[UC] Re: Competent and Reliable Plumper

2008-02-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Brava Ana! I found this especially funny, considering English is not your first language. Hooray for communication. Now, where do we find your reliably plumped UC He/She(s) or She/He(s)? Many on these lists are to parochial to check for the usual suspects east of Broad in the Gayborhood. Liz

Re: [UC] civic associations and representatives

2008-01-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Glenn and Tony, Please stop imagining my (anyone's) hurt feelings, or talking for me-others, to fuel this nonsense feud. To save your guess work, my positions are shown below. I want the park maintained and improved. Many Friends and many unaffiliated volunteers help do that. Those who do good

Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in Clark park

2008-01-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Below is a link to a very comprehensive list (845 posted and current volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, PA near NJ.) http://www.volunteermatch.org/bymsa/m6160/c/opp1.html?_kk=philadelphia%20 volunteer_kt=5b2ae5b8-58c9-48db-adc1-0e657aae13c0 This site also links to 1101 community based

Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day

2008-01-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I hope Wilma knows I respect her and am very happy she lives in our neighborhood and speaks her mind (even when I disagree). Service is serious. Celebrating with service instead of with heart shaped chocolates, or pasteboard presidential memorabilia, or stockings filled with

Re: [UC] high efficiency boilers?

2008-01-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Garth installed our Boiler and boilers for friends, neighbors and clients. He is a MASTER. But he can get swamped. Liz On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:43:22 -0500 99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello there, I'm looking into getting a high-efficiency condensing boiler to replace my old gas boilers.

[UC] Happy New Year

2007-12-29 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Happy New Year neighbors! I hope you enjoy some, or all, of the following: 1. New and neat and reminding us that West Philly is more than UC is... The CENTENNIAL CAFE In the historic OHIO HOUSE On Belmont Avenue at Montgomery Drive (by Mail : 4700 States Drive /

[UC] Local Stars Shine

2007-12-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
A very proud Patty Bulack, super volunteer and 49th St neighbor, asked me to ask you to share her joy and her hope that many neighbors will see two of her talented kids perform in holiday productions. Chelsea Bulack plays Maria in CURIO THEATER's NUTCRACKER

[UC] Last week to check out costumed neighbors at ABBRACCIO

2007-12-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The Halloween photos come down on Wednesday evening 12/12. So please make a point to visit ABBRACCIO and check out the parade as captured in 8x10 color glossies. There is only one more brunch, 5 more lunches and 7 more happy hours and dinners to check them out. If you recognize anyone, let them

Re: [UC] More Penn crime

2007-12-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In an interesting twist, this Penn Junior - alleged Burglar is also the current Mr. Penn a bodybuilder. Check out the You Tube video of his winning muscle presentation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGwYfHFPGHEfeature=related Anyway, it got me to thinking about the correlations between

[UC] 12/3, Monday, 7:30-8:30? PM

2007-11-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A. will open the convent at 1001 S. 47th (the corner of Springfield) on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM, for neighbors to explore UNITY IN THE FAMILY. This is another in a series of First Monday with the Assumption Sisters. All are invited to: hear a

Re: [UC] What you mean 'public', community man?

2007-11-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Why the stretch? Karen was speaking for herself. I find it refreshing that she did not pretend to speak for others who may (or not) be offended by bad language. She did not drag other 'guilty' parties in. She did not adopt the mantle of List Police. I find Karen's posts to be specific and

[UC] Abbraccio - 5- 7 PM tonight

2007-11-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Cynthia Preston One volunteer, encouraging many volunteers and creating 3,023 smiles (just this year). Photos from the Squirrel Hill Town Watch and Police SubStation Halloween Haunted Garden – 2007 will be on display at ABBRACCIO from November 16 to December 13, 2007. Opening with light

[UC] 40th St. Inn : Parking and other problems of radically increased density

2007-11-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In my experience: 1. The housing gap is not of a need for hotel space or one week stays, it is for housing for: ESL students, other International Scholars, Laboratory and Medical researchers, Touring Theaters (Cast and Crew), advance Business or Construction teams,

