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Got some marathon pix for you.
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/2009_nyc_marathon
Usually I concentrate on Team Hetero, but I tried to put up some for the other team also.
Shot one for Team Rear, that’s snappy and eny and who knows who else?
http://www.pbase.com/dentontay/image/118938930
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 9:17 AM
November 2, 2009, 09:16 and the world did not end in October as predicted by some.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:18 AM
The world was supposed to end? I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to get all worked up about a potential apocalypse.
There's always 2012 to look forward to, I suppose....
Posted by: josefsz at November 2, 2009 9:20 AM
"November 2, 2009, 09:16 and the world did not end in October as predicted by some."
I better get to work planning the Third Annual End of the World (Or Maybe Not) Party.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 9:21 AM
Team Rear checking in! Awesome photo, Denton...the two tushies (center and right) are quite nice :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 9:22 AM
"November 2, 2009, 09:16 and the world did not end in October as predicted by some.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:18 AM"
No - and I even sold a house in celebration!
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 9:23 AM
Snappy, I would have thought marathon chicks' don't have enough junk in the trunk for your liking.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 9:23 AM
Thems be some nice tushies, I will not disagree. My o' my.
Posted by: tybur6 at November 2, 2009 9:24 AM
what were all those people running away from? Gojiro?
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 9:24 AM
sorry, typo - meant Gojira
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 9:25 AM
Biff, I can sometimes appreciate the smaller tushies, too! Now, to gain entrance to Chez Snappy, the bum needs to be bigger.
:)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 9:26 AM
Morning, all. Thanks, Denton. There was definitely nice eye candy for all yesterday. I can't believe I actually spotted the friend I was looking for, who was running to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Everyone have a good Halloween?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 9:28 AM
Congrats, Chicken!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 9:28 AM
Not looking very good for the Phillies but that Eagles smack down was incredible!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:29 AM
biff, i definitely note there is a dichotomy in the women's dept... you have some very well built and well muscled, while some are definitely approaching the anorexic vibe... Fortunately these are nice specimens of the former!
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 9:29 AM
Yep, Yankees are looking very good.
Where's ENY with the clap?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 9:32 AM
"Where's ENY with the clap?"
Hopefully at the clinic :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 9:35 AM
Biffy - If he's smart, he's at the clinic.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 9:35 AM
Snap, Snappy!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 9:36 AM
Jinx Arkady!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 9:36 AM
Biff, email I sent to you about your bathroom bounced back to me. Contact me at westgate63 at yahoo dot com.
Posted by: dylanfan at November 2, 2009 9:37 AM
NYC Marathon perspective from Clinton Ave and Lafayette
A guy went by on crutches, he had no bottom half, not even a hip. His body was supported by an upside down question mark steel contraption. Inspiration personified.
Bloomy and Ray went by in an old Chrysler Imperial, crowd cheered.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 9:41 AM
"Not looking very good for the Phillies but that Eagles smack down was incredible!!!!!!"
I'd trade every Eagles win for the entire season to have the Ryan Howard who played against the Dodgers play against the Yankees.
It's gotten painful watching him stare at high fastballs for called strikes that he should be putting in the upper deck and then swing at breaking balls he cannot possibly hit.
Hopefully the phils have a enough pride to show up for game 5 and take the series back to the bronx.
Posted by: northsloperenter at November 2, 2009 9:43 AM
BREAKING NEWS......I just heard that Oceana is not going to serve the 70 year old lobster. Not sure what its fate will be but it won't be dinner.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:46 AM
NSR, I texted m4l yesterday saying I'd trade all the Eagles TDs for Phillies runs.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:47 AM
Do old lobsters go tough or just big?
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 9:50 AM
chicken, I suspect they are VERY tough.
This meal was not going to be some fine dining experience but, as someone else pointed out, just bragging rights for some NYC asshole, probably a lawyer or an investment banker.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:53 AM
Here's the link to the lobster story...fate stull undetermined.
It sounds like the people at Oceana are a bunch of clueless Philistines...
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/10/24/2009-10-24_giant_lobster_is_saved_from_the_butter_end.html
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:55 AM
People who order lobsters over 2-2 1/2 lbs are clueless New Yorkers trying to overcompensate for lacking a normal size "lobster" themselves.
Anybody who knows anything about lobsters knows that they are tastiest at 1 to 1 1/4 lbs.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 9:58 AM
dylanfan, sorry about that.
I'm at biffchampion at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 10:01 AM
I won $66 in my monthly poker game this weekend! This was my best haul ever. We play 7-card poker, with a few wild cards thrown in. No Texas Hold 'em.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:05 AM
I should have also added (so you can gage these winnings): we play with 25 cents bets.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:09 AM
Dave, no wonder the lobster place I go to (once in a blue moon) in Sheepshead Bay (Jordan's) never has anything bigger than the 1 1/4 lbs. The manager told me that they never served the larger ones and those usually went to the fancy shmancy restaurants/steakhouses and I always thought it was because of the prices they fetched but I guess it has to do with taste as well.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 10:11 AM
congrats Benson - that's a monster haul relative to those stakes!
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 10:12 AM
Today's my 2 year wedding anniversary!!!
we watched the marathon - unreal! agreed so many runners are inspiring!
I love being able to watch them so up close - also it was cool as we now live off of 4th and can watch from the terrace!
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 10:12 AM
Kens, you know the types that have to order the 5+ lb lobsters.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:13 AM
Gem;
Congrats! Yes, that is one great benefit of living off of 4th Ave (neighbor).
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:16 AM
So I was at the Rangers game yesterday and watching Giants game on TV at the same time in MSG. Eagles dominated but Rangers destroyed Bruins (which is awesome). Then had late lunch/dinner at Motorino in east village. Dave, you HAVE to check it out. Kitchen staff and waiters were totally your type and one of the waiters definitely played for your team and looked kinda like Xing with smaller frame. Oh yeah, and pizza was DAMN delicious too.
we had 1 Stracciatella - basil, olive oil & sea salt and 1
Soppressata Piccante - mozzarella, spicy soppressata garlic, chili & oregano. Yuuuuuuummmmoooo.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 10:17 AM
Dave, are you mocking you know who over you know where today since the world didn't end?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 10:19 AM
I would never mock the SDFL.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:20 AM
benson -- winning $66 at $0.25 stakes is pretty impressive.
Posted by: northsloperenter at November 2, 2009 10:21 AM
Dave;
Once again, please note that monoblogamy is encouraged here.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:23 AM
benson;
Please not that no matter how small the stakes, gambling is illegal.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:26 AM
NSR and Chicken;
Yeah, it was just one of those nights where everything fell into place: I drew the right cards, I upped the ante on the right hands, etc.
I give all of my winnings to my wife. That's the other part of the deal.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:26 AM
I spent Saturday making my nieces Halloween costume. 3 hours, rit dye and hot glue- works every time. So much fun. No one go trick ot treating?
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 10:26 AM
"I give all of my winnings to my wife. That's the other part of the deal.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:26 AM"
Ah well. You were only making explicit that which has always been implicit.
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 10:27 AM
""Please note that no matter how small the stakes, gambling is illegal."
Home poker games are not illegal unless the house takes a rake.
Posted by: northsloperenter at November 2, 2009 10:30 AM
quote:
A guy went by on crutches, he had no bottom half, not even a hip. His body was supported by an upside down question mark steel contraption. Inspiration personified.
see i dont view that as inspiration. i view it as attention wh0reing in the highest capacity.
ugh dont even getting me started on the marathon. what a bunch of litterbugs they are. i thoroughly enjoyed snaking right them twice on sunday (ask Cgar, i was texting him).
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 10:30 AM
hey dibs, what do you think about MOT? Liking that new Droid phone, I think I'll buy one when they come out in a coupla weeks. Which fits with the 'like the product, love the stock' philosophy.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:31 AM
"i view it as attention wh0reing in the highest capacity."
Rob,
As opposed to writing 100 posts a day on Brownstoner?
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:32 AM
denton...it's getting very good reviews and we've been buying VZ...yield is still 6.42%
They should also get the iPhone soon as well
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:33 AM
rob, you're warped.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 10:34 AM
I keep thinking rob will cease to amaze me at some point. Obviously that point is not yet here.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:34 AM
DIBS;
Funny you should mention VZ. I'm literally just about to buy them.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:35 AM
thanks dibs. I got VZ also, thinking both those phones will help them.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:35 AM
lotta good yield plays still out there benson, altho not as many as before.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:38 AM
VZ looks good.. I would wait to see if it gets a double bottom in.. If it does than that is a great company to own...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at November 2, 2009 10:40 AM
Rob, please tell my you're simply going for shock value at this point and not being serious.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 10:41 AM
Dibs - Lobsters don't get tough when they're bigger. The only time they're not good is shortly after they've shed - at any size: they're best just before. Same holds true of crabs. Soft-shell lobsters aren't very good though.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 10:42 AM
I'm tired of shock value. Rob....words fail me.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 10:43 AM
Arkady, they take longer to cook thoroughly and therefore the outer parts are overcooked.
You would know more about crabs though. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:44 AM
I think the other good thing about VZ, and AT&T for that matter, is that the long consolidation in the telecom industry is finally coming to an end and the ramaining companies are fairly strong. In other words, they don't have to undertake a price war to maintain market share, which was their previous mode of business.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:45 AM
Yeah, if you look at the underpart of a crab, the female has a "key" that looks like the nation's capital & the male has the Washington Monument.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 10:47 AM
A Dr gave me crabs once, I know TMI lo siento.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 10:48 AM
A 2.5 lb lobster gave me crabs once.
I was in my experimental stage. Don't ask.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 10:51 AM
I make great crab cakes...I always get the Jumbo Lump meat and the key is to add as few ingredients as possible...a little mayo, one egg and a little bit of bread crumbs...nothing more. And NO Old Bay.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:52 AM
what is so shocking to say that marathons don't impress me!?
sheesh.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 10:53 AM
biff, chalk it up to a "Wildwood" moment, the jersey shore has odd effects.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 10:54 AM
I knew a guy in London who was really hairy & got crabs on a beach in Spain. Couldn't get rid of them until he had "fire breaks" shaved on his legs, arms & waist so they could be isolated.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 10:54 AM
Rob, your empathy gene is non-existent. That comment was really over the edge, and managed to offend even those who excuse some of your other flip remarks. Good going.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at November 2, 2009 10:55 AM
I sort of agree w/ Rob - I get depressed seeing how many crazy people there are - a seemingly unending sea of humanity.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 10:56 AM
benson if that's how you feel, T also has a 6.4% yield. I'm a bit overweighted in telcom, else I'd grab that too.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:56 AM
OK dog lovers & cat lovers....I give you Gabriel & Stanley....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgW2qgMsnzw&feature=related
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 10:57 AM
I've heard of G&T,lunch and smoke breaks but never fire breaks. You can learn something new on brownstoner every day!
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 10:58 AM
rob, I don't think anyone would complain if you think marathons are stupid. I'm sure many would agree w you. It's your comment on the handicapped athlete.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 10:58 AM
nevermind, i guess it was the original context i stated that. sorry! speaking of *SHOCKING* i think i was almost sexually assaulted yesterday!!! well it didnt get to that point, but i ran out! after picking something up from the grocery some random guy was like oh hi wanna go home and smoke a joint with me? i was like okay sure (duh, normally i wouldnt do this. well maybe normally i would) but anyway i had no intentions to do anything with him other than smoke. shrug and he lived not far so i was like cool someone who smokes strangers up in the neighborhood! ugh i get there and after i smoke (he didnt!) he starts taking his clothes off begging me to do stuff, i was like no sorry im so not into that and he was like youre gay tho right are lying youre not? i was like no im not lying. i meander over to the door and he totally was holding it shut on me and completely trying to rub on me. i literally was like wtf did i just get myself into!?! i told him if he didnt get his hand off the door i was going to punch him in the face. he let go of the door and got the hell out of there, stat!
this was right near associated supermarket. the whole incident was just the icing on the cake for a really terrible halloween weekend.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 10:59 AM
Rob;
I don't much care for the marathon myself. However, to call someone who sets a personal goal for himself of triumphing over an enourmous handicap an "attention whore" just is really, really over the top, and inhumane really.
Rob, I once advised you, and repeat: you need to devote yourself to something larger than yourself, to give some meaning to your life.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 10:59 AM
for you VZ and T fans, keep an eye on how that net neutrality issue plays out on the Wireless biz side. I was super surprised T so easily agreed to allow the voip calls onto their wireless network. Apple, Microsoft, etc entering telecom doesn't bother me as much as Google entering the space. their pricing model of FREE to customers (supplemented by AD rev) could be super destructive to telecom rev streams. that google voip voice dialer is no joke. it's very enterprise grade looking, hence why Apple blocked it from their apps store.
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 11:02 AM
"after picking something up from the grocery "
That'll do it every time.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 11:03 AM
I find the guys at the Dollar Stores to be hotter.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:05 AM
Rob, sounds like you finally met 11217.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 11:08 AM
kens, exponential snap! terrific
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:10 AM
quote:
I don't much care for the marathon myself. However, to call someone who sets a personal goal for himself of triumphing over an enourmous handicap an "attention wh--re" just is really, really over the top, and inhumane really.
okay, fine, fair enough. sorry :( just having a bad week i guess
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 11:11 AM
quote:
Rob, sounds like you finally met 11217.
LOL! good one.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 11:12 AM
I think perfectly describes our feline friends (?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 11:15 AM
I expect 11217 to pop up any sec now to refute this accusation. I doubt 11217 shops at same grocery as Rob
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 11:15 AM
So rob- did he give you the blonde wig?
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 11:17 AM
Rob;
Nice job of manning-up! Ok, back to your more fun, irreverent posts.
Posted by: benson at November 2, 2009 11:18 AM
this didnt happen IN the grocery store, it happened when i was outside of the grocery store, i guess that point is irrelevant tho.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 11:18 AM
Rob, sounds like you finally met 11217.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 11:08 AM
I think 11217 is female
Posted by: stevieb at November 2, 2009 11:19 AM
"ugh dont even getting me started on the marathon. what a bunch of litterbugs they are. i thoroughly enjoyed snaking right them twice on sunday (ask Cgar, i was texting him)"
LOL. Yes, well, the runners did toss all their energy bar wrappers and such in the street as they were running. And when I was ready to head home and found myself stranded on the far side of 4th Avenue (from home that is), I texted *rob* for guidance on crossing against thousands of people running.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:20 AM
I love Sparta!! He looks like my Cookie. Excellent Bxgrl.
How's Moose doing?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 11:20 AM
the city does a good job of cleaning up fast after the marathon tho. 4th avenue was eerily very clean this morning!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 11:22 AM
Delepp, this yr's halloween celebration feels like the biggest one we've had in yrs in Clinton Hill / Ft Greene. I didn't see you on the steps of your mansion else I would've brought my son over
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 11:22 AM
Lo siento, DeLepp. Lo siento mucho.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:22 AM
DIBS - what do you serve your crabcakes with? I'm feeling hungry already.
Posted by: dittoburg at November 2, 2009 11:23 AM
"A guy went by on crutches, he had no bottom half, not even a hip. His body was supported by an upside down question mark steel contraption. Inspiration personified."
hiya delepp, turns out you and I were about a block apart!
Same guy took my breath away, literally, felt the hitch in the chest and throat. Brought me to tears, incredible. The guy standing next to me and I could only acknowledge it. Words fail me.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 11:23 AM
Whoring at the grocery is such a low tech approach, no craigslist involved? I guess we're in a recession.
Try the elevator at clark steet next time, you'll get 420, a goose and some beautiful modlings to peek at.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:24 AM
Happy anniversary Gem!
Great photos, denton, thanks!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 11:24 AM
So how is one supposed to cross a street that the marathon is using? I was trapped on the east side of Bedford Ave on Sunday, all messed up trying to figure out how to get over to Diner for brunch :-\
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 11:28 AM
In the summer, corn on the cob, ditto. Not sure when corn's out of season....rice pilaf??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:28 AM
Whoring at the grocery is such a low tech approach, no craigslist involved? I guess we're in a recession.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:24 AM
I was driving Sunday afternoon and pulled up next to a brand new Range Rover at a red light. His license plate read "recesion" (Max 8 characters allowed). I thought it was funny and messed up at the same time.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 11:30 AM
In Clinton Hill, you walk through the subway station--either Clinton Washington or Classon Ave. on the G line.
Posted by: rf at November 2, 2009 11:31 AM
DIBS - I'm thinking more of a sauce - I had a friend who'd make a sort of wasabi mayonnaise.
