Flashbacks:
The RNGC Caddyshackpocalypse
Bollards!
Confidential Instagram Machine operator "Seebarks" tweeted this shocking cellular phone photo from Reston's Gritty Urban Core this weekend. Apparently our simulacrum of a downtown felt like it needed a little something extra to contribute to its much-vaunted big-city authenticity, and lacking a convenient nearby body of water to set on fire, went for the next best thing. Excelsior!
Well, obviously this is what happens when 4,000,000 obsolete iPhone 4s are dumped at one time at Reston Town Center in favor of the iPhone 5. If enough old iPhone 4s are thrown into the trash, then the result is a Chernobyl-style celluar meltdown.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the other explanation is that one of the garments at Victoria's Secret went nuclear after Cathy Hudgin's tried it on. I understand she was looking for something sexy to wear to this past Saturday's kisse face session with Operation Rescue Reston Aborted Golf Course.
http://reston.patch.com/articles/rallying-for-reston-s-open-space
Offering support for the cause was Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. While Hudgins is often criticized by citizens for being an advocate for development, she assured the crowd she is for preserving Reston National as open space.
"I don't want to minimize that this could be a challenge," she said of fighting the threat from developers. "But [Fairfax County] Zoning has opined correctly, It supports Reston. I respect the process. I see the outcome of this being preservation of the golf course and open space."
'I respect the process'???!!!
Wow. No wonder the party dress she tried on at Victoria's Secret started burning. With lies like that Cathy could light up 20 or 30 coal fire power plants.
She respects her voters --- many of whom live well on your tax-paying back. If she can stuff the golf course full of ugly Brutalist boxy condos not wanted or welcomed elsewhere, she will get at least 20 percent of them set aside for the 47 percent. Not so brilliant, but she apparently thinks its hot.
DeleteIt's a tired old Chicago-school corruption scheme, but now that her savior is sitting 18 miles east as POTUS, she's sort of figured it out...therefore, down with the greens and trees and in with the 47 percent.
Maybe it's just the sailor in me, but it makes me nervous to see the fireman standing inside the loop of the fire hose.
ReplyDeleteIt's not like a hawser. That hose is under pressure and not likely to cinch.
DeleteI do agree, though, that there are better places to stand.
My question is, do they really need breather gear? I know the Counter smells horrible and offends my senses and sensibilites with its very existence, but is it really that bad?
Restonian, can't you limit the Mean Daddy responses? He hangs on to your every post, and is just not funny, in fact he's very lame, and is really starting to detarct from your site IMHO.
ReplyDeleteMean Daddy, start your own blog, and stop high jacking Restonian's fine work!
But Hudgins didn't go so far as to say that she would vote no on the development proposal, did she? No, she didn't. She is "respecting the process."
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anon 5:16. This guy is driving people away from this site.
ReplyDeleteMean Daddy, it's time to go it alone, stop highjacking Restonian. If you really think you are funny and witty, you will have no problem with a blog of your own....not!
He is not driving me or you away.
Delete"He hangs on to your every post, and is just not funny, in fact he's very lame, and is really starting to detarct from your site IMHO."
ReplyDeleteMaybe YOU'RE hanging on to my every word. By the way, I don't comment on every post. For example, I don't comment on any post that involves Reston-based butterfly stories, Reston-based dog owner stories, unless it's a story about dog owners nearly drowming in Lake Thoreau while attempting to bury their dead dog at sea, or Reston-based stories about traffic lights that don't work.
"I agree with Anon 5:16. This guy is driving people away from this site."
Uh...apparently I'm driving everyone away, except for the two anonymous posters complaining about me (including you) that are driven here to comment on...what...me? But, I have to admit, you nailed me. It's been my intent to drive Restonian commenters away from Restonian and toward the Reston Bible Church blog. Yes, Operation Reston Reston's Aborted Golf Course could learn a thing or two about how to organize an event that attracts more that just HOA members with deep pockets. How about a Golf Course Trunk or Treat even?!
http://blog.restonbible.org/
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Trunk or Treat
On Wednesday, October 31, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., our parking lot and sanctuary will be chock full of games, snacks, crafts and delightfully decorated cars or “indoor parking spots” with lots of goodies ready to hand out to the children. Kids and parents are invited to make their way around our Trunk-or-Treat zone to enjoy free food, treats, games, and fun! Last year, this event drew over 3,000 participants!
Restonian thinks anonymity is a virtue and thus tolerates the likes of Mean Daddy. If this were my filthy web-log posters would have to register so they can't hide.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow I really came here to post that photo of the firefighters is actually pretty damn good! Nicely composed and the instagramization in this case works. Kudos to the photog!
Instagram: Making sanitized faux-urban environments gritty since 2009.
DeleteOne reason I am here is Mean Daddy D!
ReplyDeleteI love sarcasm and cynicism blended with literate humor and a hint of nastiness.
Go away you "anonymous" trolls!