[Chat] Moving Sale
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning 8 to 11 am at 2719 N. Calvert. Furniture, crystal, silver, brass, books, stuff. Some free stuff too. Come help me downsize. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Moving and selling youth bedroom set
Hi neighbors, after 26 years in CV I am moving to a stair free location. I'm going to miss CV and my neighbors a lot. In my downsizing effort I need to sell an Ethan Allen "Custom Room Plan" maple youth bedroom set. It includes a single canopy bed (with macrame canopy, mattress and Laura Ashley bedding), desk, chair, mirror, bookcase with glass fronted hutch, light bridge for over the desk, and 3 bookcase hutches. Unfortunately there are no dressers but they readily available on eBay. Please email for prices and if you want additional information or pictures. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Need some muscle
Hi neighbors, I need a couple of strong folk to move some furniture for me. It would include moving items up and down stairs & probably only take an hour to do. Please email me if you know of anyone available asap. Thanks, Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Fw: Old architectural elements (Update)
Hi neighbors, I remeasured the tin ceiling sections. There are 13 sections that are 24" x 48" and 4 sections that are 24" by 36." Sorry for the mistake but they were stacked in a corner and I only managed to get to all of them today. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com On Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:00 PM, Karen Morley wrote: I'm cleaning out the basement and want to get rid of a few items I was saving for future projectsbut I've run out of energy and these Charles Village treasures are up for sale. If you are interested, email me off list about them. I'd like to get rid of them soon or they go to Second Chance. 1. Charles Village oak fireplace mantel @ 1900-1905. It's a double mantel, about 5 ft. wide and 7 ft. tall; two levels with an open space for a mirror in the middle; nice columns hold up the lower mantel shelf and upper mantel shelf. It's painted white now and has seen some hard timeswhich means it needs a lot of TLC. A couple of parts are broken off but easily reattached. There is an old mirror that would fit it but it has a broken off corner. $250 or best offer. They sell at Second Chance for a lot more. 2. Tin ceiling sections. These 17 sections are 24 inches x 45 inches with @ 6 inches square pattern. They came out of a CV kitchen and are enough of them to do a kitchen. They have chipped paint and some cracked spots. $10 a sheet or best offer for all of them. 3. A very solid wood swinging door with opaque glass in the top panel. 79 inches x 39 1/2 inches. Probably for a kitchen. $150.00 or best offer. 4. 1 1/2 pocket door panels. Sorry, but someone must have cut one panel in half to remove it. Oak or Chestnut. 95 1/2 inches x 30 inches; the cut one is 20 inches wide. $ 200.00 or best offer. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Old architectural elements
I'm cleaning out the basement and want to get rid of a few items I was saving for future projectsbut I've run out of energy and these Charles Village treasures are up for sale. If you are interested, email me off list about them. I'd like to get rid of them soon or they go to Second Chance. 1. Charles Village oak fireplace mantel @ 1900-1905. It's a double mantel, about 5 ft. wide and 7 ft. tall; two levels with an open space for a mirror in the middle; nice columns hold up the lower mantel shelf and upper mantel shelf. It's painted white now and has seen some hard timeswhich means it needs a lot of TLC. A couple of parts are broken off but easily reattached. There is an old mirror that would fit it but it has a broken off corner. $250 or best offer. They sell at Second Chance for a lot more. 2. Tin ceiling sections. These 17 sections are 24 inches x 45 inches with @ 6 inches square pattern. They came out of a CV kitchen and are enough of them to do a kitchen. They have chipped paint and some cracked spots. $10 a sheet or best offer for all of them. 3. A very solid wood swinging door with opaque glass in the top panel. 79 inches x 39 1/2 inches. Probably for a kitchen. $150.00 or best offer. 4. 1 1/2 pocket door panels. Sorry, but someone must have cut one panel in half to remove it. Oak or Chestnut. 95 1/2 inches x 30 inches; the cut one is 20 inches wide. $ 200.00 or best offer. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] [Discussion] trash
Several years ago I had the Loyola lacrosse team living next door. There was never a problem with trash. When they had a party, they let me know ahead of time and then sent me a thank you note afterwards. We got along fine. I don't think Loyola or the coach had anything to do with it - I think someone's parent (who was probably paying the rent) gave them a lecture on how to keep your neighbors happy and friendly. Surprisingly they followed that advice for the whole year they were there. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: John Spurrier To: The Charles Village Chat List Cc: Village Chat List ; char...@yahoo.com; charles vill discussion list Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [Discussion] [Chat] trash It's the Hopkins lacrosse team. Talk about pigs. President Daniel and Coach Pietramala should be ashamed of themselves. John On Jan 17, 2013, at 2:28 PM, "judy" wrote: > Who lives at 2944 Guilford av? Trash strewn all over basement patio (if that > what u call it). > Sandy, do u know who it is? > > Judy > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Discussion mailing list discuss...@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/discussion_charlesvillage.info___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Gift bag on my porch
Hi all, I don't know whether this will get a response but earlier this week I found a large Trader Joe grocery bag on my porch...filled with clothes for a child (and cookies). It looks like a gift. There is a note that says "To Jae (Joe?) from Luka." I don't know a Jae or a Luka so have no way to get this bag to the correct owner. I left it on the porch for a few days hoping that whomever had left it would realize their mistake and come get it. The weather may be turning bad and I am also afraid items will be stolen out of the bag if I leave it out any longer. Any suggestions. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] tree removal recommendation
I have used Frederick and Son Tree Service for years and had very good service. (410) 243-5704 Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Dawna Cobb To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:29 AM Subject: [Chat] tree removal recommendation Hi all: I am looking for a good tree removal company. If you can recommend one, let me know! Thanks, Dawna ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Fwd: Fwd: Another break-in
While I agree that we all need to be diligent about our own personal safety and property, I also agree with Greg about holding the police to high standards. A few months back a couple of kids broke the backdoor window of my across the alley neighbor's house. I called the police before the kids got into the houseand their next door neighbor also called when he heard the glass break. It took a LONG time for the police to come - we actually flagged down a patrolling car (which had not heard from the dispatcher that there was a problem) BEFORE the police car that was dispatched showed up. And both officers did little. I doubt they even took reports..and told us that they couldn't do anything because the call had to come from the neighbor whose house was broken into. DUH!!! Later in the afternoon an officer of a much higher rank showed up to ask us about what happened. He was pretty ticked off at how the two responding officers had acted. But I don't know what happened with that. There's no feedback. Based on this experience, I wouldn't rely on police officers to show up in time to do anything. Karen Karen Morleykdmorley at yahoo dot comFrom: Greg Alexander To: The Charles Village Chat List Cc: "di...@charlesvillage.org" Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] Fwd: Fwd: Another break-in It is good to remind homeowners about windows, etc., during the warmer months. My comment relates to the fact that every meeting I go to, when crime comes up, it seems like the police and others are implying that somehow the victim is at fault. At our recent meeting at the CVCBD all I heard was that our block is too dark, people leave their windows open, etc. All valid points, but at some point, law enforcement and the CVCBD must be held accountable as well. I always hear about "increased patrolling" but never see it. I work from home so believe me, I notice these things.-greg Greg AlexanderExecutive Editor, STONE HOUSE PUBLICATIONSMason-Dixon ARRIVE | I95 BUSINESS | ARRIVING Home410-243-3387g...@gregoryjalexander.com2629 Guilford Avenue | Baltimore | MD | 21218From: "slg2...@cs.com" To: chat@charlesvillage.info Cc: di...@charlesvillage.org Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:24 PM Subject: [Chat] Fwd: Fwd: Another break-in - Forwarded Message - What Diana said. Also, let's keep our eyes open for anyone prowling around and looking suspicious and call it in to 911 if you see ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS.- Forwarded Message - Thanks for sharing this with me. Yesterday there was a string of burglaries throughout the later part of the evening into the early part of the morning. CVCBD tomorrow and Friday will be flyering a few blocks as notice to residents of the recent rash of break ins as well as some helpful preventative tips. On another note, please do not take it as an “excuse” in terms of windows and doors being left un-lock. Many break ins listed on the past 3 months of crime alerts the suspect have gained entry to properties through open windows or unlocked doors. We simply like to remind residents to double check every window and door in their household especially before they leave or in the evenings before winding down. Unfortunately we see more and more of this as the weather gets warmer. Northern District and CVCBD do offer the opportunity for residents to engrave their personal items with an engraver for a faster return of stolen items if they have been found. As well as walk throughs to suggest additional security measures in the home. Also our Wednesday NWOP walk (Neighborhood Walkers On Patrol) have been leaving additional flyers for preventative measures and notating broken street lights so we can continue to help increase safety measures here in the district. If you have additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact me directly in the office at 410-235-4411 ext 16. ThanksDiana Mitchell Diana MitchellCoordinator Community Safety ProgramsCharles Village Community Benefits District2434 St. Paul St, Baltimore MD 21218410-235-4411 ext 16410-235-5544 Fax From: slg2...@cs.com [mailto:slg2...@cs.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:52 AMTo: ugagra...@yahoo.com; chat@charlesvillage.infoCc: di...@charlesvillage.org; richard.wor...@baltimorepolice.org; cvcapresid...@charlesvillage.netSubject: Re: [Chat] Another break-in Greg:I have forwarded your message to Diana Mitchell, Community Safety Coordinator, at CVCBD, and to Deputy Major Worley of Northern District, for followup and discussion about enhanced patrols in that area. If an arrest is made, Deputy Major Worley will let us know.Deputy Major Worley stated at a recent meeting that year to date crime in charles village is up about 15% simply due to an increase in burglaries. Robberies and larceny from auto are both down. He stated that the crime stats are lower above 28th Street where JHU Security Patrols. He stated that he has worked on segway patrols i
Re: [Chat] [Discussion] taxes
I think they still do it but it always seems to come late. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: judy berlin To: charles vill discussion list ; charles vill chat Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:48 PM Subject: [Discussion] taxes Years past I always got a acard from the state telling me what my refund was so it could be included in my taxes. Are they no longer doing that? judy ___ Discussion mailing list discuss...@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/discussion_charlesvillage.info___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] impromptu photo fun--spam??
