My officemate stars in this delighful little musical! She also jointly wrote most of the lyrics along with two others from the cast. That's right! I know a genuine future broadway starlet! :)
PS: What is she doing working at Roswell with such awesome musical talent??!
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08/25/2009 18:28 #49627
Mr. Kowalski's Kitchen - A Musical!Category: buffalo
08/13/2009 19:15 #49528
LandiesCategory: buffalo
I went to the harbour the other day and searched for "Landies Sweets & Treats" forever. It says on their pamphlet that its in the "Small Boat Harbour". I couldn't find it.
Seriously, where IS this place?? I tried ringing them but no one ever picks up this phone: 716-834-8212. I know it exists because (e:Paul) has a journal about the Fun-ana.
I really really want to try this particular delicacy on their menu:
It is really weird that I couldn't find it - things cannot be so hard to find, especially at Buffalo's tiny harbour! Could anyone please post a link to a map with the location of "Small Boat Harbour"- Landies on it?
If this sounds desperate you should have seen me in action in the harbour. I asked every second person if they knew about it and NONE of them had even heard about it, or eaten a Fun-ana even. Were these people not at the Taste of Buffalo? Furthermore, I can't imagine anyone in Buffalo not wanting to read and scrutinize (e:Paul)'s most engrossing journal, on a daily basis. Maybe all of them were wretched little out-of-towners. Hmmmph.
Seriously, where IS this place?? I tried ringing them but no one ever picks up this phone: 716-834-8212. I know it exists because (e:Paul) has a journal about the Fun-ana.
I really really want to try this particular delicacy on their menu:
Java Jolt
Coffee ice cream dipped in dark chocolate, rolled in crushed chocolate espresso beans, served with fresh whipped cream and topped with whole chocolate covered espresso beans.
It is really weird that I couldn't find it - things cannot be so hard to find, especially at Buffalo's tiny harbour! Could anyone please post a link to a map with the location of "Small Boat Harbour"- Landies on it?
If this sounds desperate you should have seen me in action in the harbour. I asked every second person if they knew about it and NONE of them had even heard about it, or eaten a Fun-ana even. Were these people not at the Taste of Buffalo? Furthermore, I can't imagine anyone in Buffalo not wanting to read and scrutinize (e:Paul)'s most engrossing journal, on a daily basis. Maybe all of them were wretched little out-of-towners. Hmmmph.
08/10/2009 17:32 #49500
Cardboard and Metal RecyclingCategory: carbon neutral
I am working on cleaning out *everything* at home and reaching a paper/cardboard-free state by the end of summer. I could gather everything and dump it in trash but a teeny voice in my head is chiding me for not even trying to do the right thing.
So, does anyone know what I should do with cardboard from various cartons and boxes? The green and yellow paper recycle bins* around the city specifically forbid cardboard.
Also, what do you do with your metal/tin containers - such as containers of coffee, nuts etc that come with a plastic lid. Does the city collect scrap metal for recycling somewhere? Surely, metal has more recycle value than any of the other materials?
So, does anyone know what I should do with cardboard from various cartons and boxes? The green and yellow paper recycle bins* around the city specifically forbid cardboard.
Also, what do you do with your metal/tin containers - such as containers of coffee, nuts etc that come with a plastic lid. Does the city collect scrap metal for recycling somewhere? Surely, metal has more recycle value than any of the other materials?
- I take all my paper to one of the green and yellow recycling bins. The nearest one to Summer and Linwood is the one on Washington - about 2 blocks south of the Washington and Carlton. Has anyone seen one that is even nearer? It gets a little crazy wheeling carts of paper a mile just to make sure they are recycled.
dimartiste - 08/14/09 14:05
People steal them because they need more storage! Do not laugh. (Well, you can if you want.) I mean one of my friends in collage use to use it to organize semester books until one of her five roommates took it out for recycling before she had a chance to take the books to get cash for them.
GREED! The avoriousness that exisit in the world today it unreal. People always see that the grass is greener on the other side. Yet, they never see to realize that it is always the other side, not the side you are on.
Or maybe they have decided you were the recycle bin fashionista and they had to keep up with the Jones' or the tinys' of the world!
People steal them because they need more storage! Do not laugh. (Well, you can if you want.) I mean one of my friends in collage use to use it to organize semester books until one of her five roommates took it out for recycling before she had a chance to take the books to get cash for them.
GREED! The avoriousness that exisit in the world today it unreal. People always see that the grass is greener on the other side. Yet, they never see to realize that it is always the other side, not the side you are on.
Or maybe they have decided you were the recycle bin fashionista and they had to keep up with the Jones' or the tinys' of the world!
tinypliny - 08/11/09 03:16
Those are good point, (e:libertad)! I need to remember them.
Yes, my recycle bin got stolen, not once, but TWICE! I don't know what these people who steal them do with them - apart from recycling, of course.
Those are good point, (e:libertad)! I need to remember them.
Yes, my recycle bin got stolen, not once, but TWICE! I don't know what these people who steal them do with them - apart from recycling, of course.
libertad - 08/11/09 00:06
Oh, why don't you get your own bin and leave it out? You can paint it to identify it as yours as people like to take them. Didn't you have a bin before?
