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Taking attendance now. All must login and be accounted for unless you were on the G Train.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 9:16 AM
For the record, I was not on the G-train (or at least I was not caught on the G-train).
Posted by: the chicken at October 21, 2009 9:17 AM
Here! (What's with the G Train? I take the 4/5)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:22 AM
Sorry - I confused G train wtih G spot
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 21, 2009 9:22 AM
Was on the G-train but am not helping police with their enquirires.
DIBS - I'm guessing we can exclude the female PLUSAs from this roll call?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 9:24 AM
the G train.. that is the line they just extended.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 9:25 AM
Gee - Glad I missed that debacle.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 9:26 AM
Perverted hipsters.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 9:28 AM
oh and according to today's Observer, the term Gold Diggers is no longer used and gold diggers have taken back that derogatory term and call themselves Money Honies now. :-/
it's not even 930am and i already have two strikes agains new new york city.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 21, 2009 9:28 AM
"Responding to aroused calls from tipsters . . ."
Now I'm caught up. . . . But I'm NOT eating Junior's Mousecake ever again.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:28 AM
Aroused tipsters calling about an aroused hipster.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 9:30 AM
Not just the tip, the whole works!
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 9:33 AM
Snappy, if you're reading, this quote about Junior's is for you:
"This is New York City, and there are rats and roaches everywhere"
I think you can safely cross Junior's off your "safe to eat there" list.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:34 AM
Jr's obviously needs a resident feline.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 9:37 AM
It was a MOUSE, not a RAT.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 9:37 AM
I may be getting the stories mixed up, but did an aroused rat expose it's private parts to a hipster at Junior's?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 9:38 AM
What happened on the G?
Posted by: DeLepp at October 21, 2009 9:40 AM
"It was a MOUSE, not a RAT."
Yes, let's be precise!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 9:41 AM
What happened on the G?
Posted by: DeLepp at October 21, 2009 9:40 AM
The guilty always feign ignorance.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 9:42 AM
DeLepp, go to today's Links thread:
http://tinyurl.com/yzwbwqx
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 9:42 AM
"It was a MOUSE, not a RAT."
And that makes it so much better.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:42 AM
I ate at Junior's not too long ago. The food was as bad as West Virginia Chinese food(and equally as contaminated with mouse droppings).
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 21, 2009 9:42 AM
""It was a MOUSE, not a RAT."
And that makes it so much better."
Of course. Size matters.
Would you be more worried to be in a room with a cuddly cat or a ferocious lion?
(Did I just mention cats???)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 9:44 AM
CGar,
I don't think snappy is going to any restaurant ever again. However, it sounds like Junior's could use a few kitties to take care of business and keep the 4-legged riff raff out. How about it, snaps, MM, etc. -- any of your little pals looking for steady work in a landmark Brooklyn setting?
Posted by: slopefarm at October 21, 2009 9:45 AM
"I may be getting the stories mixed up, but did an aroused rat expose it's private parts to a hipster at Junior's?"
No biff, on the G train, while looking at some cheesecake.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 21, 2009 9:47 AM
Beefcake usually gets me aroused.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 9:49 AM
"what doesn't kill ya, makes ya stronga"
wise words from Mr WEST.
btw, it was the song that G-Men came onto the super bowl game
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 9:50 AM
damn stupid cops. told them I spilled my hot coffee and I whipped it out to dry it and those spots on pants were the milk. a brave one finally licked the spots and confirm it was indeed half & half
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 9:53 AM
Neitzsche beat Mr West to that one by a few years. Although I guess it's all in the spelling.
Posted by: etson at October 21, 2009 9:53 AM
ROFL, m4l
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:55 AM
If you're gerking on the G does that make you invisible since most people have never heard of it or been on the G. Kinda like getting caught behind a locked door.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 21, 2009 9:56 AM
m4l, don't put visions in my head so early in the morning.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 9:57 AM
Naked in a subway station - oohhkaaaay. Like those people who walk barefoot in Manhattan.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 9:59 AM
DeLepp, what's "gerking"? Something you do with a pickle?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 9:59 AM
Can we weave the mouse into the G train story?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 10:01 AM
There was a mouse with a weave on the G-train?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:03 AM
Dave, see biff @ 9:38, cgar @ 9:42 and me at 9:47. Read them together and the mouse is in the g train story.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 21, 2009 10:04 AM
c-gar, probably about the size of it, maybe the "aroused" were just disapointed.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 21, 2009 10:04 AM
And to think I come here for the mature, intelligent dialogue. And for the record, my cats were home gerking themse.....er....cleaning their behinds and reading Kant.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:05 AM
eh, a stupid mouse , everyone acts like so shifo. Like you have never had a mouse or 3 in your kitchens.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 10:05 AM
"DeLepp, what's "gerking"? Something you do with a pickle?"
Well it certainly seems the cops were very dill-igent in apprehending the perp.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:06 AM
O.k. This is very fun. Vanity Fair has the Proust Questionaire online. If you answer the questions (20 quick ones) it'll tell you which celeb you have the most common with. Me?
Oscar de la Renta 97.48%
and second... Hugh Hefner! at 83.79%
I guess I'm a glamorously dashing horny old guy!
Take it yourself and let us know who you match up with:
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/proust-questionnaire
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:08 AM
I would like to extend a well deserved Thank U to Kate Hudson and ask that she keep doing whatever she's doing cause ARod is performing magic with his stick right now.
