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Welcome to the window that overlooks a cul-de-sac in a small neighborhood called Maple Lane. I invite you to sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the antics of the crazy neighbors, minivan moms and the wild people in the bûrbs. It doesn't really matter which city you live in, from suburb to suburb, neighborhood to neighborhood, the characters are always the same.
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| I'm Seeing Green and Sadly It's Not Money
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Location: Blogs The Bûrb Blog |
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| Posted by: 'Burb Blog |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:39 AM |
 Last night my husband Jay and I had a great time with about 10 or so of our friends. Oh yeah, and probably a few thousand others. Just like last year, we went to a German bar in the city called the Rathskellar. We drank beer and cider (don't worry kids, only one each), ate pretzels with hot mustard (sooo much horseradish that my sinuses are punishing me this morning) and then danced and hung out for about 5 hours before moving the party to Denny's. While we were at the Rathskellar, we enjoyed a musical performance by a group called POLKABOY. If you ever have the opportunity to see them, you must! 
Recently, the city drained the canals for the purpose of cleaning. It was the first time in 20 years, "City officials say crews have used vacuums to remove 367 semi trailer loads of sludge and waste from the canal since cleanup work began in November" and it cost nearly half a million dollars!
Yesterday, Jay and I went to the canal for our annual photo opportunity. They had refilled the canals and as usual, the water was dyed green for the holiday. Almost every year I have visited Chicago within weeks of the 17th and their river is still green. We  are really happy that the same tradition takes place here in our home town. Hope you enjoy the photos of the newly "renovated" canals. Doesn't look like we'll be getting to Chicago this month, but who needs to with the new Ikea opening in Ohio!? |
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Re: I'm Seeing Green and Sadly It's Not Money |
By Kimberly on
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:55 AM |
| I used to live in San Antonio, TX and every year around January or so, they too clean out the riverwalk canal. Then they change it colors depending on the holiday. It is neat! Just thought I would leave a comment. My blog is www.kimberry25.blogspot.com and I live inTX. :) |
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