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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.8.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:08 GMT--><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="/universal/styles/feed.css"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ashvegas - Comments</title><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/</link><description>Ashvegas: The Blog</description><copyright>ashevilleblog.com</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.8.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Andrew comments on Happy Birthday, Rev. Billy Graham</title><author>Andrew</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:47:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/6/happy-birthday-rev-billy-graham.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6177434</guid><description><![CDATA[Tough cookie.]]></description></item><item><title>bb comments on Ashvegas reader asks: What's the latest with Sweet Rock Candy Mountain?</title><author>bb</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:50:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/6/ashvegas-reader-asks-whats-the-latest-with-sweet-rock-candy.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6176227</guid><description><![CDATA[NIce Kathi! You should post that on the WLOS Alumni Facebook page.]]></description></item><item><title>Been There comments on Waldenbooks to close store at Biltmore Square Mall</title><author>Been There</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:54:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/waldenbooks-to-close-store-at-biltmore-square-mall.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6174502</guid><description><![CDATA[I wrote The Citizen-Times this, and I will repeat it.<br/><br/>Doze the mall, put up a Civic Center on the ashes of Biltmore Square Mall.<br/><br/>Interstate access, plenty of support services.<br/><br/>Pull from Hendersonville, Brevard, Saluda and Asheville.  Maybe even Greenville.<br/><br/>But that makes too much sense.]]></description></item><item><title>L'ilFish comments on Letter to Mission Hospitals trauma team from Dr. Errington Thompson: Mistakes were made in communication, but we're committed to moving forward</title><author>L'ilFish</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:59:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/10/26/letter-to-mission-hospitals-trauma-team-from-dr-errington-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6174371</guid><description><![CDATA[It is sad that Mission's history will now be divisive with the before Damore and after Damore......<br/><br/>I am curious as to why the ONLY SERVICE LINE mentioned is Trauma. There are many other clinical areas that excel in what they do and in their service to the community. Are the others content with status quo??? <br/><br/>There are also other clinical caregivers involved in the care of the Trauma pt-give some credit to ER, PACU and also the support areas of Radiology and all the employees who care for these pts!! THEY ARE NOT CARED FOR IN A VACUM.]]></description></item><item><title>restless comments on Merrimon Avenue happenings: Work on the former location of The Hop has started; and sign says Sisters McMullin moving to old Domino's building</title><author>restless</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:29:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/merrimon-avenue-happenings-work-on-the-former-location-of-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6154191</guid><description><![CDATA[I heard backyard burgers on Merrimon closed.]]></description></item><item><title>restless comments on Merrimon Avenue happenings: Work on the former location of The Hop has started; and sign says Sisters McMullin moving to old Domino's building</title><author>restless</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:09:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/merrimon-avenue-happenings-work-on-the-former-location-of-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6153912</guid><description><![CDATA[Oh NO, now i can easily walk to Sisters. Could be trouble. Artisan Deli and Catering is moving from its location on Merrimon to where Paris Bakery used to be in the strip mall next to the North Asheville Library. They'll be expanding their menu to include breakfast and dinner. They have a great lunch. Looking forwad to trying more offerings from them.]]></description></item><item><title>No One In Particular comments on Waldenbooks to close store at Biltmore Square Mall</title><author>No One In Particular</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:07:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/waldenbooks-to-close-store-at-biltmore-square-mall.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6153325</guid><description><![CDATA[I remember going to this mall when it first opened and I remember it being pretty busy sometimes, especially right around Christmas time. I don't think it ever had all of the store spaces filled though. Seems like  there were always a couple down on the end near where Belk's is now that no one ever rented. <br/><br/>I can't understand why it never took off. It had a lot of the same stores that the Asheville mall had, but was much easier to get to for a lot of people in the area. For one thing, you didn't have to navigate the mess that is Tunnel Road. <br/><br/>It's only a matter of time now, I guess. Everything is deserting the mall, and there's not really anything left after Waldenbook's leaves besides a Radio Shack, Hallmark, and Belk's. How long will it be before they close up shop too?]]></description></item><item><title>NC Business Researcher comments on Ashvegas reader asks: What's the latest with Sweet Rock Candy Mountain?</title><author>NC Business Researcher</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/6/ashvegas-reader-asks-whats-the-latest-with-sweet-rock-candy.