CARE system

[fsu813]

well now...

that ties it up in a nice, big bow

doesn't it?

[sheclown]

The property linked to isn't even in the historic district.  Then again, my property outside of Springfield was called in by SPAR as well.  And others.

I suppose I am a slumlord too.  That's fine by me.  I really don't know what that means, but I'm sure I've been called worse.  I suppose it means that my properties are not up to community standards, but they are.  I suppose that means that my renters are less than desirable, I suppose they are, but that's okay too.  They are really great people that deserve a place to live just like the next person.

& set the record straight, Chris didn't post the email, Joe and I did.

The CARE system may work fine in some cases, in others it is abused.  To think that it isn't is rather naive.  To use it instead of talking to the owner about your concerns is chicken-shit, but that's okay too.  Understand that it is an attack, nonetheless.

I personally know that Doug makes every effort to call owners of property when he has concerns.  Unlike others.

As we've seen in the car wash thread, we have different views of Springfield, what it is, what it could be, and how to get to that point. 

All of our toes have been stepped on.  How do we get beyond all of this?  Two people close to me this week have died.  Life is too short for all of this bickering.  Main Street is a waste land.  Neighbors are fighting.  Spying.  Calling.  I suppose one could say it is against the intent of the overlay for Springfield to be a war zone.

[chris farley]

Sheclown do you think you could give it a break??

[hooplady]

Anyhoo, the big piles of branches on 7th St. that fsu813 posted about waaay back on page 1 were picked up as of yesterday.  So thanks, neighbor!

Sheclown, go have a cup of tea and some cake.

Chris Farley, I think you should sell the garden gnomes as a fundraiser for Lisa's bench.  I loved her back yard - she would think it is a hoot!  I'll take at least three.

[sean]

Care is also great for getting rid of that free hot tub you got on craigslist 4 months ago and has just been sitting in your yard...

[jason_contentdg]

^ "water feature"

[fsu813]

in other news....

the sidewalk cave-in on Walnut & E. 7th that i placed CARE request for the other day is already being addressed. saw 5 guys out there this morning working on it.

[fsujax]

I want a gnome for my yard! or one of those flamingos with the wings that spin!!! haha

[Dan B]

I submitted a pile on E 6th Street on Saturday to Care, and it was gone on Monday night.

[fsu813]

can you submit random piles of trash or garbage?

[Dan B]

can you submit random piles of trash or garbage?

Yes, you request a special pick up. you can also do it for appliances, and other things, under the waste/trash category.

[cindi]

Funny you should write that Cindi, when my flowers came under attack, Virginia said lets get garden gnomes, like in "The Full Montey"  I love gnomes.  So wait for it - you may see some appear, maybe my family in England will send some, maybe one will hold the sign.
Sorry Never didn't mean to digress. 

as long as there are not more than 5 unrelated gnomes in the yard i think it's a great idea. 

[chris farley]

Cindi you gave me should a good laugh at this sad time.  I am going to check gnomes maybe there is one that we could adopt as a Springfield Gnome.  Virginia will be happy she has wanted one for ages.
There is a memorial being planned for Lisa hopefully at the Woman's Club.  I have talked to Phil he is devasted he has lost his love.  Maybe if people feel like it they could make some food.  He says he is all right right now.

[fsu813]

Dan, doesn't The Ark basically do the same thing?

That is, they'll go and pick up items on the side of the road?

[Dan B]

Dan, doesn't The Ark basically do the same thing?

That is, they'll go and pick up items on the side of the road?

I wasnt aware they were still doing that. I thought that had dried up.