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October 16, 2009
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Hola Losers. Everyone got home alright yesterday?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:19 AM
Yes, but don't really remember it.
Posted by: etson at October 16, 2009 9:20 AM
etson, it was great seeing that you are finally coming around to your PLUSA duties and attending the events.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:22 AM
The little bit of drama before I left basically completed the evening.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 9:24 AM
benson, did you get lost on the way there? How come you didn't make it? We had two newbies that wanted to meet you and you weren't around. Hope everything is ok.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:25 AM
etson, you don't remember the evening or getting in a cab? Guess it's a good thing we didn't stay for another drink!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:25 AM
Who you callin' a loser btw? = ) My mom thinks I'm very popular, besides (she might me reading...)
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 9:25 AM
Glad to see everyone is alive
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 9:26 AM
Joe, I am with you. Drama was not brownstoner related so hopefully that didn't scare you off to come to other get togethers.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:26 AM
Joe, your mom reads this? That's worse than my sister being on here. You better be on your best behavior.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:27 AM
Don't remember the cab ride at all. I remember most of the evening.
Kens - if I had been to all the PLUSA events I would probably have no memory left at all.
Posted by: etson at October 16, 2009 9:27 AM
DH, you were missed too. There is always next time.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:27 AM
Thanks to all who showed despite the nasty weather.
I think there was a good crowd, all things considered.
I totally missed the drama (for a change) although I somehow found myself patching things up with a couple of strangers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 9:29 AM
last night was fun, but seriously what did you say to that girl, Jester, that made her go all mike tyson on your asss?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 9:29 AM
Drama Joe??? What did I miss??????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 9:30 AM
btw DH, how you feeling? You better start catching up or your "Last PLUSA standing" trophy might go for a recount.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:30 AM
Convivial gathering - sorry I had to leave early but I've already been out & back for early morning meeting & had to be in top form.
Please explain veiled references to not-Stoner-related drama!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 9:31 AM
It was great to meet you Ken, I'm glad I came out.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 9:32 AM
OK, what happened? Also, who was the mystery guest, and did they show up?
I didn't stay home because of the weather, but because I'm coming down with something and didn't want to spread it, or make it worse. I have a headache now, unfortunately. I hope you all had fun, and I hope to be at the next one.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 9:33 AM
Morning folks! What'd I miss?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 9:33 AM
I think we'll wait and let jester tell his story. only seems fair.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 9:35 AM
Sorry to have missed you Montrose and DH.
I didn't notice a mystery guest but it was great to meet legion, joe and jessi's roommate for the first time.
Posted by: etson at October 16, 2009 9:35 AM
Biff, I should have stuck around. That girl was CUTE! Rob picks up way cuter girls than I do!!
and Rob, don't even ask. Let's put that subject away.
Yesterday was probably the most conservative, least drunken state PLUSA gathering I have ever been to. HUGE Thanks for PLUSA ladies that showed up and provided much needed estrogen for otherwise a sausagefest.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:35 AM
I believe it had to do w/ a certain word that start with a "c" and ends in "unt".
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 9:35 AM
"Also, who was the mystery guest, and did they show up?"
Amzi and unfortunately no.
He emailed me late and said he wouldn't be able to make it after all due to some work he needed to finish. But I think DIBS was quite pleasantly surprised by a couple of other appearances.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 9:36 AM
"I didn't notice a mystery guest but it was great to meet legion, joe and jessi's roommate for the first time."
-Etson
Likewise my friend.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 9:37 AM
Kens, which girl are you talking about?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 9:37 AM
WHAAAAT??? HE CALLED SOMEONE THAT???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 9:38 AM
did Jester try out some song lyrics on her?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 9:38 AM
"Don't remember the cab ride at all."
LOL, etson, I put you in a cab outside UHall - lucky we got it at that hour and in that weather
Joe - glad you made it; it was good to meet you.
Snappy, *rob* and I banged on your door for about an hour around midnight - is there some reason you wouldn't let us in?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:38 AM
Hey, wasn't that conservative. I was there. Maybe most distinguished. I think Benson didn't show because got nervous everyone would be checking out his bum.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 16, 2009 9:39 AM
"I somehow found myself patching things up with a couple of strangers"
Biff really deserves the Nobel. The consummate peacemaker. Hats off to you, sir.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:39 AM
Heard a great time was had by all. My e-hubby said I missed the chance to meet legion (I am so pissed!!) so legion, if you're reading, I am looking forward to meeting you at the next one.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 9:40 AM
Montrose, some LONG time reader came JUST to meet YOU. The minute he heard you didn't make it, he turned around and left. He was there for maybe 30 seconds and was not interested in getting to know anyone else.
There was a little drama but it was NOT brownstoner related or even between brownstoners at all. Everyone from brownstoners actually had a great time. I am happy that a couple of new faces showed up and both of them I wanted to meet in real life after reading their posts on here. I am also glad that I actually got to speak to a few people this time around that I have met but didn't get a chance to chat with prior.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:41 AM
What the heck happened? Why won't anyone say?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 9:41 AM
Biff, the non-brownstoner girl toward the end of the night. Not JB's roomie #1.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:42 AM
bxgrl, should I be concerned that I was out last night, and that you and Benson were both no-shows?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:42 AM
It's like some weird B grade horror flick. If jester is in a bar at 11 pm, some demon enters his body and takes over.
Five minute before his unfortunate utterance, he started teasing me in this weirdly aggressive (but non threatening) way.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 9:44 AM
i touched a second boob for the first time in my life!
that may have not gone thru when i said it before cuz i got logged out
CG we did not knock on snappys door. (i was lucid at the end of the night!)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 9:44 AM
Allright CarGar, anything you need me to know? Any remorseful confessions? Any spontaneous regrets? ;)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 9:44 AM
Biff you should be careful. According to the NYDN its always an innocent bystander who ends up dead during street altercations
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 9:46 AM
Kens, REALLY? Was he obviously well off, and single? Or was the What a huntin' for a Montrose? I don't know if I'm flattered or scared.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 9:49 AM
"i touched a second boob for the first time in my life!"
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 9:44 AM
Huh????
"CG we did not knock on snappys door. (i was lucid at the end of the night!)"
In Rob's defense, he was pretty sober last night.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:49 AM
*rob*, yes, you were 100% lucid, but Snappy doesn't know that we didn't come to see her!
bxgrl, nothing on my end, but care to explain Benson's absence last night?????
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:49 AM
cobble, put together rob at 9:29, joe at 9:35 and ken at 9:42 and you will get the unfortunate picture.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 9:49 AM
rob - do you normally only get as far as the first boob?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 9:50 AM
Knocking on my door, eh? Next time I'll be ready at the window with a bucket of ice water :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 9:50 AM
Ditto, way back when I lived in Toronto, a bunch of us went to Detroit to watch the Blue Jays play the Tigers. We all ended up drunk outside of a club at the end of a night and two big guys started fist fighting. I went in to break it up and my friends were horrified and were all yelling, "DON'T BE A HERO!!". Fortunately, nobody got hurt, but I would definitely rethink stepping into something like that again.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 9:52 AM
No no no, CarGar.I have no idea where benson was- but hopefully he's ok. When he says he's going to show up he always does. (It's George Clooney you have to worry about)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 9:53 AM
Jester's demon doesn't creep up on him - he invites him w/ shots early on - demons thrive on blackberries.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 9:54 AM
I missed a demonic takeover? Nuts! I loved the Exorcist- I even know the exorcism technique now. Could have used the practice (before I use it on myself)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 9:56 AM
CarGar, I can testify that Bxgrl was home last night, with no borsalinos in sight. We were watching Project Runway, upstairs in her apartment on tv. Her cat Toffee tried to kill me because I was sewing a button on my jacket and he wanted to eat the thread, and I wouldn't let him. I won, barely. Sadly, that is what passed for excitement on a Thursday night in Crown Heights.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 9:57 AM
Montrose, you should be flattered. He mentioned his login name but I am not sure if I should disclose it on here. He didn't stick around so I am not sure how well off or how single he is (these days those things are not as obvious).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 9:58 AM
Never call a girl a "see you next tuesday"
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 10:01 AM
To clarify- the Project Runway rerun that starts at 11:30pm, CarGar. It was fun watching my cat torture her.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 10:02 AM
"he invites him w/ shots early on"
Arkady, I invite them with early shots, too, but they never show up! Was really glad to see you last night, btw. If you need any help with the pool, let me know, I'd be glad to lend you a hand.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 10:05 AM
"I am not sure how well off or how single he is (these days those things are not as obvious)."
If I was wealthy I would purposely dress like I wasn't in order to avoid being treated a certain way just because of money...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:06 AM
"Joe - glad you made it; it was good to meet you."
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 9:38 AM
Same here!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:07 AM
Good point Joe that's why I can't judge.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:07 AM
My head is killing although I didn't think I had that much to drink. For some reason I get bad headaches after drinking fancy schmancy draft beer but never after drinking PBR.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:07 AM
Snappy, you would have loved Legion and he wanted to meet you. That's all I'm gonna say.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:08 AM
Joe f B - You've let my wardrobe secret out of the bag!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:08 AM
Might have to do with the amount of yeast...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:09 AM
biff, thats God's way of telling you you're low class.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:10 AM
CarGar - Thanks for the offer. (And I didn't even mention that the tarp I put over it for the winter bears a strong resemblance to a tent!)
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:10 AM
Hi
I stopped by Union Hall last night, took a peak in the room. Someone exclaimed something like "Hi, we don't bite.". I went and got a drink to muster up some courage to introduce myself but it failed. So I left.
You all look like a normal bunch of people, maybe next time.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:10 AM
biff, thats God's way of telling you you're low class.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:10 AM
Ha ha ha, I can't drink any vodka unless it's premium (Grey Goose), otherwise I get really bad headaches as well. I guess God is telling me that I am high class. Biffy, wanna switch?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:11 AM
My roommate was surprised about how self-depreciating everyone was -- she commented that people kept calling themselves pathetic losers. She was the lucky one who was groped by Rob.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 10:12 AM
"biff, thats God's way of telling you you're low class."
Et tu, God?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:12 AM
Arkady, I think you've correctly ID'd the demon, although the Kinks got there first (excerpted below):
Oh demon alcohol,
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would say,
Damn it all and blow it all,
Oh demon alcohol,
Memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol.
Barley wine pink gin,
Hell drink anything,
Port, pernod or tequila,
Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks,
As long as all his troubles disappeared.
But he messed up his life and he beat up his wife,
And the floosies gone and found another sucker
Shes gonna turn him on to drink
Shes gonna lead him to the brink
And when his moneys gone,
Shell leave him in the gutter,
Its such a shame.