[UC] 40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open discourse

2007-11-10 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open discourse FACTS: According to the Zoning map, the property in question is zoned R5A. Other information from the city records includes: Owner : Oap Inc / 3451Walnut St / Phila, PA 19104-6205 Settled Date :

Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel and hardship

2007-11-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
As points of information: Real Estate Sale contracts for Pennsylvania properties must contain ZONING information. (The only exception is a Single Family Residence.) Zoning codes are public records, and while the Codes may seem complicated or obscure, it remains the Buyer's obligation of

[UC] Halloween : Photo Link to the Haunted Garden

2007-11-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Here is a link to photos taken last evening. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/Halloween2007 If the link does not work, it may have broken in transmission. Just cut and paste (or retype) to eliminate the gap and restore its function. I didn't have time to make captions, but I tried to order

[UC] 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

2007-10-31 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Will I get all the decorations up by 5 PM? I tried to get the big exhibits and sidewalk teasers up in advance and some evil spirit(s) came along and stole some signs, 2 cheap plastic skeletons, 2 beloved raffia angels (and beheaded the other 2) and other items from the front. I heard several

[UC] The Basilisk and 2 Ophelias are up, further decorating will follow the rain

2007-10-24 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Halloween in the 'hood can be a lot of fun. As the 10th of twelve, raised in a family that was often hungry, Halloween was heaven. For one night a year, there was no shame in foraging, and sweet treats could be accumulated in quantities that could be rationed through Christmas. Some of my

Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel letter - an interesting reply

2007-10-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Like it or not, zoning change involves a petitioner someone planning some benefit for themselves (or their agenda/goals if a nonprofit) requesting an accommodation/change from neighbors and existing communities. I do not see the benefit

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-10-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The symbolic often carries more weight than the actual. I am grateful for the opportunity to take Philosophy courses and read Heinlein. I don't always remember to practice what I've learned, but am happy to know that even if the front of the house I see might be Yellowish ferrous brick

Re: [UC] Who do .. we... report to?

2007-10-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
On Saturday, I spent 7 hours volunteering for Cedar Park Neighbors, 5 of them in Cedar Park. At one table, a woman and child were selling magnificent homemade greeting cards, for $1.00 per card. Each card had a front layered with decorative paper, than a reprint of a book plate of a famous

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Bark in the Park

2007-10-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Off List: Dear Fran, Why (Bring money)? What is for sale? The announcement felt incomplete. Since I spent this Saturday volunteering, I'll probably have to work extra hard next Saturday. I value clear and inviting posts about events. In MHO (Bring money), with no context, could be a turn

Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Bark in the Park

2007-10-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
My error. Apologies to all. And thanks Fran for supplying the answer, and so much other good energy for the park and neighborhood. Liz On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:57:57 -0400 Elliot M. Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Off list? On 01 Oct 2007, at 3:16 PM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: Off List

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to? - Not You

2007-09-27 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Brilliant. Finally, even though I was born in West Philly, I have become a stranger in a strange land. It helps to understand this when I am stumped by the imposed culture. Thanks Al, Karen and Kimm for casting some light on the paths not taken. Liz On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:38:49 EDT [EMAIL

[UC] More Kid Art needed, please help.

2007-09-27 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
To: Parents, Principals, Art Teachers and After School Program Coordinators, Please help with: 1. An announcement: The Cedar Park Fair will be held on SATURDAY, 9/29 from NOON-5PM Free MOON BOUNCE, live music, Flea Market and food

[UC] Blessing of the Animals : 9/30 (Sunday) at 1 PM at 4625 Springfield Ave

2007-09-27 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
To Quote St. Francis (of Assisi), whose actual feast day is October 4th, Preach the Gospel, and when necessary use words. Those of us with animal friends feel blessed every time they make us laugh and keep us company during both exercise and marathon TV sessions. It feels good to

[UC] Labels and Slogans ideas needed

2007-09-27 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Like so many other volunteers before me, I have bitten off a little more than I can chew. So, as I frame pictures, between work calls and appointments, I am also trying to print up a few catchy labels that will: Applaud the young artists Encourage Adults to take home a

[UC] Crime : Catch Frank's New detective

2007-09-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In light of so many recent crimes, this old post of Frank's might give folks entree to one of the people being paid to solve the problem. There are some good exchanges on the blog. Note: Crime occurs everywhere there are criminals, not UC. Ed, the guy who thwarted a Burglar here in UC was

Re: [UC] another window break-in

2007-09-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
You can get a huge variety of custom made security bars and even decorative iron work and fencing at GUIDO They manufacture, and have a showroom, in SW Philly (maybe 63rd near Bartram or Woodland?). They are not the cheapest and not the most expensive. You can get iron security in

[UC] CPN Fair - 9/29 - Kid Artists can help

2007-09-22 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
We are still looking for donations of art produced by West Philly kids. So, teachers, if you want a quick and easy lesson plan and to give your children a chance to display their art in a public exhibit and on a the web do good for their

[UC] Purse recovered, is now w/ Police : Please help restore it to the victim

2007-09-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I spent a half hour or so, between 5:30 and 6 PM, chasing two purse thieves and talking to Police Officers McBride and Oreo (no kidding). Two thrill seekers, age about 12, black and male were racing down the street in possession of a quilted bag. It was a large, 'crunchy' item, colored with a

[UC] 9/21 - Pinwheels for Peace Day

2007-09-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
9/21 is International Peace Day. imagine . . . ... whirled peace for World peace! Here is a photo http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/ It provides links to instructions on how to build your own pinwheel. This might be a fun project of Home or School. We

[UC] Clean House and Help others

2007-09-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I have been made aware of two needs / opportunities 1. A couple, International Researchers, arrived in Philly and had to settle for an unfurnished apartment. The lease came with a requirement to protect wood floors with carpet or desk chair mats. If any neighbors are ready,

Re: [UC] Washing Machine Repair

2007-09-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Leila, For the short term check your lid. The Spin cycle will not work unless the machine recognizes the lid as closed. There might be a slot on the machine side and a 'male' part on the other side. Make sure the slot is not clotted with lint or soap. If you can't make it work with some

[UC] Cafe Pier One : 4505 Baltimore

2007-09-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Finally... ... A frothy Latte and a real, fresh cooked breakfast! Okay, CAFE PIER ONE has been at 4505 Baltimore for a while, but I finally walked in, and immediately felt at home. I wish I'd made it a habit sooner. A pleasant young lady served a great Latte, comparable to GREENLINE (43rd

[UC] Cafe Pier One : 4505 Baltimore

2007-09-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Finally... ... A frothy Latte and a real, fresh cooked breakfast! CAFE PIER ONE has been at 4505 Baltimore for a while, but I just noticed, walked in, and immediately felt at home. I wish I'd made it a habit sooner. A pleasant young lady served a great Latte, comparable to GREENLINE (43rd

Re: [UC] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop

2007-09-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I think of Mom Pop as a real estate term with business connotations. To me a classic example was the Fireside Restaurant that used to be on 43rd Street near Pine. The row of stores on the 4500 block of Baltimore provided other examples. The Davis Family lived above and behind their Drug Store.

[UC] GCCA Progressive Dinner

2007-09-17 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I forward the message below at the request of Maria Luisa. The Progressive Dinner has been consistently one of my favorites annual events. There is always an abundance of good foods and always a melange of old favorites, new twists, comfort foods and exotic, tasty experiments. Walking from home

Re: [UC] yes, Virginia, there IS a marketing scheme

2007-09-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Make us safer? I thought they made us look like an appendage to Target or IKEA. Why pay retail when the attractive nuisances of UC provide better and often easier pickings than lesser neighborhoods? Liz On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:18:55 -0400 Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: CONNECT?!?!? And here I

[UC] New, improved, Crime UPDATE

2007-09-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The Burglars struck again, last night, and ... a quick thinking neighbor and very fast Police work led to the CAPTURE of two men. Last night at about 04:00, my neighbor Ed was startled from sleep by the repeated ringing of his doorbell. He looked out his window to see a man

[UC] GOT KIDS? GOT TALENT?

2007-09-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORS will be running its annual fair on September 29 in Cedar Park, located between Baltimore Avenue and Catharine Streets and 49th and 50th Streets. This year CPN wants to encourage young artists and identify and

Re: [UC] More robberies and assaults in University City

2007-09-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Hi Mark, You wrote the fact remains that residents of our neighborhood are accosted by men with guns on a very regular basis. I wrote: regular basis is hard to define and inflammatory. ... Not one of us in my immediate family has ever been robbed at gun point. Collectively, we have over 120

Re: [UC] 43rd and 42nd Streets: Two robberies at gunpoint last night

2007-09-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I am sorry that your roommate suffered the horrific experience of being robbed at gun point. I hope he recovers his emotional equilibrium quickly and completely and that he is made whole for any losses. As you predicted, someone, me, has an objection to your post. regular basis is hard to define

[UC] Recycling near, but not at the Firehouse

2007-09-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Recycling of Corrugated and other Cardboards and papers and #1 and #2 Plastics has been moved 1 block South to 50th and Florence, to accommodate the annual Labor Day Weekend Party at 50th and Baltimore. Even though we now have Single Stream recycling, our family continues to

[UC] Dock Street a GRAND opening

2007-08-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Thanks Andrew, I am grateful for the digital menu. Some of my favorite parts of the event were: Great beer Enjoying happy husband enjoying great beer Meeting the Brew master, a scientist, former Pharm-tech Enjoying the Windows 3 high,

[UC] Favorite Bakery, MATHES : A sad departure

2007-08-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
West Philly was so much smaller than... ... When I was young, Sunday was a day of worship and relaxation. Our Church was St. Francis de Sales where our family would take up an entire pew, anchored at the inside by mom, who sat next to the youngest child and moving to Dad at the end, on the center

Re: Kiddie Shows (was: [UC] Malcolm X Park's Seasonal Maintenance Attendant)

2007-08-13 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Peter Boyle went to a West Catholic prom with my oldest sister Mary Beth. Shortly after graduation, Mary Beth chose Paul Yost as her steady, and Pete joined one of the celibate orders, I think the Christian Brothers. He lasted a year or two and than he moved on to acting. My mom always said she

Re: [UC] Name-calling 202

2007-08-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
If what you really want is a neutral definition of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) definition considers the context in which the abnormal behavior occurs, whether the behavior is culturally and/or historically acceptable, the degree to which

Re: [UC] Glenn Moyer Eats Crow

2007-08-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I think psychiatric analysis is best left to professionals. Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:29:01 -0400 Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wilma de Soto wrote: Second, Did NOT Anthony West (and others) try to portray Glenn NOT only as a liar and a mental case, but also Ray Rorke

Re: [UC] Carjacking at 44th Larchwood

2007-08-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
On a similar theme, one of my sisters moved back to the city (West Philly), from Lower Merion, after the 5th (or 6th) time her car was stolen from the parking lot of her upscale condo building. And another client moved back from Darby, after a 100 year storm flooded (to the point of failure)

Re: [UC] Car jacking confirmation

2007-08-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Or maybe they are just republicans? (Isn't this the way Bush and his ilk are running our country?) Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:17:16 -0400 KAREN ALLEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That may be true. You don't want contention on your list, while getting in people's faces here. So if it's OK

[UC] How we look, what we need

2007-08-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In light of recent posts, I thought I'd share very popular links. For those who want to give orders that will actually be obeyed: http://www.idodogtricks.com/index_flash.html (This one is kid friendly, with quiet background music.) For those who want to see: What they look like to

[UC] Community Association Town Watch

2007-08-03 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Paul, I am fairly certain you fall into all of: CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORS (your primary) www.cedarparkneighbors.org Spruce Hill www.sprucehillca.org They extended to 46th when they realized they stopped one block short of one of the prettiest blocks in UC.

