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From The New York Shitty Inbox: In A Different Light
One of the joys of the junk shop (and there are many) is it has enabled me to meet lots of people. One such individual is a chap named Joe. A few weeks ago struck up a conversation with my boss (and buddy) Larry about monster movie hosts. As the conversation progressed he made it known that he was in the neighborhood taking photographs and wanted advice as to what to shoot. Without hesitation Larry and I said:
The Shit Tits.
We are of the belief that no visit to Greenpoint is complete without viewing this landmark in its resplendent bullet bra glory. Like it or hate it one had to admit it is one of the defining characteristics of our fair burgh. What’s more, I think it is pretty neat! Anyhoo, Joe and I exchanged information, I got busy and forgot about it. Until yesterday when Joe dropped me a line. He writes:
I was talking to Larry and you about Monster Movie hosts. After I wandered through Greenpoint and across to Queens, taking pictures all the way. Here’s the link.
Click the link I did. What I found was pretty darned cool!
A pair of Garden Spot sneaks.
Children at play.
And of course, our beloved Shit Tits.
All in all I found it refreshing to see our neighborhood from another person’s eyes. Those of you who have a moment should click here and peruse Joe’s photo set from his sojourn in the Garden Spot. It’s really neat!
Miss Heather
Reader Contribution Du Jour: Found In Greenpoint
While I usually disdain this kind of thing (exhortations to kill— be it the police or anyone else for that matter) I am posting this one because quite frankly the fact this missive has been inscribed on a discarded umbrella sort of undermines the message. “Gangsta” this most decidedly isn’t. Special thanks goes to Todd for forwarding this find (which hails from Greenpoint Avenue and Franklin Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: It’s On!
Remember how I reported on Wednesday that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Newtown Creek Waste Treatment facility’s Visitor’s Center was canceled? Well, it would appear we’re back on!
My advice: RSVP before they change their mind. Get your Shit Tit shirts ready fellow Garden Spotters!
Visitor’s Center Grand Opening
April 24, 2010 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
329 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
P.S.: Maybe if we’re lucky Mr. Acconci will do a reenactment of Seedbed for us!
Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour: No Lie
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
It would appear that like the Garden Spot’s rating as the 5th most livable neighborhood in New York City by New York Magazine has gone to one G train patron’s head. You can (and should) see the above piece of Greenpoint glory in larger format by clicking here. Priceless.
Miss Heather
Photo Credit: Mister Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Canceled
Remember when I announced last month that the ribbon cutting of the Newtown Creek Visitors Center was at long last going to happen April 24, 2010? It would appear this is no longer the case:
I do not think I have to say this but I’m going say it anyway: I am not just disappointed— I am PISSED! Not only have I been busy making preparations for this auspicious occasion but as it would happen it was going to coincide with Ma Heather’s visit to our fair city. Who the hell wants to go to some over-priced snobitorium like MOMA when he (or she) can get an eyeful (and noseful) of art right here in the Garden Spot— with free food no less? I don’t.
Today as I was walking past our cutting edge waste treatment plant facility I wondered to myself:
Exactly WHAT are these people doing?
Then I looked up— and got my answer.
I demand satisfaction.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Fashion Watch: Spotted On Greenpoint Avenue
This is an elegant solution to an all too common Garden Spot dilemma: what to do about a shiner? Simply take a napkin, tuck it into your sunglasses and lo, you’re ready to go! It may get an inquisitive stare or two— but who cares? Problem solved!
And on that note, dear readers, I am off for a much overdue walk. More later!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Mixed Bag
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Chris Polinsky
From Single Linds Reflex
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Fashion Watch: Pirates Of The Crosstown Local
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Never seen a pair of gold leather pantaloons before? Well, now you have.
Miss Heather
P.S.: The front of this get-up was quite impressive. Unfortunately I was too preoccupied with WTF factor to have the presence of mind to shoot it. Let’s just say I was not prepared to see this at 1:30 on a drizzly, dreary Monday afternoon. Next time I’ll be ready.
From The Greenpoint Grapevine: Shit Tit Soiree
The details are scant on this item but being the lover of the Shit Tits that I am I simply cannot resist passing along what I DO know. STAT. The date for the official opening of the Visitor’s Center at our beloved Waste Treatment Facility has been set: April 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Visitor’s Center Grand Opening
April 24, 2010; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Newtown Creek Waste Treatment Facility
340 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
The rumor is our fair Mayor might— just might— attend this soiree. Mark your calendars and get your Shit Tit shirts ready fellow Greenpointers. Let’s show our elected officials and technocrats some good ol’ fashioned Garbage Garden Spot pride!
Miss Heather
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