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March 5, 2009

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Check out this website to see what our Americans eat...It's a wonder not all of America is on Lipitor!!!

I have one question.... How do you deep-fry Coca Cola????!!!! (check out page 8)

www.thisiswhyyourefat.com

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 9:19 AM

hey guys good morning. serious question today...

my 17 year old sister and her mentor (she is 37) want to visit brooklyn and hang out with me (as some of you already know we met for the first time a few weeks ago). anyway, im trying to think of fun things to do with her. i got a huge laundry list of things that would be fun from the mentor but i dont know if those are even slightly feasible. (seriously one of them was snowboarding) hahaha.

she's 17, identifies as a goth (i cant believe there are still goths under the age of 40 but whatever), and she has severe learning disabilities (tho i dont think that should matter when it comes to visiting places?) she's not really interested in museums, but i told her id look up some possible art openings or gallery openings with dark themed shows that might interest her. does anyone have any other suggestions? i suggested we stop at pearl paint pick up a couple of sketch pads and draw at prospect park, the mentor was totally into that idea but my sister didnt really respond to that.

any other ideas?

it's funny asking for advice what a teenage girl would want to do when half the time im a teenage girl myself, but she's all goth and stuff and that's not the kinda inner teenage girl i am (if that makes ANY sense).? she made a huge collage of hot guys and they all had long hair and wore make-up! lol. we totally have the opposite taste in men that's fer sure, but i really havent the slightest idea how to approach this. i am going to tutor her to take the SAT's tho! she will be the second person in my family (other than me) who actually goes to college if we can get this done :)

sorry for the long post, it's easier to ask at anonymous places like than friends sometimes.my friends just insist we go on a reality tv show together or tyra or oprah. no way. i actually want to be a good influence in her life.

*r*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 9:25 AM

Cobble asked me to start today with something about the Middle East that people don’t know.

Joke of the Day

“There are so many misconceptions about what Arab women look like, how they dress, what they wear. There are only two images of Arab woman in the media. They either picture them in a full burka or a belly dancing outfit. I have news for you; underneath that burka IS a belly dancing outfit. The Middle East IS just ooooone biiiiig strip club waiting to happen.”

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 9:25 AM

^^^ And that’s my contribution for today. It should be read with sarcasm. Let the stereotypes fly. Have fun all. I’m outta here.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 9:25 AM

Biff, those were particularly revolting this early in the morning. Almost as bad as a visit from randolph.

I love food that's bad for you, sweetbreads come to mind, but I'd never touch any of that crap!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 9:27 AM

Oh, and to link the two topics above: A Mediterranean diet is very healthy.
Eat up!

Sorry Rob, I'd try to help you but my brain is in it's own dark place right now.
Have fun though.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 9:28 AM

Biff: My tummy hurts just looking at that stuff!

Rob: My good friend teaches learning disabled teens and takes them out around the city often. Let me ask her where she takes them and I'll get back to you.

BRG: Hey girl! Where ya been? :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 9:29 AM

hey kids. I answered lots of questions about the photo that Mr B put up in the Thursday Links thread...

Posted by: wasder at March 5, 2009 9:32 AM

thanks snappy ! :)

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 9:33 AM

DIBS, is there any food Americans won't wrap in bacon? By the way, I posted the link with the discussion of various British foods in mind from the other day. The foods in the website I posted make a Chip Butty look healthy by comparison!

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 9:37 AM

The Chip Butty now looks like a pile of twice-washed romaine in comparison to the bacon-wrapped, chocolate fried mess on that site!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 9:41 AM

i'll hang out with your sister. seems we have alot in common.

Posted by: randolph at March 5, 2009 9:42 AM

Thanks wasder - much appreciated!

Biff, I'm nauseous after looking at that, and I blame you!

Speaking of bacon, have any of you ever seen this? http://bacolicio.us add it to the front of any url...

http://bacolicio.us/http://www.brownstoner.com/

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 9:44 AM

A pork roast wrapped in bacon is particularly good.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 9:46 AM

Oh, Rob, why not try taking her to that Atlantic Ave tunnel thing featured here on BStoner a while back. It's educational, dark and underground - perfect!

http://tinyurl.com/ajp3re

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 9:46 AM

okay whoever is behind the randolph screenname is SERIOUSLY trying WAY too hard.

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 9:46 AM

Cobble, that's hysterical!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 9:47 AM

Good one, huh Snappy! My brother sent me that!

They say bacon makes everything better! : )

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 9:50 AM

Rob,
If you don't know her all that well why not just hang out during the day (grab a table at a bar kinda thing) and be mellow. Is she staying the night? Maybe a show at a club that leans the goth way?

I've found that sometimes the most enjoyable times I've had with out of town guests is when there isn't much of a plan and we just sort of walk the city a bit and shoot the shite kinda thing....

Just an idea.

Posted by: christopher at March 5, 2009 9:51 AM

Cobblehiller, that is hilarious.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 9:52 AM

Rob, I think christopher has a good point. If she's not into museums or the touristy things, hang out with her in the East Village/Alphabet City, West Village, etc. She might like those areas.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 9:54 AM

v funny coblehiller.

http://snipurl.com/d597j

yes, I am that juvenile.

Posted by: the chicken at March 5, 2009 9:54 AM

chicken - You're twisted - I love it!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 9:56 AM

It would be awesome if, for one day, all visitors to that vegan site would be hit by the image of that slice of bacon on the screen!! I can imagine the horrified gasps :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 9:59 AM

The hordes of vegans would hunt us down...but a few would likely 'crack' and go get a BLT!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 10:05 AM

I'd take her down to Coney Island- its goth in its own sunlight-filled, street performancy, ramshackley renaissancey rundown kinda of way. But seriously- even in winter its a very cool place and if she's into goth, she'll probably see her soul mate walking around down there. I love the place. My dad used to take me down there in the winter and we'd walk on the beach.

Some stuff is open- including the very ungoth Aquarium, but there's nothing like have the killer whale (or was it porpoise?)jump up and kiss your hand. And the Stillwell Ave. station is incredible. Robert Wilson designed the art for the station. There is also the museum and I think the side show is still open. check it out on coneyisland.com.

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 10:05 AM

Awww...poor bacon being forced to hang out with those vegans!