Oh demon alcohol,
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would fall,
A slave to demon alcohol.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 10:12 AM
gay men love boobs. i dunno why but they do. it's amusing.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:13 AM
"Hi
I stopped by Union Hall last night, took a peak in the room. Someone exclaimed something like "Hi, we don't bite.". I went and got a drink to muster up some courage to introduce myself but it failed. So I left.
You all look like a normal bunch of people, maybe next time."
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:10 AM
That's pretty pathetic Tara.
If you show your face I promise to be nice, if not then we will make fun of you...just playing.
I hope to see you at the next one, however "normal" might be a little too generous of a way to describe us...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:13 AM
"She was the lucky one who was groped by Rob."
If Rob was straight, I would say HE was a very lucky one.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:13 AM
Just saw this:
While world worried, 'balloon boy' was safe in attic
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:14 AM
Kens, next time I'll be there (if everyone there is healthy of course! I can't afford a backslide!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 10:14 AM
At first, Rob wasn't sure what he was doing. He initially just poked at them. He was further instructed about the "right" way to touch a boobie.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 10:15 AM
Tara, you should have picked the last threatening person and introduced yourself. They would have introduced you to everyone else. I was there at one point, I can relate. Next time, please just approach someone and you'll feel comfy in no time.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:16 AM
Tara, you should've said hello! Don't know who said it, but we really don't bite (at least not until after 11pm) (or in really public places).
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 10:17 AM
For all we know Rob might be the smartest straight man ever...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:17 AM
jessi, if I recall you had a handful last night as well. Though the owner scoffed at the boobie term.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 16, 2009 10:18 AM
So, do you think PLUSA parties will ever make it as an announcement on the Society Pages? :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 10:18 AM
"For all we know Rob might be the smartest straight man ever..."
And since I've never touched another guy's package, I might be the dumbest gay man ever.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:19 AM
DeLepp, I now remember that too! JB, you a playa :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:21 AM
snappy- you didn't specify High or Low :)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 10:21 AM
DeLepp, I it was more like two handfuls.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:21 AM
DeLepp, it's true. I had my hands full with Grade-A PLUSA moobies.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 10:21 AM
"So, do you think PLUSA parties will ever make it as an announcement on the Society Pages? :-)"
No, but very good chance of making it into the funny pages.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:22 AM
JB, your roommate is as cute as you advertised. I'm sure the boyz are not eager to meet the other 2 too
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 10:22 AM
Bxgirl, I suppose it depends on the party :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 10:23 AM
When the guy said "We don't bite", I was let down. I was looking for a bite -----I'm kidding of course----
I stood there for a few, but I'm really shy. Hopefully I'll muster up the nerve next time.
I wish I had last night.
Looked like you all were having a great time.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:23 AM
When the guy said "We don't bite", I was let down. I was looking for a bite -----I'm kidding of course----
I stood there for a few, but I'm really shy. Hopefully I'll muster up the nerve next time.
I wish I had last night.
Looked like you all were having a great time.
Just look for me , I'm the guy that just LOOKS like he's poor...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:24 AM
Montrose, I'll email you the info on the guy who was looking for you. I was the one yapping with him the brief time he was there
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 10:26 AM
hey Tara. i totally feel your pain. the first thing i went to, i was like hmmmmm. i sat at the bar with my drink like a fool not sure who to go up to. i went up to someone and asked her to introduce me to someone. she went in with me and kinda dumped me while she was chatting to a bunch of people so i was going to slink out. then i saw AMZI! and the lovely montrose, walked over and said hi. they were wonderful. obviously AMZI! is the key to welcoming female lurkers into the fold. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:26 AM
Sounds like it was a pretty tame, sober good time.
and i wasn't there
coincidence?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 10:26 AM
"At first, Rob wasn't sure what he was doing. He initially just poked at them"
In my country we have a name for that that rhymes with "citibank".
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:28 AM
There was something about being on that raised platform that made it feel like a normal cocktail party.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:29 AM
Tara, how did the guy look like who made that comment? Was it Rob?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:29 AM
Speaking of grabbing boobies:
dirty hipster = DH
Montrose Morris = MM
Tara in the Slope = ????
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:31 AM
And thanks to another PLUSA for pointing that out (no pun intended).
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:32 AM
Haha Biff!
Rob and Jessi--whose boobies did you touch? And how did I miss all this boobie touching?
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 10:33 AM
LOL, Biff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 10:33 AM
Excellent, Biffers! Your head can't be in that bad shape.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:33 AM
heh TITS
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 10:33 AM
Tara in the Slope = ????
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:31 AM
Okie, I almost fell of my chair from laughing. other elves are looking at me funny.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:34 AM
speaking of which, have we had one of these gatherings in bed-stuy yet? saraghina? or that wine bar place? vine something?
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:35 AM
I don't remember completely what the guy looked like. He was maybe 5'-6", white, slim, I think he wore glasses.
I didn't ask him his name. I just turned around and walked away.
Does anyone remember saying that to an unfamilar face (me)?
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:37 AM
Tara - if you introduced yourself with the acronym suggested I'm sure you'd have no shortage of overly-friendly welcomers
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:38 AM
Sounds as if it could be Jester.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:38 AM
The closest place that'd work in bed Stuy is either Augie's Brownstone Inn on Fulton or Essence on Troy & Atlantic
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 10:39 AM
I have just assigned a certain PLUSA Head Joke Writer status in my cabinet.
The Prez
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:39 AM
quote:
Tara, how did the guy look like who made that comment? Was it Rob?
"we dont bite" is not a comment ive ever uttered in my life.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 10:39 AM
Jeepers!
Now, I'm buttoning up my blouse to my neck line!!!
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:40 AM
Given the acronymn, is it possible Tara is PLUSA just fooling around? DIBS?? Biff???
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 10:41 AM
dibs - are both close to the train?
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:43 AM
Tara, ignore the adolescent boys in the corner. As a group, we may not be entirely normal, but most of us are, indeed, nice.
It would be ironic, however, if it was jester who said "we don't bite."
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 10:43 AM
I'm just going to go ahead and say totally to that bxgrl.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 10:43 AM
CG_ups, are you talking about Floyd, per chance?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 10:44 AM
"Given the acronymn, is it possible Tara is PLUSA just fooling around? DIBS?? Biff???"
If it was me, the name would be
Mister Anonymous Nerdy Brownstoner Over On Broad Street
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:44 AM
It was Kens, I was standing in front of him when he said it.
---
*ahem* Demon or just really really rude manners. I'm going back to my old policy of having two drinks and leaving. Well, now that I know you all, maybe three.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 10:44 AM
so where is Jester and whats the story?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:45 AM
Tara, sounds like Jester indeed. Rob, I know it wouldn't be you but I was just checking.
Next time, Find a tall skinny doofy looking pathetic looser in the crowd and I'll gladly introduce you to everyone else.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:46 AM
You summoned him up ditto!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 10:46 AM
Both are pretty close to the Utica Stop on the A train.
Augie's is small but they hardly ever have any patrons!!! Essence is BIG and has food.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 10:47 AM
Sounds like most of you had a great time!
Rob, we need to go boobie-hunting when I get over...
Posted by: the chicken at October 16, 2009 10:47 AM
i'm not going to plump up your ego biff, but you are not the male bstoner MLTHMBs (most likely to have man boobs)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:49 AM
Ecce (no homo)!
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:50 AM
jester, totally wasn't me (I would have remembered). Just like rob, I have never used that phrase so far in my lifetime.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 10:50 AM
augie's has such a cute name. and i am down with the a train! and then all of the locals in that area have no excuse not to show up, MM, bxgrl, AMZI!, mopar, and the hostest with the mostest DIBS
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:51 AM
is it possible Tara is PLUSA just fooling around?
I'm not sure what this means. But I did stop by last night, didn't get the courage to mingle and thought I'd stop by this morning and introduce myself especially if i decide to try to go to the next meet up.
Tara is what i call my spacious, sprawling 400 square foot studio.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:51 AM
Aww, thanks CG_ups. By the way, you were missed big time last night.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:51 AM
Tara, welcome.
Cobble, she seems quite legit. Would you mind cracking out the welcome package?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 10:53 AM
You didn't say "we don't bite" - but you definitely spoke to someone over your right shoulder, someone standing on the floor while we were in the balcony.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 10:54 AM
I am not Tara
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 10:54 AM
(Next time, Find a tall skinny doofy looking pathetic looser in the crowd)
There were so many there last night :) Next time, I'll have a hard time picking just one.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:54 AM
thanks! but it sounds like it was better for all that i wasn't there! the word sends me into a rage. actually got into it with someone who used that on me once. a couple blocks short of grand central on park, tons of people walking by very aggressively trying to ignore the crazy lady screaming at the guy and hitting him with a rolled up newspaper for yelling at the "[see you next tuesday] with the goddam dog". a doorman got in between us but i was still whacking the guy with my arm around the doorman. that word is VERBOTEN!
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:55 AM
Tara in the Slope,
Welcome!! Your PLUSA manual, and membership card are in the mail.
Please be advised that upon attending your first PLUSA gathering, you will be expected to buy the first round of shots. Identification of one or more PLUSAs will earn you extra credit.
Please send Snappy your membership dues by the 15th of the month, she gets cranky if you're late, and we stop sending the newsletter after two late payments.
Also, please advise your boss that s/he needs to lighten your workload so that you can keep up with posting regularly. Spotty posting is frowned upon!!
Best, Mgmt.
[Isn't my term in office ending soon? I need to pass this on to someone. Can anyone step up and Cut & Paste. Thx.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 10:56 AM
tara - sounds like last night was sausage fest redux. it's a little easier to hop into the group when there's more girls which is usually the case. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 10:57 AM
CG_ups - I agree it's an ugly word but interestingly it comes from the same root as queen.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 10:58 AM
"She was the lucky one who was groped by Rob."
And, Biff thinks I've got a racket going! ROFL, way to go *robert on fridays*.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 10:58 AM
Frankly Dave I don't give a damn
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 10:58 AM
That's quite a coincindence , I call my apartment in Windsor Terrace "To Entirely Stationed Terrace in Classy Lot Next to (Propect Park's) Equestrian trail". I call it T.E.S.T.I.C.L.E.S
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 10:58 AM
Yes, there were lots of guys there, that was the other reason I was more reserved. Not only is my studio female, but so am I.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:59 AM
"[Isn't my term in office ending soon? I need to pass this on to someone. Can anyone step up and Cut & Paste. Thx.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 10:56 AM"
As I understand it, there are no term limits to the position.
Posted by: the chicken at October 16, 2009 11:01 AM
I apologize if I sound a little crass... I'm at work trying to keep myself awake...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:03 AM
CG_ups, why you dissed me with the no show? made me carry extra $$$ for your free drinks - it's dangerous for me to carry that in my pocket walking the dangerous streets in the Slope
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 11:04 AM
Tara, I seem to have the exact opposite problem.
