Many of you complained about our nighttime pictures from the top of the crane because the quality wasn’t so good. Hey, what can you expect with a bunch of hoodlums? We’ve had an official member of the construction site provide us with some of the sweetest pictures from the top of the crane. He said we had a better chance of winning the lottery than getting to the top, but provided these pictures instead.
Also, he reminds you that the crane is very dangerous, so don’t try to climb to the top! The first picture in the slideshow is of 560 ft VA Beach Behemoth which would tower over our little 160 ft baby beast. The rest are from Charlottesville’s Landmark Hotel Construction Site!
A rather sad email fell across our desks this morning. It’s from J.E. “Chip” Harding, the Albemarle County Sherrif. He explains that:
The number of evictions in Albemarle County has risen approximately 40% since 2006. So far this year we have seen approximately 285. With the economy currently on the “down swing” we can only anticipate the numbers to continue to climb. In an effort to bring assistance to families in jeopardy I spent some time researching and meeting with agencies that might be able to provide assistance. They have all agreed that it would be helpful if the Sheriff’s Office provides referral information as early in the eviction process as possible. Starting today a letter from my office will be attached to all civil process affiliated with eviction.
It’s a sad time for people who own houses beyond their means. As Jim Duncan explains in his analysis of the 2nd quarter housing marketing, “I think that the calls for the proverbial “bottom” are premature.” So, if you are in this sinking ship, you can at least get a little help from Albemarle County.
Chip provides a lot of information in the letter:
You can call Love, INC at 977-7777 MACCA- CARES at 295-3171 ext.4 and the Salvation Army at 295-4058. Piedmont Housing Alliance at 817-2436 has counselors specialized to assist you in avoiding foreclosure.
1. The Tavern (on Emmett) been closed since at least Saturday, with a sign on the door about re-training. (Although I haven’t looked today.)
2. The Health Department report. Do you ever look at the Virginia Dept of Health Restaurant Inspections site? Huuge time-waster. Anyway, the most recent report for the Tavern was extremely negative [link].
Thinking of owning a lounge/club? Well look at the beautiful Saxx Jazz & Blues Lounge located in the heart of the prestigious downtown Belmont. The lounge is equipped with bar, performance stage, 6ft tv movie screen with projector, in house hi-tech sound system and more. With standing occupancy of 225 and seating of 165, this establishment is great for suttle sophisticated nightlife. Book your favorite band or schedule private events such as wedding receptions, business meetings, birthday parties etc… You’ll be delighted with one of the most elegant and luxurious atmospheres that Charlottesville has to offer!
Ok, this is funny now. What is the next Charlottesville business for sale on Craigslist?!
The nighttime pictures from the top of the tower crane in C-Ville are a disservice to the community.
The pictures only invite others to try the same thing…[personally identifiable information redacted] I find your posting of the pictures irresponsible.
Will you be as quick to post the pictures of someone who falls to their death trying to copy the stunt ?
We obviously don’t want to make you guys mad, so stuff like this is your call…
Should we have posted pictures from the top of the crane?
Viagra so should have sponsored this “800 foot extension.” CHO will be extended by 800 feet to accommodate larger planes and more commercial traffic. No more driving to Richmond!?
The rumor is the guy who co-owns Michael’s Bistro is holed up in the restaurant and won’t come out. Supposedly, they’ve been closed for days because of whatever he’s doing in there. One person thinks he’s been locked down in the Bistro for a week.
Whole Foods Market plan to move to the corner of Hydraulic Road and Hillsdale Drive has been approved by the Charlottesville Planning Commission. The new store, along with a three story parking garage, will be built next to the K-Mart. There was some debate over traffic congestion and apparently they resolved these issues.
Now, we only have to wait another year to save 10 minutes of driving to get our overpriced non-organic, non-local food!
