Comments on: The Best of Silver Spring http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Easley http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7278 Easley Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:18:16 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-7278 Where is the best place to hit a pedestrian while driving? Gotta go with 16th and East West What’s the best restaurant in which to start a food fight? Blue Pearl Buffet, over 150 types of overcooked East Asian Food to hurl! Where is the best place to drink yourself under the table? Ceviche - because there is no one else there, so there is literally nothing else to do. What is the best historic structure to demolish? Faukland Chase's North Parcel, which half the people want to preserve not because it is historic, but because they are either a.) NIMBYs or b.) Anti-Purple Line Who’s the best employer for a catty, high school-like environment? Dear god, the Majestic, hands down. Where do you have the best chance of getting shot? Piney Brach and 193 Where do you have the best chance of getting mugged? Between the two parking garages by the metro on Bonifant What’s the best restaurant for the next rat infestation? The House Who will be next to set fire to their own establishment (a la My Le and El Pollo Rico) for insurance purposes? That random liquor store at the corner of Chesapeake. What’s the best program for Cable County Montgomery to add to its lineup? "PRESERVING McCOY!" starring Jerry McCoy in a Jim Kramer-esque show where he answers callers questions about buildings that are historically significant. What are the odds on a $13.5 million home selling in the CBD? Better than a PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT going through. What’s the best Silver Spring blog? (no, this is not a loaded question) Silver Spring Singular Which Silver Spring street is the most sinister? Ellsworth Where is the best place to hit a pedestrian while driving?
Gotta go with 16th and East West

What’s the best restaurant in which to start a food fight?
Blue Pearl Buffet, over 150 types of overcooked East Asian Food to hurl!

Where is the best place to drink yourself under the table?
Ceviche – because there is no one else there, so there is literally nothing else to do.

What is the best historic structure to demolish?
Faukland Chase’s North Parcel, which half the people want to preserve not because it is historic, but because they are either a.) NIMBYs or b.) Anti-Purple Line

Who’s the best employer for a catty, high school-like environment?
Dear god, the Majestic, hands down.

Where do you have the best chance of getting shot?
Piney Brach and 193

Where do you have the best chance of getting mugged?
Between the two parking garages by the metro on Bonifant

What’s the best restaurant for the next rat infestation?
The House

Who will be next to set fire to their own establishment (a la My Le and El Pollo Rico) for insurance purposes?
That random liquor store at the corner of Chesapeake.

What’s the best program for Cable County Montgomery to add to its lineup?
“PRESERVING McCOY!” starring Jerry McCoy in a Jim Kramer-esque show where he answers callers questions about buildings that are historically significant.

What are the odds on a $13.5 million home selling in the CBD?
Better than a PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT going through.

What’s the best Silver Spring blog? (no, this is not a loaded question)
Silver Spring Singular

Which Silver Spring street is the most sinister?
Ellsworth

]]> By: Easley Rider http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-7267 Easley Rider Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:57:09 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-7267 Right Springvale Roader, there was absolutely no chance of being shot in DC BEFORE handguns were legalized. All those murders committed in the interim 30 years between now and when handguns were outlawed in DC (an era when Detroit passed the mantle of murder capital USA over to the District)must have been committed by individuals weilding 2x4s with nails through them. Typical reactionary, uninformed MoCo. Right Springvale Roader, there was absolutely no chance of being shot in DC BEFORE handguns were legalized. All those murders committed in the interim 30 years between now and when handguns were outlawed in DC (an era when Detroit passed the mantle of murder capital USA over to the District)must have been committed by individuals weilding 2x4s with nails through them. Typical reactionary, uninformed MoCo.

]]> By: SkidrowBetty http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6965 SkidrowBetty Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:27:47 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6965 #3 - The Quarry House of course! #3 – The Quarry House of course!

]]> By: Thayer Ave., too http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6738 Thayer Ave., too Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:27:04 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6738 I don't know what's up with Silver Spring Center, but it looks like it was made with <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/1997/36/b3543133.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Al Borland's Internet Toolbox</a> back in the late 90's (remember those late-night infomercials? Oh, how far the flannel hath fallen. . .). Can I just tell you how embarrassed I am if even ONE person thinks that's really the Official Website of my city? It's a nice idea, and a useful collection of information, but it's in dire need of an update. (Oh, yeah-- does Safeway count as a restaurant for rat infestations?) I don’t know what’s up with Silver Spring Center, but it looks like it was made with Al Borland’s Internet Toolbox back in the late 90′s (remember those late-night infomercials? Oh, how far the flannel hath fallen. . .).