I enjoy going up to strange groups of people and trying to join their party when I'm clearly not welcome.
In your case, you would have been very welcome and likely had lots o' fun. Next time.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:04 AM
Tara- no slight intended. Just when I saw the acronym and knowing the snese of humor these guys have, I wondered. Welcome to the PLUSAs and when you pay your dues you gets yer teeaira
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 11:05 AM
m4l - Had I known I'd've taken up the slack just to keep you safe.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 11:06 AM
M4L, thanks for reminding me you didn't buy me my drink!
No wonder you kept running every time I approached you (I mean running faster than most people do when I approach them).
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:06 AM
"s I understand it, there are no term limits to the position."
Hmmm, uhm, there are NOW!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 11:08 AM
You didn't say "we don't bite" - but you definitely spoke to someone over your right shoulder, someone standing on the floor while we were in the balcony.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 10:54 AM
I was talking to Jessibaby then jester. I definitely didn't talk to anyone I didn't meet prior last night (except Joe, Legion and JB's Roomie #1).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:08 AM
dude, M4L, you teaser! first you make me feel bad about only having $12, then you say you're not going, and then, and then.....
heh. sorry though. i felt like poo last night. i was at work late and had to be in early this morning.
maybe we should have a designated greeter? like make biff or someone wear a bright red carnation on his lapel.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 11:08 AM
TUDOR EXACTLY across the STREET from The ISLAND ave of CONEY, LOCATED near the EQUESTRIAN STABLES
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:08 AM
(Next time, Find a tall skinny doofy looking pathetic looser in the crowd)
There were so many there last night :) Next time, I'll have a hard time picking just one.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 10:54 AM
OK, How about a tall skinny doofy looking PL in the crowd that WASN'T wearing a suit. There, that should narrow it down.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:09 AM
Prez, I offered 3 times but you said no thanks. besides, you looked very investment banker like, I should've milked you for some top shelf drinks last night
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 11:09 AM
Joe, you've become a real loser, really fast.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 11:10 AM
so joe lives in testicles? i thought that was someone else's job. ahem. cue.....
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 11:10 AM
"Speaking of grabbing boobies:
dirty hipster = DH
Montrose Morris = MM
Tara in the Slope = ????"
Biff, how could you possibly forget:
brownjokester = BJ
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 11:10 AM
i think if we're going to pick the most affable looking, least intimidating yet normal looking person, we should nominate slopefarm as the official greeter (see slopefarm, that can be your plusa award!)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 11:11 AM
I'm sure I remember voting for term limits
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 11:12 AM
Tara, let me make it easy for you - look for the chubber Asian dude.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 11:12 AM
Hey Joe, didn't you come to the event in Clinton Hill at Rope? I think we got to chat a bit.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 11:12 AM
Mr. B was also there, shortly.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 11:13 AM
"Joe, you've become a real loser, really fast."
?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:13 AM
Joe, that meant you're accepted. Coming from Dave, that's a BIG compliment.
Cobble, this was Joe's first time.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:17 AM
Joke, Joe, joke. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 11:17 AM
DIBS - following on from your 11.17am concern-the-joke-was-lost-post, I was joking about Tara as in Gone with the Wind when I said I don't give a damn in my 10.58 post.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 11:19 AM
Wow, CG ups, thanks, I don't know what to say. (Seriously, it sounds like what they give you so you won't feel bad when you don't win Mr. Congeniality -- Mr. Seems Congenial at First Glance.)
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 11:20 AM
Joe, Dave is only serious here when he talks about anything Asian (whether its boys or stocks) or an occasional property. About the rest, take it with a grain of salt.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:21 AM
"Prez, I offered 3 times but you said no thanks."
I guess I just didn't want to feel like I owed you anything in return.
:-)
I think I got a rash on my face after kissing wasder on both cheeks. That was some serious stubble!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:23 AM
it's a compliment for sure slopey! all of the sudden we were surrounded and lechacal ended up next to me. i was about to make a run for it bc of the terror, and then i saw you. and you were so calm and happy. it was like a hug to the psyche. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 11:24 AM
Frankly I don't give a flying f^&k, ditto.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 11:25 AM
I think I got a rash on my face after kissing wasder on both cheeks. That was some serious stubble!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:23 AM
homo?? no homo??? Please clarify. And no butter jokes.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 11:26 AM
I think I got a rash on my face after kissing wasder on both cheeks. That was some serious stubble!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:23 AM
Canadians men kiss on cheeks? I thought it was a French thing. I guess the whole culture transposed to the colony as well.
Did JB claim that she had a rash on her arms yesterday? You sure you weren't kissing her hands?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:26 AM
Oh yes, thanks to Mr. B for showing up without whom the majority of us wouldn't be friends.
Here is the tally for our 5 "Official" gatherings:
Union Hall (2008) - organized by Biff: Mr. B attended
Floyd NY - organized by Biff: Mr. B attended
Rope - organized by Biff: Mr. B attended
Ellis - organized by CobbleSnaps: Mr. B DID NOT attend
Union Hall (2009) - organized by Biff: Mr. B attended
Anyone see a pattern?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:27 AM
Anyone see a pattern?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:27 AM
Who cares, the world is going to end in 2 weeks. The coundown has begun.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:29 AM
"Canadians men kiss on cheeks? I thought it was a French thing."
Canadians = EUROTRASH wannabes
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:30 AM
"Who cares, the world is going to end in 2 weeks. The coundown has begun."
Question:
What would everyone do if they really believed the world would end in 2 weeks?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:31 AM
Biff, yes I do see the pattern - Mr B thinks Greenwood heights is crap hood to show up to
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 11:33 AM
Sorry, busy at work here...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:33 AM
I'd start saving coupons
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 11:35 AM
"What would everyone do if they really believed the world would end in 2 weeks?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:31 AM"
Eat lots of delicious food.
Posted by: the chicken at October 16, 2009 11:36 AM
M4L, I think the pattern is Mr. B don't do karaoke.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 11:37 AM
Hey folks;
Sorry I missed the fun. I'm in crisis mode right now. Around 5.30 PM yesterday my biggest customer called and read me the riot act (it's a big tech company that you all know well). One of our components that we supply to them is failing in the field. This component is our top revenue producer, and itis key to this company. I've been on the phone with Japan half the night, and am in battle mode right now.
Catch you soon,I hope! Back to the trenches!!
Posted by: benson at October 16, 2009 11:40 AM
Ooh, ouch! Sorry to hear that benson, hope it resolves positively!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 11:44 AM
"I think I got a rash on my face after kissing wasder on both cheeks. That was some serious stubble!"
No Homo--I am trying out a new look is all.
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 11:44 AM
One weird thing from last night: when I got there they were playing "2080" by Yeasayer, it was just ending. Over the course of the night it was played three more times. I think it was the index song on Pandora, like, "play this track and let it go from there."
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 11:45 AM
Benson, hope everything turns out well at work. I was asking about you last night.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:45 AM
Good luck with the work crisis Benson. Sorry to have missed you.
Posted by: etson at October 16, 2009 11:47 AM
"Benson, hope everything turns out well at work. I was asking about you last night."
No homo
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 11:48 AM
benson, glad to hear it was a work crisis, I mean terribly sorry to hear it was a work crisis, since I'd thought you were having an eaffair with my ewife.
(Seriously, good luck, and come back soon.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 11:48 AM
"What would everyone do if they really believed the world would end in 2 weeks?"
I'd fill out a really long self-evaluation form setting forth my long-term goals and aspirations
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 11:49 AM
My internet service is on the blink :( BROWNSTONER WITHDRAWL! MEDIC!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 11:50 AM
"I'd fill out a really long self-evaluation form setting forth my long-term goals and aspirations"
Why do they make you fill out those things?? Does anyone really find them meaningful??
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 11:50 AM
"Benson, hope everything turns out well at work. I was asking about you last night."
Definitely no homo
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 11:52 AM
fingers crossed for you Benson
Posted by: the chicken at October 16, 2009 11:52 AM
DH, after too many "No homo" posts, it makes one appear to be homo. kind of like those lying bastards that keep using "honestly, ......"
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 11:53 AM
"My internet service is on the blink "
Snappy - I though that was a British term only. I thought Americans said on the fritz or on the frizz or something
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 11:53 AM
"Why do they make you fill out those things?? Does anyone really find them meaningful??"
The Master of The Universe said something like this to me the other day:
"Can you please make sure your self-assessment form is filled out? I realize it's a huge waste of time and pretty much meaningless, but some idiot in HR said it has to be done."
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:53 AM
Well Ditto, I'm secretly EUROTRASH :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 11:55 AM
The Master of The Universe said something like this to me the other day:
"Can you please make sure your self-assessment form is filled out? I realize it's a huge waste of time and pretty much meaningless, but some idiot in HR said it has to be done."
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 11:53 AM
My boss came to me the other day and said "Kens, please fill this damn *Y&*^ thing out. I tried to avoid HR to pick these things up and avoided their emails but they finally caught me and cornered me so now you have to do this thing. I apologize beforehand"
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 11:57 AM
"DH, after too many "No homo" posts, it makes one appear to be homo. kind of like those lying bastards that keep using "honestly, ......"
I started the whole "no homo" thing. I'm glad to see it's caught on well.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 11:58 AM
welcome to the PLUSA EUROTRASH subcommittee mate.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 11:58 AM
"I realize it's a huge waste of time and pretty much meaningless"
Nothing better than spending time and energy on a task that everyone knows is a colossal waste of time and then being asked why a real project is falling behind
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 11:59 AM
In the hospitality industry EURO TRASH = no tip.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 12:00 PM
Ooooh! We've got a EUROTRASH Subcommittee? Well then, it's all pear shaped from here on out. And Bob's your uncle! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:00 PM
DH, looks like the renovation to convert bonita to Marlow is progressing at the ft greene location. you hyped Marlow up so much, I'm getting very anxious waiting for the opening
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:03 PM
Awesome M4L - Marlow is great. Damn - now i want some oysters
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 12:06 PM
Hmmmm...what's for lunch today?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:09 PM
"I started the whole "no homo" thing. I'm glad to see it's caught on well."
I thought Adam started the whole "no home" thing with Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:09 PM
"no HOMO thing" that is
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:09 PM
Tara:
I am female, I am shy-ish, and I will definitely go next time if i can get a sitter or if my husband stays home. he's not as addicted to this site as i am. but i am addicted in the most unhealthy way-- i check it regularly to torture myself over my uneducated first home purchase in 2007
Posted by: blowfish at October 16, 2009 12:09 PM
Blowfish, I'm like you when it comes to my last home purchase.
