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dmontzsta
08-22-2005, 10:09 PM
Anyone know of a clean Hotel/Motel in Needles? Just looking for a place where tweakers wont strip the boat clean while you sleep. Would prefer to be able to see the boat out the window.
Thanks.

svlperry
08-22-2005, 10:52 PM
right off the freeway atwest broadway best western of the colorado river

Charley
08-22-2005, 11:39 PM
no offense but the AVI is worth the extra drive IMHO

rvrpig
08-22-2005, 11:51 PM
Ya like the city is a great place to leave things. All I can say is that if you leave your crap in the boat. Ice Chest, Skis, Chairs...etc. You deserve to have them ripped off.
I have seen many people eave things on the beach thinking that will save there spot for the next day. Would you leave you stuff at the ocean thinking it will be there the next day? :sqeyes:

Outnumbered
08-23-2005, 01:33 AM
Ya like the city is a great place to leave things. All I can say is that if you leave your crap in the boat. Ice Chest, Skis, Chairs...etc. You deserve to have them ripped off.
I have seen many people eave things on the beach thinking that will save there spot for the next day. Would you leave you stuff at the ocean thinking it will be there the next day? :sqeyes:
Thats kind of a f'd up attitude. Its just common courtesy that no one seems to have any more. Ya, if I leave me stuff somewhere I would expect it to be there when I get back. And comparing the beach to the river is BS. Of course the punk-ass beach attitude is becoming more and more apparent at the river (let me clarify that I'm talking about the low lifes that hang out there, not necessarily the peeps that live there).

djunkie
08-23-2005, 02:00 AM
Thats kind of a f'd up attitude. Its just common courtesy that no one seems to have any more. Ya, if I leave me stuff somewhere I would expect it to be there when I get back. And comparing the beach to the river is BS. Of course the punk-ass beach attitude is becoming more and more apparent at the river (let me clarify that I'm talking about the low lifes that hang out there, not necessarily the peeps that live there).
Lets face it. Times have changed and so have the people. When I was a kid and we used to go to the river, we always left our stuff on the beach. We never had a problem. I wouldn't even think of leaving anything on a beach anymore. :frown:

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 05:55 AM
I agree with you guys. I NEVER leave stuff on the beach or in the back of the truck, usually stuff it all in the cab and lock the doors.

Moneypitt
08-23-2005, 06:20 AM
Seems like we should do a little "baiting". Leave stuff in a truck or boat and wait for the lowlifes to come. Open a big can of whoopass, and don't call the cops. After a few beatdown MFs tell their story to other lowlifes, the word would get out that stuff left on the beaches and in our trucks/boats may be a set up, and the problem would move on to somewhere else. People that can't keep their hands off other's stuff need to be busted up a bit, as the courts and jails can't seem to get the point across.. Even if word got out about a set up, that never happened, it may deter thiefs for awhile. ..MP

superdave013
08-23-2005, 06:41 AM
I just don't get how you guys can sleep in a hotel with your boat sitting outside. NO WAY can I do it. I've tried and every time I end up sleeping in my truck so I can keep an eye on my shit.
Don't do it dmontzsta, someone could pinch your shit and have it stirpped, the hull cut up and in the trash before you even know it's gone.

superdave013
08-23-2005, 06:45 AM
Seems like we should do a little "baiting". Leave stuff in a truck or boat and wait for the lowlifes to come. Open a big can of whoopass, and don't call the cops. After a few beatdown MFs tell their story to other lowlifes, the word would get out that stuff left on the beaches and in our trucks/boats may be a set up, and the problem would move on to somewhere else. People that can't keep their hands off other's stuff need to be busted up a bit, as the courts and jails can't seem to get the point across.. Even if word got out about a set up, that never happened, it may deter thiefs for awhile. ..MP
The problem with this thinking is the lowlife has a lot less to loose then you do. He just might stab or shoot your ass. Or maybe you will try and kick his ass and come up short. Now that would suck, get ripped off and your ass kicked at the same time. lol
Sorry but you will never get rid of all the lowlifes in this world. So lock down your stuff and don't leave it sitting unattneded in parking lots at night.

