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Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:17 AM

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 9:19 AM

Yo 11217 - I came across this article and thought you might find it interesting/useful for future 'debates' with Wine Lover...hahaha

http://bk.ly/dO

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:21 AM

Does anyone out there know what the "RSS 1.0, RSS 2.0 and Atom" mean in the URL field of my Mac Safari browser?

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:22 AM

Click on it DH!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 9:24 AM

1 - 2 - 3 - 4. 4 in a row.

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 9:25 AM

M4L, are you practicing your numbers this morning?! : P

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 9:27 AM

So how much should DIBS give to charity for a topless picture of me?

Posted by: the chicken at July 29, 2009 9:27 AM

I did! not sure what it's supposed to do. but hey, i don't even know what a twitter is so i'm not surprised.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:27 AM

DH and 11217, wine lover totally outed himself last night on the RE agents thread: "So, when I invested in Wburg in 2006, I felt pretty confident, and still do." He seems to feel the need to talk up his neighborhood to preserve his investment. Not that I don't like Williamsburg, but's his completely uncritical attitude that gets me.

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 9:27 AM

For DH: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 9:27 AM

ah gotcha sixyears. yeah, tough break for them re: buying in 2006. yeah, wine lover loves everything in williamsburg - even the really bad stuff. all credibility is lost when you say Kellogg's Diner is "average at best" - then go into a paid advertisement for Dumont :(

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:31 AM

Cobble, He might be counting Pathetic Losers.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 9:32 AM

Thanks CHiller! Wow - this blog stuff is more complicated than I thought!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 9:32 AM

Any Depeche Mode fans here? They have 2 concerts coming up in The Garden next week.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 9:35 AM

Kens, tickets are not sold out yet?

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 9:41 AM

Dirty H - are you starting a blog? do tell.

Kens - I think one of the first CD's I ever bought was depeche mode, that and nirvana! And I think one of the first tapes I ever bought was george michael..ha ha! I used to love him. What about you?

Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at July 29, 2009 9:43 AM

RSS is a web feed mechanism. basically you set up a page that will aggregate news/stories/updates from all your fave sites in one place instead of hopping around to all of them independently.

b.stoner has rss link at top

Posted by: goldie at July 29, 2009 9:47 AM

Quote from today's Onion:

“If this recession has taught us anything, it’s that buying your own home is the first step toward global financial collapse.”

Posted by: dittoburg at July 29, 2009 9:49 AM

Any Depeche Mode fans here? They have 2 concerts coming up in The Garden next week.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 9:35 AM

All the "f words."

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 9:51 AM

anyone read polemicist's after hours rant on the healthcare developer thread? good factual information wrapped in a What-like foaming at the mouth rant.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 9:52 AM

You're welcome DH, I haven't really used it myself.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 9:52 AM

chicken, although I donate to a few charities, my porn come to me free via the internet. Topless pics just don't really cut it anyway!!! :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 9:52 AM

bodhi, definitely Depeche Mode and Nirvana fan from back in the day. That was my high school phase. First tape I ever bought was in my junior high Hip Hop phase so it was Dr. Dre.

Before that, I listened to sister's tapes which were a lot of Beatles, Scorpions and Eagles (what can I say, they were popular in the Russian American community).

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 9:53 AM

Uh-oh! Asshats, I may only be able to attend the gathering next week for an hour. BH and I are going to the Hall & Oates thing out at Coney Island! [LOL!]

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 9:54 AM

Dave, is Depeche Mode big in the "f word" community? Never knew that.

M4L, I sometimes have hook ups to these concerts so might go to the show and wondered if any PLUSAs are going to be there.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 9:55 AM

DIBS, 4 in a row.

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 9:59 AM

Depeche Mode rules!

Nope - not starting a blog, just noticed it on my browser and had no idea what it did!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 10:01 AM

Kens - Dr Dre! He was the best. I have an older sister too, but she was more into Robert Smith from the Cure and Public Image Limited, stuff like that. Though I think the first record she and I fought over was Xanadu, LOL! olivia newton john was my hero.

Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at July 29, 2009 10:02 AM

"chicken, although I donate to a few charities, my porn come to me free via the internet. Topless pics just don't really cut it anyway!!! :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 9:52 AM"

I'll get my hat.... (and my shirt)

Posted by: the chicken at July 29, 2009 10:03 AM

Dibs,-- did you come into Uncle Charlie's last evening? If no you - at least some guy who looked like you I think...if my poor memory serves me right. When I as leaving already had disappeared.

Posted by: Petebklyn at July 29, 2009 10:04 AM

Kens, I see you sister is posting

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 10:06 AM

PLUSAs is bodhi a newly added member of the OT? Cobble, where is the care package? You're slacking people.

I wanna go see Hall and Oates too :-(. Is it a free Coney Island show or tix are needed?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:07 AM

DH: For a plain-English description of RSS and Atom, and how to use, see: http://tinyurl.com/yshv5l
Tekserve runs "starting your first website" seminars every so often, which are not blogging-specific, but are extremely informative: http://tinyurl.com/md6r89
The Webgrrls blog is another great source for information: http://tinyurl.com/68bjas

Posted by: vinca at July 29, 2009 10:09 AM

Nah, bodhi has been around for awhile, if not in the OT very often! She's an honorary PLUSA. : )

Kens: FREE! http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:10 AM

M4L bodhi is not my sis. My sis has a very very similar user name to mine. She NEVER posted in OT yet. Did you spot her on another post?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:11 AM

Bring your own beach chair or pay $5.00 to rent one. Or just stand if you are under 40! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:12 AM

On the widget thread, Kens. Making an intelligent point.

Posted by: etson at July 29, 2009 10:13 AM

Cobble, I might go too then. AND I would totally go see Blonde and The Donna's the following Thursday!!!!

bodhi, we're having a shingdig on August 6th in Ellis Bar in Greenwood Heights. You're welcome to join.

www.ellisbar.com

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:15 AM

Kens, give me some credit. I remember what you said about your sister and as Etson also noticed, bam bam, that's Kens' sister on widget thread

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 10:17 AM

Thanks Vinca!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 10:17 AM

Great kens! Come along then! We'll be at Ellis right at 6, and leave about 7-ish.

