[LincolnTalk] ISO: Vendor to convert home video to digital

2023-12-17 Thread John and Margit Griffith
We have a box full of camcorder videos which we would like to have digitized. If you have had this done and loved the results, will you please share your vendor's name and contact info. Thanks, Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the

[LincolnTalk] Free: Lathe - Pending Pickup

2023-12-09 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Will keep you posted. Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

[LincolnTalk] Ode to the Swap Shed

2023-11-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
First Opportunity: I understand the proper name for the place where we exchange all manner of useful items is the "Swap Shed" - which, I have heard, had been the "Swap Table" until the first move to the new (now demolished) shed. However, before I learned its name, I referred to it as the "Share

[LincolnTalk] Update: Bikes and Skis

2023-11-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The two bikes and the smaller snowboard are taken. The larger snowboard (older youth/small adult) is still against the fence. Very glad to see a few pairs of skis depart from the transfer station! I have a mind to get creative... will post a new email "Ode to the Swap Shed" to inspire other

[LincolnTalk] Changing Your Subscription

2023-11-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear LincolnTalkers; The moderators have had several requests from people to subscribe, unsubscribe, change their subscription to digest mode, etc. Here is just a friendly reminder of how to manage these things... Send Lincoln mailing list submissions to lincoln@lincolntalk.org To

[LincolnTalk] Free: Bikes and Skis

2023-11-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
We had a satisfying barn clean-out. On the way to the transfer station today... old skis - some are 8-10 years old (better than your vintage pair? still have some life?), some are from the 90's (making one of those ski Adirondack chairs?). They will be leaning against the metal bin in about 30

[LincolnTalk] Recommending this Roofer

2023-11-15 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The Better Roofing Company just finished working on our barn and pool house roofs. Excellent work, completed quickly. This is the third time we've worked with them - excellent every time with fair and reasonable pricing. Silvio (508) 904-2839 thebetterroofingma.com Margit -- The LincolnTalk

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antisemitism

2023-11-08 Thread John and Margit Griffith
As the discussion progresses toward a statement against antisemitism, I think it's important people understand about whom we're talking. I thought I saw one post which said we should be in support of Palestinians as well... which we would be affirming with a statement of support for semitic

[LincolnTalk] A Reminder...

2023-11-03 Thread John and Margit Griffith
If your post to LincolnTalk begins with, "Dear *(someone's name)*" then it should be addressed to that person's email and not to LincolnTalk. Discussions between two or a few people need to be taken offline. Anyone who wants to follow the conversation can ask to be included in your posts back and

[LincolnTalk] Job: Social Worker, 15hrs/wk

2023-09-20 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The Cambridge Homes - and independent and assisted living facility in Cambridge, MA (next to Mt. Auburn Hospital) is seeking a part-time social worker. TCH is a wonderful and supportive working environment - great people to work with, great people to work for. If you'd like to know more, please

[LincolnTalk] Did you know...

2023-09-18 Thread John and Margit Griffith
... in the netiquette world, using all caps is an indication you are yelling? There have been a few posts with things in all caps in the subject line. Please refrain from USING ALL CAPS! (just kidding... using all caps). Yours, Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] Not getting posts or the digest issues?

2023-09-16 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Members, Some people have written to say they've stopped getting LincolnTalk. While there are some outliers, one thing some folks who are having problems have in common right now is @comcast.net. >From time to time, your provider (it's not always just Comcast) may decide to block posts

[LincolnTalk] Calling all 0-4 year olds!

2023-09-09 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Music Together classes are enrolling through the Lincoln Parks and Rec Dept. Our Fall 2023 session begins on Tuesday, September 19th. Music Together is a fun and educational program which supports children's musical (and intellectual) development. Building your child's Basic Music Competence (a

[LincolnTalk] Searchable Vendors List

2023-07-24 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Recently, we have received a few inquiries about searching the archives for LincolnTalk member recommended vendors (house cleaners, plumbers, landscapers, etc.). Sadly, our list host no longer supports a searchable archive. However, this information is available via the Lincoln Squirrel. Alice

[LincolnTalk] Community Sing at LS in May!

2023-04-07 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dearest L-S Community Members and Singers, Our annual L-S Community Sing is coming up in May. We are working to "revive" the tradition, and are happy to welcome any community members, parents, alumni, or friends who sing and wish to join us for the Rutter Gloria with Choir, soloists, brass octet

[LincolnTalk] Please take conversations off line!

