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Really important topic... Has anyone else experienced to firewood shortage? Now that the weather has shifted to cool and having a fire in the back yard is ideal... there's no wood!
And stores make it sound like it's normal that they don't have any -- not that it's just temporarily run out.
Posted by: tybur6 at September 21, 2009 9:19 AM
Makes no sense, tybur6. There's plenty of it in MA and PA.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 9:22 AM
Tybur6, fire in back yard - you have a sweet setup at your rental. dont think there's any ppties for sale that would allow you to have a fire in back yard
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 9:22 AM
I've got a fair amount of scrap wood in my basement if anyone wants it, pine scraps from projects and old casings that aren't in very good shape. Got some decent casings too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 9:24 AM
Not my backyard... but a couple of my friends have back yards and/or decks. I was put on firewood finding mission.
Not an *open fire* -- one of those fire bowl things.
Posted by: tybur6 at September 21, 2009 9:25 AM
DIBS, you never seem to have a problem finding wood. :-)
I still have a ton of firewood saved over from last year.
I can't wait until the weather gets cooler so I can use the fireplaces. The Champettes love sitting around and toasting marshmallows. And I get to sit by and play fire fighter with two fire extinguishers just waiting for all hell to break loose.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 9:28 AM
burning wood is SO archaic and prehistoric. do you poop in a chamber pot as well?
ugh. vet bills. i dont know how im gonna pull this coup off. would it be wrong to go to a random vet, then run out without paying? what would they do, call the cops? approach me and demand my wallet with a pitbull on me?
it's so f'ed up that people can put their spouses (louses) and children on their health insurance but people can't put their pets on it. how is my dog any different than some random adopted baybay?
*angry rob on mondays*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 9:29 AM
Oh, and can somebody please check my email?
I'm away from the office right now.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 9:29 AM
I was camping this weekend in Harriman with the kids - got sold some duff firewood, realized too late it was damp!
Posted by: dittoburg at September 21, 2009 9:30 AM
Eli baby!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 9:33 AM
G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it wasnt the way I anticipated but it is nevertheless a WIN. top of div. below us are the eagles, boyz, skins
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 9:34 AM
That was an amazing game. I loved watching Dallas get pwned at their inaugural game in their new stadium.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 9:37 AM
Love my G-Men , but boy the Jets look awesome!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 9:37 AM
DH, you think Jerry Jones is begging the league to play G-Men during our new stadium openning next yr (ie in an attempt to pay us back)?
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 9:38 AM
I guess I'll just be happy with the Phillies. :(
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 9:40 AM
Haha probably M4L!! He loooked SOOOOOO pissed! I loved it.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 9:41 AM
Bad news about the damp firewood, ditto. I'm a big fan of Harriman, as I grew up near there. Hope you aren't soured on the park. Were you on a platform at Lake Welch or in a quieter, woodsier setting? Two great hikes for kids involve "Cascade of Slid" near the SW end of the park, and "Lemon Squeezer" which is more NW. Did you do either of those?
Posted by: slopefarm at September 21, 2009 9:43 AM
DIBS, the stadiums (boyz vs giants) is due to Union vs Non-Union cost (of course some is land cost). both stadiums will cost around the same but that dallas stadium is freaking nice vs. giants' stadium will just be new & nice. I wonder if we can fill a 100k headcount stadium here in NY/NJ
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 9:46 AM
I have to say - very cool idea having the standing room only lounges at the new Cowboys stadium.
The new giants stadium should have a large screen outdoors for all the tailgaters.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 9:49 AM
okay serious question (clearly im not going to go to a random vet and walk out without paying..).. my dog has the same problem as last time. his eyes are basically glued shut, and the inner eyelids that dogs have is all weird on both eyes, he can barely open his eyes. the last time i went they basically just gave me antibiotics and ruled out everything else.. can i go back to that vet and just request more antibiotics without taking him in? if i take him in they will just do the same looking in his eyes and charging 200 bux or whatever they charged last time..? should i wait this out? last time he had the problem for about a week.. :(
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 9:57 AM
Sounds like he has allergies, similar to humans. I'd call the vet and talk to them and see if any over the counter drops can be used.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 9:59 AM
No, not soured! We were by the sandy beach at Lake Welch. I've been there once before. Our tent is too large for a platform though, so were were on the grass. $21 per night. We hiked up a spot called Black Rock near little long pond, east of lake Kanawauke. Great view, turkey vultures, acorns and chipmunks. kids loved it. And they like the owls screeching at night and the woodpeckers drilling in the monring. We also parked a campground on a peninsula on lake Tiorati called Cedar Pond campsite which looks great - but I can't find it on the interwebs anywhere.
Thanks for the hike tips.
Posted by: dittoburg at September 21, 2009 10:05 AM
My cousin told me yesterday that Vick lives in his building in Philly (Dave, he lives in Penns Landing).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 21, 2009 10:07 AM
Rob,
We went through this with the vet. Call the vet -- you've got a good one now. Sometimes they don't return calls until the end of the day, but be patient. Vet may still want to take a look, but I remember this cost you a lot less than you expected last time. You will benefit a lot over the long haul from having a good vet's office get to know the dog and its medical history. You know that you've got a good vet with Maddon's office. Sometimes it takes a recurrence or two for a vet to ID the root cause. You should stick with them. Much better for yuo and the dog than switching at this point.
These guys are excellent with eye infections and the like. Our big grey guy came into his office as a kitten and his eye was so bad no one thought he still had one behind the infection. Now you can't tell he ever had a problem. Bite the bullet and call the vet.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 21, 2009 10:07 AM
Do any of you watch Iron Chef??? I was at a retaurant called Osteria (fantastic Italian food) in philly last night and sat next to Chef Michael Simon at the bar. He was a really nice, talkative guy. I thought he was Chef Simon when I sat down but wasn't sure until I heard the laugh!!!
Osteria is the sister restaurant to Vetri and Chef Simon believes the pasta to be better than almost anywhere in Italy. Bon Appetit wrote about Vetri a few years ago and the article was titled "Possibly the best Italian Restaurant in America.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:09 AM
Looks like the weekend was not kind to fishermen?
Appears there is a shortage of clams today.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:09 AM
Rob - The vet should just renew your prescription but also ask what causes it that you might make a change in routine of some kind. (The inner "lid" is a nictitating membrane.)
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:09 AM
And no sooner is that said...
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:10 AM
"nictitating membrane"
WOW!! Arkady, you're amazing!
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 10:11 AM
Biffers - One bivalve checking in. Snappy had flu.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:11 AM
I'm more interested in epicanthal folds.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:13 AM
Rob - Hope you didn't show up at Target at 8 a.m. for the go-cart races - see my 10:11.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:14 AM
Checking in, and leaving for an appointment. Carry on......
Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 21, 2009 10:14 AM
Arkady, glad to see you. I have two questions for the resident Ms. Grammar:
1) If referring to management of a specific Company, do you capitalize "management" in the middle of a sentence? I.e., "According to management..." or According to Management..."
2) Where do you put the period when ending a sentence with brackets? "We went to the pool (versus going to the park.)" or "We went to the pool (versus going to the park)."
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:14 AM
Benson - 8th grade biology class.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:14 AM
G'Morning, PLUSAs,
Another clam, present, lurking while I attend to other matters.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 10:15 AM
Benson - 8th grade biology class.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:14 AM
Did they have textbooks back then??? ;-)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:16 AM
oh i must say... i ventured down into deep south slope this weekend and found SO many awesome discount stores!! i really like the stores down there much more than where i am. i went on a discount shopping spree and got so much great stuff for cheap :)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 10:21 AM
President Biff;
I saw that there was a proposal about a Halloween theme for the next gathering. Your discussion about Rob's (very short) blogicide, and the upcoming first anniversary of the very first PLUSA gathering got me thinking.....
I would suggest that a more fun event might be a "PLUSA's Choice" award ceremony, akin to the People's Choice Awards.
Think of the possibilities for award categories:
-Most forced blogicide;
-Best rant of the year;
-Best smack-down of the year (ad hominen category)
-Best smack-down of the year (meritorious debate category)
-Longest thread with no redeeming value;
-Best Team Bear versus Team Bull thread;
-Lifetime achievement award to a poster that makes Brownstoner a good read, one way or another.
The possibilities are endless!
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 10:21 AM
Hello folks. I must take a moment to apologize to anyone who may be sick right now...if you sat near me at Ratifico. I have some kind of very nasty flu :-( (My word, I feel like fried bum) I really hope I didn't get anyone sick. (And if by chance you are the one who got *me* sick, a pox on all your houses! J/K)
Benson, I like your awards idea for the next PLUSA party. CobbleSnaps Productions will take the idea into consideration.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:24 AM
Biff, you looking for some females.
Here I am.
I'd love G-Men to play on my turf and score with my G-Sp......Aaaah, never mind.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 10:25 AM
Snappy, I meant to post this for you on Friday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YeDBtOun-E
A nice clip from "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:28 AM
"Hello folks. I must take a moment to apologize to anyone who may be sick right now...if you sat near me at Ratifico."
I was startin to feel crappy on Saturday - but I kicked it with some emergen-C!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:28 AM
Best part of the game, which I watched at a bar, was every time they punted they deliberately panned up to see if the ball would strike the viewscreen at the top.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 10:29 AM
DH, that stuff works against the flu?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:30 AM
"Benson, I like your awards idea for the next PLUSA party. CobbleSnaps Productions will take the idea into consideration."
I'm with you, Snappy, let's discuss!
Feeling ok, just a little insomnia this weekend—bah!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 10:31 AM
Dave, as soon as I can take 5 or more steps without hurling, I'm kickin' your ass for that one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:31 AM
How did the Eagles do this weekend, Dave?
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 10:31 AM
Cobble, I emailed you.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:31 AM
It doesn't 'cure' things, but if you are run down it really helps, Snappy!
