Open Thread Wednesday

By on July 5, 2023 8:50 pm in open thread

My profuse apologies for posting this late. My schedule has been a bit crazy lately. Anyway, what’s on your mind? Comment away!

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  • Andrew Porter

    I was worried earlier today that maybe the BHB as we knew it was imploding, but better late than never, Claude!

    Pretty sure behind those flowers is the goldfish pond that was hidden all these years, until the fence was removed.

    Anyway, here’s 2 Poplar Street, at the SE corner of Columbia Heights. Everything on the left side of Columbia Heights has been replaced by the BQE and the dog park:
    https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/70d7deb47bf818417273a1055f46e7aa696921e9bb429cad98efc90d276bbc7c.png

  • skb

    Thank you for keeping on keeping on, Claude.

  • http://selfabsorbedboomer.blogspot.com/ Claude Scales

    You’re welcome. I’ll try to stay on schedule.

  • Jorale-man

    Anyone want to claim the yacht with the built-in helicopter parked in the BBP marina?

  • Your Local Tesla Dealer

    The owner is Larry Van Tuyl, former owner of the the fifth-largest car dealership group in the U.S. before it was sold to Berkshire Hathaway nine years ago.

    https://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht/vanish/

    This should be a reminder to everyone that car dealership owners are an abnormally rich and powerful group in this country.

    https://www.chron.com/business/texanomics/article/Auto-dealerships-are-the-most-powerful-middlemen-11188891.php

    https://caredge.com/guides/how-did-car-dealerships-become-so-powerful

  • Andrew Porter

    Unless you deal in one of the brands that died. Not too many Tucker, AMC, etc., dealers around now.

  • Effective Presenter

    We remember the AMC Pacer, and the Gremlin LONG before the SUVs.

    Today the Cadillac Escalade a VERY comfortable ride.

  • Effective Presenter

    Mr. Scales,

    We forgive your tardiness; we are glad you are doing well.

    TGIF!

    Kevin

  • Red Leader

    Looks like Chama Mama is getting closer to opening. The dining area and bar are set up and if I’m correct, I thought I saw staff in there yesterday. So exciting for the neighborhood!

  • http://selfabsorbedboomer.blogspot.com/ Claude Scales

    Thanks, Kevin!

  • Heightsman

    Where’s Mike, the ice cream guy?

  • MaggieO

    Am I going nuts or is the photo actually upside down?