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"> First attempt at a Urban Planet picture upload/link. Finally signed up with Picasa. Surprisingly clunky for a Google product. This was standing outside the front door of 65 Monroe. Still haven't figured how to provide a link to my online Grand Rapids gallery. John

"I laughed, I cried. It was better than Cats." Seriously, we didn't know what to expect, but the presentation was light and fun and we will make it a part of our holiday celebrations in the coming years. Thanks for the heads-up on the event, Veloise. As someone who's stopped reading the GR fishwrap, I might easily have missed the tuba event of the season. John

City of Orlando announces new arena plans. A few quotes from the USA Today article: "On nights when the Orlando Magic are playing in the new events center by 2010, a glass enclosed 116-foot tower at the northeast corner of the facility will be aglow in blue light." Sounds vaguely like a certain downtown GR hotel. "Also, the events center will be one of the first green, LEEDS-certified arenas in the country, Martins said." For that, I applaud their efforts. " The facility that will house the Magic, the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League and be home to major concerts, NCAA tourneys and potentially political conventions..." Finally a place for the Green Party to call home. Video and pics here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/...0,1526760.story

'Tis a thing of beauty. I'm finally feeling the spirit of the holidays. John

To help lighten up the day, I went out and found the link to the George Jetson car sounds: http://www.dailywav.com/0999/jetcar.wav John

Indeed it does. Thanks for the quick reply, GRDadof3. John

What are the rules on listing Condo's for sale on these forums? Is there a place on UP to list downtown condo's for sale so the members can see them before they go public? Or is this not acceptable behavior? I ask because I'm hoping we get someone cool to buy my neighbors unit when they move out next month. But I'll keep the story to myself until I know the appropriate way to share. John