And the Vista is a bit more comparable to the West End. They have pretty similar flavors, both being historic rehabbed warehouse districts.

I definitely agree. When I read erm's post, I thought "No, the Vista is more comparable to the West End." :)

I didnt mention it on SSC yet but the new Marriot hotel beside the Hilton at the point is about to start constuction. Strange brothers has a site preperation sign up now and there are two huge trackhoes on site. Ill get some pictures monday of them tearing the ground up when I leave work.

Not a Marriott. Hilton Garden Inn instead.

It was announced earlier today that the BMW Charity Pro-Am has gotten more sponsorships, more money raised, and more tickets sold for this year's tournament than any other one in previous years. :) http://www.youcantmissit.com/

2008 Celebrities-

Steve Azar
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Dave Coulier
Jason Dohring
Pat Green
Ty Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Oliver Hudson
Janet Jones-Gretzky
Josh Kelley
Greg Kinnear
Cheech Marin
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Joe Pesci
Dennis Quaid
George Rogers
Kurt Russell
Mark Rypien
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart
Gary Valentine
Patrick Warburton
Luke Wilson
Ben Wright

:D http://www.jibjab.com/originals/big_box_mart Big-box mart:
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Greenville, I saw your post on urbanplanet regarding Griffin Park and i'd like to chime in. When I was driving through the neighborhood a month or two ago taking update pics, I noticed a lot of the lots that didn't have homes built on them yet had signs saying 'sold.' The houses/lots in Griffin Park are selling very well from what i'm hearing and seeing. :)

Greenville, I saw your post on urbanplanet regarding Griffin Park and i'd like to chime in. When I was driving through the neighborhood a month or two ago taking update pics, I noticed a lot of the lots that didn't have homes built on them yet had signs saying 'sold.' The houses/lots in Griffin Park are selling very well from what i'm hearing and seeing. :)

That's good to know. As I said, I like the philosophy behind the neighborhood and wish the developer success. The prices just seem really high to me for the amount of house you get.

Surplus U.S. food supplies dry up: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-05-01-usda-food-supply_N.htm BUT U.S. could add $770 million in food aid: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-05-01-bush-food-aid_N.htm#uslPageReturn :nuts: :sly: I never said the government could use my tax dollars to give food to Africa. Where do I get my refund check? Why are we giving food to these other countries? What about the homeless/poor people in America?

^Even just about the most destitute folks in America have it 10 times better than those in many African nations and other developing nations.

It is NOT a Marriott at the Point Erm1981. It will be a six story Hilton Garden Inn that will have 125 rooms. Erm1981, how are you working on the Carolina First headquarters if you're a brick mason? I don't see any brick on those buildings. :dunno: Speaking of Carolina First, show this to the other g-man just to shut him up once at for all: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080502/BUSINESS/80502022

Okay...I fixed the thread, but you better be right about it being a Hilton Garden Inn. G-man, masons have to be versatile when it comes to doing their jobs. We also lay block inside buildings g-man.....not just brick. If you come by sometime I can teach you a few things.....lol

Okay...I fixed the thread, but you better be right about it being a Hilton Garden Inn. G-man, masons have to be versatile when it comes to doing their jobs. We also lay block inside buildings g-man.....not just brick. If you come by sometime I can teach you a few things.....lol

Don't worry. I'm right. I've seen the site plan with my own eyes. It will have 125 rooms and be six stories tall. :) Have Bob Ellis come by and learn a few things about building something. :lol:

Ok well they had two portajohns sitting on site today so looks like its fixing to get going.

Ok well they had two portajohns sitting on site today so looks like its fixing to get going.

And two backhoes with a Strangebros. sign on site next to Frontage Road. They also put up a black silt fence around the site. How does g-man know everything? :D Did Bob Ellis call yet for his appointment? He needs training on how to build things. :lol:

I already mentioned the sign and the trackhoes....silt fence is mandatory so lucky guess.

I already mentioned the sign and the trackhoes....silt fence is mandatory so lucky guess.

Quit posting so fast. I can't keep up. :bash: :cry: It wasn't a lucky guess. I saw them putting up the fence on Saturday. :D

Which site is this in relation to Drury, and the furniture stores? And how tall is the Drury Inn? I'm trying to picture this along that stretch.

It is beside the new Hilton hotel at the point, Only one spot that it can be. I think its odd they are building two Hilton hotels beside each other even though they are different brands....Will this be a concrete structure since it will be 6 stories tall? Im thinking yes...

It is beside the new Hilton hotel at the point, Only one spot that it can be. I think its odd they are building two Hilton hotels beside each other even though they are different brands....Will this be a concrete structure since it will be 6 stories tall? Im thinking yes...

It will be similar to the one in Anderson at Exit 19/I-85. :yes: The hotel will be built directly beside the new Homewood Suites by Hilton.

It will be similar to the one in Anderson at Exit 19/I-85. :yes: The hotel will be built directly beside the new Homewood Suites by Hilton.

So the Hilton Garden Inn will directly front I-85, on the Carolina First side of the Homewood Suites?

So the Hilton Garden Inn will directly front I-85, on the Carolina First side of the Homewood Suites?

Correct. :yes:

Hilton Garden Inn at the Point site plan and other information: http://councilagendas.greatergreenville.com/minutes/2007/August/Formal/8-6-2007/Item13d.pdf Ok. So I was off 5 rooms. :lol:

Project Apple revealed: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/BUSINESS/805060337/1003 $50 million, 190 job expansion for company located in Travelers Rest.

...Springhill Suites is already built next to Indigo Joes.So SpringHill Suites is already built back there in addition to Staybridge Suites?

So SpringHill Suites is already built back there in addition to Staybridge Suites?

I got the names mixed up. :nuts: Staybridge Suites is already built. There is no Springhill Suites being built. Sorry for the confusion. :lol:

I saw them working out there today. Are they going to leave those beautiful large trees on site? They seem in the way, but maybe parking can be used in that area instead of the building? anyone know?

I saw them working out there today. Are they going to leave those beautiful large trees on site? They seem in the way, but maybe parking can be used in that area instead of the building? anyone know?

Not sure. I know they left a few of the large ones on the Homewood Suites site so it is possible it could be done on the Hilton Garden Inn site.

:bash: :ohno: 2nd quarter 2009 start date for Magnolia Park Town Center: http://www.bidclerk.com/project.236547.html Now we get to look at the eyesore for another year. Reminds me of the Peacock situation.

:bash: :ohno: 2nd quarter 2009 start date for Magnolia Park Town Center: http://www.bidclerk.com/project.236547.html Now we get to look at the eyesore for another year. Reminds me of the Peacock situation.

Okay, so are the rumored commitments for Magnolia Park (Apple, Trader Joe's, REI, Z Gallerie, Anthropologie, Maggiano's, Cheesecake Factory, etc.) still committed? If so, are they not enough to get this project going? Or have some of those pulled out due to the economy? Sometimes I feel like the Magnolia Park folks are having to start all over...

Okay, so are the rumored commitments for Magnolia Park (Apple, Trader Joe's, REI, Z Gallerie, Anthropologie, Maggiano's, Cheesecake Factory, etc.) still committed? If so, are they not enough to get this project going? Or have some of those pulled out due to the economy? Sometimes I feel like the Magnolia Park folks are having to start all over...

Yes they're still committed but they have slowed down their expansion plans due to the economy. When that slows the development slows.

According to the Greenville Journal, a new hotel could be coming to the Verdae project soon. Hope JB isn't referring to the Hilton Garden Inn under construction at the Point. I doubt he is though. :)

The Burroughs and Chapin Company announced plans earlier today to build a 550-home community in northern Greenville County. It will be 1,700 acres in size and called Copper Lakes. The company is opening its first Upstate office in downtown Greenville, where the sales office for the development will also be located. Construction on the development's first homes is expected to begin this fall. Official website: http://www.copper-lakes.com/

According to the Greenville Journal, a new hotel could be coming to the Verdae project soon. Hope JB isn't referring to the Hilton Garden Inn under construction at the Point. I doubt he is though. :)

That is interesting, indeed. I hope this will be a nice hotel that is consistent with the Verdae master plan. In other words, I'm hoping for at least a 3-star hotel instead of a Comfort Inn.

