Thalamus
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Updated on Sun, Sep 07 2008 10:02 PM
Wrong answer John. The alley is approx. 80ft. and it's paved. I didn't realize the sanitation team managed themselves. I'll be sure to discuss the matter on wed morning with them. Thanks for being so helpful!
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John Carroll
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Posted on Sun, Sep 07 2008 6:30 PM
If you would like your trash rerouted, walk outside and talk to the sanitation team like I did and ask them to come down your alley.
anyways, your alley is about mile away from your house. You should like your front door pick-up.
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Sun, Sep 07 2008 9:17 AM
hey Mr. snooty pants you would know about that. Seems snooty to me to talk about cheeto bags all the time in your yard but you never help us pick them up. We hate cheeto bags just like you do. Snooty is never coming out and seeing your neighbors. everyone but you is having their trash rerouted. hahha
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Thalamus
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Updated on Sun, Sep 07 2008 7:26 AM
This Wednesday Trash pick-up is moving to the alley for some Uptown Residents.
Why just some residents? That's like saying health care for some but not others. What's up with that? That sure does sounds a little bit snooty to me. We don't like walking thru the grass like everybody else.
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John Carroll
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Posted on Sat, Sep 06 2008 9:52 PM
This Wednesday Trash pick-up is moving to the alley for some Uptown Residents.
No more dragging the trash cans through the wet grass at 7am around to the front yard. Just pull it out to where your parking pad meets the curb.
This is a permanent change for trash pick-up.
This applies to the homes on:
1. Greenlaw Place.
2. 7th St, facing west, between Mill and Saffarans
3. Mill, between 7th St and Uptown St
4. Uptown St
I will be taking a flyer to these homes tomorrow, but wanted to let you know in case you miss the flyer.
Don't forget and remind your neighbor if they do!
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jmmyers1
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Updated on Sat, Sep 06 2008 7:25 PM
seriously please tell me someone cut and pasted that head on that body. otherwise her whole moral speech just went out the window. she is wearing stripper heels and come on w that skirt. no i do not thinks she is hot. its actually the opposite. i knew who it was i was just being sarcastic hahahhahaa.
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Thalamus
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Posted on Sat, Sep 06 2008 6:45 AM
that's not a whore its Sarah "the hockey mom" Palin.
isn't she hot?
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Fri, Sep 05 2008 8:27 PM
we are trying to get rid of the prostitution problem and how can we do that if you are advertising them on the yak???
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RCPW
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Posted on Fri, Sep 05 2008 5:16 PM
I want to donate a bunch of stuff, but can't get any response. Maybe my emails are going to the spam folder.
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Tanja
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Posted on Fri, Sep 05 2008 2:16 PM
Saturday, September 6 UPTOWN CLEAN-UP DAY—Meet us at the Uptown Park (Corner of Greenlaw and Uptown Streets) 9am – 1pm—Lunch served to volunteers.
The Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Saturday September 6th has been canceled so we can work with the volunteers of Clean Memphis and Regions Bank giving Uptown a good clean-up. Please call me with locations that need special attention. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
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Tanja
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Posted on Fri, Sep 05 2008 1:56 PM
Seth - Not a problem. Don't hesitate to call me if you need anything.
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Seth
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Posted on Fri, Sep 05 2008 9:31 AM
Tanja - thank you for checking into this for us (and for our neighbors in the rental). We appreciate you...
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 6:27 PM
there was an older, bald, black man who just knocked on my door to ask me if i had 5 dollars he could borrow because he hadnt eaten in 10 days. he has a white shirt and black pants on probably in his early 50's. he kept on and on. so watch out!
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Tanja
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 2:25 PM
ok
576-6500 to report weeds
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Thalamus
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 2:15 PM
I will later. There's a huge pile in the back yard.
The unoccupied home next to it is SO overgrown with weeds you can barely see the front door. How are they ever going to sell that home with a yard like that? I guess it's time to call code.
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Tanja
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 1:55 PM
T - Give me the address to the rental and I'll check on it.
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Thalamus
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Updated on Thu, Sep 04 2008 11:29 AM
No, just concerned that's all. My greatest fear living in Uptown is that MHA will let the rentals fall thru the cracks. The rental behind me has a mountain of busted up concrete from where they had to make a plumbing repair several months ago. The contractors or MHA has not bothered to come haul it off.
Iam depressed that MLGW hasn't repaired the busted water line.
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Tanja
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 11:17 AM
T - Has the rain depressed you????
His concern is with a tree, not the rental.
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Seth
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Posted on Thu, Sep 04 2008 9:17 AM
Tanja or Alex -
Can you please contact me concerning an imminent danger to us and the MHA home beside us?
Thank you!
seth.tino@gmail.com
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Thalamus
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Updated on Wed, Sep 03 2008 9:14 PM
snore
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Thalamus
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 6:26 PM
is it ok for me to cut the grass of a vacant property?
thanks!
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Thalamus
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 6:23 PM
A list of trash in my yard today:
a empty box of swisher sweets
a empty box of sex lubricant
another bag of chips
a jello container
oh yeah, and MLG&Where is all that Eco build friendly water still hasn't fixed the busted water piping.
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Tanja
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 4:23 PM
;-)
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Thalamus
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 3:35 PM
I bet you do! LOL
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Tanja
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 1:33 PM
T - I look forward to seeing you Saturday morning!
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Thalamus
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 10:54 AM
we sure need it
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 9:32 AM
The Clean Memphis Organization is hosting a clean-up day in Uptown.
Join volunteers from Regions Bank and the Uptown community
on September 6th from 9-1 for a little “clean fun”.
Meet at the Uptown Park at 8:45 (corner of Greenlaw Place and Uptown Streets)
For more information contact Tanja Mitchell with Uptown Partnership
901-525-4880 or tmitchell@henryturley.com.
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Tue, Sep 02 2008 9:30 AM
I passed 2 wrecks on Mill at 8;30 this morning. please be careful everyone!
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Vereese
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Posted on Sun, Aug 31 2008 7:29 PM
No, this is the house on 4th near bethel, which is next to chelsea.
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Sun, Aug 31 2008 10:03 AM
is the the shooting house? iam not sure which house you are speaking of.
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Vereese
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Posted on Sun, Aug 31 2008 1:08 AM
Hey I asked a while back about house on the chopping block, does any one know when will the one that was featured in the commercial appeal will be put on that list. And I do hope that the list is short and quick.
The latest thing is they have a living room on the front and a den on the side and they have the kitchen on the curbside.
They were cleaning and gutting fish on the curb last night.
How long must we endure this type of behavior. Oh this is not the homeowner but his friends and family which is very very sad. The den b/c they play cards most of the day accept on the days that it rains they will move the table to the middle of the side walk and play there until.
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John Carroll
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Posted on Sat, Aug 30 2008 11:03 PM
REMINDER
Hey Everybody!
This is an official announcement that there will be a neighborhood yard sale on September 20th.
It will take place in Uptown Park located at the East end of Greenlaw Ave on Saturday the 20th of September from 7am to Noon. Anyone is welcomed to bring out their stuff and set-up shop, literally.
Brian Smith will be organizing the yard sale for the community. He has gathered a team of people that will do a couple of really cool things.
1. There will be a crew with a trailer to help you move large items that morning to the park.
2. They will have a concession stand open with food for sale.
3. They will advertising the sale in the Commercial Appeal and other media.
Here is the coolest part. If you don't want to sell your stuff, you can donate it to Brian and his team and they will sell it for you. The proceeds of all donated items will go towards Mentoring the Youth of Uptown!
Contact Brian to claim a spot for the yard sale or talk to him about donating your stuff. bsmith@gracechurchmemphis.com
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Phil
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Posted on Fri, Aug 29 2008 3:36 PM
Little white socks ... no name ... blue collar with bell.
Really thin - very friendly
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Fri, Aug 29 2008 7:47 AM
downtown i have never stepped foot into high point. you came in one day and had a sandwich about a year ago. i have worked mon-fri just daytime. so if you were in there in the evenings or the weekends i was not there.
Oh and Thal a dolphin why do you ask?
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Thalamus
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Updated on Fri, Aug 29 2008 12:25 AM
If you were a creature of the sea ....... what would you be?
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Hank
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Posted on Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:20 PM
Were you working at the one in Harbor town or high point I still haven't seen you at Harbor town.
Well supposedly the next chill & grill will be at our house I'm waiting until it gets a tad bit mo chilly to announce the date and I will have two grills going one gas one charcoal might do some ribs again
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Thu, Aug 28 2008 5:59 PM
when and where was the freaking chill grill you gotta let me know about these things. ohhh guess what? tomorrow is my last day at the old pizza joint. 4 years man! 4 years. it feels more like 40! lol!!