V-DRIVE VIDEO
08-23-2005, 07:04 AM
Don, Ive stayed at the best western and Days in off J street without any problems (so far). The Days inn is like $50 bucks a night.
I generally go in the off season (no crowds) and use up several parking spots that I can see and are well lit. Also, I have my shit covered and a big lock on the trailer locking it to the truck. Then its backed up to something solid. I check on it a few times but generally sleep through the night and so far have come away lucky... knock on glass over wood!
You can park it out front of the office and get a room right there also if your really worried.
For the big Needles v-drive outing I leave the boat at the campground where our group is camped and just take the truck into town.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 08:36 AM
Thanks Jerry.
I am very paranoid, probably over paranoid. The trailer is locked to the truck with a master lock pin and the trailer also has a lock on it. Boat will be covered as well, I dont know what else I can do? :(
Just hope that some lowlife POS doesnt need some money. Actually, if they need money bad enough I would rather give them a $20 bill so they will get lost and not **** with my stuff.
I guess if someone does mess with it, I just hope to catch them...that way about 6 of us can pummel them.

voodoomedman
08-23-2005, 08:52 AM
Thanks Jerry.
I am very paranoid, probably over paranoid. The trailer is locked to the truck with a master lock pin and the trailer also has a lock on it. Boat will be covered as well, I dont know what else I can do? :(
Just hope that some lowlife POS doesnt need some money. Actually, if they need money bad enough I would rather give them a $20 bill so they will get lost and not **** with my stuff.
I guess if someone does mess with it, I just hope to catch them...that way about 6 of us can pummel them.
Before I had my Havasu house we had to do the hotels last year. I had a prop lock and a stern drive lock put on and two locks on the trailer onto the truck. I also have a wheel lock I don't really use now that it's hard to get on in the close quarters in my garage but not needed with all the other locks and my garage is alarmed and my truck in front of the boat.
The thing I worried about was stereo equipment and stuff in the boat. Can't really lock that stuff down. Just put on the cover and hope that they will walk past yours to somebodies boat that isn't covered and an easy target.

superdave013
08-23-2005, 08:58 AM
I knew some guys that lived in Westchester that pinched boats all the time. I don't think they needed the money at all. They did it because that's just what they do. Some people are just thiefs. The ring leader did do some jail time for it but I bet the others are still at it. Boats like my old flat and your's are what they were after. They didn't want the boat at all. Only parts. Hull and trailer got cut up the same night they pinched it.
Lock it to your truck? Sweet, they'll just take that too if your peice is what they are after.
The only thing you can do is not leave your stuff unattended. And just where did those guys find those boats? Hotel parking lots out at the river of course!
I know I'm prolly over paranoid myself. But then again the stolen boat with a reward thread is not my stuff that got pinched.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 08:58 AM
Is Needles pretty shady?
I noticed some interesting creatures walking around, but not sure about the town overall. It does seem pretty depressed there.

chub
08-23-2005, 08:59 AM
Thanks Jerry.
I am very paranoid, probably over paranoid. The trailer is locked to the truck with a master lock pin and the trailer also has a lock on it. Boat will be covered as well, I dont know what else I can do? :(
Just hope that some lowlife POS doesnt need some money. Actually, if they need money bad enough I would rather give them a $20 bill so they will get lost and not **** with my stuff.
I guess if someone does mess with it, I just hope to catch them...that way about 6 of us can pummel them.
Make that 7 of us. Let me know when you're going. If I'm going and I have room you can stay with us.

Mrs. Bordsmnj
08-23-2005, 09:00 AM
I think there is a place in Needles that has a security guard for the boats. Traveler Inn or something like that??? Ask Squeezing Spectra. He stays there alot and has never had any problems.

superdave013
08-23-2005, 09:01 AM
BTW, the guys I'm talking about above. I think it was our very own Boat Cop that busted them with a stolen Ski Sanger at Parker. He was pretty slick and only gave them a ticket and reported it to the Westchester PD. Then the Westchester PD started looking into it and found the other 6 of the 7 sangers that were stolen.
It made my day to see that theif do some time.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 09:08 AM
Make that 7 of us. Let me know when you're going. If I'm going and I have room you can stay with us.
CHUBS! Whats up bro? How have you been?
There is a big crew of us going up Labor Day weekend, Doug's neighbor is going to be out at his trailer which is RIGHT off the river, with a private beach it is right next to Jack Smiths. We are just looking for two rooms, everyone else is staying at the river trailer.
Doug with his wife and two kids.
Me with my wife and kid, brother in law, mom and dad and friend.
Come down and hang out with us, we will just be relaxing, skiiing and tubing. Maybe drive up to the casino at night for a little bit. :)
The security parking sounds good to me.
Why dont we all buy a ***boat mansion off the river...lol...everyone pitch in and we can all use it. Sounds like a plan to me!

chub
08-23-2005, 09:45 AM
CHUBS! Whats up bro? How have you been?
There is a big crew of us going up Labor Day weekend, Doug's neighbor is going to be out at his trailer which is RIGHT off the river, with a private beach it is right next to Jack Smiths. We are just looking for two rooms, everyone else is staying at the river trailer.
Doug with his wife and two kids.
Me with my wife and kid, brother in law, mom and dad and friend.
Come down and hang out with us, we will just be relaxing, skiiing and tubing. Maybe drive up to the casino at night for a little bit. :)
The security parking sounds good to me.
Why dont we all buy a ***boat mansion off the river...lol...everyone pitch in and we can all use it. Sounds like a plan to me!
That figures, We already have a room in Mammouth for Labor Day weekend. We go every year instead of the river.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 09:51 AM
That figures, We already have a room in Mammouth for Labor Day weekend. We go every year instead of the river.
Ahhh, that sucks. Well...as soon as we find a reputable hotel/motel we will be heading out there ALOT!

V-DRIVE VIDEO
08-23-2005, 10:41 AM
I'm guessing having an old junk boat and truck helps deter thieves also :messedup: :D

Do F150's Float?
08-23-2005, 11:00 AM
I think there is a place in Needles that has a security guard for the boats. Traveler Inn or something like that??? Ask Squeezing Spectra. He stays there alot and has never had any problems.
Yep - We always stay at Travelers...haven't had any problems yet, which may be because we're always up drinking in the parking lot till the sun comes up, LOL...
Not the fanciest of places, but who really wants to hang out at the hotel anyways???

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 12:38 PM
Is Needles pretty shady?
I noticed some interesting creatures walking around, but not sure about the town overall. It does seem pretty depressed there.
Then why show up at all? If its that bad then stay home.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 12:43 PM
Then why show up at all? If its that bad then stay home.
I go for the river, not the city nightlife. ;)

Water Romper
08-23-2005, 12:53 PM
I have stayed in Needles a time or two and didn’t have any problems however I did take some precautions… :wink:
Boat covered, loose items removed and locked in the truck or room. Set truck alarm w/ motion detector and….because I get rooms right by the parking and boat….crack the window so you can hear noises and sleep w/ the TV on (volume down) thief’s may think you, or who-ever, is still up…mind you, this only works on the bottom floor etc…..
And for kicks in Needles, don’t forget the local watering hole, the “Horney Toad Saloon” :p :crossx:

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 12:57 PM
I go for the river, not the city nightlife. ;)
Well I dont disrespect your place and I dont appreciate it when you talk shit about mine. As for the river...if you dont like Needles go stay in Bullhead or Laughlin and see if it is better.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 01:02 PM
Well I dont disrespect your place and I dont appreciate it when you talk shit about mine. As for the river...if you dont like Needles go stay in Bullhead or Laughlin and see if it is better.
Easy fella, I didnt know Needle's was yours.
:hammer2:
If you notice in my post I was just asking about the city, I wasnt slamming it. I notice shady people walking around my city also, doesnt mean I am bashing it. There is shady people all over the place. I just dont know if Needles is like Compton or Huntington Beach at night.
BTW: Needles is my favorite spot on the river.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:07 PM
Easy fella, I didnt know Needle's was yours.
:hammer2:
If you notice in my post I was just asking about the city, I wasnt slamming it. I notice shady people walking around my city also, doesnt mean I am bashing it. There is shady people all over the place. I just dont know if Needles is like Compton or Huntington Beach at night.
BTW: Needles is my favorite spot on the river.
I AM JUST TIRED OF ALLTEH SNIDE COMMENTS THAT PEOPLE PUT ON HERE ABOUT NEEDLES...SHADY, TWEAKERS, STRIP MY BOAT, ETC. COULDNT YA JUST ASK WHERE THE BEST AND MOST SECURE PLACE TO STAY IS. IT IS NOT JUST YOU.....THERE ARE A LOT OF OUT OF TOWNERS THAT DO THIS CRAP YET KEEP COMING DOWN HERE. IAM JUST FREAKIN SICK OF IT.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 01:09 PM
I AM JUST TIRED OF ALLTEH SNIDE COMMENTS THAT PEOPLE PUT ON HERE ABOUT NEEDLES...SHADY, TWEAKERS, STRIP MY BOAT, ETC. COULDNT YA JUST ASK WHERE THE BEST AND MOST SECURE PLACE TO STAY IS. IT IS NOT JUST YOU.....THERE ARE A LOT OF OUT OF TOWNERS THAT DO THIS CRAP YET KEEP COMING DOWN HERE. IAM JUST FREAKIN SICK OF IT.
Didnt mean to upset you dude. lol :)
You should grab a beer and walk down to the water right now, something I cannot do. I know nothing about the town at night, I am used to staying at the casinos with parking lot security. If it makes you feel better, I dont leave my shit outside of my house either.

blender over
08-23-2005, 01:14 PM
Anyone know of a clean Hotel/Motel in Needles? Just looking for a place where tweakers wont strip the boat clean while you sleep. Would prefer to be able to see the boat out the window.
Thanks.
Be careful!!!
I stayed in needles once, and will never do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I walked out my door about 1am to check on my boat to find some tweeker stealing my angles antenna ball.
Yes a f-ing antenna ball, :eek: i can only imagine what would have happen if i did not get up for the whole night.
Gotta love the tweekers :hammerhea

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:15 PM
Didnt mean to upset you dude. lol :)
You should grab a beer and walk down to the water right now, something I cannot do. I know nothing about the town at night, I am used to staying at the casinos with parking lot security. If it makes you feel better, I dont leave my shit outside of my house either.
SO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IAM SAYING. IF THE HOTEL LOOKS NICE THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS. JUST DONT LEAVE ANY GOODIES IN THE BOAT. JUST DO AS YOU WOULD ANY OTHER PLACE AND YOULL BE FINE.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:16 PM
Be careful!!!
I stayed in needles once, and will never do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I walked out my door about 1am to check on my boat to find some tweeker stealing my angles antenna ball.
Yes a f-ing antenna ball, :eek: i can only imagine what would have happen if i did not get up for the whole night.
Gotta love the tweekers :hammerhea
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WASNT SOME OTHER OUT OF TOWNER STAYING IN THE MOTEL?

