That wicked Blue board!

Mark A. · Post by **Mark A.** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:10 pm

"Ding dong the blue board is gone, that wicked blue board is gone".

While driving thru the Highlands on Thursday, I noticed that ugly blue board that was covering the "Maplecroft" carving at the top stair of the French st. property was taken off. (see pics) Why was it covered and now removed? Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe because the property is for sale and that "Maplecroft" carving would surely be an asset to the possible sale. Either way, i'm just glad it's gone.

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:24 pm

YAHOOO !!!...oh wait...now maybe this means I need to make another trip to Fall River...just to see the Maplecroft sign...again ? Hmmm...I could make it my Christmas present to me...early. Hmmm...

Tracy...

Stefani · Post by **Stefani** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:43 pm

Mark, you are the BEST!! So cool to have a great friend in Fall River to keep us all up to date. Heck, more like to the minute!

Great news yes. But it could also mean that he has serious buyers too. Now that 92 Second Street has sold, maybe the interest worldwide caused him to have some serious inquiries.

Do you think a Starbucks will go in there? They could change the name to Maplebucks!

Mark A. · Post by **Mark A.** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:53 pm

No Problem Stef, it's my pleasure to take a pic or two when i can. I was just in Oak grove doing a little research and I took a pic of lizzie's grave that to me has what looks like a hatchet in the shadows of the trees! May wife says i'm nuts but I can see it. i'll post it in a day or so with another funny lizzie graves related story.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:19 pm

Now He ought to sell that board on E-bay!

Thanks Mark! (and Mr. Dube)

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:50 pm

He should think of trimming the ivy. It looks like kudzu weed is taking over the house.

Tina-Kate · Post by **Tina-Kate** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 10:46 pm

Yay! Thanks for letting us know Mark. Of course, anyone who gets The Hatchet knows T'was Lizzie's ghost that dunnit....hehehehe!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:26 am

That is a great cartoon by Tina-Kate in The Hatchet!
And foreshadowing!

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:30 am

Thanks, Mark. Good news to get to start the week with. I guess time will tell whether its gone for good or not.

lydiapinkham · Post by **lydiapinkham** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:50 pm

Thank you for the pix, Mark. And thank you TK: I have no doubt that your wonderful cartoon had something to do with it. Maybe someone sent Dube a copy, and the man got nervous.

--Lyddie

It does look a little like kudzu. So sad to see the beautiful house decay.

Maplecroft2112 · Post by **Maplecroft2112** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 1:30 pm

Mark, I love you! No really, I mean it!
That board should be burnt-Lizzie must have rolled over in her grave the day that board was put up!
If Mr. Dube has a serious buyer, I hope it will be someone who takes better care of the house than he has.
That house is beautiful and one of the last times I was in Fall River I was heart-broken to see that board covering the stone carving on the top stair.
And I rejoice with you, "Ding, Dong the blue board is DEAD"!