tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post671157071617997219..comments2024-03-05T10:58:13.425-05:00Comments on New Around Town: Newcomer questions about CharlotteLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916922360940636719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-64489020569583735002007-07-31T18:11:00.000-05:002007-07-31T18:11:00.000-05:00We have just moved here from Santa Barbara Califor...We have just moved here from Santa Barbara California. We live in Matthews and have been here a month. We are liking Charlotte and all it has to offer. We need a lot of house services, as our house needs a lot of work. We love health food, spirituality and personal growth,<BR/>and red wine of course. We'd love to meet people like us....Tess and Mick<BR/>704-443-6196Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-14582075706112301672007-07-16T14:01:00.000-05:002007-07-16T14:01:00.000-05:00It would be good if people would get over the sill...It would be good if people would get over the silly boundary lines they draw. A little Peace in the Valley would benefit all of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-31761747737469440412007-07-13T13:42:00.000-05:002007-07-13T13:42:00.000-05:00Anon 12:43, don't let the weirdo's discourage you....Anon 12:43, don't let the weirdo's discourage you. Charlotte is a beautiful city and the people really are friendly. Depending on what you're looking for; it is nice place to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-29088854588888002412007-07-13T12:43:00.000-05:002007-07-13T12:43:00.000-05:00Wow....I've been considering moving to Charlotte, ...Wow....I've been considering moving to Charlotte, but now I'm 2nd guessing if that's the sort of welcome that out of staters get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-36833087480356832262007-07-13T07:08:00.000-05:002007-07-13T07:08:00.000-05:00Yea, no kidding 3:36. You are an idiot, 11:40! You...Yea, no kidding 3:36. You are an idiot, 11:40! You make those of us who are truly southern look as ridiculous as yourself. <BR/><BR/>However, she does have a point... what do you mean by "real"? If that attitude is "real", you can have it. I would take hospitality, where it still exists, any day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-65331821868131023142007-07-12T15:36:00.000-05:002007-07-12T15:36:00.000-05:00Wow. Way to represent, guys.Wow. Way to represent, guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-19168791768994819852007-07-12T12:52:00.000-05:002007-07-12T12:52:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-31734814916450411212007-07-12T11:40:00.000-05:002007-07-12T11:40:00.000-05:00oh really anon? Why are you even on a charlotte bl...oh really anon? Why are you even on a charlotte blog? If you have any sense at all, you will get over yourself and leave the south... there is obviously nothing here for you... signed, southern belleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-40392038761840645452007-07-11T06:25:00.000-05:002007-07-11T06:25:00.000-05:00If they have any sense at all they will go somewhe...If they have any sense at all they will go somewhere else or go back to civilization up NORTH. signed YANKEEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-9985808510304543292007-07-11T06:23:00.000-05:002007-07-11T06:23:00.000-05:00look NATIVE CHARLOTTE Maybe you should move out of...look NATIVE CHARLOTTE Maybe you should move out of Charlotte somewhere else; People have been coming here by the boat loads and you dont have enough money to stop that flow. Besides most NY, OHIO and N.J. cant speak hillbilly and thats why they dont stop in the DMV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-45167590367050469632007-07-11T00:07:00.000-05:002007-07-11T00:07:00.000-05:00Did you ever stop and think that maybe half of tho...Did you ever stop and think that maybe half of those license plates are from people VISITING?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-61182034736181995442007-07-11T00:02:00.000-05:002007-07-11T00:02:00.000-05:00Yep, there are plenty of people still in NY, NJ, a...Yep, there are plenty of people still in NY, NJ, and Ohio. Afterall, somebody's gotta by their house (unless they have an apartment)!! Nativecharlotte - you need to get over yourself. There is nothing wrong with living somewhere else and supporting a team you grew up with. Didn't know that was a crime and I don't know what the hell that has to do with the topic of this blog? Just another bitter idiot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-48876155208131558322007-07-10T21:20:00.000-05:002007-07-10T21:20:00.000-05:00How about visiting the DMV? Judging by all the New...How about visiting the DMV? Judging by all the New York, New Jersey and Ohio plates driving around our city, these "newcomers" need to visit the local DMV. If we have to pay, so do they. Hmmm, is there anyone left in NY, NJ or OH...iust curious? PS: Enough with the Yankees and Red Sox stickers/plates....if you covet them so much...go back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-81074263866242693982007-07-10T17:26:00.000-05:002007-07-10T17:26:00.000-05:00Uptown Cabaret is a great place to visit!Uptown Cabaret is a great place to visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-72935302601870516052007-07-10T14:52:00.000-05:002007-07-10T14:52:00.000-05:00^ All that development would make it too expensive...^ All that development would make it too expensive to be authentic. The whole reason the Asian shops are there is because it's cheap land close to immigrant neighborhoods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-88117341975730181222007-07-10T14:00:00.000-05:002007-07-10T14:00:00.000-05:00The Asian stores on North Tryon is a fun place to...The Asian stores on North Tryon is a fun place to visit. It would be nice if the city would renovate the mall and turn it into a "China/Asian Town" with Asian businesses like a bank, salons, restaurants, apartments on top of retail and office space, greenway with water fountains.<BR/>This would be a good cultural attraction for the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-45338766976126373112007-07-10T13:29:00.000-05:002007-07-10T13:29:00.000-05:00Take your kids to see a show at the Milestone, a f...Take your kids to see a show at the Milestone, a famous Charlotte landmark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-41671356678715423582007-07-10T10:56:00.000-05:002007-07-10T10:56:00.000-05:00The botanical gardens at UNCC are fun to explore -...The botanical gardens at UNCC are fun to explore - the greenhouse and the actual gardens. Parking and admission are free. <BR/><BR/>you might also want to swing by the Asian grocery stores on North Tryon - that's always a fun place to take people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-6555927996874538152007-07-10T09:34:00.000-05:002007-07-10T09:34:00.000-05:00Kenny D. might also want to take his kids to Imagi...Kenny D. might also want to take his kids to ImaginOn. The upper floor is surprisingly tween-friendly, and there's usually some kind of play or performance going on in the evening.<BR/><BR/>I like the Historical Society suggestion for souveniers. I'd also chip in the Visit Charlotte! store on College St., which has lots of stuff to choose from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com