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With one swoop of his dictatorial sword he's attempting to end diabetes and slice inches off our chubby kids waist lines
If successful, will his next target be Farrell's world famous 32 ounce Budweiser, in it's non-biodegradable Styrofoam containers.
I doubt it,two large soda may put some weight on you,but two containers of Bud consumed by a driver can turn him/her into a lethal weapon.
Yes, there are quite a few drivers that double park on 16th st and after pounding down a few, will enter their cars, container in hand, a true sign of manhood and drive off into the sunset.
Drunk drivers kill, chubby kids don't
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They are coming for the styrofoam:
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To paraphrase Moses[ aka Charlton Heston ]
When attempting to rid Farrells cliental of their beloved styrofoam containers, their battle cry will probably be, 'FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS" -
I moved onto the same block as Farrell's in 1976, yup, back in the Neolithic. No styrofoam then, just cardboard "containas." The more things change...
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If the city has their way, we will be drinking out of those big red picnic cups.
It will be like college.
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I can't envision any of the gravelly voiced-which I think is mandatory-Farrellites posturing outside the bar with their less then macho, red containers in their hands.
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Stranger things have happened.
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Stranger things do happen.
Just last week, as I was walking on PPW one of the Farrellites was exiting the bar and was on his way to his car. For some reason I didn't notice him and accidently stepped on his right hand, thank God- I can say that can't I-It wasn't the left one that was holding his treasured container.
To prevent harrowing incidents like this in the future , i'm going to try to have Markowitz install a container crossing sign on 16th st. And PPW -
Hands-free methods of drinking beer have been developed. This one is popular on many college campuses:
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First Jeremy's in the Seaport and now Farrells. Sigh. Where can a girl go to get her swerve on from a "containa"?
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whynot_31 said:
Hands-free methods of drinking beer have been developed. This one is popular on many college campuses:.
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Now I remember why I quit college and hitched 923 miles back to Brooklyn. -
Domino said:
First Jeremy's in the Seaport and now Farrells. Sigh. Where can a girl go to get her swerve on from a "containa"?There's always the Double Windsor
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Double Windsor has a much more refined atmosphere. It has furniture that -in theory- could be broken.
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Please define refined.
As a teen I use to drink in dive bars in Sunset Parks waterfront , where bones were broken, not furniture and in looking back, they were Palaces compared to Double Windsor.
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maybe it is not a good thing that people get into there cars with cups of beer.
Hamilton said:
Stranger things do happen.
Just last week, as I was walking on PPW one of the Farrellites was exiting the bar and was on his way to his car. For some reason I didn't notice him and accidently stepped on his right hand, thank God- I can say that can't I-It wasn't the left one that was holding his treasured container.
To prevent harrowing incidents like this in the future , i'm going to try to have Markowitz install a container crossing sign on 16th st. And PPWDon't get me started -
Double Windsor is not refined compared to the bars of your youth, but is compared to Farrell's.
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I've never been a fan of Farrell's, but have to commend them for their commitment to helping out neighbors in need .
I hadn't been there in years, as good as their beer is, it's not good enough to eclipse the discomfort level one gets in their environment.
But that's my option and I'm sure there are many that will disagree with it.
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I like beer, and appreciate St. Patricks Day.
However, I can not keep up in the conversations that pertain to engine and ladder companies.
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whynot_31 said:
I like beer, and appreciate St. Patricks Day.However, I can not keep up in the conversations that pertain to engine and ladder companies.
And that was just the women
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Mayor Mike got a similar reaction when he introduced the smoking ban in bars. Fact of the matter is that obesity is a serious national health issue. The US Army has identified obesity as a serious national security issue as well. Kids today are so fat that they can't pass the entrance exam to join the military and they are having a hard time meeting recruitment goals.
More and more evidence is showing that soda is a major contributor to obesity. The beverage industry and their shills want to make it about Bloomberg or freedom, but it is about the health of this country. If you want to kill yourself by drinking gallons upon gallons of soda, just go to the grocery store and by as much soda as you want.
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Whynot 31
This may seem like a diversion from the thread,but it has a point.