Speaking of the Verdae area, how long do you guys think it will take for Laurens Road to make a comeback? It is so depressing right now with all of the rundown shopping centers and car dealerships. If I had money to invest I would purchase land along that corridor and sit on it, knowing that it will increase in value over the next 10 years. :)

I am curious about the plan for another hotel in Verdae at this point in time. Unless it is another destination/resort hotel like Embassy Suites and Verdae Greens, I can think of several locations currently better suited for a new hotel. I would love to see a high class "village inn" at Verdae someday though. :)

WE'RE YOU BLOWN AWAY: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080509/BUSINESS/80509036&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

WE'RE YOU BLOWN AWAY: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080509/BUSINESS/80509036&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

I was definitely "blown away!"

Here is the link to the television commercials for this ad campaign. They are excellent!

http://www.iwasblownaway.com/tvcommercials

I especially like the "Lifestyle" and "Dining" commercials. :)

The Burroughs and Chapin Company announced plans earlier today to build a 550-home community in northern Greenville County. It will be 1,700 acres in size and called Copper Lakes. The company is opening its first Upstate office in downtown Greenville, where the sales office for the development will also be located. Construction on the development's first homes is expected to begin this fall. Official website: http://www.copper-lakes.com/

How can this be? According to the POM and Peacock people there is no money to borrow. Banks have closed their doors. Is this company financing the 550 homes with their own money? I guess they are. I was wondering today if banks no longer are in the lending business according to the POM and Peacock people why do I get 2 or 3 solicitations in the mail everyday wanting me to borrow money. Go figure. :cheers:

How can this be? According to the POM and Peacock people there is no money to borrow. Banks have closed their doors. Is this company financing the 550 homes with their own money? I guess they are. I was wondering today if banks no longer are in the lending business according to the POM and Peacock people why do I get 2 or 3 solicitations in the mail everyday wanting me to borrow money. Go figure. :cheers:

Dude get over it alright. :ohno: It's a little late to start pointing fingers.

So, how about that Ron Paul guys? :lol:

I rank Magnolia Park the most confusing project ever. :lol: According to the site plan and the McGarey Group's website there is no 375-room hotel. According to the City of Greenville and the media there is one. :nuts: Dealman said on urbanplanet 2nd quarter 2010 opening. Menin told the Greenville News it would be a late 2009-early 2010 opening. Would somebody just tell me who is right? :rant:

I rank Magnolia Park the most confusing project ever. :lol: According to the site plan and the McGarey Group's website there is no 375-room hotel. According to the City of Greenville and the media there is one. :nuts: Dealman said on urbanplanet 2nd quarter 2010 opening. Menin told the Greenville News it would be a late 2009-early 2010 opening. Would somebody just tell me who is right? :rant:

I heard they're just going to renovate the spaces that are left standing and open it as Greenville Mall again. Paving will cover the rest of the site. I also hear that Big Lots will be the anchor for the Montgomery Ward building. EXCITING TIMES IN GREENVILLE! :banana:

:lol:

WE'RE YOU BLOWN AWAY: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps...NTPAGECAROUSEL

Cool campaign, but I'd like to see more diversity in the interviewees.

I heard they're just going to renovate the spaces that are left standing and open it as Greenville Mall again. Paving will cover the rest of the site. I also hear that Big Lots will be the anchor for the Montgomery Ward building. EXCITING TIMES IN GREENVILLE! :banana:

:lol:

Sounds like the Pinnacle on Main site. Oh boy I can't wait to take some update pics of this. :banana: :lol:

:rock: :righton: 4 DAYS: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080508/SPORTS/805080346/1004/NEWS01 and http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080509/ENT/80508062/1056

:horse: Nothing is getting built. Everything is on hold. :ohno:

Best Western hotel:
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BMW plant expansion:
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Hilton Garden Inn:
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Carolina First headquarters:
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Homewood Suites:
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LivN-Nside Out Sports & Wellness complex:
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Village at Pelham hospital:
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Verdae-
IMA:
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Hollingsworth Park:
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West Georgia Road developments-
Value Place hotel:
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CVS:
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Georgia Road Commons:
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Griffin Park:
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04/27/08: Tree Farm Inc; to; Dillard Creek LLC; $2,450,500; Tract, 98.02ac, Westmoreland Rd; Dillard Creek Subd for 1.3 million square foot mixed-use development in Greer, SC.

Thanks for the update shots! Quite extensive.

We may not be getting highrises built, but who gives a shit when you're getting jobs left and right. :banana:

Not only are we getting 350 news jobs but an old vacant building will be used too: http://www.independentmail.com/news/2008/may/13/national-call-center-bring-350-jobs-anderson/

Fluor's earnings shatter many analysts' predictions: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080513/BUSINESS/805130360/1001/NEWS

Spartanburg ranked 3rd in nation in home price increase. Greenville ranked 11th: http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/12/real_estate/Q12008_home_prices/index.htm?cnn=yes (list at bottom) This is nothing but good news for the area.

BMW Charity Pro-Am: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080513/SPORTS03/80513001/1002/SPORTS and http://www.pga.com/2008/news/nationwidetour/05/12/bmw051208/

*cricket* *cricket*

*cricket* *cricket*

Jealous? :lol: Iplace will NOT be located above Michelin on Main. Galley got it wrong. The store will be located above High Cotton in the only ground level retail space left in the first building.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (5/12/2008) — Celebrity course rotations for the upcoming BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament were announced today. Celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s event include: Joe Pesci, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Catherine Bell, Oliver Hudson, Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Ty Gretzky, Kevin Sorbo, Dave Coulier, Stefanie Schaeffer, Patrick Warburton, Michael Pena, Sterling Sharpe, Kordell Stewart, Jason Dohring, Josh Kelley, Cheech Marin, Javier Colon, Steve Azar, Gary Valentine, Mark Rypien, Branford Marsalis, Pat Green, George Rogers, Ben Wright and Jennifer Mills.

http://www.bmwusfactory.com/community/golf/release.asp?intReleaseNum=258&strYear=2008

:nuts: Where is Skyliner, Restedtraveler, Gsupstate, Greenville, Distortedlogic, Apaladin, Erm1981, etc.?

We may not be getting highrises built, but who gives a shit when you're getting jobs left and right. :banana:

You do. :nuts:

You do. :nuts:

No, I hate eyesores. Would like to see highrises built in their spots, but it doesn't really matter to me.

No, I hate eyesores. Would like to see highrises built in their spots, but it doesn't really matter to me.

I'll archive this statement and come back to it in a month.

Good story in the newest issue of GSA Business about retail projects in the upstate. Took pics of the article because I didn't feel like typing it all up. Be sure to check out the part regarding Magnolia Park Town Center:
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I'll archive this statement and come back to it in a month.

:lol:


What's that article from, G-man? GSA Business?

:lol:


What's that article from, G-man? GSA Business?

Yes indeed. :) Poor distortedlogic is still a USC fan. :hug: Somebody convert him please. :D

You do. :nuts:


Me too! :lol:

Serioulsy though, those are very good announcements for the area!

