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October 27, 2008
Are you still in denial about the implosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble?
The world stock markets are crashing and we are on borrowed time.
RIP Mutant Asset Bubble..
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ok we get it. theres a serious financial crisis going on. One would have to be an idiot to be in denial. so how about some solutions what? Every solution has a problem, right?
Posted by: bktycoon at October 27, 2008 9:47 AM
The march of the Asshats has begun.
WALL STREET REFUGEES SET OFF ON STEINBECK-STYLE MIGRATION
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10272008/business/wall_street_refugees_set_off_on_steinbec_135464.htm
"ALBANY - Bankers and brokers looking to escape the financial meltdown are scrambling to relocate their families, possessions and rarified talent far from Wall Street to places such as Florida, Chicago, Milwaukee, Virginia and Asia."
I wonder what is going to happen to the "value" of Brownstone Brooklyn?
"Anyone in that environment, you never know what's going to happen," Lacey said. "There are a lot of good bankers that unfortunately are at the wrong place at the wrong time, especially in New York."
Greed and delusion has turned into fear.
"New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli expects 40,000 Wall Street jobs could be lost by the end of the year. So far he said 13,200 people have lost jobs in New York's financial sector since a year ago."
I think it's more than that!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 9:48 AM
What is it, exactly, that you hope to have come out of these "discussions" initiated by your daily postings?
What, exactly, is new in your current posting that you haven't posted before (besides a graphic of information that has been readily available in most major print and broadcast media outlets)?)
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 9:48 AM
wow, it must have been a long weekend for me. I MEANT TO SAY - EVERY PROBLEM HAS A SOLUTION, RIGHT?
Posted by: bktycoon at October 27, 2008 9:49 AM
"ok we get it. theres a serious financial crisis going on. One would have to be an idiot to be in denial. so how about some solutions what? Every solution has a problem, right?"
Whoa nellie! When the MAB was forming no one wanted to address the ramification from the implosion. Now everything is going to hell you want a dialogue on "solutions"?? How about "it's too late"!
"One would have to be an idiot to be in denial"
There are plenty of idiots.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 9:52 AM
How many months has it been since the What actually added anything new or anything constructive????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:03 AM
STOP POSTING THIS CRAP! THIS FORUM IS TO DISCUSS BROWNSTONES AND HOME RENOVATIONS NOT TO DISCUSS MUTUAL ASSETS.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 10:05 AM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of new houses in the U.S.
unexpectedly rose in September from a 17-year low, propelled by a drop in prices ahead of the latest turmoil in financial markets.
Purchases increased 2.7 percent to an annual rate of 464,000 from 452,000 the prior month that was less than previously estimated, the Commerce Department said today in Washington. The median sales price decreased to a four-year low.
This is pretty good news and turned the equity markets around this morning. At the right prices, there seems to be demand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:07 AM
But DIBS, don't you kinda wonder about those numbers? Don't you think that some of that is speculators jumping on what they hope will be a good investment? I was reading an article about a housing auction, this weekend, and it mentioned that quite a good percentage of the homes in the auction were owned by investors. How many of these sales in the new numbers were by regular people?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 10:12 AM
"How many months has it been since the What actually added anything new or anything constructive????"
Well at lease I have added something Dave.
"STOP POSTING THIS CRAP! THIS FORUM IS TO DISCUSS BROWNSTONES AND HOME RENOVATIONS NOT TO DISCUSS MUTUAL ASSETS."
First unlock your caps, Asshat! Second the Stock Market has plenty to do with "BROWNSTONES AND HOME RENOVATIONS". The credit spigot has been slammed shut!
"sales of new houses in the U.S.
unexpectedly rose in September from a 17-year low, propelled by a drop in prices ahead of the latest turmoil in financial markets."
Yeah Dave but what about the new homes sales for Nov, Dec and Jan 09?
"This is pretty good news and turned the equity markets around this morning. At the right prices, there seems to be demand."
