Reaching Breaking Point Over the Park Slope PC Police

cafeaulait wrote: One day in the summer I sat down on a bench in the park. I was the only one around and there were many many empty benches. I was drinking coffee and smoking a cig. This fucking bitch comes and sits down right next to me on the same bench and starts coughing and fanning with her hand and yells "YOU'RE RUINING THE PARK FOR EVERYONE". I went ballistic on her devil scunt.

That sounds precisely like the type of behavior I'm talking about. People with too much free time and energy on their hands. Add too much money into that equation, and you've got Park Slope.

winstonsmith wrote: [quote=EasilyFound]Does the leash law prohibit an owner from walking a dog, on a leash, in the meadow or on the grass? Does it require that dogs be walked and crap in limited areas of the park, where people won't be picnicing or playing?

I think a dog owner is allowed to let his or her dog poop any were on public property as long as they "clean it up". That is one of the compromises of urban life I have to deal with.

That is why I often picnicked at the Botanical Garden and once even in Greenwood. No dogs allowed.

I guess you think twice about allowing your Park Slope gifted children to play in wild forests as well, huh? Whooole lotta bird, racoon, bear, deer crap, laying around there, and they don't even clean up after themselves.

Not to mention, have you ever seen a bear piss? It makes a German Shepherd look like a squirt gun.

Obamanut wrote:
That sounds precisely like the type of behavior I'm talking about. People with too much free time and energy on their hands. Add too much money into that equation, and you've got Park Slope.

which is exactly why I hate park slope and avoid it as much as possible.

Subject: Re: So you get to pick which laws apply to you?

I don't know why you got your panties in a knot. Part of the risk besides getting a ticket is putting up with "people with too much time on their hands". I mean, did they "hound" you all the way home. Maybe they need to get a life, but you my friend need to grow some thicker skin.

Obamanut - you're missing the point. It's not just about you. Many people fought long and hard to get and keep the off leash privileges we all enjoy in Prospect Park. It's people like you who are going to give the anti-off leash people, and there are many of them, the ammunition to try to get the privilege taken away. I, for one, resent the fact that you think your right to break the law is greater than the common good. You are wrong.

rosweed wrote: Obamanut - you're missing the point. It's not just about you. Many people fought long and hard to get and keep the off leash privileges we all enjoy in Prospect Park. It's people like you who are going to give the anti-off leash people, and there are many of them, the ammunition to try to get the privilege taken away. I, for one, resent the fact that you think your right to break the law is greater than the common good. You are wrong.

+1 =D>

Subject: Re: So you get to pick which laws apply to you?

modsquad wrote: I don't know why you got your panties in a knot. Part of the risk besides getting a ticket is putting up with "people with too much time on their hands". I mean, did they "hound" you all the way home. Maybe they need to get a life, but you my friend need to grow some thicker skin.

Yeah, well it didn't always used to be that way in this neighborhood. I have very thick skin when it comes to most all situations in life, but there are a select two or three types of people in this world whom I have zero tolerance for; self-entitled Park Slope yuppies being one of them. Usually I manage to carry on my affairs in the area without having any contact with them, which is why it bothers me so much when I'm forced to interact with them, and they try to drag me into their nit-picking, low-level, deranged existence.

Like my father used to say, "Never roll around with a pig in the mud, because you'll both get dirty, and the pig will like it."

Flexichick wrote: [quote=rosweed]Obamanut - you're missing the point. It's not just about you. Many people fought long and hard to get and keep the off leash privileges we all enjoy in Prospect Park. It's people like you who are going to give the anti-off leash people, and there are many of them, the ammunition to try to get the privilege taken away. I, for one, resent the fact that you think your right to break the law is greater than the common good. You are wrong.

+1 =D>

Shouldn't you be at "Dub Pies" or something?

Obamanut wrote: [quote=winstonsmith][quote=EasilyFound]Does the leash law prohibit an owner from walking a dog, on a leash, in the meadow or on the grass? Does it require that dogs be walked and crap in limited areas of the park, where people won't be picnicing or playing?

