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[Highland Park] Blue Dots & HP Trail Development
by Rob Pell 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Everyone, The blue markings are positioned on trees throughout Highland Park. The spots are made with chalk and are easily removed. Evidently, there was a running event yesterday and the course was marked with the blue dots. We were performing trail work in the park yesterday when 40 people ran past us along the blue dot marked trail. Here's more info about the running group: http://pgh-h3.com/wp/ BTW, if anyone is interested in helping out with the development of new trails in HP, there is a workday scheduled on Saturday May 12th from 9:00AM - noon. There will be another announcement with the exact meeting location but it will probably be across the street from the pool entrance. Sign up to receive notifications for all trail maintenance days on the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) website: http://www.ptagtrails.org/ Thanks, Rob Robert Pell - 402 South Lang Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 - 412-337-8271 www.thegreatalleghenypassage.com ________________________________ From: "neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com" <neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com> To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:31 AM Subject: Neighborhood Digest, Vol 102, Issue 140 ----- Forwarded Message ----- Send Neighborhood mailing list submissions to neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com You can reach the person managing the list at neighborhood-owner(a)highlandparkpa.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Neighborhood digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Toddler Goods Moving Sale; 2-3T Clothes and 2 Ikea Beds (Brian Shope) 2. Blue Spot on Tree (Joe McLaughlin) 3. Pine tree sap (Jayanth Shreedhara) 4. late night fireworks (Jack and Liz Buchanan) 5. berries (Irina Livezeanu) Hey HP-er's, We're moving, and downsizing. Pricing listed with items. If we know you, we're willing to trade Smiling Banana Leaf with you in lieu of cash. :) Craigslist links to follow each entry... We've got six bags of clothes up for sale, priced between $5-$10. $40 will take all. Preference given to someone who want's all. Price negotiable. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2984209851.html (if price says $510, it's really $5-10.) http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2984178920.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2984209851.html An Ikea toddler bed, in good shape. $65 obo http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2984139851.html And an Ikea crib that converts between a crib and toddler bed. $75 obo http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bad/2984158668.html Brian Shope Social Media Consultation | MA InterCultural Studies Web 2.0 and Culture | 304.906.5309 If the story is not about the hearer, (s)he will not listen. And here I make a rule - a great and interesting story is about everyone, or it will not last. ~John Steinbeck, East of Eden You can't do it all by yourself; all understanding is social, by definition. ~Rick Levine, Cluetrain Manifesto Our trees along the street were recently trimmed near the power lines.Now there is a painted blue spot on one of the trees. A similar spot is on a tree across the street that wasn't trimmed and another spot is on our neighbor's fence which is along an alley. Any ideas what the spots mean? All, I have a large pine tree in my front yard. While a reasonable amount of sap is expected around this time, this year seems to have brought on a lot more sap. My tenants' cars (parked in the driveway) have a lot on them. Does anyone else have this issue? Is this year a one-off? What does one do to reduce the amount of sap or to clean the unfortunate car that is the recipient of said sap? Thanks! Jay. Hi, Did anyone else get the gift of fireworks last night? A cherry bomb and brick of fireworks was set off on my front porch last night around midnight. I was downstairs, so got to the front door fairly quickly, but there was nothing more than a smelly porch full of smoke. We consider ourselves lucky because nothing caught on fire. We called 911 and will follow up with a police report today. Just curious if there were similar occurrences across HP last night. Jack and Liz Buchanan Jackson Street I have strawberries and rasberries to give away. Both are spreading and I don't have enough space for them. Let me know if you'd like some. You can help me dig them up. Irina -- &lt;http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] YOGA is at Creative Fitness
by Cathleen Fink 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

