Where are the Malls?

[mtraininjax]

Ock, make sure that Channel 12, 4, and 47 cover the next time you get hit by lightening at the SJTC, after using an umbrella.

How many people have been struck by lightening at the SJTC? Why is this an issue again?

[CrysG]

How many people have been struck by lightening at the SJTC? Why is this an issue again?

Because your more likely to be struck taking a stroll at the SJTC than in an enclosed mall like OPM.
Just because it's hasn't happened doesn't mean it wont.

[shanshan1218]

it will happen eventually, that is unfortunate. arent we notorious for the number of lightning strikes we get each year?

[copperfiend]

Because your more likely to be struck taking a stroll at the SJTC than in an enclosed mall like OPM.
Just because it's hasn't happened doesn't mean it wont.

You're also more likely to get struck by lightning while going down Bay Street than by walking in Bourbon Street Station but I prefer to former with the lightning risk.

[Bewler]

Ock, I don’t think this is really the best argument against shopping at the TC. I mean sure it's a hassle, but a serious threat?

If there were a major lightening storm to hit there I think most people would just stay inside wherever they are and wait it out.
 
If you're looking for a more legitimate problem at the TC that you don't find at malls, I would say it's the mix of traffic and pedestrians.

[copperfiend]

I think the biggest hazard at the SJTC is me accidently walking into a light pole when I turn my head to look at a group of UNF hotties going into Hollister.

[Jason]

I suffer that very same fear at the Prime Outlet Mall in St. Augustine.  Plus, the bollards out in front of Gucci just seem to just out and get me every time I turn to look at the nice "handbags" walking out of there... 

[reednavy]

Ock, that lightning picture isn't from Florida. You can see mountains in the far background if you look closely enough.

For the record, I'd rather be struck at SJTC than shop at OPM.

[Jason]

^ Those mountains you speak of are clouds 

[CrysG]

Didn't they close the SJTC with the water spout?

[reednavy]

^ Those mountains you speak of are clouds 

Not so much, I've seen this picture before. It is from Arizona.

[reednavy]

Didn't they close the SJTC with the water spout?

No, they recommened people take shelter though. Of course, pictures from there show otherwise.

[Ocklawaha]

^ Those mountains you speak of are clouds 

Not so much, I've seen this picture before. It is from Arizona.

 





Here are a few make-up shots... same jolt, different address. REED NAVY where do you stand on the "Ball Lightning" debate? I've seen it, but it almost seemed to float in slow motion, at least compaired with the normal stuff.

Yeah, my bad, guess this show was "Way Out West" but it was labeled FLORIDA and over riding better judgement I figured that the mountain's (if that's what they are) were wall clouds on the leading edge of a storm.

Even so, the location isn't so important as the message... The day before it happened "The Ancient One" warned of heavy lightning and tornado's... So class? Did we learn anything from this? LOL


OCKLAWAHA

[fatcat]

beautiful photos

[Overstreet]

I find it humorous that a board that seems to encourage downtown and urbanize would worry about the weather between stores. I guess you can't please everybody. Most of us get used to the weather or manage around it.  For example, don't go strolling around during a thunderstorm. They normally happen in the afternoon after a hot day.  Got winter, hang around a week or two it will go away. Our weather is mild compaired to other parts of the country.

Indoor malls may be a thing of the past for many practical reasons. Airconditioning and common area building cost are less in the Town Center.  You don't have as many "mall rats" loitering getting in the way of the shoppers. You can open your store when you want and not during mall hours.

I don't miss them. I don't have the shopping gene any more. I don't have to shop. I go to a store to get a specific thing. Hit that store and leave. The rest is wasted on me.