Best Comment Of The Day: Kind Of Charming

Anonymous has left the following comment on the post "'Amgula' And 'Quiesh': Spell Check Needed At Court Street Eatery":

I always find those types of things on signs kind of charming.

You see them so often in New York that they're almost part of living here. I'd miss them in some ways if they weren't around.

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Picture Of The Day: Gowanus Strawberries

In a cheery yellow window box

on a ledge near the Gowanus,

strawberries are slowly ripening

in the sun.

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"Have Love Affair With Downtown Brooklyn" : Searching For Elusive $1000 Room, Studio Or 1 Bedroom

This flier was taped to a lantern post on Smith Street here in Carroll Gardens.

I don't know Tracy or Rich, but they describe themselves as two friends and longtime residents of the neighborhood, who "have a love affair with Downtown Brooklyn." They are looking for a $1000 room, studio or 1 bedroom.

A room may be possible, but what do you, dear Reader, think their chance is of getting a studio or one bedroom for that price?

Any thoughts? Or better yet, does anyone know of anything?

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'Amgula' And 'Quiesh': Spell Check Needed At Court Street Eatery!

In front of Sweet Melissa's on Court Street

How does an Amgula and Brie Omelette sound? Or how about a Mushroom Gruyère Quiesh?

I know what you are going to say, dear Reader. Yes, yes, we all make spelling mistakes, including yours truly. I also know that spell check has not been invented for blackboards yet.

All the more important to check and make sure that the daily menu announced in front of one's eating establishment is checked before public viewing.

Just saying...because a 'quiesh' certainly does not sound appetizing. Unless, of course, its an 'amgula quiesh.'

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Best Comment Of The Day: Pillaging Bicycle Parts

Lisanne has left the following comment on the post "Be Aware! Bicycle Theft On The Increase In Carroll Gardens":

My bike has been getting pillaged for parts lately..i have had this bike for over 10 years and it is from the 80's. Not "cool" looking at all and no one has EVER touched it. That's all changed. They pried my rear wheel off last week and it's an OLD tire!

Pure evil!

If only my landlord would let me keep the bike in the building. Just not fair.

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Be Aware! Bicycle Theft On The Increase In Carroll Gardens

Over the week-end, I received this email from reader Marybeth, with a warning to local residents. It seems that bicycle thefts are on the increase in the Carroll Gardens/ Gowanus area. Unfortunately, Marybeth has first-hand knowledge. Hers was just swiped.

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My bike was stolen from my sister's front yard today. It was lock up and the lock was cut. The police made a point of saying that there has been lots of bike thefts in the neighborhood. Hoyt St between Degraw and Sackett. Thought the was should get out so others don't have to go through this.

Marybeth

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'Home Court' Furniture Store On Court Street Closing

Just about two weeks ago, 'Home Court' Furniture' at # 286 Court Street had a sign in the window stating that they were remodeling. Now, it seems that the store is closing its doors for good. A new sign announces that the store is for lease.

Though I have never really bought anything there, Home Court was the only furniture store in the immediate area for years, until of course, Ikea came to Red Hook. Home Court offered basic pieces, mostly geared toward the apartment dweller, but the prices certainly were much higher than the Swedish superstore's.

Over the week-end, the store was selling out its stock, including a stuffed deer.

So, pardon me for asking, dear Reader, but will you miss the place? Did you shop there? What would you like to see in the space now?

And of course, for you Carroll Gardens old timers, what stores were there before?

My own memory is fuzzy as I only remember it being an annex to the paint store across the street at 285 Court Street, which has since closed as well and still stands empty.

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