Posted by: dittoburg at November 2, 2009 11:31 AM
Stepped away for a meeting, back now.
Anyways, I have a funny story for you. I was bored yesterday so I invited this guy up to my place to smoke a joint.....
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 11:32 AM
dh, if you're in half-assed shape, just jump in with the runners and start running, work your way across the street.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 11:32 AM
quote:
So how is one supposed to cross a street that the marathon is using? I was trapped on the east side of Bedford Ave on Sunday, all messed up trying to figure out how to get over to Diner for brunch :-\
i had to cross in the middle of it when it was busiest on 4th avenue to get to my bodega and back across. i just walked straight into it, like i was playing a game of frogger. i basically just didnt look any of the runners in the eyes to avoid them probably giving me a dirty look. i saw others darting thru tho when they ahd the chance. it's not like they own the road really. i was wondering tho, if it was illegal? or just frowned upon to cross like that?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 11:32 AM
THL- In yet another death-defying but lets make bxgrl spend money on the vet leap from doom, Moose is doing well on the anti-biotic. he is now eagerly eating again. His breathing is still raspy but he doesn't seem to be breathing hard, and he has been coming out and being social again. I don't think he is really all that strong, but at least i get to keep him awhile longer.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 11:33 AM
I think Sparta is related to my cat P-Boy. Great video.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at November 2, 2009 11:33 AM
Ahhh, OK, ditto. A remoulade. But anything works...just add whatever you want to mayo. I actually like plain old tartar sauce myself.
The crab has a lot more flavor than does fish that you might be adding tartar sauce too. A good spritz of lemon usually is enough. Don't ruin it with Old Bay seasoning.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:34 AM
haha Denton!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 11:35 AM
m4l, we were in lambertville at my sisters, the whole town is halloween crazy. As mobbed as everyone says clinton was we oddly still got lots of candy left over. Hense eating a mini milky way now.
ch, my whole body quivered when he went by.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:37 AM
"So how is one supposed to cross a street that the marathon is using"
"Serpentine Shelly. Serpentine!" --Peter Falk, The In-Laws (1979 Original)
I just waited for a tiny break, DH, and made a run for it.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:38 AM
DeLepp...we are only about 7-8 minutes north of Lambertville on the PA side.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:39 AM
DH, there's always the other approach of screaming out "Hipster coming thru; make way, Hipster coming thru"
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 11:42 AM
Thanks evryone
Agreed though they DO clean up the marathon pretty quickly!
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 11:44 AM
dibs, the whole area is gorgeous. r u near nockamixon?
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:46 AM
"Where's ENY with the clap?"
Here!
PHILLIES OVER!
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
PHILLIES OVER!
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
TWENTY-SEVEN!
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
TWENTY-SEVEN!
(clap clap/clap clap clap)
Better luck next year (NOT) suckers (i.e., Phillies, Dave, Arkady, NSR...have I missed anyone?). HA HA HA!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 11:46 AM
NO, as you go up 32 from New Hope you him Lumberville and I'm up Fleecydale Road from there into Carversville.
Nockamixon is a lot further away
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:48 AM
It ain't over 'till it's over, ENY.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:48 AM
ENY, let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm a Yankees fan, but they do have a way of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:49 AM
Gem- Happy Anniversary!
Bxgrl- I don't know if you remember but last year around this time I was "on watch" with our then 18 yr old J-Kun. In the span of a week he had lost half his body weight, refused to eat, etc. We gave him antibiotics, fluids daily and force-fed him for a week. The day he perked up? The day after we had "the appointment" scheduled. We think he heard me on the phone and said, "Oh shit, they're serious! I better cut the crap now and eat something."
A year later he's still the tough guy of the house.
They're awesomely stubborn shits sometimes. So enjoy him for as long as he'll let you.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 11:52 AM
I have a general Baseball question:
Do seats cost as much at the Phillies stadium as they do at Yankee stadium?
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 11:52 AM
Sorry, the after I scheduled the appointment. The day after the appointment would sorta be a moot point really. DUH!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 11:53 AM
I certainly hope not Gem. The prices are so ridiculous now. They've priced out so many people.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 11:54 AM
"I have a general Baseball question:
Do seats cost as much at the Phillies stadium as they do at Yankee stadium?"
That's like asking if houses in Park Slope and Detroit cost the same!!!! ;)
Location Location Location!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 11:54 AM
I would have to think Yankees tickets are higher than almost other teams' prices.
It's amazing they're able to fill the seats.
(No homo)
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 11:56 AM
Ditto - Just lemon juice. Sides of shoestrign potatoes & cole slaw.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 11:56 AM
Does anyone else but me wonder at the immaturity of fans? (That said- yippeee, Yanks!!!!) :-)
I remember that, THL. My vet used to give me dirty looks we were on the verge so often of putting Moose to sleep and then he somehow manages to pull back from the brink. But I've told him- the next time he costs me a pile of money and lives, I'm killing him.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 11:57 AM
11:55am in the OT, and all is quiet. It's the equivalent of the "Death Zone" on Everest.
Hey THL!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:57 AM
dibs, you're near bulls island then? It's a great place to raise a family or have a weekend home. So much to do. Just far enough away without being a trial.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 11:58 AM
Biff, 'jew see the Roebling Inn thread? A new bar is opening on Atlantic where Magnetic Field was.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:58 AM
Sorry, CGar, for the sporadic posting today, I am scrubbing my apt. in anticipation of my old friends from high school coming into town. I'm evicting the dust bunnies....
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:00 PM
riiight ok
(thnks THL)
b/c what I notice is that fans in the stands at the phillies stadium are regular joes and get all whipped into a frenzy chanting "yankees suck" ever 2 seconds. However at Yankee stadium - they are all stuffy professionals trying to impress clients and coworkers etc
sorry - I just think it stinks that a regular joe can't just take his kid to a ball game withouth dropping like $200 +
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 12:01 PM
Cobble, I didn't think I made THAT much of a mess.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:04 PM
Bxgrl, Oh, I hear that!
Hiya CGar.
On Halloween we went to a party at my neighbor's house and there were so many little kids there I just kept thinking I wonder which of these critter is sick? I tried to keep a good distance between myself and the germy army. That's all I need.
What did everyone else do?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 12:04 PM
We could use some regular Joes around here.
All the Joes who show up are a bit mishuggenah in the keppi.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:04 PM
I whole heartly agree Gem! The prices are pretty outrageous. It's really turned me off of it (not entirely).
LOL Biff!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 12:07 PM
bxgrl, I stopped in at CHAC on Saturday to pick up CDog's meds, and I mentioned to Gladys that we're e-wed.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:07 PM
"We could use some regular Joes around here.
All the Joes who show up are a bit mishuggenah in the keppi"
ROFL, Biff.
Where's Kens??
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:09 PM
" I didn't think I made THAT much of a mess."
LOL!! It wasn't you...it was 'pig pen', he stopped by on Saturday after visiting Linus in the pumpkin patch, and he brought an army of dust bunnies with him. Yeah, that's it....
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:10 PM
What's a keppi
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 12:11 PM
a regular person can probably barely even afford to buy a hot dog at yankee stadium, let alone a ticket! even low rent keyspan park is absurdly overpriced (for concessions anyway)
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 12:11 PM
Gem, 200+? You must be talking about like first games. My company Pres. has season tix 4th row behind dugout. Granted, they are one of the best seats but the seats right next to him for Thursdays game were going for $9,000 a pop.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 12:12 PM
Brooklyn Cyclones' season tickets are less than $500
http://brooklyncyclones.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/PDFs/09%20marketing/STH_09e.pdf
Posted by: the chicken at November 2, 2009 12:12 PM
keppi = head
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:12 PM
Hi THL, we sat on the stoop with friends [inc. CGar] and neighbors and gave out candy to the throngs of children. It was amazing how polite 99.9% of the kids were, they took one piece of candy from the bowl, and said thank you! Except for one little girl...who went for it with TWO HANDS!! LOL!! Great costumes — so much fun!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:12 PM
The ne staff is so nice too, CGar! is gladys the very pretty blond? She's new? I'm just happy to see John and there is a Hispanic young man there who was with Dr. Maddox also- don't know his name but he looks to be maybe 20. He's such a sweetheart. He fell in love with Bugboy- he remembered when i brought them in with those horrible horrible eye infections. They were all so shocked at how bad it was, i don't think they'd ever seen something like this.
