Cosette is missing
She’s been on the loose since last night. She is wearing a collar w/tags. Please contact Belle at 399-2058 if you see her.
Archive for Jennifer C.
Tigger is on the loose
Tigger is a black/tan/white teacup Yorkie who’s gone missing from his yard, in the area of Forest Hill Ave and Pineway. He weighs about five pounds and likes to visit. If you know where he is, please contact Michelle at 231-0052.
Belle Isle/Chalkgate follow-up
Also, the Manchester/Gen Dist Court case # is GC10003568-00. Stacy gave her the first ticket, too. It chaps me no end that she lied about this on-camera. Statement of being chapped is by Jennifer C. the creator of this post. Richard H. is not chapped at this time.
Found Missing Bon Air Man
Hooray for happy endings! He’s on the way home. From a FB note: My father, who has Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s has gone missing. He took the car and it is a very dangerous situation. Please look out for him/his car and please post this on your FB page to notify other RVA people. He is driving a [...]
Job is missing his people
Did you misplace a friend at SOTJ this morning? He’s looking for you. Contact info on the Market Umbrella FB page.
More Dirty Deeds in Forest Hill Terrace
The Times-Dispatch is reporting that someone was relieved of a vehicle at gunpoint this morning at 41st and Dunston. Please be vigilant! RPD can’t stop the bad guys without our help. 911 for immediate stuff, 646-5100 to report concerns.
Irene: She lingers.
ed. note: This is a Jennifer post, not a Richard post. He is much cheerier than I am, possibly due to a lack of sticks. As previously discussed here, DPW’s response to the piles of junk left over from the storm that came through on August 27 (114 days ago) has been lackluster, disorganized, wasteful, [...]
Irene Debris Pickup/”The List”
This morning, three or four city workers pulled up in a crew cab with a trailer half-full of brush to pick up my next-door neighbor’s pile of storm debris. I moved my car so they could park the trailer, and asked if they’d be taking mine, too. “I’m sorry, but you’re not on the list. [...]
cooties
If you have any inclination towards dumpster-diving or alley-picking, don’t do it behind 1207/1209 W. 47th St, aka Parkwood Apartments. There has been recent discussion regarding bedbugs.
Taking the Stuffed Bird as Prey to an extreme
A few days ago, this appeared on my back deck. I’d never seen it before, and as my deck is enclosed by a privacy fence, I had no idea how it had gotten there. Tonight, the neighbors we were pet-sitting for returned home. I took their key up, and as I was talking to the [...]
Reedy Creek Watershed Shuffle
On Sunday, October 24, the Reedy Creek Coalition offered a tour of the Reedy Creek watershed to the public. [slideshow id=71] link to flickr set (with comments) here
More vehicular mayhem at Jahnke & Forest Hill
There was yet another accident at this intersection last night. Be careful, people.
Our Hero Helps the Environment
Since Richard probably won’t toot his own horn, I’ll do it for him. Check out today’s Times-Dispatch Metro section for a nice article on keeping the Reedy Creek watershed healthy.
Lost
Spotting during a walk around the lake, just uphill from the picnic table shelter.
Forest Hill Park Eggstravaganza photos
[slideshow id=48] Hundreds of children and their families turned out today for the Forest Hill Park Eggstravaganza. While the weather was a little on the chilly side, most folks seemed to have a great time – there were funnel cakes, painted faces, weird balloon hats, and balloon-sword fights in every direction. There were also a [...]
Dry spell+heavy rain=trees down.
There were several downed trees in the city last night, including one in the alley behind the 5200 block of Devonshire Rd. The horizontal tree, which is now blocking the alley, took out power lines to one house and damaged a garage. Virginia Power has been called to the site to check on the wires. [...]
Forest Hill Historic Designation Letter
Map of Forest Hill Neighborhood
Deer Crossing
Drivers on Forest Hill Avenue experienced a backup today just after noon, when a deer leapt into a car crossing over Reedy Creek. The driver was (presumably) shaken but unhurt, and her vehicle badly damaged. The deer was put down by police. Some lanes were shut down while the deer was being removed and the [...]
Jewell charged with DUI
According to the Times-Dispatch story: Richmond Councilman E. Martin Jewell, 5th District was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol early today, Richmond police have confirmed. Further details were not available this morning, but Richmond police said that Jewell was held overnight.
Meet Your Firefighters
This Saturday, October 10th you can meet the firefighters at Station #17. They will be having an open house from 12:00-4:00 PM at 2901 Bainbridge Street. Click on the image to read the details and don’t worry – there will be a moonbounce! [singlepic id=432 w=320 h=240 float=]
Road work in the ‘hood
A flyer was left at homes in Forest Hill Terrace today to notify residents of upcoming slurry application to some of the streets. Both 45th and 46th Streets are patched, so the slurry is a-comin’.DPW flyer 10.02.09
Update: New Restaurant to fill old Seven Hills Market space
Richmond magazine reports that Brian Munford, owner and chef of Patina Grill in western Henrico County, is working toward opening a new restaurant in South Richmond with a partner, former Bottega chef Travis Milton. If things go as planned, the Parkside Cafe will be open in November at the corner of Forest Hill and Semmes [...]
local ABC license application
This week’s Style Weekly published a legal notice announcing the application by the Red Room Lounge, 404 Westover Hills Blvd, for an ABC license (on premises). The interesting part is the owner’s name: Oliver C. Lawrence. Is this that Oliver Lawrence? Details on the ABC application can be found here. The property is registered to [...]
Sirens at noon
The 2009 Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service begins at noon today. Area departments are observing the occasion with flags at half-staff, a moment of silence, and many will be sounding their sirens to mark the beginning of the service. If you hear the wail of a Federal Q while you’re walking home from yard-sale-ing, please [...]