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Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 9:19 AM
ha
Posted by: jp2 at October 9, 2009 9:20 AM
Good morning everyone!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 9:20 AM
Jo san. That's goood morning in cantonese. It has nothing to do with you, Joe. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 9:25 AM
A Nobel price? Really?! The value of that prize just tanked.
Posted by: BSD at October 9, 2009 9:39 AM
Do you think the value of the prize was that high to begin with?
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 9:43 AM
The handing out of the prize does seem a bit hasty and not very well thought out. I like Obama, but damn. 8-9 months in and he gets a Peace Prize? It's time to stop over-glorifying, or perhaps even deifying a person.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 9:44 AM
Morning peeps! Commie here who wants to tell all the poor to go screw themselves and die on welfare while taking up all of those brownstones in Crown Heights. YEY!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 9:45 AM
Chicken, you're behind on the scorecard vs DIBS. here's the round by round scoring so far:
round 1 - Chicken
round 2 - DIBS
round 3 - draw
round 4 - DIBS
Mkt looks like it'll do the YE rally bs that DIBS was talking about.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 9:46 AM
Pipe down you commie! LOL How's it hangin Kens?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 9:46 AM
premature - he might well be an excellent candidate for it in a couple of years. He's probably embarrassed by getting it so soon.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 9, 2009 9:47 AM
Damn commies
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 9:48 AM
Snappy!!!!!! How you feelin? Can you eat solid food yet? We gotta do lunch again soon (with or without margaritas).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 9:48 AM
Let's recap:
Is Iraq any different??
Afghanistan is definitely worse, as is Pakistan
Venezuela is re-arming
The Middle East is, well The Middle East
Israel has increased anti Iran rhetoric and Iran has stated abilities for a nuclear weapon.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 9:48 AM
Good morning all;
The Nobel Peace Prize is already old news. I advise that you run for a fallout shelter. Nuclear war is upon us.
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 9:49 AM
I'm feeling better Kens. Still not 100% well, but getting there. Yes, we must lunch again soon...no margaritas this time!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 9:50 AM
time will tell M4L.
As for the Peace Prize, my point was whether Mandela is any more revered or Arafat any less reviled because they won the prize before?
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 9:51 AM
Kens, that was close man. that post nearly included me in there and there would be a brawl btwn the 2 commies here - you got saved by the "brownstones" reference (ie my crown heights pad aint in a brownstone).
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 9:51 AM
DH, sometimes when people preach national healthcare, equal living for everyone, same pay, etc., I feel like I never left the motherland. If you really want that, there are plenty of communist countries that will accept you. As lech says it best....>>>> line forms to the left.
Waiting for attacks to start but thankfully my lazy ass is working only a couple of hours today so I wont be on here to hear it.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 9:52 AM
THL snuck into enemy territory and launched a depth charge while we were all over there drinking our depth charges and Manhattans.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 9:53 AM
Oh, and Ghandi never won the Nobel Peace Prize....
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 9:53 AM
M4L, here's property for you:
http://tinyurl.com/yk784dr
You gotta give the listing agent props for including the down and dirty pics. What would it cost to get that baby up and running again?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 9:53 AM
$137 psf!!!! That's a beauty, Snappy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 9:56 AM
M4L, I'll share brownstones with fellow commie immigrants. We will lie, cheat and screw the system anyway we can or just work hard and actually earn it :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 9:57 AM
Morning All! At the risk of being pummeled, I just want to join those who are suggesting that Obama's Nobel was a bit premature. I voted for Obama (though I'm a devout Hillary supporter) and I want him to succeed, but WTF? Say what you will about Jimmy Carter (and I for one rarely have anything nice to say about him), but he brokered peace between Egypt and Israel. Al Gore? Championed the environment for years. Obama? A Nobel for 9 months of smiling and giving speeches. Really? OK. I guess I don't get it because I never drank the Kool-Aid. Carry on.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 9:59 AM
All immigrants from Asia need to be processed first. Line forms to my rear.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:01 AM
nobel prize jumped the shark
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 10:01 AM
CGar...did you steal that "Carry on" from somewhere over there>>>>>>>
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:02 AM
snappy, if you believe the renov quotes thrown around on this blog, that fixer would cost you easily 300k and tons of time & headache. personally, I dont like to deal with massive fixers on a frame house - much higher risk to encounter material structural issues than with a brick house
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 10:02 AM
Kens launches the broadside and then says waiting for the attacks? don't play all innocent just cause woke up on wrong side of bed.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 10:02 AM
Wow guys, I'll remember this when you receive your Nobel Prize.
Did you listen/read the statement as to why he was given the award? Someone has to be a leader and at least make the attempt to lead the world into better relations after so many years of ill will towards the US.
I'm kind of stunned by your comments.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:03 AM
dibs, a hottie mexican at the bar we were at last night. henry between atlantic and pacific. bones, bones and more bones.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 10:03 AM
CGar - I was a big Hillary gal as well. But I guess Obama's win makes me happy because it means that the world likes us again. Also, the fact that the Taliban even was reachable for comment (didn't deserve it) makes me somewhat hopeful for an improved dialog. And maybe it was just a slow year for peace.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 10:03 AM
BTW, who did Obama beat out for this price? was some real legitimate candidate got stiffed for the award?
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 10:05 AM
Yeah, he's freakin' escalating the war in Afghanistan! Bill Maher on other liberal equivalents of Rush Limbaugh better watch out, if the progressives are for real your gonna have Lefty tea party pretty soon...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 10:05 AM
Customer or employee, DeLepp????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:05 AM
CGAR and all;
It's even worse than that. This selection was made about 6 months ago - it was just announced now.
Hey DIBS, you're the financial guy: could you check which commodity is losing value faster: the dollar or the Nobel Peace Prize.
Back to the fallout shelter!!
BTW: I just gotta give props again to Kens. A true Brooklynite, keeping it real.
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 10:06 AM
Kens, play nice. No one advocated any of the things you said, and even if they did, it's a blog where people throw their opinions into the ring, and the interaction begins. It doesn't mean much in the scheme of life, they are just opinions. It's how we treat each other that counts. I, for one, respect you greatly, and appreciate that you have lived in a country and within a system that none of us can really imagine. Some of us have had experiences that most of the rest of us can't really understand, but hopefully we can be empathetic, and at least respectful. No one, I'm sure, meant to do anything but express their opinions. Let's just have a good Friday.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 10:06 AM
I miss Horror Show friday.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:08 AM
Oh please kens, that's so extreme. No one is suggesting communism. Spewing knee-jerk republican platitudes is really weak.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:08 AM
Pete, I am really just kidding.
MM, Love yaaaaaaaa! You know I am just messing around :o).
DIBS, you mentioning Asians and not Latin Americans? tisk tisk.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:10 AM
Cindy Sheehan just moved to D.C. to remind the country why they elected Obama in the first place.
I wonder what she has to say about all this...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
M4L, fixed up, what would that property be worth? Is it better as a tear-down and start from scratch?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
Cgar,
No pummeling from me (glancing over left shoulder). I like Obama a lot (although, like you, I voted for Hil in the primary), but this is clearly an aspirational award. The Nobel folks are trying to give a little worldwide boost to his efforts to change the tone of things. Think Cairo speech, baby steps with Russia and Iran, etc. But nothing has happened for me to get up and applaud this as well-deserved. It's way too soon. Here's hoping he earns it after the fact. Here's also hoping that this doesn't devolve into an OT foodfight.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
Can't we all join forces today and make fun of the sock-salesman in Park Slope??
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
"CGar...did you steal that "Carry on" from somewhere over there>>>>>>>"
Dave, "Carry on" is all mine. "No homo" and "Homo" I stole.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:12 AM
dibs, employee. Seemed to be a little nervous around pasty whitties.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 10:13 AM
Which sock salesman DH?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:14 AM
snappy, per DIBS' previous comments on BS ppties west of malcom X, I think this one is ~450-500k post renovation.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 10:15 AM
How'd the Phillies do last night Dave?
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 10:15 AM
I say that we return to that riveting debate about peanut butter!
Let's go through brands.
Skippy man here!
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 10:15 AM
I'd like to congratulate President Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. He won because he has inspired the world, and because he is a voice of calm and reason, and a marked change from the man he replaced. Good for him.
Who else is in the running? Sad to say, there's not much peace or attempts at peace in the world, especially on a global level. No, he's not perfect, and he's made some dubious domestic choices, but I still trust that the country is in good hands, and the world is safer with him in charge, instead of Bush, or McCain. The Nobel committee can give the award to whomever they choose. They chose him. Deal with it.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 10:15 AM
Nevermind DH...I got it! (sometimes forget that this blog has other pages!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:16 AM
Oh yeah - HAIL TO THE CHIEF!
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 10:17 AM
"Did you listen/read the statement as to why he was given the award? Someone has to be a leader and at least make the attempt to lead the world into better relations after so many years of ill will towards the US."
Cobble, I read the statement. And I'm all in favor of mending diplomatic fences (I never liked Bush's cowboy diplomacy) and working multilaterally with other nations, allies or not. My only point was that, after only 9 months in office, I think it's premature to give the man a Nobel.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:18 AM
Cobble, you know I love you. I am really half joking. My life in Russia wasn't peachy and neither was it for my parents or grandparents and when I hear some of the things discussed here, it truly scares me to no end. I really really mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Benson, thanks. Hopefully will see you at one of the get togethers and we can discuss some more authentic Gravesend and Bensonhurst things. Funny enough I always thought of Avenue P and Kingshighway (up to McDonald Ave.) as Midwood but it really is technically Gravesend.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:19 AM
East of Malcolm X, m4l, but your number is right.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:21 AM
Montrosse, well said.
I think the Nobel Committee, which has been accused of an anti-American bias in the past, is showing the world that it endorses American attempts at diplomacy and hopefully is strengthening Obama's international creds. Its not every world leader that has a Nobel medal on his or her mantle.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at October 9, 2009 10:21 AM
Jessi, yes, I agree and meant to direct my last post to you, too.
"But nothing has happened for me to get up and applaud this as well-deserved. It's way too soon. Here's hoping he earns it after the fact."
Slope, that's all I'm saying. I agree with you, too. I applaud his efforts and, again, I hope he succeeds. I get the aspirational aspect of the award, but I would've preferred a "wait and see" approach. I hope giving Obama the Nobel isn't like the "curse of the Oscar".
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:22 AM
ENY,, it's tied at 1-1, essentially as if the first two games never happened. Makes it tighter but no one is ahead.
Dugout heads never seem to be able to grasp that concept.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:22 AM
Thank you MM, I can't EVER seem to get the words out as wonderfully as you. We need more positive leaders with the energy to take pro-active steps towards getting people to think about ways to improve relations around the world. Whether or not he is successful in his efforts, the INTENTION and ACTION is inspiring to me.
signed, Human being, over and out.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:24 AM
So at 289k and 300k reno costs to only come out at 500k value doesn't seem worth it for investment/rental purposes but could be good I guess for someone looking to make it their primary residence for the long term. I found this property running a search for single fam homes in BK under 500k. There were surprisingly plenty to choose from. Drinking the B'Stoner kool-aid can leave a real estate newbie thinking that there is no such thing.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:25 AM
"Who else is in the running?"
How about General Petraeus, who finally brought some semblance of peace to Iraq?
I know, politically incorrect answer.
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 10:26 AM
I am more a Peter Pan fan myself. Name has a better ring.
I mean seriously, would you want to go through life called Skippy or Peter.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 10:27 AM
cobble and montrose--I am with you. Pretty sour comments for our President from this gang. All of the issues that folks are holding against him are things that he inherited upon arriving in office. And I for one am pleased to have a president that is engaging with the world rather than threatening it.
Posted by: wasder at October 9, 2009 10:27 AM
It'd make a beautiful home and it's not that bad of a block. Contrary to what the opposing viewpoint on brownstoner is, it will be worth a lot more than $500,000 in a few years.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:27 AM
Minard is right, and the Committee said as much. They are hoping that supporting his lead will INSPIRE others to work towards the goals of encouraging peace and better relations throughout the world. Someone has to lead the way, and who better than the leader of the FREE world.
kens, there is no way that this country is going "commie". It's not what this country is founded on, it's not how we vote. It ain't happening, so calm down and try to look at your perspective a bit. It feels to me like it's clouded by your personal experience. Let's try to be a little more realistic here. Pretty please?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:28 AM
Minard--thanks for the dutch translation in the AM Links.
Posted by: wasder at October 9, 2009 10:29 AM
"Makes it tighter but no one is ahead."
Yeah, OK. Tell Pedro not to catch a cold out there in Colorado. It'll be 20 degrees at gametime.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 10:31 AM
Bush- Bailouts for the banks
Obama- Bailout for the banks
Bush- Thousands of dead civilians killed by U.S. Bombs
Obama- Thousand s of dead Civilians killed by U.S. Bombs
Hate to be the sour puss here but I find it very surprising that so many intelligent people think this guy is any different...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 10:31 AM
For a house like that, would it be possible to get a mortgage that also rolled in reno costs? (I know, the ad says cash only,but I'm curious)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:32 AM
Snappy, that ppty is asking for all cash deal too and the block doesn't look as good as many of the nearby blocks. So on top of the massive renov in store, I say this is a bad deal. 100k would be a good deal - ie although the finished product is not that much diff than other comparables in mkt but owner would know exactly the quality of the renov put in behind the sheet rock and place is done to his/her taste.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 10:32 AM
"I for one am pleased to have a president that is engaging with the world rather than threatening it."
Wasder, I agree with this sentiment, which is what I said above. I'm not sure who you're referring to, but speaking for myself, I'm not holding anything against Obama and know all too well what he inherited. (Hell, I even got over the nasty primary battles between him and Hillary.) I will just say again, that in my opinion, awarding him the Nobel now is premature.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:33 AM
Benson, no dis against the General, who is top notch, but why would a peace prize go to an active participant in a war? Kinda cancels out the "peace" part of the Peace Prize, doesn't it?
Considering that during said war, thousands of civilians have been killed or maimed, and an entire country is in rubble, much of it still without basic necessities, giving him a peace prize is like giving a prize fighter a peace prize for being the last one standing.
Before you start in, I am in no way casting aspersions on General Petraeus in any way. I think he is a fine officer, and a great American, and did the best he could do, following orders for a war that should never have been fought where it was.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 10:35 AM
Bush - Oil company executive; Haliburton (war contractor) investor, war profiteer.
Obama - Ex-community organizer.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 10:36 AM
cobble I am with you but all of our thought process and reasoning is clouded by our personal experiences. That's what makes us who we are, right?
I know we don't vote communist and I know it's not going to turn to traditional communism (like Russian or China) but the thought process is very similar. Government should regulate first this then that then another that and we will all have equal access to everything. Truth is, even in Russia it didn't work and what ended up happening, few rich who controlled everything (even tough technically it was gov't owned and regulated) and a lot of poor.
cobble, you know me. I don't fight with anyone. I disagreed with Montrose and Biff but we kept it civil. Me and Benson agree on a lot but disagree on a lot too. We keep things VERY civil. I am not going to fight with anyone on the blog. MM said it right, we all have different opinions and that's what makes us great. No need for animosity.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:36 AM
I think Joe Biden should have gotten it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:37 AM
I agree with CGar and with MM, wasder, cobble. I, like the Nobel folks, applaud the tone, direction and efforts, but still think the award is premature.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 10:38 AM
Kens, I for one think you're an SOB. You fight with EVERYONE. And I'll match my weapons training with yours any day. Duel in Weehawken? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:39 AM
from the posts so far, it sounds like he might've been the best candidate from which to choose from. If a price is given out each yr and he happens to be the relative best of the bunch, I see nothing wrong with that
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 10:40 AM
I love how Snappy says the exact same thing as Slope and me and then ducks under the couch with Hari to avoid any incoming shrapnel!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:40 AM
And, Snappy said it first!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:41 AM
Kens sucks.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 10:41 AM
Duel in Weehawken? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:39 AM
Handbags at twenty paces.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:42 AM
Hey PLUSAs! I love Obama's foreign policies, but please...couldn't the Nobel Committee wait? Grades (and Nobel Prizes) should be given for results, not intentions.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at October 9, 2009 10:43 AM
Cargar! Get in the corner! (thanks for outting me dude!)
I happen to agree with everything that's been said by all sides. I don't think any of you are disagreeing on any essential parts. It's just the nature of B'Stoner to keep going at it while missing the fact that there is no real disagreement taking place. I figure I've said my peace and I'm done!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:43 AM
CGar, is someone hungover and cranky from last night? I was going to write something semi funny but a bit mean but I'll refrain cause you are cool peoplezzzz :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:44 AM
I think Pia is more of a man than Snappy AND Hari.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:44 AM
Did you love the pic of Marshall front page of NYTimes? I did. OF course only NYTimes would consider it lead article.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 10:45 AM
Nobel prize for snappy!!!
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 10:45 AM
DH is a hipster. there, I said it. That's way worse of a diss than anything that can be thrown my way.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:46 AM
m4l, I'm small and scrappy, but I'm tough. You want a piece of me, too? Huh? Huh? Then meet me in Weehawken. I'll take care of you when I'm through with Kens. (I'll be the one hiding behind a tree.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:46 AM
I should hope anything is more of a man than I.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:46 AM
Why not 6? Why not applaud someone for taking the steps, being a role model, setting the pace? Isn't that what we want in our [USA] LEADER? The leader of the USA?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:47 AM
M4L, maybe Cgar is taking advanced training from Lech and we are not aware. I wouldn't put all your money on me just yet. I am a bit rusty. I think we need to organize a Weekend trip to Poconos shooting range one of these days. I know Lech will be up for it in a jippy.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 10:47 AM
Thanks Slopey! I'll take my prize in the form of beer :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 10:47 AM
"I'll refrain cause you are cool peoplezzzz"
Love you too, Kens. No homo.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 10:47 AM
AND...since you got me going, General Petraeus was dealt a bum hand in the first place by not having enough troops and enough protective equipment to do the job. The civilian morons in the defense dept, and we know who they were, insisted on running the war as if no one was going to fight back, or that the mere sight of American might was going to chase the insurgents into the streets in surrender. There was absolutely no long term after fighting planning. The suits acted like this was an away high school football game in Texas, where the opposing team comes in, wins, drinks a few beers, and goes home. In this case, the team was bussed into the wrong town, beat the wrong team, which retaliated at the after party, and has been kicking their asses ever since.
The Iraq war will be used as a lesson on how not to wage war in the classrooms of colleges and at West Point for the next 200 years. Not the general's fault - his bosses'.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 10:49 AM
Kens reminds me of my dad, who was (and still is) one tough Brooklynite, from the old school.
When I was about 10, we went for Pizza at the famous Stromboli Gardens. Seated next to us was a group of 3 teenagers (about 18) talking out loud about their previous night's exploits with their girlfriends. My father went over to them and politely told them to knock it off, as my mom and sister were with us. They quieted down for about 15 minutes. Soon thereafter, they started up with the talk again.
My dad didn't miss a beat. He got up, at age 42, and took on 3 teenagers single-handedly. After he gave them a few lumps, he threw them out of the place. The place erupted in applause.
My dad should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize.
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 10:50 AM
wasder, you're welcome thank you for your great photos. I think that particular stone may have been shortened because the inscritption reads "graves" so there should be another name and date beneath Mr. Remsen's.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at October 9, 2009 10:50 AM
MM, you are right about the Pentagon beauracrats running the war and their inability to predict the response. Why is it that the military can't understand that when they are fighting terrorists, essentially a Holy War, that the response is not like fighting an ordinary paid army????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 10:54 AM
kens, Sorry, I wasn't trying to be/sound uncivil. I love ya too.
I just take umbrage with what feels like a constant drum beat from the right that we're going 'commie'. It's just not even close to realistic to me, and feels disingenuous. You have every right to your opinions, but I think you have been unusually argumentative of late which is fine/good, but I had to say what was on my mind as well. : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:56 AM
The last thing Barack Obama needed at this moment is a prize for a promise.
He spoke about "promise" when he criticized parents for giving parties to their children when they graduated high school. He wanted them to aspire to college.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 10:57 AM
Hi Minard, Didya see that you were on the awards list of posters that quite a few posters would like to meet?! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 10:58 AM
so who won the PLUSA Peace Price?
and PLUSA Piece Price?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 10:58 AM
I heard Silvio Burlesconi was lobbying for the award for himself. Stand against a wall, ladies, if you are in his presence.
The only Nobel that still has any mystique is the one for literature. All the hard science awards get split now or go to researchers who are not public figures. They deserve it, but every October I just go, "Who?"
And Obama getting the award? Kind of just a slap in Bush's face. The Nobel committee is well known for being politically motivated.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 10:58 AM
CH, because the road to hell is (often) paved with good intentions. Actual results are more important. I'd rather have all the Prizes be like Lifetime Achievement awards, rather than endorsements of current politicians.
As for warmongers, if Kissinger can get it, anyone can! Yes, I know he got it for ending the Vietnam War, but his accomplishments were generally quite the opposite of what the prize is intended for.
Back to class!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at October 9, 2009 10:59 AM
Thanks Benson. I would probably do the same if I was your dad. I had a couple of similar situations.
Talking about healthcare. I had a huge feud at a hospital once when my grandma was very sick in the ICU and no one was taking care of her at all. They just let her rot there. I tried to be politically correct and nothing worked. I called the director of patient relations and let him have it and a few nurses on the floor who work union jobs and could care less shit. Grandma was screaming for pain medication and they were too busy drinking tea and talking about their weekend to care. Let me tell you, it got ugly. They called 3 security guys on me to escort me out. Guess what, they didn't even touch me. I explained politely what happened. Then told them that if after that, they still chose to throw me out, number 1 they have no right to touch me since they are not officers and can't lay their hand on me which gives me a right to self defend myself and throw punches back and 2 if they are going to attempt to kick me out of ICU, they will definitely need to approximate their force and I suggested that they bring another 3 guys since it'll take about 5-6 to get me out. They really reconsidered and left me alone.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:00 AM
CGar, what time and what is the address? I'll be the one standing behind you who'll say "booo"
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 11:01 AM
In war, as in love, practice makes perfect. There is no doubt at the moment that US has the world's most formidable armed forces.
Speak softly but carry a big stick, that is the traditional American approach.
I believe the Nobel committee is endorsing that and is giving this award pro-actively rather than retro-actively. I approve.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at October 9, 2009 11:03 AM
I won the Nobel Peace Prize?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:04 AM
The announcement was a shock to the president as well, he certainly didn't think he was a contender. It would be of more use to debate the fitness of past winners - Arafat for one, than give Obama a hard time for something he had no control over. Good choice, bad choice, the Nobel committee choice. Guess which one counts.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 11:04 AM
ok- that does it. You've been firing pot shots and can't let it rest from yesterday. I wasn't personal- I didn't call you any names. I responded to you telling me "no one told you to be freelance" so I should stop doing anything and go on welfare. You freaked out and today you're still freaking out. Yo want to tell people ow to live their lives, don't first rant about national health care and the government safety newt, then turn around and tell someone to go on welfare. Undercuts your argument big time. Now just drop it.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 11:04 AM
I can't wait to see the SNL skit about the Nobel Peace Prize!
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 11:07 AM
Biff, no, you won the Nobel "Puhleeze" price. For most tolerant blogger.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at October 9, 2009 11:10 AM
huh? I didn't tell anyone how to live their lives and totally not freaking out (in case you can't read between the lines, I said I half joked) in almost all my posts today. Whatev, you're on ignore just like with most of brownstoner.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:11 AM
You are a wonderfully cheap awards banquet date, snappy. I'm sure when the Nobel folks hear you'll settle for a beer, they'll give you the science prize, too.
6Y -- You may be too young to remember Tom Lehrer, who sang humorous songs and song parodies in the 50s and 60s (more Ivy League than Weird Al), but after he retired, he said that awarding the peace prize to Kissinger made political satire obsolete.
If things get bad again today on the OT, I'll post the lyrics to National Brotherhood Week.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 11:12 AM
Thanks Minard! I'll put it right next to my brand spanking new Best One-Liners Award!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:12 AM
Minard, by the way, a few of us checked out the new pub on Henry Street just south of Atlantic. I would have asked you to go but don't have your email. If you feel like it, make up a yahoo or gmail account with your Brownstoner login and email me at biffchampion at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:14 AM
"A story that at first seems like an Onion gag continues to feel that way upon further reflection"
From Salon, a liberal site on Obama's prize.
Just makes his job harder. Nobel prize committe can now join hands with the likes of pelosi, rangel and murtha.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 11:15 AM
"I heard Silvio Burlesconi was lobbying for the award for himself. Stand against a wall, ladies, if you are in his presence.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 10:58 AM"
Silvio Berlusconi is the greatest leader in Italy's history AND the most persecuted man of all time. It must be true because he said it himself.
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 11:15 AM
Biff, CGar and DeLepp, how was the new pub? Anything worthy of going back to?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:16 AM
Slopey, can I also add a couple a chicken taquitos to my beer request? It should still keep me in the cheap date category :)
(by the by...anyone with a good chicken taquito recipe?)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:16 AM
"If things get bad again today on the OT, I'll post the lyrics to National Brotherhood Week."
You just gave me the biggest laugh! My folks had all his albums, and I can sing most of the lyrics [however, I'll 'spare you' my voice!]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIlJ8ZCs4jY
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:18 AM
Biff, What's the new place called?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:20 AM
Hey there peoples.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 11:21 AM
I'm not ordering any more cocktails with egg white for "foam."
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 11:21 AM
Don't know if it's indicative of anything but a truck load of foreclosure listings just hit my Trulia saved searches.
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 11:22 AM
Antbody ever had a blow job??? It's a shot. Probably similar to what jester had but there's more to it in the way you pick it up off of the bar.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM
GOOD MORNING ALL
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM
GOOD MORNING ALL
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM
kens,
if you're into hot mexican waiters, yes.
if you're into beards, yes.
if you're into buy backs, yes.
Disapointed in the number of females there. Maybe they were waiting for the reviews. Good drinks and great company as always.
Jessibaby will need to bring her roomates next time.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM
GOOD MORNING ALL
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM
Hola THL. You are the best PLUSA recipe poster...got a good chicken taquito recipe for me?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:24 AM
DH and Jessi also showed up last night.
Hey Cobble. It's called Brooklyn Public and was very good. Had the classic look of a place that's been around for 100 years, versus two days. DIBS would have liked a couple of the bartenders.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:24 AM
Egg whites in a cocktail???? WTF were you drinking Jester?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:25 AM
Sorry, and jester also was there - I don't think he's missed a PLUSA night out in the last three months.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:25 AM
HOBOKEN...$11 dollars more and GS hits my $200 target.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:26 AM
GOOD MORNING MR. HOBOKEN!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:26 AM
Nice, I'm gonna have to scoot over there one night.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:27 AM
You know some people think the U.N. is nothing more than a fake debating society to make the third world countries particularly in Africa "feel good" about themselves when all the real power is held by the winners of WWII AKA the Security Council: England, France, China, Russia and the U.S.
In a way Obama is just like the U.N., a personal ego boost distraction for the (still) powerless third world while the real power is held by the war profiteers and their financial backers AKA Goldman Sax AKA Obama's ENTIRE Cabinet.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 11:27 AM
wtf, why the face?
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 11:27 AM
Anyone heard from Rob? He mentioned a sore throat yesterday (or the other day) and I'm worried he may have what I have. Rob? You alive?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:27 AM
Inspiring who? True, Chavez likes him, but other leaders have said he's immature and out of touch with reality. The verdict is not out on him "inspiring the world", you're really getting ahead of yourself. He's actually been silent about many of the pressing issues and problems in the world, which is more dangerous than confronting them. I guess they all got solved on election day, or he's got his head in the sand and doesnt want to do heavy lifting.
Posted by: BSD at October 9, 2009 11:27 AM
Snappy, I'm severely allergic to all poultry (full on anaphylaxis) so I can't help yoiu out there. I have a great one for pork though. Sorry!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 11:28 AM
HI HOBOKEN!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:28 AM
Is Brooklyn Public in that old TV repair spot?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 11:28 AM
Why the face- lol!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 11:29 AM
Clover Club also has several drinks with egg white added right before the shaker process. when you finish the drink the glass has an inch or so of foam left over.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 11:29 AM
THL, mad respect for you. DIBS said you went & handled your business at the other blog.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 11:29 AM
Pete, yes. It's the former television repair shop space on Henry Street between Atlantic and Pacific Streets.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:31 AM
Thanks for the review DeLepp.
Snappy, Rob is fine and kicking. He emailed me to say he had problems logging on cause of some screen name issue (he is not banned or anything). I suggested him to email Mr. B. to figure out the problem.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:31 AM
IJ,
I always wanted to get that Egg drink from Hanco's and wondered what my chances of getting sick were...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 11:31 AM
Is Brooklyn Public in that old TV repair spot?
Yes, that's where it is! We were trying to figure that out last night. Thanks, Pete.
Oh, and BSD, 'tis better to have your head in the sand than to have the sand in your vagjayjay.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 11:32 AM
THL, I'll take a pork one...I can always substitute the pork with chicken.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:32 AM
Let's just say my pimp hand got the better of me and I slapped a ho.
I'd rather leave it over there though- cool?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 11:32 AM
BSD, I'd like to see quotes on what "the other leaders" have said about Obama, because that's not what I hear. The leaders of the world seem to be giving him what many in this country don't want to give him - time. He's supposed to fix this country, as well as the rest of the world in 10 months? And with all of the problems here, he's supposed to involve himself and the country in every problem in the rest of the world? No one with a brain would spread himself, or the resources of this country, that thin.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 9, 2009 11:33 AM
Having your head in a vajayjay is better than both, of course.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 11:34 AM
Trusting a bar with eggs is like going to Long John Silver's for steak. I think not!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:34 AM
so - did you eat at B.P. or purely liquid intake?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 11:35 AM
Huevos talk. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
[Dave puts on the kitten mittens]
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:36 AM
"Having your head in a vajayjay is better than both, of course."
Infinite! Good thing I just finished my coffee or it would have been all over my computer!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:37 AM
snappy, this should cure what ails you:
http://tinyurl.com/yg55emh
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 11:37 AM
Cobble, Kens - Henry Public is a nice place. Like being in someone's mahogany paneled library (with Mexican busboys for DIBS). They did a nice job building out the former G&C Television Repair shop. There's a small dining room in the back, so I'm planning to go back to try the food soon. It was, as always, a nice impromptu PLUSA gathering. Sorry you both (and BH) couldn't join us, but you can't say it wasn't for lack of trying to get you there!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 11:37 AM
DeLepp, I had expected more Serena :(
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 11:39 AM
I wonder if this peace award will affect his decision to deploy 40,000 more troops in Afghanistan, which is what his hand-picked general recommends?
A Hamlet-like decision. Do I win the war, or do I spoil my image with my pals in Norway?
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 11:39 AM
DeLepp, I made Guajillo pork shoulder once!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:39 AM
If you are a driver.
Please learn what an 'All Way Stop' means.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 11:40 AM
THL, not condoning or condeming your actions but rather acknowledging you've got guts for doing it. BTW, that aint going to help you garner votes for NOBEL Peace Price. OK. no more mention of it.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 11:41 AM
CGar, We were busy doing public service....staying out of Public bars! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:42 AM
DeLepp, you rock! That sounds good...although I was expecting Serena too!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:42 AM
BJ, I suspect you're more familiar with "Dip In Road"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:43 AM
CHICKEN ANY IN BROOKLYN /HEIGHTS FOR ABOUT A MILLION...:)
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 11:43 AM
dibs, bet it was delicious. Guajilo adds a terrific scent/taste to pork.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 11:44 AM
HOBO, you doubled your buying limit? I thought you wanted one for $500,000 awhile back.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 11:47 AM
Cocktails with egg white = Fizzes
Cocktails with whole egg = Flips
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 11:47 AM
HOBO, I notice Jersey city prices have stopped falling recently. you see the same thing? how's hobo holding up?
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 11:48 AM
"We gotta do lunch again soon (with or without margaritas)."
Kens, I just caught this? Without Margaritas? That's not "lunch". That's just food. Snappy will be downing pitchers of Margaritas in no time. Next time we'll go to Mezcal's on Atlantic and crash at my place. We can hang in the garden while the weather is still nice. And I'm sure I can dig up (no pun intended) some relative for *rob* to talk to.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 11:49 AM
- BJ, I suspect you're more familiar with "Dip In Road"
Not familiar with that one. Is that posted after "Slippery when Wet"
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 11:49 AM
Hoboken, Hey! How's is the weight loss progressing?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:51 AM
Gotta go, Happy Friday ALL! Have a good weekend! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 9, 2009 11:52 AM
One time I tried to make a "Red Eye" from the movie Cocktail: beer, vodka, bloody mary mix and a whole egg. It looked disgusting, then I decided to try to mix it up which pretty much "scrambled" the egg, all in all a nasty experience...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 11:52 AM
Cargar...trust me and don't repeat my mistakes. EVERYONE...DO NOT LET ROB TALK TO YOUR RELATIVES ON THE PHONE...PARTICULARLY AFTER HE'S BEEN POUNDING BEER AND MARGARITAS! :) **public service announcement over**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:53 AM
Benson, on average, how long is your daily commute to White Plains, with and without car? How far is Purchase from While Plains? Might get a sweet job offer there and might actually consider if layoffs keep on coming in my workshop.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:53 AM
Have a good weekend Cobble!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:53 AM
Have a nice weekend, cobble
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:55 AM
Joe, that even sounds bad!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 11:55 AM
Snappy, I think a "nice" weekend is better than a "good" weekend. :-P
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:56 AM
haven't seen the foodie (aka CG_ups) around recently. CGar, have you seen her in your hood recently?
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 11:57 AM
ha ha Snappy. Is the relative back on talking terms with you?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 11:57 AM
Kens;
From where you are (18th Ave on F), it would probably take 1.5 hours by train to White Plains. By car, a little over an hour.
Purchase is right near White Plains, but I believe it is only accessible by car. I would add 15 minutes to the number above.
One of the reasons I moved to PS was to cut my commute, as White Plains is a pain the rear.
Have a good weekend all! Signing out!
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 11:59 AM
Kens, yes, my momma has calmed down...although she's now wondering who among you got me sick...she's convinced that boys are the ultimate harbingers of germs :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:00 PM
"THL, not condoning or condeming your actions but rather acknowledging you've got guts for doing it."
Yeah. That was cool. And funny! I like people who make sure to deal out some payback. Must be the NYer in me.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 12:01 PM
ooops...that should have said harborers not harbingers!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:02 PM
Hey M4L something tells me Eli won't play after all on Sunday. Which is OK. It's not like they need him to beat the Raiders. Sorry Al.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
It is supposedly something longshoremen drank; my grand pappy was one and I never saw HIM drink that *&%it! There was another drink he made with (I believe) sherry and a whipped egg which was quite good...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
Another rant.
Stop sending emails with the "first wedding dance" where they start the slow dance and then break out into hip hop "surprising" the guests.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
Kens, considering the drive time Benson posted, be prepared to fill up your car twice a week
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
I truly believe that awarding our President the Nobel Peace Prize based on what he may do, instead of what he has done, is due to a broad based European despisement of our former President and his father as well as media driven hype. I personally do not put much stock in this European award and after today's news, even less so.
Posted by: Crescent Hill at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
YOU LET ROB SPEAK TO YOUR MOM???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
m4l, CG_ups is just fine. I checked for a pulse when I hadn't seen her post all week, and she is happily on vacation this week.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:04 PM
I am at 214 about 7 lbs off the high.. As for BH townhouse, my joke price was 400k but I am willing to go as high as 1 million on a home..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 12:04 PM
Thanks Benson. Greatly appreciated.
Snappy, I am pretty sure YOU got ME sick. I am almost recovered now but was out of service for good 3 days laying in fetal position on the couch.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 12:04 PM
- she's convinced that boys are the ultimate harbingers of germs :)
Is she a lesbian also :-)
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:05 PM
Joe, take a page from your grand pappy and leave that stuff alone!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:05 PM
ENY, think even pushing out our 3rd string QB would beat the raiders. it's not that g-men is that much better but more so raiders are really that bad
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 12:05 PM
But Brownjokester...the original one where the couple dances to Baby Got Back is A BOWL FULL OF AWESOME! Of course the original is always the best. The copycats are lame indeed.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:06 PM
Dave, she was not too coherent and her mom called and Rob decided to talk to her. He couldn't even put 2 words together when I left so I can only imagine how the conversation went.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 12:07 PM
MORE4LESS , Prices in Hoboken have not gone down all that much.. Which has pissed me the fuck off... JERSEY City has gotten hit. Downtown has been hit around 15 percent. I have a home on the cusp of downtown Jersey City and the beginning of Journal Square.. I think that property has lost around 20 percent.. I see alot of things selling lately. But I think prices aren't moving up they have stabalized..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 12:08 PM
Kens/Benson, I work in Purchase, and you can indeed get here with the train to the White Plans station, and then shuttle to whatever company you may be going to. Its not fun though, so I drive. 1hr w/o traffic, 1.5 with.
