From: rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: Toledo
Date: 22 Jul 92 10:24:02 EST
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

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.
>> 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.
> 
> 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
> -- 

Steve,

Yeah I agree with your additions, but if I include all the great things
in Toledo, my signature file will be larger than most of my email messages!
I should include the art museum though I think (in my next revision).

You ask what is there to do in Toledo these days?  Well, that's the only
problem.  For me, it seems other than sports (Toledo Storm ECHL team,
Toledo Mud Hens IL baseball team and the University's sports), there isn't
a tremendous amount of stuff to do.  We do have 4 really good malls,
well at least 3 of them are.  

We do have a fairly popular Comedy club, which just had some national
talent (Louie (something)), who's been on the Tonight Show and David Letterman.
The Toledo Zoo is quite fantastic, who's had recent visits from the
Giant Pandas, The Wart Hog, and white aligators..  Among others...

The suburbs have some good bars and clubs, but for the most part, not
the most happening place to be.  Cleveland has the flats, it's worth
the drive there for that.  Columbus is a college town, but also is a great
place to party and visit the 'sights'.  Detroit, oh well, I guess 
expensive Green Field Village and museum and The Detroit Red Wings and other
sports there.

So Toledo isn't the greatest, but heck, it's my home and I still like it.
It's not like a Boston or Chicago, but hey that's fine too, minus the lack
of things to do.  

Putt-putt and bowling top my list of things to do on a date too :)

At least Cedar Point is only 50 miles away, well worth it, I even have
a season pass for it!  Been there 6 times already!

Hope this helps to update you on Toledo... anything you want to ask, just
ask me, I'll probably be able to tell you.

Regards,

Rob


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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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