Monday, March 2, 2009

when you grab hold of me

tell me that I’ll never be set free… (thanks Steve)

IT’S FAT TIRE DAY!!!!!! First person to bring me 1554 gets a ‘yet to be determined’ – though surely fabulous prize. :)

It’s also Dr. Seuss’s birthday AND a great day to support Literacy. Or, just click here. – seriously, do it.

Some good things today…

In Downtown News:
Remedy Diner is open today
Yay for Comprehensive Bike Plans!
In case you didn’t hear, Bridge Pub is open.
Raleigh’s so pretttty.
The Raleigh Man v. Food will air March 18

In Raleigh News:
Francis King moved to North Hills
Own a rental property? Read this.
Take the police survey!
The ESPN bit on Krispy Kreme Challenge will air tonight at 8 (thanks Sam)

In Local-ish News:
In the unusual sad news category: Paul Harvey died.
Duke Power is taking over the Wachovia building in Charlotte
Closing down part of Broadway?


In Irrelevant News:
Free Arbys!
The Simpsons is going to be the longest running show on TV
It’s almost time for REI’s Garage Sale

Events:
Another Cask Night at Times!
Downtown Dining Club at Solas on Wednesday
There is a CAMPO [transportation] meeting on Thursday
Also on Thursday, a NC Symphony dinner at Humble Pie
It’s First Friday!!!
There is an awesome exhibit opening at the Raleigh City Museum
Pirates and Poker is Saturday too!

Mark your calendar:
Tweetup at Lone Rider

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Snow. Duh. 32° 32°
Tues: Mostly Sunny 35° 14°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 47° 17°

Fun Stuff:
Celebrating the importance of good typeface choices
Buy a Bat Man hoodie!
Top 10 cheap foods
Super fun street art

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Only in Southern California….

Happy Monday folks!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com