Si, want to see Blondie and The Donna's toooo!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:17 AM

Was not in Uncle Charlie's last night. My old office was a half a block away but now I'm up on 55th & Park so actually closer to TH & OW.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 10:18 AM

DH, if you ever need a little help/assist with a website, BH and I can help, too. : )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:18 AM

"anyone read polemicist's after hours rant on the healthcare developer thread? good factual information wrapped in a What-like foaming at the mouth rant."

Really? I thought it was good! Polemicist laid out his argument very well. Bxgrl what is your problem? I'm not bothering you and everyday it's something! I getinto it with other poster and here you come. If someone says something positive about "The What, here you come. I don't post here you come. Go away will you...

The What

Someday this war is gonna end..

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 10:20 AM

"anyone read polemicist's after hours rant on the healthcare developer thread? good factual information wrapped in a What-like foaming at the mouth rant."

Really? I thought it was good! Polemicist laid out his argument very well. Bxgrl what is your problem? I'm not bothering you and everyday it's something! I get into it with other posters and here you come. If someone says something positive about "The What, here you come. I don't post here you come. Go away will you...

The What

Someday this war is gonna end..

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 10:20 AM

what is OW? I finally made it to UC (3 times in past month)-- cheap wine (2 for 1)for a cheap wino.

Posted by: Petebklyn at July 29, 2009 10:24 AM

Kens and CHiller - thanks for the welcome. I have posted before, though not very often in the OT. :) as for Aug 6th, I work on Thurs evenings right now, so unfortunately I wouldn't be able to make it.

Dirty H - once every few months I get the itch to try to start my own blog, then I think, I'm too old :) ...I was vicariously excited for you to start one, even though I ended up being wrong! :)

Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at July 29, 2009 10:25 AM

etson, you have your winner! sis is a smart cookie. One thing you can't argue with her is Math. Trust me on this one :o).

I stay out of the statistical discussions since I don't believe that you can price real estate that you purchase to live in in terms of standard deviations/means and mediums (different strategy goes for real estate as an investment). We had these discussions here over and over again. As long as emotions are involved in purchases of a place where you are spending part of your life (whether its a large or a small part of your life), most math goes out of the window.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:26 AM

OW is Oscar Wilde but now called OW, across the street from Townhouse (TH)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 10:26 AM

Then come to the next one [TBD] Bodhi, it's a very welcoming crowd! : )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:31 AM

Cobblehiller--Hall and Oates! That has to be your guilty pleasure concert of the year. So many hits, so many hideous hairstyles and outfits.

Who remembers Maneater?

Posted by: wasder at July 29, 2009 10:32 AM

Hi Everyone!
Hall & Oates by far was one of the best groups of the 80's - their style really set a bar for good R&B - everyone loved them!

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 10:34 AM

"Cobblehiller--Hall and Oates! "

Good one, huh wasder! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:34 AM

Cobble, can you bring a blanket instead and just sit on the grass on that? Do you think there will be a bad parking situation there at this time?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:36 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap-OO0xqTe4

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 10:39 AM

Haha bodhi/chiller - maybe i will start my own blog and do my part to prop up the mutant asset bubble and covert race war.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 10:40 AM

"Who remembers Maneater?

Posted by: wasder at July 29, 2009 10:32 AM"

Watch out for she'll chew you up...

Posted by: the chicken at July 29, 2009 10:41 AM

Kens, dunno on either count. I imagine you could bring a blanket. And as a non-driver, I don't have a good sense of the parking situation.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 10:41 AM

She only comes out at night....

Posted by: wasder at July 29, 2009 10:42 AM

Grrr.... PLUSA bash or Hall & Oates. Tough choice.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 10:57 AM

I don't have the time, patience, or certain other requisites to stay long on this thread or any other. But since you're talking about 80s music, don't miss the "rainstorm" in the opening minutes of a Slovenian choir's performance of Toto's "Africa" (could easily skip the remainder of the performance): http://tinyurl.com/m3nbmp

Posted by: vinca at July 29, 2009 10:58 AM

I can't believe so many people like Hall & Oats.......is it just nostalgia for the 80's?

Posted by: DeLepp at July 29, 2009 11:07 AM

Toto - Africa = one of the best songs ever!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 11:08 AM

"Maneater"
Did someone call me?

Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at July 29, 2009 11:08 AM

Holy crap, it's hot out there. I'm sweating like Paris Hilton at a spelling bee.

That's huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge!

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:20 AM

What- if you notice, I did say "good factual information"- before he went off the deep end ranting about how thrilled he was about the crash of the economy and hoped it would destroy the residents of Lefferts Place. I love how you get all weepy when I say anything about you- yet you spent yesterday calling MM stupid and insulting a number of other people with obscenities. But you think you deserve a pass? You need to grow up and try to have an adult discussion without using the words f*ck or retard or crowing over the end of hte world. If it happens, you'll be one sad puppy, along with the rest of us.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 11:21 AM

I just was looking up tickets on ticketmaster and the reCAPTCHA security check (you know those wacky words you have to add to proceed) that came up was "surely psychic".

Is that a sign?

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:22 AM

actually, this is a pretty great rendition of Africa by a Brooklyn-based band called Lowry:
http://www.myspace.com/lowry

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 11:22 AM

Loved Hall & Oates too. And agreeing with vinca and DH on Toto.

By the way- thanks for posting that blog/rss info, vinca.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 11:23 AM

"Maneater"
Did someone call me?

Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at July 29, 2009 11:08 AM

I'm sure I've got you beat.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 11:24 AM

something I said?

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:32 AM

I could sure go for a frozen mojito right now.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 11:34 AM

If a frozen mojito is a fromo, what's a hot mojito?

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:36 AM

biff is posting. is mkt down right now?

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 11:37 AM

Biffy, now I know you want to go see Hall & Oates as well as Blondie and The Donnas.

http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html

FREEEEEEEEEEE

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 11:38 AM

Uh oh, market is down. I'll shut up now.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:39 AM

Toto - Africa -DEF one of the best songs
Where's Rob

Ok, I cannot deal with this humidity any longer

Did anyone see that new "bacheloresque" show "More to Love" about big girls finding love with a chubby chaser(well he's chubby too)????

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 11:39 AM

When are they going to have a show about an old Jewish bachelorette with grandchildren for us bubby chasers?

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:43 AM

When are they going to have a show about an old Jewish bachelorette with grandchildren for us bubby chasers?

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 11:43 AM

I think that took a stab at a version of that. It was called the "Millionare Matchmaker"

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 11:48 AM

"It's huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge"
Groan. This one is too easy. Can please someone give me more of a challenge.

Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at July 29, 2009 11:48 AM

g10, I'm chubby. That bachelor is fat (albeit not obiese).

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 11:49 AM

"I can't believe so many people like Hall & Oats.......is it just nostalgia for the 80's?"

I'm sure I'm dating myself (as usual), but there are some great old Hall & Oates songs. I have at least She's Gone and Rich Girl on my iPod. And, not that it has anything to do with their music, but John Oates and I used to live in the same building in the West Village.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 11:49 AM

"What- if you notice, I did say "good factual information"- before he went off the deep end ranting about how thrilled he was about the crash of the economy and hoped it would destroy the residents of Lefferts Place"

He was pointing out the delusion and selfishness of newly minted "Brooklynites".

"I love how you get all weepy when I say anything about you- yet you spent yesterday calling MM stupid and insulting a number of other people with obscenities. "

Oh here we go again. Are you sucking off Morris? There's plenty of that stuff going on at Brownstoner. I bet the MONISTAT® 7 is nice and chewy.

"You need to grow up and try to have an adult discussion without using the words f*ck or retard or crowing over the end of hte world."

When I have a discussion with adults, I will!

" If it happens, you'll be one sad puppy, along with the rest of us."

No Jackasses I've been prepared to the crash for a long time and it's (You=Retard) will will be amazed by it! Stay tuned..

The What (Add some Brown Sugar, ROTFLMMFAO)

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 11:49 AM

hahah - M4L - you are right - he's kinda huge not chubby
it was hard watching that show b/c every single girl seriously believed they didn't have a BF b/c they were heavy....

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 11:51 AM

Is brown sugar "code?"

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 11:53 AM

Following on from recent twitter discussions:

http://tiny.cc/qawbd

Posted by: etson at July 29, 2009 11:54 AM

"Toto - Africa = one of the best songs ever!"

Agreed, dh, and now I have to add that to my iPod.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 11:58 AM

"Newly minted brooklyninte?" Right- like you know everyone on that street and their family histories. wow- you so need to get over your little "I'm a real Brooklynite" self because that and $2.25 will get you on the subway.

"Oh here we go again. Are you sucking off Morris? There's plenty of that stuff going on at Brownstoner. I bet the MONISTAT® 7 is nice and chewy."

Oh do add yet more of your lowlife perceptions. Love how you bring so much to the conversation (and you think there are no adults here besides you? ROTFLMAO).

Prepared for the crash? You? Aren't you the guy who told me he was preparing for the crash by hoarding coins?

I'm done- no use ruing the rest of my day in a back and forth with someone who thinks scatology is an intellectual discipline.

What= Montrose Morris Wannabe.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 12:05 PM

I'm not sure Toto Africa was one of the best songs ever but I really like it and it has a special place in reminding me of my life in the early eighties.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 12:06 PM

"Holy crap, it's hot out there."

Biff, are you channeling Frank Barone today? But, I agree with you and g10 about the humidity. I'm boycotting suits at work until there's a break in the weather.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 12:08 PM

What is it with The What and Monistat lately?

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 12:08 PM

If there's a Hall and Oates revival, how can a Hooter's revival not be sure to follow?

Depeche Mode, I saw at Jones Beach during the Black Celebration tour. My friend lost her virginity to one of their roadies in the stairwell of the Marriott while I argued with Dave Gahon and Andrew Fletcher at the hotel bar about why their music had no guitars. Until they fled from my drunkass jailbait self. Eventually, after searching several floors, I found my friend looking for her underwear in Andrew Fletcher and the roadie's room. The trains were no longer running so we had to take a cab back to Manhattan. It cost $50, which was pretty much my entire life savings at the time. My friend had to attend a Quaker work camp in DC the next day so two hours after we got back, we were back on trains again. I haven't been to Jones Beach since and can no longer stand the taste of a Long Island Iced Tea.

Posted by: Heather at July 29, 2009 12:08 PM

haha heather - great story!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 12:10 PM

DH:

Too funny...I JUST came across that Otte article and was coming here to post it here to see your thoughts on it and noticed that you posted it first thing!

Ha!

Sad to hear about someone who's been there for 10 years pack it in.

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 12:11 PM

Heather - awesome story. Losing virginity to roadies? Was that the way to go back in those days?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 12:20 PM

No doubt 11217 -

I'm not really familiar with Otte, but I've never understood who is shopping at the boutiques in Williamsburg that sell 200 dollar t-shirts.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 12:23 PM

I don't know . . . a Long Island Iced Tea sounds really good right about now.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 12:26 PM

Heather....

I have extremely high regard for any girl who lost her virginity in a stairwel.. Stairwell sex rates up there with back alley sex in my book

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 12:31 PM

I can't wait to lose my virginity.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 12:35 PM

Yes, Kensingtonian. Centuries ago, ritual roadie defloweration was a rite of passage right up there with permanent hair curling, marlboro light smoking, black leggings and peach wine cooler-drinking.

Since leggings have been back for a while now, one can only assume the rest is soon to follow.

Posted by: Heather at July 29, 2009 12:36 PM

"Since leggings have been back for a while now, one can only assume the rest is soon to follow."

I think it's all back - except for the hair curling.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 12:39 PM

Dave, I actually lost mine outside at a NJPIRG retreat at a summer camp in Port Jervis, NY... but I agree, the stairwell sex thing was impressive. There is more to the story, but it's kind of gross and has to do with feminine hygiene so I decided not to share.

Anyways, whenever anyone brings up Depeche Mode, I can't help but remember all of this. I saw a lot of other bands throughout the years, but never again had an experience quite the same.