Posted by: BSD at October 9, 2009 12:08 PM
LOL Jokester...the way she talks you'd think she was!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:09 PM
- But Brownjokester...the original one where the couple dances to Baby Got Back is A BOWL FULL OF AWESOME!
Yes, agree. And in that video I was waiting for her boobs to pop out of her dress.
Just sick of them, at this point.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:09 PM
Thanks BSD. Isn't there only two Fortune 5 companies in Purchase? I have a feeling you work for the one I am looking into/considering.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 12:12 PM
Hear,hear Crescent Hill.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 12:12 PM
BJ, you have lame friends if they are still sending you that video. That was so Summer of 2009. I bet they wear white after Labor Day.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 12:13 PM
Hobo- Sounds right to me. I saw things being reduced for a while and they've stopped reducing I'd say in the last 3 months and have been moving again. I've seen a bunch of houses right around me sell and the prices weren't too low. Def. lower than what I paid but not scary low.
According to Zillow estimates our house lost 16%.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:16 PM
I would drink it every day if I got a sweet Longshoreman's pension plan... maybe that's why I drank it in the first place?!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 12:17 PM
Kens, I believe that's true. No comment on where I'm at :) , but if you come here, you won't be posting much anymore (I'm having an off day, usually its non-stop madness).
Posted by: BSD at October 9, 2009 12:17 PM
townhouselady what location are you in.. I love certain areas in Jersey City.. But Hoboken is so much safer... Too bad prices in Hoboken aren't as low as they are in JERSEY CITY... I want a home but I want a full house for me and the fams.. I won't plunge into the market unless I find a great deal.. I currently have a great deal on my rental. No need to give it up unless I find a very good deal in a great location..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 12:22 PM
Someone just sent me this link.
For the Cat lovers and Benson (engineer).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4
Check out when they open their kitchen cabinets (1:28), it's stocked with Peanut Butter and Jelly!
And when they open them again, the jelly is different.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:23 PM
Kens, I believe that's true. No comment on where I'm at :) , but if you come here, you won't be posting much anymore (I'm having an off day, usually its non-stop madness).
Posted by: BSD at October 9, 2009 12:17 PM
I know i know and not planning on leaving my job if I don't get laid off but in this economy, it never hurts to keep your options open just in case. Look at it this way, maybe we can car pool :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 9, 2009 12:29 PM
I'm right near St. Peters College/Lincoln Park. A lot of great homes, some great blocks, some scary blocks. I really like it here.
Hoboken is safer but for those prices I'd have bought in Brooklyn!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:29 PM
"In his 1895 will, Alfred Nobel stipulated that the peace prize should go "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses."
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/09/obama-wins-nobel-peace-pr_n_314907.html"
"Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said their choice could be seen as an early vote of confidence in Obama intended to build global support for his policies. They lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation, and praised his pledges to reduce the world stock of nuclear arms, ease American conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthen the U.S. role in combating climate change.
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/09/obama-wins-nobel-peace-pr_n_314907.html"
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 12:29 PM
BJ- That video is hilarious. Someone had it posted on their blog and it just killed me. The guys are so droll.
"Besides eating it is good for cats to have some sort of hobby or pastime. For example, Zoe is an accomplished marathon lounger and spends many hours a day on a rigorous lounge training schedule. Here she exhibits a traditional feline slumber position and with this anchor technique she makes clever use of the earths gravitational field to keep herself firmly anchored to the floor of my living room."
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:34 PM
One thing Hoboken has over brooklyn is the small town feeling combined with a main strip of retailers and restaurants.. Better safety and a much quicker commute to ny than many areas of brooklyn.. Taxes stink in Hoboken and the housing stock is not on Brooklyn's level.. Oh and the fact that you have to tell friends you live in NJ:)
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 12:35 PM
I like their videos...they crack me up with their constant straight faces.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:37 PM
Tlady that area around lincoln park is so beautiful.. Some great grand homes their..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 9, 2009 12:40 PM
I realize I'm in TKOTD territory, but I'm between calls and just caught up on the morning's OT.
benson, MM - Agree with you both on General Petraeus
benson - Jif, sometimes crunchy, usually I prefer it creamy; as I said yesterday, I like it both ways
slopefarm, cobble - Love Tom Lehrer. Actually have him on the iPod. You should definitely post the lyrics to National Brotherhood Week
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:41 PM
what's fo lunch?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 12:45 PM
"Antbody ever had a blow job???"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Open Thread
[Are you people asleep at the switch today or what?]
Of course, dave, but do you really think this sort of talk is appropriate for the OT? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:45 PM
Did you see their Yodeling Video? Another good one.
Paul is adorable!!! Love the Salt and Pepper hair.
I wouldn't mind him measuring my distance, circumference and wind resistance.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:45 PM
I'm not in one of those grand Victorian's on Doctors Row. I'm in a traditional brick row house with the bay front and the big wood cornice at the top.
Even if I could afford the mortgage on of those Victorian's I'm sure the heating bill would kill me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:46 PM
Of course, dave, but do you really think this sort of talk is appropriate for the OT? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:45 PM
OUT OF CONTEXT, CGar. We were talking about shots and you conveniently left that out of the quote.
ES&D
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 12:48 PM
Lunch today will consist of water and Little Debbie peanut butter cheese crackers :-) I know, I know, I should stop being so effing fancy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 12:48 PM
The videos were hilarious. Did you notice in the yodeling video the cats have covers over their claws? Hope those guys have locks on the bedroom doors- who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of dissed kitties.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 12:50 PM
I know, Dave, but it's more fun that way! "ES&D"??
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:50 PM
- "ES&D"??
Eat, 'the other word for crap' & Die
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:52 PM
lunch today is takeout from good burger - burger, fries plus massive milkshake. I can feel the button on jeans being tested as belly pushes out hard on it
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 12:52 PM
CGar,
I'll wait for another bx-benson smackdown before I post the lyrics. that will have to be next week as I think benson left for the day.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 12:52 PM
I will say, The discipline tactic of "Corporal Cuddling Technique" shown at the 4:20 mark is highly effective.
That's also where you get the cat yodeling from.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:52 PM
Thanks, jokester, but now I'm sorry I asked!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:54 PM
Where's bodhi? Anyone seen her? bodhi, are you lurking?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 12:56 PM
I'm having a bacon wrapped sirloin with some Spanish rice & veg..
Don't judge, I had an extra one already defrosted so I need to cook it!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 12:56 PM
CarGar, don't be sorry.
Get him back!
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:57 PM
haha snappy - that sounds like my dinner the other night
haha m4l - good burger is the ish - they have them in jerz?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 12:57 PM
"ES&D"?? Eat Sh!t and Die
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 12:57 PM
Checking back in for a minute.
I can't believe that, on a Friday no less, I have a heavy workload.
(I can't believe I said "heavy" and "load" in the same sentence with DIBS around)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 12:58 PM
- Don't judge,
We're not. We're judging Snappy for her lunch choice.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 12:58 PM
THL- my cats don't respond well to that technique. The servant opening the cat food can does work wonderfully.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 12:59 PM
m4l, you should have invited me to Goodburger. I had one from the place across the street here on 55th, not as good.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 12:59 PM
DH, am in midtown office so visited the one next to crappybank
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 1:00 PM
Hey...I'm working the simple man lunch :) But I am having a soft and sweet anjou pear for dessert!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:01 PM
No good burger's that I know of but we do have Johnny Rockets which is super kick ass.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 1:01 PM
m4l, that's the building I used to live in
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:02 PM
Pia loves to be held and cuddled like that. That won't work as punishment in this house. And now that Hari has grown used to being rocked to sleep, I don't see it working on him either. I'm such a fool.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:02 PM
First time I went to a Johnny Rockets was in Tokyo. Very good
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:03 PM
Just clicked on the Brownstoner ad for One Brooklyn Bridge Park to check out the 30+% discounts.
Some very weird pricing going on there.
http://www.onebrooklyn.com/availability.htm
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 1:03 PM
Snappy you must have SUCKER in flashing red neon over your head!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 1:04 PM
- First time I went to a Johnny Rockets was in Tokyo. Very good
Re-write potential. Come and get it.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:06 PM
You rock him to sleep? We gave yo a totally humble and unspoiled little critter and this is the monster you've made him into??? I knew you couldn't be trusted! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:07 PM
Which cat litter does everyone prefer? I go with the extra strength natural corn litter.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:07 PM
A studio for $600K!?!?!?
WTF.....
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:07 PM
A&H Multi Cat
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:08 PM
It's a big sign THL! I'm guilty as charged :) Now when he's tired he just climbs up onto my chest and settles in and looks at me like "so you gonna start rocking me and rubbing my chin or what?" I've sunk myself on this one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:09 PM
Does anyone else use the litter for multiple cats even though they only have one? Talk about obesity in humans...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:10 PM
I use the world's best corn litter. I can't always get the multi cat but the regular works well too. Of course I'm sure snappy has a gold plated litter retrieval system for her darlings :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:10 PM
Super Scoop with odor alert crystals.
Bxgirl, ROFL! Trust me, now you wouldn't want him back...he's a total diva now! (or what is the male version of a diva?)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:10 PM
I go for the $9.00/40lbs box BJ's Brand (Berkley and Jensen) version of Arm & Hammer multi-cat household clumping litter.
It works well.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 1:11 PM
Re:
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 12:29 PM
Thanks for posting Bxgrl, but I am not swayed in the least...
"early vote of confidence" - "praised his pledges"- what he may do....
"global mood" - European mood of hatred warmed over thanks to aggressive & purposeful liberal media coddling of our President.
I truly do not see the merit in this. Our President will remain popular until we are attacked again, which is not an if , but a when.
Posted by: Crescent Hill at October 9, 2009 1:12 PM
Don't feel too badly snappy- Little Stevie Wonder does her vampire act every night by sucking on my neck til she falls asleep. Usually about a half hour where i have to stay perfectly still so as not to disturb her.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:12 PM
I used to use silica but then I found out the the dust causes severe respiratory problems (in humans)later on in life, sort of like asbestos...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:12 PM
"Of course I'm sure snappy has a gold plated litter retrieval system for her darlings :-)"
ROFLMAO!!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 1:13 PM
ABTA 2009: Royal Caribbean to review tipping policy
(09 October 2009)
Royal Caribbean International is "evaluating" its gratuities system in the UK because the British won't tip.
Royal Caribbean Cruises vice-president and managing director UK and Ireland, Robin Shaw, told the Cruise Forum in Barcelona on Thursday that the British refusal to tip means the crew is not being remunerated as it should be.
Shaw said: "The British don't tip and that is a challenge for us. We are evaluating our options in the UK."
Ahem, ahem:
EUROTRASH!
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 1:15 PM
Whatever happened to that cat litter that was all little white balls? That was perfect. Zero tracking and zero dust. I can't find it anywhere anymore. It was expensive, but it was the best stuff around.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:15 PM
"(or what is the male version of a diva?)"
A dave :-)
Joe- only one? And here we thought we had found a male soul mate.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:15 PM
"Little Stevie Wonder does her vampire act every night by sucking on my neck til she falls asleep."
Hmmm. Very superstitious.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 1:16 PM
Hey! I did consider that $200 auto litter box though! But Pia insists on having 2 litter boxes and I refuse to buy that many. Plus I have a separate one for Hari. $600 for litter boxes is too rich for my blood!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:16 PM
God you guys make me sound almost abusive.
I kick all of the cats out of the bedroom except Cookie. She HATES all the other cats so that's her alone time with us where we dote on her and she rewards us with the highest pitched "it sounds like I swallowed a canary" cooing purr.
After we fall asleep and they hear snoring from us and Cookie they take their spots along the bottom of the bed.
If Cookie is still awake she goes down and cuts a bitch.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 1:17 PM
You've gone from discussing cats in the OT to discussing the crystals cats poo in.
Oh boy!!!!
