Gutter Kids In New York

2005-08-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Brooklyyyyyn!!! (werd)

Heath Ledger and Williams Opt for Brownstone Brooklyn

Rumored: "They own a townhouse on Douglass Steet that they are renovating (btwn Smith & Hoyt)"

Speaking of celebs, I had a "sighting" today in the west village. It was "Adrianna's" boyfriend from The Sopranos (sorry don't remember the name. Anyone have a clue? get back to me)

-rb

2005-08-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

hmmm, how's Madonna doing? She pulled a "Superman" earlier this week right?

Wasn't she suppose to be protected by the $26 red yarn she tied around her left hand there? huh? Did she take it off? If not, is it too late for a refund?

-rb

2005-08-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

so my life has reached a new low.

last night i was giving shit to jason for wanting to leave early (cause he THINKS he has shit to do today). and i was all "i bet we'll call you tomorrow and you still won't be doing shit." then without missing a beat summer was all "won't be calling from YOUR phone!"

For all of you that don't know, "i'm so poor" that my phone is cut off. (I know the "get a job" line is coming. i'm working on that. so shut the hell up). but yeah, i didn't have a come-back to her answer. how could I?!?! it's sad.... just sad....

>>rb<<

*Currently listening to: "I Will Survive" by the devine Miss Gloria Gaynor (isn't that a name fit for a drag queen)

2005-08-12T10:31:00.000-07:00

I'm still really hung over from hanging out at summer and danielle's place last night. It hurts to read, but the pain was def worth it.

check out this article .

(*brought to you by our friends over at the onion)

>>rb<<

2005-08-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

Ian's new schedule for:

August 19th 2005
4am: Wake up early because of jet lag
4.20am: 24 hour Dunkin Donuts for coffee and Strawberry frosted donut
4.45am-5:45am: Have sexual fantasy in my head about my boyfriend
5.45am-12pm: Watch cable - inc. Regis and Kelly, Tony Danza and The View
12.20pm: Walk to subway stopping for a Starbucks Coffee on the way
12.30pm: On train
1.00pm: Arrive in Manhattan, run to the department for 5 minutes max
1.01pm-14.00: Call John
1.30pm: Tuna Salad sandwich
2.00pm: Movie, and more importantly movie popcorn (any movie except for charlie and the chocolate factory)
4.30: Call John because I love him and miss him and can't wait until the next day to talk to him
6.00pm: Drinks? Anyone? I'll be around....Sometime later - slice of pizza, the oilier the better

*Please notice that all times have been changed to normal person time. Who says, "It's Fourteen O'clock"?

2005-08-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Been kinda slow on this site eh? Is anyone even reading it anymore?

Just wanted to point something out.

Isn't it funny how "The War on Terror" has been magically transformed (most likely by Cinderella's ingenious fairy godmother), into "A global struggle against violent extremism." Bibbity-bobbity-boo!

Amazing...

-rb

/oh yeah, and a new set of pics at postsecret.com are up. fyi./

2005-08-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I am back from PA and Summer and I are trying to plan something for this Thursday. Either get-together at our place or a local drinking establishment - Manhattan or Brooklyn. Suggestions welcome.

In resoponse to John Rants - My only beef with your comment is specifically the Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs - I think that is totally fucked up - it's the same as saying Negroes or Blackies or something or Jim Crows. It's just the fact that there are no Native Americans left to create a sense of inappropriateness that no one thinks it is offensive. Otherwise if the tribe has given permission then I agree - leave it alone.

Danielle

2005-08-07T02:26:00.000-07:00

August 19th 2005

4am: Wake up early because of jet lag
4.20am: 24 hour Dunkin Donuts for coffee and Strawberry frosted donut
4.45-12pm: Watch cable - inc. Regis and Kelly, Tony Danza and The View
12.20pm: Walk to subway stopping for a Starbucks Coffee on the way
12.30pm: On train
13.00pm: Arrive in Manhattan, run to the department for 5 minutes max
13.30pm: Tuna Salad sandwich
14.00pm: Movie, and more importantly movie popcorn
18.00pm: Drinks? Anyone? I'll be around....
Sometime later - slice of pizza, the oilier the better

God, it'll be good to be back.