Re: [UC] Fuck UCD and Shakespeare in the Park

2007-07-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
My Spell checker is always trying to tell me that [EMAIL PROTECTED] is Mammon. It cracks me up, so I don't instruct the spell checker to accept it as an exception. Ignore x 100's is more entertaining than deletes any number. Liz On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:12:00 -0400 Wilma de Soto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Fwd: [UC] Since the real reason for the new list is...

2007-07-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Flip-flop, from a guy who is so far to the left of Lenin that he is often to the right of Rush? Just a consistent part of thoughtful, complicated living. Al is good with words, but the real test is found looking at Deeds. He has sterling bona fides, if an MIT degree still counts for something.

Re: [UC] Break My Routine and Smack Me Upside the Head

2007-07-27 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
No No xo Liz On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:48:01 -0400 Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is it just me or does anyone else think bringing children to the opening of a business whose main purpose is brewing and selling beer is inappropriate in the first place? Also, does every business that asks for

Re: [UC] Photos from the orchestra in the park

2007-07-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
First - communication under circumstances such as pre- or mid-concert could be easily garbled. Second - seeing brilliant photos altered to make everyone look like a new, long-life, replacement bulb was cool. So there was a happy consequence to the perception / response to the request. Third -

Re: [UC] Memorial Service for Marianne Das

2007-07-20 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I admired Marianne. I liked the way she: Led me to answers vs. imposed her version of the truth upon me. Gave time and energy, to friends and her causes, out of proportion to her means. Embraced a broad range of personality types,

Re: [UC] RE: Attempted Assault/ Robbery on 4800 Beaumont

2007-07-19 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
As long as we don't make the mistake of thinking any place is Safe. It is easy to note stuff close to home, but... ... a similar scenario just led to the death of a 69 year old man steps from his home, not near us, and ... a 14 year old was shot to death by an 18 year old road rager who couldn't

Re: [UC] Public safety alert from Penn police

2007-07-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I'm always telling Buyers and Renters that it is safer WEST of 44th. Thanks for making my point. :-) Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:34:34 -0400 Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dated last Friday -- just hit my desk this morning. Stay safe neighbors. Relevant excerpt: There

Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately

2007-07-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
your posts, so that folks don't find a way to ban you from the lists. Best! Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:16:58 -0400 Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message - From: Elizabeth F Campion To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [UC] The way

Re: [UC] Public safety alert from Penn police

2007-07-16 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
, you may be right, but the Penn patrol zone only goes as far west as 43rd. Isabel On 7/16/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm always telling Buyers and Renters that it is safer WEST of 44th. Thanks for making my point. :-) Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:34

Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately

2007-07-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Is this a When did you stop beating your kid? question? Or just a continuation of a trend that asks a distracting question that insures that the guilt of the person or people who irritate the asker is a 'given', and... ... that the irritators are presumed blame-able for something? ...

Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...

2007-07-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Your argument assumes that The Community Fair was a Tom Knox Rally and that Our Councilwoman was lying when she denied it. I saw the video clip and it looked like a quick introduction of a candidate, in the context of other activities. It appeared things were hammed up for a

[UC] An Act of War: Battle lines are drawn in University City

2007-07-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
One of my favorite sources of election info is the Committee of 70 site. http://www.seventy.org The Mayoral results are at: http://www.seventy.org/electioninfo/results/2007/demmayor.pdf Something I never noticed before is that the 27th Ward (Spruce Hill, etc.) is lumped with Center

[UC] Re-use, Recycle and Rave

2007-07-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I had amazing experiences with TRASH this week. I turned to the computer, to help sort through my altered mental state and stumbled on a link to some amazing, thought provoking Art. http://www.chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php?id=?view=XXX_09NNN/ The link didn't address the emotions which had

[UC] Sa'ads

2007-07-04 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I believe Sabbath is honored by tradition as follows Friday - Islamic Saturday - Jewish Sunday - Christian If so, it may increase the chances of being under staffed on any given Friday. I like much about Sa'ads. They have many refreshing salads and vegetarian options.

