[AsburyPark] Re: Check out Schlossbach’s Trinity and the Pope to shut its doors ‹ Asbury Park

2012-10-14 Thread colonialjohn
My daughter worked there for two summers (Claire) while away from college as we have a weekend place on Cookman Ave. Anyway - I considered this restaurant #1 with Chris (chef) in the kitchen. We would normally go there every other weekend in the summer (Sunday's - of course) and Chris would

[AsburyPark] Re: Check out Beachfront archaeological dig coming this month ‹ Asbury Park Sun

2012-09-07 Thread colonialjohn
Speaking about Bradley - about (5) years ago I came across (5) personal checks made out by James Bradley to various people. The Monmouth County Historical Society indicated to me it was the oldest group of personal checks known by James Bradley made out to private individuals. They date around

[AsburyPark] Re: TOWNHOUSES ON NORTHBEACH SHOULD.............

2012-04-28 Thread colonialjohn
Doug - I agree with you 100%! .It will never happen. To many locals will block it. North Beach may however will soon need some type of parking permit pass or season sticker. Getting crowded. KITEMAN --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dougthedope12345 dougthedope12345@... wrote: not be

[AsburyPark] SOME VERY SERIOUS FINAL THOUGHTS ON WESLEY GROVE........

2012-04-12 Thread colonialjohn
Well said Michael and Cathy, Wesley Grove is a wonderful community - we've met great people living here. We hope for the best for all of Asbury Park and support the City in any way that we can. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

[AsburyPark] Parking Permit or Parking Sticker North Beach

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
I heard the Town is reviewing a parking permit sticker so that you can park at North Beach. What is the current actions for parking at North Beach this summer (if anything). Stcker, fees - something to do with surfers and fisherman getting a sticker??? JPL Asbury Park, NJ

[AsburyPark] Re: MADISON MARQUETTE IS AN OUTRAGE....AND ARE OVER........

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Boy ... you guys are tough ... what have they done ... they turned AP around 180 degrees ... PERIOD. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dougthedope12345 dougthedope12345@... wrote: staying their welcome...to be quite honest! Back in 2008 and 2009 they did some heavy lifting during tough

[AsburyPark] Re: MR OAKDORF IS CORRECT ABOUT WESLEY GROVE......

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Sorry ... living at WG its been a huge success ... with the next project starting up. Some people lucked out with the later units ... but the earlier ones' like myself maybe have lost 10-15%. But in the long run its probably the best spot in AP across from the Wesley Lake into OG and its been a

[AsburyPark] Re: example wesley grove -

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Yep ... OAKDORF ... the townhomes were the toughest to sell ... their construction was not right ... small balconies, etc ... but the other units did well ... currently only three units remain. One is a resell, one was a unit used by MM employee, and the other is a re-sale. --- In

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park, Europe the future

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Yep ... good post. Upward and onward. The lifeguards are much busier now than five years ago ... BG ... what did the Captain bark at me once when I was on the beach about two years ago in July ... ASBURY IS BACK! BG. Yep it is ... if all we can do know is cry about some copper panels on some

[AsburyPark] Re: FRIENDZ ....MAY I PRESENT A NOVEL IDEA...........

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Doug the Dope ... says it all --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dougthedope12345 dougthedope12345@... wrote: As many of you know, iStar is a publically traded company..Its shares currently sell for $7.50 a share.It's a crappy company...BUT.Anyone who has $7.50 can buy at least

[AsburyPark] Re: Hey Colonial JERK; get OFF the board.......

2012-04-10 Thread colonialjohn
Doug, or is it Mr. Dope, You joined this board in March 2012. Within one short month you have managed to name call and insult me, and other posters, (Mr. Watkins, for example - a true voice of reason in matters concerning AP) and why? Stating a comment that you don't like or agree with? Been

[AsburyPark] Re: MADISON MARQUETTE IS AN OUTRAGE....AND ARE OVER........

