u/KaruiPoetry

I usually take a walk through Forest Park but I could use some new ideas. I’ve been dealing with a lot of rejection lately. Thanks in advance.

The other day I was going through lower Manhattan and I saw an older lady, probably 60+, stabbing madly at some slaps and stickers with her fingernails. Just really going to town against this wall of random stickers.

Made me think of how these things come and go. Have you seen people taking stickers off public property or otherwise addressing this minor vandalism?

Ok look. I know this post probably won’t change anything lol, but even if it gets through to one litterbug, then it would be worth it. Because I have never seen the level of litter associated with public fornication that I have seen in Forest Park - ever. Not in any other park in NYC, or in the country, for that matter.

I am as pro-LGBTQ as they come. I fully recognize that a lot of what’s going on in Forest Park is guys on the DL leading a double life, and SWers who are just trying to get by. I am empathetic to that. But can you please just bring a small trash bag and clean up your mess?

And nobody should be littering anything in our green spaces. People who chuck bottles and weed containers are no better. I do not mean to single out any one community. But I don’t think I’ve ever gone to the park without having to step over used condoms, wrappers, and piles of soiled toilet paper. Multiple times, every time. And like syringes, it’s a dangerous biohazard for anyone who eventually has to pick it up.

Even if one person reading this says “You know what. I have gay sex in Forest Park all the time and I always litter. Maybe I’ll stop doing that.” … well, that would be very nice. So if you are that person deciding to make that change, I think I speak for everyone in saying the whole neighborhood thanks you.

Almost missed this post for the 1st but I remembered in the nick of time! Not very fun fact: the phrase comes from a device called a tally or a nick-stick that measured time - by cutting nicks into it - a couple hundred years ago. I should probably automate these threads, but for now it's just me, an actual fallible human being! I hope everyone had a nice July.

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My kid is out of the house with his mom and I think I wanna get out and do something too but I don’t know what! Usually I’d be chain smoking joints and playing video games but I’ve been a little lonely and stir crazy lately. Any recs within the neighborhood?

Pending replies, I’ll probably go get some fruit tea from Mr. Wish and smoke and walk until I have a better idea. I’ll roll some extra if any internet neighbors want to join!

Holy hell it is hot, stay cool and hydrated fellow neighbors! Libraries are excellent cooling centers if you need to be out of the house.

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I’ve had a lot of close calls where the birds are like inches from my head but I’ve never actually been hit. Got me wondering if there’s an awkward pigeon out there that accidentally bumped into someone.

It’s all I can think about for some reason. Have you been hit by a bird? I want to know!

TL;DR: Dishwasher has a drainage issue. Very likely the hoses/tubing are clogged or blocked. Tried to fix it myself but lack the tools and expertise, could use the contact info of a reliable plumber or handyman in the area who can take a look.

So our dishwasher stopped draining properly. The cycle runs just fine but when it finishes, there is a full pool of water at the bottom of the dishwasher. I watched a few youtube videos, rolled up my sleeves, and got to work - emptied the standing water manually, checked for any debris clogging the drainage channels, the impeller and other doodads all seemed to be in order. Led me to believe that there was a blockage in the drainage hose/pipe/tube. The way the hose is routed from the dishwasher to the sink makes it quite difficult to access and I didn't feel confident that I could take everything apart and put it back together in working order.

We rent, so we contacted our landlord and implored him to send a plumber or somebody to look at the drain system. Against all better judgment (and my repeated requests for a plumber), our landlord simply decided to replace the dishwashing machine. Two weeks and a new dishwasher later, we run into the same exact problem of standing water after the first cycle we run. Well, at least we know for certain it's not the machine that's fucking up.

Even with the new evidence of the issue that needs fixing our landlord is dragging his feet and I figure it's just something we need to take care of ourselves. So before I turn to google to find a repairman or try to fix it myself I wanted to see if anyone in the neighborhood could recommend someone. Thanks in advance.

Summer is coming and the leaf blowers are back, please enjoy the omnipresent farting nose of their motors. Local elections and plenty of events in the future.

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If you're looking to connect more with the community, the natural world, or both, here's a great way to begin this weekend. In my experience, this kind of work can feel incredibly meaningful in a time when it can be hard to know how to meaningfully contribute.

From the Natural Areas Conservancy, which is partnering with NYC Parks:

We need your help planting 500 trees in Forest Park! Join the NAC on two upcoming volunteer days to help make Forest Park greener!
No experience needed—we will demonstrate site-prep, planting, and provide gloves.
We need volunteers for both days:

Friday, May 15: Planting-Site Prep Day from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 16: Tree Planting Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

I'll be there - hope to see you!

Birds and blossoms everywhere, one of the most colorful times of the year here.

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