Jackson Heights Life

Exercise bike in Excellent Condition

Comfortable seat if you decide to use it... which I never did. 

MUST PICK UP.  Wheels on the front for moving but a flat dolly would be easier.

Yelp just posted favorite Queens Dive Bars.  Ready Penny gets listed for JHs.  I highlighted the closest bars:


Starting out in Sunnyside, Elizabeth K is stoked over The Gaslight's three drinks for $10 happy hour deal: "Our friends ordered a pizza from down the block, which made it feel more like a gathering in someone's backyard rather than a night out at the bar." Out in Flushing, "$20 can go a long, long way" at Cheap Shots, according to Brittany A, who recommends the "Tequila Slammer, or 'XTC'," one of the many "silly names they have for drinks and shots." Over in Rockaway Park, Brandon Z checks for quality assurance at Rogers Irish Tavern: "No-nonsense, heavily accented bartender? Check. 'No Sniveling' sign? Check. Heck, they even have Anchor Steam on draft." Fancy (kinda)!

Drinking of course leads to drunchies, so though they have an "amazing selection of beers" at Astoria's Mad Donkey, Dena A cautions, "If you have an allergy to peanuts," be warned – "they're everywhere!" But if you're feeling brave, anaphylaxis-prone Yelpers, their bar nachos are "on point." Konstantin I has found a true dive in Ridgewood's Caskey's Tavern, where one can enjoy "microwaveable pizzas and free shuffleboard," while Elsie W is in a state of confusion at Sheehan's in Flushing over their 35 cent Jamaican wings: "I don't understand how we paid $10 for four half-half plates of wings and like 1000 pitchers." Well, "maybe not 1000, but it was pretty close."

For inebriates those who can't stop wailing once they've had a few, Stephanie S points to the jukebox at Kelly's in Astoria. "It's got all the staples for a good time drinking: Crüe, G 'n R, and tons of other great rock 'n roll bands," you party animals. Rebecca C prefers the "darts and pool table" at Jackson Heights' Ready Penny Inn, a "fantastic dive bar in the middle of Little India," and Whitestone's Stone Tavern impressed Alyssa F with their "hightop tables," multiple TVs, and stand alone shuffleboard: "Me and my friends played for hours!" Bukowski, drink your heart out!   

I was walking my dog this morning around 7:30am and there was a small terrier mix, golden colored, male dog wearing a little sweater vest that had a red design around his neck.  He had a crooked smile/mouth face.   At first I thought someone was walking him off leash but then I realized there was no one near by so I quietly called him to come and naturally he started running away.

My dog and I walked following him for 4 blocks.  I knew if we ran, he would just run faster, but I kept him in sight and kept calling softly.  This was on 87th Street right off 34th Avenue.  He ran across Northern Blvd. and miraculously didn't get hit.  He ran to 32nd Avenue and I lost sight of him so kept walking towards 86th Street.  

As I was heading down 86th back towards Northern, I saw him behind a house but there was a locked gate across the driveway.  I sat there for awhile and kept my hand thru the gate.  He would come close but not close enough for me to grab him.  He was afraid.  I was so sad.  Finally I gave up and headed home.

I'm just sharing this for two reasons: maybe someone will recognize the dog's description and know where he was last seen and also because you're all animal lovers and I know you will feel my sorrow and that somehow helps.

Happy thanksgiving.
rose

cbs.com had an article on the dangers of some of the diff. pesticide meds for animals since enough animals have had seizures or have died.

here's a link to the article.  at the bottom of the link are more links.  I also read the Humane Society about the subject.  The EPA has a list of meds that they're looking into.  You have to go by the batch numbers on the label, not just the name brand.  It just so happens that the most recent box of Frontline Plus that I bought has a batch number on the EPA's site so I'm returning it to the pet store and getting my money back.  From now on I'll buy it straight from the Vet.

http://cbs3.com/local/Spring.Fleas.Ticks.2.1009282.html

The guys who own this restaurant live here in Jackson Heights.  Sullivan Diner has a heated patio in front and they allow dogs.  Great brunch and dinner if you're ever in the area.  Love their Dutch pancakes.

www.sullivandiner.com

Jackson Heights Garden Club Fundraiser Sunday Sept 14 5-8pm


Its a great party with the proceeds going to the Garden Club for the Purchase of tree surrounds on 37th Ave. 

Tickets  are $55 per person, tax deductible.  There will be live music, beer, wine and canapes outside in the garden. Please call 718-476-1911 for more information or questions. Since this is at a private home (period photograph below of house) only 125 tickets will be sold, and adults only please.

(I'm posting this for my friends who are hosting the party at their house on 86th Street bet. 34th/35th Avenues. They've hosted this fundraiser for past couple years now in their back yard, which is gorgeous, and there's always a great turn-out.)

edited to add: the masthead photo for JHLife is of this house where the fundraiser is being held.  AND one of the owners of the house is the guy who considered opening a French Bistro but rents were too high here.  So the canapes are yummy.)

Just wanted to share something silly but new to me: CEILING FANS!!!

Growing up here in the North, I was never really exposed to them.  But in the past couple of years, I've visited friends who have them in their homes and really liked sleeping with them.  So I decided to get one for each bedroom.

WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE!  WOW!.......

Talk about eco-friendly, too!  I know there will be nights where I would normally put the A.C. on low that I won't have to any more.  And these fans were not expensive. $80 from Home Depot: Hampton Bay or Hunter.  Quiet, no wobble... LOVE!

Small things make me happy.   :rockon:

If you could ask your dog ONE QUESTION and get an answer (JUST ONCE), WHAT WOULD YOU ASK?

I often wonder what's going on inside my dog's brain when he's staring at me so I'm curious to hear what others say.