Coin and Jewel Theives in Richmond, VA – An Editorial

photo by by Joe Shlabotnik

Richmond Times-Dispatch posted an article today about a jewel robbery at Stony Point Shopping Center in Richmond, Virginia.  Apparently there was a jewel dealer/distributor who was visiting Lastovica Jewelers and as he walked out to his car he was approached by two masked men.  The men made him lie down on the ground and they took his case, which held about $350,000 worth of jewelry.  Now that there many companies advertising that you can use online services to sell jewelry, I guess it seemed like a good idea to the thieves.

RTD also tells us that there has not been a similar jewel heist (I love the word heist) since 2005.

Funny, though, because just two days ago (on October 14th, 2009) they posted a short blurb about the fact that Modern Coin (212 E. Grace Street) was robbed at gunpoint.  They were both masked too.  Are they the same guys?  Maybe.  Either way, these guys must have heard that not only can you sell old jewelry online, you can also sell old coins.  Just another example of the fact that TV influences you to do bad things.  Just kidding.  Stealing is wrong, OK?

Now that I’ve done my public service along with my linking to all places linkable, I thought I’d take this opportunity (read:  abuse my authority) to make a little comment about the comments on said blurb’s page on the Times-Dispatch site…

PEOPLE.  Come on!  What would the neighbors (like DC and Hampton?) think?  Well, I guess we really don’t care what they think.  But why use a public forum to snipe at each other and bring each other down?  Do that here instead!  I need the traffic…

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A Product Review – Best Bully Sticks

Hi there.  My name is Jake.  I’m a regular dog; I like playing tug-the-rope, looking up into the trees, and barking at dogs that walk by.  This is a picture of me.  I’m pretty good-looking.  I guess that’s why these nice people sent me some presents in the mail recently.  It’s either that, or the fact that my mom types on a computer all day.

Anyway, this padded envelope came in the mail, and it had these awesome treats in it called Best Bully Sticks.  These treats are really tasty, and they are fun to chew on, too.  In fact, I would rather chew on one of those Best Bully Sticks than play tug-the-rope, which is actually a pretty astounding endorsement since I REALLY like playing tug-the-rope a whole lot.

While my mom was following me around with the camera while I chewed on one of my treats I heard her talking to my dad about how Best Bully Sticks are a local Richmond company, and how they sent those samples to me for free!  If you wanted a sample, they’d send you one too, I bet.

I think they make these Best Bully Sticks out of bulls or something.  That’s where they get the name for them.  All the ingredients are on the up-and-up, because my mom is kinda freaky about stuff like that.  I heard her say they had other types of treats, too.  I hope she’ll get me some, because if they are as good as the Bully Sticks I know I’ll eat them up.

Here are some pictures of me eating my Best Bully Sticks.  If you know any dog agents, please feel free to forward them my picture so I can make a gazillion dollars and my mom can play with me all day, instead of typing on her computer.

Note:  The blogger would like to thank her dog, Jake, for his guest blogging, and would like to clarify to the Richmond community that she LOVES her job and would still type a lot of the day, even if Jake did win a gazillion dollars.  Which would be nice.  The gazillion dollars, I mean.

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Scoot Richmond – One of Our Faves

Chelsea Lahmers has a lot to be proud of.  In 2002, when she started selling parts for vintage scooters, she became a reliable, savvy business owner with a loyal customer base.  That’s quite an accomplishment, considering she’d never run a business before.  Her business at that time was mainly mail-order, though she had a showroom in Richmond and business was growing even more.

If you’ve spent time in Richmond you’ve probably noticed that lots of people ride scooters and mopeds.  There is a reason for that.  It costs money to park at VCU and to park downtown.  LOTS of money.  Richmond City, in a startlingly progressive move, started providing free parking for scooters and mopeds in certain downtown areas.  So, if you’re a student at VCU or an employee east of Belvidere and you don’t want to pay more than $50 per month for parking, a scooter or a moped is a good choice for you.  As a grad student, believe me when I tell you I’m seriously considering one.

And if I were to buy a scooter, I’d buy one at Scoot! Scoot Richmond is the company that has evolved out of Chelsea Lahmer’s reputable mail order business.  Located in the historic Manchester district (right near Legend’s Brewery – stay tuned for a post on that, folks), Scoot sells Genuine Scooter Company, Carter Brothers/SYM, Tomos USA, and Sachs/ Peirspeed brands, plus some awesome gear and accessories.  Plus, if you’re looking for a more vintage-type ride, Scoot can find it for you.

Scoot also features a service department, where you can get your ride worked on for a very reasonable price.  Scoot is dedicated to Richmond’s scooter community.  We’d dare say that they could be the Southeast’s Scooter Mecca.  Their website features a blog that provides some great information about scooter safety, theft trends in the area, and lots of other good stuff.  Plus, they host a monthly Scoot-In movie night where you can mingle and meet other folks who like to scoot.

Check out this Richmond business, even if you’re not in the market for a scooter or moped.  Stop by and check out the merchandise, have lunch at Savor or Legend’s (don’t worry – information pending!), and enjoy the historic Manchester district.

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