and thats about all I can say about that dude.... but Lego is cool

They call themselves such a good and responsible neighbor as they foul the air, drive property values down and make the quality of life sad and desperate.

Okay, so all those people had to compromise these things to work I guess.

I saw http://fosterfacts.net and was completely shocked. If you like to eat chicken, don't go to this website. You won't like chicken anymore.

It ain't the flyer and I ain't testifying. My supposed arrogance is justified by lots of different things, thank you very much.

Back to the topic at hand: That dog food smell even sneaks into a sealed car going 75 mph. Recourse notwithstanding, I guess it has to be a little like conditioning one's sense of smell when living next to a dairy or cow pasture.

Get over it, Jarah. There are pigeon droppings there older than you. That place is part of Fresno's history.

...you both have a nice day.

-anytime babe...
...just doin my share to help keep america beautiful...

thanks for the DIY romeoviod ;-) the best comment yet

you said it, and most people have forgot the Rice Road Dump, right near Woodward Lakes. I think they closed it right before they built that development. When I'm reminded of the old rice Road Dump, and I've been there once in the 1970's helping Dad dump some junk. But that Dump was below the River Bluf and near the San Joaquin River, today It would be unacceptable to have a Dump so close to a Major River, but they did have one and it's still buried right there at the now called Rice Road Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 10463 N Rice Rd. Across Friant Road from Woodward Lakes... Yes the people there live next to a real dump.

Just because the rendering plant smells worse doesn't mean downtown residents should suck it up and cope with the stench.

Alan your latest flyer proves your arrogant.

you are not qualified to testify.

you know, come on you get use to the smell, I go downtown once to a few times a week and when I go downtown I take Palm right by the Zacky Mill... I only ever notice the smell when it rains or right after a rain and that smell is nothing compared to what the rendering plant smells like when you downwind from that place.

Thank You for inquiring on the 'tag' put up on the silo down town.
It's a special 'two sided' tag that can be seen for miles, and has become quite a landmark in it's brief history, warranting photos, and comments both in print and television media, -as well as becomming the talk of the town.

Here are some of the techniques employed in such a breathtaking historic event, that, when incorporated with your own experience, may prove most helpful.

1. -learn when security is or is not around, (sometimes called 'casing,' in colorful 'street lingo.'

2. -find approaches that are accessable, while not being seen or in direct light.

3. -work with established catwalks, (remember to follow OSHA guidlines posted clearly for your protection.)

4. -be good at rappelling
(NOTE:)private lessons on shorter structures and monuments are encouraged, and can be provided in both individual and small and large group settings, -Church Camp Ropes Courses, the BoyScouts, Corporate 'Team Building Retreats', YearRound Juvenile Sleep Away 'behavioral,' camps, and a variety of U.S. Armed Forces provide these at little to no charge.)

5. -be good with a brush or roller (again, practice at home, starting with scale model railroad kits, medium to large animals, or disgruntled neighbors garages.) --Remember, Speed is important, but creativity and proper color choice also makes a memorable defacing.
-We here at the institute recommend a heavy-duty oil based paint, -especially during the rainy season...

6. -be quick ('chop-chop' buckaroo... there are so many opportunities, and so little time.)

7. -work well in darkness and at 'quiet hours.' (We recommend eating a lot of carrots, getting a good day's sleep, -and not taking along a shagged out Honda Civic blasting 'gangsta,' just this once..) -also, practice the art of 'becomming invisible,' to dogs and roosters.

8. -have friends in both high and low places
(administrative legal note: we not saying the popular Country Music Legend and Fashion / Gender Identity / Sociological Oracle: 'Garth Brooks' had anything to do with this, nor endorses this activity in any way, --but understand how his popular tune could inspire such activities, (again, we'd encourage refraining from loud music at this time,,, perhaps a light piece by Handel or Mozart to 'set the mood.')

9. -wear dark or (in this case) silver clothing, and remember to be creative, be comfortable, express yourself! (or, if you are not comfortable at great heights, relieve yourself! (as if you have any choice...)

:)

10. -have bail money set aside with younger sibling or aunt for those 'surprise drop ins,' by local authorities.

11. -bring extra cigarrettes (Marlboros or Newports) to share with those new friends you'll be making (who will also spending time with local authorities.)

12. -while with said new friends, try to be engaging in conversation, -but not monopolize -

13. -be open to new experiences, and perhaps a colorful tattoo, or three.

14. -wear (either) extra strength deodorant, --or none at all (work with what you have.)

