tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post384504072715090725..comments2024-03-18T23:46:29.652-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: How to save the Jackson Zoo, Part 1Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-15572313192167415442016-09-08T10:28:14.150-05:002016-09-08T10:28:14.150-05:00Not only does 7:23 not live in Jackson, they live ...Not only does 7:23 not live in Jackson, they live in some fantasy land. Maybe where a white jacket with long sleeves are the usual attire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-42342090620630265062016-09-08T08:44:32.904-05:002016-09-08T08:44:32.904-05:00September 8, 2016 at 7:23 AM = Doesn't live in...September 8, 2016 at 7:23 AM = Doesn't live in JacksonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-23666631140276435112016-09-08T07:23:39.270-05:002016-09-08T07:23:39.270-05:002:45pm I don't suppose you've been to the ...2:45pm I don't suppose you've been to the Jackson Country Club or Eastover area or Fondren in years and years. I can see why you wouldn't be invited.<br />And, you've not been to the Mayflower on a Friday night or gone to any events at Thalia Mara or The Mississippi Museum of Art or the Governor's Mansion or the Convention Center. <br />Do tell us what you do for entertainment in Madison. What bands are playing there? <br />You're apparently not into fine dining either because the very best restaurants are still in Jackson.<br />I guess you don't know that more than a few doctors have to live within 30 minutes of a hospital.<br />I know it will shock you but those of us who stayed have gotten to know African Americans who are doctors, lawyers, professors ,and own successful businesses. They go to church, are good parents, have nice manners, have well behaved children doing well in school and are good neighbors.<br />And, guess what? People from other states are moving here and unlike you , they understand how cities go through cycles.<br />This notion you have of Jackson being populated only by criminals is poppycock. As was true 50 years ago and is true now, criminals plague poor neighborhoods and yes, Jackson has some very poor areas. And, some of the middle class neighborhoods had mostly spec homes that weren't well built and so it's good you got out before they fell apart. You'll need to do that in Madison eventually too. Sadly, for you, the building codes and inspection in Madison are good when it comes to facades, but not so good when it comes to the " bones". Good luck.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90589775896774145172016-09-08T00:41:48.766-05:002016-09-08T00:41:48.766-05:0011:29 - If you want to read, why go to a zoo? Why ...11:29 - If you want to read, why go to a zoo? Why not just stay in your office or go to a library or a trendy book store, or sit in your car and read after tennis? One reason you don't see many teenagers strolling through the zoo anymore is because they text while they walk and so many of them have fallen over fences into animal cages and were not heard from again. Miss The Sound of Peacocks..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-37215523029776192192016-09-07T23:29:22.330-05:002016-09-07T23:29:22.330-05:00I love the zoo. I go during the weekday, and it&#...I love the zoo. I go during the weekday, and it's so relaxing. Sometimes I just sit and read. Even though the price isn't too expensive for me, I think they would make more money by lowering the prices for ALL school-aged children. My teenagers love walking through the zoo, but teenagers usually look for cheap or free entertainment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-7645454356496913372016-09-07T14:45:36.938-05:002016-09-07T14:45:36.938-05:00!:45, not many people left in Jackson with the ini...!:45, not many people left in Jackson with the initiative to help anyone besides themselves. Why would you call them weak? I call them intelligent to get out before the home prices fell to zero. I call them caring because they took their families to a safer place. <br />I can understand the hatred of the people who turned the city into a cesspool. Looks like the cesspool people and the criminals are just about all that is left in Jackson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-88946231823674040212016-09-07T13:45:09.282-05:002016-09-07T13:45:09.282-05:00EXCELLENT IDEA! Thank you so much for taking such...EXCELLENT IDEA! Thank you so much for taking such an interest in Jackson (OUR CAPITOL) and trying to make it better. We were at the zoo a week ago and had a wonderful time - the zoo was full of patrons. I get so sick of hearing from some people in Madison complaining. They are obviously too weak to help but full of hatred to knock those that want to do something positive for Jackson. They left Jackson with their tails between their legs and obviously have nothing better to do than complain about those who are taking the initiative to help our city. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-78756653763934387762016-09-07T12:46:30.682-05:002016-09-07T12:46:30.682-05:006:29 - we were all ready to move the zoo over next...6:29 - we were all ready to move the zoo over next to the Children's Museum, but haven't received your check yet to cover the over $100 million that would be required to do so. If you would forward that contribution now, designated for the move, we can start the dirtwork for construction early next year. Thanks for your assistance.<br /><br />Signed: City of Jackson/State of Mississippi<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-68968156628098927202016-09-07T11:40:29.052-05:002016-09-07T11:40:29.052-05:00LNesbit, local a.m. philosopher and noted gadfly s...LNesbit, local a.m. philosopher and noted gadfly sez: "KF - your ideas are "on point" and very well thought out and articulated."<br /><br />Than goes on to say,"But the fact remains that a zoo located in a "war zone" -- even with a new entrance -- remains in a "war zone."<br /><br />So, maybe the local radio celebrity will explain how an idea can be 'on point, well thought out and articulated (guess he means WELL articulated)" and at the same time be a dumb idea since the place is a 'war zone'. <br /><br />Or can he think without Mr. Dear at his side, chuckling?Gaul Pallo Atchur Service..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-54548144073309562792016-09-07T07:50:21.794-05:002016-09-07T07:50:21.794-05:00KF, whether it's original to you or you have s...KF, whether it's original to you or you have simply been the next in line to see a great option is unimportant.<br />What IS important is that you as well as a few others commenting have a " can do attitude".<br />The " we can't "/status quo people at every level of society are the ones who are causing us to fall further and further behind.<br />I am stunned that the Jackson haters are so blinded by prejudice that they can't see the growth that is taking place around the hospitals including a new residential building, in Fondren, and how the project across from the School for the Deaf is actually already occupied before the project is even complete. <br />In the past year, my neighborhood and the adjacent one have had several homes beautifully remodeled and two more new constructions are underway and these are high end custom homes, not spec houses.<br />And, all of this would have happened sooner if not for the Chicken Littles and those who can identify a problem but haven't the brains to think about solutions standing in the way.<br />Get out of the way and shut the hell up so those who have sense enough to know that 3 huge medical centers and the State Capitol and state government and colleges and universities aren't going anywhere! <br />The problems are real, but they are fixable , including calling in federal law enforcement, but we can't fix stupid so please just face that you are overly emotional or just not that smart and be silent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-73734616098139200882016-09-07T07:42:03.181-05:002016-09-07T07:42:03.181-05:00"The Zoo should be regionally governed much l..."The Zoo should be regionally governed much like the Metro Planning Organization. "<br /><br />Yeah - that worked so well for the airport :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4924788331378486842016-09-07T06:29:45.411-05:002016-09-07T06:29:45.411-05:00The zoo should have been moved over by the childre...The zoo should have been moved over by the children's museum and the science museum when it was discussed several years ago. It is in safer and more central location. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41339294878376960842016-09-06T22:29:31.744-05:002016-09-06T22:29:31.744-05:00Looks like a lot of interest in this zoo revitiliz...Looks like a lot of interest in this zoo revitilization to me in respect to the number of comments and suggestions given on this feed! Thank you KingFish for your investment in improvements. What does Jackson have to lose to take these suggested low budget suggestions and small steps toward improving Jackson's overall experience, landscape & perception. Jackson, MS is a historical, awesome city! It DESERVES REVITILIZATION AND PRIDE! This will require new leadership! #StepItUpJXNMS #JXSNMSdeservesbetter! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-34156380718135255832016-09-06T20:28:35.849-05:002016-09-06T20:28:35.849-05:00I was raised in South Jackson and moved to Virgini...I was raised in South Jackson and moved to Virginia 24 years ago. I love Mississippi and Jackson and it grieves me to see what has happened to this city. South Jackson was a great place growing up, but now it is a war zone. My parents finally had to leave and moved to Clinton.