[UC] Another "hidden" real estate deal > Caution: Question the Experts

2007-05-29 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Melani (and list), I am not sure what your google reference related to, but... ... FEE SIMPLE and CONDOMINIUM ownership are NOT mutually exclusive. Fee simple ownership is the most common form of ownership in common law countries. It is considered the most complete ownership interest that a priva

Re: [UC] The UCD answer

2007-05-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Could we vote that the below occur more often and with greater consistency? On Mon, 28 May 2007 14:56:10 -0400 "Kyle Cassidy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Across the country small children are being given Time Outs by their parents without due process, fraternities are being put on academic probat

Re: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest

2007-05-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Do these d'uh moments make us feel more Stupid, at least those of us that missed the obvious, or Lucky to be surrounded by smart folks who help connect the dots? On Thu, 24 May 2007 18:57:16 -0400 "Turner,Kathleen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

2007-05-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Some job descriptions are more difficult to define than others, but I think it is fair to say... ... Once salary is accepted, work-effort is required. Most of us know that it is not possible to please all of the people, all of the time. And many of us have learned to handle the rewards and dismis

Re: [UC] John Fenton > Politics > Public Space / Service > Friendship > Our Councilwoman

2007-05-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
On Tue, 22 May 2007 10:16:33 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... You're a friend of the Councilwoman, Al. Are you trying to get to the bottom of it for us? - Melani Lamond Some rhetorical questions are worse than pointless. The above implies guilt by association and reminds me of local flip-flops

[UC] 5/22 - Tuesday 1 PM : URGENT : "Save the Mural" from the Philadelphia Historic Commission

2007-05-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Urgent : Support is needed. -- Artists, Art Lovers, LBGTGs, those interested in supporting Civil Liberties and or Property Rights, join to reverse the Historic Commission's horrific decision requiring that privately commissioned mural art be covered in "brick red p

Re: [UC] Possible stolen mail : could it be next door.

2007-05-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Check first the lobbies of any nearby multi-units. Some carriers will pile stuff on or near boxes if they don't see a matching name on a mail slot. Also if there are any vacant properties, see if you can get permission to check any mail left in the vestibule. We get a lot of mail and on average,

[UC] campaign signs, recycle

2007-05-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In a related vein... Today is a trash - recycling day for much of UC. If everyone paused and removed campaign signs, from public areas, they could be dropped into recycling buckets. Some will make it out today, and others may sit in the bucket until next pickup. But our neighborhood will look a l

Re: [UC] Stop and frisk, the city that loves you back

2007-05-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Glenn (and list neighbors), I believe some words-images should not be posted on a community list. It was a friend, CM, who posted a link that opened to a dead child, hanging out the window of a bomb shattered bus. It was an image I did not (and do not) want in my head. And I needed to forgive CM

Re: [UC] Vote for Nutter - another arrest story

2007-05-10 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
List Neighbors, I can't resist. (Maybe I should not have had that second drink at the Party for the park.) Melani, implying that your arrest is an example of reverse racism severely underestimates the amount of equal opportunity ire you can arouse in "all of about two minutes". If you have a copy

Re: [UC] Alcohol in the Park

2007-05-10 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Cultural profiling? Just to be clear.. some of my best friends display culture. Liz On Thu, 10 May 2007 12:14:23 -0400 "SKnight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Alcohol has always been allowed in the Park at the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts in the summer, first at the Robin Hood Dell and now at th

Re: Fwd: [UC] Explaining Sub prime lending : Kudos to my colleagues, competition, local Lenders and PENN

2007-05-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Paul, you are correct. I wrote with too much passion and haste. I intended to say we are not seeing problems in the magnitude visible in the Bush strongholds of Texas and Florida. I am sincere, in feeling grateful for the people and institutions who have kept some checks and balances in place, her

[UC] Explaining Sub prime lending : Kudos to my colleagues, competition, local Lenders and PENN

