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In a message dated 10/11/2008 11:04:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Mike---If you ever think cats have no use for people except for food you need to experience a heartbreaking encounter with three little "senior" cats we just took into our sanctuary === Thanks, Debbie. Interesting piece here about changing attitudes regarding men and cats: Sorry, Fido, It’s Just a Guy Thing October 5, 2008 from _http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/fashion/05cats.html?ref=style&pagewanted=all_ (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/fashion/05cats.html?ref=style&pagewanted=all) IF you ask Adam Fulrath who is the love of his life, he will barely blink an eye before responding: Parappa. Mr. Fulrath, a 37-year-old design director at Time Out New York, keeps five photographs of Parappa, a shorthaired, bicolored, mixed-breed cat, on his desktop. He knows that it might be considered a little weird that a grown man would be so enamored with his kitty, but Mr. Fulrath, who is into video games and comic books and calls himself a “straight, geeky guy,” doesn’t care. “She’s my primary relationship,” he said. Mr. Fulrath is one of a growing number of single — and yes, heterosexual — men who seem to be coming out of the cat closet and unabashedly embracing their feline side. To that end, they are posting photographs and videos of their little buddies on YouTube and on Web sites like _menandcats.com_ (http://menandcats.com/) , and Twittering about them to anyone who will listen. Indeed, it seems that man’s best friend is no longer a golden retriever, but a cuddly cat named Fluffy. This movement, such as it is, is in direct contrast to the most notable in the recent spate of reports about the relationship between a man and a cat, which were far darker; they focused on a young actor who was recently on trial in New York City for killing his girlfriend’s cat — he said it attacked him — only to have a jury decide after several days that it could not reach a verdict. If it had been a little less violent, that case might have been more in line with what the world seems to expect of men and cats. The image of the crazy spinster cat lady persists, and plenty of people do wonder about a guy with a cat. As a writer on _adventuresofacitygirl.blogspot.com_ (http://adventuresofacitygirl.blogspot.com/) put it: “Single men and cats are like a burger and broccoli. Separately they are okay, but together it just seems off.” But those who see a growing link between men and cats see that attitude (not to mention the cat slaying) as old-fashioned. Clea Simon, who wrote “The Feline Mystique: On the Mysterious Connection Between Women and Cats,” said: “I do think it has become more acceptable for men to own cats — partly for practical reasons, like the growing realization that they’re better city pets, and partly the whole acceptance of our cross-gender traits that men crave intimacy, too.” Stacy Mantle, the founder of _Petsweekly.com_ (http://petsweekly.com/) , a magazine for pet lovers, said that men are becoming more “cat literate” because they themselves are evolving. “It’s the unevolved members of the species who tend toward abuse of cats — and oftentimes, women and children,” said Ms. Mantle, who owns 18 cats. Although there are no hard (or soft) statistics (it is rare to find an owner, man or woman, walking a cat in public), it seems that single, heterosexual male cat owners are on the rise. Over the last few years Sandra DeFeo, an executive director at the Humane Society of New York, said she had seen an increase in the number of single, straight men who are adopting cats. Carole Wilbourn, a cat therapist (yes, really) in Manhattan, said that the number of her single, straight male clients has risen about 25 percent over the last five years. When the Web site _PetPlace.com_ (http://petplace.com/) asked its readers, “ Do Real Men Own Cats?” almost 84 percent of respondents said “yes.” “Only intelligent, aware, caring men love cats,” one reader said. And in a 2005 survey by Cats Protection, an animal welfare agency in the United Kingdom, the majority of the 790 people who responded said it was cool for a guy to own cats. This line of thinking does not surprise cat lovers, many of whom believe that only pillars of virility and masculinity would dare to own one. They are quick to point out other well-known macho cat owners: _Ernest Hemingway_ (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/h/ernest_hemingway/index.h tml?inline=nyt-per) , _Mark Twain_ (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/c/samuel_langhorne_clemens/index.html?inline=nyt-per) , Victor Hugo and _Marlon Brando_ (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/marlon_brando/index.html?inline=nyt-per) , who reportedly found a stray cat on the
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Hi Mike---If you ever think cats have no use for people except for food you need to experience a heartbreaking encounter with three little "senior" cats we just took into our sanctuary. They lived at Phillips Seaview Towers with their owner, a woman who had her leg amputated. She cherished these girls, giving them her heart and soul. At the untimely age of 50 something she passed away a few weeks ago. Luckily a wonderful Russian woman who lives there, Olga, got in contact with us the day before they were going to be taken away to be euthanized. They are with us now and are the sweetest, most adorable cats you would ever want to meet. We call them The Golden Girls! Ellen Carroll has been nice enough to ask Don Stine to do a story for us in The Coaster next week to make people aware of the need to plan for your pets in case of health or economic crisis. Of course The Golden Girls will be featured as we would love to find a loving home for them. To get back to the point, when Tabitha, Noelle and Pumpkin came to us they did not care about food. They were grieving for a love lost and all they wanted was comfort and a warm body to snuggle against. They are doing better now but still only want to be loved!!! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:07:59 -0700Subject: Re: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury I have never in my life been attacked by a cat. I don't really think cats have any use for people except for food.--- On Sat, 10/11/08, sharon_b283 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:From: sharon_b283 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On AsburyTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9:52 AMI've always had a "fear" of unknown animals. When O was growing up,everyone on my block had a dog or a cat! Pets weren't regulated likethey are now, or trained to be "people" friendly. I've seen many a"mad" dog on the streets of New Orleans, back in the 50's and itwasn't pretty. No, I respect people who have pets and actually LOVEthem, but it makes me sad, because I can't have one and jealous, too!My daughter had 2 gray cats and a very tiny dog, named Louie, who Ilove! I could have the finest clothes I own on and I'll let Louiejump all over me! I've know Louie, since he was brought home as apup, no bigger than my hand and my hands are small! I can't stand tobe around an animal that has been tortured, because I think of wantingto torture the owner! I cry at the drop of a hat, so I'd rather givemoney for food and care. I'm that kind of person. I've cared for 5children most of my adult life, so trust me, I've had my puppies! No,my litter! I've been a coach for 12 years back in the late 70's andall of the 80's and kids have been my forte. Some people are goodwith animals but I was good with kids.Not one or two but all of the kids who I coached or hung around myhouse are professionals or good tradesmen, clerical workers, etc. Ibelieve that children should have a happy childhood, surrounded bygood food, clean clothes and a warm place to sleep. With 5 kids, Icould offer good food, overnight lodging, (there was always room for 1more), thoughtful counseling instead of preaching and lots of hugs.You'd be surprised what kids tell you, when they know you genuinelycare! Oh well, some people are good animal handlers; I'm not! I'dget too involved. I don't know how to let go, but thanks!