bad timing? unrealistic expectations?
How bout just plain ugly!!!

Posted by: richierich at July 1, 2009 11:21 PM in response to Checking in on The Elan

Who want's to pay that much for a carriage house you can't
pull your carriage into???Where you gonna park?

Posted by: richierich at January 20, 2009 5:01 PM in response to No Takers, 43 Love Lane Now For Rent As Well

Feel bad for the people who live there and the surrounding
block's. I go to the gym up the block and I never drive because I know how hard it is to find someplace to park on that block.

Posted by: richierich at January 5, 2009 2:22 PM in response to Development Watch: 155 15th Street

Umm, i think they were right on the money.
I'm born and raised in Brooklyn and I wouldnt want to get off the train there at night if I could avoid it!
Sure it's an interesting up and coming area, but safe at night?
Far from it.
Especially for some kids from other states plopped down in the middle of one of the toughest neighborhood's in the toughfest city in the country.

Posted by: richierich at December 5, 2008 11:39 PM in response to Red Hook Doesn't Hook Real World Cast

Maybe one of the person's that think everybody should be allowed to drink beer outside of their house/home
hollowed out the doll and filled her up with beer.
I first thought it was Giada DeLaurentis in a wig.

Posted by: richierich at December 1, 2008 8:14 PM in response to Closing Bell: Hanging Out on the Stoop

What not a Funhouse shirt in da bunch?

Posted by: richierich at November 26, 2008 1:32 AM in response to Closing Bell: Canarsie, Circa 1980, on Flickr

I've seen 4 or 5 in a tree on Greenwood ave. and east 4th street. In the spring though, not lately.

Posted by: richierich at November 22, 2008 11:31 PM in response to Yes, Virginia, There Are Parrots in South Slope

Zowie, all this back and forth between Biff and BRG is getting me Randy!

Posted by: richierich at November 10, 2008 8:44 PM in response to Quote of the Day

Stop Raping the Rain Forest!!
Ipe is not a "Green" or easily sustainable wood as the
Ipe wood importer's are falsely reporting.
it is completely false.
I did some research on it myself cause I saw it featured on a TV show.

Posted by: richierich at November 4, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Sourcing Ipe Decking

You should check out John Palanca over at Design Tech Construction.(718) 369-5828.
He and his Partner have a show on the DIY Network
called Under Construction. a lot of the work featured is done on Brownstones and old homes in The Park Slope Area.
They just moved the show so you'll have to go to DIYnetwork.com to find the new day/time.
I've worked with them before and alway's found them 100%
honest and Dependable.
If you check them out tell them Rich from Ubergeist Design Group Told you about them.
Good Luck.

Posted by: richierich at October 31, 2008 9:45 PM in response to General Contractor Recommendation

they have a big in stock collection at lowes.
they will order what they don't have from the brochure.
If you need very flexible, like to go a column or aver an arch you may have to go to dykes lumber.

Posted by: richierich at October 31, 2008 9:25 PM in response to Flexible Moulding in the area?

Thank's to all for the compliment's.
Mr Champion, Not much room for shuffleboard.
Have to read the crowd as far as the Limbo goes. I tend to wanna hide any stick like object's when the Lava's Flowin!
and every night is ladies night.
The fondation was made with pressure treated 2x6's.
The outlet's hook up to a thick extension cord that I run out from the house only when the bar is being used.
the blue fence is one of my favorite thing's back there too.
It's A nice punch of color on a gray day or between seasons when the flower's aren't in bloom yet.
I'm no tree guy but my neighbor say's it's a red Maple. It's been attracting some colorfull bird's the last few year's but also a lot of pesky squirrel's who just love digging up my flower pots and the lawn as well.

Posted by: richierich at October 29, 2008 1:35 AM in response to Garden of the Day: Outdoor Tiki Bar in Kensington

Look's more like a carribean style beach bar than a "Tiki Bar", But if it's got Flaming Rum Drink's not only will I check it out they might need to call the Police to get me to go home!

Posted by: richierich at October 27, 2008 4:24 PM in response to Streetlevel: "Tiki Hut" Bar in Park Slope Open Today

Hmmm, Gossip and Loose Lips could kill the Cat too!