I think a dog owner is allowed to let his or her dog poop any were on public property as long as they "clean it up". That is one of the compromises of urban life I have to deal with.

That is why I often picnicked at the Botanical Garden and once even in Greenwood. No dogs allowed.

I guess you think twice about allowing your Park Slope gifted children to play in wild forests as well, huh? Whooole lotta bird, racoon, bear, deer crap, laying around there, and they don't even clean up after themselves.

Not to mention, have you ever seen a bear piss? It makes a German Shepherd look like a squirt gun.


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Bear pissing, must put that on my to do list, along with whales farting

Subject: Re: So you get to pick which laws apply to you?

anonyc wrote:

Nowhere in that equation does a nobody like "winstonsmith" and his kids, or any other self-important, self-appointed, Park Slope citizens' patrol play a role in it. Become an auxiliary police officer if you feel such a strong need to confront others about public violations which you have no stake in.

Don't worry, I will never confront you. But, before you call me self-important please consider the fact that YOU might be wrong.

Obamanut wrote: [quote=Flexichick][quote=rosweed]Obamanut - you're missing the point. It's not just about you. Many people fought long and hard to get and keep the off leash privileges we all enjoy in Prospect Park. It's people like you who are going to give the anti-off leash people, and there are many of them, the ammunition to try to get the privilege taken away. I, for one, resent the fact that you think your right to break the law is greater than the common good. You are wrong.

+1 =D>

Shouldn't you be at "Dub Pies" or something?

Thanks for the reminder. I guess you preferred the old check cashing place?

Hamilton wrote: [quote=Obamanut][quote=winstonsmith][quote=EasilyFound]Does the leash law prohibit an owner from walking a dog, on a leash, in the meadow or on the grass? Does it require that dogs be walked and crap in limited areas of the park, where people won't be picnicing or playing?

I think a dog owner is allowed to let his or her dog poop any were on public property as long as they "clean it up". That is one of the compromises of urban life I have to deal with.

That is why I often picnicked at the Botanical Garden and once even in Greenwood. No dogs allowed.

I guess you think twice about allowing your Park Slope gifted children to play in wild forests as well, huh? Whooole lotta bird, racoon, bear, deer crap, laying around there, and they don't even clean up after themselves.

Not to mention, have you ever seen a bear piss? It makes a German Shepherd look like a squirt gun.


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Bear pissing, must put that on my to do list, along with whales farting


Please, I never said my children were special. Also the quantity of pee coming out a a few wild animals in the woods in nothing compared to the scores of dogs that have to pee on every tree

Subject: Re: So you get to pick which laws apply to you?

Obamanut wrote: [quote=modsquad]I don't know why you got your panties in a knot. Part of the risk besides getting a ticket is putting up with "people with too much time on their hands". I mean, did they "hound" you all the way home. Maybe they need to get a life, but you my friend need to grow some thicker skin.

Yeah, well it didn't always used to be that way in this neighborhood. I have very thick skin when it comes to most all situations in life, but there are a select two or three types of people in this world whom I have zero tolerance for; self-entitled Park Slope yuppies being one of them. Usually I manage to carry on my affairs in the area without having any contact with them, which is why it bothers me so much when I'm forced to interact with them, and they try to drag me into their nit-picking, low-level, deranged existence.

Like my father used to say, "Never roll around with a pig in the mud, because you'll both get dirty, and the pig will like it."

I actually agree with you 100%. As much as these people profess a love for Brooklyn, what they are really saying to the locals is, "just move and leave the keys under the door mat."

winstonsmith wrote:

Please, I never said my children were special. Also the quantity of pee coming out a a few wild animals in the woods in nothing compared to the scores of dogs that have to pee on every tree

That's what rain is for. Flush, flush, baby!