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 10:10 AM

It is a very hunky piece of bacon, though, isn't it? I mean, a good piece of bacon can be very sexy :-)

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 10:14 AM

Sexy pork. I love it.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 10:17 AM

Speaking of sexy, how 'bout that Jorge Nunez on American Idol!!!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 10:19 AM

Was it in this forum that people were discussing what great pets pigs make? I'm thinking of getting one. Can they climb stairs?

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:20 AM

Men are pigs.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 10:22 AM

That was the third and bond thread discussion about banning pits. can pigs climb stairs??? arent their legs too short?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 10:23 AM

quote:
(grab a table at a bar kinda thing)

lol you do realize that all of our parents died from drugs and alcohol right? i know what you mean tho. we actually did meet for the first time in a diner. that was really cool and it wasnt akward at all. her mentor says she is starved for things to do and has rarely ever even been out of hudson county nj!

bxgirl, coney island is a great idea too!

*r*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 10:24 AM

How old is she again Rob?

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 10:26 AM

"Pigs make good pets"
"Men are pigs."
So DIBS, in that case, by deduction, do men make good pets?

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:26 AM

Oops, sorry - 17, I see. Hmm. I'll think on it a bit.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 10:26 AM

speaking of the aquarium, I took the family there a couple of weeks back. Let's just say that it's pretty easy to tell the difference between a male and female walrus...

Posted by: the chicken at March 5, 2009 10:27 AM

I'm big on the pig, as they say in the south. Preferences... Yellow mustard sauce with your pulled pork vs. tomato based sauce? Luv the mustard myself.

Anyone know what's up with Gowanus Lounge Blog? Won't load last couple of days.

Posted by: IMBY at March 5, 2009 10:28 AM

I'm big on the pig, as they say in the south. Preferences... Yellow mustard sauce with your pulled pork vs. tomato based sauce? Luv the mustard myself.

Anyone know what's up with Gowanus Lounge Blog? Won't load last couple of days.

Posted by: IMBY at March 5, 2009 10:28 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Robert Guskind of gowanuslounge.com and editor at Curbed passed away. I was an avid reader of his and all I can say is that he will be sorely missed by all of us who made his blog and Brownstoner the first reads of the day. RIP http://tinyurl.com/dfphxs

Posted by: SouthParker at March 5, 2009 10:28 AM

rob- if you and she are into drawing, the boardwalk is a fantastic place to find inspiration. Just keep her away from the tattoo parlors :-)

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 10:28 AM

IMBY, look at Mr. B's recent post on the main page. Apparently the founder died.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:28 AM

"Men are pigs."
"Pigs make good pets"

I have a few pets.
or
I've petted a few pigs.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 10:29 AM

cows can walk up stairs but they can't walk back down after. Follow this through to its logical conclusion and you'll realise that all of the cows in the world are standing on the top of a mountain somewhere.

Posted by: the chicken at March 5, 2009 10:29 AM

Biff- NO!!

Have you ANY idea how huge they get???? Thousands of them are abandoned every year. Please check this out.

http://pigs.org/article.asp?article_id=3

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 10:33 AM

"Have you ANY idea how huge they get???? Thousands of them are abandoned every year. Please check this out."

THL, are you talking about pigs or Americans who eat the junk food shown on www.thisiswhyyourefat.com?

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:35 AM

I am deeply saddened by this news. I was a fan of Robert and his blog.

Posted by: IMBY at March 5, 2009 10:36 AM

Rob: can't vouch for what's on this site, but you might want to check it out: http://www.nycgoth.com/
Personally, I recommend you and your sister and mentor go to the Rose Planetarium (and while there, the Museum of Natural History). No matter what her inclination, one cannot help but come away from a sky show amazed and awed: http://www.amnh.org/rose/

Posted by: vinca at March 5, 2009 10:36 AM

My personal favorite

Turbaconducken (Turducken Wrapped in Bacon)

That’s right — a chicken stuffed in duck stuffed in a turkey, all wrapped in bacon. Otherwise known as a bacon-wrapped turducken.

http://bacontoday.com/

Posted by: Adam Dahill at March 5, 2009 10:37 AM

adam- omigod. Did a human being invent that? omigod.

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 10:42 AM

vinca, i was thinking about the planetarium too. i mean hells it should be a trip i enjoy too right?!

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 10:42 AM

Biff- If I were to refer to someone as a pig it would be based solely on behavior. I try not to be so rude about placing judgments on peoples physicality.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 10:44 AM

rob- forget coney island. Just stick her in front of a computer and go to http://bacontoday.com/

That turducken looks like an alien baby on a plate. the guy who wrote the article as written something like 65 articles for the website. I laughed so hard my eyes watered.

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 10:47 AM

THL, please read my post more closely. I separated "pig" and "Americans" by asking to which you were referring and didn't suggest you ever referred to someone as a pig.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:47 AM

THL, but you might have Overeating Pigs Anonymous on your case for referring to their members as "huge"! :-)

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:49 AM

ahem....we'll have less chicken stuffing talk please....

RIP Gowanuslounge dude - I didn't know you but I liked your blog.

Posted by: the chicken at March 5, 2009 10:49 AM

You'll love the planetarium, and the Museum, too. So will your sister. I'm sure you'll find that after a just a little time together walking around the city, she'll be much more interested and willing to try seeing things she'd normally reject. Start at AMNH, and then try the Cloisters: http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_Of_Art/the_cloisters
You might also want to try the Sony Wonderlab: wondertechlab.sony.com

Posted by: vinca at March 5, 2009 10:50 AM

Anyone ever eaten camel???

http://www.recipezaar.com/Whole-Stuffed-Camel-67495

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 10:50 AM

Things to do with goth girl;

-visit the Cathedral of St. John the Divine- morningside heights, gargoyles, naves, dark recesses with a religious theme. It's the largest cathedral in the world and isn't even finished yet.

-NYPD museum- mugshots, criminal lore and an old New York feel.

-Check out a concert in Williamsburg, several venues there, goth bands included.

-visit Egyptian exhibit at Brooklyn Museum, one of the best in the world and alot less crowded than the Met.

-top of the Empire state building on a clear night, go during the week and late to avoid large crowds.

-Isamu Noguchi museum in Long Island City and PS1 gallery nearby, both are edgy and unusual. Very cool.

-Visit New York's newest Chinatown, and most authentic- downtown flushing- last stop on the 7 train.

-Visit the Frick museum, turn of the 19th century mansion, dark and beautiful.

-Visit the Night Creature building at the Bronx Zoo, all the night critters and bats you can shake a stick at and a world class zoo to boot.

-Take her to see The Phantom of the Opera, gothic, showy and a total experience even after 20 years.

-Take her to Houdini's grave site, it's at the cemetery on straddling the brooklyn/queens border in Ridgewood. Near the Ridgewood reservoir, off of Cypress Hills Avenue

Posted by: Legion at March 5, 2009 10:53 AM

"Anyone ever eaten camel???"

Sorry, I just can't get over that hump.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 10:53 AM

CONFESSION- I've actually never eaten the Turbaconducken. I find it very scary looking as well. It looks crazy though.

It's hilarious that there is a website devoted entirely to bacon though, and it's updated quite often. Up to the minute with Breaking Bacon News!!!

On a side note, Is it just me or does anyone else need a vacation?

Posted by: Adam Dahill at March 5, 2009 10:54 AM

BRG, today's Women's Wear Daily (Thurs Mar 5) has a photo of crystal pumps from Maison Martin Margiela on page 5. No word on price. But I thought you should know in case you need to replace a pair.

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 10:57 AM

Adam...most Americans have never eaten the turducken!!!!

Are you busy??? My lawyer says he's swamped with refis.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 10:57 AM

legion, wow thanks. that's a pretty good list! the thing is that i think it would be good to show her stuff she will definitely like and think she likes, but im a firm believer it's good for people to get out of their comfort zone. (that was the one thing that tranny psychic told me a few years that stuck with me since)

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 10:58 AM

The sony wonderlab is so fun! She should love that, Rob.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 10:59 AM

"Men are pigs."

Confession: I've actually never eaten Pig!

Mopar, thanks for looking out :-)
but I was just in LA for the sole purpose of shopping for more plastic pumps.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:01 AM

legion- that was a great list! I'm saving it for me too

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 11:03 AM

"The sony wonderlab is so fun!"

Agree...and it's FREE!!!

Also, instead of Empire State Building I prefer Top of the Rock, you get a glorious view of the Empire State Building.

Frick Collection, one of my favorite museums in NYC...also free Sunday mornings.
Museum of the City of NY and the Transit Museum are also great.

Central Park, lots of fun to just walk around.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:07 AM

Confession: I've actually never eaten Pig!

For religious reasons??

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 11:10 AM

"Men are pigs."
"Confession: I've actually never eaten Pig!"

"For religious reasons??"

DIBS, you're a little slow today. Read my post carefully ;-)

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:13 AM

"For religious reasons??"

And to answer your question.
No, I'm 'Christian', we'll eat an kind of meat.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:16 AM

I guess that means I had Chinese pork last night.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 11:16 AM

DIBS...there you go!! You got it.
See I CAN be subtle and even ellude you :-)

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:18 AM

I don't know. Do you think we could one day without the heavy sex innuendo thing going on? We get it already.

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 11:18 AM

It's the Open Thread, bxgrl. Are you going to pull a 11217 tirade and make us get a Sexual Innuendo thread?? :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 11:20 AM

Naw- I was going to tell you to get a cyber-room :-)

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 11:22 AM

DAVE- I've spent the past 2 months getting everyone approved and doing the CEMAs, Subordinations, Condo approvals, etc... They are just all about done and now rates are heading lower and the Home Affordable Program is here. Looking at 10-15 closings in the next 2 weeks. I'm just grateful that my clients have been patient. CEMAs are taking 4 weeks and subordinations (ahem Chase) are taking 6 weeks. I advised my cleints to float while approving them. This way they wouldn't have had to pay for rate extensions because very few in NYC are closing in 30 days. The big lenders are at crazy turntimes 60-90 days.

I think we are at the beginning of the new refinance boom. Want to talk later today?

Posted by: Adam Dahill at March 5, 2009 11:24 AM

yeah, yeah, yeah, and hot Italian sausage is my staple but I don't mention it every time I have *dinner*.

Yeesh...

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 11:25 AM

Citi can officially be listed on the $1 menu. Might be 2 for a dollar by end of day...

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 11:26 AM

I'll do something if rates get to 4.5% with a point.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 11:29 AM

Yikes Biff, I hadn't looked at that yet today. Let's just say I'm really relieved that I sold most of my WFC back when it peaked. I only have a little left and it seems to be getting ever littler as we speak.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 11:33 AM

THL, you crack me up :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 11:33 AM

THL, congrats for the wise investing move. My two primary rules are diversification and Stop-Loss Orders.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 11:37 AM

"Citi can officially be listed on the $1 menu."

Holy Moly!!!!
Bacon.....mmmmmm

I still have 500 shares of Citi...I'm holding on to them for nostalgia.

A couple of months ago I bought and sold some Citi shares and made a few $'s.
If it keeps dropping maybe I'll pick up some more.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 11:43 AM

Rob

Greenwood Cemetery might be cool, but not outside the comfort zone, as you mentioned.

A simple and fun thing might just be to take her for a walk on 7th Ave in Park Slope and make fun of the yuppies/stroller brigade.

No, it is not cool to get your jollies by poking fun at people, however; it is the sort of thing that can lower a teenager's guard

Posted by: Troy McClure at March 5, 2009 11:52 AM

You know something? I hate it when I'm right (Not Really).

Well Citibank has gone Tango Uniform and the collapse of the Mutant Asset Bubble keeps rolling along!

"March 5 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. dropped below $1 in New York trading for the first time, the latest sign that stock investors are losing confidence in a company that was once the world’s biggest bank by market value."

Really??????!!! Dave said "It's a great time to buy (Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Ass-Cream).

"Citigroup was created by the 1998 combination of Citicorp and Travelers Group Inc., which with a value of $85 billion was the largest merger in history at the time. The transaction helped persuade the U.S. government to repeal a Great Depression-era law, the Glass-Steagall Act, that prohibited banks that took consumer deposits from engaging in investment-banking activities."

Wow 85 Billion turned to dust and the Asshead believe the prices in Brownstone Brooklyn will hold up, LMMFAO!

The What (Buh Bye Retards! Nice Knowing ya...)

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 11:55 AM

"Ass-Cream"

What, try this:
http://www.buttpaste.com/BLButtPaste.php

It'll help with the flaking and chafing.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:01 PM

Itching booties and bacon. Lovely. Just plain lovely.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:03 PM

Jon Stewart gives CNBC a well deserved smackdown:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=220252&title=cnbc-gives-financial-advice

http://tinyurl.com/aj5u9p

Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 5, 2009 12:05 PM

So, what's for lunch folks?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:06 PM

The AIG segment was great!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:12 PM

"What, try this:
http://www.buttpaste.com/BLButtPaste.php

It'll help with the flaking and chafing.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:01 PM"

In the sprit of trying to chill I want to run this past you Biff.

Eh Biff, if I go full blast on bayridgegirl then everyone is upset with me. I just want to point out that 1. I have no dialogue with this person 2. I view this as a breach of the peace.

I want to hear your take on this subject before I retaliate, Thanks Biff....

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 12:12 PM

im skipping lunch today cuz i had breakfast this morning and a whole block of cheese last night.

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 12:14 PM

What....whatever you post is open to criticism by anyone. You start with the anal shit again and you lower yourself back down!!!!

Understand??????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:14 PM

Something is not working. I just submitted some great ideas for Rob and it says my comment is being held for review because I'm a first-time poster, which obviously I am not.

Rob, teenage goth girls like to hang out at Astor Place, go to St. Mark's, and walk around the East Village and shop at Trash & Vaudeville and vintage stores and visit the Bowery Poetry Club. More info coming soon if Brownstoner releases my comment!!!

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 12:14 PM

Not a BLT that's for sure.

English Muffin Pizzas. I have some mushrooms, tomatoes and a little mozzarella cheese I need to use up.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 12:15 PM

"I want to hear your take on this subject before I retaliate,"

Is that code for spouting off the moronic vitriol that usually comes with your post?

Secondly, do you REALLY think anyone cares????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:16 PM

What, BRG is just being playful.

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 12:16 PM

In the spirit of downsizing and "depression era" lunches, I might get a baloney on rye!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:17 PM

That was a nice spanking he gave CNBC. Let me ask you folks, what do you think of Keith Olberman? I recognized that his viewpoint is highly skewed pro-Obama, but I find him to be hilarious sometimes. He's got a serious Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh fascination that he should see a shrink about.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:18 PM

THL, I think we are all 86ing the bacon today! I'm thinking of heating up a frozen Bertolli shrimp scampi w/ linguini. It's my lazy lady lunch :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:19 PM

What, your 12:12 post made my day, in a positive way. I'm not kidding, I'm being sincere.
You have no idea, and I can not begin to explain, but that brighten my day.
Thank you, What.

But if you really want to retaliate...I've got the K-Y ready for YOU!
But let's do it after 5:00, as I'm very busy right now and can only pop in every so often.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:22 PM

What, thanks for asking, but I think anyone on this blog, including me, is open to attack, especially if referencing you before you reference him/her. My only beef with you was I thought you went after Montrose when she was recounting a story about musicians and not appearing to be trying to get your goat whatsoever but to engage you and others in a discussion on old-time radio. And I thought your insults to her were unduly harsh and personal, given she is usually so even keeled and reasonable (again, unlike me and others).

I mentioned DIBS doesn't need me to defend him, just as BRG and others are more than capable of handling themselves. Keep the missles flying if you feel it's necessary. You always have cobblehiller and I to give you are opinion if it gets out of hand.

Be well.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 12:24 PM

Adam Dahill, I do need a vacation. We are going to Florida this weekend to visit my bf's mom (she is visiting too). I am really looking forward to ditching the heavy coat.

Question for you: The contract we are about to sign says we have only 30 days to find a mortgage commitment letter from a bank. Isn't that unrealistic, given how busy the banks are these days?

If we get rejected, we get our money back. But if the bank doesn't respond in 30 days, we lose our deposit. Isn't that ridiculous?

It seems like maybe 45 or 60 days would be more workable. But not for the seller.

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 12:24 PM

make that "our" opinion. What, you should blast me for that typo!

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 12:28 PM

I had three different german sausages, sauerkraut, red cabbage, mustard and a crusty roll as well as a drink of apfel juice, all from the Hallo Berlin streetcart guy.

Posted by: dittoburg at March 5, 2009 12:30 PM

Rob,
I didn't know about your family history. If I had I wouldn't have suggested a bar.

As for Citibank, an acquaintance who works there told me the vending machines charge more for a soda and some candy then the stock is worth.

And apparently they keep raising the soda prices. So if the stock hits $2 today it's probably due to added vending revenue driven by $2 cans of Coke and bags of Doritos...

Posted by: christopher at March 5, 2009 12:32 PM

Snappy, I heard those were really good. I like the Bertolli sauces.

ditto, that sounds so good!

(there is a cat asleep and snoring like mad under the guest bed we have in the office but I don't want to lift up the bedskirt to see which one it is because I'd feel bad waking them up)

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 12:33 PM

I think lunch today will be two bosque pears.
(but the bad side of my brain may force me to slip into Chipotles and get a burrito basket with pork and beans and guacamole dip)

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 12:33 PM

What, I agree with Biff. Do your thing but be big enough to take it if it comes back at you. I thought that BRG's thing was funny. Even you would have to admit that you make a lot of "butt-centric" comments.

Posted by: wasder at March 5, 2009 12:33 PM

Looks like the market has just went thru the last technical resistance level I can find with my charts. Oh no... Either Friday is a buying opp in the early morning or the market is crashing big time.... I couple of months ago I spoke about dow 4000. That is a target.... Check out this chart I saw about 18 months ago which really scared me... I guess it was right...

http://www.chartoftheday.com/sample3.htm

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 12:33 PM

mmmmm...love pears

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:34 PM

mmmmmm...live pairs.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:36 PM

You know something BRGRL. I was going to post something REAL NASTY but, I will take a pass. If I engage you that's means you are important to The What but I know you are not worthy of that. Remember when Brownstoner started the Open Forum and you had no clue about how the financial markets worked and was lost in the sauce? Well I believe you stay in that place of ignorance and talk about other things that has nothing to do with nothing.

