From: jneedles@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Jack L Needles)
Subject: Re: Toledo
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 22:58:51 GMT

In article <1992Jul22.102402.8848@uoft02.utoledo.edu> rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu writes:
>In article <1992Jul21.205302.4914@msc.cornell.edu>, srussell@lynx.msc.cornell.edu.UUCP (Stephen Russell,147 Bard,54648,) writes:
>> From article <1992Jul21.155022.8818@uoft02.utoledo.edu>, by rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu:
>>> Hello out there.... 
>>> 
>>> Even though I've seen quite a lot of negative responses to Ohio, I still
>>> live here in Toledo and it's nice.  It's certainly not a Boston or Chicago,
>>> but that can be good though.  
>>>
>>> TOLEDO OHIO.........Home of:
>>> 
>>> 1st Place Toledo Storm ECHL Hockey Club.

I hate to be a spoil sport.. but hockey in Toledo just isn't hockey with the Golddiggers long gone..sigh

>>> Toledo Mud Hens AAA Level baseball team.
>>> Jamie Farr, star of M*A*S*H, Klinger.
>>> Tony Packos Famous Hungarian Hotdogs.
>>> Jeep - Maker of Cherokee and Wrangler Jeeps
>>> Toledo Scale - Weigh yourself lately? :-)
>>> Toledo Ticket Company - Buy a raffle ticket Mister? :-)
>> 
>> I would add to the list of Toledo Attractions a world-class art museum,
>> fantastic metroparks, a fine symphony, good local theatre, excellent
>> restaurants and good schools.  (Maybe I should sell real estate??)
>> 
>> I grew up (well, ok, as much growing up as I am capable of :-) in Toledo.
>> Did my 18 years and got out.  Never thought much of it while I was there,
>> but after 9 years away, I have begun to see its merits.  Not such a bad
>> place, although somewhat depressed.  Too close to Detroit, both physically 
>> and economically. 
>> 
>> Now, one question I do have for those who still live in Toledoland:
>> What is there to do in Toledo these days, especially if you're a relatively
>> young person.  I mean, besides see my folks :)
>> 
>> 'Cause despite all the great things listed above, I still end up rather
>> bored every time I go back.

I was bored to, then i started hitting the distillery or Bistro 99 and met some cool people.  I don't get back there much except on holidays, I guess Columbus is just too happening for me to leave that often :)

>> 
>> Well, anyway...good luck, Rob.  And if you find yourself with a surplus
>> of Toledo-area women, keep me in mind :-)
>> 
>> -----------
>> 
>> Obligatory personal:  SWM 27 ISO SWF 21-33 in Central NY State or nearby.  
>> My interests include homebrewing, volleyball, political discussions, 
>> skiing, old movies, good books, hiking in the mud and taking random,
>> spontaneous road trips.  A plus if your Jewish and/or like great beer.
>> 
>> ------------
>> 
>> back to your regularly-scheduled programming,
>> 
>> 		STEVE

>Regards,
>
>Rob
>
>
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>Rob Gasser          *        RGASSER@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU
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>TOLEDO OHIO.........Home of:
>
>1st Place Toledo Storm ECHL Hockey Club.
>Toledo Mud Hens AAA Level baseball team.
>Jamie Farr, star of M*A*S*H, Klinger.
>Tony Packos Famous Hungarian Hotdogs.
>Jeep - Maker of Cherokee and Wrangler Jeeps
>Toledo Scale - Weigh yourself lately? :-)
>Toledo Ticket Company - Buy a raffle ticket Mister? :-)
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>

Ahh.. the good old days at MacGregor Elementary.. <chuckle>  I miss Toledo how it used to be, with ?Portside being only a hollow shell now, and the more recent up cropping of gangs on campus.. oh well things change..

Jack

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