May 11, 2008 at 11:21 pm | TV/Movies
- Posted by Outskirts Guy |
Hot Parvati won Survivor, but that was a minor detail. The big announcement is that the next Survivor this fall will be in full blown HD. Finally. I’ve been griping about this for years. I just don’t see how anyone can watch a show in HD. I think Survivor is the only one I’ve watched in years.
HD or bust. Bust in HD. Yeah…one of those two 
May 11, 2008 at 7:04 pm | Charlottesville, Crime, Politics, Snapshots
- Posted by Outskirts Guy |
Who remembers last spring/summer when people were getting beat up by gangs, and at least one gun got fired in the downtown area every weekend? Those were the days.
One of the lose bullets went through a window next to South Street Brewery, and it still hasn’t been repaired. For quite awhile the hole was covered by a Obama sign. I really don’t know what the symbolism is. The sign came down this weekend. I wonder if that part is symbolic of the end of this democratic draw.

May 11, 2008 at 3:04 pm | Charlottesville, Life, TV/Movies
- Posted by Outskirts Guy |
Seems as if the thief of the $2000 six foot hot dog has been captured. Local news rocks.
Other highlights of the week: Locals need “collective decision” next time bad weather occurs during a concert. From what I heard the panic at the musical marshmallow was severe that evening with people running and screaming everywhere. Or maybe that was just all the kids the drunk smokers had brought to the concert. Hard to say since I was cowering in my basement as the drizzle fell. OK..that is also an exaggeration. I was actually watching a hockey game.
And speaking of storms causing panic, the local stations got so excited since there was something to report about that they canceled all the shows that evening so reporters could show rain falling on cars that were parked in the downtown area. They scrapped Survivor, CSI, yada yada, etc. My favorite report was the one with a reporter up near Monticello saying, “There are no signs of mudslides, but there is a bit of mud sliding across the road.” He was then asked if there was any traffic in the area and he said, “Well, a car just went by and it was going much to fast. Please be sure to tell the viewers to slow down.” I wonder how many viewers were driving at that time. Anyway…speaking of reporters, the poll will be going back up tomorrow (hopefully, so get ready to vote once again for the hottest of NBC29 - other networks will start the following week).
I’d continue this post…but yet another tornado watch has been issued. Another night of heavy rain is here. Good thing I have a national feed for TV so I can watch the Survivor finale.
May 8, 2008 at 7:41 pm | Weather
- Posted by Outskirts Guy |
Tornado warning for C-Ville!!!!

And a lot more is approaching…


May 6, 2008 at 10:35 pm | Charlottesville
- Posted by Outskirts Guy |
I’ve been a bit quiet lately. It is the village. Not much happens. Of course the top news story tonite is titled, “Missing Hot Dog Found Buried in Trailer Park.” A lot of jokes could be made about that…but the spring allergies continue to suck all my energy. A picture is worth a thousand words.

As for the poll about the hottest at NBC29, I’ve had to pull that briefly due to fighting spambots on the site and some security I’ve added. Hopefully will get it back up this weekend. It is certainly a close race for the top spot!
I hope the hot dog doesn’t sneak in and win the contest 