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November 23, 2009

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Hilarious satire to start off your week:

DNA Evidence Frees Black Man Convicted Of Bear Attack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1cgHEWG-BA&feature=channel

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 9:15 AM

I want the Roebling Inn to open. And soon!

Posted by: HoneysuckleWeeks at November 23, 2009 9:23 AM

Went on a tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday. It was fantastic - 300 acres of history and now a story of adaptive reuse - well worth the $30 fee. Thanks to Randolph for telling me about it.

Also, checked out the new cafe in Brooklyn Heights - Iris Cafe. It was super cute, great vibe, friendly people and good food and coffee (stumptown).

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:30 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Clearly that was so funny people are laughing too much to post right now.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 9:31 AM

Ooops, I was referring to my post, not Jessi's above!

Jessi, that tour sounds very cool.
Also, where is the Iris Cafe?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 9:33 AM

Serious news to start your week.

Dr. Shetty, who entered the limelight in the early 1990s as Mother Teresa's cardiac surgeon, offers cutting-edge medical care in India at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world. His flagship heart hospital charges $2,000, on average, for open-heart surgery, compared with hospitals in the U.S. that are paid between $20,000 and $100,000, depending on the complexity of the surgery.

http://bit.ly/4PcbYk

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 9:34 AM

Iris Cafe is the one mentioned here on Friday - where Benson farted. It's on Columbia Place between Joralemon and State.

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:35 AM

Jessi is lurking :o)

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 9:37 AM

You mean Benson farted in the OT or he farted in the Iris Cafe, or both?

Thanks. The Champion family walked down Columbia Place between Joralemon and State the other day and we noticed the empty storefronts. I thought there is some real potential there for successful businesses once the Brooklyn Bridge Park is completed. There will be a ton of foot traffic in the streets leading down to the park.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 9:39 AM

ENY...not sure I'd have that procedure done in India. As an alternative, probably priced in between the two extremes, I'd research Singapore first.

Open heart surgery is not something you haggle for the best price ass if you were buying spices in the open air market.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 9:39 AM

So I went to a place that Denton wanted to go to on PPW called Le P'Tit Paris and it was excellent in every way possible.

Best service and one of the best meals I had but then again, I am not too much of a foodie. All of the waiters spoke French amongst themselves and the chef is French. Our waiter (Ted) was awesome and everything we ordered was very good. Good wine selection as well. I highly highly highly recommend it.

http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/le-ptit-paris/

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 9:42 AM

"the best price ass"

Do tell us about the best price you've paid for ass.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 9:42 AM

stumptown stand uP!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 9:44 AM

Benson farted in the thread on Iris Cafe on Friday.

And Kens, I prefer to call it reading, not lurking. Also, I was at PS 230 in Kensington doing a volunteer activity - great school, nice kids!

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:44 AM

I meant "the best price as if"

However, to answer your question, I think I've paid as little as $30 for a piece.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 9:47 AM

Jess, should have rang for lunch :o). I heard good things about PS 230.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 9:47 AM

Yeah, the assistant principal and many of the teachers are there on the weekends running activities like cooking, tennis and yoga with the help of NYCares. Also, lots of single ladies there with a do-gooder gene.

Kens, were you on a date at the PPW place?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:49 AM

Giants win! Giants win! Giants win!

Knicks win! Knicks win! wait, they nearly won but LOST

Posted by: more4less at November 23, 2009 9:50 AM

The answer to all our prayers:
http://tinyurl.com/yllwb3j

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 9:50 AM

Bakery/Cafe Alert:
I was in the 'ghetto' this weekend and stumbled upon a bakery called Lily and Fig on 727 Franklin Ave. And there's no way for me to pass up a sweet treat.
The chocolate chip cookies ($1/ea., 3" in diameter) are greeeeat. And my 5 year old niece scarfed down a brownie ($1.50), leaving me only crumbs to taste but it was sooooo good.

I wish I had gotten a cupcake ($1.75?) for later to try.
It's a very cute place and they have seating and the prices are reasonable compared to other bakeries of this quality.

http://www.lilyandfig.com/

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 9:50 AM

"Kens, were you on a date at the PPW place?"

SHWING!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 9:52 AM

Expert...are you looking to open some type of retail establishment from your post on the rents???

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 9:52 AM

Kens, were you on a date at the PPW place?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:49 AM

JB, you into asking rhetorical questions now?

Posted by: more4less at November 23, 2009 9:58 AM

Kens, were you on a date at the PPW place?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 9:49 AM

Are you stalking me?

I was on a date with Dirty Hipster....SHWING!!

Kidding kidding. I was there with a friend.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:01 AM

Expert...are you looking to open some type of retail establishment from your post on the rents???

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 9:52 AM

Something is going into clear pumps biz.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:03 AM

and by Something I meant Someone. Sorry.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:05 AM

"Kens, were you on a date at the PPW place?"
SHWING!!"
- Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 9:52 AM

"I was on a date with Dirty Hipster....SHWING!!"
- Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:01 AM

Who'd want to date either!
SHWING!!
SHWING!!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:07 AM

"Something is going into clear pumps biz."

Reminds me of a foot fetish porno I once saw.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 10:07 AM

Don't tell our health insurance companies about the cheap rates in India or they'll be setting up charter flights.
Yet, dental is one insurance that many people don't have or it covers very little....and for those interested in traveling to Thailand...I was told by good friend of mine that he had dental work there very very cheap and far far more advanced technologically than anything he has heard/seen in New York. The money one would save would more than pay for trip.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 23, 2009 10:08 AM

Yes, Dave.
While in the nabe, I wanted to eat at Peaches for lunch, but it was packed as sh*t! I was so hungry I didn't want to wait 20 minutes for a table. I ran to Ali's and got a Double to hold me over till dinner.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:10 AM

Haha, Kens..speaking of stalking you - I found you on a website that shall remain nameless.

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 10:10 AM

"Who'd want to date either!
SHWING!!
SHWING!! "

Thank god for beer goggles.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 10:11 AM

"she's gotta light skinned friend look like michael jackson...gotta dark skinned friend look like michael jackson"

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 10:12 AM

Expert...Bed Stuy has changed a lot in the last 2 years vis a vis the restaurant scene with peaches & Saraghina and now another place being opened by Saraghina owners in january (acroos Halsey from Solomon's Porch).

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:13 AM

" I found you on a website that shall remain nameless. "

Silverdaddies?? (no homo)

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 10:14 AM

Dave, do you think $2,500/month for 1,000 sq. ft. is fair? I was hoping for under 2k.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:17 AM

Jessi, lol. I decided to give it a try about 2-3 months ago and it was a disaster basically. I still have a "profile" but I don't pay any longer. Waste of time basically. Email me if you want gossip about that.....

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:17 AM

Sounds like you all should start a schwingers club.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 10:17 AM

ha ha ha DH. I think it was www.maleorderhusbandsfromrussia.com

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:18 AM

"Haha, Kens..speaking of stalking you - I found you on a website that shall remain nameless."

AND pray tell, what was Jessibaby doing on the nameless website?

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:18 AM

ET, as I mentioned the website above, Jessi was probably "shopping".

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:19 AM

Expert, I think it's fair but I too would like less. the sustainability and profitability of the business model in Bed Stuy is not as robust as elsewhere in brooklyn. One of the things Bed Stuy lacks is a lot of foot traffic during the daytime. The to/from work traffic is the driving force.

That said, on any given time in the evening, MANY people coming off the subway there are carrying Whole Foods & trader Joes bags.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:20 AM

I'll bet shekels to bagels that the website that shall remain unnamed is JDate.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 10:20 AM

Can you guys go over to Forte condo thread and help me with my question on there por favor?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:21 AM

"ha ha ha DH. I think it was www.maleorderhusbandsfromrussia.com"
"ET, as I mentioned the website above, Jessi was probably "shopping"."

Really?? Kens, I thought you'd be on the site www.mafialoverswillpleaseyou.com

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:22 AM

Really?? Kens, I thought you'd be on the site www.mafialoverswillpleaseyou.com

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:22 AM

I think you're confusing me with Joe from Brooklyn.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:24 AM

Biff, good guess! It's just a supplement to my website: www.whowantstodatejessibaby.com

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 10:25 AM

I'm on silverdaddies right now.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:25 AM

"ENY...not sure I'd have that procedure done in India. As an alternative, probably priced in between the two extremes, I'd research Singapore first."

Dave, the point is medical care is extremely overpriced, and professionals like this doctor are among the people who can create a revaluation of the cost of medical services that will be one step in helping to alleviate the healthcare crisis in the U.S. I was also intrigued by last night's episode of 60 Minutes, which similarly reflected on this issue.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 10:28 AM

Dave, that's what I noticed yesterday. That in Bed Stuy there wasn't lots of foot traffic by the retail hubs and it seemed like there wasn't a really long strip of retail. Besides the three block strip on Lewis, It seemed like the retail (and nothing exciting, but corner delis) was clustered around corners and scattered amongst the blocks.
My partner said it's probably best to be on a subway street.

Maybe I'll go check out the empty fronts on Lewis.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:30 AM

I saw last night's 60 Minutes. That's a tough spot for everyone to be put in, especially the patient if he/she is rational and "with it."

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:31 AM

Expert...If you want to talk more about this and share ideas let's chat. I've got no vested interest yet in anything. I've done a lot of research and pricing for the store that I described.

Malcolm X actually gets a lot more traffic and is changing but it's not at all like Lewis Ave or Stuyvesant Ave.

DJL135e54@yahoo.com

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:33 AM

Dave, I might take you up on that offer to talk.
Although your venture is different than mine, I might want to pick your brain.
Partner and I have been talking about doing this for a long time and I think now might be the best opportunity.

I'll email you.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 10:39 AM

Looks like the retail strip to start a new business now is Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 10:41 AM

any thoughts on landing strips?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 10:45 AM

Strip clubs are always a welcome addition to any neigborhood.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:49 AM

any thoughts on landing strips?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 10:45 AM

Jessi, I think the OT shaving conversation was about 2 weeks ago.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 10:50 AM

any thoughts on landing strips?
Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 10:45 AM

Strip clubs are always a welcome addition to any neigborhood.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:49 AM

One of the most well-known peeler joints in Toronto has a great name: it's called The Landing Strip and is basically across the street from Pearson Airport (the big airport in Toronto).

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 10:51 AM

I was at a sports bar on sunday up in Albany across from Albany Medical center...called "The Recovery Room."

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 10:53 AM

There used to be a bar called Recovery Room across from Methodist in the Slope.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 10:56 AM

I was there on Thu / Fri, Biff (the airport, not the club). If only I had known.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 10:56 AM

im surprised there isnt more of a dental black market scene. most dental work is not difficult to perform and the materials / tools are not that difficult to also find and acquire. dental work is not brain surgery so that's why im shocked there is a niche of available black dental work.

also is there any danger in wearing slightly irregular socks and underwear? i totally stocked up this weekend on those haha. nothing ive worn so far feels or looks irregular tho.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 10:57 AM

rob, what's irregular about the underwear????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:00 AM

dave, i have clue! nothing has ever seemed irregular on the dollar dainties i usually buy.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 11:05 AM

"any thoughts on landing strips?"

A clear runway is best to come in [for landings].

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 11:13 AM

"A clear runway is best to come in [for landings]."

Landing in an overgrown forest comes with uncertainty.

Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 23, 2009 11:16 AM

"any thoughts on landing strips?"

A clear runway is best to come in [for landings].

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 11:13 AM

I lurve clear runways.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 11:18 AM

"Landing in an overgrown forest comes with uncertainty."

At that point, put the craft into full throttle.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 11:20 AM

Wasn't 11217 a runway model??? :)

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:21 AM

"At that point, put the craft into full throttle."

Damn the torpedos!!

Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 23, 2009 11:22 AM

At this stage in my life, I'm just happy if I can get a bit of lift in my ramjet.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 11:22 AM

Weaving together the runway and cats....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39YUXIKrOFk

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:23 AM

Dave, a model, for sure - though unclear if he walked the runway. From the Al di La thread:

11217 wrote a review on October 3, 2008 5:02 PM
My mother's side is Italian and my dad's is German. You don't believe I'm 6'4" ? Absurd.

I've done some modeling in my day also. Calvin Klein, J. Lindeberg, Diesel and Banana Republic to name a few...

I don't know why you think I'd lie about getting a table easily at Al Di La.

I was named "best dressed" in high school....doesnt that count for anything?

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 11:25 AM

".I was told by good friend of mine that he had dental work there very very cheap and far far more advanced technologically than anything he has heard/seen in New York."

All of the Colombian side of the family plans their dental needs around trips to Colombia.

Posted by: denton at November 23, 2009 11:26 AM

I dated a middle eastern Ralph Lauren model for awhile. I've never been to Al di La.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:27 AM

"I've done some modeling in my day also. Calvin Klein, J. Lindeberg, Diesel and Banana Republic to name a few..."

I bought some Calvin Klein underwear this morning as I was returning shoes at C21 downtown. Relax, I promise not to model them.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 11:27 AM

At this stage in my life, I'm just happy if I can get a bit of lift in my ramjet.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 11:22 AM

There are booster medications that may help that.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 11:27 AM

I only read the last sentence of JBs comment, and thought she was saying SHE was named best dressed in high school.

Unlikely!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 11:29 AM

(just kidding) ;)

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 11:29 AM

Where's THL????

There's going to be a huge crib recall.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:29 AM

My last girlfriend's "landing strip" was long enough to untangle in my fingers five or six inches away from her body.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 11:42 AM

Bell House, Thursday, December 3

Posted on the Forum:
http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/11/bell_house_thur.php

My apologies, I screwed up the image— will try to fix.

Posted by: cobblehiller at November 23, 2009 11:43 AM

infinte - was your last girlfriend an organutan?

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 11:46 AM

organutan???

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:47 AM

Hey everyone.

Thanks Dave, I did see that. It's the cribs with drop down sides. Apparently most of them leave a gap between the side and the mattress leaving room for the baby to suffocate.

Funny thing is, I picked one w/o the drop down side but everyone urged me to get the drop down side one as it's easier to get the kid in and out and to change the sheets on the mattress.

I guess I'm going back to my original fixed side crib I initially choose.

Stroller recalls, crib recalls...It's amazing we were all able to survive long enough to reach the child bearing years at all isn't it?

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 11:48 AM

Sounds like a nudist tanning salon:

Organ-U-Tan

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 11:51 AM

DIBS, its a sub-species with big organs.

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 11:51 AM

No, she was a Michiganian.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 11:53 AM

"No, she was a Michiganian."

Mine was Meshugena.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 11:55 AM

No, she was a Michiganian.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 11:53 AM

I can understand if she was a YOOPER..from the Upper Peninsula.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 11:55 AM

IJ, that's how they rock it in Upper Peninsula...!

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 11:56 AM

Did she claim to need the extra hair because of the cold winters out there?

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 11:56 AM

I once dated an anarchist from the UP. He wore purple undies.

Posted by: jessibaby at November 23, 2009 11:59 AM

Her: Ugh...I gained ten pounds.
Me (taking her hand): Oh, honey, you're beautiful.
Her (jerking back hand): I didn't gain it there!

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 12:00 PM

Does anyone have a landing strip in their Upper Peninsula?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 12:01 PM

"(jerking back hand)"

Sounds like a bad shiatsu masseuse.
They're supposed to be jerking other things.
And I don't mean beef...or maybe I do.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 12:03 PM

ewwww IJ, made me throw up in my mouth a little!

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 12:09 PM

Hola peoples!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 12:15 PM

Gentlemen don't kiss and tell.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 12:20 PM

DIBS and the rest of you real fianancial/investment types:

At the risk of bringing out the crazies, I see the market is going up again today, but I found today's NYT story on the US being overloaded on short-term low rate debt a bit disconcerting. What kind of interest rate rises are you anticipating in the first half of 2010 and to what extent do you expect those rises to put the breaks on recovery? What has the market priced in about this?

Posted by: slopefarm at November 23, 2009 12:22 PM

THL- how old is your bebe and do you live in Jersey City? i think my stroller was recalled but i'm sticking with it. got it on Craigslist, no backsies

Posted by: blowfish at November 23, 2009 12:30 PM

slope, to the extent that the Fed has control over interest rates it is at the very short end. I think consensus is, and out belief too that short rates will stay low into 2011. I expect 5-30 year rates to start rising. I've thought that for awhile now and so far have lost money on that hedge.

I think the consensus is right. The Fed won't raise rates until a rcovery is well entrenched and they've got history behind them on that.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 12:38 PM

blowfish,

Haven't had her yet. Yes, I'm in J.C. the recalled strollers were Maclarens:

http://recall.maclaren.us/

If you contact them they'll send you a safety kit to resolve the issue.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 12:39 PM

slopefarm,
The NYT article agrues for the Fed keeping interest rates low for as long as they can get away with it (i.e. there is enough demand for US debt). I think that a rate rise in the first half next year is unlikely.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 12:42 PM

Damn, I'm only commenter a buck 0 three or so! Pretty interesting threads today. Can't wait to come back and sink my teeth in 'em.

***Bid half off peak comps***

Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at November 23, 2009 12:42 PM

"got it on Craigslist, no backsies"

Is "no backsies" the equivalent of "no homo"?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 12:43 PM

Long term rates could start to rise (yield curve steepens) if any of the auctions start to sputter or if inflation starts to show. As Dave mentioned, the Fed really only controls the starting point of the yield curve. Lots of other things go into its shape.

Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 23, 2009 12:46 PM

sf, nothing new in that article. You can always do a small hedge by investing in gold etf's if you're worried.

dibs, I have noticed my TIPS have been creeping up ever so slowly, after doing dick for a coupla years.

Posted by: denton at November 23, 2009 1:14 PM

Hi Everyone!!
I see there's a party on dec 3rd that I can come to!!!
Hope all is well - been swamped at work lately!

