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New York Shitty Day Starter: Alas, Saint Nick…
I knew him well.
When I encountered this, Santa Claus in a shopping cart, on Driggs Avenue I had to take a photograph of it. The porter of said building was as perplexed and amused as I was. He encouraged me to take St. Nick home. I told him taking Santa home in a shopping cart would be a schlep to Greenpoint.
Perhaps Santa’s new sleigh could be pulled by rats or stray cats?
I suggested. He laughed. And we both agreed the holidays suck.
Miss Heather
Happy Birthday FUCKED IN PARK SLOPE!
One year ago you were a newbie; now you’re a titan of the Brooklyn blogosphere. Mazel tov! Your take on the neighborhood I care not to sully with my presence is a breath of fresh (and cynical) air. I look forward to hearing more from (and about you) in the future! Now that the Crosstown Local blights your ‘hood maybe you’ll come up and see me some time?
Miss Heather
P.S.: The Mister (a faithful reader of FIPS) has developed a fixation on “Prospect Park West” ever since Smartmom railed (incoherently) against it. Any chance you could help me get an autographed copy of this book? I’d like to give it to him for Christmas.
LAST GASP: Community Pride is Contagious
First came the infamous bench/newspaper stand/tree protector at 1071 Manhattan Avenue. This has been since retrofitted with a more comfy back rest.
Then 1074 Manhattan Avenue stepped up to the plate with “El Blablazo”. This tree pit now sports a wind chime!
And today my buddy Laura (who took the following photograph) advised me that 1086 Manhattan Avenue has joined the fray!
She writes:
Apparently, tree guards are the in thing! Cool!
I for one am touched how the folks of north Greenpoint have (literally) taken matters into their own hands. It just goes to show that one need not rely upon “community groups” or the Parks Department to make a difference. Community pride is the new black: it never goes out of style.
Ingenuity, moxie and elbow grease; that’s the north Greenpoint way. It’s your neighborhood folks: make it yours before someone else decides to make it for you.
FAIL.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Has Anyone Seen Princess?
I found this flier at the intersection of North 7 Street and Bedford Avenue today. If you have seen Princess or know of her whereabouts please call her people, Ab and Shy, at the above-listed telephone numbers.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: Surf’s Up!
Tony (who sent me the above image) opines:
Just a typical November morning on the Bedford L platform.
Indeed.
Miss Heather
Southside Photo Du Jour: Tug
This melange of old and new (which I absolutely adore) hails from Berry Street.
Miss Heather
Williamsburgh Cafe Going Korean?
Yes folks, that would certainly appear to be the case.
Per the note attached to the above showcase of synthetic gustatory delights, the “Grand Opening” will be this Friday, November 20, 2009. Freebie lovers take note: there will be a free buffet from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.!
Williamburgh Cafe: Korea Grand Opening (and free buffet!)
November 20, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
170 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
P.S.: You can get a sneak peek at their menu by clicking here.
Southside Degentrification Watch: Street Furniture Selections
Today I decided to take a walk to Grand Ferry Park. I do this when I need some peace and quiet (and believe you me, after all the Greenpoint Nazi/homophobia stuff I really needed it). In so doing I discovered some stellar pieces of street furniture. Here they are.
RIVER STREET RECLINERS
On a beatific day such as this, who wants to stay outdoors? Pop out those bucket seats and get some sun! Ingenious.
KENT AVENUE FUTON
I found this one to be absolutely breathtaking. This is because it smelled so fucking bad I was gasping for air! And now the piece de resistance…
SOUTH 1 STREET: ANNOTATED
If my memory serves me correctly this mattress has inhabited South 1st Street for about a month. Note the “No Dumping” sign in the background. So it goes. Anyhoo, in the elapsing time this item has been employed as an ad hoc public forum/chatroom.
Sleep’n on the street. Struglin.
Bedbuggin’ out!
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Q59 PSA
And I thought the B43 was bad…*
Miss Heather
*Speaking of which, I spied a Kiss Army/Clockwork Orangesque fashion statement on said piece of public transportation today.
I have to confess: I sort of like this. I wanted to ask this woman what gives but she in deep thought (writing in a journal) and I didn’t want to interrupt her out of common courtesy. I hate it when people interrupt my train (or bus) of thought.
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: In Flagrante Delicto
This depiction of rabbits doing what they do best hails from North 11 Street.
Miss Heather
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