I don't want the crappy law we have about letting our dogs off leash to be taken away. And I've been known to call people out for endangering my life and my dog's when they choose to park at the fire hydrant while he's doing his business (in the street - NOT the sidewalk). I recently had to bang on the back of a van window as he tried to back into the illegal space while my dog was shitting. He got out of his van and started yelling "What the fuck are you doing?" When I yelled back "My dog is taking a shit here!" he yelled back "fuck your dog!" After another woman walking by noticed us and said something about him being an asshole, he realized he had witnesses and he drove away.

Hamilton wrote:

Not to mention, have you ever seen a bear piss? It makes a German Shepherd look like a squirt gun.


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Bear pissing, must put that on my to do list, along with whales farting

Whales farting? Geez and to think, all those parents who allow their children to frolic in the ocean. Repulsive.

OK winstonsmith, I clean up after my dog and I most certainly do not let her pee on playground equipment or flower beds or anything like that. But, obviously that is still not good enough for you.

So, what do you suggest? no dogs anywhere ever again? or, perhaps i should potty train my dog and carry a special toilet with me for her?

there are some laws I break all the time. That said, if (after looking) I make a U-turn in the middle of the street (to get a parking spot) and somebody calls me out on it, I'd shut my mouth since I'm doing something wrong.

I love dogs. I have a "rental doggy". I do my best to keep her on the leash and follow the laws (she doesn't like to walk sometimes, so i have to drop the leash and say "I'm leaving you there!" and walk a few steps before she follows me)....but when i don't, I'd expect to be fair game for either a ticket or somebody giving me shit.

Hamilton wrote:

Not to mention, have you ever seen a bear piss? It makes a German Shepherd look like a squirt gun.


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Bear pissing, must put that on my to do list, along with whales farting

Whales farting? Geez and to think, all those parents who allow their children to frolic in the ocean. Repulsive.

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That's not a problem for slopers children, as they walk on water, not frolic in it.

Flexichick wrote: [quote=Obamanut][quote=Flexichick][quote=rosweed]Obamanut - you're missing the point. It's not just about you. Many people fought long and hard to get and keep the off leash privileges we all enjoy in Prospect Park. It's people like you who are going to give the anti-off leash people, and there are many of them, the ammunition to try to get the privilege taken away. I, for one, resent the fact that you think your right to break the law is greater than the common good. You are wrong.

+1 =D>

Shouldn't you be at "Dub Pies" or something?

Thanks for the reminder. I guess you preferred the old check cashing place?

ooh good idea, a shepherd's pie and a lamingtons sounds really good about now

vidro3 wrote:

ooh good idea, a shepherd's pie and a lamingtons sounds really good about now

Mmm. My mother's shepard's pie is the stuff legends are made of.

Flexichick wrote: there are some laws I break all the time. That said, if (after looking) I make a U-turn in the middle of the street (to get a parking spot) and somebody calls me out on it, I'd shut my mouth since I'm doing something wrong.

I love dogs. I have a "rental doggy". I do my best to keep her on the leash and follow the laws (she doesn't like to walk sometimes, so i have to drop the leash and say "I'm leaving you there!" and walk a few steps before she follows me)....but when i don't, I'd expect to be fair game for either a ticket or somebody giving me shit.

Flexi's comment resonates with me. Yeah, I have been known to take my dogs (total weight 18 pounds) to the park on a Tues afternoon and have my husband walk away by 15 feet and let the little guys run between us. Once... I got a ticket and I didn't give any mouth to the officer. I paid it. I had violated the law. Afew times people have yelled at me.. Keep your dogs on the leashes (well they were dragging their leashes as they ran between us) but I just shut my mouth.

Now would I come on Brooklynian and bitch and moan about Park Slope residents when these things happened. Nope. But hey.. I have initiated even stupider posts than this one!

Nor do I plan to censor my comments about any dopey subject because the NY Times is listening in on us trying to get something to write an article about that will bitch and moan about PS.

LongTimeSloper wrote: OK winstonsmith, I clean up after my dog and I most certainly do not let her pee on playground equipment or flower beds or anything like that. But, obviously that is still not good enough for you.

So, what do you suggest? no dogs anywhere ever again? or, perhaps i should potty train my dog and carry a special toilet with me for her?

