Re: [LincolnTalk] Bear sighting just now at Fox Run Road

2024-05-14 Thread Leslie Turek
>From what was said, I don't think the bear was moved *to* Lincoln. He was moved *out* of Worcester, but then it was stated that he moved 35 miles on his own. So he was probably moved to somewhere west of here and then found his way here. Leslie Turek On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM Scott Cl

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Digest, Vol 142, Issue 17

2024-05-12 Thread Leslie Turek
Plant people try to limit the word "invasive" to the specific species that are on this list. An alternative word for fast-spreading plants that are not officially listed as invasive would be "aggressive", or as Susan and Robin suggest, "thuggish". Leslie Turek On

Re: [LincolnTalk] Addressing traffic congestion due to school drop- offs

2024-05-01 Thread Leslie Turek
I expect this will get worse once the Route 126 bridge repair gets underway. Although they will be leaving one lane open, I imagine a lot of people will look for alternatives and there aren't many choices. Lincoln Road will get the brunt of it Leslie Turek On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 10:24 AM Thornton

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Water Department - Notification of Seasonal Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

2024-04-29 Thread Leslie Turek
This message is confusing. The text says "Stage 1" but the diagram highlights Stage 2. Which level is in force starting May 1? Thanks, Leslie Turek On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 8:23 AM LaFalam, Darin wrote: > The Water Department Drought Management Plan provides guidance on > a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town Meeting Moments

2023-12-20 Thread Leslie Turek
As I recall, that vote wasn't at a town meeting, it was through the voting process afterward. Where the people voting didn't approve of the design that was being presented, and perhaps didn't fully understand the implication that rejecting the design would also reject the state funding. Leslie

Re: [LincolnTalk] Outage Map | Eversource

2023-12-19 Thread Leslie Turek
We don't know those towns have no outages. I assumed Eversource was reporting only on towns they served and had no information about towns they don't serve. Leslie Turek On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 7:47 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > As we are told by Eversource that this outage will be a multi- day ev

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lost woman with Alzheimers near Farrar Pond Village

2023-12-14 Thread Leslie Turek
ose to your > address to keep an eye out for her? > > > Best, > > Judy > > > > > On Dec 14, 2023, at 3:02 PM, Leslie Turek wrote: > > A gentleman just knocked on my door. He and his wife were on a walk and > they got separated about two hours ago. He was tryin

[LincolnTalk] Lost woman with Alzheimers near Farrar Pond Village

2023-12-14 Thread Leslie Turek
A gentleman just knocked on my door. He and his wife were on a walk and they got separated about two hours ago. He was trying to track her with an Apple watch location and it led him to my door, but sadly his wife was not here. If you see her, please contact him. Her name is Jody, she has white

Re: [LincolnTalk] Thoughts on the HCA and Affordable + Moderate Housing in Lincoln

2023-11-27 Thread Leslie Turek
I'm appalled that anyone is relying on ChatGPT as a source of information. Leslie Turek On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 12:21 PM Allen Vander Meulen wrote: > ChatGPT’s screed (as supplied by Ray Shephard and commented-on by Sara > Mattes) is definitely disappointing, but also no su

Re: [LincolnTalk] A reality check or those interested in the bus vs the train...

2023-11-25 Thread Leslie Turek
According to Google Maps, Hanscom Field Terminal is a 1.7 mile walk from Lincoln Laboratory. Does anyone know if there is any parking closer to the actual bus stop? Leslie Turek On Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 5:58 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > I believe there is free parking at the Hanscom Airfield

Re: [LincolnTalk] A request to assist in N. Lewis St. historic preservation

2023-11-25 Thread Leslie Turek
I was unable to watch the video you linked to. At first I thought it might be because I am using a Mac, but I was able to view other videos on that site, and I notice the Pickle video has 0 views, so maybe others are having the same issue. Leslie Turek On Fri, Nov 24, 2023 at 7:49 PM Sara Mattes

[LincolnTalk] Asparagus seeds are spoken for

2023-10-23 Thread Leslie Turek
Glad they will be used. Leslie -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

[LincolnTalk] Free Purple Knight Asparagus Seeds

2023-10-23 Thread Leslie Turek
.) Here's an article about growing asparagus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/planting-asparagus-seed.htm Let me know, Leslie Turek -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net

Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA, High rent and related issues of roadblocks to homeownership

2023-10-21 Thread Leslie Turek
t about this whole issue, but would like to understand better how it works. Leslie Turek On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 11:57 AM cmontie montie.net wrote: > While I’m chiming in regarding the HCA, I feel the need to separately > address the issue of affordability: > > I understand the Act as written l

Re: [LincolnTalk] Invasives beyond garlic mustard

2023-10-10 Thread Leslie Turek
write to Michele Grzenda (grzen...@lincolntown.org) and ask her to add you. Leslie Turek On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 3:21 PM Terry Kay Epperson < terry.k.epper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, Lincoln! My good news is that over the last two years, > I’ve started down a pathway

Re: [LincolnTalk] On the bridge from Waltham to Lincoln just now !

2023-09-22 Thread Leslie Turek
personal knowledge that they're still there. Leslie Turek On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 11:36 PM Jai Kaur wrote: > Whoa! I've seen bald eagles up in Amesbury at the mouth of the Merrimack > but never around here. I've heard other folks say they've see them nest > near that brid

Re: [LincolnTalk] oierce house

2023-09-16 Thread Leslie Turek
Pierce House is lovely and might be useful for various sorts of social gatherings, but I don't see how those small rooms are sufficient for any sort of exercise class or a lecture or meeting of any size. And aren't there accessibility issues? Leslie Turek On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 11:58 AM Colleen

Re: [LincolnTalk] Village University Fall 2023: Today at 9 am

2023-08-24 Thread Leslie Turek
I agree. I sometimes get frustrated that it's hard to learn about interesting things happening in towns that border us. I appreciate hearing about them. I don't see what this has to do with whether or not we build a community center (something which I support). Leslie Turek On Wed, Aug 23, 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] FREE Gentle Yoga, this Sunday August 20, 9am-10:15am

2023-08-15 Thread Leslie Turek
Just wanted to say that I tried this last week and had a lovely time. Highly recommended! Leslie Turek On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 7:55 AM Muriel Wuillot via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hi neighbors ! > > The Nest Yoga Lincoln is inviting the local community to anothe

[LincolnTalk] Assabet Co-op Market

2023-07-02 Thread Leslie Turek
being of our members, our community, and the environment; and be a center of community activity." The market offers a cafe, and a lovely outdoor back deck overlooking the Assabet River. https://assabetmarket.coop Full disclosure: I am one of the 2297 community owners of the Assabet Co-Op Marke

[LincolnTalk] Free Pollinator Garden guide

2023-06-19 Thread Leslie Turek
The Native Plant Trust has published online a free pollinator garden guide. Gardening for Pollinators Planning, Creating, and Maintaining a Pollinator Garden: A 5-Step Guide. http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/documents/1169/GardeningForPollinators_2023.pdf -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

Re: [LincolnTalk] Baby deer

2023-06-13 Thread Leslie Turek
Great news! And thanks for posting the lovely photo! Leslie On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 8:36 AM Edica Lin wrote: > As many of you suggested, the deer mama came after dark to pick up the > baby! Thank you for your advices. > > > Edica > > > On Jun 12, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Edica Lin wrote: > > > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Baby deer

2023-06-12 Thread Leslie Turek
I read that it is not uncommon for mothers to leave their babies alone for some time and will eventually come back to retrieve them. Here's some info about that:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Erroneous property tax dunning notice

2023-05-22 Thread Leslie Turek
will get the same positive response. Leslie Turek On Sat, May 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM Leslie Turek wrote: > Hi folks, > Today I received a dunning notice for my property tax, even though I paid > it on time (and have documentation to prove it). I assume I'll be able to > straigh