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 12:37 PM

http://www.chartoftheday.com/sample3.htm

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 12:39 PM

I'm sure she really gives a shit, What!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:40 PM

"I was going to post something REAL NASTY but, I will take a pass. If I engage you that's means you are important to The What but I know you are not worthy of that"

HEY!!!
I'm worthy of a PWNING from the What!!!!

Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:40 PM

> "what do you think of Keith Olberman"

I like him, but prefer Rachel Maddow at this point. They cover the same material and she is more even toned.

That said, I often enjoy it when he "cranks up the crazy and breaks off the knob."

Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 5, 2009 12:41 PM

Live pairs??? :)

THL, the Bertollis are really good. I manage to get 3 meals out of it and they don't skimp on the shrimp! I do tend to add my own oven roasted garlic to it - I'm a complete fool for garlic in just about everything. It even works well in chamomile tea when you are sick and stuffed up. Sounds gross, but it really isnt.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:43 PM

"Looks like the market has just went thru the last technical resistance level I can find with my charts. Oh no... Either Friday is a buying opp in the early morning or the market is crashing big time.... "

DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!! DING!!

And guess what? This is the worse Bear Market except The Great Depression. We have broken all trendlines and we are staring into the Abyss... I smell Napalm...

The What (It's a great time to buy, Right?)

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 12:44 PM

I think the 'crazy' is why he appeals to me Snark. I have to admit though, I do like Rachel, but I watch more so because I think she's hot :) She's got a great sense of humor, but I think she's probably taken more seriously than Keith because she knows how to dial it back a bit.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:45 PM

"talk about other things that has nothing to do with nothing"

Now that is going to be hard. What a philosopher.

Posted by: dittoburg at March 5, 2009 12:47 PM

What is the sound of one hand typing?

Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 5, 2009 12:49 PM

THL...someone just sent this to me>>>>

The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It i s not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

(1) They live here. You don't.

(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.

(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

(1) eat less,

(2) don't ask for money all the time,

(3) are easier to train,

(4) normally come when called,

(5) never ask to drive the car,

(6) don't hang out with drug-using people;

(7) don't smoke or drink,

(8) don't want to wear your clothes,

(9) don't have to buy the latest fashions,

(10) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and

(11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children ...

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:50 PM

How can anyone watch Keith Olberman? He is insane in an almost scary way. Gives me the creeps. Same with Lou Dobbs, the man is convinced that all the world's problems are the fault of poor Mexican laborers. He is like an obsessed SS officer going after Mexicans.
And then there is Bill O'Reilly who, while not as dramatically nuts as Olberman, is a world-class obnoxious blowhard who also thinks Mexicans and Lations in general should be rounded up and put in camps.
The less time watching these and other creeps on TV the better your life.

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 12:50 PM

sam...they're like watching the What on TV.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 12:53 PM

Return vs. Return looks like it's being cancelled.
I'm stepping out of the ring.

Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 12:56 PM

One difference Dibs, Keith can be entertaining. Not so much with the What.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 12:58 PM

I like Olberman, not as a steady diet, but I like him.

Rachel is better, and way cuter [nod to Snappy]. They both get crazy, but I like it!

I need to see people publicly get as mad about the crazy crap that is going on as I feel. It's hard for me to sit and watch people calmly talking [blah de blah de blah] about it all the time. I need to see someone 'go off the reservation' with it, 'crank up the crazy and break off the knob', show a little anger, confusion and disgust. Same reasons I like Jon Stewart. And Lewis Black. It's f*cked up and scary. And acting like it's 'all nailed down' all the time is just ridiculous.

Then I can calm down and go listen to Latchmi Singh and read the NYT, The Economist or whatever.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:02 PM

Mr. B;

This is a serious request.

Would you please institute a policy of "one person/one login"? I am really getting weary of these folks who think they are being amusing or clever by posting under multiple id's. It's not. It's annoying.

In other news....

I am stressed out today because I have to take my wife to the doctor's tomorrow to determine if she needs hip joint replacement surgery. If she does, it will be the third time she has had such surgery. My wife has Lupus, and she has to take alot of steroids, which wrecks your joint linings. She's had to have her right hip joint replaced twice, and it looks like her left hip may be going. We shall see.

Fortunately my wife is no longer treated with steroids, but it has been a long slog. As fate would have it, she discovered she has Lupus on our honeymoon, almost 30 years go. A rash broke out on her face shortly before our wedding, and we just thought it was nerves. During our honeymoon it got worse and she had to go to the doctor, and discovered she has Lupus.

I think I will have to work until I'm 75 to pay for the high medical bills I have to deal with.

Talk to you next week.

Posted by: benson at March 5, 2009 1:05 PM

Oh, and the same reasons I like What.

[Sorry What...didn't mean to leave you off the list! ; ) ]

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:07 PM

I like to get a little "Keith Crazy" once or twice a week, but I'm also looking for someone to give it from the other side of things - someone I can stomach listening to (Limbaugh and O'Reilly are out of the question.) Any ideas?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 1:08 PM

Keith Olberman is a one trick pony. Whatever is on the Right is what's wrong.
At least Bill O'Reilly maintains some measure of objectivity. He often has not one but two persons on his show who actively disagree with him.
Keith Olberman is too insecure to endure a reasoned response to his rants. He simply won't allow opposing views on his show. Nice little fascist that he is.
That says it all.

Posted by: Legion at March 5, 2009 1:08 PM

Benson, I'll be saying a prayer for you both :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 1:10 PM

benson, sorry to hear about your wife's health. Seems like you're a real pillar of strength for her. Best wishes that everything goes smoothly.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 1:11 PM

I'm with you benson, on both fronts.

I'm sorry to hear about your wife - that sounds pretty rough for both of you. [And the bills are insult to the injury.] I hope it goes well.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:11 PM

Rachel is probably better, I should watch her show some time. But she always has a smirk on her face, which makes her look snide. I like Gwen Iffil. And I like Queen Latiffa imitating Gwen Iffil on SNL.

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 1:13 PM

Benson
am very sorry to hear about your wife - it must be hard on you both. am putting positive vibes out there in the universe for you guys!

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 1:15 PM

Best of luck with the doctor tomorrow, benson.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:17 PM

" Bill O'Reilly maintains some measure of objectivity." - Legion

Nuff said.....

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 1:17 PM

benson- my heart goes out to you and your wife. I'm so sorry. I know there's not much we can do but we can offer support and a listening ear anytime.

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 1:18 PM

Sorry to hear that Benson, autoimmune diseases are very difficult to treat. There is a lot of medical research going on at the moment that may offer more hope in a few years time. In the meantime, I wish your wife a happy outcome at the doctors.

Posted by: dittoburg at March 5, 2009 1:21 PM

O'Reilly has guests on his show with differing opinions so he can scream at them and insult them, not because he wants to hear differing opinions. That said, at least he was "man" enough to send Helen Thomas flowers after attacking her. Objective, my a**

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 1:26 PM

Benson, so sorry to hear about your wife. All my best to you both.
Strength comes in unity. You two have each other to lean on for support and comfort and that will help you get through all this.
Please give us an update.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 1:29 PM

benson, best of luck to you and your wife.
They have made some important strides lately on Lupus.
best wishes.

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 1:29 PM

I think the What and I could have a great "Point, Counterpoint" show that would command huge market share. It would have to be on cable.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:30 PM

> "At least Bill O'Reilly maintains some measure of objectivity."

How is the weather up on Rock Candy Mountain?

Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 5, 2009 1:30 PM

Who's out there in the media???? Let's get this show put together, even if we have to start on Ch 12. ALL of brooklyn would watch it. We could have guests on. Some would be serious like MM. Others, like randolph would be on for our abusing pleasure. We could have Biff on for a level headed viewpoint.

This would work people. Whaddya say, What???

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:33 PM

Snark. I love you man!

[In only the very best of non-cyber-stalker ways!]

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:35 PM

DIBS, contact BCAT.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 1:35 PM

I'm still liking the pitchfork and castle thing myself :-)

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 1:35 PM

I'll participate on the condition that Robin Byrd is the moderator. She must be the most popular public access television personality in New York - although I'm not sure if she was ever aired in Brooklyn.

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 1:36 PM

guys and gals, some of you should comment on some of the other threads here today, Stoner has some interesting places up today and I feel like I'm all alone over there on the "other" part of the blog.

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 1:37 PM

Is anyone having a Return of Siegfried & Roy Party??

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:40 PM

"This would work people. Whaddya say, What???"

Look let's start on the Bocce Ball thang first and when you get out of the hospital we could work on the show, Ok Dave...

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 1:40 PM

Somehow I can't picture you and a bunch of old Italian men playing Bocce Ball, What.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:44 PM

I'm loving it DIBS!

BRG can have a sex bit once a week. {and create the set design...]
Snark can post running commentary on a zipper at the bottom of the screen.
THL can have a tacky house bit once a week or more as needed.

This is fantastic!

The What and Dave show! You can have City Council Members on, Real Estate people....it's endless!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:45 PM

"I feel like I'm all alone over there on the "other" part of the blog."

There's another part of the blog? ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 1:47 PM

"At least Bill O'Reilly maintains some measure of objectivity."

VERY funny!

Posted by: East New York at March 5, 2009 1:48 PM

Love the idea of a cable network show:
"Convos with stoners"

Um yeah folks - YOU gotta start going to the other threads and post comments. I have noticed that lately. Most of the peeps here have only stuck to the Open Thread - come on, live a little!

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 1:49 PM

I've posted on at least 2 Forum posts today.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 1:51 PM

"Stoner has some interesting places up today and I feel like I'm all alone over there on the "other" part of the blog."

Oh sam, it's so warm and comfy in here. Please don't make us leave. I was just about to put on my Snuggie.

http://tinyurl.com/cmdzjg

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 1:51 PM

Bill O'Reilly is an idiot.

Posted by: sam at March 5, 2009 1:52 PM

im sorta kinda quarantined in this thread though gemini.

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 5, 2009 1:52 PM

I posted a serious question on the HOTD and all anyone there wants to argue about are neighborhood boundaries. THAT ARGUMENT IS SO F'IN PLAYED OUT!! UGHHH!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 1:52 PM

By the way, the WTF Blanket on this link is actually tied into our discussions of race, clogged arteries and Bill O'Reilly!
http://tinyurl.com/cmdzjg

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 1:54 PM

"The creepy dad in the seductive pose" was hysterical! Good one Biff.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 5, 2009 1:55 PM

Oh Rob - don't let some of the people keep you from posting your comments!

Insert - haha - I was one of them!
hahahahahah

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 1:57 PM

DIBS....hhhhmmmm.

I can probably provide you a camera / sound crew and have access to an editing facility.

If you're interested in BCAT that can be arranged.

Also, if you want to set up a website that streams this live and continuous, I've been working with a company that can do this. They're doing some amazing things. They're trying to set up a network of 'stations' on-line (they have a couple up).

Can I run across the screen every so often yelling out vulgar comments :-)

Can we have a comedy hour? Someone can headline.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 2:02 PM

That was great Biff.....now can we see a parody of Danny and the Sham Wow and the two old farts and their Grand Banquet Hall or whatever its called!!!!

Or better yet, the Fiberama brothers!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:02 PM

I'm so NOT getting into that Congress St. thread.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:03 PM

We could have a real estate guest every week....Jerry Minsky and Babs Corcoran.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:05 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/04/rollins.republicans/index.html

"Republicans are not relevant. We just lost two back-to-back elections (2006 and 2008), and obviously, what we are selling, the voters aren't buying. In the midst of the most severe economic crisis in my lifetime, we have a president who is taking the country on a dramatic sea change. This is what he said he would do and he is doing it. And where are Republicans? Right now we don't have the alternative ideas, a message or, more important, the messenger."

Posted by: East New York at March 5, 2009 2:06 PM

um is anyone forgetting we would have to get Broadcast rights from Mr.B?

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 2:06 PM

Folks;

Thanks for your kind wishes.

Hey, if you're going to set up a Brownstoner channel, I'll produce "The Robo-Republican viewpoint" segment. You know,it will be like one one of those "fairness" shows that the networks run to show that they do present all point-of-views. Like the other networks,you can run it at 3.00 AM,and it will have an audience of 10 people!

I'll let you know how things go.

Posted by: benson at March 5, 2009 2:11 PM

gemini...we're not going to call it "The Brownstone Hour!"

Similar to the "Wise Guys" on Channel 1 we can call it "The Asshats" or "The Brooklyn Asshats" or just "PWNED"

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:15 PM

Sincere and snark-free wishes for the best of all possible outcomes, Benson.

Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 5, 2009 2:15 PM

gemini - sober up! Mr. B can be a guest...this is OUR show!

Absolutely Dave. You, Babs and What! We'll set it up like a cocktail party - with cheese and crackers...and watch the drinks fly!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:17 PM

Mr. B can be an advertiser. Payback for all these posts we've generated!!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:20 PM

"We'll set it up like a cocktail party - with cheese and crackers...and watch the drinks fly!"

Actually, won't it be more like watching the bocce balls fly?

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 2:21 PM

jeepies - don't all gang up on me now!!!
hahaha
alright - alright - I got it I got it!!!!!!!!

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 2:25 PM

Biff can do the opening monologue.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:25 PM

THL can do a weekly pet rescue segment.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:26 PM

MOPAR- I would speak with your attorney and get a longer commitment contingency. A seller would be silly not to agree to at least 45 days given the market conditions. They should be bending over backwards to appease you.
You can always give me a call. I can get you a commitment in 1 week. We put purchase loans ahead of refinances.
adahill@approvedfunding.com

Posted by: Adam Dahill at March 5, 2009 2:26 PM

Biff, I'm surprised at you! I think What is ready for prime time. I'll be his 'Reggie Love' and carry his meds and extra pens. We can keep the bocce balls to a bare minimum! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:27 PM

DIBS don't forget a segment:
What's Word of the Day

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 2:28 PM

"Biff can do the opening monologue."

DIBS, you want viewers to stay for the program, not change the station.
:-)

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 2:29 PM

gemini....you may not have been in yesterday's Open Thread :)

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/04/rollins.republicans/index.html

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:29 PM

Oopps, gemini....wrong url....

http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/swarm.htm

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 2:30 PM

gemini can do a 'the rules of real estate' bit as a lead in to Adam doing an advice segment.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:32 PM

What, if you're still reading, I'm granting you my full permission for an all out assault on those who have instigated with you today!

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 2:35 PM

"BRG can have a sex bit once a week. {and create the set design...]"

DIBS, you want viewers to stay for the program, not change the station.
:-)

Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 2:36 PM

Thank you so much, Adam. I thought so! That's very impressive and reassuring you can get a letter in one week.

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 2:36 PM

[That was me, not DIBS...]

Biff, haven't you heard...sex sells!

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:39 PM

"BRG can have a sex bit once a week."

I want to have the sex bit more than once a week?!?!?

Sorry, bxgrl...had to do it.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 2:40 PM

Wow, I missed a lot. Benson, I'm sorry to hear about your wife.

For my TV segment I want to do a cooking segment BUT, I want to do it from a different Brooklyn McMansion each week (the house in the listing below will be the first one). So while everything is in the oven I'll give you the house tour. Then we can all sit down at that giant white laminate dining room table and break bread.

http://www.vlshomes.com/brokers/XCRN/homepage.htm?in_listing=5349806&in_brokercode=XCRN01

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 2:48 PM

I don't of any of you are paying attention on the markets right now. The whole financial world is collapsing right in front of us. Mopar I will say this one more time. You are making a grave mistake right now and should feel lucky that that deal is falling apart. You should terminate the deal but I think you are going forward. Adam Dahill would not tell you this because he want's to make a buck off of you and to serve his own interests.

Read this...

U.S., European Stocks Drop as China Signals No Added Stimulus

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aVZoh0z6a4co&refer=home

China quelled speculation the government will add to its stimulus plan.

America gave China all of it's wealth and called it "Globalization". This is the greatest transfer of wealth in the history of mankind.

I think we do not make it to summer before a Global meltdown and guess what? The Bond market is going to have an aneurysm and we will in the Greater Depression...

Keep it locked here: http://www.bloomberg.com/?b=0

The What

Someday this war is gonna end....

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 2:49 PM

Read this...

U.S., European Stocks Drop as China Signals No Added Stimulus

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aVZoh0z6a4co&refer=home

China quelled speculation the government will add to its stimulus plan.

America gave China all of it's wealth and called it "Globalization". This is the greatest transfer of wealth in the history of mankind.

I think we do not make it to summer before a Global meltdown and guess what? The Bond market is going to have an aneurysm and we willbe in the Greater Depression...

Keep it locked here: http://www.bloomberg.com/?b=0

The What

Someday this war is gonna end....

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 2:49 PM

cobblehiller -i'd like to either do "cool new music" from the borough (as I work for a record company that pretty much only signs bands from Brooklyn nowadays)

or something along the food lines (as that's my true passion in life)

Dibs - I've been swarmed!

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 2:50 PM

THL, you've out done yourself - it's beau-ti-ful!

I think we might need to tap wasder for the back drops and imagery.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:53 PM

I've got it! We need a house band! gemini - get on it...you're in charge!

[Re: food: you may need to check with THL - seems she on the food thing...]

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 2:57 PM

"What, if you're still reading, I'm granting you my full permission for an all out assault on those who have instigated with you today!"

Biff I don't have to anymore. The forces of reality will take care of that. I hope you are paying attention to the S&P 500 right now! That's our whole financial world, going Tango Uniform! I think we have breached the longest Bear Market on the S&P 500 except the Great Depression and I'm very worried right now about outright collapse of our financial system. Citibank is trading under a buck and GE is on the way there. BAC is toast and there is no support right now. Strange days ahead...

The What (I'm not joking now...)

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 2:58 PM

ok - Got it on the band
but do we want sorta indie rock vibe, soul,reggae
all of the above?

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 2:59 PM

What - what does "Tango uniform" mean
and I have to agree -the market is scary right now
when will people start to RALLY?

Posted by: gemini10 at March 5, 2009 3:00 PM

At the risk of having my head handed to me again, I will still pipe up and say that I agree with What on China. It's exactly what we did.

Brg- you got bit during sex? :-)

Posted by: bxgrl at March 5, 2009 3:02 PM

That Brooklyn Heights townhouse at 1 million may just come my way.......

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:03 PM

Tango uniform Military slang for "Tits Up" or some female is dead (Tits pointing up)!

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 3:03 PM

Each show needs to end with everyone in a bubble bath tub party.

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 3:03 PM

"Tango Uniform!"

Yeah...I wanted to know what that meant, also.

Posted by: East New York at March 5, 2009 3:06 PM

What, yes, very scary times.

I was thinking Tango Uniform was what the flight attendants wore on this airline!

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Posted by: Biff Champion at March 5, 2009 3:11 PM

So DOW 4,000 is looking like a reality?

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 3:11 PM

it means "broken" But what is right, the slang is Tits Up

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 3:13 PM

"So DOW 4,000 is looking like a reality?"

2500 Dow, 250 S&P 500, 250k on the Brownstone....

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 3:18 PM

If the market doesn't turn on Friday than all is lost. I think we are heading down..

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:31 PM

For those of you who need something with more gusto than a Toto.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zKbJWl9nW4

Is this really necessary? I can't remember the lat time I pooped a bucket of soldiers.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 3:39 PM

Well 4000 may just be the next resistance level. I would not be surprised by a 80 percent drop of the dow from the top... That would be around high 2000's or low 3000's..I am ready to buy some stocks. Fall fast baby.... Sorry .. THE WHAT I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT, I WANT THAT BROWNSTONE FOR 400KK . The original price I wanted to pay.. Things are going sour fast. If it doesn't turn tomorrow than things will just get worse...

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:40 PM

Sorry, those are chess pieces.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 3:40 PM

THL...you get the award for being gross today. And you all say my sexual innuendos are off color!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 3:44 PM

What's all this talk about What playing bocce? Will he be attending your little get together at Floyd?

Posted by: boofer at March 5, 2009 3:44 PM

"I am ready to buy some stocks. Fall fast baby.... "

You don't want that to happen...

"THE WHAT I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT, I WANT THAT BROWNSTONE FOR 400KK ."

I don't you want that ether..

"Well 4000 may just be the next resistance level."

THERE IS NO F****** RESISTANCE LEVEL!!!!!!! It's all dead from here Dumbass!!!!!!!

The What (Hobo wake the F**** up!!!!)

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at March 5, 2009 3:44 PM

THE WHAT Gerald Celente said a major shock would happen in March I guess he was right again.. Roubini said a 20 percent drop from the lows, looks pretty accurate as well. I do feel bad for people. And no person on this world has done everything correctly. I didn't sell my home and it has probably gone down a good 15 percent... Well at least I still have my renters paying me....

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:45 PM

"What's all this talk about What playing bocce?"

Actually, I think he threatened to hit Dave with a bocce ball.

Posted by: East New York at March 5, 2009 3:48 PM

I know, that white dining set was pretty gross. Sorry Dave.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 5, 2009 3:49 PM

Dude your going crazy.. There is always a resistance level. The shorts will get squeezed at one point... Things don't go down in a straight line.. Too easy to make money that way. Trust me I am right. As for Dumbass, I think you should no by now I am one of the few have called this .. And I have made money from this fall. As for you THE WHAT, I guess you will have to keep posting on this wall since you seem pissed at the situation though you have thought this was going to happen. Why all the foul language? Maybe you should put your money where your mouth is.... Dave when is that short squeeze coming.... My charts only date back for a certain amount of time.

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:50 PM

oh...he will probably be there though. lurking in the corner trying to look inconspicuous.

Posted by: boofer at March 5, 2009 3:51 PM

Daveinbedstuy you here? What are you looking at? CHina looks nice...

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 3:54 PM

JEQ....Japan Equity Fund at 12% disc to NAV

Bought C Calls today Jun 5.00 for 5 cents!!!...that was P.A., not for firm.

Still buying CAF...better proxy than FXI

Covered our Yen short yesterday

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 4:02 PM

Bought TSM last friday on the Intel announcement....still a buy.

We own PFE (at higher prices) and were buying more here today. Goldman put a buy on it...dividend will grow from here...stable earnings through 2015 and cheapest big pharma out there.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 4:07 PM

THOSE C calls looks like a play. I am betting that tomorrow is short squeeze day and am putting my money where my mouth is and I am buying alot calls.. BGU, C, and some others.. Only calls though,, if it doesn't materialize than I may just purchase puts. Either way we are going to move alot in the next couple of days depending on if we don't make a low tomorrow...

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 4:18 PM

Been away this afternoon. Benson, will be thinking about you and your wife and wishing good thoughts your way. Makes you wish for a little universal health care right about now huh?

Holy shit on the markets. Not that I personally have anything invested but its scary nonetheless. Sending "reasonable" vibes out into the universe and hoping for a good return.

Posted by: wasder at March 5, 2009 4:55 PM

Ahhh, I see wasder, you just stuck around until the kudos ran dry this morning for that great photo!!!! :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 4:59 PM

Is the world going to end today?

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 5:15 PM

Maybe tomorrow.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 5, 2009 5:19 PM

Haha DIBS. I meeting in the city this afternoon and just got back. But yes, the kudos were a nice way to start the day!

Posted by: wasder at March 5, 2009 5:20 PM

"Is the world going to end today?"
"Maybe tomorrow."

Is tomorrow October 16, 2008?

Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 5, 2009 5:25 PM

LOL , NO ITS MARCH 6TH 2009

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 5:51 PM

Tell me you guys are joking. You're scaring the crap out of me.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 6:07 PM

No cobble I have written about his on this board. I remember you asking me questions and I have always been pessimistic. If we don't turn tomorrow than I don't know when we will turn.. One thing is for sure, when we do turn there will be a nice upside. But I don't think things will be good for a long time. Unless we develop the first supercomputer, or some other ground breaking invention... I think some of OBama's ideas are good. Especially giving more money to the welfare and food stamp programs. Those for sure will be spent. I think at one point it will look like the things are turning but by the end of 2010 or 2011 I think we better be ready for the big one.. Unless we get it now..lol. Don't worry the sun will come out tomorrow..

Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 5, 2009 6:31 PM

Thanks, What, I appreciate your comments too. Though the market conditions are not the primary thing that concern us. Though we agree if the economy collapses, then it will be. Also rents are going down, no doubt about it, and that is certainly one concern.

Posted by: mopar at March 5, 2009 6:42 PM

Ok...well then I will pray [yes really] for a positive turn tomorrow and join wasder in putting out some 'reasonable vibes' for us all.

Posted by: cobblehiller at March 5, 2009 7:08 PM

Benson, very late to the party, but just want to send prayers and positive thoughts to your wife and yourself.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 5, 2009 11:49 PM

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