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Was there no F service out of Brooklyn this morning??? They turned the A train into an F at Jay St.!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:21 AM
snow in march is just so wrong and depressing. actually snow after new years is just depressing. i own no boots and my feet and shoes and socks are soaked, and probably will be smelly as hell by noon :-/ GO AWAY SNOW!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 9:23 AM
I like snow... a lot. BUT, I see no reason to be sitting at work right now. And I work somewhere where "snow days" are a possibility. Bastards!
Posted by: tybur6 at March 2, 2009 9:31 AM
I cannot believe they actually close schools over a few inches of snow. New Yorkers are the biggest freakin' wimps!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 9:31 AM
You're all a bunch of wimps. I was up at 6:00 and shoveled snow from in front of 9 houses. Canadians understand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:34 AM
gorgeous morning, if you have boots :)
I recommend Vasque w/ Gore-Tex. my feet were toasty walking to the Q this morning.
If I were not sitting at my mother**cking desk I'd be with the wife-to-be in Prospect Park, hiking and listening to the muffled sounds of the city. Someone please tell me that they're going out to frolic in the snow, or take their kids sledding!
Posted by: Fjorder at March 2, 2009 9:34 AM
I don't know how many of you grew up in New York, but the biggest snow storms often come in March.
Posted by: sam at March 2, 2009 9:35 AM
Biff this is the first time in 5 years that NYC schools were closed b/c of snow...
Posted by: Fjorder at March 2, 2009 9:35 AM
rob....you need a pair of very WASPy Maine Hunting Boots from L.L. Bean.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:37 AM
Love me a good blizzard! Woo-hoo!!!!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 2, 2009 9:37 AM
You know, those boots are now called "Bean Boots" - LL. Bean long ago shed any association with hunting (I'm from Maine).
Posted by: infinitejester at March 2, 2009 9:40 AM
ugh! - I was praying my company would have closed!
but alas am here!!
yeah - I had some trouble on the F as well this morning - it crawled from one stop to the next!
do you think companies will send employees home early?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 9:42 AM
went to the open house at cleremont greene yesterday. pretty nice interiors, courtyard blah, prices insane...
Posted by: randolph at March 2, 2009 9:43 AM
Yes, my boots are probably 15-20 years old. There's a rubber embossed label on the back that calls them "Maine Hunting Shoe" as a registered TM.
rob...also get yourself a pair of insulated jeans. Ever seen them???? Best idea ever!!!! You can look fashionable and be warm at the same time and no one will know.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:44 AM
genmini....no one should be looking for their company to send them home early these days. :(
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:46 AM
Dave,
You wear padded jeans?
Posted by: sam at March 2, 2009 9:49 AM
not padded , sam LOL. You can accomplish that with regular jeans and a sock!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 9:50 AM
Rob! Even if you don't have boots you should have at least brought along a spare pair of shoes and socks to change into! They even sell waterproof boots at Payless. Just change them when you get to work and no one will be the wiser.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 9:58 AM
rob...get a pair of those high rubber boots in hot pink. A lot cheaper than L L Bean...you can probably find them at the Atlantic Mall.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:00 AM
Good morning everyone! I love this snow (maybe just because I don't have to be out in it, but chose to go out in it)! I got up early this morning to walk around and take some photos. Brooklyn is flat out gorgeous when it's covered in fresh snow. Rob, Timberlands and wool socks work wonders :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 10:01 AM
Yeah, Snappy. I look like I belong more when I walk around in the ghetto with my Timberlands than when I'm wearing my LL Beans. I need to get me one of those big fur hats with the flaps.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:04 AM
Just got back in from shovelling snow, with the help of the sainted tenant, who, I'm sure will never let me forget it. Just wanted to say won't be around until evening all week. Got a project until Friday, but no internet access. Yea! Money! Should be there now, but got a snow delay. Enjoy, everyone.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 2, 2009 10:05 AM
Dibs - ouch - true true
I just wanted a snow day is all
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 10:07 AM
Those hats are fantastic. Once you get one you'll never go back to regular wool hats. I have 4 of them.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 10:07 AM
Glad to hear that the work is still coming in.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 10:08 AM
LL Bean has got nothing on Timbs! Stick with the 'ghetto stompers' as my brother calls them!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 10:09 AM
MM, congrats on the new gig! Good for you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:12 AM
www.furhatworld.com
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:12 AM
Can't some of you cat lovers just strap a couple of your furry friends on your feet and head and go make snow angels?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:17 AM
You've heard of asshats, but here's a cat-hat.