Sonja and David used to live across the alley from me on Guilford Ave. & she is a photographer so it's probably real. Good people. Check her website. http://www.sonjakinzer.com/ Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: "langwi...@comcast.net" To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 1:22 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] impromptu photo fun--spam?? Is this spam? It is suspicious to me. From: "David Kinzer" To: Chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:01:02 AM Subject: [Chat] impromptu photo fun Hi all, I've hijacked my husband's email so I could post. It's been a while and I miss my peeps in the Village...For some of you who may not know me, I'm a former photojournalist, now freelance photographer and mommy to almost 4 yr old Nina. We used to live over on Guilford Ave..still have a house there. I'm posting this for all the moms who might be interested. I have been doing artistic and thoughtful family portraits for quite a long time now, and what I have found is that photo sessions by the hour are frankly overkill. I'm really excited to let everyone know that I am now offering something EVERYONE can afford. It never fails...the best photos when it comes to kids are the first ones I take. As time goes by, they get antsy. So I'm offering the 10 minute photo shoot! I'll be in different locations during the week...you show up with the kiddos and snap, snap, snap! $35. My photo sessions are $250 an hour, but I'm telling you...and I think this is going to make us all happy. In ten minutes, I can shoot so many portraits! You will get a variety of black and white/color and all the edited photos are yours! (can do headshots too) You can download from my website: www.sonjakinzer.com or order prints at my cost. I make nothing on the prints...just the $35! The weather is going to be outrageous over the next 3 days..let's do it! I'll be at the Towson Courthouse Gardens tomorrow (1-31) at 9:45-11:30 and the BMA on Wednesday (Feb 1) from 9:45-? Shoot me an email if you would like to meet! All your photos will be edited and uploaded by the end of the weekend. You can get me at: baltopl...@yahoo.com Is it actually going to be in the 60's this week? Yippeee. ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Radiators
I too love my radiators. I grew up in California and no one had radiators. When a new family moved from the east to our neighborhood, they insisted on putting in steam radiators. We thought them very eccentric but they sure loved those steam radiators. I moved to Baltimore many years ago and bought a house with steam radiators..and discovered how wonderful they are. I've lived in a lot of places and had forced air heat, in floor radiant heat, baseboard heat, and wood stove heat.all have advantages, but radiators are coolest. However, they do need adjusting to function properly. When I first bought my house I bought a book by Dan Holohan called The Lost Art of Steam Heating and besides explaining how they work and how to adjust them, it contains a wonderful history lesson on steam heating. It's an incredibly complex SYSTEM. According to the author, a properly working steam system should be perfectly quiet. - but everything from the boiler, the pipes, the vents and the radiators themselves have to be perfectly balanced for that. So find a plumber who knows these systems because the clanking (water hammer) and hissing are not normal although I find some radiator noise comforting - it's like knowing an old friend is alive and kicking. In the meantime, Eric's hints in an earlier message are excellent first steps to take. Lifting one side of the radiator solved many of my original problems. One hint from an old timer - make sure all the radiator vents are from the same manufacturer because different valves have different venting rates and you need to be able to balance them based on the distance the radiator is from the boiler. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Kathleen Wilsbach To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] Radiators I have to disagree with Eric. I love our steam heat. When we had ducts put in for the central air, we left the radiators right where they were. Although the air in our house is still somewhat dry during the winter, I'll take steam over forced air any day. SS! I do agree that it's a good idea to hire an expert to deal with problems. When we've had trouble with our radiators, we've had very good service from Saffer plumbing. Faulty valves do need to be replaced if they're not working right. Also if the valve near the floor is leaking, it might need some new lamp wick which works as a sort of gasket. Sadly we had a leaking radiator that had to be replaced. Of course, you can't buy new but Saffer tries to keep a stock of used ones on hand for just such situations. When we first bought our house, David Saffer was very helpful in explaining the ins and outs of the steam heating system and giving it an initial tuneup. Kathleen Wilsbach On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM, Eric Dymond wrote: > In short, it's sort of voodoo and it's best to hire someone to do it, rather > than doing it yourself. I haven't really found anyone that I'd recommend. > It's really a terrible way to heat a house. > > > > > On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM, Jeanne Knight > wrote: >> >> Is it steam or hotwater? >> >> If hotwater, get a radiator key from the hardware store to turn the >> valve. It costs very little. Bleed the radiator of the air that has >> accumulated. Have a bowl with you to catch the water that will come out >> after the air is drained but before you retighten the valve. Start with the >> one furthest from the furnace. >> >> >> Jeanne Knight >> 2513 Guilford Avenue >> Baltimore, MD 21218 >> 410 366-2849 >> 410 977-8851 cell >> >> >> >> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 -0500 >> From: casey.e.mil...@gmail.com >> To: chat@charlesvillage.info >> Subject: [Chat] Radiators >> >> >> Does anyone have experience with steam radiators? I know they're supposed >> to make some noise, but I've got a few that bubble, gurgle, and whistle all >> night long and I'd rather not be forced to make the choice between being >> warm and getting a good night's sleep. I've heard that the system may need >> to be balanced, but I'm a complete novice to this stuff. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Casey >> >> ___ Chat mailing list >> Chat@charlesvillage.info >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ >> >> ___ >> Chat mailing list >> Chat@charlesvill
Re: [Chat] locksmith recommendation
I used to use Roberts Locks because everyone said they were so good. Well, they basically oversold me on locks that didn't last...and then charged me a lot of money to fix them in less than a year. I do not think that is very good service. I would not recommend them. I finally went with Roland Park Lock and Key and all is well. Lots of Baltimore locksmiths know how to work with old locks...there are so many of them. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Dawna Cobb To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] locksmith recommendation I use Baltimore Lock, which is in Hampden. They know old locks! On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 4:21 PM, greg overton wrote: I always use Roberts in Mt Vernon. > > >On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Paul Williams wrote: > >Anyone have a locksmith they could recommend? >> >>Paul K. Williams >>Kelsey & Associates, Inc. >>WashingtonHistory.com >>202-213-9796 >> >> >>___ >>Chat mailing list >>Chat@charlesvillage.info >>http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >>archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ >> > >___ >Chat mailing list >Chat@charlesvillage.info >http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ > ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Chat Digest, Vol 102, Issue 9
I live half a block from the store and really liked having all that light from the sign. I can't believe that people who live "blocks away" are being allowed to influence. However, I guess the bottom line is that it was done without proper permitsso anybody who complained about it got what they wanted without considering how the neighbors in general felt about it. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Mike To: "chat@charlesvillage.info" Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] Chat Digest, Vol 102, Issue 9 I actually liked the fact it was bright. That block is very dark and has seen a lot of car break ins, etc. It made me feel safer. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2011, at 12:00 PM, chat-requ...@charlesvillage.info wrote: > Send Chat mailing list submissions to > chat@charlesvillage.info > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > chat-requ...@charlesvillage.info > > You can reach the person managing the list at > chat-ow...