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[TBurban]

When I came on this thread, and saw the top of the red writing, my stomach dropped. Thank goodness I didnt say the Braves were leaving!

[eandslee]

I agree with what this editorial says...so ditto to the link below:

Let's find new setting for diamond

Edited by eandslee, 12 May 2006 - 06:20 AM.

[JWCJ]

Cedeho, I'm not wishing them away, I want them to stay.
We can't wish for them to stay and forget other information that says they may leave. Y'all are only reading what you want to read (that they are staying) we still can't garentee that. I'm not saying they are leaving soon but they may leave in the long run, if things don't get better.
I just want you all to realize that. The braves haven't made their minds up yet. This isn't their finally say in where they go, or stay in Richmond. And plus Richmond and Henrico are in the same metro area.


Now read this dude... THE BRAVES HAVE NOT YET MADE UP THEIR MINDS YET!
THEY STILL MAY LEAVE, SO BE READY FOR IT IF IT HAPPENS!
I"M NOT WISHING THEM AWAY, STOP FORGETING INFORMATION. I DON'T JUST USE THE GOOD SOUNDING INFO, BUT I ALSO READ THE BAD SOUNDING ONES THAT DON'T GIVE ALOT OF HOPE.
YOU ALL NEED TO EXPECT THE WORST, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. AND THE WAY TO DO THAT IS TO "KNOW YOUR FACTS AND BE PREPARED"
That's all I gotta say. I want to know the WHOLE story of things, that's all there is to it dudes.

I agree with that editor too, eandslee.
But VCU coming in we could still keep it at the Diamond now.

[wrldcoupe4]

I love it when someone tells me how I live or how I look at things... especially when they are wrong. Sure there's some chance the Braves would leave, but there's also some chance that a massive tidal wave will rock the entire eastern seaboard. I don't think anyone has left out any information, it's pretty evident that 2 years ago the braves said they didn't want to play at the diamond. The region also said 2 years ago that it was going to fix up the Diamond. People can change their minds. The Braves are still focused on Richmond so I have no idea why you keep bringing it up. And if they do leave, so be it. Recent articles have not mentioned the braves wanting to leave Richmond, so that's why it hasn't come up, and why we aren't all dooming and glooming.

[JWCJ]

I'm glade you agreed with me.
Read all the facts, not half. And the braves of course could still charge their minds.
I came on this site to get facts, all the facts.
So I just bring it back up so people don't go around saying they're staying then the next day they say they will be leaving soon or in some time. I want them to stay, I accually go to the games so don't came at me and say I'm wishing them away.

Accually they also said less then 2 years ago, about 3-5 months ago that they didn't want to play at the old Diamond anymore.

But also I said, they will most likely stay now, because VCU is helping out.

wrldcoupe4, on May 12 2006, 04:15 PM, said:

I love it when someone tells me how I live or how I look at things... especially when they are wrong. Sure there's some chance the Braves would leave, but there's also some chance that a massive tidal wave will rock the entire eastern seaboard. I don't think anyone has left out any information, it's pretty evident that 2 years ago the braves said they didn't want to play at the diamond. The region also said 2 years ago that it was going to fix up the Diamond. People can change their minds. The Braves are still focused on Richmond so I have no idea why you keep bringing it up. And if they do leave, so be it. Recent articles have not mentioned the braves wanting to leave Richmond, so that's why it hasn't come up, and why we aren't all dooming and glooming.

JWCJ, on May 12 2006, 03:30 PM, said:

Cedeho, I'm not wishing them away, I want them to stay.
We can't wish for them to stay and forget other information that says they may leave. Y'all are only reading what you want to read (that they are staying) we still can't garentee that. I'm not saying they are leaving soon but they may leave in the long run, if things don't get better.
I just want you all to realize that. The braves haven't made their minds up yet. This isn't their finally say in where they go, or stay in Richmond. And plus Richmond and Henrico are in the same metro area.
Now read this dude... THE BRAVES HAVE NOT YET MADE UP THEIR MINDS YET!
THEY STILL MAY LEAVE, SO BE READY FOR IT IF IT HAPPENS!
I"M NOT WISHING THEM AWAY, STOP FORGETING INFORMATION. I DON'T JUST USE THE GOOD SOUNDING INFO, BUT I ALSO READ THE BAD SOUNDING ONES THAT DON'T GIVE ALOT OF HOPE.
YOU ALL NEED TO EXPECT THE WORST, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. AND THE WAY TO DO THAT IS TO "KNOW YOUR FACTS AND BE PREPARED"
That's all I gotta say. I want to know the WHOLE story of things, that's all there is to it dudes.

I agree with that editor too, eandslee.
But VCU coming in we could still keep it at the Diamond now.

[burt]

Laid up in my hospital bed and watching AI the night Yamin got booted, there was a wonderful video of Elliott's home visit and wild reception. When he arrived at The Diamond to throw out the first ball and sing, the stadium and entire area were mobbed. Friends told me that traffic on the Boulevard was backed up with people listening thru their open car windows.

Bet the Diamond has never seen a larger crowd!

I like the athletic/entertainment plans for the area. One of the Ukrops promoted the idea for a couple of years trying to get a major Natatorium included. Hope they can find a place to move the City Auto maintenance facility and open the area for major sports facilities.

I am also thrilled about Bow Tie's plan for 14 cinema screens in the old Locomotive factory on the Boulevard; but I am concerned about how it may affect their original plan for Jefferson Square.

[Cadeho]

Yes traffic was terrible... it was a last minute decision to drive by and get out and walk. I had to park on Rhoadmiller and walked up... I got to at least see him on the jumbotron but the pic didn't make it.

But watching AI, I was amazed at how many people they showed. It looked like we had a better turn out than LA and Birmingham/Montgomery. I'll always remember how overwhelmed with pride Elliott's mother was seeing how the city turned out. Some people even drove from Maryland and DC.

[wrldcoupe4]

burt, on May 24 2006, 02:37 PM, said:

I am also thrilled about Bow Tie's plan for 14 cinema screens in the old Locomotive factory on the Boulevard; but I am concerned about how it may affect their original plan for Jefferson Square.

Yes... it seems like a cool plan... and it will have Stadium seating! I hate theaters without it.

Bowtie still has plans for Jefferson Square, but I'm pretty sure they're just going to sit on the land at least until after the Boulevard cinema is built. They could be looking at other areas for a cinema in the city, including parcels in shockoe bottom... who knows?

It seems that bowtie pulls off a nice finished project, so in any case, once they get the ball rolling im sure we'll all be impressed.

[Cadeho]

wrldcoupe4, on May 24 2006, 10:36 PM, said:

Yes... it seems like a cool plan... and it will have Stadium seating! I hate theaters without it.

Bowtie still has plans for Jefferson Square, but I'm pretty sure they're just going to sit on the land at least until after the Boulevard cinema is built. They could be looking at other areas for a cinema in the city, including parcels in shockoe bottom... who knows?

It seems that bowtie pulls off a nice finished project, so in any case, once they get the ball rolling im sure we'll all be impressed.

Stadium seating... these modern times done spoiled you, youngin'! Back in my day...

[TBurban]

Cadeho, on May 24 2006, 11:24 PM, said:

Stadium seating... these modern times done spoiled you, youngin'! Back in my day...

I hear ya! Now maybe Im not as far back as you , but in New York, Loews Cinemas, Wantagh, they only had one level of seats. Your only chance of getting a good shot of the screen was crossing your fingers hoping someone taller than you didnt sit in front of you! And that was when I was younger and shorter

[burt]

TBurban, on May 25 2006, 08:45 AM, said:

I hear ya! Now maybe Im not as far back as you , but in New York, Loews Cinemas, Wantagh, they only had one level of seats. Your only chance of getting a good shot of the screen was crossing your fingers hoping someone taller than you didnt sit in front of you! And that was when I was younger and shorter

I haven't heard of any newly built cinemas that are not designed "stadium" style.

[TBurban]

burt, on May 25 2006, 09:05 AM, said:

I haven't heard of any newly built cinemas that are not designed "stadium" style.

Yeah, the one in Wantagh is, gosh, way older than me. My parents went to it when they were young

Edited by TBurban, 25 May 2006 - 07:07 AM.

[wrldcoupe4]

Thought I'd brush the dust off this one...

Mayor Wilder has announced that the Richmond Braves have chosen to stay at the Diamond. Local governments will now decide whether to renovate the existing stadium or build a new one.

[burt]

wrldcoupe4, on Nov 27 2006, 11:13 AM, said:

Thought I'd brush the dust off this one...

Mayor Wilder has announced that the Richmond Braves have chosen to stay at the Diamond. Local governments will now decide whether to renovate the existing stadium or build a new one.

Here's hoping there is real cross-the-line regional cooperation on the Diamond project.

I hope Bowtie gets to work soon on the cinemas in the old locomotive factory on the Boulevard just north of Leigh Street. I think a lot of Richmonders are anxiously watching for work to begin at "Boulevard Square", as Bowtie is calling the property.

Here's hoping Bowtie also keeps its promises for "Jefferson Square" at Main/Cary/3rd/4th streets.

Incidentally, I see that movie ticket prices at most Regal cinemas in Metro Richmond have risen to $9.00. You're getting closer to New York prices where a movie ticket goes for $11. (Unless, you're a senior ).

Edited by burt, 28 November 2006 - 11:54 AM.

[wrldcoupe4]

Or you go to Commonwealth 20 (Consolidated Theaters) and with a student ID it's like 6.50

[urbanvb]

And to think I used to think $6 was too much.

[burt]

urbanvb, on Nov 28 2006, 12:58 PM, said:

And to think I used to think $6 was too much.

What are ticket prices in HR, Guy?

[urbanvb]

I don't go all that much since I started with Netflix but I think they are $8.

[gntrphoo]

wrldcoupe4, on Nov 27 2006, 11:13 AM, said:

Thought I'd brush the dust off this one...

Mayor Wilder has announced that the Richmond Braves have chosen to stay at the Diamond. Local governments will now decide whether to renovate the existing stadium or build a new one.

Word on the street among the Ginter Park community is that the stadium will be torn down and rebuilt. Also, apparently the neighborhood closest to that section on the Boulevard (Sherwood Park) has significant say in what kind of retail will be approved for that location. The neighborhood is generally opposed to big box retailers, and would probably push for high-end retail and residential in the area.

[burt]

The tear-down/rebuild theory is a risky one. The present Diamond was completed in the off season for $8 Million and when finished was considered the finest in the International League. Twenty-odd years later, it's at the bottom rung of the ladder in the league.

My notion is that The Diamond will not be torn down but considerably reduced in stadium size while enhancing "berm" seating and picnic areas along the first base and outfield lines.