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March 25, 2009
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What shall we discuss today?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:17 AM
HI Everyone…..
This entire week let's discuss spreadable edibles......okay!
On a bagel, bialy, English muffin, etc., do you prefer butter or cream cheese?
Well, start the schmear.....
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:17 AM
1st
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 9:17 AM
damn it!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 9:18 AM
So, what's on tap for today? Are we to discuss the finer points of 'Law & Order?' Do you prefer the original L&O? L&O SVU, Criminal Intent? Who was your favorite duo? Brisco and Green? Brisco and Curtis? The very first two (whose names I'm drawing a blank on)?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:18 AM
Oh, ok, BRG beat me to a topic!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:19 AM
Darn you DIBS!!!!!
Dirty, nice try...tomorrow play a little dirtier and maybe you'll be 1st.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:19 AM
I like my bagels plain and un-toasted. I turns out to be just a hunk of bread, which is kinda gross for breakfast, but, we already know I'm a nutball :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:20 AM
ugh im not sure why i never really did it before coming in for the most part, but there was a brake problem on the R train this morning so i got out at Atlantic ave and just took the N train from there one stop to canal and walked to work from there. I got here so much faster than taking the local R all the way to spring and it was only 2 stops from home to work (tho a lot added walking but id rather walk on a nice morning like this than be on a train anyway). plus the N goes over the bridge and it's so pretty in the morning.
(honestly i always thought stupid people switched trains ahahhah). i might start doing this everyday! but i like having a seat on the R. i had to stand on the N, but since it was just one stop over the bridge it wasn't so bad. i guess with the mta cuts im going to have to start getting used to standing. also is it socially frowned upon to sit on the floor on the subway? i used to do it when on the NJ trains all the time when i couldnt find a seat.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:20 AM
Cream cheese
And, Curtis was way HOT. A lot of the latin perps are really hot too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:22 AM
BOOOOOOOOOOOO my boss just came in from vacation and brought in two huge boxes of dunkin donuts. of COURSE today is the day i bought breakfast cuz i walked from canal. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:22 AM
Rob, on my way home I typically take the N to Pacific and then get out and take the B63 bus and enjoy the scenery while traveling down 5th Ave. It takes longer, but it's nice after a hectic day to slow down and people watch :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:22 AM
rob...don't know if you heard this at the party but Petebrooklyn said he walked to the party from his office on 54th & 3rd!!!!! I think he said it took just over an hour.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:24 AM
DIBS,
Re your question last night about a lawyer for your Mexican friend - Wildes and Weinberg in Manhattan.
Posted by: etson at March 25, 2009 9:24 AM
What shall we discuss today?
The implosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble aka Hedge Fund Assrape!
Hedge-Fund Pay May Fall 25% in 2009 as Fees Evaporate (Update1)
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aJSFc9gUv9gw&refer=us
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Compensation for U.S. hedge-fund employees may drop as much as 25 percent this year as the firms try to recoup last year’s investment losses.
The decline will cut hedge-fund paychecks to about half the record levels of 2007, according to estimates by Alan Johnson, founder of Johnson Associates Inc., a New York-based compensation-consulting firm whose clients include financial- services companies.
It's hard to find Lithium Crystals to power the Mutant Asset Bubble!
Hedge funds may cut 20,000 workers around the globe this year, a record 14 percent of the industry’s jobs, according to estimates by New York-based Options Group. About 920 hedge funds, or about 12 percent of the total, closed last year, according to Hedge Fund Research.
Hey Dave that purchase in the Hood is looking great now. You can like with normal folk...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 9:25 AM
I'm eating a bagel with cream cheese right now... though a hot toasted bagel with butter is also delicious. You just have to eat it right away where bagel with cream cheese can wait until you get to work!
Posted by: tybur6 at March 25, 2009 9:25 AM
Brisco and Curtis were my faves Dave.
Cream cheese makes me gag :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:26 AM
When I would apt. hunt I used to take the local buses to get a feel for the hood. It's a cheap tour.
This is a great way to see the Christmas Lights as well.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 9:27 AM
Hey, does Mr. B ever re-post a thread story? The argument that started late yesterday about the breastfeeding woman in the BPL was good, but it appeared so late it got few responses. I weighed in this morning, but of course, late to the party. I was curious what more people thought about the issue.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:28 AM
Bialy- if a good bialy and not the crap that most NYC delis serve, toasted with extra butter
Bagel- everything, non toasted, light c/c
Posted by: Prodigal_Son at March 25, 2009 9:28 AM
quote:
rob...don't know if you heard this at the party but Petebrooklyn said he walked to the party from his office on 54th & 3rd!!!!! I think he said it took just over an hour.
wow! that's awesome. when i lived in jersey with my grandparents after college and was working here in soho i used to walk from port authority down to spring street and the same back home. it was nice. i was also like 30 pounds lighter back then :-/
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:29 AM
Depending on my mood I can do butter, cream cheese, jam or honey.
Favorite bagel- sesame
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 9:29 AM
Yes, Rob. If you count people watching as scenery! I love to do it and riding the bus gives the perfect excuse. It also helps me keep track of changes in storefronts, etc.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:29 AM
I saw that Snappy and gave you a mental high five.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 9:31 AM
Dave --You were right --a pan-Asian currency --pan-Arab currency --and maybe some sort of international settlement currency --though the last would have to be constructed out of basket of existing ones?
Posted by: Whuh at March 25, 2009 9:32 AM
quote:
Hey, does Mr. B ever re-post a thread story? The argument that started late yesterday about the breastfeeding woman in the BPL was good, but it appeared so late it got few responses. I weighed in this morning, but of course, late to the party. I was curious what more people thought about the issue.
i dont think it matters. if you have to breastfeed just do it. dont make a big deal about it. i think certain people get into a tizzy for one of two reasons. 1.) they are prudes or 2.) the woman breastfeeding makes a big production about it and breastfeeds in public for attention.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:32 AM
I'll answer my own question although I was being very sarcastic.
On the rare occasion (once a year) that I eat a bagel.....definitely cream cheese.
I’m eating a croissant now, that’s like eating an entire stick of butter.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:32 AM
Speaking of Law and Order, they are filming in Carroll Gardens tomorrow, on Henry Street somewhere around 2nd Place (signs on Henry for a block or two in either direction).
Posted by: CG_ups at March 25, 2009 9:33 AM
Busy day, hopefully I'll see you all later. Play nice!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 9:34 AM
Thanks for the mental high-five, THL! LOL!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:34 AM
Hey Dave that purchase in the Hood is looking great now. You can like with normal folk...
You can like with normal folk???
What the hell does that mean???
You are correct What, I will make far less money in 2009. If we make more money this year at the firm I'll get a bonus in 2010. That said, I made a lot of money for a long time, culminating in 2007. I paid off two other mortgages and bought some cars. 2008 wasn't so bad either, legacy payments from my former employer. 2009 I'm partly living off of capital. No big deal.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:34 AM
"Favorite bagel- sesame"
THL, this week we're discussing spreads...next week will be devoted to breads and bread products.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:35 AM
Snappy, I would just like it to be known that I am an equal opportunity Law & Order watcher. Love them all!
No mayo, no cream cheese? Wow, so how do you feel about cheese? ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:35 AM
Can we please discuss Real Housewives of NYC??!?!?
oy oy oy!
Everything bagel(non toasted) with scallion cc
also toasted Cinna-raisin bagel with butter
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 9:35 AM
Toasted (well done) poppy seed with a large amount of cream chees, preferably Philadelphia and not some cheaper deli crap. Never butter. Butter is for toast.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:36 AM
L&O used to annoy me with their filming. When I used to live on Henry near Clark (years ago) they filmed outside my window at night and had their big spotlights damn near shining in my window. Argh! And, when I graduated law school, I had to go out of my way to avoid the filming to get in and out of the Manhattan court houses. I actually wound up on camera walking by for an episode of "American Justice" hosted by Bill Kurtis! I was mortified! They put up signs saying if you walk in a certain area you automatically consent to being on film. I had no choice. I was about to be late for a motion argument in court and didn't have time to wait or run around to the back entrance.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:38 AM
I counted approximately 37 people from the last gathering. Did I miss anyone?
Daveinbedstuy
Wasder & baby wasder
Etson
Alex & Simon (99 Luftballoons)
PitbullNYC
Cobblehiller & Better Half
Mr. B + Mrs B
Biff Champion
SenatorStreet + 1
Cmu
Montrose Morris
Amzi Hill
The chicken
Bayridgegirl
Benson
Slopefarm
Infinitejester
Johnife
Mopar + 1
Denton + 1
Adam Dahill
Lechacal
Sixyearsandcounting
Shahn Anderson
CG Ups
Donatella
Simon
DarkStar
Petebklyn
Christopher (?)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 9:38 AM
Sour dough bread...but it has to be from a real "sour" starter, otherwise its like United's sour dough rolls.
The guy who owns Downtown Atlantic makes really great Italian bread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:38 AM
LOL i just got this work email
***
Hi guys,
I'm running a bit late today due to a cat pee incident. Urgh!!! I should be in by 10:30.
Thanks!
----
****
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:38 AM
Cobble, I just can't watch Criminal Intent. I think the acting is so over the top, so bad, I just can't bear it.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:39 AM
"Can we please discuss Real Housewives of NYC??!?!?"
That's cream cheesy so go ahead and discuss.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:39 AM
Cat pee is no laughing matter! It destroys whatever it touches unless you wash it immediately and several times over and then spray the hell out of it with lysol. (Yes, I've been there.)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:40 AM
Anyone ever use cream cheese in foreplay before rough sex??? Sorry, thst was a cross-thread discussion.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:41 AM
Does no one watch the Bad Girls Club??? Damn! Last night was the finale and it was GOOD! Next week is the reunion hosted by Perez Hilton. More smackdowns are on the horizon!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:42 AM
Cats, reality tv, Dave's sex life avec cream cheese. Check please!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:43 AM
ok....
I REALLY NOW can't stand Kelly - the vapid model
I was horrified at how she behaved at the little get together to discuss the arthritis(sp) charity - you can tell she's soooo disengenious and really all about "hanging with celebs"
I can't wait for the cat fight to happen between her and Bethany!
not a lot of Alex/Simon except for that totally awkward convo between Simon and Ramona
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 9:43 AM
one of my crackhead friends from harlem was an extra on L&O. she made a huuuuuuuuuuuge deal about it and had a party for everyone to watch. she was in the background, all blurry, for like 2 seconds. biggest.letdown.ever. but i think they paid her!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:43 AM
Ok, Dave, uhm, where is this discussion happening? And to answer your question, no, I can't say that I have! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:43 AM
CI is ok, I don't notice the diff, but to be fair, I watch while I'm reading quite a bit.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:44 AM
I think the new Criminal Intent episodes with Jeff Goldblum airs next week. I got tired of the old guy...Goren, I think, besides, he got really fat.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:45 AM
oh you know i watched about 15 minutes of housewives of nyc last night on dvr... okay, 1.) i didnt put 2 and 2 together and didnt realize who was who so when i saw them i was like oooooooooooh. okay. hahahha. i recognized simon but not the blond the chick. sorry. and 2.) im sorry but that show is just nauseating on the ears (not alex and simon's voice, but the rest. gack!) they make the nanny's voice sound like heaven.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:46 AM
OMG, it's not even 10am and we've already hit upon: food, reality shows, hot latin guys, cats, pee, economy, transportation, gagging, Mexicans, breasts.
