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Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 432 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 02:25 pm: |
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Any more news about a Rover dealership coming into to Roanoke, VA?! I think I need a job...... |
   
Patrick Oberg (Obie)
New Member Username: Obie
Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:02 pm: |
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SUS- ya, i drove by there yesterday and it looks like it's coming along. supposedly it should open this summer, although, they have been working on the foundation since last fall... a friend of mine knows the owner, i heard he owns a dealership in lynchburg. let me know if you want my buddy�s email to get more info...
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James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 5 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:08 pm: |
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Call Hammersley, I heard the owner holds the "rights" to a LR dealership (maybe other Ford Premier Divisions too - AM and Jaguar) in Roanoke. Warning, this is just a rumor I heard, and rumors circulate quickly in the Burg, esp. the old 03. |
   
James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:12 pm: |
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Hey, Patrick knows more than I. Patrick, where is it located in Roanoke? |
   
Patrick Oberg (Obie)
New Member Username: Obie
Post Number: 7 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:36 pm: |
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heyjames4- south side of roanoke on south 581/220 past wal-mart... over the hill past the summit apt., across the street from "buck mountain outfitters", it�s an immense lot!! LR in ROANOKE ... THANK GOD!
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Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 433 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 04:43 pm: |
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James...are you UVAGOLF?! Thanks for the info Patrick...I'm excited! I was sort-of kidding about the job thing, although I think I would have a lot of fun doing that!! Most of my friends think I should be a car salesman! I can't wait....too bad it's not in the burg... |
   
Camille (Gwagenbabe)
Member Username: Gwagenbabe
Post Number: 102 Registered: 05-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 06:14 pm: |
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LR Roanoke is gonna be pretty cool! I wanna go ride out on the test track It's not supposed to open until late summer though *Camille |
   
James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 7 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 06:20 pm: |
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Yep, UVGOLF is me, its gonna change soon though. I am going to finally ditch those plates. |
   
Alex Moore (Landvagabund)
New Member Username: Landvagabund
Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 06:52 pm: |
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I ordered a pair of personalized plates for my disco... "GELANDE"... think G-wagen... Problem is, no one will know what they mean! oh well. it can be an inside joke. |
   
TPH (Snowman)
Senior Member Username: Snowman
Post Number: 338 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:21 pm: |
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O.K.............. I am a moron, what's UVGOLF? S- |
   
Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 434 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:37 pm: |
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It's for UVA...University of Virginia? We always pass each other in town. He's the NEW Gold Rover and I'm the OLD one!  |
   
Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 435 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:39 pm: |
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Can you drive the test track in a personal vehicle?! I do think it would be fun to be a Rover sales GUIDE...those great khaki pants and safari outfits! Hahahaha! I could ditch the suits and heels! Hopefully by the time they open, I'll be able to afford to have a tune up done there! |
   
Ron Brown (Ron)
Member Username: Ron
Post Number: 187 Registered: 04-2001
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:44 pm: |
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They should have put it in Lexington instead. Then I would go get a job there Right where 81 and 64 meet. No money in the noke. Ron
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Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 436 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:48 pm: |
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Good point Ron....I think Lynchburg could have been a good market...C'ville too. But I guess they are too close to Richmond. Yeah, by the way, how does Alyssa like working for the dealership?! |
   
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
Senior Member Username: Leslie
Post Number: 1929 Registered: 02-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 08:20 pm: |
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There was supposed to be one here in the Tri-Cities, land here is owned by the same ones that own LR Knoxville. They opened LR Chattanooga first, and it had a bit of trouble getting on its feet, so they've backed off on the one here. I jokingly called it LR Blountville because Blountville is a really small town in the middle of the Tri-Cities, no one would ever really put one IN Blountville. (FWIW, Tri-Cities here is Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, in NE Tenn). If it ever opens, I'm gonna try to moonlight there for nights and weekends, lol..... -L
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Patrick Oberg (Obie)
New Member Username: Obie
Post Number: 8 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 08:23 pm: |
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RON- there is PLENTY of $ in the noke!! believe me. obie. |
   
Camille (Gwagenbabe)
Member Username: Gwagenbabe
Post Number: 104 Registered: 05-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 08:31 pm: |
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I'd have to second that! Just take a drive through some of the private school parking lots... Hahah, I make it a point to park the G offroad every single day. Too much pavement everywhere :-P *Camille |
   
Ron Brown (Ron)
Member Username: Ron
Post Number: 191 Registered: 04-2001
| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 08:36 pm: |
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"there is PLENTY of $ in the noke!! believe me." oh ya? where? I notice you only used one "$" LOL
Ron PS come visit main line sometime |
   
James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 8 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 12:34 am: |
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Private schools in the Noke, OK, Roanoke Catholic, North Cross?, is there another one? |
   
