The FAMOUS JBELDORADO IS BEING SOLD!

[scott fitlin]

Just want to let everyone know, The Eldorado is going to be sold to Thor Equities. I made this decision about 1 year ago, as with mom and dad no longer coming to Brooklyn, NY, it is just too much work for one person.

THAT'S ALL.

[hjames]

Just want to let everyone know, The Eldorado is going to be sold to Thor Equities. I made this decision about 1 year ago, as with mom and dad no longer coming to Brooklyn, NY, it is just too much work for one person.

THAT'S ALL.

Sorry to hear this, but it sounds like you've made peace with the decision.
Has the last open business day occurred yet?

[Doc Mark]

Good Morning, Scotty,

Well, as the old songs refrain goes, "everything must change....". Sorry to hear it, though. I know that the El was a real part of your life for a very long time, and that you will very likely miss it, once it's not in your life anymore. However, you may well find that you don't miss it as much as you thought you might. Such a venue requires much of a person, and the work load must be extremely heavy!! So, take your time and find something fun that really trips your trigger, and move on to another fine adventure, as has been the El Dorado! Well done, my Friend, and best of luck on all of your future adventures!! I only wish I had been able to visit whilst you were still at the controls of the El, to see the place for myself!! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

[Titanium Dome]

So what's next for DJ Scotty?

[mikebake]

That's a pretty big decision! Like Dome said, now what?

[BMWCCA]

Scotty,

I'm saddened by the news. I'm assuming you're selling to the development agency and this means dismantling of the Scootercars and loss of that section of Coney Island to condos. Correct?

Any plans for selling off memormabilia from the art-deco icon?

Did my NYC daughter miss her chance to visit the ride??

I'm sad for you but realize you must have made a rational decision. Good Luck.

[Hoerninger]

Scotty,

al the best for your future!
You are young, artn't you?
____________
Peter

[jbl]

Good luck, Scott. So goes Coney Island (what's left of it).
I think you got out at the right time.

[mikebake]

What about the sound system??

[scott fitlin]

Yes I am young, 47, but mom and dad got old. And right before my eyes, too. They do not want to come up to NY anymore. I just cannot run this building alone.

[scott fitlin]

What about the sound system??The system is mine.

[robertbartsch]

In my younger years, I went fishing often from party boats on Coney Island.

...apparently, that is all changed now.


Good luck Scotty!

...make sure you seek competent tax advice on the transaction.

[scott fitlin]

In my younger years, I went fishing often from party boats on Coney Island.

...apparently, that is all changed now.


Good luck Scotty!

...make sure you seek competent tax advice on the transaction.My dad is sharp.

Thanks for your advice.

[scott fitlin]

That's a pretty big decision! Like Dome said, now what?Mid size dance club.

[scott fitlin]

Scotty,

I'm saddened by the news. I'm assuming you're selling to the development agency and this means dismantling of the Scootercars and loss of that section of Coney Island to condos. Correct?

Any plans for selling off memormabilia from the art-deco icon?

Did my NYC daughter miss her chance to visit the ride??

I'm sad for you but realize you must have made a rational decision. Good Luck.Your daughter can still come to The Eldorado. We have a year, maybe 2, in the building.

We will sell off whatever is clever.

THINGS CHANGE, and it is what it is!

[Donald]

Scott,

Is the place documented in photos somewhere?

[Rusnzha]

Too bad, but you’re doing what you need to do. :blah: There isn’t much of Coney Island left, what will happen to the location after you move? Best of luck with the next phase. I bet the next room you move into should be a lot easier to tune.

[Titanium Dome]

Mid size dance club.

That's what I wanted to hear!

:dj-party:

[scott fitlin]

That's what I wanted to hear!

:dj-party:I have always wanted to build a room. And nowI will.

Dome I say this, and you may already understand, I WILL SPIN DANCE MUSIC TILL THE DAY I DIE! It is just who and what I am. That I have special gift for building a special sound and playing music keeps me young.

Always will.

[scott fitlin]

Too bad, but you’re doing what you need to do. :blah: There isn’t much of Coney Island left, what will happen to the location after you move? Best of luck with the next phase. I bet the next room you move into should be a lot easier to tune.
Hi Rush, you know what? Besides that meeting you and your wife was great, I will tell the secrets of THE ELDORADO!