blender over
08-23-2005, 01:26 PM
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WASNT SOME OTHER OUT OF TOWNER STAYING IN THE MOTEL?
Because they rolled in the parking lot looking for shit.
As i walked out my door i saw the person approching my truck,he grabbed the antenna ball, i yelled out "what the fuk are you doing"
His buddies in their car started to bone out without him.
They were just loking for stuff to steal.
This was about 2 or 3 years ogo ,when the angles won the world series.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 01:28 PM
SO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IAM SAYING. IF THE HOTEL LOOKS NICE THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS. JUST DONT LEAVE ANY GOODIES IN THE BOAT. JUST DO AS YOU WOULD ANY OTHER PLACE AND YOULL BE FINE.
Thats what I like to hear.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:29 PM
Because they rolled in the parking lot looking for shit.
As i walked out my door i saw the person approching my truck,he grabbed the antenna ball, i yelled out "what the fuk are you doing"
His buddies in their car started to bone out without him.
They were just loking for stuff to steal.
This was about 2 or 3 years ogo ,when the angles won the world series.
DOESNT MEAN IT WASNT SOMEONE STAYING AT ANOTHER MOTEL DOING IT....OR EVEN SOMEONE STAYING THERE CRUISING THE PARKING LOT AFTER GETTING DRUNK. SO HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WAS A LOCAL.

blender over
08-23-2005, 01:33 PM
DOESNT MEAN IT WASNT SOMEONE STAYING AT ANOTHER MOTEL DOING IT....OR EVEN SOMEONE STAYING THERE CRUISING THE PARKING LOT AFTER GETTING DRUNK. SO HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WAS A LOCAL.
The car they were driving,could not make it outside of needles without breaking down. POS

blender over
08-23-2005, 01:35 PM
Needles Tweakers

Roman 1
08-23-2005, 01:36 PM
If your idea of "nice" is nieghborhoods full of poverty stricken, white trash tweakers, then Needles is a very nice place. I happen to like that kind of atmosphere and vacation there regularly. :notam:
R1 :smile:

blender over
08-23-2005, 01:39 PM
I love the water that runs through that place.
I just dont trust the people :crossx:

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:40 PM
Needles Tweakers
THEN LEAVE YOUR DUMB ASS AT HOME....AND QUIT COMING DOWN HERE...ITS THAT SIMPLE.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:42 PM
If your idea of "nice" is nieghborhoods full of poverty stricken, white trash tweakers, then Needles is a very nice place. I happen to like that kind of atmosphere and vacation there regularly. :notam:
R1 :smile:
THEN YOU REALLY DONT KNOW THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE HERE DO YOU? MAYBE YOU SHOULD VACATION SOMEWHERE ELSE....IAM SURE THE TOWN WOULDNT MISS YOU.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 01:42 PM
I love the water that runs through that place.
I just dont trust the people :crossx:
THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE...THAT SIMPLE!

djunkie
08-23-2005, 01:48 PM
THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE...THAT SIMPLE!
Damm Bro relax. The guy was just asking a simple question. He wasn't trying to slander where you live. He says he likes it there so why you got to get all upset. Dmonz. there are shitty people everywhere. I'd just make sure the boat is empty and locked up good with a good cover on it. Probably the only thing you can do. Good luck and have fun.

superdave013
08-23-2005, 01:59 PM
I like the fact that people are telling him to make sure his boat is empty.
He has a v drive flatbottom so what could be in it other then say rigging, v drive and engine. :idea:
That's just the kind of items a theif (not tweeker theif) would be after. The type I'm worried about won't go after the new boats. They go after the hot rods and part them out. They would make more money and have less chance of items getting traced by going after his flatbottom then some new Shockwave or the like. Plus it's pretty easy to get rid of a small boat like that.
And I know lots of people stay in hotels with no problems. But what happens when your number comes up? For most guys they turn it in to their insurance right? Sorry pal, no one I know can get insurance on their v drive flatbottom. That's why I guarded mine very well when it was not locked in the garage.
If you think I'm not very trusting you are right. Getting ripped off a few times does that to a guy.

superdave013
08-23-2005, 02:01 PM
rvrpig, you are easier to spool up then K Hanson is!