I hope you feel better SOON.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 10:32 AM
"DH, that stuff works against the flu?"
I'm not sure if I even had the flu, but when I'm starting to feel a little run down - i just start popping them like skittles and it seems to jump start my immune system pretty well.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:33 AM
I just felt slightly weird Friday morning and afternoon. By Friday night I knew something was really wrong. When I woke up at 3 am with a temperature of 102.2, I knew I was definitely in the dog house :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:33 AM
How did the Eagles do this weekend, Dave?
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 10:31 AM
I commented above, ENY.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:34 AM
Oh, can I get an award, since I never got a tiara.
Please, please, pretty please.
How about:
The most annoying poster.
Or
The poster with the most log-in names.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 10:34 AM
Snappy, I think it only works if you are 25. Skittles, however, work like a charm.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 10:35 AM
Biffy - Lower case "management". Full stop inside the brackets for US, outside for UK.
Dibs - No, we didn't have books - that's why I remember it.
How about PLUSA paint ball? Red & Blue teams w/ a sprinkling of middle-of-the-road purple.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 10:35 AM
Eagles suck.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:35 AM
DH;
Last night I took a ride through Williamsburg. I had not been there for a while. I was really amazed at the high level of street life. It seemed like the entire neighborhood was out on the street. Of course Williamsburg is not for an old fart like me, but I was impressed.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 10:36 AM
Biff,
I defer to Arkady but I will have a go:
1) Not sure - I do not capitalize it, but I have no idea if that is correct.
2) The period should go after the bracket.
Posted by: etson at September 21, 2009 10:36 AM
LOL Brighton :-) Guess I've been wasting my time with tylenol...to the skittles!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:37 AM
Couger, you have more than one log-in name? I can hardly believe that.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 10:37 AM
Whereabouts were you Benson?
Yeah, Sundays while the weather is nice are pretty busy in my neck of the woods. I'm amazed how early people are up, either in McCarren, or getting brunch - and seems to go on all night.
Luckily, Mondays are a bit quieter :)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:39 AM
My limbic system took a beating last week, I had to stay in and crash.
BTW, the remastered Beatles CDs are freakin' AMAZING. Paul McCartney: good god!
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 10:39 AM
Absolutely, Snappy. Tylenol is a waste of time.
BTW, I've never told you guys this before, but I also play a doctor on TV.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 10:39 AM
Morning everyone.
I'm not a football fan but I did catch the end of the game yesterday. very exciting. That Jerry Jones looks ridiculous with all the plastic surgery/botox he's got going on. He's completely pickled. Scary.
Snappy I'm so sorry! You HAVE to try this stuff, it's not the cheapest but I SWEAR by it (yes, it's for flu):
http://www.oscillo.com/
There's a $2 off coupon on the website so check it out.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 10:40 AM
i just read in Advertising Age...
"Colors and basic black are the new stainless steel."
YAY! stainless steel is so heartless and cold!! bring back mustard and avocado!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 10:41 AM
So they've given me the fighting name of "The Assassin".
I would like to change it to "Mildly Intimidating". Thoughts?
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:42 AM
Nah Rob, stainless is timeless.
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:42 AM
I've seen ads for that THL. I guess I'll have to get my hands on some of that. Thanks :) And to think, I was planning on going in for a flu shot this week. Too late!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:42 AM
DH;
I drove around the "North" streets. I was also impressed with the level of activity in McCarren park. Seemed like some sort of organized soccer was going on, in addition to other things.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 10:42 AM
Just shorten it to 3 letters, chicken and you'll be fine. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:43 AM
"I was startin to feel crappy on Saturday - but I kicked it with some emergen-C!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:28 AM"
Emergen-C is the best!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:43 AM
"Just shorten it to 3 letters, chicken and you'll be fine. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:43 AM"
What? To "The"?
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:44 AM
Black cooktop shows every little smudge. When you boil water on one it even makes a mess that always shows.
As shillystoner knows, stainless is the best looking.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:44 AM
"http://www.oscillo.com/"
Great stuff, use it myself. But, THL, isn't this meant to be taken just when you feel a flu coming on, to nip it in the bud/stimulate your immune system? I've been under the impression that once you actually have the flu it's not that useful, no?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 10:45 AM
Snappy, I've been trying to get flu shots all month. No one has them! They told me I need to get the regular and the H1N1 but I need to space them out. I'm supposed to be high priority, PUH-FRICKIN-LEASE. I've been calling all the docs I (and my friends) know. No one has gotten anything in yet.
Have any of you had them yet? Where?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 10:45 AM
THL, it's probably easier to just get the flu and work through it.
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:47 AM
snappy - oscillo is good stuff and great to have on hand going in to flu season but don't bother taking it if you've already been sick for a couple of days. it's most effective if taken within the first 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. otherwise is doesn't do much (and it is a bit expensive)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 10:47 AM
THL, because of my asthma, I always get first priority on flu shots. Even when they claim they have run out, they are lying cause they are saving it for severe asthmatics and the like.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:47 AM
Agree w/ dibs, we have a *the horror* black cooktop and it shows everything. Very tough to keep clean.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 10:48 AM
Well, I don't have time to re-read the thread, Dave, so hopefully you commented accurately and mentioned that the Eagles SUCK and are a CRAP team....HA HA!!!
You probably jumped off the bandwagon know you (fair-weather fan). You're going to hurt yourself one of these days jumping off and on like that.
GO BIG BLUE!!
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 10:48 AM
etson and Arkady, thanks. I use the smaller case "management" and prefer the period after the closing bracket. Must be the Canadian/British link. I'll continue doing the same.
Jester, I think I saw you Sunday walking on Montague (at Henry). You were all dolled up in a nice suit going Eastward around 12:30pm or so? Unfortunately the Champettes were running westward at the time (loving the fact they closed off Montague and they could hang out in the middle of the street) so I couldn't call out for you to try to stop and chat.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:48 AM
I think it's best that way Cobble but it's also supposed to shorten the length. I've taken it mid way through and thought I cut the length and severity down but then again, whose to say that it wasn't doing that one it's own anyways.
I'm in the better safe than sorry camp. I'd still take it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 10:48 AM
I find that if you don't cook, any surface is pretty easy to keep clean.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 10:49 AM
"oh i must say... i ventured down into deep south slope this weekend and found SO many awesome discount stores!! i really like the stores down there much more than where i am. i went on a discount shopping spree and got so much great stuff for cheap :)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 10:21 AM"
Rob, you caved? I thought you had entered a new monastic-era of your life that involved decluttering?
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 10:50 AM
chicken,
Normally I would. I'm not the hypochondriac type but, I'm preggers so it's different this time.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 10:50 AM
many years ago I had an Andigas cooktop from Italy (I was dating an architect then). It was stainless steel but it had a removable brown glass lid that you could open and close to cover the burners. It easily pulled off when you opened it an the whole look was spectacular.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:50 AM
ENY, just curious. How come you say not to go overboard and trash talk others when the Yankees win and to wait to see how they do in the playoffs, but you do it after a Giants victory? Just curious about the rationale as I cheer for both the Giants and the Yankees. It doesn't bother me as I trash talk even after my teams lose!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:52 AM
Yes, Beoch. But at least I'm an individual and not joined at the hip.
Where is your Bitter half today?
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 10:52 AM
Well, I don't have time to re-read the thread, Dave, so hopefully you commented accurately and mentioned that the Eagles SUCK and are a CRAP team....HA HA!!!
You probably jumped off the bandwagon know you (fair-weather fan). You're going to hurt yourself one of these days jumping off and on like that.
GO BIG BLUE!!
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 10:48 AM
SO PREDICTABLE, ENY.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 10:52 AM
Awesome Benson - yeah, I'm always surprised how it seems every aspect of McCarren seems to be utilized all year round, despite being an overall kinda crappy park haha.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 10:53 AM
benson, thank you for all of your party suggestions. Please forward such ideas to CobbleSnaps Productions, Inc.
They're the ones who can make it happen.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 10:53 AM
This could work in your favor, chicken, they won't suspect you are the killer we know you to be!! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 10:53 AM
Present, Couger.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 10:55 AM
Chicken, thought you chose "fighting cock" as your brawler name
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 10:57 AM
Chicken, you are getting into a fight? What's happening here? I don't want you to get your feathers plucked out! Be careful :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:57 AM
Snappy....I got this ad in the Sunday Inquirer in Philly...thought of you...
http://www.danburymint.com/collectibles/prod/Michelle-Obama-Inaugural-Doll_12568.aspx?cm_sp=banner-_-heirloom_home-_-Michelle_Obama_Doll
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:00 AM
i couldnt resist chicken. i got a pair of sneakers for 7 bux!!! white faux converse with rainbow hearts on them. they kinda of hurt my feet tho because they are girls sneakers tho, but it's size 11. and im a 9 1/2 mens so i really need a size 11 1/2 or 12 or something, but i was able to squeeze my feet in them.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 11:00 AM
"Where is your Bitter half today?"
I am not at liberty to say.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 11:01 AM
Biff, I saw you Sun with your kids. if it was just you, I would've shouted to you.
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 11:02 AM
"Chicken, thought you chose "fighting cock" as your brawler name"
I can't help but imagine Howard Cosell adapting his famous call during the Joe Frazier and George Foreman fight to the chicken's match:
DOWN GOES FIGHTING COCK! DOWN GOES FIGHTING COCK! DOWN GOES FIGHTING COCK!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:05 AM
Biff, make that I saw you Sat
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 11:06 AM
"Present, Couger."
The men should be happy, the BFFs are here.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:06 AM
Damn, that doll is very realistic looking.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:07 AM
"Biff, I saw you Sun with your kids. if it was just you, I would've shouted to you."