We're getting good. By noon we'll be done and have nothing to talk about.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:46 AM
cobble...Wednesday Links discussion about the teen arrested for the reporters death.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:46 AM
gemini, was it on last night? I forgot! I'll look for a rerun. I watched some reruns this past weekend. And frankly, as much as people may have liked Silex in person, I find them extremely cringe-worthy on the show. The vapid comments that come out of their mouths can't be just for show.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:47 AM
BRG...I think you may be right. The OT has seemed to fizzle out later in the afternoon recently. Everyone has shot their wad early in the morning and can't seem to reload for the afternoon sessions.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:49 AM
It's time once again for the least likely Brownstoner-related headlines. I'll start:
"Open Thread Goes Entire Day Without Mention of Cats"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 9:50 AM
"If we make more money this year at the firm I'll get a bonus in 2010. That said, I made a lot of money for a long time, culminating in 2007. I paid off two other mortgages and bought some cars. 2008 wasn't so bad either, legacy payments from my former employer. 2009 I'm partly living off of capital. No big deal."
WOW!!! DIBS is having a "Come to Jesus" moment????!!!! I wonder how do you get on the train with that I-Beam shoved up you ass???? Things must be real bad!
Dave what is your opinion of the failed Gilts auction yesterday?
Gilts Tumble After GBP1.75B 4.25% 2049 Auction Is Uncovered
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090325-705433.html
The GBP1.75 billion tap of the 4.25% December 2049 Treasury gilt was uncovered, with a bid-to-cover ratio of just 0.93 times, sharply down from 2.03 at the previous auction of this bond, held Feb. 4.
It was the first uncovered convention gilt auction since 1995.
The What (Iz eats my Skittles)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 9:51 AM
im in total agreeance with cobblehiller's comments about Silex (love that!)! but then again people act like such phonies on reality tv shows anyway. total attention wh0res most of them. but i still love them as a lot.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:51 AM
DIBS...um, nice choice of words.
I guess you guys don't have much stamina
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:52 AM
""Open Thread Goes Entire Day Without Mention of Cats""
OT goes all day without mention of DIBS sex life!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:52 AM
CH- totally, I didn't go to the party so I didn't have a chance to meet them - the issue I have with them on camera is that they both try too hard. too hard to be fabulous, too hard to fit in, too hard to be hip - quit trying so hard
ugh!
Rob - omg I LOVE their Lawn Guyland accents - hahahah!
Luanne didn't annoy me so much last night as she's been annoying me
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 9:52 AM
dave you really need to stop bragging about all your homes, cars, young lovers, and money. it's really, eh, i dont know. obnoxious in a way. no offense you know i like you!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:53 AM
I think "OT goes one hour without mention of DIBS sex life!" would be just as shocking.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 9:53 AM
Unlikely headlines:
"BRG Says No To Glass Pumps and Flirting With Lesbians!"
"Dave Clams Up About Sex With the Asian Persuasion!"
"Benson and THL Make Amends in the Love-Fest of 2009!"
"11217 Secretly Hates Park Slope!!!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 9:54 AM
soooo - someone on my floor is blasting and I mean BLASTING - Wasp's "Wild Child" - could they have picked a worse Hair Band song?
make.it.stop!
ahhh the caveats of working in music!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 9:55 AM
Thanks Rob, but I can't take credit for the 'Silex' moniker. I just come back over and over to the thought of how and why would anyone put themselves or their children through this.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:55 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
I JUST REMEBERED THE SILEX SCENE I SAW LAST NIGHT!!!!
it was them with some designer about making bookshelves and them saying they wanted real books in their home for their kids to pick up and read like charles dickens (barf dickens is so boring and you can read the complete works on the internet anyway). but then the guy asked them if they had a playstation 3 and of course they said no, and that they hate having 2 tv's!!! ummm... you denounce tv's yet youre plastering youre life all over it!!?!?
ive been dvr'ing most of the season so ill watch the rest when i have free time.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 9:56 AM
"It's time once again for the least likely Brownstoner-related headlines."
"Entire Day and Not One Pun from Biff Champion."
"Has DIBS Lost his Mojo? He Has Not Been Seen with a Mexican or Asian Guy"
"THL and Benson Dine at an Italian Restaurant"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 9:56 AM
What...first of all, the last failed gilts auction was 2002. The result was pretty much a non event since it was an auction for 40 year securities and, it didn't totally fail...it was 93% bought 1.63 B pounds vs. 1.75 B pfferred.
The result was all but impercebtible in the currenct and the yield on ten year gilts moved 4 basis points. 40 Years is a very long term issue...I don't think there are any other governments that offer 40 year bonds.
It was a non event.
As far as things being bad I'm still eating out and buying wine. Nothing shoved up my ass that I don't want. Were you ever at the I-Beam in San francisco??????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:56 AM
Greetings from San Diego!
Yesterday I relived my youth: I was stood up! I was supposed to meet an ex-customer for drinks. She now works for a competing Japanese company, and wanted advice on how to succeed in such an environment, especially as a woman. I waited for her for ½ hour, but she was a no-show.
This incident brought back memories of an incident that occurred in my freshman year at college. I went to undergraduate engineering school at Cooper Union downtown, where the ratio of men to women was something on the order of 50 to 1. The social life was “fantastic”. One day I learned that there was a woman in the chemical engineering class who lived near me – one subway stop away. I was thrilled!
I immediately hatched a plan to meet her. I researched her schedule, and what time she got on the subway. I would “coincidentally” meet her at the subway stop, so that we could chat on the train ride to school. As I later found out, my research was off. She actually came to the subway stop one and a half hours after I had thought.
I went into action. I arrived at the subway stop at the (wrong) appointed time, and lingered around, waiting for her to arrive. I waited ……and waited…..and waited…..and she didn’t show up. All the time I was trying to put on a brave face, and pretend that everything was OK. Finally, the clerk in the token booth leaves his spot, walks over to me, and says in a slow, compassionate voice: “Son, you’re just going to have to face it: she’s not coming”. I was SO embarrassed I wanted to crawl under a rock.
There is a happy ending, though. Eventually I did get to meet her, and we went out on a couple of dates.
Maybe that would be a good topic for today: most embarrassing dating moment
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 9:56 AM
"rob figures out eats shoots and leaves"
Posted by: dittoburg at March 25, 2009 9:56 AM
and I responded snappy. Nothing like getting dumped on for having a differing opinion.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 9:57 AM
"11217 Secretly Hates Park Slope"
LOL! Good one Snappy!
How about:
Cobblehiller and Snappy get jobs and now have nothing to talk about!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 9:57 AM
Cobble, I'd like to see the headline about you and I working!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:01 AM
"Maybe that would be a good topic for today: most embarrassing dating moment"
oooooh, I've got one from last week!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:02 AM
^^^^^ kidding
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:02 AM
rob...I'm just responding that's all. The What asks a personal question and gets an answer. I know how it might come off as obnoxious but i'm just sort of an "open book" kind of personality.
I could just as well post about my lesser qualities. I sometimes pick my nose and I've even worn my underwear more than one day. I probably wear the same pair of jeans and shirt for a week or so when i'm just at home. I go shopping and freeze food for dinners. I put my pants on one leg at a time.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:02 AM
Bxgirl, I posted a response to your response on the BPL link, but here it is:
"Bxgirl, I certainly didn't mean to "bash" your opinion or commitment to women's rights. If my post came out that way, I truly apologize to you. No harm meant."
I really didn't mean to jump on you. I'm sorry.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:03 AM
Does anyone have a dating story about butter or cream cheese that we can turn into a headline?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:03 AM
"Biff Actually tells A Funny Joke."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:04 AM
snappy- xoxoxo's :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:04 AM
Parkay.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:05 AM
"a woman in the chemical engineering class"
She sounds HOT!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:06 AM
"Miss Muffett & BHO Go To Contract On Home Purchases."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:06 AM
"Does anyone have a dating story about butter or cream cheese that we can turn into a headline?"
"STOP THE PRESSES! DAVE GETS SLATHERED WITH CREAM CHEESE BY YOUNG MANDARIN LOVER, SLIDES OFF BED, CRASHES INTO NAKED STATUE OF DAVID AT FOOT OF BED - JUNK FIRST, OUT OF SEXUAL COMMISSION FOR WEEKS! FILM AT ELEVEN."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:07 AM
It's time once again for the least likely Brownstoner-related headlines.
"After a date with Snappy, BRG was heard saying: I really didn't mean to jump on you. I'm sorry."
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:07 AM
Phew! bxgirl doesn't hate me :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:07 AM
"Yesterday I relived my youth!"
benson
"Yesterday I relieved my youth!"
DIBS
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:08 AM
There are no statues of David in my bedroom. There are however, a pair of 7' Thai chofas.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:08 AM
"Wine Lover is Married to An Illegal Mexican Immigrant!"
"Prop Joe Seen Attending Schul!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:08 AM
"Rob Walks from Prospect Park West Down to 4th Avenue Without Falling"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:09 AM
LOL, Brg!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:09 AM
"There are no statues of David in my bedroom. There are however, a pair of 7' Thai chofas."
What are their names?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:10 AM
How did I know they would be Thai, Dave? How did I know!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:10 AM
"Pathetic Losers Lose Internet Access to Brownsroner During Workday"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:11 AM
"There are however, a pair of 7' Thai chofas."
7' or 7"?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:12 AM
Headline:
"The What appears at 'Stoner gathering to standing ovation — brings gifts for all his favorite friends!"
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:12 AM
"MM Gets Angry, Starts Using Improper Grammar and Spelling, Pimp-Slaps Everyone At the Next Meet-up!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:12 AM
"ENY agrees to be Rob's PR person on a pro-bono basis".
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 10:13 AM
"Poley quits job and decides to devote remainder of his life to the homeless and other social charities"
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:13 AM
"Shahn Anderson and The What Co-Develop New Project in Clinton Hill"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:15 AM
Benson, I love it!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:15 AM
Chofas are architectural elements that protrude upward from the gable ends of temples in Thailand. They are usually made of teak and covered with gold leaf. They often have a dragon head as part of the design.
http://www.materialspirit.com/Chofa.html
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:15 AM
"Regular Brownstoner posters discuss real estate"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:16 AM
Biff,
I didn't make it to the Floyd gathering (did you think I'd show up and not admit to my login name? ;) ).
I had parent teacher conferences until 7:30, didn't get out of the building until almost 8.
I was too exhausted by the time I got back to the neighborhood to walk down to Floyd.
I'm definitely planning on next time.
Posted by: christopher at March 25, 2009 10:16 AM
Shoot snappy- that was the headline I was going to post. (After I complain to the ACLU for your demeaning depiction of cream chees lovers) I will never look at a bagel the same way ever again :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:17 AM
"Benson Buys Fedders Homes, Praises Exposed Meters in the Front Lawn"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:18 AM
"Chofas are architectural elements that protrude upward from the gable ends of temples"
"DIBS tries to disguise naughty talk"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:18 AM
christopher, thanks. I was sure of all the others except for you, hence the question mark. I went through the recap open thread and benson commented about the fact there are three Republicans here now, including you, and I wasn't sure if he was referring to meeting you the previous night.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:19 AM
Bxgirl, I'll meet you at the ACLU headquarters, and we'll also be discussing a certain tiara! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:19 AM
Jon Brownstoner finally admits, "The What is my alternate persona"
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:19 AM
"MM hits Bxgrl with a huge rent increase, saying "The hell with a sense of community, I'm in it for the money". Bxgrl concedes that she is now,indeed, a bitter renter".