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 02:02 PM
Excellent post Dave. BTW: I am still looking for a place to insure me, so far they just say "no, sorry".

superdave013
08-23-2005, 02:06 PM
I have in idea, leave it uncovered so they see that Ford power. Then they will pinch the boat next to yours because it's got a chevy in it. :D lmao :D

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 02:11 PM
I have in idea, leave it uncovered so they see that Ford power. Then they will pinch the boat next to yours because it's got a chevy in it. :D lmao :D
Good idea, I will also put a bunch of FORD stickers all over it. :idea:
Or maybe make a bumper sticker that says..."The next guy has a chevy, take his shit". :D

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 02:25 PM
rvrpig, you are easier to spool up then K Hanson is!
NAW JUST DEFENSIVE.....I HEAR CRAP TALK ABOUT MY TOWN ALL THE TIME AND AM ON MY LAST NERVE ABOUT IT. ITS LIKE SOMEONE TLKING CRAP ABOUT YOUR FAMILY...HOW LNG DO YOU TAKE IT BEFORE YOU FIGHT BACK. IAM USUALLY A CALM RELAXED PERSON.

djunkie
08-23-2005, 02:27 PM
Needles Sux. :D

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 02:30 PM
Needles Sux. :D
STIR THE SHIT HU....LMAO :yuk:

djunkie
08-23-2005, 02:31 PM
STIR THE SHIT HU....LMAO :yuk:
Just trying to calm the storm. :D

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 02:32 PM
Just trying to calm the storm. :D
I kNOW

blender over
08-23-2005, 02:49 PM
I kNOW
Calm down.
Im just giving my 2 cents.
My town has alot of theifs.
Thats why my boat is in the garage

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 02:55 PM
rvrpig: I dont mean to re-open old wounds. Just wondering why you are so loyal to the town? what has it done for you? ... I am just curious since you seem to protect it.
I have yet to live in a town that I would protect.

Water Romper
08-23-2005, 03:41 PM
…And just to clarify (I f***ed up) :rolleyes:
I chimed in about 2 pages ago…and made reference to the “Horney Toad Saloon” that is in Blythe, NOT Needles! :crossx:
Sorry for the mis- info.
OK back to the bickering. :argue:

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 03:55 PM
rvrpig: I dont mean to re-open old wounds. Just wondering why you are so loyal to the town? what has it done for you? ... I am just curious since you seem to protect it.
I WAS BORN IN THIS TOWN. MY FAMILY HAS BEEN HERE SINCE THE BEGINNING AND MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST WITE PEOPLE BORN HERE. IT WAS AND IS A GREAT PLACE TO GROW UP. YES THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS MADE IT HARDER FOR THE TOWN TO SURVIVE...(BEING SO CLOSE TO AZ AND NV). I ALSO VOLUNTEER FOR CITY COMMITTIES AND OTHER ORGANIZIONS TO BETTER NEEDLES AND HELP IT PROSPER. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO PEOPLE VERBALY TRASHING NEEDLES I DONT STAND FOR IT....I HEAR IT ENOUGH AND I GET PISSED. THERE AE JUST SO MANY DISRESPECTFUL PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT WANNA TALK BAD ABOUT THE TOWN YET ARE HERE EVER CHANCE THEY GET. SO I GET DEFENSIVE.
NEEDLES IS NOT AS BAD AS SOME OF THE CITY PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN US MAKE IT OUT TO BE. kIDS CAN WALK THE STREETS WITH OUT BEING ABDUCTED. MOST OF THE OTHER FAMILIES ARE ALWAYS WATCHING OUT FOR EACH OTHERS KIDS. MANY TIMES AS A KID I HAD MY PARENTS FRIENDS KEEP ME OUT OF TROUBLE WHEN THEY WERE NOT AROUND.
YES IT IS HARD FOR NEEDLES TO COMPETE WITH AZ AND NV IN THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THINGS. NAPA IS MOVING TO AZ NOT BECAUSE OF THE CITY...BUT BECAUSE OF THE INSUREANCE IT HAS TO CARE FOR CALIFORNIA. THAT IS WHY MANY OF THE BUILDINGS ARE NOT OCCUPIED. HOW DO YOU COMPETE WITH BORDERING STATES THAT ALLOW BUSINESS TO GROW WHILE CALIFONIA MAKES IT HARDER FOR US TO COMPETE?
THAT IS Y I LOVE MY TOWN.....IT IS MY FAMILY AS WELL.

djunkie
08-23-2005, 03:58 PM
I WAS BORN IN THIS TOWN. MY FAMILY HAS BEEN HERE SINCE THE BEGINNING AND MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST WITE PEOPLE BORN HERE. IT WAS AND IS A GREAT PLACE TO GROW UP. YES THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS MADE IT HARDER FOR THE TOWN TO SURVIVE...(BEING SO CLOSE TO AZ AND NV). I ALSO VOLUNTEER FOR CITY COMMITTIES AND OTHER ORGANIZIONS TO BETTER NEEDLES AND HELP IT PROSPER. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO PEOPLE VERBALY TRASHING NEEDLES I DONT STAND FOR IT....I HEAR IT ENOUGH AND I GET PISSED. THERE AE JUST SO MANY DISRESPECTFUL PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT WANNA TALK BAD ABOUT THE TOWN YET ARE HERE EVER CHANCE THEY GET. SO I GET DEFENSIVE.
NEEDLES IS NOT AS BAD AS SOME OF THE CITY PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN US MAKE IT OUT TO BE. kIDS CAN WALK THE STREETS WITH OUT BEING ABDUCTED. MOST OF THE OTHER FAMILIES ARE ALWAYS WATCHING OUT FOR EACH OTHERS KIDS. MANY TIMES AS A KID I HAD MY PARENTS FRIENDS KEEP ME OUT OF TROUBLE WHEN THEY WERE NOT AROUND.
YES IT IS HARD FOR NEEDLES TO COMPETE WITH AZ AND NV IN THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THINGS. NAPA IS MOVING TO AZ NOT BECAUSE OF THE CITY...BUT BECAUSE OF THE INSUREANCE IT HAS TO CARE FOR CALIFORNIA. THAT IS WHY MANY OF THE BUILDINGS ARE NOT OCCUPIED. HOW DO YOU COMPETE WITH BORDERING STATES THAT ALLOW BUSINESS TO GROW WHILE CALIFONIA MAKES IT HARDER FOR US TO COMPETE?
THAT IS Y I LOVE MY TOWN.....IT IS MY FAMILY AS WELL.
I still don't think anyone was really bashing the city that bad for you to be so upset over this. So what if a couple of people had some problems there. My city probably has more problems then yours. Get over it.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 03:59 PM
That is a good enough reason for me, thanks for sharing.
You see, I am coming in as an outsider and just gave my observation and wanted to hear some opinions. I know Needles will continue to grow, due to the river boom, I dont think there is much to worry about in that department. Especially since SoCal housing prices are through the roof! most people are uprooting to Arizona or farther out.
So, since you are so rooted in the city, what are some good Hotels/Motels to stay at? :D