It is in fact the imperfections and technical no-no,s that made my room sound soooo special.

When your wife, and you, said you had never heard the type of music I play sound correct, well, this told me I'm right. The fact is, you did.

Not only that, but, hey, you guys are older than me, too.

[robertbartsch]

Selling a family business is always tuff.

This happened to me 30 years ago and it broke up the family; hope your situation does not....

Are you plannning to move out of NY? Real estate and income taxes here are bad and we will move as soon as I retire at 55.

[scott fitlin]

Selling a family business is always tuff.

This happened to me 30 years ago and it broke up the family; hope your situation does not....

Are you plannning to move out of NY? Real estate and income taxes here are bad and we will move as soon as I retire at 55.yes TO ALL THE ABOVE

[scott fitlin]

anybody else?

[scott fitlin]

Sorry to hear this, but it sounds like you've made peace with the decision.
Has the last open business day occurred yet?
Nope, not yet.

Closed for winter, 2009, but I got 1 or 2 more years.

Don't be sorry, Heather, I made the decision.

[BMWCCA]

I vote for a 2010 East Coast Lansing Heritage Listening party at . . . Coney Island! :applaud:

[Doc Mark]

I vote for a 2010 East Coast Lansing Heritage Listening party at . . . Coney Island! :applaud:

Oh, My!! That DOES sound enticing!! If such a thing were planned, and if we could work it into our work schedule, we'd be there!! :applaud::D:applaud: Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc and Sweet Bride

[opimax]

I visited once, it was so loud but so clear!!

I would go back for a last JBL meeting there!!!

Mark

[timc]

I'm sorry to hear you are closing Scott. It have been fun to follow the development of your club.

Maybe i have to come to the US for that meeting.....

But glad to hear that your JBL/TAD++ system will keep on rocking :D



-Tim

[Fred Sanford]

I vote for a 2010 East Coast Lansing Heritage Listening party at . . . Coney Island! :applaud:

That I can get behind. Somebody bring a BMW badge for Phil's bumper car...

je

[BMWCCA]

Somebody bring a BMW badge for Phil's bumper car...I always carry a few spares for rental cars. ;)

[Titanium Dome]

Man, I'd love to make that trek.

[Fred Sanford]

Man, I'd love to make that trek.

Do it. We can reserve a bumper car with a Maserati coachworks interior for you.

je (desperately hoping that his memory hasn't failed him, and that TD is the guy with the Chrysler TC, and that this post is then at least mildly funny)

[opimax]

You are correct on the first part not as sure on the second part ;)

Mark

[Titanium Dome]

Do it. We can reserve a bumper car with a Maserati coachworks interior for you.

je

Ah, that glove-soft Pasubio leather.

:hmm: I wonder why they don't wrap speakers in fine leather instead of wood veneer?

(Yes, that would be me in the red TC, fondly known as Beatrice.) :drive:

[robertbartsch]

It would be a long drive for me; perhaps 40 miles or so.

I think I may be able to make it, however.

So Scotty, what happened to the fishing boats at Coney; I heard they are now gambling boats competing with Atlantic City?

[badman]

Ah, that glove-soft Pasubio leather.

:hmm: I wonder why they don't wrap speakers in fine leather instead of wood veneer?

(Yes, that would be me in the red TC, fondly known as Beatrice.) :drive:

Every once in a while, you see leather speakers. Part of the challenge is speakers tend to be hard boxes and leather likes soft contours. When it's done (well) it's a very lovely finish for a loudspeaker.

[hjames]

Knew I'd seen it before - try this thread for Pictures: http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=12195 (http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=12195&highlight=Eldorado)

http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=18399&stc=1&d=1157935746


Here's a picture I found in a Joe Strummer biography - ...
http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=33293&stc=1&d=1216340898

[scott fitlin]

I don't know how many of you heard the news about Coney island today. BUT, CONEY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARKS ARE COMING BACK, and my family has NOT inked a deal for our place, and TODAY AIN'T THE DAY TO SELL ELDORADO!