http://tinyurl.com/b3btrh
Speaking of cats and hats; Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:20 AM
Gemini, I remember shutting down the office early 2(?) years ago when there was that storm that gave us mostly hail and sleet leaving all of the sidewalks like sheets of ice. So I went around the office and stopped in to tell each broker so they could let their teams know and one of them had the audacity to say, "Everyone on my team lives in Manhattan so there's no way they're getting away with only working a half day!"
I had to gently remind her that *I* had closed the office and *I* would be letting *her* team know that since the severity of the weather now posed a safety issue I was encouraging them to leave.
It wasn't even a busy day since almost every other business on the East Coast was closed. She is just one of those miserable such and such who was angry that someone else had made the decision. She didn't speak to me for weeks, and what lovely weeks they were. Thank god I don't work there anymore!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 10:20 AM
Biff that's a good way to lose an eye!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 10:22 AM
"Biff that's a good way to lose an eye!"
THL....that's such an overused phrase. How many people actually ever lose an eye over anything??? Have any of you ever poked your eye out??? In my entire life, I've probably seen 4 people wearing an eye patch and I suspect 2 of them were gay and just used it as an affectation. I've never seen anyone with a glass eye.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:26 AM
(- _ .) Emoticon with a poked out eye!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:28 AM
I have visions of Rob walking around the snow piles of Park Slope in flip-flops.
Posted by: sam at March 2, 2009 10:32 AM
Speaking of missing things, it seems a certain regular is still MIA today...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:35 AM
Well I got banned again! I think this is a victory because the whole financial system is crashing around people heads! I'm going to chill for a while. I don't need to go into a long Hurang about writing the word "Karma" but I will tell you one thing, that word hole power.
I still hope everything crashes around your head because that's the only way we can achieve equilibrium...
See you guys later and peace to Team Bear! And a big F**** You to Brownstoner, you are a coward..
The What (I run Brownstoner)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 10:42 AM
Me-ow Dave! Actually, one of my Jr. HS teachers had a glass eye. My new kitties have me looking like one of those people who cuts themselves so if you wanna wear a cat on your head be my guest! I'll even loan you one.
Dave, did she ever respond to you email?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 10:42 AM
DOW is around 6891...yikes!
What, why did you get banned? And if you're here, how are you banned? Was it just for a day?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:45 AM
"long hurang"
is that the word of the day? is that a real phrase? im gonna try and use it today in real life talk.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 10:45 AM
Yeah, um, I'm just gonna take a stab at it and say that that's the person we were missing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 10:46 AM
Yes, THL, she did. She'll be back.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:49 AM
THL, no I was referring to BRG missing after her departure Friday.
Rob, the Word of the Day is hoke, which is so appropriate for me; the hokiest hokemeister in all of Hoketown.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwwod.pl
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:50 AM
"long hurang"
is that the word of the day? is that a real phrase? im gonna try and use it today in real life talk.
*r*
rob...I'd be very careful about using any word pasted by the What.
The correct word is "harangue"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:51 AM
"The correct word is "harangue""
So hurang is a lemon harangue? Mmmm, pie....
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:53 AM
I think he's just banned from posting crap on the Forum.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 10:53 AM
Hu Rang = DIBS' Thai boyfriend
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 10:57 AM
I was very concerned this morning when I was out shovelling and saw that a lot of the birds were acting funny apparently because of the snow cover and lack of available food. I went out in my yard and dusted off the birdfeeder and threw some seed around. I'm concerned about the cardinals and the mockingbirds.
I'm also concerned about the swallows.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:02 AM
Biff I was trying (and failing) to be sarcastic.