2007-05-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Lately, I have heard lots of general questions about the "market" and the cause of sub prime mortgage foreclosures and the effects on individuals and the economy. The link is to an article which defines the big picture, in simple terms, and gives snapshots of the devastation of two families who s

[UC] Fw: RE: Housing for Hubert Humphrey International Fellows

2007-05-08 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The attached message sounds like a task-oppurtunity for the super neighbors of the 4800 block of Windsor. Prejudices being what they are, it may be hard for a scholar from Haiti to find short term housing, but the Windsor Avenue neighbors have already demonstrated a willingness to practice both

[UC] 5/5/6 at 7:30 PM : Neighbor to dazzle and delight

2007-05-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Cecelia Chaisson, our world class Soprano, performs close to home, tomorrow Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 PM at St. Francis De Sales, in the main church 4615 Springfield Ave / 19143 The performance of "Art" songs and Arias will last approximately one hour. It will feat

[UC] Bob Brady Supported by Bored Carpenters

2007-05-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
If we are permitting Political "advertisements" this week, I'll counter with Michael Nutter for Mayor. http://www.nutter2007.com Nutter has the brains, experience, track record, persistence, smarts and plan to improve our city and the prospects for our citizens. I think it is ter

Re: [UC] plethora of smashed car windows this morning

2007-04-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I'd like to think the broken windows have nothing to do with my occupancy. :-) I am delighted to have the prints of the photos purchased at from your show at Abbraccio. Sorry I missed you, I wanted to show you some of the other local artists hanging at Casa de Campion (or Motel Motyka). I look for

[UC] Apartment Need (PLUS Work Referral) : Steven Antonowicz - General Contractor

2007-04-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Steven Antonowicz, now at 4603 Springfield hopes to find a 2-3 Bedroom Apartment for rapid occupancy. Plans, made for May 1, have fallen through and his current Landlord is not able to offer an extension. Steve hopes for a permanent location (a one year lease) to avoid an interim move. H

Re: [UC] VA Tech and "The Untold Story"

2007-04-25 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Differently, as in the recent death of an FBI agent, on Jersey soil, shot by one of his colleagues, in a "friendly fire" incident? There are to many incidents of people getting hurt (or killed) by people (even trained people, like cops and FBI agents) with legal guns to believe that more legal g

[UC] VA Tech and "The Untold Story"

2007-04-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Wilma, Sande & List neighbors. Please don't buy into the delusion that "Mental Illness" or mass murder are "immigrant" problems. Feeling safer is not the same as being safer. We should not hesitate to keep our eyes open, much closer to home. Like Wilma, I wonder what part, if any, race playe

Re: [UC] Referrals : Brick pointers and legal

2007-04-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
n here? You've obviously kicked over another dunghill of conspiratorial strangeness and revealed yet another layer of our bizarro hood. Care to explain yourself -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org/mandingue.html On 4/24/07, Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree

[UC] Referrals : Brick pointers and legal

2007-04-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I agree with Bob, and point out he has a strong background in finance and estate planning. I think Bob Gasparro is both a CPA and Lawyer. I know he wrote my "Will" and final health directives. Matt Wolfe is also a good lawyer. I was not sure he was accepting private work again. I know many good

[UC] Referrals : Pointing. Legal, etc.

2007-04-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
For masonry, long time, 2nd generation mason and local guy Walter Walden can do it all. 215-476-4023 Best to call at dinner time (7-8 PM) The mason who did brick cleaning and pointing at 600 S. 48th Street (the corner of 48th and Cedar) was Gene Rose of Rose Rest

Re: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street - Ordinance Guidelines - Don't Snitch?

2007-04-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Craig, Thanks for the info, but it might be important to know that the city does not cede the right of walkway to the existence of or desire for trees. Most residential blocks in the city require a paved walkway that is 5' wide. Many commercial blocks require more width. The largest require

Re: [UC] Help : Desperate no more.