[UC] Vandalism alert : 900-1000 S. farragut (and may be beyond)

2007-07-02 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Neighbors, This morning we woke up to beautiful weather, chirping birds and nasty vandalism. My husband discovered that some one (or more) had moved along the east side of the 900 and 1000 blocks of Farragut puncturing the side walls of tires and keying the sides of cars. They got both of

[UC] Free Good Stuff at 4800 Cedar Ave

2007-06-30 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Free Good Stuff at 4800 Cedar Ave It was placed along the chain link fence this afternoon. Anything still outside on Monday morning will be taken to the dump. There is a Futon Mattress Twin Size - Green color Good condition

[UC] Ref : Appraisers

2007-06-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I have had many good experiences with both of: Steve Phillips 610-642-8870 Jay Miller 215-757-1664 An Appraisal will run about $300. Both meet state certification. Both are able to appraise for the FHA, VA in addition to Conventional documentation.

[UC] Ref : Appraisers : in more detail

2007-06-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dave gives excellent advice. And, you can take it one step further. If the appraiser you want is not on your Lender's list, it is often a very simple procedure to have you choice added to the Lender's list. In most cases, the Lender needs documentation that the Appraiser has a current

[UC] Local girl is the NCAA Champion in 400m hurdles, headed to OSAKA

2007-06-28 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Please share my joy and pride. West Philly girl, Nicole Leach, finished third in the 400, hurdles in a time of 54.49. I think her time also makes her, unofficially, 3rd in the World 6/24/07 Leach and Johnson Qualify for World Championship Team Former Bruin and NCAA Champion Sheena Johnson

Re: [UC] UCD Related - Whoa

2007-06-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The triggering messages contain too much 'spin', and ongoing, unsupported attack. Simplicity is most notable by its absence. It is outrageous to define Al's motives. Neighbors should be able to agree to disagree, without being assigned to some clique-du-jour (either in out of favor). For the

Re: [UC] UCD Related - Whoa, now simplicity

2007-06-26 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I long to own talent of the magnitudes exhibited by Ross, Ray, Frank, Kyle and others. I have to settle for sharing meals and reading (and sometimes buying) examples of their art. As someone who attended Catholic School for 12 years, I generally fault my posts for being too simple. I favor

[UC] UCD Related - Whoa

2007-06-25 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I think Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell made a mistake when she backed Knox. IMHO she gets things right more often than she gets things wrong, and she keeps my vote and admiration. John Fenton may (or may not) have put work effort and UCD resources into a political rally. IMHO there should have

Re: [UC] Press release or Wendell statement?

2007-06-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I already posted, to the best of my much distracted knowledge (it was an agitated political circus), Lewis Wendell's only contribution to the meeting was to read a prepared statement. I thought Lewis acted with remarkable forbearance to an intense degree of attack, some too personal and some way

Re: [UC] Press release or Wendell statement?

2007-06-15 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Dear Ray, While my conversation with Tony was an unscheduled convergence of neighbors at the busy intersection of 43rd and Baltimore, I know him as a writer and editor. As a grownup, I was forewarned and chatted anyway. I enjoyed talking with Tony. He told me he might put some of my ideas into

[UC] An easier link to Tony in The Public Record : correcting Campion quotes

2007-06-14 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I liked being referred to as Liz Campion, a prominent University City real-estate agent, but my statement was not properly recorded and the conclusion does not accurately reflect the outcome that I desire. The accurate quotes have been placed in Italics. I suspect universities approach their

Re: [UC] Siding contractor?

