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Oldest Stone House Gets New Addition!
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:12 am
by Jim O'Bryan
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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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:54 am
by sharon kinsella
OMG - this is getting to the point that it's ridiculous.
I would never spend money on lightspeed just because of the big uglies.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:56 am
by Jim DeVito
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:59 am
by Jeff Endress
. 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
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:06 am
by Jim DeVito
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

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:00 pm
by Tim Liston
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.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:43 pm
by Jeff Endress
Tim
Are you planning on starting an Amish community here?
Net Flix is really nice....
Jeff
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:10 pm
by Jim DeVito
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:24 pm
by sharon kinsella
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:28 pm
by Jim O'Bryan
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.
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:36 pm
by Paul Schrimpf
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 ...
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:07 pm
by Tim Liston
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....
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:13 pm
by Rhonda loje
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
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:17 pm
by Ivor Karabatkovic
Ladies and Gentlemen;
I present to you, Mr. Paul Schrimpf! (and his bunny ears)

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:24 pm
by Ivor Karabatkovic
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.
