Yes- I learned all I need to know about managing funds from Bernie. You can trust me. Really.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:34 PM in response to Open Thread

Oh no! rob, rob! You must moisturize! (Honestly, cobble. How could you buy such cheap stuff? )

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:33 PM in response to Open Thread

CarGar--purrrrrrr

Cobblesnaps- when you guys learn how to make the little Incarcerated Fruit Tarts I will accept them in lieu of payment for cat sitting.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:31 PM in response to Open Thread

ok ladies- I'm outa here. I feed all the cats while you guys are in prison. The Cobblesnaps defense fund will be open for business by tomorrow (We take PayPal).

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:28 PM in response to Open Thread

cobble- you need to rethink who your lawyer is. If she's in prison with you, how good could she be ;)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:27 PM in response to Open Thread

Stop! Stop! I practically fell on the floor snaps! omg omg- those are perfect for dibs. What'll we get for the Democrats amongst us?

rob- you better replace that toilet paper tomorrow! I'm warning you.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:25 PM in response to Open Thread

Don't worry, cobble. We'll need the hair gel and concealer vats for that too. Who's up for waxing them? Full body, bikini? Suggestions?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:14 PM in response to Open Thread

An up-do is quite elegant. May not be appropriate if you are going for the waifish, I didn't do it look. I don't know how we can possibly do that with snappy's hair. What if its humid in prison?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:13 PM in response to Open Thread

I know where we can buy latex man breasts. Ron Perlman wears them in all the Hellboy movies!

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:12 PM in response to Open Thread

I want them all to wear thongs. Let them know what real suffering is. And 5 inch heels.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:11 PM in response to Open Thread

Welsh....I donnnne knoow wha you ur...urp...ur thincxin but..hic! Oymm 'pleetly so..hic..hic..ber

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:09 PM in response to Open Thread

Wait! Wait- I'll do the hair and make up for free. (I watch all the CSI shows!)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 6:06 PM in response to Open Thread

I want Pia and Hari, and the 2 mini-snappys. And they had better be wearing their gold lame outfits.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:48 PM in response to Open Thread

Aha! I knew you were jealous! It isn't enough to have quad man (BH, The tall guy, Chad & Chet?) Noooooooooo. You have to get your pussy paws into every guy who comes along.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:47 PM in response to Open Thread

Cobble- for the right price I can provide those stylish items.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:45 PM in response to Open Thread

Hmmm. I just saw a way to make money off of the OT. So, snaps, cobble, et al- what'll you pay me not to tell my bud Amzi about the OT? Hmmmm........?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:43 PM in response to Open Thread

denton- you are going to have to pass a urine test first, though.

But snappy- I bought a new video camera so I could film this! But if denton doesn't pass his drug test, can you take him on as a client too?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:41 PM in response to Open Thread

Agree with denton. And a look at a subway will show very clearly why- the entire system is Manhattan Centric. Try to get from one part of Brooklyn to another- its an exercise in frustration. If you want to talk about how time is money, it makes more economic sense for a working person to own a car than take 2 trains and a bus 2.5 hours each way, everyday to work.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:38 PM in response to New Kosciuszko Bridge Won't Come Cheap

cobble- 6 or 7 :)

My cats want snappy for their lawyer too.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:24 PM in response to Open Thread

snappy- kitty litter?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Open Thread

Yes snappy- my posts are like a slowly opening flower. Or maybe deflowered. Or maybe I mean....I need a drink. Make that multiples.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Open Thread

Is it possible for a woman to have multiples? I'm in the wrong business- I could have joined a circus years ago and made real money sitting in a jar of formaldehyde

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:59 PM in response to Open Thread

No Snaps- that was the EvLL's critters. They're a horrible influence on my angels. *sweetie! what is this white stuff all over your fur? Stay out of the talcum powder!* Ahem, as I was saying...

cobble- this is where the concept of Tuff Luv comes in.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:58 PM in response to Open Thread

Excuse ME, but MY kitties would never dream of doing drugs. (Because when you are naturally insane, who needs to pay for a chemical high?)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:48 PM in response to Open Thread

Dave- and did I neglect to mention it was Amzi who helped carry over the torches and pitchforks last night? We loved the cucumber sandwiches.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:42 PM in response to Open Thread

YOu just can't trust the little critters. Denton's cat would not be sneezing if he weren't snorting :)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:40 PM in response to Open Thread

Back from lunch with AMZI and MM. So what did I miss?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 4:27 PM in response to Open Thread