The "demand" may be there but access to credit is dead! If you are trying to get a Mortgage now, the number better be right.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:17 AM
I think there's a big difference in the market for resales vs. new homes. Last week's numbers were for resales (and higher than expected). There are fewer speculators buying in the new homes markets.
I suspect you are correct that most of the homes being auctioned were owned by investors. They were speculating in the market and are now being foreclosed for whatever reasons.
Additionally, there is no longer cheap financing available to speculators so one would have to conclude athat there's both a lower loan-to-value in these purchases and fewer specualtors with shaky finances involved.
It's just a start, there's no trend here yet
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:19 AM
"Well at lease I have added something Dave."
Not obvious to any of us reading this post. Can you tell us what you've added What?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:20 AM
"How many of these sales in the new numbers were by regular people?"
Plus what about all of the shadow ROE inventory?? This is a bloodbath and it will take years to fix it.
DIBS is grasping at straws at this point like all of the other Asshats! Denial has turned into fear..
The What (China down -12% today)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:21 AM
nybk, DIBS,
Agreed, and my point exactly. I thought I would see whether Mr. W is willing to articulate a rationale for his postings. Tellingly, I've been met with silence on his part in response to my questions.
cobblehiller, I don't fancy myself having much expertise in reading the economic tea leaves, but it would seem to me that the important thing is whether the buyers are "regular people." If regular people are buying, that would be a good sign, whether they are buying from regular people or from speculators.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 10:21 AM
"Additionally, there is no longer cheap financing available to speculators so one would have to conclude athat there's both a lower loan-to-value in these purchases and fewer specualtors with shaky finances involved. "
Thanks Dave for the assist. No Mortgages for No one. Values go down. Asshats walk away from house. Values go down. No money for Asshats to buy over value crap. values go down.
See how this works. You see why I post this stuff, the Asshats are still holding out.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:25 AM
Hang Seng was down 12% What. That's Hong Kong. Shanghai & Shenzhen were both off 6%.
Your welcome.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:25 AM
"Tellingly, I've been met with silence on his part in response to my questions."
Here you go stupid. I think you need to work on you Cognitive skills!
""STOP POSTING THIS CRAP! THIS FORUM IS TO DISCUSS BROWNSTONES AND HOME RENOVATIONS NOT TO DISCUSS MUTUAL ASSETS."
First unlock your caps, Asshat! Second the Stock Market has plenty to do with "BROWNSTONES AND HOME RENOVATIONS". The credit spigot has been slammed shut!"
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:27 AM
No WHat. There are NOT "No Mortgages for No one" Maybe not for you but people out there are getting mortgages. The headlines of the credit markets being completely frozen are misleading at best.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:27 AM
"Tellingly, I've been met with silence on his part in response to my questions."
"Here you go stupid. I think you need to work on you Cognitive skills!"
No comment necessary. Speaks for itself.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:29 AM
What-
About
Brownstoner.com is a site about Brooklyn real estate and renovation, and all the tangential topics that impact life inside and outside the home in Brooklyn. Launched in October 2004 by Jonathan Butler, the site currently has about 100,000 unique visitors per month.
All your posts are regarding the financial crisis...we all know that will effect real estate...go take your stupid posts to a financial site...Im sure they will be more interested there.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 10:30 AM
A real financial site would laugh at the What. Although he has been correct in predicting the fall of assets, he can't support his arguments with any intelligent thought or detail.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:32 AM
"Maybe not for you but people out there are getting mortgages. "
That money is coming strait from the Government.
Dave I putting you on mute. You are still in denial and you look like a fool. even the most hardcore Asshat has come around and I think you are going to get hurt. I hard watching you future melt away in to nothingness...
The What
Someday Dave is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:35 AM
People come to this website to discuss things such as finding out what type of windows one can use for a landmarked brownstone...or if a brownstone in Park Slope has sold...or for me, where I can buy a Victorian house. No one comes here to find out about assets. Take that crap to a finance forum moron.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 10:35 AM
Mortgage money is available What. Doesn't matter where it comes from.
If you put me on mute than I guess you won't respond to anything logical or backed up by the facts.
What are you going to be for Halloween???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:38 AM
What,
Normally I don't involve myself in these back and forth inane rants but I have been wondering about this for a while.
You clearly are so irritated by the posters here that you put together these Forum posts day after day exclaiming "The sky is falling!".
Why is it that you care so much? The only thing I can gather is that you get your rocks off telling people that they are stupid and deserve to fall into financial ruin. Seems like a very strange hobby.
Maybe you should stop worrying about us so much.
Just a thought.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 27, 2008 10:45 AM
"What are you going to be for Halloween???"
A New York Met swinging a fucking baseball bat on your head!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:45 AM
That was one of the most helpful posts I've seen on the Forum in quite some time What. And so eloquently written too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:46 AM
Apparently I'm not on mute anymore!!!! Mets are losers What.
Go Phillies!!!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 10:48 AM
Maybe you should stop worrying about us so much.
TownhouseLady you stoop worrying about me.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:52 AM
Deal
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 27, 2008 10:53 AM
What,
For the record, the ALL CAPS post wasn't mine. So, I will repeat my questions, in the event you wish to answer them:
What is it, exactly, that you hope to have come out of these "discussions" initiated by your daily postings?
What, exactly, is new in your current posting that you haven't posted before (besides a graphic of information that has been readily available in most major print and broadcast media outlets)?
Feel free to respond or not as you see fit. But I think a bit of careful reading on your part is in order before you go challenging my cognitive skills.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 10:54 AM
"Personally, I think having The What on the list is offensive. Don't reward his behavior. In his forum post today he is making physical threats against people.
I'm disgusted.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 27, 2008 10:49 AM"
Lies lies lies and more lies. See TL how Bullshit gets started!
The What (TL Fuck off)
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:55 AM
"For the record, the ALL CAPS post wasn't mine. So, I will repeat my questions, in the event you wish to answer them:"
Maybe a little man from Mars huh?
"What is it, exactly, that you hope to have come out of these "discussions" initiated by your daily postings?"
I'm getting mine "rocks off"!
"What, exactly, is new in your current posting that you haven't posted before (besides a graphic of information that has been readily available in most major print and broadcast media outlets)?"
You are not getting it and if you have a problem with the posts then stay the fuck out of them. I don't remember calling you.
"Feel free to respond or not as you see fit. But I think a bit of careful reading on your part is in order before you go challenging my cognitive skills."
I'm sorry, you need a brain to have cognitive skills..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end....
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 10:59 AM
I agree with THL about the threat of violence. What, in what way is your response to DIBS's question about your Halloween costume "A New York Met swinging a fucking baseball bat on your head!" not a threat of physical harm. You've made other comments recently about loading up with various weapons. Frankly, it's getting a little creepy.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 11:01 AM
This makes me uncertain that the pharmaceutical companies are a safe, defensive play in this market. The What is clearly off his meds!!!
Sad, very sad.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:02 AM
Good morning What, say are you a Mets fan?!
Slopey: Yes, yes, I didn't state my point well, but what I meant was: How much of the "action" in the housing market is speculators/investors or actual regular people buying and/or selling.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 11:05 AM
"What, in what way is your response to DIBS's question about your Halloween costume "A New York Met swinging a fucking baseball bat on your head!" not a threat of physical harm."
Oh boy here comes the HYPE! OK since you cannot refute any of my posting with any thing of substance you go on the "Oh The What threaten me" and I'm scared .. Oh The What is going to beat me up. Look here you bunch of pussies I'm the lease of your problems. The whole financial world is falling apart and you are still in denial about this! UNFUCKING REAL!
Here this is little diddy of the shape of thing to come.
