Hey RAP

[MEGATRON]

totally uncalled for...it is a GREAT event

no. It sucks

I think the majority of residents in the neigborhood would disagree

my neighbors feel the way I do.

You always have the option of staying away and not participating.  You also have the option of moving away if you don't like the things that make the neighborhood unique.

Well, last night was the last Luminaria in which we participate.  I try my best to stay away.  Unfortunately, we had early dinner plans outside the neighborhood.  The resulting one-hour traffic jam to return to our house was unavoidable.  I did walk up to the shops in Avondale and take in a group of rednecks heckling police, two kids jump out in front of a moving car to pick up candy on the street, and the several pickups haul ass down our street.  Also, the honking until 10 pm was awesome.  Merry Christmas.

[Tacachale]

The bike ride was awesome. A little hectic, but the cars were moving pretty slowly and by and large were very respectful of the cyclists and pedestrians. Not something we usually get around here. As for the problems, I don't know how it's RAP's fault or what they could do about it. Maybe it could be spread out over a weekend so the traffic wouldn't be so bad all at one time. On the other hand, it's a couple of hours one night a year.

[JeffreyS]

So...one should move if they don't like something that's happening in the hood.
That will make for some interesting re reading of old threads. Where did I put that Commander thread, that's a good one to start with.

I tend to agree that the comments about moving or not complaining sound silly.  However I do like the event and hope it continues.  I have had several fun hey rides over the years.

[Jumpinjack]

We enjoyed it. The parks looked amazing with the flickering lights. Our neighbors got together for a festive evening. The churches lined their walkways and opened their doors. Neighborhoods should find ways to celebrate community and quality of life.

[Know Growth]

Hey RAP!......Thank You!

When I moved to Avondale twenty years ago, that first luminary caught me by surprise in that more casual, less publicized era. At dusk I went out on the balcony and there were the luminaries!

Back then it would have been hard to imagine a Bike Parade on the scale of what we enjoy now. What a blast to ride last night. Marshmallow battle with kids. I took a direct hit, six year old squealing in delight. "Merry Christmas!" cheer echoed.
Ended up at the Miller residence on St Johns, neighborhood open house.

My wife opted to stay at home this year. And there were notably fewer luminaries than past years on our street in the Avondale Rural fringe. I bet we'll both participate in the Bike Parade next year.

Today's TU piece "One dead after Sunday morning shooting on Jacksonville Westside" profiles comments of residents west of us that are hoping to move for much more grave reasons.

[Know Growth]

[Dog Walker]

Funny how some folks will squeal when THEIR travel is impeded or THEIR driveway is blocked.  Shoe pinches a little does it?

[RiversideLoki]

So, wait... I was out of town for Luminaria.. did the neighborhood implode while I was gone?

[HangingMoth]

totally uncalled for...it is a GREAT event

no. It sucks

I think the majority of residents in the neigborhood would disagree

my neighbors feel the way I do.

You always have the option of staying away and not participating.  You also have the option of moving away if you don't like the things that make the neighborhood unique.

You could moved to Springfield, it's mostly quiet but occasionally we get people lighting off firecrackers to celebrate the holidays.