Dave- Today? Happy Birthday!! MM and I claim you for a dinner next week.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 12:30 PM in response to Open Thread

snappy- what have you done? ;)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 12:16 PM in response to Open Thread

Petebklyn makes a very good point. Mass transit is not the same in Bklyn, Queens of the Bronx as it is in Manhattan. In many areas you need a car to get to work because there is little or no mass transit. Or the way the trains and bus lines are laid out, you can't easily transfer from one to the other.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 12:07 PM in response to New Kosciuszko Bridge Won't Come Cheap

rob- tell your doctor NOW. Not kidding- I had weird side effects from birth control pills, including "seeing" things, asthma and other stuff. He took me off them immediately.

The dogs want attention from you. They are probably happy you're there with them. (It was posted on the OT last night- you probably didn't see it- a last minute thing).

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:57 AM in response to Open Thread

She's cold as Ice,
She's far from nice
She gets in your space,
She sprays you with mace
Her cats have no taste-
She's coooooold as Ice!

:-)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:53 AM in response to Open Thread

It's a real problem- maybe some women are more sensitive about it than others, but it is still a real issue. I deal with it depending on the person- some I'll joke back with. Others- I remind them who is paying whom. We had nightmare contractors from hell gut reno'ing the building next door and they treated us like we were totally stupid when we complained about things they were doing- like coming into MM's back yard and peeing against her wall. That stopped after a phone call to their boss with a rundown of who I knew and who I would call.

There are men who have no problem abusing or trying to intimidate women but would never dream of trying it with a guy. I'm dealing with such a situation now- and the sad part is some women buy into it too.

But I do find most people don't mean anything by it and especially with construction people, they like testing you. If the make you uncomfortable, walk out or fire them, if they compliment you, thank them and then get back to a discussion of business. If they tease you, tease back but make sure you set the limits. Mutual respect is genderless.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:50 AM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

Biff- they're hazel, but I digress. Love my song- am printing it out to wave in front of the Great EVLL's face now :)

You will be invited to ride with me on my new bike.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:21 AM in response to Open Thread

"the silver flake Bayliss 2001 Imola paintjob runs to about $25k though."

In that case, I'll have to raise my standards - it has to look that good!

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Open Thread

Gorgeous house- so jealous! (CarGar- when is the closing on my gingerbread house?)

Montrose will definitely stalk this place :)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:13 AM in response to The Albemarle Renovation Blog Launches!

Beware! Montrose will outside snapping many pictures and salivating over your plants :)

Wonderful house! All the best to you-when are we all invited to dinner?

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Welcome to The Albemarle Reno Blog

Ok- I can lower my standards, chicken ;) (Can I get that in royal purple?)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 11:07 AM in response to Open Thread

s'ok dave- I used the key you gave me, helped myself to the wine and little sandwiches you left out. My cats said "thanks!"

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Open Thread

paullbuttons- if you're being sarcastic, bery funny. If you're being serious- I'd love to hear your alternative plan to the BQE. Do you really have no idea the impact of forcing all that traffic through local streets would have? First of all, they couldn't take the weight, they're narrow, the pollution would shoot through the roof- (not become less) over what it is now, and all of Brooklyn would become a parking lot.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 10:52 AM in response to New Kosciuszko Bridge Won't Come Cheap

CarGar- I wanted to tell you myself. I was at DIBS' door last night after you left. I brought my torches and pitchforks to make stevie happy but left them outside. Chicken if by bikes you mean something chopped with a massive engine and lots of leather and chrome, call me! I want to set off the car alarms as I ride past.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 6, 2009 10:46 AM in response to Open Thread

agree dave. (I'm outside your house now with my torch and pitchfork).

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 6:29 PM in response to Open Thread

stevie- understand something. These people are Republicans, conservatives. They aren't going after dibs- they're going after Democrats, moderates and liberals. Their demographic is white, middle to upper middle + class, and tellingly, not so well educated. In fact, they can't even figure out who they really are because successful financiers like dibs make them crazy. They play into the lowest common denominator. They're into fear, they are hypocrites and they have short memories. They aren't recruiting, they're playing to the nutjob constituents the Bush administration tried to make credible.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 6:21 PM in response to Open Thread

