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Martini Gras? [26 Dec 2009|06:16pm]

buffalo_dorks

[breee03]
Anyone do this is Shea's? What does it include, what are prices? I thought it could be something different for my bday, and I'm one of those planners who likes to know things months in advance (I know I'm nutty).

Anyway just wondering if it's worth it, what it really was like, if it's fun, etc. :)
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Apartment hunt... [27 Dec 2009|04:34pm]

buffalo_dorks

[buncha_cruncha]
Hi all! We just started an apartment hunt, and I thought I'd post here and see if you guys have any ideas. We'd be moving in either February 1st or March 1st.

What we're looking for:

- Two or more bedrooms
- A kitchen with a decent amount of counter space (we can barely move in the kitchen we have now, and we need somewhere we can cook!)
- Friendly for both dogs and cats
- A place to park...a garage would be ideal, but it's not required
- Rent between $800 and $1000, ballpark
- In the downtown area, or in the North Buffalo area

If anyone has any leads, or any recommendations on where to look (besides Craigslist) please let me know, either with a comment or a PM. Thanks! <3
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Pointsettia [24 Dec 2009|10:41pm]

buffalo_dorks

[somethinghead]
Say someone realized his gift for his mother didn't quite cut it and he'd like to at least show up with flowers / a pointsettia on Christmas as a hostess gift - where in the Buffalo area might be open Christmas morning and have flowers?

I saw flowers at Wilson Farms tonight but they looked pretty sad. I think I'd be better off sans flowers than showing up with the discolored, half-dead flowers from there.

I'm in the Elmwood Village but could handle a bit of driving.
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3D ultrasounds? [24 Dec 2009|01:35pm]

buffalo_dorks

[crzybtch]
Hey there dorks, I'm coming home for my baby shower and I thought it'd be a great idea to have a 3D ultrasound done here so my parents could be there for it. I'd be paying out of pocket for it, and searching around online only found me one place - Baby Bump Motherhood Center in Cheektowaga - but they seem to do a lot of advertising on forums and craigslist and the webpage seems kinda wacky. There was also another place in Rochester, but I'd prefer to keep it as close as possible since it will be February and who knows how our weather will be.

Has anyone had a 3D done in the area that they can recommend? Or places to avoid? Thanks in advance!
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[24 Dec 2009|07:50am]

buffalo_dorks

[topchief2]
If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, I am selling some stuff on Craigslist. Let me know if you are interested in anything.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/vgm/1523459517.html
(Gamecube w/ 9 game, including Smash Bros Melee for $90)

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/vgm/1523461544.html
(Gameboy Advance w/ 9 games, inc. Mario Kart Advance for $60)

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/hsh/1523462349.html
(Rival Ice Cream Maker 4 quarts, never used $30)

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/emd/1523986929.html
(Lot of 7 DVDs, inc. Unbreakable for $15)
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Fat people skiing/snowboarding? [23 Dec 2009|10:51pm]

buffalo_dorks

[nowherewithyou]
I'm a plus sized girl, and I have this *brilliant* idea that I'm going to learn to either ski or snowboard. I have never done either in my life, unless you count the one trip to Chestnut Ridge about 13-14 years ago, and even that was only cross-country skiing.

I'm sick of seeing my fit friends hitting the slopes and me staying home. Plus, January is apparently national 'try a winter sport' month, according to Holiday Valley's website.


I'm not going to beat around the bush, here. I'm fat. Plain and simple. I'm out of shape, but not entirely. I hit the gym when I can, and I'm flexible. I was a dancer for many years, and to be perfectly honest, I'm pretty damn good for a fat chick. I can bust a move! But I'm a realist, and I know my limits. If I fell When I fall, I probably couldn't get up as easily as a skinny person could. But I'm willing to try this, and I'm afraid if I don't do it now, I won't ever get out there.

Holiday Valley offers beginners packages with rentals and lessons and the whole nine.


So here's my dilemma: any other fat Buffalonians in this community who ski and/or snowboard? I need some tips! Or beginners in general - have you tried out HV's beginner thing? Was it worth it?


I'm totally out of my element here, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Other than a few pounds and probably my dignity (and I threw that one out the window when I realized how lame it was that I was googling 'can fat people ski?'), I don't really have much else to lose.


