Chain link fence going up at the Mounds...

**wunaladreamin** · 08-12-2007, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by SP-LPB

Tom you gave us a scare there buddy. :D

Invite him out for a game of soccer. Lol

**AirtrafficController** · 08-12-2007, 06:05 PM

Yeah the Mounds are back! :D

**SP-LPB** · 08-12-2007, 06:27 PM

They were never gone in the first place.

**T-Bird76** · 08-12-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by SP-LPB

That fence is temporary, Western Union is running an event today (Sunday). I've just got back from the mounds as there was no parking out there. Tons of people enjoying themselves. The tent that Tom saw was probably connected to the event. On the fence there are signs that say "Rent-a-Fence", which confirms that there will be no fence out there. Another confirmation comes straight from the security guard who stated that the fence will be taken down after the event is over.

Tom you gave us a scare there buddy. :D

Good info there mate and thanks for posting you're findings.

As for the god dam tick argument, Nick there are ticks at the mounds and Phil has said nothing wrong about watching out for yourself, the last thing you need is Lymes. I also think you need to take a step back when you come out and blame the terrorists... As we've read from SP-LPB the fence is part of an event and not a fixed structure, there's no need to jump to conclusion so quickly. Remember more then a year ago when they started construction at the mounds? We were freaking out then and the mounds are better then ever now.

**PhilDernerJr** · 08-12-2007, 06:37 PM

I saw the event there as well today. Parking and driving was insane. In fact, the fence even came out into the street, blocking half of the road's width.

Nick, as for the ticks, our discussion pertains to this thread. If you were giving a rebuttal to old threads, then post them...in the old threads. I hardly mentioned them in this one.

If I feel that there is a particular safety hazard at a location, I am going to let people know. If I have to hammer the point a bit harder so that people take it even a little more seriously than it might need to be, then oh well. Again, better safe than sorry.

The thing is that I, ME, put a map on this site promoting certain locations. I would never want to urge someone to go somewhere that might get them hurt or in trouble, so you WILL see those opinions from me on this site.

People also don't have to listen to my opinions and feelings that I post here, whether it be on the message board, the spottings maps page, the news page, or anywhere on this domain. People who disagree don't have to listen, and people who have issues with it are not forced to be here.

With that, I'm glad the mounds will still be a viable option for spotters.

**Tom_Turner** · 08-12-2007, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by SP-LPB

Tom you gave us a scare there buddy. :D

Yeah, but at least I provided fodder for a great thread... :oops:

LOL Yes, I am relieved...

Tom

**Tom_Turner** · 08-12-2007, 07:03 PM

You know, not to belabor the ticks, but someone said in one of the old "Ticks" threads that these were not ticks. I certainly know them as ticks though.

I know there are different kinds of ticks.. commonly called dog ticks or deer ticks or something like that. Supposedly the ones we see there you cannot get Lyme disease from them. Not sure I believe that though. There are many reports of Lyme disease from areas where the only "ticks" I see are from the ones like we see at the mounds.

On the positive side though, they seem to take hours to get under the skin. Everyone should have time to check themselves when they get home - if they are at all reasonably "local" anyway NY/NJ/CT.

**USAF Pilot 07** · 08-12-2007, 08:49 PM

I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd sure like to check you for ticks....

**NIKV69** · 08-12-2007, 10:53 PM

As for the god dam tick argument, Nick there are ticks at the mounds and Phil has said nothing wrong about watching out for yourself, the last thing you need is Lymes. I also think you need to take a step back when you come out and blame the terrorists... As we've read from SP-LPB the fence is part of an event and not a fixed structure, there's no need to jump to conclusion so quickly. Remember more then a year ago when they started construction at the mounds? We were freaking out then and the mounds are better then ever now.

Well it is the terrorists that have instilled this fear. You remember that guy who hassled you that day? Would that have happened if 9/11 never happened?

I do remember when they started to build the new soccer field. Myself and Celmer were there when they were putting up the chain link fence. They were trying to take the easy way out and drive in the posts with a front loader. They bent half of them, it was hysterical. If Matt has any pics of that left I would wish he would post them.

I know there are different kinds of ticks.. commonly called dog ticks or deer ticks or something like that. Supposedly the ones we see there you cannot get Lyme disease from them. Not sure I believe that though. There are many reports of Lyme disease from areas where the only "ticks" I see are from the ones like we see at the mounds.

Ticks are grouped into two major groups. Hard and soft. The most common and the ones at the mounds are Hard ticks. People refer to them as deer ticks because they often attack white tailed deer. Sure Lyme disease is possible but not likely if you take proper precautions. Hey if you want to avoid the mounds go right ahead. Besides the best shots are the ones that 6 other poeple don't upload right behind you.

**Winglets747** · 08-12-2007, 10:56 PM

I'm a fan of Brookville Park and personally like it better than the Mounds, but I am glad all of you still have you spot!

FYI these are the Brookville angles:

**Idlewild** · 08-15-2007, 06:30 PM

JFK has been going down hill for spotters, and in general since '85 when they put the chicken wire on the Pan Am rooftop. After that Cuomo pushed big time for that underground luggage fiasco and car ramp/s build up. The three houses were torn down, the mini park destroyed, a big bowl of concrete pasta took its place.

**Tom_Turner** · 08-15-2007, 06:39 PM

Spotting at JFK (and EWR and LGA) has been going down since about 1970.

It is the death of a thousand cuts and it continues to the present day.

Longer lenses, ramp access, more reliance on private or semi-private property keep things going, but roll back the clock to any given point in time, and options were better.

Tom