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Charlottesville Twitter Week in Review

Why do I aggregate my Tweets every week? Simple. I do spend a little bit of time doing these, so I’d like to have my content on my site. Simple. 🙂

  • Prepping to show property, then meet some great clients. And *then* dinner with my wife. #
  • Picking up cakes for small one’s birthday party. Chandler’s bakery *rocks* – seems great bakeries are in short supply. #
  • @jjhutley don’t get stuck! in reply to jjhutley #
  • Interesting post on walkability & grocery http://discoveringurbanism.blogspot.com/2010/02/walkable-grocery-thought-experiment.html cc: @mrlerner #
  • Surviving a Power Outage with Sanity Intact? | Bookmark this, stock up and be prepared https://post.ly/NYCN #
  • Today has been a day where, if complaining would accomplish anything, I’d be doing a lot of it. #
  • Try as I might, I just don’t care about the Olympics. #
  • Thanks for the #ff folks! #
  • Everyone’s ok. Waiting on the police report. I feel bad for the kid. Luckily as a Realtor I have a flexible schedule. 🙂 thanks everyone. #
  • Even better, he’s uninsured. #
  • Just got rear ended #
  • I’m at Nest Real Estate Group (126 Garrett St, Suite E, 2nd Street, Charlottesville). https://4sq.com/6aeWJG #
  • @mortgagereports Of course Roubini gets challenged. He’s been mostly right & that’s a scary proposition. in reply to mortgagereports #
  • @tomperriello Thoughts on this? http://jimduncan.posterous.com/feds-push-for-tracking-cell-phones-politics-a-0 (no longer available) #
  • Feds push for tracking cell phones | Politics and Law – CNET News https://post.ly/NMxU #
  • If you want to “save” the Crozet Library – https://www.realcrozetva.com/2010/02/09/more-on-the-crozet-library/ #
  • I’d like 4 more hours added between 10 and 3 today. #
  • @brownautogal Yep. I won. Matched all three. If I didn’t win, it was extraordinarily deceptive advertising. in reply to brownautogal #
  • @brownautogal I did. I was inquiring about my having won $25k from Brown’s contest. in reply to brownautogal #
  • I know this: when potholes proliferate in the #Cville area this year, we’re going to miss the snow-packed roads #
  • Listing Broker Sued for Second Hand Smoke – Part II https://post.ly/NJex #
  • Real Estate Broker Sued for secondhand smoke – Part I https://post.ly/NJd4 #
  • @tomperriello I’d love your thoughts on this IndyMac “sweatheart deal” by “our” government – http://www.thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/player/tbws/23088/1110749 (no longer available) #
  • RT @mrlerner: Even more animations of streets becoming more walkable: http://www.urban-advantage.com/projects.html (no longer available) I just can’t get (cont) https://tl.gd/89moa #
  • RT @steinarknutsen: Yet again, NBC’s Olympics strategy is a Web loser https://ff.im/-fK0uG (no longer available) [the Olympics just became far less relevant to me] #
  • RT @hanchettjim: New potential budget “catastrophe” threatens Albemarle schools. Parent Council leader speaks out on 19 News Nightcast #
  • @TessOrtega I repeat my call for canceling this week, school during Spring Break and the first 3 weeks of June. in reply to TessOrtega #
  • @TessOrtega I really wish they’d just admit/decide that schools will be closed Friday , too. in reply to TessOrtega #
  • Thank you Josh Davis for closing Albemarle County Schools tomorrow. #
  • RT @mattdollinger: Interesting article from WSJ Dev. Blog – FHA Loan Defaults Surpass 9% – Developments – WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2010/02/09/fha-loan-defaults-surpass-9/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20wsj/developments/feed%20WSJ.com:%20Developments%20Blog&utm_content=Google%20Reader #
  • RT @zappos: “We think of our future as anticipated memories.” -Daniel Kahneman #TED #
  • Please Google, Bring Fiber to Charlottesville | Tell the Albemarle County BoS & City Council https://post.ly/NADC #
  • RT @MaggieMcCoy: Yes please! RT @sajego: Dear Charlottesville municipalities – sign up for Google Broadband! http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi (no longer available) #
  • Finding that w/ each new social network that gains traction, I am more selective in who is my “friend” #
  • @cloudbrain I don’t know; done well I think there’s potential. But it’s easily abused. in reply to cloudbrain #
  • RT @billlublin: RT @gahlord: Still wondering if FourSquare is important for local business? http://img110.yfrog.com/i/e43.jpg/ (no longer available) [good work @e_to_the_m] #
  • It’s a freaking wind-storm in Crozet right now. Very hard to see outside from the blowing snow #
  • Empty gym. Woo-hoo! (@ anytime fitness crozet) https://4sq.com/73kc7k #
  • Seriously, Albemarle County Schools? Do you *really* think we’re going to have school tomorrow? #cville #
  • It’s one thing when I choose to waste my time. It’s an entirely different matter when others make that choice for me. Angry. #
  • Feeling cheated by no snow today. #
  • RT @natfriedman: I wrote a new blog post: http://nat.org/blog/2010/02/physical-therapy/ (no longer available) [Outstanding] #
  • RT @ProfessionalOne: 60 Minutes until #RTB on the Radio Begins:: Please call 347.838.8849 to join the conversation!:: https://budurl.com/e8mu (archived: 2011) #
  • Um … @CBS19Weather Where’s the snow??? #
  • Showing a cold, vacant, sad foreclosed house. #
