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[Highland Park] 10 foot ficus tree
by Deborah Silva 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

I have a 10 foot artificial ficus tree that was hand made by a gentleman in Dallas, where I lived for 20 years. My decorator had this made especially for a certain spot in my house at the time. Because the decorator was my sister in law, I was able to only pay 150 for it. However, it would have been much more for someone else. The tree is huge but VERY VERY realistic, not cheap looking or tacky. The many trunks that hold the large branches of leaves are so realistic and really look like bark. The leaves are sturdy and very green on both sides, no purple or red. The branches are flexible to a degree so that the greenery spreads out to cover a 6 foot area. The greenery is also high enough from the pot it sits in so you could put a piece of furniture under it and still be able to stand up and not hit the tree's leaves. I had it in a large corner and a sofa in front of it. Its easily washable. I would take it in the driveway and hose it down and let it dry in the sun. The leaves only, not the trunk. I live in a smaller apartment now and have no room for it. It weighs about 50 pounds. I am keeping the large terra cotta pot it was I put it in a nice basket with spanish moss covering the top of the pot. Its your's if you can pick it up. I dont want to trash it, its too nice of a tree for someone who could use it. Contact me if you're interested. I also still have the can of unopened dove gray paint - Behr Ultra Finish Primer and Paint in One - eggshell finish. I'd like $25 or best off for it.

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[Highland Park] kids' books for sale
by Jana Finder 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Dear Neighbors, I have some great finds for last minute gifts for your young book lovers out there. I'd rather sell the books as sets but will break them up if you want singles. We can arrange for Friday pickup. ANIMORPH series: Numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 19, 27, 28, 29, 34 - ($5.00 for the set) The ANDALITE Chronicles Numbers 1 & 2: ($1.00 for both) The BOXCAR CHILDREN: Numbers 1-21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 33, 46, 100-105, 107, 111; also "Special" numbers 1, 2, 3, 9, 18, 20, 21: ($21.00 for the set) The 39 Clues: numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (hardcover, $10.00 for all) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID; THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Do it Yourself book: ($6.00 for all) TOYS GO OUT & TOYS DANCE PARTY by Emily Jenkins (hardcover, these are wonderful for younger kids): ($6.00 for both) If you'd like to know any individual titles of the series books, please ask. I didn't feel like writing them all out. For free: Highlights magazines "WHICH WAY USA" I have the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Lousiana & Massachusetts (unwrapped). Still sealed are: Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, Maine, and Missouri (and I think these packs have two state magazines in each but I can't see what the other title is) A couple of National Geographic KIDS magazines & a Nickelodeon magazine.

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[Highland Park] looking for puzzles
by Jana Finder 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Hello, Does anyone have any 1000 piece puzzles they are looking to get rid of or sell cheap? We just finished one & need another for the holiday weekend. Let me know & I'll pick them up. Thanks, Jana

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[Highland Park] Tailor/dressmaker/magician?
by whitney philipps 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Hi neighbors! I'm looking for a dressmaker or seamstress in the area to alter and partially remake a wedding dress for me. It is fairly simple (no tulle or beading...just JCrew sheath dress). Who would you recommend? Affordability is always a plus, but as I got the dress itself rather cheaply, finding someone who's very good at what they do is priority. As always, happy to pass on responses if someone lets me know they are also interested. Thanks in advance! peace to you, whitney

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[Highland Park] Wireless Router for sale
by Jessica Sutara 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Does anybody need a wireless router for a home or business network? D-Link wireless G router, model WBR-1310 for sale, never used and still in original packing. Asking $40. Here is a link to a description: http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=474 Please reply if interested. Jessica

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[Highland Park] For rent Lawrenceville/2 bedroom apt
by Joanne Scoulos 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

two bedroom apartment one bath (marble floor) LR DR kitchen, appliances, granite countertop hard wood floors new efficient furnace and central AC large front porch small back porch laundry in basement small garden off street parking Totally renovated ....high end apartment with character and old world charm. call 412-508-0767 or email ppfgrinc(a)aol.com on Davison near Main Street (google map