So how is CGar dog doing? Better over the weekend? Is it the cold weather? I need to be sure we put radiant heated flooring in her special room.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 12:13 PM
A hot dog and a beer in the new stadium runs like $22 I think.....
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 12:14 PM
Two hands! GAWD! I hope her parents gave her a little talking to about proper Halloween Manners.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 12:14 PM
biff, even during the game at the Stadium, you could see several high-priced seats empty. Cuz like G10 says it's all corporate.
I got some insight into why the other day (empty seats) from an MD at a big investment bank. They used to rent a whole box, I don't know, 20 seats or something? They gave it all up, even tho, obviously, they can afford the new pricing structure.
Under the old pricing, it was maybe $250 a seat (?) So, if an investment banker invited a trader from another firm, it was considered a regular expense that wouldn't influence anything. Just socializing.
The bank now takes the position that with seats in the $2000 range it's a regulatory issue and that inviting a trader out for a ball game could be seen as a bribe, not just T&E.
So they gave up all the seats.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 12:15 PM
From Sports Illustrated:
"The concession prices are beyond outrageous. Bottle of water=$5. Soda=$5. Beer=$9. I even saw someone buy a bucket of popcorn for $12. How does a parent take two kids to a game without going into debt?"
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 12:16 PM
ha - I do find kids nowadays to be polite trick or treaters - however I think b/c they are accompanied by parents.
well - the whole pricing thing makes me angry b/c it's robbing an experience from most of the city where in the old days of baseball, tickets were like $5-10 and even cheaper for day games. they don't even play double-headers anymore right?
Is meshuggnah "crazy" b/c that's what my mom called me often as a kid..... "you are such a meshugganah!"
Posted by: gemini10 at November 2, 2009 12:17 PM
Considering how much of our taxes went to building these temples to egoisim, the gd food should be free.
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 12:18 PM
"sorry - I just think it stinks that a regular joe can't just take his kid to a ball game withouth dropping like $200 +"
No doubt.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 12:19 PM
THL, she totally looked up to see how we were reacting...she knew better! But her eyes just went wild, and she dove right in until she heard a few of the group saying HEY! Even taking two or three pcs. is fine, but double-fisted grabbing is crossing the line!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:21 PM
"I think b/c they are accompanied by parents."
Yes, most of the parents were pretty strict - take one piece, say thank you...etc...
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:23 PM
Forget about the price of the food; just wait until you receive the medical bill for the inevitable trip to the emergency room after eating it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:23 PM
You people are so fickle. How do you expect us to buy a World Series Championship without somehow paying for it?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:26 PM
Not that I'm one to talk, but the double-fisting kid definitely did NOT need more than one piece of candy. My favorite costumes were the kid dressed as the Titanic, following very closely behind the kid dressed as the Iceberg. Second place to the kid dressed as a giant blender, and close behind was the kid dressed as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:28 PM
"It ain't over 'till it's over, ENY."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 11:48 AM
Oh, it's over, Dave! O-V-E-R! You think the Yankees are going to lose a 3-1 lead to a bunch of one-hit wonders like the Foolies? HA! NOT! Suck on it, Jimmy ("Philly will win in five") Rollins!! You're not playing the Mets this time! HA! HA!
"ENY, let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm a Yankees fan, but they do have a way of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory."
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 11:49 AM
SHUT UP, Car Gar! In case you haven't been watching, the Yanks are on the precipice of their 27th World Championship! We don't need any skirt-grabbing, front-running, fraidy cat fans who are nervous in the service (and that also goes for Wasder and frsq and any other Yankee fans here)! SO, either get on this bandwagon and help pull, or GET THE FU*K OFF!! TWENTY SEVEN! (CLAP CLAP/ CLAP CLAP CLAP)!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 12:28 PM
On Halloween, I was with the Champs on Garden Place around 5:15 and it was already a zoo. I'm guessing it was totally insane around 6:30/7. The number of kids trick or treating on that street must easily hit four digits.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:29 PM
"SHUT UP, Car Gar! . . . We don't need any skirt-grabbing, front-running, fraidy cat fans who are nervous in the service"
And he wonders why people think Yankees fans are obnoxious. ; ) If you jinx the Series by getting too cocky, ENY, not only will I sic Scooby Doo on you, but you'll be drafted as captain of the Brownstoner Kickball Team.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:32 PM
Lidge is garbage - how can you guys expect to win a championship when your closer pitches like Ray Charles?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 12:33 PM
"We don't need any skirt-grabbing, front-running, fraidy cat fans who are nervous in the service"
ENY, seriously, you've gone way too far. How the hell can you mention cats when we're in the middle of talking about the Yankees?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:34 PM
Ok- here's my obligatory oh no, ENY. You are being such a bad winner. Let's just keep our fingers crossed.
ok....
YEAH!! ENY-You are so RIGHT!!! The Frillies will never take it- 27 HERE WE COME!!!!!!!! * Clapping *
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 12:34 PM
Does that chick in the ORO ad have makeup on to accentuate her cleavage?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 12:36 PM
Ray Charles was always on pitch.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:36 PM
Thanks a lot DH; I just sprained my wrist scrolling to the top of the page.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:37 PM
quote:
kid dressed as a giant blender
hahah. im not sure, but i find that really sad.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 12:39 PM
haha biff
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 12:40 PM
"The bank now takes the position that with seats in the $2000 range it's a regulatory issue"
Denton, I write those policies, and there are very strict guidelines and approval processes in place for any gift over $250. And certain categories of people can't give or receive gifts valued at more than $25.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:40 PM
I loved the Titanic and the iceberg.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 12:41 PM
okay seriously i KNEW i was cranky today for some reason. normally after halloween everyone brings in their leftover candy to share. no one brought in anything today into the office!!! :( is anyone else experiencing this office candy drought?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 12:41 PM
What I found interesting was the number of home-made costumes, which I think greatly outnumbered store bought. I don't know if that's a function of the recession, or not.
Biff, did you take the Champs to the Halloween Parade at Cobble Hill Park? Pandemonium. Or the one earlier in the day near the Promenade? Also pandemonium. Anyone who thinks only old people live in Brooklyn Heights ought to step outside on Halloween.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:45 PM
Mrs. D used to make a handmade costume for da kid every year. And I mean handmade.
Posted by: denton at November 2, 2009 12:49 PM
quote:
. Anyone who thinks only old people live in Brooklyn Heights ought to step outside on Halloween.
yeah, but people are still complaining today all over the internet about their kids getting werther's originals. i dont blame them for complaining!
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at November 2, 2009 12:50 PM
I gave out Hershey Bars and Reese's PB Cups.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 12:52 PM
OK, Car Gar, you miserable coward. Cringe if you like, but we are going all the way, baby! You want obnoxious? Check out Dave's post after the Phillies won game ONE. They win one game and typically, he thinks it's over! WRONG!
Car Gar, I don't want to see your ass anywhere NEAR the Canyon of Heroes when we win this thing!! WOOOOO!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 12:53 PM
The little yellow bulldozer/digger was pretty cool too! But he had to take it off because it impeded his ability to reach the candy bowl! And we were too busy drinking and talking to help the poor little guy out! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:53 PM
NEWS FLASH! DIBS, I did NOT fall off the stoop! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:53 PM
NEWS FLASH! DIBS, I did NOT fall off the stoop! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:53 PM
Then you didn't have enough to drink.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 12:55 PM
"You want obnoxious? Check out Dave's post after the Phillies won game ONE."
And THEN looked what happened to the Phillies, Kickball Captain!!!!!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:56 PM
"And he wonders why people think Yankees fans are obnoxious. ; )"
Actually, I don't wonder...I DON'T GIVE A CRAP! Who cares what some pikers in West Podunk care about THE GREATEST FRANCHISE IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT, and the fans that root for them, BABY?!? WOOOOO!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 12:56 PM
CGar, we didn't do the parades. Just walked around a few other streets and then handed out candy, which the Champs prefer even to getting it themselves.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 12:57 PM
The Titanic and the iceberg were traveling together when we first saw them. The iceberg attempted to double-dip, but parent stopped it! The smoke stack had a feather to imitate smoke!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:58 PM
"fraidy cat fans who are nervous in the service (and that also goes for Wasder and frsq and any other Yankee fans here)"
Hey now ENY---tis a bit harsh to call me out on my Yankee fandom which has been as strong as anyone's this year or this decade. I might have admitted to some butterflies going in (given the last few years not too hard to understand) but this team looks like a different bunch. Hard to imagine them blowing this lead. Go Yanks! #27 here we come!
