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Alright, I'm taking a vacation from brownstoner. Shit's too addictive. Happy September. See ya in October. I promise.
***Bid half off peak comps***
Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at September 3, 2009 9:23 AM
What a draconian remedy, BHO. Good luck!
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 9:34 AM
Enjoy BHO. Have a good time.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 9:35 AM
BHO, you taking a month long vacation or just sitting away from Stoner for a month?
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 9:36 AM
So is it only me or do many of you skip over BrooklynGreene's comments since they are always like 50 pages long.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 9:37 AM
kens, you are not the only one. i do that too. though i usually do that for any post over three paragraphs.
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 3, 2009 9:40 AM
Same here, Kens. I just scan through a lot of the stuff that's riding the same old, same old hobby horse.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 9:42 AM
Kens;
I found that whole thread on the mugging to be "tin-hat" territory, and it reminded me of the philosophy that used to prevail in the bad-old-days of NYC.
BrooklynGreene's comments really put it over the top. She was advocating that we all go around and give these "poor" kids money so that they don't get swayed into a life of mugging. Unreal. Yeah, let's reward people for not mugging us.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 9:42 AM
haha giving kids money for not mugging people - that's almost as funny as giving kids money for getting good grades...oh, wait a minute......
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 9:48 AM
The funny thing about that thread was that everyone was saying basically the same thing, just in different ways. That was proof positive that we B'Stoners just can't resist a fight :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 9:52 AM
I don't think she is capable of just writing one sentence answers. Must be a "fun" person to work with. There is one like that in my office. If you ever get stopped by her in the hallway or if she ever comes by your cube, you better pray that the phone rings or something otherwise you'll be nodding your head for at least 2 hours.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 9:52 AM
DH;
While I don't necessarily agree with the idea of giving kids money for good grades, I find it alot less objectionable than BG's ides. At least you're incentivizing a positive outcome.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 9:52 AM
hey, I aint robbing you but rather collecting the fee which encourages me to NOT rob you
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 9:53 AM
I've paid to have crimes committed against me.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 3, 2009 9:54 AM
omg, i hate it when you have a ton of work to do and some idiot has nothing to do so they freaking make total noise. someone is playing world of warcraft commercials? i don't know what that shit is, but it is loud and annoying. they're making fun of the "losers" that play the games, but isn't making fun of losers just being a bigger effing loser?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 9:55 AM
Hey Benson,
I thought of you the other day. I was driving by Avenue U and McDonald Ave. and realized that I haven't been to Joe's of Avenue U for years and figured you would definitely know the place. They are barely open these days so unless I catch a lunch there on Saturdays, I am out of luck. They used to always have the prettiest waitresses and great homemade Italian food.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 9:55 AM
If you go around handing out 'pizza money' to all the kids hangin' on the streets, you'll be broke after about 6 blocks or so!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 9:55 AM
BHO--say it ain't so. And why back in October?
Posted by: wasder at September 3, 2009 9:55 AM
CG...it might be time for you to have a sit-down with this person! Don't they have earphones or something??? Insane!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 9:56 AM
BHO, there will be no one left for me to argue with. At least no one who is basically sane. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 3, 2009 9:57 AM
True Benson - I just read BG's comment and it is totally over the top.
I was going to go off on a rant about parents today, but I'll refrain.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 9:57 AM
hey benson, I saw the thread but not the BG comment... just went back and read it. While I agree with some of it concerning lack of opportunity etc, the part about walking up to some kids and handing them money will get you an ass-whipping in a hurry... that's about as condescending a comment as you can find.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 9:58 AM
The whole 'paying you to not rob me' kinda sounds like what the Mob did/does. As in 'pay me to clean your windows so I don't bust those mofos up in the middle of the night' or 'pay me to protect your store so I don't rob your ass.' Ridiculous in my opinion.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 9:59 AM
BHO back in Oct, What in Nov, just in time for the depression 2. Not.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:01 AM
Kens;
I used to live near Joe's of Ave U for many years - that's my home turf. Good news for you: they have now expanded their hours, and are even open on Sunday.
I went there a few weeks ago. Still pretty good. I'll tell you the truth, I think there are two places that are better:
-Ferdinando's Foccaceria,on Union Street between Columbia and Hicks. This place has been there for over a 100 years - my dad used to go there when he was a kid. They are famous for their "Pane Panelle" special, which is a fried chickpea patty with ricotta cheese. Yummy!
-Royal Crown restaurant on 14th Ave and around 63rd Street. Excellent food,and friendly service. Another feature of this place is that you can watch the wiseguys hold court, as a group of them hang out there. Despite the presence of the wiseguys, it's not one of these places that would intimidate a person off the street.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 10:02 AM
and now i put on my glasses and one of my colleagues said i look like sarah effing palin. i was like hey didn't you say she was hot? so does this mean you think i'm hot? THAT SHUT HIS ASS UP REAL FAST! hahahaha
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:06 AM
sarah palin is so not hot.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:08 AM
that kind of wasn't the point. nor would i brag about being some hot mama.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:09 AM
Benson, my fav has always been Rocco's on Ft. Hamilton between 64th and 65th (I am sure you know the place). He is also barely open now since he doesn't trust anyone with his restaurant and unless he is there, he keeps it closed. He doesn't work Sunday and only open weekdays and Saturday till 8. If he is sick or on vacation, he is closed. I went there a week ago only to kiss the metal gate. He had a sign saying he was on vacation for 2 weeks and will be closed.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:09 AM
Nice job CG!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:10 AM
thanks snappy! i hate it when people are deliberately stupid to prove a point, ya know? :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:13 AM
MESSAGE FROM ROB
can you post this in OT for me!? im still banned. grrr
>...
i dont know if this is going to get thru or not, and if it doesn't, ive had it with this board and will be moving on. in re: to brooklyngreene... i prefer to read longer posts than short one sentence lines. i find short one sentence posts have no substance.
tho i literally almost sharted my underwear when i read this of hers..
"Look, why not go up to a group of kids who and give them enough money for pizza or a snack? The ol’ NYC “Kids, here (bill handed to kids). Go get yourself something to eat.” ??? Why not???"
um, that's the parents job to give them money for pizza and a snack. and i think if i went up to a bunch of kids and gave them money or snacks i'd be arrested!
*rob*
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:13 AM
ANOTHER MESSAGE FROM ROB
Also, if you want a good laugh, and give the people in OT a good laugh...
go here. someone linked this to me. it's another board i got banned at years ago! anyway, someone leaked that ive been posting on brownstoner, and then posted the link and now they are cutting and posting links of what i wrote from brownstoner lol. it starts around page 2 of this thread. feel free to link it in the OT, it's a funny read. btw, i go by beagle on that OT.
http://www.survivorsucks.com/topic/56865/t/Whatever-happened-to-Beagle.html?page=1
*rob*
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:14 AM
i thought mr b said he unbanned rob.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 10:15 AM
Rob is just a blog whore lol.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:15 AM
What happened to Mr. B's statement that he unbanned him? Maybe there's been a glitch somewhere and he forgot to let him on the main pages. Rob should email him and find out.
DONT LEAVE US ROB!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:15 AM
"i was like hey didn't you say she was hot? so does this mean you think i'm hot? THAT SHUT HIS ASS UP REAL FAST! hahahaha"
Why did he shut up? I would have said, "Yeah, I think you're hot." Is that bad?
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 10:15 AM
Did Rob write to Mr. B about still being banned? Is it just a technical screw-up?
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:18 AM
ENY, in some offices, that comment would get you a free roundtrip ticket to HR.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:18 AM
he was embarassed. he was also trying to be annoying, bc he knows i am not a fan of la Palin
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:19 AM
Arkady and Snappy, I told Rob to email Mr. B and asked him to check on the glitch and he refuses to do so.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:20 AM
Kens, make that a one way ticket to HR...then out the door!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:20 AM
Exactly ENY, but like K says, you can't say that stuff any more in a corporate environment. That's why I'm glad I work around guys.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:21 AM
Snappy, good point, lol.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:22 AM
**PAGING MR. B. PAGING MR. B**
Rob is too stubborn to email you, but he (and the rest of us) thought he was unbanned per your statement a few days ago. He remains unable to post in the OT. I assume you have his email address (I don't have it) so could you please address this with him? Thank you!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:22 AM
Oh. OK, I get it. We have a respectful, friendly office and everyone here knows how and when to draw the line. Then again, I'm a PR guy and there are like seven beautiful women here and only four guys. Still, all of us guys here are accustomed to working around beautiful women so it's no big deal to us.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 10:22 AM
Ok, ok- BG made a really dumb statement, but someone else said lechacal was blaming the victim- so not true. BG seems very naive.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 10:23 AM
Mr. B - Ditto what Snappy said about Rob.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:23 AM
I'll just email mr. b and ask him.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:24 AM
I have to take harassment courses every 2 years, in case I forget and start harassing someone. Apparently you can't even say things like "oh those are nice shoes" or "that's a great color dress" or "Those earrings look great on you". All of those might be deemed as coming onto the person and make them feel uncomfortable.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:25 AM
CG_ups, am I rubbing off on you? Pretty soon, CGar will think you're a hot head too.
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 10:26 AM
Is Mr. B still on vaca?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:27 AM
Kens, those courses are to protect the firm and leave your ass all along on the hotplate if & when a suit comes - ie firm will say we informed & educated him such actions are not allowed by "he CHOSE" to go against that and...
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 10:28 AM
I'm not a fan of Sarah Palin either, BTW. But I have to admit, she's not bad looking.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 10:29 AM
Snaps - His i.d. was on some stuff yesterday - but they may line it up in advance.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:29 AM
Rob is like a nomad of the internet. I wonder where he'll end up next? Where ever it is, I'm sure it will be more the entertaining for him being there. :)
BTW. i haven't had my caffeine yet today. i thought i was being hilarious which is why i told my little story. i'm going to give myself the benefit of the doubt and just say if you knew the dysfunctional context, it was funny. end. i mean seriously, wtf wants to look like caribou barbie. bleh. AND seriously, i could not look less like her, which is kind of what makes it funny. so i thought.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:30 AM
OMG...in the crazy kids' names category:
"In 2007, New Zealand authorities blocked a couple's bid to officially name their new son "4Real," saying numerals are not allowed. And in July, a 9-year-old New Zealand girl was made a ward of the court so she could change her name from "Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii." She complained that it was embarrassing and a judge agreed. The girl's new name was not made public."
and
"New Jersey police said 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell, seen above with his parents, and his younger sisters, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation and Honszlynn Hinler, were taken from their home and put into state custody in January. The family drew attention in December when a bakery refused to put Adolf's name on a cake. "
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:33 AM
"caribou barbie"
ROFL! CG, you are on fire these days!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:34 AM
"I'm not a fan of Sarah Palin either, BTW. But I have to admit, she's not bad looking. "
ENY, I salute you! You put your "guy-ness" above your politics.
Rob: don't go!! You are an integral part of the Stoner scene. Don't let Mr. B get to you. Stick around, and you'll get to him. As Mr. Koch used to say: "Don't get an ulcer, give an ulcer".
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 10:35 AM
Mr. B says... re Rob
"i'll double check but i unblocked his IP..."
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:37 AM
"caribou barbie"
Yeah, that's a good one! Never heard that one before.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 10:38 AM
Did you see Gail Collins in The Times today - hilarious review of a t.v. appearance by Palin's not-son-in-law who said, among other things, that Sarah cannot shoot a gun accurately.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:38 AM
Morning all.
So I was at a BBQ on my block a few weeks back and the conversation turned to Palin and one of my neighbors, a lesbian, said her wife LOVED Palin. Said there's this whole underground group of Lesbians that despite being as liberal as they come were very upset that she didn't get into office. I said are you serious? She said it's absolutely true, I'd be so surprised at the numbers.
Needless to say I AM surprised!
Can our resident lesbian Snappy confirm or deny these allegations?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 10:39 AM
Thanks for checking, Denton :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:40 AM
Snappy, I read about the Nazi family from Jersey a while ago. That just sent chill down my spine.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 10:40 AM
Hey snappy, look what this guy got named...
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/image/81881854
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:40 AM
just for you snaps! :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:40 AM
THL - Talk about cognitive dissonance!
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:41 AM
Benson,
I'm mad at you again. Why'd you have to go and mention Pane Panelle? My mouth is watering for one now!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 10:42 AM
Um, I'm gonna have to disagree with them THL. All the lesbos I know were flat out disgusted by her. It's one thing to be proud at the prospect of having a woman take the VP position, but amongst the women I know, she was perceived as a real wind tunnel (no brains). Not that she's a full on dummy, but her lack of experience and knowledge about so many things left her looking like a second grader sitting in a college physics course. It was offensive to many of us that she felt she could get the female vote simply by tapping into the so-called 'soccer mom mentality.'