Seriously, M4L? As I told another PLUSA who said she saw me with the Champettes but didn't know if she should come over and say hi, please come over next time, whether I'm with them and/or Mrs C. That goes for everyone.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:07 AM
Couger, did you take advantage of any young men this weekend??? ;-)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:08 AM
Couger, you're particularly venomous today.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 11:09 AM
Seriously, M4L? As I told another PLUSA who said she saw me with the Champettes but didn't know if she should come over and say hi, please come over next time, whether I'm with them and/or Mrs C. That goes for everyone.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:07 AM
That goes for me as well, no matter whom I might be with from wherever on the planet.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:09 AM
"Couger, did you take advantage of any young men this weekend???"
DIBS, are you looking to compare notes with her?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:09 AM
"Chicken, you are getting into a fight? What's happening here? I don't want you to get your feathers plucked out! Be careful :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 10:57 AM"
Charity boxing fight on 14 October. They guy I am fighting has been doing thai boxing for 5 years (yeah, I know I used to do that as well - but it was nearly 20 years ago!)
Rob, buying shoes that don't fit because they look good and were a bargain? You aren't sexually-confused, you're gender-confused!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:11 AM
Biff, that was me! Thanks for the compliment, Brooks Brothers makes any man look good.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 11:11 AM
"Fighting Cocks"
A memior by DIBS
Will be out this fall and found only in select locaions at the rear of the store. Ask for it by name.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:12 AM
"Chicken, thought you chose "fighting cock" as your brawler name
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 10:57 AM"
They don't know me as "Chicken" in the office!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:12 AM
Anybody else think that $12,000 is too much to pay for a 400 sq ft garden?
http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/09/backyard_reno_n.php
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:13 AM
Chicken, I will pray for you that all your feathers remain intact :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:14 AM
Perhaps Couger is actually a snake.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 11:15 AM
Biff, I wanted to respect your privacy (especially when you're with family) hence didn't want to bother you. Besides, your kids would be thinking this chinese guy is crazy cause we don't know who the heck is this BIFF he is referring to.
My son was the one who noticed you first. We were across the street when he pointed toward and shouted "bike bike" and "dee dee" (his version for kids).
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 11:15 AM
Friends of mine swear that AirBorne helps even after the onset of "something".
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 11:15 AM
Thanks Snappy! I've been practicing running away very quickly.
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:16 AM
I take an Airborne once a week in flu season.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 11:17 AM
Chicken, charity boxing?? if so, kiss the canvas on 1st contact - any contact
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 11:18 AM
ROFL Chicken!
Didn't airborne get sued because of false claims? Or am I thinking of a different product?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:18 AM
As a matter of fact Dave. I hooked up with a young hot Asian. But for some reason while he was finishing up he was saying: You're my Sad, sad little man.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:20 AM
That's what I plan to do M4L - get him with one good punch and then lie down!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:21 AM
Yes they did Snappy - for claiming to cure colds!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:21 AM
I think they did, Snappy, but they toned down the advertising and carried on...
A good friend uses this DAILY.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:21 AM
"SO PREDICTABLE, ENY."
Yep..that's me..old reliable! Just like Lou Gehrig or Derek Jeter. How's this for predictable - the Giants will shove the football UP McNabb's ASS is he has the guts to show up for the next Giants-Eagles game.
"ENY, just curious. How come you say not to go overboard and trash talk others when the Yankees win and to wait to see how they do in the playoffs, but you do it after a Giants victory?
Biff, when exactly did I say "Don't go overboard and trash talk" to anyone following a Yankees win? That's more of a personal policy I have because the Yankees have nothing to prove. Historically, they're the greatest franchise in baseball hands down. There's no need to go overboard talking trash on their behalf. But I never told anyone NOT to talk trash. As for the Giants, I just like talking up Big Blue and pissing off fair-weather pseudo fans like Dave. Works, too!
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 11:22 AM
Couger, get back in your tent.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 11:23 AM
Ok, PLUSAs, CobbleSnaps Productions needs to enlist your participation in coming up with categories for our PLUSA Awards to be presented at the Oct. 15th event at Union Hall.
We have some ideas ourselves, but we want to be democratic*, to a degree*, and throw it out there for everyone.
Voting will commence as soon as we determine the categories.
*Disclaimer: CobbleSnaps Productions, LLP, reserves the right to be the final 'deciders' on the categories chosen! Any dissenters will be taken to Ratifico and forced to eat one of every item on the menu.
Signed,
Cobble & Snappy
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:26 AM
Chicken, how old is the man you're fighting? Can I watch?
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:27 AM
ENY, even the What doesn't piss me off and you're nowhere near as sharp as him. Try getting up earlier.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:28 AM
"Besides, your kids would be thinking this chinese guy is crazy cause we don't know who the heck is this BIFF he is referring to."
M4L, they think non-Asians are far crazier, based on their first-hand experience with the maternal and paternal sides of their families.
ENY, I believe it was after I remarked about the Yankees passing the BoSox in the standings. Maybe I made a reference to the World Series and your point was to not take anything for granted early on in the season versus you saying you don't like to trash talk after a particular win. Doesn't really matter - I was just curious. The important thing is the Yankees are on top and the Giants kicked some Cowboy ass!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:28 AM
cobble you should definitely consider a corp or an LLC rather than an LLP. Protect your home against cobblesnaps liabilities.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 11:30 AM
"Voting will commence as soon as we determine the categories."
Remember, the voting window may exceed 5 minutes for voting for anything on this blog, notwithstanding the presidential election.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:30 AM
Noted, lechecal, I'll speak to our Chief Counsel, one Snappy Q. Esquire.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:31 AM
bxgrl is going after benson again in the Landmarking thread. Sit back & enjoy. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:31 AM
"ENY, even the What doesn't piss me off and you're nowhere near as sharp as him. Try getting up earlier."
Yeah, Dave I can tell you're not bothered.
"The important thing is the Yankees are on top and the Giants kicked some Cowboy ass!"
That's why you're president, Biff. You always see the big picture!
Posted by: East New York at September 21, 2009 11:32 AM
"Couger, get back in your tent."
But Chet unzipped it this morning.
Won't you let a friend have some fun :-)
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:33 AM
No day is complete without a Benson/Bxgrl Battle! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:33 AM
Lechacal...it's all a sham corporation anyway :) We've got no liability and no assets anyway(perhaps we've got ass, but no assets!) LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:33 AM
She means SHELL corporation, don't you, Snappy?! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:34 AM
ENY, I was a Cubs & Bears fan for many, many years. My skin is a lot thicker than yours.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:35 AM
""Couger, get back in your tent."
But Chet unzipped it this morning.
Won't you let a friend have some fun :-)"
AHEM! Chet was not unzipping anything this morning!!
Please leave him out of this!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:35 AM
Love her but bxgrl is needlessly harsh I'm beginning to think.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 11:36 AM
well snappy may be your chief counsel, but she is also your co-investor. Don't tell snappy I'm telling you about this stuff, but you might want to ask for pre-emptive rights, tag along and drag along rights, registration rights, a right of first refusal and a buy-sell agreement for your venture.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 11:37 AM
"Chicken, how old is the man you're fighting? Can I watch?
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:27 AM"
He's nearly a decade younger than me. Yes, you can watch - if you can get to London on 14 October.
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:37 AM
Categories:
- Poster who posts the most
- Poster who posts the most with a posterior.
- Post with the most posterior.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM
GO RED SOX!
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM
I'd like everyone to know that I'm willing to buy drinks at the next PLUSA gathering in order to win one of the coveted "PLUSA's Choice" awards. I'm going for the "Lifetime Achievement"award.
;-)
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM
Lechacal! Are you selling me down the river??? LOL
Shell, sham, tomato, tomahtoe...:)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM
Is he Asian too, chicken????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM
oh no, snappy, you heard that?? I had no idea you were standing there.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 11:41 AM
awww shucks you guys. At least when he and I battle its over conflicting ideas. Better than a cup of coffee. Besides- I'm trying to make C Gar jealous.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 11:41 AM
How can I bargain for rights on something that doesn't EXIST! much like the manual!! Besides, Snaps already wrote me in for 50% equity on all returns on our investments!! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:43 AM
benson, you might get a "Lifetime Achievement" award, but don't be surprised if the plaque includes "Asshat" somewhere in the engraving.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 11:44 AM
**slapping lechacal with a wet noodle** Bad boy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:44 AM
"Is he Asian too, chicken????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:39 AM"
He's white. No way I fighting a brother - too many of them have secret ninja skills.
Posted by: the chicken at September 21, 2009 11:44 AM
benson, All shilling is relegated to shillstoner, and any PLUSAs campaigning for PLUSA Awards will be disqualified! ; P
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:45 AM
**note to self...change equity agreement from 70/30 in favor of Snaps to 50/50 before Cobble catches me**
LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:46 AM
IJ- how so? Have you read some of the things that get posted on these threads? Benson is tying landmarking to everything from lack of affordable housing to the reason people use cars. Have you ever seen some of his rants where he ends up screaming f*ck you to people like snappy over misconceived statements? I have an emphatic way of writing and I am not going after benson, but I am arguing his points. I always wonder at the double standards here.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 11:47 AM
Wait...Cobble...we should allow campaigning...if they agree to line our pockets first :-) HEAR YE HEAR YE...CAMPAIGNING LICENSES CAN BE PURCHASED FROM COBBLESNAPS PRODUCTIONS FOR THE LOW LOW COST OF $75 PER VOTING PLEA!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:48 AM
Townhouse lady,
The h1n1 vaccine isn't available yet. But if you are pregnant you should definitely get the h1n1 shot--I read somewhere recently that pregnant women had 1 percent of the cases of h1n1 and 10 percent of serious complications.
I think the shot will be available by the end of Sept.
try the flu.gov website.
