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Reincorporating RealCrozetVA.com’s community account here for Crozet, Va. RealCrozetVA.com & JimsNote.com. I'm a husband, dad, grandparent, and I ride bicycles as often as possible.
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Boo.

It’s not real.
Screenshot showing that it’s 34° and cloudy and it snow is forecasted to start in two minutes
November 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Kid and I were among a dozen people walking and riding on Tabor last night. It was amazing.
People walking and riding bikes on a paved road with a double yellow line.
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Via Nextdoor

“Starting December 4th, Grace Grocery at Crozet United Methodist Church will temporarily have drive through service from 6-7pm every Thursday with prepacked bags of shelf stable items, produce, and frozen meat.“
Starting December 4th, Grace Grocery at Crozet United Methodist Church will temporarily have drive through service from 6-7pm every Thursday with prepacked bags of shelf stable items, produce, and frozen meat. This is great for those who can't make it on Mondays or don't have time to wait. No preregistration required - simply drive up, give your name, and drive away with some groceries. If you would prefer to choose your foods, we are open for choice shopping every Monday 3:30-6pm.
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Handicapped parking in the Square. #Crozet
Picture of newly paved parking lot with two newly striped handicapped spaces Picture of newly paved parking lot with two newly striped handicapped spaces, plus a mural on the left and clouds above
November 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Pretty sure that’s a new sign on the way to Sugar Hollow.

#fromthebicycle
Red sign on the side of the road that reads, “WARNING Water May Rise Quickly and Without Notice” Red sign on the side of the road that reads, “WARNING Water May Rise Quickly and Without Notice”
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I never get tired of riding around Crozet.
Mountain illuminated by morning sun, with a red barn in the front, in a green field (that was an orchard at one point)
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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A quick spin through Crozet's election results.

www.vpap.org/electionresu...
Crozet Elementary district. Spanberger got 61.81% of the vote. Earle-Sears 37.87% Mechums River district. Spanberger got 66.98% of the vote. Earle-Sears 32.52% Brownsville Elementary district. Spanberger got 64.14% of the vote. Earle-Sears 35.77%
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Outside is nice. #Crozet #Fromthebicycle
Gravel road with fence on the left, trees on the right, subtle sun and mountains Big black cow staring at me from the field. Mountains behind it. Yellow leaves on trees, narrow paved road with leaves on either side Red and green leaves on trees, narrow paved road with leaves on either side
November 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Downtown Crozet could look so much better.
Mountains, mural , pink clouds, CAT equipment, Water truck, debris and scrub growth.
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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I don’t know why, but I like this picture from this morning in Sugar Hollow
Birch tree illuminated by my helmet light, paved Road on the left, trees in relief, everything is in motion
October 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Glad I’m not in a wheelchair.

- Very few people need trucks this big

- Build wider sidewalks
Picture of a Grey pick up truck that’s very shiny that is blocking half of a sidewalk
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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One of my rules is that when I have the opportunity to stop and get lemonade I do. When I have the opportunity to stop and get lemonade *and* flowers for my wife, I absolutely stop, buy some, and take them home.

Plus, a few pictures from this morning‘s ride on the incredible Skyline Drive.
Table with flowers and lemonade and Signs saying that donations go to operation Christmas box or something like that A road and brightly colored trees A road and brightly colored trees and big rocks on the right Zoomed in from one of the skyline Drive ever looks looking at mountains and colorful leaves. Colors are a bit muted and it’s overcast and beautiful.
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Who *should* be allowed to give money to candidates?

www.crozetunited.com/p/samuel-mil...
Screenshot from an email. “Samuel Miller District BoS Race: Candidate Fundraising – According to data from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP), donations from the Real Estate and Construction sector are making a difference in two local campaigns for Albemarle County Supervisor. [Click the red button below to read the rest of the story] Read The Full Article Here “
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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What’s going on by the crozet car wash?
Screenshot showing police activity at park view and Thurston drive.
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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He did the research by calling Jaunt. A good value, in my opinion. We need more riders!
screenshot of a facebook commenter named Matthew to RealCrozetVA. "Cost Per Hour: $124.21 Crozet Connect Budgeted Hours: 6048.46 6048.46 * $124.21 = $751,279.22 Crozet Connect averages 25,000 rides per year, which comes to approximately $30/ride."
October 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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A good morning to ride bicycles outside around Crozet.
Mountain Road. Ribbon of pavement with mountains in the background Shadows of three people on bicycles on pavement, with morning light Orange-red sunrise, steam rising off a pond, trees and field Blue sky, silhouettes of trees and silos in the background
October 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Rode to Yellow Mug for another entry into #WeekWithoutDriving

I have an e-bike in Charlottesville. Are my regular bikes acoustic bikes? Analog bikes? Just bikes?
Foreground: Sticky bun, a yellow mug on a table Background: Trees and my bicycle
October 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Hahahaha. Nope.