Tishman Speyer up against residential rout
"The deal for the apartment building owner, one of the largest residential transactions ever, was lauded at the time. But since then, Mr. Speyer has had to write down the value of his investment in Archstone by 25%. What's worse, he now finds himself saddled with a bankrupt partner—Lehman Brothers Holdings—as his firm seeks new capital for the deal. "
This is from curbed.com. They are not in denial..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 11:09 AM
What's response re: the baseball bat is the typical uneducated low life response to freedom of speech when he doesn't like what's being said... felony assault.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:09 AM
What-
All you do is start crap. Go take this to another site. I know Craigslist has housing section...go there...or go to the rants and raves section there.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 11:10 AM
"Good morning What, say are you a Mets fan?!"
Since 1973. I remember running home after school to watch them in the World Series. That damn
Reggie Jackson killed the Mets in that series!
The A's defeated the New York Mets in seven hard-fought games in the World Series. This time, Reggie was not only able to play, but his performance led to his being awarded the Series' Most Valuable Player award.
That''s real New Yorkers do! They root for their teams!!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 11:15 AM
Annotation of What's response to my recent post:
"For the record, the ALL CAPS post wasn't mine. So, I will repeat my questions, in the event you wish to answer them:"
Maybe a little man from Mars huh?
-- No, that was nybk01, not slopefarm (me). Hence my comment that you should read carefully before impugnign my congitive abilities. Seems it was you, not me, who misread the thread.
"What is it, exactly, that you hope to have come out of these "discussions" initiated by your daily postings?"
I'm getting mine "rocks off"!
-- Great, so there is no larger purpose to be achieved. This is all just for your amusement.
"What, exactly, is new in your current posting that you haven't posted before (besides a graphic of information that has been readily available in most major print and broadcast media outlets)?"
You are not getting it and if you have a problem with the posts then stay the fuck out of them. I don't remember calling you.
-- I don't recall calling you either, and I certainly didn't ask you to post. DIBS got this one right. You're saying the same thing, over and over. There's nothing new to add and no reason for anyone to comment. Today's therad is just yesterday's leftovers.
"Feel free to respond or not as you see fit. But I think a bit of careful reading on your part is in order before you go challenging my cognitive skills."
I'm sorry, you need a brain to have cognitive skills..
-- I wouldn't put that fine a point on it, but yes.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 11:16 AM
Again, the What's selective use of the facts....Tishman Speyers Stuyvesant Town and Archstone properties were bought with little equity and are but a minute fraction of their assets.
from the same article....
"Tishman Speyer has historically delivered 25% returns to investors. Its expertise has been demonstrated by the younger Mr. Speyer, who spearheaded an effort at the top of the market last year to sell $10 billion worth of properties. Those included 666 Fifth Ave., which sold for $1.8 billion. That sum is double what the firm paid for the property originally.
The Speyers have also generally managed to insulate themselves from undue risk by putting little of their funds' cash into transactions. For example, Tishman Speyer-led funds put up only $112 million in the Stuyvesant transaction and contributed $250 million in the Archstone deal. Additionally, neither deal is collateralized by other of the firm's assets, let alone personal guarantees. "
You are the typical dumb, Joe the Plumber type Asshat that gets caught up in the media hype What!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:20 AM
"That''s real New Yorkers do! They root for their teams!!!"
You got that right What! Better Half and I are too. I remember my Pop taking me and my brother to Shea, first time must have been '70 or '71. I wish I'd saved my baseball cards, I bet I had some good ones!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 11:27 AM
Go Phillies!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:33 AM
"raspberries" to you Dave!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 11:41 AM
Most want to see The What stop his posts about the financial crisis going on but you still come on and reply everyday. I think his posts are good because if all you have is the positive side of things you will not see the whole picture. I for one listen to both the positive and the negative so these posts are good. But he does insult people a bit too much.