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:43 AM
Ha! Denton, that's gold! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:44 AM
zomg, germany or someplace has a list of names that are banned. and one of the names is sputnik. how cute would that be on a little boy. i joke. sort of. maybe i'd name a dog sputnik. or a hamster.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:46 AM
THL;
How about this: Pane Panelle and a "Manhattan Special" ????
Heeaavvannnnnnnnnn!!!
BTW: the lesbian group was not alone wrt Sarah Palin. There was a whole group of women called "PUMA" (Party Unity My Ass)who were upset at the way that Hillary was treated by the Obama campaign, and they threw their support to McCain after he selected Sarah.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 10:46 AM
Snappy, I couldn't agree with you more. I was jaw dropped stunned when she said it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 10:47 AM
"ENY, I salute you! You put your "guy-ness" above your politics."
You better believe it, Benson. What do I care about her politics? You can't f... aw, nevermind.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 10:48 AM
I think that it is in fact high time we saw a woman holding one of those two top offices, if not both at the same time, but it simply cannot come at the expense of the nation wrt experience and knowledge. Picking a woman for the sake of having a woman is just wrong. Same thing with any other classifications you can break society and politicians into. When a woman is presented to me that has the stuff I find necessary to lead our nation, she'll get my vote. Until then, the simple fact that she ovulates and pees sitting down is not gonna cut it for me.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:50 AM
I also think Palin is good looking
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 10:51 AM
Ditto what Snappy said. All of my friends of the Sapphic persuasion were distinctly anti-Palin.
I remember the Party Unity My A** people. It seems like they were a rather small minority though, maybe a minivan-full.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 10:51 AM
CG_ups, don't revert back to your old nicey nice self on the blog. I'm really digging this new you.
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 10:52 AM
Uh-oh. I'm resigning from Puma status.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 10:52 AM
I guess I'm one of those sensitive guys... I actually have to like a woman before I can, you know...
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:52 AM
Manhattan Special?? Do tell!
The other thing I miss desperately about being in Brooklyn is the rice ball special. The big rice ball filled with meat and peas cut in half with a plop of ricotta and mozzarella with sauce baked in the oven. H E A V E N !!
I could literally hurt someone to have one in front of me right now.
The good new is we did find a pizza place out here that is a traditional NY pie. They're a transplanted Brooklyn family. Go figure! His menu is pretty limited though. Just heroes and the like none of the old school stuff.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 10:54 AM
aw cripes. i feel like if you have to say it, then it isn't so, but I AM NICE DAMMIT! bad M4L!!!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:54 AM
anyone good at cutting hair? will swap haircutting. i used to be pretty good at it in college.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:55 AM
Oh wait...The coffee drink?? I never liked those much.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 10:55 AM
Hi,
I'm new to Park Slope. Is there anything I should know besides that it's made from the best stuff on earth?
Posted by: Park Slopery at September 3, 2009 10:55 AM
THL, this summer I had a rice ball like that somewhere in CG or BH I think. YUM! I wish I could recall the name of that place. Can anyone help me? It's near the BQE I think.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 10:56 AM
"Did you see Gail Collins in The Times today - hilarious review of a t.v. appearance by Palin's not-son-in-law who said, among other things, that Sarah cannot shoot a gun accurately."
I CANNOT wait for the new Vanity Fair article. "Mrs. Palin and Me".
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2009/09/levi-johnston.html
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 10:56 AM
mmmmm. THL, you ever have the rice balls from that deli on smith bet carroll and 1st place? humma humma.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:56 AM
I'm with snappy too. Any woman who went to McCain because they were upset over Hillary dealt a real blow to women, most especially after he picked Palin. talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 10:57 AM
I think that joint at the end of Union that benson mentioned, or perhaps another just like it, has those rice balls.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 10:57 AM
CG_ups, all of us have a blog persona diff than the real self. Just because you're nice in person doesn't mean you cant be something diff on the blog
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 10:57 AM
hey snaps. you can get riceballs almost anywhere in CG. esposito's does a giant one on court street. caputos further down court does a good one. and every pizza place in CG sells them pretty much but the best ones are the ones i mentioned above on smith bet carroll and 1st place in a non-descript looking deli. he deep fries them to order. humma humma
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 10:58 AM
Snappy;
I think you are referring to Ferdinando's. See my post to Kens above.
THL
Yes, by "Manhattan Special", I mean the iced espresso coffee. BTW, this soda is a true original Brooklyn local delight. The name derives from Manhattan Ave. in Greenpoint, where it is brewed to this day.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 10:59 AM
The Palins and thre Johnson's are classic examples of "what goes around, comes around." they'll be doing it for years- ugh.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 10:59 AM
"I actually have to like a woman before I can, you know..."
That's a good line, denton. Probably works.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 11:00 AM
pizza and calzone on union and columbia, have not had the riceballs there but i bet they're good. they're stromboli and calzone are out of this world.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:00 AM
CG...good to know. I just really wanna find the place I was at earlier this summer because it was FANFUCKINGTASTIC! I wanna go back there also because I enjoyed the vibe of the hood. I'm gonna have to do some googling. They were featured in the Time Out mag as part of a walking tour.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:01 AM
CG,
I cut my husbands hair all the time. I'm good with the clippers but that's it.
I'm "this close" to doing a major chop job on myself. My hair is really long at this point and i"m going to donate it to Locks For Love who provide wigs for children with cancer that wouldn't be able to otherwise afford them (Apparently real hair wigs are crazy pricey??). They need a minimum of 12" and while I have that I want to be able to still walk away with shoulder length hair. If I can't pull it into a pony tail I'll go bonkers.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 11:01 AM
M4L- are you trying to have a little lunchtime entertainment? Leave CG ups alone- she's still new and we want her to think we're all nice. (Until she learns the truth)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:01 AM
Amen, Snappy, Amen.
And, how Hillary was treated by the Obama campaign? WTF? He won, she lost, and for the most part, pretty ungraciously, up until the convention. I vaccillated between the two of them for a long time, until she started acting as if it was her right to get the nod, and Obama was taking something that was hers. He WON the nomination, and she didn't. I'm sorry, I think she's very smart, and extremely qualified for the office, but there was too much baggage (Bill)and too much polarization for her to have won. McCain would not have been able to handle everything that was dumped on Obama on day 1, and we'd be trying to figure out how to get Palin out of the big chair now. God, what a horrible thought.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 11:01 AM
how nice! a girl in my office just did locks for love. i thought it was 10" although if you can do more, i'm sure they appreciate it too. it's a wonderful charity.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:02 AM
Also, if you donate it to locks for love, there are a bunch of places that will cut your hair for free :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:03 AM
Benson...that's it!!! Yes! Ferdinando's. That rice ball was so good I wanted to cry over the plate :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:04 AM
I think I need to make a trip to Bklyn and buy a bunch of un-fried rice balls to take home and freeze. I can "special" them myself as needed.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 11:04 AM
Park Slopery - Not everyone on here is a Sloper (& some don't even like it!) But I am & do. It's made of all good things w/ some exceptions. Welcome to the OT & the Slope.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 11:04 AM
"Also, if you donate it to locks for love, there are a bunch of places that will cut your hair for free :)"
Really?? I need to look into that! Thanks for the info!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 11:04 AM
You know what is interesting about Sarah Palin: she so un-nerves her opposition. Amazing. She's supposedly the dumbest person on the planet (according to her opposition), yet they can't stop writing about her, even after she's stepped down.
It reminds me of the old Coca-Cola commercial with Bill Cosby, where he looked into the TV camera holding up a can of Coke and asked "If all of those other sodas are better, why do they keep comparing themselves to Coke"?
Blog away!!
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 11:05 AM
That's nice of you THL :) You are a sweetie!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:06 AM
Spot on, MM. I was ambivalent too until it became obvious that Hillary wasn't changing her approach as the campaign situation changed which said to me that she was too inflexible & agenda-driven for the office.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 11:06 AM
> yet they can't stop writing about her
Yeah, if that's a sign of the person's intelligence, then Paris Hilton is smarter than Stephen Hawking.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:07 AM
Benson, she's not a dumb woman by any stretch of the imagination. She's just out of her league in terms of national/international politics. I think she remains in the media because the media (and most consumers of the media'a antics) love a good whipping boy/girl.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:08 AM
I don't think Palin's dumb but I do think she's crazy. And people continue to write about her because she's plumping to run again & keeps putting herself in the public eye. It's the same as all of us having opinions about just about anything on here.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 11:08 AM
Thank you Snappy, for your 10:50.
And to you as well MM, for your 11:01.
If you think we're in a pile of deep do-do now, just think what might have happened if that manipulative, lying, deceitful, provincial, uneducated, ignorant twit had gotten into office. On second thought, I can't bear to.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:10 AM
"she so un-nerves her opposition. "
Un-nerves? Yes, she un-nerves me... in the same way that having a 6 year old driving a semi-trailer at rush hour on the BQE un-nerves me. SHE IS A DISASTER.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:11 AM
"You know what is interesting about Sarah Palin: she so un-nerves her opposition."
and then.....
"If you think we're in a pile of deep do-do now, just think what might have happened if that manipulative, lying, deceitful, provincial, uneducated, ignorant twit had gotten into office. On second thought, I can't bear to."
I rest my case, your honor.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 11:12 AM
She doesn't unnerve anyone, it's more of a sense of amazement and wonder that someone that unprepared, unqualified, and unimaginative could have been put up by anyone for the job of Vice President of the United States, especially when the top of the ticket is a senior citizen with a heart condition and a volcanic temperment.
I'd be more than happy, overjoyed, even, if the press would leave her alone totally. I don't think she's worth the effort, or the attention.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 11:12 AM
I figure why not, I have no chemical treatments in it like dye and my hair grows like weeds. Better to give it to them than a garbage pail.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 11:12 AM
"I don't think Palin's dumb but I do think she's crazy."
ROFLMAO!!! Tears! I've got tears in my eyes from that. woooooo! hahahahahahaha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:13 AM
> that manipulative, lying, deceitful, provincial, uneducated, ignorant twit
Cobbles, you set my heart a-flutter when you talk like that!
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:13 AM
"Until then, the simple fact that she ovulates and pees sitting down is not gonna cut it for me."
Although I don't ovulate, sometimes I pee sitting down.
And you voted for me.
Biff Champion
Prez
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 11:14 AM
> she so un-nerves her opposition.
Great selling point. I'm sure a few folks said that about Hitler.
Godwin's Law is now in effect...
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:14 AM
Amen, MM.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:15 AM
Remember when Palin said in the VP debate that she "tolerates gay people" ??? that was hilarious
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 11:15 AM
[batting eyelashes at Snarky]
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:15 AM
It's official...it's a lovefest. MM, I adore you.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:16 AM
Biffers, But you're crazy in a nice way.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 11:17 AM
Oh Biffy :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:18 AM
I get unnerved when a laughingstock is in a position to become President should something happen to the sitting President. But as a person- Palin appalls me. By the way- people aren't comparing anyone to her (a la coke). They're comparing her to those with greater learning, experience and intellectual capacity. And she has been found sorely lacking. If anyone was held up as the example of a capable woman it was Hillary. Palin was held up as who not to be.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:19 AM
Hi,
I'm new to Park Slope. Is there anything I should know besides that it's made from the best stuff on earth?
Posted by: Park Slopery at September 3, 2009 10:55 AM
11217, is that you?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 11:20 AM
Mr. B says, re ROB:
"if worse comes to worse, he may have to be Return of the Pitbull!"
So someone with his email addy, pls contact him...
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 11:20 AM
Biffy, as it you who said you could see Manhattan from your throne room?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:20 AM
Hey, this is a Brownstoner first: degradation to Godwin's law and the daily Montrose "Amen" choir in a single short thread!! As I said, it's amazing the reaction that the words "Sarah Palin" bring forth.
See you later, folks.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 11:21 AM
Jealous of MM much, benson?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:23 AM
And I'm amazed benson is still trying to get Palin elected. Learn how to let go already.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:24 AM
Aw shucks, ladies and gents,(blushing furiously). The feelings are mutual. Please send checks, I need them. I also take cash and PayPal.
Benson, was that "degradation" to the Montrose Amen choir too?