Posted by: rf at September 21, 2009 11:48 AM
"**slapping lechacal with a wet noodle** Bad boy!"
Golly, I sure hope Mrs. Jackal isn't reading.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 11:48 AM
"**note to self...change equity agreement from 70/30 in favor of Snaps to 50/50 before Cobble catches me**
[GRRRR, never trust a lawyer!! ; )]
Uhm, Snaps, I'm wondering if we need an impartial oversight committee to review our legal arrangements/financials!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:49 AM
Bxgrl;
Once again, I say: just admit it, you really love me! We're like Mutt and Jeff!!
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 11:49 AM
Brilliant, Snappy Esq.! Way to pump up the revenue stream! LOL!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:50 AM
Are you back in NYC, benson, or still in some furen country???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:51 AM
C'mon PLUSAs! Categories please!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 11:52 AM
LOL Cobble...The financials have been changed to reflect a 50/50 split :) Now our take on zero will be equal! Oh, actually, we now have $75 coming to us since Benson has made one voting plea already. WE'RE RICH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:54 AM
"Yes, you can watch - if you can get to London on 14" October.
ROADTRIP!
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 11:54 AM
Yes, you lazy birds (sorry chicken!) GIVE US SOME AWARD CATEGORIES!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 11:55 AM
how was the trip this weekend, beoch?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 11:55 AM
benson- you still haven't explained why you didn't take me to Oslo. What kind of love is that?
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 11:55 AM
"Chet was not unzipping anything this morning!!!"
So sorry Cobble, next time oil your zipper.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 11:56 AM
I've already opened up a market for credit default swaps on the PLUS Co. I'm using Goldman Sachs software to control the market. I will benefit at the expense of the little man even though I am a sad, sad little man myself.
I'm all for more landmarking in brownstone neighborhoods.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 11:59 AM
I can see benson & bxgrl as "The Honeymooners." bxgrl: "To the mooooon."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:00 PM
Thanks for asking, Lech. I'm kind of wrecked at the moment from lack of sleep / jet leg, but otherwise, it was really great.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:00 PM
- Most mercurial
- Quickest to foregive
- Gayest
- Straigtest
- Perviest
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:00 PM
Cougar!! It was zipless...
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:01 PM
Hmm, I like some of those! Noted, thank you, lechacal.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM
- Most frequent user of ALL CAPS
- Most eloquent
- Most completely freaking random, like you say WTF? to almost every post
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM
best speller? :) :)
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM
How about "Horniest PLUSA"?
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM
Thank you for your suggestions Lechacal. Seems like Lechacal is the only PLUSA who is able to follow instructions thus far! C'mon you asshats! Give us ideas of what awards you wanna see!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM
Thanks also to Herki! I love a PLUSA who pays attention!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:03 PM
- Baldest lawyer from Vermont
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:03 PM
lech, I am a bit confused by your spelling. You may want to have a first year associate review before posting in the future.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:03 PM
Thank you Benson as well.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:03 PM
Hmm, Me thinks we best avoid that type of category, benson.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:04 PM
**although Horniest PLUSA is a given for you-know-who!** LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:04 PM
benson...this is probably my second favorite restaurant in Philly....check out the menu, especially the pastas...I was there last night.
PS I apologize for the Italian speak last week. I won't do it again.
http://www.osteriaphilly.com/menu/
we split the chicken liver pasta & the wild boar bolognese pasta...incredible.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:05 PM
bxgrl - just seemed harsh, the first thing you said was "why do you bother posting" Ouch.
CobbleSnap:
Hottest PLUSA in either category
Best Rivalry
Favorite Recurring Thread
Worst Recurring Thread
Best OT Day
Best PLUSA Gathering
Secret Logins and Their Owners
Favorite B'Stoner Blogger (Excluding Mr. B)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:05 PM
Lechacal, that will be $75 please! Obvious campaigning for votes for a PLUSA award designed to have you as the winner will not go unnoticed! Cobble, we've got another $75 to spend! Steak dinner and manicures? :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:06 PM
Most Poetic (although I think that was already won by crescent hill)
Most number of posts about cats
Best recipe poster
Most unable to walk and chew gum at the same time
Most liable to wear a PBR necklace
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:06 PM
beoch, I am stuck on calls all day long, one after another, with foreigners. I am actually more productive on days like this if I dial back my English usage a few notches. Makes them feel more comfortable with me. Not that spelling has anything to do with that of course.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:06 PM
Most Likely to Kill Thread
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:07 PM
- Most likely to be totally hiding the fact that he/she is actually fabulously wealthy notwithstanding frequent claims to the contrary
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:08 PM
"Steak dinner and manicures?"
WHEEE! I see a SPA day in our future!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:09 PM
-Most obvious sock puppet.
Also, how about a "Gone, but not forgotten" award, for those posters no longer with us.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:09 PM
Makes sense, lech. Perhaps messing up the order of the alphabet a few times will throw them off as well.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:10 PM
speaking of hottest PLUSA, whatever happened to Amzi?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 12:10 PM
Uhm, lechacal, no.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:10 PM
IJ- I guess I was just reacting to hsi anti-landmarking stance. It seems so at odds with a blog called "brownstoner." Landmarking is about protecting them. Brownstoner has grown by leaps and bounds and it isn't just about loving old houses anymore, I realize. But it got its beginning in the love of browstones and protecting them. On the other hand if benson weren't here life could get pretty bland.(no- I don't love you benson- get OFF of me!!! I have cats and I'm not afraid to use them!)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:11 PM
OMFG!!!! President Biff you have to stop these unannounced visits!!! Or at least give me more advance warning.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:11 PM
speaking of hottest PLUSA, whatever happened to Amzi?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 12:10 PM
He's tied up for the moment.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:11 PM
you don't like that one cobble? I was thinking of nominating Rob.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:12 PM
The cat here on earth
Modern totem
And intermittently decorative
[has anyone read The Elegance of the Hedgehog? this is the title of one of the chapters]
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:12 PM
i hope that means he's busy DIBS...
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 12:13 PM
PLUSA most likely to be the last one standing? I haven't a chance to prove myself yet! I could win that! Damn job keeps getting in the way.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:13 PM
Shortest Blogicide
Largest Number of Blogicides
Most Apt to use the words "nictitating membrane"
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:14 PM
- Most Bawdy Poster
- Funniest Poster
- Most Beloved Poster
- Most Hated Poster
- Poster with the worst Spelling
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 12:15 PM
Most first posts of the day
Most "100"s posts
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 12:15 PM
OMFG!!!! President Biff you have to stop these unannounced visits!!! Or at least give me more advance warning.
STFU! Is he really there? And if so, are you calling him "Biff" or "Mr. Champion"?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:15 PM
"President Biff you have to stop these unannounced visits!!! Or at least give me more advance warning."
He's on Letterman this evening, how'd you miss that!! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:15 PM
Best Login Name
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:17 PM
Most Likely to Be on NY Mag's Cover
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:19 PM
This is great! Keep 'em coming, PLUSAs!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:19 PM
Not to make several of you jealous but MM and I are seeing Amzi today. He's fine- just very busy.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:19 PM
Some of the proposed awards appear to be fact-based & some opinion: how will we engineer anonymous votes or will Snappy/Cobble Prods determine the winners? (And if the latter will they come to the party in full body armor?)
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 12:21 PM
Biggest Partier
Favorite Brownstoner Moment
Most Touching Post(I have a nomination in this category)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:22 PM
Most different in real life vs online personality
Posted by: etson at September 21, 2009 12:23 PM
Snappy is creating an email address for people to send their votes into. Whether you use your real name or a login or some other name to vote, is up to you.
CobbleSnaps will be the ultimate 'deciders' more or less based on vote count!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:23 PM
Most likely to bring a hot Asian to a get together.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:24 PM
Best/Coolest Home/Apartment by a PLUSA
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:24 PM
Most likely to vomit on themselves and pass out in a gutter (would be a two man race btw Rob and myself)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 12:27 PM
No Dave, that will NOT be a category!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:27 PM
- Baldest lawyer from Vermont
I nominate CGar.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:27 PM
Brownstoner Readers Pick of Neighborhood to Live (could land us on the Real Estate section if we play it right)
PLUSAs To Meet
PLUSA You Love to Hate
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:29 PM
- Biggest Contrarian
- Ms/Mr Congeniality
- Lifetime Achievement Award
-
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
mmmmmm
How old is Amzi?
- Posters who throw the best gatherings
- Best song Parody on Brownstoner
- Poster with the best one-liners
- Most boring Poster
- Poster everone wants to meet
- Most ignored poster
And of course all categories must have female and male, just like a high school yearbook.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
I don't think we want the categories to be tooo negative. This is supposed to be FUN people!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
Dave, your 12:24 counts as a plea for votes...$75 please! (Cobble, we may be able to afford a steak dinner, manicures, and a massage at this rate!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
Male with the most encyclopedic knowledge of women's handbags
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
Oooh, good ones infinite!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
sorry to interrupt folks, but I'm looking for PLUSA recommendations for a brunch place in the Slop area (or Smith street) that can accommodate a large group (dozen or so people). Any favorite spots?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM
Most likely to intimidate with a laser stare (and we know who will win that one)
Best looking in a blonde wig
Most architecturally verbose
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:31 PM
Best Debater
(limit the Worsts, we should stay positive so that everyone more or less gets an award and lots of us get several)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:31 PM
- Most like their login name
- Least like (what you'd thought they'd be based upon) their login name
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 12:31 PM
This could work out for us, Snappy! CobbleSnaps, LLC is off to a flying start. And I think we can write off some of our 'research' for the events! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:32 PM
"I don't think we want the categories to be tooo negative. This is supposed to be FUN people!"
