Whatever I posted at 9:30 pm (nov. 17) didn't go through, so don't know when or if it will appear -- then be out of context. I got a notice so must have had some questionable words in it. :-)

Posted by: prezanon at November 17, 2009 11:25 PM in response to Open Thread

oneasternparkway --
Have the bedbugs been entirely eradicated from your building? I can see that you have had a great deal of personal experience with this.

Posted by: prezanon at November 16, 2009 11:48 PM in response to Bed Bug Question

Watched the Martha flea video-- you're good-looking, Mr. B. Martha is next. Oh, wait, Mrs. B. must be first! :-)

Posted by: prezanon at November 12, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Closing Bell: Martha's Brooklyn Show Now Online

Correction, photo by adamlerner. I like it. Thanks A Love. for posting it.

Posted by: prezanon at November 11, 2009 12:01 AM in response to Tuesday Blogwrap

I like your photo, A Love.

Posted by: prezanon at November 10, 2009 11:54 PM in response to Tuesday Blogwrap

Mr. B ! --

"Please install an "ignore" button so I can better sift through the useless drivel that now makes up much of this website.

Posted by: ecoux at November 10, 2009 4:53 PM"

Agree with ecoux! That said, we once had a place on this block. It is a fine place to live.

Posted by: prezanon at November 10, 2009 11:52 PM in response to House of the Day: 615 2nd Street Revisited

holy crapola! i dont know what "charcuterie" but that better mean 24 karat diamond! *rob* 9:31 AM

Rob, I think the term "charcuterie" relates to some type of pork butchery. Go figure :-) I appreciate your comedy btw, whenever I can read some threads.

Posted by: prezanon at October 5, 2009 11:00 PM in response to Weekday Events

Re: "Minard Lafever at October 5, 2009 12:04 PM"

You are a kick, Minard! Thanks for your informative posts.

Posted by: prezanon at October 5, 2009 8:45 PM in response to 280 Hicks Up For Auction

Mr. B.

Oops! should have posted the "Vogue" magazine, Fort Greene Flea nod over here:

Fort Greene Flea is mentioned in "Vogue" mag., Oct. issue (page 141, bottom of page). As in "It Girl" Alexa Chung shops for accessories at ... Fort Greene Flea.

Posted by: prezanon at September 30, 2009 10:53 PM in response to Vinylmania!

Mr. B. Did you notice that the Fort Greene Flea is mentioned in "Vogue" magazine, Oct. issue? (page 141, bottom of page). As in "It Girl" Alexa Chung shops for accessories at ... and Fort Greene Flea.

Not sure I understand this BFF example, exactly. Long Island Eddie may possibly redeem himself if he buys his women some accessories at the Fort Greene Flea.

(well right there may be the problem unless they are his girlfriend and sister, etc).

Posted by: prezanon at September 30, 2009 10:14 PM in response to BFF of the Week

There are only a few posts here, so let me suggest please putting *roof decks* (or other key words) in the brownstoner search box. This topic has come up on brownstoner before, and there are many excellent replies.

Posted by: prezanon at September 30, 2009 10:03 PM in response to Rooftop Deck

bumblef*ck brooklyn (?) lol ! *Rob* LPC

How can one interpret that as racist? Then use other name-calling and insults on top of that. Intelligence words seems to be the insulting words du jour. When will this stop on Brownstoner?

Get a grip. Rob wasn't being racist and it was someone else who first brought up the subject of taxes. (It is easy to see why a person who pays a great deal of taxes [1:57 pm] would be upset by the taxes issue and so may be forgiven for this.)

Attacks on Rob are not only unnecessary but way off-base. See, worked on saying that without name-calling.

bumblef*ck brooklyn! Could be anyplace in US, California, or even bumblef*ck Norway, sorry Benson. Seriously witty, I may appropriate bumblef*ck, USA, if I can remember it.

To anyone who is reading this thread for the LPC issue, they may be in need of an apology from the extra baggage here, including this.

BTW, the USA is soon to be in deep bumblef*ck, if the stimulus doesn't work.

Posted by: prezanon at September 18, 2009 8:59 PM in response to LPC Makes It Official at Alice & Agate Courts

Shill, what color are your concrete countertops?
I'm not joking. If someone is willing to give ideas, I'm willing to take them.

Posted by: prezanon at September 14, 2009 6:45 PM in response to House of the Day: 591 2nd Street

I am somewhat new to all of this, or just doing it again. While there must be some wonderful brokers, I read that because of their financial interest, they usually will *not* tell you this is the wrong time to buy. With most of them, it is always the right time to buy.

Posted by: prezanon at August 31, 2009 11:54 PM in response to Brokers Useful when Buying?

"Since you haven't realized that 4:26 is between 9-5..."
by 11217

Dear 11217, was my post negative to you in any way? My meaning is that I usually cannot post multiple times in one day and 9-5 is a figurative expression for a day. My writing is not negative to you in any way. I think I expressed my meaning if you will read the rest. It is really rather benign and general. I have no desire to tussle with you as I respect your writing and your concerns. Please accept my apology if I have offended you. It is just that I am not the bkplebe. Let us not offend the bkplebe.

Posted by: prezanon at August 24, 2009 6:20 PM in response to House of the Day: 141 Quincy Street

And yes, I agree with the Chicken at 5:34 PM. That posted while I was still writing. Thank you.

Posted by: prezanon at August 24, 2009 5:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 141 Quincy Street

Hello, 11217, I am not the bkplebe, just cannot post 9-5. Don't mean that you do, either, but there seem to be several who do and much of it is about personal lives. I appreciate a poster with some knowledge as well as those with humor. We don't all have to agree on a point of view, just because there are several represented here. We take what seems fitting to us and go with that.

I cannot refute a viewpoint unless I can study the matter a bit - some of these issues would take some googling and I'm sure the info is out there without arguments. There is plenty of study that must go into large financial decisions. There are many fine points of view on this blog and many posters have much experience saving me time and pointing to resources I may not find alone.

Posted by: prezanon at August 24, 2009 5:45 PM in response to House of the Day: 141 Quincy Street

bklplebe - I've read most of your comments here and appreciate your insights. You seem to be spot-on with your views. Something we may learn from and I'll certainly consider.

Posted by: prezanon at August 24, 2009 4:26 PM in response to House of the Day: 141 Quincy Street

Just as a follow up. I'm having Killer Queen come on Saturday to check the place. I searched my bed yesterday and couch, and all nearby furniture and nothing. The bed is spotless as is the couch. Asked the babysitter and she scoured her apartment last night and found nothing. Killer Queen mentioned it might be the cleaning person, which seems the most likely culprit as she goes into different houses each day (and the bug appeared the day after she cleaned). I'll keep you posted as to what he finds. (Crossing my fingers)

Posted by: Brooklynitetobe at November 17, 2009 9:41 AM in response to Bed Bug Question

you made the right call, especially picking John.

you can tell him Chris from EasternParkway recomended him.

I've spoken to him a length several times on the phone about my problem and he strikes me as extremeley knowledegable and honest, which is a rare combination in the field....

good luck, let me know how it goes.....

Posted by: oneasternparkway at November 17, 2009 9:57 AM in response to Bed Bug Question

oneeasternparkway has some good advice, but I had a very different experience with Bell Environmental. A few months ago, our son was getting bites but we didn't see any bugs, so I contacted Bell. After researching the alternatives and keeping in mind our toddler, we were attracted to their freezing treatment. Their beagle Roscoe sniffed out where the bugs were hiding in the outlets and cable jacks next to my son's crib. The preparation was intense and it wasn't fun to live through it but it worked! Bell did a 2 phase treatment a couple of weeks apart and was really thorough. They used dry ice on all of our furniture, and left a residual called Mother Earth in the walls. I was really pleased, and told my neighbors about the issues because I wanted them to also take care of any bugs that they may have because I don't want to get them back. Since treatment we've been bite free, but I'm taking a lot of care to make sure that I don't have this problem at home again! Good luck.

Posted by: prospectparkker at November 17, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Bed Bug Question

oneeasternparkway has some good advice, but I had a very different experience with Bell Environmental. A few months ago, our son was getting bites but we didn't see any bugs, so I contacted Bell. After researching the alternatives and keeping in mind our toddler, we were attracted to their freezing treatment. Their beagle Roscoe sniffed out where the bugs were hiding in the outlets and cable jacks next to my son's crib. The preparation was intense and it wasn't fun to live through it but it worked! Bell did a 2 phase treatment a couple of weeks apart and was really thorough. They used dry ice on all of our furniture, and left a residual called Mother Earth in the walls. I was really pleased, and told my neighbors about the issues because I wanted them to also take care of any bugs that they may have because I don't want to get them back. Since treatment we've been bite free, but I'm taking a lot of care to make sure that I don't have this problem at home again! Good luck.

Posted by: prospectparkker at November 17, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Bed Bug Question

Everyone has been on point with the advice. A trained pest control operator has only a 40% success rate in determining whether bedbugs are present in a residence. A bedbug sniffing dog is 94-96% accurate. Finding one bug is reason enough to have an inspection by a PCO or sniffing dog.

I like the idea of the babysitter shaking herself off before entering but in reality, she could not shake herself violently enough to rid the bedbugs. The bedbug's exoskeleton attaches like velcro to fabrics.

Heat is the key. Get everything that can be put into a dryer, into the dryer. 20 minutes at high heat to kill bedbugs.

Best of luck.

Posted by: DoctorBedBug at November 17, 2009 4:21 PM in response to Bed Bug Question

Hi,
I'll do an inspection for free with a bed bug dog. Starting out in Metro NY I can use a little exposure and some good word of mouth. If interested email me at lbrowning@dicoverydogs.net. There is some pretty good information and links on my website at discoverydogs.net. Thanks and good luck.

Posted by: Lee Browning at November 19, 2009 10:58 AM in response to Bed Bug Question

Hello,

If you want find homes or apartments for rent let me suggest you to pick up a
location first.I have purchased a condominium a few years ago and have recently
discovered that we have been charged the same condo fees and assessments as
owners having larger square footage units. When we brought this to the Board's
attention, they stated that we have been paying it all along and instead
are now trying to change the master deed and by-laws to simply divide all
expenses equally among owners.

http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/

Posted by: aronalex83 at December 26, 2009 6:40 AM in response to Brokers Useful when Buying?

Hello,

If you want find homes or apartments for rent let me suggest you to pick up a
location first.I have purchased a condominium a few years ago and have recently
discovered that we have been charged the same condo fees and assessments as
owners having larger square footage units. When we brought this to the Board's
attention, they stated that we have been paying it all along and instead
are now trying to change the master deed and by-laws to simply divide all
expenses equally among owners.

http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/

Posted by: aronalex83 at December 26, 2009 6:41 AM in response to Brokers Useful when Buying?