So after all that talk of Match Game the other day I set my DVR and watched about 10 episodes this weekend. One of them had Charles Nelson Reilly running around and stealing various pieces of the sets throughout the show. You see run past behind Gene to swipe Brett's Name off the wheel. The best though was all of a sudden he walks back onto the set after having grabbed a section of the huge letters right off the Match Game logo and says to Gene deadpan, "Peter Marshall's cufflinks arrived"
Thanks again guys for reminding me how good that was.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 11:03 AM
"I'm also concerned about the swallows."
You just HAD to go there...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 11:04 AM
He's such a b*ll buster!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 11:07 AM
What stand do the Indian Rights Activists take on that development,"The Iroquois?"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:13 AM
And upstate was spared for a change.
Posted by: Iknow at March 2, 2009 11:15 AM
1st snow day since 2004. 3rd since 98 I believe.
I was shocked and speechless when I heard I didn't have to go in to work today.
NYC rarely closes schools. Very surprised (but happy) about today.
Posted by: christopher at March 2, 2009 11:15 AM
THL, thanks for the post re: Match Game. I should record a few. I loved Charles Nelson Reilly! I think you and I are major junkies of old school TV shows.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 11:25 AM
Charles Nelson Reilly was always so "flambouyant." I much prefer the more reserved personality of Paul Lynde.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:27 AM
Heck yeah. It's my drug of choice.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 11:28 AM
"Heck yeah. It's my drug of choice. "
Then what is brownstoner? A chaser?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:32 AM
http://tinyurl.com/acngod
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 11:32 AM
can anyone here recommend a local psychic who is good at what she/he does (i actually prefer a male psychic btw)? someone who is more like whoopi goldberg in that movie ghost who deals more with getting flashes of insight versus tarot card reading? maybe one who can barter? i have a 50 dollar amazon gift certificate i'd like to trade for services like that instead of buying more junk i don't need.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 11:34 AM
An apéritif.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 11:36 AM
Why do you need a psychic? If you ask me the questions I can tell you the answers. Mail me the gift certificate.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:37 AM
WOW, it looks beautiful out on my block and the backyards! I'm bummed that I'm not working and so this isn't really a 'snow day'. : ( >>>> I was robbed!
[I also want to thank my fellow passengers on the Amtrak train who coughed all over me for 4 hours and gave me their MF'ing cold!]
Very glad to hear BRG will be back.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 2, 2009 11:41 AM
Be interesting to see if What is banned whether or not BHO shows up or not. Sock puppet or copy cat? That is the question.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 11:45 AM
im sure you can answer questions dave. anyone could. i could answer my own questions if i had questions. it's more about my energy and aura in generally being totally out of wack these days, maybe a little moreso than usual, or perhaps less than usual, it's hard to explain. that's why id rather find someone who can give me insight into energy reallignment. (and fyi im not one of those new age freaks!) but i do believe in my own energies and i think something is wrong, really wrong. i want to get to the bottom of it.
i had a very good (tranny actually) psychic who approached me on the street one day a few years and gave me a FREE reading. i never really got her name or number and she totally changed my life for a bit and clarified so much. she spot on with everything she said.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 11:45 AM
>"can anyone here recommend a local psychic"
There was one on 5th Ave next to the 5th Ave diner. She appears to have been priced out. As a psychic, she really should have seen that rent increase coming, so perhaps it is just as well.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 11:47 AM
It's a psychiatrist not psychic you're seeking.
Rob, Who had the winning ponytail???
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 11:49 AM
Hi wasder, I thought it was decided that BHO is not What, no?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 2, 2009 11:49 AM
thl, ooooh we sorta nixed the contest on that. wound up going to fort greene on saturday night and embarrassing myself immensely :( i won't elaborate.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 11:53 AM
Do tell......
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 11:55 AM
"As a psychic, she really should have seen that rent increase coming, so perhaps it is just as well."
Hilarious.
Best ponytail:
http://tinyurl.com/bpfryj
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 11:57 AM
elaborate!!! It'll make BRG feel better!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 12:01 PM
Biff,
Why did you post a picture of yourself in your play togs?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 12:02 PM
"I thought it was decided that BHO is not What, no?"
