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I need to get a new vacuum. Of course the one time in 12 years I actually used one - while Mrs. C and the Champettes were away - I broke it. It's a pretty heavy duty machine that weighs a ton and is a pain in the ass to haul up and down stairs, but Mrs. C claims the lighter/cheaper models suck (and not in the way a good vacuum should). I agree that it makes sense to not cheap out on home appliances; once gets what one pays for.
Or, as a wise old Italian neighbour of mine once said, if you want to get good quality/service "You have to spend the money."
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:16 AM
"ONE gets what one pays for", that is...
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:17 AM
When I first started reading that I figured it was rob again.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:20 AM
Are you sure your Italian neighbor didn't say:
"You have to spend-a the money."
Posted by: Expert Textpert at September 17, 2009 9:20 AM
Biffy, go whole hog and get a Dyson. My best friend got one as a gift from her hubby...that is apparently the only vacuum you can give as a gift and be rewarded with some 'lovin'! She says it really is worth the money and is the best vac she's ever seen/used/had.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:20 AM
And I suspect the neighbor said: "You gotta spenda da money."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:21 AM
And Biffy, you may be facing impeachment proceedings this morning...your Presidential puns were needed yesterday in the fence thread :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:21 AM
How many people think this looks like Biff doing the vacuuming???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RyIyEyVPvo
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:24 AM
Get a canister... They suck well :)
Posted by: bupe at September 17, 2009 9:24 AM
"Are you sure your Italian neighbor didn't say:
"You have to spend-a the money.""
Thanks Ex-Tex! I was worried that line I added might have been lost on everyone here. That fence thread yesterday was cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. Personally, if someone made fun of my Canadian accent, and yes, there IS a Canadian accent, I wouldn't give a sh!t. And I get a huge kick out of hearing or reading people's impression of heavy Jewish accents.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:24 AM
Guys I have something hilarious for all of you this morning. Enjoy!
http://melodymaker.posterous.com/the-reason-some-girls-stay-single-very-funny
or
http://tinyurl.com/qfgxdt
It's work safe but I hope you have speakers. This was one of the funniest things I saw in a while (besides the Vinnie fence thread of course).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:25 AM
"Biffy, go whole hog and get a Dyson."
Whole hog? Doesn't sound like these Dyson contraptions are kosher. Regardless, Mrs. C seems to know a lot about home appliances and given the fact she makes all decisions relating to same, I'll leave it up to her. But I will pass on your recommendation. Thanks Snapster!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:26 AM
Biff, sounds like your wife wants one of those industrial strength vacuums. my brother in-law has one. freaking thing is heavy but it SUCKS super hard (queue the re-writes). think it costs more than even the dyson one. if you want, I can ask him tonight for the brand.
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 9:27 AM
Speaking of accents, and since you are an honest bunch.
Do I have a heavy accent?
Any women care to comment if it's a sexy accent or a disgusting one (I vote for the disgusting one)?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:30 AM
just redo the house and get a central vacuum system. no lugging up and down stairs.
Posted by: Petebklyn at September 17, 2009 9:32 AM
"Mrs. C seems to know a lot about home appliances."
Anyone care to comment???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:33 AM
OMG Kens! Is that guy for real??? "Maybe you were abused in childhood..." WTF
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:33 AM
M4L, sure, ask away, if you don't mind. When it comes to vacuums and husbands, Mrs. C apparently likes those that suck big time.
DIBS, that was hilarious. If only I could sing like Freddie Mercury, my finale at Ellis (Under Pressure) would have been much more tolerable.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:33 AM
And Dave, you should pick up this weeks TimeOut. It's the SEX issue and talks about different hook up places in every borough for both straight and gay. Also a bunch of fetish places and parties.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:33 AM
Mary Travers RIP
Tying this in with the vacuum discussion...
"Blowin In The Wind"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUeI4SWoNqU
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:35 AM
Snappy he is for real. This "stud muffin" has a website. www.dimitrithelover.com (I think). It's in the comments below the voicemail.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:36 AM
I actually have a book (2 I think) about sex in NYC, where to go for peep shows, sex shows, vids, etc. They were among the most interesting gifts I've ever received!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:36 AM
I don't need to ge places to find sex. I use the Internet and they come to me. Sometimes I pay them.
I am a sad, sad, little man.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:37 AM
Rob, in case you didn't check back on curbed, someone named NYCSmartAss asked you out in the Dubai thread:
http://tinyurl.com/na6jwl
You you guys later at Pacifico.
Posted by: jessibaby at September 17, 2009 9:38 AM
"Do I have a heavy accent?"
Kens, your accent is hot. It's like the male equivalent of Madam Yes, one of the sexiest, most devious cartoon characters ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PojCDG5816Q
"You stooopid goood loooookings...I'm too eemportant to be captured"
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:38 AM
Biff, get a Miele. Best I've ever had. Sucks like nobody's business.
Posted by: TKOTD at September 17, 2009 9:39 AM
rubbing. where you get on the carpet and push out the dirt with your hands by rubbing very hard over and over on the carpet. you get out WAY more than an actual vaccuum and it's an awesome workout :)
i've since given up on carpets and now religiously use the swiffer to get up dust and pet hair and rob dander. then use the wet pads to wipe it up. every other week i get on my hands and knees and use Pledge to shine the floor.
in the last few years ive found that cleaning keeps all my other compulsions at bay. it's f'ing AWESOME because there is nothing bad that can come out of cleaning, unlike other things.
using an actual vacuum cleaner proper is GROSS. it's like using the same old used condom over and over and over.
*robert on fridays*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 9:39 AM
If you want something that sucks up things pretty good, get a Cougar.
Oh boy, prepare for her to emerge.
But then again, it wasn't Kens looking for a vacuum.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at September 17, 2009 9:40 AM
"I actually have a book (2 I think) about sex in NYC, where to go for peep shows, sex shows, vids, etc. They were among the most interesting gifts I've ever received!"
25 Most Disturbing Sex Toys. Open at your own risk:
http://www.cracked.com/article_16032_25-most-disturbing-sex-toys.html
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:40 AM
I was trying to figure out how to comment on Kens accent but Biff did it first. He does have that somewhat soft, sexy accent, I must agree.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:40 AM
quote:
Rob, in case you didn't check back on curbed, someone named NYCSmartAss asked you out in the Dubai thread:
oooooh for realz? ill have to check it out. it's probably some frumpy hausfrau who wants to make me buttered noodles or something. :-/
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 9:41 AM
Petebklyn, I considered the central vac thing, but suspect Mrs. C will say it's not as effective as the old fashioned way. Will discuss this with her as well as the Miele (thanks TKOTD - awesome name!)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:42 AM
Gee, thanks, Biff. BTW, Expert Center on Court Street carries the full Miele line. The vacuums aren't usually discounted, but they discount the bags.
Posted by: TKOTD at September 17, 2009 9:44 AM
Biffy, thanks but I asked the women. Somehow I knew I would get snarky remarks but I expected them from DIBS and/or Snark. BTW, I totally don't mind anyone making fun of my accent or making Russian or Jew jokes.
My very close friend had a baby yesterday and send me this text message "We have a new addition to the mafia" from the delivery room. Ironic enough, this particular person wasn't really joking all that much lol.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:44 AM
Biff....those were very bizarre. maybe the dildo gas mask was the worst.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:44 AM
Holy crap. The VMs that Kens linked to are.... I am completely at a loss for words. Is this a joke or for real? No seriously. This guy is so desperately need of a good hard punch in the sack that I have trouble believing it's real. Maybe I got it wrong yesterday - this guy is a supervillain and the only superhero who can take him out is -- come on, you know who!
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 9:47 AM
Biffy...I don't think I'm old enough to have seen those things!!! My eyes!! My eyes!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:47 AM
Um Snappy, can I borrow those books.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at September 17, 2009 9:48 AM
oh god i did it again. it's f'ing thursday. why does it feel like a friday? the severe weather change? it was GORGEOUS to wake up to the cold breeze coming in the window today. i LOVE it! hate that it is getting dark earlier tho.
oh i just checked on curbed jessibaby, that person is into shiny wigs. perhaps he should ask 11217 instead.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 9:48 AM
**Why the hell am I now looking at that site's "The 15 Most Sexually Unappealing Porn Titles"? I'm being scarred again!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:48 AM
Biff, get a Henry (http://henryvacuumcleaner.com/) - very reasonably priced and work very well.
Don't know about over there but they are used by professional cleaners over here.
If you need something with designer looks then go for a Dyson.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 9:48 AM
*robert on thursdays*, totally agree on the breeze - great weather to sleep with the windows open - and how much it sucks to wake up when it's still dark out.
Posted by: TKOTD at September 17, 2009 9:50 AM
"If you need something with designer looks then go for a Dyson."
Thanks chicken. Mrs. C doesn't care about looks; she just wants something that can get the job done. Unfortunately, I fail in both categories.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:52 AM
Mr. Champion
I recommend this Hoover.
http://www.bartcop.com/gif/hoover.gif
Posted by: IMBY at September 17, 2009 9:52 AM
IMBY, that was more disturbing than the sex toys!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:53 AM
Thanks Dave.
Lech, I am not sure if it's real or not. I've skimmed through the below comments and some claim this dude is real and some say that its a hoax for some upcoming movie BUT this dude has his own website and a following. Of course, he is Canadian and from TORONTO. Biff, do you know this character or have you attended any of his "sold out" seminars?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:54 AM
I noticed the same thing this morning that it was dark when I woke up. I don't mean the guy next to me, but outside.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 9:54 AM
the hello kitty vacuum cleaner...
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Xh2nFKHVL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 9:55 AM
IMBY, that was awesome!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:55 AM
they also have a Hello Kitty version of the Roomba for the lazy frau
http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/1646422542242743.JPG?0.9525172608093136
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 9:56 AM
Kens, I noticed that the nutjob is from Toronto - that explains everything.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 9:57 AM
I suspect the whole thing is a fake. No one gets away with being this much of a douche without getting his ass repeatedly kicked.
anyway, tonight is in jeapordy... big big project today, maybe I show up really late tonight.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 9:57 AM
In her piece on early apartment buildings MM mentioned that central vacs were one of the features - I'd think that in over 100 years the technology must've been perfected.
Friends of mine who know all recommend the Dyson.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 9:57 AM
Kens,
have accent? Yes
accent bad or sexy? Neither
F the accent and simply bring back your 6 (or 8) pack. The ladies love 'em (& unfortunately I'm not saying this from experience; closest I ever got was 4 pack)
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 9:57 AM
I want the Hello Kitty vac!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 9:58 AM
"Biff, do you know this character or have you attended any of his "sold out" seminars?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 9:54 AM"
Biff ALWAYS attends his own seminars...
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 9:59 AM
Great tool.
Posted by: IMBY at September 17, 2009 9:59 AM
A lot of the younger guys seem to love my gray hair and slight paunch. Some even wish I was older and fatter. Not sure about my accent.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:00 AM
Oh, forgot to answer your ? Kens....Accent? Yes. Sexy or bad? I don't know...since I don't play with twigs and berries I can't really answer if a guy's accent is sexy or not!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:00 AM
"discount the bags"
HERE I AM!!
Who's looking for a good sucker with baggage?
Posted by: Couger at September 17, 2009 10:01 AM
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/09/15/race/
interesting article about the health insurance debate
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 10:04 AM
Speaking of vacuums, I like this model:
http://tinyurl.com/leyas5
DIBS, here's one for you:
http://www.boingboing.net/images/62061134_5ef4bc3a47.jpg
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:04 AM
dammit Biff! I can't unsee that now!
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 10:05 AM
Unfortunately neither can I, chicken.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:07 AM
Biffy...that was disturbing.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:08 AM
Did you notice the female vacuumer I posted the link to has clear, plastic pumps?
"No one gets away with being this much of a douche without getting his ass repeatedly kicked."
Not true. The last (non-ice hockey related) fight I had was in Grade 8 and that was MANY years ago.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:08 AM
Biff: " Nothing sucks like an Electrolux"
Posted by: Crescent Hill at September 17, 2009 10:09 AM
biff - suggestion, separate vaccuums per floor. not sure how many floors, but an upright for the high traffic areas and a cannister on the middle floor(s) for lighter vaccuuming or stairs.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 10:10 AM
Biff, doesn't Death Star have internet screening jedi security systems or The Master of the Universe has a bunch of fetishes and likes access to everything?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:11 AM
Biff, I too like the Dyson. Especially the 'animal' model, sucks like, umm.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 10:11 AM
Oh, Biff! My eyes! I'm blinded now!
Posted by: TKOTD at September 17, 2009 10:11 AM
I had a Russian friend who spoke perfect English but often mixed up colloqialisms.
He once called a guy he didn't like a 'piece of ass' instead of a 'piece of sh!t'.
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 10:12 AM
Thanks denton, CG, Crescent Hill, et.al. Seems like the Dyson is a solid choice.
