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How about today we spend over 100 posts discussing jellies, jams and preserves.
Go ahead, you start. I don't want to be the first one to mention it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 9:21 AM
On Orange Marmalade: Did you all know that marmalade doesn't have to be bitter, and can be quite sweet? Calumondin oranges make a lovely marmalade!
[How's that?]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 9:24 AM
For the curious:
http://www.geocities.com/verymad_scientist/
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 9:25 AM
My partner does canning...dilly beans, peaches, chutney, ciopollini onions, bread & butter pickles, all sorts of things of which I grow the wax beans, cukes and the onions myself. And you all thought I was just some asshat in the ghetto.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:26 AM
ok
my favorite is Bonne Maman's -raspberry
I also like marmalade
Posted by: gemini10 at March 24, 2009 9:27 AM
"Calamondin, a native citrus plant in the Philippines and China, is cultivated in Southeast Asia and elsewhere as an important crop. In the U.S. and Europe, it is grown mainly as an outstanding ornamental."
I've had a few "outstanding ornamentals" over the years. Or was that orientals?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:28 AM
I thought the earlier comics were much funnier than the more recent ones. The way the Winslow family interracted with their lovable and unique Great Dane was really fun to observe.
Sorry, did you ask to discuss Marmalade or Marmaduke?? I'm confused.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 9:28 AM
Jams, jellies and preserves were a big thing in my house. My mom is a little fanatical about them. I LOVE orange marmalade. Also love sour cherry jam (don't care for regular, sweet cherry), apricot, plum, boysenberry, gooseberry, quince, blackberry (seedless), raspberry (seedless) and good old fashioned apple butter (Musselman's). I don't care for strawberry, grape, or peach too much.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:31 AM
Our neighbors in the country had a cat named Marmalade. Everyday it would walk down to the center of the village and sit on the counter of the general store. Unfortunately it was hit by a car a few years ago. No one here could have ever imagined that I could tie marmalade and canning to cats.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:32 AM
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! my nicknack in grammer school from 6th - 8th grade was Jellyass! in high school it was just Jelly for the first year. thank god that didnt stick 1.) cuz of my last name (it's Dunkin like donuts) and 2.) cuz i literally fell down a flight of stairs in 6th grade in front of everyone on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. but the main reason is # 3 - girls that age are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO mean!!!! especially to gay kids hahahah
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 9:32 AM
Maramalade is delicious in all its forms. If I were king of the world, I would make it illegal to not eat marmalade.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 9:34 AM
Cobblehiller, read the last couple of links on yesterday's open thread for some more info on the PPIP.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 9:34 AM
preserves..check
cats.......check
gay........check
ass........check
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:35 AM
If you were King of the World would you still live in Brooklyn???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:36 AM
"If you were King of the World would you still live in Brooklyn???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:36 AM"
Yes - because it's where the Queen of the World and the Princess of the World want to live.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 9:38 AM
good answer chicken.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:41 AM
voulez-vous couchez avec moi? Ci soir?
love that Lady Marmalade
Posted by: vanessa at March 24, 2009 9:41 AM
Dave,
I'm loving the image of you coming in with a basket of fresh picked dilly beans and your honey washing and canning them.
So domesticated and so different from the hedge fund guy image.
Nice.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:43 AM
since we are really all talking about jelly today. do you know what "jelly baggin'" is? it's when you put jelly (or jam, but jelly is better) in a zip lock baggie. warm it up, and put it between two couch cushions. ill leave the rest to your imaginations.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 9:44 AM
Fig jam, sounds weird but if you see it, try it!
Posted by: CG_ups at March 24, 2009 9:45 AM
Good one Vanessa! (hoping she meant the LaBelle version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZejEpoNiy0w&feature=player_embedded
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:46 AM
This year it'll be mostly tomatos (every year), lettuce, wax beans and brussel sprouts. The ONLY thing that would ever make me consider moving from the northeast would be that I could grow my own tomatos year-round.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:46 AM
vanessa, best performance I've seen of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWrmjEAkTBw
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 9:47 AM
Do you throw out the couch after that moment of poor judgement, rob? Or maybe the dog just comes along and licks it all off?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:49 AM
Well well, as if this wasn't totally predictable: Btw, don't bother blaming the president, we've been heading for this for a long, long time--like oh, about a century, but who's counting? We're heading for the elimination of sovereign states, starting with the creation of a one world currency. From the Financial Times--globalization, whoo hoo!:
China calls for new reserve currency
China’s central bank on Monday proposed replacing the US dollar as the international reserve currency with a new global system controlled by the International Monetary Fund.
In an essay posted on the People’s Bank of China’s website, Zhou Xiaochuan, the central bank’s governor, said the goal would be to create a reserve currency “that is disconnected from individual nations and is able to remain stable in the long run, thus removing the inherent deficiencies caused by using credit-based national currencies”.
Analysts said the proposal was an indication of Beijing’s fears that actions being taken to save the domestic US economy would have a negative impact on China.
“This is a clear sign that China, as the largest holder of US dollar financial assets, is concerned about the potential inflationary risk of the US Federal Reserve printing money,” said Qu Hongbin, chief China economist for HSBC.
Although Mr Zhou did not mention the US dollar, the essay gave a pointed critique of the current dollar-dominated monetary system.
“The outbreak of the [current] crisis and its spillover to the entire world reflected the inherent vulnerabilities and systemic risks in the existing international monetary system,” Mr Zhou wrote.
China has little choice but to hold the bulk of its $2,000bn of foreign exchange reserves in US dollars, and this is unlikely to change in the near future.
To replace the current system, Mr Zhou suggested expanding the role of special drawing rights, which were introduced by the IMF in 1969 to support the Bretton Woods fixed exchange rate regime but became less relevant once that collapsed in the 1970s.
Today, the value of SDRs is based on a basket of four currencies – the US dollar, yen, euro and sterling – and they are used largely as a unit of account by the IMF and some other international organisations.
China’s proposal would expand the basket of currencies forming the basis of SDR valuation to all major economies and set up a settlement system between SDRs and other currencies so they could be used in international trade and financial transactions.
Countries would entrust a portion of their SDR reserves to the IMF to manage collectively on their behalf and SDRs would gradually replace existing reserve currencies.
Mr Zhou said the proposal would require “extraordinary political vision and courage” and acknowledged a debt to John Maynard Keynes, who made a similar suggestion in the 1940s.
Posted by: bridges at March 24, 2009 9:50 AM
Aint that the truth Dave?
Nothing better than a home grown fresh picked tomato still warm from the sun, sliced, with a little salt sprinkled on it.
Mouthwatering.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:50 AM
My first post was tongue and cheek.
You all are craaaaazy...but carry on.
I see we now have spell check for other languages also :-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 9:51 AM
THL....that made my mouth water.
I want a backyard for the very reason of growing a few veggies.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 9:54 AM
Anyone remember Jellies shoes? Those ridiculous plastic thingies that left the design imprinted on your feet? I had 'em in pink, purple and gray! Oh, the middle school years :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 9:56 AM
Ok, how about 100 posts on haute couture?
Sorry, that was tongue and chic.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 9:56 AM
I am currently enamored with lemon curd. >Rob<
Posted by: IMBY at March 24, 2009 9:56 AM
Someone mentioned fig jam. Figs are the fruit version of foie gras. Wrapped in prosciutto, mmmmmmmmmm.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:59 AM
We are often enamored with kitty turd.
Sorry, that was dung in cheek.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:00 AM
I am about to embark on a vegetable and herb garden in my yard. Was thinking about growing the tomatoes in pots on my deck cause it gets the best sun. THL, or anyone else, what do you think?
