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HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
Posted by: Miss Breukelen at October 30, 2009 9:18 AM
happy firday miss b! (finally!)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 9:25 AM
Not feeling very well. Left work last night, went home, got dinner and was sick all night. Didn't even see the end of the game. <-(
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:27 AM
I know. I used to take Fridays for granted. Now, I literally countdown to Fridays.
Posted by: Miss Breukelen at October 30, 2009 9:29 AM
DIBS, maybe you ate some bad Chinese?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 9:30 AM
Or some spoiled Mexican or some rotten Jamaican?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 9:31 AM
May be it was from all the political malarkey you were talking about yesterday.
Posted by: Miss Breukelen at October 30, 2009 9:31 AM
Biff, you forgot to add "(extra homo)"
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 9:32 AM
Aw, sorry to hear it, DIBS. : ( Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 9:33 AM
"Didn't even see the end of the game. <-("
I got it! I think what might have made DIBS sick is the crow he ate after last night's game.
:-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 9:35 AM
Hope you feel better, Dibs. If it were food poisoning it should be gone fairly quickly. If not, consider seeing a doc.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 9:38 AM
I seem fine now...no fever, just weak. And vulnerable. :-)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:41 AM
八大菜系
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 9:43 AM
In your weakened state, Dibbers, I'd recommend you not watch the next game.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 9:44 AM
"just weak. And vulnerable."
Oh alright, DIBS, I promise I won't stick out my tongue at you today. : )
[Apparently, I'm getting a reputation for being a "meany". This is part 2 of my multi-pronged campaign to rehabilitate my image!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 9:46 AM
And, it's a beautiful Fall day outside. Leaves turning on all the trees on Stuyvesant ave. Going to Bucks County this weekend. It should be peak color.
And to introduce cat talk, we're having friends over for the weekend and they're bringing their red striped young tabby, Harry, who is tolerated somewhat by Ben but has a good time chasing Howard all night long. In the morning, the braided rugs in the hallway are all messed up whenever Harry comes over and chases Howard all night long.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:46 AM
In your weakened state, Dibbers, I'd recommend you not watch the next game.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 9:44 AM
LOL, Arkady, you're a funny old coot.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:47 AM
***Bloomberg For Mayor***
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:48 AM
***Snappy For Mayor***
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 9:50 AM
Sounds like someone has a case of Pinstripe Flu. In that case I'll keep it down to one question, Dave:
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
I hope you've learned that in baseball, momentum is only as good as the next day's starting pitcher (I know how you love those rote sports philosophies).
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 9:50 AM
"whenever Harry comes over and chases Howard all night long"
Just another night at Dave's house! Dave, sorry to hear you're under the weather. Hope you feel better. You are so right about this beautiful Fall day - too nice to be indoors.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 9:51 AM
i have fridays off for the rest of the year cuz im a giant loser who never uses his vacation days for a real vacation to go anywhere.
and thanks guys last night for not letting me be a dog napper. i was pissed about that whole sitch tho, those dogs were stranded for a good 3 hours. grrrrrrrr
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 9:51 AM
WHO'S YOUR DADDY???
You been back on Silverdaddies.com again???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:53 AM
"Pinstripe Flu"
ROFL! ENY, I luv you man!
Mornin' Losers :-)
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 9:53 AM
Biff, 9:30, 9:31, and especially 9:35, ROFL! Now where were you yesterday when we needed you? You're not allowed out of the office again.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 9:53 AM
Not to worry, *rob*, I took the dogs home when I left
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 9:54 AM
Dave, i KNOW i will get flack for this, but DO not let any poosies in your house! you will never get rid of the smell! seriously, a cat in a home/apt ONCE takes years to get rid of the smell. they dont even have to pee. it comes from their pores or something. (my dog tells me so)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 9:54 AM
Biff, I posted something on your bathroom query on the Forum.
Posted by: dylanfan at October 30, 2009 9:54 AM
Rob, nobody dognaps on my watch! And it was 4+ hours...that bastard!
As part of my mayoral campaign, I am also proposing free grilled chicken sandwiches from the place next to Zombie Hut. THAT SANDWICH ROCKED!
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 9:55 AM
everyone on Maury right now... it's the lie detector test show of COURSE... how many times did this person cheat. of COURSE. the best part? they ALL have meth mouth lol
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 9:56 AM
the point being... even people with meth mouth and no jobs get more tang than me! wtf?!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 9:57 AM
What's "meth mouth??"" ROTFL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 9:57 AM
The sun is shining...hooray! Today I shall take a walk and brave Ikea...anyone know if it's usually empty on a Friday afternoon? Or should I head over there sooner?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 9:59 AM
Rob, I am going to hire you as NYC Dog Czar. You will be in charge of telling off pooch owners who leave their gorgeous woofers outside on a sidewalk while they drink themselves silly inside a bar for hours on end. And, I will institute your '3 hour rule' whereby you can take them away.
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:01 AM
"pinstripe flu" OMFG someone needs to add that to Urban Dictionary STAT!!! hhahhahahahah it's SO precient hahahhahah
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:01 AM
on Maury right now "Sherri (Rico's girlfriend)" secrets yo!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:03 AM
meth mouth = nasty yellow half fallin out farked up teefs. you get it from smoking crystal meth. you wind up looking like a carved jack o lantern that was left out for 2 months. imagine... old people without their dentures but they arent old. scary!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:06 AM
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap clap)
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:06 AM
"Mornin' Losers :-"
Thanks for reminding me, Snappy!
LOSER LIST:
1. Phillies
2. Dave
3. Northsloperenter
Did I miss anyone?
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:09 AM
ENY - Why are you celebrating your father's venereal disease?
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 10:09 AM
Meth mouth is grossssss
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 10:09 AM
thanks snappy, i agreetz! the three hour rule should be on the books. that lil beagle was SO cute! the other two dogs were lame tho, even as a dog napper i wouldnt take them. they looked and acted too high maintenance. the beagle tho was soooooo cute. i almost went back last night. seriously.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:09 AM
ENY, pedro looked pretty good last night. hope he can't keep up the good pitching cause we don't know what we'll get from AJ on the next start. Hamels, if continues to be terrible, should be hits parade for Yanks line-up
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:10 AM
Dylanfan, great, thanks. I'll check it out.
CGar, I'll try, but I might need to go for a walk at some point to deal with this middle aged spread that's been forming over the last 10 years or so.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:10 AM
ROFL Arkady! It took me a moment to get that, but ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:11 AM
i am SUUUUUUURe too that someone on brooklynian.com will complain about the dogs at some point. those peeps do nothing BUT complain about the dumbest things and trash random people. i wanna kinda sorta register on that site but id be banned so fast.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:12 AM
Chicken - Read Paul Krugman's column in today's NY Times for an evaluation of how the health care costs will be dealt with - towards the bottom of the piece.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 10:13 AM
"Did I miss anyone?"
ARKADY!
LOSER LIST:
1. Phillies
2. Dave
3. Northsloperenter
4. Arkady
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
I had one too many claps on the last go around.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:14 AM
中華文化是一個偉大而古老的文化充滿了事情誰發明的發明人，意大利人發明之前他們。
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:14 AM
Did the game end? I'm still waiting for the 4th out.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:16 AM
I had one too many claps on the last go around.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:14 AM
I'd prefer the clap to bedbugs.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:16 AM
ENY's commentary IS all daytime tv IS i wanna do a :-/ but i cant i just have to do a <3
*rob*
"i found lipsticks on my husbands body it started about 8 months ago Maury!'
Newsflash Ladies ---- men CHEAT! der
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:16 AM
Pedro looked pretty good - for a washed up pussy boy.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 10:17 AM
" those peeps do nothing BUT complain about the dumbest things and trash random people. " --- uh, look in the mirror deah.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:17 AM
http://bit.ly/UFqGt
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:19 AM
Joe, what's the point / purpose of those chinese post?
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:19 AM
LOL ENY you are SO not one of those gusy, are you? jeez.
the thing is tho, if you dont wanna get preggo than dont DO it. or do something else.
these women on Maury who slept with 50 men and 45 minutes of testing all of them. eh, c'mon.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:20 AM
Ignore him, m4l.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:20 AM
Snappy - Why don't you take Rob w/ you to Ikea so he can have the cardboard box from your purchase?
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 10:22 AM
DIBS, maybe the dude is a convert now and is promoting my language
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:23 AM
thanks Arkady. It's pretty clear what needs to be done with the special interest groups doing all they can to stop it.
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 10:24 AM
m4L:
here is the jist. every single ethnic group does shady shat. that is how life is. duh! we can all pretend to be pc and stuff, but wee ALL know for a fact what each ethnic group does that is shaDY and ALL ethnic groups do their shady in different ways. i wont give details, DUH. but we ALL know how it works. you live on planet Earth, right?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:24 AM
Rob, I have no idea what you are talking about. I'm sure that's because you can't properly use the language. But, since I'm sure you thought it up on your own, it is assuredly insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Also, I'd never vote for you for Dog Czar. I can't think of a less likely candidate. In addition to your many, many other shortcomings, you're a Scooby Doo fan.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:25 AM
well he is saying how cool the chinese are compared to the italians...
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 10:25 AM
LOL Arkady! If only I were buying furniture! Unfortunately for Rob, the things I'll be buying are quite small and the packaging won't serve well as sleeping quarters. But Rob, you could come with me anyway and stalk the people who buy a couch or something and ask them for their boxes!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:26 AM
Joe, what's the point / purpose of those chinese post?
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:19 AM
It says : The Chinese culture is a great and ancient culture full of inventors who invented things before the Italians invented them.
Happy Halloween and a merry Friday to one and all.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:27 AM
ENY, I think you have an extra "clap" in each line.
Shouldn't it be:
"clap clap/clap clap clap"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:27 AM
http://www.babelgum.com/html/clip.php?clipId=3003028&gclid=COn9iLb85J0CFZho5Qodby1yMg
Moscow Cat Circus- I don't know whether to laugh or cry but it is fun!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 10:28 AM
Oops, I guess I should read all of the posts next time.
Saw ENY got his clap taken care of.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:28 AM
Why, I think you're right, Biff!
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:28 AM
Rob, I was aksing Joe cause 1st post is about veggie and 2nd post is as Chicken stated above where the net is it appears there's no rhyme/reason hence I asked. You've seem me get pissy here before and surely I'm in calm / indifferent mode.
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:30 AM
that's funny ENY, i am sure if we had a real competition i could run circles around you in any kind of competition. (except for kickball duh). you are a h8r of the empth degree. you have no clue how many people on this site that heart you, that i heart too, yet you continue to say things that are eh. i dont know. you do realize im on your team, right? (no hom*)
*rob*
ETA - why am i like the ONLY person on cuss-control!? gorrrrr i get the malicious content comment non stop. then i edit words that other people freely write and it will go thru. grrrrrr but a funny grrrrr
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:32 AM
Chicken, you could read Joe's posts or you used a translation program?
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:33 AM
I thought the first post was a the "10 great traditions" of Chinese cuisine...Damn google translate!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:33 AM
I'm assuming Joe's next post in Chinese text will be "But some of my closest friends are Asian".
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:33 AM
that's funny ENY, i am sure if we had a real competition i could run circles around you in any kind of competition. (except for kickball duh). you are a h8r of the empth degree. you have no clue how many people on this site that heart you, that i heart too, yet you continue to say things that are eh. i dont know. you do realize im on your team, right?
Yeah..Dave in Bed Stuy
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
Canadian Folk Singer Killed By Coyotes
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/29/canada.singer.killed/index.html
(This is what I'm saying about Canada.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
We could the Wave, biff. That way those of us who are hard of hearing can participate :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
Joe, just re-read it. it is chinese dishes but 8 vs 10. ten looks like a "+"
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
bxgrl...those cats look like they are having fun. I bet they are pretty well taken care of and I think most of them are rescues.
That said, you can never trust the Russians. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:36 AM
Snappy for mayor, all the way. Snappy, you're great.
Cobble, I looked it up and that album is called It's Hard.
Go Yankees, let New York have something to smile about again.
rob, you were funny and great fun last night.
Everyone was. Good vibes, good vibes, good vibes.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 10:36 AM
Snappy- i want to be Cat Empress. A cat in every corner. A litter box in every lap! Er...room!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 10:37 AM
bxgrl - That is wild!
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 10:38 AM
OMG, Bxgirl that vid is amazing! I can see it now:
Me: Oh, sweetie, let's do this trick
Pia: $%&! off, lady!
LOL
Maybe if I start now with Hari....
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:38 AM
M4L, I can read some chinese but the words above are in very formal language (eg "中華文" rather than "中國人") so I needed the translator.
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 10:40 AM
"i am sure if we had a real competition i could run circles around you in any kind of competition."
That's funny, Rob. Then you woke up from your dream. I don't think there's anything I can name that you could ever beat me at, with the exception of whining and being broke. You got it all over me there, partner.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:40 AM
"Did the game end? I'm still waiting for the 4th out"
Pete, I thought you were waiting for the 10th inning?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 10:40 AM
joe please add 'quote' before you post stuff. otherwise, people like me will read you post and like whoooooa they just said what i thought. honestly, i have the brain of a NYC pigeon and i dont deny it. i'd rather have a pigeon REAL brain, than a lame ass faux nyc im a cool urbanist Brain, and Joe, you KNOW what i mean! i actually feel bad for people like joe who have to deal with horrible HORRIBLE transplants... others too, all of you from the 70s80s90s, etc. sadly, because of the internet there is no such thing as different perspectives anymore.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:41 AM
Joe, just re-read it. it is chinese dishes but 8 vs 10. ten looks like a "+"
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 10:34 AM
Ah...
Eight Great Traditions (八大菜系):
Ten Great Traditions (十大菜系).
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:42 AM
ENY, Rob probably gives a better BJ than you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:43 AM
Did I not hear your correctly, Jester, when you said you've been a registered sex offender since you were caught flashing nurses when you were 18?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:43 AM
"joe please add 'quote' before you post stuff. otherwise, people like me will read you post and like whoooooa they just said what i thought. honestly, i have the brain of a NYC pigeon and i dont deny it. i'd rather have a pigeon REAL brain, than a lame ass faux nyc im a cool urbanist Brain, and Joe, you KNOW what i mean! i actually feel bad for people like joe who have to deal with horrible HORRIBLE transplants... others too, all of you from the 70s80s90s, etc. sadly, because of the internet there is no such thing as different perspectives anymore."
A quote by
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:41 AM
I will my friend.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 10:43 AM
"WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
(clap clap/clap clap clap)"
lol. Pedro wasn't bad last night. But Burnett was better...
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 10:43 AM
"ENY, Rob probably gives a better BJ than you."
Guaranteed.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:44 AM
"Cobble, I looked it up and that album is called It's Hard."
Was this the album you and BH were discussing when I came back over?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 10:45 AM
Did anyone see this? During the first game's pregame show, they aired a Chevrolet commercial with two men wearing all black shopping for a car together. Then Howie Long comes up and tells them something, something like, "Buy a real car" or "Buy chevrolet" and the two men fall all over themselves trying to follow his advice.
Basically, it was making fun of gays and mocking "wimpy" men who buy "wimpy" cars. I could not believe what a homophobic and disgusting ad it was. I was sickened and am going to email chevrolt that I think they are assholes for allowing it to air.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 10:46 AM
Rob - Pigeons are very bright - read Konrad Lorenz.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 10:46 AM
How do I turn on my Chinese??? If you guys are typing Chinese characters, all I get is ===
Please gave fun with my first sentence.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:47 AM
Yup. "Eminence Front", "Athena", and "I've Known No War." All great tracks.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 10:47 AM
That said, you can never trust the Russians. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:36 AM
Tell me about it!!!!!! :o).
P.S. that cat circus show is unbelievably popular all over the world. He came here last year and some of my cat crazy friends (outside of Brownstoner) were fighting to get tickets. He was sold out for 2 weeks he was in NYC.
P.P.S. YES, I do have friends outside other than PLUSAs.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 10:47 AM
Great, just great, my post gets stuck between a convo about BJs. Nice.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 10:47 AM
Biff, i dont suck d*ck. seriously. ick
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:45 AM
Maybe if you did you'd be in a better mood.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:48 AM
I think that you THINK we're on the same team, Rob, but we're definitely not. I think you have a lot in common with the ghetto people you so often discuss - people I've observed all of my life and made a conscious effort to be unlike. I believe in hard work, sacrifice for one's goals, and self-reliance. I don't hear anything like that coming out of you. So no, we're not on the same team.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 10:49 AM
ALright - i'm gonna do some work if we're gonna be discussing dude bjs
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 10:49 AM
Did I not hear your correctly, Jester, when you said you've been a registered sex offender since you were caught flashing nurses when you were 18?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:43 AM
Ha! I was sedated and a virgin at the time - she did it to me!
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 10:49 AM
Eminence Front
The sun shines
And people forget
The spray flies as the speedboat glides
And people forget
Forget they're hiding
The girls smile
And people forget
The snow packs as the skier tracks
And people forget
Forget they're hiding.
Behind an eminence front
Eminence front - It's a put on.
Come on join the party
Dress to kill
Won't you come and join the party
Dress to kill.
The drinks flow
People forget
That big wheel spins, the hair thins
People forget
Forget they're hiding
The news slows
People forget
The shares crash, hopes are dashed
People forget
Forget they're hiding.
Behind an eminence front
Eminence front - it's a put on
Come on join the party
Dress to
Come on join the party
Dress to
Come on join the party
Dress to
Come on join the party
Dress to kill
Dress yourself, dressed to kill.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 10:50 AM
Arkady = a mean old lady ;)
*rob*
(im watching Maury!)
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 10:50 AM
I didn't see the chevy ad, but I saw the direct tv ad with Chris Farley. That was pretty gross.
Oh, and I'm fed up with walking, the mta, and rental cars.
What would it run me to get something like a 2005 corolla? I mean, ignoring purchase cost -- gas (maybe 3,000 miles/year), maintenance, parking tickets, insurance, fuzzy dice, "my other car is a chevy" bumper stickers, etc.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 10:50 AM
My word! A bj discussion? EEEEEKKKKKK!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:51 AM
"Great, just great, my post gets stuck between a convo about BJs. Nice."
That sucks.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:51 AM
"TA - why am i like the ONLY person on cuss-control!? gorrrrr i get the malicious content comment non stop. then i edit words that other people freely write and it will go thru. grrrrrr but a funny grrrrr"
*rob*, is this for real? I always thought you were joking when talked about banned words.
"honestly, i have the brain of a NYC pigeon and i dont deny it"
RAOTFLMMFAO!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 10:52 AM
ebay, NSR
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:53 AM
dylanfan, saw your Forum advice. Email me at biff dot champion at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 10:53 AM
When he sings, "the girls smile" he kind of hiccups as he completes the word smile, at the end of the word. I always listen for that.
The Dallas Mavericks use that song as the opening warmup for their player introductions.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 10:54 AM
Canadian Helicopter Pilot Moves to Brooklyn Heights and Opens Sightseeing Business
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:54 AM
NSR, just say no to fuzzy dice! Get the scented boobies rear-view mirror hanging thingy...much nicer to look at :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:54 AM
Kens- real friends buy their PLUSA friends tickets to the Cat Circus :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 10:54 AM
Oh, and NSR, your bumper sticker should say "Titties and Beer"
:-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:55 AM
Anyone got any ideas for organizing numerous bottles (shampoo, face creams, nail polish remover, etc.) on a shelf? HELP!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 10:56 AM
Phillies fuzzy dice. $9.95 on ebay:
http://bk.ly/T1
I didn't know such a think existed. Now I have to get a car.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 10:56 AM
NSR, just remember the old saying:
"If its git tits or tires, it's going to give you trouble."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 10:57 AM
I'll have to check with my wife about the "Titties and Beer" bumper sticker. She's not a big fan of beer.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 10:58 AM
Rob pretends to be gay. He found makes a great line to pick up girls and make Snappy jealous. Kens thinks he may give it a try.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 10:59 AM
"your bumper sticker should say "Titties and Beer""
Only #3.79:
http://bk.ly/T2
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 11:00 AM
Snappy - One shelf? Can you split the space into 2 shelves?
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 11:00 AM
"Not feeling very well. Left work last night, went home, got dinner and was sick all night. Didn't even see the end of the game."
- all lies. You were featured speaker at CSEA rally pro bono no homo.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:01 AM
"If its git tits or tires, it's going to give you trouble."
I've got manboobs and a spare tire.
I guess that expression is true.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:01 AM
LOL bxgrl.
NSR, car like that is not expensive and expenses during the year are minimal. Toyotas are great like that. I've owned one for past 5 years and couldn't be happier.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:01 AM
If I had a car that bumper sticker would so be mine!
Arkady, I've only got one shelf to spare for it. I need a way to organize them and still be able to see and get to each bottle without knocking over all the rest. I'm stumped.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:02 AM
How deep is the shelf? Could you put a little lazy susan on it? Or get one of those stackable shelves? They're lucite & come in different heights.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 11:05 AM
Another question for you flower pressers out there...when the flower is flat, will the stem be flat enough to leave it attached to the flower and put it in a regular frame? (I'm letting go of the shadow box and getting a regular frame.) Will it get behind the glass on the frame while allowing the frame to remain closed? Or will I be forced to cut the stem off completely?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:05 AM
"NSR, car like that is not expensive and expenses during the year are minimal. Toyotas are great like that. I've owned one for past 5 years and couldn't be happier."
Yup! Still have my '94 corolla. 250k miles later.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 11:05 AM
Funny bumper sticker:
HOW'S MY DRIVING?
Call 1-888-BITE-ME
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:05 AM
Ooooh! I hadn't thought about shelf risers! That could work. Where would I find those? (Please don't say some store in Manhattan!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:06 AM
Funny bumper sticker:
"Give me ambiguity or give me something else."
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:06 AM
Snappy, I LOVE how you're obssessing on the shelf!!!!!
The kitchen supply stores sell a plastic thing that looks like steps for sppices. You can see the ones in the back because they are higher than the ones in the front. Just do someting like that with a piece of 2 X 4
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:08 AM
Too many bottles for a lazy susan. (Why is it called a lazy susan? Are folks named 'Susan' generally ne'er do wells who are lazy? :-) Oh, and the expression "Starvin' like Marvin." Who is Marvin and why did his mother not feed him?!?)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:08 AM
"Drop the Halloween Mask! You Might Scare Somebody"
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/us/30costume.html?_r=1&hp
Schools offer suggestions for "positive costumes" (such as animals and food, preferably carrots and pumpkins) and "costume appropriateness". Nothing too scary, gross, or saddening. Before anyone attacks me, I'm not suggesting that I approve of costumes that "demean any race, religion, nationality, handicapped condition or gender". But, no fake fingernails or claws? No "Scream" masks, no Jason hockey masks, no Chucky. And "French maids [costumes] are explicitly discouraged", lol. OK, I don't have kids, so maybe it's not for me to say, but, IMHO, this seems little political correctness gone too far.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:08 AM
Yes, shelf risers. Just make one out of a piece of 2 x 4 or something. if you need wood and want it ripped you can come over to my place and we can both play bull dyke with the table saw.
I have flannel shirts we can wear like Norm.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:09 AM
Infinite, He doesn't do it here in this video. Still great.
http://bk.ly/T3
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:09 AM
im a st8 guy in sadly a st8 man's body, but im gay. wtf? hate ne all you wants but that is the troof. grrrr. i know you breeders have it easy. good schooling, college, you find a guy after college. you hook up in college with the hottest guys you CAN get, but then settle for the men you can breed with (dont deny it ... you KNOW it's true!) every single straight girl i went to college with admits it.
here it me:
im gay (DUH!)
i CAN go girl and kiss
wont touch that
im a hardcore top (if im gay)
im not so sure im gay
that boggles your mind
i feel gay tho. i CHOSE to be gay at around 13-14
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 11:11 AM
Best bumper sticker:
Breast Inspection
20 Feet Ahead
(Please Have 'em Out!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:11 AM
CGar...they guy on NY1 was reading that article on air this morning.
What a load of crap!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:11 AM
- "ENY, Rob probably gives a better BJ than you."
Did someone call me?
And I doubt that he does. He's very clumsy and would probably trip over it.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 30, 2009 11:11 AM
Another good bumper sticker:
Take Revenge
Sh!t on a Pigeon
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:12 AM
- How do I turn on my Chinese???
Well, if you don't know!
My advice: open your wallet wider. It turns everybody on.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 30, 2009 11:14 AM
But Dave, I don't want wood! (cue the lesbian jokes)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:14 AM
Yup! Still have my '94 corolla. 250k miles later.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 11:05 AM
That's pretty impressive. My very first car was a 87 corolla with manual windows and the whole nine. It was almost a Flintstones car short of using your feet. Nothing was automatic in it. The engine only took up 40% of the space under the hood. If I went to Poconos and was using heat in the car and I approached a nice incline on the road along the way, I was screwed. It could barely make it up going 15 miles an hour. I loved that car. It was burgundy with those cheesy grey checkered seats (can you say bow chika bow wow). I bought it for $400 from some housewife in Philly that just used it to pick up kids from school and food shopping for like 10 years and it had 90K miles when I bought it. It was in mint condition. I drove it for a year, put another like 7-8K miles on it and sold it like 2 days later that I put a for sale sign for $1,200 to some guy in Park Slope who wanted it for his daughter to learn to drive on. I used see it on the streets until recently, even though it's all beat up now.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:14 AM
I agree CarGar - ridiculous!
Snappy - Those stepped shelves take up too much room. I think Ikea has the lucite or maybe even Staples.
Susan is a word used the way Jack is - jack of all trades, etc. - folk etymology said it was Thos. Jefferson's maid but it wasn't.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 11:15 AM
c-gar, that article had me thanking the heavens that I'm not in school now. These poor kids. Where is the fun in being Thomas Jefferson.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 11:15 AM
Thank you, Dave. That's just what I thought. People really need to read the whole article - I just picked out a few highlights. Is there no end to the political correctness? At some point is the pendulum going to swing back?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:15 AM
if going to IKEA today you should find something there.
And stop picking up all those freebie shampoos, conditioners from hotels when traveling and you wouldn't be in this predicament
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:15 AM
"when the flower is flat, will the stem be flat enough to leave it attached to the flower and put it in a regular frame? "
Snaps, Not having seen the flower in question, my guess would be this: The flower itself will still have some thickness to it, even having been 'pressed'. My guess is that it will be about the same thickness as the stem. As for the depth of the regular picture frame, that's a puzzle. Some have more 'depth' than others, and you can use thinner backings to get a little extra depth out of it, but I'm not sure that a pressed rose will work to do that. I think the 'shadow box' idea is probably your better bet. But it's worth a try to experiment a bit.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:16 AM
In other news: Marty Markowitz just called me, to ask me to join him in voting for Bloomie.
***Snappy for Mayor***(TUESDAY!!)
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:17 AM
Snappy - Pressed tightly against the glass, the flower will last longer.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 11:18 AM
ROFL Pete!
Arkady, I'm looking at Ikea's website now and can't find anything :-(
Cobble, I let go of the shadow box idea because Ikea doesn't have any :-(
All my Ikea plans are being foiled today! HARUMPH
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:18 AM
Snappy, I assume the rose is from your grandmother's funeral. That's sweet.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:19 AM
Marty Markowitz just may be joining Sheldon Silver in the East River.
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:19 AM
did you read that NY1 guy (Domenic Carter)on suspension from job because of Monseratte type case (beat his wife then she retracts and claims handiman did it).
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:20 AM
I am a disgrace to my people. I have a headache and a hangover and I had two drinks! (they were strong but still)
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:21 AM
Yes, Dave it is. It's from a large bunch that was in front of her casket. Pink roses were always her favorite :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:23 AM
stupid question....does Marty Markowitz or any borough president actually do anything useful or has any sort of influence on serious Brooklyn issues (schools, development, zoning)? It seems like Marty is just at all the events smiling and giving speeches of how glad he is that this or that is happening but I never see his name mentioned in any articles that are about fighting for anything in particular to make Brooklyn a better place (I only see names of Mayor or community leaders).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:24 AM
"Pressed tightly against the glass"
I'm visualizing sex in the window of the Standard Hotel overlooking the High Line. Is this whole flower-stem discussion making anyone else think of sex???
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:24 AM
I'm with Kens and DH. I have a 1990 Accord. Mine only has 110,000 miles on it, but it just keeps on running. It's the perfect city car, in that I can park it on the street (I refuse to pay $250/month for parking in my building) and not have to worry about it.
I got a great deal on it. I bought it in Jersey through a friend who owns a dealership and I only paid $4000 for it.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:25 AM
poor kens, there maybe a support group out there for you, unlikely but this is NYC.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 11:25 AM
I did, Pete, I'm stunned. I like Dominic. They actually showed the Post? coverage on the NY1 "In the papers" segment this morning.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:25 AM
im gonna be a racist right now...
the difference between asian (fauxdeaga) and hispanic (bodega) stores are like WHOA a dollar. someone needs to open a hispanic bodega on 5th ave. i live here. do i like sushi ? no. do i like overpruce FAUX produce? no. do i like newprots 10.25 whtn they are 8.88 down at the 'co" ( the CO is the is the gas station on 4th ave and union)
*rob*
fyi.... i DO hate all you yupppues. but you arent even YOUNG anymore. OLPIUES? eh
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 11:26 AM
Snaps - There's often stuff in the shop that they don't have in the catalogue. I know, for instance, I've seen shadow boxes there.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 11:26 AM
borough presidents don' have any power and that pretty much is their job to advocate make press conferences etc.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:27 AM
"I am a disgrace to my people. I have a headache and a hangover and I had two drinks! (they were strong but still)"
Damn Kens ! I'm sure if you practiced more your Ruski genes would kick into high gear.
Almost 2 weeks without booze here - feeling energized!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 11:27 AM
Snaps, what about Tar-gez?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:28 AM
DeLepp, just imagine if you wear a costume based on a historical figure whom someone deems inappropriate (or scary). How much did you love the bartender at Clover Club?
Kens, when we go to your Russian bar, I expect you to outdrink me.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:28 AM
Have used cars gotten a lot cheaper in the last couple years?
Last time I thought about getting one in 2007 it seemed like I'd have to spend $17k+ for a 2 or 3 year old car. Now it looks like I could get a 2008 corolla for 12k.
Damn. I was kinda joking, but maybe I should get one.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 11:28 AM
Marty's job is professional Schmoozer. Oh, and handing out Proclamations. He's very good at that! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:29 AM
I am breaking my (two-minute) silence and would like to officially announce my endorsement of InsertSnappyNameHere as the next mayor of the City of New York.
President Champion
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:29 AM
LOL Cargar! You nutball!
Arkady, thanks, I guess I'll have to break my rule of having a strict Ikea list and getting in and out. I usually write down what I want, what section it's in, run in there (straight to the "marketplace" section avoiding the showroom upstairs) and get out! Oy...I'm gonna need a drink after this!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:29 AM
'98 volvo; 158,000.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:30 AM
I always thought Marty Markowitz was akin to Julie Your Cruise Director. A booster for the borough.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:30 AM
I am also upset to hear about Dominic Carter. I love his show, being the political junkie that I am. I find that he is both tough and fair in his interviews.
For some reason, I envision that EastNY has the same type of looks and persona as Dominic Carter (sans the allegations of wife abuse, of course!).
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:30 AM
after Kens 2nd drink he confessed to being acutally from Alaska but Sarah Palin could see his house from hers so close enough. Then went on to admit that he is the real father of Bristol's baby and therefore he should get the Playgirl contract $ and willing to do full monty for the magazine.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:30 AM
How did I forget the big T? Thanks Cobble!
Thanks for the endorsement Biffy :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:31 AM
Rob's still gay? I though he converted to judaism or something similar
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:31 AM
"I always thought Marty Markowitz was akin to Julie Your Cruise Director."
Hopefully without the drug addiction.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:32 AM
ENY's wife beats him [...at Scrabble.] ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:32 AM
"Almost 2 weeks without booze here - feeling energized"
DH, not sure whether to feel jealous or sad, lol!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:32 AM
TARGET WANTS $239.99 FOR A SIMPLE ASS SHELF RISER!!! WTF???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:33 AM
Marty's job is professional Schmoozer. Oh, and handing out Proclamations. He's very good at that! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 11:29 AM
That's what I always though but just wanted to check on that.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:34 AM
Biff, i dont suck d*ck. seriously. ick
*rob*
Maybe if you did you'd have a BF
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 11:34 AM
Benson's company announced that they just discoverd pictures of Brooklyn Hts brownstones from 1800's where all had windmills on top. And coincidentally they look just like the ones they make so Landmarks in all brownstone 'hoods will require all homeowners to buy and install one or be imprisoned.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:34 AM
I just got an email, and the only part of the name I could see on my BBerry was "President Bi . . . ". I thought it was from President Biff Champion! But, it was only from ex-President Bill Clinton.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:34 AM
"Rob's still gay? I though he converted to judaism or something similar"
Jews can't be gay? Someone better send a memo to Harvey Fierstein.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:35 AM
"TARGET WANTS $239.99 FOR A SIMPLE ASS SHELF RISER!!! WTF???"
I've paid more than that to get a rise from a simple ass.
(sorry, too tired to log in as Sad sad little man to post that one)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:37 AM
NSR,
insurance = 1200/yr
oil change = 25 per 4x a yr = 100
4 tickets a yr = 65 x 4 = 260
gas = 2.60 gallon x 3000 miles / 25mpg in city = 312
contribution to maintenance pool = 250
2122 total
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 11:38 AM
after Kens 2nd drink he confessed to being acutally from Alaska but Sarah Palin could see his house from hers so close enough. Then went on to admit that he is the real father of Bristol's baby and therefore he should get the Playgirl contract $ and willing to do full monty for the magazine.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:30 AM
Shhhh... don't give away my secrets on the blog Pete!!! I am not telling you anything anymore!
I am still waiting for my phone call from the same people that called Abramovich or the AY russki and made them billionaires in their 20s. I will then be buying Rob that clocktower apartment so he can make it into a high end brothel.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 11:38 AM
are you gonna give us a list of famous gay Jewish guys like you do about famous canadians?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:38 AM
Used cars are cheap and getting cheaper. Insurance is expensive and getting more so. Of course you don't need it if all you plan to do is drive around in circles in your backyard.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 11:39 AM
Speaking of gay Jews, anyone see the documentary "Trembling Before G-d"? Excellent. If anyone wants to see it I can loan you my dvd.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:39 AM
Actually, the Borough Presidents do have some powers still. They used to have alot more before the Charter Revisions of a few years ago.
Their residual power lies in the field of capital expenditures. They are an approval step in the ULURP (Land review process) and they also have a say on how capital expenditures for things like parks and streetlamps are spent in their borough.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:39 AM
"Jews can't be gay?"
err, that's not the joke Biff. Its that being gay is a religion. I suppose one has to take risks with comedy and sometimes it fails and splats on the ground. I'll clean it up off the floor later.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:40 AM
So of course The Container Store has the exact risers I'm looking for.
I DON'T WANNA GO TO MANHATTAN...WAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:40 AM
c-gar, she was a doll. I went as a historical figure once, Aunt Clara, do you know how hard it is to find charcoal in NYC in October.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 11:40 AM
"Jews can't be gay? Someone better send a memo to Harvey Fierstein"
Is Harvey Fierstein gay?
(LOL, Sad Sad Little Man)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:41 AM
"For some reason, I envision that EastNY has the same type of looks and persona as Dominic Carter (sans the allegations of wife abuse, of course!)."
No way! I'm not a sumo wrestler-type like Dominic, although I do respect him as a newsman. I weight 154 pounds. And, I have hair. But, putting your hands on a woman is wrong. There's no defense for it - just walk away if you're really angry.
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 11:41 AM
snappy, you check HD? You can walk there ya know
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 11:41 AM
List of Gay Jews:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_Jews
I was kinda amazed and chagrined that they keep this list & publish it.
I'm now off to search for Japanese, Chinese, Mexican lists!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:42 AM
Snappy - I read a book about hasids who are gay or like rap and other "disapproved" lifestyles. It was good, but I can't remember the title.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:42 AM
One of the other benefits of a good, reliable used car is that it minimizes your insurance costs. I only have liability insurance. No need for collision, or fire and theft. Heck, if a thief wants to take my 20 year old car, let him have it!
I think that M4L has it just about right with his cost estimates above.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
"are you gonna give us a list of famous gay Jewish guys like you do about famous canadians?"
Here you go:
So as not to jam up the OT with this:
http://www.indopedia.org/List_of_LGBT_Jews.html
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
NSR - if you're considering jap compact cars like the corolla - give the Mazda3 a look. Very reliable and spiffier than the corolla!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
We need to go back and get Frankie's number! Next time you go as Aunt Clara, I'll go as Endora, Uncle Arthur or Dr. Bombay. ("Calling Dr. Bombay! Calling Dr. Bombay!")
