tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post4836680742915895174..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Big, ugly “spaceship-looking” building or beautiful “sacred place?” Religious group’s sanctuary plans divide once tranquil WC/Lafayette neighborhoodMartha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-89254139893410261002020-10-21T01:27:02.708-07:002020-10-21T01:27:02.708-07:00Eagle Rock Excavating is full-service locally owne...Eagle Rock Excavating is full-service locally owned and operated company. We provide personalized and quality service with all the capabilities of a larger civil firm. <br />Our in-house resources can handle your project from start to finish, including permitting, site inspection, underground installation, excavation, storm drainage, paving, curb installation, and asphalt seal coating. Kindly Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222436578657477441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-48410962859280652152011-08-24T19:52:19.682-07:002011-08-24T19:52:19.682-07:00They help their neighbors, actively. Most people ...They help their neighbors, actively. Most people would probably never even know they were a Sufi unless they went into their apartment or house. I watched my grandmother turn away people who were after power, or were looking for a place to retreat from life, or sought her as their personal guru. They were turned away. A lot of people were very sour that this organization turned away people. Fool on the Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440359645983382036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-88898807800634594542011-08-24T19:52:01.688-07:002011-08-24T19:52:01.688-07:00Wow.
Been a long time since I went back to Walnut ...Wow.<br />Been a long time since I went back to Walnut Creek.<br />Reading the posts was very entertaining, a little disturbing, and utterly revealing.<br /><br />My grandmother was Ivy Duce, the one who led the placement of the group in Walnut Creek after leaving S.F. I was right in the center of the building of the first center there, lived next to it most of my childhood.<br /><br />The Fool on the Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440359645983382036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-91170562819721640132011-06-15T03:46:32.885-07:002011-06-15T03:46:32.885-07:00Nice postNice postMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948115149015814935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-84261598736296581722011-06-05T20:15:52.538-07:002011-06-05T20:15:52.538-07:00The only reason that the Sufis are doing community...The only reason that the Sufis are doing community work is because they want their sanctuary. End of story. They have always been secretive and members do not talk about Sufism with non-Sufis. <br /><br />They have said for years and years that they are not a church but now conveniently they have changed their filing status.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-87372553059343946642009-04-25T13:45:00.000-07:002009-04-25T13:45:00.000-07:00Yea, it's OK when they want to park heavy equipmen...Yea, it's OK when they want to park heavy equipment everywhere, make noise and do construction, but when someone else does...GOTTA stop that! Classic NIMBY do as I say, not as I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-20568703682952223152009-04-25T13:23:00.000-07:002009-04-25T13:23:00.000-07:00Now they've paved over half the lot for the RV. Mo...Now they've paved over half the lot for the RV. Mother earth be damned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36350243888717221762009-04-20T23:41:00.000-07:002009-04-20T23:41:00.000-07:00OMG the giant looming white space RV & truck i...OMG the giant looming white space RV & truck is back on Boulevard Way! Alert! Check the children and horses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-15842117854786133382009-04-02T15:15:00.000-07:002009-04-02T15:15:00.000-07:00Seems the giant looming RV has gone back to the mo...Seems the giant looming RV has gone back to the mother ship. Now, if they would just come get the tractor and trailer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-26200134655248073072009-03-25T18:32:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:32:00.000-07:00Check out the 40' ginormous white trailer and 22' ...Check out the 40' ginormous white trailer and 22' truck on Blvd Wy just south of Warren Rd! It is parked right next to the banner of the white sanctuary building. A member or a kindred spirit perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-22151810575903303502009-03-25T18:29:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:29:00.000-07:00can't take sarcasma, as it interacts with my d...can't take sarcasma, as it interacts with my disbeliefcia & causes my suspencia to retractAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-47247856150297358232009-03-24T18:48:00.000-07:002009-03-24T18:48:00.000-07:00Dear Anon 4:57: I received your message and hear w...Dear Anon 4:57: <BR/>I received your message and hear what you are trying to say. Nonetheless, I removed this post because it included certain kinds of attacks on a specific person that I am not going to allow on my blog. If you would like me to explain my reasons, feel free to e-mail me at crazyinsuburbia@gmail.com.Martha Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-29321565463239308082009-03-24T17:51:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:51:00.000-07:00has anyone heard of sarcasma?it appears to cause a...has anyone heard of sarcasma?