Posted by: wasder at March 24, 2009 10:01 AM
EWWWW! Biff, you sure know how to ruin a girl's breakfast!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:02 AM
"Anyone remember Jellies shoes? Those ridiculous plastic thingies that left the design imprinted on your feet? I had 'em in pink, purple and gray! Oh, the middle school years :)"
Right now that designer Tory Burch is selling jelly flats for $95 FOR RUBBER SHOES! The nerve!
Mmmmm...lemon curd!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:02 AM
ewww jelly shoes made girls feet stink. BAD! all the dirt of the day got crusted up in them and made the imprint of the shoes on your feet. i remember my cousin growing up was never able to get that gunk imprints off her skank feet hahahah
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 10:03 AM
Snappy, I was in the shoe section of C21 the other day...and I saw 'Jelly shoe' like flats; clear plastic.
I thought, for my days off when I don't want to wear my plastic pumps.
I actually picked them up and looked at them. They were the ugliest things.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:03 AM
When I had them my mom made me wash the shoes before and after each use. In the summer, I'd get a 'foot tan' in the design of those damn things! I looked ridiculous, but I loved them anyway :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:05 AM
What about my tomatoes people?!
Posted by: wasder at March 24, 2009 10:07 AM
mmmmmm...figs!
When they're in season, I consume an obscene amount. I can eat them non stop.
I can't fig-ure out why I love them so much.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:07 AM
Yeah, if you think about it, Jellies gave birth to those ridiculous Crocs that people just love. Those things are hideous. I hear they are comfy, but no thanks! The Jellies seem to be making a comeback for kids.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:07 AM
wasder...the biggest problem with tomatos is staking them effectively, otherwise you can grow then anywhere. Definitely put them where they get the best sun.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:08 AM
Does the brownstoner server seem slow today to anyone else????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:09 AM
Wasder, I grew tomatoes in a large pot when I lived in Crown Heights years ago. It worked out well. (Until I forgot about them and they got sun scorched!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:09 AM
Wasder...you can grow tomatoes in pots. I know a relative of a relative that grows EVERYTHING in pots...tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, etc.
You can grow pot in a pot also.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:10 AM
What about my tomatoes people?!
Posted by: wasder at March 24, 2009 10:07 AM
REWRITE...
What about my tomatoes people?!
Posted by: BRG
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:10 AM
Wasder, tomatoes need a lot of soil so a BIG pot will work ok, but I have had much better results in the ground. Most herbs will do fine in pots, though - my greek oregano even makes it through the winter in a pot.
Posted by: mshook at March 24, 2009 10:11 AM
Adults should NOT rock the croc.
Little kids fine I'll even throw in doctors, nurses and chefs. Anyone else, nope.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:11 AM
remember to pinch them out otherwise you'll get a bunch of tall gangly low-fruiting plants
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 10:11 AM
It's always slow for me Dave. I've got the el cheapo internet service that comes with the speed of a one-legged turtle crawling up hill through molasses.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:12 AM
Do the brownstoner posters seem slow today to anyone else????
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:12 AM
"remember to pinch them out otherwise you'll get a bunch of tall gangly low-fruiting plants"
EWWWW! Ditto, you sure know how to ruin a guy's breakfast!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:12 AM
"Adults should NOT rock the croc. "
Amen, sister! Amen!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:13 AM
Oh, Biffy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:14 AM
All you need to know about tomatos...planting them on their side is the best tip....
http://www.weekendgardener.net/vegetable-gardening-tips/growing-tomatoes-070707.htm
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:15 AM
Biff, you're on a roll today....cracking us up.
Slow down, it's only 10:15. Save some for after lunch.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:16 AM
btw, it's tomaahto.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 10:17 AM
So, serious question for you folks...As you know the job market is sucking lemons. I've applied for numerous jobs that are 'below' my education and experience level only to be told that I'm over-qualified and they don't trust that I won't run out on them the second a 'real' job comes along. So, I know it's never a good idea to lie about one's experience, but, if you were in my situation, would you consider wiping out the professional resume and claiming no previous job experience in order to get something like a cashier job?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:20 AM
Not over here it isn't, ditto. You pronounce it like that and you'll get charged more at the farm stand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:20 AM
"btw, it's tomaahto."
Let's call the whole thing off :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:21 AM
"What about my tomatoes people?!
- Posted by: BRG
- Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:10 AM"
HEY!!!!
My tomatoes are not for picking (on).
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:21 AM
If you're in brooklyn, its "tamaedas".
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 10:22 AM
Yes Snappy, do whatever you need to do to get a job. Re-write the resume.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 10:23 AM
BRG, how would you suggest I rewrite it? Without making up fake 'low-level' jobs that is?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:25 AM
If you decide to grow tomatoes in containers make sure that you keep the soil at a consistent level of moisture (no fluctuation) otherwise they will develop blossom end rot... black spots prior to the entire fruit rotting. Try and use the biggest container possible. By the time you see that little black spot the tomato is already a goner.
Last night we had a drunk driver come up 16th street bounce off several cars before losing his own tires. The tires actually flew of the rims. He pushed one car up on to the side walk wedging it up against a large tree. The sound was incredibly loud so everyone came out of their houses to see what had happened. The guy tried to drive away from the scene at about three miles per hour. Sparks were flying as the rims ground a grove in the asphalt. Anyone with "unexplained" damage to their car should contact 72nd Precinct.
Posted by: IMBY at March 24, 2009 10:25 AM
IMBY...Is 16th street in the 72 Precinct? I thought the 72 started at Prospect Ave?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:28 AM
Snappy,
YES, do it! What's to lose?
Back in the days when I was young I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a *cashier* again
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:29 AM
You left the job market because you were a full time caregiver for a relative.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:31 AM
LOL, THL! I'm just afraid if they try to verify previous employment or wonder why no one at the place can give me a reference I'll be busted.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:32 AM
"I miss those days, and so I pout like a grown jerk
Wishin all I had to do now was finish homework
It's true, you don't realize really what you got til it's gone
and I'm not, gonna sing another sad song, but
Sometimes I do sit and reminesce then
Think about the years I was raised, back in the days."
If I was a rapper I would just write like 20 songs about my dead homies; has one of those songs ever not hit it big??
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 10:32 AM
Now that's a good idea, THL. I never thought about the caregiver excuse.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:32 AM
My theme song these days:
"Gator boots with the pimped out Gucci suits
Ain't got no job, but I stay suave
Can't pay my rent, cause all my money's spent
But that's okay, cause I'm Still Fly
Got a quarter tank of gas - in my new E class
But that's alright, cause I'm gon' ride
Got everythang - in my momma name
But I'm Hood Rich - dadah-dadah da-dah da-dah da-dah!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:36 AM
yeah snappy there is nothing wrong with that. it's not like youre lying. the point of a resume is to show your relevant experience that is tailored to a specific job. people shouldnt dump their whole life into a resume anyway
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 10:38 AM
16th Street is serviced by the 72nd. The boundary runs right down the middle of 15th Street. Same thing with the community board. We are in CB#7.
Posted by: IMBY at March 24, 2009 10:39 AM
THL, just let us know what position you end up applying for and give us a script with the following blanks filled in:
"Yes, I worked with InsertSnappyNameHere at ________ for approximately _______ years. Snappy (which is how she asked us to refer to her) was an incredibly conscientious employee who demonstrated superb comminication and inter-personal skills. She was never late or sick and would always proactively ask to assist others. I would highly recommend her for the position of ________ at your wonderful Company."
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:40 AM
Oops, I meant for Snappy to provide us with the script, not THL.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:40 AM
Make that "superb COMMUNICATION and inter-personal skills". I think I'm having communication issues right now.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:42 AM
Ha, found the Ahmad- Back In The Day video:
http://www.mtv.com/videos/ahmad/46212/back-in-the-day.jhtml
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:42 AM
I know someone who left his wife for a cashier in one of those tiny glass box gas station booths. Went a little crazy.
