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Found: parakeet @ Quincy ST and Gibson Ave NE

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Where I Live:: Fringecrest, ABQ

About Me:: I love my home, Albuquerque, the Duke City, ABQ, whatever you want to call it. I've heard every name in the book and nothing you can say will tarnish my image of the lovely 'Burque. From the Frontier restaurant (Le Cafe Frontroire, www.frontierrestaurant.com) on Central Ave., to the Sunport, to the Rio Grande, to... well, you get idea. I remember when Montgomery and Eubank were city limits, when you could sit at the Sunport Observation Deck (outside, on the roof, above the gates) and watch your loved ones land and take off with deafening roars, when the Dukes played at a field with a chicken wire back-stop and wooden grandstands that swayed with the crowd's cheers, and when the summer monsoons became a spectator sport, with most of your neighbors standing with you in the rain, watching and wondering at the water rushing through washed out roads and arroyos for anything from the NE Heights swept up in the dangerous current.

That's right, I'm older than most of you.

The City has changed, of course. Le Cafe Frontroire now covers about half a city block. The City limits butt against the National Forest and the Elena Land Grant to the east and Sandia reservation to the north. Concrete-lined arroyos guide the summer monsoons innocuously around and beneath our streets safely to the Rio Grande. The Dukes have been sold and replaced by the Isotopes, a team ever-so appropriately named by an episode of the 20th century's greatest television show, The Simpsons.

I love this town.

Relationship Status:: Single

What I'm Reading:: Failed States, Noam Chomsky

What I'm Listening To:: Keb Mo, Robert Cray, Diana Krall, Robert Johnson, Albert King...

Sweet and Sour Happiness

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The Greenbuilt Tour is this weekend and you can ~~peer into the closets of~~ visit the finest sustainable homes and businesses in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and beyond. This Tour is not a big generator of rev… Continue

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Architect-designed Homes This Weekend!

This weekend is the annual AIA (American Institute of Architects) Home Tour and a ticket allows you into houses designed by a handful of… Continue

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Cameron Sinclair: "Design Like you Give a Damn."

I recently attended one of the last few John Gaw Meem lectures at UNM's new George Pearl Hall by Cameron Sinclair, genius co-founder of… Continue

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At 7:25pm on August 24th, 2008, JoAnne said…: We are planning on meeting at Artichoke cafe on a Saturday evening in a few weeks. I'll post the information on the group site. Hope you can come!

At 2:53pm on August 23rd, 2008, JoAnne said…: Where have you been? We've finally set up a meetup for tomorrow afternoon at Casa Rondena but I haven't seen any of your comments in the group forum lately. Will you be able to join us?

At 5:31pm on July 20th, 2008, JoAnne said…: I just wanted to leave you a comment that I am so glad you joined my wine group! Your input has been great and I hope we get to finally arrange a meetup for the group!

At 5:53pm on July 7th, 2008, Barelas Babe said…: Hi NMBosque -

Loved reading your profile! By any chance is your memory of the Dukes (above in your profile) at the old Tingley Park across the street from the zoo? I'm hoping to talk to a few people about their experiences watching baseball at Tingley - PM me if you are interested.

At 3:58pm on June 7th, 2008, Your Sharona said…: Nice to meet you, Forrest! If you're interested in an art show that's a little more adventurous, I'll be participating in the Black Market show late this month. Watch the Art in ABQ group for a flyer.

At 6:29pm on June 3rd, 2008, Your Sharona said…: The Silent Auction at Mama's Minerals is open to all - I updated the link today, too (sorry about that).
I'd tell ya to look for the redhead, but there's a bunch of us!! You'll just have to hunt for me. :-)

At 10:33pm on May 31st, 2008, Gemini Goddess said…: Thanks for the note! Actually I am going to write about today's adventure which was great and I am so much MORE comfortable on the bike! So stay tuned!! :) Thanks for the note!

At 10:33pm on May 25th, 2008, Ashley Leach said…: Thanks! Yeah, the review went well. Hope you're enjoying the ABQ spring!

At 6:07pm on March 28th, 2008, Sarah Anonymous said…: later today, later Saturday, or Sun early morn (before 9) or early afternoon. Ill send you a private message too- check the little envelope at the top of the page.

At 5:50pm on March 28th, 2008, Sarah Anonymous said…: where is this garage sale going to be located? I have a loveseat, a bed frame and a matress that I would like to donate, I have a truck but I would need help loading and unloading. I would also like to get "rid" of the stuff ASAP, so if I could do it this weekend that would be awesome.

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