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Lion · 20 August 2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

Leo: question is: were you better off then or now?

Now, cause I was going through withdrawals and the shakes!!!

Jimbits76 · 20 August 2009, 11:51 PM

If I didn't have my idiotbox I'd go mad!!!!!!!!

Latest fave is Deadliest Warrior.

Pure 100% Dumbassery...they get a bunch of gees to discuss the merits and weaknesses of specific warriors and the enter it into a "computer simulation" to see who is the best.

The final rendering features two bit part no-marks used to waiting tables hack clumbs of gory flesh out of each other in a non descript forest setting.

It is stupid and silly but I love it....I feel the grey matter collapsing as I type!!!!

J

redshirt1957 · 21 August 2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

If I didn't have my idiotbox I'd go mad!!!!!!!!

J

Only you would post something that vile and disgusting in the girls coffeeshop!

JimSnyder · 21 August 2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

If I didn't have my idiotbox I'd go mad!!!!!!!!

Latest fave is Deadliest Warrior.

Pure 100% Dumbassery...they get a bunch of gees to discuss the merits and weaknesses of specific warriors and the enter it into a "computer simulation" to see who is the best.

The final rendering features two bit part no-marks used to waiting tables hack clumbs of gory flesh out of each other in a non descript forest setting.

It is stupid and silly but I love it....I feel the grey matter collapsing as I type!!!!

J

I've been in one of those for years

and they wont let me out

redshirt1957 · 21 August 2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

I've been in one of those for years

and they wont let me out

I was in one for nine months and they will not let me back in.

JimSnyder · 21 August 2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I was in one for nine months and they will not let me back in.

Look on the bright side, that may be a good thing

Jimbits76 · 21 August 2009, 01:41 AM

I'm sure poor M' is ecstatic!!!!!!!

J

Lion · 21 August 2009, 10:08 PM

Mornin all, who's making the coffee this morning and I sure miss the ladies around here!!!
And not just to make the coffee.....
I think it's Oldgrounds1957's turn.....

Jimbits76 · 21 August 2009, 10:30 PM

Aint it odd that a place set up for the ladies is now only inhabited by men???????????

J

Lion · 21 August 2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Aint it odd that a place set up for the ladies is now only inhabited by men???????????

J

You mean you're a man!!! Heavens forbid..... LOL!!!

Jimbits76 · 21 August 2009, 10:45 PM

I can be whatever you want me to be baby, as long as the price is right!!!!!

J

Lion · 21 August 2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I can be whatever you want me to be baby, as long as the price is right!!!!!

J

So what's the going rate???

Jimbits76 · 21 August 2009, 10:49 PM

I can't say in public for fear of upsetting my other clients!!!!!!!

I do offer twofer discounts...just depends if Martina is busy or not!

J

Lion · 21 August 2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I can't say in public for fear of upsetting my other clients!!!!!!!

I do offer twofer discounts...just depends if Martina is busy or not!

J

Do you accept USD funds or only currency of the land???

Jimbits76 · 21 August 2009, 11:05 PM

Gold baby. Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

Lion · 21 August 2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Gold baby. Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

You must be talking about 10 karat at best!!!
I'll go to the grocery store for a bunch of caarots.....

woodstea · 27 August 2009, 04:13 PM

David -- I see this was a year ago or so, but thanks for posting the Squier Manor pics. I have friends that live across from the school that sits where your family's house did. I believe that the stone steps in the fourth picture were on Forest Ave., which had just been built around that time. If I'm not mistaken the steps are still there.

In case you're curious, there's a 1909 fire map showing the Squier Manor neighborhood online. It shows your family's house (the biggest one of course) along with what must have been mostly brand new houses in the just-platted lots.

Coincidentally I used to live a few blocks from the Palo Alto house during the dot com boom and I remember having jogged past it a few times. Beautiful house.

Rob
Portland, OR

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Sorry Lisa, I was trying not to bore everyone with my family history (I'm also into geneaology).

JJ Squier moved to KC in 1870. Albert and Cora were born in 1870 and 1872 respectively. Squier made a LOT of money in cattle, banking and real estate. Albert died at age 11 from Malarial fever. I have some of his letters and school papers, he was quite a brilliant little boy, and it's so sad to see a promising life that was not lived.

Cora inherited her father's estate, and moved to the Kansas City house upon the passing of her mother (1907). They lived there until 1925 or so, when they moved to Palo Alto. The story goes that they moved so her children could attend Stanford University; she was a domineering woman who wanted to keep close tabs on them, hence selling all the KC holdings. The KC house was razed and the estate was developed at that time. (Google "Squier Park Neighborhood") Upon moving to Palo Alto, she bought several parcels and rezoned the property lines so that the main house would have a bigger yard. She also owned the house next door.

My father grew up in the house next door, and in the main house, after Cora and her husband died in 1949. My grandfather inherited that house and lived there until he died in 1980. My grandmother sold it in 1982. I used to stay there a lot as a child and it was a beautiful place. It had a tennis court, orchard, formal garden with over 300 rose bushes, etc. I wish my family still owned the house, but it is now worth many million dollars because of its desirable location. My experiences with that house are the reason I like older homes, and at least I have some of the furnishings!

Thanks for listening!

DSJ · 28 August 2009, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by woodstea

David -- I see this was a year ago or so, but thanks for posting the Squier Manor pics. I have friends that live across from the school that sits where your family's house did. I believe that the stone steps in the fourth picture were on Forest Ave., which had just been built around that time. If I'm not mistaken the steps are still there.

In case you're curious, there's a 1909 fire map showing the Squier Manor neighborhood online. It shows your family's house (the biggest one of course) along with what must have been mostly brand new houses in the just-platted lots.

Coincidentally I used to live a few blocks from the Palo Alto house during the dot com boom and I remember having jogged past it a few times. Beautiful house.

Rob
Portland, OR

Hi Rob,

Welcome to TRF, and I have to say I enjoyed reading your post. It's a small world, isn't it?

I actually believe the steps were on Troost, and they are gone now. Perhaps I'm mistaken and will look along Forest again next time I'm in KC. The main property where the house, gardens, outbuildings, etc., was boundaried by 36th, 40th, Troost and The Paseo. My great-grandfather, Robert Valentine Jones, did most of the platting and was responsible for the design of Manheim Road. 37th and 38th used to be called Cora St and Albert St., when they were first platted. Cool map!

Insofar as the Palo Alto house, one of the reasons it was sold was its proximity to East Palo Alto and the Whiskey Gulch area of University Avenue. Things were pretty sketchy over there back then. Later on, my wife's office was in the new towers when Bingham McCutchen moved in. Ironically, she's on business in Portland now!

David

DSJ · 28 August 2009, 05:04 AM

You know what Rob, I stand corrected! Thanks to the map link you shared, I now can see how the house was oriented to the compass. Upon comparison between the photos and the map, the stairs ARE in fact adjacent to Forest! Perhaps the steps now go up to the school building?

Again, thanks!

meriwether · 10 September 2009, 05:24 AM

If I had known there were some hot dudes (albeit married) in the coffeeshop I would have been over her sooner!

HI! I am new, and usually on diamond forums, but I am researching a watch for my dad. I will be posting a picture of my Rolex later, but I wanted to say "HI."

My fiance is not a name brand sort of guy, so he HATES to admit that he LOVES the stainless Rolex (NIB) that I bought him two years ago. It is the only watch he has ever worn because it doesn't pinch his arm hair. He acts modest but you can tell that he loves the compliments he gets on his watch. It is cute.

East Bay Rider · 10 September 2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by meriwether

If I had known there were some hot dudes (albeit married) in the coffeeshop I would have been over her sooner!

HI! I am new, and usually on diamond forums, but I am researching a watch for my dad. I will be posting a picture of my Rolex later, but I wanted to say "HI."

Welcome

abigsecret · 10 September 2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by meriwether

If I had known there were some hot dudes (albeit married) in the coffeeshop I would have been over her sooner!

HI! I am new, and usually on diamond forums, but I am researching a watch for my dad. I will be posting a picture of my Rolex later, but I wanted to say "HI."

My fiance is not a name brand sort of guy, so he HATES to admit that he LOVES the stainless Rolex (NIB) that I bought him two years ago. It is the only watch he has ever worn because it doesn't pinch his arm hair. He acts modest but you can tell that he loves the compliments he gets on his watch. It is cute.

Hi

Welcome to the coffeeshop! It's been a little dead lately, but feel free to lighten up the atmosphere

What's your name? (If I may ask...)

Good luck on the research for your dad's watch! We're all here to pitch in if you need opinions!

unclesallie · 10 September 2009, 01:44 PM

Ahh, the coffeeshop lives, I see......

abigsecret · 10 September 2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

Ahh, the coffeeshop lives, I see......

There was just a little summer-break!

Brushpup · 10 September 2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by meriwether

If I had known there were some hot dudes (albeit married) in the coffeeshop I would have been over her sooner!

HI! I am new, and usually on diamond forums, but I am researching a watch for my dad. I will be posting a picture of my Rolex later, but I wanted to say "HI."

My fiance is not a name brand sort of guy, so he HATES to admit that he LOVES the stainless Rolex (NIB) that I bought him two years ago. It is the only watch he has ever worn because it doesn't pinch his arm hair. He acts modest but you can tell that he loves the compliments he gets on his watch. It is cute.

Welcome to TRF meriwether...

Hang out here long and you might become a WIS, but please tell us about the watches you mention. All the HOT guys will want to know........inlcuding me.

Again, Welcome! and

Lion · 10 September 2009, 11:34 PM

Meriwether, Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay!!!
If I may ask what diamond forums are you on and what do you think of Hearts On fire diamonds???

meriwether · 11 September 2009, 01:05 AM

My name is Margaret...You can call me GG (short for GIAgirl) ...that is my nickname on the diamond forums.

I love all diamonds....including the Hearts on Fire, but I am not opposed to other diamonds...diamonds are you friends!
http://diamondsrus.myfreeforum.org/
This is our private forum...with no vendors.

I have SS/gold datejust...I will post a picture in a second.

I am glad to liven the coffeeshop back up! YAY!!!!!!!

meriwether · 11 September 2009, 01:10 AM

meriwether · 11 September 2009, 01:13 AM

My parents bought me this as a graduation present a few (OK MANY) years ago. I love it, but it is time to have it serviced.

Brushpup · 11 September 2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by meriwether

My parents bought me this as a graduation present a few (OK MANY) years ago. I love it, but it is time to have it serviced.

Hey, nice watch GG, but that open 6 is telling on you.........unless of course they bought it already vintage!

Just teasin ya a lil bit, but it is a gorgeous watch and I'm not wild about Diamond Dials.

So what are you thinking for your father, and the husbands watch........a DJ? Sub? Just curious, and thanks for waking this thread up!

21 August 2009, 10:08 PM	#8438
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mornin all, who's making the coffee this morning and I sure miss the ladies around here!!! And not just to make the coffee..... I think it's Oldgrounds1957's turn..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 August 2009, 05:04 AM	#8449
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	You know what Rob, I stand corrected! Thanks to the map link you shared, I now can see how the house was oriented to the compass. Upon comparison between the photos and the map, the stairs ARE in fact adjacent to Forest! Perhaps the steps now go up to the school building? Again, thanks! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 September 2009, 11:34 PM	#8456
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Meriwether, Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay!!! If I may ask what diamond forums are you on and what do you think of Hearts On fire diamonds??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 August 2009, 11:51 PM	#8432
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	If I didn't have my idiotbox I'd go mad!!!!!!!! Latest fave is Deadliest Warrior. Pure 100% Dumbassery...they get a bunch of gees to discuss the merits and weaknesses of specific warriors and the enter it into a "computer simulation" to see who is the best. The final rendering features two bit part no-marks used to waiting tables hack clumbs of gory flesh out of each other in a non descript forest setting. It is stupid and silly but I love it....I feel the grey matter collapsing as I type!!!! J

21 August 2009, 01:41 AM	#8437
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm sure poor M' is ecstatic!!!!!!! J

21 August 2009, 10:30 PM	#8439
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Aint it odd that a place set up for the ladies is now only inhabited by men??????????? J

21 August 2009, 10:45 PM	#8441
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I can be whatever you want me to be baby, as long as the price is right!!!!! J

21 August 2009, 10:49 PM	#8443
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I can't say in public for fear of upsetting my other clients!!!!!!! I do offer twofer discounts...just depends if Martina is busy or not! J

21 August 2009, 11:05 PM	#8445
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Gold baby. Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! J

10 September 2009, 05:24 AM	#8450
meriwether Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 20	If I had known there were some hot dudes (albeit married) in the coffeeshop I would have been over her sooner! HI! I am new, and usually on diamond forums, but I am researching a watch for my dad. I will be posting a picture of my Rolex later, but I wanted to say "HI." My fiance is not a name brand sort of guy, so he HATES to admit that he LOVES the stainless Rolex (NIB) that I bought him two years ago. It is the only watch he has ever worn because it doesn't pinch his arm hair. He acts modest but you can tell that he loves the compliments he gets on his watch. It is cute.

10 September 2009, 01:44 PM	#8453
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Ahh, the coffeeshop lives, I see......

11 September 2009, 01:05 AM	#8457
meriwether Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 20	My name is Margaret...You can call me GG (short for GIAgirl) ...that is my nickname on the diamond forums. I love all diamonds....including the Hearts on Fire, but I am not opposed to other diamonds...diamonds are you friends! http://diamondsrus.myfreeforum.org/ This is our private forum...with no vendors. I have SS/gold datejust...I will post a picture in a second. I am glad to liven the coffeeshop back up! YAY!!!!!!!

11 September 2009, 01:10 AM	#8458
meriwether Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 20

11 September 2009, 01:13 AM	#8459
meriwether Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 20	My parents bought me this as a graduation present a few (OK MANY) years ago. I love it, but it is time to have it serviced.

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