Oh, why don't you get your own bin and leave it out? You can paint it to identify it as yours as people like to take them. Didn't you have a bin before?
libertad - 08/11/09 00:04
The plastic lids on the metal containers need to be tossed but metal/tin can be put in any colored bin. Cardboard will be taken without it being bound together provided you don't have excessive amounts or it's difficult for them to manage by themselves. Make sure none of the cardboard is from anything that is designed to be placed in the refrigerator. The coating they use to keep it from getting gross is not recyclable.
The plastic lids on the metal containers need to be tossed but metal/tin can be put in any colored bin. Cardboard will be taken without it being bound together provided you don't have excessive amounts or it's difficult for them to manage by themselves. Make sure none of the cardboard is from anything that is designed to be placed in the refrigerator. The coating they use to keep it from getting gross is not recyclable.
tinypliny - 08/10/09 20:00
Cool! Can't wait for some new recycling options. :)
Cool! Can't wait for some new recycling options. :)
james - 08/10/09 19:10
My pleasure.
By the way, I looked into the large recycling tote library idea you had. That wont work out unfortunately, but I am looking into another option. I will keep you posted.
My pleasure.
By the way, I looked into the large recycling tote library idea you had. That wont work out unfortunately, but I am looking into another option. I will keep you posted.
tinypliny - 08/10/09 18:36
Really? I am going to try it this Wednesday morning. :) Thanks, (e:James)!
Really? I am going to try it this Wednesday morning. :) Thanks, (e:James)!
james - 08/10/09 18:06
If you can take all of your cardboard and bind it together with twine and put your metal and plastics into a large clear plastic bag with 'recycling' written on a sign on it, the city will take it.
If you can take all of your cardboard and bind it together with twine and put your metal and plastics into a large clear plastic bag with 'recycling' written on a sign on it, the city will take it.
08/09/2009 16:06 #49492
LaRoux on Piano!Category: music
I really like LaRoux*. Their music pops out of the headphones with tons of bass dripping life. But Oh. my. sweet. piano., I LOVE this kid's take on two of their most popular songs!
If you decide to visit his page, check out his Lady Gaga cover. I mean, anyone who makes the completely awful and disastrous "Poker Face" sound like a lush 40s broadway musical deserves more than just an applause!
For the non-electro-poppers:
-- *LaRoux:
-- Bulletproof:
-- In for the kill:
If you decide to visit his page, check out his Lady Gaga cover. I mean, anyone who makes the completely awful and disastrous "Poker Face" sound like a lush 40s broadway musical deserves more than just an applause!
For the non-electro-poppers:
-- *LaRoux:
-- Bulletproof:
-- In for the kill:
08/06/2009 00:09 #49466
The American Cancer Society MansionCategory: buffalo
I was walking back from PriceRite today when I saw two old ladies struggling with their groceries on the way. I offered to carry one of their bags and they accepted my offer. We walked the very short distance to the American Cancer Society (ACS) mansion on the corner of Oakland Place and Summer.
I was surprised that they lived there. I always thought it was some kind of a regional office for the ACS. Apparently, they let patients and their families from all over the world live there while they are being treated for their cancer at Roswell Park. One of the women I met was from Florida and the other was from Canada. I also met one of their friends who had come all the way from Greece with her husband for treatment at Roswell. They were all praises for Roswell. I couldn't tell if they genuinely felt that way or were just saying that because I told them that I study there.
They gave me a tour of the mansion. You won't believe just how beautiful it is inside! I wish I had my camera with me. The mansion is wonderfully maintained. The massive polished door leads to a small foyer which opens out into a landing. You immediately see a wide generous staircase leading up. The banisters are gorgeous to look at, though I can't remember whether they were specially carved or not. I have such a fickle memory for detail!
The landing also leads to a living room - with nice furniture and very soothing curtains. The dining room is really impressive with a huge table and matching chairs. I could almost see a formal 18th century banquet there! Then there was a kitchen followed by a corridor which lead to bedrooms - that are given to the patient families. At the back there is another dining room/living room of sorts. The place is enormous - seemed like a endless cave mansion of sorts.
The mansion is actually similar to the 24 in so many ways. I remember mentally comparing it with the rooms in the 24. From several (e:Matthew) conversations, I think it must have been built around the same period in time. I have a feeling that (e:Matthew) would love it! I am wondering if I should take the ladies up on their "visit us again" invite just to snap photographs or better yet, go with (e:Matthew) so he can weave his magic photo-capture technique (and I can then get the scoop on that).
The ladies told me that they are given lodgings but they cook for themselves. In fact, a couple of the other people I met were sitting together and shelling peas (or maybe cutting cauliflower - I really can't remember!) in the back-dining room.
It was an interesting little revelation about that mansion. I wonder if they pay for their lodgings or if its a service that is fully/partially funded by the ACS. If its funded by the ACS, then they are doing a remarkable job!
I was surprised that they lived there. I always thought it was some kind of a regional office for the ACS. Apparently, they let patients and their families from all over the world live there while they are being treated for their cancer at Roswell Park. One of the women I met was from Florida and the other was from Canada. I also met one of their friends who had come all the way from Greece with her husband for treatment at Roswell. They were all praises for Roswell. I couldn't tell if they genuinely felt that way or were just saying that because I told them that I study there.
They gave me a tour of the mansion. You won't believe just how beautiful it is inside! I wish I had my camera with me. The mansion is wonderfully maintained. The massive polished door leads to a small foyer which opens out into a landing. You immediately see a wide generous staircase leading up. The banisters are gorgeous to look at, though I can't remember whether they were specially carved or not. I have such a fickle memory for detail!
The landing also leads to a living room - with nice furniture and very soothing curtains. The dining room is really impressive with a huge table and matching chairs. I could almost see a formal 18th century banquet there! Then there was a kitchen followed by a corridor which lead to bedrooms - that are given to the patient families. At the back there is another dining room/living room of sorts. The place is enormous - seemed like a endless cave mansion of sorts.
The mansion is actually similar to the 24 in so many ways. I remember mentally comparing it with the rooms in the 24. From several (e:Matthew) conversations, I think it must have been built around the same period in time. I have a feeling that (e:Matthew) would love it! I am wondering if I should take the ladies up on their "visit us again" invite just to snap photographs or better yet, go with (e:Matthew) so he can weave his magic photo-capture technique (and I can then get the scoop on that).
The ladies told me that they are given lodgings but they cook for themselves. In fact, a couple of the other people I met were sitting together and shelling peas (or maybe cutting cauliflower - I really can't remember!) in the back-dining room.
It was an interesting little revelation about that mansion. I wonder if they pay for their lodgings or if its a service that is fully/partially funded by the ACS. If its funded by the ACS, then they are doing a remarkable job!
dimartiste - 08/10/09 14:22
Wow! What an amazing story. It is so good that such beautiful building are being put to such a good use. I would love to see the picture update if you decided to visit again! That is so really cool! or kewl! depending on yur preference.
Wow! What an amazing story. It is so good that such beautiful building are being put to such a good use. I would love to see the picture update if you decided to visit again! That is so really cool! or kewl! depending on yur preference.
So I am pretty much making the most of what is left of this week. Are you in Buffalo this week at all?
I will be at a intensive laboratory bootcamp at North Campus all of next week from 9 in the morning to 6 evening. :/
I can't until Monday or later :-/
heheh @heidi: You did well to clarify. I was getting all excited about the 11 miles. LOL
How about this weekend??!! How about tomorrow???!!
@(e:jenks): WHOA. New marinas and harbours are popping up at an alarming new frequency today! Now, where is this "Rich Marina"? Are only people with a certain salary and above allowed entrance? LOL
peter might be talking about Rich Marina? That;s another one...
Oh, just to clarify, not an 11-mile walking adventure, an adventure with my truck.
(e:tinypliny) - gmaps says it's 5.5 miles walking. Wanna plan an adventure next week?
The Fair I go to is by Bus (#36) but they all don't go out that far. It is the Erie County Fair also known as America's Fair.
The Harbor I mentioned that you find from around Niagara St. I think I'm not sure where it is for sure. but I know there is wilson farms and that street leads down to the waterfront and there is atleast some Housing down there not sure if that is where the other Harbor is though.
(e:jenks), technically everything is past the skyway but I think you might be thinking of the right one. I have never been there. I don't generally venture to places I can't walk easily. Hehe
(e:metalpeter), which fair are you talking about? Do you drive or go by bus? And there is ANOTHER harbour at Hertel and Niagara??
Oh man, I feel woefully out of touch with the place I live in. Sad state of affairs!
WOW. (e:Jim)! The site that lead off from the google maps you linked is MAGNIFICENT! --> :::link:::
Does Buffalo really look like this? What have I been missing??!
Yes there are 2 others that I know of. I have never been to the other 2 though. I don't know how to explain where they are well. From downtown the water continues kinda out towards south buffalo. What ever that sky way thing is called and there is like a street that runs under it and there is like some huge silo like building and there used to be some giant frighter there. There was some bar and place to eat called shooters that was also know as the pier. They have some fishing contest out there every year. I go past it every year on my way to the Fair.
Then their is what I think they call the small boat harbor that is kinda off niagara st. Does anyone know if it is around where Hertel hits niagara and they used to have a place to eat there, I was there once years ago.
I will admit that the place you are looking for I don't know where it is. But maybe someone else or even maybe Paul could explain where it is better so you can find it. Hopefully that phone number you listed might be able to get you more info.
is the small boat harbor the one across the skyway?
I have never been there! Can you walk there from the fireworks place? I think the whole harbour ends at the wooden-board platform thing.
Correction: :::link:::
(But still across the river from where you were)
Buffalo Small Boat Harbor: :::link:::
It's across the river from where we went for fireworks...
I was at the "wrong" harbour?! Do you mean to say there are many OTHER harbours in Buffalo, apart from the one downtown??! Where are these harbours? Pray, tell!
I will admit I have no Idea where it is, but I'm guessing you where at the wrong Harbour.