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
"Used cars are cheap and getting cheaper. Insurance is expensive and getting more so."
I'm seeing more and more cars with NYC oweners that mysteriously have florida plates.
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
would i get stoned if i said sarah palin would rock as a VP right now?
um. or prezzie i dont remember if she ran for vp of just p but i think she was funnier and 1000x more REAL than the fake family in the white house right now. hate me if you want, i dont give a poop.
btw. i hate having animals. it;s my day off and both dogs are farting up a storm. ugh. dog walkers normally do this! gross
r
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 11:43 AM
"err, that's not the joke Biff. Its that being gay is a religion."
Ditto, your post was obviously meant as a joke, but it was such a great setup, I couldn't resist!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:44 AM
as weather gets colder they'll head back south.
BoroPres also gets driven around in big SUV and park right by boro hall steps.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:45 AM
as weather gets colder they'll head back south.
BoroPres also gets driven around in big SUV and park right by boro hall steps.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:45 AM
benson, he might be low on the liability. Hard to get insurance in Brooklyn without having had insurance orior.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 11:46 AM
"I'm seeing more and more cars with NYC oweners that mysteriously have florida plates."
EVERYBODY i know who drives in NYC has their car registered outside of NYC for insurance purposes.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 11:46 AM
oh Biff you
Posted by: dittoburg at October 30, 2009 11:47 AM
"BoroPres also gets driven around in big SUV and park right by boro hall steps"
Pete;
That parking lot (carved out from a public park), pisses me off to no end.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:47 AM
I don't know which is more surprising. That some of the people on those lists are gay. Or that they're Jewish.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:48 AM
Jeesh..my brain is clearly fried today. I also didn't think about Home DeepPockets or Lowes&high prices. Thanks Denton :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 11:48 AM
It's the PA, SC, and MD plates that are usually insurance scams.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 11:48 AM
LOLZ
if you are gay
jews HATE you
christians HATE you
muslims REALLY hate you
catholics REEEEEEEEALY hate you.
SOooooo glad i aint gay anymore. thanks freaks!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 11:49 AM
"benson, he might be low on the liability. Hard to get insurance in Brooklyn without having had insurance orior.
Denton;
Huh? Not sure what you meant to say there. I am maxed out on liability AND have an umbrella liability. I don't find it that expensive. Maybe because I have a package deal with my condo too, and have been with my insurance company a long time (Nationwide).
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:50 AM
I can't believe you found such a list. LOL.
So when was Renee Richards gay-- before the op or after?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:51 AM
Rob, your 11:49 post resembled a Christmas tree cut in half.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:51 AM
I had a Heights celeb siting today. I ran into Gabriel Byrne (almost literally) at the intersection of Sidney Place and Joralemon this morning, and we walked "together" to the subway. (He never did all that much for me, which I'm sure will disappoint him to no end, but he looked pretty good today.)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 11:52 AM
I can't believe the porn actress Nina Hartley is a member of the tribe. I wonder how my parents would have reacted if I brought her home to meet them. The shock and excitement of me dating a Jewish woman might have compensated for her career choice.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:54 AM
Who is Gabriel Byrne??? I'm not a celebrity whore unless they are Latin/Black/Asian
Daniel Henney is soooooooo hot. But I'd probably take Tyson beckford over anyone.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 11:54 AM
"we walked "together" to the subway" = "I stalked him"
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 11:55 AM
Sanford Berman, radical librarian (gay!)
Does he boycott the dewey decimal system?
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 11:55 AM
everyone i know who lives in jersey city *NJ* thinks brooklyn people are nyc hillbillies. which is TOTALLY true when you think about it.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 11:55 AM
I emailed Marty once about his parking and he did respond. I was surprised. I forgot the excuse but it was lame.
The out-of-state plates don't bother me. I figure that when they make claims it raises the rates for that area not ours.
Now if they were all safe drivers and never made claims then would want them in our pool but otherwise glad they insure elsewhere.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 11:57 AM
I never knew that Lily Tomlin was gay. You learn something new everyday on the OT.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 11:57 AM
driving around with non-NYC plates when you live here is pure dumb dumb. one time a buddy got into an accident with a dude with PA plates and the dude was talking smack. I gave my buddy advice of telling the dude we'll see you in court and see if your bs coverage holds up when my lawyer asks for your tax return to prove you're a PA resident. My buddy calls me back that the dude offer to drop everything and that he'll fix his car on his own dime.
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 11:57 AM
Tyson Beckford, yes! Didn't know who Daniel Henney was, but he's hot.
Check out Gabriel Byrne's Filmography, Dave:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Byrne
Currently the star of HBO's "In Treatment"
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 12:00 PM
M4l;
We think alike. Anyone who thinks they are saving a few pennies on insurance by registering out of state is taking a big roll of the dice. Heaven forbid you get into a big accident, with serious claims. You are giving the insurance company a reason to not cover you, and they WILL investigate the circumstances in a big accident.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:00 PM
Nell Carter was the biggest surprise for me on the Jewish LGBT list.
Thrilled to learn that Annie Sprinkle is a fellow Jew too.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:01 PM
OMG, Benson! Another point of agreement! Your 11:47.
Lily T campaigns vociferously for gay rights.
When he moved to Maine, my bf sold his '84 VW Vanagon to a neighbor for a dollar. It still runs.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 12:02 PM
"we walked "together" to the subway" = "I stalked him"
LOL, Biff. Someone suggested I kiss him for them, but I refrained.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 12:02 PM
See that Arkady: there's some hope for me.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:04 PM
Tyson is an attractive dude - no homo
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 12:04 PM
Tyson is Part Asian, part black....best of all worlds!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 12:06 PM
"Someone suggested I kiss him for them"
THAT WAS ME! Me likey Gabriel Byrne, I saw him at just about the same spot one day.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 12:07 PM
CGar, it's okay. I once totally stalked Yoko Ono in Central Park years back when I was pushing one of the Champs in a stroller. I would hang out by the Imagine mosaic quite often and she walked by with a friend. I followed her for maybe 20 minutes, keeping approximately 100 feet behind, as she walked around the park. I figured even I couldn't look that threatening at that distance and with a baby. There is only small handful of people I would ever have done that to.
I passed by her another time as well in the park and she smiled at the baby and then at me. It was really cool.
I used to hang out all day long on weekends in Central Park. It's by far one of the best places ever for celeb sightings, even though I can't recognize most celebrities. I have reverse "cadar" (celeb radar), I guess.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:08 PM
Yeah, Nell Carter really surprised me as gay AND Jewish. I didn't know Lily Tomlin was Jewish, just gay. And Lou Reed is a maybe?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 12:09 PM
LOL, Cobble, I wasn't gonna give you up!
Tyson Beckford I would've kissed!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 12:11 PM
"Tyson is Part Asian, part black!!!!!"
Isn't that known as Blasian? Thought I heard that on VH1 or some other high brow network.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:12 PM
maybe what? gay or jewish?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 12:13 PM
Yucko Ono
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 12:15 PM
m4l -- thanks for the cost est. That's pretty close to what I spend on car rentals per year.
So, I'd have the upfront costs of buying and the constant nuisance of parking, but ongoing costs would be no different and it would be about 10000000000 times more convenient. Tempting...
I wouldn't insist on a corolla -- just some small, reliable, fuel efficient, 4 door. Accord would be good. Haven't driven many mazda's. I've rented enough ford focuses to know I don't want one of those.
During the week, I'd mostly just drive it to new parking spaces when it is street cleaning day on my block. Mostly would use it for shopping on weekends and out-of-town family visits and stuff.
It would actually make things like visiting my parents or taking a 3 day trip to the catskills much more possible.
Also, now that I'm living in 11215 instead of 11217 I've noticed that (1) parking is not quite as nuts (although still bad), (2) it is a much longer walk lugging crap home from target, and (3) having fewer subway options is really annoying.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:15 PM
snappy- the container store has an online store- you can have a lovely delivery person bring it to your royal hands:)
Marty Markowitz is an a$$.He's done few things to people I know that are truly not nice.
Gabriel Byrne- sigh *sinking to the chaise lounge with a beatific smile on my face*
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:15 PM
Apparently both, Pete.
Biff, stalking celebs with a baby, great ruse. You often hung out by the Imagine mosaic? You some sort of Beatles fan? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 12:17 PM
"Yucko Ono"
Be nice!
Btw, without the Beatles, there wouldn't have been a Plastic Ono Band.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:17 PM
Siegried Sassoon was gay??? I thought I knew everything about British WW1 history but I never knew that.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:18 PM
Quick question: How much is car insurance in Brooklyn for an average car (say mid-30s with 5 year old car)? (just looking for very ballpark figure). Does it vary by nabe or is Brooklyn treated as one homogeneous area?
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 12:18 PM
"Biff, stalking celebs with a baby, great ruse."
Second best ruse after the one where you pretend to be gay so you can feel up a woman's boobs. But of course you wouldn't know anything about that, would you CGar?
;-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:19 PM
Hey there everyone!
So I had an 8:15 Dr. Appt. this morning and me and the Mr. are sitting there waiting and waiting and finally at 8:55 a.m. I see him practically running through the front door.
Luckily I was the first patient. His excuse? I slept though my alarm b/c I was up watching the Yankees. I say, "Doc, so were we, if you'd have just called we'd have slept in too!"
He laughed. I love this guy!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 12:20 PM
"Btw, without the Beatles, there wouldn't have been a Plastic Ono Band."
He said reaching for an upside...operative word being REACHING!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 12:20 PM
"Siegried Sassoon was gay??? I thought I knew everything about British WW1 history but I never knew that."
Don't Ask, Don't Kvell!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:20 PM
Very gay, Jester. There's an excellent bio of him - came out last year in UK.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 12:20 PM
How much to add to your metrocard to make an even number of rides:
http://www.metrocardbonuscalculator.com/
Posted by: rf at October 30, 2009 12:20 PM
rf, that's an awesome tool!
That's what she said...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 12:22 PM
I'm on that like white on rice. I love the war poets. When he died in 1967 the Times of London said "At last the war is over."
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:22 PM
IJ- and a wonderful poet. I love the War Poets too- so brilliant and so heartbreaking.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:26 PM
Renee Richards office was on Park Avenue on west side of street around 35th. I used to see one of the nameplates like they have on fancy apt bldgs.
My only (1/2) celeb is Tina Louise I see all the time at my YMCA. She looks great.
And she's jewish too and from brooklyn orig. but not gay.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 12:26 PM
"How much to add to your metrocard to make an even number of rides:
http://www.metrocardbonuscalculator.com/"
I have 7 partial fare metrocards in my wallet right now...
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:27 PM
chicken, 1200-1400/yr. do suspect it'll vary by hood - more so if comprehensive coverage (ie theft risk); much less if only liability
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:28 PM
and 2 of them are expired...
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:28 PM
I have two NSR.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 12:29 PM
Chicken;
Insurance is rated by county (i.e. Brooklyn).
It is difficult to answer your question without knowing the use of your car (causal or work), the amount of liability and whether or not you want fire, theft and collision.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:29 PM
- You some sort of Beatles fan?
Hence the login name :-)
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 12:30 PM
nobody on insurance? just looking for ballpark idea of cost to own/run a car.
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 12:30 PM
pete, u got to the same ymca as andy. He was doing sit-ups next to tina one day.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 12:30 PM
Take expired metrocard to a token (Metrocard) booth and they will trade it in for a new one.
Posted by: rf at October 30, 2009 12:31 PM
m4l -- assume that insurance is liability only, right?
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:31 PM
I love Housman too although he is not really considered a war poet.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:31 PM
"My friend, you would not tell with such high zest
To children ardent14 for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori."
~"Dulce et Decorum Est", Wilfred Owen
"the old lie" - devastating indictment of war fever. Wilfred Owen once sent a letter to his mother beginning, "Mother, this week I have not been at the front. I have been in front of it."
he was killed a week before the armistice, and his sister had a vision of him that same night and realized the portent.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:32 PM
i'm not reading well today...
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:32 PM
"You and I must keep from shame
in London streets the Shropshire name"
bxgrl, you rule.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:33 PM
Andy did look familiar...so that has to be where I saw him.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 12:35 PM
Owen has the same birthday as me - March 18th.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:35 PM
NSR, yeah liability only
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:35 PM
I'm on that like white on rice.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:22 PM
Me too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 12:35 PM
thanks Benson - very helpful to know that the whole of BK is rated the same (UK goes by postcode).
