Charlotte Off Topic

[elrodvt 1508]

Yep. Lots of popular garages there. Great location for that.

[KJHburg 71118]

Lists by EDP of NC immediate job openings across the state including by region like Charlotte 

https://edpnc.com/north-carolina-immediate-employment-opportunities/

[11 HouseBZ 1300]

For anybody that rides a bike, moped or motorcycle. Wear your helmet. Always. 

[Nick2 5716]

[KJHburg 71118]

Nothing at all to do with Charlotte other than I hope their nationwide tour will include Charlotte.  The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over NYC

 

[tarhoosier 5730]

There is a U. S. Navy air station outside of Beaufort S. C. I was in Beaufort for a wedding and I saw that the Blue Angels would appear at an air show at the station. Sadly, I could not attend due to my previous commitment. I was going to the car at our guest house on Saturday afternoon when the team approached the show for a low altitude run. Out of nowhere the ground shook, ten trains passed between my ears (it seemed), and as I squatted in fear I looked up and caught a brief glimpse as they disappeared a few hundred feet over the trees. I experienced it closer than I would have had I been at the show. Impressive, yes. Beautiful, I don't know about that.

I must have looked quite a bit like the squirrels when a hawk circles low overhead in my yard.

Edited April 30, 2020 by tarhoosier

[Matthew.Brendan 4256]

Fantastic use of money that makes a tangible difference in this crisis. Murica! Fk yeah!

[CLT2014 2747]

12 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

Fantastic use of money that makes a tangible difference in this crisis. Murica! Fk yeah!

The Blue Angels squadron only does flight demonstrations / aerobatics. The mission is "to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach." So this type of mission is literally one of the main reasons the government sets aside funds for these demos each fiscal year. 

[JHart 445]

22 minutes ago, CLT2014 said:

The Blue Angels squadron only does flight demonstrations / aerobatics. The mission is "to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach." So this type of mission is literally one of the main reasons the government sets aside funds for these demos each fiscal year. 

Doesn't really matter what bucket of money it comes from, paying for military theater is a waste of money

[KJHburg 71118]

[nashbill 239]

Maybe a waste of money, but still a thrill to see live.  When I was living in Nasville, I worked in Smyrna.  The facility was across the street from Smyrna Airport.  The airport was part of a military base that closed and left the airport to the city. So it has nice long runways for the little airport. It switches between the two every year Blue Angels then Thunderbirds the next.  On the friday before the show they were out doing practice runs.  Taking a break to go out and watch these guys was a treat.  As Tarhoosier said impressive.  For all the really idiotic things the government spends money on this bothers me the least.  You get to see up close your money flying by.  

 

May the Fourth be with you!!!!!!

Edited May 5, 2020 by nashbill

[go_vertical 1234]

On 5/4/2020 at 11:07 PM, KJHburg said:

But our president has shown us that an escalator also works fine. 

[KJHburg 71118]

Flyover alert today in Charlotte!

be on the lookout for the NC National Guard 145th Airlift Wing’s C-17s as they will be conducting a flyover tomorrow morning into early afternoon in support of health care systems, food banks, etc. The flyover will be executed by C-17 Globemaster aircraft which are based at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Their flight route is included below. Tell your family and friends, and give them a salute if you see them fly by.

Route of Flight:

All times are subject to change.

Asheville area – 10:50

Mission Hospital

Manna Food Bank

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

J.F.K. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center

Morganton – 11:02

Broughton Hospital

Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Hickory NC – 11:07

Frye Regional Medical Hospital

Statesville, NC – 11:12

Iredell Memorial Hospital

Winston Salem – 11:21

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital

Bowman Gray Campus

Second Harvest Food Bank of NW NC

Greensboro/Burlington – 11:30

High Point Regional – 11:25

Moses Cone Memorial Hospital – 11:28

Lab Corp Burlington Corporate Headquarters – 11:32

Chapel Hill – 11:39

UNC Chapel Hill Hospital

Durham – 11:42

Durham VA Medical Center

Duke University Hospital

Butner – 11:46

Central Regional Hospital

Murdoch Developmental Center

R.J. Blackley Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center

Raleigh 11:50 – 12:00

UNC REX Hospital – 11:54

NC National Guard JFHQ – 11:54

Wake Med Hospital – 11:57

Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC – 11:58

Duke/Raleigh Hospital – 11:58

Downtown Raleigh Flyover – 12:00

Goldsboro – 12:09

Cherry Hospital

O’berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Wilson – 12:15

Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment

Greenville – 12:21

Vidant Medical Center

Walter B. Jones Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center

Greenville Veteran’s Health Care Center

Kinston 12:28

Caswell Development Center

Jacksonville – 12:35

Onslow Memorial Hospital

Wilmington – 12:48

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Charlotte area – 1:25

Harris Teeter Distribution Center – 1:21

Novant Health Presbyterian Med Ctr – 1:25

Atrium Health Charlotte – 1:25

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – 1:27

MISSION COMPLETE

We hope you get a chance to see them; what a sight it will be!

[kermit 12527]

 

[CLT704 934]

I know this isn't really the right place for this but I am looking to rent a room/takeover a lease on a short-term basis etc. from the middle of June, so any help anyone? 

I am looking to move back to Charlotte, as I had to go back to the UK for a little bit a while ago and now I can't wait to get back to CLT. I have gotten no where with different groups on FB! 

Edited May 14, 2020 by CLT704

[Cadi40 1146]

I'd like to hear all of your opinions, as the first wave of the Pandemic is starting to wind down, and a possible recession looms over the horizon, is Charlotte poised for an even more substantial rate of growth than previously? As companies and workers leave the overcrowded and expensive areas of the Northeast, Charlotte stands out as an option for them to move to. Nashville just recently increased their property taxes and that may help lure workers and companies alike to the Charlotte region.

However, looking at other cities like Austin, they've always had more growth and "excitement" within their city. This is not to demean Charlotte or it's size, but if Charlotte wants to continue to grow and become a powerhouse of the Southeast, we're going to have to develop more activities and hubs for residents and families. As a former South Floridian, there was never a shortage of activities or events. Granted South Florida is one of the most visited places and has a population almost 3x the size of Charlotte, Regardless Charlotte has a shortage of offerings for a city it's size. What are your thoughts as Charlotte potentially prepares for another decade of growth?

Edited May 14, 2020 by Cadi40

[KJHburg 71118]

In remembrance this Memorial Day this is what the day is about those who gave it all.

 

[DCtransplant 424]

Interesting revenue diversification for the Knights... But also a good deal on chicken!

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[SouthEndCLT811 982]

7 hours ago, DCtransplant said:

Interesting revenue diversification for the Knights... But also a good deal on chicken!

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Haha thanks for sharing for real.. We were about to go stock up on frozen meats at Costco but suppose I can wait another week!

[Guest]

On 5/28/2020 at 8:13 AM, SouthEndCLT811 said:

Haha thanks for sharing for real.. We were about to go stock up on frozen meats at Costco but suppose I can wait another week!

I wear this like a badge of honor. 

 

Honestly, next time we do a meet up I'm going to get this screenprinted on a shirt.

Edited June 1, 2020 by Guest

[Nick2 5716]

Cool map of various races/ethnicities in the area. You can use the link below to explore more in depth.

https://demographics.virginia.edu/DotMap/index.html

[rancenc 3226]

Interesting map listed above.  You can definitely see spots of red amongst the sea of blue in the southern quadrant of the city.

[tozmervo 8701]

as seen on r/Charlotte, the masterful design of this Huntersville subdivision:

[Madison Parkitect 1777]

On 6/6/2020 at 2:34 PM, Nick2 said:

Cool map of various races/ethnicities in the area. You can use the link below to explore more in depth.

https://demographics.virginia.edu/DotMap/index.html

You'll see that same blue wedge in a lot of Charlotte economic maps: property values, home ownership, income levels, types of retail, school ratings, etc. Charlotte's wealth is concentrated almost entirely in that wedge, to the detriment of the rest of the city.

[KJHburg 71118]

9 hours ago, tozmervo said:

as seen on r/Charlotte, the masterful design of this Huntersville subdivision:

I know this neighborhood it was built to Huntersville strict standards of small lots and larger common spaces wth no cul de sacs.