Cleveland Parker

One of the best parts of our neighborhood is the small town atmosphere that the Cleveland Park Listserv helps to create. Each Friday we will pull out some (possibly out of context) gems from the Listserv to share with our neighbors and friends. We hope these outtakes of the neighborhood news will get you ready for another great weekend in Cleveland Park!

I think most people support … until they receive a ticket …
Mayor Gray has said that his goal is to blanket the district with speed cameras. That sounds like a terrific idea; I think it would be lovely to live in a city where everyone drives the speed limit.

So if you want to pry this from my daughter’s hands, let me know…
My daughter found (and fell in love with) a small beaded change purse today in the Hearst Park tot lot. If you can tell me what it is shaped like and what was in it, I am happy to give it back to you.

Way to set the record straight! Also, is this beat down Martin Austermuhle week or what?!
In 2008, there were reports on this listserv about the escaped loof lirpa and the ninja cyclist… Well, they are all in the news again this week. Today, in his Washington Post blog, “Coyotes, bears, deer and the loof lirpa”, Martin Austermuhle incorrectly credits the National Zoo, when we all know it was Bill Adler who broke the news about the loof lirpa.

You mean Cash-4-Gold isn’t fair?!…
Can anyone tell me where in the DC area I can get a fair price for some old gold rings I no longer have use for?

A rare miss for the Apple empire…
In late January I purchased an Apple TV for $100 which has never been opened or used. Apple’s return policy is only for 14 days. I am willing to sell for $75.

Get them a basketball hoop instead…
I’ve been looking for a relatively inexpensive table for two tall kids (7ish years old) — not tall enough for the adult table, but way too big for the toddler type tables. This is for them to do art projects and homework on.

Whining Problems in Ward 3…
It’s time to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the District of Columbia. In the past, this message might have been more appropriate in the fall, during leaf blower season, but now gardening companies deploy leaf blowers all year round, sometimes in teams of two or more, making it hard to work, use the phone, or even think.

Cooperative urban gardening… we love it!…
I have a half box of asparagus crowns ready to plant, for free. First-come, first-served.