--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com, "Gabrielle Obre" wrote:>> I would argue that a big part of the reason we are in this mess is> that citizens don't talk about politics enough. I have no gripe> against MM (and my posts will illustrate that..i am usually> complaining about the complaining) . However public officials are> another story. And NJ has a good history that begs for more citizen> participation and "judgmental comments". Any elected official who> understands they are there to SERVE their constituents doesn't mind> criticism. And again with our history, they should even be open to> blatant citizen suspicion. But I have nothing to gain from any AP> power brokers. That gives me some freedom in this respect.> > The Doggy Yappy Hour was one of the most joyful experiences in AP I> have had (though I have many). Sharon, the reasons you gave for not> going are precisely why you should go. 100 percent surround sound joy.> I have a 15 YO Lab mix who will probably not be around in a month, so> I didn't bring her, but what sweetness it was to be there.> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life togetherat home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
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I have never in my life been attacked by a cat. I don't really think cats have any use for people except for food. --- On Sat, 10/11/08, sharon_b283 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: sharon_b283 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9:52 AM I've always had a "fear" of unknown animals. When O was growing up, everyone on my block had a dog or a cat! Pets weren't regulated like they are now, or trained to be "people" friendly. I've seen many a "mad" dog on the streets of New Orleans, back in the 50's and it wasn't pretty. No, I respect people who have pets and actually LOVE them, but it makes me sad, because I can't have one and jealous, too! My daughter had 2 gray cats and a very tiny dog, named Louie, who I love! I could have the finest clothes I own on and I'll let Louie jump all over me! I've know Louie, since he was brought home as a pup, no bigger than my hand and my hands are small! I can't stand to be around an animal that has been tortured, because I think of wanting to torture the owner! I cry at the drop of a hat, so I'd rather give money for food and care. I'm that kind of person. I've cared for 5 children most of my adult life, so trust me, I've had my puppies! No, my litter! I've been a coach for 12 years back in the late 70's and all of the 80's and kids have been my forte. Some people are good with animals but I was good with kids. Not one or two but all of the kids who I coached or hung around my house are professionals or good tradesmen, clerical workers, etc. I believe that children should have a happy childhood, surrounded by good food, clean clothes and a warm place to sleep. With 5 kids, I could offer good food, overnight lodging, (there was always room for 1 more), thoughtful counseling instead of preaching and lots of hugs. You'd be surprised what kids tell you, when they know you genuinely care! Oh well, some people are good animal handlers; I'm not! I'd get too involved. I don't know how to let go, but thanks! --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com, "Gabrielle Obre" wrote: > > I would argue that a big part of the reason we are in this mess is > that citizens don't talk about politics enough. I have no gripe > against MM (and my posts will illustrate that..i am usually > complaining about the complaining) . However public officials are > another story. And NJ has a good history that begs for more citizen > participation and "judgmental comments". Any elected official who > understands they are there to SERVE their constituents doesn't mind > criticism. And again with our history, they should even be open to > blatant citizen suspicion. But I have nothing to gain from any AP > power brokers. That gives me some freedom in this respect. > > The Doggy Yappy Hour was one of the most joyful experiences in AP I > have had (though I have many). Sharon, the reasons you gave for not > going are precisely why you should go. 100 percent surround sound joy. > I have a 15 YO Lab mix who will probably not be around in a month, so > I didn't bring her, but what sweetness it was to be there. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/
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Sharon I am so sorry about what happened to your dogs. Your heart must have broken---I cannot imagine what you must have went through. Your shepard sounds like he was a very special little man. After all, he sounds like he had a very good mother. I totally agree with you that our pets are like our children. I cannot tell you how many hard times I have faced whcih have been overcome with the comfort of my animals. I cherish each and every one of them and thank God I have been lucky enough to have them by my side. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:49:59 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury Sorry Debbie, that I didn't respond about the Yappy hour! I can'thave pets here, so I sort of by-pass the pet stuff. I also lost 2animals, so I detour away from having to remember them. Pets are likechildren. They ask so little and are loyal as hell! The last time Iwas at your place, I sat outside where all the pets were, loved it,then thought about my 2 lost doggies, that I loved as much as my kids.I use to cook beef stew and mix it with the dry, for a real treat.Brown hamburger with seasonings and mix it in with the dry, for myshepard! He did everything but talked! He was so big the little kidswould climb on his back and ride him! He sort of ruled our littlecul-de-sac. Neighbors used to "borrow" him and walk him! TheCommunity Dog! He'd try to climb onto the school bus to follow myyoungest to her middle school! I've sang to my dogs, ran with themwhen I was able and acted like a plain old fool!I love what you do for animals, Debbie and admire you for it. Beingaround pets depress me, as my last 2 pets were lost to me. Someonestole one and the other was found dead. I ache, when I think of whatthey went through, so again, I hope you understand. Authorities seemreluctant to help you as they are only seen as animals, but to me itwas like losing a relative.Going to go into Convention Hall Debbie and give it a "once over" onmy own.--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Debbie DeLisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> > I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their timeand energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquetteand the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facingan extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each otherand surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the AsburyPark Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The WonderBar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time tocomment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positiveevents we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town.It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie andbeing able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditionallove. The most important result of this article was before noon onMonday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania.The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up andtaken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS iswhat life is all about! > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12+Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury> > > > good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of medoes.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go inthere andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry aboutthe place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runsAsbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduledmeetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsorgreat events, are great> people individually, but what was signed awayor taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy theboardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that ConventionHall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the CityOfficials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where itmatters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > ---In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' wrote:> >> >--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with thecontainers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put upincome generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have asmall biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stoppedanyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs toget over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as goodlooking as you want everything else to be. i hopethey are> > > herenext summer.> >==> >> > They are on property not owned by APartners or MM.> > They pay noproperty tax on the land or structures.> > They diverted $$$ fromimproving tax paying pavilions.> > The City needs Tax rev
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Thank You so much---You are right. So many people on Cookman are working their hardest to make the Downtown a great destination for locals and tourists alike. The only way any of us is going to make it through this time of trouble is to support and promote each other. I will be happy to carry any information to give out to the public for you. We have a community table in front where we would be happy to put your flyers. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:58:33 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury Debbie I agree with what is happening in the world.. wouldnt it be great to comment on all the great things that are happening in town... we had 400 people on a zombie walk.. might not be "mainstream" but it was a huge huge success... we have new stores opening on Cookman Ave... kathy kelly from Paranoramal Books is working tirelessly and with out 1 thank you.. to make a huge holloween celebration in town...you have shelter home.. with great gifts...accessories for the home.. they are always open..well lit and a great place to shop... I sponsered the NJ gay mens chorus on saturdaythey had a huge group in front of my restaurant(plan b) MM is not here to save downtown... they are here to help support the work of those of us who have bought homes in town ( i live on park ave)... built businesses... and as residents of town.. we need to support everything that we can.. show up at the free events... and if we have a cpl of bucks.. have a coffee.. have a drink.. have a appetizer.. a meal in downtown... and tell our extended networks how great AP is...This economic downturn is going to hit people hard... I think more so in AP where the downtown..and the boardwalk do not have enough years of stable economic growth. this year.. take your xmas, chanukah shopping budget and spend it in Asbury Park... when you have to take someone out for their bday..anniversary.. that special night.. do it in AP... I know that i try to do everything I can in town...I want my business to succeed and I want to protect my investment in my homeso lets all work together on rebuilding this great place...stop pointing fingers and who does what wrong and whos responsible...and do what is for the good of this city.--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Debbie DeLisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> > I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their time and energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquette and the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facing an extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each other and surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the Asbury Park Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The Wonder Bar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time to comment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positive events we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town. It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie and being able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditional love. The most important result of this article was before noon on Monday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania. The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up and taken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS is what life is all about! > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury> > > > good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of me does.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go in there andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry about the place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runs Asbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduled meetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsor great events, are great> people individually, but what was signed away or taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy the boardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that Convention Hall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the City Officials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where it matters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > ---In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' wrote:> >> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with the containers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put up income generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have a small biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stopped anyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs to get over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as good looking as you want everything else to