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at October 27, 2008 11:43 AM
I dont mind the posts once in a while but if a guy posted about every murder in Bed Sty Im sure we would all get sick of it after a while.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 11:46 AM
Red raspberries cobblehiller. That stadium was a sea of red!!! :-)
They should ban those ridiculous cow bells at TB. How annoying can it be to sit in a domed stadium with all of that crap!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:47 AM
"Most want to see The What stop his posts about the financial crisis going on but you still come on and reply everyday."
Ah HOBOKEN, finally, something we can agree on!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 11:53 AM
Hoboken--you are right that there is a function to these posts and if everybody could have a similar attitude about it, considering the good news and bad, they could be instructive dialogues. It is just a shame that someone as odious as What is the one to initiate these conversations. Nobody likes being insulted or threatened.
On the good news front I am moving into my new house tomorrow!
Posted by: wasder at October 27, 2008 11:53 AM
Congratulations wasder. You having a housewarming party and inviting the What?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 11:55 AM
Stellar news wasder! Very exciting!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 12:03 PM
I think What is now banned...Mr B just emailed me!
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 12:04 PM
nybk01--We will see how long that sticks. Thanks Dave and cobblehiller.
Posted by: wasder at October 27, 2008 12:17 PM
I told you Id get you What. Dont mess with me my friend.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 12:18 PM
"Slopey: Yes, yes, I didn't state my point well, but what I meant was: How much of the "action" in the housing market is speculators/investors or actual regular people buying and/or selling."
CH, it doesn't matter, in fact it's a positive. When Joe the plumber throws in the towel on RE it's time for the speculators to move in. Speculators (whatever exactly that means) have decided to invest in real estate because it's oversold. That's good. Imagine the opposite.
Stoner, I hope you don't ban The What. Neither his language nor his threats are serious, they are funny. But you could always do one of those poll thingys. I'll be voting early and often!!!
Posted by: denton at October 27, 2008 12:20 PM
Congrats, Wasder. Ahead of schedule by a few days, no less. Enjoy.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 12:23 PM
"I told you Id get you What. Dont mess with me my friend."
OK, I will say it again, whatever!!!!!!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 12:25 PM
Oy, nybk01 - Please go find another sandbox to play in.
Me too, Brownstoner. Please don't block The What. What mainly posts on his threads, and people come in to his thread and get all crazy and entitled.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 12:27 PM
Brownstoner...yes, do an Obama Mccain poll...closer to the election...Friday or Monday. Maybe post some pics of both McCain's home(s0 and Obama's to make it relevant
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 12:39 PM
cobblehiller-
This is my sandbox too...I play on Brownstoner every day. I tell people abou this site all the time and we have this guy What in here positng things like this is a rants and rave site. I dont think his language is needed here.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 12:49 PM
nybk01, I was not telling you to leave the site, just the What's post/thread. You don't have to be in this thread. There are plenty of other threads to go read and talk to people on.
I didn't care for the threads about the sinks...so I didn't post there. See how that works?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 12:54 PM
I had nothing to add on the sinks either and I'm trying to refrain myself from posting on the thermostat thread!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 1:02 PM
cobblehiller, nybk01,
If it is true that Mr. B banned the what, I doubt he did it over ranting and raving. I think that the recent intimations of violence, today and last week, might have prompted Mr. B to check with his attorney and perhaps his liability carrier. After all, a bunch of us did meet face to face recently at a well-disclosed location (take that, Dick Cheney) and we may do something like that again. What may turn out to be harmless, but Mr. B may not be willing to take on the (perhaps small) risk that it turns out otherwise. I have no inside dope on this one (or indeed on anything to do with this site), but it is the kind of thing I would at least be thinking about if this were my website.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 1:07 PM
I think he's posted here and other threads since you said he was banned nybk01
You there What?? Knock, knock!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 1:10 PM
The event was not formally sponsored by Brownstoner. Biff will tell you that this is so. Although Mr. B and Lisa (& others?) did attend. Mr. B has no liability for people meeting in a public place.