We should start a blog called Buyersremorser.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:13 PM
Biffy - Let's call the new blog Hadavist - it's a Scandinavian term for "I wish I'd known that!"
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 12:15 PM
Well, not to change the subject from the conviviality, but here's some fun news from Louisiana:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/ap_on_re_us/us_interracial_rebuff
An excerpt:
"NEW ORLEANS – A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.
Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.
"I'm not a racist. I just don't believe in mixing the races that way," Bardwell told the Associated Press on Thursday. "I have piles and piles of black friends. They come to my home, I marry them, they use my bathroom. I treat them just like everyone else."
HE'S NOT A RACIST - HE LETS BLACK PEOPLE USE HIS BATHROOM!
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 12:21 PM
Yes, blowfish, please come to the PLUSA Holiday Gathering, plans for which are just getting under way. And, blowfish, can I just say that your name lends itself so well to being abbreviated on the OT (which, if you've lurked at all, I'm guessing you already know).
[Cobble, another welcome kit, please! bxgrl, another tiara, please! I gotta get a manual for blow!]
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:21 PM
Morning Everyone!
Hey cat peoples. The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Lady just got in a new set of foster kittens. She gave this bunch the sir name Draper. They are so tiny and presh! 3 are orange creamsicles and one is a tortie!
http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:21 PM
Speaking of the kjukebox alst night, someone played Bohemian Rhapsody. Did a PLUSA do it in honor of Snarkslope? (I can never read his parody enough times).
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 12:23 PM
Biff-- I have somehow missed your buyer's remorse. How severe is your case?
Good to see Legion last night too.
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 12:24 PM
Orange babies set my heart all a flutter! WEEEE!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:24 PM
^^^^
And, speaking of demon alcohol, I'd better proof my work extra carefully today.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 12:25 PM
Anyone seeing "Where the WIld Things Are" this weekend?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 12:26 PM
I like that he has "piles and piles" of black friends! ROFL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:26 PM
I've got an idea for a PLUSA holiday bash...(CobbleSnaps is always thinking!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:27 PM
DH, for some reason that movie doesn't seem like it's gonna be very good. I'm going to go see "Good Hair" and "Capitalism" instead.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:28 PM
Me too Snappy, I'm a sucker for a ginger. Little Milly Draper and her brothers Perry and Gordon Draper are too much for my heart to take.
Also,
It's National Feral Cat Day
Any looking for information on how to help the strays and ferals you see wandering around your neighborhood can check here for information-
http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=388
I'm making batches of brownies today that'll be sold in a bake sale tomorrow to help raise much needed funds to get some more cats in my area neutered and rabies vaccinated.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:29 PM
I read about that earlier today MM. Completely outrageous! Does anyone know if there is some archaic law still on the books that permits him to do such a thing??
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:31 PM
Well, in honor of the day I'll take some kitty treats out with me to feed the wee ones I pass on the streets.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:31 PM
wasder, it's not really that bad. Mrs C really likes it and it works well for us. I think it's more a case of knowing a lot more about brownstones and things to look for / ask about / be interested in, etc. I sure have a ton to learn, but I know much more than I used to after 2+ years on this site (even if I do spend most of my time in the OT these days).
How's your place coming along? I saw your Forum post with the pic you posted of your place when you first moved in, by the way.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:32 PM
Snappy did you see Chris Rock on Oprah talking about Good Hair and the follow up where quite a few women were up in arms about his making the movie?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:33 PM
DH, if my son was 1 another yr old, I would be bring him to see it. that's an adaptation of a kid's book right? I asked my wife and she said those characters dont look familiar at all but they trigger memory recall with me
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:34 PM
Biff, I think everyone gets some pangs of that from time to time.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:35 PM
Hmmm...I actually think I'll go to the movies this afternoon. Thanks for the idea DH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:35 PM
THL, I didn't see him on Oprah.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:36 PM
Biff, no buyer's remorse allowed for buyers at brooklyn heights - this not even fine print but in big large RED FONTS
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:36 PM
THL, they are so CUTE! Too bad they grow up and become cats.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 12:36 PM
Biff, somehow I get the feeling that if you knew what your money could get you in other BK hoods, you most probably woulnd't have ended up in Brooklyn Heights.
I also found this site a little too late and wish I knew a bit more than I know now from when I bought a little over 2 years ago. I would have definitely done some things differently but I brushed it off as being young and having a learning experience for when I buy a bigger property for myself and hopefully future family.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 12:37 PM
ROFL MM!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:39 PM
where are 11217, fsrg, Nomi and DIBS to defend wall street crooks?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aEg0NamHdDVs
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Raj Rajaratnam, the billionaire founder of the hedge fund firm Galleon Group, and ex-directors at a Bear Stearns Cos. hedge fund were among six people charged in a $20 million insider trading scheme by federal prosecutors.
Also accused were Rajiv Goel, who worked at Intel Capital as a director in strategic investments, Anil Kumar, who worked as a director at McKinsey & Co., and IBM Corp. executive Robert Moffat. The former officials at Bear Stearns Asset Management are Danielle Chiesi and Mark Kurland, who were affiliated with the firm’s New Castle Partners, which managed about $1 billion.
Federal prosecutors have been investigating the case since at least March 7, 2008, when they obtained court approval to intercept a cell phone Rajaratnam used, according to one of two criminal complaints in the case. Prosecutors said they’ve also been listening to two of Chiesi’s landlines since August 2008 and to the cell phone of a person they didn’t identify who is cooperating in the federal probe.
“A number of the calls intercepted over the wiretap consist of Rajaratnam either providing, receiving, or seeking material nonpublic information about various publicly traded companies,” the complaint says.
The six are charged with using insider information in 2008 and 2009 to trade in shares of companies including Google Inc., Polycom Inc., Hilton Hotels Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc., according the complaints filed in Manhattan federal court today. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan will hold a press conference today at 1 p.m. to discuss the charges.
Arrests
Five of the defendants have been arrested in the New York City area and will appear in the Manhattan court today. Goel was arrested in California.
Rajaratnam, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, was identified this year by Forbes as the 559th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $1.3 billion. Galleon Partners is based in Manhattan.
Galleon said in a February 2009 press release that it has a “17-year track record in the alternative investment business specializing in long/short equity strategies.” It has offices in London, Singapore, Mumbai, and Menlo Park, California.
Phone calls to Galleon were referred to an executive, George Lau, who didn’t immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
Secret Tips
According to one of the two complaints, Chiesi got secret tips from an unidentified person at Akamai Technologies Inc. and from Moffat, who passed along information about IBM, Sun Microsystems Inc., and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
“Chiesi shared certain of this inside information with Kurland,” and they bought securities in the companies, the complaint says.
Chiesi also passed along tips to Rajaratnam, “who in turn provided Chiesi with inside information regarding AMD and other publicly traded companies,” prosecutors said in the complaint. Authorities said that Chiesi made illegal insider trades with accounts affiliated with New Castle.
The cases are U.S. v. Rajaratnam, 09-02306, and U.S. v. Chiesi, 09-mag-2307, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).
Posted by: dandel at October 16, 2009 12:39 PM
Are torties usually female, THL? All of the ones I've ever seen are. I like ginger kitties too, I have 2, Lucky and Flomar.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 12:41 PM
I thought Kumar worked for White Castle Partners?
Posted by: Brokedeveloper at October 16, 2009 12:41 PM
Kens, that's definitely a part of it. I do love BH, but it's scary to see what the same $$s gets one in other 'hoods.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:41 PM
Kens, I bet good $$$ Biff would still pick BK Heights if given 2nd shot to buy something
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:42 PM
I'm off to the movies. Later folks!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:42 PM
Yeah M4L - it's a kids book, but it's directed by Spike Jonze and the score/soundtrack was done by Karen O of the YYYeahs - so it sounds like it could be one of those films that both kids and adults can enjoy
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 12:43 PM
Snappy, we just reopened the space under our back stoop (just a small storage area) since the weather is getting colder. It's got a plywood door and a small flap in it. My guess is one of the previous owners used it as a dog house. We keep a plastic bin in there with a moving blanket inside so our residents momma and two little girls can snuggle in for warmth.
We keep it closed up all summer since we don't want the possums and raccoons taking up residence.
Last winter we had Sofia and PawPaw under there the whole winter (now they live inside with us). Momma cat had disappeared with her newest batch of kittens that winter so she never used it. Now she's back with these two new girls and we trying to get her to make use of it. Yesterday in the ice cold rain the 3 of them huddled under a small bush soaking wet and cold. Broker my heart. I put wet food on a plate and trying to coax her under there but nothing. The one girl Maxine went under ate all the food and then returned right back to where mummy and Zora were laying down. Killed me. So this weekend I think they'll be served all of their meals under there until they catch on. Stupid soggy kitties.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:44 PM
wasder, it was great catching up with you last night. As predicted, I can't remember the author's name you were recommending. Is it David Petruzzi? I thought it was David Fran . . . something, but the Google isn't helping at all with this.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:44 PM
THL: i almost positive that is an illegal form of discrimination. state law controls marriage licenses, but that are federal laws that prevent discriminatory state laws for certain protected classes-- i think its arguable a 14th amendment case...sorry this is vague....
CG: i don't usually lurk on the OT, because the one other time I opened it, it felt like arriving really late to a party and discovering everyone had dropped acid hours ago
Posted by: blowfish at October 16, 2009 12:45 PM
"where are 11217, fsrg, Nomi and DIBS to defend wall street crooks?"
Chances are DIBS is having a Friday nooner while the others are very infrequent visitors to the OT. You might want to try the Open House Picks or similar thread.
"Kens, I bet good $$$ Biff would still pick BK Heights if given 2nd shot to buy something"
Probably, but would heavily consider Park Slope and certain blocks in Fort Greene.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:45 PM
In my experience all tortoise shell and calico cats are female. I've seen on boy who had a calico-ish patch on him but it was more or less just a patch with orange and two gray stripes in a ptach on a black cat so I'm not sure if he even fully qualified.
It's funny Laurie (IBKC) hasn't revealed the name of the tortie girl yet.
You give your cats the greatest names.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:47 PM
i am definitely going to see WWTA
Posted by: blowfish at October 16, 2009 12:48 PM
until I buy my house, I highly recommend that all bankers please buy their residences in the already pricey areas of brownstone BK. After I buy, please come gentrify the hood.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:49 PM
Biff, I am with you.