Posted by: wasder at November 2, 2009 12:58 PM
Credit Suisse is saying that AIG will earn $4.50 and boook value will be $38. The stock is $34, up from a low of $6.60
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 12:58 PM
"Then you didn't have enough to drink."
Some might disagree!! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 12:59 PM
"Car Gar, I don't want to see your ass anywhere NEAR the Canyon of Heroes when we win this thing!!"
ENY, I will stay far away from any ticker tape parade. I went to 2 Mets games during the '86 World Series, and then to the parade, and they haven't won since, for which I hold myself responsible. So perhaps you'll understand why I'm too superstitious to call the Series now.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 12:59 PM
"And he wonders why people think Yankees fans are obnoxious. ; )"
Actually, I don't wonder...I DON'T GIVE A CRAP! Who cares what some pikers in West Podunk care about THE GREATEST FRANCHISE IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT, and the fans that root for them, BABY?!? WOOOOO!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 12:56 PM
QED
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 12:59 PM
I loaned out a devil costume that my grandmother made for my brother 60 years ago! It's still in great shape (shades of Oscar Wilde...)
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 1:00 PM
Is it me, or does anyone else get the distinct sense that ENY is a Yankees fan?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:01 PM
DIBS,
Anyone who thinks they know the "real" book value of AIG is delusional.
Those earnings are all based on booking ratios for casualty business, which are pretty easy to make whatever you want them to be.
Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 2, 2009 1:02 PM
Nice Arkady! How much candy did you eat?
I ate approximately my weight in Snickers, Milkyway, Reeses, Twix, and Whoppers...
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 1:02 PM
I'm confused...is ENY for the Yankees or the Phillies! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 1:03 PM
Wait! Wait! ENY- CGar is my e-hubby. He is a sweet, reasonable, somewhat laid back individual who in reality is jumping up and down and internally insulting DIBS.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 1:03 PM
Biff, I looked for you when I was walking the CDog home from grooming, but I didn't go over to Garden Place. I wanted to meet the Champs! You should definitely take them to Cobble Hill Park next year - it was wild.
And some of the parents' costumes were also really good - the Mummy dressed in head to toe gauze, the escaped convict in an orange jumpsuit, and the guy dressed as "camouflage", covered head to toe in a green fishing net covered with leaves and branches.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:05 PM
bxgrl, according to ENY, your ehubby wears a skirt.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 1:06 PM
Thanks CGar. I find it hard to believe anything could have been crazier than Garden Place.
Best outfit was a guy dressed as Colonel Sanders with a KFC bucket around his Baby Bjorn with his kid inside.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 1:08 PM
OK, Broke. I'll take your word for it. You know better.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 1:08 PM
"Go Yanks! #27 here we come!"
That's better Wasder. I was just checking. Don't be doubting your team!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 1:09 PM
No, Biff, actually he figured me out. He accused me of "skirt GRABBING".
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:09 PM
And not my OWN skirt ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:10 PM
I couldn't go T or Ting - had to attend a school play. So I bought myself a few small things when Kens took Snappy & me to a wonderful Russian market in Sheepshead Bay.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 1:11 PM
"He is a sweet, reasonable, somewhat laid back individual who in reality is jumping up and down and internally insulting DIBS."
He'd BETTER be, bxgrl, 'cause right now he's suspect! But, since you're vouching for him, he gets a reprieve.
But I got my eye on you, Car Gar! Get it together! Don't even THINK about letting the Yankees down at this crucial juncture!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 1:13 PM
"No, Biff, actually he figured me out. He accused me of "skirt GRABBING"."
Back into the closet you go...
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 1:13 PM
"c-gar, the memory is failing on st elmo's fire reference. Blame Canada
Posted by: DeLepp at November 2, 2009 1:06 PM"
DeLepp, I tend to blame Canada for most things ;-)
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:14 PM
"He is a sweet, reasonable, somewhat laid back individual who in reality is jumping up and down and internally insulting DIBS."
I've been eternally insulted and I've been internally assaulted but I've never been internally insulted.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 1:17 PM
ROFL, Dave. If it helps, I don't ever recall "internally insulting" you. Typically, I would just make a lame attempt to insult you on the OT. Perhaps I talk in my sleep.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:20 PM
"That's better Wasder. I was just checking. Don't be doubting your team!"
Damon's at bat in the 9th was a thing of beauty, and the presence of mind to run to the 3rd ridiculous. A-Rod had the game winning hit but that was all Damon.
Posted by: wasder at November 2, 2009 1:27 PM
Sorry, DIBS. Jets have me in a bad mood, I guess. I have recovered somewhat since the YANKEES KICKED SOME PHILLY A@#, but I was at the Jet game, so it hurt even more.
Still think AIG is much more of a mess than people think.
Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 2, 2009 1:33 PM
Ok CGar- we need to have a little discussion about how my wardrobe is winding up in your closet. (I'll keep him in line, ENY).
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 1:47 PM
Very boring here today.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 1:55 PM
Guess what I just got in the mail?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 1:57 PM
SNUGGIES!!
My husband always laughs at the commercials and I said I wanted one so he went and ordered it!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 1:58 PM
Am I crazy to be this happy over a blanket with sleeves?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 1:59 PM
Anthrax????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 1:59 PM
Draft notice?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 1:59 PM
"Damon's at bat in the 9th was a thing of beauty, and the presence of mind to run to the 3rd ridiculous. A-Rod had the game winning hit but that was all Damon."
Yep, the most critical play in the Series so far.
If the Yankees win, that play is the one that really clinched it for them.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 2:00 PM
My daffodil bulbs came today.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:01 PM
"Guess what I just got in the mail?"
- THL
"Guess what I just got in the male?"
- DIBS
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 2:01 PM
Arggghhhh. I remember when I got my draft notice in the mail during the Vietnam War.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:02 PM
"Guess what I just got in the male?"
- DIBS
"Guess what the male just got in me"
-DIBS
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 2:03 PM
Next Saturday is my birthday. I plan to get "presents" all week long. Some of them I will pay for myself.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:05 PM
What type of draft notice, Dave? I had to register with Selective Service, and again every time I moved, and when I turned 30, I think, they sent me a letter telling me I was no longer required to register (basically, your government thinks you're old now, so piss off).
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 2:05 PM
Is "daffodil bulbs" code for something? :)
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 2:06 PM
It was the notice of where I stood in the lottery system for the draft.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:07 PM
I got daffodils and muscari.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:08 PM
Are "presents" code for the things available for ordering on Rentboy, Dave?
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 2:09 PM
The only draft notice I want to see is when they alert me that they changed the beer kegs at Floyd NY.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 2:11 PM
Biff, you would get a daft notice.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:13 PM
My mother used to love muscari, Dave. Amethyst was one of her favorite colors, and these and salvia were about as close as she could get.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 2:18 PM
let me say it one more time. thank god for Yanks else there's no reason for any sports pride for residents in tri-state area.
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 2:22 PM
No doubt M4L (your 2:22 post). The Giants got ripped and it now appears they're on something on a downward trend this year. But hey, at least they won a title recently. Sports is all about ups and downs!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 2:38 PM
Two thread killers in a row....both yankees fans.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 2:51 PM
Did DIBS and ENY ever end up making a bet on the World Series?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 2:58 PM
And then dave :) TKOTD #3
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 2:59 PM
Giants looked dreadful
Jets didn't play that bad - just one of those games. Dolphins look pretty good, much better team then their record indicates.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 3:02 PM
NO. At first it was something ridiculous like I wear a shirt saying I was the What's Messenger Boy and ENY would show up at a gathering.
I wanted it simple...$50.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 3:03 PM
**tumbleweeds go rollin' through the OT**
???????????
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:15 PM
Hiya Snappy! How was your Halloween?
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 3:20 PM
I was wondering where Snappy disappeared.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 3:22 PM
It was good...went to the Russian Market with Kens and Arkady and then out to dinner with a pal, beer on the couch :-) Did you drink on your stoop?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:22 PM
"NO. At first it was something ridiculous like I wear a shirt saying I was the What's Messenger Boy and ENY would show up at a gathering. I wanted it simple...$50."
Of course I wanted that. What is $50 compared with seeing you humiliated? There's no comparison!
