Re: [Chat] inquiry about travel in China

2012-04-19 Thread Paul Williams
I took my niece to Beijing last May for a few weeks, and it is very easy to get around. We stayed at the Raffles Hotel (great location - walk to almost anything) with subway close by and easy to learn and use to get you around the city. The hotel hooked us up with a private car and driver to

Re: [Chat] news needed for Chat column

2012-03-19 Thread Paul Williams
I'm under contract (with an advance - my first ever!) to research and write a hardcover coffee table book on "Lost Washington" that is scheduled to be released in the fall. Quiznos opened up next to Lido pizza last Friday. Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.com 202-2

[Chat] Robbery with gun at NOON today, 2700 blk Guilford

2012-02-16 Thread Paul Williams
From: "The Charles Village Community Benefits District" Date: February 16, 2012 3:58:53 PM EST To: nate_swee...@yahoo.com Subject: Attention: Suspect Wanted On February 16, 2012, at approximately 12:10 pm, a 38-year-old woman was approached by an unknown suspect in the 2700 block of Guilford Aven

Re: [Chat] Local eBay selling service

2012-01-10 Thread Paul Williams
his sounds like it's worth every penny. Is there anything you suggest NOTputting on eBay? Christine _ From: "Paul Williams" To: "The Charles Village Chat List" Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 4:29:41 PM Subject: [Chat] Local eBay selling service Hello!

[Chat] Local eBay selling service

2012-01-10 Thread Paul Williams
thing is too large or too small. We will pick up, photograph, describe, store, ship, and provide a live record of your auction that will reach people worldwide. 30% Commission. We have a stellar eBay feedback of more than 1,000, and have been providing this service for more than ten years!

Re: [Chat] "tin box bumpout" explained

2012-01-05 Thread Paul Williams
They were original (and novel) closets installed when the house was built. Ours match several interior closet configurations as well (that don't extend on an exterior wall) with mirror panels on the french doors and a drawer beneath. Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.c

Re: [Chat] "tin box bumpout" explained

2012-01-05 Thread Paul Williams
We have two of these closets as well, but since they are in a rarely used guest bedroom (that we don't heat in the winter), we haven't insulated them. My dad would install a 1 inch thick Styrofoam sheet on the interior walls, and then tape and cover the joints, and perhaps paint or paper the surfac

[Chat] locksmith recommendation

2012-01-03 Thread Paul Williams
Anyone have a locksmith they could recommend? Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. WashingtonHistory.com 202-213-9796 ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/li

Re: [Chat] Convenience Store on 27th Street

2011-12-17 Thread Paul Williams
;. On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Paul Williams mailto:oldhousehist...@aol.com> > wrote: Many of you know that the former convenience store on 27th between Guilford and Calvert Street that had been run by Ms Sue was sold over the summer and completely gutted and renovated, inside and o

[Chat] New biz coming to CV

2011-10-06 Thread Paul Williams
We noticed that the vacant space between CV Pub and Lido's Pizza has new permit signs posted..not the charming "B Bistro" like restaurant we all crave but an $80k renovation for yet another chain: Quiznos. Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. Washin

Re: [Chat] [Discussion] 3100 block of St. Paul

2010-03-08 Thread Paul Williams
The Historical Society has City Directories that would do the trick: one can look up St. Paul and see which businesses were in each address in any given year! Paul K. Williams Kelsey & Associates, Inc. 1929 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 WashingtonHist

Re: [Chat] it Bull remains on the 2700 block of Guilford

2009-12-06 Thread Paul Williams
the house number where the dog lives? On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Paul Williams wrote: Both the police and animal control visited us last evening, the police to follow up after they talked to the owner, and animal control as their first visit to the house. The attacking dog is currently stil

Re: [Chat] it Bull remains on the 2700 block of Guilford

2009-12-06 Thread Paul Williams
r where this dog lives? Thanks. On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Paul Williams wrote: Both the police and animal control visited us last evening, the police to follow up after they talked to the owner, and animal control as their first visit to the house. The attacking dog is currently still at h

[Chat] it Bull remains on the 2700 block of Guilford

2009-12-05 Thread Paul Williams
Both the police and animal control visited us last evening, the police to follow up after they talked to the owner, and animal control as their first visit to the house. The attacking dog is currently still at home in the block, so please don't walk your dog or have young children taken down that

[Chat] (no subject)

2009-12-03 Thread paul Williams
Greg's submission to the CV lists seem to take awhile, so you might see this from him in a day or two, but this is what has transpired just tonight, thanks to all of your efforts! Greg writes: Thanks to all of your persistence and alerting officials on the event last night and the lac

[Chat] Follow up: tonight's dog attack and Baltimore law

2009-12-02 Thread Paul Williams
shingtonhistory.com/> WashingtonHistory.com 202-213-9796 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 <http://baltimoremarylandhistory.com/> BaltimoreMarylandHistory.com From: discussion-boun...@charlesvillage.info [mailto:discussion-boun...@charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of Paul Willia

[Chat] Pit Bull Attack tonight in CV

2009-12-02 Thread Paul Williams
Anyone: My partner and our greyhound just got attacked by a pit bull in the 2700 block of Guilford Ave.with the dog running off of their porch, and 4-5 black youths egging him on to kill our dog. Both our dog and Greg were knocked down and are covered in blood. Police have been called, and ac

Re: [Chat] new for my column

2009-04-27 Thread paul Williams
Greg Alexander and I toured Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia for three weeks in March! Paul K. Williams 1929 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 WashingtonHistory.com 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 BaltimoreMarylandHistory.com -Original Message- From: chat-boun...@charlesvill

Re: [Chat] Fw: [I-NEIGHBORS] Your Feedback Is Sought Regarding Opening A Local Hardware Store

2009-01-09 Thread paul Williams
I know Gina's hardware store well in DC, having been a Logan resident for 15 years.they are wonderful, and always have that odd item you need, with friendly faces. (Although I wish she would sell my Logan Circle book at the counter!) How about the abandoned Hollywood video store on 25th Street