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Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 3:59 pm: |     |
I just read back a little and came across this, by Kriss:
>Again, just my opinion, but I think that it is an issue of respect for the values
of the community.
Who decided the values of the community? Do you really think values can be decided on a majority-rules basis? Hell, my values differ hugely from those of most of my neighbors. I can tell that just by looking at their cars, or hearing their opinions on our Jewish citizens.
If there comes a day when the "values" of the majority of this communty can legally dictate the aesthetics of my property, I will hit the road faster than you can say "fasciststate". Because where will it end? I mean, what if the community Valus Commissioner dislikes my outfit one day? Is it disrespectful to the community if I don't wear a bra? Sheesh! |
Dave
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 3:59 pm: | |
Or even someone's garage! |
Dave
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 4:01 pm: | |
Our posts crossed. I didn't mean you should attempt to wear (or not wear) a garage. |
Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 4:08 pm: | |
Heh. Guess you've seen my boobs. |
Jimmurphy
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 4:26 pm: | |
> BuffaloeJoe: "I just read back a little and came across this, by Kriss:
> Again, just my opinion, but I think that it is an issue of respect for the values
of the community. "
Actually, that comment was mine, not Kriss'. Just wanted to set the record straight.
And zoning laws do more than protect your health, they protect the value of your property as well.
Let's just agree to disagree.
Jim |
Kriss
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 4:28 pm: | |
Buffalojoe,
Ack! I've been misquoted. That weren't me what said that.
I posted to this thread because I didn't like the idea of a group of neighbors telling someone that he couldn't put siding on his house if it was legal (i.e., not zoned against). I was interested in what you had to say about zoning because I am interested in your opinion, not necessarily becasue I agree/disagree w/it.
As for things in the rear window of VW buses, I think big yellow smiley faces work best. |
Kriss
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 4:29 pm: | |
whoops, was sloooowly typing my message when Jim posted. He cleared up the quote thang. Once again I am redundant. |
Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 5:03 pm: | |
Sorry for the misattribution, kids. |
Kriss
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 5:54 pm: | |
Buff,
No problem, but if I see you around here w/out a bra......can I not wear one too? |
Jgberkeley
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 9:38 pm: | |
Mem does not seem to be here, so I'll do it.
Dave, she said boobs! |
Dave
| | Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2001 - 9:47 pm: | |
Mem, they said boobs! |
Harpo
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2001 - 1:49 am: | |
Buffalojoe:
You wrote:
If there comes a day when the "values" of the majority of this communty can legally dictate the aesthetics of my property, I will hit the road faster than you can say "fasciststate".
I don't want you to move but I feel I should tell you that there are many town regulations already in place that dictate what you can do aesthetically on any property you buy in Maplewood -- and yes, they were imposed by majority rule. They concern fences, setbacks and such, and many changes you might consider making to your property would require permission from the town. And new ordinances just adopted by the town will make it more difficult to alter the look of property without evaluation by the town.
Most towns in America are like Maplewood. Which is why some people move to Idaho. 
Anyway, I thought you might be interested in taking a look at this website.
http://bfn.org/preservationworks/bam/archsty/index.html
It's from the Preservation Coalition of Buffalo, NY, and it shows a few of the homes and buildings it deems essential to keep as they are because they embody the past and the character of Buffalo. |
Mem
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2001 - 9:56 am: | |
Dave,
I'm saying boobs! |
Curb
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2001 - 3:55 pm: | |
Boooobs!!HEHE...HEHE...HEHE... |
Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2001 - 11:04 pm: | |
OK, I'm getting a reputation as a complainer -- so, hence forth, for every instance of bad behavior I document, I will try my darndest to also offer an inspiring, uplifting, positive note about NNJ and its inhabitants. Fair enough?