Anyway, it's lucky for you we never did it Dave, 'cause you'd definitely be out of 50 bucks, perhaps as soon as this evening!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 3:22 PM
Kens, that ice cream was GOOD! I put it on top of the apple strawberry blintzes...heaven on a plate!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:23 PM
I can't believe that my telling you all that I got a Snuggie didn't just start the chatter a flowing.
lol
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:24 PM
That sounds so good Snappy!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:25 PM
You got a snuggie THL? Is it really warm? I want one in the teal color :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:25 PM
Snappy, Kens, where ya been? It's been like watching paint dry in here today. Same at work. I'm sitting at my desk nodding off.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 3:26 PM
Since it's so quiet in here, I'll take that as an ok to have cat-chat!
So, last night I went to clean Hari's bed and was disappointed. I found the little "rice" in there. UGH! Back to the vet we go :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:27 PM
It was delicious THL. I was worried for a moment that it was so good it fell into the sinful category and I might go straight to hell after the last bite!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:29 PM
My husband just got them for us. He always made fun of the commercials and I reminded him that I loved to have a throw blanket over me when I'm on the couch but this is better because it has sleeves! Easy remote access right?
Well the UPS guy just delivered them and I called him at work laughing.
It's basically like polar fleece Snappy so I'm guessing it's pretty warm.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:30 PM
Hola Cargar! How's it hangin'?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:30 PM
THL - I've been thinking of getting one. Does it have little apertures for cats to get in there w/ you?
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 3:30 PM
Snappy, glad you liked it. Did you end up frying the blintzes?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 3:30 PM
No way Snappy!! Why can't he seem to shake that?
Poor kid.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:31 PM
Kens, I put them in a skillet with a smidge of butter...quick and delicious! I need to buy that stuff in bulk!
THL, I don't know what the deal is with this little bugger. He was wormless for so long and to have them pop up again now is disheartening.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:33 PM
LOL, funny you should say that Arkady. Cookie loves that, any time I have a blanket she will worm her way underneath.
I even have evidence:
http://tinyurl.com/y9yyq7n
She'll find a way under, either through the big sleeve or from the edge.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:33 PM
But it may explain why he's still only 2.5 lbs despite being taller and appearing to be bigger.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:33 PM
It's gotten painful watching him stare at high fastballs for called strikes that he should be putting in the upper deck and then swing at breaking balls he cannot possibly hit.
Posted by: northsloperenter at November 2, 2009 9:43 AM
But, think of the nice BREEZES he's giving everyone! HA HA!!!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 3:33 PM
Sorry to hear about Hari Snappy. Hopefully he'll be all better soon.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 2, 2009 3:34 PM
THL, that pic is too cute! If Pia weren't so afraid of other people, I could get someone to take our photo when she climbs up my shirt - some nights she decides she needs to be extra close and will work her way under my shirt, poke her head through the neck hole (thank goodness I sleep in cut-neck shirts or she'd strangle the both of us) and put her face in my neck and purr herself to sleep.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:36 PM
That very well may be the case Snappy. As soon as I had my outdoorsies de-wormed they got solid and heavy. Before they were big-ish but very lightweight. Their coats got really shiny too. It's like the were finally getting the nutrition from the food.
Hari's a delicate flower.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:36 PM
"THL - I've been thinking of getting one. Does it have little apertures for cats to get in there w/ you?"
Cats? I've been using those littler apertures in my Snuggie as beer holders.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:36 PM
You called the UPS guy at work, THL? How'd you get his number?? ; )
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 3:37 PM
ENY, did you find the plate ump was off yesterday? He seemed to be very inconsistent, which is way worse than at least calling everything a strike or nothing a strike. Appeared to do a bad job back there. Thoughts?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:37 PM
I think I need to sit Hari down for a stern talking to about being ill...maybe I can talk the wormies out of him!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:38 PM
"Did you drink on your stoop?"
Yep! I even sat on the top step and didn't fall off!!
Blintzes! Gimme wants some!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 3:38 PM
LOL Biff, I thought the idea was to keep the Biff warm and the brew cold!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:39 PM
"Blintzes! Gimme wants some!"
Oy. I'm just sayin', cobble.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 3:40 PM
I want some of those pajamas with the feet in them :) Do they make those anymore? For adults? (Probably can be found on some fetish site, but I don't know that I want to start getting mail from some outfit called AdultBabyFetish!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:40 PM
Cobble...there are only two left...better get over here quick!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:41 PM
No CGar my husband! He's the one who ordered the things.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:41 PM
"Do they make those anymore? For adults?"
Well, there's a void to be filled, and a new business concept, Snaps
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 3:41 PM
THL, it is, that's why I first put the bottle in a beer cozy and THEN into the Snuggie.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:42 PM
Pia will not like that Snappy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:42 PM
Hmmm...Snappy Pajamas, Inc. I like the sound of that :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:43 PM
"I want some of those pajamas with the feet in them :) Do they make those anymore? For adults? (Probably can be found on some fetish site, but I don't know that I want to start getting mail from some outfit called AdultBabyFetish!)"
I think they have (or did have) them in the Lands End catalogue.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 3:43 PM
Ha! She would be disappointed if I slept in something like that!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:43 PM
To Land's End I go!!! Thanks DH
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:44 PM
Apparently, they do, Snappy!
http://www.pajamacity.com/
"Oy. I'm just sayin', cobble."
What?! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 3:44 PM
"THL, it is, that's why I first put the bottle in a beer cozy and THEN into the Snuggie."
I'm sorry Biff, as a Canadian I never should have doubted your ability to keep warm while drinking cold beer.
Silly me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:45 PM
"THL, it is, that's why I first put the bottle in a beer cozy and THEN into the Snuggie"
Biff, this is some visual of you, lol.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 3:45 PM
Boooo! They have none :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:46 PM
Yay! Thanks Cobble!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:47 PM
bxgrl, hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know, I sent you quite a few messages from various email addresses, so if you haven't received anything, there must be some kind of technical glitch somewhere. Thank you for your very kind offer, but I think the table legs won't work for what we're trying to do. But thank you so much.
Posted by: mopar at November 2, 2009 3:48 PM
Hmmmm...now that I think about it, I drink a lot of water all day long. If I sleep in a one piece footie pajama, that could spell disaster for the 3am potty visit.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:48 PM
Snappy - Google Dr. Dentons - I'm sure they're still around. Maybe Vt. Country Store? Norm Thompson?
Cookie is adorable!! Was that a monk Halloween costume?
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 3:49 PM
Snaps- where cold he be getting them from again? It's very strange- kid must keep a secret stash someplace and snack, just to annoy you.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 3:49 PM
Snappy, some of them have drop seats!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 3:50 PM
"Hmmmm...now that I think about it, I drink a lot of water all day long. If I sleep in a one piece footie pajama, that could spell disaster for the 3am potty visit."
Not to mention cold tatas. That's the WORST!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:50 PM
They even have camo green feet pajamas for What!
http://bk.ly/UT
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 3:51 PM
Not to mention cold tatas. That's the WORST!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:50 PM
ROFL!!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:52 PM
No costume. She just always wriggles under blankets. This time I caught her peeking out of it and was able to catch it in a pic.
If we have a blanket laying on the sofa we have to make sure she's not there before we flop down on it or splat goes the cat!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:52 PM
Sounds good mopar- I did check the spam box. You weren't in it- so weird because we were able to exchange emails , then nothing. Sorry they won't work for you.
I need something that covers my neck at night so Vampire Stevie will stop giving me kitty hickeys. I tried a scarf but almost killed myself a la Isadora Duncan when the end got stuck under my elbow.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 3:53 PM
Ok...gotta look for the ones with drop seats :) I just saw a pair for only 15 bones on Amazon! But it's buttons...even worse than dealing with a zipper when you really gotta go! Are Dr. Denton's zips or snaps? I need some easy access pjs!
Bxgirl, I think he's hiding them in the storage cabinet under the bathroom sink...pulls em out when he sees I've relaxed a bit!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:54 PM
"ENY, did you find the plate ump was off yesterday?"
Yes I did but unfortunately I've seen worse this year. The umpire CB Bucknor (not working this series) I swear is a blind man. It's no secret the umpiring in general has been shaky at best throughout the playoffs. Selig should really think about using more instant replay, because with the improved technology we have, these bad calls look even worse.