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 04:04 PM
That is a good enough reason for me, thanks for sharing.
You see, I am coming in as an outsider and just gave my observation and wanted to hear some opinions. I know Needles will continue to grow, due to the river boom, I dont think there is much to worry about in that department. Especially since SoCal housing prices are through the roof! most people are uprooting to Arizona or farther out.
So, since you are so rooted in the city, what are some good Hotels/Motels to stay at? :D
TRAVELERS INN....GET OFF ON J STREET. UP THE HILL BY MCDONALDS (FOR THE FOOD) NICE AND QUIT TOO. POEPLE FROM MY COMPANY STAY THERE SO THERE ARE ALWAYS GOOD PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.
DAYS INN (OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY...SAME EXIT. HAS A DENNYS ACROSS THE WAY....PRETTY QUIT PLACE AND DECENT PARKING.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 04:10 PM
TRAVELERS INN....GET OFF ON J STREET. UP THE HILL BY MCDONALDS (FOR THE FOOD) NICE AND QUIT TOO. POEPLE FROM MY COMPANY STAY THERE SO THERE ARE ALWAYS GOOD PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.
DAYS INN (OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY...SAME EXIT. HAS A DENNYS ACROSS THE WAY....PRETTY QUIT PLACE AND DECENT PARKING.
Thanks for the recommendation, it holds its weight coming from a deep rooted resident such as yourself. Also, thank you for sharing a little info in regards to the city of Needles. Sorry if I offended you or your town in anyway.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 04:15 PM
Thanks for the recommendation, it holds its weight coming from a deep rooted resident such as yourself. Also, thank you for sharing a little info in regards to the city of Needles. Sorry if I offended you or your town in anyway.
SORRY FOR JUMPING YOUR #@$%...I JUST HAVE TO HEAR BAD STUFF ABOUT NEEDLES ALL THE TIME AND I GUESS IT DOSNT TAKE MUCH FOR ME TO SNAP ANY MORE. IT WAS REALLY BAD WHN I LIVED DOWN BY THE RIVER. (BY THE TRAILER YOUR GOING TO PARTY AT). PEOPLE TREAT YOU LIKE A WHITE TRASH HICK WHEN THEY HEAR YOU LIVE IN NEEDLES. BUDS NOW? :cool:

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 04:21 PM
SORRY FOR JUMPING YOUR #@$%...I JUST HAVE TO HEAR BAD STUFF ABOUT NEEDLES ALL THE TIME AND I GUESS IT DOSNT TAKE MUCH FOR ME TO SNAP ANY MORE. IT WAS REALLY BAD WHN I LIVED DOWN BY THE RIVER. (BY THE TRAILER YOUR GOING TO PARTY AT). PEOPLE TREAT YOU LIKE A WHITE TRASH HICK WHEN THEY HEAR YOU LIVE IN NEEDLES. BUDS NOW? :cool:
I put myself in your shoes and can understand where you are coming from.
BUDS! :D

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 04:24 PM
You Guys Are Hanging Out At The Triailer In Colorado Shores...by Jack Smith...not Much Of A Beach Left There After The Jack Smith Marina Was Redone... Maybe Ill See Ya Out There.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 04:30 PM
Yup, thats it. I was at Jack Smiths last weekend and it was awesome, I love what they have done with the place, there are some big boats that launch out of there now. My flatty got stuck in the mud there last year.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 04:34 PM
Well The Second Phase Of The Project Will Be Even Better....more Parking, Shade And Picinic Benches Near The Water. Now If We Could Only Get The River Dredged From Rainbow Beach To Topock....ya Right.

dmontzsta
08-23-2005, 04:42 PM
Well The Second Phase Of The Project Will Be Even Better....more Parking, Shade And Picinic Benches Near The Water. Now If We Could Only Get The River Dredged From Rainbow Beach To Topock....ya Right.
That will be a great improvement and probably draw in alot more people. One thing that is missing is more beach space, you get about 4 boats on the beach and it turns into a jam. I notice most people just launch there and drive down river.

rvrpig
08-23-2005, 04:57 PM
cant do a thing about beach space because of the land and the ability to dredge the river...it would be nice to clean out the back bay area east off jacksmith...but between government and the wildlife societies...it may never happen.

mororless
08-23-2005, 08:34 PM
rvpig how bout the dredge for north of rainbow to the bridge. Never had a problem south of the bridge. Launched the new boat out of Rainbow the first time it was in the water and 5 minutes later ground the prop on the AZ side. Dredge it.

Jyruiz
08-23-2005, 08:50 PM
I like Needles, we use to reserve a cabin 4 times a year at Needles marina before we purchased our home in Havasu. My wife and I would drive around and check out all the old homes, with some TLC, those old homes would look real nice. We also stop by there for shaved ice and Mudsharks pizza. Havasu has a Mudsharks too, but for some reason, we prefer the one in Needles.
Are they going to turn the old train station into a museum? My wife and I think that would be cool.