Sheesh.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 11:27 AM
I just can't figure out why so many people are so DE-LUDED about her abilities. So HOODWINKED! But I'm a patient person, it's all coming out, and will continue to come out. You just can't hide that kind of lunacy for long.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:27 AM
Palin couldn't even complete a single term as governor of a podunk state of half a million people.
That is not my ideas of presidential material.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:28 AM
Benson, don't go! A discussion is no good if there is only one side presented.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:29 AM
be@schermerhorn is returning deposits
Posted by: bitter_bubble_buyer at September 3, 2009 11:32 AM
"I want to go to Prague.
Carry on."
Um...can I squeeze my chunky ole butt into your suitcase? :) I wouldn't mind a little vaca.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:32 AM
"I think she remains in the media because the media (and most consumers of the media'a antics) love a good whipping boy/girl."
Plus she's good-looking.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 11:32 AM
Yeah, snappy- but I would like the other side to present real debating points, not take pot shots at everyone else, most especially at MM. Maybe he should grow up.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:33 AM
i kinda think the point benson was making (which has been proven actually) is that people go completely tunnel vision re: sarah palin. granted she's kind of a doof, but there are plenty of doof politicians out there. any sort of arguments about her tend to be kind of singular though. i don't think he was saying that she is some great politician, but more that intelligent, well-spoken people turn a bit foamy at the mouth about her. feel free to correct me if i'm wrong benson.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:34 AM
"be@schermerhorn is returning deposits"
Do you have a link to an article or something we can read on that?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:36 AM
Very true, CG. She is not the only one that should be called out. I think that she is catching the flak partly because, as Arkady said, she continues to shove herself in front of the public eye (which isn't necessarily a horrible thing considering that she wants to run again and needs the exposure) and because she is the media whipping boy du jour. When the media latches on to something, its hard for the public at large to let it go because that is what we are fed. And conversely, the media feeds the public what the public wants. It's a vicious cycle that continues ad nauseum.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:40 AM
OMG, someone in my hood has a pear tree and they're just letting the fruit fall to the ground and rot. can i leave them a note and offer to pick the pears so they don't have rotted fruit all over the lawn? also, i want some pears! :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:43 AM
The reason people get so bent out of shape over her is that this is a woman who aspired to be Vice-President and showed absolutely no capability for the job. None. Zilch. She was nasty, venal, a race-baiter and had no difficulty trying to claim (or imply strongly) that Obama was connected to terrorists. She kept harping on his middle name (which he didn't pick for himself).
Her thinking is shallow and misinformed on major issues. She's a true media hog- until it works against her. She is inept, she is a religious fanatic and picking her for running mate was a slap in the face to any number of eminently qualified, capable republican women with brains who never won a beauty contest.
And she is completely delusional to think she was qualified to be VP, let alone POTUS should anything have happened to McCain.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:44 AM
The media might stop whipping Palin if she stopped throwing her self out there in the most idiotic fashion.
- http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=113851103434
"The America I know and love is not one in which my parents or my baby with Down Syndrome will have to stand in front of Obama’s 'death panel'..."
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 11:45 AM
I'm bent.
I'm out of shape.
I'm bent out of shape.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 11:46 AM
Bxgrl, one would think you really didn't like her. ;)
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 11:48 AM
i'm not a palin apologist, i don't really give a crap one way or the other. i didn't vote for her, so my job is done. i do think it is funny though how people go wacky over her. she is just a doof who says stupid things. that goes for a loooot of people including people who have aspired to be president / vp, etc.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 11:49 AM
What? Me?.....How can you say that? Why, the poor woman has a Down Syndrome child she is protecting from an Obama death panel. (Makes me wonder who is protecting that child from her ego-driven need to be in the public eye).
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:51 AM
Biff, if you're payin for the trip, I'll volunteer to be the translator. We can stop over at the old motherland. It's a train ride away.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 11:51 AM
Personally, I like watching her self-destruct...over and over and over and over.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:51 AM
To play devil's advocate here for a minute:
"Her thinking is shallow and misinformed on major issues. " To us and other liberals, yes. To her following, no. As much as we love to believe we are in the right regarding our politics, there are others, many others, who have opposing views and are as staunch about their correctness as we are about ours. Clearly she had/has many people who love her, and not for any perceived physical beauty. While many republicans and other non-republican conservative identified voters may agree that she was not *the* most qualified, many obviously felt a certain level of comfort with her capabilities or I presume they would not have voted for a ticket that included her.
(this devil's advocate thing is hard! get your buns back in here Benson!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 11:52 AM
Hi folks;
I've gotta go, but I'll wrap up a few thoughts.
Where did I take a pot-shot at Montrose? I took a shot at the choir - big difference. Think about it.
CG_Ups;
You've got it about right, but there is more to it. What was amazing to me was the reaction to Palin THE DAY AFTER she was nominated,by people who (at that time) knew NOTHING about her. As an example,see Maureen Dowd's column the day after she was announced, when, I repeat, she knew nothing about Sarah Palin.
The Wall St.Journal editorial board corretly characterized this phenomenon: the elites on the coasts of the US were horrified that one of their crowd was not named. She didn't go to one of the elite schools, they hadn't met her before in the CNN Green Room, she just didn't travel in the same circles as them. For God's sake, this woman hunts!!!!
As the above thread demonstrates, however, this is a ju-jitsu (spelling?) situation. In their foaming-at-the-mouth beat-down of her, they instantly made a hero out of her to the folks between the coasts. The fact that she doesn't back down, in the face of these vicious attacks, only adds to her appeal to these folks.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 11:52 AM
Who's Sarah Palin?
Posted by: Expert Textpert at September 3, 2009 11:53 AM
I think Palin exposes a lot of the cultural fault lines in the US, to a greater degree than most politicians.
On the right, people like her because they see her as someone that states her case plainly and unashemedly.
More broadly, the left has never understood working- or lower- middle class conservatives. So they dismiss them as stupid, or provincial, or religious nuts or the like.
I voted McCain / Palin and would do so again given the choice. I think that now, however, Palin has most to contribute by not being in elected office. She should be a position herself commentator - the kind of person that can float unpopular or radical ideas without having to refer to an electorate.
Posted by: etson at September 3, 2009 11:53 AM
"many obviously felt a certain level of comfort with her capabilities or I presume they would not have voted for a ticket that included her."
THAT, my friend, is the scariest thing about all this.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:54 AM
CG ups- She is a dangerous doof who came this close to being VPOTUS and possibly POTUS. For those of us who care about this country she was no laughing matter. Flakes like Huckabee are too wacky, but McCain picking her gave her credibility- which she quickly blew. She infuriates me because of what she symbolizes- I'm not wacky about it. I'm passionate about it.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 11:54 AM
"because they see her as someone that states her case plainly and unashemedly."
You left out incoherently. [ducking...]
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 11:56 AM
...and in happier news...
look at Benny Mussleman (he's a kitten) drowning in floof:
http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 11:57 AM
Both Huckabee and Palin were perfectly good governors. I don't see why the idea of either in executive office is so unthinkable given that they both were.
Posted by: etson at September 3, 2009 12:00 PM
Thank you THL...we need outta this convo quick before it gets ugly!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:01 PM
> Both Huckabee and Palin were perfectly good governors.
Palin? Really? She quit less than halfway through her first term. That's not perfectly good. It's the definition of failure.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 12:02 PM
Palin banter makes me want to change my name to Joe and drink a six pack
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:02 PM
benson- funny, you didn't mention the Biff amen choir- just the MM one. I love the fantasy of why people dislike her- common man hero! Speaks unashamedly and "honestly." Great media spin- delusional and inaccurate, but very well done spin. As for knowing nothing about her? Well, her speech certainly said a lot. Not about anything important, but a lot. She went on the attack and whoa- big surprise, got hit back.
Palin speaks in platitudes and political punch lines. Anyone who thinks an honest word or opinion came out of her mouth doesn't know much about political groomers. She was a construct of Republican fantasies of being mavericks. Mavericks- right. Real Mavericks go their own way and wouldn't go into politics if you paid them.
"More broadly, the left has never understood working- or lower- middle class conservatives. So they dismiss them as stupid, or provincial, or religious nuts or the like."
And that is a crock. The left traditionally was made up of the working and lower middle class, unlike the republicans who are mostly white and wealthy. But they pander to the worst in the "lesser classes" because they need the base.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:04 PM
"Um...can I squeeze my chunky ole butt into your suitcase?"
Snappy, I already carry lots of baggage, but why not?
Kens, if you want to be the nanny to the Champfruit, then by all means I'll take you along.
After daydreaming about Prague, I remembered the video to one of my fave songs (as we've discussed here before) was shot there.
Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbOnYAG2HPI
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:04 PM
Made a lot of progress in reforming state agencies and improving (from the state's perspective) energy taxes.
Posted by: etson at September 3, 2009 12:04 PM
hello people WHAT ABOUT THE PEAR TREE SITUATION? should i dress like a ninja and just climb the tree? leave a note?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 12:05 PM
:) Hipster comes through with the chuckle :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:05 PM
Breaking for lunch. Wish it was a rice ball but alas, honey ham and jalapeno jack cheese sandwich it is.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 12:05 PM
CG...you should talk to them...they'd likely be happy to have someone snag the pears as they obviously aren't enjoying them. Oh, and I'll be by on Friday to pick up a basket full :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:06 PM
Yes, perhaps. But on the national stage? Governing a nation? They have neither the vision or the personality. Being governor and being President are 2 very different animals.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:06 PM
"Palin banter makes me want to change my name to Joe and drink a six pack"
DH, I'm sure you wouldn't mind playing cougee to Palin's cougar.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:06 PM
Huckabee at least has a good sense of humor and is intelligent. There is no comparison there. I have respect for Huckabee, I wouldn't vote for him, but I respect him.
She wasn't a perfectly good governor. She was brought up on ethics charges, she took credit for things she didn't do, she wasn't on hand when she was supposed to be, and SHE QUIT for no good reason half way in.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 12:06 PM
CG_ups, how about knocking on your neighbor's door and asking?
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 12:06 PM
Leave a note- they'll probably be thrilled to not have to clean up the rotten fruit (and you can share with us!)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:07 PM
I'll be having more baked mahi mahi and a side of bowtie pasta drizzled with balsamic vinegar. mmmmmm :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:07 PM
Alrighty, clearly this Palin horse has long ago been before the Death Panel, so I'll stop flogging.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 12:07 PM
"She was brought up on ethics charges, she took credit for things she didn't do, she wasn't on hand when she was supposed to be"
Hate to say it but there are TONS of politicians who can be called out for that!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:09 PM
"benson- funny, you didn't mention the Biff amen choir-"
Speaking of which, the Biff Amen Choir will be performing this Friday through Sunday at The Church of The Poison Mind. And on Sunday, September 20, they will appear at Our Lady of the Night Church in Brooklyn Heights.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:09 PM
ENY, seems reasonable, though it's a multi unit building, not sure. was hoping to catch them outside one day and ask then pick pears right then.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 12:09 PM
"unlike the republicans who are mostly white and wealthy. But they pander to the worst in the "lesser classes" because they need the base."
Never said that the majority of working class people were Republican, just that the left does not understand why those that choose to be make that decision.
Why should being a conservative be described as 'the worst'? Why do you assume that such people can't make up their own minds?
Posted by: etson at September 3, 2009 12:11 PM
Biff, you'll have to speak to Bxgirl to confirm those dates. I'm not sure that the choir's robes are done being bedazzled. Bxgirl, how's the progress on the robe bedazzling?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:11 PM
I'm announcing the formation of the Benson Amen choir.
We'll have our first meeting at the Church of the Holy Ball Breaker this coming Tuesday.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 12:13 PM
Benson, do you have fancy robes for us? :) And can I get down Kirk Franklin style? Hmmm...actually Bebe and Cece Winans is more my speed, but I'll work on it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:16 PM
Speaking of which, the Biff Amen Choir will be performing this Friday through Sunday at The Church of The Poison Mind. And on Sunday, September 20, they will appear at Our Lady of the Night Church in Brooklyn Heights.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:09 PM
Biff, my fellow clan member, how many times do I have to tell ya, it's the Shul of the Poison Mind, S-H-U-L.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 12:17 PM
OK, CG....a multi-unit building complicates things, I agree.
But, if you know the owner/landlord, and approach them with the same polite and reasonable approach you display here, (maybe say something like "I LOVE fruit and yours looks SO good!) I'm sure they'd be happy to have you take the fruit. You might even find you've made a new friend in the neighborhood.