Yeah, it can be like kids' sports are these days. EVERYONE is a winner.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:32 PM
"place in the Slop area"
Herki...are you vying for the worst speller award or are you planning to dine with swine? ROFL :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:34 PM
beoch, : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:34 PM
What fun is no negativism. It can also be translated as "beochiness" and there's plenty of that here.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:34 PM
- Most likely to just be doing research for a big piece in the NY Times
- Most likely to be primary subject of that piece
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:34 PM
I think wonton definitely wins the login name shock of the year :-)
Think no worsts- people's feelings will get hurt and that will spoil the fun and good feelings PLUSA gatherings always engender.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:34 PM
Most log-in names
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:35 PM
Research! Yes, that's what we'll call it :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:35 PM
-Most likely to ignite a long, acrimonious thread.
Herk: I recommend Alta Voce on 5th Ave between 2nd and 3rd. Great brunch, plenty of space, at a resonable price. Unlimited mimosa too!
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:36 PM
"What fun is no negativism."
I didn't say no snarking or jokes, just don't want nastiness.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:36 PM
And the number one category:
- The most Pathetic Loser Usual Suspect Asshat
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 12:37 PM
- Most sanctimonious (hey it's phrased as a positive not a negative)
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:38 PM
For brunch I like Miriam on 5th Ave (forget the cross street but it's north slope area)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:38 PM
good one Cougar!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:39 PM
- most likely to dish out a backhanded compliment
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:39 PM
Arghhhh...do not encourage more lyrics and song rewrite posts!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 12:39 PM
- Most hands-y when intoxicated (not seriously proposing it as a category, but I bet there are a few candidates)
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:39 PM
Hari's hanging in there...he was supposed to go to the vet on Saturday but I was too sick to leave the house :-( So, I'm making him another appointment. He's just enjoying himself zipping around the living room and kitchen and climbing all over me. His new favorite toy? My hair!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:40 PM
is the fight club used to settle close races on these awards?
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 12:40 PM
Favorite PLUSA Mythology/ Running Joke
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:40 PM
Most likely to have ripped their skin off in an effort to be more than just thin-skinned
Most like to inquire about other people's cats ( I win! I win!- see my post at 12:38)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:41 PM
Login Names Explained (I get this a lot)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:41 PM
well Snappy, i'd pretty much win the worst speller award (move aside Lech!). And if there was a restaurant called Park Slop I'd host my brunch there in a heartbeat. But there isn't, so... anyone have any ideas for a brunch spot? :) Where IS our president?? Biff's good at this stuff.
BTW, Der Schwarze Kölner report: TERRIBLE.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:41 PM
"Most boring Poster"
Finally somebody suggested a category I have a chance of winning!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 12:42 PM
- Most Creative Exit From a Brownstoner Gathering
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 12:42 PM
"is the fight club used to settle close races on these awards?"
Yes, but the candidates don't fight, they pick people to fight for them.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:43 PM
Bxgirl, that will be $75!!! Obvious vote shilling costs money honey! (Cobble, gas up the PLUSA Jet...we're goin' to Vegas baby!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:43 PM
omg, who felt up lechacal at ratifico? yeeps!
not a lot of david foster wallace fans?
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 12:43 PM
Login Names Explained (I get this a lot)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:41 PM
Me too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:43 PM
Most Sanctimonious - yes yes yes
Mr./Mrs. Can't Laugh at Themselves or Take a Freakin' Good Ribbing
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:43 PM
haha beoch
poster most likely to be sent into a rage bc of second hand smoke.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM
- PLUSA you would choose first to be stranded on a desert island with
- PLUSA you would choose last to be stranded on a desert island with
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM
- Most hands-y when intoxicated (not seriously proposing it as a category, but I bet there are a few candidates)
Oh, I know who'd win this "hands" down.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM
"Unlimited mimosa too!"
thanks Benson. That puts it at the top of my list. Any chance they make a good bloody mary?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM
It's soup and tylenol time for me folks. Keep the suggestions coming and Cobble and I will get back to you on which ones we'll use. Later :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 12:45 PM
Herk;
I was trying to think of the other unlimited drink they serve, and that's it: Bloody Mary.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:46 PM
poster most likely to be sent into a rage bc of second hand smoke.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM
DH, whose challenging me for this one? burping into face doesn't guarantee me the win?
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 12:46 PM
CG-ups, I love(d) DFW. Why?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:47 PM
"- Most hands-y when intoxicated"
Can we split it into two awards? One for gatherings where cashmere is worn and one for all other gatherings?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 12:47 PM
- Poster likely to pounce on a young male.
Male Winner - DIBS
Female Winner - Me of course
- Best Karoake Singer
- ROTD with the best Photo of a person in it
- Thread with the worst photo (I pick the roach photo)
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 12:47 PM
-most touchy about their neighborhood;
-most touchy about their ethnicity (I'm going for that one too!);
-most touchy about cats;
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:48 PM
WHAT?! 75$??? And what tiara maker are you going to find to make the awards, I ask you???? Gimme back my tiaras and my damn cat - ungrateful people. Hummph- Cobblesnipes is more like it.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:49 PM
jeez Benson what are you trying to ruin me? Now that i've discovered a source of unlimited bloody mary's who's going to visit me in rehab?
There's an award: PLUSA most likely to end up in rehab (celebrity rehab?)!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:49 PM
lol, biff
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 12:50 PM
What about cats, benson? Huh? Huh??
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:51 PM
- lamest attempt at baiting.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 12:51 PM
Most annoying. There'll be a long line.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:51 PM
herk- MM and I will visit you. We'll just bring our little trusty thermos.
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 12:52 PM
Might have to get a microphone or something, for the acceptance speeches
PLUSA Who Actually Uses Brownstoner for Information
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:52 PM
Best Dressed PLUSA
PLUSA That Lurkers Love The Most (with private emailing this should be a category we can answer)
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 12:53 PM
haha m4l ;)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 12:54 PM
-PLUSA who spent the most number of days on the OT without venturing onto the other threads.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 12:54 PM
has "Most mysterious Poster" been proposed yet?
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 12:54 PM
PLUSA you'd most want to spend time drinking on your stoop with.
PLUSA you'd least want.....
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 12:54 PM
"-most touchy about their ethnicity (I'm going for that one too!)"
benson did you watch the cork soaking SNL skit I posted the other day? Did that get your Irish up so to speak (getting one's Italian up just sounds dirty)?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 12:54 PM
- Best Dressed
- Worst Dressed
- Poster likely to fret about their hair before a gathering
- Poster with the biggest car
- Poster with the biggest can
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 12:56 PM
Watch that bxgrl! Any votes you might receive just might disappear!! LOL!! [j/k]
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 12:58 PM
best PLUSA cook
most likely to engage in fist fight
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 12:58 PM
thanks Bxgrl. I feel a little less afraid of ending up in rehab now that I know I can rely on my friends to get me through.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:59 PM
benson, did you see the olive branch I extended to you at 12:05???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:00 PM
Best Way to Insult a PLUSA
Signs You're Spending Too Much Time on Brownstoner
Ways to Recognize PLUSAs In The Street
Secret Lives Of PLUSAs
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:02 PM
"PS I apologize..."
WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE REAL DIBS???????
DOES ANYONE KNOW DIBS'S ADDRESS??? MIGHT WANT TO CALL IN A VISIT FROM THE NYPD TO CHECK UP ON HIM.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 1:03 PM
benson, did you see the olive garden I extended to you at 12:05???
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:03 PM
"Most touchy about cats"
- Poster who likes to touch cats
(Ahem, Snappy)
- Poster with a wandering eye
- Poster who needs to know about kitchen help before a gathering
Also at the get together maybe you can have games against the sausages and the clams.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 1:04 PM
Lechacal, we need to rescind DIBS fight club membership. He's destroying our club street cred's
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 1:05 PM
Most successful blogicide
I nominate ghettoazz...since I thought she was banned and it turns out that she wasn't banned that day she went off on a sociaopathich schizophrenic tirade and hasn't been seen since. Mission accomplished.
All the others have returned in a day or two.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:05 PM
Most Creative Exit From a Brownstoner Gathering
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 12:42 PM
*Smile*
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:05 PM
"- Poster who needs to know about kitchen help before a gathering
Also at the get together maybe you can have games against the sausages and the clams."
How about DIBS' favourite game, Pin The Sausage on the Kitchen Help?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:06 PM
Later guys, I'm going to go make some cupcakes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 1:06 PM
Biff, Ha! Best way to push the envelope is just rip it open!
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:06 PM
PLUSA who gets it in the can most often.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:08 PM
"did you see the olive branch I extended to you
- Best pick up line by DIBS
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 1:08 PM
Brownstoner Readers Guide to something...
okay, to lunch for moi
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:08 PM
"Biff, Ha! Best way to push the envelope is just rip it open!"
Jester, I feel left out being one of the few posters who hasn't been on the receiving end of a "f*ck you and the moose you rode in on" tirade.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:09 PM
-DIBS;
Yes, saw the olive garden, er, branch. Thanks!! *** Group Hug ***
-Lech;
Missed it.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 1:10 PM
DOES ANYONE KNOW DIBS'S ADDRESS??? MIGHT WANT TO CALL IN A VISIT FROM THE NYPD TO CHECK UP ON HIM.
No need to involve the cops. I'm sure there's already a peeping tom at the hotel elysee looking into his office from across the street.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:10 PM
BB...I can see right into those four upper level units with the outdoor terraces. we need to get some binoculars here at the office.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:12 PM
Biff, that's: Pin the Sausage IN the kitchen help.
Posted by: Couger at September 21, 2009 1:13 PM
"I'm sure there's already a peeping tom at the hotel elysee looking into his office from across the street."
What, like an 80 year old asian who likes younger white guys?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 1:13 PM
"we need to get some binoculars here at the office"
run, don't walk. am very surprised you don't already have them.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:17 PM
DIBS, HOTD 2.875M - lucky you didn't take the 10:1 odds on the wager. where are the idiots that would've taken that wager?
