[GSP International]

I fly a few times a month- and in the past have flown a few times per week, for years on end.

For that, on Southwest, I'd get treated like cattle.

On a legacy carrier, I get some benefits that make the experience tolerable, given how much I do it- miles that can be redeemed to go most anywhere in the world; upgrades; fast check-in and airport ID check lines; priority for standby; etc.

But regardless of the airline, government should not be using your money and mine to throw at certain companies that government likes, in general, at the expense of others. (Gov't shouldn't single out Delta and Continental, for example, to support, at the expense of Southwest, either, if that were to happen.)

Just because Southwest comes to GSP (if they do) does not mean you have to fly them. A huge part of their presence is that other carriers will have to lower rates from the competition. By lowering the rates, GSP's numbers should go up which means equipment upgrades (i.e., larger aircraft). With lower rates, more traffic and hopefully more destinations since GSP can recapture a significant portion of the 50-60% that go to Charlotte or Atlanta, the ability to attract corporate & divisional headquarters becomes much easier. More headquarters simply mean more higher paying jobs, economic development and tax revenues. Whether you like Southwest or not as a service provider is not the point. The mere presence in our market extrapolates to better opportunities for many.

[New Greenville developments]

I was just down at the Greek Festival and I suspect the crane you are talking about is the one in front of the Landmark Building. This crane looks like it is doing work on the roof of the Landmark Building (yes it was reaching above the building!). Sorry....looks like its maintenance related.

Update - BB&T on Friday closed their branch in the lobby of the Landmark Building and the crane today removed the BB&T sign from the top of the building.

[New Greenville developments]

Was it a tower crane like the one at riverplace or just a regular crane like they use to build schools?

I was just down at the Greek Festival and I suspect the crane you are talking about is the one in front of the Landmark Building. This crane looks like it is doing work on the roof of the Landmark Building (yes it was reaching above the building!). Sorry....looks like its maintenance related.

[CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Riverplace]

Apparently on February 23, The Grape received a special exemption to operate in Riverplace with certain stipulations (wine sale only, 10 tables maximum outside, close at midnight, no smoking, no dancing and few other terms). Sounds like we will see some activity soon at the street level finally. You can see the terms in the 3-6-06 city council agenda on www.greatergreenville.com.

[The Food Thread]

Funny, when you look through almost any thread on UP, restaurants and food pop up. You can certainly tell what's on our minds!

What is your favorite restaurant? Your favorite food at that restaurant? And why? Can be any place, any type, just whatever your favorite is.

For those who occasionally like to break the bank on dinner, I would highly recommend 33 Liberty. The location is curious, but the food is always excellent and atmosphere is comfortable (the small, locally owned variety). North Hampton Wine would run second, in my opinion, for the pricey yet fabulous category.

[Greenville Photo of the Day]

[Greenville Photo of the Day]

[Greenville Photo of the Day]

A shot down Beattie about 2 years ago when they still had trees in front of the parking facility.

[Greenville Highrise Index]

I'm very anxious about the Falls @ Broad development.  That crane will definitely dominate the skyline! B)  I just want to see a tall building with something other than a flat rooftop.   That's one reason I love the Poisett Plaza office building so much.

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Greenville Journal for Friday has a rendering of the Tower at Falls & Broad project (see page 13). It looks like a terrific structure although there seems to ultimately be a flat top.

There is also a website for this project listed, however, as of tonight the website clearly looks like it just getting setup. The website listed is www.thetoweratfallsandbroad.com.