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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 4:30 PM
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Asheville awesomeness

i met up with fellow forumer hauntedheadnc and his boyfriend (his pics from the day here) in june for a morning walk and photos before it went from sweltering to oppressively hot. thanks for the tour, especially for showing me the street art in chicken alley.

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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 4:42 PM
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Nice tour, the historic stock looks enjoyable.
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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 5:27 PM
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thanks, some of the best pics of Ashville I've seen. I love all the public artwork. I had an annoying ex-friend from years back I found out moved to Asheville. She doesn't deserve to live in such an interesting-looking city--lol.
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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 7:05 PM
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Thanks for the pics, LSyd! Very nice tour.

I like very Asheville. It looks very green, very clean. It must be a pleasant town to live in. I´ve liked the murals in the streets and the houses and residential buildings. I see it was hazy and hot. It´s summer, but in a beautiful place.

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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 8:10 PM
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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 8:57 PM
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Asheville, the one reason I miss my parent(s) living in Spartanburg, SC... Only an hour's drive up I-26. Gotta love it!

Great shots, LSyd!

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Old Posted: Jul 27, 2012, 10:02 PM
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Old Posted: Jul 29, 2012, 7:06 PM
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Old Posted: Jul 29, 2012, 8:19 PM
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Stunning, sexy, interesting! If only we had a forumer from there who repped his city super hard....

Is it easy to get mushrooms or acid in this town?
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Old Posted: Jul 29, 2012, 9:14 PM
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I always love seeing Asheville. Very high quality photos. It definitely seems like a hazy and hot day. Thanks!

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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 12:36 AM
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Stunning, sexy, interesting! If only we had a forumer from there who repped his city super hard....
Preposterous. Who among this esteemed community of urbanists would ever deign to live in such a rural backwater?
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 12:55 PM
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looks like the market is well-served by Bojangles
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 2:44 PM
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Preposterous. Who among this esteemed community of urbanists would ever deign to live in such a rural backwater?
I suppose a person who enjoys unique, interesting architecture set in a stunning mountainous setting but at the same time does not enjoy large amounts of job opportuntites and/or doesn't have enough money to move out?
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 6:39 PM
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That was fun. Nice shots from above (how'd you get into the upper floors?). I kinda feel Asheville is one of Ithaca"s bigger cousins. Thanks for the tour L.
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 7:01 PM
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whoa Asheville seems really popping. I likes
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 7:38 PM
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Sexier than I remember. I need to get back. Too many micro breweries not to.

Nice set LSyd.
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Old Posted: Jul 30, 2012, 8:24 PM
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heck of a tour, old buddy. lot more murals than i'd expect, and i love those rolling smoky hills situated throughout the views of asheville. it's an outright travesty i've never been there.
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Old Posted: Aug 1, 2012, 1:32 AM
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I suppose a person who enjoys unique, interesting architecture set in a stunning mountainous setting but at the same time does not enjoy large amounts of job opportuntites and/or doesn't have enough money to move out?
Yeah, that sounds about right.
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Old Posted: Aug 1, 2012, 1:50 AM
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Never heard of Asheville, until this thread.

Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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Old Posted: Aug 1, 2012, 9:34 PM
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Wow - love this one

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