Posted by: richierich at October 26, 2008 12:51 PM in response to Streetlevel: Joe and Joe Pizza Shuts the Ovens

Yes it is illegal you don't have to go anywhere, just call 311 and make a complaint.
Kepp doing it, get as many of your neighbor's as you can to call also.

Posted by: richierich at October 24, 2008 6:06 PM in response to illegal driveway?

Wow,very nice addition.
Look's like it's worth more than the hose itself.
or the houses next to it as well.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 4:13 AM in response to Green on Brownstoner: Creative Reuse in Kensington

Cool, I love atomic Wings

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 3:56 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Are there no video cameras in the store?

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 3:47 AM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

Highway Bagel's on King's Highway and Ocean Avenue
Has great Bagel's. The Everything bagel's are my favorite.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 3:32 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

You'd think somebody with a username like Lionball's would
just go downstair's open up a can o whoop ass! LOL!!
Take it easy,Just kidding.
Actually, I agree with Lionballs, I wish i could find out
how long the people that are for drinking on their stoop's
have lived in Brooklyn.
Did you live here twenty year's ago or maybe even a little less in some area's. When every body in every building on
all the avenue's in Park Slope was out drinking in front of their house/building/apartment?
How would you like your wives/children to have to walk past that coming off the train everyday? To the woman whose husband should be entitled to a cold one Because it was his property and he was wearing a suit. What about the twenty immigrant construction worker's that rent the space over the deli around the corner, Can they have a couple of Cerveza's on the Fire escape after work? What about multi family dwelling's?
when does it end? why should the police have to make these distinction's?

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 3:20 AM in response to More Tickets for Stoop Drinkers

Can't believe no one mentioned it's famous for the best tasting "On Tap" beer in the city.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 2:25 AM in response to [Virtually] Duking It Out Over Windsor Terrace

Muslim american beatdowns'?
I've live in this neighborhood since 1977.
I've never heard of a single such beatdown.
got any proof? articles?

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 2:16 AM in response to [Virtually] Duking It Out Over Windsor Terrace

Can you tell me who sandblasted the rad's?
I have a few that need to be done.
thank's
Rich.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 1:43 AM in response to Cast Iron Radiator Finishing Advice

Local zoning baord official's should be ashamed for approving these eyesores.
Hanged is more appropriate.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 1:36 AM in response to Development Watch: 226-228-230 16th Street

what about taking away sunshine from the neighbors?
They can sue if your tree is blocking their sun.
What about a neighbor's ugly addition?

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 1:00 AM in response to A Sexy Behind for 139 Lincoln Place?

I don't find the design all that bad considering what's been going on in other part's of the neighborhood.
The only problem I have is with the Lack of planting's or an actual front yard. This will probably mean the owner intend's to park a car on that left side of the house.
I've seen it in 2 or 3 other house in the neighborhood in the past year. A homeowner on East 3rd street turned his property into a 3 family rental.He paved over the front yard(illegaly) and actually advertised the parking space as coming with the apartment. He's been fined a few times and actually had a neighbor's(lagally parked) car towed from in front of the house. Some Homeowner up the block from me on east 5th cut the curb a few years back put in a double gate and put up a no parking sign. if thats not crazy enough for ya, The man does'nt have a car, and his front yard is so small I'd be suprised if a smart car would fit in there.

Posted by: richierich at October 22, 2008 12:47 AM in response to The Charming Paint Peeler Reincarnated

I'd be happy to quote you a price on just about any size you're looking for. I'm an importer of the material. I have 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4, 5/4x6, 2x6,8,10,12 and I can provide PreGrooved or T&G Ipe if you need it. I have lengths from 4' - 20' available.
Ryan
Lowcountry Lumber Imports
1-843-722-8388
sales@seagoexport.com

Posted by: glennry at November 18, 2008 4:53 PM in response to Sourcing Ipe Decking

I've had bad experiences with several, and 100% positive with Nick from Transcend Construction. Totally reliable, good prices, quick, good work, etc.

Posted by: tanner at January 5, 2009 4:39 PM in response to General Contractor Recommendation