Posted by: IMBY at March 24, 2009 10:45 AM
anyone have recipes for more unique/funky jams/marmalades/preserves? i've gotten into canning, but all the recipes i find are plain and traditional.
Posted by: goldie at March 24, 2009 10:46 AM
just back from the dentist...
chicken, thank you!
wasder, do it, nothing better than home grown tomatoes. you'll need stakes or places to tie strings to to hold them up.
"You left the job market because you were a full time caregiver for a relative."
I literally was thinking about this on my way back from the dentist. I've used it in the past, and it would be really hard for anyone to question it.
Also, maybe you had a retail job or two a million years ago - I did - hype those up a little - are the companies still in business? If not, you can extend the dates of employment a little.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 10:47 AM
I used to have a summer job pumping gas - kind of fun really.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 10:48 AM
Biff, remind me to never ask you for a phone rec with your non-spelling ass! j/k :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:48 AM
Open mouth, insert foot! That should have read "phony rec". Hello, pot? This is kettle!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:48 AM
The only problem with putting in a retail job from years ago is that I honestly have not done anything that wasn't law related since highschool (about 17 years ago!). Even in college I managed to get really really good jobs.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:50 AM
LOL!!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 10:50 AM
Thanks for the info IMBY. I had always thought Prospect was the cutoff. I like the quick response of the 72 when I've had attempted break-in issues. Kids brawling in the streets? Not so much :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:52 AM
Snappy, can you 'dumb' those good jobs down?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 10:53 AM
My non-legal employment?
1. The Business Company (telemarketer) - got shut down by the Feds. Not so good.
2. Joe's Spaghetti House - porter. Quit because, well, it sucked!
3. Long John Silver's - cashier. Quit when I went off to college.
Everything after that is kinda 'high-falutin!'
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:54 AM
Snappy, I can heartily relate. I've been doing the same thing for the last 20 years (production manager) and can't get anyone to see beyond the job title in other fields. Since I've always worked for small companies where I had to multitask, I've been an office manager, a secretary, the pr department, the hr department, a personal assistant, the shipping manager, the actual shipper, the go-fer, the chauffeur, and the therapist. None of that has anything to do with the technical aspects of getting a line of products from the design pad to on the shelves.
You'd think out of all that, I could find a job, but I get no replies from any of the people I send resumes to. It's very depressing. We should have a pity party with Cobblehiller and bxgrl.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 24, 2009 10:55 AM
How do you dumb down attorney, general counsel to a telecom firm, executive policy aide to a city councilman, Assistant Director of Research for Black Women's History, etc? I'm at a loss!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:56 AM
Bring on the pity party, MM! I'll supply the music (all of James Taylor's songs of woe, starting with Fire and Rain!) and a pan of my seven layer spinach lasagna :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 10:58 AM
"Snappy, can you 'dumb' those good jobs down?"
Snappy, if you really need to dumb it down significantly, I'll give you a description of what I do here each day at the Death Star for you to copy and paste.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 10:59 AM
It's hard out here for a pimp!
Re-write:
It's hard out here for an educated woman!
or
It's hard out here for a Pompous Black Lesbian Epicure!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:00 AM
How can it be a pity party with spinach lasagna? The very thought pulled me back from thoughts of suicide and despair :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 11:01 AM
"How do you dumb down attorney, general counsel to a telecom firm, executive policy aide to a city councilman, Assistant Director of Research for Black Women's History, etc?"
Attorney, general counsel to a telecom firm = Administrative asst. to...
executive policy aide to a city councilman = Adminstrative asst. to...
Assistant Director of Research for Black Women's History = Administrative asst. to...
LIE! And call one person to give you a ref., and ask them to LIE!
I have the same problem Snappy, I can't tell you what to do other than to LIE.
I'll bring the whine/wine to the pity party! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 11:01 AM
Office aid for coucilman ______
Research asst. for Black...
For a cashier's job all they're going to do is make sure you worked there. I wouldn't worry about it. What's the worst that can happen, they find out you're really intelligent and then don't hire you?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 11:02 AM
Holy s* - spinach lasagna I want it! I was in Ozzie's recently and had a spinach croissant. C'est magnifique!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 11:03 AM
I'm too chicken to lie...if they call them I'm toast.
Snappy = Yellow!
Biff, I'll take it...after a spell check of course :) j/k
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:04 AM
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Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 11:05 AM
You guys are scaring me. I'll never work in this town again...
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 11:05 AM
"What's the worst that can happen, they find out you're really intelligent and then don't hire you?"
THL, that is right out of the Death Star Hiring Policy Manual!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 11:06 AM
infinitejester- can you bring pity to the party? That's the criteria.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 11:06 AM
Infinitejester, my spinach lasagna would spoil you so that you couldn't eat anyone else's! It's good stuff. I think I know what's for dinner on Friday :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:07 AM
I guess it's time for me to buckle down and lie my ass off!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:08 AM
I rely on pity!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 11:08 AM
Snappy - tres impressive!
Have you tried networking through your undergraduate or law school alma mater? They often have a lot of connections. I know mine does, even though it hasn't helped me much. Alumna from my school tend to become Masters of the Universe, not masters of the thread count.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 24, 2009 11:08 AM
"You guys are scaring me. I'll never work in this town again..."
Why, Heather?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:08 AM
However, one assumes you sleep better at night, montrose.
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 11:09 AM
MM, I've been heading down to my law school and got access to an online job bank they have. So far it's a bust but I'm still working it everyday. My pals from college? They are asking me for a job! Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:11 AM
"Snappy, spell check this:
Fock Yu! :-)"
That's why the lesbians luv you Biffy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:12 AM
dibs- I answered you on the busy chef thread. Asked MM to take a loook too.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 11:13 AM
Snappy, spell check this:
Fock Yu! :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 11:08 AM
Someone call for a chinaman?
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 11:14 AM
Biffy's Spiffy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 11:14 AM
Because I have no real professional qualifications, and what I used to do has been outsourced to Chennai and Cleveland. Not that it's entirely a bad thing... as long as my loved one stays employed.
Anyways, yeah -- although lying on a resume is formally frowned upon, it's pretty much okay as long as you don't get caught. I had to tone down mine a few times during career switches and tone it up for others.
Another tack you can take is the, "I've decided I want a fresh start and a career doing... x." For retail, I guess that'd be sales or merchandising or what have you.
If I were going to go for a retail job now (and I've contemplated it), I'd also try the approach of "I'm looking for something to do while the kids are at school/camp/college/whathaveyou." Of course, this method may work best if you have kids. Not sure if it would work for pets, significant others, or plants.
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 11:18 AM
MM- if you are looking for a production manager position at an apparel company, you should check out jobs on the Gap Inc. website. The SF production office just closed and moved 17 jobs to NYC, and none of the SF people wanted to move here.
There are positions in all kinds of product categories at both Gap and BR.
Posted by: ennuiater at March 24, 2009 11:18 AM
If anyone called for a chinaman, it's Dave!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:19 AM
to the people that are saying to lie, what's your opinion about lying about past experience to get a much HIGHER level job than you should be allowed based on experience? im just throwing it out there...
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 11:20 AM
Had one last night.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 11:21 AM
I can see it now, Heather. I've got no kids, but I could say:
"I'm looking for something to do while my cat snoozes all day. Yeah, she used to play with me, but she's lost her daytime friskyness and I really need to occupy myself." LOL!
Seriously though, I think I might try the whole "I'm looking to start a new career..." line.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:22 AM
LOL Dave!
Rob, the only downside to that is that if you tout experience you don't have that is on a higher level, you will eventually get busted once you get a higher level job and they find you can't actually do it.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:23 AM
Dumb down your resumes if you have to. It's all in the wording. Re-word things so you appear less qualified.
Cobble had some good ones for you Snappy.
Snappy, I'm coming over friday night for your lasagna.
Last night hubby made pasta with broccoli rabe....yummy, considering he makes his own sauce and adds OLIVES to it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 11:25 AM
DIBS, you really are a tart! How many steady "friends" do you have?!?
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 11:26 AM
Homemade sauce...yummy!
I'm off to a doctor appointment. Try not to miss me! (cue the violins - j/k)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 11:28 AM
Like I said, rob, if you don't get caught, all is fair. I am not normally a big fan of untruth, but I've had enough jobs to realize that at least in some industries it is practically a blood sport.
The truth of the matter is, hiring managers want a simple story, one that tells them you are the person for the job. It is your job to tell that story if you want the job. Now, I wouldn't claim you have an MBA if you don't, or a JD, but gaps in work experience, experience that isn't suited for the job at hand, etc -- all that needs to be streamlined out of the picture, or contained in the narrative.
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 11:29 AM
I've never lied on a resume. But then I haven't been in a situation (yet) where things got desparate and I was going to lose the roof over my head or be unable to feed my family. It seems that lies and cheating (especially in college) are de rigueur nowadays.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 11:31 AM
And please, do not list "water sports" at the bottom as part of Other Interests. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 11:31 AM
I think there's a difference btw omitting qualifications and embellishing on them.
Omitting simply means you're only sharing those qualification relevant to the job you're seeking. Embellishing is more like flat out lying. You just can't make-up experiences.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 11:31 AM
Good luck, Snappy! "Looking to start a new career..." worked for me a lot. I found it worked a lot better than, "please give me a job so I don't have to leave New York and move back in with relatives."
Okay, all this talking about jobs is making me miss my daytime television. Ciao guys :)
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 11:33 AM
Agree completely with THL at 11:31
(oh, and of course at 11:14 as well!)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 11:40 AM
BRG sounds delish, I love pasta, brocoli rabe and olives so that all works perfect for me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 11:41 AM
"to the people that are saying to lie, what's your opinion about lying about past experience to get a much HIGHER level job than you should be allowed based on experience? im just throwing it out there..."
I agree with Snappy Rob. You'll be found out one way or another, not to mention when they start talking lingo or experiences with you and you have none.
When I say LIE, I mean 'manipulate somewhat'. You can extend dates or employment if the company no longer exists - who's to know if you stretch them by 2 months to hide an employment 'gap'.
You can use 'dumber' or 'smarter' language and lingo to describe a position. When someone at your old job pointed at a stack of papers and said "Can you do something with that?" You might put on your resume that you "designed and managed file storage and retrieval system for project tracking and record keeping". Or, on the 'dumbing it down' side, "filed daily paper work for management".
I DO NOT recommend saying you have done things you have not done.
I do not recommend lying, more like minor stretching of the truth. If one reference will 'talk you up', then use them, not the HR person who has no clue as to what the hell it was you did everyday.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 11:52 AM
Was it something I said? Or is it just lunch time?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 12:42 PM
Welcome back from lunch. I wasn't going to be tempted by Brownstoner until I get home in the evening, buuuut....
Announcing my new feature: homework sentence of the day!
Japan was one of the many developing cities along with many others and becoming a strong nation Japan was in desperate need for recourses, but the way to fight for more resources would be in a way following the constitution and the will of the human right but with the Japanese not knowing of such a rule the way of war to them was very brutal almost as if the nation itself was getting raped by the Japanese.
Somehow this student has made it to 11th grade. English is her second language but she speaks it fluently. She's been in my class since February. I have until June to make her and many others competent writers, and I'm a history teacher.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at March 24, 2009 12:48 PM
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! so i decided to treat myself to a nice lunch today so i went to a plain old cafeteria style deli and got some macaroni tuna salad, small bowl, and it came to like almost 7 bux!!! then i went to duane read to get some good razor blades because the cheapie dollar store ones i bought in bulk were just not working and 5 blades cost almost 16 bux!! grrrrrrrrrrrrr nickel and dimed to death EVERYWHERE!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 12:50 PM
Sixyears,
Think the most useful thing to emphasize to your student would be 'one idea per sentence'. Not saying I always take my own advice.
Posted by: etson at March 24, 2009 12:55 PM
6yrs...what's the problom with the senteance?
I understoud it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 12:55 PM
lol yeah i totally read thru the sentence and got the gist. ive said it many times and ill say it again. proper grammar and punctuation is so last millenium!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 1:02 PM
"China’s central bank on Monday proposed replacing the US dollar as the international reserve currency with a new global system controlled by the International Monetary Fund."
Oh no! We're screwed! But in the meantime, it might be helpful to know that if you put the peel in, you get bitter marmalade. If you leave it out, you get sweet.
MM, I happen to know the head of sourcing for Gap here in NYC. Do you want me to ask him if they're hiring?
Also, re resumes....I am not sure but I think they do a background check on your social security number and can tell all the places you've worked. Maybe?
Posted by: mopar at March 24, 2009 1:12 PM
Looking for a job is second only to going through a divorce in terms of stress. I am interviewing people for a contracted gig right now; the whole process is so "wait and see" and "be hopeful but be prepared to be turned down at any stage, no matter how promising things are."
I can see from both sides of the table how difficult it is, but certainly it's worse for the seeker. Many times it's a personality contest - whether you are perceived to fit in with the staff that's already there - which is of course nothing you can prepare for in an interview.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 1:14 PM
six years
that was painful to read -am still wondering what their point actually was....
Posted by: gemini10 at March 24, 2009 1:14 PM
When I was a hiring mgr. we did a background check (using SS#) for criminal activity not job history. Even then you had to sign a special authorization form to allow the use of your SS# for that specific purpose.
"Oh no! We're screwed! But in the meantime, it..."
Mopar, that made me LOL big time!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 1:20 PM
question for people who might be in the know.. for years i kept hearing about employers doing CREDIT checks on future employees... was that basically not true? or do they do that? i feel like that's worse than a landlord running a credit check!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 1:27 PM
"But in the meantime, it might be helpful to know that if you put the peel in, you get bitter marmalade. If you leave it out, you get sweet."
mopar, If you use the calamondin oranges, you can use the whole fruit, and the marmalade is sweet! [I made some with a friend recently.]
Rob, My last three employers have all run credit checks.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 1:36 PM
What are the laws here regarding references? In the UK, the only points a company will put down on a reference letter are confirmation of employment, position and dates. Anything else and they open themselves up to potential lawsuits so they don't bother.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 1:38 PM
Cobble, can you share what industry? Meaning, do you handle money or do you advise others with regard to finance?
I'd heard of that being done but never knew any specific companies that did.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 1:40 PM
Don't worry about credit history.
Like grammar, punctuation, saying "totally", and bitter marmalade, it's so last millenium.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 1:40 PM
Techinically it's the same here chicken. The "big" co.'s I worked for all do that- Name, title, dates of employment.
NO Salary, no commentary good or bad.
The smaller co.'s w/o giant legal depts. to advise them? They'll tell almost anything asked of them. They don't know any better.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 1:43 PM
I'm in Marketing, I am not a finance person.
I have worked for a medium-size international law firm and a large international bank. Prior to that I worked for a medium-size corporate design firm. In all three positions I was buying design related services for the company or their clients.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 1:44 PM
" In the UK, the only points a company will put down on a reference letter are confirmation of employment, position and dates. Anything else and they open themselves up to potential lawsuits so they don't bother."
We are not in the UK Dumbass! I hate when the retards want to compare NYC to _________, whatever!
