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New York Shitty Day Ender: Greenpoint Fashion Watch
Filed under: 11222, Advanced Life Forms, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Today was a long day for yours truly. For this reason the Mister and I went out to dinner. It was on the way home we met this gentleman.
Just as you, dear readers, probably just did; I took a double take of his headgear.
Is that what I think it is?
I asked.
It’s a hat.
He replied.
Well, I like it. Do you mind if I take a picture?
I shit you not the guy blushed! It took a little persuasion but he agreed to let me take a picture of his very special chapeau. For someone wearing such a item this chap was incredibly bashful. Truth be told, I found this kind of cute. So I decided to up the ante.
That’s quite a package it’s sporting… but I suppose if you’re going to do something half-ass you shouldn’t do it at all.
Both he and the deli clerk found my observation hilarious. I suppose it is funny— but what else can you honestly say about something like this? Other than, perhaps, it takes someone with serious cojones to wear it? I only wish I had the hair to pull it off.
Regardless, I give this fashion statement two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Miss Heather
Urban Fur: Working Girl
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This lovely lass is named Beauty and as you can see she keeps a very watchful eye over World of Flowers (at 971 Manhattan Avenue).
Miss Heather
Something Neat: Greenpoint, The Book
When I spied this behind the counter at the Garden today I simply had to have it. The asking price of $23.99 be damned! Those of you who are looking for a book outlining the basic history of Greenpoint accompanied by some very lovely photographs will probably be hard-pressed to find anything better than this tome. Even if you do not have the money, swing by and give it a look-see. It’s pretty neat!
Greenpoint: Little Poland
Jolanta Zastocka
The Garden
921 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Note: this book is in both Polish and English.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Seating Du Jour: Lorimer Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture
What really makes this specimen special is the skeletal Santa holding a gourd in the background (which I have documented previously). The people responsible for this appear to be modifying good ol’ St. Nick in accordance to whatever holiday is in season. Hence the melange of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas imagery. I can hardly wait to see what they do for Valentine’s Day.
Miss Heather
On The Waterfront: Calling Dr. Love
One of the things which fascinates me about my fellow homo sapiens is how much time and effort they spend trying to get laid. The number of web sites and matchmaking services dedicated to this endeavor bear testament to this fact. On that note, I am pleased to announce yet another tool in cupid’s quiver: the end of Java Street.
It’s refreshing to see that the removal of that illegal gate has indeed helped my fellow Greenpointers to better enjoy the waterfront! I can only hope when Chico becomes a man he will write a letter of thanks to David Yassky.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: We Do It All!
Yesterday I really needed a laugh and thanks to the Production Lounge (where the above sign is located) I got one. We’re not talking a paltry chuckle either. We’re talking bent-over-gasping-for-air fits of maniacal cackling. There a measure of truth in advertising at play here: gun fire, noise complaints, monthly strip parties with lap dances— and now Bar Mitzvahs and Sweet Sixteen Parties! The Production Lounge really does do it all!
My advice: if you decide to have little Timmy’s b’rith at this establishment it might be best to bundle up your bundle of joy in some Kevlar. And oh yeah, toting along a bottle or two of hand sanitizer may not be such a bad idea either.
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour: Nassau Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
I have noticed that these posters for “Blue Mountain State” have elicited a great deal of feedback from my fellow G train patrons. All negative. This one may very well be the best of the lot. Thanks for passing this along to me, Jacqueline!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Art Du Jour: Blip
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
From Java Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Greenpoint Coffee House To Close?
Dave writes in an email entitled “Ombudswoman of Greenpoint”:
Perhaps you’ve blogged about this, perhaps not. Rumor has it that Greenpoint Coffee House will close at end of March!
THIS CAN”T HAPPEN!
I was just chatting with barista there and I said we need to start a petition, raise some funds, or contact NewYorkShitty, or both!!! so, I’m contacting you…
This place, IMHO, has the quintessential Greenpoint charm. A faded beauty with thinning veneer of nostalgia…
It has a comfort that other places don’t…
realistically, not sure what can be done. BUT…thought it worth telling this valuable observer of all things Greenpoint….
THANKS!
I heard rumblings about this back in September 2008. I was told the landlord refused to renew their lease— but they still had the better part of two years left on the current one. Sounds like this was more or less spot on. If anyone reading this has more information about what’s going on at 195 Franklin Street do share. Inquiring minds (and Greenpoint caffeine addicts) want to know!
Miss Heather
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