Happy Joes is Dead??

**InCytful1** · 08-17-2010, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by PGreen ISU '92

Rather then mourn the death of the Fox Lounge; I am going to celebrate it's life. I'm a proud fomer employee (1990-1991) Some of my best college memories are from that bar. Best of luck to my friend Kathy and all of the Fox Lounge regulars!

I totally agree. I am also a pround former employee (93-94). It was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had (DJ). My roomates and I spent alot of time there, I met a 4 yr girlfriend there, and made friendships with the other employees I still have today. I just hope Kathy can land on her feet.

**GeronimusClone** · 08-17-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by InCytful1

I totally agree. I am also a pround former employee (93-94). It was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had (DJ). My roomates and I spent alot of time there, I met a 4 yr girlfriend there, and made friendships with the other employees I still have today. I just hope Kathy can land on her feet.

How did a four-year-old get into the bar and how are you not in jail?

**VeloClone** · 08-17-2010, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by stateofmind

I'm not sure he's willing to go through another rebuild, it truly is an era coming to an end if he does indeed decide to "retire". It's been a tough week for him with his Mom's passing and the flood. Keep them in your thoughts as they are going through a lot.

SOM, please pass along thoughts and prayers from Mrs. Velo and me.

**ca4cy** · 08-17-2010, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by InCytful1

I totally agree. I am also a pround former employee (93-94). It was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had (DJ). My roomates and I spent alot of time there, I met a 4 yr girlfriend there, and made friendships with the other employees I still have today. I just hope Kathy can land on her feet.

Although we've never met, we've killed some braincells together. The $5 bottomless cup on Wednesday nights was the best thing goin' back in the early '90's and my first shots on my 21st birthday were done at The Fox. I absolutely loved that place. Even though I haven't been there for 4-5 years, it will always hold a lot of special (albeit foggy) memories for me. RIP.

**Palmer** · 08-17-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by GeronimusClone

How did a four-year-old get into the bar and how are you not in jail?

bada bing!

**Palmer** · 08-17-2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by ca4cy

Although we've never met, we've killed some braincells together. The $5 bottomless cup on Wednesday nights was the best thing goin' back in the early '90's and my first shots on my 21st birthday were done at The Fox. I absolutely loved that place. Even though I haven't been there for 4-5 years, it will always hold a lot of special (albeit foggy) memories for me. RIP.

I was there at that time as well.

Let's have a toast!

**ca4cy** · 08-17-2010, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Palmer

I was there at that time as well.

Let's have a toast!

SOCIAL!!!!!!!!!

**Kitkat** · 08-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by DJK15

Why the hell did they build WalMart there? If I remember correctly, it flooded during the construction too. I worked at O'Malleys and that place got flooded on 3 separate occasions. Building in that flood plain is just asking for trouble.

I agree that these places should all move to West Ames, lots of good things going on out there.

Well, yes, but then our beloved ISU did the same thing when they put the Iowa State Center on the flood plain for Squaw Creek.

**chuckd4735** · 08-24-2010, 02:30 PM

Happy Joes is closing... SNEAK PEEK: Another Business Closes After Flood - Video - KCCI Des Moines

**DaddyMac** · 08-24-2010, 02:32 PM

Ah that sucks.

I'd think they could get some money to move and keep the franchise open....

**bugs4cy** · 08-24-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by InCytful1

I totally agree. I am also a pround former employee (93-94). It was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had (DJ). My roomates and I spent alot of time there, I met a 4 yr girlfriend there, and made friendships with the other employees I still have today. I just hope Kathy can land on her feet.

Small world! I worked there, oh maybe 92-93.

**CyFever** · 08-24-2010, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by drmwevr08

I spent a few good nights at the Fox. Living right out the back door made that place darn convenient!

Originally Posted by InCytful1

I totally agree. I am also a pround former employee (93-94). It was one of the funnest jobs I've ever had (DJ). My roomates and I spent alot of time there, I met a 4 yr girlfriend there, and made friendships with the other employees I still have today. I just hope Kathy can land on her feet.

Small world indeed. During the 93-94 school year my friend Steve and I lived out the back door of the Fox (when we weren't living in it). We lived in the SE corner of the second building, 'second' floor. I could see out my bedroom window, through the back door, across the dance floor, all the way to the bar and see who was working.

Too bad about Happy Joe's too. Spent a lot of time there at the lunch buffet as well.