Monday, January 31, 2011

At The Sanibel Farmers Market

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Instead of doing my shopping at the Carroll Gardens Greenmarket this Sunday, I got to shop at the one on Sanibel Island. The produce was pretty great, especially the sun ripened tomatoes. (Remember those?) I was most excited by the pretzels and incredible bread sold by a young German couple, who owns a bakery in Lehigh Acres here in Florida. The pretzels were definitely some of the best ones I have had in a long time and took me right back to...

Sand Between My Toes... On Sanibel Island

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As promised, here are some of the photos I took yesterday on Sanibel Island's beach. The weather could not be better and my husband and I are enjoying our time with his mother. So far, we have had a full program, as she is introducing us to all that the island has to offer. We have also met some of her island friends and it is great to know that she is part of a very close-knit community. Florida retirement looks rather awesome.But no worries,...

Greetings From Sanibel Island

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Dear Readers,I have ditched my Brooklyn writing desk for a bit of sunshine and palm trees.I am currently on Sanibel Island, Florida, visiting my mother-in-law. Have taken plenty of photos which I will post later on today, so please click back to this site this afternoon.Wish I could send you some warm rays.Katia°°°°...

Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Meeting Tonight

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Tonight, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group (CAG) will be holding its third general meeting at the old American Can Factory, 232 Third Street, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The agenda will include: 1) discussion of the draft CAG charter, being developed by the Operating Procedures Committee; 2) proposal from Real Estate Committee for information-gathering; 3) outreach strategies to be undertaken by CAG for EPA public meeting to present the...

Friday, January 28, 2011

Picture Of The Day: Winter Cupid

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A little red cupid seenThrough snow laden branches.°°°°°°°°°°...

Is The Igloo The New Brownstone?

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Who needs a brownstone? With the record breaking snow fall we have been having this year, maybe igloos will become the new thing here in Brooklyn . Check out this snow residence. It was spotted on Sackett Street by Reader M. who graciously allowed me to post the photos she took.Rather professionally built, no? How much do you think it could rent for?°°°°°°°...

Giant Balloon Helps In Grassroots Mapping Of The Gowanus Canal

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photo credit: Grassroots Mapping Gowanus Project on FlickrThough it may have been one of the coldest days of the season, Professor Liz Barry and a group of students from the New School gathered at the shores of the Gowanus Canal last Saturday. They braved the element in order to take part in an experiment called "Grassroots Mapping Gowanus Project." The students sent up fairly large-sized Mylar balloon outfitted with a small camera high above...

"Me And My Eggroll" Going (Partly) Vietnamese On Court

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'Me And My Eggroll' at 407 Court Street, one of Carroll Gardens oldest Chinese restaurants, has gone partly Vietnamese by adding bubble teas and Vietnamese sandwiches. Yesterday was the grand opening of their 're-designed' restaurant space, which had gone mostly unused for years, since Me and My Eggroll is known primarily as a take-out place. Though the decor doesn't look much different than before, some rather brightly colored lights and a new...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Great News! Second Place Entrance To F Train Station Will Re-Open Soon

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Great news for Carroll Gardeners! The F train subway station at the corner of Second Place and Smith Street, which has been closed since September 2009, will re-open at the end of February, according to Andrew Inglesby of the MTA NY City Transit. The news was announced on Tuesday by Gary Reilly at the Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association's monthly meeting.The F train subway plaza and the staircase leading to the station at Second Place were...

Picture Of The Day: Sun Setting On Snowy Carroll Gardens

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Love the snow, the clear cold air,and the sun setting in the sky.Hate those deep puddles at the intersections.°°°°°°°°°°...

Carroll Gardens Roof Snow Drifts

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Reader Mary was brave enough to go up to her building's roof this morning. She took the cool photo above of the impressive snow drifts up above. I can imagine my roof looks pretty much the same. Thanks for sending the photo, Mary.°°°°°°°°°°°°°...

Developer Isaac Fishman Confirms: 333 Carroll Street's Steel Addition Coming Down

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Preliminary drawings for 333 Carroll Street presented last night by developer Isaac FishmanCouncilman Brad LanderDebbie Fuka of Aguayo & Huebener, speaking on behalf of 333 Carroll Street developer333 Carroll Street project manager "YC" on left and developer Isaac Fishman on rightIt's Confirmed: 333 Carroll Street Will Lose Its TopThe Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association had invited, Isaac Fishman, owner and developer of 333 Carroll Street,...

Another Amazing Morning In Brooklyn, Colorado

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Another AMAZING morning in Carroll Gardens!°°°°°°°...
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