I used to pay around $700 a year fully comprehensive for a 7 year old compact (although that was with full no-claims discount) so it sounds like it's a bit more but bearable.
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 12:36 PM
chicken, I am in your hood, am 29 and have clean driving record, I pay $1,300 with GEICO just for liability. M4L's ballpark of 1,200-1,400 sounds about right.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 12:37 PM
I have always loved poetry- not the contemporary, but older and the war poets -where to begin. I also always fascinated by this Housman poem- any thoughts ?
------------------------------------------------
Epitaph on an Army of Mercenaries
These, in the day when heaven was falling,
The hour when earth's foundations fled,
Followed their mercenary calling,
And took their wages, and are dead.
Their shoulders held the sky suspended;
They stood, and earth's foundations stay;
What God abandoned, these defended,
And saved the sum of things for pay.
-A.E. Housman
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:38 PM
My word: http://tinyurl.com/yhauf7k
Discuss!
Off to Ikea...pray for me folks :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 12:39 PM
March 18th is my due date Bxgrl.
Good company!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 12:40 PM
kens, it won't be 1300 after all your cellphone tickets. you'll need the safe driving class and fact you'll be 30 next yr to offset some of the rate hike.
speaking of safe driving class, I need to take me so I can get the disc on Ins. Anyone know of anyplace in downtown BK? In the past, I went to AAA classes in midtown west side
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:42 PM
Guys;
Folks are giving quotes for liability insurance, but it really depends upon so many things, as I mentioned above. Top are age, driving record, intended use and anticipated yearly mileage. Also, you should be clear about the amount of liability insurance you're talking about: the state-mandated minimum (which Iwouldn't recomend if you have substantial assets) or higher.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:42 PM
Is that in "A Shropshire Lad"? The selections from that we learned in high school are so NOT the best selections form that book. no wonder people don't read poetry, we live in an age of terrible criticism.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:42 PM
Fantastic, THL! I have to make a special baby gift for you! ( I share the day also with my twin- my father was born on the 19th).
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:42 PM
Rob-like Rant of the Day
I go to my car this morning and discover I'm blocked in by double parked cars because of Alternate Side Street cleaning. I get in, start my car, and honk my horn. No one comes around. I honk again. Nothing. I honk again. No one emerges. I'm getting a little pissed, I have an appointment. I honk, honk, honk. I'm basically sitting on my horn. At one point some one yells out of their house. "Quit honking". I yell back. "I will when someone comes out here to move their car, so I can leave."
I called 311...useless. I called my local police precinct (yes, I have the # saved on my phone). They were just as useless. They said all they can do is come by and issue a ticket.
Finally, 20 minutes of waiting, calling useless people, honking, yelling to myself, finally someone came out and moved their car. I gave him a piece of my mind. I was not very pleasant! And as I was leaving, a police car rolls up and I yell at them to ticket this a$$hole and every double parked car, their quota will be filled.
I was late for my appt. thank you very much....but I'm calm now after a slice of delicious pizza.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 12:44 PM
benson, what's your email? want to compare notes on whether I'm getting good deal on my umbrella policy with Gieco?
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:46 PM
kens, it won't be 1300 after all your cellphone tickets. you'll need the safe driving class and fact you'll be 30 next yr to offset some of the rate hike.
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:42 PM
M4L, actually it wont. Cell phone tickets do not carry points, hence no insurance premiums. I know this because my best friend drives around for business and gets a cell phone ticket at least once a month. He pays and no insurance hikes yet. It's the Stop Sign and Speeding that you have to worry about. I got those two but thank god I have a very good traffic lawyer that knocked both off.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 30, 2009 12:46 PM
I have my umbrella at State Farm, m4l. Let me see if I have the binder in my email here.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 12:48 PM
Textpert, if you bought that little scooter as discussed back then, you would've been able to get out or at least via the sidewalk.
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:49 PM
M4L;
I don't want to post it on the OT, because it involves my work e-mail address. I know Kens' e-mail. I'll send it to him, and ask him to forward it to you.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:51 PM
IJ- this was on the internet. The poem is a freestanding one.
"Although first published in 1917 Houseman wrote the poem in 1914 shortly after the first battle of Ypres.The 'Mercenaries' in question are the regular soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force ( B.E.F) who, as profesional soldiers, had been labelled 'Mercenaries' in the German press earlier that year ( the German army was conscript). The irony of men fighting for 'money', as contrasted with conscripts seemingly happy to fight for God and Kaiser probably appealled to Houseman who was an atheist.He was also extremely impressed with the B.E.F's fighting abilities. It is labelled an 'Epitaph' as the 100,000 strong Expeditionary force were mostly either dead or wounded by the time he wrote the poem.
Geoff Topliss from United Kingdom "
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 12:52 PM
benson, email me then. crownofbk gmail
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 12:53 PM
"I go to my car this morning and discover I'm blocked in by double parked cars because of Alternate Side Street cleaning."
Hmmm, maybe instead of a compact sedan I should get one of those monster trucks so I can just drive over top of people who park me in.
Also, wtf is wrong with people? If you are going to (1) double park someone in and (2) be out of ear shot, you gotta at least leave your address/phone number on the hood of your car so someone can ask you to move it.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 12:57 PM
I don't quite get how much liability one should carry.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 12:57 PM
Anyone ever finds a canister gas mask, buy it for me and I'll pay you back. The ONLY Halloween costume I'd ever consider!
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 12:58 PM
oh and if you're a driver. For shit's sake. NOW WHAT AN ALL WAY STOP SIGN MEANS!!!!
If you get to the intersection first, you go first! don't look at me and then wait and wait. And if the other car high beams you while waiting for you to figure all this out, it means you can proceed....Geez.
I HATE stupid drivers!!
I need ice cream.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 12:58 PM
Pete;
In my way of thinking, your liability insurance should protect your assets. In other words, if you are worth $500K, that is how much liability insurance you should have. If you seriously injure someone with a car, they are going to go after your assets.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 12:59 PM
Jester - Look at sciplus.com - sometimes deals on them.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:00 PM
NOW = KNOW
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 1:02 PM
Mail sent to biff dot champion at yahoo dot com keeps getting bounced back to me.
Posted by: dylanfan at October 30, 2009 1:03 PM
Pete, if you drive, you should get umbrella policy to protect that house of yours - for reason benson stated above
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 1:05 PM
Maybe I should buy something like this to avoid problems with people parking me in:
http://bk.ly/T8
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 1:05 PM
NSR, if you do give mazda3 a shot, consider the 5dr version - much cooler looking plus more versatile if you have to transport big or odd shaped items
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 1:07 PM
How much auto insurance to buy:
http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/insurance/how-much-auto-insurance-do-you-need-10731/
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 1:08 PM
@ Benson 12:59.
Now I am scared. When I buy insurance over here, there are 3 classes of insurance:
1) 3rd party only (cheapest category). Pays out for damages and medical bills/lost earnings/etc for the other party if the accident is your fault.
2) 3rd party fire & theft (middle). As 1 but also covers if your car gets stolen.
3) Fully comprehensive (most expensive). As 2 but also covers your car and medical/etc.
In all cases, the only additional liability that you might face is the "excess". ie You have to pay the first £XXX of any claim out of your own pocket (typically around $3-500). You can reduce your premiums if you choose to have a higher excess.
How does the US system differ? Sounds like it could be potentially ruinous to drive a car over there!
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 1:09 PM
nsr, mazda 3 is a pip to drive, my go to zipcar.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 1:10 PM
My bf has little wheeled dollies that can jack up a car so you can move it. Cops & ConEd have them. Expensive but sometimes worth it. Can't remember what they're called.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:10 PM
GO YANKEES ,,, Umbrella policies are the way to go....
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 30, 2009 1:10 PM
If anyone sees Bxgrl, tell her to check her email, ha ha ha. :)
Posted by: mopar at October 30, 2009 1:11 PM
Added liability doesn't cost a whole lot. I have a couple of million because of my pool & it's minimal.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:11 PM
True confessions: I opened a bag of the Halloween candy.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:12 PM
there's a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I'm too tough for him,
I say, stay in there, I'm not going
to let anybody see
you.
there's a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I pour whiskey on him and inhale
cigarette smoke
and the whores and the bartenders
and the grocery clerks
never know that
he's
in there.
there's a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I'm too tough for him,
I say,
stay down, do you want to mess
me up?
you want to screw up the
works?
you want to blow my book sales in
Europe?
there's a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I'm too clever, I only let him out
at night sometimes
when everybody's asleep.
I say, I know that you're there,
so don't be
sad.
then I put him back,
but he's singing a little
in there, I haven't quite let him
die
and we sleep together like
that
with our
secret pact
and it's nice enough to
make a man
weep, but I don't
weep, do
you?
(the immortal) Charles Bukowski
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:13 PM
Mopar found a new reno blog you'll like:
http://brickcitylove.com/
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 1:13 PM
- True confessions: I opened a bag of the Halloween candy.
True confession: I'm eating from a bag of Halloween candy right NOW!
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 1:14 PM
chicken, when a liability occurs, you're liable. if your auto insurance coverage limit / cap covers the liability amt, you're good to go. but if you, 3rd party comes after your assets to settle residual liability
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 1:14 PM
very useful Northslope. Looks like I can't afford to drive in NY after all. Sounds like a pretty F#@ked up system. Who can we get to reform it?
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 1:14 PM
Love Bukowski!
CHiller - I haven't bought mine yet for that very reason!
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:14 PM
BH went to KMart yesterday, and brought home roughly $20 worth of candy. It's been staring me down ever since.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:17 PM
chicken, the umbrella is suppose to cover the residual liability per above post. so if you have $1M umbrella policy and your auto ins is 300k and accident causes 500k worth of liability, here's math:
- auto ins cover up to cap of 300k; mean 200k residual liability (500k - 300k)
- umbrella can cover up to 700k on top of the 300k cover by your auto ins of 300k (ie to get to that $1M level) hence it'll cover the residual 200k
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 1:18 PM
Last year we though, ooooh our first year in a house we'll probably get tons of trick or treaters!
We got maybe 10 total. I had bought maybe 5 of those big bags from BJ's (the good chocolate bar stuff not the bottle caps crap) We ate that candy for the next 6 months.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 1:18 PM
Mopar- seriously- do you want the table or not?
A college roommate's boyfriend wrote this many years ago (the roommate is actually a famous poet now) but I loved this and have it memorized:
I have forgotten how to cry
But the Sky remembers
And sheds the tears
That experience and years
have taught me to discipline
And dry.
The sky and I have agreement
About pain,
And I love rain.
-Michael( Sadly I can't remember his last name).
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 1:19 PM
"Second best ruse after the one where you pretend to be gay so you can feel up a woman's boobs. But of course you wouldn't know anything about that, would you CGar?"
I don't understand, Biff. Are you "inning" me? (No homo)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 1:19 PM
I feel SO MUCH better knowing that I am not the only spineless jellyfish succumbing to the siren song of the G'DAM candy!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:20 PM
Love Bukowski!
CHiller - I haven't bought mine yet for that very reason!
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:14 PM
The reading of this at the end of "Bukowski: Born Into This" definitely sent chills down my spine.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:20 PM
C'mon in, cobble! The water's fine :)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 1:22 PM
"And I love rain.
-Michael( Sadly I can't remember his last name)."
bxgrl
You're a poet and you didn't even know it!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:22 PM
thanks M4L.
But with the ridiculous healthcare costs in the US, won't that liability cap be eaten up very quickly?
I think I would like to run a car over there but not if it raises the potential for bankruptcy!
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 1:25 PM
Can I just say that the "Midnight" Milkyways are pretty good, but super tiny. When did the mini's become the micro's?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:25 PM
Joe, that was the poem they used at the end of that recent biopic about him, not the one with Mickey rourke but "Live through This" I think it was called.
---
What's everyone doing for Halloween? I'm going to the Greenlight Bookstore, then seeing "Capitalism: a Love Story", then meeting people for drinks.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 1:26 PM
Rod McKuen? Anyone? Thank goodness no one.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 1:27 PM
The reading of this at the end of "Bukowski: Born Into This" definitely sent chills down my spine.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:20 PM
Duh, oops. My bad.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 1:27 PM
Joe- but not like Michael. I'm still trying to rhyme a workd with orange -
Have to leave. Taking my old guy Moose to the vet and I have the awful feeling he won't be coming home.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 1:29 PM
"Joe, that was the poem they used at the end of that recent biopic about him, not the one with Mickey rourke but "Live through This" I think it was called."