Let's start with what happened to me tonight at Linens 'n Things: Let me preface by saying, I am a curious girl. A question-asker who never outgrew the toddler stage of "why is the sky blue?". So, I was at L&T, looking to buy a set of sheets. I noticed that, literally, the shelves were bare of sheets. If I had wanted a valance, or a bedskirt, I'd be set, but NO SHEETS!! I wasn't mad or anything, just curious as to the cause of this heretofore unseen phenomenon. As I meandered through the store picking up some other stuff, I thought 'maybe it is dorm shoppers! I'll bet that's it!' By the time I got to the register, I was dying to know if I was right, or if there was a huge sale or something. So, I asked the check-out clerk (with a big smile on my face) "I noticed that there are hardly any sheets left -- what do you think happened?" She looked at me like I was possibly a little slow and said "What?" I rephrased the question, adding "I was just wondering, for curiosity's sake, you rarely see such a dearth of sheets in this store". She rolled her eyes and said, slowy and with withering sarcasm, "I think what happened is that people purchased the sheets and then they were no longer on the shelves -- when people buy things, they are then gone." I was shocked that my simple question made her so mad! And I had made certain to phrase my question so that it could not be mistaken for criticism, just a general friendly "let's marvel at this aberration together" kinda thing. Maybe I'm oversensitive, but it hurt my feelings to be spoken to that way.
Now, the good news: I really like Kim's nails. I especially like the owner's wife, who is always smiling and sweet and affectionate. She always rubs my back and pats my cheek so nicely. I look forward to going there every few weeks, because I can depend on a friendly reception. I know that touchy-feely stuff isn't for everyone, but it makes me happy! Hugs for everyone! |
Dave
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 12:05 am: | |
I liked the "old" Buffaloejoe better. |
Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 12:15 am: | |
Heh -- don't discount that this may just be a sociological experiment, Dave. |
Notehead
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 - 11:00 am: | |
I sure am glad to see the topic of "doing your own thing to your own house" being discussed. My tastes run to the very modern... when I first started looking for houses, I half-jokingly showed a picture of an incredible little house in Metropolitan Home Magazine to a realtor. It was very modern, very minimal, little more than a big glass box full of amazingly funky furniture. She looked at me like I had just shown her pics of an autopsy. Well, I'm thrilled with the house I ended up with, but I must admit that I am slowly turning it into a completely different sort of house, and the day will come when I'm ready to start doing stuff to the exterior. If the neighbors or the town say I can't make the changes I desire simply because it would go against some sort of "public aesthetic" I will be really, really peeved.
I think it's a bit like apples-and-oranges to say that changing your house cosmetically is similar to putting a gas station on the property. And if values might go down in an area because a "quirky" house ruins the consistent look of a block, well, IMO that's a really stupid reason to like a block any less and I'd hate to let something so dumb affect my decisions.
There's a house in SO on Redmond near the sledding hill. I think it's the most beautiful home in the area, very modern, clean lines, big windows, no ornamentation. It is completely unlike all the other homes around. I wonder what the folks who built it had to go through before they were allowed to create such a gorgeous, artistic and unique dwelling? Meanwhile, there are at least two brand-new, gigantic "contemporary" houses on Wyoming Ave near the SO/WO border that I think are absolutely revolting... but I would never dream of denying the owners the right to build such homes. |
Robdan
| | Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 5:06 pm: | |
There's a rather un-Maplewoody house at the top of Claremont Ave by the path up to the reservation that has neon framing a big front window -- makes me smile (supportively! - viva le difference and all that) every time I see it.
In my limited time on MOL, I was quite content with the "old" Buffalojoe. The world of retail service has been taken over by teenagers; attempts to "connect" (a la Linens Things) are generally futile and generally frustrating. |
Buffalojoe
| | Posted on Friday, December 28, 2001 - 11:24 am: | |
Buffalojoe is TRAPPED. Where, you ask? In Buffalo, of course!
Here we are, in the Buffalo Marriot -- eleven floors of rooms and three guests in the whole hotel. Five feet of snow, driving has been banned, a state of emergency has been declared and we *can't get out*!
Yesterday, in our infinite arrogance, we decided to drive to my mom's house. And got stuck in snowbanks, twice. Thank God Buffalo lives up to its name as the City of Good Neighbors -- we were dug out by total strangers both times.
We're trying to avoid a "Shining"-like experience by leaving the room frequently. Today the big plan is to buy Razor scooters from the gift shop and ride them up and down the halls.
Wish us luck! |
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