But -- after reading a bit more, it's no Flock.
The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) has launched NeighborLink, a camera registry program to strengthen community partnerships and enhance public safety. The program allows residents and businesses to let ACPD know they have exterior security cameras and are open to being contacted by police detectives if a crime occurs in their area. Participation is completely voluntary, free of charge, and does not give ACPD direct access to any camera footage. Any Albemarle County resident or business can choose to sign up at no cost. Participants will always remain in control of their footage—registering a camera does not allow ACPD to view or control footage. Registry data can only be accessed by ACPD detectives during the course of an investigation for the purpose of contacting the camera owner for potential footage. How does the camera registry work? ACPD's camera registry is a way to easily identify the nearest camera in a designated area during the course of an investigation or an emergency event/response. The information provided allows detectives to quickly identify a map of relevant cameras that could provide actionable evidence for crimes and life-saving data. Can ACPD remotely access my cameras? No. Registering cameras means the police department will know where your cameras are located in the event of a crime or critical incident. There is no direct access to any privately-owned cameras, and the registry is only used to request footage if an incident occurs in their vicinity. Who has access to my information? Only authorized ACPD detectives will have access to the camera registry.
October 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Several years ago, I asked VDOT to fix the dropoff on the corner of Tabor and Park. This morning riding back home, I noticed that they had not addressed the drop on the right.

So I've asked VDOT again to fix it.
New pavement on Tabor/Park. With the same dropoff that's been there for years New pavement on Tabor/Park. With the same dropoff that's been there for years Submission to VDOT asking for the to fix the road There is a constant and persistent drainage/dropoff that has been ongoing for many years. When I reported this a couple of years ago, I was told that a) there's nothing that can be done b) it would be addressed in a few years when the road was paved. Assuming the paving is complete; what is the plan to address/fix this problem?
October 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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I mean, good?
Patch — News we're reading • Virginia high school bans Christian speaker from TPUSA event (americanthinker.com) — A Christian speaker was banned from an event at Western Albemarle High School in Crozet due to concerns over disruption. This decision has sparked discussions on censorship and the ongoing legal issues surrounding local students.
September 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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This sign should be lower, and more visible.
Truck, under the railroad trestle with mural, and a partially obstructed No Left Turn sign on the right hand side, a bit higher than eye level. Or maybe it's targeted on those driving the big SUVs (usually with 2 or fewer people in the giant vehicle)
September 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Part of me wants to put this on next door, suggesting that we blow the leaves off the trail, but I reasonably fear that most people would agree with that insane sentiment
Black dog on the left side of the leaf covered trail
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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They need to put this sign on Crozet Avenue.
No left turn sign leaving the Square.
September 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Sitting at #Crozet Mudhouse working this morning

1 - there are a lot of people riding bikes
2 - there is no bike parking
3 - so many people continue to turn left into the Square.
Concrete pad outside Crozet Mudhouse with incredibly rickety chairs and tables. And no bike racks.
September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Media literacy. Something that should be taught in schools.

I suspect a large number of people would argue that media literacy is indoctrination. Or some such bullshit argument.

abcsofmedia.com
Learn to read. Again. Media literacy is no longer optional—it’s essential for the future of democracy. In an era of hybrid warfare and pervasive disinformation, particularly targeting vulnerable populations, mastering the ability to discern truth from falsehood is critical. This skill is now as important for children as traditional literacy. This August, Finland is launching a world-first initiative on this scale: every ninth grader will receive ‘The ABC Book of Media Literacy’ designed to combat the rising tide of disinformation. Using the alphabet as a framework, this innovative tool equips young Finns with the critical skills needed to navigate today’s complex media landscape, especially as AI accelerates the spread of falsehoods. Globally recognized for its excellence in education, Finland is once again setting a new benchmark. By empowering the next generation with the tools to think critically and act responsibly, Finland is not just safeguarding its youth but reinforcing the very foundations of democracy. News Media Finland (NMF), the organization behind the initiative, will ensure this vital resource reaches every school, fortifying the resilience of Finnish society.
September 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM