"brilliant idea!(living in a high school)" written by Imk2 on estrip.org

04/27/06 10:46 - 47ºF - ID#23049

brilliant idea!(living in a high school)

ok, i just had an interesting idea while driving past grover cleveland high school. what if some investor took one of these high schools, provided they were not in use, like grover cleveland or hutch tech, and developed them into living units.

they could be small studio, 1 bedroom and a few 2 bedroom apts. i'm sure they could fit at least a hundred apts into gover cleveland, that place is huge. and what if they used the cafeteria and served food for its residents. they'd could include a salad bar, a pasta and/or stir fry station where people could add the ingredients they like and have them prepared right there. one or two meats could be served each night. nothing too complicated, but somewhat high end. they could utilize the auditorium to have a movie night each fri, sat or sun. they could have cartoons for kids on sat mornings. they could put on their own plays, shows, etc. the gym and weight rooms could also be used for by the residents. if it had a pool, then all they would need is a life guard and maintenance.

and what if all this was included in the rent. the food and use of gym and theater. how cool would it be to live in a place like that. this is plausible right?

leetee writes at 10:25:18 05/09/06 - Comment #7589: I hope venting helped. I read every word and i have no words of advice or wisdom. I was a dreadful child myself (and a not so undreadful grownup) and i am not a mother. As a mother, you have what i consider to be the hardest job on the face of this planet. I wish you strenght and luck and patience. ((( Imk )))

metalpeter writes at 05:43:49 04/28/06 - Comment #7171: First of all if you went down York street you went right past my house (red and Yellow).

I from Personal experance know Grover is huge. They Have a big Gym for and Pool for receation then there is the huge field and sub field in front of that wich are seperated by that walk way. I admit I used to run the Halls and up and down the steps, but there is set up steps that lead to another part of the building that I have never been to. I Assume that it was the part of the buliding that leads up to the tower. If Grover was to ever close I think converting it to apartments would be super easy. Each class room could be an apartment and then that huge Cafetaria could be Turned into a Resturant of maybe even a food court and could be open to the public as well. Not sure why they would ever close Grover but if they did it would be a cool idea.

scott writes at 09:09:07 04/28/06 - Comment #7155: when I think of living in a high school, I think of Jon Cryer's "Hiding Out" :::link:::

I'm down. Totally down with the 'Duck man'.

kara writes at 08:25:32 04/28/06 - Comment #7154: I used to live in a schoolhouse that had been converted to 8 apartments. The ceilings were incredibly tall, which made for some nauseating heat bills, but it was a huge, if boxy, space. The best part was that it used to be the town's main school, so it was centrally located to the center of town within walking distance of the "shopping district." I miss that place. I could definitely see your vision happening for other local schools, especially the bigger ones.

zobar writes at 07:28:44 04/28/06 - Comment #7149: It would be like an old-folks-home for the not-old, which might sound lame but is not a bad idea. I want a cafeteria and a barber right in my building! I want outings on the Miss Buffalo. I want bingo night and movies and jigsaw puzzles in the community room.

- Z

mrdt writes at 02:26:18 04/28/06 - Comment #7148: that's a great vision you have imk, you should propose it to the common council.

oh and thanks jenks, you just gave me a great idea for the direction of my business.

jenks writes at 01:47:11 04/28/06 - Comment #7147: there's a building, i forget the name, but on north and delaware, that has a new restaurant in it called amaryllis. I guess it used to be a hotel, and the restaurant is in the old kitchen. It's got a cool bar and good food, but the coolest part of all- they do room service to the apartments! I think that's a brilliant idea.

theecarey writes at 11:02:18 04/27/06 - Comment #7130: why wouldnt it work? Thats a fun idea. Hey, we could go roller blading in the halls! ooh, basketball anytime I want.. With all that this new living unit would have to offer..who would ever leave the building??

uncutsaniflush writes at 11:00:18 04/27/06 - Comment #7129: I'm not that familiar with what happens in Buffalo, but in other parts of the U.S. converting old schools into residential units has been successful.

As to the food service aspect, it is my opinion that the sort of people would choose to in such buildings are into trendy food and hanging out. thus, i tend to doubt they would be interested in food from their own building no matter how good it was.

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04/26/06 03:35 - 49ºF - ID#23048

diplo

i know, i know it's sad that i get all my new music from grey's anatomy....but it's good nevertheless.

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04/25/06 06:04 - 43ºF - ID#23047

moving to africa?

i wanted to feel kind of dignified so.....

i applied for a job at the CDC as a Behavioral Scientist in Cote d'Ivoire. it only required a 4 year degree so i figured, what the hell, might as well give it a shot. for christ sake, it pays 65K. little did i know, the damn application on their website, took a whole 2 hours to complete. it was like a job interview, but in writing. sucked ass. but now i can say i applied for a cool job at a cool agency in africa. gave me something to do at work today.

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04/22/06 10:06 - 54ºF - ID#23046

sour puss

what does it mean when you crave vinegary foods? i swear i could drink a bottle of vinegar with my dinner. i ate a whole jar of pickles today, and some pickled mushrooms and it's still not enough. and noooooo.....i'm not prego.

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04/19/06 04:44 - 68ºF - ID#23045

damn, i'm starving

for all of you sushi deprived elmwood strip residents, worry no more, a new place will soon be open!

you just have to manage to live through the summer first.

here's a quick run down of the recent events in my life......

went to toronto last week with (e:ladycroft) had loads of fun as seen in her post.

went to dinner that friday with some friends to hutch's for dinner and drinks, had lots of yummy mojitos!....the season has started.

went out for dyngus day and almost got into a fight with a 300lbs fat biotch who flicked her cigarette at us, but decided i could not risk the humiliation of getting my ass kicked as i've got a reputation to protect.

suffered through work the next day as i recalled the previous evening's numerous drinks and near ass kicking.

applied for a job at roswell for a clinical research associate position.....wish me luck everyone!

went on a diet, as i am starting to resemble 300lbs fat biotch. really

went tanning so i can look skinnier. all girls know that being tan makes you look thinner.

got summoned for jury duty....i doubt they will keep me as i've been the victim of a violent crime and will probably dismiss me, but i would looooove to be on one...a nice juicy love triangle murder, possibly.

spent 50 bucks on a video game, elder scrolls: oblivion, before realizing that my laptop does not have the needed components. DAMN!

am planning on buying a desktop so i can play my new game, hopefully after getting the roswell job.

got 5 letters from the federal govt saying that soon will be time to pay all of my student loans back.....yeah, good luck with that one, georgie, i've got a computer to buy so i can waste my time playing video games, and ignoring your bill collectors....

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04/09/06 09:09 - 37ºF - ID#23044

for matthew

for matthew or anyone else interested in researching local architecture.....

i came across this site. it was put together by my former co-worker, cynthia van ness, who is a very well known architectural authority and preservation activist here in buffalo. she is a librarian and local author.

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04/07/06 12:25 - 45ºF - ID#23043

where does the good go?

This user sound is for Ladycroft.....

Artist: Tegan And Sara
Song: Where does the good go

Where do you go, with your broken heart in tow?
What do you do with the left over you?
How do you know, when to let go?
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?

Look me in the eye and tell me you don't find me attractive
Look me in the heart and tell me you won't go
Look me in the eye and promise no love's like our love
Look me in the heart and unbreak broken
It won't happen

It's love that leaves and breaks
The seal of always thinking you would be
Real happy, and healthy, strong and calm
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?

Where do you go when you're in love, and the world knows?
How do you live so happily while I am sad and broken down?
When do you say it's up for grabs and that you're on your way down?
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?

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03/29/06 10:04 - 41ºF - ID#23042

what pinup are you?

from (e:robin,495) last post

You are Brigitte Bardot***

Naurally sensual and beautiful
You're an exotic beauty who turns heads everywhere
You've got a look that's one of a kind

What Famous Pinup Are You?