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 10:19 AM
We did this headline thing a while ago. Someone find the link. There were some great ones there.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:20 AM
BRG...when have I EVER tried to disguise "naughty talk.?"
"DIBS spotted in suggestive moment with a WASP"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:21 AM
"Bxgrl Treated Fairly by Landlord"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:21 AM
Jon Brownstoner finally admits, "The What is my alternate persona"
Mrs. B finally admits "The What is my alternate persona". "I did it to annoy Jon, I hate that damn blog".
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:21 AM
"Benson admits his Borsalino is a knock-off"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:21 AM
BRG...I think we were discussing actual headlines.. Biff produced a long list as he is prone to doing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:22 AM
DIBS, they were fake headlines. I remember one about "MM gives tours of Fedder Architecture"...or something like that.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:24 AM
"Paula Abdul comes to most recent Brownstoner gathering. She admits to being an addicted lurker"
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 10:26 AM
Cobblehiller admits- Bernie Madoff liked my resume
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:26 AM
"Dave and Snappy Go Out On A Date, Wind Up Boinking, Wonder What Took Them So Long To Discover the Joys of Heterosexual Sex!"
NOT!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:27 AM
Biff Champion Loses temper, kills fellow blogger, What.
Snappy Admits Undying Love for Rob, offers Marriage
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:29 AM
Boinking??? LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 10:30 AM
DOW8000, are you there? Any chance we will be seeing you this week?
Posted by: AndYouWillKnowUsbyTheTrailofRenters at March 25, 2009 10:30 AM
"11217 closes on penthouse in Northside Piers, and is seen sipping Presbyterians with Wine Lover at Hotel Delmano."
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 10:31 AM
Benson Confesses- I ran Republicans for Obama in Last Election. My Fiber-optics Experience made it easy!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 10:31 AM
Snappy, that's hysterical!!
I would pay to see that. It would be comedy gold.
Slapstick Comedy
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:32 AM
"Cobblehiller Confesses to Owning 50 "Miss" Login Identities"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:32 AM
THe What's new post:
"Good morning all! It's a bright and cheery day, and things are looking up"
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 10:32 AM
Sorry to distract everyone wiht a real estate question, but I am very interested in whether anyone can answer my "what is a brownstone" forum post.
Posted by: lechacal at March 25, 2009 10:32 AM
Jon Brownstoner finally admits, "The What is my alternate persona"
Eh No.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 10:33 AM
Yes, Dave, boinking! Ha!
Out for a while now...be good everyone! (and by be good I mean continue being bad!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 10:33 AM
"Someone Posts a Legit Question in the OT"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:33 AM
"...benson commented about the fact there are three Republicans here now, including you, and I wasn't sure if he was referring to meeting you the previous night."
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:19 AM
I'm not a Republican (registered "unaffiliated"), I'm just sane and rational ;)
So, if it's me and benson, who is the 3rd?
Posted by: christopher at March 25, 2009 10:34 AM
DIBS: Try Immigration Law Center in Lynn, MA. 781-598-4886. Ask for Kathleen Curley. She will consult over the phone to make sure something can be done. Many, many years of immigration law experience, and a very nice person to boot. If she can help, her rates are very reasonable.
Posted by: dylanfan at March 25, 2009 10:35 AM
"what is a brownstone"
It's something HOBOKENROCKS will apparently be able to buy for $500K in Brooklyn Heights very soon.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:35 AM
THe What's new post:
"Good morning all! It's a bright and cheery day, and things are looking up"
You know something? I was going to write some REAL nasty but in the sprit of my new therapist I'm going to chill.. (OOOWWW Boy)..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 10:35 AM
christopher, here is is from last week's Open Thread. Apologies, he didn't say Republican, he said right-wing:
"I am happy to report that the right-wing ranks are growing on Brownstoner. We now have 3 people: myself, Christopher and now: Etson! How about that? A 200% increase in a few short months!"
Posted by: benson at March 20, 2009 9:55 AM
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:37 AM
"What fires all his therapists. Declares I'm cured"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:39 AM
I can't believe you crazy people are up to 140 posts before 10:30 in the morning. Are you trying to break 400 today? What's the record for posts on Brownstoner? Maybe we can get the number of posts up to where the Dow is...
Posted by: DarkStar at March 25, 2009 10:39 AM
""Cobblehiller Confesses to Owning 50 "Miss" Login Identities""
Ya know...we still don't KNOW who did that...or do we BRG?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:40 AM
i suck. honestly i can't even think of a single headline ahhahaha.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 10:42 AM
"Brownstoner OT only has one post: 1st"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:42 AM
"Sam writes a long post"
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 10:44 AM
"Brownstoner Blog Sold to Rupert Murdoch"
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 10:45 AM
Isn't it interesting that bubble, Miss Chiff, 11233, and all the other Misses didn't come to the party?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:46 AM
"Inside Third & Bond Week 87 Thread Tallies 500 Posts"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:46 AM
"Isn't it interesting that bubble, Miss Chiff, 11233, and all the other Misses didn't come to the party?"
Or did they...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 10:48 AM
wait -- is 99 Luftballons ("simon and alex") == silex from RHNY?
Posted by: Ringo at March 25, 2009 10:48 AM
"You Like Real Estate Porn? How About Real Porn Then?"
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 10:49 AM
Cobble are we back to trying to figure out all the Miss' and bubble? I think I might know who one of them is.
And Miss Chiff admitted to being 11233...I think.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 10:50 AM
morning stoners, have a laugh on me.
http://snipurl.com/ej98u
Posted by: the chicken at March 25, 2009 10:53 AM
Biff,
All is well. While I try to avoid party affiliation I do admit I tend to lean very conservative/right.
I generally don't notice stuff in the "Open Thread". It's hard to keep up with the 300+ threads when I actually work for a living ;)
Posted by: christopher at March 25, 2009 10:53 AM
"wait -- is 99 Luftballons ("simon and alex") == silex from RHNY?
Posted by: Ringo at March 25, 2009 10:48 AM"
Yes
Posted by: the chicken at March 25, 2009 10:54 AM
"ENY agrees to be Rob's PR person on a pro-bono basis".
ARRRRRGHHHH!!!! NO!!!
Good one, Benson.
"Dave and The What partner to finance Asshat Cafe, trendy Clinton Hill espresso bar."
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 10:55 AM
I love it ENY!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 10:58 AM
After an initial dust up involving bats and bocce balls, the What's brief incarceration, I think the What and I would get along quite well in real life.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:03 AM
I have visitors coming to town. One has never been here and was thinking of doing one of those bus tours. Anyone know which one is the best for an approximately 3 hour tour (cue the Gilligan's Island jokes)? Gray Line seems to be the most prevalent.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 11:06 AM
ugh am i going to hell that i can't stand that my grandmother constantly calls me saying she's worried blah blah blah and that i never call her? i honestly have nothing to say when i talk to family! it's like, just leave me alone! if you dont hear from me it means things are okay, right!? grrr. i know im terrible. im just not a family oriented man.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 11:06 AM
biff, you should take the sex and the city bus tour just to piss off those obnoxious snotty west villagers who think their poop don't stink.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 11:08 AM
Rob, I don't think these visitors have ever seen the show (I haven't either, for that matter). They would likely want to hit the most touristy sites, which I'm kind of dreading...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 11:11 AM
"Brownstoner Blog Sold to Rupert Murdoch"
Hmmmmmcould happen...it's called, "Make me an offer."
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 11:12 AM
Biff;
I've used Gray Line and would recommend them. I liked the "Uptown" loop because it hits more residential areas and sights that are away from the usual midtown tourist sights.
Posted by: benson at March 25, 2009 11:15 AM
Biff,
No view on the buses but the Circle Line is good. Whether they end up on buses or boats they need to make sure they go on a warm day. Top deck of a bus or open section of a boat gets real cold fast unless temp is above about 55-60, as guests of mine have found out to their cost before.
Posted by: etson at March 25, 2009 11:16 AM
benson, thanks much. I just went on the Gray Line website and their basic uptown and downtown loops look good. I appreciate the feedback.
etson, thanks to you as well. I didn't know Circle Line did bus tours. I thought they were limited to boats. I think the weather is supposed to be nice this weekend, but I'll make sure they wear layers on the bus.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 11:20 AM
omg, lol.
Posted by: Ringo at March 25, 2009 11:23 AM
Sorry, I wasn't clear. Was suggesting the Circle Line as a potential bus alternative because previous guests of mine have enjoyed it a lot.
Posted by: etson at March 25, 2009 11:24 AM
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Purchases of new homes in the U.S.
unexpectedly rose in February from a record low as plummeting prices and cheaper mortgage rates lured some buyers.
Sales increased 4.7 percent to an annual pace of 337,000 after a 322,000 rate in January, the Commerce Department said today in Washington. The median sales price fell 18 percent from February 2008, the biggest year-on-year drop since records began in 1964, and the glut of properties on the market dwindled.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:24 AM
Thanks etson. I used to love showing guests around NYC. Now not so much. I'll ask if they want a bus tour or boat tour and send them on their way I think. Them meet them for late lunch or dinner.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 11:27 AM
I'm off to sunny Fla for a family get together. Have a great end of week, everyone- don't know if I'll be able to post from down there.
cobble-, snappy- hope things happen for you!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 11:38 AM
Wait, you all move too fast for me.
First off, Simon and Alex were there? Aww, damn. I kind of love their crazy. What were they wearing? They read this site?
Secondly, breastfeeding. Okay, missed discussion yesterday, but Rob, NO ONE (except Amy Sohn perhaps, who wrote an insipid article about it) does it to show off their boobs. They do it because their kid is screaming, or because their kid is fishing the boob out and they don't really give a damn anymore. Breastfeeding is one of those things that may seem socially awkward until you've experienced it. Then you don't care. And you don't care what anyone else thinks about it either.
That being said, nothing annoys me more (except small condos with too many bathrooms) than lactivists. Forumula is not poison. It is insane to work and breastfeed -- I know this and I didn't even have to do it.
I did the bus tours with my inlaws years ago. NEVER AGAIIIN!! Although it was funny when we drove by Stuy town and the tour guide pointed it out as "the projects."
Posted by: Heather at March 25, 2009 11:39 AM
Biff - seriously if it's a nice day the best ride is the Staten Island ferry - it's free and gives you the basics of NY harbor
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 11:39 AM
BREAKING NEWS.......
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Spandau Ballet, the 1980s U.K. band
known for hits such as “True,” is to reunite after 20 years,
overcoming rows about royalties.
Perhaps the phrase "known for hits" should be re-written.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:42 AM
Thanks gemini10, that might be a good, quick alternative to Circle Line and can supplement a bus tour. I rode the ferry once before years ago with visitors and they seemed to like it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 11:43 AM
"After an initial dust up involving bats and bocce balls, the What's brief incarceration, I think the What and I would get along quite well in real life."
No....
