Re: [UC] exiting the UPenn enhanced mortgage program

2007-07-13 Thread Gail Defendorf
I did not find this to be true in my case. I sold my Penn mortgage program house after living in it for 5 years and didn't have to give back anything to Penn. gail Glenn wrote: Now, the enhanced portion, if it is still the same, is yours to keep as long as you do not move or sell the house

Re: [UC] City Kitties needs help!

2007-06-20 Thread Gail Defendorf
I still think about that momma cat with the blind kitten you saw in your yard a couple of years ago, but they disappeared before anyone could help. Gail Kyle Cassidy wrote: Actually, you may remember about two years ago when there was a cat stuck at the top of a tree in clark park (which

Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips

2007-06-01 Thread Gail Defendorf
Thanks for the ability to virtually tire-kick. That said, I wish the exterior brick wasn't painted and that the interior woodwork wasn't painted either. Hate that paint! gail Elizabeth F Campion wrote: The house in question, is listed, (with me). The pool IS an incredible bonus. The

Re: [UC] where you from?

2007-04-09 Thread Gail Defendorf
Just to continue the absurdum, I'm from the Finger Lakes region of New York state. It is not Western New York, it's Central New York. Western New York is Buffalo (and perhaps Rochester). gail Lewis Mellman wrote: While in college in Western NY (some people mistakenly place the Finger

Re: [UC] Center city=West Philly

2007-04-03 Thread Gail Defendorf
I had my house/car insurance rep. tell me that my car insurance was high because I lived in Center City (the insurer is based in Norristown or there abouts, so they can't claim to *not* know the area here). I was flabbergasted and told her so: how is land west of the schuykill Center City?

Re: [UC] Sad commentary

2005-04-19 Thread Gail Defendorf
While I bemoan the loss of the cheesestake place and the salad place from the Moravian Cafe, you can't tell me that just because they were not chains, that the food was any less bad for you to eat than the food at a Taco Bell or KFC. It's all about the (food) choices you make. My question is:

Re: [UC] No Smoking Bill, White Dog Abbraccio

2005-03-18 Thread Gail Defendorf
I have a problem with the logic that the White Dog has to permit smoking because the other establishments nearby allow smoking. And I have a problem with the assumption (not proven) that if the White Dog went completely non-smoking, that they'd lose customers. As a life-long non-smoker, I

Re: [UC] support local businesses: Mela-drama

2005-03-16 Thread Gail Defendorf
melodrama snipped is it any wonder why people go outside of the UC for their real estate needs?! Yeesh! Me, I prefer to use professionals, not neighbors or friends. gail You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information,

[UC] [Fwd: Fwd: Traffic Advisory]

2004-12-14 Thread Gail Defendorf
Please be aware that on 12/15, 12/22 and 12/29 there will be a major concrete pour at the School of Veterinary Medicine construction site located at 38th and Woodland Ave. This activity will occur between the hours of 7am until 7pm. Approximately 100 cement trucks will be unloaded on each of

[UC] [Fwd: Fwd: Traffic Advisory]

2004-12-03 Thread Gail Defendorf
To enhance the safety of pedestrians and motorists, the City of Philadelphia has installed NO-U-TURN signs along 38th Street from Civic Center Blvd. up to Chestnut Street. These traffic regulations will be strictly enforced by Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Police. Captain Joseph

[UC] Re: Vet School

2004-12-01 Thread Gail Defendorf
i once lived for three gawd-awful years in Manhattan Kansas (yes, the Little Apple), and the only good thing about that place (other than the view in my rear-view mirror as I drove away) was the Vet School. They had a clinic where one could get affordable walk-in care and regular check-ups.

Re: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration

2004-11-18 Thread Gail Defendorf
You're referring to the new VetMed building. NOt sure about the obtaining permission bit. gail Jonathan Cass wrote: I have notice, as I drive by the intersection of Baltimore/University Ave, that what appears to be a building is being erected on what formally was part of a public street. If

Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!