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6153175</guid><description><![CDATA[We found a permit for the property which was filed on 10/30/09 which indicates that the restaurant owners are beginning work to upfit 7,920 s.f. of space in the College St building for temporary use as a meeting facility, and that they intend to renovate the facility for restaurant use at a later date.  Functionally, it would appear that the restaurant is on hold but that they wish to still make use of the facility.]]></description></item><item><title>bill comments on Waldenbooks to close store at Biltmore Square Mall</title><author>bill</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:33:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/waldenbooks-to-close-store-at-biltmore-square-mall.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6152807</guid><description><![CDATA[there is a bookstore in that hole? wow. never knew that]]></description></item><item><title>Selection comments on Waldenbooks to close store at Biltmore Square Mall</title><author>Selection</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/waldenbooks-to-close-store-at-biltmore-square-mall.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6152257</guid><description><![CDATA[Has nothing to do with mall. Waldenbooks is a microscopic store with minimal inventory. Can't compete with B&amp;N and BAM. Surprised they lasted as long as they did. Not competitive. Easier to close than fix.]]></description></item><item><title>Ash comments on Merrimon Avenue happenings: Work on the former location of The Hop has started; and sign says Sisters McMullin moving to old Domino's building</title><author>Ash</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:12:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/merrimon-avenue-happenings-work-on-the-former-location-of-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6150347</guid><description><![CDATA[Jared and Chuck, thanks for the info!<br/><br/>Kat, thanks for your confirmation on Sisters McMullin!]]></description></item><item><title>Don Talley comments on Asheville Vaudeville offers cool performances at the BeBe Theatre for a great cause</title><author>Don Talley</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/4/asheville-vaudeville-offers-cool-performances-at-the-bebe-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6150303</guid><description><![CDATA[Asheville Vaudeville premiered to a sold-out house at BeBe Theatre on Thursday Nov 5th. <br/><br/>View event photos from Wendy Lou at<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38586767@N04/sets/72157622743966592/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/38586767@N04/sets/72157622743966592/</a><br/><br/><br/> The audience was treated to 14 wide-ranging performances including comedy sketches, juggling, music, dance, and magic.  The diverse performances were tied together by the masterful MC work of Brian Sneedon (aka Baron Von Sneedon).  <br/>Highlights included the always entertaining songs of Cookie Larue and Vendetta Creme; the intense Butoh performance of Julie Becton Gillum, the classic street magic of Tom the Magician, the violin and accordion of Lynday Pruett and Bretian, the hoop dance of Britta Filter combining both acrobatic and ballet influences, the comedic genius of Jim Julien, and juggling from 40 Fingers and a Missing Tooth.....and of course Sophie the Wonder Dog.<br/><br/>An all-new Asheville Vaudeville show returns on Dec 3rd at the BeBe Theatre.]]></description></item><item><title>Chuck comments on Merrimon Avenue happenings: Work on the former location of The Hop has started; and sign says Sisters McMullin moving to old Domino's building</title><author>Chuck</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/merrimon-avenue-happenings-work-on-the-former-location-of-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6150183</guid><description><![CDATA[Bruce's Pipe Shop is moving in January from its current Merrimon Avenue location just down the street a way to the old Hop ice cream parlor on Merrimon.]]></description></item><item><title>Just saying comments on Waldenbooks to close store at Biltmore Square Mall</title><author>Just saying</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:12:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/waldenbooks-to-close-store-at-biltmore-square-mall.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6150134</guid><description><![CDATA[What is the deal with the doomed mall. It has a great location but the slum lords that own it don't see the big picture. Upscale Upscale Upscale. Yeah Yeah I know you locals can't relate and hate growth and prosperity but if we get an upscale mall it will provide jobs to all you folk that live locally. <br/><br/>Biltmore Park Town Square has slapped everyone in the face by being choosy about picking tenants and it will pay off and already is. <br/><br/>Biltmore Square Mall has such potential and it's a shame it allows some of the tenants is does.]]></description></item><item><title>Kat comments on Merrimon Avenue happenings: Work on the former location of The Hop has started; and sign says Sisters McMullin moving to old Domino's building</title><author>Kat</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:27:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/5/merrimon-avenue-happenings-work-on-the-former-location-of-th.html#comments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18051:122862:comment/6147900</guid><description><![CDATA[I work in the new 3-story complex in 'Reynolds Village' so I have picked up bits of information about the move.  The strip mall on Reynolds Mountain (where Food Lion used to be) has allegedly been sold by the Reynolds Mountain developers to someone yet disclosed.  Most of the businesses left in the building are moving next door to the new 3-story business complex in January 2010.  Sisters McMullen has chosen to move locations altogether.  On a recent mid afternoon chocolate pumpkin muffin run, an employee confirmed they were moving into the old dominoes across from Walgreens.]]></description></item></channel></rss>