The What (Pass me my four iron)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 11:45 AM
Thanks bxgrl, have a great trip!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 11:47 AM
Do you actually golf, What!!!!????? What's your handicap????
You can come over and hit balls in my yard. The house behind is all brick, no windows. We could have a few drinks afterwards.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:47 AM
DIBS, They were big in the UK when I was 7-10 yrs old! Not saying they were good...
Posted by: etson at March 25, 2009 11:47 AM
"True"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYb83KM4at4
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:51 AM
"Or did they..."
Can someone please fess up to being all those logins?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 11:51 AM
Ahhh yes, Spandau Ballet. That takes me back:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkcqw5YOXfc
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 25, 2009 11:52 AM
how could you forget such classics as "Gold"....erm...."True"....erm.....and many, many more!
Posted by: the chicken at March 25, 2009 11:54 AM
bxgirl, have a nice trip, send us a photo!
Posted by: denton at March 25, 2009 11:55 AM
Snark...when these songs came out in the "Big 80s" you were what, maybe 5-8 years old??? I remeber the first gay video bars...Midnight Sun in SF and Take One in Chicago.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 11:58 AM
Haircut 100, Depeche Mode, Flock of Seagulls, Madness, Human League, Soft cell
Did I miss any?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 11:58 AM
Thanks denton. Something to look forward to- scary family photos. I'm taking the train down (I love it!) so it'll be much fun.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 11:59 AM
And all the one hit wonders....probably "Art of Noise" being one of the weirdest videos....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sFK0-lcjGU
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 12:00 PM
hey heather i never said they did it to SHOW OFF THEIR BOOBS! duh! i said some do it for the OMG LOOK AT ME IM A MOMMY AND DO IT NATURALLY!!! and like i said i have nothing against it. but dont be shocked if i point and laugh at your itty bitty titty if it's already out in the air hahaha. sorry. that was uncalled for and now everyone can go on hating me.. (i wouldnt REALLY do that btw. i think)
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 12:01 PM
Cobblehiller Human League and Depeche Mode had more than one hit!
Do you actually golf, What!!!!????? What's your handicap????
Asshat +6
"You can come over and hit balls in my yard. The house behind is all brick, no windows. We could have a few drinks afterwards."
After The What bends one in your head I will have a drink as you are loaded into the ambulance...
The What (Pass me my putter)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 12:06 PM
I’ve never done the bus tours, but I would think they’d be a great way for a 1st timer to get familiar with this city, plus I think you can hop on and off all day.
Forget the Circle line boat cruise. It’s 3hrs of sheer boredom. I would highly recommend the Staten Island Ferry for a great view of the Downtown skyline, 30 minutes round trip and it’s Freeeeee.
My top picks for tourists to see in NYC:
- Downtown – Wall street, Federal Hall (hey our 1st president of this great country was inaugurated on those steps), Stupid Bull Sculpture (yes, I hate that thing, but everyone insists on seeing it), South Street Seaport, Battery Park, Castle Clinton, WTC Site
Staten Island Ferry
- Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty
- China town
- Flatiron District
- Village – Washington Square Arch
- Soho
- Rock Center, Top of the Rock, St. Pat’s (although I think St. John’s is a much nicer cathedral), Radio City, etc.
- Walk up Fith Avenue from 42nd to Central Park - pointing out NY Library (make sure they get a pic in front of the lions), Chrysler Building (one of my favorite buildings in all of NYC), Trump Tower, Cartier Building, Plaza Hotel, etc, etc.
- Grand Central
- Times Square (at night, so they can see all the stupidity at it’s best)
- Central Park – Fountain, Literary Walk, Stawberry Fields, The bridge always featured in movies (forget the name) etc. etc.
- MOMA, MET, Guggenheim, Frick
- Tram to Roosevelt Island (great view of Midtown skyline)
- Walk Brooklyn Bridge (hey every tourist needs to do that); although I like the Manhattan better cause you get a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle
- Empire State Building
And Yes, all of the above can be done in a 3-day weekend.....put your running shoes on.
So much more to see and do..this is such a great city!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 12:07 PM
definitely visit the "crack" stairs in manhattanville near the fairway!!! just do NOT, i repeat do NOT go into the dead end small alleyway to the left when you get to the bottom of the stairs. and if you see a man sweeping with a broom, do not look him in the eyes lol.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 12:11 PM
"The What (Pass me my putter)"
I thought you pretty much always had it in your hand anyway!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 12:12 PM
"You can come over and hit balls in my yard."
Is that code??
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 12:12 PM
Love the headlines, but gotta run. Going with the Sainted Tenant to make sure she gets on the right train. Then I'm coming back to throw out her stuff, do some painting, and have the place rented out before she gets back.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 25, 2009 12:20 PM
Sainted Tenant has sold the house out from under the Great EVLL, claiming adverse possession :-). Can someone please offer EVLL and cats a good home?
Posted by: bxgrl at March 25, 2009 12:23 PM
Thanks BRG, I hope that was a cut and paste from a handy dandy file and you didn't retype everything. I used to keep a Word document that ended up being over 20 pages and included, by area, things to see, places to eat, etc. It was like your list but expanded with write-ups, including hours, admission cost, etc. etc. Parenthood and the discovery of Brownstoner no longer permitted me the time to keep my list current.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 12:25 PM
> "Snark...when these songs came out in the "Big 80s"
> you were what, maybe 5-8 years old???"
I'll take the fifth on that one.
But since Haircut 100 as been invoked:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ayawh378Q
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 25, 2009 12:28 PM
No Biff, that wasn't a cut and paste. I typed all that as I was thinking of things I like to show 1st timers that come to NY.
People that have been here before and seen all the above we take to other places.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 12:33 PM
Love that Art of Noise video.
I haven't seen that in, well, a while.
A mighty long while.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 25, 2009 12:33 PM
Show them the bomb damage from the Wall Street bombing.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 12:49 PM
"Cobblehiller Human League and Depeche Mode had more than one hit!"
Yes, but you didn't say if you thought they were good hits! ; )
Art of Noise, Haircut 100 - you guys are killing me! I love it!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 12:53 PM
Around 1998 I saw a triple bill of Human League, Howard Jones and Culture Club at Radio City Music Hall. I was in heaven! Amazing show.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 12:57 PM
You should all like this one..
Safety Dance
Men Without Hats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qW0Edq1KqI
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 12:59 PM
"Don't You Want Me" was the first #1 song not to have a guitar part in it.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 1:00 PM
Any video with dwarfs is always a big hit.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:01 PM
BRG, nice list, you can combine a couple of things. Take the train to Brooklyn, walk over the Manhattan Bridge into Chinatown, walk around there then head south, walk back over the Brooklyn Bridge and do Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo.
This is a Brooklyn blog, after all :-)
Posted by: denton at March 25, 2009 1:02 PM
And my all time favorite......
Take On Me
A-Ha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW86DTpWWpM
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:02 PM
I just watched the Art of Noise Peter Gunn - crazy - can't believe how much I loved that stuff back then!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:13 PM
I'm late, but thanks for the well wishes, bxgirl :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:15 PM
You were here this morning, Snappy. Where did you go??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:17 PM
Denton, why would a tourist want to see things in Brooklyn???
I didn't include more sights cause Biff said his Guests are here for the weekend.
Believe me there's so much more to see in NYC than the touristy crap.
Yes, I love the Man. & Bklyn Bridges loop. Hubby and I did that a couple of months ago. We walked across Manhattan Bridge through Chinatown (which btw is not the touristy part, which is nice), ate Dim Sum, then walked back on the Brooklyn Bridge and walked around Bklyn Heights.
Here's some pics, if anyone is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33969369@N03/page8
Pages 7, 8 & 9 on my flickr has the pics of that day.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 1:19 PM
I had a doctor appointment...had to get my hands on some benzos for all the stress!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:20 PM
I like Xanax myself, although my neighbor swears by Klonopin!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:24 PM
Klonopin and Ativan are wonderful little thingies :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:25 PM
Am I the official thread killer? I go away, come back and make a comment and poof...everyone vanishes! This could give a girl a complex!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:32 PM
Snappy....go on craigslist "Women Seeking Women" and find something for the stress.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:34 PM
Dave, I want to relieve my stress, not increase it by catching something that would make my hey-nanny-nanny fall off!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:36 PM
Snappy....go on Brownstoner, a BRG post to you = "Woman Seeking Woman" and find something for the stress.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 1:38 PM
what a shocker - brownstoners love their pills!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 1:38 PM
"everyone vanishes! This could give a girl a complex!"
Not to worry, it happened to me yesterday. Odd posting patterns lately.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:38 PM
"brownstoners love their pills!"
You be quiet over there DH!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:40 PM
Dirty Hipster, pop a klonopin and chillax :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:42 PM
BRG, I can always count on you for W4W ad :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:43 PM
What a drag it is getting old.
"Kids are different today,"
I hear ev'ry mother say
Mother needs something today to calm her down
And though she's not really ill
There's a little yellow pill
She goes running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
And it helps her on her way, gets her through her busy day.
"Things are different today,"
I hear ev'ry mother say
Cooking fresh food for a husband's just a drag
So she buys an instant cake and she burns her frozen steak
And goes running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
And two help her on her way, get her through her busy day.
Doctor, please, some more of these
Outside the door, she took four more
What a drag it is getting old.
"Men just aren't the same today,"
I hear ev'ry mother say
They just don't appreciate that you get tired
They're so hard to satisfy. You can tranquilise your mind
So go running for the shelter of a mother's little helper
And four help you through the night, help to minimise yourplight.
Doctor,plese, some more of these
Outside the door, she took four more
What a drag it is getting old.
Life's just much too hard today,"
I hear ev'ry mother say
The pursuit of happiness just seems a bore
And if you take more of those, you will get an overdose
No more running to the shelter of a mother's little helper
They just helped you on your way through your busy dying day.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:44 PM
Your "hey nanny-nanny???"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:44 PM
haha - i can imagine how lively Floyd's was last week if you all popped a few anti-anxiety pills before you went out!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 1:45 PM
Man, you try to get a little work done and you miss all the fun.
Gemini,
Do you still wanna talk RHNY?
Kelly- Why did you show up in the first place? Please remind us?
Jill- say Zarin Fabric one more time and I may show up with spray paint! I feel like I'm watching a Zarin Fabric infomercial.
Bethany- Is she winning the bitter award this year or what? I used to like her a lot but she's really in need of some cill pills this year.
Simon & Alex- I LOVED the Alex's dress she wore at the fashion show. Total Gorgeousness. Simon, I'm glad he called Ramoaner out on her crap. LOVE that he said, say it you have no filter! LOL! Maybe not the best place to confront her but, how often does he really get the chance? I'd have done the same.
