[UC] quick survey about delivery food

2009-06-14 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Just curious. Which is better, Colonial Pizza or Evan's Varsity. Do you have any other delivery favorites? Allegro's Fiesta are NOT options. Thanks! --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive

[UC] Price break on 1950s kitchen table, 49th Walton

2009-06-13 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I still have a 1950s metal-topped kitchen table for sale. The price has dropped to $75. Please see the link below to the Craigslist ad. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/fuo/1219020719.html Thanks! --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named

[UC] For Sale: double-sized dorm fridge,

2009-06-13 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, We have for sale a white dorm-sized fridge that measures 33 high by 18 wide by 18 deep. This is a double-sized dorm fridge (about the size of two cube fridges stacked on top of each other). It works great, is a Sanyo brand. You must be able to take it down one flight of stairs (so

[UC] yard sale, this Saturday 6/13, at 4901 Walton

2009-06-09 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all! We're moving at the end of month, so we're in the final push to get rid of a lot of stuff. So this Saturday, June 13th, from 10:00 a.m. until at least 3:00 p.m., we'll be hauling out stuff outside and letting you paw through it! :D We will have: -- gardening supplies -- books

[UC] Allegro's Pizza - Poor Customer Service

2009-06-01 Thread Cappy Harrison
(I also posted this to the LiveJournal West_Philly community, so I'm sorry if you see this twice.) Hi all, I just experienced an annoying series of events with Allegro's Pizza. Last night we placed a delivery order (which we do about once a week). One of the items we ordered was chicken

[UC] For sale: 1940s? metal-topped kitchen table, 19143

2009-05-19 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi everybody, I have one of those old metal-topped kitchen tables available for sale. The top is white with red trim and red lines crisscrossing the top. It has two leaves that slide out, which double the size of the table. The table base is wood with a drawer, and the legs are chrome. A

[UC] Free books!

2009-05-14 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I have a bunch of books that I'm giving away. I'm keeping an updated list on LiveJournal, here: http://cappyhead.livejournal.com/97965.html The deal is this: 1) Please don't ask for more books than you think could fit in a Trader Joe's shopping bag. 2) Please do NOT respond to

[UC] Missing: Black cat, 49th Walton/Baltomore area

2009-05-12 Thread Cappy Harrison
Our all black kitty, Salvador, may have slipped out of the house this morning. We#39;re desperately looking for him. He is very sweet affectionate but may be scared if outside. He was wearing a collar with tags. If found please call us at 215-200-1076 or 201-232-5911. Reward offered.

[UC] RE: [Ucneighbors] Missing: Black cat, 49th Walton/Baltomore area

2009-05-12 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Salvadore has been found, he was outside hiding under a bush. Thanks. --Cappy Cappy Harrison wrote: Our all black kitty, Salvador, may have slipped out of the house this morning. We#39;re desperately looking for him. He is very sweet affectionate but may be scared if outside

[UC] FOR SALE: Not-cheap wool rug, 19143

2009-05-12 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I'm selling the wool rug that is currently in our underused dining room. It measures 8 feet x 10 feet. I purchased it new about four years ago, and kept in storage for 2 years after that, so it's been on the floor for about 2 years. There are no stains on it that I can see. It's

[UC] Rotunda Burglary

2009-05-01 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I just learned that The Rotunda was burglarized. From their website: http://www.therotunda.org/news/help-the-rotunda-has-been-burglarized/ Please consider making a donation (via Paypal) to help them out, or if you have electronic equipment to replace what was lost, that would be

[UC] FOR SALE: Clothing steamer, 49th Walton

2009-04-22 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Is anyone interested in a clothing steamer? I bought it back when I had to wear suits professional clothes to work (and I hate ironing). My office is now business casual, and I haven't ironed or steamed anything for years. This is a link to a model similar to the one I have:

Re: [UC] Re: recycling/trash [problems]

2009-04-09 Thread Cappy Harrison
Speaking of inappropriate things in the recycling bin, one morning the TRASH GUYS removed pizza boxes (one with a couple of slices in it) from my garbage can and put them in the recycling bin. WTF? --Cappy --- On Wed, 4/8/09, Linda Lee l...@verizon.net wrote: From: Linda Lee

RE: [UC] 4312 Chestnut Street HEAD Shop/ SMOKE Shop

2009-03-22 Thread Cappy Harrison
Well, my friends I went into Buzz at 42nd Baltimore for the first time on Saturday. It was a nice, clean, kinda understocked head, er, smoke shop. There were no scary denizens lurking about, unless you think two fat white chicks, a butch-looking dyke with blue hair and one black dude with

[UC] For sale: China cabinet, $30, 49th Baltimore, 19143

2009-03-22 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I have a china cabinet available for sale for $30. I'm near 49th Baltimore. Please respond with your phone number if you are interested. Here is a link to further description and a couple of pictures: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/fuo/1081519131.html The table shown in that ad

Fw: [UC] shoe repair

2009-03-11 Thread Cappy Harrison
Resending, as I initially sent it only to Theresa ... Capa Shoe Services, around 10th Chestnut. I've taken many things there over the years, including shoes, leather jackets purses have been very happy with them. 1015 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get Directions(215) 923-0990

[UC] Needed: one or two people with strong knees or backs, $15/hour

2009-02-15 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I need one or two people with strong knees, arms and backs to move stuff down to my basement from my third floor and my first floor. Everything that is being moved is small enough to be moved by one person. I need help either any evening this week except Wednesday, or next Sunday,

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Dock Street - more staff needed?

2008-07-31 Thread Cappy Harrison
Cool! Well, I have a couple of suggestions: 1) Put paper on the tables, or refinish the table tops so that they don't remain sticky even after they have been wiped down. Because a sticky table is just gross. 2) If a customer has only eaten half of a large pizza and wants to take the rest

[UC] Yard worker needed

2008-07-11 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Does anyone know someone who would be interested in helping me with basic yardwork, i.e. pulling weeds, laying weed fabric laying mulch?  I'm willing to pay $10 - $20 per hour.  Having a car would be a plus but not vital. I need someone to help out next weekend. Thanks! --Cappy You

[UC] Memorial Day Ice Cream Social

2008-05-26 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, If you're looking for something fun to do today, BiUnity is hosting an ice cream social at the A-Space from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. There will be batches of homemade ice cream and baked goods for sale, tables with games to play, and fun people to hang out with. The A-Space is at 4722

[UC] OFFER: Red Cedar for firewood?

2008-05-20 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Half of one of my red cedar trees will be coming down (it's a split trunk and half of the tree is bending over). Does anyone want the wood? I imagine that it could be dried and used for firewood next fall. To give you an idea of the amount of wood, the tree is as tall as my

[UC] Tree trimmer/pruner recommendations?

2008-05-15 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Does anyone have recommendations (positive or negative) for tree trimmers? I have a cedar that is bending over and needs to be chopped. Thanks. --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

Re: [UC] A Favor

2008-04-10 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, At the tender young age of 40 I am finally trying to get my driver's license, so I'm looking for a good, reliable driving school. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks. --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for

[UC] Seeking one or two people with strong arms, backs, legs knees

2007-11-08 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, My sweetie has just moved into my house, and we need help moving some boxes and furniture around, some of which involves going up down the steps. I'm looking for one or two people who can help us tonight after 7:00 p.m., Friday night after 7:00 p.m. or Saturday during the day. If it's

[UC] OFFER: Free Piano, 19143

2007-10-21 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I have a free piano available, picture is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cappyhead/1681784176/ This is a Vose and Sons 1925 upright piano. I need to get it out of my living room. I'm near 49th Baltimore Avenue, and the piano is on my first floor. There are seven steps from the

Re: [UC] plant vandalism

2007-10-19 Thread Cappy Harrison
Sprung out, walked to the gate, opened it, and then did the mugging under the bright streetlamp on a busy street? VERRRY effective. ;) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cappy, Lew's suggestion of a deranged weeder is fascinating. But, Lew, does the guy actually take away the debris? The

[UC] plant vandalism

2007-10-18 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Either last night or during the day today, someone ripped all of the ivy (possibly paper mulberry?) off of a 30-foot length of chain link fence that runs along the side of my house. I'm at the corner of 49th and Walton. I'm really upset by this and can't figure out why anyone would

Re: [UC] another window breakin

2007-09-22 Thread Cappy Harrison
--- S. Scheckter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, all, my house on the 4700 block of hazel was broken into last night, or rather early this morning. someone cut the screen of an open window and took electronics and items in the living room, then let him/herself out via the front door. no

Re: [UC] A POV of Disorder Not Usually Seen on this List

2007-08-29 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hey, that's MY block. AWESOME. I feel so included, finally. Seriously though, I personally have only witness a couple of drug deals in my 4.5 years of living here. Also, this block is one of row houses all connected to each other. Everyone (except those of us on the ends) leaves their trash

[UC] In Praise of Roofers and Pizza

2007-08-23 Thread Cappy Harrison
I would like to take this moment to praise two wonderful things in our neighborhood: 1) Roofer John Klein, 215-487-7552 Since I bought my house over four years ago I have been having ongoing problems with a leaky enclosed front porch roof and the back shed room off of the kitchen. I have

[UC] Central Air Conditioning

2007-07-07 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, I have a three-story row house and am pricing out central air conditioning systems. Fortunately I have a forced-air heating system, so I won't need extensive duct work to be done. I was wondering: 1) does anyone have recommendations re: installation companies, and 2) how much value

Re: [UC] Planters on Baltimore Ave

2007-07-03 Thread Cappy Harrison
They need to be watered, at least the ones I saw this morning on the south side of Baltimore Ave at 49th Street did. The variegated-leaf trees were looking pretty dry. Who will be maintaining the planters? --- Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, So... what do you think of

Re: [UC] Hauling service recommendations?

2007-06-11 Thread Cappy Harrison
The guys at Mambo Movers recommended this guy, who hauled a bunch of stuff out of my basement very quickly for a reasonable price: Chris at Move It 215-783-9732 Good luck! --Cappy - Original Message From: SKnight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stephanie M. Strassel [EMAIL PROTECTED];

[UC] Seeking house-selling tips

2007-06-01 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Sadly, my best friend, who lives down the block from me, is moving to Europe very soon. She's trying to sell her house, and I'm trying to help her brainstorm creative ways to market it. Have any of you utilized nontraditional methods to sell your home, and if so, can anyone suggest

[UC] Porch Sale Saturday, 6/1/2007, 49th Walton

2007-05-31 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Stop by the northwest corner of 49th and Walton Avenue, one block north of Baltimore Avenue, for a multi-family porch sale. Saturday, June 2nd 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Books, clothes, kitchen items, decorative items, etc. See you there! You are receiving this because you are

Re: [UC] recycling questions about plastics

2007-05-18 Thread Cappy Harrison
How about large plastic kitty litter buckets? Are they recyclable, or does anyone need them? Thanks. --Cappy - Original Message From: Cindy Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:23:07 PM Subject: Re: [UC] recycling questions about

[UC] Porch Sale, 4/23/05

2005-04-18 Thread Cappy Harrison
Porch Sale in West Philly/University City Saturday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4901 Walton Avenue, one block north of Baltimore at 49th Street Many free items, and many more items at 25 cents each! Only a few items will be priced at a dollar or more. Toys, clothes, jewelry, video

Re: [UC] For all the spelling buffs

2005-03-30 Thread Cappy Harrison
I read cluod as cloud and aulaclty as audacity. It terhefroe ddnit mkae mcuh ssnee to me at frsit. --- S. Sharrieff Ali sali@voicenet.com wrote: Don't delete this because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it. ~~~ I

Re: [UC] [REMINDER:] Recycling at the Firehouse Farmers Market

2005-03-30 Thread Cappy Harrison
Can you please clarify what you mean by plastic bottles only? Will they accept shampoo bottles? How about those 2.5 gallon plastic bottles of spring water? Thanks for your help. --Cappy --- Herons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This Saturday (the 19th) is a recycling day, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. At

Re: [UC] What happened to leaf day?

2004-12-05 Thread Cappy Harrison
I'm jealous. The 4900 block of Walton Avenue didn't have any volunteers. --- Jonathan Cass [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: UCD was out in force on Saturday and did a tremendous job. We arrived back at our house after running errands to find a team of volunteers ranking leaves into the street.

Re: [UC] What happened to leaf day?

2004-12-04 Thread Cappy Harrison
I think I was the only person on my block bagging leaves today. A guy drove by in a UCD truck and gave me some plastic bags. He said the leaf bags might be picked up tomorrow. --- Dan Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our block bagged about 40 some bags this morning, why weren't they picked up

[UC] New produce stand in front of gas station?

2004-11-23 Thread Cappy Harrison
Coming home from work tonight at about 7:15 pm on the trolley I noticed what looked like a produce stand at the newly redone triangle thing in the intersection at 45th/Baltimore/Springfield, in front of the convenient store/gas station. Is that produce stand there every day? Has anyone utilized

RE: [UC] pgw bill estimation tips?

2004-11-15 Thread Cappy Harrison
Damn. We have oil heat, and we paid a total of $1,000 last year. We have a three-story house, at the end of a row. Then again, when we bought the house in the spring of 2003 we replaced all our windows with low E argon gas filled double paned windows, and we had the crawl space filled with

Re: [UC] dumping vegetation

2004-10-29 Thread Cappy Harrison
That information was dated for 2002, and a bit confusing. What sanitation area is west philly/university city in? Thanks. --- John Ellingsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://recycling.phila.gov/pages/01_leafrecycle_inline.html Ford and Chamoiux Drive.

Re: [UC] Sam's Place

2004-06-11 Thread Cappy Harrison
--- Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, btw, what's a plastic hippie? In the strictest sense of the word, true hippies, plastic or otherwise, were strictly limited to their historical era, in the same way that there are no true Cathars or conquistadors or free-silverites around

[UC] Gardener wanted

2004-05-16 Thread Cappy Harrison
I give up. I have a corner property, no vehicle, and not enough time or talent needed to do the work to make this place look even halfway decent. Does anyone know a good gardner they can recommend? I need someone with a truck or van who can schlep mulch plants stuff, preferably someone who

Re: [UC] Equality of taxation

2004-02-12 Thread Cappy Harrison
--- FX Winkler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken verbatim from: http://www.adequacy.org/stories/2001.7.18.234716.107.html Parents are systematically more likely to think of the future of our planet and our society, because their children and the prospect of further generations of descendants

[UC] What kind of construction person do I need?

2003-11-04 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, A decorative column whose base starts at my enclosed porch roof and whose top ends at the height of my second floor ceiling has separated from the corner of the house by about a half inch. It is letting rainwater into my porch roof, creating a leak. Who should I talk to about

Re: [UC] ReSTORE

2003-08-19 Thread Cappy Harrison
--- Nicole Mcewan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, Just wanted to turn people onto ReSTORE, a salvage/recycling warehouse in Port Richmond. I love Restore. Someone from this list told us about it. We bought a pedestal sink from them for our bathroom for $200, and saw an identical one

[UC] PESTO recipe revised

2003-08-10 Thread Cappy Harrison
--- Tanya Washington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of our great neighbors found this pesto recipe in a cookbook by the Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca. After making many incarnations of that recipe, here's my favorite adaptation: 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups freshly grated