Help! :)


(ps, I promise this isn't a dig at other fat people, I'm just trying to be honest. I still love you all.)
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Buffalinguists? [23 Dec 2009|12:35pm]

buffalo_dorks

[glitterboy4519]
If I've already posted something to this effect, please do excuse.

I've been fascinated with languages my entire life, enamored with language study ever since about the 10th grade.

Although I've studied numerous languages and gained near-fluency in a few, I find it's incredibly difficult to continue learning and maintain what I've learned. I've spent semesters abroad, but I've never solidified connections with other linguists / speakers of languages, outside a few lingering school contacts and online acquaintances.

I'm looking to see if any of you dorks are also Buffalinguists??

If the first part of this enticed you, go on and read the second! )

If you know or study any of the above languages and want to join me, leave a comment! If it turns out we number more than a few, we could even be really elitist and start our own LJ comm ;)
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[22 Dec 2009|07:47pm]

buffalo_dorks

[adamandandysmom]
I'm organizing a Craft Show to raise money for the Scholarship Program for Northwood Elementary School in West Seneca....we have to confirm the date but right now we are planning on March 20,2010. If there are any crafters out there who would like to buy a table please let me know here or on FB...I'm Susan Zimmerman Wroblewski

Thanks
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I'm Megaballin' [21 Dec 2009|03:48pm]

buffalo_dorks

[glitterboy4519]
Hey dorks!

Ever seen a big, dancing, yellow ball with a tophat?

One of your fellow dorks will be outside Carl's Lotto Market in Cheektowaga tomorrow from about 11am till 3pm, dressed up as [drumroll...] THE MEGABALL. Since the Mega Jackpot's up to 162 mil.

Anyhow, if you're in the area, drop by and support a [very chilly] fellow dork!

[Disclaimer: If anyone under the age of 18 wants a picture with the MegaBall, a parent or guardian must be present in the photo.]

Hope to see you there, feel free to introduce yourself!
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Show/Concert/Broadway Joe's [21 Dec 2009|02:55pm]

buffalo_dorks

[alonerocker]
[ mood | energetic ]

My band[BILLY DRAWS TWO] is playing a show at Broadway Joe's this Saturday, December 26th with DISPLACED.
we go on at 7:30pm. maybe check us out if you're in the neighborhood and bored? we're pretty spiffy!!

At least check us out if you wanna hear some good music :)
http://www.facebook.com/BillyDraws2
http://www.myspace.com/BillyDraws2

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[21 Dec 2009|02:19pm]

buffalo_dorks

[molliekay]
I'm moving out of state and have no need to take my old day bed. It's white metal, lightweight, pretty easy to put together, and it's up for grabs. I just ask that you come and get it before New Year's.

You can e-mail me for it: mollieopoly at yahoo dot com.
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Help us Find Dance Lessons? [21 Dec 2009|01:41pm]

buffalo_dorks

[jessiebug829]
You all are always so helpful and I'm hoping that some of you may be good dancers or have an interest in it and be able to help us out again.  We're getting married in June and are looking to take some dance lessons.  A friend who works for another studio that does belly dancing (and other dance types we're not interested in learning for our wedding) heard about Fred Astaire Dance Studio (on Sheridan near Wegman's) and they have an introductory offer of 3 lessons for $25.

Questions: 

Is this a good price?

Is this a good place?

Do you know of a better price or place?

We aren't looking to take lessons weekly over few months, rather we're ideally looking for a good price on enough lessons for us to get by, and we'll do lots of work on our own because we're po'.  So the cheaper the better. We'd like to be able to sign up for a few lessons, learn the basics and have something to practice on our own, then go back for a few more lessons (as that seems like it'd be cheaper).  Unless you have suggestions of a better way to learn?  We're really not competent in this at all, so all help and advice is greatly appreciated!  :)  We're interested in learning something fun and well known like a tango or a waltz, something our guests will recognize. 

TIA!
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Mechanics [19 Dec 2009|01:01pm]

buffalo_dorks

[g0omba]
Hey all,
I live in Amherst and I'm looking for a mechanic. I drive a VW Jetta, but it's a diesel too. Can anyone recommend me a trustworthy mechanic in my area? I need an estimate on my car for the repairs which need to be made (which is a lot) and I want to go somewhere that isn't going to hose me.

