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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 8h

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 10h

I thought this was being taped over seas but
just realized this is being taped at the White House. I didnt recognize the room with the (fake?) gold on the walls.

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, unitary executive meant 1 President not 3 per discussions at the time. It has little to do with the current discussion.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 1d

Louder can’t hear you in the back 😜

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 1d

“More nuanced”

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 1d

Not disagreeing it’s just a more nuanced history and probably has as much to do with the acceptance of Italian immigrants.
Regardless it’s a silly holiday for wrong reasons of a ‘wrong’ person.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 1d

Not really.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbu...

Columbus Day - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 2d

The fine for the misdemeanor of being undocumented is up to $250 and possible deportation.
This makes sense how?

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 5d

Although it was a bad portrayal of him (and even more so of Pete Seeger and especially Joan Baez-don’t get my mother started…my parents knew them all to different degrees).

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 8d

lol (that line is great but sadly never works for me)

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 18d

There also probably corridors etc connecting to the WH. But cant figure out where the other 60000 sf is comes from or is used

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 18d

The AI generated images for the interiors show a “ear bleed” room-so noisy the ears will bleed.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 18d

650 people x 15 sq ft per = 9750 sf ballroom
9750 x 3 (prefunction areas, restrooms,coat rooms offices etc lbs kitchens receiving and storage…) = 29,250 sf…
And most hospitality companies would say there’s too much wasted space (including the Trump Hotel group!)
So yeah…

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 19d

Yep

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 19d

Yep. Weird that they missed that. UPS wont be happy.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 19d

Oh, and Volvo is only
something like 10% of the semi truck sales.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 19d

Some sort of weird slam at Sweden? Only truck not mentioned was Volvo? The Volvo trucks used here are made here at the old White Truck facility in NC (?). Mack trucks is owned by Volvo…

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · 19d

AI generated

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 28

It took at least a generation to get here.
It will take at least a generation to get through it.
There is no quick fix. It will take a concerted effort. Start with structural reforms and build on them to rebuild.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 23

And minor quibble, CB was not really a BBQ joint, more a fried chicken and biscuit and gravy kinda place. BBQ was bought at the back of the Piggly Wiggly (occasionally a Winn Dixie) from a small window with a really big guy serving it.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 23

I don't think I ever met him as a kid but I've been told he was not a nice person.
It is a bit ironic that they serve liquor, Lebanon had (has) a strong Southern Baptist tradition. The change must be part of that "woke" thing... /s

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 23

CB didnt originally serve alcohol, Evins was an evangelical "tea totaler" follower of Evangelical preacher Carl Hatch Jr (same as Elvis supposedly). They used to play "christian music" exclusively in the restaurants. Serving beer and wine and premix drinks didnt start until 2021 during Covid.

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AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 22

Gas station with food and a gift shop aimed at travelers on I-40. Evins’ grandfather (I think) had a fuel distribution company.
I remember when their 2nd restaurant opened after they abandoned the fuel closer to Nashville.

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 22

This was their original logo (c1969+)

AZ Desert Architect @azdesertarch.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hey, but 1949 came before 1945, right?