some of those people were there representing groups and churches too and will now go back and spread the word. I did hope it would be larger but maybe Sunday is not the best rally day. But all in all it was good, a lot of politicians showed up and the people who were there were very united in their opposition to the intake center. And they were also adamant that the purpose is not to shut down the existing shelter but make sure the city does right by the men who are there.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 10:31 AM in response to Crown Heights Rally: Don't Dump On Us!

I'm ashamed of you people- did no one notice her boots are 30 years out of date? And that make-up! Tsk-tsk. Well, she's...er...quite limber. Biff- does that mean she's a good typist?

I thought the article was really meant to be tongue-in-cheek. ;-)

( and yes- I'm trying the registration route again)

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 10:59 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

I think she's doing the C from YMCA - unfortunately no one told her you only use your arms. why is there no greenery in the flower pot?

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 11:05 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

I stand corrected, Biff. I thought the C looked a little off.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 11:08 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

Loaded question- if you notice she is directly aiming for the pot and if you recall Rappacini's Daughter, I just....wondered...well...

Ok on the boots- aren't you glad I brought them to your attention? Gee - how could you not have noticed them first?

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 11:37 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

So......i disagree, the picture really is symbolic! Of course- I see that now!

Ok- Bold type Guest and dave are right. back to the topic (but it was so much fun!)

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 11:42 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

11:37- I know just from my neighborhood the prices have been through the roof and as much as I love the neighborhood, the prices were way out of whack. It's bad for everyone when that happens. But too many people took the short view- let me make the money and get out.

The buyer letter, it seems to me would make a seller a lot less amicable- no matter what the real estate market. whoever wrote it needs some lessons in marketing and psychology- or simply put, you catch a lot more flies with honey than vinegar.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 11:50 AM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

no- really, dave? awwww....see. thats what happens when you read posts from people who don't capitalize their usernames.

She's a blonde- of course not but she's no renter. Renters have a much more developed design sense -as proved by many a McMansion, money can't buy you taste. Only a homeowner would have put in that burnt orange sculpted carpet and she has to be steam cleaning regularly - or she wouldn't be lying all over the rugs (we renters can't afford to do that):-)

By the way didn't Biff say she must have other skills besides typing to more than compensate? If she sends that picture along with the letter, judging by the tread today, no one's going to read the letter anyway.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 12:21 PM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

Biff- I was thinking more along the lines of green thoughts in a green shade, but HGWMV still remains one of the most beautiful books and heartbreaking movies ever made.

I'm out for awhile- can't wait to see how this all goes through the day. Nice to have fun here for a change.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 12:24 PM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad

It seems that someone came up with the bargaining technique of sounding as tough and obnoxious as you can to intimidate the other person. that buyer's letter simply tells the homeowner he has something they want badly enough to write them about, but not enough to respect their intelligence. I rent from very close friends. I have a wonderful space and I love it. One day someone came to the door and thinking i was the owner proceeded to tell me I had to sell to him because he "knew" my house would be foreclosed for taxes. And since I knew for a fact it was totally untrue, I had a few choice words to share with him and mentioned where I would be installing his business card should he not leave.

Had he not tried the scare you/intimidate you technique I would have given them the card- not that they were interested in selling, but at least the guy would have been a professional. same thing with those letters- if you're going to do business with someone, act like a professional.Honey-flies-vinegar...it works.

Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2008 4:12 PM in response to Dear Owner: I'm Not That Into Your Pad