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February 3, 2009
Closing Bell: Why is There Sand Being Dumped on the Pier?
Thanks to a tipster for sending in this photo. Does anyone know what's up with the sand being dumped on the Pier near Cobble Hill/Red Hook?
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Those look like the toy trucks I had in my sandbox a few years ago. that's some pretty nice looking sand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 3, 2009 4:05 PM
its the giant sand castle installation to follow up from last year's multiple waterfalls.
Posted by: dittoburg at February 3, 2009 4:13 PM
It does look like sand, but it wouldn't happen to be a new load of rock salt, would it?
Posted by: denton at February 3, 2009 4:14 PM
i would venture to say the most probable explanation is that its salt, not sand.
Posted by: brooklynlark at February 3, 2009 4:16 PM
that would be awesome if they made a water taxi beach like they have on long island city. those were some fun parties in the summer!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 3, 2009 4:16 PM
I third the salt idea.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 3, 2009 4:20 PM
Not long ago I called 311 to complain about the lack of sand on the pier. I had no idea this would happen.
Posted by: White and Proud in Crown Heights at February 3, 2009 4:23 PM
Is it sea salt for the high brow gastronomic tastes of all those Cobble Hill residents??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 3, 2009 4:24 PM
That is the February shipment of cocaine.
Posted by: buttermilk channel at February 3, 2009 4:27 PM
this weeks shipment of cocaine from columbia.
Posted by: Petebklyn at February 3, 2009 4:27 PM
Getting ready for further sandbagging on Brownstoner
Posted by: benson at February 3, 2009 4:30 PM
Salt, not sand...
Posted by: bren at February 3, 2009 4:52 PM
I pull up the Prospect Heights This Old House house and think it's on fire
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/current-house-project/webcam/java/0,,20238765-0,00.html
freaked me out!
Posted by: Ringo at February 3, 2009 4:55 PM
new feral cat colony
Posted by: bkkkkklyn at February 3, 2009 5:05 PM
It does appear to be on fire... jeeze...
Posted by: bren at February 3, 2009 5:16 PM
Holy crap Ringo, you're right!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 3, 2009 5:20 PM
but the workers are going in and out and if you look at the interior view everything seems fine
it must be some lighting issue
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 3, 2009 5:21 PM
don't they usually keep salt covered in some sort of quonset hut? maybe another water taxi beach is coming soon?
Posted by: janelle at February 3, 2009 5:21 PM
From the back it looks like the house is on fire inside the windows but i think its just that the lights got turned on
The interior cams show no such evidence
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 3, 2009 5:23 PM
The workers have been standing around and going in and out since you posted at 4:55. I think the fire department would be there by now.....even in prospect heights!!! :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 3, 2009 5:24 PM
Could that be light reflecting off snow on the lens of the camera?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 3, 2009 5:26 PM
should have added I don't think it's on fire. but on first glance, it looked like it was. I was sure it was! then I saw the guys working away inside. wind shaking the camera?
Posted by: Ringo at February 3, 2009 5:35 PM
and I like their painted cabinets! (not so much the rental kitchen, but whatever..)
Posted by: Ringo at February 3, 2009 5:37 PM
"That is the February shipment of cocaine."
That looks like only enough for Williamsburg, though.
Posted by: 11217 at February 3, 2009 5:39 PM
That's not coke. It's the monthly Metamucil shipment for Brooklyn Heights.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 3, 2009 5:52 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: 11217 at February 3, 2009 6:01 PM
Columbia is the University; Colombia is the country. Don't get insulted, just enlightened.
Posted by: Iknow at February 3, 2009 9:33 PM
- http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/grammarian.htm
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 3, 2009 10:34 PM
Its not salt, salt needs to be covered and trucks cannot drive on top of it from what I know. I have been fairly close to it and it definitely appears to be sand.
Posted by: hhbrooklyn at February 4, 2009 9:26 AM
The picture was taken before it snowed.
Agree salt is usually covered and if it was, isn't it a little late in the year? I'm hopping the fence tonight.
Posted by: Snappy at February 4, 2009 10:00 AM
Looked pretty closely at this photo and couldn't see any people in it. ANYWHERE. Most logical answer?
Decepticons.
Posted by: Brand News at February 4, 2009 8:08 PM
That is indeed rock salt belonging to International Salt Co. There is more on its way too. Once the pile is built to its final height it will be covered.
Posted by: chaching at February 4, 2009 8:54 PM
Beautiful Coco Beach in the Heights. I am goin surfin dude!
Posted by: hannible at February 5, 2009 9:12 PM
They have used those piers to store salt for many, many years.
Posted by: cthornton at March 6, 2009 5:59 PM
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