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Thank You so much---You are right. So many people on Cookman are working their hardest to make the Downtown a great destination for locals and tourists alike. The only way any of us is going to make it through this time of trouble is to support and promote each other. I will be happy to carry any information to give out to the public for you. We have a community table in front where we would be happy to put your flyers. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:58:33 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury Debbie I agree with what is happening in the world.. wouldnt it be great to comment on all the great things that are happening in town... we had 400 people on a zombie walk.. might not be "mainstream" but it was a huge huge success... we have new stores opening on Cookman Ave... kathy kelly from Paranoramal Books is working tirelessly and with out 1 thank you.. to make a huge holloween celebration in town...you have shelter home.. with great gifts...accessories for the home.. they are always open..well lit and a great place to shop... I sponsered the NJ gay mens chorus on saturdaythey had a huge group in front of my restaurant(plan b) MM is not here to save downtown... they are here to help support the work of those of us who have bought homes in town ( i live on park ave)... built businesses... and as residents of town.. we need to support everything that we can.. show up at the free events... and if we have a cpl of bucks.. have a coffee.. have a drink.. have a appetizer.. a meal in downtown... and tell our extended networks how great AP is...This economic downturn is going to hit people hard... I think more so in AP where the downtown..and the boardwalk do not have enough years of stable economic growth. this year.. take your xmas, chanukah shopping budget and spend it in Asbury Park... when you have to take someone out for their bday..anniversary.. that special night.. do it in AP... I know that i try to do everything I can in town...I want my business to succeed and I want to protect my investment in my homeso lets all work together on rebuilding this great place...stop pointing fingers and who does what wrong and whos responsible...and do what is for the good of this city.--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Debbie DeLisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> > I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their time and energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquette and the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facing an extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each other and surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the Asbury Park Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The Wonder Bar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time to comment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positive events we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town. It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie and being able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditional love. The most important result of this article was before noon on Monday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania. The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up and taken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS is what life is all about! > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury> > > > good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of me does.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go in there andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry about the place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runs Asbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduled meetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsor great events, are great> people individually, but what was signed away or taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy the boardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that Convention Hall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the City Officials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where it matters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > ---In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' wrote:> >> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with the containers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put up income generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have a small biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stopped anyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs to get over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as good looking as you want everything else to
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Thank You so much---You are right. So many people on Cookman are working their hardest to make the Downtown a great destination for locals and tourists alike. The only way any of us is going to make it through this time of trouble is to support and promote each other. I will be happy to carry any information to give out to the public for you. We have a community table in front where we would be happy to put your flyers. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:58:33 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury Debbie I agree with what is happening in the world.. wouldnt it be great to comment on all the great things that are happening in town... we had 400 people on a zombie walk.. might not be "mainstream" but it was a huge huge success... we have new stores opening on Cookman Ave... kathy kelly from Paranoramal Books is working tirelessly and with out 1 thank you.. to make a huge holloween celebration in town...you have shelter home.. with great gifts...accessories for the home.. they are always open..well lit and a great place to shop... I sponsered the NJ gay mens chorus on saturdaythey had a huge group in front of my restaurant(plan b) MM is not here to save downtown... they are here to help support the work of those of us who have bought homes in town ( i live on park ave)... built businesses... and as residents of town.. we need to support everything that we can.. show up at the free events... and if we have a cpl of bucks.. have a coffee.. have a drink.. have a appetizer.. a meal in downtown... and tell our extended networks how great AP is...This economic downturn is going to hit people hard... I think more so in AP where the downtown..and the boardwalk do not have enough years of stable economic growth. this year.. take your xmas, chanukah shopping budget and spend it in Asbury Park... when you have to take someone out for their bday..anniversary.. that special night.. do it in AP... I know that i try to do everything I can in town...I want my business to succeed and I want to protect my investment in my homeso lets all work together on rebuilding this great place...stop pointing fingers and who does what wrong and whos responsible...and do what is for the good of this city.