2023-03-24 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear LincolnTalk, The moderators have made it abundantly clear over several years of Town Meetings and voting cycles... TAKE CONVERSATIONS OFFLINE! If you are in a debate with someone and are going back and forth... time to take it offline. You may not believe it, but the general consumership

[LincolnTalk] Reminder/Warning

2023-02-03 Thread John and Margit Griffith
The moderators regularly get emails from people saying, "I just posted something to the whole list by mistake, can you remove it?" We can't. Right now, I am typing an email. This is an email. Just like any other email, once you send it, it's gone. You can't pull it back. It might help to

[LincolnTalk] FF: two bags of holiday/winter themes fabric

2022-12-11 Thread John and Margit Griffith
and some batting Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Food Donations

2022-11-06 Thread John and Margit Griffith
You can drop off food in the bin near the cash registers at Donelan's or bring the food to the Food Pantry (turn into Ryan Estates with St. Joseph's church on your right; the rectory for St. Joe's is the house just behind and to the left of the church; pull around back; there are bins on the back

[LincolnTalk] Archives

2022-10-13 Thread John and Margit Griffith
A couple people have posted or have contacted the moderators directly, looking for the archives. Here is a link. Reading the List Archives The list archives can be browsed at http://nine.pairlist.net/mailman/private/lincoln/

[LincolnTalk] Quilting Fabric Update - Come and see - 12-3 today

2022-10-01 Thread John and Margit Griffith
If you are interested in looking at the fabric I have, please come by. There's quite a bit of xmas themed fabrics. Most (but not all) is flannel. Also have... batting? is that what you call it? Margit 9 Oak Knoll Road -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Food Pantry - kindly reminder

2022-09-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
are an organization in town who would like to organize a food drive, I'm sure you saw Ursula's note to contact her - unowa...@gmail.com. Thank you, LincolnTalk community. Yours, Margit On Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 12:55 PM John and Margit Griffith < johnandmar...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Li

[LincolnTalk] Food Pantry - kindly reminder

2022-09-23 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear LincolnTalk, The Lincoln Food Pantry is in great need of non-perishable food items. There are donation bins right at Donelans and bins behind the rectory of St Joseph's Church on Lincoln Road (pull into the driveway shared with Ryan Estates, pull in behind the house on the right, bins are on

[LincolnTalk] Quilting Fabric Available

2022-09-21 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Sadly, my former step-mother (still my father's best friend) passed away too quickly after being re-diagnosed with cancer. We found out about the cancer last Thursday, and she died on Saturday. She was a talented and avid quilter. She has several tubs of quilting material. I'm wondering if

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lopez family needs linens

2022-09-18 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Please disregard this post - the private information of a family has been shared by mistake. And to clarify, The First Parish in Lincoln has not been a part in supporting this family. A now-former staff member was helping privately, and was asked not to involve the church or church members.

[LincolnTalk] Taken: misc printer ink

2022-07-30 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Thank you. Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] FF: Bag of misc 564 printer ink...

2022-07-30 Thread John and Margit Griffith
...I found in my office at my new job. Thing is, there is no printer in the building which takes 564. Mostly black - one yellow, one magenta. All wrapped, but of unknown age. Please reply directly (not on LincolnTalk) - I'll repost when they're spoken for. Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing

Re: [LincolnTalk] Assisted living places in Cambridge

2022-07-28 Thread John and Margit Griffith
I now work at The Cambridge Homes (next to Mt. Auburn Hospital). The residents are very happy with their choice of home and it's a terrific place to work. There are staff who have been there over 20 years. I'm only three months in and am very happy. Please call me at work 617-876-0369 x112 if

[LincolnTalk] Full-time Job Opportunity in Cambridge: Receptionist

2022-07-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
This is Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 4:30. If interested, please let me know. johnandmar...@gmail.com The job description is lengthy and specific - you won't find many surprises other than a couple of edits for how things run at The Cambridge Homes. I've been here since May and am very happy. JOB

[LincolnTalk] Update "FF: Hammock and Stand'

2022-07-19 Thread John and Margit Griffith
They have been adopted. Thanks, Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] 7th to 12th grade summer enrichment from MIT

2022-06-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
$40 - six Sundays (virtual via Zoom) - wonderfully quirky offerings... there's truly something for everyone. Are you interested in taking classes like Introduction to Criminology, Making Books and Book-ish Structures, Optimization in Graph Theory and so much more? Do you want to make new friends

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln League of Women Voters?