2007-04-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
gt; among the village people, but from all across the country. > > I can really sense the peaceful feeling of abundance and warm > thoughts you > are feeling after this exciting event. I'm glad it all worked out. > Keep > pumpin'. > > > - Original Message

[UC] UC Dungeon : a 'true' story

2007-04-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Once upon a time, in UC Village, a Realtor was interviewed to sell a home. It was a fine home, with a nice mix of features that would appeal to a broad class of Buyers. And the Realtor, who worked for commissions, could imagine quick success with income earned toward the expenses of living, worki

[UC] Help : Desperate no more.

2007-04-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Apr 2007 17:00:26 -0400 Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Dear Neighbors, > > I could only avoid the Laundry for so long, and went downstairs to > discover a LOT of water in my basement. > > Please reply privately if you can loan (or rent) me an el

[UC] Help : Desperate for a "pump"

2007-04-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Neighbors, I could only avoid the Laundry for so long, and went downstairs to discover a LOT of water in my basement. Please reply privately if you can loan (or rent) me an electric pump. I have tried all 3 local HOME DEPOTS and my favorite Plumbers and can not find any commercial service

Success : Considering the Facts [Was: Re: [UC] Re: **Dock St Rumor**...]

2007-04-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Fred and neighbors, You have my best wishes for continued success. When I think back on the Firehouse Market, and B&W Meats, I remember the conversations that took place in lines and across counters. I am grateful for innovative ideas regarding the purchase, combinations and preparations of

Re: [UC] Kingsessing

2007-04-18 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
SOBO sounds too much like down wind of Body Odor. SoBa is so much more South of Baltimore. and Sob is the sound of all those who did not buy in with the "Pioneers" who are glad their smart moves enabled them to afford "UC". I'd be hard press to buy in at today's prices, but than... I have to earn

[UC] Re: trees down on walnut

2007-04-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
For those who don't normally link to the photos, Kyle's shot captures the ominous feeling that compelled me to send my early morning warning. Check it out. http://www.asc.upenn.edu/usr/cassidy/lj/2007/trees-come-down.jpg It has all the elements: Foreboding sky Treacherous sidewalk

[UC] Trees Down, Roads slick, signs obscure : Be safe!

2007-04-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Neighbors, Two HUGE trees are down on the 4500 block of Walnut. The road is blocked. Cars are crushed on both sides of the street and the sidewalks are heaved on the South side of Walnut. Sidewalks and roadways are very slippery. Slush is clinging to vertical sign surfaces, so some STOP

Re: [UC] A ray of hope for poetry mavens

2007-04-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I am all for the two'fer of Poems that rhyme and a possible public stoning. Maybe Lewis will send out the Ambassadors to help secure the venue. But, will Sumner really trust you to do justice to his poems? Can MIT grads read? Liz On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:37:41 EDT [EMAIL PROTECT

[UC] Where to live?

2007-04-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
On Saturday, I and a long time neighbor were kvetching about things we pperceivedas being negative directions for the neighborhood, and debated whether, as we got older, we should consider alternative neighborhoods for our retirement. We decided that within our price points, the USA

[UC] Easter Treats, thanks

2007-04-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
colors or lawn decoration. Best! Liz On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 06:10:29 -0400 Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Dear Neighbors, If you want to stop by our home, at 4611 Springfield, this bird song filled Easter Morning, there should be 100's of treats peeking from fl

[UC] An Easter Treat : for the children of West Philly, but most practically of de Sales parish

2007-04-08 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I got up at 5 AM to stuff plastic eggs, to leave candy and some stuffed animals in the hedge row that wraps our corner. I hope to treat kids (and delight their families) with the surprises of color, sweet and random kindness. So even though I was seen with Tony (and Roger) at THHGTHG at Curio Thea

Re: [UC] We're the Fugawi ! (Was: New Marketing Campaign)

2007-04-08 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I find that out-of-area people know West Philly as West of the Schuylkill and, "near the University" or "near University exit (from 76) but that few know "University City". Even the historic quote, from the Evening Bulletin dated Nov. 10, 1921, and provided by ML, calls our neighborhood only the "

[UC] St. Francis, of what?