M4L, I see what you're saying but it's all relative. Depends on how much you have to spend and what your priorities are. I LOVE Brooklyn and love living in Kensington but when I saw studios in Ft. Lee that pretty much provided the same commute to work and for the same money, I would have same square footage, huge balcony, higher floor, nicer views, amenities (pool, gym, tennis courts, doorman) all in the building. If my family lived in Ft. Lee and I had friends there, I would definitely move to there, eventhough my heart would always stay in Brooklyn.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 12:50 PM
- Biff, how could you possibly forget:
brownjokester = BJ
I'm easily forgettable. Unless I open my mouth.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 12:50 PM
Posted by: dandel at October 16, 2009 12:39 PM
What's to defend Dandel? You break the law, you get caught, you get fined/go to jail.
Posted by: the chicken at October 16, 2009 12:51 PM
"How's your place coming along? I saw your Forum post with the pic you posted of your place when you first moved in, by the way."
My place is coming along great, except for the little snafu with DOB that I am embroiled in...fuckers! I love living and working here. The only weird thing is not leaving a one block square area for days at a time. I should post some new photos as the house has definitely come a long way since that first post.
CarGar--the author I was recommending...Bill (perhaps listed as William) Frassanito. The foremost expert on Gettysburg battlefield photography and author of the seminal work "Gettysburg: A Journey in Time"..and before any of you wise-asses get to work on me, yes I said seminal (no homo).
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 12:51 PM
"CG: i don't usually lurk on the OT, because the one other time I opened it, it felt like arriving really late to a party and discovering everyone had dropped acid hours ago"
Posted by: blowfish
ROFL! We've all been there. I'd been on Brownstoner since '06, but had no clue what the OT was when it first appeared. I must have popped in a 1/2 dozen times before finally posting. Every time I opened the OT, the first post was always the FGVOTD by Biff Champion. And I was like, WTF? The more I read, the more confused I was. And God help you if you started in the middle of the thread, or with one of *rob's* posts.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:52 PM
THL,
Supreme Court wiped out state laws prohibiting interracial marriage in the aptly named Loving v. Virginia (1967). Can't see how this guy would have discretion to refuse here.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 12:53 PM
"I'm easily forgettable. Unless I open my mouth."
But the age old question is, do you swallow BJ?
(We missed you last night. Thought you might join us at UHall)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:54 PM
Wasder, shoot, I forgot to talk to you about the attorney I gave you. I had another one in mind who represented our co-op but he is on the expensive side. Let me know if you still need references and I think I can dig up his phone number.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 12:54 PM
Kens, Ft Lee? no no no. I see you becoming a successful Jew so if you're going to move to bergen county, move to Teaneck else you're aint rep'ing your peeps properly.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 12:55 PM
wasder, thanks very much. Now that you're drinking again, I look forward to hanging out with you again soon. No homo.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:55 PM
Well thank goodness for that slopefarm. It's just outlandish that he's actually trying to justify his decision.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 16, 2009 12:55 PM
dandel, suck on this.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 12:56 PM
hey folks,
It was great meeting you all last night!
Now I have an image of who I'm talking to all the time.
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 12:58 PM
"dandel, suck on this."
Homo or No Homo, dave?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:58 PM
wasder, lots of us would love to see the pics, if you feel like posting them one day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:58 PM
M4L, I much rather live amongst Koreans. Schools are great and competitive and ALL the YUMMY restaurants on Main Street. Yummmmmmm. Plus commute is way better from Ft. Lee than Teaneck. I would also consider, Weehawken, North Bergen, Guttenberg, or Fair Lawn. I just love those building right along the river with Manhattan views.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 1:00 PM
wasder, lots of us would love to see the pics, if you feel like posting them one day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 12:58 PM
+1
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 1:01 PM
Legion, it was great meeting you, too. Glad you made it.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 1:02 PM
Teaneck isn't my bag.
Nor is getting teabagged on my neck.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:04 PM
MM - Torties are always female - somewhere there's a contest that's been going on since the 40s at least that will pay a huge jackpot to anyone w/ a male tort. My mother told me about it when I was a kid & I checked every cat I ever came across for years.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 1:05 PM
Me too, Wasder. I'm living vicariously on other people's renos these days. Would love to see!
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 1:06 PM
"Nor is getting teabagged on my neck"
Not the optimal place for teabagging, Biff
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 1:06 PM
Arkady - I KNEW these cats were worthless. Can't even cash in on them. I have females.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 1:08 PM
MM, ewife tells me you're under the weather. How are you feeling?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 1:08 PM
MM - Money isn't everything, cuteness counts a helluva lot!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 1:10 PM
CarGar, better. I think the headache was from sinuses, aggravated by the weather.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 1:10 PM
"dandel, suck on this."
Homo or No Homo, dave?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 12:58 PM
ROTFLMMFAO
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 1:11 PM
What's up with the bloomberg ads? Is it safe to assume that is an endorsement from mr. B?
Posted by: randolph at October 16, 2009 1:13 PM
(grumble, grumble) cuteness,(grumble, grumble)yeah.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 1:13 PM
MM, glad you're feeling better. Missed you last night. But we'll make up for it with Karaoke Christmas Carols and heavily spiked eggnog at the PLUSA Holiday Gathering.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 1:13 PM
yes, randolph. the same as any tv network running an ad for a candidate. Where the eff were you last night?
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 1:14 PM
DIBS and CarrollGardened,
I was telling Biff last night that it's weird how our perceptions of people aren't fully articulated until put into context with the person in real life.
...or until you share a drink or ten.
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 1:14 PM
I noticed those too. Last night Mr. B said not all ad space had been sold.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 1:15 PM
Hey MM! I was asking about you last night as well. Me and Rob were talking about how you always have the best posts.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 1:17 PM
DIBS, I think you would like my office location. Outside of me sits a group of quant/analytic types. All Asians.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:18 PM
Outside of me?
Outside of my office, I meant.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:18 PM
Thanks for the grand welcome.
If I had seen Rhett there last night, I would have stayed.
I'll try to get rid of the shy gene before the next mix up.
Must drink more to lower inhibitions.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:20 PM
kens--I seem to have been convinced that I need an architect who knows how to work the byzantine channels of the DOB more than I need a lawyer right now. But thanks and if I change my mind will reach out.
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 1:20 PM
"I'll try to get rid of the shy gene before the next mix up."
Hey Tara, I'll trade you some of my loud and obnoxious genes for a few of your shy ones.
"Must drink more to lower inhibitions."
Must stop drinking to keep on clothes.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:22 PM
"Outside of me sits a group of quant/analytic types. All Asians."
Do we work at the same company? I may be one of them. Are you the A**hole in the corner office? :)
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:23 PM
Not sure why my last attempt to post didn't go through. Still getting the hang of this. And if it's a double I'm sorry.
"Outside of me sits a group of quant/analytic types. All Asians."
Maybe we work for the same Company. I might be one of those sitting outside of you. Are you the A**hole in the corner office :)
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:31 PM
wasder,
you may need an expeditor as well.
...btw, what kind of hat was that you had on?
was that a trilby?
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 1:31 PM
Damn!! it doubled.
how do you prevent that? I hit refresh, didn't see my post and assumed it didn't go through.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:33 PM
I heard you the first time, TITS! :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:33 PM
Legion--yes I may need an expeditor. In re hat, not sure what you call that style. Got it in SF (no homo) at a rock and roll festival.
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 1:35 PM
"I heard you the first time, TITS! :-)"
it is YOU! :)
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:36 PM
"Damn!! it doubled.
how do you prevent that?"
You stop calling me A**hole, that's how.
:-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:37 PM
Tara, are you Asian? The person I thought you might have been who was lurking was white with long hair.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:39 PM
tara in the slope,
why do you keep calling Biff an asshole?
he's been nothing but congenial to you.
that's no way to be.
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 1:39 PM
"You stop calling me A**hole, that's how."
Well if the loud and obnoxious gene fits!
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:39 PM
Tara, are you Asian? The person I thought you might have been who was lurking was white with long hair.
Yes. And with long hair (3" past my shoulders anyway).
What?!?!?!? You think our skin is yellow????
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:42 PM
Tara, there was 1 asian girl near us last night. if that was you, you're pretty cute and I'm sure the boyz would've been pretty friend to you if introduced yourself.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 1:42 PM
Thank you Legion, my new BFF.
Did I tell mention how extremely handsome and friendly you are?
(No homo)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:42 PM
tell mention?
tell you, that is.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:43 PM
Crypes, another annoying Asian. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 1:43 PM
wtf is going on?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 1:45 PM
DIBS, well this one at least might be a CONFIRMED Asian vs your disaster with Wonton
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 1:46 PM
thanks biff,
and George Clooney has some big shoes to fill with
you.
(no homo)
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 1:46 PM
lucky for you that you're already married M4L. cripes, not every girl wants to be slobbered on by a bunch of random guys! tara, they're not quite as pathetic or sex starved as the desparate call for female attendance would imply. :)
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 1:46 PM
why do you keep calling Biff an a$$hole?
he's been nothing but congenial to you.
Sorry, don't mean it like that. Smiley faces (emoticons) don't work around here?
I think he took it in good spirit. He returned a smiley.
Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended. maybe I should be shy in print also.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 1:47 PM
legion was totally kidding too...
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 1:51 PM
"Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended. maybe I should be shy in print also."
No offense taken. And thank goodness you said what you did or else Legion wouldn't have posted his nice responses!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:51 PM
CG_ups, at these gatherings, I'm SINGLE - ring on finger notwithstanding
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 1:52 PM
Seriously, Legion is very good looking, Asian, friendly, smart, and a doctor. If only I was gay and a Republican.
(no homo, no Limbaugh)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 1:56 PM
Tara, please do not "shy up", you're very charming and entertaining this way.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 1:57 PM
my point is even more so then that you should not scare away all the girls!
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 1:57 PM
This is all incredibly funny. Eeek, I have work to do, can't read it all now. Had a great time last night talking to everyone. Cobble, missed you.
Also, before the meetup I went to a book party for a new book y'all might be interested in. It's called "Restoring a House in the City," and it's really great. It includes townhouses from all over the U.S. but the focus seems to be Brooklyn. Lavish photos and a little bit of practical advice on such topics as whether to strip or paint woodwork. Gives neighborhood, year bought, and how long the renovation took for every house. Brownstoner is mentioned prominently in the intro.
The author will be signing copies at Brownstone Books in Bed Stuy Saturday from 4 to 6 -- very convenient if you're going on the Bed Stuy tour.
Posted by: mopar at October 16, 2009 1:58 PM
CG, Thanks for clarifying. I guess pathetic and sex starved is just an outward persona that they display and not really their inner truth.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 2:00 PM
tara in the slope,
yes, I jest.
biff,
err, you mean South American. (by way of Brooklyn)
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 2:02 PM
Seriously, Legion is very good looking, Asian, friendly, smart, and a doctor.