-I.Jester
The reading of this at the end of "Bukowski: Born Into This" definitely sent chills down my spine.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:20 PM
Great minds Jester
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:30 PM
"Can I just say that the "Midnight" Milkyways are pretty good, but super tiny. When did the mini's become the micro's?"
The old school mini's are now referred to as "fun sized" last year I got a bag of minis that had the M.W. Darks in them. VERY good, but yeah crazy tiny.
Fun sized are about 2'' long by 1'' across. Just the way they're supposed to be.
I just ate 2 of the M.W. fun sized (not dark).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 1:30 PM
chicken, the ins company doesn't want to pay a dime so their lawyers would fight for a settlement - ie 50% payout so $1M policy might cover a $2M liability. heck if you think you're that bad of driver, don't drive. but if you think you're good driver, most incidents should be minor and the policy should be suffice. but as Arkady stated, slapping on another $1M add'l coverage is probably small incremental $$$
Posted by: more4less at October 30, 2009 1:30 PM
How about this one by Robert Frost, short and sweet:
"The rain to the wind, said
You push and I'll pelt.
They so smote the garden bed
that the flowers actually knelt
and lay lodged, though not dead.
I know how the flowers felt."
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 1:31 PM
"What's everyone doing for Halloween?"
We're sitting on the stoop giving out candy with friends and neighbors. [We might even be drinking! Shhhhh.]
I wanna see Capitalism, we just watched Sicko this past weekend.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:31 PM
Chicken;
Health care costs are not covered by these policies. The liability we're talking about here is basically getting sued for your assets as compensation for some accident that took place on your property (house, car, pool, boat, etc.).
Health care costs are covered by a separate medical insurance policies.
BTW (my one minute political speech for today): if the damn politicians would regulate medical insurance like they do auto/property insurance, we wouldn't have the problems that we do.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 1:31 PM
Joe- but not like Michael. I'm still trying to rhyme a workd with orange -
Have to leave. Taking my old guy Moose to the vet and I have the awful feeling he won't be coming home.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 1:29 PM
I feel you on that bxgrl. I'm dreading the day something happens to my cat.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:32 PM
Cobble, I thought you weren't going to break in to the Halloween stash? Slippery slope, no? (Save some for me!)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 1:34 PM
IJ, I was pleasantly surprised by the selection at Greenlight. After $250 you get a free book.
Posted by: DeLepp at October 30, 2009 1:34 PM
"Cobble, I thought you weren't going to break in to the Halloween stash? Slippery slope, no? (Save some for me!)'
It is indeed, I've eaten 5 pieces so far. And may I say that they were yummy, but they have gotten sooo tiny!! I'm trying to be good, but I can't make any promises! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:37 PM
"One night I was sitting on the bed in my hotel room on Bunker Hill, down in the middle of Los Angeles. It was an important night in my life, because I had to make a decision about the hotel. Either I paid up or I got out: that was what the note said, the note the landlady had put under my door. A great problem, deserving acute attention. I solved it by turning out the lights and going to bed."
— John Fante
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 1:37 PM
"Renee Richards office was on Park Avenue on west side of street around 35th. . . . My only (1/2) celeb is Tina Louise I see all the time at my YMCA. She looks great"
Renee Richards used to sit next to my family when the U.S. Open was held at Forest Hills (back in the Stone Age). Good memories though since that's where I kissed Chris Evert.
Pete, does that mean Tina Louise lives nearby?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 1:37 PM
I'm having a wonderful, polite back and forth conversation with StevieB in the Bed Stuy Foreclosures thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 1:38 PM
I just got up and moved the candy from the kitchen counter to the back room. Out of sight is out of mind?
How long do you give me until I get up and go to the back room to get some? LOL!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:39 PM
oh - okay, thanks guys.
I'm very comfortable driving, just worried about liability. Actually, I'm more worried about moving to NY and not being able to ride a motorcycle because of it so the last comments put my mind somewhat at ease.
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 1:39 PM
Before my post posts, Cobble
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 1:41 PM
I'm guessing you've already grabbed a few.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 30, 2009 1:41 PM
I sat next to Martina Navratolova and Breeke Shields at a Thai restaurant one night many years ago. That's when Brooke was dating Andre Agassi.
The two of them broke into our conversation when they heard it was more interesting than their own.
I was with my current partner's brother ( whom I was "seeing") and we both decided that we weren't right for each other. We still kept sleeping together though and that's what Martina picked up on!!!
It was very funny.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 1:41 PM
chicken get an umbrella liability policy
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 1:42 PM
ROFL, Dave. I've always loved Martina. And I thought Andre was hot back in the day. At what point - and how - did you "switch" (for lack of a better word) brothers?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 1:45 PM
Nope, chewing gum now!
I'm going to try to hold out until after dinner. I may need sedatives to help me! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:45 PM
"The old school mini's are now referred to as "fun sized".
I will point this fact out to BH for his edification for future Halloween candy shopping!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 1:54 PM
CHiller - Put it far away & then you work it off by walking there & back.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 1:55 PM
"How long do you give me until I get up and go to the back room to get some?"
I think your tent dweller will get there before you do.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 1:56 PM
It's a very interesting small world story CGar. I invited Franciso (the one I was sleeping with) to a Christmas party at my place in 1997. He said his brother from Philly was in town and he'd bring him. They never made it. Taking the next day off, I went to the East Side Club and, after a few daliances, met this Filipino guy and we had sex. We got to talking and i began to realize that he was Francisco's brother and told him who I was and then we started dating.
Unfortunately after francisco found out I was dating his browther a few months later, he cut me off!!! We are still great friends and sometimes he comes up with us to P-Town.
One of the reasons Francisco and i weren't compatible is that he doesn't drink and Martin in philly drinks like a fish.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 2:01 PM
"Put it far away & then you work it off by walking there & back."
I know, I'll bring it over to your house! ; ) That's a good hike from here! LOL!
[Our apt. just isn't that big, I'm never more than about 10-12 steps from anything!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 2:07 PM
Oh, alright, then. Bring it here & I'll suffer for you.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 2:10 PM
just got back from lunch and catching up.
Y I see Tina at is vandelbilt on E47th. Same place that guy brought his little girl into men's locker and steam room.
Liability...I do have a $2 or $3million umbrella but wonder wouldn't some lawyers (no offense to anyone) - just then sue for $4m or $5m? Is that good enuf reason to change ownership to LLC - or does that cause more problems(taxwise,etc).
Saw Love Story last wkend....does have some good chuckles but leave feeling all is hopeless.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 2:11 PM
Ladies;
It's 2 PM. Shouldn't you be stepping up the cat talk about now???
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 2:12 PM
being the true athletic supporter he is and in honor of Marathon wkend, Cgar is reopening his old business on corner e53rd st this sunday... giving free 'consultation' to all finishers.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 2:15 PM
So, it's a friday, i have headache, i've been at the office for 5 hours, and I've done about 15 minutes worth of work.
I've spent as much time on cars.com as I can stand for one day, and I see no point in staying here another 3 hours.
Posted by: northsloperenter at October 30, 2009 2:16 PM
Pete - Are you calling CarGar a jock strap?
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 2:19 PM
Dave, that is a really funny, and bizarrely small world, story.
"One of the reasons Francisco and i weren't compatible is that he doesn't drink and Martin in philly drinks like a fish."
I just don't get this. Most of my non-PLUSA friends don't really drink - A glass of wine, A beer, AN occasional cocktail. Biff and I were saying last night, thank God PLUSAs like to drink (or something to that effect, I started feeling really buzzed again around noon).
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 2:21 PM
Actually, Pete, I'm opening shop at Dean and 4th on Sunday!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 2:23 PM
"Cgar is reopening his old business on corner e53rd st this sunday... giving free 'consultation' to all finishers."
Coffee is for closers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 2:31 PM
Ok, when I was at lunch, did everybody agree that the next time I post, nobody else post for the rest of the day?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 2:50 PM
Yes, Biff, we had a meeting on another blog and decided to make you look like the thread killer of the day, which I found a relief because I had had my own thread killer moment earlier in the day, and I found that I didn't like it much!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
Yes, Biff, we had a meeting on another blog and decided to make you look like the thread killer of the day, which I found a relief because I had had my own thread killer moment earlier in the day, and I found that I didn't like it much!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
We should start a ratings systems of points where we can use a scale of 1 - 10 to grade posts we don't feel the need to comment on.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 2:56 PM
"Coffee is for closers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 2:31 PM"
Classic!
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 2:56 PM
Not as crazy in here as yesterday, but I still can't read all this.
Brownies? I thought I won something? Whoever you are. Come forth with the baked goods already!
Posted by: Tara in the Slope at October 30, 2009 2:58 PM
"Coffee is for closers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 2:31 PM"
Classic!
Posted by: the chicken at October 30, 2009 2:56 PM
6.9
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 2:58 PM
I'm having an espresso right now.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 2:58 PM
Oh shit, there's ANOTHER blog?? Who has the time???
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 2:59 PM
Yes, Biff, we had a meeting on another blog and decided to make you look like the thread killer of the day, which I found a relief because I had had my own thread killer moment earlier in the day, and I found that I didn't like it much!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 2:53 PM
We should start a ratings systems of points where we can use a scale of 1 - 10 to grade posts we don't feel the need to comment on.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 2:56 PM
And this one can be the poster child.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 2:59 PM
damn users are annoying me this afternoon. all these 'emergencies' always on fri afternoon and also cause am taking monday off...going to florida for 48 hours.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:00 PM
Can I just say that were I going to become a male prostitute (or resume my former career, whatever) (yeah, like I'd have any customers!!!), I really wouldn't hang out on a street corner, I'd just post an ad on Rentboy (and don't ask me how I know that).
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:01 PM
"And this one can be the poster child."
ROFL, Dave
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:03 PM
I know all about rentboy.com but I've never used them. I meet mine in seedy places. You find nicer "less professional" guys and they are much, much cheaper. I still keep in contact with a few of them who are no longer hustling. They are good friends.
Does that make me a sad, sad little man????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:04 PM
"And this one can be the poster child."
ROFL, Dave
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:03 PM
?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 3:04 PM
im about to call my grandnmother, i HATE talking to her. and i hate that i hate talking to her :( but if i dont do it once a mone she gets mad. she raise me and all. every other family member died. she keeps going on and on and on and on and on, i dont like her as a person. i havent seen her since like many years and she keeps askin me when i will come down to visit her. i say soon!!! but i mean never. am i bad person? she did her best to raise me, is a very good persno, etc,. buyt i want nothing to do with her and i can deal wih the fact that im a bad son. i cant deal wih it.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 3:04 PM
im about to call my grandnmother, i HATE talking to her. and i hate that i hate talking to her :( but if i dont do it once a mone she gets mad. she raise me and all. every other family member died. she keeps going on and on and on and on and on, i dont like her as a person. i havent seen her since like many years and she keeps askin me when i will come down to visit her. i say soon!!! but i mean never. am i bad person? she did her best to raise me, is a very good persno, etc,. buyt i want nothing to do with her and i can deal wih the fact that im a bad son. i cant deal wih it.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 3:04 PM
9.3
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 3:06 PM
"I know all about rentboy.com but I've never used them"
Yeah, me neither, Dave. But I keep in touch with a couple of them just them same. Only masseurs of course.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:06 PM
Oh, and Dave, what seedy places? Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:07 PM
Pssst, Biff, I heard that there are LOTS of other blogs! Who knew! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 3:08 PM
how much liability insurance does a rentboy need to have?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:10 PM
whoa jhoe are a DVevil worshipper only they know about 9 3
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 3:11 PM
CGar, I'm not divulging the best fishing spots. LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:12 PM
After fooling around a little bit on the side, I'd like to say that I am back to being monoblogomous. I only have time for one blog anyway.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 3:14 PM
But, Dave, we don't like the same kind of fish!!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:14 PM
how much liability insurance does a rentboy need to have?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:10 PM
Extra strong Durex. Preferably Magnums.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:15 PM
halloween is the funnest day on Earth. the day of free candy.snappy are we tricking tomorrow?
*rfob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 3:16 PM
maybe time to give her a 2nd chance Rob. If haven't seen her in long time visiting now might give different perspective
.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:17 PM
*rob*, you're NOT a bad person. I've had similar experiences with relatives. You can love them, and feel gratitude toward them, but still not like them, and if they weren't relatives you would have nothing to do with them. Your conversations with your grandmother remind me of mine with my (late) step-grandmother. I called out of obligation about once a month. "Yes, of course, I'm planning to come visit. I'm not sure when. I'm very busy at work. I'll plan a trip as soon as I can." Under the circumstances, make the monthly call, avoid the visit.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:18 PM
"snappy are we tricking tomorrow?
