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bloomingtoncatlover wrote on Aug 15, 2008 11:12 AM:

" TgRANT~
Learn to write correctly before you critique another's parenting. You sound ignorant. "

Academy Award Nominations wrote on Jan 24, 2008 4:39 PM:

" Out Of The Blue | Out Of The Blue "

TgRANT wrote on Dec 6, 2007 9:23 AM:

" Mom of 3 ther eis more to life then nice fancy resturants and all the other materialistic kids. Eveyone always think there kids are better when looking from the inside, but when otehrs look through from the outside, your kids might not be as well behavd as what you think. "

Been There wrote on Nov 13, 2007 2:03 PM:

" This is a nice place to go. My toddler loves it. It is all he talks about. We are having his birthday party there real soon. I hope the help keeps the place clean. If not I think parents may stop going. "

Mother of 5 wrote on Nov 9, 2007 9:50 AM:

" I am shocked at all of the inappropriate comments posted. Those people should be ashamed of themselves. Maybe the reason there are so many misbehaved children is that their parents aren't parents at all but big, overpayed children who would rather drink alcohol and complain than spend quality time with the gifts God has given them. Anyone who feels negatively about a place where kids are able to enjoy themselves needs to contemplate their own motives. Are you jealous? "

Mom of 3 kids wrote on Nov 8, 2007 8:18 AM:

" This sounds like a wonderful new place to take the kids to. I don't think it will replace the Children Discovery Museum because they have totally different activities from each other. I can't wait to take the kids to it.When I go to these places I don't just leave my kids to run around by themselves, I am right there playing along with them, if I am able to. So if there is any problems with pushy kids I can correct that right away or they come tell me. Pushy kids are not going to stop my family having fun. Pushy and mean kids can be anywhere ( schools, playgrounds, even on your block). But there are also many pushy mean adults out in the world too. I love taking my 3 children to real nice restaurants and nice places to visit, like art museums (They love when they get to go to those places and get all dressed up) . It shows them the finer things in life, not just showing them that all there is in life is macroni and cheese, pizza and video games. "

H & C's mom wrote on Nov 6, 2007 1:51 PM:

" I'm glad to see that parents get in free. I hate being charged admission fees when I'm going somewhere for my kids to have fun. "

to OK wrote on Nov 3, 2007 2:52 PM:

" How are your meals ruined by somone else's kid screaming and misbehaving? When I see or hear a breakdown by a child, I am just thankful that it is not me having to deal with the child and it makes me feel sympathetic for the parents who are dealing with it. It is all about attitude. You need to lighten up. Kids are unpredictable - they're kids! It's adults pouting, throwing fits, having to have everything their way that drive me crazy! "

to a few of you wrote on Oct 26, 2007 8:52 PM:

" I think it sounds great. I don't know if I will take my passive three year old for the same reasons as other parents have voiced about our kids being pushed around and it would probably be by the same kids that are riding across town in SUV's watching movies. I talk to my child while in the car, I take time for her and she knows her manners. Second, for those complaining about child free restaurants, how many of you are smokers who felt the smoking ban was unfair against you? Who do we have to please next? "

OK wrote on Oct 26, 2007 4:30 PM:

" Great they have a place like this. If your kids cannot be quiet eating out take them there or one of number of other places geared for kids (chucky cheese, etc), but don't take them to the nicer places that adults frequent. I have lost track of the number of meals ruined by uncontrolled kids. Thanks for your cooperation. "

greatful mom! wrote on Oct 26, 2007 3:01 PM:

" well, despite the negativity about tangent issues, I'm really glad someone has taken the plunge and opened such an innovative place. I love taking my 21-month son to the Discovery Museum, and I don't think this will REPLACE the museum, only provide an alternative. And since he's too young to spend hours anywhere, I'm REALLY glad it won't be expensive to take him (though, I'd happily pay more than $0 for a place to run around this winter!) I'll just be sure to sanitize him when we leave... it's not going to stop me from taking him there! Many thanks, Tim and Jacquie. "

Relax wrote on Oct 26, 2007 2:52 PM:

" What a wonderful place this is; my girls, ages 7 and 9 love it! To those who are being negative without first going I must ask, "Why?" It seems so silly to be so bitter about another place in town to take the kids where they can run, play, pretend, and interact. If it is not your "cup of tea," fine. Just don't bad mouth it unless you have first hand experience! "

mom of 3 wrote on Oct 26, 2007 2:45 PM:

" I hope parents keep an eye on their kids and tell them they need to follow the rules. I have 3 kids and they know that if they don't follow the rules and be kind to others, we will leave immediately. I get compliments from other people on how well behaved my children are when we do go out. Parents, just take control, it does work. My kids know they have to follow rules even when they become adults. Raise the kids, don't let TV /video games do it for you. "

Mother also wrote on Oct 26, 2007 2:34 PM:

" To Boner: You are just crazy as hell! "

re: to Boner wrote on Oct 26, 2007 12:52 PM:

" No I did not go out to eat as a child. We ate meals at the family dinner table. There were also no McDonalds at that time. We would not have went to them anyway. "

UhOh wrote on Oct 26, 2007 11:55 AM:

" Sounds like fun, but I agree with Yikes! My poor kids gets pushed aside by all of these ill-behaved children whose parents are sitting in a corner talking not paying any attention to or teaching their kids to treat other people with respect and kindness, it's really sad. It's really just another place where the parents don't have to watch their kids. "

UhOh wrote on Oct 26, 2007 11:53 AM:

Exits... wrote on Oct 26, 2007 11:48 AM:

" Yes, this place has FOUR exits...you have one main entrance/exit and 3 other emergency exits that are armed with panic hardware that will alarm if opened. So in total ther are FOUR exits. "

KID FREE RESTAURANTS wrote on Oct 26, 2007 11:05 AM:

" I agree with Boner, there needs to be kid-free restaurants. The worst thing when going out to eat is hearing somd whinning child...or screaming child. Maybe some day B/N will catch up on this one, larger cities do it...so we should have a choice in the matter too! "

To Boner wrote on Oct 26, 2007 10:55 AM:

" Totally agree. Why is it that people with children can't understand that not everybody is thrilled with the noise they make in restaraunts? "

JAYNE MEEHAN wrote on Oct 26, 2007 9:33 AM:

" I WENT THERE WITH MY DAUGHTERS, AGES 9 AND 10. THEY HAD A BLAST! Not only did THEY not want to leave, I didn't either. It was very relaxing for me and a riot for them. It was CLEAN, FRIENDLY, ORGANIZED BUT......most of all, GREAT not having them begging me every 10 minutes for more token money!!!!!!!! A far drive for us, but we'll be back! "

To: Excuse me?!!! ONE EXIT!! wrote on Oct 26, 2007 9:00 AM:

" One exit does not mean there are no emergency exits. It means there is one exit for general use... just like another popular children's restaurant in town!! Relax!!! This place sounds like a great idea... Good Luck to the owners! "

great wrote on Oct 26, 2007 8:27 AM:

" another place for the kids..maybe this way if a theatre wants to have beer, you'll leave us alone "

To Boner... wrote on Oct 26, 2007 8:17 AM:

" Funny! That's what people said about you when you were young. Or maybe that's what the McDonald's employees and customers said when you went there. "

jsp wrote on Oct 26, 2007 8:08 AM:

" Great!!! About time there is a place that is not going to nickel and dime you!!!! Can't wait to take my grandson. "

Krusty Krab wrote on Oct 26, 2007 8:02 AM:

" Wow! (I really do think it's cool.) And the government didn't have to build it! (What, no "slime park committee?) "

Excuse me?!!! ONE EXIT!! wrote on Oct 26, 2007 7:21 AM:

" How is the town of Normal and the fire inspector folks letting this open??? "

Seems like a pretty small place wrote on Oct 26, 2007 7:20 AM:

" to pack a lot of little kids and parents into. Hope the fire marshall keeps an eye on how many people are in there at once! "

Yikes! wrote on Oct 26, 2007 7:18 AM:

" Another place in town for my kids to catch who-knows-what from a zillion runny nosed, pushy, ill-behaved rug rats! Forget it "

We already have a Discovery Museum wrote on Oct 26, 2007 7:14 AM:

" in town! This article made it sound like the Guzinskis are really gunning to put another B-N fun center out of business. Too bad it was written that way. It really does look like a neat place to take your toddler. I hope they sanitize the balls in their ball pit each night like Pro Putt does. We should really fear for the livelihood of the Children's Discovery museum next! "

Contact Information? wrote on Oct 26, 2007 5:59 AM:

" Does this place have a phone number I can call? "

Hey! wrote on Oct 25, 2007 10:28 PM:

" Where's the bar for us adults? I could use a vodka tonic when I'm there ;) "

Yipeee wrote on Oct 25, 2007 9:18 PM:

" I saw this the other day while driving but didn't know what it was. I'm so happy. That darn Pro-Putt was fun until they put in all the tokens and now it's as bad as Chucky Cheese. I will head here next weekend! "

parent of 2 &4yr wrote on Oct 25, 2007 8:09 PM:

" GRT NEWS FOR THE WINTER , HERE WE HAVE ANOTHER CHOICE TOKEEP THEM BUSY AND AND HAVE FUN, I WILL SURELY GO THERE . "

Right on!! wrote on Oct 25, 2007 7:34 PM:

" We'll be checkin it out!!! :) "

Sounds great wrote on Oct 25, 2007 6:42 PM:

" I cant wait to go this is the first I have heard of it!!! Great idea they had we need some more kid friendly places like this!!!! "

Motherofthree wrote on Oct 25, 2007 6:21 PM:

" I hope you never have kids, Hopefully god won't let you reproduce. "

Boner wrote on Oct 25, 2007 5:38 PM:

" Great, let's get them tired and then fill up the rug rats here and keep them out of the nice restaurants. Maybe I can eat my dinner with a little quiet for once. "

Chelly wrote on Oct 25, 2007 5:33 PM:

" Sounds like fun! "

Eve wrote on Oct 25, 2007 4:55 PM:

" Sounds like lots of fun . Just wondering are any of the foods gluten and casein free? "

parent wrote on Oct 25, 2007 3:21 PM:

" My kids (ages 2 & 4) went last Saturday, which was the first day I think they were open. They had a BLAST! I'm sure we'll be doing a birthday party there soon. "

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