I thought so too but for me personally this issue got re-opened because BHO and I were having a one on one dialogue in a very old thread that nobody else really would have known was going and then all of a sudden What bursts in with a trademark blast and I got all suspicious again.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 12:04 PM
Interesting wasder - care to point out where that was? [I've been semi-'off the grid'...]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 2, 2009 12:08 PM
BHO and What both appeared Saturday morning in the Open House Picks: Six Months Later thread from friday. I thought that was odd. BHO was doing crazy math again and What was telling him how good he was.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 12:10 PM
wasder when you write in an old thread doesn't it pop up onto the side thingy for active posts?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 2, 2009 12:10 PM
Can't remember what the name of the thread was cobble but I will check into it and let you know. I was not aware of the active thread thingy so that could be a more innocent explanation.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 12:16 PM
whats for lunch everyone?
I didn't brownbag it today as I was scared I would fall in the snow on my walk to the F train this morning! - hahaha
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 12:19 PM
gemini10, since you segued into food, I heard Ben & Jerry's has a new ice cream called "Yes Pecan." Too cute.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 12:25 PM
I think I'm going to make a meatball sandwich since I have leftover meatballs.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 12:28 PM
THL....LOL....I just ordered a meatball parm sandwich!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 12:29 PM
I've always wanted to know where the Lodi, NJ thing came from regarding The What. Was it just a joke that people keep referring to or was it revealed that that was where his IP was or something....just curious.
Posted by: boofer at March 2, 2009 12:32 PM
Oh that's funny! Enjoy!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 12:33 PM
Rob, I understand The What is psychic. you may want to speak with him directly. You don't need a phone.
Posted by: sam at March 2, 2009 12:35 PM
FWIW Lodi = "idol" backwards.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 12:35 PM
THL - seriously one of my FAVE sandwiches!!!
love that - Yes, Pecan!
I guess I will go down to the cafe and hope for the best!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 12:36 PM
Though it doesn't make any sense if you pronounce "pecan" correctly.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 12:38 PM
DIBS, you like Italian subs, don't you? Or do you prefer them to be a bit more on the dom side?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 12:45 PM
See how well your brain is working on this snowy Monday:
http://www.humorsphere.com/fun/8787/colortest.swf
It takes about 30 seconds to complete: Enjoy!
(I did terrible the first time around!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 12:48 PM
Biff....I'd rather have a big burrito or eggroll. Italian subs are typically over-hyped....skimpy on the meat and too greasy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 12:51 PM
I got 88% after not clicking fast enough on the first one.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 12:53 PM
Anyone got any Venetian hotel recommendations?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 12:57 PM
ditto....I stayed at the Hotel Marconi on the San Polo side of the Rialto Bridge. It's old and small...we were there in Novemebr and got a huge room upgrade...I think to Room # 4...giant. Ask them what's the name of the incredibly good small restaurant around the corner...all fish I believe. Very romantic roo
Also, another one I looked at but did not stay at was Hotel Flora...very close to St. Mark's Sq. It was small, and rooms looked nice. It was across from where we ate breakfast alot so I just decided to pop in and see what it looked like.
If your budget permits it DO NOT stay at the Danielli on the water side...too much noise too early in the morning.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 1:17 PM
All:
Enjoy lunch.
Chew hearteningly before swallowing.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 1:17 PM
All:
Enjoy lunch.
Chew hearteningly before swallowing.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 1:18 PM
Also eat at Graspa de Ua (sp?) on the other side of the Rialto Bridge.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 1:18 PM
I think it was everyone posting a "Welcome back" to BRG that crashed the site.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 2:18 PM
Let's see what up with the ban??
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 2:22 PM
Oh OH! Now I know!!!!! LMMFAO Hey Brownstoner the CGI Kit gets jacked on a IP Block!
Nice going Homeskittle!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 2:25 PM
"I think it was everyone posting a "Welcome back" to BRG that crashed the site."