I don't condone the violent talk or the c/rude and socially unacceptable stuff. But, personally, I think What is pretty amusing, and not aiming to be your "News at 11" station.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 1:15 PM
Ya I dont care if he's here or not..My wife just showed her boss this site and the first post up was Whats post with all the swearing.
Oh well, I really dont care...I dont know why Im even posting that this guys should be banned anyways. I have work to do here!
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 1:18 PM
"I had nothing to add on the sinks either and I'm trying to refrain myself from posting on the thermostat thread!!!"
LOL! You're cracking me up. I almost posted something over there too, in fact, I may yet...
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 1:22 PM
cobblehiller,
Not trying to pick a fight, but I wanted to explain my post. I know that gathering was an informal, unsponsored event. But the role was no more -- and probably less -- passive than, say, napster in the old days. I am just saying that if this were my business, and it is a business, I would at least be thinking about and getting some advice on the liability issues in light of some of what's more ominous (in terms of violence, not market analysis) posts. I am not advising as to what Mr. B should do, and I am not advocating for (or against) a ban. I am just making an educated guess that, if there is a ban, this might be the reason.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 1:37 PM
slopefarm, Not to worry, you're not antagonizing me. I'm guessing Mr. B already has gotten legal counsel on this issue.
I'm pretty sure What is more of the desktop warrior type than the actual show up and 'clock' someone type. But that's me. Others may have a different feeling altogether.
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 1:54 PM
I'm happy to jump in and support cobblehiller's point that our October 16 party was in no way sponsored by Brownstoner. While Brownstoner staff members attended, that should not be interpreted to imply it was an "official" Brownstoner event and I was intentially very specific about that in my postings and even in my emails to the Union Hall management so as to be as sure as possible Mr. B wouldn't get in trouble if something were to happen.
slopefarm, I hear what you're saying and nobody wants to risk this blog and/or Mr. B facing legal issues. But I would assume and hope Mr. B is no more liable for anything that happens at a party organized and promoted by posters here than at a House Tour, Open House, etc. that might be discussed on the same day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 2:23 PM
I think Mr. B should be held responsible for some of the ridiculous prices as well as any broker listing that is subpar. We could probably argue all day about what constitutes "par" for a broker listing but you get my drift.
Just where does the buck stop??? The people want to know. We want change. Accountability, not more of the same!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 2:36 PM
I agree, Biff and cobblehiller. I just think it is easier for us to be sanguine about these things since we don't own the business. ch, sorry we didn't get a chance to chat at the event.
Posted by: slopefarm at October 27, 2008 2:44 PM
Dave, is it time to take your medication, dear?!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 2:53 PM
cobblehiller...too much candy corn here at the office!!! You didn't think that was a serious post did you??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 2:58 PM
I think Mr. B should be held responsible for:
- every developer's crappy renovation.
- every unit that doesn't get sold
- every condo unit that goes rental
- every granite countertop in a kitchen
- all mill basing houses
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:03 PM
Not at all Dave! Did you think mine was!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 3:06 PM
I wasn't sure. I'm suffering a severe sugar coma right now. I do think though that BRG has overstepped the line. No one can be held responsible for those Mill Basin homes.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:11 PM
BTW people, the chart that the What posted is called a "candlestick" chart. It's a very serious form of technical analysis used primarily in Japan. It's best understood while dining on sushi served on top of a naked Japanese girl (or boy).
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:13 PM
I think Mr. B should be responsible for:
* recessed lighting
* exposed brick interior walls
* long restaurant wait times
* the unholy lack of leg room in restaurants, airlines, buses, and small cars
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 3:13 PM
DIBS...what kind of sugar coma are you in? Today, mine is from chocolate covered mints.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:21 PM
BRG and cobblehiller, can we add to the list people that whisper loudly to each other during movies?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 3:22 PM
BRG...if you had just bothered to read up afew posts you would have seen that it was candy corn.