Kens, speaking of the Death Star and the MOTU, under the category of good news/bad news:
MOTU (Master of the Universe) calls me into his office yesterday to talk about things. "Are you happy?", "What would you like to be doing here that you presently are not?", "How's the family?", "Why the hell are you spending your entire day posting on a freakin' blog?", etc...
Good news: MOTU tells me I can move to one of the big, cushy offices around the corner of the floor with killer city and river views.
Bad news:
1) I think we're still on track to move offices in early 2010 in which case I might end up with a small desk, elbow to elbow with another Asshat banker on the trading floor, unable to hide the fact I'm a Brownstoner junkie.
2) Office is right in the middle of "the action" and I'll have to be more creative in leaving early to attend 'Stoner gatherings.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:13 AM
colloquialisms, even.
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 10:13 AM
quote:
A lot of the younger guys seem to love my gray hair and slight paunch. Some even wish I was older and fatter. Not sure about my accent.
uh. im pretty they love your money more :-/ if you were poor i highly doubt youd be getting as much tail. :)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 10:13 AM
Ha ha my Boss ROCKS!!! He just started an email to a bunch of higher ups in management with:
"(Having no interest in going through the hangover and cure, without having had the pleasure of the indulgence)"
followed by a long financial explanation.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:14 AM
Hey all:
Howzabout some vertigo-inducing pix?
Central Park from sixty stories up:
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/central_park
Brooklyn/Manhattan bridges, only 45 stories up:
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/image/117386552
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 10:14 AM
etson, I used to work with an Argentinian dude who loved the ladies and everytime one walked by, he would say "check out the wheels on her!". I wasn't sure where I was supposed to look, although I narrowed it down to a few possibilities.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:14 AM
"uh. im pretty they love your money more :-/ if you were poor i highly doubt youd be getting as much tail. :)"
I don't know about that Rob... gay guys seem to get all the tail they can handle.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 10:15 AM
denton, breathtaking shots. Makes me remember why I love this city so darn much.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:17 AM
Ha ha etson. Because I grew up here, I don't make those mistakes but I do have horrible grammar.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:18 AM
Kens, I'm a bit of an accent expert/afficionado, so will be happy to weigh in when I actually hear you speak more than a couple of words.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:18 AM
Crescent....welcome to the OT.
I hope you have nerves of steel or at least wrought iron for this today. I hope your welds aren't weak.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:18 AM
quote:
I don't know about that Rob... gay guys seem to get all the tail they can handle.
not me. im picky. and i have a poor fetish. it's hard finding poor gay guys unless they are tranny hooker trash and im not into that.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 10:20 AM
rob, problem is that most of the poor gay guys need money.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:22 AM
Priviet Kens, slight accent but I like it.
Biff, Miele, lightweight and handles like a dream and it's a pretty blue.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 10:23 AM
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/central_park
Denton, who let you into my office to take this pic?????
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:23 AM
beoch...I'm at 55th & Park. Where is your office???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:25 AM
Awesome shots Denton.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:25 AM
What's a vacuum ?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 10:26 AM
Biff, why would Death Star want bankers on the trading floor? I don't know the industry but don't bankers actually need offices because of client conference calls all the time and only traders need to be on trading floors because of the whole hype and such?
Did you decide to stick around and not give the other offer a shot?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:28 AM
"What's a vacuum ?"
Not sure, Dirty. Ask my cleaning lady.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:28 AM
Terific photos, D!
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 10:28 AM
Dirty, that reminds me of the Slow Donnie episode on Just Shoot Me w David Cross, that guy is hysterical
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 10:30 AM
DH, you mean you didn't discover one at puberty?
Beoch and Bitter, you coming out tonight? Beoch we'll talk :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:30 AM
No rain in forecast today - why is it sprinkling?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 10:30 AM
"Denton, who let you into my office to take this pic?????"
Probably the same jerk who let someone into my office to take this pic:
http://tinyurl.com/lnxvgk
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:31 AM
It is definitely not a good hair day today. I need to pick out a hat for my trip to the pet store!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:32 AM
"Biff, why would Death Star want bankers on the trading floor?"
Kens, you are correct. However, they are converting a couple of the floors and moving groups around. We would be moving to an old trading floor. There is talk about redoing the whole thing and putting in offices before we move there. Worst case scenario is they do it after we move or not at all and we're stuck with the current configuration.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:33 AM
Yes Biff. Why do you need to sit at the turrets on the trading desk??? That would seem counterproductive to deep, global investment banking thought.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:34 AM
Biff, don't be so gloom with the office move cause you'll then be close to all of us in midtown - lunches, drinks,....
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 10:35 AM
"female vacuumer...with clear, plastic pumps."
HERE I AM.
Who's looking for a good sucker with pumps?
(re-write ala Couger)
My re-write can be re-written)
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 17, 2009 10:36 AM
I didn't hear the part about moving to midtown, Biff. Wherebouts????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:36 AM
oh so it would be temp either way? I am sure you can bare elbowing another asshat for a little while.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 10:36 AM
"Did you decide to stick around and not give the other offer a shot?"
Kens, thanks for asking. I haven't heard anything back on the other opportunity. Honestly, I don't think I would pursue it anyway at this point as The Death Star is treating us Jedis much better these days.
DIBS, the Asshat traders were already moved out - along with their turrets (and Tourettes-like cussing).
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:38 AM
I didn't hear the part about moving to midtown, Biff. Wherebouts????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:36 AM
bankers exist in downtown or mid town. if there's a move, it's a move btwn those 2 areas.
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 10:39 AM
How many of you like to get it in the can?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZX9Rv_2_C0
Hilarious.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 10:40 AM
"Denton, who let you into my office to take this pic?????"
Brighton, it was the director of HR. Unfortunately I'll be taking over 10/1.
Thanks for the comments all.
Biff, nice office.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 10:41 AM
Weather appears to be shitty - is Pacifico going to work tonight?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 10:41 AM
"I didn't hear the part about moving to midtown, Biff. Wherebouts????"
Is this how rumours start?? No, I am moving from one office to another office on the same floor now. Then, our whole group is scheduled to move to another floor sometime in 2010 in the same building. Not moving to midtown, which would be great for meeting up with other PLUSAs for lunch, but not so good for my commute.
"I am sure you can bare elbowing another asshat for a little while."
Of course I can. I'm going to Pacifico tonight, aren't I?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:42 AM
Dave, I work in the women's shoe dept at Bergdorf's.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:42 AM
"Brighton, it was the director of HR. Unfortunately I'll be taking over 10/1."
Denton, the director of HR reports to me, and is scheduled to be fired on 9/30.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:45 AM
Biffy (& Rob & Dibs?)- There's a contest you should enter - Tell Us Your Best Toilet Story.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/garden/17events.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=a%20fixture%20on%20the%20literary%20scene&st=cse
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 10:46 AM
omg bergdorf discount? for susan ciminelli spa as well? omg omg omg. not that my cheap ass can afford anything from bergdorf but it's nice to imagine.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 10:46 AM
Kens, that message from Dimitri was bizarro! He goes from telling her she's extremely elegant to she's been abused as a child?
I wouldn't have called a morning radio show I'd have called the police.
Wowzers.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 10:47 AM
"deep, global investment banking thought"
yes, we've all been the beneficiary of that.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:48 AM
CG, you just have to let Brighton massage your feet for a while...
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 10:48 AM
DH, wife caught me reading up on the mazdaspeed 3 last night and she said "you think you're some youngster who has a need for speed? you aint getting that. I might consider a used one of the previous 3 if it cost under 9 or 10k". Shoot, should've picked the more subservient gf to marry
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 10:48 AM
THL....that ad is hilarious. I wouldn't know how many times I've gotten it in the can. PBR, that is. ;)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:48 AM
THL, too funny! I always get it in the can at home :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:50 AM
M4L, what are you rolling in now?
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 10:50 AM
Weather's suppposed to clear between 6 & 7.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 10:50 AM
I love it in the can but I've had to refrain since I got pregnant.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 10:51 AM
"Shoot, should've picked the more subservient gf to marry"
Sorry to hear the wife shot it down. Maybe we'll work on getting her a handbag to lessen the blow when you bring that mazdaspeed home.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 10:51 AM
rofl!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 10:52 AM
where are the pumpkins this year!? it's halfway thru september and im my halloween / fall mood and i can't find pumpkins anywhere! was there something wrong with the crops this year because of all the rain?!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 10:52 AM
Are the men's rooms at bergdorf still cruisy??? I haven't been there in quite awhile.
Great cufflink selection.
Are you and that retort coming to pacifico tonight???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:52 AM
I love the guy who says, "I didn't think I'd get it in the can at the company party but, one thing led to another and there I was, getting it in the can."
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 10:53 AM
"Beoch and Bitter, you coming out tonight? Beoch we'll talk :o)."
Kens, we are monitoring humidity levels and should know by the end of the day.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:53 AM
M4L, on my drive to Montreal awhile back, I noticed some people on a big lot taking motorcycle lessons. I've always wanted to get one and ran the idea past Mrs C, who shockingly didn't protest as much as I expected. I guess that's an indication my life insurance premiums are current. Just another sign of a mid-life crisis. Anyone else own a motorcycle?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:54 AM
chicken, saab 9-5 and mazda cx9
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 10:54 AM
omg, kens that link was whack. dimitri seems like the kinda guy who would keep his gf locked in a cage in the basement. what a horror. also, can't speak to the accent but i do look forward to meeting you tonight! (provided you'll be there around 9ish).
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 10:55 AM
"getting her a handbag"
Dirty, you seem to know an awful lot about this strategy. Good show.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 10:55 AM
I just looked at the radar maps. There is rain coming through but it should all be cleared out this afternoon.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:55 AM
"that retort", dibs?
nice.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 10:56 AM
quote:
Tell Us Your Best Toilet Story.
my best (worst really) was my grandmother stormed in on me taking a dump when i was a kid (about 5 or 6) took a picture of me. i was literally on the bowl with a santa claus book! (btw i finding reading on the toilet disgusting and im not sure WHY i was at that time but oh well).
the picture always embarrassed me so i took it out of the photo album and hid it in the boiler room of a basement apartment we were living in when i was around 9 years old.
when we were evicted from that apartment the two sons of the new owner of the building found the picture and brought it into school and showed everyone in the school and said it was me. i was totally mortifed. luckily i had a friend who stuck up for me and said it wasnt me but i dont think anyone believed him.
grrr. never take pics of your kids on a f'ing toilet. that is SO white trash it's not even funny
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 10:56 AM
Biff, ask me anything about bikes - it's the one subject that I claim to know about.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 10:56 AM
Many years ago a gay friend of mine in Chicago wanted to buy a convertible SL Mercedes and his bf protested violently. He got the Mercedes and the bf was sent packing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:56 AM
M4L- You need to ask her again after you've given it to her in the can at least 6-12 times.
She'll be much more relaxed and agreeable.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 10:57 AM
M4L, with those rides why do you need anything else?
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 10:57 AM
Moto Guzzi & Ducatti. My bf used to be the Dunlop rep at motorcycle races & collected them.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 10:57 AM
haha beoch - women love fine italian leather
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 10:59 AM
"that retort", dibs?
nice.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 10:56 AM
I thought that was one of my better lines after I wrote it.. I liked the sound of it. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 10:59 AM
Chicken, we need to sort out the vacuum, the computer, the new fridge, new window treatments and a bunch of other things first. Mrs. C has full reign on all of this, which will lay the groundwork for me getting just one thing I want (ok, two things I want).
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 10:59 AM
My bfs get whatever they want after I get it in the can.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:00 AM
One of my rides
http://imgur.com/cBeDz.jpg
Arkady, it's a modified Ducati 900SS from the mid-90s
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:01 AM
DIBS, care to post a pic of one of your rides?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:02 AM
chicken, that Ducati is hot.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:02 AM
Biff, it doesn't cost much to get started and it's better to get something cheap and cheerful to start with to 1) build up your insurance discount 2) learn how a bike handles.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:03 AM
"My bfs get whatever they want after I get it in the can"
Morning everyone! Sorry I'm so late. I guess we're talking about sex today? Wow, that's a first for the OT.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 11:04 AM
Aaahhh! Car talk :-( This may be a good time to head to the pet store.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 11:04 AM
haha beoch - women love fine italian leather
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 10:59 AM
Yes, Giancarlo Giannini.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 11:04 AM
this is what that bike started out as when I first got her.
http://imgur.com/CfZLc.jpg
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:05 AM
Great bike, Chicken! Where do you ride?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:05 AM
i have a weird toilet story...so i was working a while ago as a case manager for a supportive housing program for ppl living with full blown AIDS. i had a client who was bed-bound, diagnosed with AIDS, hepatitis, herpes (just to name the infectious diseases) and other stuff mixed in there. anyway, when i went to her apartment to meet her for the first time, the only place to sit in the bedroom was...you got it...her portable toilet seat thingy. when i got in there, and looked around for a place to sit, she pointed at the toilet seat. let's just say it was not an ideal place to sit.
caveat: i do not mean to tell this story in any discriminatory, mean, cruel, 'you have to spend-a the money' kind of way. i just mean it was definitely a memorable toilet story!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 11:06 AM
DIBS, care to post a pic of one of your rides?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:02 AM
Actually I emailed one to CGar yesterday. A new one that just rolled in from Dallas and is here for a week ago.