Yes indeed. :) Poor distortedlogic is still a USC fan. :hug: Somebody convert him please. :D

Can't help it, I guess some people never learn. :lol:


About the GSA article, it makes Magnolia sound promising, but I am afraid I will have to wait for something a little more concrete before I buy a ticket to the "unveiling ceremony." :D

Can't help it, I guess some people never learn. :lol:


About the GSA article, it makes Magnolia sound promising, but I am afraid I will have to wait for something a little more concrete before I buy a ticket to the "unveiling ceremony." :D

Bob never learned. :cry: They should just cancel the whole thing and put a Walmart with a Waffle House on site. Now that would be cool. :lol:

Just copied this from urbanplanet. Thanks Galley:

At our monthly neighborhood association meeting preliminary details were revealed about Linky Stone Village, which will be adjacent to the Arcadia Hills subdivision. This is the proposed development at the intersection of Pleasantburg Dr. and Keith Dr. that has an emphasis on mass transit. You may have read about it a few months ago.
I've got quite a bit of information:
The site totals 20 acres. I had originally thought it would only cover the small plateau at the corner of Keith and Pleasantburg, but the property extends all the way back to the proposed GreenLink BRT path. Most of the site is zoned C-3, and a small section is zoned for multi-family. There are no zoning changes that will be requested. There will be a park as a central element of the development, called Arcadia Park. It will be located along the creek that runs through the property. It's size will be 8 acres; 42% of the total area.
The design calls for a multi-use development similar to McBee Station. Commercial property will be located on the ground level, with loft-style housing on the upper two floors. Parking will be located underground. They plan to have affordable homes mixed in with market-rate housing. This development will front both Pleasantburg and Keith Drives. There is a possibility that it will be accessible from Laurens Rd. This is part of a larger plan to make Pleasantburg Dr. more pedestrian-friendly with grass-covered medians and trees lining the road. They are working with the city to make Linky Stone Village a stop on the GreenLink BRT system.
Also planned for the development is a 40,000 sq. ft. "Performance Learning Center". They are working to fill the shops with local retailers, and not the typical upscale boutiques. Groundbreaking could happen in approx. nine months.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (5/12/2008) — Celebrity course rotations for the upcoming BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament were announced today. Celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s event include: Joe Pesci, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Catherine Bell, Oliver Hudson, Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Ty Gretzky, Kevin Sorbo, Dave Coulier, Rickydavisfan21, Stefanie Schaeffer, Patrick Warburton, Michael Pena, Sterling Sharpe, Kordell Stewart, Jason Dohring, Josh Kelley, Cheech Marin, Javier Colon, Steve Azar, Gary Valentine, Mark Rypien, Branford Marsalis, Pat Green, George Rogers, Ben Wright and Jennifer Mills.


If you look really close I'm actually playing that day as well.

Samuel L. Jackson will also be there. He had backed out a month or two ago, but last week local news reports stated that he will be participating as originally planned.

FINALLY!!!! YES, YES, YES: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080514/LIFE/80514031 :banana: :nocrook:

BMW Charity Pro-Am behind the scenes. Pics taken with cell phone-

Nationwide truck:
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Some of the skyboxes on the 18th hole:
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Thornblade Clubhouse:
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You're # 4...

http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article_mw.aspx?cp-documentid=7498469&GT1=35000

Every week during a Nationwide PGA tour event, one volunteer is given the "volunteer of the week" award. There were over 1,200 volunteers during this years BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament, so it's obviously a very tough decision. This volunteer is known to show dedication and hard work throughout the week of the tournament along with having a good attitude overall. The winner for the BMW Charity Pro-Am 2008 is none other than well me. :) I was given the trophy shown in the pic during the awards ceremony on the 18th green. It was presented to me by the CEO/President of Nationwide Insurance. I also got a $100 gift card to Nationwide Merchandise online store and a very nice fleece jacket:
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David Mathis Wins 2008 BMW Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament

GREER, S.C. (5/18/2008) — Fifty thousand (50,000) fans, the most in tournament history, witnessed David Mathis win the eighth-annual BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament held at Thornblade Club here today. The win was the first for the Winston-Salem, N.C. native, who finished the tournament at –20 under par (65, 65, 68, 68) beating Roger Tambellini by three strokes.

The win earned Mathis $121,500 and skyrocketed him from 44th place to fourth on the Nationwide Tour money list. Mathis has earned a total of $166,479 so far this year and is well on his way to competing on the PGA TOUR next year. The top 25 money leaders on the Nationwide Tour automatically earn playing status on the PGA TOUR in 2009.

NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky and his professional partner Chris Nallen won the Pro-Am/Pro-Celeb portion of the tournament at -46 under par. Gretzky won a BMW Z4 Roadster for winning and he and Nallen donated their $10,000 winnings to The Charles Lea Center. R&B singer/songwriter Javier Colon and his professional partner Colt Knost finished second at -44 under par. They donated their $9,000 winnings to The Ronald McDonald House. Fred Mercer, an entrepreneur from Greenville, S.C., and his professional partner Todd Fischer finished fourth overall and were the top scoring Pro-Am team at -37 under par.

Celebrities that competed in this year’s tournament included Joe Pesci, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Catherine Bell, Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Ty Gretzky, Dave Coulier, Stefanie Schaeffer, Patrick Warburton, Oliver Hudson, Michael Pena, Sterling Sharpe, Kordell Stewart, Kevin Sorbo, Jason Dohring, Josh Kelley, Cheech Marin, Javier Colon, Steve Azar, Gary Valentine, Mark Rypien, Branford Marsalis, Pat Green, George Rogers, Ben Wright and Jennifer Mills.

The 19 charities that benefited from the golf tournament were: A Child's Haven, Inc., Anderson Area YMCA, Palmetto Council Boy Scouts, Blue Ridge Council Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greenville, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate, Camp Greenville, Compass of Carolina, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), Hidden Treasure, Mountain Area Child and Family Center, National Christian College Athletic Association, Phillis Wheatley Association, Inc., Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas, St. Joseph's School, The Charles Lea Center, The Walker Foundation of The South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, and United Ministries.

Three groups – Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation and Upstate Alliance Educational Foundation – are charitable partners of the BMW Charity Pro-Am and had events that took place as part of the tournament.

Fifty-two additional charities participated in the tournament’s inaugural ticket sales program that allowed each charity to keep all proceeds from $25 general admission tickets that it sold.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is the only tournament on the Nationwide Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Nationwide Tour professionals in a four-day better-ball competition. Amateurs, celebrities and pros rotate between each of the three courses on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advancing to play Sunday’s final round at Thornblade Club. Celebrities play once at each course on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The professional winner of the overall 72-hole event takes home $121,500 from the total purse of $675,000, which is one of the largest purses on the Nationwide Tour, as well as a brand new BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. Amateurs and celebrities compete for individual prizes and cash donations to the charity of their choice out of the beneficiaries selected by South Carolina Charities, Inc.

The first seven tournaments have raised more than $5.7 million for 80+ area charities. Dollars raised from this year’s tournament will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament call (864) 297-1660 or visit the tournament’s website at www.bmwcharitygolf.com.

BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament Winners:
• 2001 – Jonathan Byrd
• 2002 – Charles Warren
• 2003 – Tripp Isenhour
• 2004 – Ryuji Imada
• 2005 – Shane Bertsch
• 2006 – Ken Duke
• 2007 – Nick Flanagan
• 2008 – David Mathis

Congrats on the award G-man. Your hard work paid off.

:lol: You stole THAT trophy, didn't You?

:lol: You stole THAT trophy, didn't You?

Not that i'm aware of. :lol: Thanks erm1981. :okay:

Not that i'm aware of. :lol: Thanks erm1981. :okay:

:) " Congratulations, Sir! "



:bow: May there be many " supertalls " in Greenville's, near, future because of YOU. :bow:

Congrats, g-man! :)

Nice work, g-man! That is a really nice honor. :)

I was given the trophy shown in the pic during the awards ceremony on the 18th green. It was presented to me by the CEO/President of Nationwide Insurance.
Wait a minute... Weren't you the only volunteer? I think so. Did the CEO/President guy know that? :rofl:

Seriously, though... Congrats on your hard work and for winning the award. I can definitely see your dedication on things you enjoy to do, through this forum. I am sure you worked very hard for that award.

Newsweek has published its latest list of the 1300 Top Public High Schools in America. Nineteen schools in South Carolina made the list. The School District of Greenville County has the most schools represented in the state with a total of nine making the list. :)

More information from Newsweek (http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?s=SC)

Newsweek has published its latest list of the 1300 Top Public High Schools in America. Nineteen schools in South Carolina made the list. The School District of Greenville County has the most schools represented in the state with a total of nine making the list. :)

More information from Newsweek (http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?s=SC)

Wait a minute... Weren't you the only volunteer? I think so. Did the CEO/President guy know that? :rofl:

Seriously, though... Congrats on your hard work and for winning the award. I can definitely see your dedication on things you enjoy to do, through this forum. I am sure you worked very hard for that award.