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Hank
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Posted on Thu, Aug 28 2008 10:29 AM
you never showed up at the chill grill I made plenty
Tell ya what Buy some aspareagus I'll come over season it up then grill it for ya
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Thu, Aug 28 2008 10:23 AM
hey yawl it s hank. iam still waiting on an invitation for that tasty asparagus.
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Hank
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Posted on Thu, Aug 28 2008 9:14 AM
I just bought a Marin Palisade Trail from a friend so I will be Biking
alot more but I'm not Racing you until I put some road tires on there and build up some stamina
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Tanja
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Posted on Wed, Aug 27 2008 8:57 AM
Lee - For more info, visit www.downtownmemphis.com/concerts.
For a flyer to download, go to http://www.downtownmemphis.com/downtownmemphi
s/documents/concerts08.pdf
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Lee
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Posted on Tue, Aug 26 2008 3:25 PM
How can we find out the locations/schedule ?
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Tanja
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Posted on Tue, Aug 26 2008 10:27 AM
Downtown alleys, plazas and parks are the backdrop for the upcoming Downtown Alive Fall Concerts - a new weekly series presented by five of the city’s finest local music organizations: NeoSoulville, Latino Memphis, The Folk Alliance, Blues Foundation and Goner Records! These groups have organized AMAZING talent to showcase their type of contemporary Memphis music, and each week shows move to interesting outdoor spaces to match tone with the genre of music. (scroll down to see list of talent and venues)
Through the generosity of concert sponsors - Coors, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Sound, MPACT, Memphis Music Foundation, Court Square Center, Belz Enterprises, Court Square Center, YMCA, Downtowner Magazine and La Prensa – show admission is FREE!
Shows are after work on Wednesdays from Sept 17 – Oct 15. Beer, wine, and “fair food” vending starts at 4:30 pm, music starts around 5 pm.
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Thalamus
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Updated on Tue, Aug 26 2008 10:26 AM
My bad. You guys don't see much traffic on Mill.....it's just me. Ya'll aren't moving to Marion are you?
Good Luck moving and renting!
I know what you mean about the island. I miss mine b/c its still not finished yet. Does your island have an Induction cooktop? Eco friendly baby yeah !!!
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BeckyG
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Posted on Tue, Aug 26 2008 10:07 AM
I am dearly going to miss my island kitchen….that is the worst part! We are going from 3 bedrooms to a 1 bedroom….so this is a rough move. Thanks for all the well wishes and while I rarely come on here I do appreciate my neighbors. My best friend has a house on 2nd Street and rents it out because he moved to Dallas and is very happy that he opted not to sell. Hey, maybe we will be back in a few years! Honestly, Uptown rocks and would happily recommend it to ANYONE looking to either buy or rent!
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Lee
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Posted on Tue, Aug 26 2008 9:54 AM
Well, that's good to know.
And I'm with you Becky, I don't see that much traffic on Mill as suggested by another yakker.
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Uptownmom
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Updated on Tue, Aug 26 2008 7:44 AM
Becky- As one of the first Uptown folks I ever interacted with (newsletter) and those tickets that have changed our lives forever (you know my son is going to play in the NHL someday and it's all because of you!!!) you will always have a place in my heart! I wish you the best and congratulations!!
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BeckyG
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Posted on Tue, Aug 26 2008 6:49 AM
For the record :)....
We have placed our home for rent because my husband got an excellent job offer outside of the Memphis-area. We did not make the decision to move overnight as we LOVE the Uptown Community and feel VERY sad that we are going to be leaving an area that has shown so much progress over time! We have moved many times in the last 10 years and Memphis/Uptown is the first place we have really felt like HOME. We are choosing to keep the house (we own it) & rent it out because we feel that this community will be amazing when it is complete and with Bass Pro and the Law School it's all up-hill! We love our neighbors and friends in Memphis so this was a hard decision. As for the traffic on Mill, we have never ever had a problem in the three years that we have been here. That's all...no scandal...just life taking its course!
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 2:01 PM
"RKG also said Bass Pro would create, excluding the construction phase, direct employment of 566 people and indirect employment of 95 more, generating total annual wages of $14.9 million."
per article below... that's a lot of jobs!!!
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Lee
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 1:55 PM
Are those meant to be permanent, or just during construction phases? Eventually they will be removed?
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Thalamus
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Updated on Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:32 AM
Bass can still back out of the deal but they will have to pay this great city a penalty. I have faith that they will stick around since they have had over 5yrs to think about it.
I wonder how many new jobs the retailer will bring to downtown?
That should be great news for people looking for employment in the downtown area.
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Thalamus
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 10:46 AM
I believe those big orange things filter out any large objects from entering the drain. Large objects such as garbage, sticks, leaves, ect..
You guys over on Mill would be underwater if it weren't for those big orange things.
My drain will need one soon since MLG&Where is all that ECObuild water going still hasn't repaired the busted pipe. Oh well..
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Lee
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 10:17 AM
So does this mean its pretty much official? Bass Pro is gonna buy the Pyramid?
It just seems there has been so much back and forth about it, I never know when its "official".
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Lee
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 10:10 AM
Does anyone know what those big orange "bolster" things are that lie across some of the street drains? There are a couple of them on Mill, and I've just never underststood what they are for.
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Lee
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Posted on Mon, Aug 25 2008 10:09 AM
No one said they were moving cuz "Uptown was scary". We were simply wondering why, that's all.
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R&R
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Posted on Sun, Aug 24 2008 12:44 PM
I agree with Betsy and Uptownmom - how on earth did they pick that house? I have never seen a wheel chair there, but even if there is a need, why not help someone who brings positive things to our community, instead of helping a home that invites excess foot traffic due to drug sales and illegal gambling...
I feel sorry for the kids that had to stand around in that yard and build that ramp. The "FUNNY" thing is, there are ALWAYS about 10 - 20 perfectly capable young men standing around in that yard that could have built that ramp for themselves - I guess they were too busy selling drugs or recovering from last nights high...
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Sun, Aug 24 2008 11:32 AM
I love the sound of this!!!
Pyramid deal info...
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/aug
/24/bass-pro-sets-deal-to-revive-pyramid/?par
tner=yahoo_headlines
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Sat, Aug 23 2008 11:40 PM
no i did not know that . how is the crepe maker? do they still do warehouse wednesdays at spaghetti warehouse? you could get salad, yummy bread, and pasta for $5 on wed. nights it pretty good and alot of food.
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adjones
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Posted on Sat, Aug 23 2008 5:28 PM
We spent the afternoon wandering around downtown. We drove and parked, but could have easily taken the trolley, walked or bicycled. I even rode the MATA bus home the other day. However, I do hate the movie theater has closed. I'm going to really miss going to weekend matinees.
Did anyone else know that at Crepemaker kids eat free on Tuesday's from 5-8? That was a good find today.
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Thalamus
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 8:48 PM
Ok....
My neighbors water meter or the city side water piping has been burst for months. MLG&Where is the water going came out to inspect and they still ain't done sheep about it, so very good Eco precious water is dumping into the drain in front of my house as I type.
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 7:46 PM
atleast they might tell us goodbye when they move... lol hahahahha. how is mrs. aldridge?
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 7:45 PM
I was talking to a police officer at work today and he said that they did have undercover officers that have caught the kids that have been breaking in to the homes over here...
and it was just as i suspected i told everyone that adults had to be the ring leaders because kids cannot sell at pawn shops and adults know that they will go to jail if they get caught.
that is exactly whats been going on. these kids are around 12 years old and once they got them they ratted out the others.
these adults have the kids break in because teenagers and kids are not finger printed even when at juvenile court, so kids can rummage all through your house and touch everything and a cop cannot =match their prints.
however, these adults must not care about these kids at all what happens if they get caught and or killed while commiting these acts?
anyhoo, progress is being made and they are getting to the bottum of all these mess.
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 7:45 PM
I was thinking that was probably it...
Congrats B & R!!!
Still shocking and sad! :(
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jmmyers1
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 7:38 PM
They are moving because they got a job in another state. They are not moving because Uptown was scary! Unlike some other people that have moved and are going to rent out their house!
You Folks are Hilarious!
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Thalamus
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 7:03 PM
true,true
I bet they moved b/c the traffic on Mill is rediculous.
Either for that reason or b/c their house is so close
to the street. The homes on Mill should have been built
further away from the street instead of right on the curb.
The parking pad concept is especially a dud for people living on Mill.
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Betsy
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 6:57 PM
Tanja - Thank you for posting that link! I've really been curious.
Uptownmom - I agree. Still haven't seen a single wheelchair on it when I drive by, although it does make a nice place for all the people "hanging out" to chill.
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 4:33 PM
Looks great alex!!
Any word on retail yet?????
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Lee
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 3:14 PM
A person can't help but wonder why the current occupiers are moving. Especially when the current occupiers are active in the community.
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Uptownmom
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 2:36 PM
not a HUGE deal, just surprising...
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Thalamus
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 1:52 PM
I don't see what's wrong with mentioning where a house for rent is.
There could be someone reading the Yak who is looking for a house to rent. What's the big dealio yo? Why are you people concerned about a house in Uptown with a for rent sign in the yard? At least a person will eventually occupy the house. right?
What we really need to be concerned about are patrols.
Where are the patrols?
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Lee
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 1:13 PM
I know of one that I just saw yesterday right down the street from me and was shocked.
I'm not sure if they own the house and are moving, choosing to rent it out, OR if they were renting it. In any case the point is they're are moving and I have to wonder why........
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 12:57 PM
There's a house with a for rent sign in front of it in Uptown...and I was like WHA?????? No need to discuss who's. If you don't know, then well, that's all I'm gonna say.
I hope everything is okay.
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 12:55 PM
How did they decide who they were going to help??????
I could think of a few other "deserving" Uptown older folks, then ones who condone illegal activity.
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Tanja
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 12:19 PM
Betsy - To answer your ramp question:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/aug
/22/making-improvements/
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Thalamus
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Updated on Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:46 AM
I don't understand this post.
Rent who,what,when,how,why,and to what extent?
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 8:49 AM
What's up with that?????
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Tanja
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Posted on Fri, Aug 22 2008 8:34 AM
Alex - I was thinking the same thing last night.......
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Alexandra
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Posted on Thu, Aug 21 2008 10:53 PM
Perhaps we should rename the contest (or the first place award) to the Eddie Blackmon Memorial Chili-Cooking Contest ... After all, she did win both (all) the contests we've had.
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John Carroll
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Posted on Thu, Aug 21 2008 8:00 PM
Hey Everybody!
This is an official announcement that there will be a neighborhood yard sale on September 20th.
It will take place in Uptown Park located at the East end of Greenlaw Ave on Saturday the 20th of September from 7am to Noon. Anyone is welcomed to bring out their stuff and set-up shop, literally.
Brian Smith will be organizing the yard sale for the community. He has gathered a team of people that will do a couple of really cool things.
1. There will be a crew with a trailer to help you move large items that morning to the park.
2. They will have a concession stand open with food for sale.
3. They will advertising the sale in the Commercial Appeal and other media.
Here is the coolest part. If you don't want to sell your stuff, you can donate it to Brian and his team and they will sell it for you. The proceeds of all donated items will go towards Mentoring the Youth of Uptown!
Contact Brian to claim a spot for the yard sale or talk to him about donating your stuff. bsmith@gracechurchmemphis.com
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Thu, Aug 21 2008 6:35 PM
Yes, she was very sweet and was always very supportive of her community. I do not think she ever missed a neighborhood watch meeting. Mrs. Blackman will be missed!
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kaleigh
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Posted on Thu, Aug 21 2008 12:54 PM
Sad news, Tanja, but thanks for letting us know. I met Eddie at the first chili cook-off, and will always remember her as a gracious winner who was very, very secretive about what made her chili so darn good! We've lost a jewel. Fantastic lady.
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Wed, Aug 20 2008 10:30 AM
yes me likey very space age looking.
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Tanja
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Posted on Wed, Aug 20 2008 9:30 AM
From Rev. Moore:
EDDIE LOUISE BLACKMAN, 74, died August 15, 2008. Visitation will be 4- 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 22 and services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, August 23 both at N. J. Ford Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Buford Chapel Cemetery, Oxford, MS. She leaves two sons, Bobby Vincent of Memphis and Danny Maurice Blackmon of Brooklyn, NY; a sister, Lillie Faye Blackmon of Memphis; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home 901-948-7755.
The gathering of friends and family will be at Holy Community Methodist Church - 602 Looney - Friday -7:00 pm.
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Tanja
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Posted on Wed, Aug 20 2008 9:13 AM
Thanks Wendi!
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Thalamus
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Posted on Wed, Aug 20 2008 9:05 AM
jmmeyers - that it is. my death star will soon be fully operational.
it is a 3D model of the final product.
you like?
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jmmyers1
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Updated on Tue, Aug 19 2008 5:12 PM
Thal, is that your kitchen?