Seriously, TITS (I hated typing that) is very good looking, Asian, friendly (but a bit on the shy side), and looking to marry a doctor.
Hi Legion!
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 2:03 PM
Tara, Legion is taken. Two kids, too.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:04 PM
Tara, born here or in Asia??? What kind of Asian???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 2:05 PM
CG_ups, nothing wrong with male attention to a cute lady. Don't translate that to more than what it is. Please put away your vivid imagination of the male PLUSA's being horn dogs. All us married dudes are HAPPILY married but love the oppty to chat with a cute girl without wife around asking "who was that? what were you talking about?"
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:05 PM
dude, don't take offense but the way you keep pimping all the single guys every time a cute girl comes around is kinda not going to make it happen, esp if the girl is admittedly shy. let nature take its course, but i don't think anyone is looking at bstoner as some kind of schwingles scene.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:07 PM
"err, you mean South American. (by way of Brooklyn)"
Damn! Sorry Legion, you definitely look like you have some Asian in you (and I don't mean in the same way DIBS has some Asian in him).
Very exotic looking...
Ok, if I keep this up, I'm just going to have to add a Rob like sign-off to my posts.
*(no homo)*
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:08 PM
Hey everybody;
Taking a break and just did a quick scan of the OT. Damn, I missed Legion and Joe from Brooklyn at the event!!! Oh well, next time.
No homo, of course.
Posted by: benson at October 16, 2009 2:08 PM
jessi--did your roomie have fun?
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 2:08 PM
m4l
lol.exactly.
Posted by: Legion at October 16, 2009 2:09 PM
DIBS, surprised you have unleashed you "PHILLIES WIN!!!!!!!" yet
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:09 PM
Benson, you missed my roommate, too ;)
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:09 PM
benson, we missed you and I hope your work situation works itself out.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:10 PM
- some kind of schwingles scene.
I see the rash is getting around!
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 2:10 PM
Wasder, I think she did. That was literaly the first time we ever talked to each other for more than three minutes.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:11 PM
benson - Are you finding a solution to the problem?
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 2:11 PM
CG_ups, give the single dudes some credit. those boyz got game and meeting ladies in their non-stoner activities. you taking this way too literal.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:12 PM
Wasder, I think she did. That was literaly the first time we ever talked to each other for more than three minutes.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:11 PM
you mean longest you chatted with your roommate?
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:14 PM
Jessi--I totally thought you guys were kidding last night when you said you hardly knew each other...that's funny.
Posted by: wasder at October 16, 2009 2:14 PM
taking things literally and thinking something sounds creepy when it is creepy..... two different things.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:15 PM
Jessi, I think you and your roommates could definitely make some serious money selling tickets to watch you all pillow fight.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:16 PM
Tea and biscuits for the PLUSA EUROTRASH subcommittee in the Royal Ascot room at 4pm sharp.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:18 PM
Biff, perhaps we could donate the proceeds to feral cats.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:18 PM
and before you get upset, it means that the statement was creepy, not you. you are fine. completely not creepy.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:19 PM
Jessi, your friend was extremely nice and very fun to talk to. And a great sport for showing up. You two are the consummate dynamic duo. I can see you being friends with her.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:20 PM
Will you be serving crumpets, ditto?
Posted by: etson at October 16, 2009 2:21 PM
Thanks, Biff. I will let her know you said that. M4L and Wasder, it's true. We've never talked beyond the electric bill and fasting for Yom Kippur.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:23 PM
CG_ups, too late. I'm annoyed now. It would take a few free beer from you to appease me now OR 1 of your oft mentioned dishes would suffice (that shaved sprout sausage sandwich would do the trick).
btw, I think you're pretty cute - if you're indeed the one I think I meet at Rope
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:24 PM
And also I meant to thank DeLepp's bf who helped me find my Blackberry that fell out on a couch. I was just about to have Jessi call my number in order to find it. Now I don't have to worry about being stalked by her and all her hot roommates. I'm going to change my voicemail message to say, "You have reached Ben Cohen...I'm either on the phone..." just in case the lost phone situation arises again.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:25 PM
Jessibaby,
Great meeting the both of you BTW. I lost track of you guys after the drama.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 2:26 PM
No, just a couple of tarts Etson.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:26 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh! stop it! i have a phobia of being thought cute by married dudes. i'm fine with talking to you as long as i am viewed as asexual. like *rob*. except that i don't need to poke anyone's junk so no need to wear a cup.
ps. i was at rope with the foot injury. i think we met briefly but didn't have a chance to talk.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:27 PM
AND Jessi and her roommate discuss Yom Kippur!
Talk about being perfect candidates to take home to meet the mishpuchah.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:27 PM
Oooh, ditto, with lemon curd? Yum!
You, too, Joe. I got freaked out by the drama and had to get out of there quickly.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:29 PM
Chinese, born here.
Do you know any doctors? Should I forward you a matchmaking resume.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 2:31 PM
She fasted, I didn't.
CG, I thought married men had fairy dust there :)
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:31 PM
I'm often viewed asexually. A sexually dysfunctional person, to be precise.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:32 PM
"fairy dust."
(homo)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:35 PM
oo oo me - I'm a doctor! Well a phony balony phd doctor, but I can still put it on my check book. my mum said so.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:36 PM
Anyone planning to do any re-enactments this weekend? Biff?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:37 PM
jessi, they have no genitals, just a rainbow with sparkly bits (i guess that is the fairy dust). haha.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:37 PM
CG_ups, Yep, that's whom I was thinking (ie there was only 2 foot in boot persons there and snappy was the other one) and I stand by my comment you're cute. Put me down as the "harmless married dude who is allowed to think you're cute" category.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:37 PM
Tara, I'm happy to help. I know a Jewish Dermatologist. Any interest?
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:38 PM
CG, are you out of your cast yet? Maybe we can walk the bridge tonight, with CGar and Jessi, if everyone's up to it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:38 PM
CG, ha, that sounds like the belly of care bear.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:39 PM
"I know a Jewish Dermatologist. Any interest?"
Response:
"Sure, no skin off my back."
I hope his dating history is unblemished.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:40 PM
"Must drink more to lower inhibitions."
Uh, TITS, meet me at the bar. We'll do a couple of shots. You'll be fine. (Not to worry. Homo)
"Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended. maybe I should be shy in print also."
By all means, please offend, and don't get shy on us now. (Still Homo)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 2:40 PM
OMG! I never knew that! I have a thing about rainbows!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 2:41 PM
Biff, can't make it. I'm going to one of the New Yorker events. But thanks.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 2:41 PM
shikse are proscribed not prescribed
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:41 PM
"shikse are proscribed not prescribed"
and their Jewish husbands are circumsized.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:42 PM
Tara, I'm happy to help. I know a Jewish Dermatologist. Any interest?
i do have 1 zit on my face right now, but for the most part I don't think I need one ::)
Totally understand what you mean. I am single, but not comfortable doing this hook-up thing via cyberspace. Sorry.
do Jewish guys like Asian women? I never dated one.
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 2:43 PM
"CG, are you out of your cast yet? Maybe we can walk the bridge tonight, with CGar and Jessi, if everyone's up to it."
Count me in. Is it too early to leave? Just got back from a long lunch, and I'm ready to walk the plank now.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 2:43 PM
not ostracized?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 2:44 PM
heya biff. out of the cast but heading out after work tonight. thanks for the offer! also it's way too long for me to walk home to CG from here. still going to physical therapy to rebuild leg strength.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 2:45 PM
"do Jewish guys like Asian women?"
And which panelist wants to field this question? Is Ben Cohen here?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 2:45 PM
Tara, if you willing to relocate to Oklahoma, then you're in luck - good lucking, honest, respectful, makes big $$$,..... besides Okla piece, other issue is you won't see him that often - always on call.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 2:46 PM
CGar, maybe 6 or so? I have to be home no later than 7.
Ditto...that too!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:46 PM
'good lucking,'
Is this a pun on my heritage?
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 16, 2009 2:48 PM
"I know a Jewish Dermatologist. Any interest?"
Well, you wouldn't want to do anything rash.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 16, 2009 2:48 PM
Ok, no problem CG and Jessi.
Hopefully we can do it when you're both free and healthy and heading home.
"do Jewish guys like Asian women?"
No, they like South Americans who look Asian (and are doctors)
*(no homo)*
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:49 PM
Biff, does 6:15 at the hot dog cart work for you? I may be able to meet you as early as 6 - I'll let you know.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 2:49 PM
"do Jewish guys like Asian women?"
-- only if they can make guilt complex worse.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 16, 2009 2:50 PM
"I know a Jewish Dermatologist. Any interest?"
Response:
"Sure, no skin off my back."
Did he mention his name is Buffalo Billstein?
"Put the lotion on the skin or he gets the hose again."
Posted by: Brokedeveloper at October 16, 2009 2:50 PM
Wasder, no problema. Maybe an architect is a better way to go in this situation anyways.
I remember M4L lecturing me to stay away from American born Chinese women. Tara, you're safe with me.
Tara, you sure you were born here and not aware that almost any Jewish man loves their Chinese Food and Chinese Women? Haven't your watched or heard about Jewtopia?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 2:51 PM
Dr Z?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 16, 2009 2:51 PM
Seriously starting to suspect Tara is a PLUSA...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 2:53 PM
Gives a new meaning to "Thank you Dr. Zizmore..."
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 2:53 PM
mope and slope, it was also great to catch up with you guys last night. mopar, I'm sorry if I horrified you!
And, Pete, my CG sparring buddy, it's always a pleasure!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 2:58 PM
i have a question... why are the house tours so expensive?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 2:59 PM
MM probably knows best, Rob, but the sponsor has to cover insurance costs, printing of the guides, advertising, flowers in some of the houses perhaps, etc. I doubt very seriously they make a profit.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 3:03 PM
was Mopar there? Does she look like Parkey Posey?
Sorry for being a Nosey Parker
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 3:04 PM
399?
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 3:09 PM
- I'm sorry if I horrified you!
What the heck happened last night?
Between te languge, the fight and the horror show. Sounds like a fun night.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 3:11 PM
"What the heck happened last night?"
Termites
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 3:13 PM
- Termites
Sounds like there was lots of wood there last night? Did they eat it?
Any bathroom hi-jinks?
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 3:15 PM
Ditto, why dont you LURK at the next gathering then ask afterwards if that person wearing ..... was so & so
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 3:16 PM
"Sounds like there was lots of wood there last night? Did they eat it?"
There may have been a lot of wood BJ but none that I got to eat
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 3:18 PM
I'm thinking of doing that. I might wear a fake moustache and a monocole just to throw people off the scent
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 3:19 PM
- There may have been a lot of wood BJ but none that I got to eat.
so you like to nibble on wood!
