Matthew.Brendan 4194 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Off topic I’m sorry but where can we pick up our ballots to fill out and turn in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 11951 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said: Off topic I’m sorry but where can we pick up our ballots to fill out and turn in? You can request a ballot here: https://votebymail.ncsbe.gov/app/absentee/lookup I don't believe it is possible to just pick one up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 11951 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Ballottrax appears to get updated overnight: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelef 333 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 How can we spruce up one of the most boring walls/corners in Charlotte? 5 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann 1703 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 lets do it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5401 Report post Posted October 1, 2020 KJH mentioned his first jobs in an economic thread post. Rather than clutter that thread I will post here. First job, i. e., for wages, with set hours and pay: car jockey at large Ford dealership. Moving cars around lot, fetching cars for customers and mechanics, and sweeping floor of service area and whatnot. Wore a gray/blue shirt with my name embroidered over left pocket and FORD emblem over right breast. Punched a time clock, literally; put my time card in slot and hit lever for printing arrival and departure time. Age 17. Prior was newspaper delivery, and assorted neighborhood odd jobs such as lawn care and yard cleaning, and assistant pizza delivery which was paid in pizzas that were undeliverable. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCtransplant 417 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 Well you learn something new everyday. By the metropolitan.Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5401 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 Trees Charlotte has the receipts (so to speak). Treasure Tree Registry: https://treescharlotte.org/treasuretrees-list/ Some of the listed trees have disappeared since their registration. Some surprises: Sequoia Sempervirens, American Elm! Live oak is represented and it is spectacular. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlotteWkndBuzz 2467 Report post Posted October 24, 2020 Random, Sim City, thought. Let’s turn La Belle Helen into the nicest Apple store in the Southeast. Since it has the adjacent coffee shop included, it can be a concept apple store with cocktail/coffee lounge. Can market a new Apple experience for customers and have interactive experiences and special/early releases of new products. Tryon address, bottom of a fantastic tower...I actually think this idea would be a huge attraction tbh (won’t happen but nice to think about). 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) On night 9 of my 10 night road trip to Austin Texas and back with stops in Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Biloxi, Mobile and Atlanta. as I know y'all love tall buildings I have seen a plenty. Along the way outside of the Carolinas I have seen or walked into 5 different states tallest buildings on my epic road trip to Texas and back : that being the tallest in Texas (Chase Tower 75 stories 1002 feet in downtown Houston) tallest building in Louisiana ( the Hancock Whitney Bldg aka Shell Plaza downtown NOLA 51 stories 697 feet); the tallest building in Mississippi went inside here (the Beau Rivage Hotel 32 story 346 feet tall on the Gulf in Biloxi ); the tallest building in Alabama in Mobile (the RSA Battle House 35 story 745 foot tall mixed use tower and tallest building on the Gulf of Mexico outside of Houston and taller than anything on the Florida gulf coast) and drive by the tallest building in Georgia (the 55 story 1023 feet tall Bank of America Tower in Atlanta) Bonus shots of tallest residential building west of the Mississippi River Austin's Independent condo tower and the tallest state capitol in America the Capitol in Baton Rouge. HIGHLY recommend driving tours and this one was 10 days roundtrip and saw lots of friends and lots of sights. 1 2. Chase Tower in Houston tallest 5 sided bldg in the world. 3.4 Hancock Whitney Bank aka Shell Square in New Orleans 5.6. Beau Rivage in Biloxi 7.8. RSA Battle House Tower in Mobile 9.10. Bank of America Tower in the ATL drive bys Bonus shots: Louisiana State Capitol and the Independent condo tower in Austin 690 feet tall and 58 stories (2 shots of this one I really like the jenga style) Edited October 27, 2020 by KJHburg 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5401 Report post Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Go into the Louisiana Capitol building and see the pock marks on the wall where bullets from Huey Long bodyguards hit after Long was shot by Dr. Weiss. Bodyguards(?) Edited October 27, 2020 by tarhoosier 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRNYP2C 614 Report post Posted October 27, 2020 That RSA Battlehouse building in Mobile is really nice - but I have always thought it was WAY out of its league - just based on location. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, JRNYP2C said: That RSA Battlehouse building in Mobile is really nice - but I have always thought it was WAY out of its league - just based on location. I could see it from the bridge on I-65 about 20 miles away. Here is a better photo. the middle photo shows the old Battle House restored as part of the project. Mobile's skyline punches way above its weight reminds me of another city I live in the QC. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 9:59 AM, tarhoosier said: Go into the Louisiana Capitol building and see the pock marks on the wall where bullets from Huey Long bodyguards hit after Long was shot by Dr. Weiss. Bodyguards(?) they were closed for tours this time but my first visit years ago I saw them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 Heading to NYC anytime soon? Plan to quarantine this is their new policy for every state but 3 others. ""Now, travelers must show proof of a negative test taken within three days of arriving in the Empire State, and must also quarantine for three more days — and get a new COVID-19 test on the fourth."" https://nypost.com/2020/10/31/gov-cuomo-says-all-travelers-must-get-tested-for-covid-19/ 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rancenc 2785 Report post Posted November 3, 2020 Best new structures throughout the state from the November edition of Business North Carolina magazine. https://businessnc.com/the-states-best-new-structures/ 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCtransplant 417 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 Anyone have any experience with the UNCC Masters in Urban Design program that they can share? Dabbling with the thought of enrolling part time but don't have any personal references or connections to speak to the quality of the program and potential partnerships/career paths in Charlotte post graduation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelef 333 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 Does anyone feel like that Charlotte drivers have a knack for running into objects on the side of the road? Signs, lights, buildings...I know accidents happen in all cities but I feel like new things will be added near the side of the road and could be destroyed in months. Examples: Plaza bike lane markers many bollards, lights, tree protectors by 30Six NoDa. Rail Trail counter 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lit 319 Report post Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/18/2020 at 6:29 PM, michaelef said: Does anyone feel like that Charlotte drivers have a knack for running into objects on the side of the road? Signs, lights, buildings...I know accidents happen in all cities but I feel like new things will be added near the side of the road and could be destroyed in months. Examples: Plaza bike lane markers many bollards, lights, tree protectors by 30Six NoDa. Rail Trail counter How about the light poles on Independence near Briar Creek? It seems like there’s always one or two of those snapped off. Hell, someone crashed into the front of the old Merchandise Mart (now The Park Expo and Conference Center) not too long ago. I’ve also noticed a lot of cars failing to slow down in time at the Eastway exit lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted November 21, 2020 Y'all thought I was crazy when I said my favorite fast food burger is from In N Out but I guess the people of suburban Denver CO are like me. Check this out at a new location one of the first in Colorado. there is just something magical about the double double animal style. Glad the newness has worn off in Texas but they are still crowded as they are fewer of them there than in SoCal. https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/business/aurora-in-n-out-12-hour-wait/73-8ced142c-6b96-4da3-91af-40de77fc91e6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 Brad Panovich said this is all time favorite map from twitter 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) related to this above, there are MORE hens in one farm in Union County than people in all of Mecklenburg County. Simpson Eggs has 1.375 Million hens laying 1.2 million eggs A DAY. I have driven past it on Hwy 218 and it is quite the operation. Outside of Mecklenburg and maybe Gaston all the surrounding counties have huge farms and farm operations. Simpson's Eggs | Family owned & operated since 1925 Edited November 27, 2020 by KJHburg 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68006 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) If they can blow up this huge high rise complex in 10 seconds in Abu Dhabi we can do the same for a certain 10 story garage on the edge of uptown. started building in 2007. Mina Plaza demolition: Abu Dhabi tears down towers in seconds ahead of port regeneration - The National (thenationalnews.com) Edited November 27, 2020 by KJHburg 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRNYP2C 614 Report post Posted November 28, 2020 Exactly! Out of curiosity, why was this demoed? It looked fairly new. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 8388 Report post Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, JRNYP2C said: Exactly! Out of curiosity, why was this demoed? It looked fairly new. It started construction in 2007 and was never finished. An appalling waste. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
