I was looking at the map and wondering why DavidS was in New Jersey. But then I zoomed all the way in, and I figured out what happened.
Say! look at you! You look just like me! We're very pretty.
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All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American
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Tom Scola - Apr 06, 2009 5:23:10 am PDT #8804 of 9843
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
§ ita § - Apr 06, 2009 5:32:23 am PDT #8805 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I guess I know where I'd end up if I did that.
Jon B. - Apr 06, 2009 6:41:59 am PDT #8806 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
I guess I know where I'd end up if I did that.
Ha!
Fiona - Apr 26, 2009 3:43:58 am PDT #8807 of 9843
Do we have any Philadelphia Buffistas? Some friends of ours are moving there for a year from August and could use some advice about neighbourhoods, schools etc. Plus, of course, when they arrive, a few people to touch base with. Can anybody help?
(This isn't really the right place to post, but I thought it would be OK to start).
billytea - Apr 26, 2009 4:14:26 am PDT #8808 of 9843
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
I was there four years, I may be able to help a little.
Jon B. - Apr 26, 2009 6:40:49 am PDT #8809 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Fiona! I've been meaning to tell you that there's no need to send me the Pushing Daisies eps. They've been ahemable. Thanks so much, again, for the offer.
Fiona - Apr 26, 2009 8:53:53 am PDT #8810 of 9843
Good news Jon! Especially as for some reason our PC no longer records and so, um, didn't. Sorry.
billytea, thanks for the offer. I'll try to find out where they're looking and get back to you.
Fiona - Apr 27, 2009 3:02:30 am PDT #8811 of 9843
billytea, the husband will be working in Lansdale, and that's where they've been looking for accomodation as well. What is the neighbourhood like? Would another place nearby be a better bet?
flea - Apr 27, 2009 4:24:35 am PDT #8812 of 9843
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Fiona, I don't know if you know her, but Sox is a current Philadelphia resident as well. I don't think she reads this thread.
billytea - Apr 27, 2009 4:26:29 am PDT #8813 of 9843
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
billytea, the husband will be working in Lansdale, and that's where they've been looking for accomodation as well. What is the neighbourhood like? Would another place nearby be a better bet?
I'm afraid I'm not so familiar with Lansdale specifically. However, I was living in the same county (Montgomery), and that I can recommend. They'll be within an easy drive of King of Prussia Mall, and at least one Trader Joe's, which has to be a good thing. Lansdale has a train station, so they shouldn't have much trouble getting around. They should also be able to avoid the Schuylkill Expressway for the most part (motto: Merge or Die), which will help them live longer.
Depending on what they're looking for, I think Upper or Lower Gwynnedd might be worth a look. They're close to Lansdale, but I think of a newer vintage. (The townships are generally older, which I tended to find to be a bit claustrophobic in design. The Gwynedds are probably more expensive, though.)
Finally, I found the following snippet on Wikipedia, which I offer without comment: "According to legend, Lansdale was once home to the mysterious H tree, which stood on a 12 foot hill. There were supposedly 3 H trees in the whole world, which were thought to be the entrances to hell. One would have to circle one of the trees six times, and jump off the cliff, and the ground would open up and take you to hell. The H tree was cut down to make room for housing development."