Lurkers?

[Prankster]

Welcome, Far Away. Depending on how long you have been gone, the changes in the city will surprise you. We are definately moving from a "big town" to "real city".

[GRDadof3]

Welcome far away! Are you going to change your username when you move

[Far Away]

Welcome far away! Are you going to change your username when you move

I chose the name based on my distance from Grand Rapids. Great suggestion, maybe I will change it when I get back to GR. Might be awhile though...I have to graduate from school and get a job!

[jayblogger]

I was a lurker on and off for a year or so but just started posting. This is a great site and a great resource.

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids but left many years ago. I currently live on the west coast. Hoping to return to GR this summer or fall after I finish planning school.

The changes in the city are phenomenol. Can't wait to come back!

welcome!

if you don't mind my asking, where are you doing the "planning school" gig?

[Landscape1]

Well; I have definitely been hanging out here long enough that I should introduce myself. I do want to say that I consider myself a 'non-poster' more than a Lurker. 'Lurker' sounds so sinister -- somewhat criminal.

Age: 36

Years in GR: Most

Occupation: I (get ready for the surprise) run a landscape company and garden center. We also do barn construction and barn rehabilitation (that should 'out me' to several posters).

Residence: I grew up in Alger Heights but now live in Ada.

Family: I have a great wife and 5 children -- AdaDadof5?

Thanks for sharing -- I'll try to be more chatty!

[joeDowntown]

Ooh! Do you have a good hookup on salvaged barnwood? Until I can transplant a real barn to my property (which I fully intend to do) I want to re-skin my existing barn-like shed to look more like the real thing.

Joe

Well; I have definitely been hanging out here long enough that I should introduce myself. I do want to say that I consider myself a 'non-poster' more than a Lurker. 'Lurker' sounds so sinister -- somewhat criminal.

Age: 36

Years in GR: Most

Occupation: I (get ready for the surprise) run a landscape company and garden center. We also do barn construction and barn rehabilitation (that should 'out me' to several posters).

Residence: I grew up in Alger Heights but now live in Ada.

Family: I have a great wife and 5 children -- AdaDadof5?

Thanks for sharing -- I'll try to be more chatty!

[Timize]

I registered originally just to see the pictures in the "Photo of the day" thread, but now I do occasionally post. I live in Wyoming (right outside GR).

For the most part, I like to read the topics.

[dbrok]

I registered originally just to see the pictures in the "Photo of the day" thread, but now I do occasionally post. I live in Wyoming (right outside GR).

For the most part, I like to read the topics.

welcome Timize!

[Landscape1]

Ooh! Do you have a good hookup on salvaged barnwood? Until I can transplant a real barn to my property (which I fully intend to do) I want to re-skin my existing barn-like shed to look more like the real thing.

Joe

Joe-

Pitsch wrecking is the best source for salvaged barnwood. I keep what ever I can salvage for use on other projects. Quite often we need to take new wood and make it look aged -- it won't match on an existing barn but it will make your shed look like a barn. Feel free to PM me for more info.

[joeDowntown]

Landscape,

I'd love to send you a PM but it doesn't look like you have posted enough yet for PM privaleges. I'd love to hear your techniques for making new wood look old.

Also, how much does it typically cost for you to salvage a barn? I'm thinking more in the "chicken shack" (maybe 20x??) rather than a full-size barn. I've always wondered how much it would take to have one put on my lot.

Joe

Joe-

Pitsch wrecking is the best source for salvaged barnwood. I keep what ever I can salvage for use on other projects. Quite often we need to take new wood and make it look aged -- it won't match on an existing barn but it will make your shed look like a barn. Feel free to PM me for more info.

[destijl]

Discovered UrbanPlanet in my search for information about the 'massive riverfront development' (as I'm sure many others have before me).

Recently relocated to South Florida, I was born in Grand Rapids and lived there until moving to Chicago 3 years ago.

UrbanPlanet keeps me informed of what's happening 'back home'.

I really appreciate the general civility of the discussions here.

[Paris Texas]

Discovered UrbanPlanet in my search for information about the 'massive riverfront development' (as I'm sure many others have before me).

Recently relocated to South Florida, I was born in Grand Rapids and lived there until moving to Chicago 3 years ago.

UrbanPlanet keeps me informed of what's happening 'back home'.

I really appreciate the general civility of the discussions here.

Are you [screen] named after the painter? I am an admirer.

[AlexPKeaton]

Are you [screen] named after the painter? I am an admirer.

I took it to be the White Stripes album by the same name.

-nb

[destijl]

Are you [screen] named after the painter? I am an admirer.

Actually, its not an artist but a European artistic movement. Literally translated from dutch, it simply means 'the style'.

[mhelm]

Another "newbie" here. GR born, ottawa county raised. Recent college grad back to the area to hopefully find a job in town. It's a relief to be out of mid-MI & back in GR. It's amazing how much town (esp. DT) has changed in just a few years.

PS - lucky #10000 on UP . . . . pretty cool

[jczeranna]

Detroit born adopted Grand Rapids in July.

[twoshort]

Occupation: I (get ready for the surprise) run a landscape company and garden center. We also do barn construction and barn rehabilitation (that should 'out me' to several posters).

Ah HA. It took me 6 months, but now I know who you are

[GRGridGirl]

I've seen some new interesting member names logged on.

Welcome!

[midude]

Hi. This is my first post ever, on any board. I've been lurking here for a few months, found the UP site via google. I've been reading posts in the GR forums about 3 or 4 times per week.

Here's a bit about me.

AGE: 35

LOCATION: GR area my whole life, have never lived in GR proper though.

OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer

INTERESTS: Surface tranportation planning, light rail, responsible land use initiatives, any effort to stem the tide of sprawl. I love seeing downtown GR develop into a more dense urban core.

My dream would be to live in downtown GR and open an engineering company in downtown GR, specializing in responsible land use development. I want to be able to walk to work!

Hopefully this is the first of many posts.

[GRDadof3]

Welcome midude! Glad you decided to jump into the fray.

[Allison Slater]

I want to be able to walk to work!

Same here

In fact, I want to be able to walk to everything I need, or bike at least.