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 3:23 PM
- I'm thinking of doing that. I might wear a fake moustache and a monocole just to throw people off the scent
Or you can show up as a Chinese woman and everyone will think you're a fake.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 16, 2009 3:24 PM
"so you like to nibble on wood"
As you of all people should know, BJ, there are endless possibilities for wood
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 3:26 PM
Back again.
Rob, house tours are expensive for a couple of good reasons. First of all, they expensive to put on. Our printing costs alone were about $3000, including brochures, flyers, posters, tickets, etc. We also had food expenses, transportation, balloons, tips for local helpers and flowers for all of our homeowners.
Whatever we raise over our costs goes to our non-profit community organization, in our case, the Crown Heights North Association, Inc, which is an advocate for local landmarking and preservation, as well as a community organization dedicated to improving the housing, commercial and cultural opportunities and institutions in Crown Heights North. We have no rich doners, and cheap dues, and mostly middle and working class members, so we have to raise money for our various programs and outreach activities.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 16, 2009 3:30 PM
joe biff etson herkimermaid dave rob cargar pete mr. b denton mrsdenton arkady delepp jessibaby kensingtonka kensingtonian legion infinitejester
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 3:35 PM
(Not to mention the costs of bxgrl's tiaras)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 3:35 PM
i mean,
mopar joe biff etson herkimermaid dave rob cargar pete mr. b denton mrsdenton arkady delepp jessibaby kensingtonka kensingtonian legion infinitejester
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 3:37 PM
jester, please don't tell us that's your kill list.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 3:38 PM
So there's a controversy aas to whether mopar showed up eh?
interesting (tweaks end of handlebar moustache)
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 3:40 PM
benson- so sorry to hear of your problem (do you think CarGar bought that excuse? ;)
Arkady, THL- i have a ginger, a creamsicle and a beautiful pink tabby. That's Little Stevie Wonder. Red cats are my favorites but I'm a sucker for pretty much anything with body hair and a meow.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 3:43 PM
*ouch*
No, just there hadn't been a list of attendees at gatherings for a while, I missed seeing them.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 3:44 PM
6 ladies. not too shabby. so it wasn't a total sausage and rainbow groinfest
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 3:46 PM
And Jessi's friend. 7 ladies.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 3:48 PM
CG: Mopar came late, Arkady, Mrs. D and Herki left early. Kensingtonka was there very briefly.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 3:48 PM
jester, you're missing people. You didn't mention M4L and some others since I am pretty sure there were more of us than that.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 16, 2009 3:49 PM
Hmfph! CarGar- tiaras are a necessity. And if any PLUSAs would like a printable Plusa Tiara please email me at bx2bklyn at gmail dot com for the pdf file. Express your inner PLUSAness. Run wild and free.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 3:49 PM
besides JB's roommate, there were 2 or 3 more ladies there that I dont know so CG_ups the total is more like 8-9 (or 10 if TITS was really there)
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 3:50 PM
What a bout a PLUSA Pimp Chalice?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 3:51 PM
I was at a legal conference at lunch, quite intimate, everyone hush while the Judge was speaking. Trying to be a gentlemen I offered the cream jug to the lady on my left for her coffee first, expecting her to give me the next turn. However, after she poured hers off it went to the left, never to return. I raised my eyebrows at various attendees and aimed my eyes at my coffee cup and back to the creamer, but no one got the gist and it was too quiet to speak. Terrible business.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 3:51 PM
"was Mopar there? Does she look like Parkey Posey?"
I've met mopar, and she does resemble Parker Posey, or better said Parker Posey resembles mopar!
[Hi mopar, sorry I missed you, see you at the next?]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 3:52 PM
"What a bout a PLUSA Pimp Chalice?"
I nominate J f B for the next nobel peace prize
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 3:53 PM
more like a PLUSA Chimp palace
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 3:55 PM
Yeah, Kens, you're right. I was going by the voicemails I left myself to document the night. I'll leave the wrap-ups to the pros like Biff and CobbleSnaps.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 3:55 PM
"mopar joe biff etson herkimermaid dave rob cargar pete mr.b denton mrsdenton arkady delepp jessibaby kensingtonka kensingtonian legion infinitejester"
Also, wasder, slopefarm, m4l
I still feel like I'm missing someone(s)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 3:58 PM
At some point you all should see the really cute illustration that bxgrl made... of me and Snappy as the coolest cat ladies...for the program that was almost for this party.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 3:58 PM
I nominate J f B for the next nobel peace prize
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 3:53 PM
And Literature. Five minutes into meeting the guy, we were discussing Michael Pemulis's proto-bluetooth headset.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 3:58 PM
"What a bout a PLUSA Pimp Chalice?"
I nominate J f B for the next nobel peace prize
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 16, 2009 3:53 PM
Joe takes bow.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 4:00 PM
Jester, last night, you could've used ENY's services to do some PR to handle your incident
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 4:00 PM
DeLepp's bf is missing from the list
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:01 PM
Thanks guys!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 4:02 PM
BTW, how are you feeling Jester?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 4:04 PM
I wish I could remember why that couple and I argued. It happened, we exchanged insults, then five minutes later I was talking with someone and she came up and began yelling at me.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 4:04 PM
Andy! Sincerest apologies to Andy! Andy joined DeLepp at last night's gathering.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:06 PM
I wish you could too, infinite, I'm having trouble imagining all of this!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:07 PM
I feel fine as I work late on Fridays and slept in.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 4:08 PM
"At some point you all should see the really cute illustration that bxgrl made... of me and Snappy as the coolest cat ladies...for the program that was almost for this party."
Cobble, I realize you've been at the spa or supervising the kitchen staff or some such thing all morning, but things move quickly around here, and we've already moved on to the Holiday Gathering, so bxgrl can draw antlers on you and Snappy (like the Grinch's dog Max) and we'll use the program for the Christmas Pageant. The memo is on your desk. And Snappy is already in the planning stage:
"I've got an idea for a PLUSA holiday bash...(CobbleSnaps is always thinking!)"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 12:27 PM
Cobble, we really need a new office boy.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:11 PM
Good thing Andy doesn't read this or you would be praying to Lupe for forgiveness.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 16, 2009 4:12 PM
how do you it was really me there? perhaps some lurker guy shows up to these things and pretends to be me.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 16, 2009 4:16 PM
Spa! Ha! I'll tell my friend who I was WORKING for that this is now the "being at the spa" LOL!
Wait till you see it, I was thinking jaunty little santa hats!
I gave you a budget line for headcount, but I hear you've been spending it on drinks, with asshats!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:17 PM
Chanumas? Christnukah? Dreidls? Sugar plums?
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:17 PM
Apparently I'm not alone in being less than thrilled with some of the things that come out of infinite's mouth.
Posted by: East New York at October 16, 2009 4:18 PM
Chaka Khan?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:19 PM
Latkas & candy canes!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:21 PM
ENY: Smile! The Phillies are on!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 4:22 PM
"Good thing Andy doesn't read this or you would be praying to Lupe for forgiveness."
DeLepp, if Andy logged on to the OT, I'd always have him at my fingertips ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:22 PM
"I gave you a budget line for headcount, but I hear you've been spending it on drinks, with asshats!"
Cobble, does this mean no office boy? At least we're having a holiday party. (PS, sorry I slipped about your spa day!)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:23 PM
cgar-symbol hit!
Posted by: DeLepp at October 16, 2009 4:25 PM
Arkady, I make mean latkes and apple sauce. From scratch. My mother's recipes. I spend Christmas with friends every year, and I'm forbidden from showing up without them!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:26 PM
i'm a latkes with sour cream person. rest of my family likes em with apple sauce. pffffff!
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 4:27 PM
I know this may come as a shock to you CGar, but the PLUSA bank balance is running rather LOW at the moment! In fact, I believe there is motion before the board to lower your salary, too! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:27 PM
"Apparently I'm not alone in being less than thrilled with some of the things that come out of infinite's mouth."
That's it!! Jester should have told the woman he was just quoting song lyrics and not directing his insult towards her.
:-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:28 PM
CarGar - Consider latkes a must for the gathering!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:28 PM
"I know this may come as a shock to you CGar, but the PLUSA bank balance is running rather LOW at the moment!"
Yes, we're considering a maintenance increase and/or an assessment.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:29 PM
If they're really good, I like mine naked.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:31 PM
like "fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round"
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 4:31 PM
"I believe there is motion before the board to lower your salary, too"
[Psst. Cobble. Lower my salary = Lower my tent rent. Deflationary spirals are a bad thing. The more the PLUSA treasury pays me, the more days you spend at the spa.]
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:31 PM
Oh I'm smiling, Jessi. You make me smile. And I must say, the Phillies looked good last night. But, you must know that MLB, countless sponsors, advertisers and much of the country is looking forward to Yankees-Dodgers. I'm sure the Yanks will do their part, starting tonight.
Posted by: East New York at October 16, 2009 4:31 PM
Naked latkes, Arkady?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:33 PM
CG_ups, Arkady - I like 'em with both sour cream and apple sauce (not at the same time though). Will consider whipping up a batch (or 10) for a gathering Arkady, but that's a tall order, requiring a tall person in the kitchen (for which I clearly don't qualify), so Cobble may have to help me.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:33 PM
arkady, you should have posted your 4.31 post immediately subsequent to my post, not immediately before.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 4:33 PM
did jester ever say WHY he said that to her?!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 4:34 PM
Tell you what CGar, considering that your tent is being paid for by TARP money, I think you can spare the PLUSA income!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:34 PM
ENY, I wonder if the NL Umps have been advised that a Dodgers-Yankees matchup is "highly encouraged"
[wink]
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:35 PM
I don't think he can recall, rob.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:36 PM
considering all the cooks, we should have a bstoner potluck. crappy chefs can bring booze.
Posted by: CG_ups at October 16, 2009 4:36 PM
"If they're really good, I like mine naked."
If they're naked, I like mine really bad
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:37 PM
Naked, crispy, not too greasy & w/ lots of salt.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:37 PM
"Jester should have told the woman he was just quoting song lyrics and not directing his insult towards her."
Or, he could have bought his close friend the Professional Rat along to covertly monitor his conversation and, once the strife broke out, emerge to tell the people infinite offended that he was actually quoting song lyrics.
Posted by: East New York at October 16, 2009 4:39 PM
Rob, I think the girl might have called jester a worm. Someone asked him to *do* the worm and then people got confused. Even after he called her the other word, she continued to call him WORM!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 4:40 PM
I don't remember. I told off her and her boyfriend, and the boyfriend shoved me. I walked away, then she came up and yelled at me.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 4:40 PM
CG_ups, a Brownstoner pot luck is a great idea!