Re: [LincolnTalk] Erroneous property tax dunning notice

2023-05-22 Thread Leslie Turek
Gosh, that seems a bit premature. Let’s just give them a chance to correct the error first. No one has been harmed yet.LeslieOn May 21, 2023, at 10:43 PM, Arthur Gleiner wrote:These episodes sound like grounds for a class action lawsuit to me.  If the Town is at fault through valid and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Erroneous property tax dunning notice

2023-05-21 Thread Leslie Turek
> luciano.masc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> yup I got a pink slip yesterday as well. >> >> On Sat, May 20, 2023 at 4:36 PM Leslie Turek >> wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> Today I received a dunning notice for my property tax, even though I >>

[LincolnTalk] Erroneous property tax dunning notice

2023-05-20 Thread Leslie Turek
Hi folks, Today I received a dunning notice for my property tax, even though I paid it on time (and have documentation to prove it). I assume I'll be able to straighten this out with the town, but I have a vague memory of this happening to a bunch of people before, so was just wondering if anyone

Re: [LincolnTalk] Pickleball

2023-05-04 Thread Leslie Turek
I also have an interest, although I would need a friendly "old and slow" group. Perhaps Lincoln Parks and Rec could consider adding a pickleball offering? Leslie Turek On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 8:35 AM sally kindleberger wrote: > Me too! I would love to learn how to play! > >

[LincolnTalk] Spoken For: Leafy cat “tree”. $50 or best offer

2023-04-14 Thread Leslie Turek
This proved more popular than I expected. It's spoken for with two backups. Thanks, everyone. Leslie On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 11:45 AM Leslie Turek wrote: > Sadly, my cats didn’t take to this. Maybe your cats will. It’s hard to > see, but there are three platforms among the leaves. Origina

[LincolnTalk] Spoken for: Old-school microscope with a few slides

2023-04-13 Thread Leslie Turek
Spoken for, with backups. Thanks for your interest. On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 12:31 PM Leslie Turek wrote: > Offering an ancient microscope in a wooden box intended for kids. Probably > dates from the 1950's. A few sample slides to go with it. > -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To p

[LincolnTalk] Spoken for: Bauer Cordless tire inflator/deflator with charger $25

2023-04-13 Thread Leslie Turek
Taken. On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 12:57 PM Leslie Turek wrote: > These items are unused and in original packaging. However, they are > several years old and I've been warned that the battery may not be > functional after sitting for so long. Asking $25 for the set. > > The set

Re: [LincolnTalk] SPOKEN FOR: Photoprint of Secretariat winning Kentucky Derby in 1973

2023-04-13 Thread Leslie Turek
Spoken for with backups. On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 12:32 PM Leslie Turek wrote: > A few small ripples, but in decent shape. > -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Chang

Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Leslie Turek
I tried again and it's working for me now. Leslie On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 12:21 PM Belinda Gingrich wrote: > I did as well but refreshed the page and it was fine. > > On Apr 1, 2023, at 12:17 PM, Leslie Turek wrote: > > When I clicked on the link, I got a page that displayed the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Leslie Turek
When I clicked on the link, I got a page that displayed the following text: { "errors": [ { "message": "permission denied", "code": "1100" } ] } Tried it twice and got the same thing both times. Leslie Turek On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Tourists from France - what should they visit?

2023-03-28 Thread Leslie Turek
An interesting bit of history a French family might be interested in. There's a plaque on the wall upstairs at the Union Oyster House about the French king who roomed there when in exile back in the 1790's. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-french-king-who-lived-above-the-union-oyster-house/

Re: [LincolnTalk] Cat sitter?

2023-02-22 Thread Leslie Turek
I've used Walden Pet successfully for many years. Very reliable - and they will even email photos from their visits. Leslie Turek On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM Anne Warner wrote: > We are adopting two six month old kittens next week. We are excited! As > responsible pet owners, thou

Re: [LincolnTalk] Remembering Jimmy

2023-02-09 Thread Leslie Turek
The .ico file is just an icon file. To get the story, just click on the link in the email. https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/gift-experiential-learning-how-one-alums-legacy-transforming-student-project-teams Leslie Turek On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 1:18 PM Barbara Low wrote: > I don't know w

[LincolnTalk] Free: Old Gardening magazines

2023-02-08 Thread Leslie Turek
I'm divesting a bunch of old magazines, and was wondering if anyone would care for a 6-inch pile of gardening magazines (Horticulture and Fine Gardening) from the 2010-2013 timeframe. Let me know, otherwise I'll recycle them Leslie Turek -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail

Re: [LincolnTalk] mini-splits etc. & sub-zero temperatures

2023-02-05 Thread Leslie Turek
ulated, ours is not particularly well insulated.  The efficiency curve drops off at very low temperatures.AndyOn Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 11:49 AM Leslie Turek <leslie.tu...@gmail.com> wrote:Do you mean heat pumps? My aux heater kept temps a little bit lower than my thermostat setting, but not ba

Re: [LincolnTalk] mini-splits etc. & sub-zero temperatures

2023-02-05 Thread Leslie Turek
Do you mean heat pumps? My aux heater kept temps a little bit lower than my thermostat setting, but not bad. It had recently been replaced and the new one seems to be doing better than the old one. Leslie Turek On Sun, Feb 5, 2023 at 11:42 AM Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > I was wondering how peo

Re: [LincolnTalk] International Holocaust Remembrance Day — United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

2023-01-27 Thread Leslie Turek
I'd like to share this story, written by a friend of mine, and available on the internet free of charge. Kaddish for the Last Survivor, by Michael A. Burstein https://www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontpage/free-short-fiction-kaddish-for-the-last-survivor-by-michael-a-burstein Leslie Turek

Re: [LincolnTalk] Power and wifi out on Hillside Road

2023-01-20 Thread Leslie Turek
This site says 15 customers without power in Lincoln: http://mema.mapsonline.net/public.html On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 1:17 PM Joan Kimball wrote: > Hi > Are many places without power? > > Joan Kimball > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Search

[LincolnTalk] Backup on Lincoln Rd?

2023-01-19 Thread Leslie Turek
My housecleaner just arrived and reported a big traffic backup on Lincoln Rd, due to the railroad gates being stuck down. Leslie Turek -- 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

Re: [LincolnTalk] cat toys and climbing

2022-12-11 Thread Leslie Turek
with it. Leslie Turek https://www.amazon.com/Interactive-Feather-Automatic-Exercise-Electric/dp/B098Q9CD6Q/ref=sr_1_31?crid=1FU4VZT8T07QX=spinning%2Bcat%2Btoy=1670792186=spinning%2Bcat%2Btoy%2Caps%2C145=8-31=1 On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 1:12 PM Debra Daugherty wrote: > Just got our first cat ever and

Re: [LincolnTalk] Slack instead of Mailman?

2022-11-19 Thread Leslie Turek
of a learning curve and I think switching to it would lose a significant part of our current community. Leslie Turek On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 8:21 AM Laura Koller wrote: > Thanks, all, for your comments. This appears to be a non-starter, > especially with the Community Center topic taking ove

Re: [LincolnTalk] Community Center - Facts Reminder

2022-11-18 Thread Leslie Turek
for the planning funds to at least keep the hope alive. Leslie Turek > On Nov 18, 2022, at 1:49 AM, Andy Wang wrote: > >  > Seth, > > I don't believe the numbered items you listed below are 'undisputed' facts, > mainly cause I'm going to dispute some of them and clarify some other

Re: [LincolnTalk] Question for cyber pros

2022-10-11 Thread Leslie Turek
I got something similar. It used a different person's name, had a link, and said "Just a few photographs (from last Friday) - sharing them cause you probably know most of those guys". I marked it as spam within the gmail system. I got another one like that a few weeks ago too. Leslie Tur

[LincolnTalk] Were drought restrictions extended?

2022-09-30 Thread Leslie Turek
Can anyone tell me if the drought restrictions were extended at the recent Water Commissioner's meeting? I looked online, but minutes are not posted yet and I don't see any other notice. . Thanks, Leslie Turek -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search

[LincolnTalk] Cost of electricity

2022-09-22 Thread Leslie Turek
of natural gas shouldn't have such a big impact, right? I'm curious to know what to expect. Thanks, Leslie Turek -- 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 https://pairlist9

[LincolnTalk] Question about water restrictions

2022-09-13 Thread Leslie Turek
ctions are no longer in effect and we are free to install new plantings and water them as needed? Thanks, Leslie Turek -- 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 https://pairlist9.pair

Re: [LincolnTalk] Perhaps we need to be on alert

2022-08-24 Thread Leslie Turek
I believe Emerald Ash Borer has actually been in Lincoln for a while. On Conservation Trail walks pre-covid, Tom Gumbart would point out dead ash trees that were lost to the borer. Leslie Turek On Wed, Aug 24, 2022 at 12:52 AM Sara Mattes wrote: > > Emerald Ash Borer Cripples Bedford Ash

Re: [LincolnTalk] textile (clothing) recycling

2022-08-12 Thread Leslie Turek
I have had the same question in the past and never got a definite answer. I also would be very interested in finding a place to donate wearable clothing that won't just recycle the items. Leslie Turek On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 1:47 PM June L Matthews wrote: > > Hi, all. I am in the p

[LincolnTalk] New Lyme disease vaccine trial just starting

2022-08-09 Thread Leslie Turek
There's a new Lyme disease vaccine that has been developed by Pfizer and they are looking for volunteers for a phase 3 clinical trial. They need people who frequently walk outdoors or who have dogs that might bring in ticks. I figure that covers a large percentage of Lincoln, so there might be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Drought suggestions

2022-07-25 Thread Leslie Turek
It would make sense to allow the one pool that is shared by many people to stay in operation in preference to individual pools that only serve a single family. (I don't swim so have no interest in this either way, but it just makes sense to me.) Leslie Turek On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] Old Apple Ipad

2022-07-14 Thread Leslie Turek
If you are planning to erase it anyway, I think you can work around not knowing the security code by following these steps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211078 Leslie Turek On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 5:22 PM ERIC SNYDER wrote: > Several months ago, a Lincolnite left 2 old Apple Ip

Re: [LincolnTalk] bikes and trails

2022-07-10 Thread Leslie Turek
I could be wrong about this, but doesn't Fresh Pond have a fence that prevents dogs from actually getting down into the pond or close to the edge? That might be why they can permit dogs off leash at Fresh Pond. Flints Pond has no such fence, nor would we want one. Leslie Turek On Sun, Jul 10

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fwd: Sara, help keep 'retail choice' in Massachusetts

2022-07-07 Thread Leslie Turek
I found some information in this article. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/massachusetts-rollback-retail-customer-electricity-choice-bill/624968/ Leslie Turek On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 2:36 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > Can some of the Green Energy folks explain that backstory here? >

Re: [LincolnTalk] biking on conservation land

2022-07-05 Thread Leslie Turek
hrough Adams Woods, some of the trails there are depressed below grade because Adams and his friends used to gallop horses down the narrow trails. The 19th-century equivalent to dirt bikes? So not sure he would be rolling over in his grave. Leslie Turek On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 11:43 AM John Kimball

Re: [LincolnTalk] Deli Counter Plastic Waste

2022-06-27 Thread Leslie Turek
, and they use returnable glass jars. Leslie Turek On Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM Alice Waugh wrote: > These are very valid points, but I think there's a much bigger plastics > problem with takeout containers. The translucent cylindrical soup > containers and the black trays with c

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Post office hours

2022-06-09 Thread Leslie Turek
Why the Post Office is still a mess. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/23/22889471/postmaster-louis-dejoy-manages-to-hang-on-to-job-biden-ouster-editorial On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM Bob Kupperstein wrote: > Actually, the hiring process for the Postal Service is very obtuse - they >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Sophie Freud

2022-06-05 Thread Leslie Turek
Interesting article - thanks! If the first link didn’t work for anyone, this one might.

Re: [LincolnTalk] please make me appy!

2022-06-03 Thread Leslie Turek
This is the information I was provided with regard to using your iPhone to identify plants: https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/30/how-to-identify-plants-and-flowers-with-your-iphone-camera Leslie On Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 7:21 PM Annamaria San Antonio < victorygoddess...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] please make me appy!

2022-06-03 Thread Leslie Turek
The two I've been using lately are Seek for plants and Merlin for birds. Instead of working from a photo, Seek has you move the phone around showing various views of the plant. What I like about it is that if it isn't sure, it will tell you the family or genus, but usually doesn't make a guess

Re: [LincolnTalk] Corrected - Trail Use Proposal - not too late to postpone and impact on walkers and nature

2022-06-01 Thread Leslie Turek
, with the rest of the trails reserved for walkers only. Leslie Turek On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 5:18 PM Margaret Olson wrote: > To put paths along all our major roads with no paths currently would > require a serious commitment by the town. It could be done, but we would > need to either s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Power Outage

2022-05-23 Thread Leslie Turek
Last night at Farrar Pond Village, I had three short outages in quick succession. It was before the storms reached us. The power stayed on after that all night, as far as I can tell. Leslie Turek On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 8:04 AM Taylor, Gary < gary.tay...@affiliate.brattle.com> wrote: &g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Post

2022-05-18 Thread Leslie Turek
I saw a message about the Ag Commission logo. I think the reason you haven’t seen the post is that gmail does not show you group messages that you have originated. Leslie > On May 18, 2022, at 2:45 AM, Sherry Haydock wrote: > > I have sent two messages re the Ag Commission Logo and have not

Re: [LincolnTalk] running shoe store recommendation

2022-05-09 Thread Leslie Turek
I have been going to Marathon Sports in Wellesley or Cambridge for years. Their sales staff is well=trained. They look at your old shoes to assess the wear patterns and then watch you walk and recommend exactly the right shoe construction to match your feet and gait. Leslie Turek On Mon, May 9

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Event-Update -What we know to be and comments

2022-05-04 Thread Leslie Turek
It's not just a question of differing beliefs; it's a question of facts vs lies. But you may well be right about not adding to the attention this person obviously seeks. Leslie Turek On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:04 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > *What is known:* > The event being held at Bemi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Tulip mystery

2022-04-28 Thread Leslie Turek
I think it's like any other plant; if they're happy where they are, they will thrive and continue. If they're not happy they will die out. I'd be inclined to leave them alone and not move them. Leslie Turek Sent from my iPhone. Please pardon typos. > On Apr 28, 2022, at 2:52 PM, Anne War

Re: [LincolnTalk] New striping on Farrar road

2022-04-10 Thread Leslie Turek
into account? Perhaps. Not sure how to tell. Leslie Turek On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 3:41 PM Arthur Gleiner wrote: > I think it is working well. I walk, drive and bike on Farrah and Oxbow > Roads, and I feel more comfortable with all 3 activités with the new > painted reminders. I will add that w

Re: [LincolnTalk] Moderator Response: Please Reconsider

2022-04-01 Thread Leslie Turek
odera...@lincolntalk.org) and a link to the Rules and Policies: https://www.lincolntalk.org/rules-and-policies. So it is all out there, but also not immediately obvious. Sharing this in case there's anyone else who isn't aware of how to find the moderators' address and the policies. Leslie Turek

Re: [LincolnTalk] ND: Puppy training school/classes

2022-03-30 Thread Leslie Turek
I know nothing about it, but there are signs up in the space vacated by the art gallery that a dog training school will be moving in there. Leslie On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 3:43 PM Carolyn Huber wrote: > Hello! > > We have a 9 week old Cavapoo that just joined our family and are in search > of a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Town land along Old County Rd

2022-03-20 Thread Leslie Turek
doing something useful, like pulling up garlic mustard or planting native pollinators, rather than having to waste time picking up after thoughtless people. Leslie Turek On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:06 AM Carol Ryan wrote: > Who's responsibility is it to clean this

[LincolnTalk] Bruno at The Wildcat Sanctuary

2022-03-17 Thread Leslie Turek
Anyone interested in seeing how Bruno is doing at The Wildcat Sanctuary, they recently posted a nice video of him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildcatsanctuary/videos/1028225377785535 Bruno is shown from 3 min to 13 minutes. Leslie Turek -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send

Re: [LincolnTalk] Identifying a snake.

2022-03-11 Thread Leslie Turek
Yes. I'm no expert, but I just found some photos of Eastern Milk Snake that looked a lot like the snake in the video. https://herpsofnc.org/eastern-milksnake/ . On Fri, Mar 11, 2022 at 4:04 PM Eric Zimmerman wrote: > Could be an Eastern Milk Snake. > > "The eastern milk snake has a mottled

Re: [LincolnTalk] Potential way to help Ukrainians

2022-02-25 Thread Leslie Turek
quot;conspiring". Leslie Turek On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 11:49 PM Leslie Turek wrote: > It appears to be a denial of service page that repeatedly connects to > various Russin news sites to block other users from getting to them. It > seems to be working, as I could not load a re

Re: [LincolnTalk] Potential way to help Ukrainians

2022-02-25 Thread Leslie Turek
, as it is a form of hacking. Leslie Turek On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 11:45 PM Sasha Golden wrote: > I don't know if it's legal or not, but there is no way I'm linking to a > foreign website without more information. > > On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 11:42 PM Leslie Turek > wrote: > &g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Potential way to help Ukrainians

2022-02-25 Thread Leslie Turek
Is it legal to do this? On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 9:55 PM Peter Balogh via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > https://norussian.tk/ > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] An important question about doggie poop bags (DPBs)

2022-02-15 Thread Leslie Turek
It's rather appalling to me that someone would leave bags of poop anywhere, especially along someone's driveway. I understand the annoyance factor of carrying the bags on a long walk, but perhaps they could come equipped with a fanny pack or something similar to carry it in conveniently? Or do a

[LincolnTalk] New video of Bruno at Wildcat Sanctuary

2022-01-24 Thread Leslie Turek
The Wildcat Sanctuary featured Bruno in their daily sanctuary visit video today. He's doing great. They say he's bringing in more donations right now than their big cats - tigers and lions - which are usually the most popular.

[LincolnTalk] Cross-country skies have been spoken for

2022-01-17 Thread Leslie Turek
Thanks, LincolnTalk! -- 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 https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] Free digital phone is spoken for

2022-01-16 Thread Leslie Turek
Thanks to all who replied. Leslie -- 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 https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at

[LincolnTalk] Free digital phone/answering machine with 3 extra handsets

2022-01-16 Thread Leslie Turek
 I am offering a Panasonic digital phone/answering machine with 3 extra handsets. Several years old, still works fine, except that the handset rechargeable batteries could use to be replaced. (Some give out after about 15 minutes on hold.) Manual is available online at link.

Re: [LincolnTalk] transfer station stickers

2022-01-04 Thread Leslie Turek
Here's some information from when they first were issued. Apparently, they're for both the transfer station and commuter parking. And it looks like all of them will expire this coming August. http://lincolntown.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=811=1403 Leslie Turek On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 12:39 PM

Re: [LincolnTalk] official 1099 forms

2022-01-04 Thread Leslie Turek
Or you can download it from here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099msc.pdf On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 9:41 AM Debra Daugherty wrote: > Oh wait, I think I can buy these at Staples ... > > On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 9:33 AM Debra Daugherty > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone have a couple of

Re: [LincolnTalk] Wireless carrier

2021-12-21 Thread Leslie Turek
I get good reception from AT everywhere in town and nearby except for a small section along Rte 117 in Weston. Leslie Turek On Tue, Dec 21, 2021 at 11:32 AM Deborah Wallace wrote: > I am going to bite the bullet and switch from Verizon to another carrier. > I find their service a

Re: [LincolnTalk] unusual request for help

2021-12-17 Thread Leslie Turek
This may help with your latter question. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/make-business-facebook-appear-google-28581.html On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 8:06 PM Ursula Nowak wrote: > Hi, > > I just started a facebook page for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and > our food pantry here in Lincoln as I

Re: [LincolnTalk] TAKEN - This plant found a new home

2021-11-30 Thread Leslie Turek
Hi Ken, I wasn't sure if this referred to me or someone else. If me, I am available anytime today to pick up. Let me know. If not me, no worries. Leslie On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 10:25 AM wrote: > This plant has thrived well outside all summer but we do not have a place > for inside all winter

Re: [LincolnTalk] Fees for Town Online Bills

2021-11-26 Thread Leslie Turek
I think that fee has been there all along, which is why I usually select echeck payment. Leslie Turek On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 11:44 AM Richard Panetta wrote: > Went online to pay my water bill and noticed a fee of $2.50 for submitting > a CC payment. Is this new or has that alway

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mushroom ID?

2021-11-18 Thread Leslie Turek
Could it be shaggy ink cap? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprinus_comatus On Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at 9:56 AM Dan Paul wrote: > Does anyone know what kind of mushrooms these are? They’re growing in our > back yard. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Sherman's Bridge

2021-11-15 Thread Leslie Turek
I can easily remember the big flood because it was the year I moved to Lincoln - 2010. Leslie On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 10:41 AM wrote: > I once came on Sherman’s Bridge on my bicycle several years ago as the > Wayland DPW was replacing some boards. I was told the bridge belongs to one > of the

Re: [LincolnTalk] best places for eyeglasses

2021-11-05 Thread Leslie Turek
I got personalized service (willing to special order something I was looking for) from The Optical Place, around the back at 215 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury. https://www.theopticalplace.com Leslie Turek On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 9:46 AM Ursula Nowak wrote: > Hi, > Now that I found a new elect

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass Money

2021-09-30 Thread Leslie Turek
Property ID is optional so I just left it blank. Actually, it might be better to leave city blank as well, as it found something for me at my old address. Leslie Turek On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM LAURA BOSSERT via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > When it asks for your pr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mass Money

2021-09-29 Thread Leslie Turek
Thanks! There was nothing there last time I looked, but today there was something. Worth checking every so often. Leslie Turek Sent from my iPhone. Please pardon typos. > On Sep 29, 2021, at 1:27 PM, Bijoy Misra wrote: > >  > No, they didn't. I have $10 refund from

Re: [LincolnTalk] Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

2021-09-18 Thread Leslie Turek
Some interesting information in this article:

Re: [LincolnTalk] Air Force One?

2021-09-12 Thread Leslie Turek
According to Biden's public schedule, he's at his home in Delaware and a nearby golf course today. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 6:34 PM Dan Paul wrote: > It may have been the flyover at Gillette stadium for the Patriots opening. > Was it at about 4:40 pm? > > > On Sep 12, 2021, at 5:52 PM, Taylor

Re: [LincolnTalk] Nextdoor.com

2021-08-31 Thread Leslie Turek
I agree. I looked into nextdoor.com a few years ago, and it didn't look like it was limited to Lincoln people at all. Leslie Turek On Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 6:03 PM Stephen R. Low < steve@gordianconcepts.com> wrote: > Today, we received a mailed solicitation to join nextdoor.c

[LincolnTalk] ISO Cable TV signal strength meter (loan)

2021-08-24 Thread Leslie Turek
This is probably a longshot, but just wondering if anyone has and would be willing to lend a meter that measures cable TV signal strength? I'd just need it for a day to troubleshoot a problem I am having. Leslie Turek -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org

Re: [LincolnTalk] What bird is this?

2021-08-05 Thread Leslie Turek
I hope that’s not the mysterious bird disease that was killing birds to the south of us. Leslie > On Aug 5, 2021, at 6:39 AM, Bryce Wolf wrote: > > Appears to be a kingfisher…in some distress, judging from the panting. Hope > he has flown away by now. > > >> On Aug 3, 2021, at 7:52 PM,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Success with Uber? Driver?

2021-08-02 Thread Leslie Turek
As I understand it, calling Uber in advance does not reserve a ride for you. They just put in your order at the appropriate time and if there are no cars available, you are stuck. Leslie Turek On Mon, Aug 2, 2021 at 11:39 AM Dan Paul wrote: > We had a terrible experience with Uber. > We

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