Can I just tell you how embarrassed I am if even ONE person thinks that’s really the Official Website of my city? It’s a nice idea, and a useful collection of information, but it’s in dire need of an update.

(Oh, yeah– does Safeway count as a restaurant for rat infestations?)

]]> By: Silver Spring Penguin http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6737 Silver Spring Penguin Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:14:56 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6737 So far, all leads point to The Penguin as having the most immature work environment in town. Woohoo! Don't let the people on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Silver_Spring%2C_Maryland#Silver_Spring_online_news_sites" rel="nofollow">WikiPedia</a> know. So far, all leads point to The Penguin as having the most immature work environment in town. Woohoo! Don’t let the people on WikiPedia know.

]]> By: Debbie Cook http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6730 Debbie Cook Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:21:06 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6730 1. Where is the best place to hit a pedestrian while driving? Anywhere near or around the intersection of Colesville and Wayne to the intersection of East West Hwy and Colesville. 2. What’s the best restaurant in which to start a food fight? The Quarry House - no one would mind. 3. Where is the best place to drink yourself under the table? DC probably - anywhere but here in Silver Spring. 4. What is the best historic structure to demolish? Can't decide - I kinda like em all! Demolishing any of them would take away from our history of "tackarama" charm and character. 5. Who’s the best employer for a catty, high school-like environment? Silver Spring Penquin 6. Where do you have the best chance of getting shot? Anywhere on University past Piney Branch Road going towards Langely Park 7. Where do you have the best chance of getting mugged? Cab pickup place at the SS Metro Station 8. What’s the best restaurant for the next rat infestation? McDonalds on Colesville 9. Who will be next to set fire to their own establishment(a la My Le and El Pollo Rico) for insurance purposes? McDonalds on Colesville 10. What’s the best program for Cable County Montgomery to add to its lineup? Don't watch much TV - What do they have now? 11. What are the odds on a $13.5 million home selling in the CBD? 13.5 Million to 1 (there may be one crazy nut out there) 12. What’s the best Silver Spring blog? (no, this is not a loaded question) Are there blogs in Silver Spring? 13. Which Silver Spring street is the most sinister? It's a tie between Silver Spring Avenue and Dale Drive. 1. Where is the best place to hit a pedestrian while driving? Anywhere near or around the intersection of Colesville and Wayne to the intersection of East West Hwy and Colesville.

2. What’s the best restaurant in which to start a food fight? The Quarry House – no one would mind.

3. Where is the best place to drink yourself under the table? DC probably – anywhere but here in Silver Spring.
4. What is the best historic structure to demolish? Can’t decide – I kinda like em all! Demolishing any of them would take away from our history of “tackarama” charm and character.

5. Who’s the best employer for a catty, high school-like environment? Silver Spring Penquin

6. Where do you have the best chance of getting shot? Anywhere on University past Piney Branch Road going towards Langely Park

7. Where do you have the best chance of getting mugged? Cab pickup place at the SS Metro Station

8. What’s the best restaurant for the next rat infestation? McDonalds on Colesville

9. Who will be next to set fire to their own establishment(a la My Le and El Pollo Rico) for insurance purposes? McDonalds on Colesville

10. What’s the best program for Cable County Montgomery to add to its lineup? Don’t watch much TV – What do they have now?

