StreetLevel: Baby Biz Out, Barber In on Fifth Ave.
The pace of retail turnover on Fifth Avenue shows no signs of slowing. However, at 143 Fifth off Douglass, the gentrification tide appears to be reversing: A good old-fashioned barber is going to replace the out-of-business perfume/body potion/candle shop. And right next door, the baby-toy and clothing store Romp is calling it quits after three…
The pace of retail turnover on Fifth Avenue shows no signs of slowing. However, at 143 Fifth off Douglass, the gentrification tide appears to be reversing: A good old-fashioned barber is going to replace the out-of-business perfume/body potion/candle shop. And right next door, the baby-toy and clothing store Romp is calling it quits after three years. (Romp fans will still be able to get their fix on the Web; the bricks-and-mortar location is shuttering because the store’s owner is moving away.) No word yet on what’s going to replace Romp. GMAP
Well, you’ve convinced yourself of the lie that you live every day, 9:38–and that is an accomplishment worth applauding. BRAVO!
I am happily married and my wife and I do not want or plan to ever have children. We have nothing against people who have kids and only wish that they would extend us the same courtesy. Unfortunately, this is too much to ask from some people, who insist on implying that marriage is worthless without children. I disagree and cite my happiness as proof.
PSA:
Posey Barker is closed. It will be replaced by a east village shop called Pink Olive which sells gifts, including *gasp* gifts for babies.
It will likely be a long time before Romp will be replaced as the landlord is asking for $3000 a month for a 300sf space which he says is 400. Or it will be replaced by shop run by an idiot who would agree to that rent.
And the old brooklyn frame works space a block away is getting a jewelry store.
I too can’t understand why anyone would get married and stay monogomous unless they are (1) having children or (2) hideously ugly and asexual.
who opens a dvd store in this day and age? might as well open a typewriter repair shop.
I heard that a video store(actually a dvd) rental store is moving into Romp’s location.
CRAZY LADY!
7:42, I think you have made a wise decision. Anyone who assumes that their child would be a brat is probably one themselves, so makes sense their crotchfruit would be. I suggest a vasectomy.
As for 7:45, you seem a bit more thoughtful and I respect your desire to live the life you have chosen, which truly would not allow for raising kids. Just promise me you won’t change your mind and become some mid forties new mom. It’s now or never!
I nominate 7:45 (the “crazy lady”) as the new What.
All in favor, raise your hands.