New big blue signs in SoWal

[Matt J]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

Thanks for the link Minnie, somehow I missed this.

Here's what I got from that segment:

To be wind and rust resistant only these signs will do, no other design could be wind and rust resistant. Note that they used the term resistant and not proof!

Also Ms. Louthain seemed to be a little short, rude, and down right byatchy with her response.

 

[olive]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

They use some interesting close-ups and camera angles.

Definitely captured the Monster!

 

[Jdarg]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

They use some interesting close-ups and camera angles.

Definitely captured the Monster!

Wow- they look even bigger with those camera angles!:shock:

And I can't look at one without thinking of a Port-a- Potty. Especially when viewing them from the back.

It is getting very tiresome to hear the TDC talk about how "public" this process was- I think it has been proven that the process was not exactly public enough to have attracted any attention at the time, good or bad.

 

[chrisv]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

It is getting very tiresome to hear the TDC talk about how "public" this process was- I think it has been proven that the process was not exactly public enough to have attracted any attention at the time, good or bad.

Yes it is.

Obviously it's their talking point to deflect the issue. Blame the previously uninterested public for the mess, refuse to acknowledge the mistake. It will all go away after we placate them with this 'workshop.' Then we can get back to our money-spending business.

 

[swantree]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

that probably steamed them to have an interview over the contraversial signs.....yep she was short....i think i even saw her slap her hand a bit on the table to emphasize a point! Oh Well! Tear em down!

 

[Pirate]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

I think the old signs were as much a statement about the area as the area itself. They were simple, yet beautiful. Also, the last time I checked wood was rust resistant and since the old signs were only about 4 feet tall they weren't likely to act as a sail like the new signs. With that much surface area that high off the ground I'll take 2 to 1 wagers that the first hurricane to the area relocates no less that 5 of them. The new signs are the ugliest group of signs I have ever seen anywhere in the world. Even the DOT green highway signs with the perforated poles are much more attractive. The only compromise would be to receycle the materials when they are removed instead of placing them in a landfill. Sometimes even a politician needs to admit a mistake and move on.

 

[scooterbug44]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

Wow, I watched the local news for the first time in 5 years (even though it was jockeying w/ the PR finale) and feel no need to do so again!

I can tell you quite a bit about the manicure (or lack thereof) of the TDC person interviewed, but IMO it made it sound like we were complaining about a minor issue as the shots didn't showcase the true breadth and ugliness of the signs. Loved the overly forced cinematography of her tightly clasping her hands during the interview and the not so subtle comment about their 250K cost.

15 seconds less o' manicure and a straight on shot of a person standing next to one of the extreme stilt signs would have been more effective. And a flashback to the prior signs!

Go Lynn!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

I watched it at 6pm, but missed the entire manicure thing. Maybe you guys were watching on Hi-def TV. I thought it was interesting that they couldn't get the entire sign in a clip of video. Also thought they took a weird face shot of Lynn. She's much prettier in person. Too many shadows or something, on my tv.

Love the way the TDC stresses the signs being rust proof. Right! Even stainless steal rusts at the beach, powder coat or not coat, those signs will rust, just like the ones at the SoWal County Annex.

 

[scooterbug44]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

the only rust on the old signs was on the metal bracket fastening the post to the sign - not visible!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Blue Signs on Channel 13 News at 6

the only rust on the old signs was on the metal bracket fastening the post to the sign - not visible!

...and according to Dave, those original signs costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 each, compared to the $5,200 each, which the new signs cost.