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 1:17 PM
"What, like an 80 year old asian who likes younger white guys?"
Yes! Sounds EXACTLY like the Elysee's clientele.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:19 PM
"run, don't walk. am very surprised you don't already have them."
He just said he doesn't have binoculars. I would bet dollars to bagels that he has a telescope whose power rivals the Hubble.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:21 PM
m4l, I don't know how you had that inside info on the HOTD but I told you I could smell a rat. Never trust a Chinaman.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:24 PM
am i the only one who finds all of this extremely sad? :-/
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 1:31 PM
PLUSA most likely to try and pull one over on the round eye.
Two of them come to mind, one female and one male.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:34 PM
WooooHooooo....Awards.
While I no longer post. I think I'm def. gonna win in the following categories.
- PLuSA with the Biggest Hair
- Best dressed from the ankles down
- PLUSA that looks like the chef Giada
- Most Bawdy
- Best Re-Writer
And of course I get honorable mention in the "Gone, but not forgotten" category.
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 1:35 PM
Return of BRG - awards are only for real PLUSA; not for phony wannabe's
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 1:37 PM
Also, you have to show up in person to accept your award. I just hope that during the acceptance speeches there's no Kanye incident.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:41 PM
Rob;
Would it make you feel better to know that you have a serious shot at one of the awards - shortest blogicide?
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 1:41 PM
Saw a quiz on Facebook, entitled "Where Will Kanye Interrupt You?"
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:43 PM
Tell me why Rob, I'm curious.
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 1:44 PM
Kanye West is a gay fish.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 1:45 PM
I think rob is in the running for many awards.
rob....just because your day is rich and fulfilled and the rest of us are losers posting here all day is no reason to be critical.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:46 PM
Brownstoner Readers Choice of Shot
Brownstoner Ambassador to various places:
the realtor
the contractor
the lawyer
the media
---
When rob said he was committing blogicide, I thought he just meant he was signing off for the day.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:47 PM
lechacal...more gay than Eddie Murphy????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:47 PM
Dubious Celebrity Spot of the Day: Jimmy Cayne walking on Madison Ave (no, he wasn't smoking a blunt made out of a Davidoff cigar)
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:47 PM
BB...the Davidoff shop is right around the corner from my office. Shall we go over and puff on a few????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:50 PM
"PLUSA most likely to try and pull one over on the round eye."
Why don't you just post, "Tightest Package for Str8 Guy" or "Hottest Uncut Who Just Wants It"???
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 1:50 PM
"Eddie Murphy"
It was the Dukes, it was the Dukes, it was the Dukes!
[One of the best movies of all time.]
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:51 PM
If one is pwned by a gay fish, would that be considered a Snark attack?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:52 PM
BB...the Davidoff shop is right around the corner from my office. Shall we go over and puff on a few????
Dave, I only smoke cigars in the morning.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 1:52 PM
jester, my post had nothing to do with sex.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:53 PM
Should I be embarrassed or proud that I have no idea what this means:
"PLUSA most likely to try and pull one over on the round eye."
While on the topic, Urban Dictionary defines gay fish as "A male that likes fish sticks." I STILL don't know what that means. Can anyone shed some light?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 1:55 PM
Cigars, like orange juice, are not just for breakfast.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:56 PM
Oh M4L, your assumption (look it up) is that I didn't prove myself.
Twice now. You forget that she/I was/am a witty writer with hidden messages.
Regardless, don't forget to honor her/me with an award.
- One day this will all make sense
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 1:57 PM
DIBS - gay fish is a reference to one of the funniest south park episodes ever (I basically watch two things on TV: South Park and Family Guy - if it's not animated potty humor I don't want to know about it).
So an NYPD helicopter just flew by my window and there was a guy clad in all black literally hanging halfway out the side door and holding a big fucking gat and keeping our Prezzie safe, and I am sitting here stewing in jealosy and wishing I had his job.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 1:57 PM
Biff it was in reference to the ongoing charade that WonTon foisted upon me before I finally met her and m4l's bet today about the HOTD where he obviously had inside information.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 1:58 PM
Ooh, a category! Best tagline!
- One day this will all make sense
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 1:58 PM
Biff, say out loud to yourself "I like fish sticks. I like to put them in my mouth."
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 1:59 PM
I can't wait to hear what Ahmadinjad has to say at his address to the UN. What a nutjob.
Here's the current conspiracy theory that we have put together here...I actually believe it has some merit...
Obama backpeddled us out of the nuclear shield in Eastern Europe the week after Netanyahu visits Russia to talk nice. Obama did this (against the Republicans) when he needs them the most for the healthcare issue.
So both the US and Israel are making nice to Russia. For what purpose and why now???
So that israel can launch missiles at the Iranian nuclear sites and Russia stands back and doesn't get involved.
This may sound like crazy talk but....
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:03 PM
Kind of like cork soaking, lechacal.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:04 PM
To break the suspense it is one of the most juvenile and idiotic jokes ever. "Fish sticks" sounds like "fish dicks," so when you get someone to admit that they like fish sticks and they like putting them in their mouth you say "what are you a gay fish?" The entire episode is about Kanye West just not getting the joke and getting madder and madder as people keep telling him the joke. It's super hilarious. The point isn't the joke, it's a half hour long Kanye West bashathon.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 2:04 PM
"Biff, say out loud to yourself "I like fish sticks. I like to put them in my mouth.""
Great, now everyone at work is pointing at me and laughing. In other words, just another day at The Death Star.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:05 PM
"The point isn't the joke, it's a half hour long Kanye West bashathon."
I can certainly enjoy any episode based on that premise!
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:07 PM
Oh M4L, your assumption (look it up) is that I didn't prove myself.
Twice now. You forget that she/I was/am a witty writer with hidden messages.
Regardless, she/I should be honored with an award. She/I gave you so many fun filled posts to lap up(re-write).
- One day this will all make sense
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 2:09 PM
Did I read correctly that October 15 is the date set for the award ceremonies? Is the date still under consideration or can I safely add it to my calendar? It is within a day or two of one year from the first real get together, if I recall, and it coincides with what's initial prediction of a further and far more serious financial meltdown (although he moved the prediction back to November). Does anyone want to go on his blog and remind him that he promised to show up and go all Bobby Brown on us if he was right (I think he promised to dance to "U Can't Touch This"). If what doesn't show, is it a concession that he was wrong?
Also, a procedural question. I don't mind having cobble, snappy and whomever they see fit set the award categories, but will there be voting? Will there be nominees? Is there a brownstoner academy and who is in it? And how will the ballots be submitted, counted and verified?
Posted by: slopefarm at September 21, 2009 2:09 PM
Sorry dave, I'm an idiot!
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 2:09 PM
south park has flashes of brilliance. family guy is a big bowl of suck. seriously, fox cartoon sunday nights are awesome except for the family guy inter-hork-lude. sponge bob square pants rules them all. saw 2 new eps this past weekend. holla!
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 2:10 PM
Carlos Mencia: Do you like fishsticks?
Kanye West: I love fishsticks (sounds like fish dicks)
Carlos Mencia: You love putting fishsticks in your mouth?
Kanye West: Yeah - I love putting fishsticks in my mouth
Carlos Mencia: You're a gay fish holmes.
Kanye West: I'm a genius and the voice of a generation - I would know if i was a fish, or gay!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:13 PM
Slopefarm, yes, the date is set for Thursday, October 15, almost exactly one year from the first big gathering at Union Hall that was October 16 last year.
As for the awards and voting, your assumption that this process will in any way be democratic is flawed. Cobble and Snappy will fill everyone in on the deets as we get closer to the date.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:14 PM
CG Ups, you must talk about barfing like 20 times a day. Do you have a super sensitive gag reflex or something? I picture you at a trading desk next to a trash can that has to be emptied out every time you read a post that you disagree with.
Anybody remember the "lard ass" story from Stand By Me (such a great movie)?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 2:14 PM
"Also, a procedural question. I don't mind having cobble, snappy and whomever they see fit set the award categories, but will there be voting? Will there be nominees? Is there a brownstoner academy and who is in it? And how will the ballots be submitted, counted and verified?"
Excellent questions, Slopey!
Yes, there will be voting, we will determine the categories late today, and post them and the email address to send your votes to.
Hmm, will there be nominees? Hadn't thought of that, will review with Snaps.
The Brownstoner Academy doesn't exist, it's a CobbleSnaps, LLC. production.
Snappy and I will count and verify the votes. Voting is more or less anonymous depending on which email address you choose to write them in on. So verification of the actual poster voting may be tricky. Any suggestions there?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 2:15 PM
Sorry, didn't realize it posted the first time. So I did it again (TWSS) and added to it, the second time making it better (TWSS).
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 2:16 PM
CG check your bloomberg messages.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:16 PM
"Do you have a super sensitive gag reflex or something?"
Be careful, CG_ups, your answer could have a huge impact on your popularity with Team Hetero.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:16 PM
slope- we have engaged Price Waterhouse as an independent auditor of the proceedings. I offered to do it but the very biased CobbleSnaps group thought I might be a prostitute wearing a wire, tryig to embarrass them.
I know CobbleSnaps has done great work in the past but I question the judgement of people so obviously trying to make a buck off of us PLUSAs.
(and would whomever is explaining the whole round eye thing to biff please cc me as well? :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at September 21, 2009 2:16 PM
And preemptively yes I know it is a book too but don't care, the movie completely ruled.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 2:17 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing our PLUSA ladies in their evening gowns for the awards ceremony!
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 2:18 PM
cobble...just have brownstoner set up some sort of voting widgets.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:18 PM
" the very biased CobbleSnaps group"
I see our first lawsuit is in it's infancy!