Camille (Gwagenbabe)
Member Username: Gwagenbabe
Post Number: 105 Registered: 05-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 07:47 am: |
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You forgot Faith Christian, and Roanoke Valley Christian. I go to North Cross... only like 9 weeks 'till graduation!!!! *Camille |
   
Sus (Susannah)
Senior Member Username: Susannah
Post Number: 437 Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 09:15 am: |
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Ron, Isn't mainline one of the highest volume dealerships? Hardly fair to compare!!
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Jack Parker (Jack)
Member Username: Jack
Post Number: 124 Registered: 03-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 12:00 am: |
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The Roanoke LR dealership will also have Volvo, Jag and maybe one more marque on the same property. It is owned by the Hammersley group in Lynchburg. I'm from "02" but am in the loop on this one from 2000 miles away! I could go for a cheesey western and a bowl right about now, it's just a long damn drive |
   
Michael Noe (Noee)
Senior Member Username: Noee
Post Number: 535 Registered: 03-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 05:44 am: |
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Damn, I've lived in VA for over 10 years now, and I just discovered the cheesy western last year. Holy cow, how could something so bad be so good. Thanks for the reminder, we'll have one on you next time we pass through. BTW, anyone know who will run the LR shop? |
   
Camille (Gwagenbabe)
Member Username: Gwagenbabe
Post Number: 106 Registered: 05-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 08:07 am: |
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I know who the GM is gonna be. -Nothing like a good bowl & cheezy from the TT before a round of drinks to celebrate officially getting into George Washington U & Georgetown. ~Now I just have to decide where to go... *Camille |
   
D. Chapman (1hank1)
Member Username: 1hank1
Post Number: 97 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 10:26 am: |
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"I could go for a cheesey western and a bowl right about now" I had no idea TT's was this famous. The last time I was there I puked in the parking lot at about 2 in the morning. Man that was good. |
   
Patrick Oberg (Obie)
New Member Username: Obie
Post Number: 11 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 10:28 am: |
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Camille- Congrat's! |
   
Camille (Gwagenbabe)
Member Username: Gwagenbabe
Post Number: 107 Registered: 05-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 11:52 am: |
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Thanks man! I'm really excited--- I'm trying to go to DC this weekend or early next week to visit both campuses. It basically comes down to who gives the most scholarship money, b/c they're both like 45,$$$ a year once you add room & food. Another big problemo im gonna face is trying to find a parking space. There's no way I'd go up there & leave the G down here... Are there any GT or GWU alums here?! *Camille |
   
Jack Parker (Jack)
Member Username: Jack
Post Number: 125 Registered: 03-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 12:27 pm: |
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2 am? Why so early?...things don't get interesting at the TT until at least 3, or the cops show up, whichever comes first Camille, Congratulations! Both are excellent schools. My niece was accepted to both GT and GWU also. She chose GWU, double majored, studied one year at Oxford, interned on "the hill" and graduated with honors! She also had her car there, not sure where she kept it or how much it cost - I'm sure it's not cheap! |
   
James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 01:32 pm: |
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Ah, the T room. At 2 AM,I always go for the trifecta - Bowl all the way, cheesy all the way, hot dog all the way. And the taste stays with me for at least the next 24 hours. |
   
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
Senior Member Username: Leslie
Post Number: 1960 Registered: 02-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 03:07 pm: |
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Been to their website? http://www.texastavern-inc.com/ FWIW.... -L
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James4hand (James4)
New Member Username: James4
Post Number: 11 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 03:18 pm: |
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Mike, Do you ever go into C'ville for a Gus Burger at the White Spot? Similar, but not as tasty, IMHO. |
   
Robbie (Robbie)
Senior Member Username: Robbie
Post Number: 322 Registered: 02-2002
| Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 04:07 pm: |
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yeah, but White Spot closes at 2. waddup with that? always wanted a gus burger after biltmore or coups but instead ended up at little john's. |
   
Michael Noe (Noee)
Senior Member Username: Noee
Post Number: 538 Registered: 03-2002
| Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 06:17 am: |
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Naw, never have, but I guess I'll have to give it a shot. Unfortunately, the days of being out later than 11 are over but I haven't forgotten.  |
   
Patrick Oberg (Obie)
New Member Username: Obie
Post Number: 12 Registered: 02-2003
| Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 07:39 am: |
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just don't ask for Ketchup @ TT!! |
   
Chris Marcel (Gumarcel)
Member Username: Gumarcel
Post Number: 166 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 09:59 am: |
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Go to Georgetown, have a great Jesuit education, both my parents went there, but I am the stupid child so I am not going there. I wish I could, its a great school! Marcel |