Posted on July 1, 2008 at 1:28 p.m.

Gotta go along with Pavel on this one. (No matter how scary that may sound!)

uh... except for the swing drinker part...I better just sit at the bar.

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Posted on July 1, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.

No doubt in my mind how devolved was being used, Mike. Even if it wasn't a real word it certainly was appropriate. but IANAW (I am not a wordsmith).

Unfortunately it just doesn't/didn't take long around here: Already another meaningful thread is starting to devolve right outta the box this morning. Instead of shaking my head and rolling my eyes, I think I'll converse with the grown-ups, have another cup of coffee, and insure the ignore button is operable. ;)

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 8:56 p.m.

Why do I get the idea all this "shuffling" is due to politics and has nothing to do with what is good for the kids?

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.

Thanks for the "heads-up", Jane.

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 1:48 p.m.

In agreement with Tracy.

BTW, I love the old buildings...everywhere. I'm gladdened when they are kept and recycled (so to speak) all around the country. Many a thriving tourist area has kept the old buildings/homes intact ...otherwise you just have more of the same-as-every-where-else.

JMO

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 1:28 p.m.

This IS the "Miss America" pageant right?? Aren't these all college-attending contestants looking for a scholarship? Com'on guys...

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.

This is a really good idea. I wish UTA had something like this...will check around, maybe they do.

Thinking is become a "lost art"...on many levels.

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 12:47 p.m.

"I'm always sorry to see a comment thread devolve into ad hominem attacks, especially when there's some otherwise good points being brought up."

Unfortunately some threads don't "devolve" into these attacks Mike. Those (yes, mean-spirited) that like to stir up folks seem to be showing a lack of respect right outta the box.

Herein IMO lies "the problem", not with those that are then forced into defense.

Perhaps lack of respect is simply a sign of the times ...sadly.

Good for those that keep coming back with " the rest of the story ".

Scott, Personally, I haven't been to DE since it's heyday. By the time you've seen most (if not every!) area disappear that held fond memories in your life, perhaps you will want to revive at least one of them too. Think of it as "comfort food". ;)

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Posted on June 30, 2008 at 12:01 p.m.

In a way I'm glad you "revived it", Bob S.

Most all the mean-spiritedness came from those who apparently had NOT even seen the production, so IMO, it is good to end the thread with your review.

I've had folks from around the country ask me if they were going to take it on the road. There IS an interest...

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Posted on June 29, 2008 at 11:37 p.m.

AnnMarie,

There will always be people with more money than they know what to do with...which I guess will be the ones that will keep this place from turning into a giant homeless shelter.

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