I think a situation like this exemplifies one of the true benefits of living in Brooklyn, as opposed to Manhattan. Just go on up to them and talk!
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 12:18 PM
My amen choir consists of former colleagues now singing at the Met, La Scala and City Opera, among other places. They will be augmented by members of some of Bed Stuy and Crown Heights' best gospel choirs. All together, they will take the roof off the building. Et tu, Biffy?
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 12:18 PM
Snappy;
Como on, this is my choir: suits and fedoras for the men. As for the ladies, I'm clueless. Just make it classic and elegant.
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 12:18 PM
etson - She didn't even have what it takes to finish her term of office. Regardless of her aspirations, stepping down is dereliction of duty (esp. since her commitment to "follow-through" was one of her talking points.)
I do see that intelligent people can think differently from me - witness that woman from EBay - but it's still astonishing.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 12:20 PM
"DH, I'm sure you wouldn't mind playing cougee to Palin's cougar."
I'd give her a taste of my liberal agenda for sure.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:20 PM
I just ran into Rob outside - he sends his best
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:21 PM
Will do Benson! I'm now in the gospel mode and I'm bopping and singing to Bebe and Cece Winans right now. Ahhh. :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:22 PM
hey, what's with all the hatin' on Sarah Palin?
here's why she is appealing;
-she comes up from a grass roots past. Alaskan with small town appeal.
-she is for the second amendment and not apolegetic about it.
-she is a woman with religious faith. period.
those who want to throw stones at that should also throw stones at the many religious people around us here in nyc such as the observant muslims, babtists in bed-stuy, hassidics in williamsburg/crown heights, mormons walking around in white shirts and black ties, conservative sephardic jews along ocean avenue and the myriad others who express themselves religiously.
-she has charisma, like it or not. she's attractive and can speak in front of a crows (this scares the left for some reason)
- Despite the SNL skits and the Maureen Dowd zombies, she has brains, how would she get into a position running the largest state in the union without some mental capacity. Let's not even be facetious about it. You have to have an IQ above 100 to run a large scale operation.
- She is not the Ivy League clone that the left would often seek. This appeals to the conservative base who often mistrusts these ivy league "superstars" like Tim Geithner or Jaime Gorelick or Robert Mcnamarra.
-hey, I wouldn't put her on top of the Republican ticket, Mitt Romney was the better choice, but she has appeal, and at least she is not as hypocritical as Hillary Clinton who has stood by her man only out of political expediency.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 12:22 PM
Kens, the Biff Amen Choir is multi-denominational. We're also appearing in October at the new shul / budget hotel in Los Angeles: Temple Beth Western.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:22 PM
DH!! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 12:23 PM
Arggghhh! Descriptions of Dominican food on restaurant of the day are making me drool. Yummmmmm.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 12:24 PM
"I'd give her a taste of my liberal agenda for sure."
Let her "walk your blue dog"...HA HA!
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 12:24 PM
Please, no more Sarah Palin.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 12:25 PM
etson- I wasn't referring to conservatives as "the worst"- I was referring to the right wing extremists, racists and religious fanatics Coulter, Rush, Beck, etc.) I read that a number of republicans are actually not too happy with the way the party has been letting the extremists act as the face of the party. And your statement "the left doesn't understand" is a little on the assumptive side, isn't it?
Snappy- I am encrusting the robes with rhinestones as we speak. they will have a spectacular pattern on the hem, sleeves and collar as well as a full color, rhinestone portrait of biff semi-nude on the back. I rented an air gun so I could airbrush 6 pac abs on him. Each robe will have a detached scarf of ruffled, gold handmade venetian lace, also edged in rhinestones. I want you to also know I speared no expense as to quality. these robes are fully lined polyester satin and the rs are swarovski.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:26 PM
Haha ENY!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:26 PM
dh - Did Rob say whether he'd gotten the message about being un-banned?
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 12:26 PM
> the largest state in the union
With the fourth smallest population. Big fish. Small pond.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 12:26 PM
ROFL Biff!! Temple Beth Western! You nutball!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:26 PM
Oh - ENY, btw I picked up Leon Washington in my draft in a late round. Hoping he has a big season!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:27 PM
"dh - Did Rob say whether he'd gotten the message about being un-banned?"
Yeah - he says he saw but still can't get on.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:27 PM
Kens, the Biff Amen Choir is multi-denominational. We're also appearing in October at the new shul / budget hotel in Los Angeles: Temple Beth Western.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:22 PM
New shul/budget hotel? How come I wasn't aware of that! That's it, I'm canceling my subscription to Hasidim Post!
Biff, just like a true Jew, you exploit all niche markets.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 12:28 PM
THL, belated congrats! Was going to de-lurk to post the other day, but work interfered.
Also... Anyone read the NYT article about the builder in TX building low income housing from recycled materials? Totally inspiring, wish there was someone around here doing this sort of thing. Talk about "green".
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/garden/03recycle.html?8dpc
http://www.phoenixcommotion.com/Houston%20House%20and%20Home%20Article.pdf
There is something amazingly charming about these homes. I can't put my finger on it but maybe it is how rustic they are compared to everything here in the city, where all new construction is always slick and shiny.
Posted by: ennuiater at September 3, 2009 12:29 PM
"she's attractive and can speak in front of a crowd"
Ok, she's decent looking.
That mumbled-jumbo-gumbo stew is considered speaking? Wow. I have yet to hear her speak english fluently or fluidly.
"Despite the SNL skits and the Maureen Dowd zombies, she has brains, how would she get into a position running the largest state in the union without some mental capacity. Let's not even be facetious about it. You have to have an IQ above 100 to run a large scale operation."
First of all, it's largest only in LAND MASS. Not population, which is less than ONE million residents.
Second of all, an IQ of 100 is not saying much. I prefer my leaders to have a higher IQ than me.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 12:30 PM
"The Benson Amen choir = sound of crickets"
aka The Snoremon Tabernacle Choir?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:30 PM
wow ennui - those homes are really cool!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:31 PM
This is for Park Slopery:
- http://allaboutfifth.blogspot.com/
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 12:31 PM
Yeah - he says he saw but still can't get on.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:27 PM
When Mr. B wacks you, he REALLY wacks you. He not only goes after your login name but also all of your office IP. Poor Rob.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 12:31 PM
Good article ennulater. I especially liked this part of the slide show:
"Salvaged wine corks, which are easy to come by, provide an inexpensive form of cork flooring. "We have some heavy drinkers in town," Mr. Phillips said."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:32 PM
> aka The Snoremon Tabernacle Choir?
Ouch, that one hurt!
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 12:32 PM
by the way folks,
on another topic,
if you haven't seen it in person, this is something you MUST see at least once in your lifetime.
A space shuttle launching.
I caught the one this past weekend in Cape Canaveral,
launched at about 12:01 AM.
AMAZING. Like watching a star rising from the horizon, with the earth shaking beneath you.
God Bless America.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 12:33 PM
"as well as a full color, rhinestone portrait of biff semi-nude on the back."
I will not be held responsible for the people getting trampled in the rush to exit the venue after said robes are unveiled. Does semi-nude mean my privates will be blurred out and covered with fairy dust or whatever it was that CG_ups used to describe me and the Ken doll the other day?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:34 PM
Cool, DH. Now I'm on the spot. You'll blame me if things go south! But I think you got a good player there, particularly as a late-rounder. Plus, he's hungry - no mega contract yet. He'll be motivated. Good luck, man!
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 12:35 PM
Already, Biff and Snarky,
This calls for a choir smack-down!
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 12:37 PM
cobblehiller,
so you are for a meritocracy?
I have no problem with electing leaders based on minimal IQ requirements, it's just that the consituition prohibits this.
I think you'd be surprised about the IQ's of some of our so-called leaders.
As far as Sarah Palin is concerned, my suspicion is that her intelligence is above normal, as 100 is the statistical mean for intelligence with half of our population falling below.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 12:39 PM
Biff, your comedic talents are wasted at the Death Star.
Snark, I've long wished to roam the streets of Park Slope, now Ditmas (I'll need a car) crying "Snark, Snark, come out of your house. A middle aged black woman, your biggest fan since the classic 'Brooklyn Rhapsody', wants to give you a hug!"
A reason to re-enter the closet if there ever was one.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 12:43 PM
Next to military spending, to me, the most appalling use of taxpayer money is on the space program. Yes, America, you have a big swinging dick. Big effing deal.
Now, how about using that money on healthcare, hunger, poverty, education, etc.?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:43 PM
"She is not the Ivy League clone that the left would often seek. "
Legion- are you kidding? Have you ever looked at the bios of Republicans? Looked at their demographics? Please!
"she is a woman with religious faith. period." She is a religious extremist who wants the End of Days so she and her ilk can go to heaven and the rest of us to Hell. Religious fanaticism is not the same thing as religious faith. It's the dangerous belief that G-d is on our side- and only your side.
And as far as Hillary Clinton- whatever her marriage to Bill (and unless you're a fly on their wall, you know squat about their true relationship), Palin in her wildest dreams could never have accomplished as much or done so much as Hillary Clinton. She has her issues- but brains, experience and accomplishments aren't any of them.
(Done with Palin for the day).
Ditz, Biffs- you guys are my heroes! I was thinking ashes and sackcloth for the Snoreman tabernackle Choir.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:43 PM
Ooooh... a choir smack-down! Just to let you all know, my vote can be bought.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:44 PM
"Brooklyn Rhapsody"
They sure don't write 'em like that anymore.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:46 PM
Legion- I have to say I can't watch those anymore since the Challenger exploded- as thrilling a sight as it is to see a space launch, I always remember.
biff- I meant from the waist up. I would never subject the rest of us to.... the fairy dust area of your anatomy :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:47 PM
MM- hands off! Snark is my gay soulmate (jeez- C Gar better not be reading this. He emailed me yesterday about my Patrick Stewart comment)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:49 PM
So bxgirl, you'll be showing off Biffy's nonexistent man teats? LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:49 PM
"So bxgirl, you'll be showing off Biffy's nonexistent man teats? LOL"
Yes, versus showing off my nonexistent parts below the waist.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:51 PM
where has cargar been?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 12:52 PM
ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:52 PM
I can airbrush in detail- Ahs an arteeste ya know.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:53 PM
Legion, I am a conservative (fiscally anyway) and generally dislike it when liberals snob bash conservatives for being stupid or uneducated or whatever, but Sarah Palin is completely unfit for any office higher than Governor of Alaska.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 12:53 PM
CG_ups, go with the ninja approach and let me know so I can be your look-out
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 12:54 PM
Maybe cargar is with DIBS riding on his dinghy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:54 PM
biff,
how uncharacteristically dismissive of you,
the space program has brought us amongst other things
-computers
-semi-conductors
-microwaves
-silicon chips
-a greater understanding of man's place in this universe
hey, if you can't spend money on an Einstein-Bose condensate, what good is the naked ape for after all?
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 12:54 PM
Biff, Kens can't handle both Champettes. I'll tag along so Kens can watch one and I watch the other. Assign me to the one that needs some add'l toi san practices.
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 12:55 PM
CGups stars in "Ninja With an Orthopedic Boot"....coming to a pear tree near you! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 12:55 PM
So what, bxgrl. You don't have a Montrose Amen Choir. I'm designing the robes now. They will be tastefully, historically and architecturally interesting.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 12:56 PM
"Sarah Palin is completely unfit for any office higher than Governor of Alaska."
Given the fact she couldn't make it through a single term it is fair to say she is unfit for that office too.
Posted by: wasder at September 3, 2009 12:56 PM
Think CGar said he is on vacation this week.
Posted by: etson at September 3, 2009 12:56 PM
Biff,
In the winter, will the choir be at B'nai Slalom in Killington?
Meanwhile, about Palin. To answer the original question, she's not my type. I don't think I could get through dinner. As for exposing cultural fault lines, I think she altered them. I know a number of red state older educated republicans who found the pick irresponsible and voted for Obama. These were folks who vote democrat as often as I vote republican. Say what you want, the election was pretty close until she started doing interviews, although that may be more correlation than causation since her interviews coincided with the financial meltdown and McCain's weird non-suspension of his campaign. Palin's performance and McCain's response to the meltdown told a lot of people everything they needed to know about what kind of a president McCain would have been. The electorate broke really hard in late September.