I am sure that 99% of the people posting on this board are doing the wright thing with their pet %99 percent of the time. But, to me, that leave a lot of fecal mater.

I am just saying that as a non-dog owner that leaves a lot a crap for me to have to deal with.

Anastasia Beaverhausen wrote: I don't want the crappy law we have about letting our dogs off leash to be taken away. And I've been known to call people out for endangering my life and my dog's when they choose to park at the fire hydrant while he's doing his business (in the street - NOT the sidewalk). I recently had to bang on the back of a van window as he tried to back into the illegal space while my dog was shitting. He got out of his van and started yelling "What the fuck are you doing?" When I yelled back "My dog is taking a shit here!" he yelled back "fuck your dog!" After another woman walking by noticed us and said something about him being an asshole, he realized he had witnesses and he drove away.

it's all about you baby!

yoda wrote: [quote=Anastasia Beaverhausen]I don't want the crappy law we have about letting our dogs off leash to be taken away. And I've been known to call people out for endangering my life and my dog's when they choose to park at the fire hydrant while he's doing his business (in the street - NOT the sidewalk). I recently had to bang on the back of a van window as he tried to back into the illegal space while my dog was shitting. He got out of his van and started yelling "What the fuck are you doing?" When I yelled back "My dog is taking a shit here!" he yelled back "fuck your dog!" After another woman walking by noticed us and said something about him being an asshole, he realized he had witnesses and he drove away.

it's all about you baby!

Yeah. I know! Thanks for noticing. Now stop stalking me. I didn't download that loki thingy for that reason.

veets wrote: [ Flexi's comment resonates with me. Yeah, I have been known to take my dogs (total weight 18 pounds) to the park on a Tues afternoon and have my husband walk away by 15 feet and let the little guys run between us. Once... I got a ticket and I didn't give any mouth to the officer. I paid it. I had violated the law. Afew times people have yelled at me.. Keep your dogs on the leashes (well they were dragging their leashes as they ran between us) but I just shut my mouth.

Thanks, Veets. When I'm speeding on the highway and get pulled over, I don't give the cop lip. I am breaking the law

I think it might have been less stressful for all of us if obama would have just assaulted the guy and got thrown in jail.

h0h0h0 wrote: I think it might have been less stressful for all of us if obama would have just assaulted the guy and got thrown in jail.

brilliant

Flexichick wrote: [quote=veets][ Flexi's comment resonates with me. Yeah, I have been known to take my dogs (total weight 18 pounds) to the park on a Tues afternoon and have my husband walk away by 15 feet and let the little guys run between us. Once... I got a ticket and I didn't give any mouth to the officer. I paid it. I had violated the law. Afew times people have yelled at me.. Keep your dogs on the leashes (well they were dragging their leashes as they ran between us) but I just shut my mouth.

Thanks, Veets. When I'm speeding on the highway and get pulled over, I don't give the cop lip. I am breaking the law

Last time I checked, the average Jonathan Q. Brownstone Resident, self-appointed Park Slope neighborhood mouthpiece, is not a cop. I'm not sure why that distinction is so hard to grasp.

cafeaulait wrote: One day in the summer I sat down on a bench in the park. I was the only one around and there were many many empty benches. I was drinking coffee and smoking a cig. This fucking bitch comes and sits down right next to me on the same bench and starts coughing and fanning with her hand and yells "YOU'RE RUINING THE PARK FOR EVERYONE". I went ballistic on her devil scunt.

while this quote is totally off thread, i want to address it.

people seem to think that smokers have no manners; perhaps some don't. when i was a smoker, i did.

i had this happen to me ad nauseum and i have to tell you that it sucks. yes, i can smoke outdoors, but if i am offending you or your breathing i'd gladly have moved. i can't tell you how many times people came up to me and told me i truined their afternoon/meal/whatever. first of all, move. second of all, if you can't move, ask nicely and i'd gladly have stomped it out. because i have manners.

isn't this really what all of this shit is about?