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[Highland Park] Free to good home - flat file chest
by Rebecca Maclean 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

I have an 11 drawer flat file chest that will go out on the curb tomorrow (Sunday) for trash pickup unless someone's interested. Originally made to hold sheet music. Approx 3 1/2 feet high. Photo attached.

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[Highland Park] Kids items for sale
by Jana Finder 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Dear Neighbors, I have some more kids' items for sale. Click on the links to see photos. Please email me to set up a time to pickup if you are interested. 1. 2 Spongebob trash cans (same pattern): $3.00 each http://www.oldphones.com/trashcan.jpg 2. Large can of Lincoln Logs: $8.00 http://www.oldphones.com/lincolnlogs.jpg 3. Magnetic puzzle of the USA: $5.00 http://www.oldphones.com/USA.jpg 4. Thomas poster mounted on foam core board - numbers: $3.00 http://www.oldphones.com/thomas123.jpg 5. Thomas poster mounted on foam core board - ABC's: $3.00 http://www.oldphones.com/Thomas_poster-ABC.jpg 6. Assorted Videotapes: $1.00 each http://www.oldphones.com/videos.jpg Video titles (not all are pictured): MADELINE CURIOUS GEORGE COMES TO AMERICA CURIOUS GEORGE GOES TO THE HOSPITAL RUGRATS: ALL GROWED UP MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: FOR LUNCH ELMOPALOOZA CINDERELMO THE ARISTOCATS THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME MARY POPPINS THE JUNGLE BOOK THE RETURN OF JAFAR THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AND FRIENDS SESAME STREET SING ALONG BLUES CLUES: BLUE'S BIRTHDAY RYTHYM AND BLUE BLUE'S BIG TREASURE HUNT BLUE'S BIG MUSICAL MOVIE THE CAT IN THE HAT WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT SESAME STREET: FOLLOW THAT BIRD SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: NAUTICAL NONSENSE HONEY, WE SHRUNK OURSELVES THE MASK, animated series thanks, Jana

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[Highland Park] Seeking apartment to rent and/or roommates to share an apartment with
by Mike Cronin 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

All: I'm looking for an apartment to rent and/or (a) roommate(s) to share an apartment with in Highland Park. I have several friends who live in the neighborhood and think it's fantastic. I just joined this listserve after one of them told me about it last night. I currently live in Bloomfield and am available to move in on Aug. 1. I'm a reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review who covers technology, higher education and science. Before moving to Pittsburgh three and a half years ago, I lived in many cities as a journalist, including: Phoenix; Salt Lake City; Bend, Ore.; New York; and Lima, Peru. I'm a non-smoker and an active person who likes to run, bike, swim and hike. I keep a clean house and have two medium-sized mixed-breed dogs -- Sofia, 9, and Atticus, 7. Both love people and other animals, including cats. Please feel free to call me on my cell/home number at 412-337-4157. Thanks in advance for all your help. Sincerely, Mike Cronin ___________________ Mike Cronin 412-337-4157 (cell) Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelccronin Twitter: www.twitter.com/michaelccronin

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[Highland Park] request to borrow 2 twin sized blow-up mattresses
by Joan Soulliere 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Dear Neighbors, My sister is arriving with her husband and 2 children ( 7 and 10 years old) on Tuesday. I am seeking to borrow 2 blow up twin sized mattresses for the children to use. The time of use would be from Tuesday until Friday. The mattresses would be placed on carpeting and returned in the same condition loaned. Thank you very much! Joan Soulliere Farragut Street

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[Highland Park] Free items & 3 items for sale
by Joan Soulliere 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Following an amazing cleaning of my children's rooms, I have the following to offer: 1 pr. size 2T soccer cleats and 3 pr. children's size small shin guards 3 hermit crab/reptile feeding dishes. These are brightly colored plastic and have an incline to the bowl so something can climb up to drink/eat. 1 set of plastic preschool aged construction tools - hammer, level, etc. I will be happy to leave these by my door for pick up. Your name will be on the bag. Items for sale: $5 for each set (They are omplete and in very good condition. They retail for $16 each) Please email if interested. Set 1 of BOB books by Scholastic. Set 2 of BOB books by Scholastic Sight words set 1 by Scholastic As a former (sigh) children's librarian, I can attest that these books are the right size for young children to hold, focus on one phonic skill per book, are not cluttered with extraneous words, and provide a gradual skill level challenge. They are very similar to what is used in the Pitt. Public Schools Kindergarten curriculum. Joan Soulliere Farragut Street

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[Highland Park] Repost of photos for furniture items for sale
by Bo Ost 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Dining Table and 4 Chairs: *$75* - 48" diameter Dresser and matching mirror: *$125* - 19"W - 60"L - 46"H Mirror - 40"Diameter Bedside table:* $35* - 23"W - 20"H Not sure what to call it but it's very nice table:* $75* - 23"W - 24"W - 30"H Also have a matching Queen bed to the dresser and mirror will sell all of it for *$350* Everything is in good shape. Cash and carry, can help move to you place. Tom

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[Highland Park] Shoebox full of maps
by fmrossi7672＠juno.com 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

These are three A's maps of all states across the United States. They will be in a shoebox,on the yellow chair, on the porch, at 6321 Jackson street, if you can use one or all. ____________________________________________________________ Refinance Now 4.0% FIXED! $160,000 Mortgage for $633/mo. Free. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4c1e40304c7bb4ada5ast01duc

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[Highland Park] Cycling: the rapid decline of common sense
by Steve Karl 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

First - my cycling history: Age 59 - began riding Pgh. streets at the age of 8. Stopped for quite a few decades and began riding again in the early 90's when I bought my first helmet and began building my own bikes from scratch, and a few for others. I've ridden Boyce Park and many other trail systems and can do a 20 mile, in city, ride with ease. In other words, I've got a lot of miles under my belt and plenty of experience, on not only city streets but also major highways. I always am aware of, and stay out of the way of traffic that is behind me and traveling faster than I am. It's not only common sense, but it's courteous. I don't believe I have the right to slow anyone else down nor do I believe that I have any special privileges, rather I believe I have a greater responsibility because my vehicle ( the bike ) is much more delicate and much slower than a car. ------------ Second: These are my personal and subjective observations: What I have recently ( last 5 to 8 yrs. ) observed, mostly when driving an automobile, is a shocking lack of common sense exhibited by many (not all) cyclists when they are interacting with traffic. The "I own the road" mindset that becomes apparent from actions like the following sequence(*F1) not only endanger the cyclists, and motorists, but perpetuate the potential for resentment and even hostility towards all cyclists. I am a cyclist and have been for decades, and I look at behavior like the below sequence as irresponsible, childish and egotistical and with a flagrant disregard for the impact that actions like these have on the consciousness of others involved. And yes, I do mean involved, because everyone that sees you, or shares the road with you, is involved. (*F1) The sequence of events I observed this morning involving 3 cyclists traveling West on Penn Ave. at the intersection of Penn and Penn Circle: A) Seeing a red light and backed up traffic the pack of 3 form a single line, barely reducing speed, and skirt the line of automobiles on their right hand side and travel through the intersection just as the light turns green, putting them selves at the front of all traffic. I observed them in my rear view as they approached and watched them until they were 1/2 way to the next intersection. (aside) Now I can pretty much guess from my years of past observations, that it was only pure luck that the light turned green when it did. If it was still red, and there was no cross traffic, then the cyclists would have ignored the red light and continued on. B) After passing the intersection the cyclists immediately fanned out in a triangular formation that took up the full width of the lane, blocking the possibility of any automobile passing them, even though they were traveling well below the speed limit. Common sense begs the questions ... what is wrong with this picture? What impression are you (the cyclists) making on others that are now stuck behind you and limited to your below the speed limit pace? Is there a "pack mentality" being exhibited in situations like this that is trying to prove something? I really do wonder. ----------- Also: My observations have shown me that the cyclists most prone to exhibit an "I own the road" mindset will be riding in groups of 2 or more, will be dressed in the now typical cycling "style", and will be riding street(road) bikes, as opposed to off road bikes, beach bikes, or junkers. So motorists beware! The cyclists exhibiting the most common sense, that I have observed, are usually individuals or groups riding mountain bikes, hybrids, or older junkers with baskets on them and are typically dressed in their I was just out gardening, or sitting in the back yard, clothes. In conclusion: I do see individuals riding road(street) bikes, that are courteous and sensible and some of them are even typically dressed in "the style" , but it is not the norm, especially when I see them in groups of 2 or more and dressed in "style." I have never seen someone riding a mountain bike, beach bike or junker that has appeared to exhibit bad road etiquette. This may appear to be "stylistic profiling" on the surface, but I suggest you look a bit deeper and compare your own observations of the environment on the streets before pegging me as a biased profiler. If this needs discussion then please post a response to the list. I won't be responding to any personal emails about this as it would be fruitless in my opinion. Thank you and Sincerely, Steve Karl

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[Highland Park] Free Stuff- Sunday and Monday
by Kate Porigow 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

We have some leftovers from a large yard sale! It will all be out on the lawn at 5652 Stanton Ave (corner of N. St. Clair)... Literally on the lawn, because we don't have any tables. I'll put it out Sunday and if there's any left, then Monday too. Knick-knacks, decor, mags, women's clothes. There will be a donation can to fund our friend's move, but don't feel obligated to leave anything :) Kate

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[Highland Park] Free pet supplies for small rodents
by caroline.home＠att.net 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

I am getting rid of a water bottle, wheel, ball, climbing tubes and chew sticks. These will work for mice or any other small rodent. Caroline

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