Here come the Rumblings again :(

Talk about coincidence, while watching the Game this past Sunday and seeing a Blimp shot of the Fountain (first one I remember seeing since the Super Bowl) with only the outer rings going (as that is all that is still functional) I said to my wife...

"That just makes me so sad, that beautiful Fountain at 1/3 of it's normal abilities because the Administration is waiting for that part to break so they have all the excuses they need to rip the Fountain Out..."

Then a true Friend of Friendship Fountain brought something to my attention in the last few days...

A story regarding Public Input regarding the Future of Metro Park published in the Jax Daily Record, the full story may be accessed at the following link:
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=51089

However the following quote got our attention...

"evaluating the feasibility of expanding Metropolitan Park into the space occupied by Kids Kampus and possibly the WJCT property, both of which could be accommodated in another location off the riverfront."

Ok so where do you suppose Kids Kampus could go? Hmmmmm Hey I know lets tear down Friendship Fountain and stuff it there...

We have heard that refrain before and it would not surprise me if another attempt isn't made as the Current Administration has made it clear that any attempt to repair the Fountain just isn't in their plans...

Again I also have to wonder where any funds for anything other then purely needed maintenance would come from, I mean we are seeing increased fees for services previously covered by taxes, the economy is in the Tank and we are talking about what would most likely be another multi "zillion" dollar project...

One question I would love to see any answer to...

What maintenance on existing Parks, Riverwalks and Fountains is being done? ANY?

The last time I was at the Southbank Riverwalk I was shocked at the condition and I have read of possible serious issues with portions of the Northbank Riverwalk.

Now to be honest it has been some time since I was able to venture downtown (well truth be told it breaks my heart when I see the Fountain) and possibly some of these issues have been addressed?

Maybe some folks out there can use the upload link and provide some up to date images of any problems with the Parks and Riverwalks and we can start a Peyton Wall of Shame...

That is my take, what is yours?
-Bob

Ps... On a personal note Our 2008 Halloween decorations can be seen at the below link:
http://wolfstalks.net/Gallery/LakeshoreHalloween