Luann- What more can we say. Still full of it. She's not fooling anyone.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 1:46 PM
"Hey-nanny-nanny" is a nice way to describe a girl's nether regions :) Would you prefer 'cookie' or 'special place?' LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:46 PM
Put me down for Xanex (just a half will do you wonders).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 1:47 PM
a coworker gave me some klonopin pills so i would relax hanging out with my ex and his family last thanksgiving and i remember getting on the train popping them and then not remembering the entire dinner or being on long island or even coming back!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 1:49 PM
My mom once got a valium from a friend when she was *SUPER* stressed and wigging out. Her friend told her to only take half. My mom, figuring the pill was too small to do anything, took the whole thing, passed out and pissed the bed. She hasn't touched another valium since! (Sorry for telling that story, mom!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:50 PM
Never take them in public, Rob and only take one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:51 PM
Exactly THL. One little half at the right moment can turn a girl's whole day around! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:52 PM
So will a few pints of Guiness, cobble.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:53 PM
"One little half at the right moment can turn a girl's whole day around! ; )"
One little moment at the right half can turn a guy's whole day around!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 1:54 PM
So Dave tells us Biff!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 1:56 PM
sooo - serious question here
do most of you guys take anti- anxiety pills when you feel stressed/anxious?
It's funny b/c am sorta a nervous nelly but nothing too clinical or nothing that impedes my work/life so I haven't ever taken any pills.
However I have developed over the past few years a total fear of driving on highways that I don't normally drive on.
I LOVE driving in the city with all the madness etc - but I have had 2 panic attacks while driving on the highway and it's really scary where I just want to pull over
suggestions? - do I really need to take a pill for something like that?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 1:57 PM
I'd rather have the pill than a pint!
or is that I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy?? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 1:57 PM
"One little half at the right moment can turn a girl's whole day around! ; )"
One good movement can turn a girl's whole day around!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:57 PM
Drinking doesn't compare to Xanax, they're different things DIBS. And I can't drink in a stressful office meeting - for example.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 1:58 PM
It worked for Frances Farmer, Snappy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 1:58 PM
Honestly, gemini, I take them for true text-book panic attacks, which are more frequent these days :( I'd never just pop one for the hell of it. They do have the propensity to become addictive so you have to be careful. Talk to a psychiatrist for your own situation and let him/her evaluate and go from there.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:00 PM
"do most of you guys take anti-anxiety pills when you feel stressed/anxious?"
I've never taken prescription medicine to sleep or relieve stress. But I'm not originally from this country. When I first arrived, I was flabbergasted at how many people take meds and/or are in therapy. Why is everyone so over-medicated? (Is it in order for them to deal with foreigners like me?)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:00 PM
gemini that's what they make those little nips of vodka and henney for!!! nervous high driving. just kidding. i dont know, i dont even think youre supposed to be driving on anti anxiety medication really.. i dont take anti anxiety medications. malt liquor seems to take the edge off for me.
smoking relieves anxiety for me too, tho that is something i do want to stop. i have the worst smoker's cough. it's so unattractive for someone under the age of 75
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 2:02 PM
Dave, at first I read that so wrong...I thought you called me Farmer Snappy! God, I gotta lay down and rest my peepers.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:02 PM
I never took them ever until about 2 years ago when something extremely stressful happened. I haven't taken any in weeks. But I love knowing they're nearby!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:03 PM
Yes, Biff, we pop pills to deal with the likes of you :) J/k Seriously though, I don't know many folks who aren't on meds and/or are in therapy and few who aren't really need to be! Therapy is quite relaxing. It's the one place where you don't get judged and you can motherf*** everyone up one wall and down the other with no repercussions. Very helpful for us stressed-out-sallys!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:04 PM
I suppose my question was a bit misdirected, am sorry -
I think I was more surveying the crowd
Sometimes I am more of a mind over matter type gal and try to just "toughen" out situations
It's just interesting to me to see how many people take anti-anxiety pills and why they take them
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 2:05 PM
I feel stressed/anxious, but never so much as to take something. I don't have a high-stress job though; maybe that helps.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 2:05 PM
I've never taken anxiety or sleeping pills. I have never felt the need for an analyst or therapy either. Some of you may disagree.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:05 PM
Hey Cobblehiller this is for you!
http://lostnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/2009/03/two-dumb-moves-in-cobble-hill.html
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 25, 2009 2:06 PM
gotta be careful with those things. in all my years going out in the city, the only night i ever lost it and could have gotten in real trouble was the night i consumed, in no particular order, 2 xanax, 3 manhattans and some green. boy that was a fun 5 minute cabride over the bridge.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 2:06 PM
THL
I too thought Alex's dress that she wore to the fashion show was gorgeous - the ones' she tried on...not so much
Kelly is sooooo awful
Bethany is bitter - agreed - but she's funny
Zarin Fabrics - the plug was too much. Ok, we get it - your husband bobbeeeee owns ZAAAAHRAN Fabrics!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 25, 2009 2:07 PM
Yikes, DH, that's one helluva mix!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:08 PM
i tried therapy once. i had nothing to talk about. it was absolutely shocking. besides why pay someone 100 dollars an hour to prattle on when i can just do it here!?!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 2:08 PM
Dave. Therapy. Tout de suite! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:08 PM
I did cocaine twice and it never really had any effect. I liked the numbness in my mouth though when I rubbed it on my gums.
Anticipating some good rewrites on that last sentence. Please don't disappoint me.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:10 PM
Well, Rob, when you are as psycho as I am, that $100 is all too worth it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:11 PM
Okay, I'm going to admit my medication history.
I have NEVER EVER taken any medication for stress relieve or anxiety. Heck, I've rarely taken medication. I've never been sick except for the common cold.
And I don’t do street drugs. AND I DON'T drink alcohol.
What the heck is wrong with me?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:12 PM
"I liked the numbness in my mouth though when I rubbed it on my gums."
That doesn't really need a re-write, now does it?!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:12 PM
File that one under "What were they thinking?" What — thanks!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:13 PM
Gemini-
Honestly, I RARELY take them. On;y if I've gotten really stressed (not general stress something specific) or upset.
For instance, When my pet was near death and I hadn't slept more than 2 hours straight over the course of 3 days and was constantly crying. I took enough just to take that sharp edge off and help me relax enough to sleep solidly.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:13 PM
BRG, you don't need drugs or alcohol, just a little Snappy in your life :) LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:13 PM
Yeah, Snappy is right no re-write required.
The only one I could think of:
"I liked the numbness in my mouth though when HE rubbed it on my gums."
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:14 PM
"What the heck is wrong with me?"
Nothing, you happen to be one of the lucky few.
Therapy and medication aren't for everyone, but for some they really help.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:15 PM
What & cobble...I've seen that carriage house and it does look awful.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:15 PM
"Well, Rob, when you are as psycho as I am"
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:11 PM
"BRG, you don't need drugs or alcohol, just a little Snappy in your life :) LOL"
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:13 PM
I'm re-thinking US and my blog luv for you.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:16 PM
"This is not the first time a McDonald's character has stirred controversy for its violent nature. In 1982, the company introduced "Shakes McJunkie," an emaciated addict who robbed characters of their possessions, which he then sold to buy McDonald's shakes. He was later reworked as "The Machead," a homeless, wild-eyed Big Mac addict who turned to panhandling and gay prostitution as a means of supporting his severe burger habit."
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27899
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 2:16 PM
"I have NEVER EVER taken any medication for stress relieve or anxiety."
So what do you do to relieve stress?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:17 PM
wow - what a fantastic OT today!!
"I did cocaine twice and it never really had any effect. I liked the numbness in my mouth though when I rubbed it on my gums."
Prolly cut heavily with lidocaine. Still don't understand why the booger sugar is so popular in new york (supposedly the quality isn't very good here), while meth is destroying other cities in our country.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 2:18 PM
"I liked the numbness in my mouth though when I rubbed it on my gums."
Dave- I'd highly recommend you get yourself some Cepacol. Same effect w/o the gasoline taste. Being that it's so good at numbing in small doses it can be used in other ways as well. I'm sure you'll piece that together.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:18 PM
"So what do you do to relieve stress?"
I make sarcastic jabs at people.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:19 PM
Rethinking our blog luv? Now I'll have to have one of my personalities come get you (JUST KIDDING!) I'm not psycho like that! Seriously, I'm not Sybil! Just a very stressed out woman!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:20 PM
"I make sarcastic jabs at people."
That's not really relieving stress so much as transferring it from you to someone else. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:20 PM
"So what do you do to relieve stress?"
I make sarcastic jabs at people.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:19 PM
I invite guys over to make jabs at me.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:21 PM
Exactly Biff!!!!
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:21 PM
"booger sugar????" Ha!!
"Dave- I'd highly recommend you get yourself some Cepacol. Same effect w/o the gasoline taste. "
THL, what *don't* you know about!!!! Online porn, reality tv, coke...Damn, girl! You are a hoot!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:22 PM
DH, uhm, dear, that sounds dangerous.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:22 PM
"I invite guys over to make jabs at me."
Re-write:
I invite guys over to make jabs IN me.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:22 PM
THL has no doubt lived a very interesting life! Where do you get this stuff!?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:23 PM
I think while all of us sit around talking about and pondering the real world, THL is the only one of us out there actually experiencing it! THL, the mic is yours!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:25 PM
DH...go out to any one of the gay clubs and there will be enouth meth and ecstacy and all that other crap to feed the rest of the country.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:25 PM
"So what do you do to relieve stress?"
I post on the Brownstoner OT - 'Open Therapy'
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:27 PM
I don't know what you're talking about...
CARRY ON!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:29 PM
LOL BRG! Love it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:30 PM
"I don't know what you're talking about...
CARRY ON!"
Nice try, THL! Nice try!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:33 PM
THL = TooHighLately
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:33 PM
Yeah Dave - I've heard. I watched a documentary about Meth in america a few months ago and apparently atlanta has turned into the distribution hub for the whole united states, and having a very hard time dealing with it.
The one thing I hate about my neighborhood is there is soooooo much coke everywhere. It's really disturbing to see so many young people hooked on such a destructive drug.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 25, 2009 2:34 PM
No, not lately. Not in a long while.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:35 PM
"I don't know what you're talking about..."
Are you doped up right now not to understand what we're talking about ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:35 PM
THL is high? Is that why she always makes those ethnic slurs to which benson refers?
(KIDDING! SORRY THL...I COULDN'T RESIST!!)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:38 PM
I also take monopril & hydrochlorothiazide, as I sit here munching on my salted Spanish peanuts.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:39 PM
THL, I hope you don't mind the jabs I took at you...I'm just reliving some stress.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:39 PM
Why can't all you people just get high on life???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:41 PM
Yes Biff, Some Italian guy got me hooked!
No, As far as that goes let's just say I enjoyed my youth. I'm a much older and wiser woman now.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 2:41 PM
"as I sit here munching on my salted Spanish peanuts."
re-write
"As I sit here munching on my boy-toy's salted nuts."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:41 PM
Gosh, I feel like such a goody goody compared to the junkies on here.
Okay, sometimes I inhale a helium balloon to change my voice and giggle about it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:42 PM
Okay, sometimes I inhale a helium balloon to change my voice and giggle about it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:42 PM
Simple pleasures for simple minds.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:43 PM
Junkies??? :( Waaaaahhhh!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:44 PM
Snappy, that was the ROTD (Re-write of the Day).
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:46 PM
"as I sit here munching on my salted Spanish peanuts."
re-write
"As I sit here munching on my boy-toy's salted nuts."
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:41 PM
Oh Snappy...nice try...but come on.
Re-write to re-write
"As I sit here munching on my Spaniard's salted nuts."
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:47 PM
Thanks Biff :) I try!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:48 PM
"No, As far as that goes let's just say I enjoyed my youth. I'm a much older and wiser woman now."