Posted by: Heather at July 29, 2009 12:39 PM

I can't wait to lose my virginity.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 12:35 PM

How were the Champettes created then? Do fill us in on that theory.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 12:40 PM

the sky openned up and dumped a massive load (of rain) here in NJ

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 12:44 PM

" but it's kind of gross and has to do with feminine hygiene so I decided not to share."

well - at least she didn't get pregnant!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 12:44 PM

did we ever find out what the chicken's big news was?????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 12:49 PM

DIBS, he didn't say but it's likely he's promoted or another little chicken on the way - 2 good reasons for him to buy drinks

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 12:54 PM

Can someone explain to me why there is so much angst on the widget thread? Isn't it basically just a toy on b'stoner?

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 12:55 PM

bxgrl, it's a new angle to continue the bull-bear debates

Posted by: more4less at July 29, 2009 12:56 PM

"Can someone explain to me why there is so much angst on the widget thread? Isn't it basically just a toy on b'stoner?"

I guess people are under the mistaken impression that the widget is supposed to accurately predict selling price, and that since it isn't, brownstoner commenters are douchebags.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 1:00 PM

do commenters have to use the widget to be douchebags? :)

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 1:02 PM

bxgrl - No, definitely not - it says so right in the rule book.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 1:07 PM

ah- an independent app

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 1:18 PM

""Maneater"
Did someone call me?"

It is BRG! It has to be!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 1:25 PM

I asked her yesterday how tall she was and what celebrity did I tell her she reminded me of.

Return of BRG...are you listening?????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 1:28 PM

M4L, are you in northern or central jersey? sky looks promisingly gray, am hoping it rains here soon!!! working from my un-airconditioned home today. oof!

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 1:29 PM

"No, definitely not - it says so right in the rule book."

I believe it's in the addendum—section 6.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 1:33 PM

is anyone getting rain in brooklyn yet?

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 1:35 PM

It's getting dark in midtown.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 1:39 PM

Skies very dark over PS but no rain.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 1:47 PM

It feels like it's going to hit us any minute CG_ups...or at least I hope it does!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 1:48 PM

Where's Rob?

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 1:49 PM

Yeah, where is Rob? After his post yesterday, I hope everything's ok.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 1:57 PM

Hmm, always a bit worrisome when he's not around.

[CG_ups, was that just thunder I heard? Wind is picking up.]

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:00 PM

exactly - where is Rob?

skies are DARK in midtown

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 2:00 PM

Fed says most districts report economic decline has "moderated."

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:01 PM

If he were around Rob would certainly have chimed in on the rental deposit discussion. Anyone have his email or phone number?

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 2:01 PM

I like my sky the same as my men.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:01 PM

Rob posted on the hotel restaurant thread.

Posted by: etson at July 29, 2009 2:03 PM

Thunder in the Slope.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 2:03 PM

Hi Cobblehiller,

Haven't heard any thunder, but wouldn't be surprising. My old fan is so loud! No wonder the Sharper Image went out of business, that thing is a piece of crap!!!

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 2:04 PM

I had to turn my radio down...might have just been a plane flying low over us.

Ah, good! Rob is accounted for!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:06 PM

Hola PLUSAs! Ellis has been officially forewarned that the PLUSAs will be descending on them Thursday, August 6th begining at 6pm. I will need to provide them with a rough head count soon, so all who plan to make it, say "Aye!" They are willing to cordon off a section of the bar exclusively for PLUSA use and I've been assured that Thursday nights are replete with drink specials. As a side note, since this is a B-Day PLUSA bash...I have amassed small 'B-Day toy bags' for everyone!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:07 PM

Just heard from a friend that it just started pouring in Staten Island.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 2:09 PM

cordoning us off eh? sounds like a boxing ring :) where is this place again?

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:11 PM

Aye!

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 2:16 PM

Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it.

- Mark Twain

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 2:16 PM

Hi Snappy, Abrupt change in plans: BH and I are coming to Ellis at 6, but likely only for an hour or so. We're then heading out to Coney Island to see....are you ready for this...Hall & Oates!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:18 PM

Herki...5th Ave between 17th and 18th streets (on the East side of the street)

Ok...I've got only one "Aye!" - Thanks Cargar :)
There better be more of you!!! Speak up!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:18 PM

oooooh, heard major thunder. it's about to start. holla!!!

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 2:19 PM

ayeyiyi

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:20 PM

i'm a no go for this one. what's pirate talk for no, neigh? nay? noperuski?

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 2:21 PM

it looks like it's about to pour in brooklyn heights..

has anyone ever been to Melt on Bergen in Park Slope? I've eaten there a number of times over the past year, and have a special liking for their kobe beef burger with fries...I had dinner there last night and they got new owners. The menu has changed and there are no more fries and the burger was below average, at best!! Needless to say I was pretty disappointed. I just wanted to say RIP to the burger and fries at Melt, I will miss you.

Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at July 29, 2009 2:21 PM

Goldman Sachs Lawyer Charged With Soliciting Girl

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. vice
president and compliance lawyer was charged in New York state court after being arrested for allegedly soliciting what he thought was a 15-year-old girl, prosecutors said.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:22 PM

Cobble...you are making an early escape from your own party!!! FOR SHAME!

CGups...I like noperuski! But sad you won't be joining us
:(

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:23 PM

Storm MUST be coming from the South b/c my window faces NW and it looks dark, but nothing happening so far......

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 2:23 PM

Cobble...can I get you to do the Forum announcements on this shindig?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:24 PM

I will be there with my best of karaoke voices, or at least the best one i have for that night.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:24 PM

"FOR SHAME!"

I am hanging my head Snappy. I'm a sorry example of a PLUSA.

BH wants to go, and he asks for so little I cannot bear to say no.

It's possible we can come back after, when you all are nicely soused! : D

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:26 PM

"can I get you to do the Forum announcements on this shindig?"

Si, when do you think I should do it?

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:27 PM

Gem...you have to come!!! Please :) We are dying to meet you!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:28 PM

yes! - I will come for a bit!

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 2:30 PM

oh no, it's a karaoke place?! noooooooo!