@charlesvillage.info > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Chat digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Convenience Store on 27th Street (greg overton) > 2. Re: Convenience Store on 27th Street (John Spurrier ) > 3. Re: Convenience Store on 27th Street (Paul Williams) > 4. Re: Convenience Store on 27th Street (gary letteron) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:01:22 -0500 > From: greg overton > To: The Charles Village Chat List > Subject: Re: [Chat] Convenience Store on 27th Street > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > I recently spoke with the owners of the Jailene's on 27th and the orginal > sign cost almost $15,000. Why would someone choose to put so much effort > into complaining about a neighborhood business when there are many other > more important issues at hand? If anything, the sign provided light to an > otherwise dark block and it's not like the sign is on all night long, they > close between 8 and 8:30. It looks like they've painted over the original > sign with blue paint and now it looks completely drab. One of the best > things a community can do is to support a well run business. So completely > lame. Move to the county if you want everything to be "perfect". > > On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Paul Williams wrote: > >> Many of you know that the former convenience store on 27th between >> Guilford and Calvert Street that had been run by Ms Sue was sold over the >> summer and completely gutted and renovated, inside and out. >> >> ** ** >> >> The fellows that opened the new store are great! Its clean, well stocked >> with myriad needs, deli meats, eggs, and everything you need in the middle >> of a recipe. They also take requests to stock your any need. It opened >> under the name Jalines. >> >> ** ** >> >> They installed a huge canopy that kept you dry while coming and going, and >> while it might not have been for everyone, it had the name and tag lines of >> the store to advertise its presence. I?m guessing it cost more than >> $5,000. Imagine our surprise last week when we saw them painting over the >> sign, and removing any and all exterior signage. The owners told us >> somebody complained ? not one house faces 27th Street ? and they had to >> remove everything. They were visibly upset, and now are threatening to >> leave the neighborhood. Who would cause such a fuss? >> >> ** ** >> >> Paul K. Williams >> >> Kelsey & Associates, Inc. >> >> WashingtonHistory.com <http://washingtonhistory.com/> >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ___ >> Chat mailing list >> Chat@charlesvillage.info >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ >> > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://charlesvillage.info/pipermail/chat_charlesvillage.info/attachments/20111217/ae80d252/attachment-0001.html> > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:14:07 + > From:
Re: [Chat] advice on mattresses
Dawna, a mattress is a pretty personal choice. I have friends who love their Tempur- Pedic (after they got used to it) and other friends who love their Sleep-Number bed. I think you really need to take the time to go lie down on a lot of different ones...Consumers Reports says to lie on each one at least 15 minutes. That ought to narrow your choice. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: "gasp...@aol.com" To: chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] advice on mattresses Hi Dawna. Claire & 2 months ago we bought a mattress at The Home Store. Best price we could find. We considered all types (and there are many), but we went with a near top of the line Serta pillowtop that was moderate firmness. We could not be happier Richard Burnham Graphic Imaging,Inc. 107 East 25th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 410-467-7071 gasp...@aol.com find and like us on facebook: graphic imaging -Original Message- From: Dawna Cobb To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Mon, Nov 28, 2011 7:00 am Subject: [Chat] advice on mattresses Hi all: We need a new mattress. Does anyone have a Temper-Pedic mattress? If so, do you recommend it. Where did you get it? What about a "green" mattress, one with no foam, plastic, etc. If you have one where did you get it and what do you think of it? Thanks so much! Dawna Cobb ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] deli?
It is an institution. A lg time ago, when Anderson used to sell and service VWs from that building on Howard Street, one of my best memories was dropping my Golf off at the shop and then heading to Wyman Park Restaurant for breakfast and a morning of newspaper reading. I haven't been in there for a while but remember it fondly. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: John Spurrier To: chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 10:25 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] deli? You are right about the name, Emil. I agree that it is a Baltimore institution, but it isn't a deli at all. The lunch counter at The New Wyman Park Restaurant will you remind of the soda fountains that many of the Read's drug stores and five-and-dimes around town had. And it was not unusual to see some of Baltimore's old school politicians, both saints and sinners, holding court in the booths. John > From: volch...@acm.org > Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:46:55 -0500 > To: chat@charlesvillage.info > Subject: Re: [Chat] deli? > > I think the neon lights say "New Wyman Park Restaurant". > > Trucks wrapped around the block when I drove by this morning, > so I stopped and asked what's up. They are filming > the HBO show "Veep" starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and it > should be out in a few months. > > --Emil > > On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 18:58, gary letteron wrote: > > I'll bet I've been going to the WP Deli for over 30 years. > > > > > > > > It's never too late to have a happy childhood. > > > > -Tom Robbins > > > > > > > > \\\|/// > > > > \\ - - // > > > > ( @ @ ) > > > > oOOo-(_)-oOOo > > > > Gary Letteron > > > > 330 Ilchester Avenue > > > > Baltimore, Maryland 21218 > > > > h (410) 366-3434 > > > > w (410) 396-4369 > > > > glu...@verizon.net > > > > --Oooo--- > > > > oooO ( ) /\ > > > > ( ) ) / / \ > > > > \ ( (_/ /\ / /\ \ > > > > \_) //\\ /\ / \ \ > > > > / /\\\ \/ / \ \ \ > > > > / / /\ \\ \ / \ > > > > ll \/ \ \ \ > > > > \\ \/ \ \ \ > > > > / \ \ \ ll > > > >ll > > > > > > > > From: chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info > > [mailto:chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of gasp...@aol.com > > Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 6:40 PM > > To: chat@charlesvillage.info > > Subject: Re: [Chat] deli? > > > > > > > > The Wyman Park Deli is at the corner of 25th & Howard Streets. Great > > Breakfast & Lunch! (not open for dinner) > > > > A true Baltimore institution. > > > > > > > > Richard Burnham > > > > Graphic Imaging,Inc. > > > > 107 East 25th Street > > > > Baltimore, MD 21218 > > > > 410-467-7071 > > > > gasp...@aol.com > > > > find and like us on facebook: graphic imaging > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: langwidge > > To: The Charles Village Chat List > > Sent: Fri, Nov 11, 2011 6:05 pm > > Subject: [Chat] deli? > > > > Where is the Wyman Park Deli? > > > > > > > > > > > > From: gasp...@aol.com > > To: ugagra...@yahoo.com, chat@charlesvillage.info > > Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 5:48:29 PM > > Subject: Re: [Chat] Gun fire around 3 p.m. > > > > Sounds like the movie crew was at the wrong end of Charles Village. they > > were filming at The Wyman Park Deli. > > > > > > > > Richard Burnham > > > > Graphic Imaging,Inc. > > > > 107 East 25th Street > > > > Baltimore, MD 21218 > > > > 410-467-7071 > > > > gasp...@aol.com > > > > find and like us on facebook: graphic imaging > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Greg Alexander > > To: Chat Charles Village > > Sent: Fri, Nov 11, 2011 5:35 pm > > Subject: [Chat] Gun fire around 3 p.m. > > > > Heard gun shots around 3 p.m. and then saw a
[Chat] Cylburn Is for the Birds Sunday May 1
The Baltimore Bird Club invites everyone to join them in the dedication of an eBird Trail Tracker kiosk in the Visitor Center at Cylburn Arboretum, a Baltimore City Park. This is the first Trail Tracker in Maryland. After the dedication ceremony at 10 am, noted Maryland birder Bill Hubick will present a symposium on Birding in the Digital Age..about all the new electronic tools in a birder's kit...and with special focus on eBird. The whole day will be filled with great birding activities starting at 8:30 am - from bird walks on the grounds, presentations on landscaping with native plants to attract and sustain birds, a mini-Big Sit, art and bird feeder building for kids, and a chance to meet a representative of the other Bird Club in town - The Bird, the Oriole mascot. Les Eastman and Georgia McDonald will talk about hummingbirds and Irma Weinstein will introduce you to the birds and butterflies that pass through Cylburn. Learn more about the BBC's Lights Out Baltimore project and the devastation to birds caused by glass strikes and what you can do about it. There'll also be activities for youth birders..including a pre-event for youth on Saturday. And there will be live raptors and reptiles on display. It's all free - except for the beef barbeque. Check out the BBC website for more information at http://baltimorebirdclub.org/. Here's a link to the schedule of events on Sunday http://baltimorebirdclub.org/cylburn-for-birds-handout.pdf For more information about the Trail Tracker and eBird check out this great article in this week's Baltimore City Paper. http://citypaper.com/news/counting-crows-1.1137707 Karen Morley President, Baltimore Bird Club Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Spring 2011 Mulch Fundraising Sale
The glorious gardeners over on Guilford Ave. are supporting a Scout Troop's spring fundraiser. You can get natural dark tan premium hardwood organic shredded bark or shredded dyed black bark for $4 a bag.delivered to your curbside April 2 or 3. Pre-payment needed by March 14. See their website at http://www.troop247.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=505 Local contacts are Stephen Quigley sjoequig...@aol.com or Beth Quigley bethquig...@aol.com or call Arlene at 443 474-4158 (2724 Guilford) for more information. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] recycling
