Richmond off-topic postings

[jonbeattie]

hey all,

I understand we are hosting something next week for the city that has to do with the revitalization plans?

An yof the up'ers make sure to say hi !! Nice to put faces with Screen names, So far I only have met Burt!

[wrldcoupe4]

Jon, if you're hanging around I'll definitely come over and say what's up. It should work out great because I can leave work, head out for some dinner and then hit up the downtown plan meeting.

[Downtowner]

So can anyone come. Is it free or do I have to have some kind of Ticket or card to see all this stuff? Cause I really wanna go see all this and take pics possibly.

Edited September 20, 2007 by Downtowner

[wrldcoupe4]

It's open to/free for any and everyone

[Downtowner]

Coupe I hope I can run into you and a few others while there.

[Cadeho]

They call me T-sizzle!

Quick question..do any of our bridges downtown light up at night, aside from the street lights? I really wanna' go downtown Saturday night and take some long exposure shots..

Unfortunately no. I'd love to see the MLK and the Manchester bridges lit.

[mclawsdrive]

It's open to/free for any and everyone

What day and time?

[wrldcoupe4]

http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/departments/c...MasterPlan.aspx

[Downtowner]

Well everyone I have some good news. I just saved a bunch of money on my c ar insurance by switching to Geico. JOKING!!!! But really I got a new car today. I got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport so now I am oficially able to go take pictures whenever I want too. I might try and go take some next week sometime once I get out of class and dont have to work. But I am going to the Richmond Masterplan thing on thursday with my cousin that works for Wachovia Securites.

[eandslee]

News headline from RTD reads: "Developments Could Affect Richmond's Image" (Regarding Wilder and the School Board)

My response: Too late!

[wrldcoupe4]

Why don't we spark a discussion in the Richmond Coffee House thread?

Edited September 24, 2007 by wrldcoupe4

[TBurban]

Not that I've been around much to begin with, but I'll be down in Virginia Beach tomorrow afternoon through Monday night. Take care, fellas!

[Cadeho]

Not that I've been around much to begin with, but I'll be down in Virginia Beach tomorrow afternoon through Monday night. Take care, fellas!

YOU'RE MISSING THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL!!!!!!

Edited September 28, 2007 by Cadeho

[burt]

Not that I've been around much to begin with, but I'll be down in Virginia Beach tomorrow afternoon through Monday night. Take care, fellas!

Have a good trip, Tommy. I hope to see you again this year at the NFF.

[Downtowner]

I was at the Downtown Masterplan last night and then had dinner at Popkins Tavern and I loved it. I also want to try Comfort sometime soon. My cousin was telling me how good Comfort is.

[burt]

This story may confound many who are fond of referring to the city's daily newspaper as "The Times Disgrace."

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...09-29-0093.html

[BGW]

This story may confound many who are fond of referring to the city's daily newspaper as "The Times Disgrace."

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...09-29-0093.html

We get it at work and I read some of it most days. That doesn't mean I pay for it or think it's a good paper.

[burt]

We get it at work and I read some of it most days. That doesn't mean I pay for it or think it's a good paper.

But it means you are among the 39.5% of readers who are raising market penetration of the TD to new heights.

[TBurban]

YOU'RE MISSING THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL!!!!!!

I was there in spirit..I hope you had some fresh prosciutto and a cannoli for me!

Have a good trip, Tommy. I hope to see you again this year at the NFF.

Thanks, Burt. What a weekend to be there, too! It was packed, but in good company, the parade was much more impressive than I had ever imagined it to be, and the concerts and fireworks displays were nothing short of over the top! I highly recommend the Neptune Festival to anyone for next year

Ditto, Burt..will you be here for all 3 days of it?

Edited September 30, 2007 by TBurban

[burt]

Where did you stay in VB, Tommy? And did you get to see the Westin Hotel, the state's tallest building, at VBTown Center?

Yes, I'll be in and out of the NFF over the entire weekend.

Edited October 1, 2007 by burt

[TBurban]

Where did you stay in VB, Tommy? And did you get to see the Westin Hotel, the state's tallest building, at VBTown Center?

Yes, I'll be in and out of the NFF over the entire weekend.

Sorry it's taking me forever to respond..this work is getting the best of me. I stayed at the Hilton on 31st Street, which was absolutely gorgeous! More details later.

I have to say, after seeing the Westin in person driving by on 64/264 I'm proud to call it our state's tallest. It has class, sophistication, and style to it..plus the spire looks amazing at night.

Edited October 3, 2007 by TBurban

[journiyin]

Sorry it's taking me forever to respond..this work is getting the best of me. I stayed at the Hilton on 31st Street, which was absolutely gorgeous! More details later.

I have to say, after seeing the Westin in person driving by on 64/264 I'm proud to call it our state's tallest. It has class, sophistication, and style to it..plus the spire looks amazing at night.

Special thanks for Bruce Smith (NFL Hall of Famer, Buffalo Bills, and former Virginia Tech Hokie) for putting that Westin project together. Tommy, did you appreciate the luxury of the hotel? That used to be where I would go to the beach - as that spot was a park at one point...

[TBurban]

Special thanks for Bruce Smith (NFL Hall of Famer, Buffalo Bills, and former Virginia Tech Hokie) for putting that Westin project together. Tommy, did you appreciate the luxury of the hotel? That used to be where I would go to the beach - as that spot was a park at one point...

I wish! It actually looked very inviting, the sun was just setting so the facade turned that deep, orange color, the glass from the windows reflected the rays, and the red light on the top was just visible enough to see. Talk about dreamy..

9 miles?! You're an ox! I still don't like the hike from the Boardwalk to the ocean

Edited October 4, 2007 by TBurban

[burt]

I wish! It actually looked very inviting, the sun was just setting so the facade turned that deep, orange color, the glass from the windows reflected the rays, and the red light on the top was just visible enough to see. Talk about dreamy..

9 miles?! You're an ox! I still don't like the hike from the Boardwalk to the ocean

Journi, were you referring to the Westin at Virginia Beach Town Center or The new Hilton at 31st and Atlantic Avenue on the boardwalk? In my youth, that site used to be a small amusement park. The Hilton is where Tommy stayed -- not The Westin which he describes in its sunset glory above.

[Cadeho]

I'm nicknaming Tommy the Postcard Kid for all the places he's been JUST THIS YEAR!