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 10:08 AM
When I was in college, there was a Philly newscaster once caught "playing" with a gerbil, but I never heard that mice were his type
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 10:08 AM
biff - QOTD
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:08 AM
Biff, all your jokes are corni-chons
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 10:09 AM
Thanks Arkady! But the day is young. Maybe Quote of the Early Morning?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:10 AM
Can we weave the mouse into the G train story?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 10:01 AM
Richard Gere said he come by soon to explain how he can do the same thing with a mouse as he did with that hamster back then
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 10:12 AM
Glad the cops nipped this caper in the bud.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 10:12 AM
Biff, I think you desrve the prize. All this naysaying that the award is premature is just political.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 10:13 AM
Biffers - Maybe LOTD (laugh...)
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:14 AM
THL, I'm 94.12% like Eleanor Lambert.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:15 AM
"Biff, all your jokes are corni-chons"
And all the chickens jokes are cornish hens.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:16 AM
CC dominated.
Posted by: East New York at October 21, 2009 10:17 AM
Kate Hudson is definitely this year's MVP.
Most Valuable P(fill in the blank)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:17 AM
So you're a cool-ass (dead) artsy chick, awesome!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:18 AM
THL, Well, this certainly is a pickle!
I got a) Joan Collins and b) Yoko Ono.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 10:18 AM
"So you're a cool-ass (dead) artsy chick, awesome!"
My second most similar was Annette Bening. I don't know which is worse.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:20 AM
I can only do multiple choice questions. or true false.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 10:20 AM
I really don't relish the job the cops have to do.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 10:21 AM
Aretha Franklin 88% & Joan Didion 83%
Say whuh?
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:21 AM
Angels now wondering maybe we should've signed the big dude
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 10:21 AM
Joan and Yoko? at least they were both women! Biff and I both flipped to the other side.
So you're glamorously funky?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:21 AM
I'll take that! I wish VF would show you their answers. I'm curious now.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 10:24 AM
So Arkady is soulful, sad and has a great way with words.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:25 AM
Aretha & Joan D. NICE!
I was kinda hoping for something more Margaret Atwood myself.
You can read some here:
http://www.vanityfair.com/archives/features/proust
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 10:25 AM
But I'm not sad! And many would question soulful.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:26 AM
1. Joan Didion - 92%
2. Bill O'Reilly - 80%
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 10:28 AM
oh lord- kill me now. My closest matches were Karl Rove and timothy Leary! I know Karl Rove must have lied a lot because he would NEVER have siad the trait he dislikes most in others is cruelty.where is my kitchen knife?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:33 AM
bxgrl! Yeowch!
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:35 AM
I would have been happy with Margaret Atwood. Sh*T! I would have been happy with Jacqueline Susann- but Karl Rove???? Had no idea he was into the arts, admired Holocaust survivors or Maya Angelou. Leary- ok, we won't go into that.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:36 AM
ROFL!! Bxgrl as Karl Rove! Now it's confirmed the questionnaire is bullcrap.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:36 AM
I wonder if Dave will get Hugh Hefner as well?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 10:37 AM
Uhm, bxgrl, just take the quiz again!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 10:37 AM
"Leary- ok, we won't go into that."
Leary is a crack up!...any experience with hallucinagenics you'd like to share? ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 10:38 AM
I know, Arkady! benson will never ever let me live this down. I have to question how they do this. At least I also got ray Charles, Sidney Poitier and Julie Andrews. But no artists? Go figure.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:39 AM
cobble- I never took any but I have been told by many people I have a very hallucinogenic outlook on life :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:41 AM
Karl Rove, ROTFLMMFAO
At least it wasn't Dick Cheney.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 10:41 AM
Bxgrl;
Welcome to the Light!
Hello all. Still completely underwater at work. Looks like my company is facing a huge recall. Oh well, there goes our bonuses for this year.
Be back when things have quieted down.
Posted by: benson at October 21, 2009 10:43 AM
Benson, sorry to hear, man.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 10:46 AM
Benson, bonuses in our industry hasn't been reliable since the dot com bust so nothing new
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 10:49 AM
benson- you mean, Welcome to the Dark Side! :)
Sorry to hear about your company troubles. Hope it works out for the best.
DIBS- or Sarah Palin!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:50 AM
Benson - I'd hoped you'd found a way around it - so sorry.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 10:51 AM
Has anyone seen this hilarious takeoff on the Pixar desklamp?
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/mindless_minute_eye_for_an_WqacuQt6WLCKkzjXEitgvO
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 10:57 AM
Bxgrl that is brilliant!! I'm going to have to post that.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 11:01 AM
I got Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. I accidentally hit enter before completing the last question (cat on table) and it still gave me those people, so I guess my motto doesn't mean squat. Aretha is cool, although she needs to be held at gunpoint and forced to dress age and size appropriately. Ray Charles? Don't get it.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 21, 2009 11:07 AM
Benson, hope everything works out for you.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 21, 2009 11:08 AM
MM- whine whine whine- did YOU get Karl Rove? NO! Although I can see why you might have gotten Aretha, perhaps the bigger message is- shouldn't you be Aretha's stylist? YES! Because she really needs a good one.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 11:10 AM
Bill OReilly and Annette Bening. I'm insulted. I hate the man. Maybe we are both old crankie types.
But who is Annette Bening?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 11:17 AM
1. Allen Ginsburg 90%
2. Joan Collins 84%
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 11:21 AM
OK- I redid the test. Same answers pretty much but reworded. Changed most admired to Elie Weisel though. Hate picking only one person. this time I matched Johnny Cash, Carolina Herrera and Joan Collins. Yes folks- the test is fun but -well, I won't say its BS until DIBS reports back as Bill Thompson and benson matches Barack Obama
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 11:22 AM
CGar, you got that Joan Collins bitchiness going on from watching too much Dynasty.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 11:22 AM
Pete: She's an actress, and happens to be married to Warren Beatty [still? I think?]
http://bk.ly/PX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette_Bening
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 11:23 AM
great a B-list actress and a blowhard liar jackass. I feel so good about myself.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 11:26 AM
Do you think maybe when asked who most admired and I said Michael Moore that O'reily gave same answer too?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 11:27 AM
"CGar, you got that Joan Collins bitchiness going on from watching too much Dynasty"
ROFL, Dave! I counted on you to remember that!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 11:29 AM
This thing must be rigged or have a very small database
Karl Rove 98%
Ray Charles 80%
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 11:30 AM
ha, I'm Little Richard and James Brown!
Posted by: DeLepp at October 21, 2009 11:33 AM
That must be it, Pete! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 11:34 AM
hi people. just dropping in for a moment.
I got Hugh Hefner 91.96% and Donna Karan 82.31%. I suppose that means I'm a fashion-savvy man whore :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 21, 2009 11:35 AM
they probably use keywords and compare those, not the context
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 11:38 AM
Hey Snappy- I got Oscar de la Renta and Hugh Hefner. Hmmmmm...
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 11:39 AM
THL, that makes you a man whore that smells really really good! LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 21, 2009 11:40 AM
LOL
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 11:42 AM
Can we get back to talking about cats, mice and wanking on trains now???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 11:55 AM
Hi Snappy, well, at least you'll look good being it!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 11:55 AM
Hi Snappy. Sorry about your grandmother.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 11:56 AM
Biff, you didn't get Clooney?? Seriously, that's one very flawed test :)
CarGar, I'm totally jealous -- Joan Collins?! shit that's cool.
I got, ahem, Doris Day. Que sera sera. Thanks THL, fun diversion! Work beckons me back now...
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 21, 2009 11:56 AM
Has anyone read the news about the Pope inviting the disgruntled Anglicans into the church???
Apparently married clergy will be brought in as "ordinariates" and be allowed to be ordained as Catholic priests, remain married and say mass. They apparently will not be allowed to rise to the level of bishps though.
This is gonna cause a shitstorm.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 12:11 PM
"CarGar, I'm totally jealous -- Joan Collins"
Fortunately, I saw on the news the other night that shoulder pads are in again.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 12:18 PM
All the straight Catholic priests will bail, turn Anglican, be reinstated as priests.
Brits will have a new counter-reformation, heads will roll to shore up defenses against the whore of Rome.
Civil divisiveness will allow the Muslim population to take over.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 12:18 PM
tax the churches.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 12:23 PM
I demand freedom from religion.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 12:24 PM
"tax the churches."
YES! All 'religious' institutions.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 12:25 PM
I'm shocked. How's the Vatican going to explain this favoritism? And doesn't it look a bit like trolling for clergy?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 12:26 PM
Interesting "merger and acquisition". How much of this is really about faith, and how much of this is about money or property? Or am I just being cynical, again.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 12:32 PM
cynical or realistic?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 12:33 PM
realistic
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 12:36 PM
Opportunistic.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 12:37 PM
They'e also makig a play for the most conservative Anglicans- the ones against female clergy and gay clergy. That is repulsive in any case.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 12:38 PM
Trolloping!
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 12:39 PM
The only real differences between Anglicans and Catholics is the authority of the Pope - that's the theological biggie, and the status of the clergy - the cultural biggie. The Anglican clergy can be male or female, and can be single, married, and in more enlightened places, gay.
I can see the very conservative Anglican pastors going Catholic for cultural reasons, but theologically? Accepting the authority of the Papacy means accepting the huge and powerful authority of the entire Vatican establishment, which is much more, well, byzantine, than the Anglican hierarchy, which has only been around since Henry VIII. I don't think this will bring in as many as the Church may think.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 21, 2009 12:39 PM
So devise.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 12:39 PM
I guess they're prolly still a little pissed that the Anglicans split...and now they're bribing them to 'come back'! Without telling them they're about to pick their pockets, too!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 12:40 PM
It also undermines the Queen's authority.
Just in time for Guy Fawkes Day!
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 12:41 PM
The Archbishop of Canterbury said something to the effect of "we're in the minority" when it comes to Anglicans/Episcopals splitting over how conservative/liberal to be.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 12:45 PM
Henry must be rolling in his grave.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 12:46 PM
R.I.P. Vic Mizzy, TV Theme Song Writer:
The Addams Family
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc
Green Acres
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbk81X6WHA4
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 12:50 PM
All the innovation is being done in emergent churches anyway.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 12:52 PM
Explain, please IJ?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 12:55 PM
"The Vatican so far hasn't released the text of the regulations governing the new Apostolic Constitution, leading some Catholic canon lawyers to question how Pope Benedict will square Anglican and Catholic teachings."
