Regarding the CHPN and the current debate, I don’t think I fall in the same tax bracket as most of the participants, actually I’m pretty sure I don’t, but nevertheless I agree with your point about NIMBYism. I think it’s right on. It seems to be a case of “we got ours, now go get yours, somewhere else.”

I may be the last one left alive who still believes in an urban ballpark. I just can’t resist the idea of 500,000 suburbanites spending their money and time downtown. I also want to walk downhill to see a ballgame, wander Shockoe bottom after the game with the crowds and take a bus back home.

Wait a second. Am I off topic?

Ah yes, NIMBYism. Church Hillians were among the most vociferous oponents for what seemed like purely selfish reasons. My thinking has always been that if you want a quiet slice of the American pie you move to Chesterfield or Henrico, not Church Hill.

From Bill, by Laura, about Bill, Joey, Mr. Lafoon and Ms. Fruend, none of whom seem to have any balls. Hmmm? At least two of them have a good excuse.

In Oregon Hill a lot of people complain about the details of the Overlook condos. While I understand those complaints, I find myself reminding people that the Overlook condos are a godsend compared to what we were facing before- a gated high rise.

I support citizens not settling and demanding the best for their neighborhoods, but I also want them to recognize that things could always be worst.

Yes, bill apparently you read without understanding quite often as indicated by your muddled, negative sarcastic and misinformed opinions & posts on this site.

You obviously have no idea how papers are introduced as indicated by your ill-advised post on #33.

bill lafoon & Joey (if that’s your real name):

When was the last time you were at a public hearing and took a stand for anything positive for our community? When was the last time you volunteered for something that effected change for the better in our community? When have either of you had the integrity to identify yourselves when you attack me?

It doesn’t take balls to post on here and sit around in your shit-stained underwear attacking and takiing smarmy, clever little jabs at folks.

It takes balls to actually take a stand and then get off you ass and go out into the community and do something about it.

I don’t know who “joey” is. I have never seen or heard you at any public meetings or associations or social gatherings.

Although I know who you are Mr. Lafoon, your reputation preceeds you.

bill:

You may be right, Ms. Freund might get her way in the end because of very poor planning that happened many years ago.

You can can pontificate from your throne and tell us that you told us so. Won’t that make you feel like the big dude!

You’re always bitching about how people don’t have a life on this site, but you post more than anyone I’ve ever seen – even me. And your comments are vapid at best.

I know that you won’t have the time to show up for any public hearings or association meetings because your time is so valuable and your work schedule so full as you have so often told us. What a joke!

Your just a sad old fart Mr. Lafoon.

And Joey, hope to meet you at the next meeting you attend, if you have the integrity and balls to approach me and identify yourself.