Yes, I was the only volunteer along with 1,200 others who thought they were. :D Thanks guys. :) I was wondering what was going on with this development: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080518/NEWS/805180349/1051/NEWS01&source=rss I've seen the new site plan and actually like it better than the old one. Less pavement and a more urban setting.

That is a good recognition :okay: I am sure g-man didn't graduate from any of those schools :rofl:

That is a good recognition :okay: I am sure g-man didn't graduate from any of those schools :rofl:

I graduated from Eastside which was rated second highest in the state. I can show you a pic of my diploma if you don't believe me. :) Remember g-man is crazy not stupid...most of the time. :D :lol:

I coulda sworn Gman was a beauty school drop out.

I coulda sworn Gman was a beauty school drop out.

I thought that was distortedlogic. :dunno:

I don't believe you, g-man... Maybe when our cities begin to get 50+ story towers I may be convinced ;)

He's being mean to me. :cry: :pet: I want my mommy.

Is there any way to figure out how large of a percentage of Greenville posts came from Gman? I might have to start a poll.

Is there any way to figure out how large of a percentage of Greenville posts came from Gman? I might have to start a poll.

97.31%. It's not my fault the other forumers are busy with school when they're already out and are busy with work when they weren't two years ago. Interesting how that happens. :ohno: I worked from 7am-5pm the past week except for Tuesday and still have time to post. I have to speak my mind on this now. Several Greenville forum members are stating there is nothing to talk about due to nothing getting built and no new announcements coming out. That is the biggest bunch of BS i've ever heard. Just look at all the update pics I took and posted less than two weeks ago for proof of that.

Krystal will be making their way back into the Greenville area with a new store next to Nick's Christmas Shop at the intersection of Ketron Court and Woodruff Road. Dress Barn and Shoe Carnival have signed leases to locate at Easley Town Center. Beef 'O' Brady's will be putting a restaurant on Haywood Road at one of the restaurants that has shut down. Not sure which one though. Quaker Stake and Lub will be putting a restaurant near the intersection of Woodruff and Garlington Roads.

Thanks for the info G-Man and let me add my congrats on your award!

Since you're already getting a gift card g-man, I don't have to give you one if Holder builds a tower downtown. :lol:

:banana: Another no-hitter by a Greenville Drive player now pitching for the Red Sox: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280519102 and http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2007/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=3084800 Thanks apaladin (still not sure what that is :lol:) and how about a free trip to Charlotte instead Krazeeboi? :D

USC Upstate has unveiled a rendering of the new GDJ School of Business to be built in downtown Spartanburg: http://www.uscupstate.edu/press/article.aspx?id=18208

Who needs some stupid buildings that tower over downtown with steel and brick when you can get more jobs instead. 45 more jobs coming to Anderson County: http://www.independentmail.com/news/2008/may/19/company-invest-55-million-create-45-jobs-anderson-/

Who needs some stupid buildings that tower over downtown with steel and brick when you can get more jobs instead. 45 more jobs coming to Anderson County: http://www.independentmail.com/news/2008/may/19/company-invest-55-million-create-45-jobs-anderson-/

But Anderson isn't crying over a lack of highrises, LOL.

Noticed the old Hitachi plant is now under contract. :uh:

97.31%. It's not my fault the other forumers are busy with school when they're already out and are busy with work when they weren't two years ago. Interesting how that happens. :ohno: I worked from 7am-5pm the past week except for Tuesday and still have time to post. I have to speak my mind on this now. Several Greenville forum members are stating there is nothing to talk about due to nothing getting built and no new announcements coming out. That is the biggest bunch of BS i've ever heard. Just look at all the update pics I took and posted less than two weeks ago for proof of that.

You are to be commended for making time to post despite having a full day of school and sometimes work as well, g-man. Based on your schedule last week, it seems that you were able to get home around dinner time and still have all evening to post. Many of us don't have that luxury. Some people here work full-time jobs that require traveling. Others have family obligations when they aren't working. Still others have school. Off the top of my head:

-RestedTraveler - works a lot of hours, has a wife and children, and is in the process of selling his house and moving to Colorado.
-gsupstate - travels a lot on business and stays extremely busy.
-GvilleSC - has a full schedule of classes at Clemson, and is an architecture major (which is probably the most time-consuming major there is when you factor in time spent studying, on projects, and in the design lab).

I know there are plenty of others who have demanding schedules too, but I don't know as much about their "regular" lives. As for me, my schedule is super busy right now. I have very little internet time each day. Last week, I was out of town at a convention working my butt off. No way did I have time to keep up with posts.

I say all this to remind you, g-man, that it sounds silly for you to criticize others for not posting as much as you do. We all appreciate you sharing update pictures, news from developers, etc. But please do so understanding that your schedule everyday is much more flexible and far less demanding than just about everyone else's here.

Most of us have been in your shoes, but you haven't been in ours. Trust me when I say that your life is much less strenuous. :) One day, you will understand that.

I work as a brick mason plus go to school in the evening at tech full time. Ill be transfering to Clemson in the fall though so working might be a little tougher than at tech when I get there.

g-man has only his stinkin' fish to feed... That's all :lol: In all honesty, though, I give him a lot of credit for doing so much work and representing his area. Even if one has plenty of time in his hands, still it is hard to imagine g-man's dedication to this forum. Not to mention his distinguished style. We may disagree with him every now and then, but he has brought more smiles with his "quit hoggin' it all" comments. With a family to look after, two jobs (one F/T, one P/T) and an average of 3.5-4 hours of sleep, every chance to laugh is a plus for me. Of course, it would be nicer to hear about high-rises and other urban projects getting under way, but right now we need a little humor to offset any delays.

g-man has only his stinkin' fish to feed... That's all :lol: In all honesty, though, I give him a lot of credit for doing so much work and representing his area. Even if one has plenty of time in his hands, still it is hard to imagine g-man's dedication to this forum. Not to mention his distinguished style. We may disagree with him every now and then, but he has brought more smiles with his "quit hoggin' it all" comments. With a family to look after, two jobs (one F/T, one P/T) and an average of 3.5-4 hours of sleep, every chance to laugh is a plus for me. Of course, it would be nicer to hear about high-rises and other urban projects getting under way, but right now we need a little humor to offset any delays.

I am not minimizing g-man's contributions. I know we all appreciate the many posts, update photos, and information he provides. He is a valuable asset to the forum, for sure. However, that doesn't give him the right to criticize others here for not posting enough to suit him. We are all at different stages of life, and I wanted him to realize that in case he had not thought about it. :)

It was more like a self-confession :lol: I didn't want g-man to think that behind all the leg-pulling and joking I forget about his hard work. I think you summarized things pretty well and I agree with what you said.

After all of this, I only have one thing left to say:

When is the Pinnacle on Main going to start construction? :D

After all of this, I only have one thing left to say:

When is the Pinnacle on Main going to start construction? :D

:lol:

I heard it might start in two weeks. Anyone else? :bash:

:lol:

I heard it might start in two weeks. Anyone else? :bash:

Me too... yea, apparently all the spaces are filled and something about some papers going out and getting signed and now all that is left is construction. Two weeks.

:lol:

Well, I have finally received the site plan for it. And damn does it look impressive. :uh: Can't show it to you guys though unfortunately due to confidentiality agreement. And no i'm not kidding either. So, the Pinnacle on Main is going to start in two weeks? Oh boy I can't wait to take update pics of weeds. Yay. :D

Site plan for...?

^^A large mixed use development. That's all I can say due to confidentiality agreement. When i'm allowed to release it then I will. $165 billion down the drain: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-05-21-senate-funding-iraq_N.htm#uslPageReturn What if this nation spent $165 billion on mass transit, healthcare, or education instead? Think about that for a few minutes.

...What if this nation spent $165 billion on mass transit, healthcare, or education instead?I'll be the first to speculate. Perhaps they would be the first targets hit by terrorists on our own soil? :uh:

A large mixed-use development, eh? I hope it's downtown. Gateway? Woolworth? No more Town Centers please!?!

A large mixed-use development, eh? I hope it's downtown. Gateway? Woolworth? No more Town Centers please!?!

:poke: It's not downtown.