2004-11-16 Thread Gail Defendorf
You need to live next to the Blackwell's. Seriously. They have a security system to beat all systems. I think it's directly linked to the cops, who would occasionally bang on my door by mistake. gail Heather and Chris Gasda wrote: Our alarm company called me at 12:04pm to tell me that 2 of

Re: [UC] attempted mugging on 4600 Hazel Ave

2004-11-10 Thread Gail Defendorf
Several years ago I chased down the crack head who had just stolen the ratty Ikea door mat I had on my porch. Scared the guy so much he apologized to me. If he'd had a gun, I would have just deflected the bullets with my Wonder Woman bracelets. bwah! gail Richard Moreau wrote: I was shot at

Re: [UC] Update on Sansom Street Gentrification, er, Development

2004-04-28 Thread Gail Defendorf
A search of the BRT Property lists this as the developer: SUNBURST REALTY L P 1936 SPRUCE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-6613 I counted 10 properties in the 4400 block of Sansom. They purchased 7 of the 10 in November 1999 for $537K, which itself is pretty amazing, since the area in 1999 was

Re: [UC] Rigdon Miller UPenn [was gentry on Sansom]

2004-04-28 Thread Gail Defendorf
When I purchased my west philly property in 1998 using the Penn Mortgage, part of the contract was that I had to live in the house for 7 years. If I didn't, I was in default, and the Univ could call in the note. Was this program different when Cummings purchased his property? gail John

Re: [UC] Is this why we live in an urbane community instead of so me suburb?

2004-04-01 Thread Gail Defendorf
A quick search of 226 s 46th street shows that ADEOYE FESTUS F P O BOX 443 LANSDOWNE, PA 19050-0443 owns this property. H, methinks here is a prime example of an absentee landlord who is creating a problem for the neighborhood gail Kyle Cassidy wrote: Homeowners are also obligated to

Re: [UC] parking in the hood-a joke for the list

2004-02-19 Thread Gail Defendorf
I went to the store the other day, and I was in there for only about 5 minutes. When I came out there was a damn cop writing out a parking ticket. So I went up to him and said, Come on, buddy, how about giving a guy a break? He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. So I called him a

Re: [UC] Penn's Enhanced Mortgage Program

2004-02-04 Thread Gail Defendorf
This is what the Office of Community Housing has on it's website about the Enhanced Mtg. Program: * III. ENHANCED PROGRAM As a part of the Universitys revitalization effort to increase home ownership in University City, eligible borrowers may apply for a lump sum of $15,000,

Re: [UC] Penn's Enhanced Mortgage Program

2004-02-04 Thread Gail Defendorf
Yup, they were going thru a bad period, but she got fired. ;-) Too bad about the $$ drying up--I used the $3k a year for 7 years, and man, that check every year was manna from heaven. gail If you look though, their site has not been updated in the longest time. Their current edition newsletter

Re: [UC] RE: penntrification vs. gentrification

2004-01-21 Thread Gail Defendorf
Hear, hear! And this plan has made home ownership available to all eligible Penn people, from housekeeping up to professors. Kyle Cassidy wrote: S. brings up an interesting point. While I bought my house on the Penn plan, I'm definitely not affluent and couldn't have afforded to buy a house

Re: Fwd: [UC] RE: Hack Filming Notice

2004-01-08 Thread Gail Defendorf
Speak for yourself. I love the fact the they chose our area to film in. gail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They HACK at not welcome by most of the people affected in this area. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive

Re: [UC] Road Construction Coming this month at 38th and Baltimore

2003-12-04 Thread Gail Defendorf
FYI--A new VetMed building is going up in that space, due to be completed in 2006. gail Brian Siano wrote: At a recent community meeting, it was announced that Penn will begin an eight-month-long process to rebuild and simplify that convoluted roadway around 38th and Baltimore. (Thank Gahd!)

Re: [UC] Hack in our neighborhood

2003-09-02 Thread Gail Defendorf
And the owner of Marigold knows this how? Do these people walk around with signs on their backs? Heck, I don't eat at Marigolds. I had a lousy meal there once and haven't gone back. gail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea but they don't eat at Marigold at all says the owner His restaurant is on

Re: [UC] Property Tax Increase- 2004

2003-07-24 Thread Gail Defendorf
I got mine about two weeks ago. I also thought it was funny that the increase was the maximum allowed. Wanna bet UC gets the 10% increase for the next 10 years or so? gail Jonathan Cass wrote: I just received the City's proposed 2004 property tax for our house on the 4600 block of

Re: [UC] Vet Recommendation

2003-07-08 Thread Gail Defendorf
Jeff Abrahamson wrote: On Tue, Jul 08, 2003 at 08:59:21AM -0400, Jonathan Cass wrote: [23 lines, 138 words, 885 characters] Top characters: eiontrsh We are looking for recommendations for a vet for our dog. The only times I have ever used the Vet School is for emergency situations. Do

Re: [UC] Please stop the personal attacks

2003-04-03 Thread Gail Defendorf
I'm new on this board, so howdy everyone! Sorry I don't have the collective memory everyone else does in this matter. But I'm quickly getting up to speed. No worries. gail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Al - I think you were insulting to Jeff in your first post this morning. Gail - Zinging Al did