redkateo
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Charlottesville. Redhead. Kate. Mom. Reader. Coder. Coach. Traveler.
Charlottesville: how are the main roads looking out there?
Are Hydraulic / 29 minivan ready? How about parking lots such as Barracks? Wegmans? Whole Foods?
Is early next week going to be better with warmer weather, or worse because of warmer weather, i.e. melting / refreeze?
Are Hydraulic / 29 minivan ready? How about parking lots such as Barracks? Wegmans? Whole Foods?
Is early next week going to be better with warmer weather, or worse because of warmer weather, i.e. melting / refreeze?
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Charlottesville: how are the main roads looking out there?
Are Hydraulic / 29 minivan ready? How about parking lots such as Barracks? Wegmans? Whole Foods?
Is early next week going to be better with warmer weather, or worse because of warmer weather, i.e. melting / refreeze?
Are Hydraulic / 29 minivan ready? How about parking lots such as Barracks? Wegmans? Whole Foods?
Is early next week going to be better with warmer weather, or worse because of warmer weather, i.e. melting / refreeze?
Yes - I too thought, "'snowcrete' is perfect!"
So, Charlottesville, we're all calling it "snowcrete," right? It's the perfect word.
We've reached the pick-axe stage of snowcrete removal. I should've asked my landlord if I could borrow one 2 days ago.
I don't remember where I bought my snow shovel, but it has done some amazing work over the last few days. It's not going to be able to finish the job. It wasn't made for snowcrete.
I don't remember where I bought my snow shovel, but it has done some amazing work over the last few days. It's not going to be able to finish the job. It wasn't made for snowcrete.
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Yes - I too thought, "'snowcrete' is perfect!"
I can confirm The Haven has been placing people in hotels.
Help out by donating.
Help out by donating.
Our friends at The Haven just sent a message asking for donations to support over 80 community members who are homeless that The Haven and other partners have placed in hotels during this winter weather. They need to raise $27k. Please consider donating today.
www.thehaven.org/give-online
www.thehaven.org/give-online
Give Online — The Haven
www.thehaven.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I can confirm The Haven has been placing people in hotels.
Help out by donating.
Help out by donating.
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BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
I believe snow days should carry over to Monday, the same way a holiday would.
Kind of annoying that in central VA the winter storm perfectly contained itself to the weekend
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I believe snow days should carry over to Monday, the same way a holiday would.
Downtown mall is open, to walkers that is, didn’t see any actual open establishments.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Downtown mall is open, to walkers that is, didn’t see any actual open establishments.
Market Street‘s looking good.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Market Street‘s looking good.
Charlottesville: I will second this after just walking around downtown. Walking was easier on untouched areas. With that said though the downtown proper has a nice cleared pathway.
As a shoveling absolutist, I am rather abashed to say that the (nonfunctional) sidewalk in front of my house is safer unshoveled and will thus stay that way. The shoveled front walk is a smooth sheet of ice. On unshoveled bits of sidewalk, the grit from the sleet underneath gives better traction
January 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Charlottesville: I will second this after just walking around downtown. Walking was easier on untouched areas. With that said though the downtown proper has a nice cleared pathway.
High Street near the hill. Not too bad, and lots of plows and John Deere-y things out (but to be clear I wouldn’t suggest getting around right now.)
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
High Street near the hill. Not too bad, and lots of plows and John Deere-y things out (but to be clear I wouldn’t suggest getting around right now.)
Guess it’s good we sled (sledded?) Mt. Hedge Street yesterday, but I’d love to understand better why this street was a priority over 1st Street.
(Just curious as I’m not trying to get anywhere and move around mostly by foot anyhow.)
(Just curious as I’m not trying to get anywhere and move around mostly by foot anyhow.)
January 26, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Guess it’s good we sled (sledded?) Mt. Hedge Street yesterday, but I’d love to understand better why this street was a priority over 1st Street.
(Just curious as I’m not trying to get anywhere and move around mostly by foot anyhow.)
(Just curious as I’m not trying to get anywhere and move around mostly by foot anyhow.)
Charlottesville: a little look into what’s up downtown. This is 1st Street N, next to the Haven. So … there’s work to be done, and being done. Plowing and removal is ongoing. Side streets have maybe been plowed once?
January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Charlottesville: a little look into what’s up downtown. This is 1st Street N, next to the Haven. So … there’s work to be done, and being done. Plowing and removal is ongoing. Side streets have maybe been plowed once?
Mt. Hedge Street has been conquered once again! Hot chocolates & chai latte celebration in progress.
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Mt. Hedge Street has been conquered once again! Hot chocolates & chai latte celebration in progress.
I know everyone's wondering.
January 25, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I know everyone's wondering.
Charlottesville: the snow has in fact begun.
January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Charlottesville: the snow has in fact begun.
Librarians crack me up.
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Librarians crack me up.
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Friends in the storm's path, let's share tips about staying warm enough to survive, in all-electric homes, with no fireplaces & no back-up generator. Quote or reply.
**Latest update on this weekend's winter storm and its impact on central Virginia ⬇️⬇️⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Friends in the storm's path, let's share tips about staying warm enough to survive, in all-electric homes, with no fireplaces & no back-up generator. Quote or reply.
Happening now in Market Street Park.
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Happening now in Market Street Park.
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portland city council confirms that two portland residents have been shot by federal agents. at this time, the city council has been told that both victims are alive.
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
portland city council confirms that two portland residents have been shot by federal agents. at this time, the city council has been told that both victims are alive.
A large empty library display case “in support of free speech“ is, well, it’s saying something.
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
A large empty library display case “in support of free speech“ is, well, it’s saying something.
Many thanks to whoever chalked up the downtown with upbeat messages!
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Many thanks to whoever chalked up the downtown with upbeat messages!
Bwahahahahaha.
Uh oh. University of Virginia BOV hired a Woke™️ president, and then redacted his prior DEI initiatives from his CV in an apparent effort to hide them. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of U-Va.’s next president
Some conservatives criticized the Republican-led board for picking as its next president someone who has overseen diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Bwahahahahaha.
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to these upcoming eves, days and feelings, wishing everyone the best they can muster
December 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
to these upcoming eves, days and feelings, wishing everyone the best they can muster
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if they had just shown it on 60 Minutes nobody would have seen it
December 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
if they had just shown it on 60 Minutes nobody would have seen it