Enjoy your weekend Benson.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 12:57 PM
but lechacal- I think we can also agree the bashing works both ways, except conservatives accuse liberals of destroying everything from grandma to government. Wouldn't it be great to have the politics of cooperation for once?
oooooh legion... einstein-bose condensate. I love when you talk like that :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 12:58 PM
legion, dear, you're the one that brought up IQ, not me. Palin shows an incredible lack of curiosity—an indicator of intelligence. I'd be surprised, actually shocked, if she was over 110. I'll give her a few extra points for cunning.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 12:59 PM
Legion, I have a conference call and can't debate this now, but we would have had computers and silicon chips without launching rockets into space. The money could have been spent and research done without all that.
"-a greater understanding of man's place in this universe"
I would prefer they spend the money trying to cure cancer. But that's just me.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 12:59 PM
"say what you want, the election was pretty close until she started doing interviews"
I think that if McCain had picked Lieberman like he wanted to it would have been a hell of a close race. Palin lost McCain far more votes than she won him.
Posted by: wasder at September 3, 2009 12:59 PM
> This calls for a choir smack-down!
That's it, I'm forming the Snarkettes. I'd like to recruit MM, bxgrl, cobblehiller and Snappy for starters.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 1:01 PM
Oh I can see those Montrose! - like the Carol Burnett's dress from Gone with the Wind. You'll have a tasteful, architecturally correct curtain rod through the shoulders? FYI- if you put those wooden carved columns down the front opening and dentil molding around the sleeves your choir will have trouble waving their arms in the air ;)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:02 PM
leschal,
I don't necessarily disagree with you or bxgrl, that Palin is not fit for the highest office.
I do object to the pervasive tone in the major media and comedy shows and movies and chat rooms, that conservativism equals stupidity.
At the very least, we should start any thoughtful political discussion with the understanding that there are equally intelligent people on both sides of the political spectrum.
That being said, I think that classic Phil Hartman, Ronald Reagan skit is one of the funniest political skits ever. The one where Phil Hartman plays the doting elderly man for the children visiting the white house then quickly transforms into an evil mastermind with world maps and secret panels opening up spontaneously in the Oval Office, as he shouts his orders a mile a second.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:02 PM
CGar is asleep in his tent...just kidding...he's on vacation in parts North.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:03 PM
Yipppeee! I'm on Snarky's team!! I mean choir!!
I'm a Snarkette! I'm a Snarkette!
Just wait 'til BH hears!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:05 PM
Yeah! I wanna be a Snarkette. Can I wear navy? It's my best color :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:06 PM
Snark- I screech soprano but I have the costumes all designed (think steam punk meets dreamgirls)
Legion- the conservatives fight there all democrats are eveil and out to decimate this country on different turf, where it is sadly proving effective. While SNL make make comedy hash of conservatives- they actually go after the extremists. They go after liberals too. In fact they go after everybody. Conservatives use the huge ultraconservative press and media too- Fox News, Rush, Laura Ingraham (a dolt, sorry- but true), Ann Coulter, Glenn Beck, Pat (Gotta love Hitler) Robertson. There is no dearth of conservative media.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:08 PM
> They sure don't write 'em like that anymore.
Yes, the Rhapsody was my Brownstoner high point. It's all been a slow slide into the gutter from there. OK, maybe not so slow...
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 1:09 PM
Legion,
You probably never saw Jim Morris do his Reagan impersonation during the second term. Whole stand up routine was a press conference, with random questions from the audience. Uncanny.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 1:09 PM
Legion, we are in agreement about conservatism not meaning stupidity. That being said I am a fiscal conservative, i.e. a classical liberal, not a social conservative. There really is almost no agreement any more on what it means to be conservative. Considering your "God bless America" comment earlier (like you were getting a stiffie just because of a big rocket) I suspect we come from different brands of conservatism.
BTW my grandfather was president of the NRA. Thought you might appreciate that. No, Charleton Heston was not my grandfather - my grandfather was president a while before him.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:10 PM
Snappy- Navy?! NO! You'll wear Putrid pink and be happy with it (you stole my kitten you evil person). And snappy- think sequins and paillettes. Lots.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:10 PM
Snarkettes may wear whatever they wish, though I of course reserve the right to sniff haughtily in disapproval should serious aesthetic differences arise.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 1:11 PM
But I don't look good in pink :( I demand to wear navy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:12 PM
"Considering your "God bless America" comment earlier (like you were getting a stiffie just because of a big rocket) I suspect we come from different brands of conservatism."
lechacal- I think you made the Snarkettes with that. If you can't sing, you can play drums.
for the record- I don't think conservatism means stupidity either. But the equating of conservatism with stupidity is a media spin from the right. Or have neither of you ever heard what they say about liberals?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:14 PM
Yay! Navy it is for me. Bxgirl, if it will make you feel better, I'll wear a pink bracelet and hair clip :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:15 PM
biff,
there are many examples of NASA research being utilized for cancer treatment and cures, for example
the bioscan system that detects vascularity linked to tumors, charge coupled devices to better detect breast cancer, complex software to extract patterns from complex data sets for use in detecting cancer cell abnormalities or photo dynamic therapy to activate cancer drugs in vivo.
I just think there is a lot of positive to be gained by pushing the limits of space.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:15 PM
"(like you were getting a stiffie just because of a big rocket)"
HA! Maybe he was.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 1:16 PM
hmmm. i'm kinda agreeing with the conservatives today. i think there's some decent things being said.
ok, now here are KITTEHS!
cuteoverload.com/2009/09/03/a-vacation-horror-story/#comments
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 1:17 PM
"the bioscan system that detects vascularity linked to tumors, charge coupled devices to better detect breast cancer"
Is it more comfortable than the 'pancake' machine for a mammogram? Can we start using this before Oct. 6th, 2009 at 1:40pm? PLEASE DEAR G*D!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:18 PM
bxgrl - It's not the media that uses that ad hominem attack; it it, in my experience, the average young northeastern liberal. Older people tend not to do it as much. Liberals on college campuses - young, inexperienced, and being filled with ideas by their professors, but without any real judgment or perspective - are the worst offenders.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:19 PM
OK- only with sequins and paillettes. (I promise you, Snark- you'll love these!)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:20 PM
Cobble...a friend of mine just got a mammogram and said it didn't hurt. I don't know if she got the new type of machines or not.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:20 PM
the space program is great, i can't believe you guys are bashing it. at some point as a little kid, you didn't want to be an astronaut and walk on the moon? in terms of more practical applications, there is a ton of invaluable research occuring on the space station. and it's a wonderful thing to be able to learn more about things beyond our planet. don't you guys watch nat geo on the weekends? good stuff! seriously, it's fascinating. explore the boundaries of your mind kind of stuff.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 1:21 PM
I am proud to be chosen to be a Snarkette. I promise to hold true to the principles and dictates of Snarkology, and promise to hold up my end of the second soprano section, singing all those notes in the middle of the chord, which ain't easy. I come to the job with my own tambourine, and a decent sense of rhythm, somewhere in the lower middle between the talents of Tina Turner, and the absence of any rhythmic ability as evidenced in my father.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 1:21 PM
lechacal,
now now, don't get all testy (or is that testes) on me.
did I miss the memo where showing a little bit of patriotism was somehow unseemly and declasse?
all I said was that I saw the space shuttle going off, which happened to have minority americans aboard, and it was thrilling. God Bless America is not a perjorative term in my book.
and notice how I keep the G capitalized for extra-sensitive types like you.
lol.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:21 PM
Legion - Biff is objectively right on this. We could have developed any of those things for a fraction of the cost without going into space. The space program was about national pride (and you being able to watch the space shuttle take off, saluting with one hand and you-know-whating with the other).
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:21 PM
Oh, CG...those kitties look absolutely terrified!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:21 PM
cobble- I have the sinking feeling that is the pancake machine. STOP THE SPACE PROGRAM DAMMIT! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:22 PM
cg,
I do confess,
I wanted to be an astronaut as a child.
My high school Brooklyn Tech graduated a couple over the years, including a space shuttle commander.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:23 PM
Legion - how would you define patriotism? A nice dry academic definition is what I'm looking for. No meaningless sound bites.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:23 PM
oh noes. that's what scared kittehs look like? i thought that was just normal kittyface. i thought it was kinda cute how they all squished together butt to face on the top of the sign. :) max likes to squish his butt all up in my grill sometimes. silly dog.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 1:25 PM
geebs lechecal. if i didn't know you were a lawyer it definitely would've been my first guess. you must be very good at it!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 1:26 PM
LOL CG...I often wake up with catass in my face.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:27 PM
Snappy waking up with a cat in her face.
Must.....resist.....making.....lesbian....reference....
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:29 PM
Uh- the Snarkettes are looking for a good choreographer - anyone?
I know you're right lechacal, but somehow I am with Legion on this ...THUD!.....omg. I must have fainted!
The space program may be a matter of national pride or an expensive way to find new toys but somehow the idea of exploring space, seeking new worlds and getting a front row seat to the Universe is plain old thrilling. I love science fiction- since I was a child. The worlds I could only visit in my imagination might someday be homes for man's descendants- and wouldn't it be wonderful to find we are not alone? Maybe some alien intelligence who could finally smack some sense into us as a species.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:30 PM
LOL Lechacal!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:30 PM
Snappy, is your friend reasonably well-endowed? If so, it likely is more comfortable for her.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:31 PM
Bxgirl...I'll be happy to choreograph...I've done a snappy (no pun intended) dance or two in my day :) Though for uniformity, the rest of the Snarkettes may end up dancing with a cane!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:31 PM
"at some point as a little kid, you didn't want to be an astronaut and walk on the moon?"
No, not even once. But I did want to be the guy who drove the back of the long hook-and-ladder fire truck.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 1:32 PM
"Though for uniformity, the rest of the Snarkettes may end up dancing with a cane!"
Why are Mel Brooks images suddenly running through my head??
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:33 PM
OMG! I agree w/ Legion!!!! I'm all for the Space Pgm & would give anything to go. The entire budget for it has been so low as to not have any significant impact on other programs & has done a lot for R&D, telecommunications as well as education.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 1:33 PM
What's UP Guys?!?!?!?!
I'm Back......
Closed on the house last week, record time for a close - maybe 45 mins - super easy, feel like a million bucks!
Then we moved into one of the condo turned rentals and have issues already - basically unfinished items, bad paint choice(why use flat everywhere?) and an adjoined terrace in the bedroom with our next door neighbor's bedroom? - what genius thought up that idea?
Will need some good cafe options around 4th/5th avenues and the lower #'s in PS.....
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 1:33 PM
Cobble, she's pretty much part of the IBTC so no extra padding for comfort!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:34 PM
Hiya Gem! Congrats
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:35 PM
"IBTC "
Chuckle, chuckle, I love that phrase!
Well, I'm surprised, because they usually have to reach around for BACK FAT on me to get enough flesh to fit in the medieval pancake machine!! I HATE IT!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:37 PM
Congrats GEM!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 1:37 PM
"IBTC"
HA! I always loved that one. Not that there's anything wrong with IBTs.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 1:38 PM
lechacal,
careful, Mr. B is watching, besides, there's always time to troll the porn sites outside of political discussions.
As I posted above, there are many innovations in medicine that have helped all mankind, that have grown out of the space program.
For now, the only rocket I'm referring to is the one in space, not the one in my pants.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:38 PM
congratulations! it's nice to hear of a painless closing for a change :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 1:39 PM
great, now I'm sounding like DIBS. lol
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:39 PM
I'm not against the space program, I just pointed out that Biff is right that those things could have been developed at less cost without the program. I just want to make sure the debate is an honest one. We didn't go to the moon for the advancement of science, we went to the moon because we wanted to get there before the Soviets. When we succeeded we all got a big national stiffie out of it and our there were probably all kinds of intangible benefits that came out of it.
We are of course just talking about manned space exploration here - ie throwing tons of metal and people into orbit or beyond just to be there. Obviously there is a lot of metal in space doing useful things like processing phone calls and credit card payments and such.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:39 PM
Congrats, Gem!
My assocication to 'dancing w/ a cane' is Fred Astaire.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 1:40 PM
"geebs lechecal. if i didn't know you were a lawyer it definitely would've been my first guess. you must be very good at it!"
Golly, thanks - but I'm very curious as to what I said today that came across as lawyerly.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:40 PM
I might be the only person in America who also cringes with embarrassment when they do a fly over (or whatever it's called) with fighter jets at sports events. And yes, I still consider myself patriotic.
"Legion - Biff is objectively right on this. We could have developed any of those things for a fraction of the cost without going into space."
lechacal, EXACTLY. Some wonderful and practical advances have been made by the military as well. Should that justify all military spending? Does that make it right to spend $500 on a hammer, invade Iraq at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars and countless innocent lives, etc.?