***Yoga at Creative Fitness Pittsburgh ** Classes Begin: May 1, 2012 @ 6:45-730pm * 5406 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-361-6000 Our instructor Alison recently moved to Pittsburgh from San Francisco, and is excited to offer yoga to anyone and everyone. Her classes are donation-based to ensure all are welcome (If you have the means, suggested donation is $10 but no one is turned away for lack of funds). She also offers private and small group instruction. Her fun, creative classes focus on alignment, balance, connection to the breath and awareness of the mind For me, yoga is about bringing all parts of ourselves into harmony - thought, speech & action. The physical practice is a metaphor for the rest of life; yoga asks us to get curious about ourselves and how we show up in the world. I believe yoga can make our body stronger and more flexible, but I also believe it can teach us about our whole lives, how to pay attention and be more of who we really are. Alison has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and is a 200-hr certified Kripalu yoga teacher. She lived at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (in Western Mass.) for a year as part of their service learning program and had the opportunity to study with many teachers including Seane Corn, Dharma Mittra, and Desiree Rumbaugh. She also studied partner yoga and Thai Massage in Thailand and incorporates assisted stretches into her classes. * please make sure to call and reserve your space in class 412-361-6000 or 412-378-7300 Cathleen Fink Creative Fitness Pittsburgh 5406 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 412-378-7300 Web:www.creativefitnesspgh.com email:cathy@creativefitnesspgh.com "Vincit qui si, vencit" He who conquers himself conquers all...........

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[Highland Park] Items for sale
by Dustin C. Stiver 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Hi neighbors, I have a few items for sale. Please see below and email if interested. - *Chair and a half, * *$50 *obo. Blue and white striped, good condition. - *TV/media stand, $45* obo. Good condition, on casters for easy moving. - *Martini glasses, $20 *obo. Set of 8, green and white striped. - *Chairs, $25 for pair *obo. Decent condition, show some wear and tear. Pics attached. Best, Dustin Bryant St

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[Highland Park] For Sale: Graco Snug Ride Bases
by Jamie Murphy 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

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[Highland Park] Travel Guitar for free
by Timothy Ward 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Hello, I have a Harmonia Travel Guitar that I am giving away. It needs new strings and may need some adjustment. Please reply to this message with your phone number and I will call you. Thanks. Tim Ward

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[Highland Park] Highland Park Super Playground Mulching Party Reminder - Saturday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m.
by Monica Watt 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Join us Saturday, May 5th for a family fun day of spreading the Fibar safety mulch at the Highland Park Super Playground. Mulching fun will begin at 9:00 a.m. If you prefer lighter duty, help us pick-up twigs and pull weeds. No amount of support is too small! Yes, it is that time again when volunteers from the neighborhood team up to spread 100 cubic yards of safety mulch so that children can play safely throughout the summer. Help us make sure they have a safe and wonderful time! Best regards, Monica Monica Watt Vice President, Highland Park Community Council Editor, HPCC Newsletter Co-Chair, Playground Committee Member, Beautification Committee President ESP Studios 625 Liberty Avenue, 24th FL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.642.7700 v 412.642.2277 f 412.980.4208 c monica.watt(a)elias-savion.com

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[Highland Park] computer help
by Elisabeth Larman 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Hello, Some time ago I saw that we have a "computer guru" in our neighborhood who advertised for his computer repair services. My computer is in dire need of help. I would appreciate if that person would contact me ASAP at blarman(a)comcast.net. Thanks, Betty Hampton

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[Highland Park] Watercolor house Portraits
by brett mason 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Available for commissions. Mothers Day Gift? very quick turnover with different sizes/prices. simple matting framing available as well www.brettmasonpaintings.com

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[Highland Park] Looking for Deck Installers
by Lydia Blank 29 Apr '12

29 Apr '12

Hi neighbors... Anyone have any recommendations for either reputable deck companies or independent contractors who could install a deck and fencing for us? We're looking for someone who has a lot of experience. Thanks,Lydia

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[Highland Park] small dumpster recommendations?
by Rebecca Maclean 29 Apr '12

29 Apr '12

We have a decent amount of hardscape debris from some demo work in our backyard and are looking for recommendations for companies that deliver and pick up smaller dumpsters. Any suggestions, as well as places to avoid, would be appreciated. Thanks, Becky Maclean

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