Comments for Byrd Park http://byrdpark.net A community news site covering the Byrd Park and surrounding areas of Richmond, Virginia. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:07:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by Ryan http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4766 Ryan Mon, 21 May 2012 19:07:12 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4766 Agreed Tamisha! It was a wonderful event. Many thanks to Janine for her vision and for getting the whole tour organized and promoted. What a great way to meet and make new friends. I hope that many more neighbors open their yards/gardens for the next one. Cheers! Agreed Tamisha! It was a wonderful event. Many thanks to Janine for her vision and for getting the whole tour organized and promoted. What a great way to meet and make new friends. I hope that many more neighbors open their yards/gardens for the next one. Cheers!

]]> Comment on Save John B. Cary Elementary by just a neighbor http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/21/save-john-b-cary-elementary/comment-page-1/#comment-4765 just a neighbor Mon, 21 May 2012 16:10:34 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=5025#comment-4765 I heard rumor that a few years ago, there was a proposal to turn Cary in to a Montessori charter. I think that would be an EXCELLENT use for this school. Perhaps parents and residence could encourage the school board to explore this option again. I heard rumor that a few years ago, there was a proposal to turn Cary in to a Montessori charter. I think that would be an EXCELLENT use for this school. Perhaps parents and residence could encourage the school board to explore this option again.

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by Tamisha http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4764 Tamisha Mon, 21 May 2012 11:42:42 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4764 HUGE thanks to Janine Lester for her hard work and the amazing success of the garden tour. We had such a great time being on it! It was wonderful to meet so many neighbors and I'm sure it will make our walks around the 'hood even more pleasant! Can't wait for the next one! HUGE thanks to Janine Lester for her hard work and the amazing success of the garden tour. We had such a great time being on it! It was wonderful to meet so many neighbors and I’m sure it will make our walks around the ‘hood even more pleasant! Can’t wait for the next one!

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by jasonguard http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4755 jasonguard Fri, 18 May 2012 01:43:17 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4755 Headline fixed. Thanks Janine. Headline fixed. Thanks Janine.

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by Janine Lester http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4754 Janine Lester Fri, 18 May 2012 00:40:00 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4754 The garden tour is on SUNDAY, May 20th. The garden tour is on SUNDAY, May 20th.

]]> Comment on Gammino’s Meet and Greets by david gammino http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/16/gamminos-meet-and-greets/comment-page-1/#comment-4751 david gammino Wed, 16 May 2012 22:03:57 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4980#comment-4751 Jason, you are correct. Charter schools didiscussions were candid and strong.As I stated in the meeting, I do not believe this is a zero sum analysis. Having charter schools do not adversly affect RPS or vice versa. They are a component of the multiple solutions we should be exploring to boost performance and choices. That is simply my analysis of a situation which requires serious and candid discussions about the realities in our public education system. I am open to dialogue on any ideas in this regard. I am not however, the candidate who is running in order to preserve the status quo. davidgammino.com to see more, or 8045395961 to discuss. Thank you Jason, you are correct. Charter schools didiscussions were candid and strong.As I stated in the meeting, I do not believe this is a zero sum analysis. Having charter schools do not adversly affect RPS or vice versa. They are a component of the multiple solutions we should be exploring to boost performance and choices. That is simply my analysis of a situation which requires serious and candid discussions about the realities in our public education system. I am open to dialogue on any ideas in this regard. I am not however, the candidate who is running in order to preserve the status quo. davidgammino.com to see more, or 8045395961 to discuss. Thank you

]]> Comment on The Block is Hot by Tim V. http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/the-block-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4749 Tim V. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:04 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4940#comment-4749 Jason -- we're going to have a block reunion out here in the country pretty soon. I'll put you on the invite list. Jason — we’re going to have a block reunion out here in the country pretty soon. I’ll put you on the invite list.

]]> Comment on “Pit-mix” Lost & Found in Byrd Park by Tommy http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/pit-mix-found-in-byrd-park/comment-page-1/#comment-4747 Tommy Wed, 16 May 2012 03:40:56 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4972#comment-4747 She's mine, we have her back. The internet is a beautiful thing, thanks so much to everyone who helped out! Won't happen again, carelessness on my part She’s mine, we have her back. The internet is a beautiful thing, thanks so much to everyone who helped out! Won’t happen again, carelessness on my part

]]> Comment on “Pit-mix” Lost & Found in Byrd Park by rdheadedblndrva http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/pit-mix-found-in-byrd-park/comment-page-1/#comment-4746 rdheadedblndrva Wed, 16 May 2012 02:15:08 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4972#comment-4746 RT @ByrdParkdotnet: "Pit-mix" Found in Byrd Park: http://t.co/Njg0J5LC RT @ByrdParkdotnet: “Pit-mix” Found in Byrd Park: http://t.co/Njg0J5LC