I have the opposite reaction to recycling on my alley...the sanitation guys are nice, friendly and do a good job. In the early days they sometimes crushed the materials and left broken glass in piles in the alley. I mentioned it to the City person in charge and it doesn't happen anymore. True, they don't always put the containers back in exactly the same place they picked them up from..but I think the guys do a good job and the City has been responsive in fixing problems. In all honesty, if I had to spend my day lifting other people's junk and dumping it in a smelly truck, I think I'd be inclined to drop the containers as soon as I could. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: jberlin To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:19:40 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] recycling When our illustrious sanitation engineers picked up recycling, I found them to be very disrespectful of other people's property, as in throwing people's recycling containers around. that's how they get broken. On 03/03/2011 11:04 AM, slg2...@cs.com wrote: Judy: > >What are you talking about? I did not see the original message on >chat. Please provide me with the details for the Charles Village >Safety and Sanitation Committees to assist with follow up. > >We can battle illegal dumping by getting the tag number and make and >model of the vehicle we spot doing the dumping, identifying the >driver, if possible, calling 911 to make a report, and emailing or >calling Matt Bradby at the CVCBD at 410-235-4411 and >m...@charlesvillage.org with that information and the location of >the >incident so that he can follow up with the police to catch the >dumper. Also, we should circulate that information as widely as >possible to the residents so that we have more eyes looking for the >vehicle and trying to identify the tag number. > >Thank you. > >Sharon Guida,Chair, CVCA Safety Committee > >In a message dated 3/3/2011 10:53:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, >jdy...@verizon.net writes: > > >I saw it with my own eyes. >>It was poetry in motion. >>With just the flick of his wrist, >>empty, recycling, rubber tubs landed in the gutter. >> >> >>I'm gonna play the "class" card. It wouldn't have happened in >>Guilford >> >>or Homeland. >> >>Judy B > ___ Chat mailing list >Chat@charlesvillage.info >http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: >http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ > ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] From a Charles Village photographer
Here's a worthy art project by a local artist that also helps to save birds. Karen Morley President, Baltimore Bird Club Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com - Forwarded Message From: Lynne Parks To: mdosp...@home.ease.lsoft.com Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 10:46:02 AM Subject: [MDOSPREY] help with photography project Hi Everyone, A few of you know me. I'm a member of the Baltimore Bird Club and a volunteer for Lights Out Baltimore. I also happen to be an art photographer and I wanted to enlist your help with a new project I'm working on. I have decided to capture the images of "strike silhouettes"--the impressions that birds leave on glass after collisions. These "ghosts" are both beautiful and sad, but I hope to educate my audience about the terrible losses bird populations face due to this problem. If you are willing, I would be grateful to be alerted to any well-defined "silhouettes" you might come across. I live in Charles Village near Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus, and I am willing to travel throughout the city and into the surrounding counties. You can see a sample of my work here www.musingrelics.com Here is an example of what I have in mind http://www.flickr.com/photos/40598533@N00/5419229315/ I will certainly give everyone credit for their help! Once I have enough photos I will look into exhibiting the project in a local gallery. Thank you, Lynne Parks apmoni...@yahoo.com To unsubscribe from the MDOSPREY list: write to: mailto:mdosprey-signoff-requ...@home.ease.lsoft.com or click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MDOSPREY&A=1 ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Clear.com 4G WiMax now available, was Re: [Discussion] DSL providers
Thanks Emil. I'll keep that in mind. I went with a bundled phone and internet service from Cavalier and, after some initial hassles, it seems to be working pretty well. And they have been responsive to my complaints that I was getting slow downloads. If I continue to have problems, I'll certainly give Clear a call. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Emil Volcheck To: Charles Village Chat List Sent: Sun, June 6, 2010 1:03:43 AM Subject: [Chat] Clear.com 4G WiMax now available, was Re: [Discussion] DSL providers Karen, Clear.com 4G WiMax is now taking new customers, after a long hiatus following the merger with Xohm. You can get it through the Clear.com website or in person at the Little Shop of Hardware (33rd and Keswick). This gives you about 5 Mbps down for $35/month. Best wishes, --Emil On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 22:33, Karen Morley wrote: > Thanks to everyone who sent info on a new internet provider. I have some > research to do now but I think I've got enough recommendations to get me > started. Thanks again, Karen > > > Karen Morley > kdmorley at yahoo dot com > > > > > > > > ___ > Discussion mailing list > discuss...@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/discussion_charlesvillage.info > > -- Emil Volcheck volch...@acm.org http://EmilVolcheck.com/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Can anyone recommend a window washer?
They'd need to remove storm windows first - and have a tall ladder to do a 3 story rowhouse. Thanks, Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] DSL providers
Thanks to everyone who sent info on a new internet provider. I have some research to do now but I think I've got enough recommendations to get me started. Thanks again, Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] FW: Notification from the Baltimore City Health Department
I hadn't heard about it but it's a good idea. I wonder why there wasn't more publicity? Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Christine Gray To: Charles Village Discussion List ; The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Tue, March 2, 2010 6:45:39 PM Subject: [Chat] FW: Notification from the Baltimore City Health Department This is the first I’ve heard of this new law. Just out of curiosity, please tell me how others have heard about it. Thanks, Christine -Original Message- From: thenixlet...@emails.nixle.com [mailto:thenixlet...@emails.nixle.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 2:10 PM To: Christine Gray Subject: Notification from the Baltimore City Health Department Hi Christine Gray, Advisory Message has been issued by the Baltimore City Health Department. Tuesday March 2, 2010 13:59 PM EST A new City law requires carbon monoxide detectors in residences. Is your family protected? http://bit.ly/bJciXQ Health Department, Fire Department and Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy Announce Start of CO Detector Ordinance BALTIMORE, MD (February 23, 2010) – Beginning on March 1, Baltimore City will require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be installed in residential dwellings, hotels and buildings used for living or sleeping. Today, Baltimore City Health and Fire officials joined with The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP), based at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, to warn residents of the health dangers of CO poisoning, to share prevention tips and to urge compliance with the new law. Since 2000, more than 25 people have died in Baltimore City as a result of CO poisoning. “Studies have shown that cities with CO detector ordinances have lower reported case fatality rates than in cities without ordinances. We thank the city council for passing this important ordinance requiring CO detectors installed in all city dwellings, helping us keep our families safe,” said Interim City Health Commissioner Olivia Farrow. City Councilman James Kraft (District 1) sponsored the ordinance, which requires the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing residential dwellings, hotels, motels, boarding or rooming houses, or other structures where people live or sleep. The law applies to dwellings that use gas- or fossil fuel-burning furnaces or appliances. Residents should take care to follow manufacturer specifications when installing a new alarm to ensure effective protection. “I cannot emphasize enough how prevention is essential. All poisonings from CO are easily preventable with CO detectors, and this ordinance is therefore designed to save lives,” the councilman said. The ordinance follows the February 13th sickening of six passengers on a cruise ship docked in Baltimore . Because CO is odorless and colorless, safeguards such as home CO detectors are essential in detecting leaks before they cause symptoms. Mild CO poisoning can cause nausea, headaches or shortness of breath; prolonged exposure to CO can cause dizziness, confusion, severe headaches, severe nausea, faintness, and death if treatment is not sought. Malfunctioning furnaces and other appliances that burn fuels are common culprits of home CO leaks. From 2008 through 2009, the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to more than 3,600 CO poisoning calls. “Like many injuries that occur in the home, CO poisoning can be prevented. By installing a CO alarm in the hallway near every separate sleeping area of their home, people can keep themselves safe,” said Eileen McDonald, director of The Johns Hopkins Children’s Safety Centers, which are run by CIRP. To speed the conversion of city homes into safer residences, Kidde, a leading manufacturer of residential fire safety products, has donated 250 free CO alarms that will be distributed to City residents who demonstrate financial need. The devices will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Johns Hopkins Children’s Safety, located inside Children’s Admitting at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The center is open Monday – Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the phone number is (410) 614-5587. # # # For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/1356418/ Contact Information: Brian Schleter Administration 443-984-2623 brian.schle...@baltimorecity.gov To manage your text and email settings, please log into your account at http://local.nixle.com/accounts/login/. powered by nixle. Copyright © 2010 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] An anyone recommend a DSL provider here in the city
that is NOT Verizonnor Comcast, which isn't DSL anyway. Thanks, Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Christmas Tree Pickup?
Sharon, to let you know about trash pickup after the snowstorm. My alley is the 2700 block of Hunter (between Calvert and Guilford). My alley neighbors worked hard, had fun, and our alley was cleared the day after the storm. I knew that we had been directed to put our trash out front (Calvert for me) and so I did that on Tuesday. By 4:30 they had not picked it up so I took it back in. However, they did pick up trash in the alley that morning. Then on Thursday, I put out my recycling in the alley - since it was clear - and it was not picked up. I later realized it was probably a furlough day so didn't worry. However, the next Thursday I talked to the city crew picking up the recycling, and they told me they had worked on the previous Thursday but they picked up in front, not in the alley. So there were a lot of mixed signals. I would certainly prefer they pick up in the alley, even after a storm, because we keep our alley a lot clearer than Calvert St. There were a lot of Christmas trees in the alley todaythey did not get picked up on Tuesday. Karen Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: "slg2...@cs.com" To: chat@charlesvillage.info Cc: davidh...@charlesvillage.org; m...@charlesvillage.org Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 8:21:49 PM Subject: [Chat] Christmas Tree Pickup? Dear Neighbors: By now some of you may have noticed that DPW did not keep its promise (See their Press Release below from 12/18) and did not pick up the Christmas trees with the regular trash pickup on Tuesday. Matt Bradby at CVCBD (Benefits District) reports that he spoke to Valentina Ukwoma, Bureau Head for Solid Waste, who told him to tell residents to call 311 and get a complaint number if their tree was not picked up as promised on their regular trash day. That way there is a public record of the problem which will result in better accountability. This will result in the trees being picked up in the next day or two. If not, call back using the complaint number you received the first time. I have sent an email to David Scott, Director of DPW, asking him to address the problem and explain why it happened. I will share his response when I receive it. I will be asking the CVCBD to assist with this problem. For those of you with Wednesday regular trash days: Did the sanitation workers pick up the Christmas trees? I am also concerned about how the DPW handled trash pickup after the snow storm when most of the alleys were actually passable and they did not even check before leaving the trash behind. Trash was left in alleys that were actually plowed and some trash was picked up in alleys that were not plowed. No rhyme or reason to what happened. I do not understand why they do not put a shovel on the front of a pickup truck and do the alleys. But I want to get this tree problem resolved before going into that issue. Again, I will be looking for CVCBD's help in resolving this issue. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Sharon L. Guida, CVCA Sanitation Committee 2746 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 410-889-0436 (home) 410-467-4409 (work) 410-467-4410 (work fax) 410-960-1139 (cell) slg2...@cs.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 18, 2009 NOTICE CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP AND MULCHING Department of Public Works Director, David E. Scott, today announced this season’s schedule for Christmas tree recycling. DPW will provide Christmas tree mulching every Saturday during the month of January 2010, at the Citizen Drop-off Center, 701 Reedbird Avenue from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Residents should bring their own bags or containers if they want to bring back mulch for their own use. While supplies last, community groups are encouraged to come by during this time to also bag up free mulch for neighborhood gardens. For residents who cannot bring their trees for mulching, the Bureau of Solid Waste will offer curbside tree collection from Tuesday, January 5, 2010 through Friday, January 29, 2010. Residents should set out trees on their trash collection day at the location where their trash is picked up. All tinsel and ornaments should be removed from the trees before they are set out for curbside collection or mulching. For additional information, please call 311. Contact: Celeste Amato Robert Murrow Telephone: 410-545-6541 Telephone: 410-545-6189 email: celeste.am...@baltimorecity.gov email: robert.mur...@baltimorecity.gov ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Alley cats
While I appreciate Lauren's concerns regarding alley cats, I have to strongly disagree with her proposal. Scientists estimate that free-roaming cats kill hundreds of millions of birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians each year. Cat predation is an added stress to wildlife populations already struggling to survive habitat loss, pollution, pesticides, and other human impacts. I believe cats should be kept indoors - and feral and free-roaming cats should be trapped and taken to shelters. Domestic cats are not a part of our natural eco-system - and are considered primarily responsible for the extinction of 33 bird species since the 1600s. So please keep your cats inside...and let's find a better way to deal with feral/alley cats. I love cats..and have them - inside. http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/cats/index.html As for Trap-Neuter-Release programs.see attached information from abcbirds materials. Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com From: Lauren Redmond To: Charles Village Chat listserve ; Charles Village discussion listserve ; mlmil...@gmail.com; mikeriley...@gmail.com; atriv...@ase.org; paulsm...@gmail.com; matthewserco...@hotmail.com; jennifer.ll...@baltimorecity.gov; gregory.b...@gmail.com; gabriel.bake...@gmail.com; jlsa...@yahoo.com; artfullmot...@aol.com; asarguskl...@gmail.com; siba...@jhu.edu; bibi.lor...@gmail.com; 2600guilf...@gmail.com; drand...@gmail.com; wdanielbr...@gmail.com; jlah...@aol.com; tati...@yahoo.com; tmma...@gmail.com; amyrb...@gmail.com; raven_mcma...@yahoo.com; sanderst...@hotmail.com; lleon...@jhsph.edu; cozgrov...@gmail.com; raquela...@yahoo.com; webbll...@earthlink.net; menge...@jhsph.edu; jessikazm...@gmail.com; raqu...@yahoo.com; twebb...@loyola.edu; kmhapan...@gmail.com; jgar...@jhsph.edu; steiner...@gmail.com; e...@yikes.com; baileyjessi...@gmail.com; ugagra...@yahoo.com; benjamin.sterl...@kenzomedia.com; spiza...@gmail.com; nayantarawa...@gmail.com; eh...@runbox.com; asat...@hotmail.com; katzo...@verizon.net; webbll...@mac.com; jjma...@gmail.com Sent: Thu, December 10, 2009 9:49:54 PM Subject: [Chat] Alley cats Hi. There have been lots of interesting discussions about cats recently since the dog attacked our neighbor Greg and his dog, Herschel. I am glad that both of them are on the mend and have gotten some support from the city because of the community's efforts. Now on to other CV animalsCATS. Our neighbor went to a workshop offered by Alley Cat Allies and this is the info she reported: "Basically the way ACA works is that if you have a stray cat or a colony, you schedule spay/neuter appointments with a vet ahead of time (2 weeks-a month ahead to get into the $20 clinics). Then, starting several days before the appointment, you start putting out some food for the cat/cats you are trying to catch, so they'll get used to you and come around your yard/porch/wherever on a regular basis. You need to get a trap ahead of time (big wire cage with a trip plate), which you either buy at Ace or somewhere like that, or you can try to borrow one, which you may be able to get by getting in touch with someone from Alley Cat Allies. I think they're a bit big and expensive to buy if you're not planning on using it a lot. So, you put out the normal plate of food inside the trap the day before you have the vet appt. and hopefully, the cat will come by, go for the food, and the trap door will snap shut behind them. They'll probably freak out, so the woman who was giving the talk said to bring the trap inside your house (a bathroom may be a good idea), put newspaper under the trap, and cover it with a towel (this calms the cat down I believe). The next day, you take them to the vet for the appointment, and then, the important thing is to keep them inside somewhere warm the night afterward because anesthesia keeps them from properly regulating their body temps. The next day, take 'em outside, open the hatch, and you're all done." I just looked on the Alley Cat Allies website, I found this helpful info: "What is Targeted Trapping?Targeted trapping is a method of trapping, spaying or neutering, and vaccinating an entire colony at a time before moving on to the next surrounding colonies in a specific geographic location. Newcomers entering completed colonies are immediately trapped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated. Conducting Trap-Neuter-Return indiscriminately by spaying and neutering only a few cats in a colony and then moving on to another colony has limited effects. It certainly helps those individual cats, but does not address the overall goal of helping all of the identified members of a colony and preventing new litters of kittens in that colony. Cats who are not trapped and vetted will continue to breed and exhibit behaviors such as yowling, spraying, and roaming
[Chat] New hardware store is great!