  • Really, really wish I’d written an article about #RTB radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raisethebar (no longer available) for @agentgenius Will do so next week. #
  • Price for Single Family vs. Condo Properties in VA-Charlottesville MSA https://post.ly/Mx5g #
  • @TeriLussier @agent21 Agreed. But – I’d gladly pay 3x what we’re paying now. #RTB in reply to TeriLussier #
  • @tcar 2pm eastern it is. I may be “leadership” but I’m not Leadership. 🙂 in reply to tcar #
  • There’s More to the Real Estate Market than Headlines https://post.ly/MxLu #
  • Snow! In Crozet at least. #
  • @raelinn_wine main roads in Charlottesville have been fine; unknown what this afternoon is going to bring though. #cville in reply to raelinn_wine #
  • RT @BLarsonMpls: Michael Bloomberg: “In God we trust. Everyone else, bring data.” (via NYTimes) #
  • @ProfessionalOne I’m thinking we should invite NAR Leadership to today’s #RTB discussion http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raisethebar (no longer available) cc: @tcar #
  • I’m proposing the homebuyer tax credit be extended to June; buyers just aren’t looking at houses in this snow. #
  • 4-8” of snow today in Charlottesville? Sweet. #
  • Early morning of final prepping for tomorrow’s #RTB conversation. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/raisethebar (no longer available) #
  • As Seen on Leno – Room to Grow Marijuana https://post.ly/MtAw #
  • RT @mrg7175: Power on! [congrats!] #
  • @amywebb Kid got a text from someone saying Albemarle County schools are canceled. … in reply to amywebb #
  • No drought this year in Charlottesville. #anothergoodthingaboutalltheSnow #
  • RT @JonathanK: Nest Realty Announces the Acquisition of Summit Realty! http://www.nestrealtygroup.com/nest_report/nest-realty-acquires-summit-realty/ (no longer available) #
  • @amywebb Besides, Obama agrees. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33044676/ns/us_news-education/ (no longer available) in reply to amywebb #
  • @amywebb yeah, God forbid we think about education of our kids first. 🙂 I’d like to see year-round schooling. /snark in reply to amywebb #
  • @amywebb I like my idea of closing this week, canceling Spring Break and having school throughout June in reply to amywebb #
  • @TobyBoyce @mortgagereports @PhxREguy No. Leave Goonies alone. in reply to TobyBoyce #
  • Getting ready to announce something that will highlight Nest’s ascension in the Charlottesville Realtor community. #
  • RT @carolineemerson: RT @CBS19: The @Quadruplicity conference has been rescheduled for March 25. [smart] #
  • @CogitoErgoBibo Agreed. I think they should cancel this week, cancel Spring Break & go to the 3rd week of June. in reply to CogitoErgoBibo #
  • @rvabusiness @JimDuncan @sashafarmer @KSiddall I’m thinking #cville in reply to rvabusiness #
  • What are the chances that Albemarle County schools will be open? #
  • @CBS19Weather Woo-hoo! More snow! in reply to CBS19Weather #
  • @CBS19Weather Think we’ll get at least 6 inches? (how ‘bout 12?) in reply to CBS19Weather #
  • Bodo’s has gift cards!? https://post.ly/Mp0O #
  • @okaypaul I’ve written Greenberry’s off because of their poor quality wireless. Otoh, I saw 5 people I knew there in 40 minutes last week in reply to okaypaul #
  • I don’t see this “Energy Star” tax credit gaining widespread acceptance in Virginia https://post.ly/Mmi8 #
  • If I were in the market for a car, I’d still buy a Toyota over GM. On principle alone. #
  • @kvbuckley WP & my blog editor were having a battle. Both lost & so did I. Darn it in reply to kvbuckley #
  • Just lost a post I’ve been slaving over for well over a week. Dammit. #
  • RT @Robert_Bork_Jr: Audi Green Police ad is too close to reality [no, give it 2 years] #
  • RT @mikewhenderson: Usually the govt tries to hide wasteful spending in an obscure earmark. Tonight they wasted (cont) https://tl.gd/7loom #
  • RT @doverbEy: Simple and succinct storytelling from Google. Nice. /via @TinaHui #
  • RT @DRPnet: Roads in and around Charlottesville are better now than they were 4 days after #snOMG 1. Kudos to #VDOT #
  • Showing property in Cville today; there is a remarkable amount of tree damage, trees on power lines, etc. #
  • “There are houses we might have bought if they’d had more than 4 pictures. We just discarded them.” ~ my buyer clients #
  • Showing a house to clients who contracted to purchase it solely from videos I took for them. Listening to good feedback & learning #
  • Roads in Crozet are mostly clear and fine. It’s as if we know that snow is just that- snow. #
  • @ProfessionalOne @AndreaRealtor Further, #RPR #039;s market will lower NAR’s push for increased standards. More members=greater revenue. in reply to ProfessionalOne #
  • Sweet. on #MTP this morning, Paulson just stated “the recession IS over.” Yeah, thanksforthat. Maybe for his protected echelon #
  • RT @AndreaRealtor: @ProfessionalOne Do you think #RPR is ameans for NAR to try and gain relevance to its members? [yep] #
  • Eminently pleased that we have not lost power or cell service. Thank you, #VZW & #comcast #crozet #
  • @Mike – I disagree; many consumers do a pretty good job of sorting out the bums, but a lot of consumers don’t have… https://post.ly/MV78 #
  • @ProfessionalOne Something will come of it when we have infiltrated NAR leadership. & by that time I’m concerned that “we” won’t care in reply to ProfessionalOne #

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