Re: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc

2005-04-21 Thread Mosetter
Isn't this part of Jannie Blackwells area of responsibility ? You folks elected her! It's time for a change before she gives up the rest of the hood to Penn In a message dated 4/20/2005 8:14:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I must admit when I was at the park I too

Re: [UC] Tonight's Clark Park Meeting

2005-04-21 Thread Peter Coyle
It's something I do in my backyard every morning. :P On Apr 20, 2005, at 7:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: x-tad-biggerI really really hesitate to ask, but just for purposes of clarification -- what exactly IS a canine easter egg?/x-tad-bigger x-tad-bigger /x-tad-bigger x-tad-biggerRoss

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Raaven O'Quinn
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why travel so far when we have Zocalo right here in the neighborhood? Because Zocalo is too expensive and much closer to what I'd call "mexican fusion" than actual, down-home mexican food. -- Raaven O'Quinn 806 South 49th You are receiving this because you are

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Raaven O'Quinn
Wilma de Soto wrote: Sí! Try la Lupe at 9th and Federal Sts. I will, next time I'm in that area. Thank you! -Raaven O'Quinn 806 South 49th Street You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

Re: [UC] O the process. O the principles. O tempore, o mores

2005-04-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/21/2005 12:57:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the biggest problem in all this is deciding whether or not the taco bell down at 3401 walnut will be really REALLY mexican. Laserbeam's usually sharp focus seems to have gotten a bit

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Margie Politzer
Also try Plaza Garibaldi at 935 Washington Ave. Margie P. Wilma de Soto wrote: Sí! Try la Lupe at 9th and Federal Sts. I will, next time I'm in that area. Thank you! -Raaven O'Quinn 806 South 49th Street You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named

[UC] Tonight! Safety Fair and Community Night

2005-04-21 Thread Mark Christman
In partnership, University City District (UCD) and the Penn Alexander School are organizing the University City Community Night and Safety Fair to be held on Thursday, April 21 from 6-8:00pm (on 43rd Street between Locust and Spruce streets). The goal of the fair is to provide a fun environment

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Michael Hesson
While you're out of the neighborhood, you might also try Taqueria Veracruzana, across the street from Garibaldi. -Mike On 21 Apr 2005, at 8:28, Margie Politzer wrote: Also try Plaza Garibaldi at 935 Washington Ave. Margie P. Wilma de Soto wrote: Sí! Try la Lupe at 9th and Federal Sts. I will,

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Wilma de Soto
Thanks, Marge. Here's a link for that restaurant and La Lupe as well: http://www.hollyeats.com/PlazaGaribaldi.htm http://www.hollyeats.com/LaLupe.htm As for Zócalo, I like their upscale Mexican food very much; I have even cooked in a class with Zarela Martínez from New York for the Book and

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread maruca
In addition to the places Wilma lists below las Cazuelas in the 400 block of Girard is very traditional. The retaurant itself looks like a fine dining spot in Mexico City rather than a neighborhood taqueria, useful if you have somebody you'd like to impress. You do, of course, pay for that extra

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Ben Rhoades
At 08:48 AM 4/21/2005, Michael Hesson wrote: While you're out of the neighborhood, you might also try Taqueria Veracruzana, across the street from Garibaldi. The Taqueria is great. I also enjoy Rio Bravo right down the block. -Ben You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the

[UC] FREE picnic table

2005-04-21 Thread fluffy
this is a large, wooden picnic table which i built from the scraps of an old deck. it's ok, not great. one leg is a bit short,but it is big and heavy. at least a two-man job to move. we couldun-screw the legs from the top for ease of moving. if anyone wants this, reply, and we'll set up a

Re: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Wilma de Soto
Las Cazuelas is fantastic! Love the Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad) Too bad their other locale at 2nd Bainbridge didn't make it. On 4/21/05 9:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In addition to the places Wilma lists below las Cazuelas in the 400 block of Girard is very

let's make this useful (was RE: [UC] Mexican Food)

2005-04-21 Thread Kyle Cassidy
Title: let's make this useful (was RE: [UC] Mexican Food) let's do something useful and compile all these restaurant reviews and find a place to keep them. there;'s probably already some west philly web page that we're not making good use of and that could benefit from our gormandizing. then

[UC] Spiral stairs installed? Silent paint remover

2005-04-21 Thread Nicole Mcewan
Hi everyone, Has anyone had spiral stairs installed? If so could you pass along a name? The kits are easy to buy via the internet; but the whole cutting a hole in the floor part is a little daunting. Thanks, Nicole McEwan Also a recommendation: if any one has a lot of molding or a porch to

Re: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc

2005-04-21 Thread bgandersen
I voted for [EMAIL PROTECTED].-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: univcity@list.purple.comSent: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:19:29 EDTSubject: Re: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc Isn't this part of Jannie Blackwells area

RE: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc

2005-04-21 Thread Karen Heenan
I think the state of the neighborhood after this weekend - including Baltimore Avenue and the park - is one more thing we can blame on Penn - wasn't it Hay Day or whatever they call it? There was much festivity going on around Walnut Street, and I saw roaming bands of college kids in silly

[UC] Cocerning Clark Park

2005-04-21 Thread Dan Myers
Does nobody remember last year? The cleaning service contract for Clark Park starts May 1st(at least it did last year). People complained last year about the same problem. I will try not to assume that this cleaning service will happen again, but I am sure someone on the board can confirm that

Re: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc

2005-04-21 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
John Ellingsworth wrote: Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's the weather, but something seems amiss on Baltimore Ave these days . . . anyone else notice any of this? daffodil, john? . laserbeam® [aka ray] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named

Re: [UC] O the process. O the principles. O tempore, o mores

2005-04-21 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the biggest problem in all this is deciding whether or not the taco bell down at 3401 walnut will be really REALLY mexican. Laserbeam's usually sharp focus seems to have gotten a bit blurred. He's assuming a homogeniety to

Re: let's make this useful (was RE: [UC] Mexican Food)

2005-04-21 Thread Raaven O'Quinn
Kyle Cassidy wrote: let's make this useful (was RE: [UC] Mexican Food) let's do something useful and compile all these restaurant reviews and find a place to keep them. there;'s probably already some west philly web page that we're not making good use of and that could benefit

Re: [UC] Boycott the Party for the Park!

2005-04-21 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 4/20/2005 6:38:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He's back You gotta problem wid list diversity and bridgin da Digital Divide? Craig

Re: [UC] Tonight's Clark Park Meeting

2005-04-21 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 4/20/2005 6:50:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: why there was not a *feline* Easter Egg hunt! If you had bothered to bring your cat, he surely would have been hunted by leashed and off-leashed dogs alike.Then, your prize student could have done

Re: [UC] Tonight's Clark Park Meeting

2005-04-21 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 4/20/2005 7:13:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: what exactly IS a "canine easter egg"? Bender, stop creating. I am currently consumed by the etiology of your penguin cat. Can't everyone be a UPenn or Roccafella researcher. Ciao, Craig

Fwd: [UC] Mexican Food

2005-04-21 Thread Lillja
---BeginMessage--- And don't forget Lou's on North 33rd St. above Powelton Ave. Taco Lou's has been a great truck for years and his restaurant continues the tradition with superb fresh ingredients and a nice casual atmosphere. I had one of the tastiest and best burritos there, ever. It's a