I actually was writing BRG a note when it crashed!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 2, 2009 2:28 PM
Rob, did you stumble into the Hideout Speakeasy bar on Sat night? If so, that was kinda funny. (prolly wasn't you, would be amazing if it had been tho)
Was my first trip to that place and it was suuuuper slow for a Saturday night. Poor bartenders. The place is super pretty but the high end cocktail places sure do seem to be taking a hit in foot traffic.
Posted by: ennuiater at March 2, 2009 2:41 PM
BRG sends her regards. She's out of town, back on Wednesday. Must be some godforesaken place without any internet access.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 2:42 PM
"Sock puppet or copy cat?"
Semi-copycat. That is the answer.
"BHO was doing crazy math again and What was telling him how good he was."
Dare to revise.
"Anyone got any Venetian hotel recommendations?"
Villa Igea. Do fly in and take the water taxi. You will feel like James f***** Bond.
***Bid half off peak comps***
Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at March 2, 2009 2:52 PM
I smell napalm..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 3:15 PM
You're all probably glad I no longer toggle back and forth between login names.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:19 PM
Consider a change in diet, and crack open the window a smidge.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 3:20 PM
I wonder what smells worse a sock puppet or a copy cat?
The socks of a cat puppet?
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 3:20 PM
nah that wasnt me. ooooh there is a forum post asking about recession lighting!!! (mr. b abhors that kind of lighting right!?) we have track(tract?) lighting in my apartment. not a big fan of that.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 2, 2009 3:20 PM
Hey What?
Do you think the world will end in 2010?
Thoughts on some of those theories running around??
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 3:21 PM
Recession lighting uses those energy efficient bulbs, no?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 3:25 PM
"recession lighting"? What does it do, get dimmer with the level of GDP?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:27 PM
I thought recession lighting was a trash fire in an old oil drum.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 3:27 PM
Recession lighting will soon be knows as Depression lighting.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 3:28 PM
oops - I meant 2012!
sorry!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 3:29 PM
There is such a thing a depression glass.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_glass
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:30 PM
Why prolong the agony, gemini????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:31 PM
oops - I meant "known"!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 3:32 PM
Biff, with the What & BHO here and BRG returning on Wednesday, your spelling errors are hardly noticable. <<<<<<<As are many of mine.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:36 PM
I notice my errors, and that is all that matters. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 3:38 PM
ditto....when are you headed to Venice???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:39 PM
Wasder, The What often appears on day-old or several-days-old threads, late at night when he's catching up on what he might have missed. Sometimes we are the only two posting late at night.
The What, Brownstoner was having server problems. Maybe you weren't banned.
I like your new word "homeskittle." Very original.
There's a new cooking show on YouTube called "Great Depression Cooking." This week it's peas and pasta. Next week, who knows, maybe how to prepare two saltines.
Posted by: mopar at March 2, 2009 3:41 PM
Has anyone else fallen in love with these little girls like I have?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mz06mylMJY
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTx2yNmHdgA
These commercials make me smile every time.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 3:42 PM
Even if I was there, I wouldn't be noticaing the speling errors.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 3:42 PM
Ritz Mock Apple Pie....remember when that was on the back of the box for decades!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:43 PM
mopar - are you serious?
I have got to check that out
love pasta and peas!
maybe i will make that for dinner
ok am all about food today obviously!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 3:44 PM
mopar - are you serious?
I have got to check that out
love pasta and peas!
maybe i will make that for dinner
ok am all about food today obviously!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 2, 2009 3:44 PM
Yes, THL, that one with the young Asian girl is terrific. It would be easier for her though if she had a Mac.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:45 PM
"The What, Brownstoner was having server problems. Maybe you weren't banned."
Yes I was but i won't go into details.
I would like to take this opportunity to say good bye to the retards.. The whole financial world is going Tango Uniform and my predictions are panning out. Thanks for stopping by and destroying a once beautiful city! It will take a long time to bring New York back from the invasion of the Asshats. Cya!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 3:48 PM
Where on Earth is BRG?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:48 PM
Mopar,
I saw that too! I've been quite the recessionista. My crown is made from tin foil and is bejeweled with bottle caps. I've been dutifully coupon clipping and shopping the circulars. I've also found/created a myriad of really awesome casserole recipes (But then, I've always liked a good casserole). It might sound weird but I get a kick out of making awesome out of nothing.
As for the Saltines, you spread them each of them with MAhhhhhgerine- deelish!. I'm kidding, that's gross I had an old lady neighbor that did that when I was little.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 3:49 PM
Tell us What....what will it look like when it's "brought back" from the invasion of the Asshats????? What will a "Utopian What" neighborhood look like???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 3:51 PM
I've had that pie Dave. It was oddly good.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 3:56 PM
going to london and popping over to venic for easter weekend, plus a day at Lake Garda. I will look into the recommendations. I do like the idea of overlooking the Grand Canal though.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:01 PM
Dittoburg;
Lake Garda!! I am SO envious. Although, as I already told you, I much prefer Lago di Como.
Posted by: benson at March 2, 2009 4:04 PM
There are plenty of places overlooking the canal where there is no land between the hotel and the canal....so that tourists are not out there at all hours....anything around Hotel Flora...there are some very nice ones, albeit a lot more expensive. The danielli was $880 a night back when I last stayed there 5-6 years ago. Not worth it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:05 PM
Further to our Open Thread discussion Friday, isn't this an interesting headline...
"Support Staff Taking it on the Chin"
http://tinyurl.com/dkpxjl
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 4:05 PM
Go to this site and use the "Find Hotels on the Map" Function...
http://en.venere.com/hotels_venice/san_marco/?ref=1777
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:08 PM
"Yes I was but i won't go into details."
Why not?
And for someone who was banned you are doing a lot of posting.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 4:09 PM
yes Benson, Como is lovely, but a bit too far of a drive in the short time we have. But we are going to the northern end of Garda which is much more fjord-like than the southern end of Garda because the mountains close in there.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:11 PM
wasder....don't beat yourself up trying to get an answer on anything from the What. And, details are not his strength either.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:14 PM
Oh ditto, that sounds fabulous!!
[trying hard to contain my jealousy]
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 4:14 PM
We were in Italy in November a few years back...started out in Venice on Thanksgiving and it was snowing there which was quite romantic.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:18 PM
Just because I'm not in NY and my wireless service has been shoddy at best today and I can't post, doesn't mean I'm not paying attention.
When I get back, some will get a hearty thanks for their kind words, while others will get a punch in the chin!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 4:22 PM
I had a wonderful herbal tea this afternoon. Anyone else have any favorite teabags???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:25 PM
I gave you both jabs and kind words. So how's that gonna work? Do you slap me around then we hug it out?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 4:27 PM
Ditto...I can be convinced to join you and the Mrs.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 4:28 PM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3313864503_16bcc382fa.jpg?v=0
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 4:29 PM
BRG - let me see what the baggage allowance is on the plane.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:33 PM
Biff....what the hell is going on up there????
Children who gambled at age 11 were more likely to have been hyperactive and impulsive 5-year-olds, suggesting symptoms of risky behavior can be found early in life, researchers said.
In a study of 163 Canadian students, 14 percent of sixth graders reported playing cards for money, 13 percent played video games for money, 8 percent placed bets at sports venues or on games, such as pool or bowling, and 4 percent bought lottery tickets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=a63K4UPqeSD4
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:34 PM
ditto....can I babysit the brothers-in-law???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 2, 2009 4:35 PM
I'm not a big fan of Herbal Teas. I like a strong cup of traditional English Black Tea either Barry's, Lyon's or PG. When I can't get those Tetley British Blend is in almost every supermarket and is quite good. For me it's just a drop of milk and and one level tsp. of sugar.
So far as Herbal Teas go, I've had some of the TAZO teas and they have really nice blends.
http://www.tazo.com/tazo.asp?init=
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 4:41 PM
LOL Snark!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 4:42 PM
Celestial Seasonings Country Peach Passion simply rocks :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 4:43 PM
PG Tips, lovely.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:43 PM
"And for someone who was banned you are doing a lot of posting."
Eh Wasder, are you trying to start something??? I think you have your hands full with BHO! He's been PWNING you with full force, LMMFAO. I think BHO has you number so run along..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 4:45 PM
"BRG - let me see what the baggage allowance is on the plane."
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:33 PM
I hope it is a generous allowance. My guess is BRG has lots of baggage. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 2, 2009 4:46 PM
That cracked me up THL. I don't think "tea bagging" means what they think it means. At least I *hope* not.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 2, 2009 4:53 PM
I would love to see the look on that her face as you told her what it meant.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 4:56 PM
In her trunk?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 2, 2009 4:57 PM
Can somebody organize a BStoner snowball fight? I could then have someone to play with in the snow (my friends are lame!) and all of you who have issues with each other can battle it out in a nice, non-lethal manner :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 4:57 PM
FYI, this is the website for the Great Depression Cooking Lady (she's adorable):
http://174.129.234.45/Depression_Cooking/About.html
She worked for Hostess stuffing Twinkies!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 5:01 PM
Sounds like fun Snappy- Team Bear against Team Bull?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 5:02 PM
"Eh Wasder, are you trying to start something???"
Nope. Not trying to start anything What. Just wondering how you can keep posting if you are "banned".
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 5:02 PM
I'll be creating my own team: Team Don't Know Bull About the Market!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 2, 2009 5:03 PM
So, it there a Dow6000 :/
Posted by: supergirl at March 2, 2009 5:08 PM
I'll be playing on your team then Snappy!
Gotta go, the folks are popping in tomorrow on their way back down south and I need to do some general maintenance.
Night all, and a warm welcome MM to the evening edition of B'Stoner!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 2, 2009 5:13 PM
Snappy hon, you know I like playing on your team; although at times I do like snow thrown on my face.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 2, 2009 5:27 PM
I am with Snappy on the Don't know anything about the market team. Good night all.
What if you are really banned godspeed to you. You have definitely had an impact on this board, both positive and negative. Your absence will be mourned by some, celebrated by others. A colorful character you are. I look forward to seeing whether you take BHO with you or not.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 5:50 PM
...should be "is there"...
Posted by: supergirl at March 2, 2009 5:57 PM
What if you are really banned godspeed to you. You have definitely had an impact on this board, both positive and negative. Your absence will be mourned by some, celebrated by others. A colorful character you are. I look forward to seeing whether you take BHO with you or not.
What a minute Wasder! I thought you was all warn and fuzzy inside.. What happen to you??? Wait a second, Are you getting smashed by the collapse of the Mutant Asset Bubble??? I thought your house was a "investment"???? Well Wasder old buddy of mine let's see what you made of...
BTW This is a critical period in American financial history. Do you think The What would miss this moment??? Not on your lives..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end....
Posted by: Return of The What at March 2, 2009 6:54 PM
"What a minute Wasder! I thought you was all warn and fuzzy inside"
How was that not warm and fuzzy? I just said you were a big influence on this board and that some people would miss you. I wasn't taking a shot at you. I said god speed What. I have nothing against you.
Posted by: wasder at March 2, 2009 9:28 PM
THL, I know you are sprucing up the house now, but -- casseroles! Do you have GOOD casserole recipes? We are being very frugal (hahahaha) and cooking three nights a week (see, very frugal) and I've gone through just about every permutation of fricassee and stew I can think of. I'm running out of ideas here.
I went so far as to buy an ancient "One Pot Cooking" book by Reader's Digest at a library book sale last weekend.
I made a sort of casserole last week, ground lamb with zuchinni, adapted from Junior League, but it wasn't very good. (Merguez sausage with eggplant, however, is good.)
I want grandma recipes, things falling off the bone that are actually good, but everything is "take an expensive cut of meat..." There must be some kind of Mexican pork stew I can make from ingredients around the neighborhood.
Posted by: mopar at March 2, 2009 10:06 PM
wasder - you need to be more careful with your choice of words when dealing with him. The what's vocabulary is limited, he's Mr. cut 'n' paste, and acronyms are his main tool of expression. No doubt "godspeed" was interpreted as goddam.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 3, 2009 9:03 AM
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