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03/27/06 06:45 - 42ºF - ID#23041

if i had a pocket full of rocks

i don't care what anyone says. we shared a moment, leto and i.

i think i have permanent hearing damage, add that to the unhealthy obsession i've developed with leto over the past few days, i'm fucking doomed.

i forgot to get my birth control pills this month, so i am an emotionaly crippled maniac that feels unloved, unwanted, unattractive, insignificant and invisible. anyone who crosses my path will see a water works display followed by sulking, obsessing, and general instability.

i feel like i'm at a climax in a Shakespearean tragedy.

i wish i had a pocket full of rocks,

and a bridge to jump from.

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03/26/06 11:07 - 35ºF - ID#23040

it's over before it started

well, jared leto and I cannot be after all. I just heard through the rumor mill that he is dating lindsey lohan and any 34 year old man that dates a 19 year old, is, well, weird. I mean, how much can you have in common with a child? but I guess common interests are not the top priority for men, a hot ass is. my future sex life is doomed. I'm turning 30 next month and I have to start looking at 50 year old men since they are the only ones that will give 30 year old women a second look. pffft!

vincent writes at 06:41:18 03/29/06 - Comment #5922: Wow, pretty passionate stuff here.

From my perspective it's basic biology. Men given a choice instinctually will go for a younger woman by probability is more fertile and will care and nurture his offspring.

I not being on the same level, yea you are probally right. Things like taste in music and perspective about time will be a problem. As age moves forward a woman in her 40's still has life in her, while being 12-15 years his junior he won't be as active as her and the health differential will cause a rift.

So you are 30 and looking for a guy that's 50. So when you are still alive and vibant when you're 50 he'll be 70 and wanting to play slots at the casino. That's basically all I am saying.

salvatore writes at 05:53:59 03/26/06 - Comment #5844: Actually I think Lindsay Lohan is dating Alt-Country hero, Ryan Adams.

I think it's pretty bad that people are judged for who they date and the ages of who they're with. It doesn't matter if they have alot in common because there are tons of times you date someone and know you're not going to marry them or whatever. If people judged me by who I dated I'd just say "Eat my ass, I do who I want, when I want, where I want".

ladycroft writes at 04:48:36 03/26/06 - Comment #5840: my thoughts EXACTLY! no way does 30 and 17 equate on any level except fuckability. let's just say, those folks have ISSUES.

metalpeter writes at 12:07:52 03/26/06 - Comment #5837: First things first maybe it is just that cute Jet black Hair but You look good to me Some Guys do like older women then them.

Secondly Lidsey Lohan is so hot, I'd let her do me if you know what I mean. They are both famous (if I'm thinking of the right guy) They both do music and Act [fight club I belive]. Once you have a job and live on your own age is irrelavant really. It is about what common things you like. Plus there is that look of both innocance and being sord of sluty in dress in young girls. Take Miss Spears for example when she was in that catholic school girls outfit I don't know any Stright Male in America who wouldn't have fucked her. Yes she was underage but she was acting like a striper but without showing anything. Now dating that is a differant story. Sometimes people of differant ages have nothing in common except how they have sex and sometimes they are verry much a like. It all depends on the relationshop. Sometimes the guy provides drugs for sex and the girl is exploted and that is wrong. But sometimes what the Girl wants is drugs and sex and money and she likes it and is happy. It is really a case by case situation.

In any event I hope you have a great time and maybe instead of the band members fighting over you can go after Lindsay But if you do :-) Please Video Tape I would love to see It :-) . There is always a chance Ok this comment is way to long allready so have fun.

jenks writes at 11:53:22 03/26/06 - Comment #5836: I said that once (that any 30+ guy who dates a 20- girl is fucking lying if he thinks they have a meaningful relationship. I'm sorry, but it's just not possible for a divorced phd to be in the same place in life as a girl who's barely been to her senior prom)- and I got totally bitched out for saying it. But I'm standing my ground. And Lindsey LoLo is a bimbo anyway... :)

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