Ok, back to frivolity and corny one-liners. The Death Star is stressing me out enough!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 1:40 PM
This guy likes to jump into outhouse waste. Seriously.
http://bit.ly/RnytF
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 1:41 PM
Hi Guys!
Thanks so much - yeah it's a nice feeling to have $20 in my pocket again - it was rough for awhile there
anywhoo - did I miss anything outrageous?
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 1:42 PM
Biff - I am a HUGE sucker for combat aircraft. I go to airshows at every possible opportunity. I freakin' love those things. Watching an F-15 take off and go ballistic is one of the ... shit gotta go meeting right now
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 1:43 PM
Can't disagree with any of that biff. Still my heart soars with every Hubble picture I see. But I find it inappropriate for fighter jets to do flyovers at sport events. Takes some of the meaning out of it- and it shouldn't.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 1:44 PM
"We didn't go to the moon for the advancement of science, we went to the moon because we wanted to get there before the Soviets...We are of course just talking about manned space exploration here - ie throwing tons of metal and people into orbit or beyond just to be there."
OMFG, I think I just developed a man-crush on lechacal! Not that there's anything wrong with that. Thank you for saying this so much more concisely and eloquently than I.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 1:44 PM
I don't like the fly-overs - such a waste of money that could be better spent on choir robes & spangled canes.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 1:46 PM
"Biff - I am a HUGE sucker for combat aircraft. I go to airshows at every possible opportunity."
Man-crush is officially over. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 1:46 PM
Biff??:? You getting curious *before* the six beers???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:47 PM
Spangled canes! Great idea. Perhaps we can have "Snarkettes" emblazoned on said canes in red, white and blue glitter :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 1:48 PM
biff,
advancements come out of necessity. much of our greatest acheivements have arisen from our worst tendencies like war and conflict.
much medical research and advancement comes out of conflict, sad to say,
Lister made his greatest discoveries on anti-sepsis from battle field observation,
the first world war experiences provided much of the basis of plastic surgery advancements used today.
look at it this way, the money will be spent one way or another, isn't it better to spend in pursuit of an ultimate answer? at least before the next gamma ray burst blows our atmosphere away. 2012 is only 3 years away. lol.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 1:49 PM
lech is gonna be crushed when he gets back from his meeting Biff
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 3, 2009 1:50 PM
not sure if I can even jump in on the space exploration convo, but does anyone else feel we went to space and continue to go because the Gov't knows of other life out there and must explore to ensure our safety...
just sayin'
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 1:53 PM
This whole outer space stuff scares me. In the movies - whenever alien life make contact, they are always pissed off and destroy new york city first. Why not Mobile, Alabama?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 1:57 PM
"lech is gonna be crushed when he gets back from his meeting Biff"
For some reason I don't think he'll get over it quite quickly.
"advancements come out of necessity. much of our greatest acheivements have arisen from our worst tendencies like war and conflict."
In my opinion, the ends do not justify the means. What came out of the Vietnam or Iraq invasions to justify the cost, in terms of lives and dollars? The US Government disgraced itself in the world's eyes and proved it can be amongst the world's worst human rights violators. Legion, I don't think we'll ever agree on this topic. However, I am totally digging this new fraternizing side of you in the OT and do respect your passion and intelligence, even when we disagree.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 2:04 PM
No, Gem, I fear it really is pursuit of the biggest wmd but the romance of it is undeniable. I went to the first session of Space Camp that allowed adults - it was wonderful.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 2:05 PM
Under the Streetlevel thread
Bickels Jerk Express
"The restaurant... specializes in jerked meat."
Where the hell is Dave when you need him?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:05 PM
"does anyone else feel we went to space and continue to go because the Gov't knows of other life out there and must explore to ensure our safety..."
G10, have you been getting a bit too close to the musicians and their wacky tobacky?
"Why not Mobile, Alabama?"
Most Americans can't find Mobile on a map. How do you expec the Aliens to?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 2:06 PM
...yeah, and what's up with aliens and their anal probes?
I mean, you would think that if a higher being just warped the space time continuium to get to Earth, he'd have something better to do than twittle some hapless human's sphincter.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 2:07 PM
"expect"
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 2:07 PM
> In the movies - whenever alien life make contact, they are
> always pissed off and destroy new york city first.
That's the LA/NYC rivalry showing itself.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 2:09 PM
" specializes in jerked meat."
snappy - where was this when I allegedly needed it at Ellis?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:10 PM
"I mean, you would think that if a higher being just warped the space time continuium to get to Earth, he'd have something better to do than twittle some hapless human's sphincter."
ROFL!!!!
LEAVE OUR TOOTIE HOLES ALONE!
LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:10 PM
DH - hahahaha
Also, I think Rob wants us to beg:
http://tinyurl.com/kwt2bt
Posted by: jessibaby at September 3, 2009 2:12 PM
OK, meeting over. I'll try to mend my broken heart after Biff summarily dumped me like that.
Anyway, like I was saying I freakin' love combat aircraft. And military equipment generally. I used to sail around in an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. That was fun, but not as fun as standing next to a runway and having an F-16 do a low fly by. God DAMN that's sweet. But I'm basically a 13 year old boy in a 34 year old body. I like big machines and things that go boom.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 2:13 PM
lechal,
you just described the space shuttle launching. we've come full circle so to speak.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 2:16 PM
"In the movies - whenever alien life make contact, they are always pissed off and destroy new york city first."
And they always say, "Take me to your leader." Why don't they ever say, "What are the women like on this planet?"
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 2:16 PM
sounds like F-16's give someone a stiffy. something about throwing stones at glass stiffys...
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:17 PM
Congrats and welcome back Gem. Hope you saw my little apology for the "stupid buyers" kerfluffle a few weeks back. Or was that last week? Besides the weird apt stuff how does it feel to be a renter instead of an owner for a change?
Posted by: wasder at September 3, 2009 2:17 PM
haha jessi can't see link
dear IT dept - why don't tinyurl's work on my computer??
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:18 PM
"And they always say, "Take me to your leader." Why don't they ever say, "What are the women like on this planet?"
Maybe that's why Palin was nominated as VP!!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:20 PM
DH - he's on Curbed again...thread with the crying cr*tchfruit.
Posted by: jessibaby at September 3, 2009 2:22 PM
Per Curbed:
Bjork and Matthew Barney have been approved by a Brooklyn Heights co-op board, and they'll close on their new four-bedroom Henry Street penthouse (listed at $4.25 million) later this month.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 2:23 PM
"Take me to your ladder, I'll see your leader later"
Said by the alien as he stood in front of the 50 foot tall naked lady.
Posted by: wasder at September 3, 2009 2:24 PM
haha rob rules!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:25 PM
Legion - I never said I don't dig it - I was busting on you for that corny "God bless America" routine. I was in the gym running on the treadmill a while ago and watching the news when they cut to the space shuttle launching. As they started firing the main engines I cranked the treadmill to the absolute max speed and max incline and just freakin' killed it because what I was wathing was just dripping with awesome. I see an F-15 and I think "awesome". I don't think "God bless America". That's the crucial difference between a conservative who believes in intelligent use of miliatary supremacy (me) and a conservative who I suspect misconstrues having power with being right (you - I mean come on, a big rocket means God bless America? but I digress and I suspect we have plenty in common and I should stop busting your chops about it).
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 2:26 PM
Well, after reading what he's posting, I love rob but not missing his posts so much.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 2:28 PM
Oh dear. The world is indeed collapsing. From the What's blog:
"I have inner peace because of this Blog. This is my home and I love it here. No more ranting about the Mutant Asset Bubble. No more ranting about Gentrification. Thanks Brownstoner for banning me I feel much better and I don't have to engage in Covert Race/Class Warfare.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by The What at 11:40 AM"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:29 PM
Which of you alien a**holes have taken over the What's brain? Give him back! NOW!
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 2:30 PM
hey. some korean dude is on tv playing in the u.s. open
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:33 PM
Either the aliens got him as bxgirl suggests or he got in a boat load of xanax. I stand akimbo, mouth agape :-(o)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:33 PM
ooh, he's losing though. ah well. we still got golf.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:34 PM
g10, see I was correct in telling you that you'll feel great when you're debt free + stash of cash in bank. even if econ tanks further, you feel secure & comfortable that you're in a great position
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 2:35 PM
ok, ok,
so male aliens land on Earth, after a million light year journey,
do you want them seeing Harry Reid
or
Sarah Palin?
anyone but that dude Waxman from California,
that guy looks like the phantom of the opera.
anyone remember that movie where Kiss meets the aliens?
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 2:35 PM
oh - snappy thanks btw on the lesson about benzos the other night.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:35 PM
DH...I had to think back for a minute...mind hazy from sangria overload!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:37 PM
isn't alien policy to eat people first, ask questions later? in that case, let's send carrot top.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:38 PM
CG_ups, don't forget that korean golfer beat a fellow asian brother for the PGA championship
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 2:41 PM
Waht's inner peace was so yesterday. Today he's lifting content from brownstoner. But he gets points for a nice vintage video of the Temptations. It will be interesting to see if he starts to raise his blog's temperature once he realizes how lonely it is over there.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 2:41 PM
Wasder - oh no worries at all! I hope you didn't think I was being a jerk suggesting buyers are dumb.
well I will say this about being a renter:
it's a PLEASURE to just dump my garbage and have someone else take care of it. It's funny though b/c my husband and I are so used to breaking down boxes and taping them together for trash that we still did that with our moving boxes when we brought them down to the basement for the super to take, only to find all the other renters just left their boxes all willy-nilly and not broken down!
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 2:43 PM
Y.E. Yang. man. it was like less than a month ago he beat Tiger and I already forgot his name and had to google him. sad.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:44 PM
G10 - Congrats on the sale. I just moved over the weekend... Decided to do it all myself (with the help of a couple of friends) rather than paying movers. Man, was I ever sore on Monday.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 2:46 PM
"Which of you alien a**holes have taken over the What's brain? Give him back! NOW!"
I suspect the aliens have gotten him. What would have had at least one good rant on there by now!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 2:46 PM
Rob!!! Is that you???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:48 PM
I think Rob is back.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 2:48 PM
rob! cute :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:48 PM
the what should be allowed to speak,
despite his rants, he was part of the neighborhood.
Like the angry neighbor who yells at you for playing ball.
lechal,
you're the one, reading into my statements too much. You make a large assumption in saying that I equate might with right. As I stated, there were minority Americans on that shuttle Saturday. Only in America does one rise from an underpriviliged background, one of the two hispanic astronauts was a migrant worker, to work on the international space station.
God Bless America.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 2:49 PM
OK, I'm going to go ahead and weigh in on Sarah Palin's looks. She's actually kind of hot. The problem is that - like Winona Ryder - the hotness evaporates as soon as she opens her mouth and speaks. Her political personality is so grating that it's hard to separate her physical hotness from the fact that her brain is a 50 year old guy with a beer gut. If she were a deaf mute she would be much hotter.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 2:50 PM
Hooray! Rob has returned :) Yahoooooooooooooooooooo!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:51 PM
yep it's me! i tried to pick an unbannable name. what kind of meanie-genie would ban a butterfly!? a pitbull perhaps, but not a butterfly!
*bfly*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 2:51 PM
legion- if they eat humans first, send Palin. Then Reid. Hopefully the bad taste they get from both of them will make them leave the planet.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 2:51 PM
"he was part of the neighborhood.
Like the angry neighbor who yells at you for playing ball."
Ah, for the good old days.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 2:52 PM
"the what should be allowed to speak,
despite his rants, he was part of the neighborhood.
Like the angry neighbor who yells at you for playing ball."
Oooh! red letter day! Legion and I agree on something!!
And I might add...the angry neighbor wasn't always wrong, especially when we smacked a ball through his garage window!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 2:52 PM
And I love the new name :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:53 PM
Hi Rob! Glad you're back!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 2:53 PM
lechacal- ouch! (But true) :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 2:53 PM
i read thru today's OT. all the political taught almost made me start wanting to become a teenage cutter again!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 2:54 PM
"OK, I'm going to go ahead and weigh in on Sarah Palin's looks. She's actually kind of hot."
One of my son's friends said she "looks like the 'teacher' in a porno."
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 2:54 PM
Yeah, I'd say it's about time for Mr. What to come back aboard. Sans hyper-venom of course. Some venom, yes, for that is his very essence and appeal, but without the personal attacks.