"The Apostolic Constitution calls for the creation of new church structures, called Personal Ordinariates, that will operate under local Catholic dioceses and be administered by former Anglican clergy." WSJ
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 12:59 PM
Somehow I don't see Anglicans flocking to the RC. But it is troubling that the Vatican is reaching out to those most conservative members- sends a sad message about equality and equal rights. As religions become more skewed to the right, we will see more extremism.
Anyone read about the OKLA law about private information from women who undergo abortions? It doesn't get sicker and more appalling than that. As I said the other day- everyone is entitled to believe as they want- just don't impose it on those of us who don't believe in the same things. Unless I am completely hallucinatory, I do believe religious tolerance was one of the most important factors in the founding of this country.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 1:07 PM
"tax the churches.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 12:23 PM
I demand freedom from religion.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 12:24 PM
I wonder if there is a connection between these two sentiments?
Posted by: benson at October 21, 2009 1:10 PM
Hard to explain because I have a quote that sums it up nicely which I don't have handy right now, but kind of getting away from the "go to church once a week and feel good about yourself" thing and get out there and DO IT. However radical self-reinvention is a lot easier when you're single and childless - also the reason celibacy was required in the first place.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 1:10 PM
OK. NOT.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 1:12 PM
"don't impose it on those of us who don't believe in the same things."
Especially at my front door on Sunday mornings. This is the 3rd time I've had my iron work on the stoop refurbished & the magic chalk mark has been obliterated - cue the evangelists! Never fails. I'm going to lacquer over it next time.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 1:16 PM
I suspect that it certainly means that the Pope is going to take an even more conservative stance on things in the future.
The church should try and get that great restaurant at St. Bart's!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:17 PM
"the magic chalk mark has been obliterated "
What does that mean, Arkady?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 1:21 PM
IJ- I think you're right about that. ALthough being single and childless hasn't helped me much in my radical self-reinvention attempt to get rich :)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 1:23 PM
War, famine, Aids, H1N1, terrorism, global warming, North Korea, Iran and at the top of President Obama's agenda ....... College Football!!!
+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
AP NewsBreak: Obama Urged to Investigate BCS
2009-10-21 16:43:16.722 GMT
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER
Washington (AP) -- Sen. Orrin Hatch is asking President Barack Obama to launch a Justice Department investigation into college football's Bowl Championship Series over antitrust laws.
Hatch tells the president in a letter Wednesday that a "strong case" can be made that the BCS violates antitrust laws.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter.
Under the BCS system, some conferences get automatic bids to participate in top-tier bowls while others don't, and the automatic bid conferences also get far more of the revenue.
Hatch represents Utah, and he says the current system unfairly discriminates against some conferences. The BCS has said it simply recognizes the teams people want to watch. Neither the White House nor the Justice Department has an immediate comment.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 1:28 PM
"Better to marry than to burn."
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 1:30 PM
does the catholic churcch still reckon that the pope is infallible or did they drop that theory?
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 1:30 PM
I think many members of Team Bear believe they are infallible.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:33 PM
Obama could have done even better in the South if he had amplified his anti-BCS stance during the election. The SEC is by far the best conference in College football and gets cheated each year.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 21, 2009 1:36 PM
The bear is in hibernation. It'll be back by spring.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 1:36 PM
My dog looks like a bear (Just sayin')
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 1:38 PM
Yeah, and like many members of Team Bear, it has a tampion up its butt.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:38 PM
And you've had more than just a tampion up your butt, CGar!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:38 PM
Orrin Hatch is either the only Republican senator who thinks Obama has done so well that he has spare time, or it's a plot to further overwhelm the president by presenting him with yet another impossible task needing the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Samson, and the ability to channel Vince Lombardi.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 21, 2009 1:39 PM
No, I'm pretty sure she doesn't use tampions
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 1:39 PM
Apparently the grilled chicken at McD, BK and friendly's contains a known carcinogen. Lawsuits just filed as they kept the ingredient secret.
MCD has a 3.76% yield....I'd be a buyer on any weakness.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:40 PM
Says the man who buys Magnum condoms in bulk!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 1:40 PM
Touche.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:42 PM
We are the tampions,
We are the tampions,
No time for winners,
Cause we are the tampions...
.......of the blog
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 1:42 PM
I don't know why no-one has opened a fast food vegetarian chain. There must be a market for it in the big cities.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 1:46 PM
All grilled foods contain some level of carcinogens from the charring and smoke.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 1:47 PM
Ditto, Papal infallibility is only brought out for large pronouncements on church law and belief. The Pope is the spokesperson for God, here on earth, according to that position. That doesn't fly high and far in any branch of protestantism, which says that each person can hear the voice and calling of God themselves, and that difference is one of the core tenants of the Reformation, one that got lots of Protestants dead in the early years of the Reformation.
In the last half century or so, Papal infallibility has been played down, with Church officials being very vocal in interpreting that to only apply to matters of dogma and faith, not everyday opinions and speech.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at October 21, 2009 1:48 PM
Vegans would never trust anything that resembled a chain.
It's got to be staffed with douchebag hipsters...guys in tight pants and ugly beards & girls with underarm hair.
That vegan from BrooklynHome who wrote the Saraghina story on the Tuesday Blogwrap was having issues because the guys manning the pizza oven couldn't tell her if the cheese had rennit in it. Christ.
THL...this was a specific additive that turned carcinogenic.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:52 PM
"THL...this was a specific additive that turned carcinogenic."
