[AsburyPark] Re: from an article in 1999 - NINE years ago.....

2008-01-03 Thread 2fast4u
Oak: I could NOT have said this better! I have no words! Thanks! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 2fast4u sharon_b283@ wrote: Oak, Every new and old member of this group, should read this article, Granted, it may

[AsburyPark] Another problem with funny money..

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
Financial companies have already announced more than $70 billion of write-downs tied to the global credit crisis. The ability to write-down losses or mis[steps Citigroup will take another $12 BILLION hit. Don;t know about you, but I think that's alot of money. Citigroup isn't the worse

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, John C. LiDestri john@ wrote: Is anyone aware of whether or not the city has a list of all of the 70 or so people under contract and their contact information? cut out the sales

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why a private email just to John? If the issue is whether or not you are supposed to know something, you've already spilled the beans that you do. Will you share it with the Group? Let's start something -

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread Jack Pitzer
How about we have The Apprentice Asbury in order to find city officials who really kick ass --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright justifiedright@ wrote: Why a private email just to John? If the issue is

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread justifiedright
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, I sent you a private email regarding Metro's promising return of deposits for any who want them. I am told the money is safe. Why a private email just to John? If the issue is whether or not you are supposed to know

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How about we have The Apprentice Asbury in order to find city officials who really kick ass Great charity event idea who gets to be the boss - Dan, Tommy or the real thing?? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread Jack Pitzer
Dan, start practicing You're fired --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer hinge98@ wrote: How about we have The Apprentice Asbury in order to find city officials who really kick ass Great charity event

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why a private email just to John? If the issue is whether or not you are supposed to know something, you've already spilled the beans that you do. Will you share it with the Group? I did. That's what I told John

[AsburyPark] Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread dfsavgny
anuary 3, 2008 Edition Section: Business Printer-Friendly Version Gold Value of Apartments Sinks New Reports See Spike in Dollar Terms BY JULIE SATOW - Staff Reporter of the Sun January 3, 2008 URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/68830 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The value of

[AsburyPark] Re: Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anuary 3, 2008 Edition Section: Business Printer-Friendly Version Gold Value of Apartments Sinks New Reports See Spike in Dollar Terms just read the report, but not vs. gold. FOREGIN $ fueling NYC prices along with

Re: [AsburyPark] Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread MarioAPNJ
Unlikely victims _With Builder in Bankruptcy, Buyers Are Left Out - New York Times_ (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/business/03abandon.html?ref=businesspagewanted=all) “This is Levitt Sons, America’s oldest home builder. We built Levittown,” Ms. Darr remembers him replying.

[AsburyPark] Re: Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unlikely victims _With Builder in Bankruptcy, Buyers Are Left Out - New York Times_ but lots of smart buyers ran. Like I said way back when and in a couple RentLaw.com releases - why close if when you walk away from the

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread MarioAPNJ
Not my quote. It's from the article about buyers who trusted Levitt - _With Builder in Bankruptcy, Buyers Are Left Out - New York Times_ (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/business/03abandon.html?ref=businesspagewanted=all) In a message dated 1/3/2008 4:13:39 P.M. Eastern Standard

[AsburyPark] Re: Disturbing

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its listed on the stock exchange. This could never happen ... Mario... The stock exchange. One of the greatest scams ever invented. Take a look at home builders that are traded. Even Toll is slipping. From the first fed announcement

[AsburyPark] Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread Jack Pitzer
I can't take all this campaign BS anymore. Just the fact that the guy (or girl) with the most money gets the most attention totally invalidates the campaign in my opinion. It's no longer about who's the best person, it's about who can raise the most money. And what a huge waste of money it is. And

[AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread cwpvt
I agree, except for the Electoral College, if we just used the popular vote, small states and smaller portions of the electorate would have no say what so ever, they would only campaign in and for NY, CA, TX and FL, nothing else would much matter, including NJ, not to mention places like ND or

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread lightgrw
cwpvt wrote: I agree, except for the Electoral College, if we just used the popular vote, small states and smaller portions of the electorate would have no say what so ever, they would only campaign in and for NY, CA, TX and FL, nothing else would much matter, including NJ, not to mention

[AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread fancypaaantz
I am just sick of politicians in general. Every one has such a crazy answer to every question so as to garner as many votes as possible, and the answers to those questions change depending on the audience. If, for example, you asked me Do you believe in gay marriage? I would say Absolutely. I

[AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread cwpvt
Your right about the primaries, too many small states and way too early. If we are going to use primaries, then have them all on the same day, preferably a Saturday (most civilized countries have elections on weekends). That way they can't suck up to key states (ethonal subsidies anyone). ---

[AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread wernerapnj
Wasn't a specific group created (by you as I recall) to discuss politics ? 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:

[AsburyPark] Re: Anybody else complete sick of presidential campaigning?

2008-01-03 Thread Jack Pitzer
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wasn't a specific group created (by you as I recall) to discuss politics ? Oh Snap! Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread John C. LiDestri
John, I sent you a private email regarding Metro's promising return of deposits for any who want them. I am told the money is safe. I can't say much now, but the final word on the Esperanza may not have yet been written. All I will say that the way Metro has handled the halting of the

[AsburyPark] on amusements

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
I've been talking to someone about amusements - real real experience in the biz and I'll just cut paste his last remark to me: Amusements are often used to bring attention to areas that need a push; even if the actual project didn't make money, it serves as an anchor to growth development. And

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, John C. LiDestri [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: e area.did someone mention that the rides were removed in AP? Ever since I stepped foot in this place I feel like a have been on the sickest roller coaster ever invented!! esperanza-less..maybe not? who

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread Allan Peterson
While I did not see the letter the city sent, if changing the parkway billboard at the gateway to the shore was listed, Metro moved with that. Asbury billboard down and up with the Jersey City Tump project. - Original Message From: oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread fannyfooster
The Esperanza Parkway billboard actually blew down in that last crazy windstorm we had in Dec. While I did not see the letter the city sent, if changing the parkway billboard at the gateway to the shore was listed, Metro moved with that. Asbury billboard down and up with the Jersey City

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread Allan Peterson
Not sure what to make of the Metro situation. If they were planning a return, they should be very vocal. The lack of comminication with those who placed a deposit makes me question. On the other hand, if they were to let the project go, they should be quick to return the funds and get this

[AsburyPark] Re: any work on the 72 hours?

2008-01-03 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Allan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TCN is reporting that MM bought out Kushner according to Gilmour's email blastand more news next week. No details. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Tom Gilmour's Greetings

2008-01-03 Thread MarioAPNJ
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1/3/2008 9:15:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: Greetings from Asbury Park Excerpt = Greetings from Asbury Park: Last week, I mentioned I would have some new and exciting development news. The Tri