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:30 PM

Rain is here in CH!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:30 PM

im here! about to do laundry. didnt feel well today and took a sick day. had a bad sleep walking experience last night/this morning, something that i havent had in many years. they dont happen very often and most of the time someone catches me and directs me back to safety. the worst sleep walking experience i had was walking straight into traffic on a heavily ridden boulevard in nj when i was 13. it's about to pour here in PS I ThiNK.

*ROB*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 2:31 PM

Raining in midtown now. And very dark.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 2:32 PM

Storm's here.

Posted by: Heather at July 29, 2009 2:33 PM

Herki...it's a bar that also serves food and will be doing karaoke on Thurs. nights....you must show up and sing for us :)

Cobble...maybe an announcement this week and one next week on the forum?

Rob, Biffy, are you PLUSA Supremes coming or what???

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:34 PM

I think Karaoke doesn't start until 9:00, at which point most of us wiil not care as we'll be well into the sauce.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:34 PM

I'll do one now...uh, will Mr. B be annoyed?

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:35 PM

Pathetic losers.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 2:38 PM

"I think Karaoke doesn't start until 9:00, at which point most of us wiil not care as we'll be well into the sauce."

Correct! Or at least that's what I'm banking on! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:38 PM

Maybe ask MR. B before posting it there since we've got new rules for the Forum.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 2:38 PM

"Goldman Sachs Lawyer Charged With Soliciting Girl"

Married with 3 kids. IDIOT just ruined his life.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:40 PM

I think Mr. B will have no problem if someone posts on his blog about a get-together of a bunch of pathetic loser douchebags.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:41 PM

there is not enough sauce (trust me, I know, i've been pushing the boundaries for many years) to get me to sing in public. However, I will happily make drunken fun of anyone else who does! Would that be OK?

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:41 PM

Ok, I just sent him an email. If he's ok with it, I'll post today.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:45 PM

"Would that be OK?"

Only if you stand next to me while you crack wise!! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:46 PM

oh whoa hold on there, just a minute -- no one said anything about being a douchebag. I specifically sought membership to become an asshat.

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:46 PM

Aye!
Good to hear from you, Rob.
Be sure to invite Mr. B himself.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 2:47 PM

"Be sure to invite Mr. B himself."

I did.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:48 PM

"I specifically sought membership to become an asshat."

Don't worry Herk, DIBS is trying to push through some new rules, but they haven't been passed by the Operations Committee yet...[Snappy, have you seen that proposal yet?]

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 2:51 PM

did someone say karaoke?

Posted by: WonTon at July 29, 2009 2:53 PM

cobble, I've been secretively organizing a coup d'etat and there will be new rules. However, similar to "Pirates of the Caribbean," they're not really rules but more like guidelines.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 2:54 PM

whew! count me in then. Asshats ROCK. Not saying I'm cool enough of course but a girl has to aspire and have standards... Truth be told "douchebag" status is simply too intimidating. Way over my head at this point.

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 2:56 PM

How can I do the layout and design for the handbook if you keep adding new rules?? Besides, as I understand it to be a douchebag you have to use the widget- I'm not sure Arkady is correct in calling it a standalone app.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 2:57 PM

Yes WonTon.. I was glad to see karaoke as it might get more Asian eye candy there!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:00 PM

WHAT!

CALLING ALL PLUSAs! EMERGENCY MEETING IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM NOW!

Oh, right, we don't have a conference room...Uhm, JUST GET IN HERE!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:00 PM

Uh-oh...what proposal Cobble? Since it's coming from Dave, I'm willing to bet its an indecent proposal :) Oh, and should I warn Ellis to hide all their brown-skinned help on the 6th? LOL

Biff, Rob, Bxgirl, I'm awaiting your 'Aye' or 'Noperuski' (credit to CGups for the 'Noperuski'!)

So far I have
moi
Cobble and BH (for a short time- darn you!)
Dave
Arkady
CarGar
Herki
Gemini (for a short time - we'll work on changing that!)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:01 PM

Holy CRAP! Did you hear that! The sky is falling over here!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:02 PM

Our hierarchy is arcane & protean. The rules are evolving. There are singular & collective titles - Alpha + whatever being a singular, PLUSA being an example of a collective.
Herk - The reason you were given the task was that you wouldn't be constrained by history & preconceptions.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:03 PM

roger re: ellis

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 3:04 PM

Holy CRAP! Did you hear that! The sky is falling over here!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:02 PM

Now you sound like the What.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:04 PM

Pouring over here but no too much T and L yet.

snappy- OK! OK! (But I AM SO NOT singing!) However I am planning surprises.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 3:06 PM

Skies are clearing, rain has passed, life as we've known it has survived.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:08 PM

Thanks DH :)

Etson?
6Years?
Jessi?
Slopefarm?
Adam Incognito?
Biffy?
Rob?
Denton & Mrs. Denton?
Montrose?
WonTon?
Randi?

Am I forgetting anyone? All of you above..and all you lurkers...I need an answer :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:08 PM

Oooohhh! Surprises Bxgirl...yipee!!!

Oh, I forgot...M4L? You showing up?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:09 PM

douchebags don't wear tiaras, asshats do.

Darrrrr for me to Ellis Bday Bash(That's a combination of russian "da" and pirate "arrrrrr")

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 3:09 PM

OK, Mr. B just gave me the go-ahead! What should I title the Forum post??

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:09 PM

that's heavy Arkady! hope I haven't misrepresented myself as someone with a brain (preconceptini is a cocktail right?)

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 3:10 PM

Snappy, You FORGOT MEEE!!!!! We're not friends no more!

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 3:10 PM

Etson said he can't.
What about Faithful?

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:10 PM

Speaking of beer, it seems that the media has focused on what beers Obama, Gates and Crowley like. Obama said he's serving Bud Light, the number one selling beer in America. Gates says he likes Becks and red Stripe and Crowley prefers Blue Moon.

This is gonna erupt in a real shitstorm.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:10 PM

yes, of course i will be attending snappy! im too shy for karyoke tho

*ROB*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 3:12 PM

Ken...I'm hanging my head in shame :-( I owe you a beer.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:13 PM

Cobble...I have no idea on title!!!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:13 PM

Did you see the op ed by Paul Wilmot called Hurrying Into the Next Panic in the NY Times? Very interesting!