--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Debbie DeLisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> > I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their time and energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquette and the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facing an extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each other and surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the Asbury Park Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The Wonder Bar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time to comment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positive events we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town. It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie and being able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditional love. The most important result of this article was before noon on Monday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania. The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up and taken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS is what life is all about! > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury> > > > good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of me does.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go in there andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry about the place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runs Asbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduled meetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsor great events, are great> people individually, but what was signed away or taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy the boardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that Convention Hall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the City Officials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where it matters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > ---In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' wrote:> >> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with the containers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put up income generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have a small biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stopped anyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs to get over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as good looking as you want everything else to b
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I think Depression pricing on beer is a great idea! I will get together with Caroline and Dennis from The Pony today and we will work something out. We are all working together to make things work. Caroline and Joe have already come up with a lot of new food and drink specials at O'Tooles---Make sure to check it out. Thank You for your support!!! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:28:50 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dsher4" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> What a terrific post. From someone who has some "skin in the > game". Bravo for having some perspective.> > Constructive criticism isn't the worse thing in the world. Take a deep breath and take it for what it is. 1. If you have a bix in AP, you might like it if someone says "your food is great" and you should also look at it the same way as "I ate there and the food sucks...". - you should understand WHY the food was great and why the food sucked.Example: I was in AC the other day. I saw an ad for a new Japaneese place at the Borgata. The food sucked. I mean I even knew the advacado wasn't ripe in the advacado roll. I kept quiet, but I did call there yesterday and let them know. All the food there sucked. A matter of fact, I got nervous when the waiter explained to me before I ordered that everything was really small orders...the "modern" outfits the staff had were terrible as well.2. The boardwalk is a public place. - people will like it as it is or NOT like all or part of it for one reason or another. I like tall women. I'm tall. Add in the pretty eyes and nice hair and we're off to a good start. I'm getting older, so that might be enough. When I was 16, I thought blond blond blond.3. Debbie did a great job on the WB. BUT when Larry or whomever closed it down, the board was used to get people going and people based larry and whoever else needed to be based. The board bithced you can't get pizza on the BW, WB rolled out pizza... there was a day when the WB was all closed up. bravo to getting it open. I think MM did an amazing job in the short time they kicked off doing what they did. Ugly or not. The BW was functional and didn't look like it did the year before.CH and Paramount are in great shape, at least from the looks of it.Time to offer "economic recovery happy hour..." how about depression pricing on beer? _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn 10 hidden secrets from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/
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I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their time and energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquette and the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facing an extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each other and surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the Asbury Park Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The Wonder Bar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time to comment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positive events we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town. It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie and being able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditional love. The most important result of this article was before noon on Monday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania. The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up and taken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS is what life is all about! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12 +Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of me does.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go in there andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry about the place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runs Asbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduled meetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsor great events, are great> people individually, but what was signed away or taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy the boardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that Convention Hall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the City Officials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where it matters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' wrote:> >> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with the containers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put up income generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have a small biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stopped anyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs to get over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as good looking as you want everything else to be. i hopethey are> > > here next summer.> > ==> > > > They are on property not owned by APartners or MM.> > They pay no property tax on the land or structures.> > They diverted $$$ from improving tax paying pavilions.> > The City needs Tax revenue.> > The City (public, public property) is being abused.> > They are visually intrusive in a Historic District.> > > > Unfortunate that you think such concerns are 'sad assed'.> > > > Werner> >> _ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/