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 3:54 PM
The $15 has a seat flap! Yay! Time to order :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:55 PM
I finally found a great beer holder. The empties go go on the left side until I have enough to make a necklace with.
Here's me modeling it:
http://tinyurl.com/dgo2yz
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:56 PM
ROFLMAO Bxgirl!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 3:56 PM
ROFLMAO!!!
I LOVE your elastic waist 'dungarees' Biff!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 3:57 PM
This beer holder is infinitely more attractive:
http://tinyurl.com/y9apazr
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:58 PM
^^^^^^
Snappy and ENY will love that last link I posted.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:58 PM
"I LOVE your elastic waist 'dungarees' Biff!"
My mom jeans put Obama's mom jeans to shame.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 3:59 PM
Snappy - They have a bootie drawer in them.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 4:00 PM
Now make that bum a bit bigger, browner, and put a 12 oz bottle of Bud light betwixt those thighs and HAA CHAA CHAA!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:01 PM
"bootie drawer"
LOL! That's the perfect name for it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:02 PM
I love the shot of J-Kun with his foot in your face!
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 4:03 PM
The guy who does the Yankee announce on 88 radio said the umpire leaves a lot to be desired.
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 4:05 PM
Thanks Bxgrl. He did a mid sleep stretch and just stayed that way. I wanted to get a pic of his purple paw pads.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 4:06 PM
ROFL, Biff. At both PBR holders!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 4:06 PM
Do they switch up the umps tonight?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 4:09 PM
At least the umps conferred for A-Rod's homer off the TV camera and got that call right, thanks to instant replay. But it seems there have been a much higher than usual number of bad calls, both for the Yankees and against them.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 4:09 PM
What pissed looks like: http://tinyurl.com/yzjd5ft
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:13 PM
Oh now that is PISSED!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 2, 2009 4:19 PM
Phew! THL, you saved me from a thread killer award!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:22 PM
Not to worry, Snaps, President Champion killed the TKOTDs . . . just after receiving his first!
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 4:24 PM
Yay! I can't afford a TKOTD award so close to tomorrow's election!
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TOMORROW!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:26 PM
The polls are showing that I'm woefully behind, but the pot smoking, Bud Light drinking, cat loving set may swoop in and save the day for me :)
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TOMORROW!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:27 PM
I got a robo call for your campaign today, Snappy! ; )
***Snappy for Mayor*** (TOMORROW!)
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 4:29 PM
Snaps, did you happen to see any of the footage of Bill Thompson campaigning yesterday? I can't remember the last time I saw a politician campaigning with less enthusiasm. It was as if he had to be prodded to speak. Guessing he can read the tea leaves as well as anyone.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 4:31 PM
Yes, my robo calls started last night...I finally convinced the cats to go to work for me once I explained that the 'free tuna' part of my campaign was for anyone with four legs. They began dialing quite quickly after the staff meeting :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:32 PM
I didn't see it Cargar. Other than a short-lived attempt to watch the last debate (as exciting as watching a one legged turtle struggle uphill through molasses), I've essentially ignored the stumping each candidate has done.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:34 PM
http://tinyurl.com/y9apazr
Hmmm....how I love a good cold one!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 4:34 PM
I got a call too. It sounded like one of the usual "drunk dialing" calls i get.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 4:34 PM
just blaze snappy!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 2, 2009 4:35 PM
Wait until after I get elected DH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:36 PM
DH, I think the Libertarian candidate is in favor of legalizing marijuana in the City. He's gonna give Snappy a run for her money tomorrow.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 4:37 PM
The beer or the bum ENY? Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:37 PM
http://tinyurl.com/632nkh
So mean. So wrong. So true!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:38 PM
I can one-up him Cargar...under the Snappy Administration, not only will it be legal, but each desiring citizen will get a free ounce or two each allotment month!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:39 PM
the best marathon party ever. Every single year.
http://fort-greene.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/dancing-and-running-in-the-streets/#more-24373
Look at the second video.
Posted by: rf at November 2, 2009 4:39 PM
Donatella versace!!!! And to think she was probably good looking before all that work!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 4:42 PM
I don't know why women do plastic surgery like that. 99% of them look just fine before they go futzing up their faces.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:44 PM
So far, I've gotten calls from Ed Koch and Marty Markowitz and Pia.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 4:45 PM
Knicks need to play better if they want to day dream of Lebron coming next yr. The way they're playing even God / Lebron would need add'l help to resurrect that sorry bunch. I wonder who's got the worst D - Knicks or Giants right now
BTW, another dreadful day of useless mtgs and some computer problems preventing me from posting at prolific rate here
Posted by: more4less at November 2, 2009 4:46 PM
I can haz ugly...
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 4:48 PM
LOL Cobble!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:48 PM
I must be really out of the loop. Only today I found out all about the 2 Girls 1 Cup video.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 2, 2009 4:48 PM
http://fort-greene.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/dancing-and-running-in-the-streets/#more-24373
OMG, BH is in the first video!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 4:49 PM
Cobble...I think I saw him in that vid!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:53 PM
Be careful...he may get demanding on you now that he is famous and featured in a NYT video :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:56 PM
"The beer or the bum ENY? Ha!"
Beer is best served cold, but bum works for me at all temperatures!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 4:57 PM
He was in a news story about elevators on ch. 7 recently, so he already had his 6 seconds of fame there! ; )
Every year at that party, BH stands on the fence and cheers his little heart out!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 4:58 PM
ENY, I myself prefer hot buns :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 4:59 PM
Awwww!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:01 PM
Is just me or is or does anyone else notice the me-me-me thing going on? Honestly, from the tenant compensation forum thread to the resident parking permit thread- what is wrong with people?
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:16 PM
Cripes, where'd everyone go?
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:17 PM
Men, Would you get a Boyzilian?
Boyzilian = Brazilian waxing for men
Remove hair from the front, back and everywhere in between.
Heard the phrase over the weekend for the first time. I know I'm behind the times.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:19 PM
I avoided commenting in that shower head thread! I had a feeling a melee would ensue. I'm not sure what I'd do in that situation. When I first moved into this apt. I didn't realize that the hot water tank was on a particular breaker that was not flipped for like 6 days. I showered at a pal's house on 6th and Berkley the whole time and it was a major pain in the ass (I'm a 2-3 shower per day girl). But that was my fault for not realizing all I had to do was flip a switch to get my hot water.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:20 PM
Waxing near the goodies is too scary to think about. Sally Hansen is a friend to all :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:21 PM
snappy- I may regret this but I'm gonna ask. What did you mean by Sally Hansen is a friend to all?
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:24 PM
Is electrolysis painful?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:24 PM
"I'm a 2-3 shower per day girl"
How on earth do you have time to do that???!!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:24 PM
I'm a busy girl, Cobble! LOL It's 2 in the winter, 3 in the summer.
Bxgirl, Sally Hansen is a creme hair remover like Nair but more effective and without the allergic reaction (for me at least)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:27 PM
I've never known men to use any creme removers though. Do men shave or wax or Nair their...ahem...you know?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:29 PM
TWO! Hay-sus! I'm shocked that you can bear to stand near me, I only shower once a day!
LOL!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:30 PM
snappy- probably much like tattooing, and a lot depends on your pain tolerance. Of course some places are much more painful I'm assuming. I can't imagine anyone who could deal with electrolysis in a "goodies" area. I'd probably be clinging to the ceiling by my fingernails.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:30 PM
Not any men that I've "met"!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:31 PM
Sally Hansen is excellent, Snappy recommended it, and I tried it [after years of suffering through waxing] and I'll never go back!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:32 PM
If you want to see weeping, whining men, have them wax or nair the family jewels. :)
I thought Sally Hansen only did nail stuff. Luckily i was never one of those who had to have bikini waxes and such. My sister did- I can still hear her screaming.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:33 PM
This weekend I also read about a spa treatment called a Breacial.
A breast 'facial', which involves a gentle cleansing scrub; exfoliating cleanser; moisturizer; and a smoothing mask.
You live and learn.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:33 PM
Yee-OWWW!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 5:33 PM
ROFL!!! It's just that I shower in the morning and then I just can't bear the thought of climbing into clean sheets with "City dirt" on me!
And ROFL @ "I'd probably be clinging to the ceiling by my fingernails."
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:33 PM
Maybe only men in porn movies remove the hair down there!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:34 PM
Yee-OWWW!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 5:33 PM
ROFLMAO!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:35 PM
A facial for breastisis???? Wow! I know so little :-(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:35 PM
I confess to sometimes doing 2 baths a day when its really cold. In the summer I can do 1-2 showers in addition to the evening bath. But I have to bath before i go to bed.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:35 PM
I miss having a decent sized bath tub, mine is more or less a foot bath.
I can see two a day in the summer, and have done that, but not on a regular basis! I must be french! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:37 PM
Maybe they give them general anesthesia then 'cause I can't see any guy letting anyone near them with a hot wax spreader and a piece of wax paper.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:37 PM
Do any of you gals use a clay mask? Any recommendations of brand?
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:38 PM
I blame my bathing obsession on my mother! She showers more than anyone I've ever met. By her standards, I'm a total dirt ball!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:39 PM
BH would likely slug the person doing the waxing after the first "RRRRRRIIIIIPPPPP!!!".
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:39 PM
I use to wax, but I'm going au natural.
Anyone know how to do cornrows in the neither region?
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:40 PM
breast facial? I would so be laughing all over the place. I am not very reverent when it comes to euphemisms for newly invented moneymaking ploys. What's next? A Butt Facial?
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:40 PM
I had a green clay mask I think by Freeman's. Stopped using it because it scared the shit outta Pia!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:40 PM
^^^^kidding btw
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:40 PM
Yeah, but if they shave or something just imagine the brush burn when the hairs start growing back!?!? Oy!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 5:41 PM
Cobble, we won't label you as French quite yet...first you must go out in the summer without having shaved your pits and the hair must be long enough that it appears you've got a midget in a headlock :-)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:41 PM
ROFL @ goodie cornrows!!! Now that would be a sight!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:42 PM
"A Butt Facial?"
ROFL!!
I have seen places offering full body Sea Salt scrubbing sessions.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:42 PM
I like peel masks- they don't dry my skin out as much as a clay mask. Besides- who needs to scream when they see themselves in the mirror? As least with a peelaway mask you look shiny and glossy, with a clay mask you look 6 months dead :)
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:42 PM
Ooooooh...nad brush burn!!!! OUCH!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:43 PM
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Mask
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:43 PM
Expert, don't joke, I've met a few women that do that....not really, but close! EEEK!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:44 PM
But if you don't use deodorant or perfume we get to call you German (Please! I've been in an enclosed space with German Tourists in Summer!). At least Ms. FiFi can use cologne! :)
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:44 PM
Very true Bxgirl...that green mask I had made me look like I had been done up by a funeral parlor once I took it off.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:44 PM
Phew! I'm safe! Pits shaved - CHECK!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:44 PM
No midget? :(
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:46 PM
What kind of peel do you use, bxgrl, I like those, too.
Thanks, Expert, I forgot about that one! Off to CVS tomorrow!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:46 PM
I'm off, ladies. Need to do something useful.
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:46 PM
Can't remember the name- it as one of those herbal peels. I'll try to find the name.
But if you ever want to try a fabulous salt scrub- go to www.keincross.com and get the salt scrub. Incredible!
Posted by: bxgrl at November 2, 2009 5:48 PM
I think our clambake should not only be a potluck, but also a "bring a list of your must have beauty supplies" party! We can all pig out, have a few drinks and learn something!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:48 PM
"Thanks, Expert, I forgot about that one!"
U welcome. I use it and love it.
Top rated mask...and it's inexpensive!
Is body hair that much of a turn off? I'm tired of waxing, shaving and plucking! I want to be lazy.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:49 PM
I wanna be lazy too Expert! Well, I am sometimes with the legs. Hell, I figure I sleep alone so who cares!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:51 PM
"bring a list of your must have beauty supplies" party!
Bring the beauty products. You can apply Nair to your legs and stuff your faces.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:51 PM
LOL...I can see it now...a bunch of women in a bar munching on food, drinking beer with cucumbers on their eyes, nair on their legs and fresh polish on their toes! That outta cause a few stares!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:53 PM
"Well, I am sometimes with the legs."
Cats don't confuse them for the scratching post?
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 5:53 PM
LOL Expert! Nope...I just look like proof of evolution until I break out the Sally Hansen in a fit of self-disgust :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:56 PM
C'mon ENY...you dont want hot wax and a cotton strip applied to the ole boy bag? LOL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 5:56 PM
Very insightful, ExTex! So, that's why they do that. Guess I'll shave...
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 5:58 PM
"I think our clambake should not only be a potluck, but also a "bring a list of your must have beauty supplies" party!"
I love it!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:58 PM
"NO"
I don't know what ENY looks like, but I can imagine the facial expression somehow! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 5:59 PM
"Men, Would you get a Boyzilian?"
N-O. NO!!!!! And I canNOT believe this is the conversation you ladies chose to push the OT over the 400 mark today! FYI, it's not just in porn, Snappy. There are guys who shave anywhere and everywhere. A cottage industry has cropped up (no pun intended) to service those guys (no pun intended) into the smooth look. I am NOT one of them. I like my men with hairy legs, and my women with smooth legs (remember that next time I spend the night with you, Snappy). On THAT note, I'm outta here, and not a moment too soon.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 6:00 PM
ROFL Cargar! In that case, I'll make sure I grow a full on braidable leg bush just for you :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:02 PM
mmmmmmmmm, boyzilian!
http://www.marksimpson.com/blog/2008/01/28/becks-bulge-begins-boyzilian-boom/
NOW THAT IS ONE HOT BODY!!
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 6:03 PM
We thought it was just us gals in here!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:04 PM
Wait...swimmers!!! I know male swimmers shave their legs and often their heads, arms, pits. Do they remove *that* hair too?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:04 PM
Expert, I can't bear to see that ad when it's a billboard...It's uhm, OVERWHELMING! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:06 PM
Yeah, Snaps, & the really avid ones get castrated!
Posted by: Arkady at November 2, 2009 6:07 PM
"I know male swimmers shave their legs and often their heads, arms, pits."
I'll worry about that just as soon as I have a body like Michael Phelps. Now, I'm really outta here. I'm gonna have nightmares tonight for sure.
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 6:07 PM
ROFL...that link Expert posted has the following comment under it:
"hmmm, I had a full wax job once, it was agony and I had spots on my arse for weeks after."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:09 PM
And, damn, women, shave your pits! What are we in France? And the stubble look doesn't work either! I need a drink . . .
Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 2, 2009 6:09 PM
Yeah, Cobble. That's a pretty big ad!
Time to go make dinner for the hairy ape. Ho-Hum.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 6:09 PM
Eeek! But I suppose castration would allow you to cut through the water a smidge faster :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:10 PM
"C'mon ENY...you dont want hot wax and a cotton strip applied to the ole boy bag? LOL"
Oh HELL no! For one, there couldn't BE a more sensitive area of the male body...take it from a guy who's accidentally applied alcohol to the area...Yee-OWWW!
Secondly, why mess around down there? That's no place to be experimenting! The equipment has functioned fine (for me anyway) to this point w/out interference. No sense taking any chances this late in the game!
Posted by: East New York at November 2, 2009 6:11 PM
I think we've scarred Cargar for life!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:12 PM
No, I can't believe a guy would go that far to go faster! That's crazy!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:13 PM
"ROFL...that link Expert posted has the following comment under it:"
You read the article? Yep, you're a lesbian. I couldn't get past the photo!
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 6:14 PM
Porr CGar! He has a sister!
I'll keep my gmail on in case he wakes up screaming in the middle of the night and wants to chat! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:15 PM
LOL ENY! I know a girl who tried to be all sexy and sprayed cheap perfume *there*. She howled like she was being beaten by Mike Tyson and ran in blind pain to try and wash it off!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:16 PM
Likewise! I didn't notice ANY words on the page!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:16 PM
Ha! Expert, it was a dead giveaway wasn't it!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:16 PM
"I didn't notice ANY words on the page!"
Me too! But somehow it was speaking to me.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 6:19 PM
Okay, I really gotta go and get ready for the hairy one to walk in the door.
But at least I have a visual for later.
Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 2, 2009 6:21 PM
All right...time to start dinner. Nite ladies!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 2, 2009 6:22 PM
Nite all! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 2, 2009 6:24 PM
NO...and I don't want any guy that has one.
Yes I like my men smooth and hairless on the torso but a nice bit of hair on the legs is hot. Don't mess with the nether regions except an occasional trimming with the scissors.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 2, 2009 6:27 PM
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