2007-04-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
There are many Saints named Francis and so it seems more precise to identify them by their less generic names. De Sales was a lawyer, writer and diplomat Assisi is famous for kindness to animals, attention to little things and support of women

Re: [UC] New Marketing Campaign

2007-04-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Glenn & List, Both of my "White" kids have played at 47th & Woodland. Both of my "White" kids have played even further west at 50th and Kingsessing. Both of my "White" kids have played in a variety of "Rec" centers including Mantua and areas where white faces are rare, even on the major thoro

Re: [UC] New Marketing Campaign

2007-04-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Except that many of the stickers are on private property. And neither a first or 2nd layer of stickers should have been placed on private property. The thread has been interesting, but couldn't it been achieved with placement on poles or the kiosks at Penn and in the park? Liz On Wed, 4 Apr 20

Re: [UC] New Marketing Campaign

2007-04-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Ah, hah! The smaller sticker reading "PLAIN AND SIMPLE" might provide clues to the perpetrators. Ross, is this all part of an Anabaptist conspiracy to equalize prices to ease the Mennonite take over of Baltimore Lane? Liz On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:54:52 -0400 UNI

Re: [UC] New Marketing Campaign

2007-04-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
How dare you? I was born in West Philly. I live, work and breathe West Philly. Claiming the greater diversity and variety of West Philly is not an "affectation". I don't go so far as to call "University City" dirty words, but I do cringe when the words are conscripted to pretend that anyone

Re: [UC] South West Center City not SoSo - but dangerous

2007-04-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I called the area "South Philly" There was a great Mexican restaurant on the corner, and you can see Downtown from her roof and sidewalk. She spent almost all of her (very few) Adult years in Manhattan, and I think she derived a sense of convenience from the easy access to the Broad Street Subwa

[UC] South West Center City not SoSo

2007-04-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I just spent 3 weeks showing a Buyer the best values in UC only to have her buy a place near 13th and Ellsworth. She got a great property. She'll live in one unit, paying less than her current rent, for a better space, and tenants will help pay her mortgage. The best part (other than the commiss

[UC] New Marketing Campaign? It's all West Philly

2007-04-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Stretching back to a childhood spent in area Real Estate and accounting offices, I can remember only three "books" for city records. They were labeled North, South and West. My memories are vague, but I seem to remember: "North" was everything North of Market, including Chestnut Hill, Roxborough an

Re: [UC] painting & cats question

2007-03-31 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Naomie, First the bad news. If your cats rub or scratch the posts, you really need 24 hours of drying time. Stuff stops sticking after a few minutes (air born hair, etc.) put paint dries from the outside in and will blister, wrinkle or peel off if bumped or used as a launching pad. In my op

Re: [UC] Lenten Dinner

2007-03-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
My teen son loves Qdoba at 40th near Locust. They have Burritos, Goulash, Tacos and Nachos in Roasted Vegetable, Bean and Cheese versions. It is also close to the Library, and across from open space where Frisbee, Rugby and other interesting activities take place. Genuine Bakery, on the 4500 Bloc

[UC] Cat volunteer available

2007-03-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I just sold a home in our 'hood to a young woman who WANTS to be involved with stray cat rescue, especially any of the "Catch and release" programs that provide spay/neuter services. I am allergic to cats and tend to blow past most of the cat posts with a quick delete, (unless it is a "Lost Pet"

Re: [UC] Re: narcissism and your links

2007-03-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Wilma, I agree with Kathleen on this one. One-year-olds bite, chew and drool. Parents, teachers and peers socialize them. The stakes may be a little higher today, as some of the biters can now pass fatal diseases, but the nature of the beasts, at age 1, is not much different than it was at ot

Re: [UC] Narcissism

2007-03-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I agree with Wilma and Frank, but wouldn't limit the definition to kids. I think the Penn professor who saw murder as reasonable 'game theory' and the pedophiles who reach the front page. must be operating from some terribly extreme narcissistic place. The Inquirer covered the study on March 10. I

