ready, set, order a latte

Ok mongol hordes, vandals, visigoths, telefarians, natives and colonists: you may descend upon Hypno Coffee for a shot. They started serving today.
This a picture of a frustrated Dave the Plumber getting that last P-trap to hold...so now it's tight. Hypno Coffee is there for you now.

Hypno Monday (I think)

Thank you Larry and Dave for working today to get counters and plumbing installed at the new location for Hypno Coffee, in our Blackwater Overlook building. Looks like the business will be open Monday and shaking out the kinks for the next few days...so Thanksgiving week is looking great. If you'll be in the Valley for the holiday, please come in and visit Hypno Coffee..

The address is 737 William Avenue. As you approach Davis on WV219 from the north you will pass Grant County Bank on the right and Sawmill Restaurant on the left. Then watch for it on the right in the red brick building.

This winter we're planning this one

While financial planning is underway for this project I am seeking the three retail tenants. Possible categories include handcrafted foods, children's toys or clothing, hobbies such as model trains or puzzles, mountain sports, wildlife and environment-related hobbies, art or photograghy gallery, and community-focused non-profit. I seek businesses that will be of interest to working residents, retirees, weekenders, and tourists. Riverwalk Spa is designed but construction will not start until the 3 retail tenants are moved in and open.

Classic Victorian Done and for rent

This beautiful 5 bedroom house has 3 new baths and a new kitchen. Great light, high ceilings, ample common areas and a sunroom with southern exposure. Master with ensuite bath and nice mountain view from high up in Davis. Scope it out at www.damaps.com/wv/2001

Rent the whole house for Dec-Mar for ~2,000/month (short term rate) furnished with cable, internet and all utilities. Plan B is to rent individual bedrooms (furnished or no) with shared common spaces with a 6 month+ lease, $400-575.

First business to choose Riverwalk

Hypno Coffee will roll up its tent in Thomas and set up shop right here in Riverwalk, as the first tenant in the Blackwater Overlook building, formerly the BW Auto Care gas station. We are working for a November move-in but will definitely be in for the start of ski season. The left side of the building was the office for the gas station. We have refinished it inside, added a sidewalk, cut in a large sliding door for that morning sunshine, and built on a 160sft deck for kicking it any time of day. We also expanded one its two bathrooms and fitted it with ADA fixtures and clearances. The floors and one wall are done in rough poplar. Now Hypno is designing its layout and finishing touches, perhaps adding a bean roaster...all for you to start enjoying by December.

Post-Leaf Peepers

The hurricane rains tried to blot out our weekend but Saturday, after a wet 5K race, was partly sunny enough that I can say even mother nature was a good host.

The RunForIt 5K fund raiser race was a great success for the town's Riverfront Park. The Riverfront Ramblers team succeeded in raising double my corporate sponsoring match, and won the Tucker Community Endowment Foundation's award for 'most money raised.' A second team called Trail Mix contributed additional funds to the Riverfront Park. It looks like the park got at least $22,000 Saturday. More pics below:

Looking good Friday Morning

I have to admit...last night was really feeling dejected as the barrages of rain hit the sides of the house here in Timberline (near Davis). I was so upside down that I found myself thinking about bailing and doing the Revenge of the Rattlesnake all day instead of being on hand for the concert and festivities. But the next thought was a more positive idea -- if it were to really come in torrents we could move into the old shopnsave. It is a warehouse afterall.

BUT it turns out that storm last night was a good purge of sorts; this morning the sun is out and the turning maples are using the sunhit to give us a fine display of fall colors. It is 60 degrees and spectacular. The wind is blustering and will dry this place out in no time.

The Oktoberfest tent is up, the carnival rides are set. The Davisson Bros will get here around 9am for setup tomorrow/Saturday. What I learned last night (in a glass of gin) was that we will have a great time no matter what the weather is!