Dark, sleek, agile, well equipped, versatile on the road.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:06 AM
"Anyone else own a motorcycle?"
Have owned a few bikes thru the years. Japanese.
Love a Ducati. Mrs. D would not be happy if I was to get one tho, she thinks I'd kill myself.
I was at Pocono Speedway a while ago taking an advanced driving class and Kawasaki was running a school. I watched for a while, pretty cool. They had outriggers for the bikes to learn how to steer properly.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 11:06 AM
CGar!
Get your mind out of the gutter. It's a completely innocent statement see...
http://tinyurl.com/kujysd
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 11:07 AM
"Are the men's rooms at bergdorf still cruisy???"
Not my area of expertise.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:08 AM
Do they sell mouse traps at the pet store? Might want to pick up a couple for tonight.
Selling mouse traps at a pet store reminds me of another thing I find odd; selling hot dogs and hamburgers at a zoo. I always thought that was strange.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:08 AM
Chicken - Mag wheels now? D.E. Machina?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:08 AM
Nice bike, chicken. No place for the wife either :-)
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 11:09 AM
retort...I'm not attracted to Giannini but loved him in "Hannibal"
Do a Yahoo Images search for "Italian Soccer team"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:09 AM
Denton - Pocono is a death trap for races. Saw several fatalities there. The armco is treacherous.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:09 AM
"Great bike, Chicken! Where do you ride?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:05 AM"
Commuting in London and the occasional weekend blast through the twisties down towards the south coast.
Getting a bike and exploring the open roads is definitely on my "to do" list once I'm over there permanently.
Denton, you're less likely to do anything silly on a Duke than a japanese sportsbike - much more forgiving.
That would have been a California Superbike School day. CSS training is not cheap but very worthwhile to improve your riding.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:11 AM
Biffy - I agree. I sort of like it that my vet is a vegetarian - doesn't want to eat her clients.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:11 AM
Remember this recent coop of the day. Actually increased the asking price. How many sellers are doing that these days?
http://tinyurl.com/knjc32
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:11 AM
"Pocono is a death trap for races"
But they have lovely heart-shaped tubs at all the fine motels in the area.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:13 AM
Thanks, THL. LOL. I should have known that no one - least of all DIBS - would discuss sex on the OT.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 11:15 AM
chicken, would like to retire the saab (mileage up there already) and replace with mazda3. my daily commute is ~70miles so need a commuter (vs. the cx9 is hauling family around)
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 11:15 AM
Mrs Chicken refuses to get on the back of a bike, which suits me fine - would just upset the balance of the bike!
No need for mag wheels on that puppy - she's more of a roadster than a flat out sports bike. I am getting an itchy throttle hand though - quite fancy a Honda CBR600RR
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:15 AM
Good morning PLUSAs!
Dated a Ducati owner once, very exciting...to ride the motorcyle...dating the guy, not so much!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 11:16 AM
When I was in Italy recently, I saw a little kid riding a tiny red Vespa with training wheels. SERIOUSLY. It was f-ing hilarious.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:16 AM
I hated the Ducatti Dharma - felt like a sloppy Cadillac. I prefer Guzzi - even my moped is one.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 11:18 AM
Late to the party this morning- had to find a hammer and break out of my window pane. I took pictures for you denton.
I realize it may sound low rent but I have a little Eureka vac and I paid $60 bucks for. It is amazingly powerful- been using it for over 10 years, the hose has been duct taped to death, but its a great machine. It's also lightweight. But if someone gave me a Dyson, I would so keep it!
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 11:18 AM
I really want a Vespa - they are sooooo fun!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:19 AM
In Canada, little kids ride zambonis with training wheels.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:20 AM
In my post collegiate days I hung around with a few motorcycle types. The head of the biker gang had customized a huge Harley into a full chopper trike. It was intimidating and hilarious at the same time. I actually bought a (I can never remember the initials- damn) a vintage BSR (?) with a purple gas tank that was semi-chopped but no one would let me get on it due to its sad propensity to pull a wheelie every time you hit the gas.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 11:21 AM
I really want a Vespa - they are sooooo fun!
I know where you can get one w/training wheels.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:22 AM
I think I missed my calling. I shoulda been a zamboni driver.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:22 AM
I really want a Vespa - they are sooooo fun!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:19 AM
comes at a cost though - you wont be able to shake hipster label
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 11:22 AM
biff, that's a lovely house, the lower floor is perfect and the second is unique(good or bad depending on needs). The drawbacks are that none of the bedrooms are large. And that maintenance is spectacular, that requires some digging, I know taxes are stratospheric in the heights, but that's moon like.
m4l. been driving a mazda 3 back and forth to lbi on the weekends lately, love that motor and suspension. Got stuck with a honda civic last weekend and my knee hurt.
Posted by: DeLepp at September 17, 2009 11:23 AM
"But they have lovely heart-shaped tubs at all the fine motels in the area."
Back in the winter of 1996/1997 I was sent to Brunswick, Maine to live on a Naval Air Station while they were putting the finishing touches on my ship at the Bath Iron Works. For some reason they put a group of us up in a local hotel rather than the enlisted quarters on base. Of course we shared rooms. So there I was checking into my room with some random guy from wherever america, both of us in our Navy dress whites (you know, the uniform with the neckerchief), and we open the door to our room to discover that we had been placed in the single tackiest sex suite in all of New England. Pink shag carpeting, I absolutely swear to God, and a raised, red plastic heart shaped jacuzzi. We had to request a rollaway bed because of course there was only one bed in the room. And to think that that was, even if just for a weekend, an official sleeping quarters for two members of the United States military.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 11:24 AM
hipster, whatever you do, do NOT wear a neckerchief while on your vespa.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 11:26 AM
lechacal...whenever the Naval ships came in for R&R in Hong Kong, I usually had a lot of fun.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:26 AM
Lechacal: Don't ask, don't tell.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:27 AM
there's a post about rap music and drugs!! thanks mr b!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:30 AM
One of the lasts job on earth I want to do.
Cockfight referee:
http://tinyurl.com/mqg7nh
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:31 AM
speaking of rap music. does anyone know if there is a rapper who wears a reds baseball cap as part of this schtick?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:32 AM
DH - whatever you do, WEAR your meggins when you ride yr vespa
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 11:32 AM
I was at a cockfight many years ago in the Philippines. Nasty stuff.
I got San Miguel in the can though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:34 AM
checking in late on the accent thing:
Yes, Kens, you have an accent. It is very subtle and communicates only the information that English probably wasn't your first language. I consider myself an accent expert but I couldn't quite place yours, which is why I asked you where you were from.
Yes, sexy. But I have always been into accents. I don't know how they play with the general population.
Posted by: WonTon at September 17, 2009 11:37 AM
haha meggins - what about a scarf?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:37 AM
I used to own a Vespa. Here I am going celebrating just getting my license.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3301266235_3fee49164e.jpg?v=0
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:37 AM
"I really want a Vespa - they are sooooo fun!"
Those ARE training wheels!
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 11:38 AM
I really want a Vespa - they are sooooo fun!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:19 AM
You can borrow Biff's monkey suit and totally rock out Alfie style. Then you can have monkey sex in the back of a limo.
Biff, I know an awesome place to take motorcycle lessons if you decide on getting one. I took em and most of my friends ride/rode but I decided not to get a bike after almost everyone of my friends had some sort of an incident on their bikes. All of them were not their faults. Car drivers in NYC are horrible and don't look out for bikes so you're almost guaranteed to fall at least once. Question is, how badly are you going to fall and what are you going to hurt during that fall.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 11:38 AM
"Actually I emailed one to CGar yesterday. A new one that just rolled in from Dallas and is here for a week ago.
Dark, sleek, agile, well equipped, versatile on the road."
Yes, I can attest to DIBS' hot ride. (Though I never would've guessed your ride was versatile, dave)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 11:38 AM
lmao biff
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:39 AM
I hate Vespas....
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:40 AM
dirty, how about meggings as a scarf? Doesn't MJ have something like that this season? ; )
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 11:40 AM
Kens, what's the place? I've been thinking about getting a license again... never really needed one last time I had bikes.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 11:42 AM
I hate scarves! there's dudes wearing them today - it makes me angry
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:44 AM
Thanks WonTon. you coming out tonight?
Bodhi, looking forward to meeting you as well :o).
DeLepp, if you're around, come hang with us, even if it's later. You're a blast and Biff will be totally upset if his male crush doesn't show up, especially if he has more than 6 beers.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 11:44 AM
and I'd totally prefer some YSL meggins
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:45 AM
Just my opinion:
Nice accents: Thai, French, Italian, Jamaican, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Irish
Not so nice: German, Cantonese, anything middle Eastern (Hebrew, Arabic, etc.)
Neutral: English, Australian, South African, Scottish, Indian
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:45 AM
where the hell is ENY to scream at you people that vespas are for EUROTRASH!?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 11:45 AM
"Anyone else own a motorcycle"
No, but I've been on a hog.
"felt like a sloppy Cadillac"
Or get sloppy in the back of my Cadillac.
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 17, 2009 11:45 AM
Note to self: DH hates scarves. Wear scarf to irritate him this evening! Better yet, give him a scarf, and make him wear it! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 11:47 AM
don't some ppl call motorcyclists 'organ donors' cause it's so dangerous?
thou nice before and after photo chicken!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 11:47 AM
*rob*, i just heard that everyone on Big Brother 13 gets a vespa and they'll be living in Jay-Z's s stash house on State.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 11:48 AM
I love riding through Bangkok on the back of some guy's motorcycle. A lot of the go-go boys have motorcycles too.
I usually get my Singha in a bottle though, not in the can.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:48 AM
"and I'd totally prefer some YSL meggins"
This frightens me.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:49 AM
I can see me on a pink Vespa with a white silk scarf and a pina colada...
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 11:49 AM
sorry bitter/boech twins - wasn't trying to steal yr meggins joke from the other day ;) i feel it's only fair to give you full credit for it.
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 11:49 AM
Kens, true dat. I'm totally bummed DeLepp will be a no show.
Denton, were helmets mandatory when you rode or is that a more recent thing?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:49 AM
Denton,
The school is Brooklyn Driving School on 18th Avenue
http://brooklyndrivingschoolinc.com/
The owners name is Phil and you actually want him to give the lessons, if possible. All his instructors are fully licensed and pretty good. I took lessons from him and he is the best. He has owned that school for over 20 years. I also got my drivers license through him over 10 years ago and so did my sis.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 11:51 AM
Denton, were helmets mandatory when you rode or is that a more recent thing?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:49 AM
On the stagecoach????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:51 AM
"don't some ppl call motorcyclists 'organ donors' cause it's so dangerous?
thou nice before and after photo chicken!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at September 17, 2009 11:47 AM"
Thanks Bodhi!
Yeah - that's what the medical profession calls us.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 11:51 AM
My neighbor in P-Town has a Valkrie (sp?) that he keeps in my garage. I cn hardly bove it off the kickstand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:52 AM
Uh oh, I didn't anticipate what might result from referencing mandatory helmet laws. Cue the jokes about the pre-80s decade or two of sexual liberation.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:54 AM
"My neighbor in P-Town has a Valkrie (sp?) that he keeps in my garage."
He keeps a DVD of the Tom Cruise movie in your garage?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 11:55 AM
Bodhi, never apologize on the OT. : )
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 11:56 AM
"MDMA gotcha feelin like a champion - the city never sleeps better slip you an ambien"
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 11:57 AM
bodhi, no worries. we have extra meggings for you! ; )
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 11:57 AM
I have a stock today that is up 29,900%, from $0.00013 to $0.03. I think my average cost is $0.79. TFRY
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 11:59 AM
Is it difficult for conjoined twins to put on meggings?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:00 PM
Biff, hard to believe, but helmet laws are much more lenient than they were years ago, altho they are still mandatory in NY. Motorcyclist lobby has been trying to get rid of them for years, and have frequently succeeded.
Here's a map of the helmet laws by state:
http://www.usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 12:02 PM
Dirty, where's the answer to my rapper question from earlier? I was counting on you.
I saw him at a party at the Gucci store last night, and am trying to figure out who it is. The story is a lot better if I can actually name the celeb I spotted. Oh, and Donald Trump was there too. YIKES. That hair.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:02 PM
I will be showing the pic I have of the kitten on the subway later tonight at Pacifico. I have other pics that some of you may or may not want to see on my cellphone.
What can you get at pacifico in the can???? Anybody had any experience there????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:03 PM
"Is it difficult for conjoined twins to put on meggings?"
you do the math.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:04 PM
"Dirty, where's the answer to my rapper question from earlier? I was counting on you. "
Not sure :(
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:05 PM
Kens, thanks for the recommendation - I'm going to need to go somewhere to get my bike licence once I'm over there.