I'll be the first to speculate. Perhaps they would be the first targets hit by terrorists on our own soil? :uh:

Hmmm...and they don't have mass transit in Europe? No wait. What about New York City or Chicago? I ride MARTA everytime I go to Atlanta. You have a better chance of dying in a car crash then you do on the subway last time I checked. :yes:

^^
Yes, all those people that surround you provide a nice protection from the bullets :lol: Try to take a bus in NYC during summertime, when the AC doesn't work... You will feel a nice breeze coming, with all the stink from people's sweat attached to it :rofl: How much I miss that!!!

Barker: Research campus ahead of schedule

Richard Breen-GSA Business

Seven years - and still planning to have a wind tunnel. Those were two of the key points made by top Clemson University officials regarding the school's International Center for Automotive Research in Greenville. President Jim Barker, Dr. Tom Kurfess and Bob Geolas recently briefed the local business community during a gathering hosted by commercial real estate firm Colliers Keenan Inc.

Based on plans that took into consideration a similar research campus developed by North Carolina State University, Barker said the Clemson development is seven years ahead of schedule. "If we were moving any faster," he said, "we'd be making mistakes."

When Clemson officials and Greenville business leaders came together several years ago to brainstorm ways the two communities could collaborate, a wind tunnel rose to the top of the list of ideas. Visions included a treadmill to simulate road conditions for automakers such as BMW and race teams such as those in the NASCAR-intensive Charlotte area.

Geolas, director of the research campus, said a wind a tunnel "is still very much a part" of Clemson's plans. By the same token, he admitted the wind tunnel may never get built, and the school's Computational Center for Mobility Systems, which recently moved to the research campus, offers virtual modeling that can replicate wind tunnel conditions. He said industry trends seem to be headed toward that type of research. "That's where we have a real, real terrific advantage," he said. "If we never get the wind tunnel, we'll be successful without it."

Kurfess heads Clemson's graduate automotive engineering center on the research campus. He said the worldwide automotive market is $1.5 trillion, and while demand in China and India is growing, the "itty bitty, tiny cars" preferred in those countries do not offer automakers the profit margins that can be found in the United States. "For a long time, the United States and Europe are going to be the major markets for auto manufacturers," he said.

Kurfess said the South Carolina labor pool isn't large enough to accommodate demand if several more auto manufacturing facilities were attracted. However, with the graduate automotive engineering center, he said, "we're building a capability in the Upstate that will allow us to attract corporate R&D facilities. What will stop us is a lack of educated people," he said, "and it's across the board."

Now if only they would come to Greenville and get rid of the ones who have invaded the area: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-05-23-immigration-arrests_N.htm#uslPageReturn Somebody call the exterminator. Get rid of these pests please. Our jobs are moving to Mexico and yet they are coming here looking for work. That makes sense. :nuts:

It has arrived. May 30th-10AM at Best Buy on Woodruff Road:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/apple.jpg

:banana: More jobs? Yes please: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080528/BUSINESS/80528038/1003

$100 million mixed use development slated to include Target moving forward:
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080528/NEWS/805280337/1051/NEWS01

$295 million mixed use development slated to include Bass Pro Shops moving forward:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080527/GGN/805270309/1001/NEWS

More waterparks and rides for the area: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080529/NEWS01/805290340

Story on Easley Town Center: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080523/NEWS01/805230341/1001/NEWS01
Updated site plan: http://www.cedarwooddevelopment.com/images/projects/Easley-Site_Plan.pdf

:nocrook: Great to finally see a politician stand up for the taxypayers instead of greedy developers/politicians who want and do nothing more than pork barrel spending: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080529/NEWS01/305290005/1001/NEWS#pluckcomments

One of many new developments throughout the area I have a site plan for. This one I am allowed to share with you. It is scheduled to be built at the intersection of I-385 and Fairview Road in Simpsonville:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/southgate.jpg

I think it's time we had a discussion about a section of Greenville that could be something like the West End if revitalization were to occur kind of like how it is already. This part of town is located a few miles west of downtown on Pendleton Street in a fairly poor area and here is what most of it looks like currently:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/039-2.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/040-2.jpg

The good news is this is in the city limits and several little developments/revitalizations are proposed or taking place currently as you can see in the below pics:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/036-2.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/035-4.jpg

Here is a particularly nice one that has just been proposed for the area along Pendleton Street. This is the same one Brad Toy from urbanplanet was telling me about recently that I had trouble finding until now:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/037-3.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/038-3.jpg

Just got an email from btoy saying the project in the pics above is brand new. :) The website isn't even up for it yet.

:( :cry: One year ago tomorrow: http://www.thepointgreenville.com/pdfs/Greenville_05.31.07.pdf

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r263/peacockdude/Picture069-2.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r263/peacockdude/Picture068-1.jpg

Great pics, g-man :okay: I can see potential there, although I know nothing about that area.

It is a great day for South Carolina: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080529/NEWS01/80529046/-1/rss04



We are NOT alone. :nuts: What city isn't listed:

Orlando International Airport's June flight schedule is out and it offers a glimpse of where some of the other big cutbacks that Delta Air Lines is making are coming from.

Among the list of Orlando city pairs that show substantially reduced service from Delta and/or its regional carriers : Baton Rouge, La.; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Fayetteville, Ark.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C.; Key West, Fla.; Louisville, Ky.; Nassau, Bahamas; Norfolk, Va.; San Juan, P.R.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Tri-Cities, Tenn.

Delta appears to have ended service entirely from Orlando to Baton Rouge, Dayton, Fayetteville, Fort Walton Beach, Greenville/Spartanburg, Norfolk, San Juan and Tri-Cities. No other airline flies between OIA and Baton Rouge, Fayetteville, Fort Walton Beach, Greenville/Spartanburg or Tri-Cities.

Delta officials had already announced that the airline would end nonstop service from Orlando to Asheville, N.C.; Birmingham, Ala.; Charleston, S.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Fort Lauderdale; Greensboro, N.C.; Lexington, Ky.; Little Rock, Ark.; Miami; Las Vegas; Nashville, Tenn.; and New Orleans. They had also said substantial cuts were coming to service from Orlando to Boston; Knoxville, Tenn.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; and Richmond, Va.

It is possible that some of Delta's unannounced cuts are seasonal reductions that could restart in the fall or winter. But many are likely permanent, given that Delta says it intends to cut the number of seats it flies to and from Orlando nearly in half.

Have an apple. Make that three please: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080530/BUSINESS/805300326/1003 :D

O-CHA Tea Bar now has a store on Cafe Press:

http://www.cafepress.com/ochateabar

If the Pinnacle on Main ever starts construction, I think we should all chip in and get g-man the O-CHA thong (for him, his lover, or his fish):

http://www.cafepress.com/ochateabar.28120192

:lol:

:cry: He's being mean to me.

:D An apple a day keeps the doctor away:
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That lady with the tats on her legs just about made me vomit. That is all.

That lady with the tats on her legs just about made me vomit. That is all.

:lol: I wasn't going to say anything, but you read my mind.

Why does everyone feel the nerve to make fun of Bob Ellis' girlfriend? :ohno: :lol:

The monkey came to town today guys: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-05-31-bush-furman_N.htm I wonder how much this little trip cost the taypayers?

When I went to Best Buy earlier today, in the 10 minutes I was at the Apple display, I noticed at least 20 people checking out the computers and even saw two people buy one. :) I also noticed a sign up that they're going to have free Apple seminars and classes in the near future.

Nobody's posting. :cry: Where are Skyliner, Restedtraveler, Gsupstate, Erm1981, Distortedlogic, Apaladin, GvilleSC, Greenville, etc. at? They can't be out or anything. Gas prices are too high. :dunno: :goodnight

here's a post for ya.

YAY. :banana: Where have you been? You're making gas prices go higher. :cry: :rant: You can see Verdae and Carolina First headquarters from 15-55 seconds into video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juDqKlNQtsY&feature=related And why can't I get urbanplanet to come up? It's been down all day for me. :wallbash:

:lol: I love it how the lady thought the motorcyles contained the president: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cddi-sLqVb4 People really are becoming more retarted in this world. :weird:

I found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWhdZmDbi1o&feature=related YES, YES, YES. :dj:

The monkey came to town today guys: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-05-31-bush-furman_N.htm I wonder how much this little trip cost the taypayers?