2007-06-14 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Check out the BEAUTIFUL work being completed at 4607 Springfield. The fish scale siding on the bay is stunning, and the fresh cut Cedar smells fabulous to me and not so fabulous to annoying insects. The owner, Ed, is as pleased as punch and seems happy to reward good and talented work

Re: [UC] bike theft

2007-06-13 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
. Vivianne On Jun 11, 2007, at 2:43 PM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: I do not have all the details yet, but a bike was stolen from a porch on the 4700 block of Baltimore. The wooden Porch Railing that it was chained to was severely damaged. It seems clear that a serial thief is in our midst and we need

Re: [UC] Reality check

2007-06-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I was also at the meeting. I do not remember either side making many fact based declarative statements. But there were lots of distractions and I may have missed a few words. I did not hear Lewis Wendell state either of: John Fenton has NOT been fired or John Fenton HAS been

Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

2007-06-12 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
My daughter, born in 1986 and my son, born in 1991 spent much of their free time in the park, in the bad old days. They seem well begun. Katie is a rising Senior at PENN. Michael is a rising junior at West Catholic. Much is in perception. In 1986 there seemed to be fewer 'white' toddlers. But the

Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

2007-06-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I am not into book burning, but if I were, I can think of a few texts to torch that would hold precedence over the new JR work. So, List neighbors if you were to burn your least favorite book, What Author? What Book? Is When part of the context? (e.g.

Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

2007-06-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Melani, This post may be your most twisted perspective on reality, yet. IMHO, John Fry and Judy Rodin managed our neighborhood as if it were an 8 second Bull-ride. Life was a Quid Pro Quo Caberet and rule by the aesthetically fussy (with or without mitigating competence) was endorsed.

[UC] Warning : Damage to porch to Steal a bike

2007-06-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I do not have all the details yet, but a bike was stolen from a porch on the 4700 block of Baltimore. The wooden Porch Railing that it was chained to was severely damaged. It seems clear that a serial thief is in our midst and we need to exercise greater precautions until the thief is caught and

Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

2007-06-11 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
In a message dated 6/11/07 2:19:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This post may be your most twisted perspective on reality, yet. Not sure where we disagree here, Liz. Melani Your statement, The best thing Penn did under Judith Rodin was to stop BADMOUTHING the neighborhood. ... it was

[UC] Found Wallet

2007-06-09 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Please help reunite Justin Ryan Beckler with his wallet, containing cash, found near 46th and Springfield this evening, Saturday June 9, 2007. I can't find him in www.411.com There is a High School, photo ID. I sent the HS Webmaster a request for help in reuniting boy and wallet. Thanks!

Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general nastiness that began to swirl around the 'offending' post, long before a beginner might have twigged to list etiquette (or not) or a more adept sender

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
direction. Best! Liz On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 16:13:24 -0400 Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
do not alter my original opinion or my interpretation of the regulation. Let's agree to disagree. I am beginning to find this thread boring and I am one of the participants. Liz On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:29:07 -0400 Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion

Re: [UC] Re: Debunking the hysteria - by dealing in facts

2007-06-06 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
No allowance for the competitive narcissists? For them, winning is not enough, destroying the opponent-du-jour brings the bigger thrill. On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 23:18:14 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 6/5/2007 11:03:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: looks

Re: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation

2007-06-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Could the post be from a local Committeeman maybe of District 7? Personally, I prefer a full signature and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, but if this was written by a Committeeman, he may think he provided sufficient ID and maybe he just forgot to sign. This is one of the least

Re: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation

2007-06-05 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
the purported “committeeman” might not want Councilwoman Blackwell to be aware of who posted this message—perhaps all the more reason to have simply stuck with the facts, and described the agenda in a neutral fashion. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth F Campion Sent

Re: [UC] House numbers on transoms

2007-06-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Here is a true confession, of improvements dictated by price point not the HC. When genius painter, Ed Sarbough, was prepping my front door for painting, he uncovered our original house numbers. They were in shabby condition, but sufficiently intact that I was able to climb up on the ladder and

Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips

2007-06-01 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
The house in question, is listed, (with me). The pool IS an incredible bonus. The Owner paid extra to have a portion of the basement excavated, so that users climb into the pool without climbing up to (or banging their heads on) the basement's rafters. This adds the potential for luxury to what

Re: [UC] Re: Our house was burglarized; do not be like us

2007-05-31 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I just noticed the Subject line, ... do not be like us. And thought, more people should be like Sean and Charlene. They took a hit, identified what could have been done better and shared a warning and constructive suggestions with their neighbors, including neighbors they do not know (yet).

[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

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 probation

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

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]

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