15. -do NOT wear Patchoulli, Brut, or OldSpice.

16. -be sure that those who you call, to give money to the nice authorities will 'be there for you,' -during this special time.
(try not to pick anyone who is likely to be too stoned to drive, --or may be more attractive (illegally,) than yourself,

17. ---if that special someone, on standby finds themselves 'just too interesting to the local authorities, for them to ignore...' ---make sure that they also bring extra cigarrettes, ---as well as no someone else (less desirable,) to call who can now spring (2) lucky guests of the city. (make friends with senior citizens who have large 70's Chevrolet Impala Sedans ahead of time...)

18. -Have great story ready for parents, spouse, or legal guardian, once home..

19. -Have better story ready for friends, and fellow 'freelance decorators.'

20. -(Hope...) to spell your 'tag' correctly, (this would be assured by a large 'personal skin adornment, (either permenant or in 'sharpie,') written on an appendage where you can read/copy the letters correctly -and be easily seen by you, as you dangle (potentially, several stories.)
(--helpful hint: be sure that friend who writes this tag on you is also spelling correctly)

21. And in conclusion, -but most important, remember to have FUN.
-this is your BIG night, and is bound to create memories that will last a lifetime.

(final advice: --have money for proper funeral saved, and six strong strapping friends who are good at lifting lined up, in case you suck at rappelling, or the rope breaks.)

Thanks for consulting with us on your new hobby.

Bye for Now!

i commented on the stink and forgot the real content of the post. i was also impressed with the high flying tags on that building. is that pic from the east side? i know there are some others on the west side of the building too.

now, i agree with all you downtownistas that the feed plant usually stinks. and it stinks bad.

but really, when you catch a wiff of the rendering plant, wow. you may just long for the pleasant smell of feed. six years of smelling that (jr. high and h.s.) was never fun. especially on the pleasant summer days at football practice.

so, cut that other guy some slack. the rendering plant stinks. the feed plant stinks. i don't know if it'll stop people from living downtown. after all, there is a dump right by woodward lakes.

Yes, I agree, the stench is bad. But as you approach this landmark traveling south on Palm and squint just right, the big feed holders actually look like giant architectural columns from an ancient civilization. Then the smell hits, and overpowers any imaginary visual illusions. The smell is there all year... rain or shine. It is especially pungent in the heat.
The new graffiti does take away from the view. I thought the company just got cheap advertising.

Thanks for pointing out the typo.

what's an oder?

I've been in awe of that tag for days - both sides of the silos got hit. How he/she/they get all the way up there without falling to their death is beyond me.

He's rarely qualified to argue with anyone about anything, but he still does it. It's his schtick.

antimusick, that is ludicrous. the feed mill stinks all the damn time. i don't know how often you're downtown but i doubt you're qualified to argue with someone who lives there.

It really is that bad. Not just when it rains but when it shines...when the sun is out, and when it is overcast. It even starts to smell when I think about it. Right now, as you read this, it is busy stinking up somebody's poor little nose, and it will do it again tomorrow. It is going hinder downtown living...and that stinks.

the Feed Mill is really not that bad and it really only smells when it rains... have you ever toured it? I have years ago, it is interesting. the grains come in on train cars and are dumped then it's processed inside, There is a Belt elevator in side that will take you up to the top of the silos that store some of the grains, on one floor there are a bunch of pellet making machines that make the poultry food for the poultry factory farms. At one time when the Feed Mill was new their was a Neon Roster or Chicken that I think may have been animated, as long as I've know that sign has been in disrepair for many years... you can still see some of the out line unless it's been rusted over. That Mill has been a worry at times for the Fire department over it's potential explosiveness that Grain Silos can have, also a few people have died while poking at the caked on grains that collect on the inside of the silos and then falling in to the stored grains sucked in like quicksand.

If you want to talk about a Stink Factory ... that is really located over on Belgravia Ave. is Darling International Inc. aka The Rendering Plant, do you know what that is? it's recovery of very gross stuff... like dead animals. But It will be hip when BioDiesel really takes off because they also deal with reclaimed cooking oils.

I you have ever been out near Edison / Computech High School on some mornings and you are downwind... that stink out does the Feed Mill by 100% It's worse than the Swear Farm.

so enjoy the Feed Mill smell thats $$$ for the SJV

i always wondered what that smell was. I thought they had to be making dog or cat food over there somewhere. i've learned something today. Thank you, Jarah.