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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 107
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:42 pm: |    |
Whaaa! I can't see it. Sometimes a Mac sucks! |
Redhead
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Username: Redhead
Post Number: 16
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:55 pm: | |
I have a Mac and I can see it, maybe you should try changing browsers (camino browser works for me) |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 108
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:56 pm: | |
I'll give it a shot. I was using Firefox and Safari. |
Kathleen
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Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 3067
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:03 pm: | |
To Cub and the gang: You are all to be commended for the time and effort you are putting in to make your dream a reality. Dave and I have been keeping up via the board, and hope that we might be able to lend a hand sometime. We're rooting for you!! |
Redhead
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Username: Redhead
Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:12 pm: | |
If you can't see the news report, you can download a quicktime movie clip of it at this link...
http://rapidshare.com/files/15 8538330/PCLEANUP1028.mov |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 907
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:33 pm: | |
Thanks Redhead, I was trying to figure out how to get it on the blog. |
Cman710
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Username: Cman710
Post Number: 505
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:37 pm: | |
Hi Cub and everyone else,
I really admire what you guys are doing, and really admire your willingness to put things into action to make a difference. Every time you make another step forward, I am sad I am unable to be there to help out. But I am thrilled that you are making such a big difference in your neighborhood! Keep up the good work. |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 109
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:52 pm: | |
Cub,
You highlight where it says embed code and then on the blog paste it to the area tab that says html. |
Gnome
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Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2037
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:02 pm: | |
Cub, good work today, got a lot of work done. Nice seeing Blueidone, VivaDetroit, PapaViva, DaveMarc, Jams, SantaJoe, Nicole, Heather, NeighborhoodStacy, and all the rest.
Many hands made light work. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 908
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:15 pm: | |
NeighborhoodStacey and I went to our Neighborhood association meeting tonight. She wants to start a historical committee within the association so we can find a marker or something to put us on the map like Osborn, EEV, Brightmoor ect. I need to find some info on Leesville which was the city that was our neighborhood before it was annexed in I believe was 1917. It was not an incorporated city and the city center was Harper (Butler) and Gratiot.
Mash, I dont see an embeded link anywhere. |
Gnome
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Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2038
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:24 pm: | |
Maybe somebody has a Sanborn of the area? You guys sure do dream big ... man, Cub, that NeighborhoodStacy is mighty fine. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 909
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:31 pm: | |
Yes she is. I have known her practically my whole life.
We arent dreaming. We are serious. I want to be able to tell people the name of our marker. When I visit city council or the mayor I will be able to say what neighborhood I am representing and not I am from Harper and Gratiot area or down the street from the Better Made potato Chip Factory. |
Gnome
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Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2040
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:58 pm: | |
Chicago has a bunch of neighborhoods that are named after local areas of interest. Boysville, is very popular with the rainbowflag set, and I think the Goldcoast and Wigelyville are all named after area landmarks...
So, what I'm saying is ... you're name is right in front of you: ChipVille
NeighborhoodStacy can be the first Queen of ChipVille at the Chip Parade. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 910
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 12:07 am: | |
LOL! I will have to think about that one. |
Vivadetroit
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Username: Vivadetroit
Post Number: 95
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 9:04 am: | |
Erie, my dad lived at Georgia and Sherwood from 1948-1967. He went to Burroughs JH and Kettering. Did you live there at this time too? |
Eriedearie
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Username: Eriedearie
Post Number: 3833
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 9:17 am: | |
Hi Viva - I went to Burroughs too...1959-1962. What years did your dad attend? I lived in Cub's neighborhood 1955-1967. |
Gnome
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Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2041
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 10:16 am: | |
1876 map of Hamtramck Twp including Leesville
Don't know much about this site, but it looks like you can buy this map. Of interest, it appears that there is a farmer named P.Hunt who owned the land east of Gratiot. I imagine that explains the street name, Peter Hunt.
In google books, you can find some additional info on Leesville. Seems it was named after Charles Lee who came to Detroit from England in 1833; the area was know for brick making. That might explain some of those ancient bricks your brother Mojito and I found next to the pine tree. |
Vivadetroit
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Username: Vivadetroit
Post Number: 96
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 10:25 am: | |
wow, what a small world. I think he went there at the same time. He graduated from Kettering in 1966, which would have put him at Burroughs 59-62. His name is Merrill. Tall, thin, brown hair, blue eyes. |
Eriedearie
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Username: Eriedearie
Post Number: 3834
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 1:19 pm: | |
Viva - it is indeed a small world! Hummm, Merrill? Does he use the Internet? Either you or he can drop me a line at eriedearie024 at yahoo dot com.
I don't want to thread jack. I know it's ok with Cub and all. He's so gracious when I do that. But I don't want to wear my welcome out!
Hey Cub!