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jmmyers1
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Updated on Tue, Aug 19 2008 5:10 PM
i do not know but every house between 4th and 3rd on saffrans needs to go. i think there are 3 in a row that are trashed no one leaves in them except for dooing drugs and etc. are those going to be torn down soon alex or tanja. they are just a street over from me and they need to be leveled. it is the whole 190 block of saffarans. nothing but crack house lined up in a row together vacant.
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Wendi Thomas
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Updated on Tue, Aug 19 2008 4:17 PM
I hope this finds all you Uptowners doing well.
You may have heard about an initiative aimed at improving race relations - it's called Common Ground. It began last spring with more than 200 people at Rhodes College - but starting on Sept. 16, we're inviting Uptown residents who are interested in improving race relations to come to a special session of Common Ground - just for Uptown residents. The small group discussion will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21, with an action forum on Oct. 24.
Starting Sept. 5, you'll be able to go online at commongroundmemphis.org and sign up specifically for the uptown site, but if you want to get in early (there's only space for 15, and we need it to be a racially diverse group) you can e-mail me and I'll put you on an advance list.
And... I can answer any questions you may have about this initiative that I'm co-coordinator of, an effort supported by many organizations in town.
It's not just about talk - although we could use some of that - but about action too, and I'm hoping that many of y'all will be interested.
We're also looking for trained facilitators - so if you have experience teaching or leading group discussions - feel free to shoot me an e-mail too. thomasw@commercialappeal.com. Or learn more by visiting commongroundmemphis.org.
Yours on Common Ground,
Wendi Thomas
Commercial Appeal columnist
and
Common Ground co-coordinator
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Betsy
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Posted on Tue, Aug 19 2008 8:03 AM
R&R and Uptownmom -
If you ever hear which youth group built that ramp, please share. When I first saw the ramp, I thought they were building a huge porch on the front of the house. Not that I have any doubt that's what the ramp will get used for. I agree. It is VERY obvious what goes on at that house. I REALLY wish it could be broken up for good.
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Thalamus
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Updated on Mon, Aug 18 2008 8:47 PM
is anyone watching the US womens volleyball game? aye ya yai go USA!
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Uptownmom
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 1:43 PM
I too saw the ramp, yesterday. There was an older couple sitting on the porch when I drove by. If this is their house then "shame on them" for letting that kind of activity go on in their home/on their property.
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R&R
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 12:55 PM
I saw that there was a new ramp built on that house - I can't believe kids built it! That is one of the worst houses around here for drugs/gambling/etc...- I wonder who the kids were and where they were from...yikes!!!
I just can't get over how obvious it is (the drug dealing/selling that is going on in front of that house) and that there isn't some way to stop it (catch them and arrest them).
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Thalamus
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:24 AM
what color car do they have?
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Betsy
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 10:47 AM
He's probably already out. But I'm not surprised you saw him at Woodlawn and Looney.
Speaking of the "Living Room" area...anyone know what group was there working this weekend? There was a group of 10-15 young people, and it looks like they built a wheel chair ramp onto the home.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for youth helping elderly or disabled neighbors. But when the house just happens to be one of the worst in the neighborhood for drugs/gambling/insert illegal activity here…
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 10:30 AM
Betsy, i passed that car. you know the one we talked about? i saw him sat. night right around the corner from you @ looney and woodlawn then i saw him this morning so he apparently did not go to jail or he is already out.
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Betsy
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Posted on Mon, Aug 18 2008 8:44 AM
hungry -
www.uptownswings.com/safety
The first link is the MPD Assistance Request Page. You can report suspicious activity anonymously. You can include everything from type of vehicles to time of day, or even attach a picture if you'd like. :)
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jmmyers1
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Posted on Fri, Aug 15 2008 8:02 PM
just promise us you wont rent to people that park their cars in the yard.
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dickersonduo
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Posted on Fri, Aug 15 2008 7:40 PM
yes. My grandmother passed away and left me and matt her house. It's just right for us. We're still trying up figure out what we're doing with our old house. Thanks uptownmom...we're definitely less jumpy :)
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jmmyers1
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Updated on Fri, Aug 15 2008 6:24 PM
why does lurk resemble issac hayes to me?
Lurk should be dry and warm in cave.
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Lurk
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Updated on Fri, Aug 15 2008 5:56 PM
lurk wet.:( can lurk seek shelter under your porch?
where's is Phil when lurk need him?
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