After reading your post, I felt compelled to respond. This may be the second time I have ever posted to this board. I joined for the same reason as you, hoping to learn more about Asbury. Once in a while that purpose is served however; too often a very negative picture is painted here. I personally find this message board to be a complete disservice for promoting this city. It is truly sad because anyone can view these messages. While I do not know or even understand the reason for this negativity I will share my experience in this city. I bought a home here about 3 years ago and never intended to stay long. Values were on the increase and I thought this could be a stepping stone to someplace else. At first I was hesitant about even going into the downtown. Things were different then and on here you may read how nothing has changed but I find that to be false. I recall driving in this town and seeing boarded up homes on block after block. Now that is not so common and there is so much construction. Unsightly at times but the end results have been improvements from what was there before. I have met some great people who truly care about this town. I am fortunate to have great neighbors, who keep an eye on the block and exhibit pride in owning their homes. I met some truly caring people who are part of Stand Up For Asbury. These members have given their time and money all for protecting this city. In short, I have met many new friends. Asbury is not just a place to live, it is a lifestyle. There is always an event happening on Cookman, Stone Pony or the boardwalk. You can ride your bike or simply take a walk and strangers will say hello as they pass. All this and you will always be close to the Atlantic Ocean. There is so much in the city but it is not so big that you would not get to know the store owners. Yes, there is some bad to Asbury but in my opinion that has significantly decreased and hopefully will continue. Anyway, my stay has gone from short term to now not being able to see myself anyplace else. I wish you the best of luck and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Conley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Folks, > > Couple of questions for you. I'm wondering what the purpose of this > board is. I live in New York, and am considering buying a weekend > house in AP. I signed up to the board to learn about the town, > what's going on in terms of development, and to get an idea of the > kinds of people who would be my neighbors. > > So far, I've heard some interesting development news, and some > disgusting news about prostitutes vomitting blood. But I've mostly > been disappointed to see the invectives and crankiness fly among > people, whom (at least I thought) shared a common interest in making > AP a good place to live--for everyone. > > Is the level of malevolence on this board a good indicator of what > I'll find in the grocery store or on the boardwalk? I'm gorwing > skeptical with every post I read. > > Any advice? Thank you. --Jim > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/Y2tolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