You're just jealous he didn't come to Clemson! :banana::lol:

I'm not in Clemson currently. :poke: :lol:

Found this interesting seeing how Best Buy is rumored for Easley Town Center and Cedarwood is the developer: http://www.smokymountainnews.com/issues/05_08/05_28_08/fr_bestbuy.html

This will fill up the hotel rooms for sure:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080601/BUSINESS/806010301/1003

This sounds like a good idea to me:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080601/BUSINESS/806010304/1003

Well, I guess I might as well just quit this whole forum. People want me to post but they won't so what's the point in doing it at all?

Your stinkin' fish smells... Not even my penguin will get close to it... How is that for posting? :lol:

Your stinkin' fish smells... Not even my penguin will get close to it... How is that for posting? :lol:

Here are some nice looking titties for you in return: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=639115 :lol: :D

I didn't know a site like SkyscraperCity would have people posting pictures of tig 'ol bitties like that. :lol:

This is nice to see: http://www.clemson.edu/newsroom/articles/top-stories/ozen_web.php5 :)

Poor g-man, you signature is getting worse and worse by the day :ohno: You must have those high-rise blues and don't know what to say anymore. BTW, any new suburban shopping centers coming to your neighborhood, that we need to know of? I heard that some people started using golf carts to move around because they burn less gasoline than even the Smart Car? Your golf buddies could probably let you use one for your construction update photo tours :lol:

Poor g-man, you signature is getting worse and worse by the day :ohno: You must have those high-rise blues and don't know what to say anymore. BTW, any new suburban shopping centers coming to your neighborhood, that we need to know of? I heard that some people started using golf carts to move around because they burn less gasoline than even the Smart Car? Your golf buddies could probably let you use one for your construction update photo tours :lol:

I knew you'd love it. :D :hug: You also liked seeing the titties too I bet. :lol: So, that's why that guy was driving a golf cart yesterday. Oh and it's my birthday today guys. :) Seriously it is. I'm eating at Restaurant O tonight for the very first time. Would love to hear some reviews.

Happy B'day g-man!!! May this day bring you the epiphany you so much desire :rofl:

The titties thread was funny, but also a let-down :( I was hoping for something more... interesting :lol:

What does epiphany mean? :dunno: I'm retarted. :cry: You were hoping for bigger and better looking ones weren't you? :lol:

In your case, it means that you need to wake up :rofl:

In your case, it means that you need to wake up :rofl:

:rant: This is all your fault:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/BUSINESS/806040368/1003

:bash: This is also your fault:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/BUSINESS/806040367/1003

:cry: Oh and we can't forget about this either:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/BUSINESS/806040369/1003

I knew you'd love it. :D :hug: You also liked seeing the titties too I bet. :lol: So, that's why that guy was driving a golf cart yesterday. Oh and it's my birthday today guys. :) Seriously it is. I'm eating at Restaurant O tonight for the very first time. Would love to hear some reviews.

I've had nothing but great times at O's. Hope you enjoy. Happy Birthday!!

Oh and it's my birthday today guys. :)

Oh my I wish I had known sooner, I could have pulled some strings and gotten you a skyscraper or two in greenville, but you told me too late. I guess you'll have to settle for one of these...:cheers:

Happy Birthday, g-man! Hope your day has been great thus far. You will really enjoy Restaurant O. If you made reservations, and your party is four people or fewer, you will hopefully be seated by the window on Main Street. That offers a nice view and good opportunities to people watch. :)

The food is great. I have had their steaks and salmon before, and both are good. Service has always been excellent when I've been.

Be sure to walk upstairs and check out the bar (you will want to return there for a drink after you are 21). It is very urban contemporary - you'll like it.

Let us know how it goes! :)

Happy Birthday, G-man!!


I hope you're not just doing this to get more posts in this thread! :lol: :)

I'm not but it seems to be working. Just got back from Restaurant O and my only reaction is WOW. That food was nothing short of amazing. :drool:

I've yet to go to Restaurant O (or Lazy Goat, or Soby's for that matter). I have been to Soby's on the Side. :cheers: I'll have to check it out sometime. It's been on my to-do list, but so are a lot of others things...

Has anyone been to Munchies downtown? I'm going to check it out soon. I may not eat, but if they have candy, then I'm more than likely going to indulge. I just want to discover the atmosphere and check on their business and ability to pay rent in the West End...

Happy 15th, G-man! :lol:

Happy 15th, G-man! :lol:

I thought I turned 12 today. :rant: :cry:

So tell us more about your Restaurant O experience. What did you have to eat? Did you check out the upstairs bar?

^^
You want to know about g-man's experience at Restaurant O? I'll tell you about it. Just check out the Before and After images and you will get the picture:

http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/11346_2_468.jpeg http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/11346_1_230.jpeg

That is not a way to celebrate your 12th b'day, son... I told you to stop after the 5th plate, but you kept going. Not to mention that you ate a whole 5-layer cake :rofl:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

:D I had the chicken breast with a caesar salad, onion rings, and a baked potato. I had the chocolate bomb for dessert. :cry: No wonder I got fatter. :lol: I didn't check out the upstairs where the lounge was but I did see the bar downstairs and everything else. Looked pretty sweet. :okay:

:D I had the chicken breast with a ceasar salad, onion rings, and a baked potato. I had the chocolate bomb for dessert. :cry: No wonder I got fatter. :lol: I didn't check out the upstairs where the lounge was but I did see the bar downstairs and everything else. Looked pretty sweet. :okay:

Yeah, and I can see in the before and after photos why you couldn't walk upstairs and take a few photos for us :lol:

I couldn't fit between the walls to go up the stairs. This is all Bush's fault. :tiasd:


http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080605/BUSINESS/80605043/1003

"The hot spots in the Carolinas are Greenville, Charlotte, and Raleigh. The coast has slowed the most and rural areas continue to struggle."

Vitner added that the strongest growth in South Carolina is occurring in the Upstate and in York County, where companies looking to expand into the Charlotte region often locate.

How did we get up there with Charlotte and Raleigh? This has to be a mistake. The other forum members said nothing was getting built. Raleigh-NC, what did you do? Don't you know we can't start hogging it all. See what happens when Bob Ellis moves: http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/billcochran/field/wb/164499

Nothing short of amazing: http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-31270

Yes, it is amazing, and I hope you learn something from it ;)

Yes, it is amazing, and I hope you learn something from it ;)

I learned that my farting is contributing to global warming. Sorry. :(

Erm1981, what is the average wage for a brick mason? Somebody that is a brick mason might be moving here and is looking for work.

Would somebody just please tell Bush to shut the fudge up: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-06-06-bush-economy_N.htm#uslPageReturn Nobody likes him anymore. A barrel of oil just shot up to $139 a barrel and 49,000 jobs were lost. That's the most in 22 years. :goodnight

Harper pays around 22-24/hour, some of the other contractors pay around 20-21/hour. On the low side of the scale I would say 18.50/hour is about the cheapest.

Again, how much longer will we allow ourselves to get raped by these ridiculous oil prices before we start drilling ourselves in the Gulf of Mexico and/or Alaska? There are literally TONS of oil, right here at home! Extremely minor environmental concerns should take a backseat to our dire need for cheaper oil prices, but unfortunately they have not to this point.

As with many other things, our arrogance as a country causes us to think everything will be okay simply because we are the United States. Will it take an economic catastrophe before we get proactive about our oil supply?!?

The first sentence in this article says it all: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-06-06-congress-pet-projects_N.htm At first I was against drilling in Alaska but now i'm pretty much for it due to the high price of gas. Stupid environmentalists blocking it because of some caribou. :rant: This is all Raleigh-NC's fault. He won't quit driving around town taking update pics. The guy is crazy. :lol: Oh and thanks Erm1981. :) Here is the thread in case you're wondering: http://www.city-data.com/forum/greenville-spartanburg-area/347399-your-take-construction-industry.html

Oh, man!!! This whole "protect the caribou" is nothing but a hoax... Have you seen the areas they wish to drill? Have you seen how they will do it? Environmentalist fanatics make it sound like derricks will be all over the place :ohno: Not that I am excited about drilling in Alaska, but if we can't use our own oil, then how do we expect others to supply it for us.