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 1:15 PM

hey dibs, do you know where I can get (free and regularly, current and historical) info on put and call option volume percentage leaders and top price gainers/losers?

Posted by: denton at November 23, 2009 1:16 PM

I don't know where you get it free, denton.

On another note:

Irving Picard, the liquidator for Brenard Madoff's investment firm, asked a judge to approve $22.1 million in fees for him and his law firm, Baker and HostetlerLLP, for five months of work on the case.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 1:19 PM

denton, that info might be in Investors Business daily.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 1:20 PM

Hey G10.

You've been saying that for everything gathering over the last year or so. It's about time you finally make it happen!
:-)

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 1:26 PM

"every gathering" that is

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 1:26 PM

Biff - I know I know I know

anyone ever order a turkey from Jive turkey in Ft Greene?
have been calling since they opened and it's been busy
from what I understand you can wait on line in the mornings leading up t Tgiving to take the turkey home and reheat it for Thursday
Anyone have any experience???

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 1:29 PM

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Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 1:31 PM

"I don't know where you get it free, denton."

Silverdaddies?

Thanks dibs, I'll look into the suggestion.

Posted by: denton at November 23, 2009 1:31 PM

One can find virtually anything on craigslist. Try there.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 1:44 PM

so I get mailing from DEP and then they left a card they were there to install a remote water meter. Well, they did that several years ago. Do they not check their records or see it there when stopped by? This happening to anyone else?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 23, 2009 2:07 PM

FreeCycle.com

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 2:07 PM

Awesome fight just started on the Henry St thread b/w CG_ups and 11217.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 2:08 PM

Arkady- Email me please

Townhouseladyatyahoodotcom

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 2:10 PM

"anyone ever order a turkey from Jive turkey in Ft Greene?"

Mrs. ENY picked one up from there last year. It was good (Cajun seasoned; they have all types) but not great. Certainly not great enough (in our opinion) to justify the LONG line to pick one up in the mornings leading up to Thanksgiving or the relatively high price. But, if you need a Turkey and don't have the time/inclination to cook one yourself, I think it is a reasonable option.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 2:14 PM

PB - The new thing is more remote. The current remote is read by a "drive by". The new one sends the info to a central depot.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 2:16 PM

THL, thanks for that Beyonce tip! I'm going to hunt around tonight on the web to find it. I'm excited :-)

Did you see that the Hills and The City are ending the season already? Is it me or was this super short?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:17 PM

Apparently you can get a precooked turkey breast from Paula Dean. Just reheat it. I've heard good things about them. Don't know the link or where they are available.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 2:18 PM

Anyone see last night's Season Finale of "Curb"?

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 2:20 PM

Fairway has precooked turkey.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 2:21 PM

Arkday, I think the "cat" is now out of the bag on the COTD thread.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 2:23 PM

You're welcome Snappy. I was just flipping through and happened to catch that. I thought, email Snappy before you forget! My brain is like a sieve.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 2:23 PM

anyone been watching ' dexter ' ??

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 2:24 PM

Anybody want to comment on the Chinese drywall problem????

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 2:24 PM

CarGar - I was being sarcastic. If it's so far out of the bag how is it everyone doesn't know & what is there to protect? But thanks.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 2:24 PM

THL! I need to talk about Sons of Anarchy pronto. How come its turning soap operaish. I am not liking it. Too much craziness happened last 2 episodes. Next one seems juicy.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:25 PM

Kens- I'm loving it. They need to lead up to some major conflict/resolution for the big finale.

I'm glad Gemma finally told Clay and Jax about the attack. They needed that to get everyone back on the same page.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 2:28 PM

Any of you Park Slopers/South Slopers know where I can find some Brooklyn postcards in the neighborhood? The dollar stores have let me down :-(

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:29 PM

Arkady, it's a Monday. I'm even slower today than usual.

DIBS, something new, or is this the ongoing Chinese drywall problem?

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 2:30 PM

Snaps - The cigarette store on the east side of 7th between Union & President. Or the big stationery store on Flatbush just up from 7th. (And maybe the stationery shop on 7th between 7th & 8th but I'm certain about the other two.)

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 2:34 PM

Same problem...they emit sulphur which corrodes metal and wires. I guess it was just all substantiated for them to move forward.

The only peole who will ever make any money on this are the lawyers.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 2:34 PM

quote:
Any of you Park Slopers/South Slopers know where I can find some Brooklyn postcards in the neighborhood? The dollar stores have let me down :-(

i am pretty sure i saw some in that over priced junk store on 5th ave and around... president maybe? i bought two silver mermaids there once.

snappy someone told me i should throw out my play-doh after having all those lesbians play with it during their tarot readings and just buy new play-doh all the time.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 2:35 PM

Thanks Arkady. I'll check that out.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:36 PM

"they emit sulphur which corrodes metal and wires"

I thought it was even worse, Dave. I thought people were getting really sick and had to move out of their homes?

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 2:38 PM

LOL Rob. Did you get your bag back?

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:38 PM

THL, I am glad Jax is back and I feel bad for Coby (that's his name right?) about the whole wife situation. I would have killed that agent but he withheld. I am guessing they'll have their town back in no time. I am itching to see that fight with the Brotherhood.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:39 PM

quote:
Perhaps this is off topic, but do you know that Björn Borg has his own line of underwear?

yeah, i stopped in when i was walking the dogs. it was there, except my journal, play doh, and tarot cards were not so i like oooh can i put up a lose/reward sign for them? so i hung up a sign, but then when i go home i found them. i must have had them in my pockets or something.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 2:46 PM

"I thought it was even worse, Dave. I thought people were getting really sick and had to move out of their homes?"

The Property Damage is well documented. The Bodily Injury element of it is still not proven, though it could end up like the next toxic mold and Ed McMahon's dog.

There are some people in Florida who now own houses that are worth half of what they bought them for, that are made with Chinese drywall that makes they uninsurable. People are reporting claims to the homeowners insurers, who are not only denying claims, but cancelling policies. Its going to be a mess down there for a long time.

Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 23, 2009 2:46 PM

Opie and yeah, I thought for sure Stahl was a goner. Was nice to see her quaking in her boots though.

The brotherhood fight should be great. About time they joined forces with the rival gangs to get them out of town once and for all.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 2:46 PM

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In case you guys are interested, there is a huge discount special this week for some magazines (starting at $2 per year!).

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Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:47 PM

Duh, I knew it was Opie DUH!!!!

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:49 PM

Ken, are you trying to sell AMWAY?

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 2:49 PM

Kens, is that the correct URL? I can't get it to work.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:50 PM

Snaps, if you want to go vintage on the postcards, try Bob & Judy's collectibles. They are somewhere around 5th & Carroll or Pres.

Posted by: slopefarm at November 23, 2009 2:52 PM

Thanks Slopey. I'm just looking for regular old Brooklyn one. My aunt wants me to send her some so she can see what Brooklyn looks like.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 2:53 PM

Hey all,

I know I haven't been around much of late, but now can I ask some real estate advice re: Crown Heights? More4less was kind enough to show me his place over there and it's fabulous, and I just looked at condos in the Bedfordshire, on Pacific between Nostrand and Bedford. They are also fabulous -- perhaps not quite as expansive and dripping with original detail, but really nicely renovated.

However, the block looks a lot better on paper than it feels in reality. Is this true? Where is the closest decent coffee? And anyone know anything about PS 3?

Thanks in advance :)

Posted by: Heather at November 23, 2009 2:54 PM

LOL Rob, didn't you know that's my day job?

The website is

http://lowpricesubs.com/weeklyspecial.html#cart_restore

Sorry for the mistake above. I am not sure how legit they are but a friend ordered the Fitness Mags from them before.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:55 PM

oh and THL, this is just for you

http://www.menshealth.com/style/tips/An-Individual-Fit.php

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 2:56 PM

GAWD!! He's just SO beautiful. Thanks Kens.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 2:59 PM

Got the site now. Thanks Kens.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 3:00 PM

Too bad the Girls Gone Wild mag isn't on sale for $2 per year.

:-(

J/K!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 3:01 PM

I saw they have Bass Master but they don't have Ass Master. :(

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 3:02 PM

hmmm, the only toehold I can get on the OT today (besides the Chinese drywall fiasco, but that's too damn depressing esp for a Monday so I'm ignoring it) is DEXTER :) DH, I assume you are also watching? What the hell is up with Rita?? Would she just leave that gorgoeus hunk o' man alone? She's boxing him IN man!

Besides that, I love that I can watch John Lithgow TWICE in 1 week. There are back-to-back "3rd Rock From the Sun" reruns on TV Land on Tuesdays. Do you know it DH?

Posted by: herkimermaid at November 23, 2009 3:02 PM

Ya know, it's right about now when the kids get out of school that I no longer appreciate living directly in front of a bus stop. Loud ass, disrespectful, door banging, bell ringing, fighting, littering jackass mofos. Sigh.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 3:04 PM

Dump a pail of water on them.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 3:06 PM

Snappy, invite Robert on Fridays over and just start throwing water balloons at them. That'll teach those little brats.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:07 PM

Not a bad idea.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 3:07 PM

They started playing Christmas songs on the radio last week. A little early isn't it?

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:10 PM

Don't know if anyone had any interest at all but my folks just sent me a pic of their "beach" just after hurricane Ida was subsiding. They live in VA right at the tip of the Delmarva just before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Bay side.

Where the water is, that's the beach.

On the other side of the bulkhead where you can see exposed sandbags, that used to be covered in vegetation. Those that didn't backfill their bulkheads with sandbags lost huge amounts of land from their bluffs. The water just scooped it out right over the tops of the bulkheads.

The alien in yellow? That's my dad.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30673694@N06/

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 3:12 PM

I hate x-mas music.

Shit! Now I'm in a bad mood. Damn kids.

I'm gonna go sit in some uncomfortable pose and say "ohm" for a while.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 3:12 PM

totally snappy!!! robert on fridays would so be up for throwing water balloons are the chirruns with you!!!

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 3:12 PM

ENY:
Thanks for your Jive Turkey comments. I have made many turkeys before and they always come out good, I just thought it would be fun to try the deep friend turkey just this once, but like you said it might not be worth the wait....

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 3:13 PM

HERK!!!! Yeah - Rita really ticked me off letting that dorky neighbor get up in her bizznass. Dexter is way dreamier than that dude (no homo)

John Lithgow is awesome!! I didn't realize there were 3rd Rock reruns, but i'm not sure i couuld look at him the same way after playing the chililng 'trinity killer'

Can't wait til next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 3:15 PM

herk, I love "Third Rock". You're probably gone already, but, fyi, gathering at Bell House on 12/3. Your attendance is mandatory.

Snaps, I lovvvvve Christmas music. Just uploaded all my Christmas CDs to my iPod. Tell you what, I'll trade you Hanukkah music for Christmas music.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 3:16 PM

Giants won - but the defense still looks like shit

The Jets look even worse. Dirty Sanchez needs to stop bangin models and get his head in the game.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 3:17 PM

Public Service Announcement:
If you're driving from South Brooklyn and heading north on the Gowanus. They are doing some sort of construction and have split the lanes with cones. Everyone gets into the right hand lane cause they think that is the only one that will go to the bridges. If you stay in the middle lane (to the left of the 'cones'-construction), they move faster and you can still merge into the right hand lanes for the bridges further north.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:17 PM

If you're driving from South Brooklyn and heading north on the Gowanus and reading and posting on Brownstoner at the same time, you're a hell of a multi-tasker.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 3:20 PM

CarGar - I have some rare LPs of xmas music - Swingle Singers, Music Boxes - if you want to transfer them.
Snappy - Say om, not ohm - otherwise you'll get electrical storms in your head.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 3:21 PM

I had a Thai bf many years ago and his nickname was Ohm.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 3:22 PM

I've multi-tasked many things in that car!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:22 PM

snappy that sucks. they shouldnt let the kids all out at once like that. i think when i was in high school they staggered us out and made sure the whole school wasnt released at once because that is torture on a neighborhood and extremely dangerous to anyone who might be unfortunate enough to be near school at the time of getting let out as well. seriously it's best advice to carry a low grade taser, which i firmly believe every citizen on Earth should always have on them at all times.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 3:23 PM

Expert, can you swerve over at the last second from the Battery Tunnel lane?

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 3:24 PM

quote:
Just uploaded all my Christmas CDs to my iPod.

LOL that offically might be the gayest thing i have EVER heard hahahahah

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 3:24 PM

Heather, I would be the first to admit the Bedfordshire block is not one of our scenic wonders - but it could be! For many, the much contested shelter/proposed intake center at the Armory is a deal breaker. The city in its infinite wisdom dumps the men in the morning, locks the doors, and does not provide any kind of job training, social service programs, or even a lounge for them to go to, or be at, and the homeless hang around the area all day. The rest of the block, excluding the fabulous St. Bart's church, looks much worse than it actually is. I live a block down, and walk that block all the time, and do not worry about anyone, it's just people hanging out in the summer.

Amenities, however, are another story. You would be close to the subway at Nostrand/Fulton, and decently close to SuperFoodtown on Fulton/Brooklyn, which has excellent food choices, as well as the greengrocers, fish, meat markets, etc on Fulton. Restaurants and cafe's, not so much. David's Briskets on Nostrand, Atlantic/Herkimer has a great sammich, but you don't go there for ambiance, just take away. A new coffee shop will be opening on my block, Pacific, Nostrand/NY soon, next to the new condos. There are a couple of places like Bush Babies on Fulton, and more opening up on Bedford on the Bed Stuy side. For any sit down dining, not including Applebees in Restoration Plaza, you'd have to head west towards Franklin, or south to Crow Hill Bistro, formerly Tavern on Nostrand. Sushi and Thai at Sushi Tatsu on Dean and Franklin would be the closest.

All in all, compared to 6 years ago, it's a feast, compared to Park Slope, famine. But I still think it's a great place to live.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at November 23, 2009 3:24 PM

"I've multi-tasked many things in that car!"

I've been taken to task in the back seat of a car.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 3:25 PM

I've multi-tasked many things in that car!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:22 PM

Note to self...Don't even sit on the back seats of ET vehicle.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:28 PM

quote:
Just uploaded all my Christmas CDs to my iPod.

LOL that offically might be the gayest thing i have EVER heard hahahahah

I just uploaded all my Judy Garland and Liza Manelli CDs to my ipod. Is that gayer?

Posted by: denton at November 23, 2009 3:30 PM

yeah DH, that Rita's gonna get hers for SURE. They seem to be making her character especially obnoxious this season. I bet Dexter has kills her in the end. And that gross nasty neighbor sub-plot. eeeewww!

Do turn into those reruns of 3rd Rock if you get a chance. You won't be disappointed, I promise. Even better after a toke :)

hey CarGar!! I'm definitely coming to the Bellhouse gathering and bringing a friend, a longtime lurker.

Posted by: herkimermaid at November 23, 2009 3:30 PM

Expert, can you swerve over at the last second from the Battery Tunnel lane?

Ditto, if you're good at cutting people off, sure. I don't have the balls to do stuff like that. BUT I won't let people in either who do that! I don't give them enough room to get in.
Over the weekend we were coming back from the city on the FDR in the right hand lane to get on the Brooklyn Bridge (it always backs up). A car cuts us off to get into the bridge lane. My partner was so furious, he gets into the left hand lane speeds up and cuts off the car that cut us off.
I was furious at partner. I hate road rage games like that.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:33 PM

Best Christmas Album of all time:

Robert Goulet- Wonderful World Of Christmas

...Oh those jingle bells won't ring a single jingle baby...

Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 23, 2009 3:33 PM

quote:
I just uploaded all my Judy Garland and Liza Manelli CDs to my ipod. Is that gayer?

almost as much as ordering a pina colada !

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 23, 2009 3:33 PM

"Note to self...Don't even sit on the back seats of ET vehicle."

I advise you not to sit in the front either ;-)

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:34 PM

"I just uploaded all my Judy Garland and Liza Manelli CDs to my ipod. Is that gayer?"

Only if you're drinking a pina colada while doing it.
:-)

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 3:35 PM

denton, did you see my comment about the french place? Excellent. Definitely go check it out.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:37 PM

Rob, you beat me to it!

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 3:37 PM

"cuts off the car that cut us off"

that showed him eh?

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 3:37 PM

Not to self....Don't even get into the ET car.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:38 PM

Ditto, you coming out to Bell House?

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:39 PM

I've always enjoyed "Jingle Bell Rock." But the GREATEST X-Mas song is truly "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway.

http://www.last.fm/music/Donny+Hathaway/_/This+Christmas

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 3:40 PM

"Not to self....Don't even get into the ET car."

Oh, please...you should check your own back seat!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:41 PM

Thanks Montrose, that's exactly the info I was looking for. And yes, the intake shelter may be a deal-breaker. I wasn't that fussed about it until one of them called me a white bitch yesterday. I must have reached a new stage of maturity because I did not go off on him. Still, it would be culture shockish to go from our part of Fort Greene to that... a bit.

Does Tacos Muertes (I may have the name wrong) deliver to there? What about Fresh Direct?

General shopping does look great. Twee shopping less so.

I didn't realize the city kicked all those men out... figured they were just standing around because they wanted to. I do now understand why the neighborhood was so opposed to having more homeless dumped on their doorstep however.

Posted by: Heather at November 23, 2009 3:41 PM

Heather- there's stuff on Franklin. North there's Sweet Revenge (bar) and Heavenly Crumbs (bakery). South I think there opening some 24-hr Italian/Carribean/Organic diner, no? Then North West on Fulton there's few things; Outpost, Desserts by Michael Allen, a vet, Brown Betty. Also if you do a Crown Heights neihborhood serach, using the drop-down in the homepage header of Brownstoner, can can cull through Mr. B's CH posts, see what's happening.