Thanks!
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absinthe [19 Dec 2009|06:55am]

buffalo_dorks

[shzamitsjessica]
Hey,

Anyone know of any liquor stores in the 50 mile vicinity that carries a decent selection of absinthe? Specifically imports. I sort of waited way too long to do my holiday shopping online and want to see local offerings as opposed to sweating out the postal system.

Thanks!

Ditto goes for anywhere with antique accessories, such as spoons. That would be AWESOME. :)
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Winter Solstice in Buffalo -- Tonight! [18 Dec 2009|01:36pm]

buffalo_dorks

[mermaiden]
The Spiral Dance: A Concert and Ritual Celebrating the Winter Solstice!
Featuring the Dragon Ritual Drummers and Kellianna
TONIGHT! Friday 12/18/2009
Asbury Hall, Buffalo, NY

Doors open for vending bazaar at 5:30pm
Bar opens at 6pm
Concert 8pm
Ritual 9:30pm

Buy Tickets Now!

Tickets available online until 2pm today.
$15 online
$20 CASH ONLY at the door

Dance with Dragons, Sing a Spiral, Support Local Artisans and
Welcome in the Light!

Soul Pilgrim is proud to present the First Annual Winter Solstice
Spiral Dance featuring a concert with the Dragon Ritual Drummers
and Kellianna. Come shop for unique, hand-made, last-minute
Holiday gifts at the expansive vending bazaar, enjoy a glass of
wine, dance your heart out with Kellianna and the Dragon Ritual
Drummers, and end the evening with the universal celebration of
the Spiral Dance amidst drums and chants! Tell your friends!
Bring your family! This is going to be a night to remember!

Vending Bazaar: Shop for unique, last-minute Holiday gifts hand
-made by local artisans. Jewelry, unique creations, things to
nurture your spirit and soul, items to give as gifts or just to
pamper yourself. All local. All hand made.

Concert: Enjoy a concert like no other with the unique rhythms of
the Dragon Ritual Drummers and songstress Kellianna. A concert
full of rhythm and spirit, you a guaranteed to dance until you
drop!

Spiral Dance: Be a part of the largest Spiral Dance to take place
in Buffalo, NY in the past decade! Facilitated by Stephanie
Hamberger, Director of the event as well as Creatrix of both the
Enchanted Mountain Goddess Conference and the Gaia Festival, and
co-facilitated by Kellianna, The Dragon Ritual Drummers and
guests.

Win the Raffle!: A raffle basket to will be up for grabs after
the Spiral Dance- the perfect last-minute holiday gift!

DETAILS:
Date: Friday December 18th
Time: Vending begins 5:30
Concert 8pm Spiral Dance 9:30pm
Location:
Asbury Hall 341
Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(Corner of W. Tupper)


by dragonflypath
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Skunk Tail [17 Dec 2009|09:54pm]

buffalo_dorks

[stoplabelingme]
[ mood | confused ]

Is Skunk Tail out of business? They're closed every time I go by and I wanted to get someone a Christmas present from there.

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Watch out! [17 Dec 2009|05:30pm]

buffalo_dorks

[estelle_getty]
I live in Allentown on North St. near Elmwood and just want to warn everyone of some little thieves!

My brother's car, along with 6 others, were broken into late last night. We have gated parking, but it doesn't seem to be keeping any of these jerks out.

Be careful!
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[17 Dec 2009|12:30pm]

buffalo_dorks

[citizenpuppet]
I need to have a fuel pump replaced on my 1999 Chevy S-10. Where would be the cheapest/most efficient shop to go to?
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New Year's Eve Plans? [14 Dec 2009|11:33pm]

buffalo_dorks

[breee03]
Free, cheap, or low cost plans for New Year's Eve this year.. or things that you've done in the past? My friends and I are trying to do something fun, but they just got engaged so saving for wedding, and most of us are tight with money due to economy, etc. Soooo.. we usually do First Night to watch ball drop, but I'm over that and tired of being cold all the time. Anything else to do? Kinda didn't want dt club things, but if it's good or worth it we can shell out some money (just not hundreds). It's only 4 of us for now too, so small group.

TIA!
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Moron at the Mayflower. [13 Dec 2009|10:02pm]

buffalo_dorks

[lostveracity]
[ mood | grumpy ]

If, by some chance, the twit that decided to pull the fire alarm in my building at 4am is reading this community...you are sooo not getting a christmas card. And you probably owe my cat a therapy bill or something.

Just saying.

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