2012-03-30 Thread colonialjohn
hmm ... you are Totally incorrect re: Wesley Grove. An Albatross? Down to one unit unsold out of 91 - most were sold within two years compare that to North Beach. They completely screwed up buying that albatross, Wesley Grove.you can't give those condos away...

[AsburyPark] Re: Values and more...

2011-10-12 Thread colonialjohn
I have to admit ... the last (10) or so responses were great. A Carousel in the Casino Area but will the Revision Theater find a permanenet home? They are going strong there now ... I have been to EVERY show as alot of locals. Its been great. A Ferris Wheel would be a winner but at what

[AsburyPark] Re: Values and more...

2011-10-11 Thread colonialjohn
Possibly. There are certain beaches you can go for that kind of thing in which is tretches from one end to the other ... pathetic. It's nice to walk down the boardwalk and not hear bells and whistles. More unique shops and restaurants, etc. is in order. Chain restaurants are also banned like

[AsburyPark] Re: Values and more...

2011-10-11 Thread colonialjohn
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[AsburyPark] Re: Values and more...

2011-10-11 Thread colonialjohn
No doubt a small amusement area in the Casino would work. A carousel back in this Casino area? Possibly ... but like you said Revision Theater is going strong but they do hint to us members it does wish to have its own PERMANENT theater possibly somewhere else in AP. --- In

[AsburyPark] Beach Fees after Labor Day?

2011-09-14 Thread colonialjohn
Beach is free from now on, from this Monday past to Memorial Day 2012, but no lifeguards are on duty. Lifeguards are on the beach - and therefore they charge the fee - up until the weekend following Labor Day. Been this way for past four years. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Lisa

[AsburyPark] Re: Marilyn Schlossbach drops out of Assembly race

2011-09-08 Thread colonialjohn
Trinity and the Pope probably has the best menu of all her restaurants, and Chris is a fantastic chef. TP shold be the last of her restaurants to close - it has the most potential. It is packed on weekend nights, however lighter traffic during the week. Inside decor is truly beautiful.

[AsburyPark] College Student Looking for PT or FT Work (Summer)

2011-05-24 Thread colonialjohn
Looking for part time or full time work in the Asbury Park, NJ area. Dog walker, baby sitter, odd errands, retail work, etc.. Contact me (Claire Lorenzo) ( Resident in Wesley Grove) Unit #315) by E-Mail or cell phone. References available upon request as I multi-tasked last year for several

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking lines on 1st Ave. btwn Kingsley and Bergh

2011-04-22 Thread colonialjohn
. What do you want? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, colonialjohn johnmenc@ wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf oakdorf@ wrote: Just a failure of zoning planning and mostly the architect and the architectual review. You should HAVE to use indoor parking

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking lines on 1st Ave. btwn Kingsley and Bergh

2011-04-21 Thread colonialjohn
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf oakdorf@... wrote: Just a failure of zoning planning and mostly the architect and the architectual review. You should HAVE to use indoor parking My 3 cents. What is the point of contributing to this group? I merely stated, NOT

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking lines on 1st Ave. btwn Kingsley and Bergh

2011-04-17 Thread colonialjohn
Only $15 for resident parking? Wesley Grove and North Beach residents are charged $30 for parking permits - this is our third year we have had to pay for street parking in front of our homes. You live on Ocean Ave. Pay more. Should charge you $100 Nope - wrong - I guess you

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking lines on 1st Ave. btwn Kingsley and Bergh

2011-04-17 Thread colonialjohn
You live on Ocean Ave. Pay more. Should charge you $100 Nope - wrong - I guess you haven't noticed that WG is on Cookman. So we should pay MORE than other residents to park in front of our homes? My point was we have been paying for years now to park on street - year 'round, not

[AsburyPark] Re: Parking lines on 1st Ave. btwn Kingsley and Bergh

2011-04-13 Thread colonialjohn
Only $15 for resident parking? Wesley Grove and North Beach residents are charged $30 for parking permits - this is our third year we have had to pay for street parking in front of our homes. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: