Oldest Stone House Gets New Addition!

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:12 am

I had heard that the Lakewood Historical Society was looking and working hard to secure and restore the oldest properties in Lakewood.

Then driving by today I noticed, a whole new section of the Oldest Stone House.

I do hope that this was approved by LHS, and that they are getting the $20,000 they need to finish the Nicholson House.

How did the settlers ever live in a house that small?

or

How did the city ever allow this to happen?

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sharon kinsella · Post by **sharon kinsella** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:54 am

OMG - this is getting to the point that it's ridiculous.

I would never spend money on lightspeed just because of the big uglies.

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:56 am

That truly is a shame. Is there some form of petition process (short of blowing the thing up and making it look like the batteries did it

) to get them to move those ugly thing into more secluded places.

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:59 am

. Is there some form of petition process (short of blowing the thing up and making it look like the batteries did it )

Related to another thread......maybe we should spend the money on those fireworks.....

If I ever considered getting Lightspeed, those Butt Ugly boxes are reason enough not too.....I can hardly wait to see how they look in a few years

Jeff

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:06 am

Jeff Endress wrote:I can hardly wait to see how they look in a few years

Jeff

I am sure they will look like the frame boxes they are replacing. All rusty and somehow green

Tim Liston · Post by **Tim Liston** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:00 pm

Folks here seem of a mind to shun AT&T because of the boxes. My family very recently went one step further. Three weeks ago Cox, at our request, disconnected our cable. At the top of the pole. We are officially TV free.

Well almost. The kids rent movies now and then, and for some reason Channel 5 (ABC) comes in a bit, the picture is grainy and you can hear the audio. Not that there's much to watch on Channel 5. Maybe we'll finally join Netflix.

I'm surprised how little I miss it. I do miss my favorite Food Network shows that some of us have discussed over in Jeff's forum.

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:43 pm

Tim

Are you planning on starting an Amish community here?

Net Flix is really nice....

Jeff

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:10 pm

Jeff Endress wrote:
Net Flix is really nice....

Jeff

I agree NetFlix is a really nice service. We do not have cable by choice and most likely never will. We don't seem to miss much. We watch a couple of shows at our leisure via DVD from NetFlix or the Internet.

sharon kinsella · Post by **sharon kinsella** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:24 pm

I had cox turn off the basic cable and just keep the local channels. Just in case.

They still haven't turned the cable off but they're only charging me the $8.00 a month.

I might just get rid of that also - I never watch it.

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:28 pm

All

Having given up most of my bad habits, it left me with some extra entertainment funds. I have both Cox and Direct TV.

I would like to remind all that COX is a long time supporter of the Observer, Car Show, and many other events we put on.

Also we have a special surprise that we hope to announce next month from Cox.

.

Paul Schrimpf · Post by **Paul Schrimpf** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:36 pm

Tim Liston wrote:Folks here seem of a mind to shun AT&T because of the boxes. My family very recently went one step further. Three weeks ago Cox, at our request, disconnected our cable. At the top of the pole. We are officially TV free.

Welcome to the resistance, comrade. I've never, ever written a check to a cable company. Though I still have a pair of rabbit ears ...

Tim Liston · Post by **Tim Liston** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:07 pm

Jeff what makes you think I want anything to do with an Amish lifestyle? With all that austerity and sacrifice....

Now you'll have to excuse me, I'm biking back home from my Middleburg Heights office and if I can I want to try to stay dry.

Oh and Paul I'm envisioning you with a pair of rabbit ears. I suspect someone is photoshopping as I type. I'll check back when I get home....

Rhonda loje · Post by **Rhonda loje** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:13 pm

Jim we worked real hard to get this big box put in the right spot!! I'm just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We did not even know they were going to put it in until they started digging he hole. I guess it could have been worse they could have put it in front of the house...I know they wouldn't have even asked.

Rhonda

Ivor Karabatkovic · Post by **Ivor Karabatkovic** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:17 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen;

I present to you, Mr. Paul Schrimpf! (and his bunny ears)

Ivor Karabatkovic · Post by **Ivor Karabatkovic** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:24 pm

and here is Mr. Schrimpf, doing his intense morning workout at Lakewood Park.

This move, called "the box cutter" is a set of 12 repetitions. It's unique to Lakewood residents because soon they will have a box of their own in their front yards, at the end of their streets, and even in secluded parks where it's just you, your determination to get fit, and the humming of an AT&T box.