<br />I loved going to the zoo as a child and went all the time. I don't know the answer and appreciate this gentlemen's effort. I may be worth the try, but until all of Jackson gets behind the revitalization, I don't see it happening. Jackson does lack leadership and it will have to begin there before there are positive changes. Jackson is the Capital city, but even around the Governor's Mansion is sketchy. The zoo will probably be a last priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4793241655861285762016-09-06T19:08:44.795-05:002016-09-06T19:08:44.795-05:00The Zoo should be regionally governed much like th...The Zoo should be regionally governed much like the Metro Planning Organization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-34261491576548533582016-09-06T18:42:05.779-05:002016-09-06T18:42:05.779-05:00Damn 6:06, why didn't we think of that? I'...Damn 6:06, why didn't we think of that? I'm sure you have two or three private investors that want to purchase. Or maybe we should just list it on EBay and wait. <br /><br />Zoos are not profit making enterprises, just as libraries and museums are not. Private investors aren't standing in line to make such a purchase.<br /><br />But, thanks for playing - unless of course, you are bringing your checkbook to the party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-88738819862051548122016-09-06T18:06:50.239-05:002016-09-06T18:06:50.239-05:00#1 Solution: Sell the zoo to a private investment ...#1 Solution: Sell the zoo to a private investment firm or private investor. The zoo needs private money not government/public dollars for its redevelopment. Too many public and private entities in Mississippi rely heavily on public assistance and funding for EVERYTHING! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-36877223124387044802016-09-06T17:49:47.704-05:002016-09-06T17:49:47.704-05:00"Kingfish all you did was care and we didn..."Kingfish all you did was care and we didn't need a consultant."<br /><br />Not sure whether to yawn, puke or sigh... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-58369629237761105032016-09-06T16:56:05.309-05:002016-09-06T16:56:05.309-05:00That is even better. Lowers costs. Honestly didn&#...That is even better. Lowers costs. Honestly didn't see it. Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-51117589551381155702016-09-06T16:52:55.359-05:002016-09-06T16:52:55.359-05:00There already is an entrance at Parkside Place jus...There already is an entrance at Parkside Place just off Woodrow Wilson. It stays locked now but it was the main entrance to both the zoo and Livingston Lake where swimming was allowed many years ago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-67145785882306442722016-09-06T16:41:01.620-05:002016-09-06T16:41:01.620-05:00KF,
Thanks for your idea. I always felt relocatio...KF,<br />Thanks for your idea. I always felt relocation was the best idea, but your idea is worthy of consideration. A lot of people on this board don't understand that zoos, museums, parks, dog parks, bike trails, etc. add to to the quality of life for the Metro, not just Jackson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-67692298207413496972016-09-06T16:22:41.036-05:002016-09-06T16:22:41.036-05:00On another note, tried to play golf at Sonny Guy s...On another note, tried to play golf at Sonny Guy several months ago. They don't take debit/credit cards. I was directed to a Trustmark near the medical mall. I drove to another golf course. <br /><br />We need to learn how to crawl before we can walk. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46154823656663908112016-09-06T16:13:40.047-05:002016-09-06T16:13:40.047-05:00Don't think offended is a snowflake.Don't think offended is a snowflake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-44600482694478546452016-09-06T16:04:39.911-05:002016-09-06T16:04:39.911-05:00"What if all Kingfish's dream plans were ..."What if all Kingfish's dream plans were to be realized and nobody came? Do we even know if people GO to zoos any more? "<br /><br />Go to Memphis, Birmingham or New Orleans and see how crowded their zoos are. Many MS license plates in the parking lots too.<br /><br />"Additionally, the days of federal grant money for anything and everything are drying up."<br /><br />Hmmm - maybe, just maybe, the Chairman of the US Senate Appropriations Committee might be able to help out here.<br /><br />It is pathetic that the entire state can't support one zoo. A zoo is a cultural and educational endeavor that one would expect to find in any civilized place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-56941265519469184992016-09-06T15:27:29.210-05:002016-09-06T15:27:29.210-05:00It was a joke, snowflake, and if you're offend...It was a joke, snowflake, and if you're offended, stay offended. Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.com