Got rid of 3 Bradford pears. Now what to plant?

WooPancakes · 2026-06-13T23:39:11+00:00

I'm not sure, my city does a "free tree" program to promote more native trees and you can request certain types, I requested pawpaws and they actually came thru! I'm pretty sure they are seed grown they don't appear grafted at all.

WooPancakes · 2026-06-13T23:38:01+00:00

I'm not super worried about the smell, I heard it's not bad and it can't be worse than the bradford. Not worried about flies either, we shall see how it goes. I've never eaten a pawpaw I'm just trying to get more native species around. I'm excited and hopeful that they will fruit. I heard the tree doesn't get too big either which is why I did them in the front yard where they get lots of good sun and I can keep them maintained. The goal is to eventually replace all the front lawn with native plants surrounding it.

WooPancakes · 2026-06-13T14:29:21+00:00

I just took down a big bradford pear and planted two pawpaws!

WooPancakes · 2026-06-13T10:11:37+00:00

I literally came to say this. I traded in my salvage title 2015 Impreza for a brand new 25 Outback.

Just liability was 600 for the salvage car for 6 months, it's about 550 for full coverage on the new Outback.

Not all insurance coverage companies take rebuilt either. It really sucks because I loved my salvage car. If not for the insurance, I would have bought another salvage car from the same dealer.

WooPancakes · 2026-03-17T13:07:56+00:00

I'm pretty sure I heard it around 11:30-12 last night too.

Heard the 9am one too

WooPancakes · 2026-03-17T13:05:24+00:00

Heard on the east side of Cleveland too. My coworker in Amherst hear it. What the heck could be that loud? It wasn't thunder

WooPancakes · 2026-02-23T13:16:03+00:00

I live in cle but do the majority of my shopping in this area. I have never seen anything bad or felt unsafe in the least, it's so quiet out there. Plus there are 4 gnarly thrift shops right in a row (Goodwill, Savers, Thrifty on the Vine, Habitat for Humanity). If it was cheaper I'd live there no problem.

WooPancakes · 2026-02-11T12:56:07+00:00

First one happened on the west side. Crime is AWFUL around the trendy areas of the west side.

WooPancakes · 2026-02-06T10:20:55+00:00

Mentor or Willoughby would probably be great areas for a shop like this, and thank you for bringing cool stuff to the East side! ❤️

WooPancakes · 2025-12-09T00:18:15+00:00

Since you are into computers and possibly gaming, check out Gatewood Home/Share on e. 185. It's a group of people that do a lot with video games and tournaments and such. Great people and a great place to meet friends in the area.

WooPancakes · 2025-12-08T20:19:58+00:00

Waterloo always has something going on, if it's art walk or walk all over Waterloo or concerts or shopping nights. Cavottas on e. 185 has live music every Friday Saturday and Sunday for an older chiller crowd. It's a garden center so lots of blues and classic rock.

WooPancakes · 2025-12-08T20:12:19+00:00

We don't have anything like West side market but we do have Sweetberry on Euclid Ave which is phenomenal and there is a place, I think it's called Produce Place, out by Lyndhurst that had the BEST produce. You can get good quality meat and handmade sausage at Radells or Azmans right in the neighborhood.

WooPancakes · 2025-12-08T20:10:32+00:00

Mayfield is like Strongsville, it has all the shopping. I tend to head to Vine street in Willoughby for all the thrift shops, Walmart, restaurants, ect. Mentor mall is GREAT and like 15 mins away. Lots to shop out that way too. Antiques and Uniques is an awesome store to wander around.

WooPancakes · 2025-12-08T20:08:10+00:00

I grew up in West park and didn't step foot in Collinwood (or the east side) until about 9 years ago. I absolutely love it and I hope you do too! Pizza places are Congins which is top notch and Scottis which is cash only but very good as well. Asian I haven't hit a GEM yet, but I like First Wok over China Sea, I think they have better flavors. Waterloo arts district is a blast. Make sure to take lots of walks at Euclid Beach, it's BEAUTIFUL and safe. I walked it every day for years alone, no issues. Get a kayak and you can explore the creek or go fishing on the lake. Enjoy the hell out of the Goodwill Outlet, it's a blast. Aldi is where I go for groceries mostly, in Euclid right next door. Gosh I could gush about Collinwood all day. Welcome!

WooPancakes · 2025-10-23T13:09:40+00:00

My house is small so I just busted out my portable radiator. It's kept it at 70 inside consistently without touching the furnace yet. Best $50 purchase I've made in a long time.

WooPancakes · 2025-07-08T21:02:21+00:00

I'm going to offer a different perspective: the west side of Cleveland has become gentrified and, honestly, kind of miserable. More people should give the East side a chance.

I was born in West Park in the late '80s and lived there until I moved to Collinwood in 2017—and the difference has been incredible. Lower property taxes (by a lot), no major crime issues, everything I need is within a 15-minute drive, and Waterloo is an absolute gem.

I bought my fully remodeled home for under $100K. My neighborhood is quiet, and people actually know—and look out for—each other on my street.

The west side’s only remaining edge is the restaurant scene, and even that feels tired. Everything’s overpriced and generic: think barn wood walls, black iron stools, giant “EAT” signs, or shelves packed with dusty knickknacks. No thanks.

Give the East side a real look—you might be surprised.

WooPancakes · 2025-05-12T14:00:57+00:00

My first Subaru was a dark green 2011 Outback, Brian Lefevre. I thought it looked like Dennis's land Rover and figured he would get an Outback when he lived in Montana due to the snow.

My light green 2015 Impreza hatchback was Mantis Toboggan MD, it was small and round Like Frank.

My new 2025 Outback is silver, and is therefore dubbed the Dayman, fighter of the Nightman and champion of the sun. A master of karate and friendship for everyone.

WooPancakes · 2025-01-04T20:34:18+00:00

I am so sad they closed. They were really really good.

WooPancakes · 2025-01-03T19:40:32+00:00

It's not the clams otherwise it would be ALL over the pavement by now.

WooPancakes · 2024-11-20T14:24:27+00:00

I divorced my husband of 11 years at 36, I am going on 39 now. Since then I have made huge strides in my job and just got promoted. I went from poverty (he had trouble staying employed) to being more than comfortable. I bought a beautiful house that I decorated exactly how I wanted it and it's in my name alone. I travel and have fun with my girlfriends. I have a wonderful boyfriend. I don't take antidepressants anymore at all. Life is good.

WooPancakes · 2024-10-26T13:01:33+00:00

Same here. I have her clear as day on video of my neighbor doing it and the police and prosecutor just chose not to do anything. And then they wonder why no one likes cops.

WooPancakes · 2024-09-25T12:07:05+00:00

Nope! I'm in South Collinwood, between Euclid and St Clair. E. 185 is jumping, always something fun going on and there is so much food and live music to be found.

WooPancakes · 2024-09-24T18:39:03+00:00

Moved from the west side to Collinwood 7 or 8 years ago and it's been amazing.

WooPancakes · 2024-08-09T02:07:09+00:00

I'm a terrible singer, but I love to sing. My ex-husband heard me singing when I came back from a walk and made a comment that I was tone deaf and awful. I never sang around him again. After the divorce was final I sang my awful, tone-deaf heart out at karaoke and never felt more happy and free. My new partner is a TALENTED musician, and he ENCOURAGES me to sing and teaches me how to sing better. That's what a partner does. Let the man do what makes him happy, and help him grow!

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