Mr B should be held responsible for the poor reading comprehension, limited attention spans and plain old laziness of some of our posters here. :)
I think the 3:15 coffee break is working well in conjunction with my sugar coma.
BRG Junior Mints???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:27 PM
Biff...only if the movie theater is in brooklyn, otherwise it's out of Mr. B's domain.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:27 PM
Biff...only if the movie theater is in brooklyn, otherwise it's out of Mr. B's domain.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:28 PM
Sure Biff, we may need a new thread for All-the-ills-of-the-world-that-Mr. B-may-in-fact-need-to-man-up-and-[ N O T ]-take-full-responsiblity for!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 3:28 PM
DIBS...sorry, I'm a scanner of posts.
Cany corn...No, thanks.
Not junior mints, that's cheap.
Got the chocolate covered mints from Sahadi, along with chocolate covered ginger (which is now my new fave.)
I bought all this candy for our halloween party, and it's all now in my stomach and on my thighs.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:31 PM
I'm adding the poor quality of food and meats at the Key Food on Montague to the list. It's in Brooklyn, so it's fair game.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 3:32 PM
Women at the grocery checkout who don't begin to rummage through their handbag their to find their credit card or money until they are told the total for the items!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:32 PM
oh, yeah...and Mr. B should be responsible for:
-my wieght gain since, I'm just sitting here typing and eating chocolate.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:32 PM
Mr. B's responsible for people who hijack threads initiated by serious, thoughtful posters that begin as very civilized discussions on the state of the economy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 3:35 PM
So, I'm guessing What was banned again? I mean he hasn't stopped by to tell us to "keep fucking around asshats." :(
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 3:36 PM
Yeah, what happened to The What anyway? It's been so long since he posted I'm starting to forget how bad things are. Anyway, Mr. B's also responsible for the teasing I got from Bonnie Farber back in the first grade after I tried to give her a Be My Valentine card.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 3:42 PM
Where is she now Biff?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:48 PM
I believe that the What has repeatedly laid the cause of the Asshat Mutant real Estate Bubble at the feet of Mr. B.
I'll also let my parents know that they are now off the hook for my sexual preferences.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:50 PM
Yeah, where is she now? How tall is she? I'm from Brooklyn, I can take her!
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 3:51 PM
Is this your doing too Mr. B.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Virginity_Lost_on_the_G.html
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 3:53 PM
DIBS...is Mr. B responsible for that...please explain.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 3:53 PM
DIBS, last I heard, she became a contortionist typewriter model.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 3:53 PM
cobblehiller, thanks for having my back, hon!
DIBS, regarding your link - I've heard of feeling f*cked by the subway system, but never IN the subway system. But anyway, doesn't the MTA have a lost and found for lost hats, umbrellas, virginity, etc.?
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 4:03 PM
From what I hear, they all claim it was their first all the time.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 27, 2008 4:05 PM
No wonder they say "don't sleep in the subway, darling..."
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 4:11 PM
The next stop is, Avenue XXX...
Posted by: SnarkSlope at October 27, 2008 4:12 PM
I leave and look what happens.
BTW It's crazy down here on Fulton St. Off duty cop shootout. 4 people wounded and suspect is on the loose. I was walking home from Lodi when this happen. Just crazy
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 4:14 PM
The What, thank goodness you've returned. We were getting worried. We've been keeping the thread warm in your absence.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 4:16 PM
Where is Lodi? Is that a landmarked neighborhood?
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 4:19 PM
"I leave and look what happens."
Well, we didn't have you to talk to so we were cannibalizing the thread.
But I thought the off duty cop didn't shoot? What did you see/hear?
Posted by: cobblehiller at October 27, 2008 4:22 PM
BRG, nothing wrong with big thighs!
Posted by: denton at October 27, 2008 4:50 PM
nybk01 you're pathetic. If you don't like what's being said in the forum why are you posting? Are you so upset that one lonely guy post everyday on Brownstoner that the sky is falling. You must be a developer or a very sad individual (or perhaps one in the same).