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 3:14 PM

Snaps - THL, Rtn of BRG.
Dibs - rewrite, Crowley prefers to blue moon.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:15 PM

"Crowley prefers Blue Moon."

Is Crowley a 19 year old girl?

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 3:15 PM

Rob, you me and mini snappy can do a duet (mini snappy will only mouth the words!) LOL

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:15 PM

wow they all have such BaD TASTE IN BEER> MY KEyboArd is a MEss< SoRRY :(

*ROB*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 3:15 PM

"OK, Mr. B just gave me the go-ahead! What should I title the Forum post??"

Why are there so many Delusional Jackasses on Brownstoner or Why Brownstoner doesn't put house for sale in his zip code?

The What

Someday this war is gonna end..

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 3:16 PM

"OK, Mr. B just gave me the go-ahead! What should I title the Forum post??"

Why is there so many Delusional Jackasses on Brownstoner or Why Brownstoner doesn't put house for sale in his zip code?

The What

Someday this war is gonna end..

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 3:16 PM

oh yeah DIBS -- good topic. Obama apparently doesn't have any imported beer at the White House! How's he gonna serve Becks? My esteem of him fell just a little when I heard that... After all aren't we tying to repair foreign relations? And frankly them "feriners" do so much of the beer (but granted not all) so much better than we do.

Also, did we ever ascertain why you like your men blue or sunny (or something)?

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 3:17 PM

Snappy, no more care package for you. And to think I was going to go sneak into Santa's inventory room to look for a little gift for you so that Rob's care package is not lonely!!!!!! (re-writes!)

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 3:17 PM

Hey What......what's your favorite beer???

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:18 PM

I am a probable no, with a soupcon of maybe, for Ellis.

(Just have a super busy week at work, which involves late Thu and an early call on Fri next week. But I may stop by lateish if things are going OK and I feel like listening to the dulcet tones of my fellow PLUSA's).

Posted by: etson at July 29, 2009 3:19 PM

Big help you are!! ; )

I made an Executive Decision, here it is:

http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/07/ellis_bar_thur.php

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:19 PM

Remember, Bud is now owned by the Belgian InBev.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:20 PM

"dulcet tones"

etson, Please lower your expectations! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:20 PM

"This is gonna erupt in a real shitstorm."

Yep, elitest beer vs. blue collar beer!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:21 PM

Snappy - Please bring one of your garbage bags so I can carry a tune in it.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:22 PM

good point about the Bud but it's still crap :) it could only be worse if he served bud light with lime.

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 3:23 PM

Just saw this on a newswire:
"Americans are still drinking beer in the recession, but they're trading down to cheaper brands. And I'm not talking about going from Bass to Bud Light. Try a drop from Bud Light to Busch and Keystone."
For myself, I've always just stuck w/ plonk.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:25 PM

LOL Arkady!!! But be warned...I've been told that white bags with red ties are tres gauche!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:26 PM

Here's a nice push button topic. This proves my theory about Covert Race/Class Warfare

City offers homeless a one-way ticket out of town

BY LEO STANDORA
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Wednesday, July 29th 2009, 4:00 AM

If you're homeless and can't cut it in New York, the city has your one-way ticket outta here - to anywhere in the world - on the house.

The free ride is part of a $500,000-a-year Bloomberg administration program to keep the homeless out of the shelter system, which costs $36,000 a year per family, The New York Times reported.

More than 550 families have left for destinations in 24 states and five continents on the city's dime since 2007.

City officials said there were no limits on where a family can be sent; all it takes is for a relative to take them in when they arrive.

Once a family leaves, homeless services officials say they follow up to make sure they have arrived and are okay.

In rare cases, the family will be advanced up to four months' rent, a one-month security deposit, a furniture allowance and a broker's fee.

The What

Someday this war is gonna end..

Posted by: Return of The What at July 29, 2009 3:26 PM

If I do make it, I expect to hear a Hall & Oates medley from you and BH, Cobblehiller.

Especially looking forward to the high bits on "Sara Smiiiiiillle..."

Posted by: etson at July 29, 2009 3:27 PM

I'm a plonk drinker too, Arkady. Simple, predictable, cheap!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:28 PM

Snaps - I have enough inherent class to overcome that stigma.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:28 PM

Etson, I'd prefer to hear "Rich Girl" but maybe we can con them into singing both :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:29 PM

DIBS!! Give me a photo and I'll post it in the next post. SHEESH!

[Everyone's a critic!]

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:30 PM

CH - And no issues about country of origin - France, Australia, Chile, S. Africa, USA - so long as it's red & reasonable, who cares?

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:30 PM

Will do Arkady...I'll bring the bag!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:30 PM

Snappy, Mrs. D and I should be there.

Posted by: denton at July 29, 2009 3:30 PM

"I expect to hear a Hall & Oates medley from you and BH, Cobblehiller."

Again, I seriously recommend that you LOWER your expectations etson!

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:30 PM

What, Mr. B doesn't post houses in his zip cuz you told him not to! Don't want any more Asshats coming to the hood... You sure have been changing your mind a lot lately.

Posted by: denton at July 29, 2009 3:32 PM

What, first of all what does it have to do with race/class warfare???

Secondly, it is cheaper than housing them so it makes economic sense.

Thirdly, I'm sure the families agree to it and are not rounded up, put on trains and shipped out kicking and screaming.

All you did, as usual, was cut and past and rant. You didn't express an opinion as to why it was right or wrong. but we've come to expect that crap from you.

Respond.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:32 PM

"who cares"

Not me!! Could care less...lemme see the sticker first! Ah, less than $12 for the big bottle? Excellent! Although I prefer the white. : D

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:32 PM

I do a very moving rendition of Enrique Iglesias's "hero"

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 3:34 PM

bxgrl, surprises? Did you say surprises?! How fun! : )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:36 PM

CH - So you go for the high-priced spread...

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:36 PM

My best song is realy "Seasons of Love" from rent.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:37 PM

Do you think we can borrow What's mute button for the night?

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:40 PM

DH:

How many drinks does it take to get you into "curious" mode...?

Just wonderin' in case I'm able to stop by Ellis.

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 3:41 PM

Oh...another thing I need to know...besides me, Cobble, Arkady and DH, are there any other Virgos or Leos who will be in attendance at Ellis?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:42 PM

I'm on a budget, and there is NO WAY i'm giving up my glass of wine in the evening. I have my priorities! ; )

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:43 PM

11217, this is not an on-line pickup forum. :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:44 PM

What? What's your problem with shipping people out on our dime. This has been happening all over the world in the last couple of months. At least in NYC they are given a choice, Japan has shipped out many Brazilians, despite the fact that many were born in Japan. It's been happening in Spain as well.

Posted by: DeLepp at July 29, 2009 3:44 PM

Well, that was a fun storm to get caught in. I'm soaked. Umbrella was less than useless. But cool T & L.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 3:45 PM

11217, email DIBS if you can.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 3:45 PM

holy shiznit. that was seriously the most intense burst of thunder and lightening i've ever seen. me and the dog are scared.

Posted by: CG_ups at July 29, 2009 3:46 PM

^^^^^^^^
or you can email me at biffchampion at yahoo dot com

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 3:46 PM

DeLepp - Not only that but all the people have wanted to go.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:47 PM

11217, we may have something in common. I have slept a few times with a Ralph Lauren model. He looks a bit like Enrique Inglesias.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 3:48 PM

arkady, if I recall one mentioned that the subway was too difficult, happy trails I say.

Posted by: DeLepp at July 29, 2009 3:50 PM

DeLepp, 11217...will you two be joining us at Ellis?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:50 PM

shipping the chronically poor and homeless out of the city has ruined many communities in the united states. large cities can handle a large amount of poor people. it has the infrastructure and means to do so. so many upper/middle/working class suburbs have become slums now due to the high cost of inner city living. so lets have All poor people now live in areas where public transportation cant support the amount,neighborhoods with a tiny police force now have to deal with gangs and drugs? there is a difference between helping people and just dumping your "problems|" on other communities. it's so pathetic that we emulating europe more and more each day.

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 3:51 PM

Hahaha 11217 - I haven't crossed that threshold yet ;)

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 3:52 PM

"DH:

How many drinks does it take to get you into "curious" mode...?

Just wonderin' in case I'm able to stop by Ellis."

**cough cough, sputter sputter...I'm chokin' over here! MEDIC!!!**

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:54 PM

snappy, a possibility, btw where is ellis, haven't been posting/reading lately so not sure what's up

Posted by: DeLepp at July 29, 2009 3:55 PM

Ellis:

http://www.ellisbar.com/

http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/07/ellis_bar_thur.php#comments

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 3:57 PM

Rob - These people are being sent to their families who have agreed to accept them - they're not being shipped out to random boondocks.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:57 PM

so Biff, how many drinks does it take YOU to get into curious mode?!

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 3:58 PM

DeLepp...5th Ave between 17th and 18th streets

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 3:58 PM

Crikey! Skies have lightened & are showing patches of blue but major sturm und drang still making incredible noise!

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 3:59 PM

"so Biff, how many drinks does it take YOU to get into curious mode?!"

Herk, actually none. I'm naturally a very curious person.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:00 PM

For most straight guys, it seems to be between the 4 to 5 cocktail mark or 7-8 beers.

I figure if it starts at 6pm, it takes what...about 17 minutes to down a drink when socializing, it should be ripe for the picking (when factoring in the wait at the bar for each drink) by around 8:46 or so...

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 4:02 PM

"I've been told that white bags with red ties are tres gauche!"

Very much so!

Posted by: East New York at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

As far as I'm aware, this is voluntary, right? No one is being forced to leave- just given the opportunity to do so if they want.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

Arkady bist du Deutsch?

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

11217 - You need to include a widget factor in your calculations.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

You couldn't get enough beer in me to make me curious.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

as for shipping people somewhere else, I'm fine with it. NYC sends a fortune in tax dollars to new york state and DC and we don't get much for it. If I recall for every $1 we send to DC we get back something like 0.92. Places like Montana and North Dakota get back $1.15 fo revery $1 they send.

Posted by: DeLepp at July 29, 2009 4:04 PM

Damn 11217...you've got this down to a science! I recognize and applaud your 'gangsta' !!! LOL

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:05 PM

Herk - Nein.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:06 PM

11217...I find that money works better than beer!!!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 4:08 PM

Will anyone else at the party be stoned besides me...?

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 4:08 PM

Snappy & ENY - If that means I'm not going to be picked up I guess I'll rethink my wardrobe.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:08 PM

I'm also chatting with someone from silverdaddies on yahoo IM. i hope to god I don't get these posts mixed up or I'll likely get banned from here.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 29, 2009 4:09 PM

straight + six pack = bi.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at July 29, 2009 4:09 PM

that is just this one progrram ARKAdy. most just wind up broke and carless in random suburbs with a section 8 voucher in their hands living in houses with out of state landlords who cash in on cheap housing prices and charging obscene amounts of rent because the govt flips the bill and it's a definite transaction for cash in their pocket.

also sending whole families to live with families elsewhwere doesnt help the infrastructure or job problem. it's just turning the suburbs into chronic welfare states and areas where people wont be able to get out of poverty.

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 4:09 PM

"Will anyone else at the party be stoned besides me...?"

haha planning on it! I just ordered a portable vaporizer last night that hopefully will arrive by next week hahaha.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 4:11 PM

> Will anyone else at the party be stoned besides me...?

Sharing is caring.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at July 29, 2009 4:12 PM

omfg is 11217 really going? im so excited to officially meet the queen of park slope in person. i hope i dont faint hahah

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 4:12 PM

hi 11217, just introducing myself.

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 4:13 PM

Oh DH...please tell me how it is. I've been looking into getting a vaporizer...!

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 4:13 PM

11217, did you see the post above? Email me or DIBS now if you can.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:15 PM

Snark is quite right...sharing is caring :) :)

Ok...I'm adding 11217 to the list of party goers...anyone else?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:15 PM

uh someone better share

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 4:15 PM

Hi herkimermaid....it's a pleasure to make your digital acquaintance.