Ian

2005-08-06T11:51:00.000-07:00

JOHN RANTS:

so i'm reading the aol news post this am and it talks about how ncaa wants colleges with indian nicknames and mascots (i.e. florida seminoles) to change them. they said they find it "hostile" and "abusive" now, i can see that i really can... but come on! florida state wouldn't be florida sate without the seminoles, which by the way they have permission from the actual seminoles in florida to use their name. why do we live in such a p.c. kind of world? what's going on with all the sensorship? schools that don't change their names will not be allowed to host events or even play. how ridiculous is that? the whole thing makes me a little crazy.

AOL News - NCAA Bans Native American Mascots in Postseason

2005-08-06T08:56:00.000-07:00

also... here's a story i think you guys should check out... it's kind of fun... i was thinking that if we all put our funds together we could get one of these and share it! i think it'd be totally cool!

Castles in America - Jul. 15, 2005

2005-08-05T03:45:00.000-07:00

First of all, Rick, over 90 degrees doesn't constitute a heat wave - talk to me when it gets above 115. I'd bathe in milk and go out in the street in 90 degrees, that's like winter weather.

But anyway, I was reading a magazine (to get back to the Lost thing) and the reporter said that if you look at the people on the boat of the Others, there's a big clue there, that will become more apparent later on. Can't remember who was on the boat but if it comes on again, know to pay attention to them. Oh and by the way, when does Lost Season 2 start, because I cannot wait?

Almost home, but getting excited about almost being done with work makes the time go so much slower. Which sucks.

And honey, I posted a comment, but seriously - what secret?!

Ian

2005-08-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

Lost Fans:

We're coming up on Lost season 2. Here's a link to some speculations people have.

And what the heck is a Mapinguari?
Discarded Script

Also, get ready for the release of Season One on DVD.

-rb

2005-08-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

Adventures in LES:

So i was heading into the east village yesterday when the train stopped only one stop away from where i was suppose to get off. They claim to be having an emergency situation with the train ahead of us. I was there waiting for 5-10 minutes before this guy comes up to me and starts asking me what was going on (I always have this happen to me, even when there were other people on the train interrogate). Well I told him what the announcement said and then he started to ask me what the next stop would be etc. (now that i think about it.... was i being hit on?!).

But that's besides the point. Not more than 5 minutes later (with the train doors still ajar) another lady came on. She was hispanic 45-50 yrs old and had a raspy voice. She started talking to me about how she had to take another train to this stop because the F trains were being diverted etc. She said that she usually goes upside and doesn't stay on the subway when announcements come on saying that there is a problem in the subway. "Not after what happened," she said.

The next thing i know she's starts talking about being prepared and yada yada yada and tells me how she always has a flashlight in her purse in case of emergencies. Before i go on, I want you to take a guess here as to what she does next. Does she stop there and end her story? Or does she proceed to take her flashlight out and turn it on to show me that it works!? I think you know where i'm going with this. Yes, she does take it and turn it on. But she doesn't stop there. She then proceeds to go through the entire contents of her bag and happily takes them out to show me (which includes a WORKING flashlight, mace, a loud whistle, and even a hand sanitizer, among other things). Man I wish i had taken some pictures of it.

But alas I didn't. What i did take pictures of however, was the freshly charred building as i was leaving the subway and heading to my friends place. It sucks because the building that had caught fire is the local chinese restaurant. It's on the corner of his block.

This is on the corner of 3rd and B. Firefighters were still inside knocking out the windows and chopping stuff to make sure everything's out.

I love this shot of the fire truck. The firemen that came out of it wasn't too bad either ;-)

This other pic above is from the roof (duh). I had to run up there to see if i could get a a nice angle, but alas, this was the best i could do. It included me standing up on the edge of the roof.

I'm only posting this pic here because there was a family of Chinese people (around 8 of them) to the left of this pic, that looked like they just grabbed what they could before exiting the building. (happened earlier in the day, this photo is at night). But i remember looking down by one of their feet while they were all yelling at each other in chinese. Someone saw it fit to grab the gallon of milk from the fridge during all the panic and had it sitting there by their foot. I don't know about where everyone else is at the moment, but we are having a heat wave here in nyc. It was well over 90 deg when this happened.... 'nuf said?

All-in-all, it was a wierd/interesting day.

-rb

2005-08-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

MobiBLU:

I WANT ONE! I WANT ONE! I WANT ONE!

WAAAA!!!