Sorry, for the off-the-topic comment. I know how sensitive this issue is and that opposing views exist. I just don't want to see g-man being forced to stay home and not get some update photos... It is ridiculous that the gasoline prices have limited g-man to only 1000 photos per week... Just horrible :(

Oh, man!!! This whole "protect the caribou" is nothing but a hoax... Have you seen the areas they wish to drill? Have you seen how they will do it? Environmentalist fanatics make it sound like derricks will be all over the place :ohno: Not that I am excited about drilling in Alaska, but if we can't use our own oil, then how do we expect others to supply it for us.

Sorry, for the off-the-topic comment. I know how sensitive this issue is and that opposing views exist. I just don't want to see g-man being forced to stay home and not get some update photos... It is ridiculous that the gasoline prices have limited g-man to only 1000 photos per week... Just horrible :(

1000? I thought it was so many more. :(

1000? I thought it was so many more. :(
Well, 1000 is what you show us... You obviously save something for the squirrels :lol:

I'm posting from a macbook located in the Apple Store at Mall of Georgia. :D

I was just on a website and it said there will be a movie theater,and a bank at The Cascades at Verdea. Is this true or is this just for the residents of the cascades http://www.verdaeproperties.com/current_details.asp?pro_id=9. also isnt or wasnt there a movie theater planned in simsponville maybe it could be in one of the mixed-use developments there.

I always wanted for one of the decks at Haywood mall would be expande by 3 levels to build a 15 level tower to represt the area.

im posting a lot there is nothing to do. seems like I would be having lots of fun since its summer break.

can someone take some pics of the new walmarts in greenville and simpsonville

I always wanted to build in the haywood mall area a large scale project I mean large. I got a book full of renderings of how it will look when I become a developer. The name is project midtown and I want to build it because the first time I went to greenville it seemed so nice and I noticed that a sign on I-85 said Downtown Greenville exit _ but then I thought it would be good to build a midtown area to give them a treat before they get to downtown and it could give the people a bigger idea of downtown like "If we are only in midtown and it looks this big and people say downtown is bigger then how big is downtown". The project has a over 3 billion dollar price tag and it will include 15 through 33 level towers, haywood mall expanded by 1,200,000 sq ft making it one of the nations largest malls, over 450,000 sq ft of upscale retail, over 1.5 million sq of retail, over 7000 new condo units and over 4,500,000 sq ft of office. this is what you call big dreaming. but I am planning to be a future millionaire. This itself would be the second largest area in the carolinas big plans.....big plans and 2 movie theaters one 16 screens on the north side of I-385 and another on the south with 15 screens. this development will be urban sprawl and will require lots of demolishin.

And who are you? :dunno: StevenW, did you switch usernames again? :lol: The movie theater and bank at the Cascades at Verdae are private and wil only be open to residents. I think having Haywood Mall expanded up to three levels would kill it. If they were to expand it then it should be done outward not upward. The only part of the Mall of Georgia that is on the third level is the movie theater and possibly one of the department stores. The Walmart in Simpsonville is not new and the one on Pelham Road can be seen several pages back. Your plan for a project near Haywood Mall area sounds like the Point which is on hold indefinitely or this which is also on hold: http://www.choldings.com/Marketing%20Packages/Crescent%20Place.pdf Unfortunately, a project of your size would be unsuccessful in today's economy. It may not be in the future though. :)

Mall of Georgia. Can you believe they had two Starbuck's less than 50 feet from each other? :uh: I can. :lol: Raleigh-NC's favorite store:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/012-8.jpg

My favorite store:
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Welcome to the forum, Infoman. You certainly have a nice vision for the Haywood Mall area. Just so you know, that area is already known as midtown (at least to those in real estate as well as others "in the know"). In addition, the area around Woodruff, I-85, and The Point (where Whole Foods is located) is known as "uptown." This area would have been even more developed with The Point project (which would have made the old Celanese plant site very urban and walkable). Unfortunately, that project seems to have fallen through.

Obviously these "midtown" and "uptown" designations have not caught on with the general public yet, but a little marketing by the city would take care of that. I hope it's something they will tackle soon, because having nodes of activity that people view as separate and different are important for development and city pride. :)

And who are you? :dunno: StevenW, did you switch usernames again? :lol: The movie theater and bank at the Cascades at Verdae are private and wil only be open to residents. I think having Haywood Mall expanded up to three levels would kill it. If they were to expand it then it should be done outward not upward. The only part of the Mall of Georgia that is on the third level is the movie theater and possibly one of the department stores. The Walmart in Simpsonville is not new and the one on Pelham Road can be seen several pages back. Your plan for a project near Haywood Mall area sounds like the Point which is on hold indefinitely or this which is also on hold: http://www.choldings.com/Marketing%20Packages/Crescent%20Place.pdf Unfortunately, a project of your size would be unsuccessful in today's economy. It may not be in the future though. :)

Thats why is said i would like to build something like that in future dang im only in high school 11 grade.

:uh: I used to live only one block from this neighborhood: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080608/NEWS01/806080339 Very nice neighborhood. Unheard of in the area. I seriously know two 19 year old girls that live near or in that neighborhood. Oh sh*t.

Thats messed up. Did this make CNN.

So is Greenville Planning any more movie theaters (public) besides the point.

So is Greenville Planning any more movie theaters (public) besides the point.

The Point you can probably scratch off your list unfortunately. One is planned for Greer. Another is planned for Easley to replace the current one. One might in the works for Simpsonville in the near future. Possibly even another one for downtown if you're lucky. Oh and there's also one planned for Spartanburg too.

THAT i mean thats a lot lol i really would like for simpsoville to get one

Are you on drugs, g-man? THIS is my favorite store:

http://www.freedomforum.org/graphics/illos/sexshop.jpg

You like the :naughty: shops. :D :lol:

I think that magnolia park will look very urban

I think that magnolia park will look very urban

What retailers/restaurants will part of that development?

I officaly know some stores Rei (is building there due to bass pros proposal so its offical on that), The Cheesecake Factory (has been searching for a area in the Greenville Market that meets up with its requirements and is going there due to close proxmity to p.f. changs one of its competiors, Rooms to Go (who dosent know that), a Borders (was in the planning but was stopped for some reason), a new restaurant called The Indgredients at the park (unknown about the brand sorry), 1 major clothing store (is supposed to be named but will be named on the opening day), sports authority (who dosent know that either), im sure apple will be included but its not offical yet, and 2 other stores (that im not allowed to tell about that a nation wide and are breaking a little of its requirements to get into our market). But theres plenty more retail slots avaible so another update will come out on the 3rd quater along with the woolsworth site release. I have no clue why they keep saying there will be a 335 hotel keys to the greenville news when its not. unless its a typo for the 135 hotel keys whicj i hope it is. Trade Joes was looking into MPTC but im not sure anymore they were looking into downtown at one point so wait in see when it opens in 2011 or 2010.

You got all of it right for the most part. :) Would be awesome if Trader Joes came downtown. The Grape will also be going there. Apple is pretty much confirmed. What are the two national tenants that you refused to name I wonder.

I will tell you later. I didnt here about the grape. can you tell me any other stores thats coming there

I would give the ones listed below at least a 50% chance of coming to MPTC:

DSW
Chipotle
Starbuck's
Smith & Hawken
Z Gallerie
Maggiano's
IKEA (just kidding) :lol:
Lucky Brand
Anthropologie
Urban Outfitters
The Grape
Trader Joes
Tumi
Sur La Table

With 2 stores way out of our league (im mean lots of cities bigger than us dont have it)

Anthropologie has to here if Huntsville can get one were larger than them

With 2 stores way out of our league (im mean lots of cities bigger than us dont have it)

We're getting a Prada? Holy sh*t. :D

BRING BACK SKYLINER AND DISTORTEDLOGIC. :rock: :righton: :dj: :uh: :cry: :rant:

NO.

NO.

