October 2010 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] IKEA desk - free
by Haakan Younes 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Desk is 42" x 19.5". Drawer can be used as keyboard tray (front folds down). Includes hutch (screws for attaching hutch to desk are missing, but you could find replacement screws at any hardware store). --Haakan

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[Highland Park] wonderful farm in Meadville
by leah helou 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Hi neighbors! I want to share some information about an outstanding farm that I recently visited in Meadville, the Bookamer Family Farm<http://www.bookamerfamilyfarm.com/>. I hope it will especially be of interest to educators and larger groups. This summer, I set out to find a farm that organically and sustainably grows cows, pigs and chickens. After a good bit of research, I found this farm and went for a visit. The Bookamers have something really special going on. The farm has been in the family for generations, and only in September 2009 did it become a business. The six Bookamer kids pushed for it, and the parents listened. With regard to food, basically what they do is sell only what they can't eat, so there is limited stock of everything and you need to call ahead. The Bookamers abide by the old farmer's rule that they'll only charge what they need so that their family can eat for free. So when my husband and I loaded up our freezer with 60 pounds of organic grass-fed hamburger, three top cuts of steak, three kinds of pork sausage, pork chops, and roasters, we paid $4/lb. for all of it, because that's how much it costs them to produce the meat and still eat for free. In stewardship to the land and the neighbor, they don't charge more simply because they can. The meat will last us over a year, and we won't likely buy meat from any other source in the meantime. I should say, though, that we lucked out and bought the rest of *their* meat for the year - they won't up their production of food simply because there's a demand. True to their native American heritage, they are using their land to maximum efficiency, and won't try to milk more out of it just because more customers are knocking on their doors. So this isn't much of a plug for their meat products - they don't have much left at the present moment - that's just part of the back story. What the Bookamers are really selling is education. They bring in classes of students or other groups and teach them about the balance of their farm animals, pond, forest, and gardens. Visitors are guided by Archangel, a gorgeous white farm dog...if I knew anything about dogs, I would tell you what kind he is. Anyway, the eldest daughter runs their raw milk dairy. You have to bring your own glass bottle because of state laws, but when there's fresh milk (which is usually), you can fill up for only $2.50/gallon of grass-fed, organic raw milk. Mrs. Bookamer offers small-group cheese-making classes; I learned how to make a fabulous mozzarella when I was there, and have made it twice since. The second eldest daughter takes care of the alpacas, shears their coats, spins it, and sells the fiber; she also offers fiber-spinning lessons. The third eldest daughter runs the quaint bed-and-breakfast that is located on the property; guests can learn to milk cows or bale hay, or just sit back. Guests order whatever they want to eat that is produced on the farm, and Mom will make it. The fourth child, a boy, ensures the rotational grazing of the cows and chickens, and manages plants grown in their woodlands. The youngest two boys are 'Lawn Maintenance' until they get old enough for their own jobs. If you have a church, school, or work group looking for a nearby field trip locale, I would definitely recommend taking a trip to their farm and signing on for an educational tour. Or, if this all appeals to your own philosophies of living and eating, go for a visit or take one of their classes with family and friends. They're wonderful! Best, Leah Helou

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[Highland Park] heirloom turkeys?
by leah helou 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Hi all, I'm looking for a locally-raised heirloom (Heritage breed) turkey for Thanksgiving. Is anyone aware of a nearby farm that raises heirloom fowl? Thanks in advance, Leah Helou

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[Highland Park] 3 Free Computer Monitors
by Harold Love 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

We have two working, CRT Dell computer monitors (17" & 13") that we're giving away and a small Samsung flat screen monitor. If anyone is interested let me know. Harold Love

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[Highland Park] DAVE MATTHEWS BAND LIVE TRAX - BRAND NEW!!
by Melissa Dorsette 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

ALL THOSE DAVE MATTHEWS FANS OUT THERE!!! DMB Live Trax - Volume 18 - TWO CD SET 6/4/96 GTE Virginia Beach Amphitheater - Virginia Beach, Virginia Includes 19 Songs:1) #41 1) Lie In Our Graves2) Say Goodbye 2) Proudest Monkey3) Drive In Drive Out 3) Satellite4) Two Step 4) Song That Jane Likes5) Crash Into Me 5) #366) Too Much 6) Ants Marching 7) Deed Is Done 7) Dancing Nancies8) So Much To Say 8) Warehouse 9) Cry Freedom 9) All Along The Watchtower10) Jimi Thing BRAND NEW-STILL WRAPPEDDuplicate - ONLY $12.00 FOR YOU-TO MAKE IT YOURS! Remember, the holidays are coming up too!!

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[Highland Park] Large easy chair - free
by JeanJon＠aol.com 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

We have a large, light colored, livingroom easy chair; great condition. Free. It's heavy so come w/ some strong backs to take it out. Jean Clickner

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[Highland Park] Recommendation for Light Yardwork/Landscaping?
by L.J. Domitrovic 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Apologies if similar recommendations already have been posted, but can anyone suggest a good person/service for some light, end-of-the-season landscaping that my schedule and a pinched nerve aren't going to allow my to complete? By "light," I mean raking, mowing and trimming the lawn, digging out and mulching flower beds and removing dying annuals (including vining flowers). Of course, I'd like to get the work done ASAP as well, with the hope of getting at least a few autumn bulbs in the ground before the first hard freeze. I'd be grateful for any and all recommendations!

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[Highland Park] OPINION on Elliptical Trainers w/Small Footprint‏
by H. P. Resident 29 Oct '10

29 Oct '10

If you own a Schwinn 460, Yowza Largo or other small footprint elliptical trainer, I am interested in knowing if you like it -- a lot, a little, or not at all!

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[Highland Park] Tyson one year old purebred boxer free to a good home
by Difranza, Francine 29 Oct '10

29 Oct '10

I AM POSTING THIS FOR A FRIEND - Another sad story... If you know anyone that might be interested...please forward this. Remember Tyson the Boxer Puppy that my neighbors bought and then let him sit out all evening tied to the tree and didn't pay any attention to him ? Then a friend of a friend thru my post on FB bought him from them.....well she needs to rehome him cause he spends his life in a crate now. The poor little guy just can't catch a break. She works and goes to school and her boyfriend that was living with her left her - so life isn't so good for Ty the boxer pup anymore ! He was just neutered, is up to date on all of his shots. She doesn't even want any $$ for him even tho she paid my neighbors $400 for him...

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[Highland Park] waher repair
by vikki malloy 29 Oct '10

29 Oct '10

Hi, Anyone know of a washer repair person? Reasonably priced. Thanks, why does it always break when you have a basement full of laundry? Thanks...

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