Random Richmond questions

[PMBird]

Originally Posted by whynot?

Richmond's rainfall is fairly "average." There are freak storms (like Gaston in 2005) and occasional rainy periods from east coast hurricanes, but lately -- mostly -- it seems we'd like it to rain more, not less.

I found these stats on vacationsmadeeasy.com, but if the July temps are not a lie, I am not breathing:

Richmond Weather and Climate:

• Average daily temperature — Jan: 36?F; July: 77?F
• Average annual rainfall — 42 inches
• Average annual snowfall — 15 inches

Surely the average July temp -- even averaging night and day -- is in the mid-80s. Worry about the humidity, not about the rainfall.

LOL. I love that one. That's the biggest reason I will be moving from Maine to Richmond within the next month to two. I'm used to having 15" of snow in one storm, not the entire season.

[minor_swing]

[quote=Maroon197;4469754]
As for the smoking, I am from out west where]

We just moved here from COlorado where it is also the case of no smoking in public spaces. Not even within 25 feet of the entry of a public building. As a result we grew accustom to the no smoking and it was very pleasant and hard to return. Almost makes it worse. MY home town in Ohio recently banned smoking in all establishments. There was a huge initial backlash of the impending doom on business (mostly bars that service Ohio University Students) but... low and behold all the businesses did not die... And they have found there place are actually much cleaner and don't stink!!!! SO much nicer now.

ONe day Richmond will get it. I just wish Ashland would get it.

[Maroon197]

Yeah the notion that smoking bans hurt business has been proven 100% false. It's an issue that is always brought up with regards to smoking bans in bars especially, but isn't based in reality and a quick glance over the figures of any business in Phoenix, Denver, PDX, Seattle etc. will show that.

[sinkfloridasink]

i've never noticed a tobacco smell at all...most places allow smoking though so if you go out you're bound to come home smelling like smoke.

[sinkfloridasink]

also, i do not smoke, but i fully support other peoples' right to.

it should be up to the business. if the business decides smoking is allowed, those who have a problem with it shouldn't come. if they decide it is banned, those who have a problem with it shouldn't come. a city-enforced law is the last thing i'd like to see.

[oleo]

Originally Posted by Maroon197

1. How is the fall in Richmond in terms of changing leaves? Does the landscape burst into color or is it mild?

2. What's with not having a major zoo in Richmond? Do you really have to drive all the way to DC just to take your kids to the zoo?

3. Does it smell like Tobacco (as in the plants) in Richmond? I've also heard VA doesn't have too many smoking restrictions for restaurants etc. and I was wondering if smoking is commonly permitted at restaurants/bars in the Richmond area as well.

Thanks!

1. It is beautiful.

2. No. Maymont Park has animals.

3. No. It does not smell like tobacco. Most restaurants have a smoking and non-smoking section.

[blueva]

Originally Posted by Maroon197

1. How is the fall in Richmond in terms of changing leaves? Does the landscape burst into color or is it mild?

2. What's with not having a major zoo in Richmond? Do you really have to drive all the way to DC just to take your kids to the zoo?

3. Does it smell like Tobacco (as in the plants) in Richmond? I've also heard VA doesn't have too many smoking restrictions for restaurants etc. and I was wondering if smoking is commonly permitted at restaurants/bars in the Richmond area as well.

Thanks!

1. To be honest, the fall is not THAT breath taking in Richmond. If you want more lush fall you should go out to the Shenandoah Valley. Leaves around here peak late October/Early November. More brownish and such but some neat colors though.

2.Yes theres a Zoo in Richmond its in Midlothian. Not as big as the one up in DC, though

3.No it doesnt smell bad like that. Yes, more people smoke in Richmond (many of my co-workers do), but you really dont smell that stuff its South of the Rivah

[Jason0711]

does it smell like tobacco in richmond?

um... does it smell like coffee in seattle?

No...

[ourlongfamily]

Children love Maymont. You get to feed the animals and they can run all over. As they get older, they will even appreciate the gardens.

Richmond Metro Zoo, south of downtown, is great for kids too. The orangutans are extremely entertaining. You are able to feed the giraffes at their head level--watch out for the tongues! They have a sky tram that you can see the whole zoo.

National Zoo isn't far away, and a nice trip once a year.