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and here it is after this fall...


The above picture doesn't really do it justice. The lighting was dark when i took it this morning so the details don't show up. It looks much nicer in person, i think. here are some close ups...




I'm so happy with the way it's turning out! I'm also happy I live with Paul and Terry who are fearless painters. If i had to paint the whole house myself it would only be done from the ground to about 7 feet up. I cant do heights.

The neighbors across the street from us are also painting their house and the house a few down from us is installing a new slate roof (which looks amazing!) Our little block of Linwood Avenue is really shaping up!...so take that you fancy 400 block! ;)

okay, i'll take a pause from posting house pics.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:08 -0500 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50321 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50302 (terry) and I decided to take a day trip to Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY with (jim) and (james). It was a good time. Here is some history http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Niagara http://oldfortniagara.org/ . Here are some shots.





























]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:56:20 -0500 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50302 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50294 (Paul) took some time off too. In the beginning I didn't think much would get done but because of their endless painting, almost the whole front is done. I think it looks so much better than the old color scheme of light blue and magenta. These new colors are closer to what the original 1890's palete was, so that makes me happy and Paul put up orange which is his favorite color. So now a few second coats and some detail work and we can call it a wrap untill the spring.

Here are some shots of the house. I took these with my iPhone, so the quality isn't great and the colors look a little off. Also, we aren't done with the major detailing on the front porch or the dormers (we'll need to rent a cherry picker to do that high up) but this is what we've got so far...please feel free to leave comments or suggestions.

E:Paul and (Terry) hard at work




Front door


one day soon I'll take some high quality shots with my camera when the lighting is more flattering.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:32:59 -0500 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50294 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50224
http://www.re-treewny.org/main.html

http://www.buffalorising.com/2009/11/massive-tree-planting-by-retree-this-saturday.html



Planting in all areas will be at 9AM on Saturday. The Tonawanda planting will be around the Parker Boulevard area and is coordinated with Bradley Rowles, Superintendent of Highways with the Town of Tonawanda and the Buffalo planting is a coordinated effort between Councilman David Rivera, The Green Fund, Grassroots Gardens, PUSH, and the Grant/Ferry Neighborhood Association.

Anyone who still wishes to volunteer is being directed to any of the three major plantings: gather at the Re-Tree WNY 14th Street Tree Farm (307 14th Street between Vermont and Rhode Island Streets) for the City of Buffalo; at 333 Dexter Terrace in Tonawanda; or Union & North Forest Roads (Forest Elementary School) in Williamsville.�

All sites gather at 9AM - come dressed to plant, with gloves and equipment.

Some larger tree planting areas this Saturday, November 7th, are as follows:

BUFFALO

Saturday, November 7

9AM

Gathering at NOON at the Massachusets Avenue Boys & Girls Club - a great photo op

370 Massachusetts Ave.

Buffalo, NY� 14213

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WILLIAMSVILLE

Saturday, November 7

9AM

Amherst Garden Club

Gather at 9am at intersection of North Forest & Union Road (In front of Forest Elementary).

I won't be at the sites above because Terry and I will be putting more trees in the midtown section of the city, but we could use helping hands too.

This program is so great for the city, if you have free time this is a great way to spend it! ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:35:42 -0500 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50224 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50205 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:20:19 -0500 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50205 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50134

This Friday (October 30th 2009) we will be hosting our annual estrip Halloween party at our place (24 Linwood Ave Buffalo, NY) starting at 9 pm. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Feel free to bring drinks and/or snacks to share. It'll be a great time. All are invited, bring your friends! Hope to see you there!!!]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:13:44 -0400 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50134 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50128

Forest Lawn Lake

(flacidness) and friends

golden trees

Richardson Complex

Forest Lawn Chapel

Westminster Church on Delaware Ave

Interior of church]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:51:53 -0400 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50128 http://estrip.org/elmwood/journals/index.php?u=matthew&id=50117








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Matthew Sliwinski
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