Posted by: blowfish at November 23, 2009 3:42 PM

I like Mannheim Steamroller's early xmas album.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 3:42 PM

"Liza Manelli"

is that a Freudian slip?

Posted by: herkimermaid at November 23, 2009 3:43 PM

Oh, please...you should check your own back seat!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:41 PM

AND you would know this how????

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:43 PM

"cuts off the car that cut us off"
"that showed him eh?"
- Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 3:37 PM

Yep, I told Partner that he was now the bigger man. A big fat D*ck!
When he does sh*t like that I go into a screaming rage. I just don't understand why he or anyone would jeopardize our/their lives for some nonsense. You're going to get to your destination eventually, albeit 2 minutes later.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:44 PM

Bob Dylan has a Christmas album out now.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 3:45 PM

Expert, I know, but I sympathize with him. It was only when I started driving with kids in the back of the car that I learned to control my own road rage.

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 3:47 PM

"CarGar - I have some rare LPs of xmas music - Swingle Singers, Music Boxes - if you want to transfer them."

Thanks, Arkady!

"LOL that offically might be the gayest thing i have EVER heard hahahahah"

Your standards are pretty low, *rob*, and if that's the gayest thing I've EVER said, then I guess I'm pretty straight. Show tunes, sure, but Christmas music? I don't think so.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 3:48 PM

Kens, just assuming that anyone with a car has multi-tasked in it.
And if not, they should!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:48 PM

Favorite Christmas songs:

I'll Start and I will break it down:

Traditional: Here We Go Awassaling

Relgious: We Three Kings

Contemporary: Last Christmas(wham!) and All I Want for Christmas (Mariah Carey)

50's insprired: Rockin Around the Xmas Tree & anything sung by Nat King Cole

Sad/depressing: The River

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 3:49 PM

IJ: Did you see the Bob Dylan Christmas song "Must Be Santa" video on youtube - it's HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 3:50 PM

Bob Dylan Christmas album sounds like torture.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 3:50 PM

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bell Rock, and Judy Garland's version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. (Yes, Dave, I realize I'm contradicting myself, and I still don't like Judy Garland, but no one sings that song like she does.)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 3:52 PM

ET, I stopped that when I got my own place. This car's back seat hasn't been used up for that but can't speak for my prior cars.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 3:53 PM

"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" kicks all other songs' asses.

"Mild he lays his body by-y
born that man no more may die-ie!"

I don't sign that song each year, I scream it.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 3:54 PM

"Bob Dylan Christmas album sounds like torture."

Took the words right outta my mouth.
Just as torturous as the Chipmunks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dnrosVyamY

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 3:54 PM

Come they told me pa rumpapa pum
The ox and ass kept time pa rumpapa pum

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 3:56 PM

Struggling to think of any non-carol that I actually like.

I used to work in a department store at Christmas time. All the 'hits' were playing all day on a 30 minute loop. Scarred me for life.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 3:56 PM

Also, Nick at Nite released 2 volumes of Christmas songs from Christmas cartoons called "A Classic Cartoon Christmas". They're great. The song from the Grinch, of course, and my favs, Heat Miser and Snow Miser from "The Year Without A Santa Claus". Getting into the holiday spirit already.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 3:56 PM

"When he does sh*t like that I go into a screaming rage."

I'm sure that makes everyone feel better.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 3:57 PM

Low ('90s slow band from chicago i think) has a Christmas album

Posted by: blowfish at November 23, 2009 3:57 PM

Wizard did the best Christmas song

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 3:57 PM

I agree that Hark the Herald Angels Sing is the best carol, words and music.
It goes a bit high to sing comfortably, though.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 3:58 PM

"All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth" came out the year I wanted mine - it's a fave.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 3:58 PM

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

Yeah, that's a good one, too.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 3:59 PM

Bob Zimmerman is singing Christmas songs?

Oy gevalt!!

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:00 PM

And I don't like them but you've got to have Jingle Cats.

Posted by: Arkady at November 23, 2009 4:00 PM

Silent Night?

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 4:01 PM

"Just as torturous as the Chipmunks"

Like nails on a chalk board. Besides, I prefer gerbils.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 4:01 PM

Anyone ever get a Brownjokester from someone without any front teeth?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:01 PM

Eartha Kitt, Santa Baby. I have spoken :)

Posted by: herkimermaid at November 23, 2009 4:03 PM

"Just as torturous as the Chipmunks"

There would be no Chipmunks if not for the Beatles.

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:03 PM

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

Not sure why but this song reminded me of 'Rock and Roll Waltz', I know it's not a X-mas song, but I do love it. I want to be that couple. My kid coming home and finding their parents trying to waltz to some current hip hop song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJX7nliJcQ

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:03 PM

"Adeste Fideles", the Latin version of "O Come All Ye Faithful".

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 4:03 PM

The only 'Heat Miser' I know was an instrumental track by Massive Attack, but that had nothing to do with Christmas.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 4:05 PM

herk, the CGarDog seems a little better, thanks. Due to get the last test results back today.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 4:06 PM

Thanks, blowfish... I didn't know about Sweet Revenge or the ital-carribean place!

Farther down on Fulton... well, that's my neighborhood now, pretty much. I actually kinda like Fulton up by Restoration Plaza better.

Posted by: Heather at November 23, 2009 4:07 PM

"There would be no Chipmunks if not for the Beatles."

F*ck the Beatles!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:08 PM

F*ck the Beatles!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:08 PM

I am sure you would on the back and front seats of your car. :o)

Posted by: Kensingtonian at November 23, 2009 4:09 PM

"Anyone ever get a Brownjokester from someone without any front teeth?"

All I want is my two front teeth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRJTvuIP-7I

Posted by: brownjokester at November 23, 2009 4:10 PM

as per the closing bell - they've started shooting my movie in gowanus.

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 4:11 PM

"Heat Miser and Snow Miser from "The Year Without A Santa Claus."

Classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMjAf8Nwohs

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 4:11 PM

"I am sure you would on the back and front seats of your car. :o)"

Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you

Beep beep'm beep beep yeah

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:11 PM

When I was a choir boy (yes, I was), "Come all ye faithful" especially with the line of "Lo! he abhors not the Virgin's womb" had us all giggling until we were admonished by the Vicar.