*rfob*"
Wait a minute!! Have Snappy and Rob gone straight together?? This is big 'Stoner news!
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 3:21 PM
"snappy are we tricking tomorrow?"
You gotta do what you gotta do.
Rent is due the next day.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 3:22 PM
"snappy are we tricking tomorrow?"
You gotta do what you gotta do.
Rent is due the next day.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 3:22 PM
ROTFLMMFAO
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:23 PM
Well, *rob* did pick up 2 women last night
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:25 PM
rob, there was an interesting article about cutting ties w toxic parents in the NYT the other day. However in this case it seems she is not toxic but rather lonely. She must have sacrificed a lot for you, especially seeing the way you are. So if you won't sacrifice something for her, I'd agree you are in fact a bad person. Maybe if you visited her you would find something in common. Or just cut her off completely, then you can admit you are in fact a bad person, and move on.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:26 PM
thank you CGAR!!!!!! i nhate when people say i have to visit her nad stuff. with her social security, medicaid, and living down south,. she makes way mor ethan me. i kmow it should all be about $$$, but it is. i dont like her as a persno, and i dont waanbt to visit there (suoth carolina. GUH-ROSS)!
*ROB*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 3:26 PM
Anybody know the band Juluka with Johnny Clegg? They're from way back, but I'm listening to them now. So good!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:31 PM
dibs calls in sick and dow drops 250pts
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:31 PM
*rob*, I hear where Pete and Denton are coming in from. It all depends on your personal relationships. Not to sound like a martyr, but for about 6 years, I all but gave up my life for various family members. I took care of my mother when she was dying, and a great aunt who was like a grandmother to me, and my stepfather, and I have no regrets because they meant the world to me. But then I reached the point where it was time to start living for myself. Some may think that's selfish.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:33 PM
you didn't say was in south carolina. I thought nj.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:33 PM
"I don't quite get how much liability one should carry. "
benson has been giving good advice about insurance, until he lost me on the regulation of medical insurance, which is in fact so highly regulated that it may as well be socialized, since in all but name it already is.
As benson said, you have to carry enuf insurance to protect your assets, such as your house and your savings. One asset many people neglect is your ability to earn money. Your income stream can also be attached.
While a severe automobile accident is the most likely way to visit a big judgement upon yourself, a slip-and-fall on your steps can do it, or a cat attack :-)
As both dibs and benson said, you can buy a personal 'umbrella' policy that covers you over and above. Depending on the company, you get standard homeowner's insurance policy, an auto policy with high liability limits (I think mine is 250/500k)and then you nbuy an umbrella which covers anything over and above that, up to $1 million or $2 million. I think my $1mil umbrella costs me less than $200 per year.
Pete, they can sue for whatever they want, that doesn't mean they will get it. Usually in complicated accident claims involving a death, they drag in a lot of people, and it is unusual for the defendant to be found 100& responsible.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:35 PM
"snappy are we tricking tomorrow?"
"Well, *rob* did pick up 2 women last night"
3 babes....He's smarter than all of us!
You go, *Rob*...Work it!
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 3:35 PM
"nhate when people say i have to visit her nad stuff. with her social security, medicaid, and living down south,. she makes way mor ethan me"
Wow, she's really making the big bucks, rob! What, $400 a month in Social Security? $800? Medicaid doesn't actually pay you money, nor does living down south. Neither of those count as income.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:38 PM
OK EVERYONE...StevieB is coming back and we're all going to play nice and share out toys and Halloween candy. he and I have beed very cordially discussing Bed Stuy prices in the Foreclosure thread.
He asked if he could come back and would we be nice?? I told him he was never kicked but if he posted something on cats he's get a welcoming. After that though, all bets are off.
Besides, no one here has a right to kick anyone out. Except maybe randolph get summarily booted every once in awhile.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:38 PM
Rob and CGar are the straightest gay dudes ever
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 30, 2009 3:39 PM
so pretty much $2 or $3m umbrella should cover sounds like. Probably claim against me in auto accident wouldn't go over that unless I did something outrageous like killing 3 kids while driving drunk.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:40 PM
what is everyone doing for halloween?
Posted by: stevieb at October 30, 2009 3:40 PM
so is there a real benefit of changing ownership of house to LLC? and would create other issues?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:41 PM
Ok, fine, but I reserve the right to be randomly snarky to Randi.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 3:41 PM
We gonna be sitting on the stoop handing out candy with my neighbors and a couple friends - whoever shows up. [And drinking wine out of plastic cups! Shhhh....]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 3:43 PM
"Rob and CGar are the straightest gay dudes ever"
RAOTFLMMFAO, DH.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:44 PM
Denton;
Here is what I meant about the medical insurance regulation. I believe the following reforms will go a LONG way to increasing competition amongst the private insurance providers,and hence make it affordable:
-allow different levels of coverage. I wouldn't half-mind a mandate if it were for a bare-bones policy, as is done with auto insurance. Instead, the idiots in Washington are talking about a one-size-fits-all mandate.
-pricing should be in line with risk. If you smoke, your premium should be higher. If you are overweight, your premium should be higher, etc. Some companies have done this with their self-insured health benefits (Safeway, for instance) and have found that it incentivizes better health AND reduces premiums significantly.
-allow shopping for policies across state borders.
-tort reform, of course.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 3:44 PM
"so pretty much $2 or $3m umbrella should cover sounds like. Probably claim against me in auto accident wouldn't go over that unless I did something outrageous like killing 3 kids while driving drunk."
Probably even then. But it's your level of assets that it depends on, and only you know that.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:46 PM
was that supposed to be a compliment or insult?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 3:47 PM
Pete, re the LLC, I think you might be able to but not if you still had a mortgage. I would wonder about the tax issue, even about zoning. You'd probably need to ask an acct.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:48 PM
"what is everyone doing for halloween?"
Playing poker.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 3:48 PM
I took it as a compliment. I'm guessing *rob* will, too. Just a hunch. Frankly, I think all the gay guys here are like the straightest gay guys I know.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:49 PM
Frankly, I think all the gay guys here are like the straightest gay guys I know.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:49 PM
I can bring some really nelly flambouyant ones to the next meet up if you'd like.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:51 PM
What IS going on with the market today? Up 200. Down 200. Thoughts Dave?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:52 PM
Who are the gayest straight dudes ever?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:54 PM
Are there any bitter renters on here other than myself, BHO, and DS???
Posted by: stevieb at October 30, 2009 3:55 PM
"pricing should be in line with risk. If you smoke, your premium should be higher. If you are overweight, your premium should be higher, etc."
I hear what you're saying on that, benson. But maybe it is just easier to cover everyone and spread out the risk. There actually are incentives to change bad behavior, one of which is plain old living. Your suggestion opens up all kinds of privacy and other invasive issues. Should the premiums of gay males be higher, for example? Or only gay males that don't use condoms? Who's checking that? What about alcohol? What's excessive when it appears moderate consumption is actually beneficial? Do we give drug tests to everyone? What about people who live near the Gowanus Canal who should know better? A mess in the making.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:55 PM
"Who are the gayest straight dudes ever?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:54 PM"
===========^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
;-)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:55 PM
Bitter renter here, stevie.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 3:55 PM
Due to the overwhelming response to my question and interest in Juluka, I will post this video. This song is so great and video worth watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj7paXrhOdY
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:56 PM
"was that supposed to be a compliment or insult?"
Neither, I didn't write it correctly. The amount of umbrella liability insurance you require is determined by the financial assets you own. And only you know what assets you need to cover. I don't.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 3:57 PM
Threat of CIT bankruptcy is big. But we've been seeing that the economic numbers haven't been beating expectations lately and have thought the market would roll over.
1,000 support on the SPX.
If there were to be some really good news though these markets would go up strongly since they are resting now on the 50 day moving average. But it does look like they wil break.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 3:58 PM
Who are the gayest straight dudes ever?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:54 PM
Oh, Biff, apropos of nothing, did we ever pick a time to go to Excelsior?
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:00 PM
Market wasn't up 200 today, that was yesterday. Huge sell imbalance at open.
Yesterday GDP better than expected.
Today consumer confidence worse than expected.
The market is being whipsawed by statistics. Good stats show recovery underway, bad stats = BHO. They are not in as agreement as they were a few months ago.
There's worry that after the stimulus is spent, cash for clunkers is done, interest rates start to rise, homeowner tax credit ends, we'll slip right back into recession or worse.
Homeowner tax credit should be extended indefinitely and phased out gradually, imo.
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 4:02 PM
LOL, the compliment /insult was re: gayest straightest ...not insurance.
And thanks for feedback Denton, Benson.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:03 PM
"Oh, Biff, apropos of nothing, did we ever pick a time to go to Excelsior?"
I'm totally down with that, just say when
(No Homo)
I love gay bars...it's the only bars I can go to where there is any chance I might get some attention. Gay men must have thicker beer goggles than straight women.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:03 PM
Denton;
I think it can be done. As I mentioned, some companies have already started doing it with their self-insurance program.
Just take a look at your home insurance - there are about 10 ways in which you can reduce your premiums by doing certain things.
As for privacy concerns: we're talking about private policies. It's a contract,so I don't think there are issues there. When it's a company-provided policy, like in the safeway case, I agree there are privacy issues. Somehow Safeway managed to address them.
Most importantly, it aligns good business with good health. Just take a look at the obesity issue we have in the lower-income classes (and NOTE: many of these folks are already insured via medicaid). I think one mistake people make in the current debate is assuming that good coverage = good health. Ain't so, under the current regulations. Align risk and pricing, and I think you'll see some results.
Posted by: benson at October 30, 2009 4:03 PM
"Oh, Biff, apropos of nothing, did we ever pick a time to go to Excelsior?"
I just spit water all over my keyboard, jester!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:03 PM
HOBOKEN ROCKS, are you out there? You should continue to post on the markets. While I agree market timing is bad advice for most people, that doesn't mean it is not interesting to hear what you're up to.
At least you can tell us your weight chart :-)
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 4:05 PM
I also like gay bars or more correctly the company of gay men.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:07 PM
It's Friday afternoon. Can we please talk about anything other than insurance?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:07 PM
"Who are the gayest straight dudes ever?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 3:54 PM"
===========^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
;-)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 3:55 PM
10. Dave Navarro
9. Pete Wentz
8. A-Rod
7. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
6. Lenny Kravitz
5. Prince
4. Chace Crawford
3. Ryan Seacrest
2. Dominic Monaghan
1.) David Beckham
Source- .toptenz.net Top 10 Metrosexuals
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 4:07 PM
Excelsior is such a good name for a gay bar.
Posted by: etson at October 30, 2009 4:08 PM
OMG those chisk said they were 30 and 35 :-/ they were like 15 lol. who says they are 35??!?!?
i just got up from a nice cat nap :)
*rib*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 4:10 PM
"I love gay bars"
Biff, what was the gay bar in the West Village that you like (seriously)? Is it the Cubby Hole on West 12th that you said is now a mixed lesbian / gay / straight crowd?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:11 PM
What women? I was inside talking with BH and must have missed that.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:12 PM
I say I am 35, because I am.
Your keyboard problems add something to your posts, *rib*.
Posted by: etson at October 30, 2009 4:14 PM
CGar, YES! It's the Cubby Hole. It's a totally mixed crowd. I love that kind of scene. It's a small space (so not conducive to a big gathering, although a small one would be fun).
If we want to try a gathering in Manhattan, we should also consider Arthur's Tavern when Sweet Georgia Brown is performing. It's a total blast.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:15 PM
Etson!
(We don't hear from Etson for days on end. He's too busy to drink and watch the game with us. But he suddenly shows up when we're discussing gay bars. Just sayin')
;-)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:16 PM
10. Dave Navarro
9. Pete Wentz
8. A-Rod
7. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
6. Lenny Kravitz
5. Prince
4. Chace Crawford
3. Ryan Seacrest
2. Dominic Monaghan
1.) David Beckham
-1. Etson
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 4:19 PM
Well, it is Friday afternoon. Everyone is allowed a Curious Friday once in a while.
Posted by: etson at October 30, 2009 4:19 PM
stevie- bitter renter here too (well, not so bitter. I get to torture my Great EVLL all the time.)
Back from the vet- Brought Moose home but we are watching him Vet said if I wanted to euthanize him today, his symptoms certainly indicated it but we'll give him a couple of days to see if he improves. If not, I have to make a decision/ he got fluids and antibiots. He perked up in the car coming home, walked into the house and insisted on eating. I'm really happy but is this some insidious plan to force me to spend big bucks on a vet? Is this how this evil critter intends to take over? Vet me to death? And is it cheaper if I kill him myself? Only kidding- I am so relieved I got to bring him home- even if it turns out to be only for a few days.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 4:19 PM
Hope everything works out for the best bxgrl.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 4:21 PM
bxgrl - You can give him infusions at home - I did for several years for my cats. Let me know - I have a terrif supplier for all the stuff.
Hope it was just a passing phase though.
Posted by: Arkady at October 30, 2009 4:22 PM
"Well, it is Friday afternoon. Everyone is allowed a
Curious Friday once in a while."
ROFL, Etson!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:22 PM
Well Dave Navarro admits to being bi (I've heard him talk about pre-concert fondling rituals with bandmates) and the jury is WAY out on Ryan Seacrest. I think we need to replace those two selections. How about Tony Randall for one?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:22 PM
Watching the game with subtitles was pretty fun. there were no typos at all I noticed - odd for a live broadcast.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:23 PM
Seeds of the Phillies' ultimate destruction:
"Cliff Lee will not come back to pitch Game 4 on three days' rest. Instead, Joe Blanton will get the call on Sunday night against the Yankees at Citizens Bank Park."
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Blanton_to_start_Game_4.html
Posted by: East New York at October 30, 2009 4:25 PM
bxgrl, glad you got to bring him home. (CDog seems to be doing better, but that's pretty much been her post-vet behavior lately.)
"I get to torture my Great EVLL all the time"
Don't you think a rent strike is in order, bxgrl?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:25 PM
How about Tony Randall for one?
Is the jury still out on Robin Williams?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 4:25 PM
Thanks Joe.
Someone cam in with a ginormous 24 pound black and white cat. I swear it was the most evil looking critter! Huge. MM heard the examining vet say, "C'mon- I know there's a heart and a lung in here somewhere - cracked me up.
I had a wonderful cat who purred at everything. Took him into the Vet (the much beloved and sainted Dr. Maddox), who tried to examine him. Finally he says to me, I can't get a heartbeat. I'm like, my cat's dead? "No- he's purring so loud I can't hear his heart and he sounds like a damn helicopter"
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 4:26 PM
Arkady- can you email me that? bx2bklyn at gmail? Thanks!
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 4:28 PM
Meanwhile, jessi never came up for air. And herkimer and Slopefarm are both MIA today. And I thought my Suffering Bastards were strong! Anyone spot any of them in any thread today?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:28 PM
"My wife and I recently sold our apartment for a decent gain. We have decided to take our gain and buy a house in Victorian Flatbush."
dibs, looks like they're still out there! (Those that trade in apt gains for Brooklyn houses) In the forum...
Posted by: denton at October 30, 2009 4:28 PM
i have not been gay for like 7 months, im asexual. i think girls are hot now. deal.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 30, 2009 4:30 PM
Don't everyone just ignore Stevie.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 4:33 PM
"i have not been gay for like 7 months, im asexual. i think girls are hot now. deal."
Sounds like a commercial for one of those camps that religious types send their gay kids to in order to turn them straight.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:34 PM
"i have not been gay for like 7 months, im asexual. "
I guess I'm asexual on the days I don't have sex with someone. 7 months?????? MAN, NO WONDER YOU CAN BE SO GROUCHY.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 4:37 PM
10. Dave Navarro
9. Pete Wentz
8. A-Rod
7. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
6. Lenny Kravitz
5. Prince
4. Chace Crawford
3. Ryan Seacrest
2. Dominic Monaghan
1.) David Beckham
-1. *RIB*
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 4:37 PM
Slopefarm busy with his new business venture he told us about. Supplying chinese restaurants ...after all he needed to do something about all the strays that find him.
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:37 PM
Is one truly asexual if one still pulls the goalie on one's bean bag chair?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:38 PM
"pulls the goalie"
ROFL! Alex, I'll take euphemisms for jerking off for $500.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:40 PM
pulls the goalie on a bean bag chair? is he doing canadaspeak again?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:41 PM
What rob discusses in person and what he discusses here are always wildly divergent.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:44 PM
rob, don't invite PLUSAs over. As soon as they see the chair they'll avert their eyes.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:45 PM
can we get to 500 so I can leave and catch the 5:08 please?
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:46 PM
"I'll take euphemisms for jerking off for $500."
Carnal Tunnel Syndrome
Choking the Chicken
Spanking the Monkey
Where's THL? She's always great at these games
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:47 PM
"Flog the bishop" is one of my favorites.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 4:47 PM
"What rob discusses in person and what he discusses here are always wildly divergent."
True, he's much more outlandish in person.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:47 PM
I'm going to H'ween party in kinda Hugh Hefner costume of smoking jackets, jama pants, but with devil mask and a 70's style hairdo (wig of course).
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:47 PM
that is a catholic schoolboy expression
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:49 PM
500!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:50 PM
abusing myself
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
All,
Going to sign off now. Many of you know there will soon be a big change at work for me, and due to preparations for that change I won't be online for the next two weeks probably or at least only at the end of the day.
Biff, Excelsior awaits - I'll email ya.
Peace, everybody!
Posted by: infinitejester at October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
500?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
great goodnight...be back wednesday
Posted by: Petebklyn at October 30, 2009 4:51 PM
500!!!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:52 PM
Tossing the Dwarf
Petting the one eyed monster
Posted by: Expert Textpert at October 30, 2009 4:52 PM
Pete got 500.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:52 PM
good luck jester. hope all goes well.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 4:54 PM
Good luck with the change, infinite!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 4:54 PM
"Where's THL? She's always great at these games"
Biff, we'll pick it up again on Monday. A little late in the day / week to play Name That Body Part, and God knows Mondays tend to be rough around here. (No homo)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 4:56 PM
Good point CGar. Let's wait until Monday. It'll give us the whole weekend to research.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 30, 2009 4:59 PM
Stopped at the Metropark Amtrak station right now...oggling a hot latino guy on the platform across the tracks!!!! I've already mentally undressed him down to his shorts.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 4:59 PM
Note to self: Find someother blog to read on Monday!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:02 PM
Double clicking the mouse
Fiction friction
Fire off some knuckle-children
Five finger shuffle
Flickin’ the kitten
Flicking the bean
Flog the dolphinHand to gland combat
Having a knee trembler
Hit the slit
Hitchhike To The Sky
Holding your sausage hostage
Indiana Jones finding a sweet dig
Taking care of my business
Tapping the wookie on the head
Thinking of your mom
Tick the taco
Tickle your pickle
Turning Japanese
Two-finger tango
Visit from the five-fingered aunty
Visiting Rosy Palms and her five sisters
Walking the dog
Wax on, whack off
Whippin off a batch
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 5:03 PM
Don't fall off that stoop when you're drinking cobble. :-P
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:04 PM
"It'll give us the whole weekend to research"
Empirical research, no doubt, Biff
"I've already mentally undressed him down to his shorts"
ROFL, Dave
And on those two notes, I'm out. Have a great weekend, and a Happy Halloween all!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at October 30, 2009 5:04 PM
Or in Cantonese:
Da Fei Gei (shooting down airplanes)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:08 PM
Or in Cantonese:
Da Fei Gei (shooting down airplanes)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:08 PM
哈哈哈
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 5:10 PM
"Don't fall off that stoop when you're drinking cobble. :-P"
I'll sit on one of the lower steps, so I won't have that far to go! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:13 PM
有一个美好的周末，希望大家可以去，在其选择的人回家。
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 30, 2009 5:14 PM
"Don't fall off that stoop when you're drinking cobble. :-P"
I'll sit on one of the lower steps, so I won't have that far to go! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:13 PM
Pretty smart for a girl. :-P
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:16 PM
cobble...it's a very small world. Remember that woman we were talking about at US Trust. L.D.? Turns out one of the twins who must remain unmentionable on here knows her very well too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:18 PM
Hola peoples. I survived Ikea! Traffic near Hamilton Ave and all through Red Hook is a nightmare right now...took 45 min to get from Ikea to 5th Ave and 10th St. on the bus.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:20 PM
Why you, I oughta...[shaking fist at DIBS!!] : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:21 PM
cobble, go over to asshat hill. you should see all the emoticons he has now. I never knew many of these existed.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 30, 2009 5:27 PM
Huh, interesting, NYC is a 'small town' in particular circles, DIBS.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:28 PM
Hey bxgrl,
So sorry to hear about Moose. My best snark-free thoughts go out to you.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at October 30, 2009 5:28 PM
I got scared off after the discussion about tracking IP addresses. I like What, as you know, but, I'm a little leery. [Emoticons would be fun.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:29 PM
Wait...Moose didn't make it? What happened today Bxgirl?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:31 PM
Snaps, glad you survived Ikea! Whaddya get?
Sounds like Moose might not be long for this world. He's got some serious health issues, but seemed to perk up on return from the vet.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:33 PM
:-( Poor wee one!
From Ikea I got some storage stuff I needed and a tray to put Hari's food on (he's a super messy eater and most of the food winds up on the floor). I also got a headache! Remember these: http://tinyurl.com/8fcn6w
They used to come already assembled. Today, I was sold a box of wood containing about 40 pieces and a baggy of tiny nails and screws. DAMN THEM!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:37 PM
Yes, sad : (, I don't even have a cat, just my visitor, but I love her a lot.
Those are great! But what a PILL to put together! That'll be an morning or afternoon. Did you see any frames?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:41 PM
I did get a frame. Arkady was right...they've got more than what's in the catalog and online. I saw shadow boxes, but didn't like the finish on them. I stuck to a double frame to put the pic on one side and the flower on the other.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:44 PM
Great idea, really nice! You may be able to tinker with the backing or closure on the back to get a little extra depth to accommodate the thickness of the pressed flower.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:46 PM
Hiya! To you too, Snarky! Enjoy!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:49 PM
Hola Snarky! Happy Friday :-)
Cobble, I figure worst case scenario I'll just remove the stem and spread out the flowers inside the frame in some sort of artsy way.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:50 PM
hey snaps- the news is both good and not so good. He's home- they put fluids under his skin, antibiotics and prednisone for his stomach. the vet was not encouraging but we are waiting a few days to see if he perks up. He sounded congested so she was thinking maybe if its a cold we can clear it up. He just goes down so quickly- he's lost over a pound so hes down to 6 again. But on the up side, when he got home he wanted to eat and I was so happy.
But its going to be wait and see- she would have put him to sleep today if I had said to, he looked so bad. But now. of course, he's looking a bit better (of course. I spent all that money on him. He's thrilled.) If he had been in any pain, he wouldn't be here now so I just have to see how he does.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 5:51 PM
Snarky- thanks! When it comes to the cats Im such a wuss.Death, disease, famime. Pestilence- fine. Cat in pain- arrrggghh.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 5:53 PM
Bxgirl, how old is he? I hope he continues to perk up and get better.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:54 PM
Free Vet Care For All!
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 5:55 PM
Ah, very creative! I know you'll come up with something lovely!
bxgrl, What a 'bear', of course, I hope he continues to improve over the weekend. Show him the bill, maybe that will inspire even better health! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:56 PM
LOL!!! Excellent platform!
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TUESDAY!)
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 5:57 PM
Show him the bill, maybe that will inspire even better health!"
ROFL!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 6:00 PM
Alrighty kids, I'm outta here. I'll raise a glass to Mooses's good health.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at October 30, 2009 6:01 PM
Cheers, Snarky!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 6:03 PM
I swear the little monster smiled when he saw it. Moose is 15. I am looking for nearby salt mines so I can put his butt to work earning the vet bill money.
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 6:03 PM
Thanks, snark. (Make it strongly alcoholic- for me. :)
Posted by: bxgrl at October 30, 2009 6:04 PM
I'm gonna bounce too...time to wrestle with this ridiculous ikea purchase!
Nite all :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at October 30, 2009 6:04 PM
Watch out for those kitty labor laws, bxgrl!
Maybe you can start slow, with a career in mousing? ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 6:06 PM
The tall one just walked in, time to chop the veggies...
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 30, 2009 6:08 PM
> (Make it strongly alcoholic- for me. :)
If I know my bartender - and I do - it will be!
And now, happy trails to all...
Posted by: DitmasSnark at October 30, 2009 6:11 PM
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