Likewise THL. It's been quite a long long long time since I've had more than a glass of white wine or two.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:48 PM
Biff, Snappy has you fooled also....see my re-write to her re-write.
Sheesh...I think I'm the one that started this re-write stuff and you go and give it to some Sybil like person!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:49 PM
Blood pressure meds? And you're eating salted peanuts? I'm calling your doctor!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:49 PM
Another rewrite to bring it all back around:
"As I sit here licking the cream cheese of my Spanish-speaking boy-toy's salty nuts."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:49 PM
I'm no Sybil!!! Don't be mad because I got the first ROTD award!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:50 PM
"Likewise THL. It's been quite a long long long time since I've had more than a glass of white wine or two."
cobblehiller, you mean as in not since last Thursday? :-)
"Sheesh...I think I'm the one that started this re-write stuff and you go and give it to some Sybil like person!!!"
Yes, what next? People will be stealing jokes about plowing fields?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:51 PM
cobble, surely one is allowed to taste a few salty delights even with high BP.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:52 PM
What's ROTD?? Retard Of The Day???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:53 PM
"cobblehiller, you mean as in not since last Thursday? :-)"
Oops, you're right, I had THREE glasses of wine that night! Which was at least one glass too many!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:53 PM
Snappy Honey....I'm just calling it as I see it. You're re-write could have been better. I made it better. Now accept the fact that I am the re-write queen....Biatch.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:53 PM
Snappy at 2:49 clinches the first official ROTD! Here's your crown.
http://tinyurl.com/cltcft
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 2:53 PM
If my first re-write doesn't deserve the award, my 2:49 is definitely a winner, if I may say so myself :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:54 PM
DIBS, dear, I think you have more than your fair share of salty delights! : P Now put those peanuts down!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 2:55 PM
YAY!!! I WIN!!! BIATCH!!! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:55 PM
Dave? Put down a nut? NEVER!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:56 PM
Biff, you crowned her and not me?!?!?!?!?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 2:56 PM
Oddly enough Snappy & Biff, that 2:49 rewrite is exactly waht I was doing last night, minus the cream cheese; but that's a good idea for next week.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 2:58 PM
Yes, BRG, see the picture! It's an adorable little brown girl wearing a crown! That would be *me*!! Suck it up chicka!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 2:59 PM
Dave, I think I channeled your activities for that re-write!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:00 PM
Snappy, you get your cute little black ass to the next Get Together and we'll see if I don't snatch your crown!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 3:00 PM
So I was about to suggest we try to answer lechecal's question "what is a brownstone?" when I went to the Forum and saw he had 53 posts under that question. Who needs us and what are we good for (other than 400+ meaningless posts and one brilliant ROTD per day).
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 3:00 PM
I'm stitching my crown to my head like cheap weave - try and pull that off if you dare! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:01 PM
I did see Biff & BRG add helpfully to the HOTD thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 3:02 PM
Why does she get all the crowns?! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:02 PM
When I saw that this thread was heading down pharmaceutical alley, I assumed there would be a lot more talk about Pot, especially since the discussion was focused on stress relief.
No wacky tobaccy for you guys?
Posted by: Troy McClure at March 25, 2009 3:03 PM
I thought you lost your blog luv for me??? I'm gonna keep singing to Cobble. *She* appreciates me :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:03 PM
I think Dave may need to take this little assessment:
http://www.saa-recovery.org/12ques.htm
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 3:03 PM
Cobble, I get them all because I'm simply crown-a-licious like that :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:04 PM
"Snappy, you get your cute little black ass to the next Get Together and we'll see if I don't snatch your crown!"
There is a very interesting potential rewrite there using the last three words...
Snappy, the girl in the pic is cute but not nearly as adorable as you in the pic you posted a couple of weeks ago.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 3:04 PM
Troy, the few times I've 'smoked up' I only wound up giggling uncontrollably, getting hyper paranoid and then sitting perfectly still unable to move or speak. Bad scene!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:05 PM
Aw, Biffy, that's another reason why I luv ya!
"Snappy, you get your cute little black ass to the next Get Together and we'll see if I don't snatch your crown!"
rewrite:
"Snappy, you get your cute little black ass to the next Get Together and we'll see if I don't crown your snatch!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:07 PM
THL...I couldn't open that.
I've passed this test with flying colors though....
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=2225677417149235391
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 3:10 PM
Biff, those last three words where chosen carefully. Didn't want to be too vulgar...like I see Snappy was in her re-write.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 3:13 PM
You sing away Snappy!
No wacky tabacky for this white girl — although I do like the smell of it. [See past OT where What pretends to have vaguely heard of pot, and CH admits to actually inhaling — in the waaay distant past!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:14 PM
I was 12 assessment questions from Sexual Addicts Anonymous.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 3:14 PM
Where's the What?? I'm sure he's taken some choice compounds in his day!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 3:15 PM
Ok, ok,
rewrite:
"Snappy, you get your cute little black ass to the next Get Together and we'll see if I don't crown your hey-nanny-nanny!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:15 PM
THL...I'll take that when I get home. It won't open here. There is no doubt in my mind that I rank highly as a sexual addict. So, there's no sense in being anonymous about it; although, anonymous sex is the biggest kick for a sexual addict.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 3:17 PM
i cant handle my weed unfortunately. i literally get wobby, paranoid, incoherent, etc. all the bad stuff!!! :(
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 3:18 PM
::clearing my throat for my daily serenade to Cobble::
ahem....
A little Dan Fogelberg?
"Met my old lover in the grocery store
The snow was falling christmas eve
I stole behind her in the frozen foods
And I touched her on the sleeve
She didnt recognize the face at first
But then her eyes flew open wide
She went to hug me and she spilled her purse
And we laughed until we cried.
We took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totalled up and bagged
We stood there lost in our embarrassment
As the conversation dragged.
We went to have ourselves a drink or two
But couldnt find an open bar
We bought a six-pack at the liquor store
And we drank it in her car.
We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness
But neither one knew how."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:19 PM
"Would you prefer 'cookie' or 'special place?' LOL"
The "Eerie Canal"
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 3:19 PM
Answer: "The "Eerie Canal"
Question: What does a gay man call a woman's hey-nanny-nanny?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 3:21 PM
LOL at Eerie Canal!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:22 PM
That's a very sad song Snappy, I think I heard your voice crack...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:24 PM
I wonder how many of these guys Dave's dated???
http://dlisted.com/node/31312
I can't stop laughing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 3:26 PM
Snappy, wait until I tell my Caribbean American friend who also loves the Golden Girls that you've recently made references to Shul/various Yiddish expressions and posted Dan Fogelberg lyrics. You make Woody Allen look like a Goy!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 3:26 PM
sooo - serious question here
do most of you guys take anti- anxiety pills when you feel stressed/anxious?
Y'all shouldn't fuck around with benzodiazepines, that is Klonopin, Valium, Xanax, et al. Don't take them, and don't let a doc prescribe them. They are addictive to many people, more so than docs are aware of. Once addicted, they are very hard to get off. Unlike other legal and illegal drugs, where other meds can help you taper down, there is no way to get off benzos easily. And drug treatment centers are used to dealing with junkies, not functional citizens who have been addicted to a legally prescribed drug thru no fault of there own.
If you try and cold turkey off you can develop seizures and occasionally die, along with other nasty side effects, one of which is a propensity to experience the symptoms for which the drug was prescribed, times ten.
If you have panic disorder, there are other treatments, with CBT the best. Don't pop these pills, they are straight up fucked up.
Posted by: denton at March 25, 2009 3:27 PM
That song does make me cry, but I love it so!
A more *snappy* song: (Jim Croce usually makes me cry, but not this one!)
"Well the south side of chicago
Is the baddest part of town
And if you go down there
You better just beware
Of a man named leroy brown
Now leroy more than trouble
You see he stand bout six foot four
All the downtown ladies call him treetop lover
All the mens just call him sir
And its bad, bad leroy brown
The baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:28 PM
Denton, I went years without them and was a complete f'ing mess. For some people, benzos and therapy are the answer. Not for everyone, but for some.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:30 PM
But Biff, I love Dan Fogelberg (may he rest in peace!). When I first got a cd player my first cd purchase was his double cd "The Innocent Age." I've damn near worn that thing out! Thank God for digital copies!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:32 PM
What is CBT denton?
"nasty side effects, one of which is a propensity to experience the symptoms for which the drug was prescribed, times ten."
Really, I did not know this. Now you've got my attention.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:32 PM
THL, Dave hasn't dated any of those men...No foreign-born asian males in that clip! And, I didnt' see any cream cheese!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:35 PM
"You see he stand bout six foot four
All the downtown ladies call him treetop lover
All the mens just call him sir"
This cracks me up, BH gets a lot of that, he's 6'5", and not easily intimidated.
Do you like anything recorded, say, after 1990?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:37 PM
quote:
"what is a brownstone?" super expensive low-rise senior citizen housing.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 25, 2009 3:39 PM
LOL, Cobble. I am indeed an old soul, but, yes, I do like newer music as well...
How about some Oasis?
"Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would
Like to say to you
I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:41 PM
Good one, Rob!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:42 PM
"do most of you guys take anti- anxiety pills when you feel stressed/anxious?"
I was with some travel writer friends in Cairo once when we found out you could buy valium over-the-counter. Being writers, artificial stimulants were de riguer, and we bought about as much as we could afford! They were cool, but really I don't remember any particularly lasting impact.
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 3:45 PM
I have nothing against the oldies but goodies, I just don't listen to too many of them these days unless they're on the radio.
I know that song! I liked them. I've been listening to David Byrne's new record with Brian Eno. I like some of those songs - like this one.
LIFE IS LONG
Ev'rybody says that the living is easy
I can barely see ‘cause my head's in the way
Tigers walk behind me- they are to remind me that
I'm lost- but I'm not afraid
Soul to soul- A kiss and a sigh
Sawed in half- by the passage of time
Halfway home- from a window you see
Chains and bars- but I am still free
People on the outside- I remember sweet times
This old rose- is always in bloom
Ev'ryone is happy- to be a baby daddy
Stone love- with nothing to lose
Life is long- if you give it way
So stay, don't go- ‘cause I'm fading away
Soul to soul- between you and me
Chain me down- but I am still free
Now I can say- those three little words
And ev'ry day- I'm dreaming a world
Soul to soul- a kiss and a sigh
Holding back- the waters outside.
Life is long- if you give it way
So stay, don't go- ‘cause I'm fading away
Soul to soul- between you and me
Chain me down- but I am still free
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:47 PM
Ok Cobble...I'll get slightly more current again - this song makes me happy for some ridiculous reason!
Gwen Stefani...
"Let me hear you say, this shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
this shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Again, this shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
This shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
A few times I've been around that track
So it's not just gonna happen like that
Cause I ain't no hollaback girl
I ain't no hollaback girl "
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:48 PM
"What is CBT denton?
"nasty side effects, one of which is a propensity to experience the symptoms for which the drug was prescribed, times ten."
Really, I did not know this. Now you've got my attention. "
CH, it's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. No drugs.
Benzos are a nightmare for many people, maybe not all. I speak from experience, and mine was relatively benign, compared to some others. For more info, see below. For some reason benzos were more heavily prescribed in the UK, hence they had bigger problems that were noted earlier.