Cobble, are you going to make latkes with me for the holidays?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:40 PM
"i have a question... why are the house tours so expensive? "
To keep broke suckas like you out!
Posted by: denton at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
Worst Of Rodential Mankind.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
a pot luck sounds great!!! ill make my infamous party pigs!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
"considering all the cooks, we should have a bstoner potluck. crappy chefs can bring booze."
I'll bring some Pork Slap beer. It's a liquid meal in a can.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
Hey, denton! It was very nice to meet Mrs. Denton last night.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
My favorite part was when Jester started putting his hand to hear ear a la Hulk Hogan when the girl demanded an apology...he was like "what about MY apology C&%T."
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 4:42 PM
ENY, I like you now. I'm sorry about the other day.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 4:44 PM
"I don't remember. I told off her and her boyfriend, and the boyfriend shoved me. I walked away, then she came up and yelled at me."
is this the gang bangers bar I've been hearing about?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 4:46 PM
Haha, Joe! That's exactly the move! A tribute to Captain Lou!
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 4:46 PM
Hey all.... checking in late. Glad to see the Early Shift last night, sorry I missed the rest of y'all.
Posted by: denton at October 16, 2009 4:47 PM
"A tribute to Captain Lou!"
I love Jessibaby more and more every day.
*(No Homo)*
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:49 PM
Nevermind, infinite. Maybe I was a little heated myself. I apologize, too. But you sound like a guy who should take a second to think before he talks (or types). You may run into a boyfriend who won't be satisfied to simply shove you, and instead will be waiting for you outside the bar to talk things over.
Posted by: East New York at October 16, 2009 4:51 PM
CGar, I have to be at the bridge at 6. Can you swing that?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:52 PM
Approaching 500, where's Snappy?
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:52 PM
"Cobble, are you going to make latkes with me for the holidays?"
That would be great, do you know how to make them?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 4:52 PM
I'm jealous. I have to commute on my own.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 4:53 PM
That day has come and passed actually. No woman involved though.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 4:55 PM
"CGar, I have to be at the bridge at 6. Can you swing that?"
Biff, not a problem. I'll see you "at the place near the thing where we met that time" (Albert Brooks, Broadcast News) at 6pm.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:56 PM
Ditto, we would be happy to bridgepool with you. We get to go in the express lane if there is more than one person walking!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:56 PM
"I love Jessibaby more and more every day."
Me too (Homo Tho)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:57 PM
500?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 4:57 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 4:57 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
Jester, it was me playing the ENY role (ie give you proper answers/advice) as the angry girl confronted you but good advice fell on deaf ears. She was calling you worm all thru out so what JB speculated might be correct - ie she called you worm and you responded with the you know what.
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
ooo, i want 500!!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
"That would be great, do you know how to make them?"
Cobble, I realize you're still feeling the spa, but can I refer you to my 4:26 post ===^^^
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
I've heard about the expresslane - its full of douchey cyclists isn't it?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
500?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 4:58 PM
Anyone who can commute alone in NYC is a miracle worker!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 4:59 PM
Snappy wins! Suh-nappy wins!
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:00 PM
"I've heard about the expresslane - its full of douchey cyclists isn't it?"
Yes, I'll bring the bicycle built for three.
Daisy, Daisy...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:00 PM
nice! now i can go home from work and have a restful weekend.
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:00 PM
bodhi - Where were you last night?
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:00 PM
I get back in time but miss 500 anyway. Phooey!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:01 PM
ENY, don't think the lucid jester would've say that to the girl but the sourced jester did. the boyfriend is definitely bigger than jester but he looked like the paper tiger type so I'm not sure if jester wouldn't whooped his behind in a real fight
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 5:02 PM
Hey, bodhi! WHERE have you been? Wanted to invite you last week to a small impromptu in the 'hood at Henry Public last week. I know I gave you SOME means of contacting me when we met at Raftifico. Will you PLEASE email or text me when you have a minute?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 5:02 PM
"My mother's recipes."
Ah, right, ok, good, 'cause I have no clue. My bubby didn't cook! ; )
Would you QUIT IT with the spa reference!! There was no spa!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:02 PM
whoops. again.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:02 PM
arkady - i couldn't make it out in the COLD and RAIN! i'm not tough in rough weather conditions. i stayed in and made beef stew, it was delicious! but i am sorry i missed the gathering. seems like it was fun and full of a little drama too. thanks for asking :)
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:02 PM
I see, M4L. Well I guess jester knows what he's doing, because as he notes, he's been in a similar situation (sans woman) previously. It's all good. No hard feelings.
Posted by: East New York at October 16, 2009 5:04 PM
Car Gar - i have been drowning in work. Sept/Oct is busy season for me. i will email you! i promise. will set up an account and everything this weekend. i'm sorry i didn't make it out to see everyone again and meet some new faces, like TITS. ;)
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:04 PM
"I'm jealous. I have to commute on my own."
Ditto, feel free to run me down on the Bridge any time. That's what Biff does.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 5:04 PM
So, anyone wanna summarize what I've missed over the last coupla hours?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:05 PM
ps, i'm curious, has anyone else given their apartment/home a name?
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:05 PM
Thanks, m4l.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 16, 2009 5:06 PM
Bodhi, right now my apt. is named Catopolis :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:06 PM
Well the most important thing Snappy is that I didn't get any cream in my coffee at lunch and ENY & infinitejester made up.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 5:08 PM
got any beef-stew recipe secrets?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 5:08 PM
Bodhi - Mine's an aspirational name: Xanadu
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:09 PM
"Would you QUIT IT with the spa reference!! There was no spa!!"
OK, Cobble. I'M SORRY!!! Don't want to spread any misinformation. (Besides, I know, you were really down by the indoor pool with your masseuse. ; ) J/K! Please don't hurt me!)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 5:10 PM
nice one snappy! how about kittopia?
ok guys, it's friday and i'm outta here! have a wonderful weekend all!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:10 PM
Ahh, peace fills the land :) Sorry bout yer coffee!
I just saw "Good Hair." It had a lot of good chuckles, but I expected more depth . All in all, a good 'see' but not a 'must see.'
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:10 PM
I probably owe kens an apology too for the other day. Since we all doing the group hug thing.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 5:10 PM
mines is base on balls.
Posted by: jessibaby at October 16, 2009 5:11 PM
Oh, and Snappy, everyone has taken you up on the offer to put together a holiday gathering. CarGar's making latkes, rob's doing piggies - those who can't cook are bringing liquid refreshments.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:11 PM
Mine's Xanadon't
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:11 PM
but! before i leave, dittoburg - sear the meat first then cook it for around 2 hours in liquid (wine/stock/or both). i think the searing is an essential part of the stew. then just throw in everything but the kitchen sink and cook it on simmer. :)
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:12 PM
Snappy - Wasn't that Good Hari?
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:12 PM
and arkady, i love xanadu! my sister and i used to fight over the record from the movie when we were kids. olivia newton john was my hero!
Posted by: bodhi_brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:13 PM
Alrighty then! Cobble, you in? Another CobbleSnaps Production for the PLUSA Holiday Party? I'm thinkin' bout a Festivus pole :) LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:13 PM
You guys had a chance at fundraising for the PLUSA treasury by placing bets on jester vs oafish boyfriend and you didn't take it? Biff- what were you thinking??
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 5:13 PM
Kens / Biff, correction on morning exchange. I mean Tenafly not Teaneck but doubt that makes a diff to you 2 city slickers. I just realize the error now as a buddy of mine there asked me to drop by to see him
Posted by: more4less at October 16, 2009 5:14 PM
Ha! Yes, Good Hari :) Seeing how his fur is as tempermental as my hair, he's a black woman in a kitten's body!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:14 PM
I heard someone refer to that movie as Xanadoodoo
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 5:15 PM
"Cobble, you in? Another CobbleSnaps Production for the PLUSA Holiday Party? "
It all sounded great until you mentioned the POLE!!
bxgrl, can you post a little image of me and Snappy as cat ladies from the program?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:16 PM
Oh no- I know Hari- there is no "Good Hari" :)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 5:16 PM
Ok, ok...no pole!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:17 PM
LOL!! I mean really Snappy! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:19 PM
Biffer's going to dress up as the Chanukah elf.
Posted by: Arkady at October 16, 2009 5:20 PM
"mines is base on balls."
I think I'll go with bodhi's recipe, yours doesn't grab my fancy.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 5:20 PM
:-) What can I say? I got stars in my eyes temporarily and could not help myself!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:20 PM
"Biff- what were you thinking??"
As I said, I was at the bar (a place at which I can often be found) and missed everything. When I went back to our spot, everyone had cleared out and I spent 10 minutes listening to strangers who I never met bitch to me about a situation I had nothing to do and was completely unaware of. Sort of like what I go through here every day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:20 PM
550?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:23 PM
ROFL at Biff's description of last night's events at UHall.
Outta here in a few! Have a great weekend everyone!
Biff, I'll see you by 6pm.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 16, 2009 5:23 PM
"completely unaware"- those were the operative words :)
I can see if MM will post them for me. Or maybe Jon will let me post it in the forum. I can add antlers! :D
Posted by: bxgrl at October 16, 2009 5:24 PM
bxgirl, post it on flickr
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:25 PM
OK,ok, Snaps! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:26 PM
"Sort of like what I go through here every day."
ROFL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:26 PM
Not for nothing but the girl could have just let it go and not have been such a tenacious uh..you know...
"In vino veritas."
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:26 PM
Nite everyone...don't forget to turn off the lights please :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 5:27 PM
CGar, see you at 6.
Anyone else who can join, please do.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:27 PM
Biff, your 5.20 post made me chortle. You are free to go home now.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 5:28 PM
Time to start packing up here at work... have a safe home and a great weekend everyone...
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 16, 2009 5:29 PM
"have a safe home and a great weekend everyone..."
Installing new locks as we speak.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:31 PM
"Installing new locks as we speak."
Safety first! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 16, 2009 5:35 PM
Biff is on fire this evening! AsianKK better watch out.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 16, 2009 5:39 PM
AsianKK has a night out with the ladies so she doesn't have to deal with CanadianHY (Henny Youngman).
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 16, 2009 5:42 PM
*does the worm down the airshaft*
wiggle
wiggle
wiggle
plop
*breaks window, opens lock, crawls in*
*turns all the lights back on*
*leaves thru front door and forgets to lock it*
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 16, 2009 7:10 PM
**boarding up the window, locking the door**
I SAID LIGHTS OFF DAMMIT!
*click*
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*candles lit*
**beep beep beep* Alarm system armed, guard kitty let loose.
RE-ENTER BEFORE MONDAY MORNING AND GET YER EYES SCRATCHED OUT YA FUCKNUT! :)
nite!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 16, 2009 10:37 PM
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