Re: [UC] Re: Why does the state store want to move

2007-03-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
By regulation, the decision is the Zoning Board's. In practice, the Zoning Board is influenced by 1. Lobbyists Including Landlord and Tenant and Folks who might want to torpedo landlord or tenant 2. Immediate Neighbors 3. Broader community

Re: [UC] Information Please! Need info on City regulations

2007-03-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In defense of UCD... I believe they have tried hard to Educate about recycling and trash policies, Prevent and Mitigate Trash problems Resolve Trash (including abandoned cars) problems. I distribute flyers created by UCD to incoming tenants and home Buyers, I call them fo

Re: [UC] Dude, Where's My Gall Bladder?

2007-03-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Great Post! I checked out your link: www.chorusinfo.org/foiegras But, I can't tell if it is a sincere protest or a clever marketing scheme. In any event, I'm all for supporting local business people, especially the interesting ones. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion

[UC] No, Blame and Responsibility

2007-03-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Parents are useful, but not always reliable third parties to the education of their children. "Parents" may be never identified (missing dads) overwhelmed (recent immigrants, grandparents, sick) screw-ups MIA (jailed , in Iraq, etc.) Dead Substitute

Re: [UC] Dude, Where's My Gall Bladder?

2007-03-14 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Explain the liver! (So nice with Favva beans and Barfing Chicken Chianti.) Bovines do have bodies. Liz On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:24:00 -0500 "Vincent/Roger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > "the REAL neighborhood scandal, which is obviously the unsanctionable > harvesting of organs going on in the l

Re: [UC] Maternity & Baby Stuff

2007-03-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Your post made me happy. I think it is great when people help neighbors. You may want to consider donating some items to the 2nd Mile Center, after you deliver the things you love to people you love. Most of the people on this list probably have family and friends who will gift them with new and

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Mike, Philosophical training or not: It seems sloppy to me that some vocal proponents continue to ignore that the property has RESIDENTIAL ZONING and are pretend that a defending against a ZONING CHANGE is the same thing as "imposing" or acting "to dictate" their views upon the rest of the neig

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Mike and List, Mike's first point assumes a perception that the mosque at 42nd and Walnut enjoys significant racial diversity. It is not a perception supported by the evidence of my eyes. Mike's second point is "false" because it is based upon a false premise of Owner privilege. The property in

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Kyle, I'm not moving, unless a truly great UC opportunity arrives. And my home is zoned residential. And, I am one of those conflicted Pro-Choice / Anti Death Penalty Catholics who prays that no women will ever feel the need for abortion, and no Nation will ever resort to taking lives in the nam

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Just yesterday, I was trying to explain to my son how racism is sustained by people who do not intend to be part of the problem. He wondered, out loud, why a friend saw the absence of attention as discriminatory. He questioned if his friend was paranoid. I told him that most healthy people are lo

[UC] Last performance ; today, Sunday 3/4/7 at 6 PM

2007-03-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
GUYS and DOLLS at WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 45th & Chestnut (free parking, entrances on 46th and on Ludlow) Last performance, this evening Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 6 PM This is a fun, musical comedy, performed by about two dozen loc

[UC] REMINDER : Monday evening March 5, 2007, 7:30 PM, Free event

2007-03-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Hi friends, This is a reminder of our Program here at Assumption Convent on Monday evening March 5, 2007 at 7 :30. Sr. Pat Downs will speak of the life and work of St. Katherine Drexel. Please come. Thanks Sr. Francis Joseph - Sr. Francis J

[UC] 4237-45 Walnut : Should a zoning variance be granted?