I finally had a chance to use the new Ace hardware store over by the Giant in Waverly. It's great..the folks there are friendly and helpful. And it had the small esoteric item that I needed. What a wonderful addition to Charles Village. Life is good! Karen Morley kdmorley at yahoo dot com___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] [Discussion] Jones Fall Sewer project
Over here on Calvert St. we have survived the big dig (so far)...the worst part is when they are driving the I beams down. However, although there was a lot of noise, there was little in the way of shaking and damage to the house that you describe...at least to mine. I work at home one day a week and was here when it happened - and aside from the noise, it didn't bother me. I'm only a few houses up Calvert from 27th so I wonder if the substrata is different where you are to cause such a disturbance. I really feel sorry for the people at the corners of 27th...it's incredibly invasive. And no, there haven't been any extraordinary rat problems. - Original Message From: Greg Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Charles Village Chat List ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2006 7:09:07 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] [Discussion] Jones Fall Sewer project Thanks! I actually fired off an email to the community liaisons for this project today. --- Linda Forlifer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you read the "Contractor Conformity" document on the city public > works website, you'll see that it mandates both vibration and rat > control, in addition to many other details. So nearby neighbors might > want to bring their problems of things falling off of shelves to the > attention of the city (public works, city councilperson). > > The document says: > > "Contractor will at all times monitor construction vibrations with two > seismographs. If vibrations exceed specification levels, Contractor > must alter method of construction." > > "Public Works, Solid Waste, Housing, Health and the Mayor's Office of > Neighborhoods [have] developed and placed in effect a rat baiting and > control program in the affected communities. In addition, the City has > developed a public educational outreach program for Rodent Control." > > You neighbors should have heard about these things. You might want to > hold the city and the contractors to their agreement. > > Linda > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > Greg Alexander Freelance Writer/Editor Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 410-243-3387 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gregoryjalexander.com Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] satellite TV
Emil, I have satellite and love it. I would never go back to cable. I use DirecTV and have been very happy with them. As for installation, I had DirecTV do it...watch for specials (check their internet site) where you can get the service and installation for a good price. I have friends who use Dish Network and they are happy as well but I cannot comment on their customer service. On the whole the price for the service comes to about the same as cable. It is also possible to get satellite The support people from DirecTV and friendly and helpful. There are seldom problems but when there are, the support people are right there to help (and not make me feel stupid for doing something silly). There are 3 things you need to know: 1. when there is a bad thunderstorm overhead the connection to the satellite can be broken and you'll loose service for a few minutes until the storm passes. It's something you get used to but it can be annoying when it happens at a critical point of a movie or show. 2. the weather channel does not tailor it's local update to Baltimore.you'll only see national updates for all major cities across the country (including Baltimore). 3. You have to pay extra for local broadcast channels..for years I just used my antenna for those since it's pretty easy to switch back and forth. However, when I got TIVO (absolutely the best electronic device I've ever owned), I found I could not program shows unless they came through the DirecTV line..now I have a TIVO from DirecTV so that may be part of it.but it's something to think about if you go the DVR route. I still use the antenna for DC channels which I sometimes like to watch since I work in DC. You can also get satellite service that includes internet service. I think it's quite expensive as compared to a DSL line. If you want more information, please email me & I can give you a demo. Karen Emil Volcheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kathleen and I are thinking about switching to satellite TV.Has anybody done this, and do you know a good installer?Paul Moscatt (of the Little Shop of Hardware) tells me it'sgreat and better than Comcast.We can't wait for Verizon FiOS (if they ever bring it here)!(FiOS is the new fiber optic system for voice/phone/TV.)Thanks,--Emil-- Emil Volcheck[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://acm.org/~volcheck___Chat mailing listChat@charlesvillage.infohttp://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Old House magazines
I have several years worth of This Old House, Old House Journal and Old House Interiors from the mid 90s to the present. If anyone would like them, please email me off line. Otherwise I will take them to the Book Guy. Or do you think the Village Learning Center could use them? Karen Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Can anyone recommend a good nursery?
Market Day at Cylburn Arboretum is coming up soon - it's probably the second or third weekend in May. You can call the number listed on their web site: http://www.cylburnassociation.org/index.htm Each spring the native plant societies and other garden groups get together and sell wonderful native and rare plants. It's very popular, so go early (8 am) and take a wagon or something to carry your treasures. The Baltimore Bird Club's museum of the birds of MD has been moved to the carriage house and should be openit's very interesting if you are at all interested in birds. Mariann Millard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi,I'm looking for a good, reliable nursery that sells plantsand trees, please.Thanks!Mariann___Chat mailing listChat@charlesvillage.infohttp://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Angie's List
Christine, it appears that it does cost to join Angie's List now. When I joined a couple of months ago, it was free...probably to get the list going in Baltimore. Sorry. I know I didn't pay anything for it at that time. KChristine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Karen, doesnt Angies List cost something to join? Christine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karen MorleySent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:57 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] don't hire Christine and Emily.you should both post your information on Angie's List. It is relatively new here in Baltimore and you can really make a difference if you report good and bad service people.especially the ones where you've had a bad experience. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Emily, thank you so much for your list and commentary.I add to the list of "don't hire" Tag Electric. There worker told me thatif I needed an electrical part to buy the lamp at Home Depot, take what Ineeded from the box, and return it because the lamp was "missing parts."Christine -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily ChalmersSent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:25 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat List; Chat@charlesvillage.info; Charles VillageDiscussion; Julie ModlinSubject: Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice--recommendationsUnfortunately I returned to the list a message that was intended for Didonalone.However, now that the word is out, I'll list the contractors I've found whohave done really wonderful work. It took me weeks to find this group, so Ihope this listing saves others some time.Tile: Steve Snyder, Eagle Tile and Marble 443-677-6280. Steve tiled mykitchen floor, which was very, very uneven. He not only leveled it out butalso did a lovely job with the tile. Total cost with the leveling $1200;without $800. The old tile was already up, and I bought the new tile andgrout. Steve also redid the lead pan in my 1930s shower, breaking up theold tile and installing new waterproofing and tile. It looks great. Totalcost $750, including material. Steve is a great guy--just be sure to tellhim to clean up the grout dust and haul away his old tile! He left me witha bag I can't lift . . .Flooring: Old World Floors, in the phone book. People in CV have talkedabout Bobby Severe for years, and I'm here to say that he is the best. Herefinished all the wood floors in my house, upstairs and down, and repairedstained and damaged areas. The floors look fantastic. Total cost$4200--about $1500 a floor and $700 for the stairs. He does repairs at $20a board. For the record, my house is about 1400 sq. ft., all but thegalley kitchen and baths with hardwood floors. Bobby may charge a bit morethan others, but his work is worth every penny--and he is prompt, pleasant,and clean. Electric: Ed and his son at E-Z Electric. I hired them out of the phonebook (they have a display ad). What a relief to find them! They don'tcharge by the minute like everyone else, but work on a job-by-basis andwill do very small jobs. They put outlets in my kitchen and redid some ofthe wiring before the new appliances were installed. Total cost $650. They also installed a new base fixture for a ceiling fan in a room wherethere had been no light fixture for $350. They are pleasant and prompt andas noted don't run the meter at $50 every 15 minutes.Plumber: Lou Mank and his daughter at Charm City Plumbing, also in thephone book. Lou has been around for years. Not cheap, but very nice to dealwith and very competent. I thought I got a great deal on the two commodeshe replaced for me, as he has to seek out special "thrones" to fit the oldbases--$656 for two, including hauling away the grotesque originals. Thekitchen was not so cheap but required a lot of work.I also have a good carpenter for small jobs, a great painter, and aplasterer/mason. However, I am unwilling to divulge their names until theyare done with my house. The carpenter works in the evenings after his dayjob, so if you want him you must be ready to give up your evenings. He hasbeen installing my kitchen and has done an excellent job with the Ikeacabinets and has made some lovely oak transitions for the floors. Theplasterer redid a bad skimming job for me, but I won't reveal his namebecause he might give you the name of the carpenter. Mean, aren't I? Thepainter is a very nice, ridiculously reasonable guy who also does fauxfinishes. I know he wants more work.If anyone's interested, send me an e-mail or call me in a few weeks(410-366-4094) and I will post. Best,EmilyNB Here are some contractors to avoid: Mastercraft Construction, TimO'Conner Painting, Stephen Scalf Electric, Joe Birch, contractor.Mastercraft is incredibly expensive, does dishonest estimates, and reallydid a terrible job on my kitchen floor; the owner then yelled at me forhalf an hour when I criticized his work. Tim O'Conner dema