Sigh... I feel the luv in the room.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:54 PM
I wish he could add a Mariah Carey Glitter-esque avatar to the name Butterfly.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 2:55 PM
Yes, THL! MR. B! YO, MR. B.??? YOU OUT THERE? We want avatars!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:56 PM
Floats like a butterfly, stings like VD!
Posted by: jessibaby at September 3, 2009 2:57 PM
Butterfly:
What happened? why were you banned
Lech - wow you are a brave soul - never ever would I move myself :)
Arkady: what's a WMD?
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 2:57 PM
Although I'm afraid to see what avatars Bowl of Dicks and Big Swinging Nick would choose :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:58 PM
ENY - That is so completely true!! The porn "teacher" with the bun in her hair and the glasses. I never made the connection until just now.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 2:58 PM
bxgrl,
lol, between Palin's tough hide and Reid's gooey center, those space aliens are in for one bad case of intergalactic runs.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 2:58 PM
Gem...weapon of mass destruction I'm guessing.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:58 PM
if we got avatars - half of them would be of all your cats.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 2:58 PM
ROFL Jessi!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 2:59 PM
DH, what happened to imeem? appears the songs are gone. click on the song or album title and there's nothing playing. was having itch for some classics from Nas
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 2:59 PM
i'm torn. have to have brunch in the city on saturday and torn between balthazar or aquagrill. love both. any thoughts? DH, you know if balth is open this weekend?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 2:59 PM
"We want avatars!"
I 2nd that request!
I rather like my 'cobble' avatar on Curbed! I have it sitting here on my desktop, and admire it frequently! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 2:59 PM
HA! You got that right DH!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 3:00 PM
"Waht's inner peace was so yesterday. Today he's lifting content from brownstoner. But he gets points for a nice vintage video of the Temptations."
Yes, it seems he "borrowed" my Feel Good Video of the Day (FGVOTD) idea, only he eliminated the Feel Good part of it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 3:00 PM
It's true DH, I used one of them on Curbed.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 3:00 PM
Cobble, me too! I adore my curbed avatar. I think it's exactly what my inner chid looks like :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:01 PM
Cobble, you would need to use it fast as there are now 3 to 4 cobble***** IDs here
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 3:02 PM
I actually don't like the thought of the What sitting alone on his blog with Iron Balls constantly taunting him about being fake :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:02 PM
biff is NOT 400
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 3:02 PM
CG - yeah I'm pretty sure bzar is open this weekend. Jealous - bzar never dissapoints.
m4l - not sure, mine has been working fine all day are you logged in?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 3:02 PM
STOP THE PRESSES!!!!!!
Darth Vader just resigned!!!
One step closer to Good prevailing over Evil.
I am bossless. Would be a good opportunity to take an extra day off this long weekend.
The #1 Guy (Ruler of the Evil Empire) called me to tell me and say to go directly to him with any concerns or suggestions, including calling him on his cell this weekend if need be. I feel so special. Suddenly the Death Star has gone from cleaning house to trying desparately to hold on to those crazy enough to stay.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 3:04 PM
quote:
One of my son's friends said she "looks like the 'teacher' in a porno."
SPOT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 3:05 PM
v. special friend's birthday meal, since it's brunch trying to do it someplace nice. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 3:05 PM
M4L - Totally! I do feel free.
SO - what happened to Rob while I was away that he's now banned?
Thanks Snaps!
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 3:05 PM
Whoa, Biffy! Sounds like you've got reason to celebrate! (Not that you've needed an excuse to partake in adult sippy sips lately!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:06 PM
sheesh. $4 for a stinkin lemonade? grrrrrr
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 3:07 PM
OOH, Biffy, there might be a nice retention bonus in here somewhere for you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 3:07 PM
Gem, go back and read the threads from Thursday of last week. The story unfolds there.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:07 PM
Biff, any shot of you becoming Darth Vader?
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 3:07 PM
"Cobble, you would need to use it fast as there are now 3 to 4 cobble***** IDs here"
Good point M4L, I'll keep that in mind and act accordingly!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 3:08 PM
Snaps:
The OT from Thursday?
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 3:08 PM
List of people who need to get punched in the nuts:
1. This guy: http://www.thelocal.se/21842.html
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 3:09 PM
Gem...the OT, the Sunset Park School thread and the Carlton Mews Thread.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:10 PM
quote:
What happened? why were you banned
one of the many mysteries of the Universe! and oooh a big no on putting avatars here. they are sorta annoying for the most part, and dipster is right, 90 percent of the avatars on this board would be of cats!
speaking of cats, snappy i have a birthday gift for you. it's a creepy two books written about cat clans! really trippy stuff!!!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 3:10 PM
Warning Gem...the OT is over 1200 posts long! Grab some popcorn and a drink before you dive in.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:10 PM
"OOH, Biffy, there might be a nice retention bonus in here somewhere for you!"
I would have called you crazy for suggesting this a year ago, but it is getting pretty dire around here in terms of them needing to hang on to people. Hmmmm, will need to consult with a strong negotiator. Lechacal, care to represent me in the negotiations?
"Biff, any shot of you becoming Darth Vader?"
Honestly, I do not want his job - not that anyone around here knew what he did - and wouldn't take it if offered.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 3:10 PM
congrats, Biff.
Mrs. D starts a new job Tuesday as well. She got the same story at the old place.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 3:11 PM
he saw meet the parents and he thinks that anything with a teat can be milked. he didn't realize it wasn't a documentary.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 3:12 PM
ENY - That is so completely true!! The porn "teacher" with the bun in her hair and the glasses. I never made the connection until just now.
Take it from college kids to know the score. BOW CHICKA MOW WOW.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 3:12 PM
GEM, 1200 posts!!
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/
2009/08/open_thread_174.php#comments
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 3, 2009 3:12 PM
Um...Lechacal...I don't even know how to begin to respond to that link!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:13 PM
does this mean you're sticking with the death star or maybe still looking at the other thing you had mentioned a while back?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 3:13 PM
Biff, thanks for the shout but I'm almost sure to be conflicted if you work anywhere on Wall Street. Maybe if I quit my job and go solo like I always daydream about...
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 3:14 PM
Thanks Rob!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:14 PM
I see rob is back!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 3, 2009 3:16 PM
dam addictive snapple! i just finished one and now i want another. grrrrrrr.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 3:17 PM
"90 percent of the avatars on this board would be of cats!"
Mine would be a dog. Although we have a cat, too.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 3:18 PM
Lechacal, negotiate for biff on-line and do it under your Lechacal ID
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 3:18 PM
Time for foot placation. Play nice everyone :)
**the snapster has left the building** LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 3:19 PM
Nice metamorphosis, Rob! Welcome back.
Congrats, Biff. Congrats to Mrs. D, too (I hope it's a good move for her, Denton).
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 3:20 PM
biff,
time to don the Ewok costume and do the victory dance.
Posted by: Legion at September 3, 2009 3:22 PM
Mine would be an alien lifeform...oh wait. That's a cat, isn't it?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 3:33 PM
and the word crotchfruit will no longer be part of my vocabulation. from now on all children will be referred to as pupa!
"
Pupae are usually immovable and are largely defenseless. To overcome this, a common feature is concealed placement. There are some species of Lycaenid butterflies who are protected in their pupal stage by ants. Another means of defense by other species of pupae is the capability of making sounds or vibrations to scare potential predators. A few species use chemical defenses including toxic secretions. The pupae of social hymenopterans are protected by adult members of the hive."
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 3:34 PM
Montrose will design mine. Probably the American Gothic guy, but with a beard and a political t-shirt from some left-over 80s cause (Free East Timor, perhaps?) and a solar powered tractor in the background.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 3:39 PM
slopefarm- gonna need a pitchfork though, ain't cha?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 3:42 PM
Yes, bx, isn't the American Gothic guy holding one? That's what I had in mind.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 3:46 PM
I can lend you a pitchfork for your sitting :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 3:48 PM
Don't forget the artisanal hay, Slopey. We can put the Bhutanese nun on the tractor in the background.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 3:48 PM
What will you have slopey wear? I suggest a late 60's era long fringe vest as a refernece to his origins, and a silk full sleeved shirt with ALexis shoulderpads to show his transitioning into the 80's.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 3:53 PM
This is getting to be some avatar. If you can get the Bhutanese nun to drive the solar tractor back and forth in the background behind me, that would be amazing. I'd even use it on what's blog.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 3, 2009 3:53 PM
Back from sojourn to alter-reality - having to catch up:
Welcome back Rob!! (bfly - looks too much like barfly.)
S.P. as teacher in porn vid - Yes!!
WMD - Snappy's right.
Avatars - Cute to begin w/ but get tired really quickly.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 3:54 PM
I'm torn for the choice of my avator: Giuliani, Ronald Reagan or Smokin' Hot Sarah!
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 4:03 PM
***crickets**** OK I'll go.
So as a result of my move last weekend I now take two trains to work. I get on the F at 7th Ave and take it one stop to the M/R at 9th St, then take either the M or R to the financial district. When I was in North Slope I would walk down to the M/R at Union Street. What has been a big surprise to me is that my commute time has actually gone *down*. I guess it's because I live spitting distance from the F stop so I do very little walking and there are enough trains in the morning that the transfer is always really quick.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 4:06 PM
slopey- no problem. We do an animated gif.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 4:11 PM
benson - You're inviting a really quick turn-around of Godwin's Law...
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 4:11 PM
i hate workign with stupid people
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:12 PM
Make that avatar!
Welcome back Rob!
The discussion above is kind of weird, in that it combines two topics (space shuttle disaster and military cost over-runs) that are one in the same to me. Let me explain.
I once worked for a sub-contractor on a top-secret military project called "Commando Fox", and that is about all I can tell you about it. I had to design a safety-release mechanism that was supposed to go into effect only during a "100-year storm", as it is called. Well, the mechanism released about 3 months after the system went into place, due to the incompetence of the prime contractor.
A military commission was formed to investigate the reason for the problem and cost over-runs, and I had to testify. I remember that the top presiding officer was a 3-star general,and the trial was at an Air Force base in Florida. In the middle of my testimony, the news of the Challenger disaster came to us, and the trial was postponed for a couple of hours. There was complete silence as we all watched the TV. The emotion was running high in that Air Force base. I'll never forget that day.
My company was exonerated at the trial, btw. I knew the problem was not my design. I had my ducks in a row.
Commando Fox was my most fun work experience. I was at sea off a Pacific Island for almost 3 months, climbing aboard off-shore platforms and other neat stuff. Ah, those were the days!
Posted by: benson at September 3, 2009 4:15 PM
LOL x 500 my friend just sent me an email about some outside party thingie and in the email it has this:
Please remember that the following items are prohibited. ***DO NOT*** bring any of these items with you to the festival:
- Large bags/backpacks
- Weapons of any kind
- Outside food & beverages
- Professional cameras & recording devices
- Illegal substances
- Squirt guns, misters, spray bottles, etc.
- Laser pens and similar focused-light devices
- Glowsticks, etc.
- Chairs
- Bottles, cans, camelpacks, canteens, flasks, bota bags
- Pets
- Bicycles, scooters, personal motorized vehicles
- Musical instruments
- Sleeping bags (no overnight camping or sleepovers)
- Umbrellas
JEEEZ. that sounds SOOOO fun. not!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 4:16 PM
This is getting very scary. It's 4:16 and I'm still hurting from last night. I usually have the second wind by now. My carousing tonight is in jeopardy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:16 PM
> You're inviting a really quick turn-around of Godwin's Law...
Let's see if this helps:
- http://www.catsthatlooklikehitler.com/
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 4:18 PM
You'll be fine once you get out of there, Biffy.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 4:20 PM
i hate workign with stupid people
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:12 PM
Trust me, working FOR is a lot worst than working WITH
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 4:21 PM
"Trust me, working FOR is a lot worst than working WITH"
i do both unfortunately. its like beating my head against a brick wall
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:23 PM
benson you have great stories
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 4:23 PM
Snark- one of my favorite websites! My cat moose is white with gray spots. The one on his head sports a rather Hitlerian hairdo look. One night he gets his nose dirty and the look was complete. He creeped me out so badly I rushed him into the sink for a face washing. He called me a catnazi :( (well, in so many meows).
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 4:24 PM
"i hate workign with stupid people
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:12 PM
Trust me, working FOR is a lot worst than working WITH
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 4:21 PM"
As of a couple hours ago, I no longer work FOR stupid people.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:25 PM
DitmasSnark - NONE of those cats actually look like hitler. It's just a bunch of people's pictures of their cats just looking like cats.
