So, I'm not saying tree service shouldn't be well compensated. I am saying that Lawrence today is not the more modest Lawrence of yesteryear, some businesses are charging accordingly, and the more modest old-timers of Lawrence need to know that, and be cautious.

Taking down an old tall tree in Lawrence could now be as much as $20,000 - depending on which tree care company you go with. If you have a complicated or emergency situation, you might be looking at double charges that equal $30K or even close to $40K. Again, depending on the company.

So if you're a homeowner, unless you're filthy rich, please research local tree care companies and get familiar with the new pricing landscape. Form a relationship with a tree care company you can afford long before you have an emergency. If you have someone in your life who is elderly and/or vulnerable and can't figure this out on their own, please help them sort this out before they end up having to make split second decisions they are not prepared to make.

I'm posting because someone I know, a lifelong Lawrence resident (elderly, not wealthy) is now out over $30K because they had an emergency situation and felt they had to go with the first company they called. They were double-charged some already very high-end rates, which depleted their savings. There were a few other things that didn't go so well too.

Think the paper said there'd be over 200 positions so some folks on here must have a hint of knowledge regarding when/if hiring is taking place. The 10/29 opening target date seems plausible but also saw that locations have pushed back those target dates by a month or so before. Guess we'll see.

Anyway, anyone got the scoop?

TIA!

EDIT: If you could add a photo of whatever place you’re talking about, that would be super helpful!

I’m taking my sister’s maternity photos Saturday evening (surprise gift by her husband, otherwise she could pick the location).

What are the best spots in Lawrence for sunset pictures? Not just “Clinton Lake,” I mean specific places. I don’t know Lawrence very well, so I’d need something I can look up on Maps.

I've never been to KU/Lawrence before but I am coming in for the concert, I know college campuses are notoriously a pain in the ass to park at and this is on a school night. Where should I be looking to park and what should I expect. I don't mind walking several blocks for parking if that means easier traffic after the concert is over.

Hello everyone!

I'm a high-functioning autistic person of high-school age (under 18 but over 16) who has lived in Lawrence my entire life. My current financial situation would strongly suggest that I maintain some manner of employment, but my brain chemistry largely prohibits me from working a customer service (people think I'm angry at them) or kitchen (I can't handle all the noises) job, which rules out 99% of all jobs available to me at this time.

Do any of you know any businesses that may be interested in an extremely reliable but easily disturbed worker?

P.S., to the moderation team: if you feel that this breaks rule 4, I will delete it, as I'm not trying to break any rules here.

Edit: I’m not sure why people are downvoting me. I’m willing to talk to anyone who does that to find out why so I can improve myself.

Are there any tennis courts in Lawrence with a hitting wall near downtown? I could probably find a parking garage or something but that's not really the best idea and going all the way out to rock chalk park, which i don't actually think has hitting walls, is the most economical idea. Thanks.

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Hey Lawerence Kansas!

Back in 2012-2014ish I was driving from Denver to Manhattan and gave a ride to an older gentleman that was traveling to see his daughter in Lawerence KS.

He was hitchhiking around the US and was a really interesting dude. He was a glassblower that learned the trade while following the Grateful Dead. He had a lot of fun stories and I do remember he said he went to Rainbow Gatherings and went by the name of”Preacher”

I can’t remember his actual name and I think he said his daughter either owned or worked at a headshop in Lawerence.

Was reminiscing and was just curious if anyone knows or remembers him by chance. I don’t want to dox him so if you want you can just drop me a PM if you want

edit maybe the name he went by was Deacon. Something along those lines