I love self employment, I get to set the rules and terms. Life is good and you should be out there looking! Job will not come knocking on your door, you must take this thing by the horns! Posting on Brownstoner is not going to do it! Get off your Asses and find work!!!!!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 24, 2009 1:44 PM
Chicken - is the immigration coming along? It took me ten years to get a greencard.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 1:46 PM
Ahhhh, that makes sense then. Thanks Cobble.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 1:48 PM
"Chicken - is the immigration coming along? It took me ten years to get a greencard."
Ohhh That explains it! I wonder why you was a Asshead Ditto!!!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 24, 2009 1:51 PM
"Posting on Brownstoner is not going to do it! Get off your Asses and find work!!!!!!"
What are you saying What?! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 1:52 PM
chicken...I think it largely depends upon the size of the firm with the klarger ones having much stricter HR laws. CYA as we call it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:03 PM
What - I know how much you hate people who don't look like you and weren't born in Bed-Stuy.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:07 PM
"We are not in the UK Dumbass! I hate when the retards want to compare NYC to _________, whatever!"
What - I see your lack of understanding as to the basis of, or the actual effect of, American law is continuing. Though its ok for you to quote the Magna Carta like you did yesterday when it suits you right?
Unfortunately you're too dumb to realize when you've been pwned, as you put it.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:10 PM
"I wonder why you was a Asshead Ditto!!!!"
Ditto, he thinks 'you was a Asshead'...but probably not anymore.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:11 PM
Sorry I missed most of the fun. I was out for a "lunch meeting."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:11 PM
Yes BRG, but I doubt what I've been promoted to is much better. I'm guessing it invariably contains the word "ass" though. An assimmigrant perhaps.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:12 PM
"Sorry I missed most of the fun. I was out for a "lunch meeting."
DIBS...what did you eat for lunch, Chinese?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:13 PM
DIBS - its odd that you an the What suddenly appear at the same time on this thread. Was your meeting a bit of swordplay with our a$$-obssessed nemesis?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:14 PM
"I wonder why you was a Asshead Ditto!!!!"
I'm wondering with that sentence who the actual foreigner really is here!! I know illegals that speak better than that.
TOEFL anyone???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:14 PM
ditto, you assimmigrants need to assimilate.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 2:15 PM
I've had enough of his assininity
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:18 PM
This all so Assinine!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:19 PM
^^^^ I know spelling is incorrect, but come one.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:20 PM
I'd be much happier if we were talking about assignations!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:20 PM
Fuck the spelling, check out the grammar....woof!!!
But you all get it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:21 PM
BRG it was Chilean/Peruvian fare.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:21 PM
"Japan was one of the many developing cities along with many others and becoming a strong nation Japan was in desperate need for recourses, but the way to fight for more resources would be in a way following the constitution and the will of the human right but with the Japanese not knowing of such a rule the way of war to them was very brutal almost as if the nation itself was getting raped by the Japanese"
"lol yeah i totally read thru the sentence and got the gist."
Six years, it appears that your student's career prospects are about as promising as Rob's. Anyway, that means less competition for the people who actually know how to use the language.
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 2:23 PM
Well cobblehiller, now that I am back we are talking about assignations.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:23 PM
Chilean sea ass?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 2:24 PM
How many drinks did you have Dave?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:24 PM
"BRG it was Chilean/Peruvian fare."
A 'plate' of each? Or the 'plate' was a mix?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:25 PM
Yes, please, update us on your assignations DIBS!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:25 PM
sixyears...that is very sad. I actually agree with what she is saying and she has an excellent grasp of what she's trying to communicate but that sentence structure. Its as if a computer spit it out.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:26 PM
I assure you I've had it with you assorted keyboard assassins whom I have associated myself with. I'm going to write to my assemblyman and complain. I will assert that I've assessed this blog assiduously and would like his assisstance. Hopefully he can assure me and assuage my concerns, but I don't want to assume he can.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 2:27 PM
"BRG it was Chilean/Peruvian fare."
You sure it wasn't Assyrian fare?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 2:27 PM
No drinking at lunch except those rare occasions a few times a year when I go out with one or two of my Brit friends. Then, I make no plans top return. I could tell you some doozy stories about liquid lunches on thoose occasions.
It was a mix, BRG.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:28 PM
LOL, very funny Biff.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:29 PM
I can't even bring myself to tell you how much we drank at one or two of those lunches. I got home at 5:00 once after starting at noon. Its those damn Brits. Stickies, anyone???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:30 PM
"she has an excellent grasp of what she's trying to communicate"
What??? She does?? My God, that's worse that a Sarah Palin quote!! What exactly IS she trying to communicate? Jesus.
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 2:32 PM
If you like to drink at lunch become an insurance broker.
Woooo...can those boys and girls put some back.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 2:33 PM
"Stickies, anyone???"
No, but I would love some Skittles! I was thinking of have the next drinkup May 7, but that would be the same week as Cinco de Mayo (OH NO! We're talking about mayo again!)
How about May 14?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 2:33 PM
ENY...if you break it down into the sentences that normally would be punctuated, she knows quite a bit about Japan for a high school student.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:34 PM
I might be otherwise engaged during Cinco de Mayo.
May 14 sounds good.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:35 PM
Dude, I leave for a short while and what do I come back to? Ass. Again. Dammit! Pretty soon I'll be more that qualified to work as an 'ass inspector.'
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 2:36 PM
How do I get to the AbASSanian Babtist Church in Harlem?
Posted by: Legion at March 24, 2009 2:37 PM
Just saw this....
Someone is finally making some money off Bernie Madoff.
A Queens construction worker used the swindler's prison number to play the lottery and won $1,500.
Ralph Amendolaro, 50, noticed the digits under Madoff's mug on the front page of the Daily News the day after he pleaded guilty - 61727-054.
When he stopped at a corner store near his Glendale home on March 13, he played the last three digits in the New York State Lottery's Numbers game.
"I'm going to be a winner with this guy even though everyone lost money with him," Amendolaro thought at the time. "Somebody had to get a little lucky with him."
Although he's not a regular lottery player, Amendolaro occasionally buys a ticket when a number catches his eye.
The father of three placed a $3 bet for each of the next three days, and that Sunday, 054 came up.
The $1,500 prize is a 16,000% return on his $9 investment - far more than even Madoff promised his bilked investors.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:37 PM
cobblehiller, does May 14 work for you? Asking you specifically as you were offering to help organize.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 2:41 PM
"How about May 14?"
That soon??? I just saw you Assheads.
In that case, why not make it monthly? Seeing you all will give me headaches, cramps, breakouts, I'll yell and scream like a raving lunatic and be ready to kill someone.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:42 PM
Have you guys seen this — it made me giggle...
http://www.pompousasswords.com/www/index.htm
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:43 PM
"cobblehiller, does May 14 work for you? Asking you specifically as you were offering to help"
Yep, that works for me. What can I do to help? [I think I have some free time!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:43 PM
"if you break it down into the sentences that normally would be punctuated she knows quite a bit about Japan for a high school student"
Are you f-ing kidding me? First of all, whatever perspective the student MIGHT have expressed here could have been gleaned from Wikipedia, so I'm not sure the student "knows" anything. Secondly what good is KNOWING the information if he/she can't express it properly? This isn't just poor punctuation, it's an inability to present thoughts in a sequential, coherent manner. This sort of writing wouldn't fly in GRADE SCHOOL, much less high school! It's completely unacceptable! If this is what passes for "understanding," it's not hard to imagine why our country is in the mess it's in and why people like Rob have jobs.
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 2:43 PM
Hi, this is Bernie Madoff...
uhh, I'm starting an investment club up here at the detention facility. Anyone game for making some money on vanity plates?
Posted by: Legion at March 24, 2009 2:44 PM
" I just saw you Assheads.
In that case, why not make it monthly? Seeing you all will give me headaches, cramps, breakouts, I'll yell and scream like a raving lunatic and be ready to kill someone."