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by rdheadedblndrva http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4745 rdheadedblndrva Tue, 15 May 2012 13:51:06 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4745 RT @ByrdParkdotnet: Neighborhood Garden Tour, Saturday: http://t.co/hnESsBZz RT @ByrdParkdotnet: Neighborhood Garden Tour, Saturday: http://t.co/hnESsBZz

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Garden Tour, Sunday by fanofthefan http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/15/neighborhood-garden-tour-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4744 fanofthefan Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:34 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4950#comment-4744 Byrd Park Garden Tour this Sunday http://t.co/xNKFqxLE #rva Byrd Park Garden Tour this Sunday http://t.co/xNKFqxLE #rva

]]> Comment on Clothing Burgled in Maymont by Andrew http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/clothing-burgled-in-maymont/comment-page-1/#comment-4743 Andrew Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:01 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4961#comment-4743 That would make it even more interesting if someone stole Victorian garb. It would definitely make the criminal easier to catch. That would make it even more interesting if someone stole Victorian garb. It would definitely make the criminal easier to catch.

]]> Comment on Clothing Burgled in Maymont by ByrdParkdotnet http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/clothing-burgled-in-maymont/comment-page-1/#comment-4742 ByrdParkdotnet Mon, 14 May 2012 18:49:17 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4961#comment-4742 I should be more specific that Maymont the neighborhood is the focus of the headline, not the estate and park. I should be more specific that Maymont the neighborhood is the focus of the headline, not the estate and park.

]]> Comment on The Block is Hot by ByrdParkdotnet http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/the-block-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4741 ByrdParkdotnet Mon, 14 May 2012 18:48:11 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4940#comment-4741 That Tim V. handed this site over to me and then moved before we ever got to meet. And he lived less than two blocks away! Maybe we need a "community blogger meet and greet" one of these days. That Tim V. handed this site over to me and then moved before we ever got to meet. And he lived less than two blocks away! Maybe we need a “community blogger meet and greet” one of these days.

]]> Comment on The Block is Hot by Tim V. http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/the-block-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4740 Tim V. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:34:36 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4940#comment-4740 Ours and our neighbors' on the 2200 block of Maplewood sold in days. Moving is the worst, but if you have any equity in your house and are ready to trade up, there are some screaming bargains out there right now, along with incredibly low interest rates. Ours and our neighbors’ on the 2200 block of Maplewood sold in days. Moving is the worst, but if you have any equity in your house and are ready to trade up, there are some screaming bargains out there right now, along with incredibly low interest rates.

]]> Comment on Clothing Burgled in Maymont by Carla Murray http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/clothing-burgled-in-maymont/comment-page-1/#comment-4739 Carla Murray Mon, 14 May 2012 16:51:27 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4961#comment-4739 Maymont is at 1700 Hampton Street, not in the 1700 block of Meadow Street. No clothing stolen at the estate. Maymont is at 1700 Hampton Street, not in the 1700 block of Meadow Street. No clothing stolen at the estate.

]]> Comment on Selba’s New Chef by More of the same http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/09/selbas-new-chef/comment-page-1/#comment-4737 More of the same Mon, 14 May 2012 13:03:38 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4919#comment-4737 If the bar and brunch are Selba's main focus, that's right up the Starlite owner's alley. Don't expect better food or creativity. If the bar and brunch are Selba’s main focus, that’s right up the Starlite owner’s alley. Don’t expect better food or creativity.

]]> Comment on The Block is Hot by Matt2RVa http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/14/the-block-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4738 Matt2RVa Mon, 14 May 2012 12:48:05 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4940#comment-4738 @ByrdParkdotnet Nice Boondocks ref. Maymont properties are moving if they have been renovated/flipped. @ByrdParkdotnet Nice Boondocks ref. Maymont properties are moving if they have been renovated/flipped.

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by Lee Shewmake http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4735 Lee Shewmake Sun, 13 May 2012 04:04:57 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4735 I should clarify my last post by adding, the increase to the meals tax was earmarked. I should clarify my last post by adding, the increase to the meals tax was earmarked.

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by Lee Shewmake http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4734 Lee Shewmake Sun, 13 May 2012 04:03:38 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4734 Regarding the meals tax - since the tax was put into place for a specific purpose, which is now complete, there is no lost revenue since that money was tagged for one purpose. We could have a conversation (city wide) about reallocating those funds for another purpose, but to keep it in place to spend at the governments whim violates the original agreement. Just my thoughts, what are yours? Regarding the meals tax – since the tax was put into place for a specific purpose, which is now complete, there is no lost revenue since that money was tagged for one purpose. We could have a conversation (city wide) about reallocating those funds for another purpose, but to keep it in place to spend at the governments whim violates the original agreement. Just my thoughts, what are yours?