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 12:05 PM
Is it difficult for conjoined twins to put on meggings?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:00 PM
No, ours are custom-made.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:05 PM
"We are monitoring humidity levels and should know by the end of the day."
Bitter, Beochy and Vain! You're Cougars in training.
Your admirers demand that the BFF's (Best Floozies Forever) are there.
Posted by: Couger at September 17, 2009 12:06 PM
Nice dibs. Hard to get out of those stocks tho, right?
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 12:07 PM
Couger, only if you wear crotchless meggings. hee hee
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:08 PM
"I will be showing the pic I have of the kitten on the subway later tonight at Pacifico. "
Cat talk? I'm going to Pep Boys...
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 12:08 PM
Damn you, Dirty!
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:08 PM
denton...I don't want out of it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:10 PM
"Floozies"
Oh, and I thought you said we were the thing that rhymes w/ "lookers"
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:11 PM
"denton...I don't want out of it."
DIBS, are you referring to TFRY or the can at Pacifico?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:12 PM
DIBS, sell the position and buy some fries for the gang later
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 12:15 PM
Is Pacifico entirely outside? Not sure if anyone else has the luxury of an office window - but it's cold and rainy out.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:17 PM
http://thingsnottoaskacop.tumblr.com/
Not as funny as Dmitri's diatribe but funny nonetheless.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:19 PM
"Is Pacifico entirely outside?"
No, but the inside is a bit small. It supposed to clear up a bit later, but I don't think it's supposed to get much warmer.
Any thoughts on other venues? Is that Trout place any bigger?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 12:22 PM
DH, it's supposed to be 65 degrees and clear tonight. No rain. Should be fine, but I believe there is room inside too if we need.
http://tinyurl.com/llj5cy
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:22 PM
"Not sure if anyone else has the luxury of an office window -but it's cold and rainy out."
Actually doesn't look so bad in Central Park. : )
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:23 PM
Wow, you folks think 65 degrees is cold? And you're worried about rain when the POP is 10% or less?
Kens, it might just be the hearty Canadians and Russians there tonight. Bring your skates and stick, we'll play ice hockey if that's the case.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:25 PM
I'm pretty sure the dude I saw was 50 Cent. Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin w/it.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:25 PM
dirty, it's not so bad out if brighton is in Central Park passed out on a bench with cans of Colt 45 strewn about her. But she has NICE shoes, peep-toe.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:28 PM
65 degrees is a very nice weather in my book. Too warm for stick and skates. I'll be ricking a tanktop, meggings and mandles in that weather. Look out for me Bodhi and Couger.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 12:30 PM
Hey All,
Check out my forum post...I haven't seen this advertised anywhere on Brownstoner, but it should be!
It was a really great time last year....nice idea and lots of great FREE FOOD!!!
Thanks.
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 12:31 PM
But Bitter, since you're conjoined, does that mean you're lying next to her on that bench with cans of Colt 45 strewn about you?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:31 PM
Ms. beoch...do you get the smell from the horses wafting in your window????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:31 PM
65 degrees is very nice weather indeed.
90 degrees is also very nice, but not when it comes to weather. Right, Couger?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:32 PM
11217, come to Pacifico tonight. You can get something in the can.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:32 PM
You outed me, Bitter. LOOOONG night drinking with 50 Cent and The Donald. Started w/Cristal, ended with Colt 45. Picked up a pair of 5 inch Guccis somewhere along the way (thanks Russell).
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:33 PM
I'll be at Park Slope's restaurant tour, Dave. It was really great last year.
And I don't at all care for Pacifico. Had a bad experience there and will not be back.
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 12:35 PM
Ok, fine, I'll wear my snowsuit, Biff!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 12:36 PM
"Ms. beoch...do you get the smell from the horses wafting in your window????"
only when you walk by, Dave.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:36 PM
only skinny people think 65 is cold
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 12:37 PM
We're just drinking there, not eating. I won't eat there either, I have had a couple things happen there that BUGGED me.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 12:37 PM
"But Bitter, since you're conjoined, does that mean you're lying next to her on that bench with cans of Colt 45 strewn about you?"
Yes, it is very cozy.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:38 PM
"Ms. beoch...do you get the smell from the horses wafting in your window????"
only when you walk by, Dave.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:36 PM
I didn't know you were such the comedian.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:38 PM
Cobble:
Not only did I get sick from Pacifico, but the waitress was INCREDIBLY rude when a HUGE cockroach crawled up the leg of our table.
God, I don't want to even think about that place. I won't set foot in it. *shivers*
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 12:40 PM
I also consider 65 degrees to be chilly, however I may well try to stop by this evening. I'll be off to Hong Kong in two weeks, so it will probably be my last PLUSA gathering of 2009.
Posted by: WonTon at September 17, 2009 12:41 PM
SNAPPY COVER YOUR EYES.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:42 PM
11217, well, now you know why I'll be standing outside in my snowsuit!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 12:43 PM
Speaking of horses...
http://tinyurl.com/mkh2ms
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:43 PM
Here we go again...Snappy is not going if she reads this.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:43 PM
Biff, I aim to please.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:43 PM
Comedienne.
Word.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:40 PM
As fitting as is "Daveinbedstuy" apparently so too is "brighton beoch." :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:44 PM
Hey Crescent Hill, are you still on the OT? Please come to tonight's event so you can tell us whether you find Kensington's accent sexy. It's hard to mimic in writing so you really have to hear it in person. I can also repeat all of my scottish/English/Irish jokes, which involve really lame mimicry of those accents, but they're kind of funny if you're wasted. How many other funny sounding foreigners do we have? Etson? Chicken? DIBS' entire menagerie?
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 12:44 PM
"BUGGED" carries multiple meanings when dining at Pacifico.
Enjoy it! Drinks are fine, I'm sure but once I see a roach at a place, it's off my list.
I know they all have them, but seeing it so close to you while eating is just bAAAD!
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 12:45 PM
Vulcan Mind Meld, Bitter.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:45 PM
OK 11217, tell us which venue we need to go to tonight for you to show up. Ball's in your court.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 12:47 PM
Tango Uniform all the way, brighton.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:47 PM
"I can also repeat all of my scottish/English/Irish jokes"
Fantastic. I LOVE a Scottish accent (Biff, disagree that they are "neutral"). I can't understand an effing thing they say, but love them anyway.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:49 PM
I am not a funny sounding foreigner, but I can do one HELL of a Hungarian accent.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:51 PM
Speaking of Scots, Did anyone stay up to see Craig Ferguson last night? He did the Alligator puppet. It KILLS me every time! Sometimes he does a Unicorn, too. I love him.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 12:52 PM
OK OK, I'll tell one of them (this one is not told in an accent):
Q: How did the Scotsman find the sheep in the tall grass?
A: Very satisfying.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 12:53 PM
haha Beoch - next time you see "fitty" make sure you holla at him "G G G G G-Unit!"
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:53 PM
Have any of you seen the show "Breaking Bread" on NET? I think NET is some religious network. The show walsks around Brooklyn visiting restaurants with some priest. Last night they were in Bay ridge.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:53 PM
Beoch, I don't mind you disagreeing at all. I'm just happy someone actually read one of my posts, especially while lying on a bench in Central Park. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:53 PM
did someone say unicorn? they killed the auto industry, you know...
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 12:54 PM
sorry guys- can't do tonight. Have to get this journal to press. But say hello to Cressie if he/she shows up. I would offer the hand of friendship but I cut my hand on the window pane. That was after Arkady and I drowned in bitter brine.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 12:55 PM
lechacal, I'm Clan McLean & Clan Kinary. Dems fightin words. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 12:55 PM
AAAAAAAUUUUUGGGHHHHHHH! That seals it. I'll be with you all tonight, in spirit only. (really really wish I hadn't read that)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 12:56 PM
I may get fired today. I was laughing very loudly at my desk earlier and my boss ADD walked by and asked me in a slightly nasty tone "what was so funny."
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 12:57 PM
Food coma
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:57 PM
"lechacal, I'm Clan McLean & Clan Kinary. Dems fightin words. :)"
The What always said there were members of the Clan on this blog. Although he spelled it with a K.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 12:57 PM
Sorry Lechacal...
I'm doing the Park Slope Restaurant Tour thing tonight. Showing a bunch of my friends who are new to the Slope around for it...
Didn't mean to shit on Pacifico....if you all are just drinking I'm sure it will be perfect. Tequila kills the germs!
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 12:58 PM
"I may get fired today. I was laughing very loudly at my desk earlier and my boss ADD walked by and asked me in a slightly nasty tone "what was so funny."
You should have promptly responded "you're face bitch, now get up out mah biznass"
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:59 PM
Does Pacifico have Sol beer?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:59 PM
Madoff's Montauk Beach house was listed for $7MM and sold for $8.75MM
Did any of you see the clips of the homes with the federal marshall, Roland Ubaldo showing them? He is hot.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:00 PM
You should have promptly responded "you're face bitch, now get up out mah biznass"
That's pretty much what I said! [Actually, I said "nothing" and continued to howl]
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:01 PM
Does Pacifico have Sol beer?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 12:59 PM
yeah, dh. You want it in the can??? My Chinese bf is going to show up later and I'm sure he'd be glad to give it to you.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:02 PM
"My Chinese bf is going to show up later and I'm sure he'd be glad to give it to you."
I haven't figured out how many beers makes me "curious" yet. haha
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:04 PM
dibs cracks me up. gotta work. hope to make it tonight.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 1:04 PM
(really really wish I hadn't read that)
Snappy, you never LISTEN to me . . . .
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:05 PM
Snappy, I'll dress up as St. Patrick and drive all the vermin away.
Unfortunately that'll get rid of many of the PLUSAs as well but I'll try and be selective.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:07 PM
But Brighton...I saw the "cover your eyes" after I read the horrifying post :-( I'd have to be stone drunk before I even walked in the place to be able to sit there with this knowledge!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:07 PM
Did St Patrick drive vermin out of Ireland, or just snakes?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:08 PM
St. Patrick is the patron saint of vermin now???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:08 PM
Come on Snappy - keep it real.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:09 PM
Snappy, I think you should reconsider going to ANY restaurants at all. Think of all the people who have sat in the chairs and farted.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:09 PM
DH, Sol is pretty available in most places in NJ but Corona seem to have flooded / cornered mkt a lot more in NYC. Sol then Mondelo then Corona - as far as Mex beer preference
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 1:09 PM
I know, but I figured with all the meds you're on it wouldn't make a difference if you saw it after.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:10 PM
1) Sheep jokes are common in the UK to target people from more rural areas. Usually aimed at the Welsh more than the Scots, or sometimes just people from another nearby town.
2) I have a regional English accent. Not especially strong but enough to narrow me down to a 50 mile radius! Chicken and I grew up in the same city.
3) Don't see Craig Ferguson much but I think he's great whenever I have.
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 1:10 PM
Who knows, it's all malarky anyway. Just STFU and let Snappy think it works.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:10 PM
Etson, you are very well organized.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:11 PM
SNAPPY! i'm planning to stop by the park slope food fair before heading back up to Pacifico. want to join me for some free eats on the walking tour?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:12 PM
Yeah m4l - I can't understand why Corona is so popular (it's more expensive and not as good as Sol)
I'm starting to see much more Sol and Modelo Especial (in a can) up in my neck of the woods.
Tecate is even better than Corona
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:12 PM
LOL Dave! But really, I'd hate to have you all see me have a full blown panic attack...it ain't pretty! As much as you PLUSAs drink, I have no doubt that the next drink up is just around the corner :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:13 PM
Sol/Pacifico/Modelo, then Corona.
Modelo, Pacifico & Corona are ALL owned by Grupo Modelo
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:14 PM
"I know, but I figured with all the meds you're on it wouldn't make a difference if you saw it after."
Totally Snappy - bring a few vicodins, take a shot of whiskey and you probably won't care about much of anything!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:14 PM
You guys post so fast that I usually have at least 3 or 4 separate things to catch up with by the time I check back in.
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 1:14 PM
Where is the Park Slope Food Fair? Duh, PS I know! But where specifically?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:14 PM
Do you know how crowded that Free Restaurant Food Tour thing is going to be with all the losers in PS that need free food tonight??? I wouldn't go near one of those.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:16 PM
DH, if I pop vicodin, I might be smooching the vermin by the end of the night!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:16 PM
It's also going to draw all the scum from Willamsburg, Ft. Greene and BoCoCa.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:17 PM
so you can eat food off the streets but not at a restaurant?I'm sure there will not be any roaches or bugs on the streets during the Park Slope Food Fair.
Posted by: Asshat at September 17, 2009 1:18 PM
"Totally Snappy - bring a few vicodins, take a shot of whiskey and you probably won't care about much of anything!"
BTW, does anyone have any Ambien they can "lend" me for a 10-ish hour flight I am taking in Nov? [mostly kidding]
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:18 PM
Etson - I had you pegged the minute you spoke. Have never heard chicken-ese.
Snaps - It's all along 5th & 7th Avs but entails lots of walking. We should get you a wheel chair & do the PLUSA foraging at the Fair!
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 1:18 PM
"DH, if I pop vicodin, I might be smooching the vermin by the end of the night!"
I'd pay good $$ to see that.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:19 PM
HOTD^^^^^^^^^
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:21 PM
snappy - mostly 7th avenue from lincoln to about 15th street. good places too! moim, cafe steinhof, applewood, bussaco, prospect wine shop!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:21 PM
Lots of walking, eh? Argh. I can't do it :-( I need a hoverround! Has anyone used those in Target? Sweet! Except for the attention you call to yourself when backing up (makes that truck-like beeping noise - really really loud)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:21 PM
"DH, if I pop vicodin, I might be smooching the vermin by the end of the night!"
I'd pay good $$ to see that.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:19 PM
I bet you've kissed a few rats in your day, beoch.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:22 PM
"DH, if I pop vicodin, I might be smooching the vermin by the end of the night!"
But would you ride an inchworm?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:22 PM
it's about a 10 block stretch with most of the restaurants, i'd be willing to meet up with you for the part closest to casa pia :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:23 PM
Snappy, How can you consider the Food Tour with all those DIRTY fingers sticking in food. Vs. a nice ALCOHOL laden drink with us? We can stand outside on the deck and smoke and drink, it will be LOVELY. Bring a sweater!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 1:23 PM
hey snappy - what's your email?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:25 PM
Cobble...I never said I'd actually eat anything on the tour! I just like to smell it all and get ideas for things to cook for myself :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:26 PM
Snappy3434 at aol dot com
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:26 PM
FYI...The food tour is not held in the Street in 99% of cases...It's INSIDE the restaurants. Just a sampling of those participating:
Applewood
Moim
Cafe Grumpy
D'vine Taste
Back to the Land
Cafe Steinhoff
Barrio
Fonda
Magnolia
Oshima
Rosewater
Busacco
Hanco's
Brook-vin
Yogo Monster
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 1:27 PM
Casa Pia
I like that :-) Although Hari might have something to say about that!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:27 PM
Ok...question...have any of you confirmed that Pacifico will let us use their outdoor space despite the fact that we will only be drinking? Every review I've read of the place (including recent ones on yelp, citysearch, et al) say they don't allow you to sit on the patio unless you order dinner.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:28 PM
How's hari doing with that butt problem??? or should I say can problem??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:29 PM
Snappy, Great, so you won't be eating, we won't be eating at Pacifico either. Main diff....You can sit outside with a drink AND smoke WITH PLUSAs. How perfect is that! [Pretty please come?]
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 1:29 PM
Casa PiachezHari
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 1:30 PM
Eeesh - Applewood - bring the Pepto!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:31 PM
Hari is still getting it in the can :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:31 PM
"Every review I've read of the place (including recent ones on yelp, citysearch, et al) say they don't allow you to sit on the patio unless you order dinner."
They'd be pretty retarded to turn away 15+ people who want to drink and not eat. Especially when Trout is 1.5 paces to the east.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 1:33 PM
Casa PiachezHari
Even better...now to incorporate my three other pets, Jenny, Dottie Snickles and Janky Chattergoon (all betas!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:34 PM
Didn't a bunch of you go to Pacifico recently??? Biff????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:35 PM
Cobble...I'll consider it...but no promises...warning though...If I do show up, I'll be high as a kite when I walk through the door!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:35 PM
Has anyone phoned them to ask/alert them?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 1:35 PM
Given all of the controversy surrounding Pacifico (bugs, outdoors, seating availability) can I suggest a change in venue before it gets too late? Given that I may show up rather late I shouldn't drive the bus, but on possibility is Ceol, just down Smith St from Pacifico.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 1:35 PM
Snappy, I bet every one of those restaurants on the Tour has vermin. You'd better get to work doing some Googling. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:36 PM
"They'd be pretty retarded to turn away 15+ people who want to drink and not eat. Especially when Trout is 1.5 paces to the east."
Exactly! We'll just head next door if there's a problem at Pacifico. For any PLUSAs going, check Trout if you don't see us at Pacifico. It's literally 1.5 paces away and there should be no probs with space to drink.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:36 PM
Biff, if there's a venue change, you better email Wasder (said he's coming but no sighting of him today on blog)
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 1:38 PM
Biff's right. Trout is big.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:39 PM
Biff's right. Trout is big.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:39 PM
sent ya an email snappy. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:39 PM
"Didn't a bunch of you go to Pacifico recently??? Biff????"
DIBS, it was a teensy group: Bitter, Pork Slap, DH and I went to Trout. Had a great time and bar hopped up and down Smith Street after.
I think it's kind of late to change Lech. And we'll be fine at Pacifico. If it's a problem, as DH and I said, we'll just move next door to Trout.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:39 PM
JB, any chances of your new roommates showing up too?
DH / Kens, don't ever say I don't push hard to pimp you two
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 1:40 PM
Thanks CG...got it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:41 PM
**slapping Dave** You're stuttering man!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:41 PM
M4L, no venue change. We're sticking with Pacifico. And I'm confident we'll live to tell the tale on tomorrow's OT.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:41 PM
I find British accents sexy. Will be at roach inn tonight. I don't care, they don't scare me, certain PLUSAs on the other hand.....
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 1:48 PM
quote:
I'm doing the Park Slope Restaurant Tour thing tonight. Showing a bunch of my friends who are new to the Slope around for it...
wow. what a coincidence it's also park slope water balloon night! ;)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 1:49 PM
From Bloomberg:
Household Net Worth in U.S. Increases by $2 trillion, First gain Since '07 in 2Q
It climbed from $51.1 Tr to $53.1 Tr
You fence sitters better think about whether or not you want to buy something. Miss Muffett??????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:49 PM
"And I'm confident we'll live to tell the tale on tomorrow's OT."
And if you don't, it won't have anything to do with ingesting vermin parts.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:50 PM
"certain PLUSAs on the other hand....."
[cue Couger]
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:50 PM
I've eaten bugs from street vendors in Bangkok. They're quite tasty, as are the worms and ant eggs in Mexico.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:51 PM
Beoch, very true! It'll be much more likely that I got run over on Montague Street after stumbling drunkenly in front of a speeding electric scooter.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:52 PM
I hate you dave. I was eating lunch when I read that.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 1:54 PM
"Beoch, very true! It'll be much more likely that I got run over on Montague Street after stumbling drunkenly in front of a speeding electric scooter."
I've never been on Montague Street. Is it a very dangerous place?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:54 PM
Have fun tonight PLUSAs! I'll be there in spirit
Posted by: the chicken at September 17, 2009 1:55 PM
Am I just missing it here somewhere, but why hasn't Brownstoner announced that Prospect Heights was landmarked today??!
Seems like that should have been thread numero uno!!!
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 1:55 PM
"Beoch, very true! It'll be much more likely that I got run over on Montague Street after stumbling drunkenly in front of a speeding electric scooter."
I've never been on Montague Street. Is it a very dangerous place?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:54 PM
No, but they don't allow women to walk the street.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:56 PM
"I've never been on Montague Street. Is it a very dangerous place?"
Beoch, it's dangerous, but not as bad as the fruit streets in BH. Now THEY are scary.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 1:56 PM
absolutely not Ceol,, too close to my house and don't need this crowd so near.
Now Pacifico seems to have a Smith st side/entrance now as well as the regular Pacific street . So what part you gonna be in.
Posted by: Petebklyn at September 17, 2009 1:57 PM
i can't believe no one told this freebie scrub that there's going to be free food all over park slope tonight. where is pacifo btw?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 1:57 PM
Sounds like Mr. B's minions are sleeping on the job.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 1:58 PM
Kens, go to the AY thread above. Russia's richest man wants to buy in. I think we should be looking at Brighton Beach property.
Beoch, despite everything I've said, help us out here.
There's a wall of Russian $$$$ coming to brooklyn.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:58 PM
I've heard that the streets that are parallel to that Montague Street place are VERY dangerous. Lots of riff raff.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 1:59 PM
Pacific & Smith rob, enter on pacific behind Trout.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 1:59 PM
ceol has a very hunky palestinian bartender working there occasionally. VERY hunky tall drink of water.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:59 PM
"Am I just missing it here somewhere, but why hasn't Brownstoner announced that Prospect Heights was landmarked today??!"
Interesting!
Hasn't popped up on any other blogs either
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 2:00 PM
I know NUSSINK about Brighton Beach.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:00 PM
rob - pacifico is on smith and pacific. if you'd like to meet me and HOPEFULLY snappy :) we can hid the free food then walk up to pacifico together
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:00 PM
DIBS, roasted dragonfly taste like roasted peanuts
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:01 PM
Yes, everyone stay away from Brooklyn Heights, in fact avoid Cobble Hill as well! All very dangerous! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 2:01 PM
pacific / smith / trout. doesnt help much. what neighborhood is that and what locomotive station is it near?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 2:02 PM
"I've heard that the streets that are parallel to that Montague Street place are VERY dangerous. Lots of riff raff."
Yes, Bergen and Dean and Warren are totally shady, right Cobble? :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:02 PM
hmmm hid the free food. hit the free food. maybe hide some free food for later.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:03 PM
"I know NUSSINK about Brighton Beach."
You stoooopid goooood loooooking!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:03 PM
Biff, is that where the Tree Houses are?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:04 PM
it's near the bergen F train. you want to make it a twofer and do foodfair and pacifico?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:04 PM
BH & CH are dangerous. flash the wrong hand sign and you'll be jumped
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:04 PM
ceol has a very hunky palestinian bartender working there occasionally. VERY hunky tall drink of water.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 1:59 PM
I know a Yemeni guy who is very hot. I'll have to stick my head in and check him out.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:05 PM
http://tinyurl.com/mm5pkh
Everyone click for a good laugh - and ROb if you want directions.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 2:05 PM
Re:
Prospect Heights Landmarking
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/37/32_37_gk_prospect_heights_historic.html
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 2:05 PM
letmegooglethatforyou.com
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/37/32_37_gk_prospect_heights_historic.html
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:06 PM
where the wrong colors (or at least ones that clash) and you'll be killed.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:06 PM
It's Boerum Hill, near the F train Bergen Street station.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/pacifico/
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 2:06 PM
HOLY SHIT! We had a pretty nice house cleaning at the office today and I was too busy posting on Brownstoner to realize. I am safe yet again.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
DH, that's hysterical!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
DUDE! the guy selling the $10k bookcase is back on the forum selling two bar stools for $1100. the frosting on the cake is that he'll deliver them. for another $40. like it's a favor after paying him $1100 cash for two stupid stools. geebs.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
11217, JINX! You owe me a Coke.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
wear
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
DIBS, focus focus. you need to check out that taco ROTD joint and check out the 21 yr old owner. If I show up tonight, would like to see your notes on that research
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
Hey again all!
Don't eat the dragonflies. They eat the mosquitos.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:07 PM
Kens, what kind of vacuum did they use?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:08 PM
dh, that is really funny!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:08 PM
Can someone please teach Rob how to Google bars & restaurants? And how to figure out the related transportation.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 2:08 PM
Damn, I bought those $13,000 shelves, and he didn't deliver! What a rip-off.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 2:08 PM
"wear"
Ah, you don't lose any brownie points if you corrected yourself before being corrected. Good work, my friend.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:09 PM
Dh that's great!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:09 PM
"Where", Beoch?
Arkady will not be pleased.
I fixed it, A-hole.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:09 PM
oh but CGar, those shelves were TOTALLY worth it. you should leave the price tags on. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:11 PM
m4l, I haven't forgotten about Oaxaca. i will check it out before I get to pacifico.
I also have apic to show you of a Korean BBQ truck!!!!
Remind me
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:11 PM
Oh heavens...he wants $40 to deliver some overpriced and used barstools. CRACK IS WACK!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:11 PM
Wow, I didn't know there was really a site for that. I thought it was a joke. Good stuff, DH!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:11 PM
Can someone please teach Rob how to Google bars & restaurants? And how to figure out the related transportation.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 2:08 PM
think we'll have better outcome teaching the pitbull to just lead Rob to the place
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:12 PM
Here's the best map that superimposes subways on streets...
www.onnyturf.com
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:12 PM
shelving guy is back? any quesses on the time when a snarky / nasty post will come from Jester or CMU?
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:13 PM
CG_ups, I bought the shelves for jester, who wants to stomp them into kindling
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 2:14 PM
Kens, house cleaning impacted your dept too?
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 2:14 PM
"Can someone please teach Rob how to Google bars & restaurants? And how to figure out the related transportation."
I can do it. I have a very gentle and kind demeanor, ideally suited for remedial teaching.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:16 PM
or he can create a sonic wave doing the worm and 'splode them.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:17 PM
"Everyone click for a good laugh - and ROb if you want directions."
DH, that's great!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 2:17 PM
Beoch put the "mean" in "demeanor".