11. What are the odds on a $13.5 million home selling in the CBD? 13.5 Million to 1 (there may be one crazy nut out there)

12. What’s the best Silver Spring blog? (no, this is not a loaded question) Are there blogs in Silver Spring?

13. Which Silver Spring street is the most sinister?
It’s a tie between Silver Spring Avenue and Dale Drive.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6729 Jimmy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:15:59 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6729 1. Ellsworth-so many pedestrians, so many points 2. Addis Ababa-your hands are already in the food. Enemies, be prepared to feel the sting of my kitfo! 3. Piratz-grog. 4. Falklands-need the <a href="http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=181" rel="nofollow">Teet</a>. 5. I'm sure it's Austin Grill. I think all the servers are under the drinking age. 6. Me personally? Five miles south, on the White House lawn. But in Silver Spring... Ramsey. 7. Georgia Ave. 2AM on a Tuesday. 8. Crisfield. August. And quite possibly June of this year. 9. Crisfield. September. 10. How-to: <a href="http://www.guerrillagardening.org/" rel="nofollow">Gorilla Gardening</a> 11. The same as my left nut selling for $13.5 mil. 12. Not The Penguin. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Silver_Spring%2C_Maryland#Silver_Spring_online_news_sites" rel="nofollow">It's not a blog</a>. 13. <a href="http://www.southsilverspring.org/node/267" rel="nofollow">Cedar St</a>. 1. Ellsworth-so many pedestrians, so many points
2. Addis Ababa-your hands are already in the food. Enemies, be prepared to feel the sting of my kitfo!
3. Piratz-grog.
4. Falklands-need the Teet.
5. I’m sure it’s Austin Grill. I think all the servers are under the drinking age.
6. Me personally? Five miles south, on the White House lawn. But in Silver Spring… Ramsey.
7. Georgia Ave. 2AM on a Tuesday.
8. Crisfield. August. And quite possibly June of this year.
9. Crisfield. September.
10. How-to: Gorilla Gardening
11. The same as my left nut selling for $13.5 mil.
12. Not The Penguin. It’s not a blog.
13. Cedar St.

]]> By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6720 Eric Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:42:27 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6720 From your comment, there seems to be much bigger problems for the Silver Spring Center (more on that in another post someday). Maybe the people at the Center are helping out with the Montgomery County budget office - an extra zero here or there won't make a difference, right? Are they our de facto self-appointed governing body since we're too lazy to govern ourselves? By the way, I'll compile the *proper* answers to these questions once I feel all the feedback is in. From your comment, there seems to be much bigger problems for the Silver Spring Center (more on that in another post someday).

Maybe the people at the Center are helping out with the Montgomery County budget office – an extra zero here or there won’t make a difference, right? Are they our de facto self-appointed governing body since we’re too lazy to govern ourselves?

By the way, I’ll compile the *proper* answers to these questions once I feel all the feedback is in.

]]> By: Sligo http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6719 Sligo Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:20:09 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6719 Here's the real question... WTF is the "Silver Spring Center"? It claims to be "Silver Spring's Official Website". On what authority? Also, this number seems a bit overstated: "Today, SilverSpringCenter.com™ receives over 220,000 requests every month from people who live, work and visit Silver Spring, MD." And then a few paragraphs later... "SilverSpringCenter.com™ receives over 2,200,000 requests every month from people who live, work and visit Silver Spring, MD. Below is just a sample of our customers' internet service providers and domains." Did I recently emerge from a carbonite-induced state of suspended hibernation? Because everyone seems to be getting delusions of grandeur Here’s the real question… WTF is the “Silver Spring Center”? It claims to be “Silver Spring’s Official Website”. On what authority?

Also, this number seems a bit overstated:

“Today, SilverSpringCenter.com™ receives over 220,000 requests every month from people who live, work and visit Silver Spring, MD.”

And then a few paragraphs later…

“SilverSpringCenter.com™ receives over 2,200,000 requests every month from people who live, work and visit Silver Spring, MD. Below is just a sample of our customers’ internet service providers and domains.”

Did I recently emerge from a carbonite-induced state of suspended hibernation? Because everyone seems to be getting delusions of grandeur

]]> By: Silver Spring Penguin http://www.thayeravenue.com/2008/07/07/the-best-of-silver-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-6704 Silver Spring Penguin Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:47:56 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=195#comment-6704 "Ripifant street is like Diagon Alley." Sort of, except Ripifant has <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellraiser" rel="nofollow">Pinhead</a> for a dark overlord. Oh, and the rents are higher. “Ripifant street is like Diagon Alley.”

Sort of, except Ripifant has Pinhead for a dark overlord. Oh, and the rents are higher.

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