Snappy and I are nothing, if not trustworthy!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 2:19 PM
"slope- we have engaged Price Waterhouse as an independent auditor of the proceedings."
I hate PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:19 PM
"So verification of the actual poster voting may be tricky."
I think whoever is desparate enough to win an award that they submit votes for themselves from different email addresses is such a pathetic loser that he or she actually deserves a PLUSA award.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:19 PM
omg, is family guy like your girlfriend or something lechacal? it sucks! holla! lawyers, so literal. jay-zus.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 2:20 PM
"cobble...just have brownstoner set up some sort of voting widgets."
Ooh! DIBS, have I told you how brilliant you are! Do you think Mr. B could be hoodwinked, I mean convinced, to get involved with these shenanigans?
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 2:21 PM
Cobble;
In order to get Mr. B. involved, I think you need to throw him a bone. How about giving him the exclusive right to name the winner for a special award: "PLUSA I'd most like to ban permanently".
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 2:24 PM
"I'm looking forward to seeing our PLUSA ladies in their evening gowns for the awards ceremony!"
I'm hoping Rob rocks something from the My Little Pony collection. Or maybe a number like this:
http://angeliccouture.com.au/images/Hannah%20Montana%20Dress.jpg
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:24 PM
"omg, is family guy like your girlfriend or something lechacal?"
Pretty much. I have a big man-crush on the guy who writes family guy and does a bunch of the voices. That show is balls out hilarious. If I could turn my life into 1/3 that guy, 1/3 the South Park creators and 1/3 the dude with the gat who just went by my window hanging out of a helicopter, my life would be 100% sweet.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 2:24 PM
hork #2 is all you buddy.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 2:26 PM
That's no fun benson, he gets to ban whoever he wants. He's already been crowned King of our little fiefdom!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 2:26 PM
Can I wear my dress tartan kilt???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:27 PM
"it sucks! holla! lawyers, so literal. jay-zus"
I heard of this Jay-zus guy - he had a stash house at 550 State Street.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:28 PM
He told me he doesn't read the OT, he will never want to get involved.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 2:29 PM
We best be glad that he does not read the OT.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:30 PM
New category:
- Most frequenst references to the act of vomiting.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 2:31 PM
hmmm....trustworthy.
I'd rather be trustworthy.
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 2:32 PM
Family Guy is quite possibly the 2nd best show ever (right after MASH) - anyone who doesn't like it is whack.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:33 PM
Of course Mr. B reads the OT - he just won't admit it.
It's like the old joke about the guy who claims he reads Playboy for the articles.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 2:33 PM
A quick way to filter out an old-time Brooklynite from a newbie is their choice of best TV show of all time. Any old-time Brooklynite will tell you the The Honeymooners was the best show of all time. Hell, that's what life was like when I was a kid.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 2:36 PM
I surf silverdaddies just to correct the grammar in the profiles.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:36 PM
I said it before and I'll say it again...
Playboy has articles??
I think All in the Family is the best comedy of all time.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:36 PM
"I think All in the Family is the best comedy of all time."
Queens trash!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:38 PM
Charles in Charge and Thundercats are right up there too.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 2:38 PM
"Queens trash!!"
Isn't that what's in RuPaul's garbage can?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:40 PM
Hey, Scott Baio was HOT.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:41 PM
"Fan pays $63,500 for dinner with Palin."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:42 PM
I just got 400. Na na na na na
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:44 PM
Damn my spelling!!!!
I meant:
hmmmmm, trustworthy.
I'd rather be thrustworthy.
And on that note, I might swallow my pride (another hint, M4L) and blogacide again.
Someone email me with the results and for those in the know, keep in touch.
Take care all.
Posted by: Return of bayridgegirl at September 21, 2009 2:45 PM
Return of BRG...what was I wearing Thursday night????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 2:47 PM
No RoBRG, YOU email me, you know my address, don't you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 2:48 PM
"what was I wearing Thursday night????"
A huge smile when the bus boy walked past.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 2:49 PM
Benson,
I've only been here 24 years, so I can't claim to be an old timer. Favorite tv show aside, real old time Brooklyn residents still spit when you say O'Malley. It's like Cromwell to the Irish.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 21, 2009 2:52 PM
im leaving early today to get home and check on my dog and bring to the vet. i hope he isnt as lethargic as he was this morning :(
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at September 21, 2009 2:55 PM
"Do you have a super sensitive gag reflex or something?"
8th grade bio again - it's known as a delicate pyloric valve.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:01 PM
Return of BRG, now that it's football season, I'm even more into the "believe it when I see it" mode. I don't see it, therefore I dont believe it. easy confirmation is if you do 1 simple post under original BRG ID and I'll believe you
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 3:02 PM
Good luck, rob. Did you call and ask them about it??? Shouldn't it be treatable with the same things humans use?? An eyewash solution and drops???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:02 PM
"Do you have a super sensitive gag reflex or something?"
8th grade bio again - it's known as a delicate pyloric valve.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:01 PM
That's not what I call it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:04 PM
family guy is a great family show that I watch with my wife and son - albeit son will soon be cut out since he starting to say and understand more stuff
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 3:04 PM
M4L, I hope your son hasn't asked you to shave his coin pouch yet.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 3:06 PM
PLUSAs: Only TWO more hours until the category suggestion box is closed!
Posted by: cobblehiller at September 21, 2009 3:07 PM
The Big Three of this blog will always be Dave, Biff, and BRG. In the days of guest logins I remember thinking those were the names that the conversation revolved around.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 3:08 PM
Dibs - You're talking about health class, not bio.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:08 PM
Bitter, unlike steward, my boy does speak much yet - the multiple language and various chinese dialects are confusing the heck out of him. He is getting a ton better repeating what he hears so I better watch my mouth cursing out idiot drivers on the road
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 3:10 PM
I was there too back then, jester.
Posted by: Bold type guest at September 21, 2009 3:10 PM
Are they going to be PLUSA or Brownstoner awards? Little statues of a house or....?
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:10 PM
I'm a giant fan of Family Guy watch it every night as I fall asleep. I wouldn't let (young) kids watch it. Way too adult.
My husband did the Peter Griffin laugh and I said in my best Lois voice, "Oh Peter!" My goddaughter who was I think 4 at the time was like you sound like Peter and you sound like Lois.
I said, how do you know them? She told me I watch it on Hello Kitty when mommy goes to sleep.
She has a Hello Kitty TV in her room.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 3:10 PM
IJ - Not the What?
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:12 PM
M4L - be careful! kids are sponges. when asked my favorite word in 1st grade i responded "BULLSHIT! and it's my daddy's favorite word too!". i didn't get in trouble but my dad got a teardown from my mom over that one.
Posted by: CG_ups at September 21, 2009 3:13 PM
THL - Lucky Rob's left or he'd want that t.v.
Notable lack of cat talk today...
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:13 PM
For those of you newer PLUSA's:
Bold Type Guest = DIBS' sock puppet.
DIBS and Biff, do you remember that in the days of the anonymous posting, half of the posts would be folks trying to stitich together identities, such as:
3.05 PM = 4.45 PM
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 3:14 PM
Make that "stitch together"!
Infinite Jester: no pre-judging of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 3:15 PM
For those of you newer PLUSA's:
Bold Type Guest = DIBS' sock puppet.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 3:14 PM
No. benson, Bold type Guest is actually my brownstone house posting anthropomorphically if you read her profile. She's afraid that unless the block gets landmarked someone could come along and offer me gobs of money for her, tear her down and build higher density housing for the middle class.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:17 PM
Very true Arkady. Actually They'd get along great. She's a huge Hannah Montana fan too. She'd be very jealous of the rainbow heart converse sneakers he bought.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 3:17 PM
did someone call my name?
Posted by: DIBS sock puppet at September 21, 2009 3:21 PM
I remember that, benson.
rkd, I sincerely doubt jester = what. I'd really be shocked if that was what singing his heart out, writhing on the floor and then some at Ellis.
Posted by: slopefarm at September 21, 2009 3:21 PM
"DIBS and Biff, do you remember that in the days of the anonymous posting, half of the posts would be folks trying to stitich together identities"
benson, I totally remember that. It was brutal trying to follow conversations as one had to keep tracking back to figure out who was saying what. The vast majority of posters were anonymous and the "faded type guests" often got vicious. I was really happy when Mr. B went to mandatory logins so people could "take responsibility" / "ownership" for their comments. Sure people can use multiple logins, but most people here stick primarily to one main one and I think it's made the blog much better. I also highly doubt we would have had the gatherings and friendships develop had we all been posting as "anonymous". It would be odd to say, "Hey 3:05pm, check your email. Signed, 2:13am".
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:21 PM
CG_ups, I'm so depressing for my boy to say more stuff, I might just clap even if he spits out some f bombs
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 3:23 PM
Biff;
Agreed. Even the nastiest dust-up today is nothing compared to the vicious attacks back in those days.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 3:24 PM
Slopey - I was asking IJ if he didn't think The What qualified as an early adopter.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:25 PM
What was commenting on my house when it was HOTD in early 2007, months before I bought it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:28 PM
"Married with Children" was the BEST sitcom ever! I don't care what anyone says.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at September 21, 2009 3:29 PM
I think The Honeymooners are to sitcoms as the beatles are to Music. Mash though would be the Rolling Stones.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:32 PM
OK I just want to make it really clear that my reference to "gag reflex" had to do with barfing and not whether someone gags on a beej. What's wrong with you people?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 3:32 PM
lechacal, never underestimate the dirtiness of the PLUSA mind.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:35 PM
"OK I just want to make it really clear that my reference to "gag reflex" had to do with barfing and not whether someone gags on a beej. What's wrong with you people?"
If you don't know me by now...
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:35 PM
Lech - One horks when one's pyloric valve lets things go in reverse from the stomach.
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 3:35 PM
If you don't know me by now...
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:35 PM
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOXCx2WquE
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:39 PM
I loved Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.
Posted by: benson at September 21, 2009 3:41 PM
I will allow someone else to step in with a biologically correct explanation of a beej...
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 3:41 PM
I suspect I'm well qualified to do that, lechacal. I'm trying to guesstimate the number of times out of all of them that, well, never mind.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:43 PM
I have a special treat for you PLUSAs tomorrow.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:47 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
And NO, it doesn't involve a beej, thank you very much.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:48 PM
I never really noticed the What, honestly. I never read his posts. A lot of the content was just noise, noise, noise, like chatrooms in the late 90s - not something you really wanted to linger over.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 3:48 PM
Why must we wait until tomorrow???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:49 PM
SO COOL!
The local high school marching band is rehearsing and the drum corp and horns are incredible! I'm in heaven.
Anyone in marching band in HS? What did you play?
Me- Clarinet.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 3:50 PM
"Anyone in marching band in HS? What did you play?"
Is there any doubt that DIBS played the flute?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 3:52 PM
skin?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 3:53 PM
"Anyone in marching band in HS? What did you play?"
I was in high school for a semester before dropping out. I had long hair and wore a bandana headband and was a complete outcast.
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 3:54 PM
The cops are ALL OVER midtown misdirecting traffic and yelling at pedestrians. I LOVE it when the POTUS comes to town.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 3:54 PM
I plated a few clarinets in my day too, Biff. those were the ones that usually evoked the gag response.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 3:54 PM
Rob told me at Pacifico that he didn't like Hannah Montana anymore. That was what got him so mad at me, my mentioning her to him.
Posted by: infinitejester at September 21, 2009 3:54 PM
Hola again peoples. These category suggestions are hilarious!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 3:56 PM
- Straightest hair on a humid day
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 3:58 PM
Saxophone
Posted by: DeLepp at September 21, 2009 3:58 PM
"I plated a few clarinets in my day too, Biff. those were the ones that usually evoked the gag response."
Yeah, I figured you liked having the wood (reed) in your mouth. You need to suck on them a while and get them really good and wet before they'll vibrate for you properly.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 3:59 PM
ROFL THL!!! I just adore you!
- Straightest hair on a humid day
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 3:58 PM
I'll never get that award :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:01 PM
I'm sure Dave also knows that you have to tuck your lower lip in over your bottom teeth to achieve the perfect hum. He'll be the first to tell you that using your teeth just doesn't work right.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:04 PM
Snappy, sorry - got distracted. Meant to also post the companion catetory:
- Curliest hair on a humid day
Warning, there may be other contenders.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:05 PM
Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:06 PM
category. Biff - I corrected it.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:07 PM
What do you do when your dishwasher breaks?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 4:08 PM
Beoch, we're at 57%. You think there will be much change before 5? I have to leave early for the dentist.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:09 PM
I think at the next Brownstoner gathering you should play this game with Dave. He's the gay version of Quagmire:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/50022/family-guy-the-i-never-game
Am I right?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:09 PM
Change that to "least combable hair on a humid day" and I'm a shoe-in. My brushes and combs have actually tried to run from me :-( (they don't appreciate torture)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:09 PM
Cry, Dirty.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:10 PM
"What do you do when your dishwasher breaks?"
Grab a sponge.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:10 PM
For those of you who have tired of the PH Landmark link....go back and see the last comment, posted by babs. there's a link to the actual report with tons of home photos. Nice stuff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:10 PM
Biff, No, not before 5.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 4:11 PM
Biff, you are a real Sam Champion.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:12 PM
THL...it hits closer to home than you may think. That one about the illegal alien from Home Depot!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:12 PM
"What do you do when your dishwasher breaks?"
You send her for counselling.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:12 PM
Dirty, are you speaking to ME?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:13 PM
THL, that video is too damned funny! I haven't watched that show in a long time.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:13 PM
"What do you do when your dishwasher breaks?"
Get a new one at the same time you're shopping for a new vacuum.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:14 PM
dh, I've met a lot of dish washers. I've never had one break on me. What do you mean??????? I've had a few of them break me in though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:14 PM
A PLUSA just sent me an email without notifying me on the OT to expect it.
Is that kosher?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:16 PM
When my dishwasher broke a few years ago, I cried like a baby, called the landlord to have it fixed, then promptly went out and bought paper plates and plastic utensils. Yup, I'm a lazy ass.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:16 PM
haha nm - i messed the joke up - cigarette break time
Posted by: dirty_hipster at September 21, 2009 4:16 PM
"THL...it hits closer to home than you may think. That one about the illegal alien from Home Depot!!!! "
Thank god it was just that and not the spider monkey pledge of allegiance one!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:17 PM
"cigarette break time"
What do you do when your cigarette breaks?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:18 PM
DH, as DIBS would have to do when his dishwashwer breaks, use your hands
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:18 PM
Is that kosher?
Only if the PLUSA chews her cud.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:19 PM
There is always the site for replacements, dh. Otherwise known as craigslist.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:20 PM
What do you do when you're fever breaks?
What do you do when your dancer breaks?
Can cashmere break?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:20 PM
AND has a cloven hoof.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:21 PM
Cashmere pants can break, if tailored properly.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:22 PM
"cigarette break time"
What do you do when your cigarette breaks?
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:18 PM
I surmise DH hang near other smokers and take advantage of 2nd hand smoke
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:22 PM
What do you do when you're branded and you know you're a man??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhSHxb-rYEw
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:23 PM
when your fever breaks, you promptly sign back in to B'stoner and continue acting a fool and answer to the name 'snappy' :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:23 PM
your. Beoch - I corrected it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:24 PM
I bet the younger PLUSAs never heard of "Branded."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:24 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:25 PM
5-0-0
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:25 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:25 PM
good boy.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:26 PM
I WIN! Take that Biffy :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:26 PM
Did we ever resolve whether or not there was a real firewood shortage????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:26 PM
5 hundy
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:27 PM
Snappy feverishly posts for the 500th position.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:27 PM
"I WIN! Take that Biffy :-)"
Snappy, check yourself before you wreck yourself!
You owe it to me. If I didn't post "5-0-0", Beoch would have gotten it instead of you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:28 PM
damn.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:28 PM
Anyone else getting calls from the demoratic national party for money to help pass healthcare?
Posted by: DeLepp at September 21, 2009 4:28 PM
5 hundy
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:27 PM
dont bother, snappy and biff got the x00 post count cornered. it's a freaking illegal monopoly
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:29 PM
damn.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:28 PM
Please refrain from cursing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:30 PM
dental damn.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:30 PM
Biffy, stop hatin' on me...envy-green is *SO* not your color dude! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:30 PM
And I said "damn" before I knew how close I was.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:30 PM
M4L, watch it buster!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:31 PM
More of an oligopoly since there is more than one dominant player.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:32 PM
STFU, Dave.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:33 PM
STFU, Dave.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:33 PM
Do you kiss people with that mouth???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:36 PM
brighton, u need to start drinking.
Posted by: bitter retort at September 21, 2009 4:36 PM
OK...ducking out early. I'll check all the bitter retorts when I log in back at home.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 21, 2009 4:39 PM
M4L, watch it buster!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:31 PM
Snappy, I'm not afraid of you till you recovered from bump foot. right now, very confident you cant catch me
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:39 PM
dental damn.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:30 PM
LOL!, Biff- you're a cunning linguist.
Posted by: Crescent Hill at September 21, 2009 4:40 PM
only Europeans.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:41 PM
M4L, I've got people who can run! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:43 PM
And as the old expression goes, I would rather be a cunning linguist than a master debater.
Ok all, off to the dentist to get my damn choppers checked.
Posted by: Biff Champion at September 21, 2009 4:43 PM
brighton, u need to start drinking.
how do you know I haven't already?
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 4:43 PM
Snappy, whadda think about Shakira? my Hubby is all about her new "She Wolf" video. His only complaint. She should stink with the writhing and stop with the dancing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aEW_Z5Va5s
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:44 PM
I like nice choppers on a cunning linguist.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:45 PM
Shakira has never done it for me...there's just something missing.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:47 PM
BC-LOL!, Good Luck!
Posted by: Crescent Hill at September 21, 2009 4:47 PM
snappy, I'm not sure how many of these PLUSAs can catch me. and the few that can, not sure if they're on your payroll. you might as well send Pia after me
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:49 PM
Thighs?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:50 PM
The thighs are sorta nice, but still...not earmuff material :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:52 PM
shakira is hot. sizzling hot
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:52 PM
Another category-
Most egregious user of the d-word, (Biffy)!
Posted by: Arkady at September 21, 2009 4:56 PM
M4L- My hubby has watched the vid so many times.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 4:56 PM
Our dear Biffy does play fast and loose with the d word!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 4:59 PM
THL, saw her in the LIMA awards opening act and she looked very enticing to the eyes - I wasn't even paying much attention to the singing.
Posted by: more4less at September 21, 2009 4:59 PM
"I was in high school for a semester before dropping out. I had long hair and wore a bandana headband and was a complete outcast."
Just saw this. There's SO much in here, I don't even know where to begin.
Posted by: brighton beoch at September 21, 2009 5:00 PM
Oy...temperature is starting to climb again :-( Back to bed I go. G'nite everyone.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at September 21, 2009 5:00 PM
Yeah, I don't he is either.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 5:02 PM
Feel better Snappy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 5:03 PM
Make that "I don't think he is either"
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 5:05 PM
I'm going to go ice my cupcakes.
No, that's not code. I actually baked cupcakes earlier.
Night all!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at September 21, 2009 5:08 PM
hey everybody, back from my meeting - hey where did everyone go? I'll be at my desk for another 7 or 8 hours. Who wants to chat?
Posted by: lechacal at September 21, 2009 7:30 PM
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