'Twas the Week Before Xmas!

A cool start and bright sun is rapidly warming the tire house so I'm going to finish my coffee and take the easy way out on the blog today... here's a Holladay take on a seasonal classic I shared at Board of Supervisor meeting last night to both thank and remind them that we are willing to help but are also watching much more closely these days.

‘Twas the week before Christmas and folks were feeling quite grand

Not a protester was stirring, wise men hadn’t spent millions on land

While stockings were hung, in hopes of filling with cheer

Some were not going to be filled with tax dollars this year

I know I’m sleeping better, relaxed in my bed

Without mega-site visions dancing in my head

But, what happens now, beyond all the clatter

How to proceed on the issues that really do matter

We’d all like internet that works in a flash

That might be worthy of spending some cash

And, water is coming to Ferncliff we know

Then on to Zion Crossroads it’s going to go

But, what if at Shannon Hill it does appear

Residential growth is what you seem to fear

With cheap, easy water, growth could be quick

But, you agree that would make our tax base quite sick

Yet you’ve heard ideas from the speakers that came

From all corners of the county, first stating our name

Now Bumpass, now Zion, now Gum Spring and Cuckoo

On Mineral, on Louisa, on Quail and Gordonsville, too

To the top by the Lake, and down 64 way

We came, concerned and all had our say

While often we forgot to say thanks to each of you

For your time, consideration and the hard work that you do

And, reminding us to stay involved and show up right here

Well, I’m back to say my offer of help is sincere

And, while I look ridiculous in my earring and hat

Serious dialogue and sustainable growth’s where I’m at

How will we get there, fast growth or slow

Some many ideas, so many ways we can go

Again, thanks for not having made up your mind

Honest representation in America’s sometimes hard to find

So, I’ll be laying a finger aside of my nose

No chimney trick just a standard close

But, let me exclaim, for now, and I’ll get out of your sight

Happy Holladay’s to all and to all a good night.