I thought you liked that! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:44 PM
^^^ yes, I took liberty with the spelling.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:46 PM
ENY...everything you say is correct. I doubt she got it out of Wikipedia otherwise the punctuation would be better!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:47 PM
A friend told me that when he worked in England, many firms had a tradition of going out to lunch on Fridays and unofficially the senior-most person would suggest they have "just one more" until the entire crew was drunk.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 2:48 PM
Have any of you ever been down to the Tombs to put money on someone's commissary account??? What a trip!!!! You have to write the person's book & case number on every single one of the bills that you give them.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:48 PM
Is this a game? How many consecutive posts can contain the word 'ass?' You butt lovers!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 2:51 PM
Dave, how many prison 'boyfriends' do you have???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 2:52 PM
No Dave, I can't say that I have had the pleasure of such an experience! My friends largely tend to keep themselves out of jail!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:52 PM
I'm going to admit something here that I'm very uncertain about doing. Putting my 1972 yearbook picture up was one thing but this goes way beyond that. My partner got me a subscription to Cat Fancy magazine. I won't let anyone see that I have it and bring it down on the train to Philly for him.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:52 PM
Ah, Bartleby! Ah humanity!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 2:53 PM
OK, Dave. I'm finished ranting. That crap just drives me crazy. I'm over it now.
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 2:53 PM
Asscats; a.ss-katz. noun. from the french.
a feline form of Asshat.
Posted by: Legion at March 24, 2009 2:54 PM
This photo just cracked me up! [What, you might even laugh at this too...]
http://cdn.magazines.com/fetch/key/product_cat-fancy/image?macro=original
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:55 PM
Dave, somehow I never pictured you reading a magazine that focuses on p***y :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 2:55 PM
Snappy...you come to the next party and I'll tell you all about him.
ENY...it drives me crazy too. It's only going to get worse with all the texting that kids do.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:55 PM
When I was in high school, I went with my best friend, who was my age, to visit her boyfriend (at the time) at Riker's Island....That was an interesting experience!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:56 PM
Do most of you get a fresh turkey or a Butterball?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:57 PM
My brother used to work for Corrections writing computer programs. He had to go to Riker's once a month. He's a BIG guy, and he was terrified when they told him he had to give up all of his ID when he went into the ADMIN area! [Here's your temp ID, DO NOT LOSE IT!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 2:59 PM
"a subscription to Cat Fancy magazine."
"Dave, somehow I never pictured you reading a magazine that focuses on p***y :)"
I'm certain Dave is reading the articles and not looking at the pictures.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 2:59 PM
cobble...I believe that's the most recent issue, no???
BRG...I would never go out to Rikers for that...taking the subway down to Chinatown to go to the Tombs was annoying enough.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 2:59 PM
cobblehiller, let's do May 14. Thanks for the offer to help. There really isn't much to do, although we need to confirm a good spot. Wasder mentioned Outpost, but was wondering if it made sense given it is beer and wine only and closes at 11. Although it is quieter and has outdoor space, which people seemed interested in.
If anyone can think of places in the Clinton Hill area, that would be preferable given the high percentage of individuals who have shown up from Clinton Hill, BedStuy, Crown Heights, and Park Slope.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 3:00 PM
cobble, that poor cat is hysterical looking. It's the markings the expression, just plain funny.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 3:02 PM
"cobble...I believe that's the most recent issue, no???"
It's what came up when I googled 'Cat Fancy' - that cat makes me laugh! I'm laughing again right now!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:02 PM
Hey, move the shindig to Greenwood Heights and you can guarantee my attendance :) (Does anyone come to GH outside of traipsing through the cemetery???)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:03 PM
Just let me know Biff. I don't know bars in Clinton Hill all that well.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:04 PM
My realtor is from CH and knows all the spots. We need to get together for dinner and I'll ask him.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:06 PM
THL, it's the ears pressed down on it's head and the big eyes! And that fey expression!
It's killing me, I'm sitting here alone in my apt. giggling like a lunatic!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:06 PM
Snappy, I only go to GH for the cemetery and to get a flat fixed.
Give me another reason to come ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:06 PM
Well, I'm in GH :) That should be reason enough for anyone!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:08 PM
She called Japan a city. ENY- I'm with you. That idea was so convoluted and so badly written i thought she was saying Japn was a city that so needed rsources it went to war so it could rape itself. I think.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 3:09 PM
Snappy, I only go to GH for the cemetery and to get a flat fixed.
Give me another reason to come ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:06 PM
Is getting a flat fixed the same as basting your roast???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:09 PM
He's hard to stop looking at. It's like he's trying to say, "help me!"
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 3:11 PM
"Is getting a flat fixed the same as basting your roast???"
Is that code?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:11 PM
'Flat Fixed' is code.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:11 PM
Speaking of Japan....let me know if any of your dry cleaners have signed up for this....
The rivalry between Japan and Korea is well known, deeply rooted in history and has manifested itself in all sorts of disputers over the years. One of the most intractable
has concerned the barely inhabited group of islets between the two nations that the Japanese call Takeshima and the Koreans Dokdo. Both have long claimed sovereignty and
the dispute has now erupted on the streets of New York due to the actions of expatriate Korean Chang-Duck Jeon. Mr. Jeon is President of the Korean Dry Cleaners’ Association
and he ordered 250,000 plastic bags bearing the legend “Dokdo Island is Korean territory.
The Japanese government must acknowledge this fact”, persuading 100 of the 3,000 Korean owned dry cleaners in the city to stock them.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:12 PM
BRG...can you change a tire yourself??? I'm impressed.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:13 PM
"This photo just cracked me up! [What, you might even laugh at this too...]"
That's a Asshat Hill cat for sure! Boy that's one pertencious feline for sure, LMAO!
"ave any of you ever been down to the Tombs to put money on someone's commissary account??? What a trip!!!! You have to write the person's book & case number on every single one of the bills that you give them."
Ahhh see! Everytime I tee off on Dave the Retards get upset! This is proof positive of Dave's fascination with incarceration.
"What - I know how much you hate people who don't look like you and weren't born in Bed-Stuy."
Eh Stupid, no one 'looks" like me in Bed Stuy period. You better chill before I sic Homeland Security on you. I think they have added "Asshats" to the terror profile.
The What (Welfare Recipient)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 24, 2009 3:14 PM
Did anyone see this crazy Ann Coulter reference on Family Guy last night?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/63902/family-guy-fox-news#s-p1-sr-i1
I laughed so hard.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 3:14 PM
Fine. Leave me here in GH all alone. Cue Eric Carmen music:
"When I was young, I never needed anyone
And makin love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin alone
I think of all the friends Ive known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobodys home
All by myself
Dont wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself
Dont wanna live
All by myself anymore"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:19 PM
I listen to some random stuff, huh? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:20 PM
No, I can't change a tire. I've asked hubby to teach me but he cites that we have AAA. I have called them to change a flat, most recently in Dec....that was fun waiting in the cold. I should learn as should every car owner.
I should also have my 'flat fixed' as in breast augmentation.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:20 PM
Oh crap, Snappy, now I have that tune in my head. Curse you! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:21 PM
"I should also have my 'flat fixed' as in breast augmentation."
More than a handful (or a mouthful!) is just a waste :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:22 PM
:) Sorry Cobble! I love that song though!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:22 PM
"Ahhh see! Everytime I tee off on Dave the Retards get upset! This is proof positive of Dave's fascination with incarceration."
Do any of you remember the story back in the late 80s or eearly 90s when some Bear Stearns guy on Park Avenue had a dungeon built in his apartment and had some guy locked up in there for maybe a week???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:24 PM
I can sing some Ambrosia for you to clear that tune from your head :)
"That's how much I feel
feel for you baby
How much I need
I need your touch
How much I live
I live for your lovin'
That's how much
That's how much
That's how muuuuuch
That's how much!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:24 PM
I only heard about Boy George keeping captives.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:26 PM
Snappy...kinda works the same in the male gay world!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:26 PM
um Snappy...can you stop singing to Cobble and serenade ME....