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:18 PM
DH - That's wild! Can one do it w/ other Google searches?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
Demeanor, de better is her motto. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
"Beoch put the "mean" in "demeanor"."
Just call her Miss De Meanor.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
"I have a very gentle and kind demeanor"
Yeah, beoch, unless you're welcoming a newbie to the OT. ("Who the eff r u?")
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
It's not the guy that was selling the shelves, but the guy that owned the same ones & chimed in to support the seller with the photo of his own shelves.
(His login name is ltjbukem - named after a drum & bass DJ from London)
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
Word.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:20 PM
Ok, I'm slipping into a lunch coma, I'm going for a walk before I fall asleep. Later asshats!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 2:21 PM
If Beoch works at Bergdorf's then she must have a very kind demeanor because I'm sure ALL of those customers are just always sooo pleasant and never "beochy."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:22 PM
Dave:
THIS might convince you to stop by the PS Restaurant Tour!!
http://www.fuckedinparkslope.com/home/park-slope-restaurant-tour-or-this-is-why-youre-fat.html
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 2:23 PM
Etson, I suspect they are the same person.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:23 PM
I just spoke to my husband who works near Bryant Park and he said he's seen so many bones jutting out of models this week that he wants to start handing out milkshakes and bacon cheeseburgers. He said it's quite sickening.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:23 PM
"DH - That's wild! Can one do it w/ other Google searches?"
http://tinyurl.com/mbna94
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:24 PM
DH, ha ha ha! Good one.
Dave, Brighton is bad investment. We can talk about it in Pacifico. I have the scoop on Russians, obviously.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 2:24 PM
WHOA! that's cool!!! i had no idea you can type in questions you dont know the answer to in full, in google!!!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 2:25 PM
11217, you're gonna have to do better than that. Here's the competition...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36425605@N03/3593522792/
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:27 PM
http://lmgtfy.com/
this is the link to make your own snarky links to answer friends questions.
you probably could have googled that too.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 2:28 PM
*ROBERT* do you want to join me and HOPEFULLY snappy for free food fair and then head up to pacifico tonight?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:28 PM
Biffers - I still don't see how you did it.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 2:28 PM
Very cute Dave!!!
Posted by: 11217 at September 17, 2009 2:29 PM
I'm an idiot. I'm sitting here noshing on chips and salsa while Pia is having the left over steak from last night. Something is definitely wrong with this picture. I shall now accept the name of 'Crazy Cat Lady.'
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:29 PM
jscheff, you coming to pacifico tonight???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:29 PM
M4L, my department is only 4 people so we didn't get affected. There is a bigger department in headquarters that I am sure had a nice Dyson doing the job there. My office had a 10 year old Hoover doing the cleaning so only 2 peeps out of like 100 got sweeped up.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 2:30 PM
Snappy, I just downed a bowl of tomato soup and had two 'friends' eagerly accepting the little bits of buttered toast dipped in soup I was giving them. How much of that slice of toast did I eat? Mmmmm...less than half.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:32 PM
perhaps CGups, i always make my decisions last minute tho and i have a few things i have to do after work today. if i dont make it to the food fair (not sure i want to deal with that now that i read about it) i will probably show up at Pacific Sunwear around 8 or so
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 2:33 PM
THL, we are suckers!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:34 PM
Suckers...that's a nice way of saying idiots right?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:36 PM
Widget just grabbed half of my pbj.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 2:36 PM
Thanks, dh! That's really neat!
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 2:37 PM
PBJ?!- Bread fine, jelly sure! Peanut butter? I dare him!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 2:38 PM
ooooh i had a feeling the guy selling the chairs would go apeshit on me.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:39 PM
LOL...Ok...idiots it is! Arkady, you just joined our lunch stealing bunch!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:39 PM
Yesterday was National Play-Doh Day.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 2:41 PM
It's gettin' ugly in that forum thread!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:41 PM
honestly, he's ripping on someone for saying they can't afford $1100 chairs. so i comment, if i was in the market for $1100 chairs, then i'd just spend the extra $300 and buy NEW $1400 chairs instead of USED $1100 chairs. and he loses his shit. can someone please go in there and defend me?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:41 PM
I have RATS eating into my ceiling from the roof of my building. Disgusting and I moving. I thought it was the people on the roof smoking until yesterday morning I woke up and saw a hole in the kitchen ceiling being burrowed! Effing gross. I'm super pissed, I live in a brand new condo building in Windsor Terrace. This building is garbage and overpriced. This is the last straw. Thanks for the open thread so I can vent.
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 2:43 PM
Looks like CG_ups uncovered an Open Thread lurker over there.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:43 PM
Wassup PLUSAs?
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at September 17, 2009 2:43 PM
Very true...if one was willing to spend that kinda dough on bar stools, they aren't likely to be amenable to spending a mere $300 less for some used ones, regardless of how good of a condition they may be in. That's definitely a go big or go home situation. He needs to drop that price some more, or take Iron Balls' suggestion of bartering for salami sandwiches :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:46 PM
lech, check your email.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 2:47 PM
The guys selling the chairs is lurking in the OT. it's really, really funny.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:47 PM
cillmylandlord...yikes! You have my utmost sympathy.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:47 PM
Six baby! Hola!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:47 PM
six...how's life in DC. Get to P Street beach yet???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:48 PM
lechacal - check your email.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:48 PM
sixyears, great seeing you here. How have you been?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:49 PM
oy, rats are definitely a deal breaker. sorry to hear about that. can you use gross living conditions as an excuse to get out of your lease?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:49 PM
Why don't you two lovely ladies ever email me???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 2:49 PM
Even rats hate the new condos.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 2:50 PM
dibs - want me to send you a bloomie?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 2:51 PM
Thanks...it's super gross. I'm so mad. We had them coming out of the pipes before below. But now they are in the sprinkler system. Hell...I'll say it! I live at 11 TERRACE PLACE! 11 TERRACE PLACE HAS RATS IN THE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Nasty, I am so out. I see why they couldn't sell all the condos, some people had critters when they moved in...but in the ceiling?! Holes? Hell no.
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 2:51 PM
"he wants to start handing out milkshakes and bacon cheeseburgers"
if he starts doing that will you let me know? I don't have bones jutting out of me but... but can I still have a burger? medium rare please and a coffee milkshake :)
btw I just found a ladybug in my salad.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 2:51 PM
*psst, Cobble...you're a bit tardy with the welcome package*
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:52 PM
Herk, that's good luck. don't eat it.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 2:54 PM
6 yrs! How're things? How's skool?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 2:55 PM
Oh...funny, my lease is up end of next month:). Yay! I wanted to stay, so I could get my stuff together to buy...but I'll figure that out somewhere else. There is no togetherness here, no mgmt...This is so not worth it. Now, you see why my name is what it is!
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 2:56 PM
Biff, who you calling "tardy"?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 2:56 PM
"btw I just found a ladybug in my salad."
Must be organic. That's what they use in place of pesticides!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 2:56 PM
cillmylandlord...now that is super gross. In the sprinkler system? WTF??? Get out of there. And fast.
Welcome to the OT by the way :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:57 PM
Beoch, please. I need to focus on #500.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:58 PM
biff, brighton - 62%
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 2:58 PM
Back off, Biff! It's mine mofo.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
Bitter, EXCELLENT. Only 12% to go.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
500?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
If I get 500 I'll show up tonight.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
500!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 2:59 PM
testing...testing...
Is 500 mine? (get lost Biffy!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:00 PM
me!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:00 PM
"If I get 500 I'll show up tonight."
Oops. Now you tell me!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:00 PM
BIFF YOU BASTARD! YOU THIEF! YOU...YOU....ARGGHHHH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:00 PM
Biff got it. He buys tonight.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:01 PM
oh biff, you spoiler. that's it snappy, i'm buying you a stein of beer of your choice at cafe steinhof!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:01 PM
Snaps - What about if we do another quick century & you get the 600?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:02 PM
"oh biff, you spoiler. that's it snappy, i'm buying you a stein of beer of your choice at cafe steinhof!"
And I'm buying DIBS the Jamaican jerk of his choice at Cafe Jerkoff!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:03 PM
I don't know Arkady...Mr. Biff "I like to steal shit from cripple women" Champion may take that too!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:04 PM
bitter, didn't eat it (the bug... still thinking about that burger though). I tried offering it to my adjacent cubiclemate who has a thing for ladybugs (they're literally plastered all over her cube along with pics of her cats...) but she just looked horrified. I think I scared her. Should I pick it out of the garbage??
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:04 PM
There are a lot of Asian Jamaicans.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:05 PM
Thanks snappy name! I needed to vent. I have steel wool and tape IN THE CEILING of my "fancy chef's kitchen". So, I've already started looking. The way I figured it out was the other morning, I woke up and saw the sprinkler cap in the living room moving. Then, the next one started moving. I said "Hell no." That's rats on the damn sprinkler system. So they already started a hole in the ceiling kitchen, so I guess they were gonna parachute in on day!
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 3:05 PM
Herk - Put it on your finger, make a wish & blow it away.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:06 PM
Kens, we had lay-offs here today, too. One of the MDs, on his way out the door, asked me if I wanted his Tabasco sauce and yarmulke.
Needless to say, I took them.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 3:07 PM
snappy, pls see my remark in the 'two new restaurants' thread.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 3:08 PM
That's exactly what you do with a ladybug, Arkady. I knew someone would post it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:09 PM
My Lord, cillmy! When my apt had mice when I first moved in 10 years ago, I promptly packed up my stuff, moved out, called my landlord and told him that either the mice go or I stay gone and he doesn't get paid. Thankfully he was as horrified as I was and sent in an extermination army and a handyman to permanently seal all holes. No problems since then (knock on wood) and it's been 10 years. Now I have cats so I suppose that helps as well.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:09 PM
"Put it on your finger, make a wish & blow it away."
That's what she said.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:09 PM
I'm getting all "antsy' about going to Pacifico. Is it 5:00 yet????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:09 PM
Herki, get it out of the trash! Stat! You are begging for bad luck. You must safely set it free.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:09 PM
Herk, what Arkady said.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 3:10 PM
unfortunately the bug is dead. if I blew on it it would have to be back in the direction of the garbage can :( RIP
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:11 PM
DIBS, I'm thinking about it already as well, but was hesitant to bROACH the subject.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:11 PM
Snappy - bring your cane
Bitter - bring your rain hat
Someone - bring a scarf
and watch me engage in awkward social interaction with strangers
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 3:11 PM
but set him free outside. poor ladybug will be sad living inside an office building
btw, has anyone seen the lightening bugs at cobble park? so nice. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:13 PM
bitter, I'd never wear a used yarmulke. But I'd never wear a new one either. Tabasco is a different story though. I've put a lot of used hot things in my mouth.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:13 PM
Denton...I'm not seeing you in that thread??? What did you say?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:15 PM
Herk - You coming tonight?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:15 PM
Did cillmylandlord buy a condo at Pacifico?
Posted by: Petebklyn at September 17, 2009 3:16 PM
11 Terrace Place can't even fix the windows that were installed improperly when the building was brand new. It took my landlord a year to fix the windows that had a warranty on them. Only after I filed an HPD action against him did he fix them. Almost every apartment in this building had issues with windows and light fixtures. Now the doors are constantly breaking. So, I'm ok with leaving the rats here to "Dance On The Ceiling" like Lionel Ritchie.
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 3:16 PM
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TALK ABOUT CATS?!
I really can't take much more of the rat and roach discussions that have consumed the OT. (Ladybugs are just fine though, herk.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:17 PM
So can anyone tell me anything about the kitchen help at pacifico??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:17 PM
OOOOOOOOOOH lightening bugs? do they exist anymore? i thought they went the way of the dodo bird! when i was a kid i used to collect them in jars, smoosh them all up, then make squished guts lightening bug paintings that glowed in the dark. part of finds that horrible now that i did that, but they are just bugs so no biggie
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 3:19 PM
BIFF, 58%!!!
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 3:19 PM
Cargar...you missed the brief discussion where Arkady, THL and I discussed being jacked for our lunches today by the fuzzy ones.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:20 PM
Snappy...just bring Pia to pacifico and your problems will be solved. Just keep her away from the Chinamen who might eat the cat.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:21 PM
DIBS, at this point, I'm ready to go check out all the kitchen help on Smith for (with) you.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:21 PM
I could put up a photo of Widge digging into a Skipy jar but I don't know how.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:21 PM
bitter, what is this % battle you are waging with Biff????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:22 PM
My Snapster, I caught the part where your beast was feasting on steak
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:22 PM
*rob*, are you back? I thought your rat post worked very well in the DWR chair thread.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:23 PM
dibs, you should have quite a smile tonight, not sure about the cbf, though I would imagine it to work in your favor.
Posted by: DeLepp at September 17, 2009 3:24 PM
Arkady...create a flickr page and post it there.