2007-03-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Personalities are detracting from the discussion. The issue is not so much the kind of landlord Dan DeRitis can, should or could be. Or even how difficult or easy it would be to exchange the public face of the Corporation that may be the real owner. In the case of a Liquor store the biggest prob

Re: [UC] More about liquor store : Ad Hominem YES / Attack : You Decide

2007-02-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
. Best! Liz On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:24:40 -0500 "Ross Bender" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On 2/26/07, Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > The AFHD supporter may be setting the stage for her role as > 'leading

[UC] More about liquor store : Ad Hominem YES / Attack : You Decide

2007-02-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Does any one else question the passion when ... ... devout Libertarians defend Code and Regulation and ... aesthetically fussy Historic District supporters, want easy passes for Zoning and Building Codes. Just a hypothesis, but I believe that determining where Liquor can be sold should

Re: [UC] Anybody Car pooling to the Cassidy Opening Tonight?

2007-02-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Despite the very confusing costume prize I once won at a Beaux Arts Ball, I prefer the comforts of a proper "Ladies" room. My kids are my bona fides, or at least that's my story. Perhaps Kyle can make your Men's W.C. the subject of a future, "Where in the world..." Photo. If anyone wants to send

Re: [UC] Anybody Car pooling to the Cassidy Opening Tonight?

2007-02-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I took the photos as a "Thank You" to Kyle, for including us (and the known world) as guests at his opening. >From his post below, I interpret his permission (even request?) to share the link with you all. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/KyleCassidyOpening I do so with the following caveat

[UC] Recycling Update : Single Stream starts March 5, 2007

2007-02-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA EXPANDS SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING PHILADELPHIA, February 15, 2007 – The City of Philadelphia Streets Department announces the expansion of its innovative single stream residential recycling collection method. Beginning March 5, 2007, approximately 93,000 households located in

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I can't tell, from your message, if you are for or against importing 'north of Market" booze hounds into your bailiwick. I wonder if the guys who stretch for 40's would appreciate Grey Goose or Barbancourt, if it were sold at the same price point. On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:03:51 -0500 "Kyle Cassid

[UC] Wallet found : Owner located : Money and credits cards returned to happy young neighbor

2007-02-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
cooperation. Thanks to all who I know, and others who may have acted to help this young man learn that he has many good and honest neighbors. Best! Liz On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:32:19 -0500 Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > If anyone on the list knows > Core

[UC] Wallet found : Money and credits cards therein

2007-02-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
If anyone on the list knows Corey Hider or can slip a notice, (maybe the printed version of this e-notice) through the mail slot at 4422 Larchwood Ave It might reassure him that his wallet has been found and will be held safely for his pickup. There is photo ID in the

[UC] March 5 at 7:30 PM in the home of the Assumption Sisters, 1001 S. 47th

2007-02-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Talk, Q&A and light refreshments in pursuit of community and spirituality will be served on Monday, March 5 at 7:30 PM in the home of the Assumption Sisters, 1001 S. 47th SPEAKER: Sr. Pat Downs, SBS TOPIC: St. Katherine Drexel: Woman of Hope a

[UC] SFDS : Photo link Available for the BANDSTAND Party of 2/11/2007

2007-02-14 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Using "Google - Picasso" I loaded 140 photos onto a site. I think I captured 90% of the folks who attended. I believe the photos represent the diversity and harmony of our neighborhood. If any of the attendees wishes access, please send a private E-reply requesting the link. And, if anyone has

[UC] Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-13 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Happy Valentine's Day! The snow looks pretty but is not a gentle blanket. It sound crunchy, so please be careful if you need to walk or drive on the ice. Best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

[UC] Urgent : Request MET for short term, furnished housing

2007-02-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
e who has not seen a bed in 24 hours, is now tucked into a tidy room in a lovely home. Thank you! Liz On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:15:39 -0500 Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Does anyone have a furnished bedroom or small furnished apartment in > UC > or CC to hel

[UC] Urgent : Request for short term, furnished housing

2007-02-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Does anyone have a furnished bedroom or small furnished apartment in UC or CC to help out a lovely young woman from Iran who arrived in the USA last night and needs to find housing ASAP. She will be a visiting student at the Veterinary School for 6 weeks starting tonight and ending March ___. She