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:27 PM
"Do any of you remember the story back in the late 80s or eearly 90s when some Bear Stearns guy on Park Avenue had a dungeon built in his apartment and had some guy locked up in there for maybe a week???"
Was that Bear Stearns or Bare Sterns?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 3:27 PM
BRG, you won't even come to GH for me! Why should I not sing to Cobble??? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:29 PM
Dave, you have to find a link to that...even if it's old it's gotta be on the web.
La la la la la la la — I'm tuning you out Snappy! [And NPR too for that matter - do I need to hear about the Mexican drug wars? Hm, not today.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:30 PM
BRG's just jealous Snappy, she gets 'like that'!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:32 PM
"Why should I not sing to Cobble???"
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:29 PM
Because.......
"I'm tuning you out Snappy!"
- Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:30 PM
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:33 PM
Cobble, you don't like my crooning??? What about this:
"Think of Laura but laugh don't cry
I know she'd want it that way
When you think of Laura laugh don't cry
I know she'd want it that way"
Who doesn't like Christopher Cross???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:33 PM
Ok, BRG, good reason!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:34 PM
Perhaps a little James Taylor?
"Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now "
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:35 PM
Ah yes, the dulcet tones of Snappy, you sing away...or is that Sail Away...wasn't that Christopher Cross?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:35 PM
I do love James...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:37 PM
Sailing was the Christopher Cross song...his greatest hits cd is in regular rotation in my home theater system :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:38 PM
"BRG's just jealous Snappy, she gets 'like that!'
Yes, I have gotten like that*
'Cobble' I'm willing to share, but only if I've had 'it' first, since I've been working on 'her' before 'you' came along.
;-)
*Not anymore. Jealous I am not!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:39 PM
I've only met one person in my life who did not like James Taylor. I was shocked and appalled. It's hard to believe she and I are friends!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:39 PM
LOL BRG! I am, afterall, quite an experience! j/k :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:40 PM
What did I tell you Snappy, see what I mean? : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:41 PM
"I've only met one person in my life who did not like James Taylor."
You met Carly Simon?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 3:43 PM
Jealousy is like lumpy booties. It should never be on display!
(Oh, damn. Did I just take the conversation back to asses? See what you people have done to me!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:44 PM
Good one Biff :) I love Carly too. And Carole King. They are my top three.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:45 PM
heh heh, You said booty!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:46 PM
"I am, afterall, quite an experience!"
So I've heard. You are a charmer.
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:46 PM
Cobble, you just gave me a Beavis and Butthead flashback!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:48 PM
BRG, you've heard about my ways??? What has my tramp of an ex been saying about me dammit!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:49 PM
B'Stoner died out early today. Where did everybody go?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 3:50 PM
I blame my brother. ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:51 PM
Yes, this thread is dead. It was all this girly talk. Let's get some more manly topics on here. Or at least something relevant to Brooklyn. I hate it when this happens.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:52 PM
"So I've heard. You are a charmer."
"What has my tramp of an ex been saying about me dammit!"
'Tramp'
Do you like making women feel like a hoe.
Are you a farmer?
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 3:53 PM
700!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 3:55 PM
quote:
it's not hard to imagine why our country is in the mess it's in and why people like Rob have jobs.
BITE ME ENY! i an honor student from grade school until i finished college! i just went dumb as an adult. hey.. it happens.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 3:58 PM
Have any of you ever been to Vietnam and had the coffee made from the beans that the civet eats and then shits out??? They collect the civet droppings, isolate the whole, undifested beans and make this coffee from them.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 3:59 PM
I just heard about that particular thing recently DIBS from a friend that went to Vietnam.
YUCK!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 4:00 PM
Oh, Dave, if we can deal with ass talk, you can take a few songs and girly flirting! :)
BRG, if you know of a farm job open, I'll take it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:00 PM
I've heard of that coffee...I've considered changing my cat's diet....
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:01 PM
"i just went dumb as an adult. hey.. it happens."
Rob, you are a howl a minute! You should consider doing standup.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:02 PM
A career in animal husbandry perhaps....
http://www.myplan.com/careers/db/1.php?onet=45-1011.08
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 4:03 PM
"BRG, if you know of a farm job open, I'll take it!"
You can plow my field.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 4:05 PM
I cant get the link to open, but if it is what I think it is, EEEEEWWWWWW!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:06 PM
BRG, you hussy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:06 PM
Bring on the Blogwrap...
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 4:08 PM
BRG, are you the pantsless woman from the blogwrap strolling through the hoods?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:10 PM
time for me to go arrange the flowers that just came in. (lol that's one of my job duties) hahahah
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 4:11 PM
Did anybody get a "money shot" of the pantsless woman???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 4:12 PM
Okay, I'm might be regretting some of my posts above. I wrote some things maybe I shouldn't have.
I'm sooo sorry all.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 4:14 PM
Dave, let's hope not!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:14 PM
You regret my singing BRG? Next meet-up I'll be sure to take a shot of olive oil to prepare my pipes for crooning in your ear as torture :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:17 PM
"You regret my singing BRG?"
You weren't singing to me.....so yes ;-)
I may regret some of MY posts. Sometimes I feel like I have the FCC watching every word I write.
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 4:23 PM
"BRG, are you the pantsless woman"
No, but sometimes I am the pantyless woman.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 4:25 PM
The FCC is too busy keeping an eye out for Janet Jackson's other nipple :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:26 PM
Is Mr. B shooting you email asking you to tone it down?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 4:28 PM
just saw legion's contribution at 2:37. I guess he's still suffering from legionASS's Disease.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 4:29 PM
OMG...I just saw a commercial for "Disney Farm Fresh Eggs." Since when did Disney decide to get into the egg business? The eggs shown were in the shape of Mickey's head and ears. Oh the humanity!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:30 PM
Nice way to bring the convo back to ass bxgirl :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:33 PM
Did you all know that last week, on March 19th, the swallows returned to Capistrano.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 4:34 PM
I'm wearing my Roberto Guerrini boots today.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 4:36 PM
Lead editorial in the WSJ: "The Geithner Asset Play."
Posted by: infinitejester at March 24, 2009 4:36 PM
Urban Dicitonary word of the day describes exactly what is going on here:
Nonversation
A completely worthless conversation, wherein nothing is illuminated, explained or otherwise elaborated upon. Typically occurs at parties, bars or other events where meaningful conversation is nearly impossible.
I'll take part of the blame for this :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:40 PM
I saw one of those Disney egg ads — made me ill.
I had a friend whose Mom used to make us pancakes shaped like Mickey!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 4:40 PM
My mom would add food coloring to our pancakes for fun. My brothers and I often went to school with pink, blue or green tongues and lips! When we were desperately poor we used to have pancakes and sausage for dinner by candelight (to save on the electric bill and because we had no 'dinner' food.) My mom was a creative gal :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:43 PM
ill nonversate with you snappy!!! yes i saw those disney eggs too! it's nothing but stupid tiny little stamps of disney characters heads on them! laaaaaame. and seriously they made the perfect sunny side egg up in that commercial in the shape of mickey mouse. yeah good luck trying to make that happen real life!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 4:43 PM
Thanks Rob :) I wondered when I looked at the eggs how many kids are willing to eat sunny side up eggs even if they are in the shape of Mickey! Blech!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:45 PM
"Did you all know that last week, on March 19th, the swallows returned to Capistrano."
NO. I was busy on March 19th. Let me see, what was I doing....hhhhhmmm.
I could do a naughty re-write, but won't. I'll spare you all.
But damn, those swallows travel.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 4:46 PM
as an adult ive grown to appreciate sunny side up eggs... as long as they arent runny. dipping toast in them is goooooood!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 4:47 PM
Were you busy 'basting your turkey' or 'getting your flat fixed?' :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:49 PM
I get a craving about once a year for a boiled egg. Outside of that, no way. Although, at the restaurant Miriam on 5th Ave in the Slope, I had their organic scrambled eggs. They were really good. I've never liked eggs before that.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:50 PM
I'm out folks. Have a good evening. Oh, and, anyone having jam or marmalade with dinner or desert? (There, I brought it full circle for ya!)
Smooches :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 24, 2009 4:58 PM
"When we were desperately poor we used to have pancakes and sausage for dinner by candelight"
Cripes, don't remind me — we had, uhm, shall we say — really bad 'financial issues' at a certain point, too, Snappy. Yikes. I think that's why this recession/depression is 'pushing my buttons' so bad. I remember all too well.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 4:58 PM
"She called Japan a city. ENY- I'm with you."
"She called Japan a city. ENY- I'm with you."
THANK YOU bxgrl. Is it too much to ask that our citizens learn to properly use their own language?
"BITE ME ENY!"
No thanks. I don't swing that way, and even if I did, I've seen your photo.
"i an honor student from grade school until i finished college!"
Now you're an under-employed loser who doesn't honor his debts, spends inordinate amounts of time "bean-bagging," complains constantly about how broke he is and how much everything costs. Good career path you got going there.
"More than a handful (or a mouthful!) is just a waste :)"
Speak for yourself, Snappy...eye candy is not to be regarded lightly!
"You can plow my field."
THAT was funny. And suggestive (in a cool way).
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 5:02 PM
"You can plow my field."
"THAT was funny. And suggestive (in a cool way)."
Thanks, ENY.
I'll take full credit for that line, thank you very much ;-)
No 'farmer' ever said that to me, honestly.
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 5:16 PM
hmm i sound pretty horrible summed up in a paragraph like that hahahah
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 24, 2009 5:17 PM
"THAT was funny. And suggestive (in a cool way)."
Actually, it was funnier and cooler yesterday when someone else first used that line.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 5:21 PM
Just checked in on this thread. That's an uncalled for personal attack, ENY, from someone that usually makes intelligent comments.
I find Rob one of the more entertaining posters on here. He seems genuine and unpretentious. Don't always agree with him but often find his posts amusing and his perspective refreshing.
Anyway, I'm sure he can / will defend himself.
Posted by: etson at March 24, 2009 5:22 PM
Sorry, Mopar, out much of the day, and just saw your post regarding the Gap. I'll take a look at their site to see if I'm eligible. The intro is highly appreciated, and a very nice gesture.
Other things. Ditto with 6 years, ENY, DIBS and bxgrl and others on the deplorable state of the English language today. Especially in written form. My roommate in college, who went to one of the 3 best high schools in the entire city, couldn't put together a decent sentence. Her inability to write well killed her ambitions to become a writer. She ended up a doctor. :)
Biff, you continue to amaze me with your punnage.
I love James Taylor. He, Carole King,Simon and Garfunkel and Roberta Flack got me through my late teen years intact. Between all of them, there was a song for every emotion and teen aged angst I suffered through.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 24, 2009 5:30 PM
"THAT was funny. And suggestive (in a cool way)."
"Actually, it was funnier and cooler yesterday when someone else first used that line."
Really? I think mine was funny and getting funnier.
Hey everyone should we start listing all farm references that can have suggestive meanings.
I started with MY post of: "You can plow my field."
Next......
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 5:31 PM
Thanks, snappy! I felt we have strayed too far back into the land of middling tasteful :-). although I see BRG is presently steering us off onto the right off course again.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 5:35 PM
Er... I meant, brg is leading us far afield again.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 5:36 PM
Thanks Montrose. You always say the sweetest things. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 24, 2009 5:43 PM
"That's an uncalled for personal attack, ENY, from someone that usually makes intelligent comments."
Hey etson, I don't think it was uncalled for (although it was personal). And if Rob isn't pissed, I don't know why you would be. As you noted, I don't go out of my way to attack anyone, but Rob sometimes pushes my buttons (as he knows). When someone says that grammar and punctuation "don't matter" I really have a problem with that.
"Hey everyone should we start listing all farm references that can have suggestive meanings."
"Plant my seed...." Pretty obvious.
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 5:50 PM
"Plant my seed...." Pretty obvious.
Pretty obvious this needs a re-write:
Fertilize my seeds.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 5:57 PM
^^^^^ I'm going to stop here, before I get into trouble.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 5:58 PM
Hmmm. I like the way you think, BRG!
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 6:02 PM
" In the UK, the only points a company will put down on a reference letter are confirmation of employment, position and dates. Anything else and they open themselves up to potential lawsuits so they don't bother."
We are not in the UK Dumbass! I hate when the retards want to compare NYC to _________, whatever!
I love self employment, I get to set the rules and terms. Life is good and you should be out there looking! Job will not come knocking on your door, you must take this thing by the horns! Posting on Brownstoner is not going to do it! Get off your Asses and find work!!!!!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 24, 2009 1:44 PM
Hello Mr What, I am curious as to what led you to call me a Dumbass (your capitalisation) and a retard?
If you read my entire post, you will see that I asked a question in order to educate myself. I then followed it up with my experience of how a similar situation in London/UK would be dealt with – a city/country that is generally considered to be less litigious than New York and therefore pertinent to the discussion.
Other posts that you have made in recent days/weeks have shown your conciliatory side so if you want to apologise for the insult then I will accept it. If not, then I guess I’ll have to just live with the disappointment.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 6:21 PM
"Chicken - is the immigration coming along? It took me ten years to get a greencard.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 24, 2009 1:46 PM"
I'll be pretty upset if it takes me that long Ditto! Mrs Chicken and Chicken Jr are both US citizens so it should just be a pretty straightforward, if bureaucratic, process.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 6:24 PM
I only eat runny eggs, rob, even scrambled they have to be runny.
I just started my "Mr. Smiley" variety tomato seeds inside when I got home.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 6:25 PM
I hope that comes through quickly for you chicken!
Cool DIBS, let us know when they're ripe...we'll be right over! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 24, 2009 6:28 PM
chicken....would love to speak with you sometime about your immigration issues. I'd like to get a consult for my illegal Mexican friend from a lawyer other than one that advertises on the subway and no one can seem to recommend one.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 6:28 PM
ENY- I have riposted on the breast feeding thread.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 24, 2009 6:36 PM
No probs DIBS - I gave my email address to Etson the other night so you can get it from him.
The guy I am using came from a personal recommendation and he seems pretty decent so far although I should be a straightforward case.
Posted by: the chicken at March 24, 2009 6:37 PM
And quite humorously, bxgrl, I must say!
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 6:39 PM
We have 'breasts' in the other thread, 'Ass' in this one. Can we somehow bring them together and get a whole woman!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 6:47 PM
"We have 'breasts' in the other thread, 'Ass' in this one. Can we somehow bring them together and get a whole woman!"
There's something's missing....
OK, I'm out of here before I get into trouble!!
Posted by: East New York at March 24, 2009 6:51 PM
Hmmm. I like the way you think, ENY!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 24, 2009 6:53 PM
Brooklyn Public House. Is in Clinton Hill and does not suck. Or maybe that's Fort Greene...
Alternatively, there's the new mystery lounge next to Olivino. I am sort of obsessed with it, because I still have a fantasy it will be a starbucks.
Posted by: Heather at March 24, 2009 9:07 PM
Hey, Montrose. Just read your comment. Did you take a look? Let me know if you are interested.
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