Re: [Chat] Angie's List
Emil, at this point in time Angie's List is free in Baltimore. It may be a marketing strategy since they are just entering this market. But there is no $51.00 fee. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found a good mover on Angie's List--Thompson's Movers, for the record--that works primarily in Harford County. But they were willing to come to Baltimore. It's good to call out-of-town businesses anyway, because it seems that sometimes people will work in the city. For the record, Thompson's was great but not that cheap, about a grand to move all my junk. The crew was incredibly courteous, very careful, and had a truck that was cleaner than my house. I got called "ma'am" so often I thought I was working with military again. I will definitely use them again, even if they cost more. I am too old to cart all that junk around myself. Bill's Moving is also great for smaller moves. -Original Message- From: Karen Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: May 3, 2006 7:13 PM To: The Charles Village Chat List Subject: Re: [Chat] Angie's List No, you just have to register so you can login. My only problem is that although it's only in Baltimore, people have been naming contractors all over the areaso some of them are not local. However, you do register with your zip code so they can tell you how far away the contractor is from your house. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Karen, doesnt Angies List cost something to join? Christine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karen MorleySent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:57 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] don't hire Christine and Emily.you should both post your information on Angie's List. It is relatively new here in Baltimore and you can really make a difference if you report good and bad service people.especially the ones where you've had a bad experience. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Emily, thank you so much for your list and commentary.I add to the list of "don't hire" Tag Electric. There worker told me thatif I needed an electrical part to buy the lamp at Home Depot, take what Ineeded from the box, and return it because the lamp was "missing parts."Christine -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily ChalmersSent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:25 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat List; Chat@charlesvillage.info; Charles VillageDiscussion; Julie ModlinSubject: Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice--recommendationsUnfortunately I returned to the list a message that was intended for Didonalone.However, now that the word is out, I'll list the contractors I've found whohave done really wonderful work. It took me weeks to find this group, so Ihope this listing saves others some time.Tile: Steve Snyder, Eagle Tile and Marble 443-677-6280. Steve tiled mykitchen floor, which was very, very uneven. He not only leveled it out butalso did a lovely job with the tile. Total cost with the leveling $1200;without $800. The old tile was already up, and I bought the new tile andgrout. Steve also redid the lead pan in my 1930s shower, breaking up theold tile and installing new waterproofing and tile. It looks great. Totalcost $750, including material. Steve is a great guy--just be sure to tellhim to clean up the grout dust and haul away his old tile! He left me witha bag I can't lift . . .Flooring: Old World Floors, in the phone book. People in CV have talkedabout Bobby Severe for years, and I'm here to say that he is the best. Herefinished all the wood floors in my house, upstairs and down, and repairedstained and damaged areas. The floors look fantastic. Total cost$4200--about $1500 a floor and $700 for the stairs. He does repairs at $20a board. For the record, my house is about 1400 sq. ft., all but thegalley kitchen and baths with hardwood floors. Bobby may charge a bit morethan others, but his work is worth every penny--and he is prompt, pleasant,and clean. Electric: Ed and his son at E-Z Electric. I hired them out of the phonebook (they have a display ad). What a relief to find them! They don'tcharge by the minute like everyone else, but work on a job-by-basis andwill do very small jobs. They put outlets in my kitchen and redid some ofthe wiring before the new appliances were installed. Total cost $650. They also installed a new base fixture for a ceiling fan in a room wherethere had been no light fixture for $350. They are pleasant and prompt andas noted don't run the meter at $50 every 15 minutes.Plumber: Lou Mank and his daughter at Charm City Plumbing, also in thephone book. Lou has been around for years. Not cheap, but very nice to dealwith and very competent. I thought I got a great deal on the two commodeshe replaced for me, as he has t
Re: [Chat] Angie's List
No, you just have to register so you can login. My only problem is that although it's only in Baltimore, people have been naming contractors all over the areaso some of them are not local. However, you do register with your zip code so they can tell you how far away the contractor is from your house. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Karen, doesnt Angies List cost something to join? Christine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karen MorleySent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:57 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] don't hire Christine and Emily.you should both post your information on Angie's List. It is relatively new here in Baltimore and you can really make a difference if you report good and bad service people.especially the ones where you've had a bad experience. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Emily, thank you so much for your list and commentary.I add to the list of "don't hire" Tag Electric. There worker told me thatif I needed an electrical part to buy the lamp at Home Depot, take what Ineeded from the box, and return it because the lamp was "missing parts."Christine -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily ChalmersSent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:25 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat List; Chat@charlesvillage.info; Charles VillageDiscussion; Julie ModlinSubject: Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice--recommendationsUnfortunately I returned to the list a message that was intended for Didonalone.However, now that the word is out, I'll list the contractors I've found whohave done really wonderful work. It took me weeks to find this group, so Ihope this listing saves others some time.Tile: Steve Snyder, Eagle Tile and Marble 443-677-6280. Steve tiled mykitchen floor, which was very, very uneven. He not only leveled it out butalso did a lovely job with the tile. Total cost with the leveling $1200;without $800. The old tile was already up, and I bought the new tile andgrout. Steve also redid the lead pan in my 1930s shower, breaking up theold tile and installing new waterproofing and tile. It looks great. Totalcost $750, including material. Steve is a great guy--just be sure to tellhim to clean up the grout dust and haul away his old tile! He left me witha bag I can't lift . . .Flooring: Old World Floors, in the phone book. People in CV have talkedabout Bobby Severe for years, and I'm here to say that he is the best. Herefinished all the wood floors in my house, upstairs and down, and repairedstained and damaged areas. The floors look fantastic. Total cost$4200--about $1500 a floor and $700 for the stairs. He does repairs at $20a board. For the record, my house is about 1400 sq. ft., all but thegalley kitchen and baths with hardwood floors. Bobby may charge a bit morethan others, but his work is worth every penny--and he is prompt, pleasant,and clean. Electric: Ed and his son at E-Z Electric. I hired them out of the phonebook (they have a display ad). What a relief to find them! They don'tcharge by the minute like everyone else, but work on a job-by-basis andwill do very small jobs. They put outlets in my kitchen and redid some ofthe wiring before the new appliances were installed. Total cost $650. They also installed a new base fixture for a ceiling fan in a room wherethere had been no light fixture for $350. They are pleasant and prompt andas noted don't run the meter at $50 every 15 minutes.Plumber: Lou Mank and his daughter at Charm City Plumbing, also in thephone book. Lou has been around for years. Not cheap, but very nice to dealwith and very competent. I thought I got a great deal on the two commodeshe replaced for me, as he has to seek out special "thrones" to fit the oldbases--$656 for two, including hauling away the grotesque originals. Thekitchen was not so cheap but required a lot of work.I also have a good carpenter for small jobs, a great painter, and aplasterer/mason. However, I am unwilling to divulge their names until theyare done with my house. The carpenter works in the evenings after his dayjob, so if you want him you must be ready to give up your evenings. He hasbeen installing my kitchen and has done an excellent job with the Ikeacabinets and has made some lovely oak transitions for the floors. Theplasterer redid a bad skimming job for me, but I won't reveal his namebecause he might give you the name of the carpenter. Mean, aren't I? Thepainter is a very nice, ridiculously reasonable guy who also does fauxfinishes. I know he wants more work.If anyone's interested, send me an e-mail or call me in a few weeks(410-366-4094) and I will post. Best,EmilyNB Here are some contractors to avoid: Mastercraft Construction, TimO'Conner Painting, Stephen Scalf Electric, Joe Birch, contractor.Mastercraft is incredibly expensive, does dishonest estimates, and reallydid a terrible job on my kitchen floor; the o