2022-06-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Neighbors, There used to be an active LWV in Lincoln, but it dissolved and was incorporated into neighboring town/s' chapter/s. I think... if I'm remembering correctly? Perhaps it's time for women to become more actively focused and engaged in politics? I'm not sure if reviving a Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] Let's just ease up...

2022-05-25 Thread John and Margit Griffith
... the tragedy in Texas is devastating news. It creates anxiety in us all. There is a lot of emotion flying. Let's not argue points here. Please... help this be a place of peace. Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] From the Moderators - ENOUGH!

2022-05-06 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear LincolnTalk Neighbors, Let us remember that we are neighbors. Let us remember to be neighborly. And let me tell you the moderator's motivation for LincolnTalk - which will help you understand our goals and perspectives and which may inform your actions moving forward. Imagine a public

[LincolnTalk] FS: Blue Egg Grill/Smoker

2022-05-01 Thread John and Margit Griffith
$500 - all information and pictures at: boston.craigslist.org/bmw/hsh/d/lincoln-pit-boss-blue-egg-grill-smoker/7478321587.html -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Help! Seeking Room to Rent

2022-04-06 Thread John and Margit Griffith
(I am posting this on behalf of someone who is not a member of LincolnTalk who is passing along a request for help) "Hi, Christine, the cashier from Donelan's (the one that's been working there as long as I've lived here) asked me if I could help in any way in her search for a room for rent in

[LincolnTalk] Here's a Solution...

2022-04-01 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Put your money and your time where your passions are. Create a "LincolnPolititalk" list. All those who love these debates and want them to run free can join that list for in-depth and un-moderated op-eds and extended debates. We have heard from several people who seem to have the time to give to

[LincolnTalk] Moderator Response: Please Reconsider

2022-03-31 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Neighbors, In the history of LincolnTalk, there has never been a single person banned. Never. Ever. Not one single person banned Kicked off. Disbarred. Excommunicated. Rejected. When people violate list policies and disregard warnings (or several warnings), they are put on moderation.

[LincolnTalk] Policy Reminders

2022-03-28 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Neighbors, Over the years, the overwhelming majority of LincolnTalk members have expressed frustration over prolonged email exchanges between two (or a few) people. Other posts get lost in the back-and-forth debating. We know this doesn't make everyone happy, but it makes the vast majority

[LincolnTalk] Covid Perspective from Arlington Doctor

2022-01-19 Thread John and Margit Griffith
I've followed Robin on the Arlington Families Facebook group... she tells it pretty straight. Here's her latest: Hi, I'm back as Robin-Schoenthaler-the-Boston-cancer-doctor-who-writes-about-Covid. (nd it’s okay with me if you want to share, either directly from my public FB page or cut and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Donelan's Closed Update

2022-01-17 Thread John and Margit Griffith
I just called the Action store... the person said a pipe burst in the Lincoln store basement and they're still closed. Not sure when they'll open again - couple of days? Heading out of town for the groceries my husband left on the check-out conveyor belt. Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

[LincolnTalk] Donelans just closed for the night...

2022-01-16 Thread John and Margit Griffith
...fire alarm went off. My husband was checking out with half the groceries scanned. So close! Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] FS: 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE, AWD

2021-12-22 Thread John and Margit Griffith
It's time... Good, clean, car. Mechanically runs great. Still in good shape outside and in. Please see all the details on Facebook Marketplace... $19,800.00.

[LincolnTalk] FS: Trampoline

2021-10-20 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Trampoline for sale. All details and pictures here: boston.craigslist.org/bmw/spo/d/lincoln-trampoline/7396872041.html You can reply directly to me from LincolnTalk (don't have to go through CraigsList) Margit -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.

[LincolnTalk] Trimming holly advice?

2021-09-12 Thread John and Margit Griffith
I have a holly bush with lots of gorgeous berries. Does anyone know Is there any way to trim it now and save the cuttings for Dec? With all those beautiful berries? If not, I'll let the birds get the berries and prune in winter when we're s'posed to. Thanks, Margit -- The LincolnTalk

[LincolnTalk] Searchable Archives - still not available

2021-08-11 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Dear Members, We keep getting emails asking about searchable archives, so we will continue to post the "we lost our provider, looking for another one, will keep you posted" emails until we resolve the problem. For now, there is not a searchable archive. Yours, Margit (for the moderators) --