"I'm out of her"

Didn't realize you and Snappy played for the same team, ET

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:33 PM in response to Open Thread

"don't you hate when people get in between your"

Legs? No, not really.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:27 PM in response to Open Thread

11217, that video was hysterical!

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:24 PM in response to Open Thread

"rob...get one of those turkey friers, fill it with oil, get it up to temperature and throw in the whole bird frozen."

According to the new Allstate "holiday" commercial, 15 people set their houses on fire doing this last year

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:21 PM in response to Open Thread

"You made a woman meow?" Movie anyone?

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:19 PM in response to Open Thread

No, really. The Wizard of Oz scares the hell out of me to this day, and a friend and I once had a fight with Madonna on Mercer Street, outside Match. I liked Cher in Moonstruck and Madonna in Evita, but that about does it for me.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:14 PM in response to Open Thread

This particular Ditmas Park house doesn't excite me. The only thing I really like is the pantry, so I'd hate to have to tear it out to put in a second bath.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:10 PM in response to Open House Picks

I don't like Cher or Madonna (or Judy Garland for that matter)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Open Thread

As Bill Murray said in Stripes, I wanna party with this guy.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 3:08 PM in response to Open Thread

"I've got a couple rocks you can get on right here"

I always thought Todd was sorta hot. And Levi, too. Anyone see the photo of Levi that's been released? Hmmh. A Todd-Levi sandwich.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 3:05 PM in response to Open Thread

"""Might be down even further in the future."

Promises, promises..."

Sounds like the conversation my wife and I had last night."

Biff, Viagra is powerful stuff. Go easy.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 3:00 PM in response to Open Thread

"I mean, benson is not a foul-mouthed jerk. I read all his posts and also don't look at any of the PLUSAs as bad."

I agree with jester. Then again I despise bickering and think people take things too seriously. It's a blog. It's supposed to be entertaining. Divergent points of view are a good thing. Irreverence can be fun.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:59 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

"I used to love the part of the routine that happens at the 1:12 mark."

^^^^^ No homo, I assume? I think you look better without the mustache. (No homo)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:33 PM in response to Open Thread

"that said, what the f am i doing here on my DAY OFF!!!"

LOL, *rob*, just asking myself the same question.

bowlofdicks, what's wrong with the cafes in Hudson? I love Nolita. They let me bring my dog in when I order, and then bring a bowl of water to the table for her. Tanzy's is charming, too. (Speaking of "charming", nice screen name.)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:29 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

"Now I'm starving and I want a BLT!! Darn you CGar!"

I invited you!! So, run over to Ted & Honey now. And bring me a brownie as long as you're going out. Thank you.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:25 PM in response to Open Thread

"h) condos in argentina"

antidope, I saw some great condos in Buenos Aires last year. Good prices, too, but what do I know about the BA market?

As for the Garfield Place house, I was excited until I saw the floorplans. And the photos. And realized it was a terribly chopped up 4-family. I suppose an owner could reclaim the parlor floor studio apartment and live in a Parlor/Rec Room duplex, though that hardly seems worthwhile at that price and with all that work today and no detail. I agree that these aren't terribly great OH picks. I also agree that inventory will pick up after the holidays.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:23 PM in response to Open House Picks

Ugh. My iced coffee tastes like paint thinner! Could use something sweet now. Some sort of treat perhaps.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:18 PM in response to Open Thread

"Love Ted & Honey"

Hmmh. Well you can't say you didn't have your chance, Smokey the Bear.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:13 PM in response to Open Thread

"Bowl of Dicks is a woman!"

Hmmh. Guess she wears a strap-on.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Open Thread

Sorry, Snaps. It was spontaneous, on my walk home from an appointment. I invited Cobble to join me since she was nearby at the time, but she insisted she was too busy working on her application to join the Forest Service.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:08 PM in response to Open Thread

Dave, what is bowlofdicks problem with cafes in Hudson? I haven't posted in the Willowtown Cafe thread yet but saw him baiting you. I lovvvve Nolita! They let me bring the dog in, and brought a bowl of water to the table for her.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:05 PM in response to Open Thread

Oh, Snaps, just had a great bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich for lunch from Ted & Honey on Clinton Street! "Bacon! Bacon! Did someone say bacon?!"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:03 PM in response to Open Thread

How's everyone doing on this beautiful Friday? Nice day not to be chained to my desk for once. Anyone got anything good planned for the weekend? Kens, if you're around at all, I've got your catalog for you.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 20, 2009 2:02 PM in response to Open Thread

Ummmm, Mr. B, there's a floorplan right on the Elliman website. It's a nice looking building from the outside, but I've never seen an apartment that I like on the inside. I guess they're all these loft apartments because that's all I've seen. Don't like lofts. I've heard the same thing 11217 said about this building (and especially about 111 Hicks - my broker won't let me anywhere near it; also hear the co-op board is a nightmare). Still, at a lower price, this could be a great apartment for someone into the whole 80s look / loft thing, at least vis-a-vis location.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:43 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 150 Joralemon Street, #5F

No, Pete, what listing are you talking about? If you have it, will please send it to me.