Re: [Chat] don't hire----
Christine and Emily.you should both post your information on Angie's List. It is relatively new here in Baltimore and you can really make a difference if you report good and bad service people.especially the ones where you've had a bad experience. Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Emily, thank you so much for your list and commentary.I add to the list of "don't hire" Tag Electric. There worker told me thatif I needed an electrical part to buy the lamp at Home Depot, take what Ineeded from the box, and return it because the lamp was "missing parts."Christine -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily ChalmersSent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:25 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat List; Chat@charlesvillage.info; Charles VillageDiscussion; Julie ModlinSubject: Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice--recommendationsUnfortunately I returned to the list a message that was intended for Didonalone.However, now that the word is out, I'll list the contractors I've found whohave done really wonderful work. It took me weeks to find this group, so Ihope this listing saves others some time.Tile: Steve Snyder, Eagle Tile and Marble 443-677-6280. Steve tiled mykitchen floor, which was very, very uneven. He not only leveled it out butalso did a lovely job with the tile. Total cost with the leveling $1200;without $800. The old tile was already up, and I bought the new tile andgrout. Steve also redid the lead pan in my 1930s shower, breaking up theold tile and installing new waterproofing and tile. It looks great. Totalcost $750, including material. Steve is a great guy--just be sure to tellhim to clean up the grout dust and haul away his old tile! He left me witha bag I can't lift . . .Flooring: Old World Floors, in the phone book. People in CV have talkedabout Bobby Severe for years, and I'm here to say that he is the best. Herefinished all the wood floors in my house, upstairs and down, and repairedstained and damaged areas. The floors look fantastic. Total cost$4200--about $1500 a floor and $700 for the stairs. He does repairs at $20a board. For the record, my house is about 1400 sq. ft., all but thegalley kitchen and baths with hardwood floors. Bobby may charge a bit morethan others, but his work is worth every penny--and he is prompt, pleasant,and clean. Electric: Ed and his son at E-Z Electric. I hired them out of the phonebook (they have a display ad). What a relief to find them! They don'tcharge by the minute like everyone else, but work on a job-by-basis andwill do very small jobs. They put outlets in my kitchen and redid some ofthe wiring before the new appliances were installed. Total cost $650. They also installed a new base fixture for a ceiling fan in a room wherethere had been no light fixture for $350. They are pleasant and prompt andas noted don't run the meter at $50 every 15 minutes.Plumber: Lou Mank and his daughter at Charm City Plumbing, also in thephone book. Lou has been around for years. Not cheap, but very nice to dealwith and very competent. I thought I got a great deal on the two commodeshe replaced for me, as he has to seek out special "thrones" to fit the oldbases--$656 for two, including hauling away the grotesque originals. Thekitchen was not so cheap but required a lot of work.I also have a good carpenter for small jobs, a great painter, and aplasterer/mason. However, I am unwilling to divulge their names until theyare done with my house. The carpenter works in the evenings after his dayjob, so if you want him you must be ready to give up your evenings. He hasbeen installing my kitchen and has done an excellent job with the Ikeacabinets and has made some lovely oak transitions for the floors. Theplasterer redid a bad skimming job for me, but I won't reveal his namebecause he might give you the name of the carpenter. Mean, aren't I? Thepainter is a very nice, ridiculously reasonable guy who also does fauxfinishes. I know he wants more work.If anyone's interested, send me an e-mail or call me in a few weeks(410-366-4094) and I will post. Best,EmilyNB Here are some contractors to avoid: Mastercraft Construction, TimO'Conner Painting, Stephen Scalf Electric, Joe Birch, contractor.Mastercraft is incredibly expensive, does dishonest estimates, and reallydid a terrible job on my kitchen floor; the owner then yelled at me forhalf an hour when I criticized his work. Tim O'Conner demanded a hugedeposit, sent over incompetent, really filthy workers to skim the walls,had his hands all over me one day, and then screamed at me when I told himhis work was bad and I didn't want him to do any painting (I also lostabout $400). Stephen Scalf wanted to do $2,000 worth of unneeded electricalwork. Joe Birch is just plain weird--not unpleasant, just weird.The world is full of creepy contractors!> [Original Message]> From: Didon Pachner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Chat@charlesvillage.info ; Charles VillageDiscussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Julie
Re: [Chat] door/lock referral?
Jenny, I recently had new locks put on all my doors. It's expensive so it would be great if you could do it yourself. (There's a report on locks in the new Consumer's Reports) I used Robert's Key Service and they did a good job. They were recommended by a fellow who was a real expert in old house locks but has now gone into the security business. I don't know if they do repairs to old wood..but they did have to work around a lot of old "cuts" in my doors. They also do wonders with old interior locks. Do the people who do repointing also do brick walkways/steps? I need to have my front walk redone...it has a lot of cracks and some bricks are breaking off the steps. Help! And thanks, Karen Jenny Rolling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello all,I am looking to get some repairs made to my front door(s). You may have run into the same problem inyour house. Basically, I imagine our door has hadabout 10 different locks installed over the years andthe wood in that section of the door is badly damaged.The rest of the door is fine.I'd like to get that area filled in/repaired andperhaps covered with brass and a new lock installed.Any suggestions? Do I just need a locksmith for this?Also, I'd like a brass kick plate on the bottom of thefront door, but it would have to have a mail slot cutthrough it...Thanks, all!Jenny RollingP.S. I can provide referrals for brick repointing andpainting in return :)__Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/___Chat mailing listChat@charlesvillage.infohttp://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Old air conditioners free
I have two older window air conditioners that someone can have IF they will come remove them from the windows and carry them down 2 to 3 floors. They are heavy so you'll probably need two people to carry them. And they both work but are cosmetically challenged. One is fairly large and can cool a pretty good sized area. I do NOT know the BTU values of either one. Please contact me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Re: Lilies and cats
It doesn't seem to be pesticidesalthough they probably contribute to the problem. See www.cfainc.org/articles/lilies.html Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Still looking for someone to clean my house
Help. I really need someone to come in every couple of weeks to vaccum, mop, and dust. Any suggestions? Thanks, Karen __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Air Conditioning Contractor
I am thinking about installing a ductless or mini split air conditioning unit in my row house. Has anyone had any experience with these units? And can anyone please recommend a reputable air conditioning contractor? Thanks. Karen Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] porch painting and railing repair -- any recommendations?
I use William Frederick and Sons...they are local and have been doing work for me for years. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Gutter Repairs
Didion and others, Charm City Gutters' phone number is 410 207-7909. Sorry to take so long to respond. Oliver often works on weekends as well. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish.___ Chat mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Gutter repair
I just had some work done by a young man who used to work for Fick and now has his own business. Although it's called Charm City Gutter Cleaning or something like that, he specializes in all kinds of gutter work. His name is Oliver and he used to live in Charles Village. He did good work for me and was able to do it within a week or two. I'm at work and don't have his number with me so I can't give it to you, but he's listed in the yellow pages. If you can't find it, email me back and I'll send it to you when I get home tonight. Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone.___ Chat mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
