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Fwd: [Highland Park] Picking flowers at the fountain
by Kevin McDermott 14 May '12

14 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Taylor Call" <taylor(a)ambrosiaand.com> > Date: May 14, 2012 2:57:31 PM EDT > To: "'Kevin McDermott'" <kmcdermott0526(a)verizon.net> > Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Picking flowers at the fountain > > Hi Kevin, > > that woman was me > > and what I was cutting were the flowers that were on the ground broken > or battered down due to rain.... > > from time to time I do that > when people either break them or it rains very hard > > in this case it looked like breaking > of countless irs > > the person to look for is those breaking the flowers... > > thank you for being on guard in any case > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kevin McDermott [mailto:kmcdermott0526@verizon.net] > Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 8:04 AM > To: Highland Park > Subject: [Highland Park] Picking flowers at the fountain > > On Sunday May 13th between 7-7:30am I was walking my dogs around the > area of the fountain when I saw a women who I did not recognize > talking with someone I know who also has a dog. As the two walked > away from each other the unrecognized women began cutting flowers from > the garden around the fountain, at first I thought she had just taken > one stem that had fallen to the walkway but soon I realized she was > cutting bunches of flowers. When she had a significant bunch of > flowers she made her way to her station wagon, parked just inside the > entrance to the park, and placed the flowers in a bucket on the floor > in the back of her car. She closed the door and with scissors in hand > started back toward the garden and began to cut more flowers. I > didn't say anything but feel as though I should have. I have always > been under the impression that the Parks Conservancy and volunteers > tend the beautiful gardens for everyone's enjoyment and have no > intention on people going to the park to pick/cut the flowers? If I'm > wrong please let me know. It was obvious this women came to the park > prepared and with the full attention of cutting flowers-scissors and > bucket, I go to the park early and have never seen her there before. > This morning(Monday) I saw the fellow she was talking too and asked if > he knew her, he said he didn't really and that she had just started to > talk with him as he was walking, he later saw her cutting flowers and > thought it a bit odd. I have lived in HP for about 13 years and feel > we are lucky as a community to have such a beautiful park > painstakingly taken care of by the Parks Conservancy and > volunteers(especially given the state of the fountain 13 years ago) > and think it should be respected as such. Maybe this seems petty but > if this type of behavior persists we will have everyone, who has no > respect for the gardens, picking flowers. When I want fresh flowers I > either pick them from my own yard or go somewhere and buy them. If > everyone in the community cut the flowers around the fountain there > would be no flowers left for anyone to enjoy! > >

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[Highland Park] Oak corner computer desk - reduced!
by Timothy Ward 14 May '12

14 May '12

We are selling a large corner oak computer desk. The desk is in good condition and provides very practical space for computers, books, and general storage. The desk is 25" deep and is 80" from the corner on each side. Price reduced - $200. This desk originally cost over $1000. Tim Ward Tim Ward

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[Highland Park] Picking flowers at the fountain
by Kevin McDermott 14 May '12

14 May '12

On Sunday May 13th between 7-7:30am I was walking my dogs around the area of the fountain when I saw a women who I did not recognize talking with someone I know who also has a dog. As the two walked away from each other the unrecognized women began cutting flowers from the garden around the fountain, at first I thought she had just taken one stem that had fallen to the walkway but soon I realized she was cutting bunches of flowers. When she had a significant bunch of flowers she made her way to her station wagon, parked just inside the entrance to the park, and placed the flowers in a bucket on the floor in the back of her car. She closed the door and with scissors in hand started back toward the garden and began to cut more flowers. I didn't say anything but feel as though I should have. I have always been under the impression that the Parks Conservancy and volunteers tend the beautiful gardens for everyone's enjoyment and have no intention on people going to the park to pick/cut the flowers? If I'm wrong please let me know. It was obvious this women came to the park prepared and with the full attention of cutting flowers-scissors and bucket, I go to the park early and have never seen her there before. This morning(Monday) I saw the fellow she was talking too and asked if he knew her, he said he didn't really and that she had just started to talk with him as he was walking, he later saw her cutting flowers and thought it a bit odd. I have lived in HP for about 13 years and feel we are lucky as a community to have such a beautiful park painstakingly taken care of by the Parks Conservancy and volunteers(especially given the state of the fountain 13 years ago) and think it should be respected as such. Maybe this seems petty but if this type of behavior persists we will have everyone, who has no respect for the gardens, picking flowers. When I want fresh flowers I either pick them from my own yard or go somewhere and buy them. If everyone in the community cut the flowers around the fountain there would be no flowers left for anyone to enjoy!

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[Highland Park] portico repair
by Susanne Gaetano 14 May '12

14 May '12

Hi Neighbors, We are in need of repair on the front portico roof ( with the columns) of our home and have contacted several roofers with no luck....it seems to be a drainage / level issue.. .anyone have any experience with this same problem and any recommendations? There are several homes with this type roof in our neighborhood so I'm hoping to get a good referral! Thanks

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[Highland Park] Painting Your Home This Summer?
by JNB23＠pitt.edu 14 May '12

14 May '12

Hello All, My name is Justin Brown. I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh and also one of the local managers for College Works Painting. I have already contracted with some of your neighbors to paint the exterior of their home, but I just thought that I would see if anyone else would like a FREE ESTIMATE in case you were thinking about doing any exterior painting this summer. Please let me know if you would like a free estimate and I'll happily come by to do that for you. Thanks! http://www.collegeworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CollegeWorks Sincerely, Justin Brown College Works Painting Branch Manager

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[Highland Park] Deadline for City Summer Youth Employment Applications - TUESDAY, May 15th at 6:00PM
by Monica Watt 14 May '12

14 May '12

This is a final reminder regarding applications for the City of Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program. The deadline for submission is TUESDAY, May 15th at 6:00PM. Applications can be picked up and submitted at the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center located at 5321 Penn Avenue or at Goodwill located at 2400 East Carson Street. An application can also be acquired by going to www.pittsburghpartnership.org<http://www.pittsburghpartnership.org/> or by downloading the attached. Please promote this last chance to assist a young person gain summer employment. For more information call 412-362-8580.

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[Highland Park] Plumber, HVAC recommendations?
by annammontano＠gmail.com 14 May '12

14 May '12

Hi everyone, I was hoping to find some good recommendations for a good plumber as well as someone who can fix central a/c? If anyone on the listserv has someone they've used I'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks so much, Anna Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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[Highland Park] Looking for a Mountain Bike and Mtn Bike friends
by Kimberly Latta 14 May '12

14 May '12

Hi Neighbors-- I'm just learning how to ride a mountain bike. The one I'm borrowing is a bit too large for me, so I'm looking to buy a women's bike with good shocks. I'd also love to meet other people who are just beginning the sport. Kimberly Latta Wellesley Avenue

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[Highland Park] homeschooling families
by Heather Cramer 14 May '12

14 May '12

My husband and I are planning on homeschooling our two year-old daughter and wanted to start doing some research now. Are there any families in Highland Park who have or are currently homeschooling their children? We'd ideally like to find a few other families with similar-aged children so some cooperative classes could be arranged. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone that doesn't subscribe to this listserv who may be interested. Thank you! Heather

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[Highland Park] Recommendations for a Primary Care Physician?
by Hannah Naumoff 14 May '12

14 May '12

Hi, Any recommendations for a primary care physician in the area (Aspinwall, Shadyside, Oakland, etc.)? Thanks, Hannah

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