That building was poorly landscaped. It pushed you away. Had that been done to please the eye, it would've been tougher to see it go.

I visited Greensboro for the first time in 1986. My first impression of Greensboro was a drive down Friendly Avenue. I was immediately struck with a sense of cool, detached, elitist, ugliness hiding behind green shrubs and homes. I could feel no warmth, no love. Just a stepford wife artificiality. It was a perfect Spring day and yet, I felt no warmth.

The Burlington Industry building seemed to sum up Greensboro perfectly. Cold, ugly, obtuse, angular, calculating building.

I'm glad to see it gone.

The Truth:
Sorry you don't like Greensboro. Fortunately many don't share your feelings. My comment to you is "US Air is ready when you are!"

the truth,

The real people know you were understating how horrible it really is. Stephen King can't touch this.

I didn't say I didn't like Greensboro. I just gave my first impression of this city.

I came here from a small town. Naturally, a larger town was going to feel colder and less intimate which was compounded by the ugliness that was that building.

I stayed in Greensboro for many years and commute here regularly for my job, but now I enjoy living outside the city limits.

I'm sorry if you felt that was a personal attack, Bunny.

Suffice it to say, Steve, that some people can't handle 'the truth'.

If its fresher than Bunny, it's still in the oven . . .

When Allen waves his magic wand, I'll be there with you. Try to think of a name for me. How about "the one Allen kicked off". Or is that too obvious? Oops, gotta go, there's a hooded man at the door.

Steve-
You said: "That building was poorly landscaped. It pushed you away. Had that been done to please the eye, it would've been tougher to see it go."

I was writing about the building's style. You seem to be putting the landscaping and site work first. Sure, it's a part of it but, so much of the area's architecture is very much the same as everything else.

What you didn't see were the employee parking lots which were thoughtfully tucked around back. I doubt we will be spared views of parking lots with the shopping center replacement.

"TheTruth"

You're entitled to your opinion but, don't infer that it's any kind of truth except yours.

It's modern architecture you either get it or you don't. Your statements lead me to believe you don't.

Rob,

I can see you're enjoying your new computer. That's nice. How's the wife and kids?

You shouldn't be so sensitive.

Did you know that they could pull all the oxygen out of the computer room? Did you know the lights were used to heat the building? Do you know why it was suspended from the top? That's right . . . earthquakes. Did you know that the parking lot cameras had zoom lenses and could see the buttons on your shirt? Do you know why it was painted brown? . . . that's right, because that's the color they chose. Did you see the size of those overgrown junipers? They were that big because if you went back in time they were . . that's right, small. Did you know that Sammy Davis Jr. visited there once? . . if you do then you're lying because . . that's right, he never did. Did you know I've lived in this area for 45 years? That means I've driven around that rusty behemoth many, many times. It is not there now, it is gone. Until next time, good day.

Steve-

You asked me: "Am I enjoying my new computer...how's my wife and kids?"

Is that some type of lame personal attack? Because if it is that's against the N&R's Terms of Service & Letter Policy.

Rob,

The comma comes before the word 'but'. Also, a nicely placed semicolon would make your run-on sentence correct. It's one thing to massacre sentence structure for interesting writing. It's another thing to do it out of laziness.

It's proper grammar; you either get it or you don't. Your statements lead me to believe you don't.

Call the F.B.I. and tell that to them, I was pointing out your over-blown reaction.

I'll bet you know how many blades of grass are in your yard.

You need to reset your computer clock, it'll be our secret . . .

Thanks to everyone for reading my letter to the Editor. I appreciate your time and concern.

Just because we didn't get excited over your wet dream over a building, doesn't mean you get the right to play martyr. What concern were we supposed to show?

I'm sorry they tore one of your favorite buildings down. I actually hated to see the trees go, myself.

We are just a bunch of meanies, aren't we?

Oh, well. Maybe we'll be in better spirits next week.