Dave, Pia's got no front claws. Hari would be better suited for the job.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:24 PM
umm, did i say cobble park? i meant somewhere else. no lightening bugs to smoosh in cobble park. please don't smoosh the lightning bugs :(
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:24 PM
Cargar!!! Into the dog house you go. Pia is no beast!!! She's the most beautiful furry girl in the world...all lady :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:25 PM
woah. some dude is whistling the beginning of the aria in the magic flute. over and over and over.....
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Did you know that the active compound in a lightning bug is called Luciferin? I synthesized it in my Senior Organic Chemistry class.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:26 PM
The only thing you should do w/ lightning bugs is put them in a jar for a while & then let them go.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:27 PM
"BIFF, 58%!!!"
Sweet! At this point, we should be good. I'll bring a hair dryer if there is no further movement.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:28 PM
Snapster, I call the CGar-dog "beast" all the time. To her face. I mean it only affectionately, I assure you.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:28 PM
lightning bugs are passe - June/july is their lifetime
Posted by: Petebklyn at September 17, 2009 3:28 PM
Ernie Anasty?!?
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:29 PM
OMG Etson that's hysterical!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:29 PM
hey Arkady I'd really love to but have plans...
Anyway, here's a little helpful language instruction that may come in handy on future benders when you PLUSAs find yourself suddenly, inexplicably unable to communicate coherently (perhaps tonight?). Scroll down to see the "Bar Signs"
http://www.drunkard.com/issues/10_02/10_02_bar_signs.htm
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:30 PM
Ok, Cargar...you can come on out of the dog pokie now :) I've called Pia a 'sexy beast' before. She didn't seem to mind. Although she does seem to understand "big butt" and doesn't appreciate it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:31 PM
Still trying to work out what Ernie was meaning to say!
Posted by: etson at September 17, 2009 3:33 PM
Some like being called Fat Cats.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:33 PM
Please don't be too hard on Ernie. I know him well. A genuinely very nice guy.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:33 PM
I love the look on his co-anchor's face right after he said it. I think she wet herself!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:33 PM
I think he meant plucking.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:34 PM
dh, I know what you're referring to. I'll buy you a drink if I'm wrong.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 17, 2009 3:34 PM
Hey PLUSAs, second free moment of the afternoon. Things are good, just very busy, and no, Dave, I haven't made it to the beach (or much of anywhere other than classes, library, home, and IKEA, but that's what I signed up for).
I tried to comment under a different name and post a link but something came up saying the first comment has to be moderated. What's that about?
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at September 17, 2009 3:35 PM
I'm sure he actually said "Plucking" too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:36 PM
When my friend house/cat-sat for us while we were on vacation he renamed our cat Sophie. He called her So-Fat. She's a tabby and has little short legs and big huge paws with this fat barrel of a body. She's like an English Bulldog.
We thought she was just overeating initially because she was a stray and hadn't gotten used to the fact that there was ALWAYS going to be food and that she didn't need to clear hers and everyone elses bowl. Nope, 8 months later she still gorges at every opportunity. We have to put down and remove ALL the bowls it's a pain in the tush.
Here's a pic of her, you can see her stumppy legs and the start of the fat belly. She's still a doll even though she's a binge eater.
http://tinyurl.com/l5eays
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 3:36 PM
Not sure what's up with that, six.
i posted yesterdaay as Vinnie and it went right up.
Yes, it was me.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:37 PM
i hope his career doesn't suffer for this. marv albert's awesome sports reporting career was cut short because he bit some lady on the butt when they were doing it. i mean, ok, it's weird but still. he was an awesome sports reporter.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:38 PM
Hey, sixyears! When you coming up for a visit? Make it a Thursday and chances are good we'll go drinking in your honor.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:38 PM
He meant plucking but he clearly said fucking. His co-anchor did'nt react that way over 'plucking'!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:38 PM
THL, thank you! (Never thought I'd be so grateful for "Cat Chat".)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:39 PM
THL, she's too cute...love those stumpy legs :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:41 PM
"Make it a Thursday and chances are good we'll go drinking in your honor."
Nobody has ever had drinks in my honour. Although many people have lost their honour after having drinks with me.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:41 PM
CGUps...there was also that inconvenient part that it turned out Marv was wearing women's underwear at the time. that's what caused the career setback, not the biting. It inspired the Christmas son "Walkin Round In Women's Underwear " sung to the tune of Winnter Wonderland.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:42 PM
Anytime.
I still waiting to see a pic of the beast.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 3:43 PM
in between meetings - i don't have any emails - lechacal2008 at gmail
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 3:43 PM
"Denton...I'm not seeing you in that thread??? What did you say?"
snappy, for some reason it didn't post. I just re-did it.
Posted by: denton at September 17, 2009 3:44 PM
"watch me engage in awkward social interaction with strangers"
Dirty, I assume that includes awkward eye contact?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 3:45 PM
Speaking of fuzzy ones...time to clean the bathroom. Again. Dammit!
Later folks :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:45 PM
"I still waiting to see a pic of the beast."
Always happy to show her off. I'll see what I can conjure up.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:46 PM
One other thing about Miss Sophie is that she sometimes has nightmares. She'll wake up crying howling and will run around looking for you with her eyes still half shut. You have to call out so she knows where you are and when she finds you she meows a few times like she's trying to tell you what happened. Then she'll start purring her face off. My tragic cat.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 17, 2009 3:47 PM
I saw Denton's post way back - he talked about staying in the nabe to go out.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:47 PM
Snappy, don't go yet. We're 20 (19 after this) away from 600. I was going to step aside and let you have it!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:49 PM
Denton, I owe you a keg of whoop-ass! I shall now have more money to spend on other things as I won't be eating out again for a very very very (did I mention very?) long time!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 3:49 PM
Arghhhhh! I was happier w/ the earlier post, Denton!
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 3:49 PM
As I said the other day, I'm all in favor of leaving Forum posters alone if I have nothing kind to say. That said, CMU just posted a really funny comment about the chairs.
(And I wouldn't have attacked had he not gone after CG_ups first. CG, I think I scared him off. No doubt it was the sword and my gentlemanly demeanor. As long as he never meets me in person, we're fine ;)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:49 PM
Biff...check this out.......
Canada Says Body Bags Sent to Reserves in Flu Kits ‘Offensive’
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Health Minister Leona
Aglukkaq said it’s “offensive” that aboriginal tribes seeking equipment to prepare for cases of swine flu were sent body bags by the government.
“As Minister of Health and as an aboriginal, I am
offended,” Aglukkaq said in a statement sent by e-mail today
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the province where tribes received the body bags. “Anyone suggesting that our Government’s solution to H1N1 is body bags is sensationalizing this situation.”
The error occurred after Aglukkaq told lawmakers Aug. 12 that her department was working closely with aboriginal
communities to prepare them for the virus. At the emergency
hearing called by opposition parties, tribal leaders complained they needed assistance because of concern their members are more vulnerable to the illness.
“We have never, ever prepared for death,” David Harper,
chief of the Garden Hill First Nation in the province of
Manitoba, said in an interview shown today on CTV News. “That really hurt the aboriginal community.”
Aglukkaq said in the statement her department would hold an inquiry into the incident and make the results public
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:50 PM
"I was going to step aside and let you have it!"
Sorry, Biff, but dry that out and you can fertilize the lawn!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 3:51 PM
i lurve you CGar :)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 3:51 PM
DIBS, my only question is how the f*ck does one pronounce "Aglukkaq"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:55 PM
you people made that high end junk seller cry. shame on you
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 3:56 PM
590
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:57 PM
There is a sour smell near my front door. I think one of the critters has died in the wall.
Posted by: cillmylandlord_again at September 17, 2009 3:57 PM
Kens, we had lay-offs here today, too. One of the MDs, on his way out the door, asked me if I wanted his Tabasco sauce and yarmulke.
Needless to say, I took them.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 3:07 PM
what? even doctors are getting fired?
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 3:58 PM
Snappy, it's all yours!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 3:59 PM
Snappy?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 4:01 PM
M4L,
Managing Director
but I'm sure Michael Jackson's doctor got fired.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 4:01 PM
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 4:02 PM
get me outta here!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 4:02 PM
d'oh! off by two
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 4:02 PM
Snappy, beware of strangers bearing gifts. This one's for you.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:03 PM
Snappy, I tried my best to snag 600 for you, but looks like CG_ups is quicker on the draw.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:05 PM
ciao, gonna grab drinks with all the banker doctors that got laid off today.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 17, 2009 4:06 PM
i am very very bad.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 4:07 PM
Snappy...just bring Pia to pacifico and your problems will be solved. Just keep her away from the Chinamen who might eat the cat.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 3:21 PM
cant speak for your BF but I dont eat cats or dogs. I draw the line at dragon flies
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 4:08 PM
Holy fucking shit!! One of my exes is in that TONY sex issue!
Posted by: infinitejester at September 17, 2009 4:10 PM
yeah playah!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 4:16 PM
Does she pole dance????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:17 PM
Jester = threadkiller
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 4:24 PM
Jester = ladykiller
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 4:29 PM
Memo from Oslo;
To:DIBS and Snappy
re: Bay Ridge thread
Go F&*k yourself.
Posted by: benson at September 17, 2009 4:29 PM
And Trannies don't count as real exes.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:30 PM
It must be those long nights up there getting to him. I don't even remember what I posted.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:31 PM
Too bad gentlemen never tell!
Posted by: infinitejester at September 17, 2009 4:32 PM
whoa bro! easy now benson. i'm sure it wasn't that bad. it couldn't be the joking about the accent? and what did snappy say that was so bad? she just asked what the comps are.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 17, 2009 4:35 PM
Calmarsi, Benson.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 4:35 PM
DH, you actually saved jester from the TKOTD award. It must be 10 minutes or more to be considered a thread killer. And iIt must be considerably longer than that to be a lady killer.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 4:35 PM
Wow DIBS, what warranted that response.
benson, You ok over there? Should we call the medics?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:35 PM
infinite, which page?????? I gotz TONY.
bitter, lets drink to our office safety today after house cleaning.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 4:36 PM
cobble, it's been a rough day, I think we need to have cocktails on the South Verandah before we head out to "Rats & Roaches" tonight.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:37 PM
I used the Italian accent after I saw what looked like stenciled grape leaves on the wall.
I think Snappy was just reacting to what someone else posed about the kids sounding like Vinny in Saturday Night fever.
OK, OK, OK..I'll cease with the Italian accent writing. Mama Mia. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:38 PM
Damn benson.... please please please tell me you aren't someone who gets offended when-a someabody a make-a some fun of the Italian accent. If you are then you are so totally kicked out of the Brownstoner Republican network.
I've been the funny sounding foreigner before, just for the record. when I have more time I'll tell my "fritos" story from when I lived in Madrid.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 4:39 PM
benson, are you confusing snappy with splenda?
Snaps only question was "So if this is a true wreck, what do such properties usually go for in the Ridge"?
I don't see any insults there that warrants your responce.
Posted by: DeLepp at September 17, 2009 4:40 PM
You mean flasks in the Park, near Verandah, again? ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:40 PM
Can't be, dave, benson's never that sensitive
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:40 PM
Benson, don't go drinking, eating, etc in Oslo on your own dime - it was the #1 or #2 most expensive city in the world not too long ago
Posted by: more4less at September 17, 2009 4:42 PM
Kens, I spill my guts after about seven, just a heads up.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 17, 2009 4:42 PM
well, cobble, if that's how you're going to be, then we simply must move into a foreclosed property (preferably in "The Colony") and start throwing lavish parties.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:43 PM
Or, we could just hang out in the South Southwest Parlor by Dining Room ;)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:43 PM
Making fun of accents? No problem.
Condescension? Gets my goat up, and that thread reeks of it.
Posted by: benson at September 17, 2009 4:44 PM
"I gotz TONY."
Kens, I wouldn't advertise that to the ladies.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 4:44 PM
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/180744/
This should settle the Italian question.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 4:47 PM
Kens, I spill my guts after about seven, just a heads up.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 17, 2009 4:42 PM
Is that before or after the inchworm?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 4:47 PM
I really prefer the West Sunroom, if you don't mind, the light is really gorgeous this time of day. Just past the S SW Parlor, beyond the dining room. In about 45 minutes?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:47 PM
Haha - are you all really skeezed out by the rats and roaches? This is Brooklyn! Suck it up!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 4:48 PM
THL- funny, sophia looks to be editor-in-chief in that photo :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 4:48 PM
"In about 45 minutes?"
Be careful what you ask for . . . I might show up!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:49 PM
Aw, come on benson, you don't think I actually read the thread did you? Anyway, enjoy Oslo and see you at the next event after you get back.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 4:50 PM
DH, if that's addressed to me, I'm "fine" with them, as long as they don't join me for dinner and drinks.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:51 PM
Cobble and CGar, I think I visited your residence recently. You two must live here
http://tinyurl.com/nsk4nd
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 4:52 PM
Well, you know where to find me! Don't mind the butler on your way in, he's in a crap ass mood today. Something about wanting a raise, and could I go duck myself. I know, it didn't make any sense to me either!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:52 PM
"DH, if that's addressed to me, I'm "fine" with them, as long as they don't join me for dinner and drinks."
