Friday Funnies

I hope you all got your issue of "PRAVDA" from the lobby kiosk. It was the first printed issue by the Board since I can't remember when. It was written by you-know-who who "doesn't read this blog".

All of the elements within this self-aggrandizing pulp fiction were brought up over here during the past many months, including the fact that we haven't received any newsletters. The exception is the prologue which sounds like the opening sequence of a very bad porn flick which she lifted elsewhere but gave credit. The visualization is ....nevermind.

Now they are finally going to address issues plaguing our building for which the were originally in denial. Election season must be coming and they can only hide their agenda for so long.

Now that the reserve fund has been squandered for unnecessary items, some of which we previously addressed, how are we going to pay for the real capital expenditures, such as the plumbing?

Okay...so it's Friday and that's not funny, but it's true.

Please comment with uplifting humor. We need it.

Friday is a day of Celebration

Isn't it wonderful?

A royal weeding!

Congratulations!

Springtime Reminders

Elementary school applications for fall 2011 are due or possibly late at this time. Consult with the schools of your choice public, private, and TAG programs for deadlines and extensions.

Summer Camps are just a couple of months away. Some may be running last minute deals. Again, it's certainly time to check.

Beaches and most beach clubs in the NYC and surrounding areas are open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends. The city parks also open their sprinklers and water fountains during the same time. We will try to announce when St. Vartan Park has special events. Last year we were thrilled to have Peter Yallow, from Peter, Paul and Mary entertain kids and families for free.

Rafina puts out tables and chairs during good weather. Enjoy fine dining under the stars, or even just a glass of wine on a beautiful spring night!

The new ferry schedule is in effect. Contact the ferry terminal for routes and times.

The DEP has relocated most of their trucks and this should make for a more pleasant entry and exit for homeowners and visitors alike.

We intend to continue to bring you neighborly happenings in a timely fashion. If you wish to contribute, contact an administrator or just leave comments as before.

Don't contact me as I am no longer an active administrator, but have retained authorship privileges.

Happy Easter to all

Happy Easter and Passover to all my friends.

Where's Waldo

Or in our circumstances, our new doorman. Antonio retired 3 months ago and let it be known that he would be for over a year before that. Why do we have no new doorman? What are we paying in overtime to those who have to cover? What erratic schedules have been thrust upon the staff who has to take up the slack? What has Cooper Square and the Board been so busy with of grand importance for the past year or so that this hasn't been done?

All I can figure is that the Board wants to be re-elected and keep CS. Screw the rest of us.

Natasha

Holiday Cheers from "The Decision"

We had our friends celebrate the first 2 nights seders aboard the boat on our way to the Grenadines. We anchored in Port Elizabeth as per plan and our guests disembarked for the rest of their vacation. Later, our other guests are supposed to come aboard with the Easter provisions.

Life is good.

I can't say I can't wait to see you all. That would be a lie. Unless I happen to run into you here. I was reminded I should be saying "we". Just can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Is it springlike yet? Because we're not coming back until it is.

Again, best to all "our" friends.

Suggestion- Herb Garden

Many of us prefer to cook rather than to eat out or to order in most nights. Is it possible to utilize a small area on one of the terraces to have a few pots in order to have a communal herb garden? Nothing which takes much space, requires much care or interferes with other people's enjoyment of these common areas.

Items which can go a long way, such as fresh dill, basil, oregano, cilantro, parsley, etc....the things which the local groceries sell in too large bunches for too much money. Users could just snip a bit as they need it.

Just a neighborly suggestion.

PLC's

PLG's Update

We have received a pair of miniature giraffes, AKA "petite lap giraffes", AKA PLG's within the past 24 hours, much earlier than expected. I let it be known that they were to be arriving months from now and openly ordered weeks ago. As yet I have received neither direct written nor oral communication re: PLG's. All necessary paperwork and fees have been paid. They violate no statutes as they are not considered "wild" since they never existed in the wild, nor "beasts of burden", nor as "livestock for human consumption", nor for "breeding", nor for any "business" purpose other than "educational" or "entertainment". There is "0" chance of disease transfered to humans. They will unlikely be encountered in common areas, and if so, under physical control beyond what is necessary. They are very shy, please do not ask to see them; photos may be posted in the future.

Big Day Tomorrow

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/laborunionreport/2011/04/14/video-atlas-is-shrugging-starring-barack-obama/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BigHollywood+%28Big+Hollywood%29&utm_content=FaceBook

Missing Teen Found

14 year old Friends Seminary student found unharrmed. http://www.dnainfo.com/20110413/lower-east-side-east-village/missing-east-village-teen-found-unharmed

Enterprise

It was announced today that the Space Shuttle "Enterprise" will find a new home at the Intrepid Air and Space Museum here in NYC

Tax Filing Deadline is Monday, April 18th

This will coincide somewhat nicely with one of my favorite books coming to the big screen this Friday, April 15th. Atlas Shrugged, Part 1 is finally being made into a movie.

Petite Lap Giraffes

If interested, we will be getting a breeding pair of petite lap giraffes. As we adopted early, we should be receiving them by the end of the year. If you wish to order directly from the breeder, here is the link. Let it be known that we are keeping these pets openly in accordance with NYC pet laws. http://www.petitelapgiraffe.com/index.php

NYC and Second Amendment

Some of you know that I am an advocate for the second Amendment: http://www.nysrpa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=336:nysrpa-a-saf-file-lawsuit-against-nyc&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

Friday's Specials

Miss Marla is preparing mini Maryland crab cakes and crab corn chowder! Single barrel bourbon, free domestic chaser, 4-7

Waste

Dear Board: Please stop wasting our money during these trying economic times with frivilous projects when the important things need to be attended to. We DID NOT NEED new furniture on the 44th floor and at the pool at this time. We DID NOT NEED to spend all that money on the gym at the time it was spent. We did not need to spend all that money on the front desk, or for fingerprinting, or the bike room or for a ramp that is worse than ever, or for the holiday decorations that made the lobby look like a funeral home. If money needs to be spent, spend it on the aging structure!

Good vs. Evil

I feel like the "rock creature" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDLI3baJpw Comments?

Ruffled Feathers?

The 6th annual pillow fight took place in Union Square yesterday as about 1000 participants enjoyed the good weather. Started in NYC, procedes from the pillow fight go to a no-kill animal shelter. Pillow Fight Day has now spread to other cities around the world. Not to worry, the mess used only synthetic pillows, no animals were hurt for this fun event for a worthy cause. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/04/02/union-square-hosts-nycs-6th-annual-pillow-fight-day/

Happy April Fool's Day