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marian
Citizen
Username: Marian
Post Number: 49
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 10:07 am: | 
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Has it officially opened yet? If not, does anyone know when it will? |
Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1145
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 10:57 am: |
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December 6 is the kickoff, based on the flyers around town and at the Y
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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marian
Citizen
Username: Marian
Post Number: 50
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 11:14 am: |
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Thanks, Duncan! Do you happen to know how long it runs? |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 1617
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 4:50 pm: |
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Have they done anything to get rid of the stench of cat urine that assaults my nostrils every year? I love the idea of the Dickens Village but the reality turns my stomach. Sorry for the bluntness but I think it's really a shame. Where do they store the buildings off-season? I've never said anything to my kid about it but even she knows there's something amiss and backs away quickly.
Cathy |
ats3
Citizen
Username: Ats3
Post Number: 30
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 6:35 pm: |
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The houses are stored locally while most of the decorations inside the houses are generously borrowed or donated by community members. I guess if the so-called smell bothers you there are two choices: volunteer the time as many community members do to support the Dickens Village and help clean the houses or don't go by them. I personally find them amazing. My children love to stroll around them and learn about the characters that lived in each house. I greatly appreciate all those involved in the tremendous undertaking each year. The girlscouts, boyscouts, choirs, merchants, etc. make Dickens Village come alive. |
Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1152
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 6:58 pm: |
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They stay up through at least new years from what I recall. Next time you are in town marian take a peek at the schedule at the post office. I have also seen it posted at the Y and other places around town.
ats3.. how does one help out with cleaning and the like. If they are still in need for this season I am, shall we say, "between gigs" and would love to help out if needed.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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maplemom
Citizen
Username: Maplemom
Post Number: 67
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 7:14 pm: |
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We love the "little houses" as my son has called them since he was a toddler. Maybe I have a bad sniffer but I've never noticed a smell. They are one of the most charming things about this town during the holidays, picture-perfect. And a kids dream...anything resembling doll houses and play houses fascinate young children. Kudos to whoever does all of that hard work, we sure appreciate it! |
algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1431
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 9:49 pm: |
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I have never noticed a smell either. How strange? |
marian
Citizen
Username: Marian
Post Number: 51
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 9:31 am: |
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Thanks for the info, Duncan. BTW, really liked your Web site!
I've only been to Dickens' Village once (2 years ago) and did not notice any vile odors. |
Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1159
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 10:03 am: |
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thanks Marian.. it needs a better creative force behind it. the website..not the dickens village..lol
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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gemini
Citizen
Username: Gemini
Post Number: 223
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 6:51 am: |
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Been there 3-4 years, never smelled a thing. Kids love it. Another great thing about Maplewood. Maybe what you're smelling is from that fabulous petting zoo they have on saturdays during the season? |
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