In my earlier years I grew up in the Sunset Park area and hung around with a friend named Poncho, we attended the same classes in both grammar and high school .
We drifted aimlessly through our teens years and one summer day, while drinking in Coney Island,we came to the decision it's time grow up and set a goal.
I mentioned I was tired of traveling through life hanging out with bimbo's in dive bars and watching junkies shooting it up in after hours clubs, it's time to get control of our lives.,
We decided to get jobs , put enough money together and go to L.A. and become movie stars,it didn't seem to be too outlandish, hey , if Lee Marvin could make it in Hollywood what's going to stop us.
We both got jobs and were well on our way to our dreams of being on the silver screen, that was till we both met the women of our dreams and put everything on a temporary hold, we thought.!A dream deferred become a dream denied.
We both married our sweethearts.
I went to Wall Street, worked my way up and became a V.P. in a prestigious firm., with great perks, seasons tickets to both the Knick's and Ranger games, an unlimited expense account and the use of company cars at a moments notice .
I had it made , I came from the street and made it on the street.Poncho became a Fireman, had two children and wanted the security offered by working in civil service.
One night while watching the 10 o'clock news ,it was interrupted by,
- BREAKING NEWS -A FIREMAN HAS DIED WHILE SUBDUING A FIRE IN PARK SLOPE..
The Fireman's picture was shown and it was Poncho, I was stunned and couldn't believe it.We should have gone to Hollywood!
I went to the wake,it was heartbreaking to see a wife and two young children without a husband or father and their future in doubt.
I thought, here's my friend, laying there because he gave his life saving someone else's family, only to have his family's future jeopardized
I went to the burial, it was two days after a snowstorm and it was a sight I wish I hadn't seen, it was a dark and cloudy day and there were at-least thirty Firemen, crying, uncontrollably as they lowered their brother into the ground.It's a sad story but , it makes one aware of the dangers Firemen are exposed to on every call they answer.
He's buried in Greenwood, where i often visit his grave-site and remind him we should have stayed single and went to Hollywood, to-date he hasn't said anything to the contrary
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Great story, great reminder of the debt we owe the firemen.
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Yes, it is.
As result of my post adolescent adventures and extended family, I find it easier to keep up with conversations that involve law enforcement.
Needless to say, there are bars that are popular with FDNY and those that tend to attract NYPD. They seem to be different bars.
I think the St. Patricks Day parade is the largest event that brings them together.
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booklaw said:
Great story, great reminder of the debt we owe the firemen.Thanks,
there is a continuance to the story
My wife had passed and I went to Greenwood to visit Poncho's grave.
As I approached it, I knelt down on one knee and placed my open palm on his grave and asked him to do me a favor.
Poncho, I hate to impose on you , but, Bonnie has just passed and is on her way up to you and I'll need you to tend to her till I get there, if you don't I'll punch the fucking shit out of you when I arrive.I then stood up and noticed two woman and a man standing two graves away, Their faces were frozen with their mouths wide open. I walked over, offered an apology and mentioned he was a friend of mine and that's the way we addressed each in life and I hope your not offended,
One of the women responded with," quite to the contrary, in fact I have a few relatives who reside here and I would be delighted if you would address them in that very same manner."I'm sorry, I'd like to help you, but I don't do graveyard stand up.
I'm sure if you can locate Don Rickels he'd be more then happy to help you out.I left and have often asked myself did I blow what could have been a great career.
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And, now, breaking news from Ireland:
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And now, word from FDNY:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/stats/2013/fire/cw/fire_cwsum_0113.pdf
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whynot_31 said:
And, now, breaking news from Ireland:thats why I don't wear cowboy hats while visiting Ireland
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or Yankee Caps to Farrell's Bar.
About two years ago I was wearing a Yankee Cap and was asked by a neighborhood Priest, are you a Yankee fan,?
No Father, it was the only hat I could steal
He laughed and said, then you must be an Episcopalian.
Yes Father, I had been for a while ,but it was to difficult to spell.
He laughed and went on his way, but for some reason, unknown to me, whenever he spots me, he'll cross to the other side of the street.Must be that damn Yankee Cap.
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