[LincolnTalk] Cat Sitter Needed

2022-07-06 Thread Jennifer Goodman
Hi Everyone, Thanks for any leads; I need someone to come once per day to take care of 2 cats next week. Warmly, Jennifer -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please post this:)

2022-07-06 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
I've been a DCU member for 41 years including a few mortgages along the way. Mostly the experience has been great but recently they have been having issues partially due to a recent major software replacement (I hesitate to say 'upgrade'). Right now I have an ongoing dispute with them and found

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please post this:)

2022-07-06 Thread Michael Moodie
We’re happy users of DCU as well. Michael and Linda Moodie Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Bob Kupperstein wrote: > >  > Ehren, > > Thank you for asking - I LOVE to recommend DCU (Digital Federal CU) and CU's > in general. We've been members for close to 30 years and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please post this:)

2022-07-06 Thread Bob Kupperstein
Ehren, Thank you for asking - I LOVE to recommend DCU (Digital Federal CU) and CU's in general. We've been members for close to 30 years and have had mortgages, home improvement credit lines, credit cards/checking/savings accounts for us and our kids, etc. with DCU. I couldn't be happier with

Re: [LincolnTalk] biking on conservation land

2022-07-06 Thread Carl Blesius
I'm a relative newcomer, so I'm having trouble following the line that bikes are going to be the downfall of nature as we know it. I actually see the attitude behind the boots, bikes, and hooves, combined with how we choose to interact with our neighbors (both the wild and tame ones) as what will

[LincolnTalk] This Saturday-with our own, Elise Lemire!

2022-07-06 Thread Sara Mattes
Come to Robbins House in Concord…poetry, music and conversation commemorating the life and death of Brister Freeman This event has been, in large part, organized by Lincoln’s own, Elise Lemire, author of Black Walden and Battle Green Vietnam. > > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bikes on bike paths where they belong?

2022-07-06 Thread Gordon Woodington
Melinda, et al, So the WHOLE situation is confusion, where and what mode of movement is permitted. The strips of asphalt to parallel to some roads in Lincoln was probably foremost for students of Lincoln school, to take walkers as bikers off the narrow roads of Lincoln, and reach the core of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bikes on bike paths where they belong?

2022-07-06 Thread melinda bruno-smith
I had no idea those were bikes paths. When we first moved to town 9 years ago, we were looking for bike paths —it became too confusing. We bike out of town. Personally, I prefer asphalt paths without cars. melinda Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Jul 6, 2022, at 1:13 PM, Kathy

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

2022-07-06 Thread Stephanie Smoot
Just to add to issue about connectivity, if you consider yourself fortunate to live in a town that still has a working train system you can actually get to several rail trails. 1. Assabet river rail trail at South Acton stop 3. Bruce freeman by taking train at west concord stop (Route 2 bridge

[LincolnTalk] Conservation land trails

2022-07-06 Thread Gordon Woodington
A link to an interesting ppt on trails in Waltham. The bit on trail erosion and water bars is noteworthy. Also signage is pretty intense in some places, lacking in others. https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif6861/f/uploads/trail_revitalization_project.pdf Returning to "Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] Thank you all for participation in the July 4th Parade!

2022-07-06 Thread Lindsay Clemens
Dear Lincoln - thank you all for your participation - whether in the Parade procession or cheering from the sidelines - in this year’s July 4th Parade! Thank you Veterans! We are grateful to you all for your service and for leading us again this year. To the Police & Fire Departments - thank

Re: [LincolnTalk] Proposed Trail Use Changes - no changes for now please

2022-07-06 Thread llas902551--- via Lincoln
Covid and dogs and bikes. Because of mitigating  from Covid, people needed company and something to do out of the house, so they bought dogs and bikes. Therefore  more people, bikes, and dogs on trails.IMHO an increase in education  for "newcomers " to the trails is needed. Some people 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bikes on bike paths where they belong?

2022-07-06 Thread Kathy Madison via Lincoln
That’s right! I recall when I was new to Lincoln asking my husband why bike riders were riding on the sidewalks and he replied, “those are bike paths!” > On Jul 5, 2022, at 10:03 PM, Stephanie Smoot > wrote: > > "Roadside Paths" are the paved asphalt sidewalks that follow the natural >

Re: [LincolnTalk] I will never forget my long ago interchange with Donald Trump

2022-07-06 Thread Kathy Madison via Lincoln
A better answer is: it’s a woman’s choice. Anyone with a shred of respect for women and an iota of understanding regarding the process of gestation and variety of religious beliefs would answer like that. Regards, Kathy Madison > On Jul 3, 2022, at 9:34 AM, Stephanie Smoot wrote: > > A lot

Re: [LincolnTalk] Proposed Trail Use Changes - no changes for now please

2022-07-06 Thread Kathy Madison via Lincoln
Well said Barbara and I concur on all points that you have expressed here Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Barbara Peskin wrote: > >  > Hi Lincoln, > There was a string of discussion that didn't have a subject line about trail > use - I appreciate many comments there

[LincolnTalk] Please post this:)

2022-07-06 Thread EHREN MILLER NOGUEIRA via Lincoln
Does anyone have a local(ish) bank or credit union that they love? ( or even like a lot)We have recently moved here and need a new one. Thank you. Please say why you like it Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

2022-07-06 Thread Chris Murphy
Currently there are about 8 miles open to biking, out of the 80 in town. The new regulations would roughly double that, to ~20% of trails. - Chris On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 6:14 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel wrote: > Thank you Chris. > > That is a very kind offer! > > Ellen does make a good point

Re: [LincolnTalk] (no subject)

2022-07-06 Thread Chris Murphy
Joanna, I think this is a great idea, and consistent with how most people are using the trails today. There may be a few folks "bombing down" mount misery, though I admittedly haven't met them yet myself. Most of the trails I've ridden are fairly slow going, and ridden the same way. I'm

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and walkers

2022-07-06 Thread Gordon Woodington
Users seeking the "undisturbed Nature experience", amongst others, are parents with children, grandparents with grandchildren, romantic couples LOL, etc. On Wed, Jul 6, 2022 at 12:11 PM Colleen Katsuki wrote: > I think one unstated issue here is that most of those who oppose bike > use like

[LincolnTalk] bikes and walkers

2022-07-06 Thread Colleen Katsuki
 I think one unstated issue here is that most of those who oppose bike use like me, are elderly. Why not have most of the trails for use by those who cherish the quietness of the woods? There are plenty of places to bike, but fewer and fewer places to walk quietly unimpeded by modern life. And

[LincolnTalk] Refrigerator repair

2022-07-06 Thread Sandra Grindlay
Does anyone have a recommendation for refrigerator repair, hopefully someone who could come soon? Thank you! Sandra -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public Library Weekly Update - July 6, 2022

2022-07-06 Thread Robin Rapoport
As of Saturday, January 22, 2022, the library building has reopened to the public and we are following our regular schedule. *Library **Hours June 27, 2022 – July 31, 2022* Day Hours open Monday 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am-

[LincolnTalk] Free bags of homegrown lettuce

2022-07-06 Thread Katrin Roush
On our front porch in the milk box are free bags of lettuce from our no pesticide garden. Send a text if you’d like to pick some up! Kat 617-680-8826 Sent from my iPhone-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Proposed Trail Use Changes - no changes for now please

2022-07-06 Thread Barbara Peskin
Hi Lincoln, There was a string of discussion that didn't have a subject line about trail use - I appreciate many comments there including the one I am pasting below my own comments here. As a daily dog walker on a variety of Lincoln Trails at Mt. Misery, Harrington (aka Stonybrook) and near