Comments for the state http://vastate.wordpress.com --of politik, noise, consumables, etc., in and around the old dominion's shenandoah valley-- Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:39:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on - of donut sorries. by Josh http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/of-donut-sorries/#comment-812 Josh Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:39:49 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3092#comment-812 Oh I didn't mean to insinuate that. I just thought since you had mentioned some Seattle Doughnuts... I had some voodoo over the summer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbaugher/3580825714/ Wishful thinking. :) Oh I didn’t mean to insinuate that. I just thought since you had mentioned some Seattle Doughnuts…

I had some voodoo over the summer:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbaugher/3580825714/

Wishful thinking. :)

]]> Comment on - of drinking in the fall. by David T http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/of-drinking-in-the-fall/#comment-811 David T Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:57:27 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3099#comment-811 attaboy... I would have to second, third and fourth his view on cider. there is nothing quite like a true hard cider and other fall fair. try it with crepes!!! attaboy… I would have to second, third and fourth his view on cider. there is nothing quite like a true hard cider and other fall fair. try it with crepes!!!

]]> Comment on - of donuts. by Josh http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/of-donuts/#comment-810 Josh Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:53:59 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3078#comment-810 What, no mention of Voodoo Doughnut? :) I'm a big fan of Spudnuts in Cville. And maple doughnuts at the Highland County Maple Festival! I bet a Krispy Kreme would do well in Hburg. Do you guys remember the stand-alone Dunkin Dounuts that used to be in Harrisonburg? I think it went away in the 80s. (There was also a doughnut shop in the Clover Leaf shopping center just a few years ago.) P.S. I wonder why no restaurants in Hburg have a grillswith on their menu? What, no mention of Voodoo Doughnut? :) I’m a big fan of Spudnuts in Cville. And maple doughnuts at the Highland County Maple Festival!

I bet a Krispy Kreme would do well in Hburg. Do you guys remember the stand-alone Dunkin Dounuts that used to be in Harrisonburg? I think it went away in the 80s. (There was also a doughnut shop in the Clover Leaf shopping center just a few years ago.)

P.S. I wonder why no restaurants in Hburg have a grillswith on their menu?

]]> Comment on - of donuts. by Emmy http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/of-donuts/#comment-808 Emmy Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:52:01 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3078#comment-808 I LOVE donuts and you're right, there's no good place to get one in Harrisonburg. I remember a former co-worker stating that Shank's wasn't a real bakery because they don't have them. Mr. J's makes a pretty good one, but just one flavor. I do know of a restaurant that is considering trying the burger on a donut. I LOVE donuts and you’re right, there’s no good place to get one in Harrisonburg. I remember a former co-worker stating that Shank’s wasn’t a real bakery because they don’t have them. Mr. J’s makes a pretty good one, but just one flavor.

I do know of a restaurant that is considering trying the burger on a donut.

]]> Comment on - of doughnuts. (or lack there of) by – of donuts. « the state http://vastate.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/of-doughnuts-or-lack-there-of/#comment-807 – of donuts. « the state Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:23:08 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=258#comment-807 [...] written about this passion before on the state. i’ve griped about how, around here, gas station donuts are as good as it [...] [...] written about this passion before on the state. i’ve griped about how, around here, gas station donuts are as good as it [...]

]]> Comment on - of halloween bah humbugs. by – of trick or treat. « the state http://vastate.wordpress.com/2008/10/31/of-halloween-bah-humbugs/#comment-806 – of trick or treat. « the state Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:47 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-806 [...] ours.  you might remember our controversial post from last [...] [...] ours.  you might remember our controversial post from last [...]

]]> Comment on -of cleo; (no) crosswalks by -of bikers! « the state http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/of-cleo-no-crosswalks/#comment-800 -of bikers! « the state Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:20:25 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3034#comment-800 [...] the new stoplight by cleo’s old intersection shows that, either harrisonburg has plenty of money in the budget to update our system to suit our [...] [...] the new stoplight by cleo’s old intersection shows that, either harrisonburg has plenty of money in the budget to update our system to suit our [...]

]]> Comment on -of city plans for people-moving by Andrew http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/of-city-plans-for-people-moving/#comment-796 Andrew Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:48:36 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3042#comment-796 I know I've heard that the justification for the short Chicago-Dogwood section is that is completes a long north-south bike route (with signs!) from Park View all the way down to the Wal-Mart on the south side of town. Which is well and good, on paper. I think the city would better serve commuting cyclists, though, by realizing that bikers, like cars, want to take the most direct routes to places. That means access/safety upgrades on all the major roads through town - 11, 42, Port Republic, Chicago, etc. Looks like some of this is in the works. And I did notice that the skewed RR crossings on S. Main now have little bump-out features to allow bikes to cross the tracks at a safer angle, so things are improving. I suppose it would be more sensible and civic of me to direct these comments to the city, rather than The State. J/J - you should forward this comment thread to the folks in Public Works. I know I’ve heard that the justification for the short Chicago-Dogwood section is that is completes a long north-south bike route (with signs!) from Park View all the way down to the Wal-Mart on the south side of town. Which is well and good, on paper.

I think the city would better serve commuting cyclists, though, by realizing that bikers, like cars, want to take the most direct routes to places. That means access/safety upgrades on all the major roads through town – 11, 42, Port Republic, Chicago, etc. Looks like some of this is in the works. And I did notice that the skewed RR crossings on S. Main now have little bump-out features to allow bikes to cross the tracks at a safer angle, so things are improving.

I suppose it would be more sensible and civic of me to direct these comments to the city, rather than The State. J/J – you should forward this comment thread to the folks in Public Works.

]]> Comment on -of city plans for people-moving by vastate http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/of-city-plans-for-people-moving/#comment-795 vastate Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:01:32 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3042#comment-795 yes, chicago ave sidewalk is on the plans, but at number 9 on the pedestrian priorities list. your point can't be reiterated enough--these development bucks need to target practical use & safety needs first; they need to contribute toward building the livable city we want & need. recreation is important (& inspiring!), but it can't hold the top of the priorities list when the streets aren't safe or usable for everyone. hopefully we'll hear some other clarifications and comments on this soon via the state. yes, chicago ave sidewalk is on the plans, but at number 9 on the pedestrian priorities list.

your point can’t be reiterated enough–these development bucks need to target practical use & safety needs first; they need to contribute toward building the livable city we want & need. recreation is important (& inspiring!), but it can’t hold the top of the priorities list when the streets aren’t safe or usable for everyone.

hopefully we’ll hear some other clarifications and comments on this soon via the state.

]]> Comment on -of city plans for people-moving by Jon http://vastate.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/of-city-plans-for-people-moving/#comment-794 Jon Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:45:08 +0000 http://vastate.wordpress.com/?p=3042#comment-794 If I am reading the Pedestrian Map correctly it appears like Harrisonburg may finally put a sidewalk on Chicago Ave. This would finally connect Mt Clinton PK to Red Front, Morrison Park, and the general downtown. A connection that is long overdue in my opinion. It also looks like they may finally connect the gap from 2nd to 5th on N High St. And my personal favorite it appears as though someone may be able to walk down 3rd St and reach Red Front! If they do all of this I will not complain about sidewalks in Harrisonburg anymore. Although, to be fair I may be biased considering where I live. I do agree with you bike path comments. It appears as though the bike paths are largely designed for recreational use rather than commuter use. Which is nice for the significant number of recreational riders in town but it is not reassuring for those of us who have been cursed at, swerved into, or run of the road by motorist while we were commuting to work. If I am reading the Pedestrian Map correctly it appears like Harrisonburg may finally put a sidewalk on Chicago Ave. This would finally connect Mt Clinton PK to Red Front, Morrison Park, and the general downtown. A connection that is long overdue in my opinion. It also looks like they may finally connect the gap from 2nd to 5th on N High St. And my personal favorite it appears as though someone may be able to walk down 3rd St and reach Red Front! If they do all of this I will not complain about sidewalks in Harrisonburg anymore. Although, to be fair I may be biased considering where I live.

I do agree with you bike path comments. It appears as though the bike paths are largely designed for recreational use rather than commuter use. Which is nice for the significant number of recreational riders in town but it is not reassuring for those of us who have been cursed at, swerved into, or run of the road by motorist while we were commuting to work.

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