Ohhhh, not good.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 1:53 PM
And it's very good cheese, so it does. Not some fake vegan cheese. My god, why bother entering a nice Italian restaurant if you want fake cheese.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:54 PM
It's called PhiP, classified as a known carcinogen.
Probably waht gives the chicken really good flavor. that's why I like crispy skin and why I like my hotdogs grilled to a hellish black!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 1:58 PM
"New york to run out of cash in December, Patterson says."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:00 PM
Gee- that's so unlike us Jews who love to tell G-d what to do. Jewish mothers are our eternal punishment. :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 2:00 PM
What the flock is rennit??
I happen to be one of those people who asks the annoying questions when ordering at restaurants since I'm severely allergic to chicken and all other forms of poultry. So if there's a rice or soup component I always have to check.
I do make sure I tell the waitress that, "I'm really sorry. I really don't mean to be a pain but, I'm extremely allergic to the point where it could kill me."
I don't want them to think I'm just some picky "it's against my beliefs" vegan. Then they just might answer no there's no chicken stock in it because they don't want to be bothered asking. If potential death is on the table they tend to give me a more honest 'I did actually asked the chef' answer.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:01 PM
"Obama could have done even better in the South if he had amplified his anti-BCS stance during the election. The SEC is by far the best conference in College football and gets cheated each year."
Totally jester - SEC all the way.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 21, 2009 2:02 PM
Sorry, I spelled it wrong.
Rennet:
Rennet is a natural complex of enzymes produced in any mammalian stomach to digest the mother's milk, and is often used in the production of cheese.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:06 PM
If she's eating cheese she can't call herself a Vegan.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:06 PM
Oh so it's something contained in .....
CHEESE!
Jeez, some people!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:07 PM
She should have asked for American cheese. As far as I know it has no natural things in it, or any cheese in it.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 2:08 PM
Can I have the Margerita Pie, except, can I get it with American Singles instead of Mozzerella? Those tomatoes, you said they were organic right? Do you mind if I check the can? Thanks!
Also, can we get some more water with organic lemon slices?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:11 PM
Grilled cheese sandwich made with Wonder bread and Kraft Singles served with watery Campbell's tomato soup. Mmmmm Mmmmm Good.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:11 PM
"If she's eating cheese she can't call herself a Vegan."
And if she smells like cheese she can probably call herself a virgin.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:11 PM
Hey! I like Campbell's tomato soup except I use milk instead of water. I also usually add a little red curry powder for kick.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:13 PM
"Probably waht gives the chicken really good flavor. that's why I like crispy skin and why I like my hotdogs grilled to a hellish black"
I'm with you, Dave. Nothing better than crispy chicken or turkey skin, and I like my hot dogs like charcoal. And we know nothing beats "hellish black".
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 2:14 PM
Better make sure thats organic water, none of that H2O chemical stuff.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 2:14 PM
So is it safe to say then, THL, that Campbell's soups have no chicken stock in them????? That would be very odd.
I've never heard of anyone being allergic to chicken
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:19 PM
"Hatch tells the president in a letter Wednesday that a "strong case" can be made that the BCS violates antitrust laws" - I thought those republicans were all for dereg and no gov't interference. I guess sports and sex are the 2 exceptions.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 2:21 PM
Speaking of "a little red curry powder for kick," there was a gorgeous Indian subcontinent guy on the train this morning.
I was not on the G Train.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:22 PM
Some of them do, tomato doesn't.
I know weird huh? There are only a handful of people that have this allergy. It bring on severe anaphylaxis. My tongue and throat swell completely shut with 1-2 minutes of ingesting it.
They still can't determine exactly what it is about birds that set off the allergy. The closest they've determined is that I'm intolerant to a specific protein compound only found in foul.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:24 PM
THL...serious question....are you also allergic to ostrich???
What about eggs???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:27 PM
Dave when I used to travel in on the PATH to go downtown to work there was this one guy that was absolutely incredible looking. His eyes were like a light red/brown they seemed to glow. His bone structure was out of this world model handsome too. I'd have to try so hard not to stare at him.
I would venture to guess that he plays for your team.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:28 PM
thl- does anyone else in your family have this fowl allergy?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 2:28 PM
I haven't tried ostrich but I've tried so many other birds and the reaction is so severe that I'm not willing to keep trying things anymore.
Eggs oddly I'm fine with unless I eat way too many and then I get a tightness in my chest but not a full reaction.
I found out one holiday when I got WAY drunk and did a serious number on the leftover deviled eggs. Not good!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:30 PM
Nope. No one else. The few people that have been studied don't show a genetic link either. I'm hoping this kid doesn't come out with the allergy. I'm thinking it won't but it'd be a shame. It's hard for kids to know what foods could be hiding it. The last thing that tripped me up was paella. Should have been fish stock right? Nope.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:33 PM
I'm allergic to B.J. Birdie, the old Toronto Blue Jays mascot.
http://matthewledgerwood.tripod.com/images/jpg/personal/bjbirdy.jpg
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:33 PM
LOL Biff!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:34 PM
Ostrich, though a bird, is red meat. Not sure what the technical biological differences are to the muscle cells though.
Ostrich meat is great and INCREDIBLY healthy but it's like filet mignon, largely tasteless and needs a strong sauce.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:34 PM
"it's like filet mignon, largely tasteless and needs a strong sauce."
Most posters here who are largely tasteless and saucy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:36 PM
That's a good point Dave. I wonder.