Snarky, I'm planning to go Sunday, so I'll let you know how it looks in person. Not one of my favorite PH blocks either, but for the right house . . .

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:37 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

"and Johnny Depp is sexiest. No thanks."

Pete, totally agree, but I'm "curious" about the other 110

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:35 PM in response to Open Thread

"Carl Quintania!!!! "

For sure. How about Rob Marciano (CNN weather) and Tom LLamas (NBC NY)?

http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/images/marciano.rob.jpg

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/kids_primaries/tips/images/llamas.jpg

Far right: http://www.ahrc.org/typo3temp/pics/0da7a819c8.jpg

People's Sexiest Man / 110 Hottest Men is on newsstands.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:13 PM in response to Open Thread

My broker sent me this listing, and I'm going to see it. I think it has great potential. I would do as Pete suggests. An owner's apartment, either a duplex or triplex, and 1 rental rather than 2.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:08 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

"I prefer a lot of force."

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I prefer it varied.

"Ann Coulter or Jeanine Garafalo?"

Laura Ingraham, as I said. ^^^^^

"Keith Olberman or Sean Hannity?"

Hate 'em both, but I'd probably do Hannity over Olbermann.

(How I hate missing a good day on the OT. Had I known, I would've gone to work today.)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 2:01 PM in response to Open Thread

"was just polishing my bishop"

Never done a bishop before. Not even a rabbi for that matter. I'd do the priest on the Sopranos though.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Open Thread

"It will be interesting to watch the work. If I don't see steel lintels coming in then there's going to be trouble!!!!"

I personally couldn't care less whether or not she puts windows on her side wall. That said, I stopped and looked yesterday, and I have to say that (a) she's about to punch holes in a beautiful brick wall; and (2) there is NO way that wall can handle ten (10) windows, NO way, NO how, not structurally, not aesthetically. So, I wouldn't want to be in the adjacent garden or parked in that lot when her house comes tumbling down. (OK, now I'm really, really outta here.)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 11:22 AM in response to LPC Will Not Reconsider Norah Jones Decision

What's wrong with polishing knobs?

(I know, I was supposed to leave ages ago, but Arkady and Kens got me over to the Bond Street thread)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Open Thread

stevieb, you know I like you, but I don't think any of the people you named are members of Team Bull. Certainly not Kens or Slopefarm. I don't think 11217 is a perma bull either, just a relentless booster of Park Slope. And I always thought Antidope was a member of Team Bear, though I could be mistaken.

"I think we have room for another 10-15% down, but it will be a slow hiss over the next 3 years. Real estate is a slow animal."

I agree with Maly on the market, though I'm ready to buy now, when I find the right place, and not try and time it.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 11:10 AM in response to 150 Bond Finally Sells—For a Loss

*rob*: "I have no issues with poo mist" and "I won't rant on the OT anymore"

(OK, now I'm really outta here)

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:58 AM in response to Open Thread

Expert Textpert: "Gonna stop driving and take the bus"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:54 AM in response to Open Thread

RAOTFLMMFAO! You guys are all too funny! I'm actually not working today and tomorrow, and as tempting as it is to spend yet another day off on the OT, I'm out for a while. Catch y'all later.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:51 AM in response to Open Thread

DIBS: "Stocks and real estate are greatly overpriced"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:48 AM in response to Open Thread

Biff: "People who work at CVS are great"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:46 AM in response to Open Thread

Snappy: "Who's up for drinks at Ratifico tonight?"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:43 AM in response to Open Thread

Snappy: "I will never go to Ikea again"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:39 AM in response to Open Thread

THL: "Get all these stray cats outta here!"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:38 AM in response to Open Thread

Biff, LOL, I was just working on that one for Minard!

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:35 AM in response to Open Thread

DeLepp: "I will never have a drink again"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Open Thread

etson: "I never want to leave my job"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:30 AM in response to Open Thread

"fo shizzle cgar!"

Good deal, DH, I'm on it

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:29 AM in response to Open Thread

Snappy: "All I want to eat is chocolate" and "I haven't taken a shower in days"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:25 AM in response to Open Thread

Montrose: "These old buildings should be torn down"

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Open Thread

Biff: "My real name, address and employer are . . . "

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Open Thread

bxgrl, have you seen the HOT guys at the Vet?

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:19 AM in response to Open Thread

"Where is this Vet??? Time for me to get a cat!!!"

Cobble Hill Animal Clinic, Court & Amity. I'm telling you, so much eye candy in a Vet's office. And I'm NOT talking about the pussies.

Posted by: CarrollGardened at November 19, 2009 10:18 AM in response to Open Thread