Need I say more? Gary spotted this one as we were driving down the road. These guys have a wonderful sense of humor. You have to love a place like this. Oh, and little plug for these guys cuz they were so nice when I went in to buy Gary a t-shirt.
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Stopped at a red light on the way home from a soccer game, I spotted this store. Thankfully the camera was not too far from reach.
Hmmm, problem feet? A whole store that caters to them? I would think maybe an aisle or a small department, but a whole store? And what kind of problems are we talking? Bunions, flat feet, too wide, too narrow, club foot? Maybe some freakishly large middle toe that throws you into a size or two bigger than you would normally wear?
“Can I help you ma’am?”
“Oh yes, I have problem feet.”
“No, problem here!”
It amazes me that a place like this would be able to thrive. Granted it is centrally located and easily accessible from parkways and soccer fields. But seriously, how do they make their rent every month?
Show of hands, how many of you actually suffer from problem feet out there?
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Thanks to my friend Sue, of the ‘why don’t you just start a blog already’ fame, I bring you this photo of one of NYC’s more versatile eateries.
Pak-Bangla-Indian/Italian/Seafood – slash a little bit for everyone. I love the use of hyphens and slashes on this signage. And I particularly love the Psychic sign above it from the establishment next door. It is easy to read your mind about what you are in the mood to eat when we serve just about EVERYTHING.
I wonder if the other side says Chinese-Japanese-Korean/Kosher/Vegetarian.
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Filed under absurdities, carry a camera, New York, New York City, signage
Here is the first of two great signs that do a little ‘borrowing’ into the brand loyalty of others. This one is a true landmark in an area near where I grew up. If you were not thinking, you might call the place Marvel – like the comics. But that big soft ice cream cone makes you realize that around these parts the name rhymes with Carvel. (I wonder if they sell a pudgy the whale cake).
This next one just kills me. They even have the FedEx affiliation. “Hey hon, be right back, I am going down to the Blinko’s to make some copies.”
Got to give them both credit for some clever naming. I am sure that there are some brand police out there who would get a kick out of this.
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First, yes that is the front of my car in the bottom of the screen and yes I shot this while I was driving. With all the talk of texting and driving hazards I am embarrassed to admit that but you know this being a blog of full disclosure and all…
Please don’t judge me. Thanks.
So there I was driving down the LIE the other morning after a meeting and this moving truck pulled up next to me. Or shall I say this M-O-O-VING truck. I was first struck by the cow motif as I have an affinity for all things bovine. Jana’s nursery had a cow border and ever since I have loved them. Then I noticed the name and scrambled through my bag for that damn camera. I first took a shot of the back but then came up alongslide and caught the phone number and had to get this angle. 1-877-270-COWS?
Brilliant.
This is surely not as cool, but does rival Mambo Movers. (They have a logo with a rhino being stuffed in a truck).
So, Marrin’s Movers, here is my little plug for your biz. I have no idea how good you are at moving crap, but your truck gave me a smile. And a little strategic advice, carry your cow motif over to your website, it could use a little refresh.
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Yep, you can’t go wrong with these babies. I give a lot of credit to this vendor. These are a nice blend of recessionary reaction, trend appeal and religious affiliation.
Ahhh, AND they make the perfect gift.
I should have investigated them further to see if there was anything different about them. I wonder if they had some recession specific markings or maybe it was just a tag. The tag would make more sense. We are in a recession you know, need to watch the bottom line on every SKU. And surely you don’t want to be left over with heavy inventory once the recession breaks.
Perhaps they could expand their products with another current event driven line like Swine Flu Rosaries; great for the religious school market. They could package them with a plaid surgical mask and a little bottle of Purell. Great Back-to-School gift item that no kid’s backpack should be without.
Sorry, it is quite obvious I have been in marketing and promotions for way too long.
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Featured here, once again, is my beloved canine, Mel. Yes, that would be the Mel who seems to know no boundries. The only dog that can hold a snowball in her mouth. In the car!
On our daily morning walk we get to watch all the home renovations. It’s fun to see them change day to day.
For me.
For her, she simply wants into every construction site. This one did not have any fencing, and sadly my girl can not read; english OR spanish, but nice that they make an effort to be inclusive.
Luckily I had a camera.
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I kid you not. In my sleepy little town they have this lovely movie series at Sunset Park, aptly named for the obvious reason that it has the most magnificent sunsets over the bay.
Do you think they decided to show this movie because it was funny to show Jaws by the water? This banner across Main Street (yes, we have a Main Street, we ooze quaint) caught my eye and cracked me up. Lovely rendering, no?
I am not sure if I am just paying more attention because I am working hard at being alert and not rushing, or if there are an unusual amount of humorous things out there lately.
What will they show next week The Poseiden Adventure?
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Filed under absurdities, carry a camera, places of interest, road signs, signage
Ever stumble upon a piece of your childhood and feel like your breath had been stolen? The sight of this old relic caused both Gary and I to stop in our tracks. Believe it or not, we grew up in the same town. Being way older than I – not really, but I like to say that – and having moved in his early teens, our paths did not cross until later on.
Both of us stood in front of this broken down blast from the past and realized that our very first experiences on a ferris wheel had been on this very ride. I remember exactly where it was positioned to the left of the doorway, just outside the main building that housed the carousel. And the little boats where right behind it. The thought of what was breeding in that water would make a modern day mama cringe.
Damn, that thing looked so big back then. And new(ish) for I am sure it had been around for awhile by the time I road it.
Nunley’s was a sweet little amusement park on Long Island that seemed like a Six Flags to me when I was a kid. If you lived anywhere on the south shore in Nassau County, you knew Nunley’s. A promise to visit this magical place made everyone happy.
It was on its carousel that I first learned about trying to catch the brass ring. When you caught one your day was complete.
I suppose many are still out there trying to catch it again.
Me? I was just happy to visit with an old friend. And share that memory with my husband. Who says you can’t go home again?
(FYI, this old baby now resides in front of Jordan’s Lobster Farms, another great south shore landmark. You might also like to know that the carousel has been restored and you can take a ride on it at Museum Row in Garden City)
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Thank goodness I had my camera and we hit a red light. I must have passed this place a million times and never noticed it. Oh wait, maybe those flags are a dead give away that this is new. (sharp, right?)
This is on 21st Street in Long Island City, if you were wondering.
What a perfect name, I wish I had thought of it.
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i could cry but i don't have time 