysayer." I think of myself as pro-Lakewood, and when what I know as "Lakewood" is under assault in my opinion I'm voicing my love for a city that is under siege.
Where are the motorcycles supposed to go? Behind QSL? That area is very small. Are they going to take over the whole parking lot? Are we not allowed to go to Drug Mart during that time? What about, and here maybe you can hear my heavy sigh, people who might want to use Kauffman Park? You know for baseball. Or breathing.
This isn't about Harleys Melissa, or anyone's love for them. The space is SMALL. We aren't some sprawling outlying suburb. We are a small city. There's this group working on a "Main Street" plan. The signage, the lamps, the brick. A real Downtown. And we're going to fill it full of loud motorcycles and fumes?
I don't get it. Is there a secret plan to make Lakewood a place no-one wants to live? If they don't live far away from the center?
No Peter it's not walkable. The blasting music, the grease saturating the air. And now motorcycles? I hope that's not the same night as the Library porch concerts.
Monday nights will be a good time to leave Lakewood and check out what's going on to the east (W. 65th, Tremont, Downtown (Cleveland), Collinwood!) or the west of us. Public beaches in Rocky River and Bay. Cool little restaurants and cafes further down the road where they aren't BLATANTLY SELLING OUT THE EXPERIENCE of living in a small, peaceful, walkable community. I let my kid walk to the library on Monday nights for a class he has there. With the hordes of strangers descending on motorcycles, I won't do that anymore.
No, young teenager, one of the best things about living in Lakewood, that it's safe, safe to walk, locals (librarians, storekeepers, fellow parents and residents) looking out for you, not on Monday nights.
Wow.
Really? Is it really the plan to force all of us out? Clear out the center so it can become Crocker Park? Only with dollar stores, drug stores, and greasy chain burger places, not really even Crocker Park huh?
Should Tina move Lion and Blue to Rocky River? How about the Root? How about a little smoke and grease all over your body as you try to make your way to the Root? Maybe you'll just skip it and go to Cravings on Lake Rd. Peaceful. They don't have the same quality of coffee or food but you'll be able to read your newspaper.
QSL had originally said they wouldn't have bike nights here. This was a "different model."
Who is looking out for us? Tom Bullock? He's the councilman for the QSL zone.
Is the mayor thrilled about this? You know he isn't.
Betsy Voinovich