:bash:

BRING BACK SKYLINER CAMPAIGN: http://www.city-data.com/forum/greenville-spartanburg-area/350036-where-has-skyliner-been.html :D

There is rumor that a new tower will be built with 39 stories (april fools day oh dang im late) lol
but for real there is a rumored 13 level tower downtown by a local developer any one know anything yeah
im infoman asking for info lol

There is rumor that a new tower will be built with 39 stories (april fools day oh dang im late) lol
but for real there is a rumored 13 level tower downtown by a local developer any one know anything yeah
im infoman asking for info lol

Sounds like the Pinnacle on Main. Oh wait. It is. :lol:

Sounds like the Pinnacle on Main. Oh wait. It is. :lol:

Pinnacle on Main is 14 stories, isn't it? Perhaps this 13-story building is a new one we haven't heard about yet, and one we will get our hopes up over only to learn that the local developer behind it is clueless when it comes to building something of this magnitude. :lol:

Pinnacle on Main is 14 stories, isn't it? Perhaps this 13-story building is a new one we haven't heard about yet, and one we will get our hopes up over only to learn that the local developer behind it is clueless when it comes to building something of this magnitude. :lol:

I thought it was 15 stories? :nuts: :dunno: The last thing I want to hear is "local" and "highrise" put together. :lol: :cry: :rant:

highrises never have a 13th story do they?

this isnt the pinnacle on main. because he said it would be to tall and we should make it in to a natural park, and he said he will keep on stalling until he sees the weeds that are tall enough that they cant get cut down .sorry if you saw what i put before i edited it. i was thinking he did the peacock for some reason.

and yes they do have 13 floors and in big cities they can not afford to not have a 13 floor. lots of office is needed.

This is not the peacock im hearing about because it seems like bob ellis already peed out of the cock "no homo". *lol*

GvilleSC, tell your brother to get off the forum. It's past his bedtime. :lol:

The peacock isnt going to go through because the developer said he wanted to pee out of his cock "no homo" during the desing meeting and they accidently wrote peacock so he said sorry to the public today at the bathrooms of the city hall.

you saw that f**k.

:weird: :nuts: And I thought I was the weird one. :lol: See what happens when kids get out of school for the summer. They all jump on the forums and start acting like their on crack.

youre lucky fish cant go to sleep (i think), well I know bass pro is closed now so why arent you sleep after a long day in the tanks. lol a joke get it.

youre lucky fish cant go to sleep (i think), well I know bass pro is closed now so why arent you sleep after a long day in the tanks. lol a joke get it.

Because i'm nocturnal. :lol:

well cry youre self to sleep thinking about "THE POINT"

do you guys want me to tell yall about a new project tomorrow. I got around three projects that the public dosent know about in Simpsonville (ill tell the smallest one) ill tell you guys reply with 5 yeahs, yes, or anything by the meaning yeah :guns1:.

and yes they do have 13 floors and in big cities they can not afford to not have a 13 floor. lots of office is needed.

You misunderstand, my friend. They have 13 floors, but they don't call it that. Typically, I believe, they skip to 14 from 12... superstitions...

i know what you mean but im saying that for example um they build a 50 level tower in a demanding market all the space is needed so that superstition is overlooked. you feel me.

yeah but in some towers you are right the do skip over the 13 level. alot of them are in portland, or

You misunderstand, my friend. They have 13 floors, but they don't call it that. Typically, I believe, they skip to 14 from 12... superstitions...

Exactly. I thought just about every building skipped the 13th floor, based solely on the superstition of having an "unlucky" floor. :lol:

no some don't some do. i want to be a architect so i know what i know.

i know what you mean but im saying that for example um they build a 50 level tower in a demanding market all the space is needed so that superstition is overlooked. you feel me.

They still have a 13th floor, but they skip it in the numbering (so it's actually called the 14th floor). The developer isn't losing any actual space by doing this. The only difference is that the top floor of a 50-story building is called the 51st story instead of the 50th (since the 13th floor designation was "skipped"). Make sense?

Which high school do you go to, Infoman?

Hilton Garden Inn:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/026-9.jpg

Carolina First headquarters:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/031-3.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/029-4.jpg

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http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/g-man435/028-7.jpg

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i dont live in sc

NICE, NICE, and did I already metion NICE. Those buildings make us look like the RTP (research triangle park)

so when is phase two suppose to begin. because that is awsome

After the first two buildings are complete. Looks like another movie theater could be closing: http://www.gsabusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=54

Dont scare me like that. I thought it was one of Greenville's. Spartanburg already has a movie theater close by so it shouldnt hurt them plus that only means a new store for west gate mall so thats postives for all I care. thats good that phase 2 to is going to start right after phase 1.

G-man do you know about the GSA story on Inman bussiness coming together to market city?

G-man do you know about the GSA story on Inman bussiness coming together to market city?

Yes.

Also I wish they would update live but that dosent matter because were getting Street-View very soon.

Can you tell about the story im not going to subscribe for that.

good news for verdae :)
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080609/NEWS01/80609055

Can you tell about the story im not going to subscribe for that.

Basically it says they hope to have a consultant job filled by July to help recruit tenants to take over office space downtown. 150,000 square feet of office space downtown will become vacant after Carolina First and another un-named company leave for new headquarters built elsewhere. Oops.

erdae will ultimately include 8,500 to 10,000 residents, 550 businesses and 1,500 jobs, he said what the f**k the jobs this is a typo right about the number of jobs it was 15,000 jobs if that is true than each business will have around 3 jobs in it wtf.

good news for verdae :)
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080609/NEWS01/80609055

Yeah. Read my comment at the bottom. ;)

erdae will ultimately include 8,500 to 10,000 residents, 550 businesses and 1,500 jobs, he said what the f**k the jobs this is a typo right about the number of jobs it was 15,000 jobs if that is true than each business will have around 3 jobs in it wtf.

Actually, you make a very valid point about that. I think it's one or the other not both.

lol about Carolina First and Inman.

2.2 BILLION dollars wow that company is going to be wealthy

Speaking of Verdae:
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So with the Cliffs is gary player moving here or is it just the hq. I remeber on the greenville news that he said is hq along with im and his family were moving to north greenville county.

So with the Cliffs is gary player moving here or is it just the hq. I remeber on the greenville news that he said is hq along with im and his family were moving to north greenville county.

Headquarters and moving here.

WOW. are those the homes that begin in the 1 millions. We the city of Greenville officaly have three beauty parks that draws not just locals but people from state to state. go on greenville, im suprised were not one of the recession proof cities

so will he be the richest man in greenville county.

WOW. are those the homes that begin in the 1 millions. We the city of Greenville officaly have three beauty parks that draws not just locals but people from state to state. go on greenville, im suprised were not one of the recession proof cities

Yes. We are one of the recession proof cities for the most part.

but the list on aol didnt say it. it said raleigh and charlotte. so are you saying yes he will be the richest man there or yes we are recession proof. or yes to both.

how many pics do you have it seems like a libary. do you have pics of bmw construction
MY 100th Post congrats me NOW. lol

but the list on aol didnt say it. it said raleigh and charlotte. so are you saying yes he will be the richest man there or yes we are recession proof. or yes to both.

I doubt Gary Player will be the richest man in Greenville County. Yes, Greenville is recession proof for the most part. Home prices are rising in the area because of demand for them. Yes, I have pics of BMW construction. You'll have to look several pages back to find them.

I thought Gary Player is filthy rich. Then who's the richest do you know his net worth or does anybody . Do you have any recent pics of bmw? and all homes do start for over 1,000,000 wow. the greenville market is demanding even more thats good from im hearing.

All the $$$ live up north dont they. you guys probaly have a good amount of people with money that you dont even know about.

I wish we could get a beltway if they would connect I-385 up with I-85 it would resemble one. but then a extra route would have to be added to the I-385, and I-185 to name it a offical beltway most likly it would have to be named I-285 because its between both of the other numbers. but as it goes through downtown it would have to be extra urban as in (mostly tunnel, with only 2 exits), it would kind of remind me of the big dig in boston. but on some someparts it would have to be rebuilt on the southern connector to somehow let the beltway drivers use the beltway and not go through the toll booths and demolish some parts of the southern connector and connect it directly to I-385. These plans would be very complicated