[UC] GUYS & DOLLS : local teens sing and dance at 45th and Chestnut

2007-02-08 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Many of our local kids will be performing in: GUYS and DOLLS on Friday March 2 @ 8 PM Saturday March 3 @ 8 PM, and Sunday March 4 @ 6 PM at West Catholic High School 4501 Chestnut St / 19139 (Free parki

[UC] REMINDER : Stanley L. Straughter speaks tonight 7:30 PM at 1001 S. 47th St

2007-02-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
- Forwarded message -- From: Francis Joseph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: REMINDER Dear Friends, I remind you that on Monday February 5, 2007, at 7:30 PM, our speaker is Stanley Straughter of Penn's Urban Studies Faculty. He will speak on OUR UNITED FAITH IN THE DIVERSITY OF RE

Re: [UC] 42nd and Pine

2007-01-31 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The incident earned a blurb on the 11 PM news. I thought I heard the location as 45th near pine. Channel 10 seemed to interpret events along lines of racial paranoia compounded by some mental illness. According to the News Report Two "Indians" were discussing their studies (I think it was someth

Re: [UC] when I die

2007-01-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Kyle, can't you keep our UC characters straight? Balthazar is/was the tarot reading, finch breeding, hippie from 43rd St. Tony is a list writer and FoCP volunteer. The Tree slayer resides in the SFDS rectory. Regarding C.P. Burdon. When I first met her, in 1975, she introduced herself to me as Pe

Re: [UC] NPR disses Philly

2007-01-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The show was taped and will be broadcast on Prairie Home Companion on NPR, 90.9?, today, so the opportunity to hear it again exists. Should we listening for constructive criticism or a pessimistic analysis of uncorrectable deficiencies? Car talk is on now. It is fun to check e-mail to the Boston

Re: [UC] Jannie Blackwell Improves the Neighborhood Again

2007-01-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Ray, Great photo diptych and great grammar lesson at http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~rrorke/Play/peace/peace.htm Could adding the comma get someone arrested? Thanks, Liz On Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:33:00 -0500 UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > [EMAIL PRO

Re: NOT [was: Re: [UC] Royals' visit to West Philly hits the Inky (From the ready-for-a-dia...]

2007-01-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
At least some of us who read the article thought Al's thread was more fun. Don't tread on humor. Crown Watch to Clown Watch? Save the... praise the... ... Clowns Liz On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:36:27 EST ML writes: > Didn't anyone read the original article in the Inquirer? Al is > play

Re: [UC] Royals' visit to West Philly hits the Inky (From the ready-for-a-dia...

2007-01-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Town watch to Crown watch? Liz On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:24:21 -0500 John Ellingsworth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Can we coordinate a schedule of groundlings at the park to let us > know > when they have arrived? A prince-spotting service called Waiting > for > Charles? I am available after

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
welder thing in South Philly and the animals outside the > Morris Animal Refuge. Keep those, though. > > Frank > > > > > > On Jan 21, 2007, at 03:30 AM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: > > > > > In 2003, pro-HD folks insisted the Historic Commission w

[UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In 2003, pro-HD folks insisted the Historic Commission would NEVER regulate paint, despite contradictory words in the HC ordinance. I investigated, discovered and revealed an action against a privately commissioned mural placed on a side / alley wall of a property on 410 S. 15th (S. of Pine) in t

Re: [UC] We're Paying This Loopy Bryn Mawr Student $180,000???

2007-01-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Isn't sin supposed to be tempting? Aren't we encouraged to avoid "occasions of sin" because beauty / fun are gateways to Hell? Where did "ugly as sin" come from? Should we create a List folder for "superlatives" (or inferior-latives). Here is another casting opportunity for MOST...:

[UC] Belated "Found" Notice

2007-01-18 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Found before Christmas. On Springfield between 47th and 48th. Cute CD purse. Red corduroy Lady bug Many home Burnt CDs (Hip-=hop, black Eyed Peas, etc.) If not claimed soon I will take it to Second Mile Center. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion C

[UC] Resident Parking Permit Stickers : $35 to start than $20/annual renewal

2007-01-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:24:46 -0500 "Vincent/Roger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Can anyone tell me the cost (cost/year?) of the so-called "resident" > sticker you can put on your car window that will allow you to park > all day on the streets with "2 hour" parking restrictions? > Thanks > Roger

Re: [UC] Best Bagel?