I remember maybe 15 yrs ago people thinking they were going to get rich quick and started opening up Ostrich Farms. It never really took off though.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:37 PM
"Like" most posters here...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:37 PM
Yes, I too remember the ostrich craze. i was looking for ways to invest in it.
The PITA folks don't like ostriches being eaten because it's basically only the legs and the rest of the ostrich gets thrown away. Like frogs but there aren't any people out there fighting for the frogs.
Biff, care to comment on frogs???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:40 PM
The PETA folks don't like anything. Except for maybe Pitas ;)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:42 PM
CHiller - Just back from vet check-up for Widget. The chalk mark is put on the stoops of people who have hurled invective at people trying to "spread the good word." I tried duplicating it this time after the iron work was done to obviate having to go through another episode but my forgery evidently wasn't good enough.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 2:42 PM
"Biff, care to comment on frogs???"
Is that a slur aimed at my French Canadian roots?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:43 PM
I just had a huge meal at an Italian restaurant (antipasto, calamari, fettucine) including a few Blue Moons. Anyone have any 5 Hour Energy shots to get me through to the end of the day?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:45 PM
OOOooo...I want a chalk mark!!
Arkady last weekend the doorbell rings, my husband answers it and spends the next 10 minutes at the door.
I say who was that? He said "The Can I Get a Witnesses" I said, why did you talk to them for so long I usually just say not interested and close the door.
Well, I felt bad.
You felt bad?? Why??
They couldn't have been more than 8 and 12 years old.
WTF?? They let their kids do the pimping now? How dangerous and scary is that? I was so upset I considered calling up the local chapter and launching into them but thought it'd be a waste. I'm sure they have some justification already lined up as to why, how etc...
sigh
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:47 PM
Biff, I'm totally jealous.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:49 PM
Biff got his rennet on at lunch today!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:50 PM
"I too remember the ostrich craze"
I was an Alpaca farmer for awhile
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 2:51 PM
Sorry, THL, I shouldn't talk about food to a pregnant lady who might be hungry! It was pretty good, but I'm definitely feeling sleepy. Usually I would get an espresso or cappuccino but people were in a hurry to get back to work (go figure).
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 2:52 PM
The horrible Westboro Church drags their kids around to their protests too- if that's not child abuse, I don't know what is.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 2:53 PM
Nah, don't sweat it. Keep talking. I love hearing what people eat. Gives me dinner ideas.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:54 PM
bxgrl they're in JC now (or very soon) I think.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 2:55 PM
Those damn trendy farms. I blew all my savings in a woolly legwarmer farm back in the '80s.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 2:55 PM
I'm growing cotton specifically for Snuggies. i will be a multi millionaire in a few years.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 2:57 PM
"Speaking of "a little red curry powder for kick," there was a gorgeous Indian subcontinent guy on the train this morning."
dibs, I had to go to a building in Jersey City today, and it seemed like half the people on the PATH and in JC were South Asian. I agree with you, on the women anyway.
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 3:00 PM
Don't laugh but I think I want one of those. I love a blanket on the couch and I'm thinking a blanket with arms would be so much more AWESOME!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:00 PM
It's too bad the trend of eating cat meat never caught on here.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:01 PM
*running for my life*
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:02 PM
Remember the WTF Blanket (Snuggie Parody) FGVOTD?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05ZQ7WHw8Y
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:03 PM
I bet THL's cats are wondering what she's going to start craving next. I bet they can sense a crazy lady when they see one.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 3:05 PM
Denton which stop did you go to?
There is an area in JC known as little India. It's off the Journal Square stop.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:05 PM
Biffers - I'm going to assume you're using the term "eating" in its vulgar sense & the word "cat" as argot for female human beings.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:06 PM
"I bet THL's cats are wondering what she's going to start craving next. I bet they can sense a crazy lady when they see one. "
I won't be eating cat meat I'll tell you that.
...I'll leave that to Snappy....
*running alongside Biff*
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:07 PM
Arkady, oddly enough, I didn't even consider THAT interpretation, unlike a certain pregnant poster in Jersey...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:09 PM
I've never eaten either type.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 3:10 PM
I guess that's why I got Hugh Hefner as my second best buddy in the Vanity Fair questionnaire.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:11 PM
Given what some got, I'm really happy w/ Aretha & Joan! Maybe I'll sing at the next karaoke gathering.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:14 PM
I was secretly hoping to get Charles Nelson Reilly and Paul Lynde as my best buddies in the Vanity Fair quiz.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:15 PM
So I was watching the Today show yesterday and saw that there was a study done on the best cities to raise children in.
Jersey City ranked 13th (best).
Now, I know I live here, I like it and I defend it but in all of America 13th BEST? IN THE COUNTRY? I don't think so. Sounds kinda off to me.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33385798/ns/today-parenting_and_family/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:19 PM
Wait 'till I show that post of yours to your kid in about 20 years, THL :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 3:21 PM
"Is that a slur aimed at my French Canadian roots?
"
I knew you dyed your hair...I knew it.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 3:21 PM
THL, I was on Washington, got off on Pavonia.
BTW, JC may be a nice place, but isn't it a bit of a stretch to call it a CITY?
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 3:23 PM
LOL!
You mean you thought it sucked and yet you didn't leave??
Nope.
Didn't you care about us, or future?
Meh- you lived!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:23 PM
"I knew you dyed your hair...I knew it."
Vous êtes une pomme de terre avec le visage d'un cochon d'inde!!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:25 PM
"I was on Washington, got off on Pavonia."