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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hello Neighbors, Since Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, we will be closed on the 25th. But will be open on Friday December 24th- Christmas Eve. We open from 5 am until 11 am. So please stop by for all your Christmas needs. As I mentioned in my message last week, the market as a great source for holiday gifts for friends and family members. We have lots of locally grown and made items that make great gifts. These days people like to get things that are locally grown and locally made. Here are a few ideas of items that you can use for gifts: California Connection- a bottle of EV olive oil, or bag of organic apricots Earthen Springs Naturals- a bottle of natural soap or moisturizer Greenawalt Farm- a dozed eggs, or a jar of locally made mustard Kennedy Family Meat Stand- smoked pheasants (which are shrink wrapped) Kew Park Coffee Bar- a pound of roasted beans Kistaco Farm- A half gallon of cider, a jar of local honey or maple syrup Mrs. Jones- A jar of multi-purpose sauce Greek Gourmet- a container of hummus Rebecca Plum- a baked zucchini bread Riverview Dairy- A piece of goat cheese or goat milk fudge Zang Greenhouse- Christmas flowers So grab a reusable gift bag and come on down to the market to fill it up. A few other updates: Tim from Kistaco Farm will have pre-made holiday fruit baskets. They are very reasonably priced and make great gifts. Val from Kennedy Farm let me know that they still have fresh turkeys, turkey breasts, standing rib roasts, boneless prime rib, and our usual beef, pork, and poultry items left for this Friday. Please call in orders ahead if you can. Please do not call past 6:00 on Thursday. The farm number is 724-898-2316. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Please check out our new website. http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ Thank you for supporting local farmers and the Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty. Please stop by the market this Saturday. David Lagnese ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.

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[Highland Park] Recommendations for Piano Tuner and Instructor
by Pmmp04 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hey all, Next request...a piano tuner and a piano instructor. We recently received a free piano (thank you HP list serve!) and it needs to be tuned. So any recommendations would be helpful. Additionally, we want our 6 year old daughter to begin lessons...so if you can recommend someone that works well with 'head strong' 6 year olds...that would be great! Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Bryant Street update
by marlene bloom 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hi again Group! This group is different than other groups that I have belonged to. You can only receive individual email's from members. This makes it a little hard for the other members to know what some of the responses are to questions given to the group. Maybe I'm missing something, but I wish I could show you all the wonderful responses that I received in regard to one simple question about my Grandparents street address on Bryant St. The response has been amazing to say the least, especially from such a small group. One of you, and I won't name names, unless this person tells me that it is ok,, has even found my Grandfather's son and daughter for me. You talk about amazing! This person used to babysit for a doctor who lived next door and told me that this doctor has a sister who is a well known artist are both alive and live in Squirrel Hill and Highland Park!! Can you believe that! First let me explain. My Grandparents were married to each other when they both were older. My Grandfather's kids, (before marrying my Grandmother), were the doctor, the artist and I believe their is another one named Milton. My Grandmother married my Grandfather and they lived in Highland Park. I believe that before this time, my Grandfather and his late wife lived in Squirrel Hill. My Grandmother who was married before marrying Sam Reznik, was married to BLOOM. That is my name until this very day. My Grandmother's first husband, (Bloom), I don't know anything about. But, he would have been my true Grandfather. My Dad, Sam Irving Bloom was my Grandmother's ONLY child. My dad died when I was just 5 years old, but my much older sisters remember all the details that I don't. My Mother can't give me any details either because she died when I was 15. So at a very young age, I lost anyone who could tell me anything about my Dad and his Family. Ok, I know this is more information than anticipated by any. But, I am convinced now that I was meant to join this group because along with the tons of information to try and help me from all of you,, I also found someone who knows my Grandfather Reznik's children who are now in their late 70's if not 80's. This group has amazed me and blown me away with the amount of help and links sent my way. How special you all are!! I can not thank you enough! I am going to devote some time to looking up and contacting people and whatever I can now to find my roots. I will email the group again soon to let you know what I find out since you helped start me on this journey. I started off just asking about my Grandparents street address, and it seems now I am looking for much more. I want to know about my father Sam Bloom and since he was an only child and I don't know what happened to his father, that is going to be a hard journey to make. But, the Reznik children might be a good place to start. Thank you and sorry for such a long and maybe confusing email. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Marlene Bloom

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[Highland Park] Office Space for Rent at Union Project!
by Kelly Tobias 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

266 square ft. Office Space for Rent at Union Project Union Project is home to a wide variety of artists, community builders, non profit organizations, small businesses and people of faith. We are pleased to offer space in our historic building for a new tenant. Current tenant partners have been chosen and approved based on a mission fit with the Union Project organization. The Union Project values the work that current artists, community organizations, and faith initiatives bring to our community. This office space is $550/month and includes a small storage space, beautiful community-restored stained glass windows, and a private location in a secluded wing of the building. -- Kelly Tobias Volunteer and Facilities Coordinator Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext.37 Kelly(a)unionproject.org

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