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Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 912
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 1:34 pm: | |
Hi Erie. Glad to hear Mr. Erie is home. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. |
Vivadetroit
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Username: Vivadetroit
Post Number: 99
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 8:18 pm: | |
Here are some more pictures of yesterday's cleanup:
http://photobucket.com/georgia st1028?albumview=link
It was great to meet Jams, Gnome, Dave, Heather, Adrienne, Santa and Stacey. I am so glad to be part of such a great group that is making an amazing impact on the community. And congrats to Cub on realizing your dreams. It's amazing when dreams become reality, isn't it? |
Cman710
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Username: Cman710
Post Number: 509
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 11:08 am: | |
Thanks for posting the pics. You guys are doing an incredible job. |
Tkierpiec
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Username: Tkierpiec
Post Number: 142
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 11:32 am: | |
Cub, the piece of furniture I wanted to donate didn't work out and I apologize for that but I still hope to be involved with this effort in some way. I'm really impressed with how this has all unfolded! I thought I read something about a Christmas event you are planning...but I looked through this thread and am not seeing it. Was I imagining that? |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 373
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 12:18 pm: | |
Tkierpiec: Yes...we are planning a holiday dinner for the neighborhood. We do not have a date yet, but will after this Sunday and we will be posting a request for volunteers at that time.
We are also planning a craft day where we will help the kids paint and decorate their own Christmas tree ornaments. Again, the date will be announced early next week.
Thanks for asking and we look forward to your assistance whenever and wherever you can. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 918
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 12:18 pm: | |
No problem Tkierpiec. No you were not imagining it. We are planning 2 events. One is a craft day and the other is the 1st Annual Georgia St Community Collective Holiday Dinner. We are having a meeting at my house on Sunday November 2. 4:00pm. We should have more info on a date and time.
We are also going to be in the garden tonight for angels night. There will be Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate, and Smores. Starting around 6:00pm
Cman I am sorry for the delay in reply of your email I will reply shortly. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 919
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 12:20 pm: | |
LOL we must have been replying at the same time!! |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 374
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 12:23 pm: | |
LOL...yep...I got the dreaded pink screen telling me to wait and try again!
Good seeing you this morning BTW! |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 920
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 12:25 pm: | |
Good seeing you too! |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 922
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 10:16 am: | |
Pictures of our First Annual Georgia St. Community Garden Harvest Fest on the Blog.
www.georgiastreetgarden.blogsp ot.com |
Cman710
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Username: Cman710
Post Number: 510
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 10:59 am: | |
No problem, Cub, whenever you get a chance. This is a long-term project! |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 377
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 12:08 pm: | |
Sorry I missed it, Cub. Was busily making cookies for my grandkids'school Halloween party treats. Next year I will plan better so I can get there! |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 924
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 12:14 pm: | |
No problem Blue we had three board members so we had a Quorum. LOL |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 378
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 12:38 pm: | |
Nope....quorum is 4....but it's ok as long as you didn't make any formal motions! ROFL
Check your e-mail |
Cman710
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Username: Cman710
Post Number: 511
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 12:56 pm: | |
So who are the 3/4 on the Board? I am curious. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 925
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 2:19 pm: | |
Ooops. I thought a quorum was an odd number greater than one.
Cman, VivaDetroit, My mom, and I were the board members in attendance. We have seven boardmembers. |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 379
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 3:23 pm: | |
Actually...it can be whatever we determine. The draft paperwork says 4 but that can change to 3 if the group desires. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 928
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 10:44 pm: | |
Pictures of the community center basement. My brother and I cleaned it out today.
www.georgiastreetgarden.blogsp ot.com |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 119
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 10:53 pm: | |
Cub, you need to add Kilz paint to your list of needs and bleach. You may be able to find new tiles for the basement on Craigslist or Freecycle.
You have such a huge job ahead of you. I hope I can be there soon to help you.
(Message edited by mashugruskie on November 01, 2008) |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 929
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 11:06 pm: | |
Yeah, its not as bad as it looks Lol. But I will add that now. I had a dream the other night that the basement was all white with a gray floor. Yep I am obsessed with this project. The walls down there look like they haven't been painted in 100 years. One good thing is there is no sign of mold. I guess thats one good thing about the house being open. |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 121
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 11:09 pm: | |
Add masks to your list.
Be careful! |
Sumas
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Username: Sumas
Post Number: 321
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 3:28 am: | |
Earlier on this thread you discussed naming your community. I think you were part of Leesville. On an archived thread Leeville was called Louisville in winter months. Naming a community does seem to bolster image. I suggest you think of names that include village in it ie Indian Village, Islandview Village and East English Village. You are reasonably close to Connor Creek which was originally called Tromblay Creek. Gratiot was an Indian trail and later became a military Road, than a Plank road. Two names come to mind, Indian Trail Village or my favorite Georgia Gardens Village. Just for fun, how about Bettermade Village.
In EEV, we had a vote on what to name our community, thank God we were spared the name Grosse Pointe View Village!
Congrats on your community center. You might want to hook up with an Eastside org. called Front Porch for ideas on kid resources, I think their website is frontporchdetroit.org. |
Tkierpiec
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Username: Tkierpiec
Post Number: 144
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:14 pm: | |
Thanks for the info, Blue & Cub. I'm interested in lending a hand/my time to both the dinner and the craft day so please post the info once you have it.  |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 136
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:39 pm: | |
I also want to get involved with the dinner. Do I have to cook? I can't cook! |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 930
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 10:00 pm: | |
LOL Mash. No you don't have to cook. We will be posting another thread soon. I don't want to step on any toes but the
Craft Day is 11/22/08 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Dinner 12/6/08 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
Jams
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Username: Jams
Post Number: 9574
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 10:23 pm: | |
Dishwashers are always welcome! |
Mashugruskie
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Username: Mashugruskie
Post Number: 137
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 10:46 pm: | |
I'll wash dishes. It's probably going to be my next job if the merger goes through. Practice is good. |
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