These assholes are beyond irrational. Frankly they should be arrested for treason and promoting terrorism. They aren't the only ones pissed about the bailout, but most of us in the country can see a bigger picture- No, this is about being whiney sore losers, the loss of power and sheer greed. And pure imbecility - as I said- if they haven't got the brain capacity to assess their message, they haven't got the brain capacity to understand it either. Most of those protesting in DC today have health insurance or medicare. How stupid do you have to be to not understand that the government provides medicare? Done. Said my piece and sticking by it.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 6:00 PM in response to Open Thread

I perfectly well get it stevieb. Don't even think of using that new agey bs on me. Anyone who lacks the cpacity to understand what that sign wasn't appropriate or see that it is highly offensive is hardly capable of assessing the state of health care, Washington, or anything else, let along place the blame squarely where it belongs- the previous administration. That's why the nutjobs like Bachmann have taken over. They care as much about fiscal responsibility as Hitler cared about peace on earth.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:43 PM in response to Open Thread

F*cking Backman and her stinking teabaggers. They have a sign showing the dead piled up at Dachau, And it says "Nationalist Social Health Care, Dachau, Germany 1945."

These frigging assholes.Ignorant morons. Michelle Bachman= scum of the earth. I hope they all rot in hell.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:19 PM in response to Open Thread

oh G-d. Awful news of a shooting at Ft. Hood, Texas. 7 soldiers are dead,suspects are also military.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Open Thread

CarGar- like posting on the OT is private?

joe- awwwww. World's tiniest violin playing. :)

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:11 PM in response to Open Thread

snaps- blondies are different.

legion- ok, I'll promise. mmm....mmmh....mwah HA HA HA HA HA

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:09 PM in response to Open Thread

Listen to Vinca. Give her notice- whether you want to increase the rent, or not renew. Some people just love to create trouble where there is none. In my old building we had a tenant like that (a lawyer, et). Definitely had a few screws loose and made my landlady's life a misery. And my landlady was really wonderful- did repairs, kept the place clean, etc. This tenant looked for something to be wrong. If she couldn't find something, she made something up. Worst of all, the building was RS- they couldn't get rid of her.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 5, 2009 5:00 PM in response to Help with Demanding Tenant?

"where they called my husband for a decision, who would have to call me; who would call the plumber/electrician, who would then call my husband back instead of me."

Seems like your husband's fault here, lol. Why didn't your husband just tell the contractor you were in charge, and refuse to discuss it?

Ask him that tonight over dinner :-)

LOL -- we talked numerous times about how asinine it was that contractors refused to call me. It was like they were going through contortions NOT to talk to me. My husband and I would both tell them to stop calling him and to call me, yet they couldn't get it through their thick heads. Like a mental block or something that a woman would have decision making capacity.

I used to deal with this nonsense all the time when I worked in IT as a programmer and doing tech support. I worked at a huge academic medical center and the doctors would always questioned my ability when I showed up to fix their computers; my male colleagues never got second guessed like I did. Since they were essentially paying me, I took more BS than I would have liked, but when I'm doing the hiring, I reserve the right not to work with any contractors who have a pathological inability to respect women!

Posted by: brooklynstyle at November 6, 2009 7:14 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

the stupidest part of this is that some of my employees are women. and we still make dumbass sexist jokes..

Posted by: eman1234 at November 6, 2009 8:30 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

eman1234
since when is making a pass at a woman considered a culture?
You't can't imagine how many men bug the crap outta me on a daily basis.
Tis the season to be jolly.........

Posted by: Ysabelle at November 6, 2009 10:20 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

Listen, the reality is that women get hazed in stereotypically male work environments, and shouldn't need tougher skin than men in similar positions but absolutely do.

As a woman who has worked on way more jobsites than offices, I have survived and thrive because I have a very dirty mouth, am not afraid of conflict and am just about impossible to offend. I also go ahead and sympathize with how weird it looks to see a tiny blonde woman lifting a 100-lb bag of cement, actively point out that I am smaller than my co-workers, and generally don't try to act like everything's normal. I am a novelty, and honestly it's easier and more honest to work with it than it is to work against it.

You can't change people, but you can behave as if you will be treated the way you want to be treated, and empathize with the fact that a lot of people in the trades have very little formal education, come from countries that are really sexist, and live in a much more gendered world than you do. This mixture of integrity and empathy is strong. It doesn't work instantly, and is more about developing relationships than negotiating the hardware store, but it works really well.

Posted by: vanburenproud at November 7, 2009 9:33 AM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

The surprising thing about this thread is it is full of women I had previously assumed were men.

Posted by: mopar at November 7, 2009 10:36 AM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism