Monthly Archives: August 2010

Some willfully wear blinders

Posted on August 31, 2010 by indyjerry77

Horses can easily be distracted.     It takes a strong, skillful rider to hold them steady.        When you couple this equine trait with a full wagon hitch or a group of horses, you can see why putting blinders on them can … Continue reading →

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Where does all the money go?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by indyjerry77

The saying, “Where does all the time go?” is apropos for the situation we are facing with the parking fees and the meals and lodging tax. Whereas being faced with a full day and finding later the whole time squandered; … Continue reading →

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Jersey Look is Gone!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by indyjerry77

I was shocked when I turned the corner of Lime and Milk and saw…an open parking lot!      It has been bad enough over the years to see the sorry look of the Brown School – slathered blacktop, bushes literally tattered … Continue reading →

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A New Selling Point

Posted on August 28, 2010 by indyjerry77

I laughed out loud today when I happened to glance across at the full page ad for Stone Ridge Properties.      I saw this amusing statement by Celine for #5 Boardman Street.        “Short distance to Newburyport’s new Rail Trail bringing you … Continue reading →

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No Surprise

Posted on August 27, 2010 by indyjerry77

When I was in the Newburyport Library, I was given this huge book of newspaper sheets dating from the days of the HUD/NRA restoration of the downtown.      I was shocked to find out then and now understand why, the editorial … Continue reading →

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When the Weather Gets Rough

Posted on August 26, 2010 by indyjerry77

The last few days have been an excellent test to find out how affective Clipper City Rail Trail is in getting pedestrians and tourists down to the center of town.      I took a little trip on the train and before … Continue reading →

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Not even in the subject line!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by indyjerry77

Sheesh, can’t a virtual guy get a break?     Yesterday’s typically histerical attack on the expanded local historic district didn’t even mention the P. Preservationist.         I bet most of the readers were going around saying, "What petitition?"  and   "Who are the signers?".        … Continue reading →

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Undergrounding Utility Poles puts us into the 21st Century

Posted on August 23, 2010 by indyjerry77

A few years back, the Historical Commission wanted to restore the ‘foundry’ at the old DPW.      Just the thought of taking something that was ugly, continued to be ugly and made much uglier by age was the height of absurdity.       … Continue reading →

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Putting your pants on backwards

Posted on August 22, 2010 by indyjerry77

Rebelling for the sake of rebelling.      That is what this phrase means.       Whether it’s a mean-streak or stubbornness or an extreme dislike of being told what to do, many will do just the opposite.       We see it in adolescents all … Continue reading →

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Carrot Sticks are only good for a Jack Ass

Posted on August 21, 2010 by indyjerry77

City Hall’s ‘General Fund’ is like the huge maul of  a monster – it devours taxpayers money and swallows it whole.      Unless you take the difficult task of reaching down to the stomach, it is hard to find out where … Continue reading →

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