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/
Snappy, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with therapy, on the contrary. But benzos can be seriously bad. I'd be very careful, especially if you feel a need at any time to increase your dose or add multiple benzos.
Posted by: denton at March 25, 2009 3:52 PM
I understand, Denton. I only take a very small dose when I'm in full blown panic attack mode. I try to get through them sans medication, but sometimes it's too severe and can't be done. I have my dr. give them to me only 10 or so at a time so I can't just pop them like candy figuring there are plenty more in the bottle. I have a family history of drug and alcohol addiction so being careful with it is my #1 rule.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 3:56 PM
"LOL, Cobble. I am indeed an old soul, but, yes, I do like newer music as well..."
Snappy, by newer you mean a song released in 1995? :-)
I love that song too. I met Noel Gallagher in the Hugo Boss store on 5th Avenue a few years ago. He's quite short.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 3:56 PM
Thanks denton, I'll look into this.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 3:59 PM
Biff, guilty as charged :) I do like a lot of current rap, r&b, pop, rock, but my heart stays with the old stuff. There is something to be said about singing a love song or telling a story without cursing etc. Why say "I wanna hit dat" when you could say "Reunited and it feels so good". :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:00 PM
DIBS, you've almost certainly seen this, but it's worth a try:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU&feature=related
...as are most other things on here:
http://youshouldhaveseenthis.com/
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at March 25, 2009 4:17 PM
I leave for an hour and come back to find a sing-a-long lovefest going on behind my back.
Snappy you wanton hussy!!! What the heck is going on with you and Cobble????
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:20 PM
Funny Oasis are from a couple of miles away from where I grew up (and even closer to where the chicken is from originally). I was never a huge fan of them musically but was always good to see local bands doing well.
Posted by: etson at March 25, 2009 4:21 PM
I need a dinner recommendation. The other day I baked some chicken (seasoned with kosher salt, pepper and sage) in olive oil with chunks of fresh garlic. I tried it over pasta with olive oil and cheese - it was gross. I'm looking for something else to do with it. A good friend of mine brought me some true balsamic vinegar from the Mediterranean. I'm wondering if the chicken would be good with pasta with some of the balsamic drizzled over it. Does that sound like a good combo, or another potential yuck-fest? Ideas?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:22 PM
"Snappy you wanton hussy!!! "
LOL! I told you, Cobble appreciates me! You told me our blog luv was over :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:23 PM
A jealousy joke for you, BRG:
When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged.
"You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest.
It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded.
"Counting your ribs," said Eve.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:25 PM
BRG, you let Snappy go, and I snatched her up! LOL! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:26 PM
sixyears...i've never seen that and those guys are just not my cup of tea. No 26" waists for me!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:26 PM
"LOL! I told you, Cobble appreciates me!"
I don't see her referring to YOU as better half!
Snappy, I said I need to re-think our blog luv and unless you get your chicken to taste good......
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:28 PM
Snappy...heat it up with some sauteed mushrooms, thyme & dry vermouth and serve it over linguine or fettucini
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:29 PM
Dave, this is the depression era. I'm not buying thyme and vermouth! And I hate mushrooms :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:31 PM
"BRG, you let Snappy go, and I snatched her up!"
"There is a very interesting potential rewrite there using the last three words..."
;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:32 PM
BRG, I'm the blog version of the better half :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:32 PM
Pour some tomato sauce on it, and some cheese and bake it?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:33 PM
Make a balsamic reduction. Do you have a lemon or an orange? Brown sugar?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:33 PM
DIBS, you often take abuse around here but I have to give you props as the resident Brownstoner Renaissance Man. You are well-traveled, have quite an impressive knowledge of finance, music, cooking, gardening, Brownstones, etc.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:34 PM
THL, she is "brown sugar."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:35 PM
I have an orange and brown sugar. How do you make a reduction?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:35 PM
Pour some sugar on me.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:35 PM
BH is very sweet to me, and so is Snappy! They have a lot in common already!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:35 PM
Biff, please. Do not encourage him! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:36 PM
Then what cobble said..cheese, sauce and some pasta & bake it. Or stuff it. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:36 PM
Cobble, I currently only have sharp cheddar and tomato basil cheddar cheeses. Both were gross on the chicken when I tried it :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:36 PM
Sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you
(I just can't believe it's true)
I just can't believe the one to love this feeling to.
(I just can't believe it's true)
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Ah honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
When I kissed you, girl, I knew how sweet a kiss could be
(I know how sweet a kiss can be)
Like the summer sunshine pour your sweetness over me
(Pour your sweetness over me)
Sugar, pour a little sugar on it honey,
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it oh yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey,
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey,
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Oh honey, honey, sugar sugar ..
You are my candy girl ..
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:37 PM
"Pour some sugar on me."
One-armed drummer, coming up!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:37 PM
Ok, even my songs were more current than the one Dave is singing!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:39 PM
I was thinking it would be good over the chicken.
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
a Tbsp. Brown sugar
a little squeeze of O.J. if you have a zester I'd say add some orange zest.
Cook down the balsamic with the sugar, and squeeze of o.j. in a small saucepan until it thickens.
You can play with the ingredients to taste.
Cut the chicken in strips and toss.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:40 PM
THL, she is "brown sugar."
That's right, Dave, and don't you forget it! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:40 PM
Ok, forget the sauce and cheese.
Let's follow DIBS lead and go Asian...
Got any veggies? Shred the chicken and make a quick stir fry? Soy sauce, celery, onion, carrot, other veg. Maybe a tad it of red wine vinegar, garlic, and uhm...what else?
Or curry powder?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:41 PM
Drums beating, cold english blood runs hot,
Lady of the house wondrin where its gonna stop.
House boy knows that hes doin alright.
You should a heard him just around midnight.
Ah brown sugar how come you taste so good
(a-ha) brown sugar, just like a black girl should
A-huh.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:41 PM
I also can do carpentry, welding, and HVLP spray painting. I enjoy long drives in the country, exchanging recipes and occasionally, watersports.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:41 PM
Did somebody mention drums?
Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot
Lady of the house wonderin' where it's gonna stop
House boy knows that he's doing alright
You shoulda heard him just around midnight
Brown sugar how come you taste so good, now?
Brown sugar just like a young girl should, now
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:42 PM
Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew
Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two
The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sigh
Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie
The Candy Man, the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
The Candy Man makes everything he bakes satisfying and delicious
Now you talk about your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes
Oh, who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Candy Man, oh the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
The Candy Man makes everything he bakes satisfying and delicious
Talk about your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Candy Man, the Candy Man can
The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
Yes, the Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good
a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
Candy Man, a-Candy Man, a-Candy Man
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:43 PM
Maybe I'll do the reduction tonight and Cobble's Asian idea tomorrow (I cooked way too much chicken the other day!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:43 PM
WOW...how coincidental is that????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:43 PM
I beat ya to it Biffy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:43 PM
Snappy, you beat me to it!! (Pun intended on the "beat")
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:44 PM
I think there's some serious Biff/Snappy channelling going on. Very scary.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:45 PM
"I beat ya to it Biffy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:43 PM
Snappy, you beat me to it!! (Pun intended on the "beat")
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:44 PM"
You beat me to it twice in a matter of minutes!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:45 PM
I wonder if Dave will be my Brad?
(real housewives fans should get the reference)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:45 PM
A little bit of me and a whole lot of you
Add a dash of starlight and a dozen roses, too
Then let it rise for a hundred years or two
And thats the recipe for making love
It doesnt need sugar cause its already sweet
It doesnt need an oven cause its got a lot of heat
Just add a dash of kisses to make it all complete
And thats the recipe for making love
And if youve made it right youll know it
Its not like anything youve made before
And if youve made it wrong youll know it
cause it wont keep you coming back for more
I didnt get it from my grandmas book upon the shelf
I didnt get it from a magical and culinary elf
No, a little birdie told me you cant make it by yourself
And thats the recipe for making love
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:45 PM
And we both picked the same verse!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:46 PM
Great minds, Biffy! Great minds!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:47 PM
Snappy, will you be my Brad? For better or verse?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:48 PM
OMG Snappy...4:45
My wedding song!
You're back in my good graces.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:49 PM
"Great minds, Biffy! Great minds!"
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:47 PM
zzzzzzzzzz
lame-o
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:49 PM
I love Harry Connick Jr. He's in my 'sing in the bathtub while drinking champagne' lineup :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:50 PM
We don't have a song :(
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:50 PM
THL, what was your wedding song?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:50 PM
I don't know what a Brad is, but for you Biff, anything :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:50 PM
Who did that song THL/Snappy?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:51 PM
DIBS, what is your bedding song?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:51 PM
Wow, THL, you're answering my questions before I ask them.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:51 PM
Snappy, Brad is Jill's gay husband.
I want you to be my lesbian wife.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:52 PM
"DIBS, what is your bedding song?"
Shake your Bon Bon
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 4:53 PM
Brad is Jill Zarin's gay husband on RHWNY.
He does everything for her. Redecorates, picks her clothes, does her makeup, attends parties that her husband has no interest in going with her to.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:54 PM
Cobble, what song? My 4:45 is Harry Connick Jr., Biff and I channeled the Stones.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:54 PM
You got it Biff!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:54 PM
Biff...believe it or not, I did have a "wedding" of sorts back in Chicago in 1990, yes, 1990. My PR boyfriend and I (we'd known each other for 11 years and were always on and off) finally had a ceremony. We had the Grand ballroom of the Belmont Hotel, a 9 piece orchestra and about 150 guests. Open bar, sit down dinner of chicken marsala. It was a real hoot and the talk of the town way back then. We had a three tier wedding cake with two guys on the top.
After we split up my best friend told me "We'll I told you so but it sure was a hell of a party."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:55 PM
LOL at Biff's 4:54!!!!! Shake your won ton - ROFLMAO!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:55 PM
Biff, what about you? Song?
We didn't have a traditional wedding so it never occurred to us to pick a song.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:55 PM
Snappy, I guess our wedding song will be "The Girl is Mine"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 4:56 PM
Oh, gosh, Biff. Your 4:54 deserves the crown! I'm passing it on. I have tears in my eyes from the laughter.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:56 PM
Ah Harry Connick - thanks!
Shake it, shake it
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now, show 'em how we do it now
Let show the world we can dance
Bad enough to strut our stuff
The music gives us a chance
We do more out on the floor
Groovin' loose or heart to heart
We put in motion every single part
Funky sounds wall to wall
We're bumpin' booties, havin' us a ball, y'all
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
We got the rhythm tonight
All the rest know we're the best
Our shadows crash in the light
Twistin', turnin', we keep burnin'
Shake it high or shake it low
We take our bodies where they wanna go
Feel that beat, never stop
Oh, hold me tight, spin me like a top
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
There's nothing more that I'd like to do
Than take the floor and dance with you
Keep dancin', let's keep dancin'
Shake it, shake it
Shake it, shake it
Groovin' loose or heart to heart
We put in motion every single part
Funky sounds wall to wall
We're bumpin' booties, havin' us a ball, y'all
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now
Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah
Show 'em how we do it now, yeah
Shake it
Show 'em how we do it now, yeah
Shake it, shake it
Shake it
Doo, doo, doo, whoa
Shake it
Doo, doo, doo, whoa
Shake your groove thing
Shake your groove thing
Show 'em how we do it now, let's get on down
Show 'em how we do it now, show 'em how we do it now, ooh
Ooh
Show 'em how we do it now, shake your groove thing
Shake it, shake it
Shake it, shake it, a bumpin' booty, now
Shake it, shake it
Shake it, shake it, a little freaky now
Shake it, shake it
A shake it, shake it, a do it to it y'all
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 4:56 PM
Will any of you single women marry my Mexican bf to make him legal???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 4:56 PM
Yes, Biff, that song would be appropriate for us! Either that or "Dude Looks Like A Lady!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 4:57 PM
OMG BIFF- Shake your WON-TON. Brilliant.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 4:59 PM
Snappy, thanks but you look much better in gold! Actually, I'm sure you look much better than me in any colour.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:01 PM
If there is money involved, sign me up Dave! Seriously though, if he is in NYC, send him to Barst & Mukamal on Park Ave. They are the absolute best when it comes to immigration. And, it's no mickey mouse operation over there.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:01 PM
I know someone that did that once, what's the risk associated?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 5:01 PM
I've shaken a few won-tons in my life.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:02 PM
"Biff, what about you? Song?"
THL, it was Eric Clapton's Change the World. Love this song:
If I could reach the stars I'd pull one down for you
Shine it on my heart so you could see the truth
That this love I have inside is everything it seems
But for now I find it's only in my dreams
CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
If I could be king even for a day
I'd take you as my queen I'd have it no other way
And our love will rule in this kingdom we have made
Till then I'd be a fool wishin' for the day
CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world
- GUITAR SOLO -
CHORUS:
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:02 PM
Deportation, fine, jail. It can get really ugly.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:04 PM
Gotta run - see ya!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 25, 2009 5:04 PM
Oh, I should mention Change the World also featured Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:05 PM
If I ever get married I plan to have 3 wedding songs: At Last by Etta James, Ribbon In The Sky and For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder.
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
Someone I've needed so long
For once, unafraid, I can go where life leads me
Somehow I know I'll be strong
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Oooh Someone warm like you
Would make my dream come true
Yeah yeah yeah
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it hurt me before
For once, I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore
For once, I can say, this is mine, you can't take it
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
HE He He Hey yeah
ooh baby ooh baby
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it hurt me before
For once, I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore
For once, I can say, this is mine, you can't take it
Long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:06 PM
"Deportation, fine, jail."
Are you talking about what happens when you marry an illegal immigrant or when you date DIBS?
Deportation and then fine and then jail? Wouldn't it be the other way around?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:06 PM
Gotta love Babyface :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:07 PM
Oh! I love that song. So pretty, not over the top either.
My new favorite lovey-dovey ditty is:
The Plain White T's 1234:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYp0GVzmLgY&feature=related
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:07 PM
"We don't have a song"
Neither do "we." We don't even like the same music! My bride and I had our first date at Don Shula's restaurant in Miami, so maybe our song is the Miami Dolphins' fight song. If they have one. We got married later on at City Hall in Manhattan. There was no music, only an argument when my cousin, who was the witness, realized he didn't have legal ID.
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 5:07 PM
Our song was "Wind Beneath My Wings."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:08 PM
The deportation and jail goes for the immigrant, though usually just the deportation part (unless you are detained before your deportation date). The fine is for the citizen.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:09 PM
Going to South Carolina for the weekend, see you all Monday.
Yeasayer - 2080
I can't sleep when I think about the times we're living in,
I can't sleep when I think about the future I was born into,
Outsiders dressed up like Sunday morning,
But with no Berlin wall what the hell you gonna do.
It's a New Year,
I'm glad to be here
It's a fresh spring,
So let's sing.
In 2080
I'll surely be dead
So don't look ahead,
Never look ahead.
And the moon shines bright
On the water tonight
So we won't drown
In the summer sound.
If you find me I'll be sitting by the water fountain,
Picket signs, letdowns, meltdown it's Monday morning
But it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It's alright
Cause in no time, they'll be gone I guess I'll still be standing here.
It's a New Year,
I'm glad to be here
It's a fresh spring,
So let's sing.
In 2080
I'll surely be dead
So don't look ahead,
Never look ahead.
And the moon shines bright
On the water tonight
So we won't drown
In the summer sound.
Yeah Yeah we can all grab at the chance and be handsome farmers,
Yeah you can have twenty one sons and be blood when they marry my daughters,
And the pain that we left at the station will stay in a jar behind us.
We can pickle the pain into blue ribbon winners at county contests.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 25, 2009 5:09 PM
ENY- I got married at city hall in Manhattan too.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:10 PM
And I'm sure Dave's dating activities could also be cause for deportation, citizenship be damned!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:10 PM
Thanks THL!
I just got a call from a client in Tennessee and immediately had to put on the song by the same name by Arrested Development. I love their music.
ENY, maybe your song is Miami by Will Smith or something by the Miami Sound Machine?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:10 PM
"My bride and I had our first date at Don Shula's restaurant in Miami, so maybe our song is the Miami Dolphins' fight song."
ROFL!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:11 PM
Either that or the theme from Miami Vice!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:12 PM
Miami Dolphins Fight Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlMnfHqPefY
Not sure it's quite the romantic tune but you could sure march down an isle to it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:14 PM
458 posts!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:14 PM
Biff...didn't you say you were a fan of Valerie bertinelli when she was much younger??? Apparently she's on the cover, or will be, of People magazine in a swimsuit.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:16 PM
"458 posts!!!"
Blame it on the cream cheese!
or
Blame it on the Rain - Milli Vanilli anyone?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:17 PM
A bikini!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:18 PM
"ENY- I got married at city hall in Manhattan too."
Cool! For me, the union has lasted 11 years now, which is about nine years longer than my first marriage, which was a disaster. The first marriage had all of the pomp - big wedding in a church, etc. - but none of the success. This one is working out a lot better.
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 5:19 PM
Blame it on the Boogie.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:19 PM
My cat is laying behind me on the back of the couch. She is snoring so ridiculously loud right now I'm tempted to wake her fuzzy little ass up!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:20 PM
And all you fans of Real Housewives of NY.
March 30th issue of US Weekly, page 10...a write up about Alex McCord getting laid off from Victoria's Secret. A couple of Pics, one of her and one of the entire family.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:21 PM
What shall we discuss today?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 9:17 AM
What didn't we discuss today?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:21 PM
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:21 PM
Snappy, I know someone won't eat mayonnaise or cream cheese. (Also sour cream, goat cheese, blue cheese, eggs, avocados, raw tomatoes, sushi, and oysters.)
Posted by: mopar at March 25, 2009 5:22 PM
"My cat is laying behind me on the back of the couch. She is snoring so ridiculously loud right now I'm tempted to wake her fuzzy little ass up!"
Do what gemini10's colleague did to her this morning and blast Wasp's "Wild Child".
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:22 PM
Biff...did you see my question at 5:16?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:23 PM
Well, Biff, if I'm not mistaken, there was no poo discussion! Cue Rob.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:23 PM
Mopar, all of those things (except the tomatoes) are on my 'no' list!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:25 PM
"ENY, maybe your song is Miami by Will Smith or something by the Miami Sound Machine?"
It's quite possible. Gloria Estefan is a certified goddess down there and Wil Smith is a big shot just about everywhere.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlMnfHqPefY
Bless you, THL! I'm kind of getting misty-eyed just listening to this (sob)!!
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 5:25 PM
I could just play rap music really loud! Whenever I do, she can't run to get under the bed fast enough! Diana Krall? She lays on the floor and shows me her belly and thumps her tail in delight :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:26 PM
"Biff...didn't you say you were a fan of Valerie bertinelli when she was much younger???"
I don't recall mentioning this previously. However, indeed I found her rather enchanting in One Day at a Time. She is quite fetching.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:26 PM
mopar, that sounds like the ingredients for a Japanese Cobb Salad.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:27 PM
Since I started this thread with the butter / cream cheese spread discussion. I'll think of some other spreadable item to open up with tomorrow.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:27 PM
He asked me to marry him, we starting thinking about dates and thought the anniversary of our very first date is coming in 3 weeks. Let's just get married then. So we got married on a Tuesday one year to the day from our first date.
Neither of us wanted a church wedding so it worked out perfect. I'm not a fussy girl when it comes down to it. I wanted a house more than I wanted a blow out so we put our money towards that instead.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:28 PM
Yes, I think you did mention it re: One Day At A Time. I'm sure you'll see it when your People magazine subscription arrives. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:28 PM
"Since I started this thread with the butter / cream cheese spread discussion. I'll think of some other spreadable item to open up with tomorrow."
Please, DON'T GO THERE.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:29 PM
Other spreadable items? Are legs on the list? ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:29 PM
One of our cats howl/meows at The Beatles. It's kinda freaky.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:30 PM
"I'll think of some other spreadable item to open up with tomorrow."
*no rewrite required*
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:31 PM
I must say, I'm not a Beatles fan. I'd probably howl too!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:31 PM
"One of our cats howl/meows at The Beatles. It's kinda freaky."
Like when you play "Cat Buy Me Love"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:33 PM
Time to try this balsamic reduction. I'll let you know tomorrow how it comes out. Nite everybody! Smooches :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 25, 2009 5:33 PM
"I must say, I'm not a Beatles fan."
Snappy, I want a divorce!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:34 PM
"I wanted a house more than I wanted a blow out so we put our money towards that instead."
You sound a lot like my better half, THL. That was her deal, too. Worked for me.
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 5:35 PM
Goodnight all. Headed home.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 25, 2009 5:36 PM
LOL Biff!
I'm heading out too. Enjoy your night everyone.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 25, 2009 5:36 PM
"Like when you play "Cat Buy Me Love"?"
That was uncalled for, Biff. But funny.
Posted by: East New York at March 25, 2009 5:37 PM
ENY, that is hardly the first post by me that was uncalled for! And it likely won't be the last.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:39 PM
Everyone is leaving. #500 is all mine! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:39 PM
"Snappy, I want a divorce!"
- Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:34 PM
WTF Snappy!?!?!
You belong to Cobble AND Biff now!
My goodness you're easily swayed.
Trollop!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:41 PM
Biff you got 4 more...ride it home!
It's all yours.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:44 PM
Sure, as if you aren't waiting for 499 so you can pounce on the 500. I was born at night, but not last night!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:46 PM
I won't pounce on it.
It's all yours.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:49 PM
Thanks
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:50 PM
500!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 25, 2009 5:50 PM
Next one Biff....it's yours.
Do it!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:51 PM
my 5:51 was too slow...I was trying to set it up for you.
Okay, so you posted the 500th...now what?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:53 PM
Anyone out there? Heeeellooooo.
Biff got the 500th post.
Can anyone hear me?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 25, 2009 5:55 PM
I'm too nervous to take anti-anxiety medications. I did take one for a week (busbupher somethign maybe??) and had to stop because it had the opposite of the intended effect. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been useful, however. Also margaritas.
Posted by: mopar at March 25, 2009 5:58 PM
Buspar. I was reading that animal book on the best-seller list (forget the name) and they give it to animals also!
Posted by: denton at March 25, 2009 6:27 PM
Snappy, that's amazing. Any theories?
Posted by: mopar at March 25, 2009 6:36 PM
I wonder if it makes them nervous!?
Posted by: mopar at March 25, 2009 6:39 PM
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