Or become PART of your dinner and drinks.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 4:52 PM
DH, Next time you find one in your dinner, you call me and tell me how it made you feel.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:53 PM
Everybody has their sterotypical, long held cultural ideosyncracies that need to be made light of. My Big Fat Greek Wedding was one of the best examples. Countless movies poking fun at irish gangs, drunkenness and organized crime, right up there with that of the Mafia, are things that we make fun of just to laugh at ourselves. I wouldn't call it condescension because it's not meant in a mean spirited way. It's poking fun at "the old ways." No one's passing judgement that it's wrong or below anything that they do themselves.
I too get very grumpy when I'm stuck in a hotel room somewhere I don't want to be.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:53 PM
"DH, Next time you find one in your dinner, you call me and tell me how it made you feel."
If a roach makes his way into my bottled beer tonight - i'll eat it. Swear.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 4:55 PM
Kens, correction: I live there, CGar lives on the deck.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 4:55 PM
benson...you gotta watch the video lechacal posted about the "cork soakers."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 4:56 PM
make fun of accents is ok as long as not a brooklyn accent.
Posted by: Petebklyn at September 17, 2009 4:56 PM
I'd've thought more sensitivities would have been offended by yesterday's carry on than today's remarks - certainly by any PLUSAs.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 4:57 PM
Kens, why didn't you come in - I'm certain I was in my tent! (Cobble, I don't know how Kens found out that you're a Vanderbilt)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 4:58 PM
lechacal- got it in one. He does.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 4:58 PM
DIBS;
I'm 52 and have been around for a while. I can well tell the difference between light-hearted parody (which I enjoy) and condescension.
My memo still stands to you and a bunch of others: go F%*k yourself.
PS:M4L, you are correct, Oslo is incredibly expensive. I just paid $14 for a Manhattan at a dive.
Posted by: benson at September 17, 2009 4:59 PM
i think benson's point is that it always comes across that it's totally okay to mock some ethnicities, but not others. in a sense, i sort of agree with him. i also am a firm believer that any can mock anything or anyone for whatever reason they want and people can think, say, and feel what they want about people and various groups. for instance, i find the french vile and disgustingly rude people. we all have our certain prejudices. but it seems like some are more allowed to be expressed than others.
eta - sorry to any frenchies that might be reading this,*hugs*.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 17, 2009 5:01 PM
"CGar lives on the deck"
If you want to get technical, I live on Cobble's "West Verandah".
(Cobble, check your email)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 5:02 PM
I make a remark about grape leaves and that's condescending??? The stenciling was FUGLY, whether it was grape leaves or not was not the issue. I don't think it gets more light hearted than a remark about wall decor with an attached Italian accent.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:04 PM
CGar, shhhh, maybe they'll forget! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:04 PM
"If a roach makes his way into my bottled beer tonight - i'll eat it. Swear."
Correction - if a roach makes its way into your bottled beer, you'll smoke it.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:05 PM
Beoch, I see you've met DH!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:07 PM
Psst - Dibs. I have fake rubber grapes hanging on my arbor because my crop was scant this year. They look quite real though.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:07 PM
I'm going to bring the setup for the roach races tonight. there will be wagering but nothing over $5.00. God forbid the Irish, Jews or italians muscle in and take over the operation. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:08 PM
2nd Memo to DIBS and others;
When having a debate with others, try to approach them as if they have a brain too. You knew exactly what you were trying to do with that remark. Your wide-eyed "who me" act is completely false.
Posted by: benson at September 17, 2009 5:08 PM
I'm officially bowing down to Beoch today. I don't remember anyone ever being so consistently funny all day long.
We're not worthy!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 5:09 PM
I am outta here. See ya all lata!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 5:09 PM
"I can well tell the difference between light-hearted parody (which I enjoy) and condescension."
too bad he can't tell the difference between condescension and rampant, misplaced paranoia.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:10 PM
Lechacal, check your email.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:10 PM
Ooh, I want post #666 and then I'm outie.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 5:10 PM
666?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 5:10 PM
Dave, I feel offended. Jews don't muscle in the operation. We just finance and collect interest.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 5:11 PM
I come from New England WASP stock (even if my parents didn't really act that way), a group that is caracitured often and without the sort of self-consciousness that comes with caricatures of other groups. If someone is going to caricature an asian or an italian they look around first, but for a WASP it's just assumed to be fair territory. I frankly don't have a problem with it, but my general view is that anyone else who is thin skinned about having their home team caricatured can just loosen the fuck up and develop thicker skin. There can be a real difference between a caricature and disrespecting someone's home team. I actually consider the kind of paternalism inherent in most politically correct thought to be much more degrading to those it is meant to protect than a simple caricature. Benson you are being very thin skinned about this whole thing. Stenciled grape leaves are kind of Italian, OK? No big deal. Gin and tonics and clenched jaws are WASP. So fucking what.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:11 PM
dibs- I'm Jewish. I can get tickets for you wholesale but you'll have to wear that used yarmulke.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:11 PM
Lechacal, Bitter asked me to tell you to check your email.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:11 PM
I was kidding BTW :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 5:12 PM
666? no- benson probably (or dibs, according to benson).
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:12 PM
Beoch just pwned me. Well played
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:12 PM
Lech, Quintessential WASP is dry martini.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:13 PM
Yes! See y'all later at Pacifico, aka Rats 'N Roaches Restaurant.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 5:13 PM
Lechacal, HOW DARE YOU characterize my forebears as uptight alcoholics!
I resemble that remark!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:13 PM
beoch and bitter. I just emailed you both back. Check your emails.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:14 PM
"Beoch just pwned me. Well played"
DH, no shame in the game. She's been on fiya today.
TTFN (for real this time)
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 17, 2009 5:14 PM
kens- so true. OK- I'm offended along with my peeps, Kens :-) No borscht and vodka for you dibs.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:14 PM
It was what it was, benson. It was a remark about what looked like tacky grape leaves on the walls. If the walls had been more over the top and even tackier I could have directed the harsh ethnic slur at a gay designer let loose with too small a budget.
I was watching "Breaking Bread" last night on NET. I spoke about it earlier. They visited three Italian restaurants in Bay Ridge. I wish I had those restaurants near me.
"You people" make some of the best food in the world. My peole, the Irish, germans & Scottish, not so much.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:15 PM
Jackal;
Again, I'll repeat: I know the difference between light-hearted parody and condescension.
I'm not being thin-skinned, I'm just telling DIBS and Snappy that they are hypocrites, and they can go F&*K off. That's all, we can carry on from there.
Posted by: benson at September 17, 2009 5:15 PM
Cobble, you're a Jew. Stop pretending to be a WASP.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 17, 2009 5:16 PM
I love you too, Biff Champion [now where do I send that check?].
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:16 PM
Oh, right kens, I forgot!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:18 PM
Shalom, pax, paix, pace, Freide
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:18 PM
OK, not the Jews, but the Russians would. The Jewss would be the accountants, behind the scenes. God knows you don't want an Irish or Scottish accountant.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:18 PM
benson- why don't you explain exactly what it is you think snappy siad? Then we can all laugh at your mental difficulty again. You're really making a habit out of being a dick. You are worse than thin-skinned- you don't even have one.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:19 PM
Arkady - dry martini is a relatively recent invention. The gin & tonic has the benefit of being astringent *and* british, both of which resonate with my people.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:20 PM
beoch and bitter. I just emailed you both back. Check your emails.
Lechacal, got it.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:20 PM
At some point someone needs to draw a big diagram of all of the regular losers and which ones have gotten into fights with which other ones at various points. DIBS, I actually remember my very first pissing match was with you about how to value real estate.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:22 PM
Martinis should really be closer to 50/50 gin:dry vermouth
Vodka martinis = fancy glasses of cold booze. no vermouth.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:22 PM
The tonic was to control malaria during the Raj.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:22 PM
bxgrl, that was a shitty response to benson. He didn't take it anywhere near there.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:23 PM
lechacal...it's look like some devil worship pentagram and I'd be at the center of it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:24 PM
I'm back and 700 has my name all over it. Step aside you losers!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 5:25 PM
Arkady, everything during the Raj went pleasantly until the wives decided they wanted to come over.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:25 PM
I think the only one i've ever gotten into an altercation with was 11217
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:26 PM
benson confused the Vinny comment that Snappy was COMMENTING ON as if she had said it herself.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:27 PM
Wait...I missed something...why am I a hypocrite? (don't feel like reading back)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 5:27 PM
700?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 5:27 PM
Maybe, dh, but we've had words. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:27 PM
Tell that to Ghandi, Dibbers.
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:28 PM
You know what dirty hipster? Fuck you and the horse you rode in on. Well maybe not the horse. Fucking poseur. Like you're a hipster. You faking faker.
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:28 PM
lechacal- he took it well beyond. said f*ck you to snappy and dibs. Actually he said f*ck you to everyone. He's acting like a dick- I call it like I see it.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:28 PM
I'll explain it later, Snappy. You aren't actually. he's confused.
I'd bring out my reading comprehension rant but that'd just be poking him in the eye more and he's in some sorry hotel in Oslo with overpriced drinks. We've all been in situations like that.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:29 PM
yes dave- but he refuses to go back and read what she wrote and apologize to her for being dick ass rude to her.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:29 PM
Snappy! Your 5:27 was 700!
Posted by: Arkady at September 17, 2009 5:30 PM
I agre lechacal, hispsters nothing more than a loser poseur. From now on I will address him as lp instead of dh. What a douche.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:30 PM
52%, bitter.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 17, 2009 5:31 PM
You know what Lechacal?
Okay - you could beat me up so I'm just gonna do whatever you say!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:31 PM
DIBS, there ya go! Now everyone is picking on the Jews!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 5:31 PM
lechacal- forgot to add- I really hope you're adding this to my line chart because I want my diagram to be the one with the most lines on it- you prissy turkey-necked south brooklyn wannabe.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:32 PM
Yo beoch....look out the window. it's as dry as , well, never mind.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:32 PM
hispsters? Are you already drunk, dave?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:33 PM
I'm 700!!! Wooo hoooo!
And I went back to see why I'm being called a hypocrite. Whatever. I giggled at a reference he made to a movie and a character I haven't seen/heard from in years. If that makes me a hypocrite, so be it. I've been called much worse :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 5:33 PM
Eff you dave - your parlor is tacky
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:33 PM
Okay...headed over now. I hope I don't go through any ethnic neighborhoods.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 17, 2009 5:34 PM
Why did lechacal refuse to f*ck dh's horse? Is he biased? That's just like him; (Probably squashed flies as a child too).
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:34 PM
ok kids, nose to the grindstone... I have high hopes for making it tonight but not until later. Jameson shots when I get there?
Posted by: lechacal at September 17, 2009 5:34 PM
GASP!!.....snappy, I have never called you a hypocrite (when I could call you something worse). C Gar- cobble is shrewish, not Jewish :-) (sorry cobbs- couldn't resist. Too much pressure to crank out all those tiaras.)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:37 PM
Have a great time tonight guys- still working on the House Tour Journal til the wee hours (in my Scottish accent).
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:39 PM
"Jameson shots when I get there?"
Abso-effin-lutely
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 17, 2009 5:39 PM
"cobble is shrewish"
I'll get you my pretty...
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:45 PM
Bxgirl, I think I called myself the worst thing possible earlier today...crazy cat lady! Ha!
Benson, I say this in all sincerity....I did not mean to offend you in any way at all. If my comment on the HOTD did just that, I apologize to you. We all have our sensitive buttons and clearly (to me anyway) any jokes regarding Italian-Americans and/or their accents (perceived or actual) is one of yours. Different things offend different people whereas others may find it funny. In my definition, this does not necessarily brand one as a racist, a stereotyper, or even a hypocrite. Simply different strokes for different folks. I personally don't see the offense, but out of respect for you, I will make an effort to be more mindful about it. Hopefully this won't prevent you from sitting next to me and quaffing a brew when you make it back to Brooklyn.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 17, 2009 5:46 PM
I'm out. See y'all at Rats & Roaches!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at September 17, 2009 5:46 PM
It wasn't personal, cobble. I'm just trying to win the evil persona diagram contest :-) Lord knows I never win anything :-(
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 5:53 PM
Aw, would it help if I made YOU a tiara?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 17, 2009 5:56 PM
*in tiny pathetic, wispy voice* yes...
Posted by: bxgrl at September 17, 2009 6:22 PM
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Der Schwarze Kölner
added November 19, 2009 12:00 PM in Fort Greene -
Oak Wine Bar & Café
added November 18, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Mr. Wonton
added November 17, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Casa Rosa
added November 16, 2009 12:00 PM in Carroll Gardens -
Cousin John's Café & Bakery
added November 13, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Elote
added November 12, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Miracle Grill
added November 11, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Phoebe's Cafe
added November 10, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Ruthie's
added November 9, 2009 12:00 PM in Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn
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