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:18 PM
crescent- not trying to sway anyone. Seems to be an impossibility. Just finding it interesting that we have lost so much pride in our country we can't even feel good about him winning. Oddly enough the Republicans now agree with Hamas and the Taliban. Yes- that makes me feel so much safer.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:18 PM
Ok...I had to create a new flickr account to get these photos up...here are some long legs!
http://tinyurl.com/yfzuub7
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:19 PM
ENY! Thank you!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:20 PM
bjster- please check your details. This is not crystalline litter- we are discussing clumping corn cob litter. Hmmph!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:20 PM
Just finding it interesting that we have lost so much pride in our country we can't even feel good about him winning. Oddly enough the Republicans now agree with Hamas and the Taliban. Yes- that makes me feel so much safer.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:18 PM
Don't push it. None of us have ever said anything that bad about the democrats . I've got a good mind to come over there and dump your cat litter all over your keyboard.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:21 PM
bjster- I posted that too! See 1:15. What were we? Separated at birth?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:22 PM
Besides, the White House staff was as surprised as all of us have voiced.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:22 PM
dibs- you aren't diva enough.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:23 PM
Yeah, he's actually living with the parents in Marine Park for now... I had mistakenly bought the World's Best Corn Litter for One Cat and tried to make it go the whole month. His bags for grandma's were packed the night a female friend said my place smelled like cat pee. Such a low point... He should be back eventually, he actually likes it there better (though I'm still the only person who he shows non-food-wanting affection) and I usually have a hard time prying him away from my empty nesting parents...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:25 PM
You beat me to it, bxgrl.
Great minds think alike.
- dibs- you aren't diva enough.
Are you sure?
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:25 PM
The President was surprised. I'm sure, though the WH staff was not saying things to the press like:
"I did not realize the Nobel Peace Prize had an affirmative action quota," wrote Erick Erickson, of the site RedState.com, "but that is the only thing I can think of for this news.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:25 PM
joe- once the parents get attached, that's it for you. However- if you would like another? As you can tell, MM and I have foisted...er...allowed snappy to adopt one of MM's precious, adorable, easy to care for, and cheap to feed critters.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:28 PM
Whether you morons know it or not there have been more than a few other winners of the NPP who are black.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:29 PM
Obviously the moron then is Erick Erickson since he's the one who said it.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:31 PM
Well, with a name like Erick Erickson, what do you expect???
It'd be like me being Dave Daveinbedstuy. How stupid would I sound then???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:33 PM
A bit late with this comment, but I've been busy. I think awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the likes of Henry Kissinger, Yasser Arafat and Menachem Begin (et. al.) devalued the prize a lot more than awarding it to Obama ever will.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 1:33 PM
ROFL! Joe...I think Bxgirl has a kitten for you!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:34 PM
Ok, next time maybe I should read prior comments before saying something that was basically said by chicken, Montrose and others above...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 1:35 PM
I think the WHOLE Nobel thing was devalued when Marie Curie got the prize.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:35 PM
- How stupid would I sound then???
uuum, do you really want us to answer that?
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:35 PM
At least you unwittingly got 300, Biff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:35 PM
Thinking about it, I have a friend that might give me a Stafford-shire Terrier pup, I would never leave a kitty and a pit alone...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:36 PM
Brownjokester...cha ching! SNAP SNAP SNAP
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:37 PM
"How stupid would I sound then???"
This is like a fastball down the middle of the plate.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 1:39 PM
Random Promo:
The Second Annual End of the World Party for Friends of Brownstoner will be held Thursday, October 15 at Union Hall in Park Slope.
The gathering starts at 6pm. From 7pm on, we will have our own dedicated space at the back of the bar. Hope to see you there!
Below are directions to the venue and the website for Union Hall:
Directions
http://tinyurl.com/ybvkfd5
Website
http://www.unionhallny.com/home.php
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 1:39 PM
Yeah Biff. Now that I think about it I would like to see a list of people who AREN'T War-mongers/criminals who HAVE received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:40 PM
"Random Promo"
DIBS, I hope you didn't misread that as "Tandem (Rhymes With Promo)" and get excited.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 1:41 PM
- Random Promo:
OMG! I quickly read that as 'Random Porno'.
And then got disappointed by the rest of it.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 1:41 PM
Joe, that list would be about as long as the Book of Famous Jewish Sports Legends.
(credit to the movie Airplane for that one)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 1:42 PM
I read it as Porno too. I am a sad, sad, little man.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:44 PM
"I would like to see a list of people who AREN'T War-mongers/criminals who HAVE received the Nobel Peace Prize."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mohandas Ghandi
Ralph Bunche
Albert Schweitzer
Lech Walesa
Nelson Mandela
Doctors Without Borders
Jimmy Carter
Amnesty International
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 1:45 PM
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:18 PM
I see your point, however I do not see a tie in to American pride or patriotism as related to this European/International award. I am sure there are those who are elated over today's news, I am not one of them. As for Republicans siding with Islamic Terror groups, I can only base my thoughts on personal experiences as well as my recent attendance representing my company at a Worldwide Terrorism Seminar where scholars on the subject, law enforcement and related risk management professionals spoke to varied views of the threat at hand , real or percieved.
Posted by: Crescent Hill at October 9, 2009 1:46 PM
Heh heh.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:46 PM
curses, bjster- you beat me to it :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:46 PM
correction, "perceived"...
Posted by: Crescent Hill at October 9, 2009 1:48 PM
DIBS, next time I go to good burger or grand sichuan, I'll check in with you that morning.
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 1:51 PM
Newsflash: the awards for Obama are just pouring in!!!
Breaking!....Obama lands on the Sun!..only comment: "A little warm"...
NASA said it couldn't be done!
BREAKING. . . Obama reunites The Beatles!
Resurrects Lennon & Harrison and reunites the band!
Obama wins 2009 AKC "Best of Show"!!!!
God concedes throne to Obama! "Thou shalt not even conduct a recount..."
"I had a good run, but it's difficult to rally public support without Couric, Letterman, and Meghan Fox in my corner. Obama brings out star power! What do I got? Actual stars, I guess... but they're light years away from the minds of today's voters." "Buddah and Ginesh invited me over to their place. We're going to eggeth Mohammed's house..."
BREAKING: President Barack Obama Wins Stanley Cup!!
In a stunning decision, US President Barack Obama was awarded the Stanley Cup, Ice Hockey's most prestigious award!! Responding to news of the award, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said, "Uh . . . . er . . ah . . well, . . it uh . . . . the president . . . um . . . "
Obama Receives Academy Award (realistic performance of a US president)
BREAKING - Obama sweeps every category at AVN awards show...says he's "pooped".
JUST BREAKING: Saudi King Abdicates In Favor Of Obama
It was announced to a stunned audience a few moments ago in Riyadh that Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has abdicated and will install Mr. Obama as his replacement. 10,000 camels have been ordered to herald the coronation procession.
Obama wins the Mid-American Conference Championship
Cleveland Ohio: At a high key media event Mid American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher Announced that the 2009 Mid American Conference Championship Trophy was being awarded to Barack Obama. I saw him throw the football around this spring at the white house and I knew even in March that his vision, his passion for football, and his eloquence as a leader put him far and above any coach or player in the Conference, perhaps in all of college football. -- Jon Steinbrecher
Breaking: Pope Benedict crowns Obama "Holy Roman Emperor"
In a surprise move, Pope Benedict XVI crowned US President Barack Obama "Holy Roman Emperor" today in a rose garden ceremony.In a statement, the Pope said "Emperor Obama follows in the footsteps of Charlemagne and the Emperor Constantine."In other news, Chinese Premier Hu Jintao announced plans to restore the Qing dynasty, saying that Barack Obama -- a direct descendant of the last Manchu Emperor -- would be China's new Emperor.However, Turkish officials were quick to deny widely published reports of a restoration of the Byzantine Empire. "Turks wiped out the Byzantines in 1453. There are simply no Byzantines here for...
BREAKING - Barack Hussein Obama Declared Winner of 2000 Florida Recount
On a day which has already seen an unprecedented number of contests, awards, and competitions surprisingly go his way, President B. Hussein Obama now has one more feather in his cap: the presidency of George W. Bush. The Florida Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, in an extraordinary and highly unconstitutional joint session, have granted former Vice-President Gore's request for a targeted recount of the 2000 presidential election results in select Florida counties. Furthermore, the joint court has declared Obama to be the winner of the recount, thereby gaining all of Florida's electoral votes in the 2000 election. While...
Barack Obama Named Mr. Universe 2010
A lathered up, muscle-bound, Barak Obama accepted next year's Mr. Universe with a vim and vigor saying only America haters like the Taliban, al Qaeda, and Rush Limbaugh do not appreciate what this award means to skinny kids all over the world. Obama pledged to use his winnings to take all the gold medals in the 2016 Rio Olympics. To get ready, Obama pledged to read carefully from the teleprompter using uplifting rhetoric bound to assure his win.
Obama wins HEISMAN TROPHY
President Barack Obama won the Heisman Trophy on Friday, in a surprise pick from New York's Downtown Athletic Club that cited the president's creation of a "new climate in college football" and his work on establishing a playoff system. Though Mr. Obama has been president for just 37 weeks and technically never played college football, the Heisman voters praised him for giving the world hope for a better post-season and encouraging the need for change.
Incredible!!
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 1:51 PM
Take Carter off (U.S. Prez= War-Monger), Nelson Mandela's group did some violence against innocents, Lech Walesa was a Union Organizer so DIBS would take some issue with that (kidding, maybe not?)...
Still, considering they give it out annually, a depressingly short list...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:51 PM
ROTFLMMFAO, benson.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 1:54 PM
My point was that some groups will take joy in anything they perceive as detrimental to the President. The same people who put up with whatever Bush and his administration did. I appreciate that they gave him the award but I also wish they had waited. By the way- I didn't say they were siding with terrorist groups, I said in this case they were agreeing with them. Although there have been some comments from some of the rabid right wing that make me wonder how far they are willing to take their hate of Obama.
and a
snap
snap
snap
award to ENY :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 1:55 PM
And for those of you who considers any public figure a sacred cow please see DIBS moron quote...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 1:56 PM
"I would like to see a list of people who AREN'T War-mongers/criminals who HAVE received the Nobel Peace Prize."
"Still, considering they give it out annually, a depressingly short list..."
Rationalization at its finest.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 1:57 PM
Is Good Burger really good? I've never eaten there. Are the burgers made to order?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 1:57 PM
I see that Rangel lost the support of the Times this morning? Good editorial:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/opinion/09fri1.html
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 1:58 PM
The Burgers are good, the shakes are great but the fries suck.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:00 PM
nice benson nice
that might even get picked up by the msm
Posted by: antidope at October 9, 2009 2:01 PM
geez, I go out to lunch and the gym and you're still on the Nobel prize thing. Take some prozac and move on already.
How many winners in last 5 years can you name, FGS?
5 minute headline and your beating it to death.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 2:03 PM
"Take some prozac and move on already."
1) Do you have any?
2) If you answered "yes" to 1) above, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN HIDING IT ALL WEEK!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 2:05 PM
geez, I go out to lunch and the gym and you're still on the Nobel prize thing. Take some prozac and move on already.
How many winners in last 5 years can you name, FGS?
5 minute headline and your beating it to death.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 2:03 PM
Too much curry at lunch??? No alcohol???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:06 PM
"5 minute headline and your beating it to death."
I read that as
"5 minute headshine and your beating it to death."
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 2:06 PM
FGS?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 2:08 PM
THL, are you around?
I have a question to ask you about blogspot.
Can I email you privately?
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:08 PM
good burger burgers are good but not the main reason I go there now. rather it's milkshake. fries ok
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 2:08 PM
Re: Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 1:51 PM
Benson, LOL!
Posted by: Crescent Hill at October 9, 2009 2:09 PM
My .02:
while a startling choice, not yet justified by longer-term, overt & tangible accomplishments on Obama’s part, the award seems to me aspirational rather than merely laudatory – intended to endorse and reinforce the path the President is taking. I'll drink to that!
It is in keeping with a relatively recent trend in the Nobel awards in non-scientific fields, which can be viewed as commentaries on political or social trends in addition to being recognition for individual efforts.
Oh, and as one of my favorite bloggers put it, it is also in large part a big and richly-deserved “f**k you” to George Bush.
And on that note, allow me to take this opportunity to echo and endorse that sentiment: “George, from both the Nobel Peace Price Committee and me – f**ck you!"
Ahem. Carry on.