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 4:12 PM

I'm partial to Duke Ellington's take on the Nutcracker, and, of course, having seen the big man in a Santa suit back in the late 70s, I can't help but smile when the Boss's take on Santa Clause Is Coming to Town comes on the radio, even though it is way overplayed. Meanwhile, I can't take Christmas music until I've heard Alice's Restaurant at least ocne around Thanksgiving.

P.S. I hear Christmas carols were invented in China in 1000 B.C.

Posted by: slopefarm at November 23, 2009 4:13 PM

Lacy things the wife is missin....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foybsDsn5hk

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 23, 2009 4:14 PM

ENY, anyone who loves Heat Miser and Snow Miser AND the Yankees really MUST come drinking at Bell House on December 3rd! Do you recall who plays the voice of Mrs. Claus in that cartoon? I'll give you a hint: Hazel.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 4:16 PM

You know it Kens!! Especially Ringo (the Beatle Days, not now)....what can I say, he's a drummer.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:16 PM

Come all ye faithful really needs the descant though. Then, if thats your thing, its a bit like the rush of an ecstasy pill.

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 4:19 PM

"Especially Ringo (the Beatle Days, not now)....what can I say, he's a drummer."

I suppose The Little Drummer boy by Bing Crosby and David Bowie is high up on your list of xmas favourites?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:19 PM

"I suppose The Little Drummer boy by Bing Crosby and David Bowie is high up on your list of xmas favourites?"

That cardigan is high on my list.

Posted by: dittoburg at November 23, 2009 4:24 PM

Frank Sinatra said he respected David Bowie as an artist.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 4:27 PM

Good ones guys!!!

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 4:27 PM

The 'gayest' music video ever! I love when David says you're the one that sings, like he never heard of Bing Crosby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zMhSjDqvRs&feature=related

David also mentioned 'John Lennon' as the older fellas. hahaha

Josh Groban also does a version...and he's cuuuuute (what can I say, it's that shaggy rocker hair look that I love)

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:28 PM

oh and also Harry Conick Jr. does a version of Little Drummer Boy...and he is hot hot hot!

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:30 PM

ooopsy, missing an 'n'

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:31 PM

Tori Amos has a good version of "Little Drummer Boy" too.

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 4:35 PM

Without the Beatles there wouldn't be Christmas.

Christmas Time is Here Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4vE5DnFWV0

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:39 PM

I'm sorry to stereotype, but anyone who calls himself the "Little Drummer Boy" has got to be gay.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 4:40 PM

"anyone who calls himself the "Little Drummer Boy" has got to be gay."

or curious.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:42 PM

mormon tabernacle choir - what what!!

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 4:42 PM

omg HOW CAN I BE SOOOO STUPID:

my FAVORITE Xmas song ever is:

Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC

Posted by: gemini10 at November 23, 2009 4:47 PM

Guess I'm gay or curious, my superhero name as a kid was "Boy [Jester]".

Posted by: infinitejester at November 23, 2009 4:48 PM

Well, David Bowie is bi.

Posted by: etson at November 23, 2009 4:48 PM

"Well, David Bowie is bi."

Hard to believe after seeing his performances as Ziggy Stardust. What next? You going to tell me Elton John is gay?

Posted by: Biff Champion at November 23, 2009 4:51 PM

didn't he marry iMan?

Posted by: dirty_hipster at November 23, 2009 4:56 PM

"You going to tell me Elton John is gay?"

Nope, not gay at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSJMSnj6UUM

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:56 PM

Okay folks, I'm gaying outta here.
Merry Christmas.

Posted by: Expert Textpert at November 23, 2009 4:57 PM

"Elton John is gay"

Wow, doesn't that beat all....

Posted by: cobblehiller at November 23, 2009 5:00 PM

heather: the 24 hr place is called Essentials Organic and International, and its on Nostrand and Sterling Pl. I've never been. Sweet Revenge is on Franklin @ Lex. There's also Chavella's on Classon, a Mexican joint that everyone loves (although i'm on the fence), and there's a new bar opening on Washington @ Sterling called Minor Arcana

Posted by: blowfish at November 23, 2009 5:20 PM

Sorry- Minor Arcana at Washingtona and St. Marks/Prospect Pl

Posted by: blowfish at November 23, 2009 5:21 PM

Yeah, cobble, a shocker. Starting to wonder about Freddy Mercury, too.

Posted by: slopefarm at November 23, 2009 5:22 PM

Elton John is NOT gay. He's just flamboyant. Like Liberace.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 5:27 PM

"Starting to wonder about Freddy Mercury, too."

Oh, really? I know, next you're going to tell me that Nathan Lane is gay.

Posted by: cobblehiller at November 23, 2009 5:27 PM

"Do you recall who plays the voice of Mrs. Claus in that cartoon? I'll give you a hint: Hazel."

??? You got me...no clue! I'll see what I can do about Dec. 3rd.

"Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC"

YES!Also Kurtis Blow's X-Mas rap.

Posted by: East New York at November 23, 2009 5:31 PM

Nathan Lane? How you figure cobble? How could Nathan Lane be gay if Harvey Fierstein isn't? Doesn't make sense? Just cause they're show people doesn't mean anything.

Posted by: slopefarm at November 23, 2009 5:31 PM

Nathan Lane is on FI-YAH!

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at November 23, 2009 5:34 PM

You're right, Slopey, I don't know what I was thinking!

Posted by: cobblehiller at November 23, 2009 5:39 PM

"??? You got me...no clue! I'll see what I can do about Dec. 3rd."

ENY, Mrs. Claus = Hazel = Shirley Booth

Please join us on December 3rd!!

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 23, 2009 6:05 PM

*sneaks down the stinky female ginko biloba non holiday tree thru the skylight*

*hangs the green eco-friendly energy efficient lights that come in all shades of skin color on the smelly ginko vulvas*

*hangs up the stockings (sheer and non), orthopedics, and slightly irregular sweatsocks on the mantle and femantle*