25 things that Charlottesville locals know (archived: 2011).
Some are “inside baseball” stuff others are not, all are decidedly Charlottesville*. As a matter of fact, I had lunch on the Corner last week. (#10) If you’re in town, pick it up for their “Summer in Charlottesville” insert; I think it’s quite excellent. If you’re not, let me know and I’ll scrounge up a copy for you.
Stories like this serve as nifty reminders as to why I love living in Charlottesville*.
I think this story’s in the C-Ville (archived: 2011). C-Ville or the Hook. One or the other. 🙂 (#15)
While you’re there, feel free to vote for yours truly as “best real estate agent” in Charlottesville (archived: 2010).
** why the asterisks? Because when folks refer to “Charlottesville” they typically are referring to “the Charlottesville area” – meaning Charlottesville and Albemarle, and often Nelson, sometimes Greene, frequently Fluvanna and sometimes Louisa. I guess that’s a “local thing to know” too.
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