Posted by: Nokilissa at October 9, 2009 2:09 PM
If you're thinking of switching sides, some hilarious greeting cards.
http://www.queerty.com/5-ways-to-congratulate-a-homo-or-yourself-for-coming-out-20091008/2/
the tiny link
http://tinyurl.com/ylk43al
One was done by my friend and writer David Ellis Dickerson, who will be reading from his new book in B&N PS 10/22.
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 2:09 PM
Pete! I just replied to your post in the Open House Picks - 6 months later thread.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 2:10 PM
"Joe, that list would be about as long as the Book of Famous Jewish Sports Legends."
Maxie Rosenbloom
Max Baer
Sandy Koufax (Brooklyn native)
Benny Friedman
Dolph Schayes
Red Auerbach (Brooklyn native)
Hank Greenberg
Sid Luckman (Brooklyn native)
Okey Geffin
Moe Berg
Cal Abrams
Ken Holtzman
Ian Kinsler
Elliott Maddox
Marvin Miller
Al Rosen
Steve Stone
Art Shamsky
Steve Yeager
Larry Sherry
Norm Sherry
Marv Albert
Nat Holman
Red Holtzman
Mike Jacobs
Benny Leonard
Saoul Mamby
Howard Cosell
Lyle Alzado
Art Modell
Sonny Werblin
Pete Sampras
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 2:10 PM
Are the milkshakes thick? I love a good milkshake that is so thick you damn near bust a vein in your forehead trying to drink it through the straw. No one seems to make it like that anymore. McDonald's used to way back in the day.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:10 PM
The real news in the White House today is that it is Bo's Birthday. Happy Birthay Bo Obama!
Posted by: Minard Lafever at October 9, 2009 2:10 PM
"5 minute headshine and your beating it to death."
I am never going to ba able to look at a bald guy again, biff. Thanks so much :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 2:11 PM
Was in the new GS building today. Maybe not much to look at on the outside, but all the good green stuff. Amazing green roof, recycled rainwater, condensate, etc., ice plant.
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 2:12 PM
Denton those are great!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:13 PM
"5 minute headshine and your beating it to death."
There are other ways to interpret this . . .
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 2:13 PM
BJ I'm here-
it's 'my login name' at yahoo dot com
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 2:13 PM
Now, now, you are just goading, benson. Having some fun, too, I see. You know, the reliably liberal posters on this site were pretty reflective and nuanced in their posts on this topic for the most part. Many said they didn't think the award was justified, and those that supported the award largely thought the aspirational motive was worthwhile, notwithstanding the absence of a tangible lasting achievement. So I am not sure who you think you are sparring with on this.
I would love to see similarly nuanced reflection on the right, either among posters here or in politics generally. In general, I just don't see it happening. It is easy for folks on either side to let their own sense of the correctness of their side blind them to their own rhetorical and strategic excesses while blasting those of the other side. My own take -- biased of course, like everyone's -- is that liberals see conservatives playing harball gotcha over every single issue or news development, and there is a tendency to feel the need to do the same thing back or risk ceding ground. Unfortunately, we've ended up with a sour political discourse that leaves little room for meaningful engagement.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 2:14 PM
Oops, screwed up the tiny url...
http://tinyurl.com/ygoe7ku
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 2:14 PM
- I am never going to ba able to look at a bald guy again, biff. Thanks so much :-)
Well at least you're thoughts are clean.
I was thinking the 'Random Porno' version.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:14 PM
ENY- My father and uncle were friends with Benny Leonard. Thanks for posting that list!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 2:15 PM
Denton,
What about Ron Blomberg, the first designated hitter in a regular season MLB game? Also Shawn Green?
Elliot Maddox???
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 2:17 PM
slopefarm- there are moderate and conservativeRepublicans who are now saying the same thing and feel their party has been hijacked by extremists.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 2:17 PM
"I love a good milkshake that is so thick you damn near bust a vein in your forehead trying to drink it through the straw. No one seems to make it like that anymore."
You must be willing to go to ENY to obtain the real deal:
http://www.chow.com/restaurants/19513/galaxy-diner
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 2:18 PM
Aw come on, Slopefarm. Just having some fun. Obviously that was a joke, SNL-style. I'm talking a day off from the serious stuff.
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 2:19 PM
bjster- clean? You thought my thoughts were clean? :0
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 2:19 PM
"Elliot Maddox???"
From Wkikpedia: "Maddox converted to Judaism later in life."
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 2:19 PM
A list worthy of a Big Lubowski sequel!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 2:20 PM
slopefarm- there are moderate and conservativeRepublicans who are now saying the same thing and feel their party has been hijacked by extremists.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 2:17 PM
I had just this conversation with the bf of an unmentionable ex-poster from here when we were at Pacifico
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:21 PM
ENY, is it really worth the trip? And by so thick I mean thick even using one of those fat straws! A lot of places these days try to claim they make super thick shakes but the shit is watery and they try to disguise it by giving you the thinnest straw in the world. Jackasses.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:21 PM
You're welcome, bxgrl. Just wanted to point out that despite popular perception, the Jewish people have long produced world-class athletes and sportsmen.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 2:22 PM
True benson. This one is a bit ripe for the SNL picking, whatever one thinks about Obama or the award.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 2:23 PM
"Denton,
What about Ron Blomberg, the first designated hitter in a regular season MLB game? Also Shawn Green?
Elliot Maddox???"
SF, did they come out as gay? You confused my post:-)
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 2:23 PM
Thanks, THL.
I think I just figured it(the blogspot issue) out.
If not, I'll shoot you an email.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:25 PM
Obama won the award cuz we got screwed again on the lit Nobel. No American was supposed to get it with Bush in office. Now that he's out they forgot the deal.
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 2:25 PM
I'm an independent who thinks both parties have been hijacked by extreme Corporate Monopoly Men (remember too big to fail, c'mon!)posing as liberals/conservatives. Get rid of the false left-right paradigm people.
"and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free..."
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 2:29 PM
Snappy, good burger shakes are thick but not as thick as you referenced. I find too thick is no good hence why I think good burger's shakes are just right for this chubby bear
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 2:29 PM
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Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 2:29 PM
IC Cgar....I'm @hotmail.com -- what other address would a studly type like me be at :)
(but I think we were arguing about a Sackett house, not the 2nd st...which I also find an adorable block. oops not a very studly word to use.adorable.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 2:29 PM
Sorry, Denton, that should have been directed to ENY. Also, I think Dara Torres is jewish, too.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 9, 2009 2:30 PM
So who does have the best milkshakes in BK?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:33 PM
no making fun of us bald people...can I help it what testoserone has done to me.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 2:36 PM
So who does have the best milkshakes in BK?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:33 PM
Take the friggin margharitas out of your blender and make one yourself...
Milk
Haagen Dazs
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:37 PM
Bark is good but a little too thick (and expensive) for many, (think of the $5 milkshake from Pulp Fiction.) Windsor Cafe and St. Claire on Atlantic has good shakes and egg creams, my old stand-by is Carvel. I've been pretty disappointed by Haagen Das
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 2:39 PM
Pete, all bald jokes are made with luv! Now lean down so I can check my reflection :-) J/K
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:39 PM
i just want to thank all PLUSA's for their curiosity to meet me. I am honored. but it'll never happen because you will all be disappointed.
Posted by: randolph at October 9, 2009 2:40 PM
- no making fun of us bald people
So many things you can do with a bald head.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:41 PM
I've had the shakes at Windsor Cafe...too thin :-( Where is Bark?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:41 PM
Randi, when we have a clambake I expect you to show your face!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:42 PM
"i just want to thank all PLUSA's for their curiosity to meet me. I am honored. but it'll never happen because you will all be disappointed."
Randi, most PLUSAs have met me in person.
They're used to being disappointed.
I would like to meet you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 9, 2009 2:44 PM
randi, despite thae fact that you hate me and I love you, I would like to meet you in person as well.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:46 PM
-Randi, when we have a clambake I expect you to show your face!
And she might be the only 'woman' there with two oysters sticking out of her half shell.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:46 PM
Randi rules - no homo
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 2:49 PM
"two oysters sticking out of her half shell."
ROFL! I thought it was confirmed that Randi is a 'natural clam'? What did I miss?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:49 PM
"oops not a very studly word to use.adorable"
ROFL, Pete. Thanks. It was the Sackett Street house, which was a nice house on a nice block. What started our sparring was my "price for the location" comment!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 2:50 PM
Oh, well, if Randi is a boy what's say we give him a special dispensation to join the clambake. He'll be the only man allowed in.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:52 PM
- ROFL! I thought it was confirmed that Randi is a 'natural clam'?
Be careful whom you accuse of of gender verification on this one!!!
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:54 PM
I like clams and oysters, raw, steamed and fried but this discussion makes me glad I'm not having any this weekend.
I think we DEFINITELY need the gender verification police before randi shows up. There's been a back and forth on her own profile. I have been accused of being "obsessed" with what his/her gender is.
Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:54 PM
Obama won! Obama won! HooRay! HooRay! (Had to opine - been out since the crack of dawn & just heard.)
World's Best litter - 2 boxes, 2 cats, lasts a month, no aroma.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 2:55 PM
- He'll be the only man allowed in.
A lesbian that likes her oysters with Tabasco sauce.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:55 PM
Randolph's profile says "Female, 31" If that's true, the hetero guys here might be very supportive of her appearance. Well, I meant her showing up.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:56 PM
Jokester...yuck!!! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:58 PM
- A lesbian that likes her oysters with Tabasco sauce.
oops, sorry, meant: likes her clams with Tabasco sauce
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 2:59 PM
roast beef curtains
Posted by: randolph at October 9, 2009 2:59 PM
I prefer randy to randolph.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 3:02 PM
So who was Return of Randolph????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:02 PM
Augh! Not the roast beef curtains again! (so happy I don't like roast beef)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:03 PM
"ENY, is it really worth the trip?"
Probably not. It's a long way and there isn't any other reason, really to go out there unless (like me) you're visiting family. But the shakes are GOOD. Old style.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 3:05 PM
Well, if the shake is that good then the trip might indeed be worth it to me! Any subway or bus line close to the joint?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:08 PM
Where can one get an Orange Julius?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:09 PM
Dibs - Google it - they don't exist any more.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 3:12 PM
THL, it's pointless.
Get back here.
Someone is asking for a roast beef recipe.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 9, 2009 3:12 PM
have great wkend folks...not to rub it in but early release today because of 3 day wkend ahead of us...Thank you union and government work...hahaha. Off to DC for Marriage Equality march.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 9, 2009 3:14 PM
Snappy, Bark is on Bergen bet. Flatbush and 5th Ave. Gourmet fast food style hot dogs, if you have Russian or Polish friends do not bring them there or you'll get a 5 hour lecture about how it's no big deal because their Grandma made the best natural-casing sausages.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:14 PM
i was return of randolph and randi banned after that jscheff dustup that led to asshathill and pitbull becoming butterfly. ah the memories...
dibs: i love you too. and i think tom's diner makes orange julius
Posted by: randolph at October 9, 2009 3:14 PM
Hey, no! Taquito recipes first please! If I eat one more frozen Jose Ole chicken and cheddar taquito (which isn't all that horrible in a pinch) I may lose it.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:15 PM
Thanks Joe. I'll be hitting up Bark soon then...not too far for me.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:16 PM
BJ, stop lurking and join us. We need some levity there right now
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:17 PM
Bark is highly recommended for lunch/dinner.
They used to do breakfast until 11AM 7 days but now it's only weekends.
BTW, they locally source/make their own bacon (!!!)
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:21 PM
Sorry Pete- I think bald men are quite sexy! (You can kick biff in the shins for the headshine tho')
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:22 PM
You're welcome Snappy.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:23 PM
I'm telling you Snap, it's far. Probably a challenge if you're still a bit banged up in the legs. But, you take the #3 ("New Lots") train to Pennsylvania Avenue, take the bus right outside the station south (I think it's the #46 bus, but you can ask the driver for the "bus to Starret City" and he'll tell you if you're on the right one). It's about four to five stops away across Linden Boulevard. It would take about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to get there from the Atlantic Avenue subway station.
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 3:25 PM
THEY MAKE THEIR OWN BACON? HOT DAMN!
**praying my tummy can handle bacon and milkshakes tomorrow**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:25 PM
Joe - Do they do a b.l.t.?
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 3:26 PM
I'd love a good breakfast place in my neighborhood. A new coffee/wifi place is going to be opening but i am so jealous of Bed-Stuy with Sareghina and Peaches.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:26 PM
snaps- maybe we'll rent a zipcar and take you out there. MM is a milkshake person too.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:28 PM
Yes! We can do a clambake breakfast!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:30 PM
They use the bacon as a topping for the Hot Dogs and for breakfast on weekends. http://barkhotdogs.com/ for a complete menu...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:34 PM
"Benson everything is falling apart at Brownstoner because there is no 'The What' to unify the troops. Without a common enemy the state will turn to dust. The Sandy Vagina Twins (SVT's) need someone to argue with."
i don't agree but asshathill is pretty funny.
Posted by: randolph at October 9, 2009 3:39 PM
oh noooooo- no more bacon talk! I don't have any in the fridge and I love the stuff. Didn't DIBS say there was a bacon infused vodka?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:40 PM
Welcome back THL. Please may I always stay on your good side! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:41 PM
Joe, you are my new hero! You and me...we are gonna do a Brooklyn Bacon crawl sometime :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:42 PM
dibs: what is this "SDFL" that WHAT is posting now?
Posted by: randolph at October 9, 2009 3:42 PM
bxgrl, I'm gonna tell your Renfest Hasid about your secret bacon thing!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 3:43 PM
p.s. Randi, I love you and you should show up on the 15th.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 3:43 PM
Sorry, I had some unpleasantness to deal with.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 3:38 PM
That sound so "Martha Stewart" LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:44 PM
When I was out-of-work I noticed that there is a serious lack of gourmet BK restaurants willing to open for breakfast/brunch during the week. For my money there's no better deal than going to a nice Restaurant for brunch.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:44 PM
BAcon infused Bourbon...at Smoke Joint & sometimes Saraghina
randolph don't cause any more trouble here on that issue...Grow a set and go over there and ask.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:45 PM
Anytime Snappy! Montrose has my e-mail, maybe we can somehow do a combination bacon and historic homes tour... this is how you bring knowledge to the masses, wrapped in bacon!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:46 PM
jessibaby- I know. My g-d- if he knew the hands that touched the citron touched bacon :(
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:46 PM
Bacon infused bourbon- sounds fabulous. Do you drink it neat?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:48 PM
"this is how you bring knowledge to the masses, wrapped in bacon!"
LOVE IT!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:48 PM
knowledge? Joe- I think you mean joy!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:49 PM
[bxgrl recites shemah and then takes a shot of bacon infused vodka]
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 3:50 PM
I have yet to try a bacon-infused alcoholic beverage, maybe that's what Michael Kane's Red Eye was missing all along!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:50 PM
yes, or neat in a Manhattan
I'm dying to try dh's substitution of Cynar for the vermouth and also that vey high end vermouth...Carpano Antica
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:50 PM
Is there any such thing as bacon infused Jack Daniels? Now that I could drink.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:52 PM
Bacon certainly stirs my heart with the melodies of Ludwig Van's 9th Symphony, like angels singing I tells ya!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 3:53 PM
That's what bacon infused bourbon is, Snappy. Any brand you want...make it yourself, like a milkshake.
Very high maintenance today.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:54 PM
This bacon talk is makin' me feel all oinky! Who will take the reigns and plan a Bacon Infused Clambake? Everyone bring a dish featuring bacon and your favorite adult beverage! And, we can hold our little fiesta in the waiting room of a good hospital E.R. just in case one of us goes into cardiac arrest.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:55 PM
LOL Joe! Do the clouds part too? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 3:56 PM
dibs, don't tell me you had one with the Hurst shifter! THat was bad-ass...
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 3:58 PM
Pancetta. I made a spaghetti carbonara last night.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:58 PM
Pork belly.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:59 PM
Oh and if you were wondering why the unpleasant comments are so one-sided and not seemingly cohesive it's because they've been edited for content.
I happen to have a record of the the "unedited content" version. Just in case anyone was interested in the original version of events.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 3:59 PM
Crispy skin
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 3:59 PM
Snappy- I'm having a cardiac arrest just reading about it. Can I bring my bacon infused kitties- because you know if I have bacon ,they have bacon. Whether I give it to them or not.
Jessi- do you think he could tell? Does infusing the bacon into alcohol somehow make it kosher? A miracle! A miracle!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 3:59 PM
I have a '68 Convertible now but it's an automatic. Numbers match. I'll try and post a pic next week.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:00 PM
sweet, dibs!
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 4:02 PM
Snappy, I took a look at Hari's latest pics, he's too much! I love his expression it's too cute.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 4:02 PM
Bxgirl, but it's cardiac arrest that tastes good going down! Bacon is never a sin :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:03 PM
"A lot of places these days try to claim they make super thick shakes but the shit is watery and they try to disguise it by giving you the thinnest straw in the world. Jackasses.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 2:21 PM"
"Take the friggin margharitas out of your blender and make one yourself...
Milk
Haagen Dazs
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 2:37 PM"
I'm with you Snappy - so hard to get a good milkshake these days. Many moons ago, I used to work at a place that was known for its shakes - recipe was exactly as DIBS says (although we used Dreyers). The key is to only use enough milk so the blender blades aren't spinning in an air pocket in the ice cream.
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 4:04 PM
Dave's milk-shake bring all the boys to the yard...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 4:04 PM
What? Where? Can you post the link to Hari?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:04 PM
Did you see those long ass legs? He's quite a motley looking thing, but an adorable version of motley :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:05 PM
NO! NOT THAT SONG!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:06 PM
"Jessi- do you think he could tell? Does infusing the bacon into alcohol somehow make it kosher? A miracle! A miracle!"
Brilliant! Our very own Jewish substantiation!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:07 PM
bxgirl: http://tinyurl.com/yhs4zvd
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:07 PM
correction: transubstantiation
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:09 PM
Bacon infused bourbon goes great in an old fashioned.
substitute the sugar for maple syrup if you're feelin fancy
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:09 PM
Snappy - your cat looks awesome.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:10 PM
His back legs look crazy. He's a little cat on some long ass cheetah legs.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 4:11 PM
DH, what's in an 'old fashioned'? (I clearly need to enhance my alcohol vocabulary...never heard of this stuff)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:12 PM
"Dave's milk-shake bring all the boys to the yard...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 4:04 PM"
That's cos it's better than yours...
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 4:12 PM
^^^^^^
now open up the car doors - it's getting hot in here!!!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:12 PM
Thanks Jessi :) And how the hell are ya?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:12 PM
Equal time everyone: This Monday is Columbus Day.
Vorrei dire "salute" ai miei paesi Italiani, alla festa di Cristoforo Colombo!
Abbiate una grande fine di settimana, tutti! (Have a great holiday weekend all!)
Posted by: benson at October 9, 2009 4:13 PM
Wrap that little bugger in bacon and put him on the spit. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:13 PM
snappy, that's a waste of some nice sheets :-)
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 4:14 PM
Columbus was lost actually.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:15 PM
He grew so much! I thought Moose had the longest legs but Hari has him beat. His expression is priceless- kind of like, put down that camera or I'll kill you b*tch, you woke me up look :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:15 PM
"DH, what's in an 'old fashioned'? (I clearly need to enhance my alcohol vocabulary...never heard of this stuff)"
Sugar cube soaked in bitters - crush
2 oz of bourbon
big ice cube
stir
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:15 PM
Cheetah legs is exactly right! He stoops over alot because they are so abnormally long. They seem to be growing much faster and not in proportion with the front legs. Poor discombobulated wee one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:15 PM
LOL Denton :) No worries...those sheets are only 300 thread count...not my best stuff!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:16 PM
Snaps, reviewing docs and super bored. Oh, when I was in Philly a few weeks back I found my old kermit the frog sheets. He's playing the bango!!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:16 PM
I think bxgrl has three kittens named Nina, Pinta & Canta Maria.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:16 PM
Hmmmm...the old fashioned sounds nice. Will have to write that one down.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:16 PM
Santa Maria
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:17 PM
Ummm, dh, lets not talk about bitters anymore. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:17 PM
haha dave
snappy - I think they are on the cocktail list at Ellis!!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:19 PM
Love it Jessi! Did you bring them back to Brooklyn?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:19 PM
Bxgirl, you'll have to come see him. I would have named him "Tall Boy" had I known he'd wind up looking like this! And no, he does not appreciate a flash going off in his face during nap time :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:22 PM
Snappy, I did. I was gonna make some throw pillows out of them. You want one if I do?
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:22 PM
For real? Damn...I need to pay more attention to Ellis then.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:22 PM
I'm taking my staff to dinner at Bark one day in the next few weeks.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 4:23 PM
GM Just sold Hummer to the Chinese.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:23 PM
Snappy that's why his expression is so priceless. He's give you the squint eye pissy face.
Ah, I know it well...
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 4:24 PM
Sanps - Maybe he has Siamese in him - they have long back legs - one friend of mine called hers Kanga.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 4:24 PM
DH- I was going to ask the same thing. After college I did bartending and although I'd heard of it, never was asked for one. The bar owner never taught me how to make one either.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:25 PM
Dave why do I think you just posted that because a sentence that has both Hummer and Chinese in it excites you to no end?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 4:25 PM
DH- sounds really good. I'll have to try that.
Anytime snaps (Do you mind if I bring the big tote bag with me? It comes in so handy when I have to carry a lot of things around ;) Let us know when.
Jessi- are frogs kosher?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:29 PM
Jessi, YES!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:30 PM
Siamese would explain those legs...and that constantly annoyed look in his eyes :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:30 PM
LOL Bxgirl
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:32 PM
good riddance re hummer
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 4:32 PM
500?
Posted by: denton at October 9, 2009 4:33 PM
I LOVE that milkshake song! Damn right!!
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 4:33 PM
Frogs should be kosher - no cloven hooves.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 4:35 PM
bxgrl, given Kermit's penchant for kissing pork, it's a tough call.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:35 PM
Well, no cloven hooves unless they've been hanging out in or near the Gowanus Canal :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:37 PM
haha bxgrl - they're mad tasty!
and usually better if the bartender has a handlebar moustache and is dressed like a 1920s paperboy
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:38 PM
At Cornelius in Prospect Heights they dress like that.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 4:40 PM
Jessi! LOL Ms. Piggy would not be pleased to hear that her smooches ain't kosher!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:40 PM
haha jester - it's the uniform for faux speakeasy cocktail bars
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:43 PM
jessi- ROTFL!
DH- so next time I see you you'll have the handlebar and be properly dressed - WITH the oldfashioned in hand for me? In fact, I might need several ;)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:44 PM
Good point, Snappy. At least Kermie is down with the Rainbow Connection.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:45 PM
We had a little rush here at the office... I'm trying to read everyone's comments...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 4:47 PM
And they said it ain't easy being green
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:47 PM
haha absolutley BX - but it might take me a year or so to have a proper handlebar moustache!! is a 5 o'clock shadow sufficient?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 4:47 PM
DH - did you end up going out after Henry Public?
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 4:47 PM
joe- in that case yo may have missed the post where jessi and I agree t hat infusing bacon into alcohol makes it- miraculously- kosher, and we'll still trying to decide how to best respond to dib's post regarding wrapping Hari in bacon and toasting him like a marshmallow. We've restrained snappy to protect dibs.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:50 PM
DH- with enough drinks even no shadow would be sufficient. In fact I probably wouldn't be able to find my own shadow. :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 4:51 PM
I bet the chinese strategy for Hummer is to turn it from an SUV brand into a light pickup brand.
Posted by: the chicken at October 9, 2009 4:52 PM
Hari would eat the bacon long before he'd be toasted.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 4:52 PM
And dibs would end up just smelling scorched hair & bleeding so much the fire would die.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 4:53 PM
Hell, if a five oclock shadow is all it takes I'll have one of those by the time I' get off these damned steroids for my lungs!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 4:53 PM
DH handlebar mustaches? I'm sensing a trend here...at least my dad will be happy...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 4:56 PM
I've had more than a little siamese in me!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 4:59 PM
So next time at Ellis we'll have a barber shop quartet for the karaoke?
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:01 PM
I've been waiting for that comment, dibs.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:01 PM
Joe- your dad has one?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:01 PM
I meant a handlebar moustache, not a siamese.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:03 PM
I was on the subway. I'm on the Amtrak now. Sorry I wasn't able to keep up.
THL, :-P
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:04 PM
Nope Jessi - was mad tired :( you?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 5:05 PM
Today just made up for the past 2 quiet weeks I've had at work. WTF? Apparently every one suddenly realized that Monday is a holiday (for some) and panicked. Man, oh, man.
Snappy, find a Friendly's and get a Fribble. A large coffee Fribble. If not coffee, chocolate.
Dave, did your convertible used to be a stick? Sexual innuendo aside, I love driving a stick.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:07 PM
THL - dibs doesn't understand the term "to no end".
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:08 PM
Not a handle bar, no but he definitely has what I call the "Fireman", that mustache that all city workers: transit, fire and police over 40 seem to have...with a respectable amount of salt-and-peppering of course. I thought he was gonna shave it off when he retired but I'm begining to think he draws Sampson-like strength from it...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 9, 2009 5:08 PM
DeLepp, CarrollGardened, and I went to Floyd's. Lechacal showed up there after I had left.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 5:08 PM
Long lines at the 34th street station. Turns out the MTA can't handle the volume of credit card requests at the automatic terminals for the metrocard refills when it's rush hour.
What a bunch of f^^%^$ing idiots. This IS THE WORST SUBWAY SYSTEM IN THE WORLD
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:09 PM
Stick is a drag in urban traffic. I drive one all the time - cramp from clutching.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:09 PM
DH, went home and watched Top Chef, as promised.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:10 PM
Cargar, I hate chocolate. And I don't do caffeine in any form so no coffee. Keep up my man!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:12 PM
Dibs - Did you know you can get auto renewal w/ a credit card for MetroCards similar to E-Z Pass refills?
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:12 PM
He sounds very cool. Was he a city worker?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:12 PM
"DH, went home and watched Top Chef, as promised.
you should have had a pajama pillow fight wiht your roommates.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 9, 2009 5:13 PM
jessi, DH - jester, DeLepp and I went to Floyd's for a night cap. jester left after one, and DeLepp and I had a second. lechacal and I exchanged emails, and he says something like, "Wait there for me". The words, "OK, you intimidate me, and I am powerless under your spell" have barely left my BlackBerry when the man instantly appears in the bar (wildly waving some legal document) and then disappears just as quickly. The question is, was he really there? Or did DeLepp and I just have too much to drink?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:13 PM
Dave, have a beer for me at Dirty Franks.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:14 PM
I'll check it out Arkady. How does it work with the card???? I don't get a monthly.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:16 PM
Snappy, go to NJ and THL will take you for a STRAWBERRY Fribble. If you don't like strawberry, get VANILLA. And if you reject vanilla and strawberry, exactly what flavor milkshake are you looking for?????
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:16 PM
CGar, I went to two other places afterward. I was in love with the night last night.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 9, 2009 5:17 PM
Bacon- lol
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:18 PM
Dave, I may be mistaken, but I think you can only do automatic refills with a monthly Metrocard, and you can only buy them through the MTA's website. Very convenient, I agree.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:18 PM
...god he thinks just cause he likes men ....
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:19 PM
jessi, usually there Sunday night. I like Harold
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:19 PM
LOL Cargar! Strawberry or vanilla will be perfect :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:19 PM
"I don't get a monthly."
Boys never do silly!
I think Rob said that he does.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:19 PM
I see THL is all "revved up" after dealing with certain unpleasantness.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:21 PM
You give them a card number & they credit it to your metrocard - I think they send you a new metrocard & you may have to do a photo for it. (Mine's a senior card so I have to.) Then you use the card & any time the money amount drops below a certain figure they add another $10 or $20 to it & bill your credit card. The really weird part is that you get a statement of the month's activity saying things such as, Boarded D-train at 7:35 a.m. on such & such a date. Very eerie & Big Brother even though we all know the cards report that data.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:21 PM
THL, LOL, which of us are you talking about???
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:21 PM
Hilarious, THL! Howling!
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:22 PM
Bacon milkshakes! LOL I would kill for that!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:23 PM
"Very eerie & Big Brother even though we all know the cards report that data"
Arkady, agreed, and thanks for the info. I've been meaning to get a monthly card. The only question I have is that the Metrocard is rather flimsy, so what happens when the card you have wears down or tears (as one of my credit cards just did)?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:24 PM
Don't worry CGar, you're fine without going on the pill.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:25 PM
THL, where's your nearest Friendly's? None in the City that I know of. My niece LOVES Friendly's, and I wanted to send her a gift card, but couldn't find one anywhere nearby.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:25 PM
Maybe they learned how to do that from Law & Order.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:25 PM
There are a lot of places serving ice cream with bacon in it now...Maple syrup ice cream with bacon
I almost typed Male syrup ice cream with bacon.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:27 PM
CarGar - Dunno, I haven't had mine that long but it expires in Feb, 11. Guess they'd replace it & since it's an automatic one, they'd send it to you.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:27 PM
"I see THL is all "revved up" after dealing with certain unpleasantness."
Well, she realized it kept her away from her insanely delicious bacon wrapped sirloin she was going to make and eat for lunch and got mad at herself for letting anyone come between her and her child's beef requirement.
Never again.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:27 PM
jessi, are you still around? How late are you working? I have one thing I must finish today, and then I can pretty much take off any time, and it's a beautiful night to walk home over the bridge.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:28 PM
Bloomfield NJ or in the Staten Island Mall.
http://www.friendlys.com/locations/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:30 PM
CGar, I'm here. I've got some docs to lug with me, but I think a walk would be nice. What time are you thinking? Any others going home over the bridge and want to join?
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:30 PM
Dave, how far is your Philly house from Manning Street? That's where my college roommate's house is.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:30 PM
Nope -just Googled it - only Staten Isl.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:30 PM
Never say never.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:30 PM
so who's going to the gathering again?
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 5:31 PM
"I almost typed Male syrup ice cream with bacon."
It IS your preference isn't it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:31 PM
Thanks, Arkady. That makes sense. I just knew there had to be some way to periodically replace the card.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:31 PM
It was a vision. Who in their right mind would pass up a chance to have a cocktail with us.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 9, 2009 5:32 PM
m4l: I'm in. will try to get a roommate or two.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:33 PM
jessi, if I stop posting (LOL) and finish my document, I can probably meet you by 6:30. If later works, later is also fine. What's your timing?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:33 PM
Ugh! Staten Island? Is the Fribble worth a damned ferry ride and lord knows what other alternate form of transportation I'd need once I hit that God forsaken island? (mule, yak, wildebeest, 3 legged turtle with a super strong back?)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:33 PM
Manning runs a long way. If he's anywhere around 1200, very close but even 600 or 2000 isn't that far.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:34 PM
super friendly friendly's near by me at morristown - if anyone ever wants to drop by to see the Jets practice at their fancy facility here
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 5:34 PM
There's nothing like chocolate syrup and whipped cream on a male, but definitely NOT with bacon.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:34 PM
CGar, I can wait til 6:30 but that's as long as I'm gonna last.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:36 PM
m4l: I'm in. will try to get a roommate or two.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:33 PM
that guarantees a good male showing
Posted by: more4less at October 9, 2009 5:36 PM
"Never say never."
I would Dave but it's not worth the effort. I
If she'd really hadn't meant it "in that way' or had mistakenly though I was a part of "the gang" as all of the guys speaking on her behalf said she'd have stepped in, piped up and apologized for the confusion or at the very least said she hadn't intended it. SOMETHING. Instead she sat back and let others do her dirty work. Which to me shows it was very intentional and quite ugly of her.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:37 PM
CGar, always have those Jello pudding cups on hand for just such a purpose...vanilla or chocolate
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:38 PM
But CGar,dear, please hold the chocolate sauce.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:39 PM
Dave, I know the house number is in the 2200s.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:39 PM
jessi, I'll finish up now, and let you know as soon as I'm done.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:39 PM
Hmmm...we are back to food. What's for dinner folks? I'm thinking salmon steak and baked potato and sauteed spinach and a pear for dessert.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:41 PM
THL, I'll see our cats in less than an hour. I'm only thinking sweet happy thoughts now :)
Cgar, maybe 20 minutes away
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:42 PM
Anyhoo... like i said, not worth the wasted afternoon. My time is much more valuable than to be wasting it on people like her.
Done.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:42 PM
What's a fribble? (C Gar- I'm watching. I have my spies) :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:43 PM
Snappy, are you back to eating solid food already??? Great.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:44 PM
snaps- THL and I are knocking at your door this minute demanding salmon steak.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:44 PM
I'm cleaning out the leftovers tonight Snappy. We have everything from coldcuts, pizza, the steak, ravioli and random sides.
It all goes on the counter, you make your plate and in the nuker it goes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:44 PM
jessi, how does 6:30 at the base of the bridge work for you? Same place that you, Biff and I met last time. (Though I noticed last night the tourists are gone and so is the hot dog vendor.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:46 PM
Bxgirl, a fribble is allegedly the messiah of all milkshakes...still unconfirmed by me though...and will likely remain that way if I have to go to SI to get one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:46 PM
THL, only happy thoughts for my birthday, please. (Yes, I know I'm as subtle as a cinder block. ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:46 PM
Sure, I will meet you where the hot dog guy used to be at 6:30. Bxgrl, don't let the door to the sukkah hit you on the way out ;)
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:48 PM
LOL Bxgirl...Fresh Direct is a wonderful thing :)
THL, that sounds good! Kinda sounds like my family's ghetto version of potluck...No one is cooking anything new so grab a pot and good luck finding something in the fridge to toss in that pot!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:48 PM
Cargar, is today your birthday?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:49 PM
You have a happy one CGar.
May you get the milkshake of your dreams and have it bring all the boys to your yard.
How's that?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:49 PM
Nice one, THL. His Bday is tomorrow.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:51 PM
Honestly- I'd rather have a chocolate malted than anything else in the entire ice-cream drink world.
Root beer floats are a close second followed by milkshakes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:51 PM
Happy! Happy! CarGar.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:52 PM
jessi- OUCH! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:52 PM
Snaps! You're 600!
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:52 PM
ROOTBEER FLOATS RULE!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:53 PM
Happy B-day Cargar!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:53 PM
Black & white ice cream soda w/ lots of whipped cream on top.
Posted by: Arkady at October 9, 2009 5:53 PM
[bxgrl, avert your eyes]
Thank you, THL! Much appreciated! So much nicer to be left with that pleasant vision (all covered in whipped cream, no chocolate sauce, or Jello pudding)!
My Snapster, tomorrow.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:54 PM
"May you get the milkshake of your dreams and have it bring all the boys to your yard."
I LOVE THAT SONG!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CIUkmERKA4
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 5:54 PM
YAY! I wasn't even trying for 600! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:54 PM
ENY, I'm gonna kill you if I wind up humming that song in the tub tonight!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:56 PM
I've got to go put some coffee on as the mister will be home any moment.
Everyone have a very super happy!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2009 5:56 PM
ENY, please, please, please join us on October 15th!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 9, 2009 5:56 PM
And many more delightful ones, e-hubby :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 5:57 PM
I hate malteds. I like soda floats...rootbeer, coke
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:57 PM
Nite THL :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 5:58 PM
"Sure, I will meet you where the hot dog guy used to be at 6:30"
OK, jessi, leaving now!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 5:59 PM
goodnite, all
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 9, 2009 5:59 PM
Time to cook! Later folks!
Yours forever in bacon love, Snappy :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 9, 2009 6:00 PM
Now, now Jessi...how could I possibly risk blowing my "Poster/lurker you'd most like to meet" status?
Later, people!
Think of me and Kelis in the tub tonight, Snappy! HA!
Posted by: East New York at October 9, 2009 6:02 PM
"It was a vision. Who in their right mind would pass up a chance to have a cocktail with us."
ROFL, DeLepp!
Arkady, Snappy, thanks!
Look forward to celebrating with you all next Thursday at Union Hall!
Carry on.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 6:02 PM
Great weekend everyone!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 9, 2009 6:03 PM
Thanks, bxgrl.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 9, 2009 6:03 PM
hey! i wasnt able to log in or out at work today. :( bad day at work anyway, two people got laid off :(
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 9, 2009 6:43 PM
Oooh, sorry to hear that, Rob.
Posted by: mopar at October 10, 2009 12:38 AM
Snappy, I've seen that house in person - from the sidewalk. The porch and entry way were blocked with a mattress and debris. It looked like a caricature of a foreclosure. More to the point, it looked like a piece of the mansard roof was missing.
There was or is a very nice townhouse for sale a few doors down in near-perfect, move-in condition. I think they were asking $500,000 or $600,000.
If I am not mistaken, this block is one block from the projects, but not too far from the express train or the Heights. But I could be mixed up.
Posted by: mopar at October 10, 2009 12:51 AM
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