]]> Comment on An Extreme Car Break-in by Charlie http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/an-extreme-car-break-in/comment-page-1/#comment-4731 Charlie Fri, 11 May 2012 17:20:11 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4925#comment-4731 I bought a German convertible from a German in 1974. He told me "Never lock the car. Let them open the door and look around. Otherwise they will slice open this $1000 top (1973 dollars)." The advice still applies. I bought a German convertible from a German in 1974. He told me “Never lock the car. Let them open the door and look around. Otherwise they will slice open this $1000 top (1973 dollars).” The advice still applies.

]]> Comment on Selba’s New Chef by Nick http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/09/selbas-new-chef/comment-page-1/#comment-4729 Nick Thu, 10 May 2012 01:31:42 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4919#comment-4729 My wife and I happened to eat there last night and it was delicious. Not huge portions, but great flavors and a good price... Especially before 7pm. Glad to have another restaurant close by. My wife and I happened to eat there last night and it was delicious. Not huge portions, but great flavors and a good price… Especially before 7pm. Glad to have another restaurant close by.

]]> Comment on Alley Clean-Up Saturday by CitizenRVA http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/09/alley-clean-up-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4727 CitizenRVA Wed, 09 May 2012 15:02:44 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4936#comment-4727 RT @ByrdParkdotnet: Alley Clean-Up Saturday: http://t.co/FtDyR2gX RT @ByrdParkdotnet: Alley Clean-Up Saturday: http://t.co/FtDyR2gX

]]> Comment on Grandpa Used to Rock in Byrd Park by MIchael D. http://byrdpark.net/2012/04/25/grandpa-used-to-rock-in-byrd-park/comment-page-1/#comment-4726 MIchael D. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:42 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4879#comment-4726 Concur, Sheilds lake shelter area!! Concur, Sheilds lake shelter area!!

]]> Comment on Selba’s New Chef by MIchael D. http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/09/selbas-new-chef/comment-page-1/#comment-4725 MIchael D. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:08:00 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4919#comment-4725 Leaving that soon after opening, I love press releases like this. I hope the new chef's food quality better matches the high prices. Leaving that soon after opening, I love press releases like this. I hope the new chef’s food quality better matches the high prices.

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by SEW http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4722 SEW Tue, 08 May 2012 16:52:30 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4722 Greg, We don't need to replace the lost tax revenue. If the mayor and council would focus on efficiencies (no more studies for everything on the earth, government involved with things they shouldn't be...baseball fields, Center Stage, etc) then we wouldn't need all that additional revenue. Then again, that would never happen though... Greg,

We don’t need to replace the lost tax revenue. If the mayor and council would focus on efficiencies (no more studies for everything on the earth, government involved with things they shouldn’t be…baseball fields, Center Stage, etc) then we wouldn’t need all that additional revenue.

Then again, that would never happen though…

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by Greg http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 Greg Tue, 08 May 2012 14:56:14 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4721 Reducing meals and property tax sounds great but where do we replace the lost tax revenue? Reducing meals and property tax sounds great but where do we replace the lost tax revenue?

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by Byrd Park interviews 5th District candidate Lee Shewmake ‹ Hills and Heights http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4718 Byrd Park interviews 5th District candidate Lee Shewmake ‹ Hills and Heights Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:55 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4718 [...] I posted an article yesterday about the finances of the 5th District race so it’s nice timing that Jason of Byrd Park is running an interview with Woodland Heights resident and candidate Lee Shewmake. I’m just pulling one question and answer you’ll have to head to Byrd Park read the rest of the interview. [...] [...] I posted an article yesterday about the finances of the 5th District race so it’s nice timing that Jason of Byrd Park is running an interview with Woodland Heights resident and candidate Lee Shewmake. I’m just pulling one question and answer you’ll have to head to Byrd Park read the rest of the interview. [...]

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by rdheadedblndrva http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4717 rdheadedblndrva Mon, 07 May 2012 15:25:05 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4717 RT @ByrdParkdotnet: A spoiler in the 5th district race. Maybe. But Shewmake gives legit Q&A. Still mum from Marty. http://t.co/WZICVkHz RT @ByrdParkdotnet: A spoiler in the 5th district race. Maybe. But Shewmake gives legit Q&A. Still mum from Marty. http://t.co/WZICVkHz

]]> Comment on Candidate Shewmake Answers Your Questions by ByrdParkdotnet http://byrdpark.net/2012/05/07/candidate-shewmake-answers-your-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-4716 ByrdParkdotnet Mon, 07 May 2012 14:13:38 +0000 http://byrdpark.net/?p=4917#comment-4716 A spoiler in the 5th district race. Maybe. But Shewmake gives legit Q&A. Still mum from Marty. http://t.co/WZICVkHz A spoiler in the 5th district race. Maybe. But Shewmake gives legit Q&A. Still mum from Marty. http://t.co/WZICVkHz

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