2007-01-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Wendy, Native means to be born here. It's from the Latin root for birth. Young as you are, you only rate UC old-timer or UC long-timer. :-) If you are blessed with children, while in the 'hood, they would be considered UC natives. I am glad you are my neighbor, on lis

[UC] We're Paying This Loopy Bryn Mawr Student $180,000???

2007-01-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Really, We do need to protect citizens against false positives. But a $180,000 payment to a kid stupid enough to bring flour filled condom home to mama is still outrageous. The ingredients are like 11 cents. Make them at home. Free condoms from most student health organizations and the bakers kn

[UC] my neighbors ... composting... other tenant violations

2007-01-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The images are appalling. These do not look like bags ripped open, but cans filled without bags, and contents dumped in thoughtless contempt for sanitation workers and neighbors. Your short term want is probably a clean sidewalk, and John Fenton, Lewis Wendell and UCD may ride to the rescue again,

Re: [UC] Who needs muggers? More Penn faculty would certainly improve the 'hood

2007-01-08 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
And, since these crimes cause the types of pain that actually hold some weight within my pantheon of damage fears, I'll point out that all of the predators are: White, Male, Employed, Well educated and SUBURBAN and seemingly fond of neighborhoods where bar

[UC] Community Building opportunity - Will you make a cake or supply juice or cookies?

2005-04-19 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
A very cool thing is happening on our northern (Mantua) boarder. A group of seven Penn students (including our daughter, Katie) has designed and is painting a mural at 931 N. 40th, a.k.a. the 3900 block of Pennsgrove Street. The work is being supervised by Artist Donald Gensler, of 46th Street, a

[UC] Bel Canto : Stars in our Village : Thank you!

2005-04-19 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
The Bel Canto concert, this past Sunday, was delightful. It was an example of local people, with many different talents, working together to bring high quality live performance into a neighborhood. Financial support was provided by State Representative James Roebuck. He provided an Arts grant th

[UC] How do we reconcile past damage and the future

2005-04-09 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
I think the trick is FORGIVE but NEVER FORGET. For example: If someone steals your money, whether intentionally or through mismanagement, you can forgive them, but never again trust them with anything that you can not afford to lose. This includes Stock Brokers, Board Members of the UC Swim Clu

Re: [UC] Memorial for a beloved "Aunt"

2005-04-08 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
Dear Wilma (and neighbors), It may be as you say, or it may be that the name represented a desirable extension, of family across racial lines. I heard Beth introduce herself to younger people as "Aunt Beth". I believe she extended friendship and family to many and accepted it in return. I belie

[UC] Dog Found : Still with us - if anyone recognizes the description please pass the info along.

2005-04-07 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
call back in the morning. Best! Liz On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:53:01 -0400 "Elizabeth F. Campion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Dog Found : Thursday 9:45 PM > > Beautiful, small, female dog, > > White with dark saddle, and Black face mask which includes black >

[UC] Dog Found :

2005-04-07 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
Dog Found : Thursday 9:45 PM Beautiful, small, female dog, White with dark saddle, and Black face mask which includes black ears. Possibly a Fox Terrier or some mix which includes Chihuahua. It has started to rain, so I am taking her in, as she looks like an inside dog. She is quiet and demure

[UC] Free to a good home

2005-04-06 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
We have a wheeled Monolith (Think 2001: a Space Odyssey) made of 8 Antique Printer's trays. The entire thing has been painted silver. It stands 66.5" Tall, on a square frame that is 18.5" wide. It sits on small castors, so it can be wheeled slowly on level surfaces, but would probably take two st

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