These little things are sooo cool

-rb

2005-08-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

John Says:

i just checked out "post secret" and am now totally addicted. what a marvelous idea! my new goal in life might be to get a post card up there on the site and then laugh a little to myself b/c i will be the only one to know that's it up there.

well, who am i kidding... i would totally tell all of you! i would probably put it up on this site that it's up there... that would be fun.

2005-08-03T10:59:00.000-07:00

If the politician in this article has his way, nyc will be blanketed with wi-fi. And therefore will become my hero for all of eternity.

Good read.

Bring On The Learnin'

I was being a dork the other day and watched pbs (the best channel on tv. word). They had this awesome program on about Technology. Everyone knows about DNA and RNA but they just discovered RNAi a few years ago. They basically found out about it by accident. Check out RNAi explained. Or just watch the segment (video link is under pic on pbs page). Link

-rb

2005-08-03T01:38:00.000-07:00

Hey, so ever been tired but unable to fall asleep? That's how I am right now. Anyone else awake? Maybe want to cuddle? Maybe? huh?

You know, It kinda makes me long for the good ol' days (errr, nights).

-rb

2005-08-03T00:51:00.000-07:00

Post Secret:

Ok, you all know that I have a twisted, sick sense of humor. And I know that i've been berated for laughing at some of this stuff (the "movie in the park" folks know what I'm talking about), but I can't stop visiting this site. It updates every Sunday and it (secretly) makes me happy.

-rb

2005-08-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

John Says:

ok... so i feel like people besides rick and i (and julie that one time) need to post some more. i know all of you assholes have lots to say and have never held back before... so let's get to it. this site is a little depressing for me... i need laughter and love in my life and this site is just not giving it to me (is that the saddest thing you've ever heard? oh no wait... me being unemployeed for almost a year, that's the saddest thing...)

let's get to it guys! laughter! love! words!

GO!

2005-08-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

i take some offense to that "you lot are gross" seeing as how i am not one to have taken apart of that. i think you need to apologize. however, i do agree, jason is gross and yes, that is how he shows affection for some reason. that and rubbing up against you when you're not paying attention...

j.
ps. what the hell is a "buttercup"?

2005-07-31T23:03:00.000-07:00

Its Official!

Am going out with the smelliest boy on the planet! He just farted on my hand. Is this how you Americans show affection? At least it wasn't a buttercup I guess.... (had never heard of such a thing before I came here - you lot are gross!)

- Julie

2005-07-30T19:00:00.000-07:00

so glad that you brought up the big H.P. rick-a-licious! i read the new book as soon as it came out and got done with it in two days. i know summer is reading it now. once everyone is done (and by everyone i mean all of you assholes need to be reading it) we should definately talk about it b/c it's C-R-A-Z-Y!

also, if anyone is looking for another good summer read... (what is this book club all of a sudden?) you MUST check out "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Micheal Chabon (author of "wonder boys"). It's historical fiction set in NYC in the late 30's and 40's.

ok so besides the "book club recommends" segment... i have a rant as well... please tell me why, when i was on I-20 today coming home, i saw some bitch playing a gameboy whilst driving. why does she think that's ok? not to mention the fact that it was raining. i kind of wanted to side swipe her just for fun (however, i did not).

thanks for your time,
j.

2005-07-30T17:11:00.000-07:00

I was talking to Julie and Jason the other day about Harry Potter and for the life of me I couldn't remember anything from Book 5 (never mind that i own all of the books). Just by luck I stumbled across this site that lists all the harry potter plots by book (some even by chapter). Think of it as a Cliff Notes for harry potter. This is handy if you're reading the new book, or would like to refresh your memory before starting it.

Link

oh and has Anyone ever heard of the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer? It was suggested by a fellow Potter fan. I borrowed the first book from the library the other day and was done in no time. It was a breeze to read (esp since it's not 800pgs long) and fun too! I definitely recommend it. (man i better be getting paid for all of this advertising.)

-rb

2005-07-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

Warning: Rant to follow

ok, so I’m watching CNN and the international segment came on. The focus? Niger, Africa. Now, I feel it's good that they're finally paying attention to this story, seeing as how they've been having a drought and have been starving for months now (3.5 mil facing starvation with 800,000 being children).

The one thing that irks me however, is the fact that they kept showing the same clip of the little emaciated children with flies all over their faces, crawling into their nose, mouth, and eyes, and the children not doing anything about it. They spent a good 5 minutes on the segment, tapping into feeds from reporters that are there on the ground etc.