Sounds like DIBS' last threesome.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:26 PM
Biffy - You're so not tired.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:27 PM
Kinda funny story-
I just got a package from UPS. It's clothes and it's packaged in one of those heavy duty white plastic bags. My cat Jkun is rolling all over it chewing on the bag. Not eating it just piercing it with his teeth. He's purring like nobodies business. He's got this stoned out watery eye thing going on.
This happens anytime he gets plastic. Not cheap thin stuff. He likes the thick quality kind. While we make his food in the morning he stands up on tip toes to try to bite the little bit of kitchen garbage bag that sticks out the top of the can.
Anyone else's cat do anything weird and cracked out like this?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:28 PM
"Biffy - You're so not tired."
I'm not, but my jokes definitely are.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:28 PM
"Anyone else's cat do anything weird and cracked out like this?"
If you subsitute the word "child" for "cat", the answer is a resounding YES.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:29 PM
ROFLMFAO Biff!!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:31 PM
THL, probably just a fetish like Mary K. Gallagher putting her hands in her armpits and then smelling them.
And you know those Japanese and their fetishes.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 3:31 PM
tell us..
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:31 PM
"I was secretly hoping to get Charles Nelson Reilly and Paul Lynde"
Oh, that, Curious Biff
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:33 PM
OMG DAVE YOU'RE RIGHT!
Maybe I should get him something latex for X-Mas??!?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:34 PM
My guys go nuts for certain plastic bags too! Also masking & cellophane tapes.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:35 PM
Huh, I wonder what that is? I still ask for paper bags at the store because the other ones go bonkers if I lay on on the floor. They'll run and dive/slide into them. It'll get played with until it's completely destroyed.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:37 PM
"something latex for X-Mas"
Endless possibilities, THL
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:37 PM
a guinea pig?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 3:38 PM
It's fun to put a hole in the bottom of the paper bag too so they can stick paws through at each other.
My guys' fave toy is a fuzzy chicken on the end of a ribbon tied to a helium balloon so it floats about 2 feet above the floor. Cleverly, they've figured out it stays at floor level if they take it down to the kitchen where the ceiling's lower.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:41 PM
"It's fun to put a hole in the bottom of the paper bag too so they can stick paws through"
A popcorn container works better
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:42 PM
Oh, are we still talking about cats?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:43 PM
My cat loves that real thin plastic stuff, seems like he tries to eat it.
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 3:43 PM
Sports question. What do ALCS & NLCS stand for? Why is there no B involved - as in baseball? I get the American League & National League but C?
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:44 PM
"A popcorn container works better"
As does a wood chipper.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:44 PM
What about rubber toys??? Or do you keep them in the nightstand away from the cats???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 3:45 PM
Nice reverse segue, Biff, LOL
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:45 PM
Freaky animals.
I'm breaking for some grub (no plastic).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 3:46 PM
"My cat loves that real thin plastic stuff, seems like he tries to eat it."
Better hide the Trojans!
"What do ALCS & NLCS stand for?"
American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:47 PM
Nice, double reverse segue, Dave
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:47 PM
The other day the funniest thing happened to me. You know how if you put something real light thru an xray machine it won't come thru the flaps on the other side?
I was going in one of those investment bank HQs that everybody loves to hate the other day, and I had to put my backpack thru the xray machine. When it came out, it pushed thru a Victoria's Secret bag, which tipped out and spilled its contents, a pair of bras with a mega size cup.
The guard looked at me like I was a freak and I'm like no way dude! Not mine! Would have loved to see the owner modeling it tho!
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 3:48 PM
Double reverse segue sounds like a figure skating move.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 3:48 PM
Now biff, I'd be in deep dodo if my wife found any of those around!
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 3:49 PM
"Freaky animals"
So, are we STILL talking about cats?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 3:49 PM
I might do something weird and cracked out if i saw the mega sized cups
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 3:51 PM
Ditto - Is that because you're more accustomed to cans?
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 3:53 PM
!
Arkady - Both me and my cat go bonkers when we see large cans.
Now if I can only find that can-opener
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 3:57 PM
"Both me and my cat go bonkers when we see large cans."
You and DIBS with your love of large ensuites.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 4:01 PM
9-year-old hockey phenom's amazing goal at Bruins game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TxGVSw6Ayw
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 21, 2009 4:02 PM
Yes, it makes me "misty" eyed.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 21, 2009 4:04 PM
"Yes, it makes me "misty" eyed."
I understand and was not poo-pooing your feelings.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 21, 2009 4:09 PM
So the playoffs are named for Biffy? But it still needs a B before Champion-ship.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 4:16 PM
Remember when I asked you all about Skecher's Shape Ups shoes????????? And all I heard was poo pooing!!!!!
The company just reported and blew away the estimates..stock up > 5% in aftermarket.
Our largest position.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 4:20 PM
one of my cats used to get high on Clorox. The scent drove her crazy but the favorite toy these days is the corner cut off of the cat litter bag. Forget the toys I spend money on- Nooooooooo.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 4:25 PM
Just got a free moment & did the Vanity Fair quiz.
Jane Goodall & Arnold Schwrzenegger.
That is all.
Posted by: etson at October 21, 2009 4:26 PM
TKOTD?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 4:35 PM
Reminds me of one of Roseanne's stand up comedy bits.
