We tend to think of unicycles as being only ridden on a flat surface, but we recently came across a lunatic an exercise enthusiast who was a regular old Lance Armstrong who proved us otherwise.
Because he made it up that hill in a breeze.
Unicycle For A Healthy Heart?
The Art Of One Night Stand Dating
There’s definitely an art to dating when it comes to having of goal of a one night stand. First, one should have low self-esteem about themselves, and secondly, one shouldn’t expect much in a partner — other than a partner will be as willingly a sad person as the seeker, and will perhaps have a loopy eye, or an ear that pops out at a 90 degree angle, you know, something odd physically so that you can laugh a sad laugh about the experience once it’s over.
We bring this up because we keep coming across these fliers on the NYC subway system from a person who has both creepy handwriting and the desire for a one night stand.
Our favorite date idea of the poster is “a cigarette meet.” Mysterious advertiser of one night stands, if you’re reading this, we recommend that you try the old “let’s meet in Sketchers in Times Square and then go back to my place” date. We hear that it works every time. Or, if you’re feeling extra lucky, try the old, “let’s listen to an emergency scanner and meet up at the scene of a horrific and deadly accident” because nothing says lust like the sight of a man in uniform.
Lamb Slayer Sought In Bay Ridge
Last week, two statues of praying children were overturned on the grounds of a Catholic girls school here in Bay Ridge. Another statue, that of a lamb, was beheaded. Due to this having happened during the Lenten season, some speculate that it was a hate crime against Catholics, other have speculated that it was a bunch of kids, but since it occurred on a Wednesday night/Thursday morning, and a bottle of Guinness was found at the scene, we suspect that it was simply a middle-aged drunk with pent-up rage (there are many of those types here in Bay Ridge) behind it all.
In any event, it is a simple crime of vandalism against inanimate concrete objects that have never and will never have life — with a slight chance of it being a hate crime due to it being the Lenten season and some locals having wild imaginations. It definitely was NOT a violent crime, yet when we passed the scene of the crime yesterday afternoon, we spotted many of these posters.
“You don’t have to reveal your identity to help solve a violent crime.” reads the poster. We surmise that all of their “If you saw some drunk fool knock some statues over and behead an inanimate object.” were out of stock.
Anyway, if you know of anything relating to the crime, please call it in: 800-577-TIPS.
Missing Bay Ridge Dog
Some Bay Ridge related news this evening, via BayRidgeTalk.com. We’ve seen a lot of posters for this missing dog over the past week and a half, and as pet owner, we’d be devastated if our pet was lost and would appreciate the help of others. This dog’s owner is still looking for him, so if you have seen him, or know who has taken him in, please do the right thing and help reunite dog and owner.
[Image via JKeane on BRT]
Via BRT, “My dog Hurricane got out of the gate at my house on 72nd Street between 3rd and 4th avenue on Wednesday March 14th. He did not have any of his collars on; he is microchipped and the information is current.He is about 9 yrs old, Shepard, Beagle, Jack Russel Mix. He is about 27 pounds. His temperament is skittish around people, but will come if treats are offered and if you get low to the ground. He does not bite. I got him from a shelter in Miami. I’ve placed fliers everywhere with his picture. I am also attaching his picture on this post. He was last seen on 75th Street running in the middle of traffic on Wednesday night. I have also heard that he was running on 75th Street and 7th Avenue right around Mckinley park on Thursday the 15th. I am completely devastated and heartbroken over him getting away. Any help you guys can give me is greatly appreciated. Thank you all. My email is JKeane83 <@> hotmail.com, and my cell phone is 347-525-3860.”
Hurricane, we’re pulling for you!
Leo’s Casa Calamari Reopened!
As we strolled along 3rd Avenue last night, we discovered that Leo’s Casa Calamari has reopened after a fire caused it to close last fall.
Though it wasn’t a cold or snowy winter, it certainly was a long one due to Casa being closed for renovations. We had been itching for their squares and chicken rolls all winter long. Naturally, upon seeing Casa open once again, we ditched our dinner plans at a restaurant a few blocks away, stood on-line and ordered two chicken rolls to go. There was a 30 minute wait for seating, so we certainly weren’t the only ones missing Leo and his food.
While waiting for our chicken rolls, the fine people at Casa took a fresh vegetable square pie out of the oven, and its sight made us have to have one. Yes, it was calling us.
And there it is, the glorious chicken roll that we missed, pined, and longed for all winter. It’s good to have you back in our belly!
Leo, welcome back, and best of luck once again!