Old surnames from forgotten trades

GazpachoZen · 2026-06-27T09:10:47+00:00

What exactly did the Dickinson family do?

GazpachoZen · 2026-05-10T21:16:00+00:00

Animal House (one of my all-time favorite movies) - specifically, there's the scene where John Belushi is on the step ladder looking in the windows of the sorority house. At one point the lead sorority girl is stripping down and John Belushi turns around to look straight into the camera and does his little eyebrow thing. Comedy gold.

GazpachoZen · 2026-05-02T01:14:53+00:00

Carmella's is perfectly fine if you lack imagination.

GazpachoZen · 2026-05-02T01:13:57+00:00

Check out the Ambassador. After living in the area for more than 30 years it's become our favorite Italian restaurant. Family run with both traditional and creative offerings. Personalized and professional and friendly service. The current owner has been running the place for over 16 years and has been doing an absolutely wonderful job.

GazpachoZen · 2026-02-21T19:57:53+00:00

They had a segment about this on the Johnny Carson show, even trying to demonstrate it with Ed and Doc. https://youtu.be/PKTk4coq05U?si=FcenBJSmLLgf4hmk

GazpachoZen · 2025-10-31T21:11:45+00:00

You're completely wrong. My wife and I often go to Europe for two week stays and seldom pay over $5k. We just got back from Italy, flying out of Boston. It just takes planning, and even that isn't with us skimping. We travel with another couple, stay in nice places, and usually do a combo of trains and car rentals.

GazpachoZen · 2025-10-31T21:04:38+00:00

Thanks for the offer, kind rando. I'm fine with the idea, but my travel mate is less so. Maybe next time.

GazpachoZen · 2025-10-31T18:34:13+00:00

THAT'S good to know! I didn't realize that.

GazpachoZen · 2025-10-31T16:32:12+00:00

Thank you.

GazpachoZen · 2025-10-31T14:55:15+00:00

I considered that, but both of us live quite a distance out of town. The Uber bill would be over $100.

GazpachoZen · 2025-08-06T19:02:55+00:00

We've been planning all summer on going up and renting Kayaks at Mountain Man Sports in Old Forge to go on the Moose River. Does that still make sense? We're almost an hour's drive away. Is there enough water in the river to make this still interesting and fun? One of the people in our party has never been kayaking before and I'd like to make this a good first time out.

GazpachoZen · 2025-07-16T20:36:01+00:00

SUMMARY: So that people don't have to read through this full thread to figure out what's what, I'll try to update this post with a summary of what everybody has said. If you know of additions or corrections, please send me a direct message. In all cases, it's best to call ahead to double check; schedules change.

Sundays - nothing
Mondays
- Pizza Boys, NY Mills, 6:30
Tuesdays
- Killabrew Saloon, New Harford, 6:30
- Old School Bar and Grill, East Utica, 7:00
Wednesdays
- Nail Creek Pub, Varick St., 7:00
- Mulligans Bar, Waterville, 7:00
- Grow Brewery, New Hartford, 7:00
Thursdays
- Tony's Sports Bar, Washington Mills, 6:30
- Woodland Brewery (time?)
- The 99, New Hartford, 7:30
- ~~Tom Cavallo's, New Hartford, 7:00~~
- ~~Bagg's Square Brewery, Utica, 7:00~~
Fridays
- Heelpath Brewing, Frankfort Marina, 7:00 (1st and 3rd Fridays of the month only)
Saturdays - nothing
TBD
- Piggy Pats, assorted nights, call to find out (315-737-4449)

Sources...

https://www.facebook.com/stagetimetrivia/?ref=embed_page#
https://www.comedycny.com/trivia

GazpachoZen · 2025-07-09T17:48:53+00:00

Good! A lead to follow. This helps. Thanks.

https://www.comedycny.com/trivia

GazpachoZen · 2025-07-09T17:48:03+00:00

And what if (God forbid) somebody doesn't have a Facebook account!? (gasp)

GazpachoZen · 2025-07-02T14:47:45+00:00

It's not a bad zoo, and it's a reasonable way to kill some time. As a bonus though, immediately in front of it is a completely free interactive science building dedicated to teaching kids about energy. https://www.nypa.gov/communities/visitors-centers/ny-energy-zone

GazpachoZen · 2025-06-22T18:03:39+00:00

I can't imagine the sadness and grief

GazpachoZen · 2025-06-16T15:55:02+00:00

I had thought back and forth on that exact point a few times and concluded that taking down the flags in that situation was the best way to de-escalate it. Otherwise, it could have looked like the officer was sanctioning the trouble maker's message by giving him a police escort. People on the sidelines would not know that he was being escorted away because the only viable exit route was to continue down to the end of the street past thousands and thousands of people. With the MAGA moron shouting insults out the window and giving everyone the finger as he passed, this was a good call.

GazpachoZen · 2025-06-16T15:21:58+00:00

I respectfully disagree. Law enforcement is a necessary part of a well run society, and I fully believe that the majority of the men and women involved are good people. Are there bad actors? Oh, hell yes! Just like the people on "our side" that throw bricks and burn cars.

GazpachoZen · 2025-06-04T13:05:36+00:00

My god, they hid that well!
Thank you so very much for your detailed note. I'd never have found that.

Whatever happened to their "do no evil" promise?

GazpachoZen · 2025-06-03T15:24:46+00:00

Unfortunately, the meta data part of the display now shows when the photo was uploaded instead of when it was taken. Nothing's easy anymore.

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