Cat lady

Chubs is finally coming to terms not only with his weight, but also with technology. What better way to incorporate both than Wii Fit? He just doesn't realize that simply lying on the balance board isn't going to get him anywhere. I'll give him some credit though, I caught him in the kitchen yesterday munching on a spinach leaf.

Mac/Iphone friendly. Lots of emails to check and Maru videos to watch.

Subs-titute

Hmmm....this looks familiar. This new sub place just replaced a Subway. Come on guys...be a little more creative? I'd try not to knock it before I try it, but I hate Subway to begin with, so I'll leave that up to someone else to decide.

Tunnel vision

Molly had the great idea of reserving spots for the Atlantic Avenue tunnel tour yesterday, and most of you came to this, so I don't really need to explain too much. If you didn't go, the tour is of a rediscovered subway/LIRR tunnel under Atlantic Avenue, and is well worth the $15 and the risk of getting completely soaked and muddied when climbing back up the manhole in the pouring rain.

I'm really bummed that I forgot my camera, but I managed to get a couple pictures with my crappy phone.

Tunnel entrance:

Little passageway between the entrance and the actual tunnel...Dan looks a bit like he was photoshopped into this pic:

It looks like the next tour is August 16th. Check out the website for better information: http://www.brooklynrail.net/proj_aatunnel.html

I think my dad would be really into this, so I might just have to go on another tour!

Car seat

Jer noticed this on Huron Street in Greenpoint and asked me to submit this picture to: http://thereifixedit.com/ Maybe they'll post it!

Wombat-ty

Last night, I went with my friend Tim to an Australian themed restaurant called Wombat. It's near the Lorimer stop on Grand Street, and I had no idea it was there. From Mondays through Wednesdays, they have various specials, and last night (Tuesdays) was lobster night! $13 whole lobsters, and your choice between: boiled Maine style with butter and lemon, roasted Aussie style with Australian spices, or South Pacific style: stir fried with garlic and chili. We both got the roasted Aussie style one, so I didn't have much to compare, but it was just ok. The spices were dull, the lobster was small, and there were these red chunks throughtout that I couldn't differentiate between a fancy spice or gross brain matter. That's a lot of negativity there, but overall, the $13 lobster was ok by me. I'd definitely go back again to try one of the other 2. The menu also has a lot of my favorites on there, but you can check it out for yourself: http://www.thewombatbar.com/

Afterwards, we went to Bushwick Country Club, another first for me. I really thought this bar was in Bushwick. Also, the "Country Club" name brought back memories of yuppie summer day camp, where all we did was make bracelets and tie dye shirts, so I guess I always had a bad, and completely wrong, impression of the place. It's a good bar. Divey, with funky seating options. I think we sat on some seats taken out of a car. It was raining, so I didn't go outside, but I hear it's nice in the back.

There were some people promoting Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, so we got some free drinks in exchange for our souls (or, contact information). I realized at 5am that the rum/coke was the culprit for my insomnia. Always a price to pay for free booze.

http://www.bushwickcountryclub.com/

Crif Dogs

What...is...that? Let me tell you. It is the most delicious impending heart attack you will ever experience or taste. This is a hot dog from Crif Dogs, a place in the east village that i trekked over to on my lunch break last week. On my friend Katie's suggestion, we both got the Chihuahua, which is a bacon wrapped hot dog with avocado and sour cream. I took off most of the mayonnaise resembling sour cream, but it was still really good.

I didn't know much about the place, but it apparently has a speakeasy type bar attached to it, that you get secret reservations for, and have to use a telephone and a dummy door to get into. Whatever it is, I'm fine with just going there for hot dogs, although it's probably a "once in a while" kind of place. Maybe once a year. I still feel kind of gross.

Take a look at this menu!: http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/crif-dogs/

Bleh!

Highline/Skyline Byline

Billie and I checked out the highline on Sunday, after our first attempt was thwarted by July 4th fireworks preparation.



I liked how the flowers and plants weren't incredibly landscaped, and looked more natural than intentional, growing through the old railroad tracks and whatnot.

Then, as I was looking at the nearby apartment buildings, I was thinking about how easy it would be for someone to do exactly this:

Yikes! Right after, his girlfriend joined him. There was a crowd of people down below laughing at them. At least this city has a good sense of humor. But(t) what do I know.