Posted by: 7andfive at October 27, 2008 4:54 PM
I've only got thighs for you...
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 4:54 PM
The 'G' train....how low class.
Should have tried it on the new N or Q trains. With wider aisles and scrolling video screens it might have been a better experience.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 5:00 PM
"But I thought the off duty cop didn't shoot? What did you see/hear?"
I don't want to go into details but I was walking from Downtown Lodi when Cop cars was racing toward Fulton St. I didn't see the actual shooting.
See this is good ole New York. You Asshats ain't see nothing yet!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 27, 2008 5:02 PM
BRG, nothing wrong with big thighs!
Yeah, but Sir Mixalot didn't sing about big thighs.
The what is back...damn...I'm outta here, before he again accuses me of being a hooker with big thighs.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 5:05 PM
"I was walking from Downtown Lodi when Cop cars was racing toward Fulton St..."
[enter hot cop, stage left]
Biff made me do it.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at October 27, 2008 5:08 PM
SnarkSlope, I love you (like a brother, that is). I'm considering for tomorrow to strategically insert a "That's what she said" a la The Office in every thread.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 5:10 PM
"I love you (like a brother, that is)."
That's what she said.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at October 27, 2008 5:21 PM
SnarkSlope, are you a comedy writer? Seriously, if you aren't, you should be.
Posted by: Biff Champion at October 27, 2008 5:26 PM
"Yeah, but Sir Mixalot didn't sing about big thighs."
But he rhymed against Cosmo girls!
Posted by: denton at October 27, 2008 6:02 PM
7andfive -
Im just sick of these posts. Im not sure why your attacking me.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 27, 2008 6:17 PM
Denton...I don't remember him rhyming Cosmo Girls...I remember him mentioning Cosmo.
Now you're going to make me look up the lyrics.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 6:25 PM
ok, here's the reference to Cosmo.
So Cosmo says you're fat
Well I ain't down with that!
I used to know the words to this song. Every road trip, I would play this song at least 3x and sing along. Good times. Hubby got so sick of it.
His favorite lines were:
Give me a sister, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
I lost the CD that this song was on. It also had Like A virgin, Oops, I did it again, I never promised you a rose garden, Hotel California, Just two little girls from little rock and so many other of my faves.
I miss my CD and I think I just revealed a little too much.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at October 27, 2008 6:42 PM
Jeez, some things never change, Dave & Biff v. What. Yo Dave, haven't been following the blog very closely lately, but I remember you mockingly counting the days for when the shi# was going to hit the fan according to some prediction made by What. Hmmm, seems to me, like the walls are pretty covered with it right now.
Anyhow thought I'd give you provincial asshats a little perspective from Beijing, China. I've been cruising the shopping malls here lately and it reminds me of that hotel run by Jack in the Shining. Huge malls, completely stocked with absolutely hideous furniture and home furnishings， completely empty on a Saturday afternoon. I mean store after store, floor after floor, ain't no body no where. The only place where people are is the food hall, and all the people there are the shop employees eating their lunch. They also don't appear to be under a lot of pressure to get back to their empty stores. Anyone read that article in the Times the other day about the huge condo complex here in China that is. I think there are quite a few of those here.
This whole irrational exuberance thing was a LOT bigger than Brooklyn real estate. The government here does not want to own up to an obvious disaster in the making, remember the only claim to legitimacy they have is the strong economy. But sure as Dave Biff and What are asshats, the thing is also imploding here. Guess who we need to buy our bonds to keep our interest rates low. Emerging markets are hurting. This is going to be one big nasty.
Posted by: Brooklynnative at October 27, 2008 7:51 PM
I love the What. He knows what's happening from Lodi to Fulton St. And his sense of humor is better than nybk01's. Wasder, congratulations on moving into your new house.
Posted by: mopar at October 28, 2008 7:03 PM
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