Bart Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have been there a number of times. It was as much fun as I have ever had. I am looking forward to taking my grahdnchild there when he gets older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in Ohio Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Greenville, Ohio Origin was Fort Greenville where General "Mad Anthony" Wayne negotiated the Treaty of Greenville between the tribal confederacy and the United States, which was signed on August 3, 1795. The treaty gave most of what is now Ohio to the United States, and cleared the way for that state to enter the Union in 1803. My house/office sits inside the original boundries of the fort (That may win you a trivial pursuit game someday...) Birthplace of Annie Oakley (We have a statue of her at the end of Broadway) The MaidRite sandwich shop. (Known nationwide for the gumwall on the east side of the building and the best ground beef sandwich east of the Mississippi. Our city is mentioned in the song "Comin' To Your City" by Big and Rich. Birthplace Zachary Lansdowne, Commander of The USS Shenandoah the first US zeppelin to be produced by the Navy. Count seat of Darke County. Home to the Great Darke County Fair. By far the best county fair in the country. Approx 40 miles from Janitor Bob. (I saved the best for last) Isn't Greenville also the horseshoe pitching capital of the world? There is also a world famous Carnival Glass Auctioneer in Greenville. I've been in your town numerous times even thought it is 5 hours from here. Next time I might have to look you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJack Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have been there a number of times. It was as much fun as I have ever had. Bart, you really didn't slide down those slides or crawl thru those tunnels DID YOU??? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hmm My original home town of chicago: The Chicago Fire Al Capone The St Valentine's Day Massacre Besides Blagojevich: Nine men have served as governor in the past 50 yearsin IL. Two — Democrat Otto Kerner and Republican George Ryan — were convicted of crimes they committed while in office. Democrat Dan Walker also was imprisoned after he left office, but for crimes unconnected to his tenure as governor. And Republican William Stratton was indicted for tax evasion in connection to his use of campaign funds, but he was ultimately acquitted. Now for the current home of Las Vegas: 1. All things MOB! (oh yeah, chicago too) 2. Gambling 3. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Flamingo Hotel) 4. The Strip 5. Wynn 6. Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Lawyer to the MOB! : (OK THIS ONE NEEDS MORE EXPLANATION - he represented defendants accused of being some of the leading organized crime figures in Las Vegas, such as Meyer Lansky, Nicky Scarfo, Herbert "Fat Herbie" Blitzstein, Phil Leonetti, former Stardust Casino boss Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal, and Jamiel "Jimmy" Chagra a 1970s drug trafficker who was acquitted of ordering the murder of Federal Judge John Wood. His most notorious clients was reputed Chicago mobster Anthony "Tony the Ant" Spilotro, who was known to have a short and violent temper. In the semi-factual 1995 movie Casino, the character of Nicky Santoro was based on Spilotro and was portrayed by actor Joe Pesci. Goodman had a cameo appearance in the film as himself. Goodman also represented former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock, who was convicted of accepting illegal campaign contributions and eventually forced to resign.) And we though Ex Gov. Blagojevich was bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Bart, you really didn't slide down those slides or crawl thru those tunnels DID YOU??? I did slide and crawl. I am now 56 years young and will slide and crawl again when I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Good for you, Bart. Why should the kids have all the fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN2V Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 JANESVILLE Minnesota Home of a reversible 9 hole golf course...one of 3 or 4 in the country. Town name is spelled out on 10 grain bins at the edge of town (one letter per bin) "Doll in the Window" hangs from second story window of home of a strange guy. and slow down when you go thru town as the local cops are very active! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieR Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Salem, OH (small town between Youngstown and Alliance) Salem has some old homes that were on the Underground Railroad. It's the birthplace of Alan Freed (rock & roll disk jockey). And lots of empty/foreclosed homes and more empty factories monthly. Close to Ponderosa Park (Country Music campground). Oh, yeah, also is in Jim Traficant's old congressional district. Not terribly promising, is it? Of course my real hometown is Sheboygan, WI, where I lived growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maura Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Champlain Valley area of Vt State population of 623,908 Famous for Champ the Lake Champlain Monster (cousin to Nessie) Maple Syrup Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream 2 US presidents (Chester Arthur & Calvin Coolidge) At least 1 wanna be president Howard Dean (the scream) The 1st state to legally recognize Civil Unions (pita for tax preparers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Salem, OH (small town between Youngstown and Alliance) Salem has some old homes that were on the Underground Railroad. It's the birthplace of Alan Freed (rock & roll disk jockey). And lots of empty/foreclosed homes and more empty factories monthly. Close to Ponderosa Park (Country Music campground). Oh, yeah, also is in Jim Traficant's old congressional district. Not terribly promising, is it? Of course my real hometown is Sheboygan, WI, where I lived growing up. Except for tourism, which is dramatically down, things are pretty bleak in WI too. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Except for tourism, which is dramatically down, things are pretty bleak in WI too. The good news is that all the decent restaurants can now seat you immediately, instead of waiting for an hour and a half. Lemonade, anyone? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Lee Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 This area is known for: decrease in logging no increase of the spotted owl unemployment volcanoes snow flood mudslides closed roads (public and forest service) EIC public assistance two tax prep offices side by side in a town with a population of 1150 (one me and one HRB) HRB moved in last year a block away, this year next door I must have been very very bad Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 No. You were very, very good. HRB is hoping to get some of your overflow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Maryland Steamed Crabs! Crab Cakes (the real kind) Star Spangled Banner Naval Academy Going Downy Ocean (Ocean City) Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Ravens (almost won) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxmannEA Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I live in the country, but our area is noted for: Spoon River Anthology Spoon River Scenic Drive (The longest garage sale in the world!) Birthplace of Carl Sandburg Site of Lincoln-Douglas Debate at Knox College Loss of 2000+ jobs that went "down south". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Managed Solutions Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 What are the dates for the garage sale event? Does this take place all summer, or is it like a 3 day event? I'm just really curious and would like to find out more on this if possible. Thanks TaxMannEA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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