Now, It goes without saying that 5 minutes in news time is allot. And I would guess that they have more than one reporter and more than one camera on the ground capturing all aspects of this disaster and sending footage back to CNN. But which 10 second clip do they choose to loop over and over again while discussing this matter? The fucking kids with flies all over their faces! Again and again and again. The same fucking kid, with the same fucking flies, crawling up his fucking nose! Even when they were talking about the transportation of the goods and how everything is caught up in the bureaucracy etc, what did they show?... You guessed it, the same god damn footage.

I don't know what they were thinking down at headquarters, but that kind of footage no longer has shock value. It's been done. Over and over again (Sally Struthers I’m looking in your direction). Basically it just puts me in a state of utter disgust. It's gross.

Now, I’m not saying that they shouldn't show things like that on television, seeing as how it's something that's actually going on right now and it is connected to the story. But there are other clips that you can incorporate (from the hours of footage you captured ya dumb bastards). So please, show something else during the fucking segment. You're CNN for crying out loud!

-rb

2005-07-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Friday Night Fireworks and Cabaret:

Anyone ever been to this yet? wanna maybe check it out sometime?

Astroland on the boardwalk between W 10th and W 12th Sts, Coney Island, Brooklyn (www.astroland.com). Subway: D,F,N,Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Ave. 8pm. Fireworks and cabaret take place on Coney Island's boardwalk every Friday night Through the end of summer.
-rb

2005-07-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Ugliest Dog Ever!

The thing looks like it's possessed or something.

-rick

2005-07-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

As per the title of the group,

No, no, no. None of us are gutter kids. Don't take it so literally. But while we were trying to come up with a title, Julie came home a bit inebriated and started speaking in tongues. Or so I thought. To my suprise she was actually just using some slang from jolly ol' England. She kept on saying Gutted!! Gutted!! (meanwhile neither me nor Jason had any clue what she meant.). Long story short, instead of "gutted in new york" we became "The Gutter Kids In New York." We just wanted to get this sucker started so that we could begin posting. Plus, it's kinda funny no? (I was also going to use pictures of The Garbagepail Kids as our profile pic, but Jason had better ideas/pics for that).

I'll claim full responsibility (and therefore 10 lashes) if the consensus of the group is that:

"t'is a crappy name for a group blog after all. We hate you Rick... We hate you!...."

-Rick

2005-07-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

Gap Campaign Has iTunes Giveaway

I sense a field trip coming up in August. Who's with me!

I love how you don't even have to buy the jeans. Just try them on and you get free music.

-rick

2005-07-29T10:40:00.000-07:00

Here is the unoffical group photo. Any suggestions for improvment are welcome. Please post feedback in the comments section and I'll make changes in photoshop and repost. Hey Rick, figure out how to get it in our profile. JB

2005-07-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

John says:

first, i've created our profile. please feel free to add/change anything you like. and when i say "add/change" i just mean add.

second, i'm not sure how i feel about being called a "gutter kid". what exactly about me implies that i'm from or about the gutter? do i look hungry?

third, it's not even ten and i've already received two trans-atlantic phonecalls today! what about you guys?

fourth, .....

i guess that's it.

i wanted to write something clever and smart for my first entry but as per usual i've come short of the expectation that i've set for myself.

well, with that being said i'm going to wait to be smart and witty some other time. no need to waste it all on you fuckers all at once.

2005-07-29T02:42:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,
Well, this seems like a good way to stay in touch, while everyone is all over the world quite literally. Love the Koala, but not sure what that has to do with Jason and Rick - you guys just thought it was cute? In the final stages of the summer in Turkey now, which is awesome, because I feel like I was here already even before I was born, but finally after twenty gazillion years, I have some actual work to do and am going to spend the next two weeks drawing and photographing everything in the world, or at least as much as I have time for. Played with a crane again today - moving blocks around is so much fun, just so you know. The house I'm working on has also finally been cleaned after twenty five workmen came in with trowels and brushes, so the place looks so cool - I'll try and send some digital photos through of the stuff I didn't send you before. I heart my house.
Anyway, better go - next time I have anything to rant or rave about I'll sign back on!
Laters
Ian

2005-07-28T16:17:00.000-07:00

Ok kiddies post away. Feel free to post about anything. Rants and raves welcomed.

-Jason & Rick