Posted by: 11217 at July 29, 2009 4:16 PM

Arkady...I can save you a Petland Discounts yellow bag :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:16 PM

haha this might turn into a brownSTONER sh*tshow of massive proportions.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 4:18 PM

Arkady, you can always go "liquor store bag chic" in black plastic?

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 4:18 PM

vaporizors are the pothad version of a morphine drip. i had a disabled neighbor in harlem who had a vaporizer and he smoked me up once (only once as i was never allowed back lol) and it just felt way too hardcore druggy to me.

*ROb*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 4:19 PM

pleasure's all mine 11217. looking forward to possibly "chatting" in person next thurs. hmmm that sounded vaguely wrong.

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 4:20 PM

Snaps - Maybe I'll just do a basic black from 9th St. Pets - anything to help me carry a tune (or give them out as barf bags to everyone else if I sing.)

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:20 PM

Content alert! Look at Ratner Rd. thread at the top.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:22 PM

yeah thank god I work at home on fridays

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 4:23 PM

heya
am going tooo!!! - this will be my first time meeting all of you peeps in person!

Posted by: gemini10 at July 29, 2009 4:26 PM

Neat, Gem! Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:27 PM

Arkady...I've also got a blue J&R bag...I think blue is in this time of year :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:33 PM

haha Rob - yeah, vaporizers are hardcore. Oddly enough, they get you more wasted, but use alot less product to do so. Magic!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 4:33 PM

Biff, just sent you an email.

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 4:34 PM

Biff, Let's hope Mrs. C is not reading today or you'll be banned from posting here and going to the gatherings :o).

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 4:35 PM

six, got it and replied.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:36 PM

6years...you joining us at Ellis? Biffy...still waiting for your reply as well.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:42 PM

ah damnit THE SUn is out. no better feeling thAn A FRESH SHAVE AND HAIRCUT THO :)

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 4:46 PM

Rob, what the hell is wrong with your keyboard?

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 4:49 PM

Snappy, I am there for sure.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:50 PM

Very good Biffy...all the ladies would be sad to attend a party that wasn't graced with your dreaminess :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:52 PM

What is it with women and Canadians nowadays?

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 4:53 PM

Snappy, let's hope Mrs. C is not the jealous type.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 4:54 PM

Herkimermaid - bist du Deutsch? Ich spreche Deutsch.

Snappy - yes, I'll be at Ellis.

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 4:55 PM

Snappy - Thanks for the offer but J&R is too nerdy - I'll stick w/ the feline finery.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:55 PM

I am outta here. See you latez aligators!

Posted by: Kensingtonian at July 29, 2009 4:55 PM

DH...maybe it's all those stories of the 'big geese' up there :)

Seriously though...did you all hear about that crazy woman I think on Long Island who boiled water and dumped it on her cheating husband's mr. winky while he was sleeping? YEOWCH!!!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 4:55 PM

"Snappy, let's hope Mrs. C is not the jealous type."

She's not jealous of lesbians.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:56 PM

I don't know DH what is it? Now I'M curious!

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 4:56 PM

At least not PBLs, like Snappy. I'm hardly Snappy's type.

Posted by: Biff Champion at July 29, 2009 4:56 PM

Snappy - That would sure cure a yeast infection! Bet it went right into the freezer too.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 4:58 PM

chiller, i dont know. see it's working now. the keyboard on this fisher-price-ish laptop (seriously) gets wonky lately. i can on type with two fingers on it to as this laptop is designed and was manufactured for children in rural african villages (kid u not). but it gets me online i so i cant complain. tho if anyone knows anyone with a hand me down computer pleAse keep me in mind. tho i have been thinking about buying A 2-3 dollar netbook, or a super cheap desktop

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 5:01 PM

Arkady...Ha!!!

Biffy, even we lesbos can easily see you are dreamy :) We just don't necessarily wanna play with your naughty bits :)

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at July 29, 2009 5:03 PM

Ich bin Amerikanisch Arkady, aber ich habe Burgerschaft durch meinem Vater. Es ist seit langem, daß ich wirklich Deutsch gesprochen (und geschrieben) habe.. in case you didn't notice. Maybe we can have a chat auf Deutsch and some plonk together next week too :)

Speaking of German things is Der Schwarze Kolne open yet?

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 5:04 PM

Herk - It was 6years who said he speaks Deutsch. I can just read it a bit. But he'll be there too.

Posted by: Arkady at July 29, 2009 5:11 PM

OK well just plonk's fine too :)

Posted by: herkimermaid at July 29, 2009 5:14 PM

"Seriously though...did you all hear about that crazy woman I think on Long Island who boiled water and dumped it on her cheating husband's mr. winky while he was sleeping? YEOWCH!!!"

that's why i don't date girls from home.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 5:19 PM

Can you hook up an external keyboard to it? If so, I'll ask BH if he can get you a used one.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 5:20 PM

Geez - why is everyone hating on the sweet ass rooftop bar at Le Bleu!?

You Park Slopers need to chill the eff out!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 5:26 PM

Rob - my sister has a functioning Dell laptop at home that she doesn't use anymore. It's huge, but still works pretty well. Next time I talk to her I'll see if she still wants it.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at July 29, 2009 5:27 PM

DH, I don't understand it either. A bar with a view, what could be so bad?

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 5:28 PM

jeez duh, i think i can hook up an external one to it actually. i will try that instead of constantly shutting down, which makes me thinks it's the actual pc's problem, not the keyboard. the keyboard is made of neon green rubber, made for spills.

just got back with the dogs and saw a grown ass woman wailing on a kid no older than 5 while people around laughed :-/ she pulled him inside when i was about to pass with the dogs. people suck.
*Rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 5:29 PM

thanks dipster :) make sure u ask her to eras her porn first thi btw hhahah

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 29, 2009 5:31 PM

Outta here early! Nytol!

Posted by: CarrollGardened at July 29, 2009 5:31 PM

Try it and see, if you have one. If not, lemme know.

Posted by: cobblehiller at July 29, 2009 5:32 PM

DH, I might go there just for the decor!

Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at July 29, 2009 5:32 PM

haha eww rob!! my sister never looks at porn or boys!! lol

i'm outski - catch you asshats on the flipside.