Archive for April, 2006
Friday, April 28th, 2006
Take Cover
Need a little something for the umbrella fetishist* on your gift list. Well today I found just the spot.
Allow me to introduce you to Brellabar. This place proves the old adage(just created by me) that you can never spend too much on an umbrella. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure their inventory is all made [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Greenpoint Gets Dangerous
Tragically, it has recently become common to get crushed to death in Greenpoint.
First off was this story in the NYT from April 18th. A truck driver had pulled over to check his load of 2×12″ planks. While doing so, the load collapsed, striking him in the head and killing him. No doubt a pretty terrible [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
Helpful Hints for New York City: Vol. 1
A moving sidewalk is not a ride.
Don’t take the ability to walk for granted. Let’s all try to move those legs just a little bit. Make an effort, it’s one foot in front of the other. Come on, you remember how. All those people stuck behind you will appreciate it.
1 Comment » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Polski Kinder Surprise
Regular readers of my blog know that I’m rather fond of Kinder Surprise eggs. Newcomers can review these earlier posts to acquaint themselves with the subject of my confectionary affections.
Kinder Surprise eggs live up to their name because I never know when and where I’ll find them in my neighorhood of Greenpoint. Even rarer, unfortunately, [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Polski Kinder Surprise cont (1)
Eggs are a very pleasing shape, no? Even more so when they’re made of chocolate.
You have to break a few eggs to make…
1 Comment » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Polski Kinder Surprise cont (2)
Who do we have here? It’s obvious he’s secure with his masculinity, what with the pink shirt and lack of pants.
Our guy seems to be part of some musical note character series.
Must create order from chaos.
2 Comments » - Posted in Whatnot by thenextstopwillbe
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Polski Kinder Surprise cont (3)
“So let me get this straight. I’m after “so” and before “ti”? Awww crap, I hate that spot.”
