(e:Paul) wanted to replace the shelves in the bedroom closet with ones that smelled less. We went to Home Depot and Lenco to check out different wood sizes and prices. But first they had to pas his smell test.
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05/04/2014 00:47 #58956
Make sure your wood smells goodCategory: house
(e:Paul) wanted to replace the shelves in the bedroom closet with ones that smelled less. We went to Home Depot and Lenco to check out different wood sizes and prices. But first they had to pas his smell test.
05/02/2014 12:29 #58950
Wipe your pawsCategory: shopping
(e:Paul) found this at target and wanted it - it was so cute - but it was made of shredded PVC and smelled absolutely toxic. We discovered if you strategically cover the bone it works perfectly for pride too.
Who is so bouge they need to buy their kids precut apples, cheese and grapes separately packaged in Disney branded plastic?
Who is so bouge they need to buy their kids precut apples, cheese and grapes separately packaged in Disney branded plastic?
tinypliny - 05/02/14 21:41
Well.. if it were back home, I bet people would pick it out and eat it.
Well.. if it were back home, I bet people would pick it out and eat it.
paul - 05/02/14 21:08
Its even weirder if you just imagine it sealed up like that in a landfill.
Its even weirder if you just imagine it sealed up like that in a landfill.
tinypliny - 05/02/14 13:15
Re: plastic package -> everything that is wrong with food habits and culture here.
Re: plastic package -> everything that is wrong with food habits and culture here.
05/02/2014 12:27 #58949
Kuni'sCategory: food
(e:terry) finally got sick yesterday :( Poor guy. I thought he dodged it through beer disinfection but I guess it caught up.
(e:Paul) finally felt better, so we went out to Kuni's for dinner. I got the vegetarian combo again, Paul the sashimi, and we split the Japanese slaw and fried tofu. Everything was so good.
Paul's fish was cut into the shape of a rabbit
(e:Paul) finally felt better, so we went out to Kuni's for dinner. I got the vegetarian combo again, Paul the sashimi, and we split the Japanese slaw and fried tofu. Everything was so good.
Paul's fish was cut into the shape of a rabbit
05/01/2014 12:20 #58946
Allentown Association dinnerCategory: allentown
On Tuesday, I felt better, so I went with (e:Terry) to the Allentown Association dinner at Hamiln House. (e:paul) was still dying :( . I've never been in there before but I couldn't believe how huge and nice it was on the inside - you would never have guessed from the street.
I didn't take many pictures, but the food was really good. The best thing was probably the fried asparagus. There were a raffles, but we didn't win anything, even though Terry has two very long arms. They had a speech and an opening prayer which seemed out of place for a secular group like that.
Most of the people there were very old. If I didn't know what was going on I would have assume it was a dinner for someone who died. Our table had almost everyone that was under 45 there. 6 of us - Henry, Tori, Gaia and Seth sat with Terry and I.
(e:Paul) was probably right when he said it would be good for networking, but I didn't have it in me that night. I did get inspired though, it felt likke everyone I talked to had started their own buisness or group or had some other idea they were kicking around. It makes me think almost anyone can try it - I just need to find a good idea and run with it.
Henry also told us about a new bike ride in Buffalo starting this Friday at 10pm, near Cafe 59. It's supposed to be a rolling bike party like in other cities, where everyone rides together to someone's house or some bars or anything fun. Like Critical Mass but without the angst or message. Link
I didn't take many pictures, but the food was really good. The best thing was probably the fried asparagus. There were a raffles, but we didn't win anything, even though Terry has two very long arms. They had a speech and an opening prayer which seemed out of place for a secular group like that.
Most of the people there were very old. If I didn't know what was going on I would have assume it was a dinner for someone who died. Our table had almost everyone that was under 45 there. 6 of us - Henry, Tori, Gaia and Seth sat with Terry and I.
(e:Paul) was probably right when he said it would be good for networking, but I didn't have it in me that night. I did get inspired though, it felt likke everyone I talked to had started their own buisness or group or had some other idea they were kicking around. It makes me think almost anyone can try it - I just need to find a good idea and run with it.
Henry also told us about a new bike ride in Buffalo starting this Friday at 10pm, near Cafe 59. It's supposed to be a rolling bike party like in other cities, where everyone rides together to someone's house or some bars or anything fun. Like Critical Mass but without the angst or message. Link
joe - 05/02/14 12:41
I'm not sure really sure, I'm not involved in anyway with their group, or even aware of what they do besides hold an art festival.
Apparently there was a younger person on the board (by younger under I mean under 50). I imagine if eveyone just died out the organization would just disappear and another group would fill the vacuum, people at the dinner were mentioning 3 other Allentown groups that overlapped.
To me it seems like it's likely just a group geared towards old people - like neighborhood watches, planning boards etc. where people closer to my age volunteer for more "direct" things like cleanups, political causes, advocacy type things. Maybe when you get old you care more groups and boards like that.
I'm not sure really sure, I'm not involved in anyway with their group, or even aware of what they do besides hold an art festival.
Apparently there was a younger person on the board (by younger under I mean under 50). I imagine if eveyone just died out the organization would just disappear and another group would fill the vacuum, people at the dinner were mentioning 3 other Allentown groups that overlapped.
To me it seems like it's likely just a group geared towards old people - like neighborhood watches, planning boards etc. where people closer to my age volunteer for more "direct" things like cleanups, political causes, advocacy type things. Maybe when you get old you care more groups and boards like that.
tinypliny - 05/02/14 12:35
Terry looks so dashing! :)
Terry looks so dashing! :)
ExBuffalonian - 05/02/14 11:23
Oh, and I love how the disco ball hangs among the chandeliers in the Hamlin House "ballroom." That's awesome! :)
Oh, and I love how the disco ball hangs among the chandeliers in the Hamlin House "ballroom." That's awesome! :)
ExBuffalonian - 05/02/14 07:52
Is it concerning for groups like this when the majority of the membership is elderly? Who will take over when they're gone? Are they doing anything to try and get younger people involved? Does anyone care if the group just dissolves in the next 15 to 20 years when 80-something percent of the members are no longer of this world?
Is it concerning for groups like this when the majority of the membership is elderly? Who will take over when they're gone? Are they doing anything to try and get younger people involved? Does anyone care if the group just dissolves in the next 15 to 20 years when 80-something percent of the members are no longer of this world?
04/28/2014 23:11 #58944
Darwin Martin's gargoyle faceCategory: architecture
(e:Paul) told me he heard at Sameer's party that the gargoyles on the 800 West Ferry condos are really Darwin Martin's face. According to the Buffalo Architecture Index it is true. 
I remember always trying to get into this building in high school with no luck. It seems so crazy nice, and its so out of place. I'll have to befriend someone who lives there one day.
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I guess if you're rich and build something like that you can put your face in whatever concrete you want.Original owner Darwin R(eidpath) Martin was the son of Darwin D. Martin of Larkin Company fame. This apartment house served as an investment -- and as 2-floor penthouse living quarters for Martin and his second wife, Laura Brasnell. As an investment, it was unsuccessful because of the Depression
I remember always trying to get into this building in high school with no luck. It seems so crazy nice, and its so out of place. I'll have to befriend someone who lives there one day.
A clearer picture
tinypliny - 05/02/14 21:43
I love this picture! I NEVER knew and ME TOO!! Count me in the legions who wants to be friends with SOMEONE in those top penthouses.
I used to go up on the roof of the Mayflower all the time and dream about visiting this building whenever I swiveled in its direction.
I love this picture! I NEVER knew and ME TOO!! Count me in the legions who wants to be friends with SOMEONE in those top penthouses.
I used to go up on the roof of the Mayflower all the time and dream about visiting this building whenever I swiveled in its direction.
I'm a truffle pig for wood smells.
Interesting .... Never thought about wood having a smell but it does... I've had dresser I think that smelled pretty good that fresh wood smell, never thought that different ones would have a different smell with different paints or varnishes though.... hope they passed the test....
Who knows if (e:Paul)'s smell receptors are working well or not what with all the lingering illness and everything. Chances are the test is confounded.