Her husband come home with some fancy organic cookies for the dog and she says "Well that's real nice cuz he's out in the yard eating some other dogs poop right now.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 4:37 PM
Premature accolation, Pete.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 4:38 PM
etson- well, that's no more of a shock than me getting Karl Rove and Timothy Leary
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 4:40 PM
would could be prescribed to prevent that? the premature thing I mean
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 4:43 PM
It's usually psychological.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 4:47 PM
you calling me crazy?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 4:56 PM
Fetishes and fantasies as well as a little bit of OCD are not necessarily crazy. You've met me right??? Do I seem crazy???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 4:59 PM
Shudder. Just saw what looked like a very bad bike accident at the corner of Union & 7th. Couldn't bear to look but ambulance, Fire Rescue Squad, stretcher being set up & bike on the curb.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 5:00 PM
I suppose it is all relative. Compared to some on here no. But then again....there is that republican thing.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:04 PM
Hope everyone is alright.
Arkady, this will make you smile...
http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/2009/10/be-afraid-be-very-afraid.html
Eek! So scary!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 5:05 PM
but we commies have re-education camps for that.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:05 PM
Yikes, that sounds bad. Bike and car, I'm guessing?
[Thanks for the chalk mark explanation]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 5:07 PM
Communism is over. China will report economic figures tonight..
GDP +9%Retail sales +15% YOY
Ind'l production +8.6%
Fixed Asset Investment +33% YTD
Only Burma & Laos are truly Communist anymore.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 5:10 PM
camps are still open though.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:12 PM
c'mon folks got to get to 300 by times lights go out or will discontinue OT.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:13 PM
I went to Camp Tekawitha on Lake Luzerne as a kid.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 5:13 PM
is that where got 1st 'education'? from the counselors?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:15 PM
Where is everyone, or shouldn't I ask....
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 5:16 PM
I went to Forest Acres & Waziyata.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 5:16 PM
I think they all went to ride the G train
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 21, 2009 5:18 PM
CHiller - I really didn't look. Just saw emergency vehicles & people & the bike on the side of the road.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 5:18 PM
I understand. I saw a guy hit hard by a cab on Broadway once. That's all I ever need to see.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 5:20 PM
THL - Adorable! Love the family group shot.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 5:21 PM
I SEE MAJOR SIGNS OF DEPRESSION IN BOTH THE ECONOMY AND THE MARKET... Only time will tell.. But you better get the generators, rice, and anything else you will need.. I called the top the other day...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 5:22 PM
I know, I really, really love that little Millie.
Next time Biff mentions wood shipper we'll have to send little scary Perry Draper to have a word with him.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 5:24 PM
I am just kidding.. I am pretty pissed off today since I got bad news on a home I bid on in Hoboken and was outbid.. Plus I went for a checkup and I have gained almost 2 lbs this last week.. I think I was stressing the home purchase..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 5:25 PM
Wow HOBO! Talk about storming through guns blazing!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 5:26 PM
Hope your weight uptick is followed by a downturn - it often happens that way.
Posted by: Arkady at October 21, 2009 5:27 PM
LOL
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 5:28 PM
Does that mean I can I come out from under my desk now?? : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 5:28 PM
Sorry about the house, HoBO. Somethign will come through but when you have your heart set on something it does hurt to lose it. Are you counter offering, or letting this one go?
Posted by: bxgrl at October 21, 2009 5:30 PM
Yep, the coast is clear.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 21, 2009 5:30 PM
What are you seeing, HR?
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 5:31 PM
HoboROCKS, worst for me today. Boss have nerve to make me cover him on a ton of mtgs today. Sitting in conf rms where no decisions are made is not how I like to spend my workday. posting on BStoner much more better use of my time & Intellect
kidding aside, bidding on a well priced home often ends up being over-bid. diff story if that happened on a high priced one but then I dont think you would've bid on it. Net is your got the $$$, suitable supply forthcoming
Posted by: more4less at October 21, 2009 5:37 PM
dibs do you think China will start floating its currency?
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 6:01 PM
It was a moderately priced home for Hoboken.. Any townhome in Hoboken is going to be over 1 million and the one I bid on was 1.4.. I thought my low all cash bid would take it but there are much deeper pockets than me bidding on these homes also.. It sucks cuz it had a good backyard and all..
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 6:03 PM
COBBLE , its safe for now... If companies don't start hiring in the next couple of months we will get a double dip. And that would be really bad...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 6:05 PM
I am looking at the dollar.. I would not be surprised if we get a bottom on the dollar in the short term.. I am looking at the previous lows and we are getting close to them.. If the dollar rebounds I see the market lowering .. But the Goverment will be back to printing.. And then if the USA economy is not on solid ground the dollar will be in trouble...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 21, 2009 6:09 PM
Hoboken, you sound like What sometimes.
**click** >>>>:::::::::::leaving with my flashlight:::::::::::::::::::::
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 21, 2009 6:36 PM
Latest Restaurant Additions
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Le Barricou
added November 20, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Der Schwarze Kölner
added November 19, 2009 12:00 PM in Fort Greene -
Oak Wine Bar & Café
added November 18, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Mr. Wonton
added November 17, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Casa Rosa
added November 16, 2009 12:00 PM in Carroll Gardens -
Cousin John's Café & Bakery
added November 13, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Elote
added November 12, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Miracle Grill
added November 11, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Phoebe's Cafe
added November 10, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Ruthie's
added November 9, 2009 12:00 PM in Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn
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