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The Notorious S.L.K.
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1564
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 7:22 pm: | 
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Anyone know what is currently going down on Springfield Ave between Prospect and Rutgers....? Both cops and firetrucks are about.... |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7539
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 8:29 pm: |
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Large fire at corner of Springfield Avenue and Yale Street. See the thread in Virtual Cafe. |
njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 198
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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It comes to me as no surprise that this thread has only 2 posts. (15 if you include those on the Virtual Cafe). The truth is that most Maplewoodians could care less about SA. If this fire happened at a business in Maplewood Center, the thread would reach 100+ the very first night. It is clear that there is little interest as my fellow MOL'ers have felt more compelled to post more comments on threads like "Natl' Spelling Bee", "Angelina delivers...", "South mtn Sex" and " People hollering @ office".
My heart goes out to Gus as my family has used his services for well over a decade. Hopefully he comes back strong.
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njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 199
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 11:48 am: |
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What is truley ironic is that probably 95% of Maplewoodian's have no clue where this business is even located....even after the fire. |
Nohero
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Username: Nohero
Post Number: 5476
Registered: 10-1999
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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In case the folks reading this at home have lost their scorecards -
Njphilf moved out of town a while ago - made a big deal about it here on the message board.
He returns every once in a while to remind us that we live in a horrible town, and that we all are horrible people.
I guess we're horrible because we like living here, or something like that.
And Njphilf, those of us who live here have been speaking about this in person. I didn't learn about the fire online, I learned about it while standing with an armload of clothing, looking at the boarded up windows and the damage on the second floor of the building. I was relieved to learn that everyone was okay, and upset about the losses suffered by all of the business people. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7564
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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NJPhilf:
Nohero has a valid point. Not being here, you would not have realized just how visible this fire was. Anyone living in your old neighborhood would have either seen it, and/or smelled it, and/or heard all the sirens. If you were living here in town you would not have needed MOL to see that something was dreadfully wrong.
Thanks to George's primpt response (location/damage/no injuries)in the companion thread in Virtual Cafe, there really wasn't anything left to discuss on line. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 5266
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 12:59 pm: |
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njp
I don't think it's because people don't care about Springfield ave. Perhaps a reason there aren't many posts in this thread is many MOLers don't venture into the Soapbox Topics because they don't like confrontations. Soapbox is known for being heated at times. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 5267
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 1:01 pm: |
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Thank you Nohero and Joan for your posts and putting him inline! |
njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 200
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 5:52 pm: |
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This is for those Maplewoodian's who have no clue where the shop was.
Wish you the best Gus in your return!! |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 375
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 9:43 pm: |
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As usual, blast the messenger, even though the message is the truth.
[Njphilf, you should know by now if you said the sky is blue, "good" Woodians will argue and disagree with you.] |
jeffl
Supporter
Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1723
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 10:39 pm: |
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Harold, njphilf, thanks for dragging this thread into the gutter instead of sticking with the topic. Now it makes sense that it's in Soapbox.
njphilf, it's always so nice when we don't hear from you for a while. Perhaps another lengthy break?
If anyone has any useful additional information to post about these businesses, we'd all appreciate it. Thanks. |
The Notorious S.L.K.
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1579
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 11:03 pm: |
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harold-
Haven't you pulle dthat barn down (on top of you) yet?
Start chopping...
-SLK |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 376
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 10:10 am: |
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?????????????????????????
Oh, thankey. |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 451
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Check out the thread in Virtual Cafe. There is a good deal of helpful information there. (FWIW I rarely venture into Soapbox. I don't have the stomach for it) |
The Notorious S.L.K.
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1594
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 9:29 pm: |
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harold,
if you hate the area so much leave...or do something to fix the things you believe are problems....
-SLK |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 377
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 9:57 pm: |
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#1. Who said I hate the area?
#2. Njphilf is right, 95% of Maplwood does'nt even know where Mr. Gus's shop is.
#3. Maybe we should form a commitee,and discuss this?
#4. Just like James Brown , we really appreciate your wholesome advice!!!!! |
jeffl
Supporter
Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1725
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 11:29 am: |
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What a ridiculous point, "95% of the community doesn't know where Mr. Gus's is." Who cares. Do you know every business in the Village? Does everyone know there's a dance studio about Freeman's? Who cares? The community knows where Springfield Avenue is and has been patronizing it more and more each month. This is about these poor business owners being wiped out by this fire, not about your soapbox about the Avenue.
I swear, my last post on this thread. Infuriating. |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1599
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 11:35 am: |
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Thank you jeffl, I'll take the fight from here, thankey....
Harold-
Well, if you don't hate it you could of fooled me since you never say anything positive about it...
So you keep slamming your community why?
-SLK |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 378
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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I hate the hypocracy that goes on in this town, whether its political, social, etc. |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1600
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 12:22 pm: |
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harold-
hypocrisy goes on everywhere, not just in maplewood. Don't let it get you down...
-SLK |
tjohn
Supporter
Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4355
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 12:28 pm: |
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I think that Harold is suffering from Weltschmerz. |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 379
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 12:33 pm: |
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Hice using a German word on me. |
Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 6468
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
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I know where Gus's shop was.
I'll ask around and then do a little math, but I bet more than 5% know where the fire was.
And Harold, if you don't hate the town, as you profess, why is almost everything you and njphilf so negative?
And what does hypocracy have to do with it???
Honestly you guys don't seem to contribute anything that isn't, in some form or other, a slam on the town and the people who live in it. I hope to God you went out and voted today Harold. NJphilf, having moved out of M'wood with so much fanfare, obviously cannot.
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harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 380
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 2:29 pm: |
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[Now comes the part where you tell me how the property values on the east-side of town have risen dramatically, and you can get $400k for your house]!!!!
WOW, now try moving to a good town and see what you get for $400k.....not much. |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1603
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 3:04 pm: |
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harold-
You are truly annoying. And houses in Short Hills go for a million, what is your point? Considering the East Side/Hilton Section missed two previous housing boons, 150k houses selling for 400k today isn't too shabby, is a dramatic increase and actually illustrates the improvement of the area.
Duncan is right, you are a negative creep who apparently feels neglected and seeking attention while having no clue about real estate.
-SLK
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harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 381
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 3:30 pm: |
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Gee, missed two housing booms, I wonder why???
I love it when "good" Woodians resort to name calling.
Housing prices are up all over, including Vauxhall, what's your point? |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1606
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 3:48 pm: |
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Harold-
You are correct, I shouldn't resort to name calling. But here is a fact you can chew on: You only rear your head when something negative said about Maplewood. What does that say about you?
And I am curious, what are you driving at regarding the two missed housing boons?
-SLK |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 383
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 3:51 pm: |
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Again, housing prices are up all over, so what's your point??? |
Gregor Samsa
Citizen
Username: Oldsctls67
Post Number: 527
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 5:23 pm: |
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FYI-"weltschmerz" is the word the 2nd place finisher in the Spelling bee misspelled. Good one, TJohn. "Schadenfreude" immediately comes to mind when reading Harold's posts.... |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1607
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 5:25 pm: |
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"Gee, missed two housing booms, I wonder why???"
Harold, again, can you please clarify?
-SLK |
harold
Citizen
Username: Harold
Post Number: 384
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 5:49 pm: |
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Well Mr. Real Estate, any answers?? |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7572
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 7:57 pm: |
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Harold:
Have you read the companion thread in Virtual Cafe? If you had, you would know that the building was completely destroyed and that several of the businesses including Mr. Gus' were uninsured. These people stand to lose everything they have worked for. This is a time to spend our energy rebuilding lives, businesses, and structures rather than wasting energy griping. |
njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 201
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - 10:28 pm: |
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As per an e-mail request, here are 2 more photos that I have from the fire. Once again, wish nothing but the best for Gus as well as all of those affected by this fire.
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njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 202
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - 10:29 pm: |
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Psychomom
Citizen
Username: Psychomom
Post Number: 144
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 7:27 pm: |
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How come nobody is getting all upset at the dad with the two kids in the picture watching the fire?? Much worse than the second hand smoke of a few cigarettes but no wait its ok because he is not ghetto right??? |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1640
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 9:09 pm: |
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Psychomom-
Obviously you are trying to pick a fight. This isn't the board to bring on of your typical race tinged rants and how you can make a comparison is beyond me.
Why do you care so much about what goes on in Maplewood when you live in Irvington? You gotta alot of fixing to do over there. Start chopping, especially since you have a ghetto complex.
-SLK |
Psychomom
Citizen
Username: Psychomom
Post Number: 145
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 9:32 am: |
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Au contraire, I am merely pointing to the hypocrisy that I see all the time on this board.
Why do I care about Maplewood??? I grew up there, my mom still lives there, I go to church there and it's 3 blocks from my house, so I like to keep abreast of whats going on.
I don't have a ghetto complex, I live in "the hood" and get along very well with my neighbors. We look out for each other and keep the neighborhood safe and sane.
Yeah Irvington has it's problems but you gotta make a difference where you can and when you can. When I make a ghetto reference it is in reply to the numerous postings alluding to problems the gangstas and such are causing in Maplewood. |
Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 9815
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
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Your post is irrational, but intriguing.
How do you know he doesn't live downwind of the fire and walked up the street to move out of its path?
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7986
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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This is like 6 Degrees of Paranoia.
Psycho can make a link between "the ghetto" and anything in 6 steps or less.
Try this one: Code Red to Ghetto |
S.L.K.s. Ghost
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 1645
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 11:28 am: |
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Pyschomom-
Points taken, but your last post still is asinine.
-SLK |
Psychomom
Citizen
Username: Psychomom
Post Number: 146
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 11:32 am: |
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It was intended to be. |
mjh
Supporter
Username: Mjh
Post Number: 598
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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Come on, she named herself "psychomom", OK? I recognize the capacity for insight when I see it.
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