I have been quiet for quite some time, and today is a GREAT DAY! :bouncy:

I hope everyone here is having a great day too.

[allen mueller]

Congratulations on the great news. Any links on the internet where we can find the story.

Allen

[scott fitlin]

www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/5/33_05_ac_coney_interim.html

:applaud:

[Titanium Dome]

Best news all day!

[scott fitlin]

Best news all day!JBL,s will BE POUNDING IT OUT THIS SEASON!

SIMON BAR SINNISTER SAYS,



DANCE, AND BUMP YOUR ASSSSSS OFFFFFFFF

:thmbsup:

[Punch]

Good for you! Congrats...

[Fred Sanford]

www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/5/33_05_ac_coney_interim.html (http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/5/33_05_ac_coney_interim.html)

:applaud:

That's great news! I thought I'd missed my chance to bump my ass off one more time...I'm looking forward to experiencing it again.

je

[duaneage]

I think I found the place to take the wife and kid for a weekend. I even have a place to stay at in Dobbs Ferry so we don't have to drive back home

[scott fitlin]

I think I found the place to take the wife and kid for a weekend. I even have a place to stay at in Dobbs Ferry so we don't have to drive back homeYES, you most certainly do. The NEW park on the site where Astroland once stood, will be operational this summer, and there is supposed to be amusements coming in around my area as well.

The City Of New York is inking a TEN YEAR lease with Zamperla for the Astroland site, with the promise of much more to come. So, IMO, Coneys future should be a solid foundation, with growth potential, and longevity.

Yesterday afternoon was sunny and mild, and all of a sudden, people walking about, inquiring if there is space to lease, which of course, there is.

I slept for a few hours, woke up, excited all over again, can't fall back to sleep, so much to say, don't know where to really begin.

For now, IT LOOKS GREAT, SHOULD BE A FUN SUMMER SEASON, AND FORUM MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE ELDORADO!


ELDORADO AUTO SKOOTER
Scott Fitlin
1216 Surf Av
Brooklyn, NY
11224

!JBL
:D

[SMKSoundPro]

Outstanding news scottyj!

Keep us posted on the progress~!

Scottyk.

[scott fitlin]

I was just talking to my neighbor, and a few other people outside, EVERYONE is happy, THE SUN IS SHINING!



:dj-party:

[Krunchy]

CONEY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARKS ARE COMING BACK, and my family has NOT inked a deal for our place, and TODAY AIN'T THE DAY TO SELL ELDORADO!

I have been quiet for quite some time, and today is a GREAT DAY! :bouncy:

I hope everyone here is having a great day too.

That is great news Scotty :applaud::bouncy:, (I just came across this thread, sorry Im a little late but been real busy lately).
Man that just made my day, I'm sick of hearing bad news.


I vote for a 2010 East Coast Lansing Heritage Listening party at . . . Coney Island! :applaud:
I still think this is a great idea, and with the latest news I think its even more of a good reason to have that 2010 East Coast Lansing Heritage Listening party at Coney Island (I've been wanting to visit Scotty for a while now & it would be a great locale & certainly a lot of fun.
We should probably start planing all the logistics right about now this way maybe some of our european & west coast members could make arrangements to attend.

Scotty what time of the year do you think something like this would be most suitable for you?

I'll wait to hear from Scotty, maybe a separate thread should be devoted for this monumental event :)

[neanderthal]

JBL,s will BE POUNDING IT OUT THIS SEASON!

SIMON BAR SINNISTER SAYS,



DANCE, AND BUMP YOUR ASSSSSS OFFFFFFFF



:thmbsup:


Simon Barsinnister..That's funny Ha Ha Ha

[Rusnzha]

Hey Scotty, that is great news. I really hated seeing Coney Island turn into condiminiums. It's such good news that the place will be making a comeback. I remember the smiles on everyone's face as soon as they walked in there and heard the music. No matter what wild and wonderful things come along, Eldorado will always be one of the top attractions. Bumping your ass off is good, Rock on!

[opimax]

I visited once and glad I will get to go again.

Do you have a copy of "Happy Days Are Here Again!" you can blast away? :applaud:

Mark