<BR/><BR/>it appears to cause a bit of constipation in those who feel that name-calling will succeed in moving discussions forward... :o}<BR/><BR/>that said, a couple of the more recent posts have been moved to the most recent blog on Anonymity<BR/><BR/>blessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-19361867324626261512009-03-24T17:40:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:40:00.000-07:00But of course Ms. RV doesn't say boo unless Dennis...But of course Ms. RV doesn't say boo unless Dennis pulls her string.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-69550179154253034912009-03-24T17:07:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:07:00.000-07:009:40Check out the third blog thread Crazy in Subur...9:40<BR/><BR/>Check out the third blog thread Crazy in Suburbia has created. It is under "Community News & Controversies", and listed under "Anonymous Comments on this Blog."<BR/><BR/>More info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-61581050874575990422009-03-24T16:59:00.000-07:002009-03-24T16:59:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-73925016885130116062009-03-24T16:57:00.000-07:002009-03-24T16:57:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-74750699493135662452009-03-21T09:40:00.000-07:002009-03-21T09:40:00.000-07:00Being of the "on the fence" crowd – Ya know - - no...Being of the "on the fence" crowd – <BR/><BR/>Ya know - - not to start the heat all up again, but this is what’s starting to gnaw at me. There's been some repeated accusations here that Sufis are putting their friends "up to" posting here, i.e. getting them to do their “dirty work” for them.<BR/><BR/>But, after thinking through who exactly will benefit the most if the design is changed (i.e. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-44191965542374786962009-03-21T07:18:00.000-07:002009-03-21T07:18:00.000-07:00well, as the initial energy of this discussion see...well, as the initial energy of this discussion seems to be wearing off, all I can say is that I am personally grateful for all the information that has been surfaced about the dispute.<BR/><BR/>I really hope that people take a hard look at the precedent that will be set should SOS be able to get their way - you just might be next, depending on the whims of the SOS leaders.<BR/><BR/>Also, I would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-81212850925487605702009-03-21T07:07:00.000-07:002009-03-21T07:07:00.000-07:00I think I actually know a 13 year old who lives in...I think I actually know a 13 year old who lives in Pacheco and he would have been bored with this already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-66330136700864467862009-03-21T00:10:00.000-07:002009-03-21T00:10:00.000-07:008:40...I know you are but what am I?8:43...infinit...8:40...I know you are but what am I?<BR/>8:43...infinity!<BR/><BR/>Ahhh...that felt really good.<BR/><BR/>Come on you two (or is it really just one 13 year old kid in Pacheco writing all this stuff?) grow the heck up.<BR/><BR/>Actions speak louder than any of this. These Sufis walk the walk and don't just talk about stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-66442624424678968772009-03-20T21:18:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:18:00.000-07:00From Another Old FartIt's nearly past my bedtime b...From Another Old Fart<BR/><BR/>It's nearly past my bedtime but I just can't help but think that the SOS person here tonight has a screw loose. <BR/><BR/>No offense strongly intended but SOS guy: Have you looked in the mirror lately? Everything so far that you have said about the Sufis seems to me is more appropriate to be said about you and your narrow-minded bigoted group.<BR/><BR/>G'night says Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-32601142396707091432009-03-20T21:09:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:09:00.000-07:00From Have a Sufi Friend:Sufis are not brainwashed ...From Have a Sufi Friend:<BR/><BR/>Sufis are not brainwashed - perhaps, as someone said, they are more private than the average person - but private does not mean cult or brainwashedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-30608703278928017662009-03-20T21:05:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:05:00.000-07:00From Have a Sufi Friend:I am not brainwashed at al...From Have a Sufi Friend:<BR/><BR/>I am not brainwashed at all - remember, I decided not to become a Sufi, though for faith reasons, not organizational reasons. <BR/><BR/>My main thing is FREEDOM of RELIGION and the protection thereof. If they were protected devil worshippers who had been the same kind of good neighbors the Sufis have always been, I would be going to bat for them too.<BR/><BR/>I'mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-89885897575288032072009-03-20T21:02:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:02:00.000-07:00I think you might be as brainwashed as they are!I think you might be as brainwashed as they are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com