Monthly Archives: September 2007

Leaving the suburbs

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Derek

Yes, we’re moving. No, we’re not leaving Erie County. And no, we’re not going to be the latest to move to a trendy new downtown loft. Now that those questions are out of the way, the next is, “Why are … Continue reading →

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Get your kicks

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Derek

This is just way too cool! It’s an unreleased clip from the show Route 66, shot entirely at the Central Terminal. It’s very rare to see video taken of the building during this era.

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Springdale Farm

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Derek

Amanda and I recently stayed at a Bed & Breakfast near Rochester called Springdale Farm. It was small with only two guest rooms and a single open dining/living room, but nice and reasonably priced. Since Deeva was asking about my … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest good, Blogtoberfest bad

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Derek

Oktoberfest at the Terminal went pretty darn well this year! Our biggest problem was that while we had more tables than in the past, we didn’t have more chairs to go with them, so some people were complaining about the … Continue reading →

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Stopping global warming one highway at a time

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Derek

One of the things that makes Buffalo great is the fact that it’s so easy to get around. While many urbanites decry Buffalo’s network of highways, being able to quickly get from the northtowns to the southtowns in half an … Continue reading →

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Bowled over

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Derek

I really didn’t even intend to try and get Ice Bowl tickets when I woke up this morning. I figured with 75,000 seats the game wouldn’t sell out for quite some time. Then I said to myself, well, if I’m … Continue reading →

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Go Mom!

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Derek

A day most of our family never thought would come… my mother got a job. With my sister off to college, she had a little too much time on her hands I guess.

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Norquist reloaded

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Derek

Urbanist Idol John Norquist came to town. Again. In a press conference that shocked nobody, he claimed the skyway should come down. But now, in his post mayoral, ineffective years, he’s calling people out. Like, former bosom buddy Congressman Higgins … Continue reading →

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Train Show this weekend!

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Derek

Buffalo Central Terminal Second Annual Train Show September 8 & 9, 10am-4pm Adults:$5.00, Children (3-12): $2.00, Family:$10.00 (2 adults & 2 kids). Attractions include: * Operating Train Layouts for all the family to enjoy. * Craftsmans Corner, to learn new … Continue reading →

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