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 4:26 PM
haha biff - does the death star have any opening in their mail room?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:26 PM
If I could have an avatar it'd be the top right photo:
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/08/23/the-cabbage-patch-diaries/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 4:30 PM
Don't know if this was mentioned elsewhere but I just noticed that the Post picked up our discussion regarding Bill Deblasio shamelessly using his interrracial marriage to garner political points. No suprise Bxgrl the post sems to be taking my side.......but I don't think it diminishes my point too much
Posted by: fsrg at September 3, 2009 4:33 PM
i think moose is just the cutest name for a cat. love it. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 4:33 PM
THL - I can't get that to open.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 4:34 PM
"does the death star have any opening in their mail room?"
DH, I can ask. But I think you need to have a charisma removal prior to working here.
THL, I love that site.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:35 PM
> DitmasSnark - NONE of those cats actually look like hitler.
Perhaps you would be more intrigued if they Photoshopped in some F-15s?
Posted by: DitmasSnark at September 3, 2009 4:35 PM
i hate workign with stupid people
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 4:12 PM
Tell me about it! I just had it out with a supervisor at a different department then went to my boss and told him he has to deal with her cause I aint doing it and went to HR and told them she has an attitude problem. Ha! that' will show her!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 4:39 PM
Be careful, Kens. She may try to retaliate by claiming you said she looks "hot."
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 4:42 PM
THL - Finally got it - which one are you in the photo?
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 4:42 PM
Those are some very disturbing images, THL.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 4:44 PM
fsrg- oh c'mon. It is the NY Post. That's no newspaper- its a cheap rag. the closest thing to journalism they get is yellow journalism. (Sorry - personal experience, if we ever meet to swap sleazy pol lists, I'll tell you the whole sordid story.) Suffice it to say I believe in the journalistic integrity of the Post as much as I believe the world is flat.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 4:44 PM
Do stupid people realize they're stupid?
Or are they too stupid to realize?
For all I know, my colleagues may all be huddled in a room complaining about having to work with Jedi Biff.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:44 PM
ENY, F her. People like me here and hate her! I don't give rat's ass.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 4:45 PM
our soda machine is broken so i am without caffeine and i have to work late tonight. not good. i can go upstairs but still. grrrrrrr
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 4:45 PM
yeah that cabbage patch thing had me rolling on the floor hardcore.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 3, 2009 4:46 PM
lechacal- did you check out the best kitlers? The second one is so real I threw a picture of Winston Churchill at the monitor. Click on Best Kitlers.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 4:47 PM
Kens, careful! She might whack you upside the head with a big red plastic bat when you're not looking.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:47 PM
Biff, maybe if you google "Jedi Biff", you might find your colleagues complaining about you in some other blogs.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 4:47 PM
I hear ya, Kens.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 4:47 PM
Kens, careful! She might whack you upside the head with a big red plastic bat when you're not looking.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:47 PM
LOL.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 4:49 PM
work drama is so draiiiiiiiiiiiiining. i am buying megamillions tickets. $12MM is good enough for me. sigh.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 4:50 PM
You know, I wouldn't mind being canned today if anything cause I just got a call from a recruiter to go back to the dark side (Legal field). The deal was kinda sweeetttt (money wise) BUT I would definitely not be able to post on Brownstoner if I went back and I would kiss my half day Fridays and no dress code policy goodbye.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 4:51 PM
I just wonder how her mom (or whoever took her to the photoshoot) would have thought that posing with the Cabbage Patch Kid would be a good idea in the long run.
The Best Kitlers are 8 and 13 (in the best kitler category)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 4:51 PM
when the f*&(!!! did they change tomorrow to a full day from a half day. f&^*%$%ing bond market. fuckit. i am just leaving at noon. they can suck it
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 4:52 PM
"BUT I would definitely not be able to post on Brownstoner if I went back"
Deal breaker. Pass.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:56 PM
THL, what about the two pics below the one you posted?
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/page/6/
YIKES!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 4:58 PM
I know Biff!! Can I ask WTF the banana hammock guy was thinking? He's not exactly built for that sort of modeling!
The pic of Nanna and her possum is revolting and hilarious all the same time.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:03 PM
K peoplez. Have a good night. I am outta here.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 3, 2009 5:03 PM
Ok I am blonde
so what happened to Rob - I tried reading last week's Thursday OT with 1200 posts to find out what Rob Said, but all i could find is Ghettoazz going off on Dibs
is Ghettoazz Rob as well??
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 5:05 PM
Darth Vader is gone.
Master of the Universe is away.
Why am I still here?
Ok, Nytol.
Snappy, #500 is all yours.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 3, 2009 5:06 PM
Give me a sec to look back and I'll show you Gem
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:08 PM
i'm still working. i'm bluuuuuuuuuuuuue
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:08 PM
Gem - We didn't understand the banishment. All thought Ghetto should've gone way before Rob. Whole thing is a mystery.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 5:10 PM
Gem,
Read these posts:
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/08/carlton_mews_cl.php
You'll see when Mr. B decides to clean sweep "all of the above".
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:10 PM
I'm still working, too. At least I'm supposed to be anyway.
My guess is Rob simply pissed Mr. B. off by dissing Jscheff in the Carlton Mews thread and going off on kids in the Sunset Park thread, although Mr. B never did say exactly why he banned Rob.
I agree that ghettoazz...etc. was much worse. For some reason he/she went after Dave in a personal and very nasty way that was uncalled for.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 5:17 PM
THL!
thanks so much!
ok now I get it
wow I missed a lot!
jeepies
Posted by: gemini10 at September 3, 2009 5:18 PM
The pics show in the thread now are after Denton worked his magic on them. The original pics were really terrible, they were so dark you really couldn't see anything.
I'm just glad that Mr. B came to his senses and let Rob back.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:23 PM
CG Ups - what kind of work do you do?
Posted by: lechacal at September 3, 2009 5:24 PM
CG_ups, let me say it again - I'm liking the new version a lot. Nothing wrong with the nicey nice version but current version is more interesting reading
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 5:28 PM
i kick puppies for a living
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:28 PM
i kick puppies for a living. the pay is surprisingly good.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:29 PM
Lechacal, CG_ups just "delivers"
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 5:29 PM
Yeah, it was kind of a major turning point for this site. Also it was the week the news media declared the Great Recession and housing crisis over, but there was no discussion because there were no Brownstoner posts on it while Mr. B was on vacation. Plus The What started his own blog.
Congratulations on your sale, closing, and move.
Posted by: mopar at September 3, 2009 5:29 PM
Oh, and THL is having a baby!
Posted by: mopar at September 3, 2009 5:30 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 5:30 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 5:30 PM
Dammit!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 5:30 PM
i really want to kick something right now!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 5:30 PM
45
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 5:31 PM
oooh so close with the kicking puppies double post!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:32 PM
yay! small good things. the guy who sits next to me just left so i can hum along to my ipod. WORD!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:34 PM
CG ups- double posts count as a single :)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 5:34 PM
DH, suck it up man. albeit you don't have family or debt hanging on you, econ still sucks big time so hang onto the freaking job for as long as you can.
when econ rebounds, show 'em the birds. but for now, suck it up man.
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 5:34 PM
She thought she had a severe gastrointestinal disorder but as it turns out it's a bambino.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:35 PM
CG, you never win by kicking puppies!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:35 PM
outta here.
for you lucky folks, at least you don't have a stupid hour drive back home from NJ each day so consider that your commute is better than others - a small silver lining
Posted by: more4less at September 3, 2009 5:37 PM
good thing my first #00 wasn't a cheat then. one day i'll earn it. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:37 PM
DH wait till you get home and kick back with an ice cold brewski.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:37 PM
fo sho m4l
i just don't like being argued with abotu stuff i'm right about
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 3, 2009 5:38 PM
now my ipod is playing GASOLINA. which is hilarious. every time i hear this song, i remember being on a plane to puerto rico and this drunk dude in the back of the plane just kept singing the babababa gasolina babababa gasolina part over and over. it was priceless. oh yes, and now that neighbor left, i can chair dance as well.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:38 PM
THL - if i had an avatar, it would be my very spoiled, very beloved beagle. i would never actually kick a puppy! :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:43 PM
You'll have to show us pics of your pup one day.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 5:47 PM
of course! he is old and grumpy but BEAUTIFUL :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:49 PM
"i would never actually kick a puppy! :)"
Phew.
Posted by: East New York at September 3, 2009 5:51 PM
THL, question for ya...Hari keeps going by his food bowl scratching around it like he wants to cover it with litter or something. WTF could that be about?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 5:51 PM
max does that too sometimes. maybe it's just an animal thing?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 5:59 PM
Maybe he doesn't like the food or the bowl is dirty?
My old guy does that when he doesn't care for the selection I've chosen for him.
Weirdos.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 6:00 PM
It's like he's telling me this is garbage, I'm trying to get rid of it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 6:01 PM
Snappy - He's telling you he doesn't like what you're serving!
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:02 PM
Hmmm...ok. Maybe I'll dump that round of food and give him more in a new bowl and see what he does with it. Annoying! I soak the dry food in water so he can chew it easier and he now refuses to eat it dry at all. Unfortunately the damned food takes 20 minutes to soften! I guess he'll have to wait a while until he can nom again. Picky little bastard!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:02 PM
You probably spoiled him w/ the people tuna. (And did you give him mahi-mahi?)
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:04 PM
Arkady, he better start liking it again because that's it! Not buying new food! Tough noogies! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:05 PM
It's amazing how quickly they go from half starved feral to Mr. Hoity Toity Fuzzy Pants isn't it?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 3, 2009 6:05 PM
And Lord, let this cat get the memo that my underwear are *not* a toy...especially while I'm in them dammit!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:06 PM
No, didn't let him have the mahi mahi...and when I gave him a bit of tuna last night he refused to eat it! Shocker of the century...a kitty turning down tuna!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:06 PM
Mr. Hoity Toity Fuzzy Pants! ROFL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:07 PM
I keep dried Japanese fish flakes (a.k.a. fairy dust) to sprinkle on bowls that are being treated like litter box leavings.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:07 PM
Snappy, he comes from a long line of alley cats who have forgotten from whence they came. They've managed to convince themselves that they are the descendants of Bast, the Egyptian cat goddess, and are due better food. You did give him uncut and pure tuna, remember? So does he.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 3, 2009 6:08 PM
Better your knickers than your ears, no?
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:08 PM
LOL Montrose!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:09 PM
"haha biff - does the death star have any opening in their mail room?"
The days of starting in the mailroom, hanging out with a couple of traders, and getting a mentor to help you rise up thru the ranks are long gone.
Today all WS firms 'outsource' the entire operation. This way they can brag about what great salaries and benefits they offer their 'associates' while screwing the mostly minority workforce that make up the mailroom, cafeteria, and security staff.
Not to let the liberals off the hook either, that bastion of liberalism, the NYT, did the same thing three years ago.
Posted by: denton at September 3, 2009 6:10 PM
He nibbles my left earlobe like its fish flavored! Little Romeo that he is :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:11 PM
Maybe you have to lie down on your side & put some kibble in your ear.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:14 PM
the most minority free company i ever saw was an ad agency. white as snow. and the blow.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 6:17 PM
Ha! That might work. Of course I'd have to find a way to force myself to sit still and not giggle from the tickling :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:17 PM
Ad agencies used to be barren of female creatives.
Posted by: Arkady at September 3, 2009 6:19 PM
snaps- my kitty Little Stevie Wonder does that too so I looked online. Lo and Behold, they are trying to cover their food to protect and hide it from the other vicious, hungry animals who live with you. It's supposed to be a symptom of trust and confidence in their surroundings rather than an opinion :-)
Stevie also will run to the litterboxes after another cat has used one and do the scratchy-hidey thing in each one, no matter if they haven't been used. It's hilarious- I call her the little housefrau.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 6:24 PM
So he's just greedy and wants to make sure he doesn't share, eh? Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:26 PM
Of course she is also the vampire cat who has to suck my neck and painfully knead my chest for an hour every night. She has issues.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 6:26 PM
Didn't MM tell you how every morning Hari stood IN the bowl while eating so the other guys had to eat around him? Can you get any closer to our food source while you inhale it? :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 3, 2009 6:29 PM
omg bxgrl, your cats have the best names! even better that little stevie wonder is a girlcat! so awesome.
meanwhile i am soooo close to finishing for the night. gotta push just a little more!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 6:29 PM
Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 3, 2009 6:32 PM
srsly bxgrl, i want to know all of your cats names! :) my poor boring dog with his most common dog name in ny. MAX!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 3, 2009 6:52 PM
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